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Magi Craft Meister - Vol. 3 Ch. 11
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Little fun fact about knights in full plate armor. They mostly never die in actual battle before the invention of the longbow (which pierces armor). The main cause of death was being knocked off their horses and being unable to get back up, suffering from heat stroke or being killed post-battle. Even the gaps in their armor had chain mail protection (in later years it was only patches specifically for those gaps to reduce weight, not a complete gown) so sticking a sharp object in there was not only hard and put you in an awkward position, but almost never penetrated.
Knights in FULL plate armor couldn't move properly so the moment they were knocked down, they were literally out of the fight unless assisted (good luck with that).
Also, knights in full plate armor before the longbow didn't use shields. There was no need for them. The little "shield" built on them got smaller and smaller over the years, a mere decoration until it was only ornament size.
Oh and lets not forget how manly the knights thought it was to add exaggerated codpieces to the armor! (it was fashionable back then to wear them. Google it, but be careful how you word it lol)
Knights in FULL plate armor couldn't move properly so the moment they were knocked down, they were literally out of the fight unless assisted (good luck with that).
Also, knights in full plate armor before the longbow didn't use shields. There was no need for them. The little "shield" built on them got smaller and smaller over the years, a mere decoration until it was only ornament size.
Oh and lets not forget how manly the knights thought it was to add exaggerated codpieces to the armor! (it was fashionable back then to wear them. Google it, but be careful how you word it lol)
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@GrimGriefer No offense, but WTF.
'...knights in full plate armor. They mostly never die in actual battle before the invention of the longbow (which pierces armor)' - Longbow existed way before full plate armour. It's the arrows with bodkin point that pierces armour, not because of the longbow. At most, an arrow is only going to pierce through armour by a few cm, and underneath the armour, there's still chainmail or padded armour.
'Even the gaps in their armor had chain mail protection...' - That is usually found during the transitional armour period (chainmail with plates to full plate armour) and aiming for the gaps are one of the few ways that can injure the knight. In other words, it can penetrate... that's the reason swords and the like became thinner and pointier, but the gaps are small, and it's easier to use a mace or something, which is also why pole-arms, warhammer, etc. were the primary weapons to begin with.
'Knights in FULL plate armor couldn't move properly...' - There's youtube, please go see some videos of people wearing PROPER full plate armour. (Not the kind of crap documentary you find on History channel.) Or, if you can't be bothered, here's the answer: they can move just fine.
'Also, knights in full plate armor before the longbow didn't use shields...' - I don't even... ah, I get it, all this must be an april fool's joke.
'...knights in full plate armor. They mostly never die in actual battle before the invention of the longbow (which pierces armor)' - Longbow existed way before full plate armour. It's the arrows with bodkin point that pierces armour, not because of the longbow. At most, an arrow is only going to pierce through armour by a few cm, and underneath the armour, there's still chainmail or padded armour.
'Even the gaps in their armor had chain mail protection...' - That is usually found during the transitional armour period (chainmail with plates to full plate armour) and aiming for the gaps are one of the few ways that can injure the knight. In other words, it can penetrate... that's the reason swords and the like became thinner and pointier, but the gaps are small, and it's easier to use a mace or something, which is also why pole-arms, warhammer, etc. were the primary weapons to begin with.
'Knights in FULL plate armor couldn't move properly...' - There's youtube, please go see some videos of people wearing PROPER full plate armour. (Not the kind of crap documentary you find on History channel.) Or, if you can't be bothered, here's the answer: they can move just fine.
'Also, knights in full plate armor before the longbow didn't use shields...' - I don't even... ah, I get it, all this must be an april fool's joke.
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@IMACOP please read a book about the history of war in those late periods.
Using Youtubers as a references has to be a joke. It reminds me of all those youtube videos of people showing how "superior" katanas were at cutting objects and the durability of such a weapon... Using modern steel and not the shit quality japanese iron was known for (they lacked metal deposit so their metallurgy skill was poor).
It honestly makes me think you are confusing your periods. I honestly don't want to make a long post here correcting this, but I suggest using google, it has a section for free books and articles you can use (books.google.com and scholar.google.com are you friend).
Using Youtubers as a references has to be a joke. It reminds me of all those youtube videos of people showing how "superior" katanas were at cutting objects and the durability of such a weapon... Using modern steel and not the shit quality japanese iron was known for (they lacked metal deposit so their metallurgy skill was poor).
It honestly makes me think you are confusing your periods. I honestly don't want to make a long post here correcting this, but I suggest using google, it has a section for free books and articles you can use (books.google.com and scholar.google.com are you friend).
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@GrimGriefer There are as many joke youtubers as ones who know their stuff. I'm confused, since you are correct about jokers screaming uber katanas, yet you're so wrong about the topic at hand. Do you actually know/read some stuff, got confused, or perhaps you're just a katana hater? Also, metal used for katanas weren't better or worst. It started out worst, because japan lack good iron, but with their smithing technique, the end result was pretty much the same as normal metal found in the west - similar to what the vikings did.
You actually mentioned reading books on late periods and me confusing with the periods, eh? Perhaps you should try out your own advice? The very fact that you mentioned full plate armour before longbow shows your timing is messed up, unless you simply mixed up the terms. Here's a rough timeline: chainmail (bc-ad), transitional (1300ad), full plate (1400ad) and longbows at their peak (1200ad). Notice where you stumbled?
Actually, here's one. Please, feel free to. https://youtu.be/5hlIUrd7d1Q
You actually mentioned reading books on late periods and me confusing with the periods, eh? Perhaps you should try out your own advice? The very fact that you mentioned full plate armour before longbow shows your timing is messed up, unless you simply mixed up the terms. Here's a rough timeline: chainmail (bc-ad), transitional (1300ad), full plate (1400ad) and longbows at their peak (1200ad). Notice where you stumbled?
Actually, here's one. Please, feel free to. https://youtu.be/5hlIUrd7d1Q
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For those wondering, Jin
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He only collapsed the cave entrance so that the little girl wouldn’t be able to accidentally enter it.
DOES come back to Kaina eventually. It eventually serves as a second home for him, and he later gets to govern it with permission from the king.
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He only collapsed the cave entrance so that the little girl wouldn’t be able to accidentally enter it.
The teleport itself remains functional, and he eventually returns to Kaina through it. (Source: the novels)
the mc is kind and sorta a likable character, but he's also stupidly naive. if i had that much power and i want to protect the village i would have assert some sort of authority over anything that would threaten the people i care about and srsly, he should have just meet the king to at least explain the situation or if he's actually bold enough just warn the kingdom to not do anything unsightly
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I seriously don't understand his way of thinking. He already has the strength greater than one of an army, just tell them to try and come for him if they want his power, we've already seen that they can't do shit. Why bother escaping and hiding when it's clearly so painful for him?
