Yep, the jack is the padded garment worn under the metal parts (and sometimes as armour in and of itself for the common soldiers who couldn't afford mail). It's basically a newer version of the gambe… (View Post)

That's from Bedknobs and Broomsticks. That film was a very big part of my childhood...that scene where the 15th century harnesses start to slowly come to life always got me all teary-eyed! :D Though … (View Post)

Fixed that for you. ;) (View Post)

@kiwidoc hmm, I could be wrong about ringmail, then. I've never heard of such an armour - I was always under the impression that mail (i.e. "chainmail") was used from the Roman period right… (View Post)

Indeed. While I love playing multiplayer co-op, I don't want to compete against people on the internet because they are, quite simply, too damn good! People spend every waking hour playing one game a… (View Post)