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[–] FlyingSquid 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Would they be able to protect the legs and still give it enough movement?

[–] Nacktmull 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Why not? Think of medieval knight armor.

[–] FlyingSquid 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Elephants aren't people. Their legs work differently.

[–] Nacktmull 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)
[–] FlyingSquid 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Well, for one thing, they're quadrupeds. For another, they walk on their toes.

[–] Nacktmull 1 points 1 month ago

That is both true of course. However, I don't understand how that would mechanically interfere with wearing armor.