I think scars are a sign of growth! Especially when it comes to a warrior. No ones perfect, especially when starting out, so in my mind scars are a sign that someone has tried, made mistakes and learned!
I'd be far more impressed and frightened by a warrior with scars than one without! A warrior with scars has trained hard, is a veteran of many battles, and has survived being wounded. The scars are proof of it.
A warrior without scars is an untrained novice with no experience, an easy kill.
I think artists often get so caught up in making the character pretty they forget that suspension of disbelief is a thing that matters.
I often struggle with fantasy art due to high heeled plate boots, boob plate and missing helmets...
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I agree in general. It's similar to rough hands; whether or not they're considered 'beautiful,' they show that someone has participated in serious effort.
Fantasy art is a tough bar to walk for any RPG, much less an adult one. On one hand, you want characters to look good and recognizable, but yeah, the most effective way to not die is plate armor and a good helmet. Hitting that balance is gonna be an uphill battle, especially given how few artists seem to like drawing armor, much less realistic armor.
Sam's new combat outfit is definitely on the budget end of protection, though more appropriate for a newbie swordsman.