Originally posted by Migz - DH:

I don't understand the logic of having us use metal from two zones previous rather than the plains stuff. Maybe the devs plan on releasing a black metal armor eventually?

The devs just really seem to love the swamps I guess. I still don't see how adding a couple fibers of linen cloth adds so much defense to what would normally be a midgame armor, even if you just used half iron and half black metal it would at least make somewhat more sense.