Does metal armor need to be made of metal, or can it just have the apearence of metal armor. I have the tools and the skill set to make my own metal armor, but maybe not the time. Buying it just to expensive at the moment.
Armor points are by coverage and material. If you are looking to get the points for plate then you must have plate. The rule book explains the Armor rules. http://www.alliancelarp.com/books.php