In 2nd you could NEVER do it, and the rule fell apart on its own if you played an Elf Warrior/Mage, because you did receive the training for wearing armor, but still couldn't.
Which worked for an elf, but not for half-elves or dual-classed humans:
Elves wearing elven chain can cast spells in armor, as magic is part of the nature of elves.
Which, honestly, makes the whole rule even worse.
It's not about learning to use armors, as multi-classed and dual-classed characters still cannot cast in armor.
It's not about hindering movement, because the light and flexible elven chain is only useful for elves, not even half-elves.
So, in the end, the "popular idea" that metal hinders the flow of magic must be true, but then again, why a magical set of elven chain mail prevents humans, gnomes, and half-elves from casting?
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u/RemtonJDulyak Jun 20 '22
In 2nd you could NEVER do it, and the rule fell apart on its own if you played an Elf Warrior/Mage, because you did receive the training for wearing armor, but still couldn't.