Board Thread:Suggestions/@comment-25411747-20140902174627

Introduction
Shields, no matter what form, have always been used in warfare of all sorts. The purpose behind this is to block damage and make the game more realistic. They do not add health, but simply have a chance of blocking an attempted attack. Stats will be added later, seeing as I am doing this during school and do not have the time to do stats.

Info
The weakest shield. Ineffective against ranged weapons. Low damage blockage against melee. Does not slow you down. Can be dyed.

Recipe
Anvil + R. Iron + Handle + Leather Armor = Leather Shield

Requirements
Crafting 5, Carpentry 4, Smithing 2

Info
Second weakest shield. Low blockage against all weapons. Does not slow you down. Can Be dyed.

Recipe
Plank + Handle + Leather Armor = Wooden Shield

Requirements
Crafting 5, Carpentry 6

Info
Middle-class shield. Average blockage against all weapons. Slows you down by 1 walkspeed.

Recipe
Anvil + 2 R. Iron + Handle + Leather Armor = Iron Shield.

Requirements
Crafting 5, Carpentry 6, Smithing 3

Info
Good shield. Moderate blockage against ranged weapons. Mildly weak against melee. Slows you down 3 walkspeed.

Recipe
Anvil + 2 R. Steel + handle + Rockma Armor = Steel Shield.

Requirements
Crafting 6, Carpentry 6, Smithing 5

Info
Second best shield. Incredibly good blockage against all weapons. Slows you down 1 walkspeed.

Recipe
Anvil + 2 R. Mithril + Yew Handle + Rockma Armor = Mithril Shield.

Requirements
Crafting 6, Carpentry 7, Smithing 7

Info
Best shield in terms of blockage. Slows you down 4 walkspeed.

Recipe
Anvil + 2 Pure BS + Yew Handle + Rockma Armor = Bluesteel Shield

Requirements
Crafting 7, Carpentry 7, Smithing 10

Conclusion
Basically, shields are to make the game more realistic. 