Animate Armor

[escaflowne777]

Recently I've been fascinated with the idea warriors using nonconventional armor to augment their abilities. Suits of full plate that could greatly increase strength or speed. While the idea of magically animated armor is interesting for a fantasy campaign, steam and other sources would work quite well for others. Size is however an issue. I'm not talking giant steambots or mecha's, just suits of armor that would at largest only make a human a size category larger. I was just wondering if anyone here has encountered and material or D20 modules that could help me mold these into a suitable campaign if not a whole setting.

 

[blargney the second]

Yep - check out the d20 Mecha SRD. They've got rules that do exactly what you're looking for. Someone even made a really nice PDF of it, but I can't for the life of me remember where I found it.

 

[Kae'Yoss]

Star Wars has powered armour as well, I think.

Of course, the d20 Future Mecha rules are exactly what you're talking about:

The Mechas are basically armours that boost your ability scores and other abilities and offer built-in weapons. They come in sizes medium - colossal, I think.

 

[Slife]

Here you go!

http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/cw/20070212a