Dragonlance Draconian from Shadow of the Dragon Queen!

[RuinousPowers]

Why does their armor not cover their heart and lungs?

Hey, that Bozak isn't going to explode itself!

 

[Sacrosanct]

Why does their armor not cover their heart and lungs?

Maybe because as soldier fodder (which is what they really are), they are more dangerous dead than alive, so that might be intentional. Dunno, just throwing out guesses.

 

[Vaalingrade]

I think it's an entirely suitable body shape for a human too.

I demand this become at least as big a controversy as 'dragon boobs'.

 

[Umbran]

What's the difference? I don't mean to sound flippant, it's a serious question because I can't tell the difference between dragonborn illustrations and the top image in the OP.

Well, in all the armor and such, how much should one really be able to tell the difference between humans, orcs, and elves? Or like, orcs and hobgoblins?

 

[Umbran]

Why does their armor not cover their heart and lungs?

Because fantasy illustration armor design isn't based on actually protecting body parts.

 

[Sacrosanct]

Well, in all the armor and such, how much should one really be able to tell the difference between humans, orcs, and elves? Or like, orcs and hobgoblins?

Even without armor (in fact I was ignoring it) I can't tell a difference between dragonborn and draconians

 

[Warpiglet-7]

I think it's an entirely suitable body shape for a human too.

I have a penchant for heavier characters and lament not always having a mini that fits the image.

2 of my favorite characters have had more than a little paunch!

 

[Vaalingrade]

Why does their armor not cover their heart and lungs?

Sex appeal.

 

[Ixal]

What's the difference? I don't mean to sound flippant, it's a serious question because I can't tell the difference between dragonborn illustrations and the top image in the OP.

Maybe that's why I've never been a huge fan of dragonborn, because I grew up in D&D with draconians being the bad guys.

Because if WotC would use dragonborn as draconians it would also mean that draconians would not be as powerful as they originally were as they still have to be useable as player race and also the iconic abilities would be toned down to be player character compatible. And that would imo devalue draconians a lot.

 

[GMforPowergamers]

Hey, that Bozak isn't going to explode itself!

okay but there is a tactic in purposefully sending your draconian out to die and pop killing more soldiers... anyone they kill on the way TO the pop is bonus. Imagine the fear of engageing an enemy that can if you WIN kill your men.