Upper_Krust
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jedrious said:because he has a chronic need to redo every rule there is based on his knowledge of physics
Or lack of knowledge.

The problem is that AC is not an effective deterrent because its too easy to compromise at high level.
A 20th-level PC would be damaging the (AC 32) tank every hit. The tank doesn't really make a lot of sense like that.
But if we convert its natural armour to damage reduction, then it gives the PC something to think about.
The current damage reduction/hardness rules don't make golems very formidable opponents. Golems are the 'tanks' of the magical world. They should be helluva tough. DR 10 is a speed bump for an optimised fighter of teen levels, and thats assuming he doesn't already have an adamantine weapon or two.