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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Doctor Proctor" data-source="post: 4768663" data-attributes="member: 78547">To be honest, it depends a lot on how the DM and the PC play.  The more important thing to look at is whether or not you'll qualify for one of the Specialization feats.  If you've got enough CON or DEX to qualify for one of them, then I would pick that armor type to use (Scale being the better of the two if you can qualify IMO).If you qualify for neither though, then I think it could go either way.  Perhaps stay in Scale for Heroic tier and trade up to Plate when you get into Paragon.  That way, you can have access to some of the great Masterwork bonuses and Enchantments for the Plate mail, and you can better absorb the big negatives to your Skills.  Plus, remember that you can take your shield off as a standard action to get rid of at least part of your penalty.  While it won't help you in combat, it's something that you can do for out of combat checks and such.</blockquote>