08-22-2014, 09:51 AM
Yep, boiled leather does count as non-flexible and therefore garotte-proof. Sierra and Ryan are also right that it can be very difficult to make, but it sounds like you've got some experience with it, so that may not worry you.
Likewise, rigid wood is an acceptable possibility. The most important thing to note about wood is that armour of "very poor craftsmanship" and armour of "obvious modern clothing" can be failed for the sake of game quality. I have never passed plywood armour before now and, with no historical precedent for plywood, I can't honestly say that it's likely. I've only ever seen wooden armour come into game that was made of an actual solid piece of wood. That said, if you think you're game for it, you're welcome to take a shot. The worst that can happen is that it doesn't pass.
Likewise, rigid wood is an acceptable possibility. The most important thing to note about wood is that armour of "very poor craftsmanship" and armour of "obvious modern clothing" can be failed for the sake of game quality. I have never passed plywood armour before now and, with no historical precedent for plywood, I can't honestly say that it's likely. I've only ever seen wooden armour come into game that was made of an actual solid piece of wood. That said, if you think you're game for it, you're welcome to take a shot. The worst that can happen is that it doesn't pass.