I can agree with that. And I am even looking at this like Plate Armor... Does Plate armor mean you get hit less? Plate Armor should add a ton of life to each area of the body, but you get hit a lot, just hope that the plate can absorb it all. And when you think about it.. Your armor 'life' points don't come back after a battle.. The armor is still damaged unless you actively attempt to repair the damage (which most fighters would probably be able to rudimentarily do).