DeeTwoAr

Er, when the Conquistadors arrived in South America (in fast, hi-tech galleons) with plate armour, groovy hats and velvet codpieces (not to mention cannons), the locals were wearing feathers and had failed to develop even basic metallurgy. Well, I think there is a great deal of difference between a "first encounter" and cultures being in close contact for quite a long period of time, which seems to be our case as far as I understand it. So, yes - I also find this mix of styles of clothing somewhat inconsistent, as in my opinion such differences have to be subtle in a relatively small region with highly developed cultural contacts. E.g., the Turks, while still differing from the Western Europeans, also had plate armour, stylish hats, fast galleons and large cannons. However, if Obsidian feel something will enhance our gaming experience... I'm all in for it )