Questions. I noticed on the dev post link on Epedia that knowing either the simple tailor/armorer shield tech that your SoL shield will be stronger. Does anyone have the appraisals for these? Just curious how much of an improvement it is. Also, is there a way to cast the spell to get the shield buff, but not use the shield if I already have one of my own? Thanks all!

Long post, all 3 appraisals without either of the shield techs, then with one of them, then I'll grab the other see if there's any visible bonus to having both techs.
Spell is capped in all instances.
-- No visible difference in the shield from having both shield techs.

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No techs:
LARGE SHIELD:
You are certain that it imposes moderate (7/15) maneuvering hindrance.

This shield is large in size.

Your experience with shields allows a better appraisal of the protection capabilities.

You are certain that the shield offers low (7/26) to great (16/26) protection.

You are certain that it could do:
no (0/27) puncture damage
no (0/27) slice damage
severe (13/27) impact damage
no (0/27) fire damage
no (0/27) cold damage
no (0/27) electric damage

You are certain that the shield is inadequately (4/17) balanced and is reasonably (7/17) suited to gaining extra attack power from your strength.

You are certain that the tower shield is of average construction (9/18), and is in pristine condition (98-100%).

The tower shield is made with metal.
It appears that the tower shield can be slung over one shoulder.
You are certain that the tower shield weighs exactly 100 stones.
You are certain that the tower shield is worth exactly nothing.
Roundtime: 8 seconds.

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MEDIUM SHIELD:
You are certain that it imposes minor (4/15) maneuvering hindrance.

This shield is medium in size.

Your experience with shields allows a better appraisal of the protection capabilities.

You are certain that the shield offers poor (5/26) to very good (13/26) protection.

You are certain that it could do:
no (0/27) puncture damage
no (0/27) slice damage
very heavy (10/27) impact damage
no (0/27) fire damage
no (0/27) cold damage
no (0/27) electric damage

You are certain that the shield is fairly (5/17) balanced and is decently (6/17) suited to gaining extra attack power from your strength.

You are certain that the oval shield is of average construction (9/18), and is in pristine condition (98-100%).

The oval shield is made with metal.
It appears that the oval shield can be worn on the left arm.
You are certain that the oval shield weighs exactly 62 stones.
You are certain that the oval shield is worth exactly nothing.
Roundtime: 8 seconds.

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SMALL SHIELD:
You are certain that it imposes insignificant (1/15) maneuvering hindrance.

This shield is small in size.

Your experience with shields allows a better appraisal of the protection capabilities.

You are certain that the shield offers dismal (3/26) to better than fair (9/26) protection.

You are certain that it could do:
no (0/27) puncture damage
no (0/27) slice damage
moderate (7/27) impact damage
no (0/27) fire damage
no (0/27) cold damage
no (0/27) electric damage

You are certain that the shield is decently (6/17) balanced and is poorly (3/17) suited to gaining extra attack power from your strength.

You are certain that the target shield is of average construction (9/18), and is in pristine condition (98-100%).

The target shield is made with metal.
It appears that the target shield can be worn on the left arm.
You are certain that the target shield weighs exactly 35 stones.
You are certain that the target shield is worth exactly nothing.
Roundtime: 8 seconds.

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WITH TAILORING TECH:
LARGE SHIELD:
You are certain that it imposes moderate (7/15) maneuvering hindrance.

This shield is large in size.

Your experience with shields allows a better appraisal of the protection capabilities.

You are certain that the shield offers low (7/26) to very great (17/26) protection.

You are certain that it could do:
no (0/27) puncture damage
no (0/27) slice damage
very severe (14/27) impact damage
no (0/27) fire damage
no (0/27) cold damage
no (0/27) electric damage

You are certain that the shield is fairly (5/17) balanced and is reasonably (7/17) suited to gaining extra attack power from your strength.

You are certain that the tower shield is rather reinforced against damage (11/18), and is in pristine condition (98-100%).

The tower shield is made with metal.
It appears that the tower shield can be slung over one shoulder.
You are certain that the tower shield weighs exactly 100 stones.
You are certain that the tower shield is worth exactly nothing.
Roundtime: 8 seconds.

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MEDIUM SHIELD:
You are certain that it imposes minor (4/15) maneuvering hindrance.

This shield is medium in size.

Your experience with shields allows a better appraisal of the protection capabilities.

You are certain that the shield offers rather low (6/26) to very good (13/26) protection.

You are certain that it could do:
no (0/27) puncture damage
no (0/27) slice damage
great (11/27) impact damage
no (0/27) fire damage
no (0/27) cold damage
no (0/27) electric damage

You are certain that the shield is fairly (5/17) balanced and is decently (6/17) suited to gaining extra attack power from your strength.

You are certain that the oval shield is rather reinforced against damage (11/18), and is in pristine condition (98-100%).

The oval shield is made with metal.
It appears that the oval shield can be worn on the left arm.
You are certain that the oval shield weighs exactly 62 stones.
You are certain that the oval shield is worth exactly nothing.
Roundtime: 8 seconds.

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SMALL SHIELD:
You are certain that it imposes insignificant (1/15) maneuvering hindrance.

This shield is small in size.

Your experience with shields allows a better appraisal of the protection capabilities.

You are certain that the shield offers dismal (3/26) to moderate (10/26) protection.

You are certain that it could do:
no (0/27) puncture damage
no (0/27) slice damage
somewhat heavy (8/27) impact damage
no (0/27) fire damage
no (0/27) cold damage
no (0/27) electric damage

You are certain that the shield is decently (6/17) balanced and is poorly (3/17) suited to gaining extra attack power from your strength.

You are certain that the target shield is rather reinforced against damage (11/18), and is in pristine condition (98-100%).

The target shield is made with metal.
It appears that the target shield can be worn on the left arm.
You are certain that the target shield weighs exactly 35 stones.
You are certain that the target shield is worth exactly nothing.
Roundtime: 8 seconds.