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In this world magic armor exists, and is not uncommon. Your argument is so horrible I cant help but roll my eyes.
I exaggerated my point for a purpose. So keep rolling your eyes.
In this world magic armor exists, and is not uncommon.
Source please.
The fact is Witcher world is not fantasy like LoTR, Dragon Age or other high/mixed fantasy. It's a dark/low fantasy, connected to the real world as much as possible, the key word being "believability".
While many things in the Witcher series are not realistic - they make sense in the context and are explained. Like sword on the back. It's not realistic (or at least very uncomfortable), but it is explained, that Geralt uses a special technique to draw his sword from the back.
Witcher in plate armor makes no sense and cannot be explained (no "magical armor" will not do - never heard of magical armors in the series, besides Geralt can barely afford a normal jacket in the books), because
1. Witchers rely on speed and agility - they are monster hunters and plate armor would not protect you from most of the blows made by a bigger creatures.
2. There is no sense using it then, because it tires you and restricts your movement for barely any gain in defense.
3. It is expensive and hard to repair/replace.
4. Makes noise when moving.
So basically you gain barely anything, for losing any advantage Witcher has. It just makes no sense and is unnecessary.
I understand you need variety and many good looking armors in such a huge game, but Witcher 2 has many cool looking armors without making Geralt can of beans.