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[–] [email protected] 42 points 1 month ago (4 children)

So what humans have done for millenia in the form of furs, leather and bone?

[–] [email protected] 28 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Yeah but these guys have exoskeletons so they are cooler. Sorry, I don't make the rules

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 month ago

Hunting giant insects back in the day would be terrifying, but exoskeleton armor would be bad ass.

[–] [email protected] 20 points 1 month ago

Yes but they are insects so it's pretty cool

Just imagine if I told you that the cookbug cooks it's prey by throwing it into fire. You would find it cool despite also doing it.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 month ago

It's still pretty rare though.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

Bone maybe, but leather and first have practical reasons related to temperature. Any camo benefits are incidental.