I am regenerating / posting rules to customize shields in fantasy games.

There are several factors that affect the durability, effectiveness, coast, weight and style of shields.

Among these are Size (including thickness), Shape, Strapping / grip, Material, Construction method, Accoutraments (rims / facings), Curvature and Finishes.

Common shield shapes:

Round

Oval

Heater (Think interstate sign with a flat top)

Kite (a narrower elongated heater)

Rectangular

While any combination of properties is possible some historical trends make certain groups of traits more common.

Heater shields are almost always curved and strapped

Center grip (unstrapped) shields are generally round or kite shaped.

Rectangular and oval shields are generally large (Scutum)

To design a shield first choose size. This will determine base figures for Weight, Cost and DR

Racial templates on GURPSWiki

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ED Dwarf Adept	Dwarf Adept (Earthdawn)	An Dwarven Adept Race Package	Brack Xs
ED Elf Adept	Elf Adept (Earthdawn)	An Elvish Adept Race Package	Brack Xs
ED Human Adept	Human Adept (Earthdawn)	An Human Adept Race Package	Brack Xs
ED Obsidiman Adept	Obsidiman Adept (Earthdawn)	An Obsidiman Adept Race Package	Brack Xs
ED Orc Adept	Orc Adept (Earthdawn)	An Orcish Adept Race Package	Brack Xs
ED Troll Adept	Troll Adept (Earthdawn)	An Troll Adept Race Package	Brack Xs
ED Windling Adept	Windling Adept (Earthdawn)	An Windling Adept Race Package	Brack Xs
Gurps Dwarf	Fantasy Race	The standard Dwarf from GCA	Tribbles
Gurps Elf	Fantasy Race	The standard Elf from GCA	Tribbles
Gurps Vampire	Fantasy Race	The standard Vampire from GCA	Tribbles
Wood Elves	Fantasy Race	A race of elves turned into creatures of wood.	Moon Sword

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