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[Axe27]

Two tiny simple thoughts for all the people debating the properties of a fictional metal.
Second, kevlar.  A very real fabric that bends, cuts, and molds easily.  When a significant impulse is applied it becomes rigid.  This form of instant rigidity is what allows it to stop bullets.  For those that don't quite know Physics, impulse refers to either side of the equation Ft=mv.

I can do you one better. Water. Water is a liquid yes, but when more force is applied to it, the harder it becomes. You know that movie where that guy kills the psycho's wife, so the psycho attempts to kill him? And the scene where he jumps from the helicopter into the pool? Well, the problem with that is that water becomes harder at the higher the velocity something hits it. So, for example, he'd basically be better off hitting the concrete next to the pool, because that'd be softer than the water. Bullets that strike water, shatter into pieces at a very shallow depth because of the water forms a barrier.

[Volfram]

Kinda like this stuff.

I'm planning on buying a suit with d3o insert pads on the shoulders, neck, elbows, hips, buttox, and knees this summer or so.  About $330 for a shirt and pair of pants, plus a $60 pair of sleeves in case I suddenly want the protection but don't want to take my shirt off to put the protective shirt on.

[Neonivek]

Related to what you said Axe, Ice actually contains quite a bit of friction in it and isn't slippery at all normally.

The reason it is so easy to slip on it however is because Ice quickly melts under Skates and shoes creating a water surface which decreases the friction.

If the Ice didn't melt it wouldn't be that much different then stone.

[LegoLord]

The latter comment in my previous post was largely unrelated to the former comment.  Interesting to know, though

[Yanlin]

I remember hearing about people complain how the ice in some cold ass place isn't slippery. It's under -20 for the whole winter. Sometimes dipping into -50. The ice never gets above 0.

[kotekzot]

I remember hearing about people complain how the ice in some cold ass place isn't slippery. It's under -20 for the whole winter. Sometimes dipping into -50. The ice never gets above 0.

that must be tough, not slipping on ice.

[Yanlin]

That ice also hurts more when you fall on it. But since it's not slippery, you don't fall. So physics fail.

[Tigershark13]

hmm... ya know I find it cooler that adamantine can only shatter, if another metal was to come in stronger than it(read, be modded in) , it'd be quite an epic thing to see like your master champion swordsdwarf aim a slash at this goblin only to have his blow parried and his sword shatter into 10 separate pieces

[Wild Goose]

For now, not having studied the raws, the way I always thought of it, Adamantine is kinda like "Artifact Material".  It doesn't matter what the item or task is, it is extremely good at it.  And the craftsdwarfship is of the highest quality.   

It...hmm...it doesn't have physical qualities so much as it has narrative qualities.  Adamantine swords are the best, whatever that means.  Adamantine socks are the best, whatever that means.  That kinda thing.

[Cthulhu]

I've never had a sword shatter.  Can that actually happen?

[Footkerchief]

I've never had a sword shatter.  Can that actually happen?

No.  I think item degradation only happens from temperature damage, rot/exposure, and wear (as in literally being worn on the body).  I probably missed a couple, but anyway, it doesn't happen in combat.

Toady might be implementing weapon/armor degradation and damage for the next release, depending on what he feels like when he goes back to finish the Wounds/Combat stuff.

[Time Kitten]

I think clothing items also degrade by being moved around in water or some such.  So carefull sending the washing machine on your clothing stockpiles.

[zchris13]

I've never had a sword shatter.  Can that actually happen?

No.  I think item degradation only happens from temperature damage, rot/exposure, and wear (as in literally being worn on the body).  I probably missed a couple, but anyway, it doesn't happen in combat.

Toady might be implementing weapon/armor degradation and damage for the next release, depending on what he feels like when he goes back to finish the Wounds/Combat stuff.

Obsidian swords will be nerfed in this way.  They break.  Really quickly.