"Common Sense" approach to rules (RACSD)

[Ashtagon]

42 Disagree. They are rated as simple weapons, which includes pretty much everyone who isn't specifically called out as not having them. And I would argue that RAI says the unarmed damage progression replaces the weapon damage. Perhaps the gauntlets block your chi, or don't let you position your hand just right.

43 Disagree. By default, they can't take armour enchantments, and I don't think RAI means to give more than two places (body, shield) where you can pile on armour enchantments. +5 shield, gloves, and body armour gets silly.