Literal interpretation of the rules would have it that a medium-sized character with Fleet (+5 ft base movement if not carrying a medium or heavy load) still has a movement of 20 in medium or heavy armour, even if he is still lightly encumbered.
Speed: Medium or heavy armor slows the wearer down. The number on Table 7–6 is the character’s speed while wearing the armor. Humans, elves, half-elves, and half-orcs have an unencumbered speed of 30 feet. They use the first column. Dwarves, gnomes, and halflings have an un-encumbered speed of 20 feet. They use the second column.
Remember, however, that a dwarf ’s land speed remains 20 feet even in medium or heavy armor or when carrying a medium or heavy load.
Is the speed of a medium character in medium armour 20 ft regardless of other factors? Or is the speed of the a 35 ft base speed character 25 ft in medium armour?
What if a small character takes Fleet twice to improve his base speed to 30 ft, then puts on medium armour? Is his speed 20 ft or 15 ft?
This Feat is somewhat unclear. I would think that since wearing Medium or Heavy Armor imposes penalties on your movement as if you had a Medium or Heavy Load, you wouldn't be able to make use of the Fleet Feat unless you were in Light Armor or less. Otherwise, you're just wasting the Feat.
This Feat is somewhat unclear. I would think that since wearing Medium or Heavy Armor imposes penalties on your movement as if you had a Medium or Heavy Load, you wouldn't be able to make use of the Fleet Feat unless you were in Light Armor or less. Otherwise, you're just wasting the Feat.
I'd agree. Without the specific feat to look at, that's the way it sounds.