2. I think I mentioned this when the druid patch came out, but remember, druids cannot where metal armor of any sort (hence the suggestion above). If they do, they lose all spells and benefits of being a druid. The only exception to this is he scimitar, which due to it's design as looking like a crescent moon, is allowed by the circles. (same reasoning as the sickle) Druids cannot wear scale armor, unless it is dragon scale, and the idea of wearing metal gloves or boots is just wrong to a druid.
This is simply untrue for 5e. Druids "will not" not "cannot" wear metal armor.
https://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/rules-answers-march-2016Right. Again, subject to interpretation. "Will not" could mean that if you do, you are not a druid anymore. Like it was said, if you eat meat, you aren't really a vegan anymore. So, if you are a druid and wear metal, you aren't a druid anymore.
It has been a staple in D&D that druids don't wear metal, it's true. As I pointed out, allowing it does make the class even more OP.
That's why I said there should be some sort of consequences for a druid using metal. Either don't allow it or have other druids viewing your character poorly because you're using something that is taboo.
Think of it like a Christian walking into a church with a Satanic symbol. All the Christians would start freaking out and calling for an exorcism.
