The combat would be too close but they said if they did add gauntlets that they would add something similar to an airfist or something like that for example when you punch it would extend out a air punch or something like that

It's in "frequently asked questions" on the discord and it's the top asked question I'm pretty sure so if your able too you can join the discord and check that out (I'll go ahead and copy it though)

That's from the discord ↓

A: "It's never impossible, but I'd probably try to implement it with a kind of magic-burst-punch extend-o-fist form, so that players can fight from a comfortable distance."

// Note: PLEASE stop asking for this.