Channel: Skallagrim

Category: Gaming

Tags: roleplayingfantasypracticalrpgberserk swordrealismnerdymovesetskallover-thinkingelden ring greatswordweaponswordcolossal greatsworddark soulsskallagrimelden ringfunnyrealistic fantasytwo-handed swordmontante

Description: Big two-handed swords to crush monsters and inflate your ego are all fine and good... but when does it go too far? When the heap of metal is so overwhelmingly bulky and heavy that you can only handle it by smashing it into the ground and can't recover in time to defend against counter attacks? Bah, humbug... Might as well go all the way, speed be damned! You just need to grab a shield so you can protect yourself while awkwardly dragging your mighty paddle around with one hand, right? RIGHT? :D Yeah, so... Obviously the dark fantasy world of Elden Ring / Dark Souls is not exactly designed with realism in mind (although the animations are actually surprisingly immersive). But it's still a good opportunity to talk about how such weapons worked in real life, and to poke some fun at the game's over-the-top designs for fun and entertainment. So put on your over-thinking cap and let's delve into it. Relevant videos: Yes, Giant Swords Existed, BUT... youtu.be/sAcCJM3Lupk How Greatswords Beat Pikes in Battle - Or Did They? youtu.be/ZhEkF9FV6AU Viking Two Handed Swords? - History vs. Fantasy youtu.be/DoEqNf9-IbY *** Sources *** MOONLIGHT GREATSWORD Full Moveset Showcase youtube.com/watch?v=9cseJtz7Ng4 ELDEN RING: All Weapons Available In The Network Test youtube.com/watch?v=-GyenSDdRCM Elden Ring Weapon Moveset Showcase – Greatsword youtube.com/watch?v=9eJG7zxJwX4 Elden Ring Dismounter Curved Greatsword Drop Location and Move Set Demonstration youtube.com/watch?v=d70zlT7azxQ Ruins Greatsword Showcase youtube.com/watch?v=YsGAfvpihEc Elden Ring Sacred Butchering Knife Location and Move Set Demonstration Anastasia Weapon Mount Gelmir youtube.com/watch?v=yv2oPHwW3l8 Matt Galas - HEMA - Montante Solo Drill - 64 Cuts youtube.com/watch?v=vhNnwby--yQ Montante demonstration by Zequalszero youtube.com/watch?v=VuBmPUuj9Bw International Montante Symposium 2018 - Montante, Schlachtschwert, Great Sword and more youtube.com/watch?v=XFviPBOZBNA Montante demonstrated by Emile Anderson youtube.com/watch?v=vhNnwby--yQ *** Music *** Intro song: "Illuminate" by Vindsvept vindsvept.bandcamp.com/track/illuminate Used with artist's permission "Spirit Waltz" by Horrorpen opengameart.org/content/spirit-waltz Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 license (CC BY 3.0) Outro: "Highland Storm" by The Slanted Room Records theslantedroom.github.io/steve.yee Used with artist's permission *** Support the channel *** Help fund future videos, get bonus content and access to an exclusive Discord server patreon.com/skallagrim subscribestar.com/skallagrim youtube.com/channel/UC3WIohkLkH4GFoMrrWVZZFA/join Other ways to support the channel by shopping through affiliate links: Kult of Athena, my favorite online store for reproductions of historical arms and armor, fantasy swords, etc: kultofathena.com/?koa=259 Where to get HEMA gear and practice swords: woodenswords.com/?Click=1799 Want to treat your face fluff? I highly recommend the balms and oils from Beard Sorcery: beardsorcery.com/?ref=0UEFtHWvZEmtD *** Social media & merch *** How to contact me (can't always reply, as I get too many messages): youtube.com/c/Skallagrim/about See a list of my video uploads: twitter.com/_Skallagrim_ facebook.com/SkallagrimYT Channel-related shirts and other merch: skallagrim.spreadshirt.com teespring.com/stores/skallagrim #eldenring #darksouls #weapons