In this episode of Game Over(analyzed), military historian Mike Loades breaks down how medieval weapons and armor are portrayed in modern video games. Watch as Mike takes a look at armor and weapons from games like Dark Souls, Mordhau, The Witcher 3, For Honor, Kingdom Come: Deliverance and more. Just how realistic are these games?
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I like the way he explains all of it, very enthusiastic. We need to be more like him
This historian is no close minded boomer. He's cultured and I am glad he loves video games, thinking it helps people get into history.
It got me into it!
What a top bloke!
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I love the way he speaks and creates images whilst doing so
This is excellent 👍
Wow that was interesting. Such a good narrator and so much knowledge about warfare through out history. Very good historican (not dull at all 😉) and very good video.
Is more coming about ancient and /or contemporary weapons and warfare?
Anyone else hear theradbrad?
No AoE? Sigh.
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homies name is my load
I'd like to see a historian compare fire and its use to the various noxious gases. I think they'd come out about even, with gases being more portable.
I asolutely adore this man, he's so passionate and never condescending
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16:32 spear shafts are very sturdy. You can't chop one in half, with a sword. If you could, lumberjacks would be using swords to cut down trees.
Age of empires definitely got me into history. This dude is totally right
16:30 No source for this, but a good medieval spear would be military grade, hardened wood which'd be very difficult to break if it is set in the hands of an expert spearman. The shaft would simply move aside in their hands, and the sword blow's momentum would dissipate in the process: you'd nick the shaft, but not break it unless you struck the same spot a dozen times – which would be pretty hard in combat.
Polearms and 2-handed swords could probably push aside the spear or pike, leaving the wielder vulnerable. But, that's why spear formations have several ranks presenting their arms: you're not only fighting the first rank, but up to 3 men behind them. Spears, pikes and the like are probably not great for duels, but I could be wrong.
"Citizens of Poland", not "pollacks" 😛
Weapons designer for Guild Wars 2 or any fantasy MMORPG: "I hate everything about this video."
I like this guy style. He is intense.
This man was nothing short of an absolute legend, could listen to him all day!
Fun fact: In The Witcher 3 they try to take the fact that Geralt’s arm wouldn’t be long enough to draw the sword off his back into account by having him tap the bottom of his sheath when drawing it so that it comes out more horizontally than vertically. If you pay attention he does it every time.
Where's swords and sandals?
He sounds like a TES character, i like that!
It’s nice to see theRadBrad
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I love this guy, need more videos with him
A good spear is better than any sword.
Re: throwing a sword
https://wiktenauer.com/images/9/90/MS_Ludwig_XV_13_20r.jpg
(Bottom left)
"We three opponents want to kill this master – one with a thrust, one with a cut and the other by throwing his sword. it will be a miracle if we don't kill this Master, God's curse upon him"
Not saying the author necessarily thought it was the best possible idea but he clearly foresaw the possibility that it's something someone might do – especially if they intend to immediately run away afterwards
https://wiktenauer.com/images/thumb/8/8d/Hundt_094.jpg/1280px-Hundt_094.jpg
mordhau is a crap game
I could listen to him for hours.
Longbow was on average 80lb – 130lb anything higher like 180-200 while they did exist was much rarer.
Medieval II:Total War <3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZINvnPJKT0
After hearing him explain the dedication and physicality behind the weapons.. I think I'm good as a peasant me Lord lol 😆
he needs to look at the maul in mordhau
Tactical grandpa…
Mount and blade has the animation for loading the crossbow the person in the video was just in first person mode and didn't look down. And it looked like a weaker crossbow as well, it takes a lot longer to load a siege crossbow in mount and blade
If you’re watching this and are interested in this general topic, I’d recommend a few channels to you.
Shadiversity, Metatron, Skallagrim, and Scholagladatoria
These guys are great in this area and a joy to watch. Check em out