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The castle review of WINDHELM from Skyrim!

In This video I'll use my historical knowledge to analyse and review the city Windhelm from the video game The Elder Scrolls 5, SKYRIM, for it's practicality, realism and effectiveness.

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Character levels in RPGs are STUPID!

When I think about character levels in role-playing games I come to the realisation that they are USELESS, and I'm happy to explain why.

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More weapons for fantasy creatures, ORCS!

The medieval fantasy orc, including the uruk hai, are much stronger than humans, so what weapons would be best suited to them?

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A breakthrough in SWORD comparisons!

For years sword enthusiasts have been comparing the functionality of swords, especially the Katana compared to the Longsword, and recently there has been a breakthrough in mathematically modelling sword agility and performance dynamics. 

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Why were castles built?

It's an important question with a sophisticated answer.

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Lets analyse the ELVES!

What medieval weapons would elves really use?

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Does it make sense that Dwarves use axes?

Traditionally medieval fantasy Dwarves love axes and hammers, but do these weapons really suit their physical characteristics?

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This time it's the castle!

 Is Gran Soren, the medieval fantasy city from Capcom's Dragon's Dogma, realistic? 

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It's time to look at Dragon's Dogma!

Is Gran Soren, the medieval fantasy city from Capcom's Dragon's Dogma, realistic?

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Let's have a look at the sword, Ice!

Is the sword Ice from Game of Thrones a Longsword, or is it a Greatsword?

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HEMA!

I want to tell you why I think HEMA (Historical European Martial-Arts) is awesome.

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But wait, there's more!

There was some really cool additional information that I could cover in regards to Oblivion's Imperial City so I just had to make a part 2

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It is time to make some corrections!

Here's a detailed reply video I've made to The Game Theorists' recent video on who would win in a fight, Vikings, knights or Samurais.

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SWORDFIGHTING!

The name says it all ^_^

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Let's have a look at the IMPERIAL CITY!

Here is the first castle review from the Elder Scrolls 4 Oblivion, more to come in the future ^_^

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Four for one!

Several videos for this week all based off my trip to Soverign Hill. If everything works out in editing there should also be a video on the Australian Gold Rush, How to pan for gold, and and 1850s gold smelting demonstration!

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KATANA vs LONGSWORD

Every video I have watched that tries to compare the Japanese Katana to Medieval European Longsword miss the most significant thing to consider. This time, lets do it right!

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This time we revisit SKYRIM!

This one has been requested a lot and I'm more than happy to please, I present to you my in depth realism and practicality review of Solitude from Skyrim.

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Something very special this time!

My part in a HUGE collaboration between six other medieval YouTube channels, I hope you enjoy ^_^

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It's time to have a Nerd-out Session!

This is a special reply video to the Metatron that discusses One handed swords ve Two handed swords.

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The great mystery is answered!

Yes indeed, in this video I explain where my medieval chair came from.

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Best medieval weapons for WOMEN!

If women need weapons in medieval settings they usually pick the bow and arrow or rapier, but are these weapons really suited for women?

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Castles vs Magic and dragons!

In Medieval Fantasy would castles even be useful? 

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The symbolism of the sword!

So, what are some of the things that the sword symbolically represents?

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It has been called for, so it has come!

Finally, let's take a very in depth look at Kaer Morhen from the Witcher 3

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MAGIC!

Let's have a look at how magic should be done in fiction.

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Shad and HEMA come face to face!

After having studied and practised Historical European Martial Arts and swordplay by myself I finally got to meet some HEMA practitioners and put my sword fighting skills to the test!

Also a bonus vido with this one:

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Let's have a look at Skyhold!

This time, it's the castle from Dragon Age Inquisition; Skyhold!

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Let's talk about Character Classes in RPGs

Do you like Character Classes in Role Playing Gmes?

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Let's have a look at Skyrim's Whiterun!

Time to look at Skyrim's Whiterun and if it's defences are up to scratch and also this week a bonus ramble video!

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