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Post-Left Luddite
January 4, 2021 at 11:04 pm
Mike Loades is my favorite and the real deal… An amazing horseman as well
GigaBrowser
January 4, 2021 at 11:23 pm
28:14 Those arms!! Dude’s got some serious grandpa strength, I wouldn’t wanna sword fight him
Angelo Bugara
January 4, 2021 at 11:28 pm
It’s a pollaxe not a pole axe… ahhhhhh?
LashingMrX01
January 4, 2021 at 11:30 pm
do Siege weapons next please!
Sam M.
January 4, 2021 at 11:30 pm
We need more Mike
Stephen Schultz
January 4, 2021 at 11:32 pm
Y’all should ask before you put other people’s video content in your own
Ben Lord
January 4, 2021 at 11:35 pm
I abolutely love british sword grandpa and hope he is doing well
Zephyr
January 4, 2021 at 11:41 pm
should have shown him some Total War games
RenaissanceNerd117
January 4, 2021 at 11:49 pm
Mike Loades the legend.
Colin Friesen
January 4, 2021 at 11:49 pm
Came here for the EpicNameBro cameo at 18:40. Hey @Wired, did you ask his permission for that clip?
Yafyn
January 4, 2021 at 11:52 pm
Why not add the streamers name whose clips you use?
tony Ojeda
January 4, 2021 at 11:54 pm
i like this dude. hope he does more stuff.
bdfbern
January 4, 2021 at 11:58 pm
great video!
Spainkiller
January 5, 2021 at 12:00 am
Ask for permission before using EpicNameBro’s footage first, guys. Come on.
Alex Jaeb
January 5, 2021 at 12:08 am
I’m so mad that they didn’t have him review any actual KCD swordplay, it was all cut scenes! I don’t know why they wouldn’t give the more realistic game the spotlight with a historian… It’s a missed opportunity, bring him back for a dedicated KCD review.
Cary Lawson
January 5, 2021 at 12:28 am
Bring him back for more videos. I demand it.
Katara
January 5, 2021 at 12:43 am
Naisuu
SonOfAKing
January 5, 2021 at 12:44 am
Mike, you got great charisma! Thanks!
SonOfAKing
January 5, 2021 at 12:46 am
“Pens mightier then the sword!” lol Love you dude!
Sven Store
January 5, 2021 at 12:46 am
How come there aren’t even links in the description to the videos used?
Wind Ex
January 5, 2021 at 12:47 am
I can only watch medieval weaponry videos with people in British accents.
M
January 5, 2021 at 12:50 am
I would say we need to protect Mike but it seems he’s already equipped for the job. Carry on.
Let’s get more of him
antiklaus prime
January 5, 2021 at 12:55 am
oh my god what a crapshow.
btw: did you ask anyone’s permission whose footage you “lent”?
Marcus Reading
January 5, 2021 at 12:57 am
OK, now this guy is just awesome. His sheer enthusiasm is palpable and he clearly loves his subject and that comes across in his explanation and makes it that much more interesting. People like this makes an excellent teacher because that enthusiasm makes learning that much more fun.
F-Rank
January 5, 2021 at 1:18 am
Nice stolen content
ken kaneki
January 5, 2021 at 5:56 pm
My favorite combat formation is the famous spartan phalanx formation
Patrick Joseph
January 5, 2021 at 7:13 pm
And it’s been a mainstay of infantry combat until gunpowder weapons became general issue. And Gustavus Adolphus, with his widespread adoption of muskets and organic field artillery support for his infantry, wiped out a lot of early pike and shot formations with his new concepts.
Wojciech Pitra-Ptaszek
January 5, 2021 at 6:51 pm
-How many commercials you want to fit in to your clip?
– Yes.
-_-
Nobody CJ
January 5, 2021 at 7:02 pm
Its important to remember that these are games, not history channel.
Patrick Joseph
January 5, 2021 at 7:12 pm
Seeing the crap that comes out on the History Channel, a lot of games do a lot better research than they do…
Bvbs
January 5, 2021 at 7:33 pm
20:55 Ah yes the infamous Amaterasu
George Carpelan
January 5, 2021 at 7:53 pm
You should link the channels of YouTube videos you use.
tyler stanwood
January 5, 2021 at 8:06 pm
Love this guy
Zorin Zato
January 5, 2021 at 8:35 pm
This guy knows loades
Jonathan Furtado
January 5, 2021 at 8:36 pm
I have personally worked with Mike before on a production in the past. He is a gentleman and a scholar. His experience and knowledge is encyclopedic and practical. One of my treasured possessions is one of his books that he signed for me! The editing here does him disservice. He has a lot more nuance to his analysis than just what’s shown here I’m sure.
One of my favorite things about Mike is his passion for the subject of medieval weapons and armor. Do yourselves a favor and purchase one of his books or watch his past History channel programs.
ShortAndFormal
January 5, 2021 at 8:40 pm
Lol his name is loades
Zorin Zato
January 5, 2021 at 9:17 pm
This video ruled. Gotta get more of him!
Nathaniel Wilcox
January 5, 2021 at 9:20 pm
Pommles are not really for counter balancing a sword.
Nathaniel Wilcox
January 5, 2021 at 9:27 pm
4:12 yes if your sword edge is getting dull you can switch., but the bigger advantage is being able to cut with the false edge.
Modern History TV
January 5, 2021 at 9:31 pm
Nice one Mike!
Nathaniel Wilcox
January 5, 2021 at 9:42 pm
It is difficult to cut through polearm shafts. If it was they would not have been used as much as they were used.
ab ab
January 5, 2021 at 9:44 pm
uh oh dude, the editing of the first 2 minutes is killing me, wtf was wrong with just letting him finish his sentence and switching up images as he spoke ffs.
Jack Browning
January 5, 2021 at 9:49 pm
Ah Mike is awesome! He’s always been on documentaries etc and is super passionate about whatever he’s talking about
Astartes
January 5, 2021 at 10:15 pm
About time Mike Loades breaks down Medieval weapons in video games.
Ashe Blackflight
January 5, 2021 at 10:26 pm
28:36 Can we all just appreciate this man for a moment? He’s not your ole cranky grandpa who mumbles about “kids these days” and our *insert derogatory descriptor here* video games. This man UNDERSTANDS. He gets it to the point that he isn’t even too bothered by what games get wrong because of the value that this mix of reality and fantasy offers. I also love this bit at the end because it’s 100% true. I got into studying and watching (and hopefully someday participating in) HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts) because of For Honor, playing Age of Empires II when I was a kid both lightly taught me, and gave me an interest in medieval history. Thank you Mr. Loades for your time, excitement, and understanding.
Farhad Haqverdi
January 5, 2021 at 11:04 pm
Loved every minute of it! If you love this kind of stuff, check out Metatron, Schola Glodiatora, Skallagrim, Shadiversity and Todd’s Workshop on Youtube.
Knugen
January 5, 2021 at 11:12 pm
“Carrying a sword on your back… It did not happen”
*Ōdachi samurai has entered the chat*
Jacob Bayer
January 5, 2021 at 11:43 pm
I’ve watched your career bloom in America and you were a huge influence on me getting my PhD in History. You are a treasure, thank you.
Sam Rivers
January 5, 2021 at 11:56 pm
Can this man please narrate my life?! He could read the phone book and it would be fascinating haha
TheMoney Lebowski
January 6, 2021 at 12:35 am
Mike Loades is one of the world’s underrated treasures
Ramnexus
January 6, 2021 at 12:53 am
That video was excellent, excellent, excellent! As Mike Loades showed; knowledge plus passion is a powerful combination. I learned a bunch and keen to see more.
Clockwork Kirlia
January 6, 2021 at 1:21 am
Mike Loades, you are *anything* but a dull old historian. The intensity and enthusiasm here are honestly among the best aids to education you can come by.
Marlen Prax
January 6, 2021 at 1:11 pm
I’m not even a gamer or interested in medieval weapons but this video was suprisingly interesting :0
Emperor's Children
January 6, 2021 at 1:38 pm
This guy is awesome!
Rick Strouds
January 6, 2021 at 1:42 pm
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Daniel Awesome
January 6, 2021 at 1:43 pm
Let me guess, you just watched 30 minutes of a passionate old man talking about video game historical and practical accuracy.
James Walsh
January 6, 2021 at 2:07 pm
omg I love this guy – dream job
Patrick Mukherjee
January 6, 2021 at 3:06 pm
I was expecting him to do skyrim
karismatick witch
January 6, 2021 at 3:49 pm
If he’s my professor I’ll enjoy the class
Apis4
January 6, 2021 at 4:18 pm
Well, let me just say that this was nice….. BUT….. he is wrong on a few things.
1) The Flail DID exist as a real weapon, in fact, multiheaded flails existed, as did two handed ones with much bigger heads.
2) The armour he called plate armour, looked an awful lot like Lamellar armour to me, even the pauldrons, and actually, it is a not arrival point in armour… well it would be if plate… but a much older armour style that was around for at least a thousand years before the kind of plate he means, which I believe he means Fullcase Harness type, like Gothic Plate.
Just since we’re talking about it 😛
Brosky 1998
January 6, 2021 at 6:26 pm
More of Mike!
Former Ham
January 6, 2021 at 6:49 pm
2021 starting off strong with one of like…the best videos ever maybe? Gimme more of this dude!
Jay Tee
January 6, 2021 at 7:14 pm
“Grandpa check out this video game”
“Come outside”
Jake Conrad
January 6, 2021 at 7:23 pm
Woah, wired is bringing experts to react to video games? And they’re actually explaining the game to them? Look out, gamology
bostontx
January 6, 2021 at 7:26 pm
please blink
Bunbu Ryodo
January 6, 2021 at 7:58 pm
I absolutely love Mike, ever since Time Commanders.
However, I am gutted you didn’t give him a bit more of Kingdom Come Deliverance to critique, particularly the armour layering and the more compact fighting method. It feels like you showed him more of the fantasy and fantastical games rather than one that tried so hard for authenticity. I think he would have loved to have see how hard they worked and been quite surprised.
Either way, I did enjoy the video, but please, ask him to come back and do a critique of Kingdom Come Deliverance alone 🙂
Der Willy
January 6, 2021 at 7:59 pm
This man rly loves his field of expertise. Very good video.
Lekha Pratap
January 6, 2021 at 8:23 pm
Needs him with Jorge
HDmex's Instant Replay
January 6, 2021 at 9:07 pm
We NEED more of this guy!
S0dfish
January 6, 2021 at 9:29 pm
I’ve only had string slap on a 20-25lb bow in my pre COVID archery lessons in 2020 and it kind of stings and also bruises quite a lot. My inner forearm was quite an impressive purple bruise. So…200lb..NOPE.
mwirkk
January 6, 2021 at 9:57 pm
I’ve watched Mr. Loades on TV every chance I get for years now. I especially love his chariot and equestrian archery demonstrations. The man is a modern treasure. Thanks Mike!
Schalk de Wet
January 6, 2021 at 11:09 pm
How awesome is this guy! 😀 Love the passion!
damnhippie
January 6, 2021 at 11:36 pm
Screenshot of Chivalry: Medieval Warfare listed as “For Honour 2017” as a thumbnail……
Hungry Jack's
January 6, 2021 at 11:46 pm
imagine if your grandad was this interesting.
kapten awesome
January 6, 2021 at 11:49 pm
8:47 shad does not agree with your opinion
DC Voices
January 7, 2021 at 12:19 am
Love this gentleman. More of him. please.
Laurie J03
January 7, 2021 at 12:22 am
This guy has Loads of knowledge
WonderboyW
January 8, 2021 at 9:22 pm
funny how he actually teaches how to counter play people in for honor. because that would be the proper response to a heavy atttack to do a quick attack before the enemies heavy hit lands.
ACE Internet Fighter Pilot
January 8, 2021 at 9:28 pm
ive watched so many of his history docs. Mike Loades is one of the absolute best.
Dharma
January 8, 2021 at 9:35 pm
i used to watch this guy on history channel as a kid, and i loved his knowledge and energy and passion. this is my first time seeing him on a screen in almost10 years. it’s good to see him again
menemisdats
January 8, 2021 at 10:12 pm
Geralt can do whatever he wants with his sword! XD
Claire
January 8, 2021 at 10:23 pm
Isn’t this the same guy who did a documentry on how much better the Japanese Bow was better (it wasn’t) than the english long bow?
Itaria No Oni
January 8, 2021 at 10:36 pm
If this guy would have been my teacher, I would have got a diploma
Erik Gonzalez
January 8, 2021 at 10:40 pm
Man, this guy is fantastic. Definitely not a “dull old historian” by any standard. Instructive and entertaining, well done.
Jeremy Siegel
January 8, 2021 at 10:44 pm
OH GOD that list of games is like, my list of desert island games
Tony olsson
January 8, 2021 at 10:53 pm
I wanna see him go more deep into kingdom come. I’d love to hear his thoughts on how it works and combos.
Liam Emptage
January 8, 2021 at 11:07 pm
Blades and sorcery would have been a really good one to look at.
jeffmcgaming
January 8, 2021 at 11:30 pm
🙂 I want a powerful man with a powerful thrust 🙂
Killer kraut
January 8, 2021 at 11:33 pm
you never block with a sword ? Really ?
Alexander Åberg
January 8, 2021 at 11:33 pm
Man his whys on mordhau really got a chuckle out of me, he is just so apalled at the idea to throw the sword. Really shows how absurd mordhau is, LOVE IT 😆
Killer kraut
January 8, 2021 at 11:39 pm
Throwing Swords is In Historical manuscripts .
Tobias Hoegerle
January 8, 2021 at 11:44 pm
This dude is actually awesome! Super interesting and entertaining video!
Joe Yuzwa
January 8, 2021 at 11:47 pm
I love mike loades. I grew up watching his shows
Killer kraut
January 8, 2021 at 11:53 pm
cleave a spear i doubt that isn’t that easy .
James the protogen
January 9, 2021 at 12:08 am
Would´ve loved to see his reaction to the “end him rightly” finish in For Honor
TenaciousTubbs
January 9, 2021 at 12:10 am
Someone really needs to clip “let’s take a look at axes” at 10:12
Igor Abdo Aguilar
January 9, 2021 at 12:25 am
This guy should make a youtube channel, watching him was exhilarating!
Lord Rewwot
January 9, 2021 at 12:26 am
Who choose the clips for that video?
Rick Jovel
January 9, 2021 at 12:47 am
I really enjoyed being educated on the real facts of these weapons and medieval facts by such a passionate person. This is totally awesome.
Geoff F.
January 9, 2021 at 1:04 am
I’d like to see some contrasting and comparison between this and Shadiversity.
jed loveday
January 9, 2021 at 1:07 am
Top video
jed loveday
January 9, 2021 at 1:08 am
Time commanders legend
MacX85
January 10, 2021 at 10:38 pm
You typically play Mount&Blade in 3rd person view… idk why it’s in 1st here
Ruben Oliveira
January 10, 2021 at 10:47 pm
Videogame companies should hire these types of guys with the knowledge and passion for accurate history as consultants before producing some games that have been released tbh
Daniel Kniffin
January 10, 2021 at 10:52 pm
I want to see the scabbard that goes with a flamboyant blade
Kenneth Lo
January 10, 2021 at 10:55 pm
This guy is so much less pretentious than other HEMA instructors. it’s refreshing.
Dimitar D.Dimitrov
January 10, 2021 at 11:11 pm
Ayyyy they used TheRadBrad video for For Honor when talking about the fire bombs
Joe kush
January 10, 2021 at 11:17 pm
Didn’t know for honer was first person
Bill Reilly
January 10, 2021 at 11:37 pm
I don’t think this guy’s ever played Dark Souls. Swords don’t block well.
Uganda's God
January 10, 2021 at 11:39 pm
bruh 12:39 ITS 2021 u know there is a game called Bannerlord… Jesus also u can see how the crossbow is being reloaded by pressing R
thebatonmaster
January 10, 2021 at 11:42 pm
I love this guy so much. I really hope they bring him back.
thebatonmaster
January 10, 2021 at 11:43 pm
Imagine having this guy as a father. Would make for a very exciting and terrifying childhood!
williamthehammer1
January 10, 2021 at 11:51 pm
Have him react to Medieval 2 total war
Jim Mulvaney
January 10, 2021 at 11:55 pm
I wonder if anyone explained to him the incessant bunny hoping gamers do? Cuz ya know that extraordinary athlete or not infantry men were not jumping around like they were on a pogo stick while wearing several hundred pounds of armor.
SpectralKnight
January 11, 2021 at 12:04 am
To be fair about the whole “pretty” blades thing, it was a real practice by rich people. Though they were strictly parade or show off weapons. Noone willing entered the battlefield with a gem encrusted sword
Azrael, Angel of Death.
January 11, 2021 at 12:07 am
My only complaint about this is the weight of the bows, we know that the maximum weight of bows we have found, the Mary Rise bows, were 180-200lbs . More common were 90-160lbs as an Archer was expected to fight in the battle after expelling their arrows.
KillerSniper55
January 11, 2021 at 12:12 am
Why on earth did you show the original Mount and Blade to showcase the crossbow when there is a brand new one that shows it correctly?
Mario Bošnjak
January 11, 2021 at 12:12 am
Someone please quit hitting the pause button on this guy
Pablo Silva
January 11, 2021 at 12:17 am
wow this man is a blast of knowledge and PASSION!!
vinnythompson1
January 11, 2021 at 12:19 am
Mike is awesome glad to see him doing one of these
Flávio Lima
January 11, 2021 at 12:28 am
I’m surprised they pretty much ignored Kingdom Come for every weapon.
Scott Phillips
January 11, 2021 at 12:32 am
“You just can’t actually get it out, a sword of that length” – Out of a regular scabbard, sure, but as far as if it’s possible? I think Shad would like to have a word with you.
Viewer
January 11, 2021 at 12:34 am
Great guest expert on this one!
Theldras Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis
January 11, 2021 at 12:45 am
legends say, you can also remove the pommel and throw it at your enemy to “end him rightly”
the mace shown btw is a Flanged Mace.
Carlos Llanos
January 11, 2021 at 12:59 am
Loved this guy
Samuel Lockley
January 11, 2021 at 1:12 am
I never expected to see this guy again, there used to be a show in the UK called Time Commanders, which used an early build version of a game called Rome Total War and he was one of two experts that they had on hand
Chevy Suarez
January 11, 2021 at 1:24 am
This guys the david fletcher of medivel weapons
Good Corwin
January 11, 2021 at 9:17 pm
Sure, you wouldnt throw a sword, but you could, you know, unscrew the pommel and throw that. If you wanted to end someone rightly, I mean.
Segev Krespi
January 11, 2021 at 9:19 pm
“That has been extremely interesting to me” likewise mate, you’re awesome
Lacarpetron Dookmarriot
January 11, 2021 at 9:25 pm
This guys the best when it comes to ancient combat. Seen him on so many British docs.
The_British_Bandit
January 11, 2021 at 9:28 pm
6:20 “for malric” that guys an oblivion voice actor for sure
Nick Potter
January 11, 2021 at 9:33 pm
shame they didn’t show off how Mordhau has different grips considering the game is named after the death stroke technique which allows you to use your sword as a blunt object by using the pommel or Cross guard as a weapon.
Graceless Heart
January 11, 2021 at 9:43 pm
I love this man.
hunni buttr
January 11, 2021 at 9:56 pm
mightier than the sword, absolutely beautiful
Kaloyan Stoychev
January 11, 2021 at 10:10 pm
No Assassin’s Creed? Come on.
Notorious Nguyen
January 11, 2021 at 10:21 pm
Editing could be better, but overall awesome video👍.
The1rust
January 11, 2021 at 10:25 pm
All this is good and all but how accurate is the Lute in Mordhau?
hognoxious
January 11, 2021 at 10:38 pm
X is crap in video games & movies if you know about X. For pretty much any value of X.
Shuwei Cai
January 11, 2021 at 11:00 pm
Real ones saw this guy in History Channel and Science Channel years ago during our childhood.
KillingKanzaki
January 11, 2021 at 11:01 pm
“Pens I know, but mightier than the sword”
MMmmmmmmmhm/
Noice
TheGonzo
January 11, 2021 at 11:21 pm
What a legend.
Jeef Berky
January 11, 2021 at 11:25 pm
I love that he’s passionate about his field but doesn’t put down the people who evidently haven’t invested in as much knowledge as he has
Cameron Gearhart
January 11, 2021 at 11:29 pm
Correct me if I’m wrong, but wavy blades, or flamboyant ones as he called them are superior at lacerating as well.
erjohi
January 11, 2021 at 11:30 pm
His enthusiasm is rather contagious
César Sotelo González
January 12, 2021 at 12:14 am
The man is showing passion for this subject. Awesome!
coldheart5791
January 12, 2021 at 12:25 am
Who is this guy and does he have a Youtube channel?
Hoggar Krababbel
January 12, 2021 at 12:53 am
I bet his grandsons love him more than they love their mom!
Khoa Lam
January 12, 2021 at 12:59 am
Can we have him review Game of Thrones’s battles?
Recondite-Raven
January 12, 2021 at 1:03 am
What a lad.
Tarik360
January 12, 2021 at 1:12 am
Nice, I get to hear about more history people!
Bandar Al-Aiban
January 12, 2021 at 1:17 am
A historian, he is. But a dull one; he is most certainly not.
dwell731
January 12, 2021 at 1:26 am
Someone call Shad! Then have these two sit down and nerd out about their favorite swords!
André Benalcazar
January 12, 2021 at 9:42 pm
i dont know why he gives me british danny devito vibes
Martí
January 12, 2021 at 9:46 pm
I gotta love this man!
Cat Marco
January 12, 2021 at 9:54 pm
If more teachers have this guy’s passion a lot more people would know more about history, I could listen to this guy for hours.
1990leesayles
January 12, 2021 at 9:57 pm
It is possible to draw and put back a sword on your back just not with a normal scabbard. Shadaversity proved this and designed his own back scabbard and worked fine
LetsTalkFooty
January 12, 2021 at 10:15 pm
Mordhau Is the best one no question
Gautam Sarathy
January 12, 2021 at 10:31 pm
I wish they included Fire Emblem in this. There are a heck a lot of weapons, as well as the whole weapons’ triangle.
Kaito Gillscale
January 12, 2021 at 10:38 pm
He has such a drive for history and realism…and you can tell he knows so much and wants to just…express how much he loves his job. A joy to see. I wish more people taught history this passionately.
TheSingularity
January 12, 2021 at 10:46 pm
Fucken cool
ONI employé #343
January 12, 2021 at 10:57 pm
The thumbnail is dumb, but this guy is straight up in storyteller mode! Love this guy!
David Mason
January 12, 2021 at 10:58 pm
Amazing just amazing
Sherudons
January 12, 2021 at 11:14 pm
I still say most people have never seen what armour does and why wearing even a little makes you so much harder to kill, many video’s exist of people trying to cut through armour and failing.
Movies show armour being as useful as tinfoil all the time and that just makes me lose interest.
K. P.
January 12, 2021 at 11:14 pm
what a fantastic person, thanks for this video!
tank_tankson
January 12, 2021 at 11:32 pm
“Cleave your thin, wooden shaft…” ouch 🤕
DESU VULT
January 12, 2021 at 11:34 pm
The thumbnail is scuffed
ghosturiel
January 12, 2021 at 11:41 pm
Mike Loades probably the forefather of all the youtube HEMA enthusiasts. He’s passionate and has the credentials to go with it. I’d love to see a roundtable with Skallagrim, Shadiversity, Knight Errant, Theign Thrand, Lindybeige, Matt Easton, Metatron, and Todd’s Workshop, _Probably missed a few) with Mike Loades at the lead.
Rudolf Wickond
January 13, 2021 at 12:10 am
Pommels where commonly used to end a fight.
Ser Dunk
January 13, 2021 at 12:17 am
“Race to the death-Rome’s charioteers” my favorite of Mike’s documentaries
Knightmare
January 13, 2021 at 12:24 am
The thumbnail is not For Honor
Raymond Charlyn
January 13, 2021 at 12:27 am
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Yuu Neeq
January 13, 2021 at 12:40 am
how do I find more things with this guy. He’s awesome.
Zach Pfrimmer
January 13, 2021 at 12:42 am
I am obsessed with this man…
Willvette
January 13, 2021 at 12:50 am
there is a weapon in video game I’ve always wondered about, in Skyrim using a bow whilst sneaking has the bow sideways akin to a crossbow, is there any truth to this or is it all fictional
JoseitoEdlVodao
January 13, 2021 at 12:52 am
Grandpa is cool right?
shmeb
January 13, 2021 at 1:14 am
if scholagladitoria finds this guy he might leave his wife
Mr Genomac
January 13, 2021 at 1:25 am
Now start talking about pig farms Brick Top
Ennou
January 13, 2021 at 8:52 pm
I would like him to break down conqueror’s blade too lol
Luke Hanson
January 13, 2021 at 8:55 pm
Would definitely love to see Mr Loades again. Great video, really enjoyed it.
Jeffrey Dempster
January 13, 2021 at 9:12 pm
I came here because the Thumb Nail looked like Mike Loads and i was not disappointed
Jordan Vasquez
January 13, 2021 at 9:40 pm
This man is a legend
Jordan Vasquez
January 13, 2021 at 9:40 pm
Give this man his own show!!
Frost Soul
January 13, 2021 at 9:47 pm
I wonder what this guy would’ve thought about the Mongolian weapons and armor in Ghost of Tsushima.
Linda H.
January 13, 2021 at 9:57 pm
Never bring pen to a sword fight.
Abelhawk
January 13, 2021 at 9:58 pm
I think the word that made it click for me was “bite.” That makes how weapons were used against armor so clear to me now.
N Shilts
January 13, 2021 at 10:05 pm
treatises written in the medieval period say ‘you shouldn’t wear a sword on your back’ the fact that they mention this means that it was common enough for people to be told not to
Evo
January 13, 2021 at 10:10 pm
I sense many game developers will be contacting this man in the future
Evo
January 13, 2021 at 10:12 pm
2:58 Love this man. Some people should give this man his own show to talk about whatever he thinks would be interesting.
Evo
January 13, 2021 at 10:15 pm
5:42 FLOL
John Doe
January 13, 2021 at 10:18 pm
“One kabab each and you’re done.” lol love it
Evo
January 13, 2021 at 10:28 pm
“Military Historian destroys the combat logic in all of your favorite video games”
HuggyDufus
January 13, 2021 at 10:54 pm
Why didn’t they use the most recent m+b game, the crossbows in that game solved all his problems with it
FreakAlmighty
January 13, 2021 at 10:55 pm
what a wonderfully interesting video and a wonderfully passionate and knowledgeable guest
Bobby Tosswill
January 13, 2021 at 11:03 pm
“I’m keeping a flow” 3:13
Eirik Dahlgren
January 13, 2021 at 11:03 pm
A sword throw is depicted in Fiore Dei Liberi’s Il Fior di Battaglia if I remember correctly. Though it is not done at all like the sword throw in Mordhau.
Lord Helmchen
January 13, 2021 at 11:18 pm
Can we *please* get this amazing guy back to analyse the actual combat of Kingdom Come: Deliverance? It is kind of clunky but the “combo” special moves (Zornhau, Half swording and so on), the grapples and in general animations are way too cool and realistic looking. You could even have him looking at the rest of the game… armor types, layers of armor, castles… the list goes on and on!
Aaron Bowman
January 13, 2021 at 11:24 pm
This guy reminds me of Richard Hammond in the way he expresses things with his hands and emphasis lol. Could be his dad!
Null Shock
January 13, 2021 at 11:27 pm
I love this dude.
Null Shock
January 13, 2021 at 11:34 pm
I love this old dude. I’m a gamer, and I haven’t been that passionate in ages…He really has a great attitude towards gaming that, you don’t often see in most of the older generation. Also I am a history nerd I would love to have a conversation with this man.
If This is a double post my bad, my phone dropped the network for a moment while I was originally posting a comment.
dark_mind
January 14, 2021 at 12:45 am
I love this guy !!! He seems like he would be a great uncle
BurazSC2
January 14, 2021 at 1:19 am
I’d love to see Mr Loades review the GoT battle for Winterfell in the last season, if for no other reason we’d have video evidences that a persons head can actually spontaneously explode.
Crosmert
January 14, 2021 at 1:24 am
Exquisite video, loved the history lesson and the passion. Pure gold.