Has the Most Realistic Zombie Survival Game Gone TOO FAR? YouTube video by Skallagrim

Over time my opinion on "muh reelism" has changed a little. How do you feel about the zombie apocalypse survival sim that is Project Zomboid in its current state?
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Could a Lumberjack (Axe) Defeat a HEMA Student (Longsword)? YouTube video by Skallagrim

Remembering my "woodsman vs. swordsman" video from 2015, I wanted to give a different take on it and include some practical demonstrations.
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Yes, I'm Doing Better, Making Progress! YouTube video by Skallagrim

A little personal update for the folks who have been asking about the health situation.
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FakeSteel Trainers: A Legit Alternative to Real Steel Swords? - Let's See! YouTube video by Skallagrim

It's easy to underestimate foam swords, but the ones from FakeSteel are surprisingly useful for historical martial arts training.
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My Favorite Practice Swords for HEMA YouTube video by Skallagrim

If you're looking for steel practice swords to do HEMA with, here are a few recommendations.
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"Real Armor Was Not Heavy"... Except When It Was! YouTube video by Skallagrim

Debunking myths and misconceptions is great, but I wonder if people's ideas about historical armor have swung a little too far in the opposite direction...?
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This Fight Scene was a Pleasant Surprise in More Ways than One YouTube video by Skallagrim

Game of Thrones is generally pretty good with finding a balance between cool fantasy stuff and the right kind of realism, but this goes a step further.
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Fencing until First Blood... Why Though? YouTube video by Skallagrim

HEMA fencing with semi-sharp blades and (almost) no protective gear is a serious case of "don't try this at home"... although the skill level is impressive.
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The Most Realistic Sword Fighting Game Keeps Getting Better! YouTube video by Skallagrim

The mechanics in Hellish Quart are really impressive, and the devs keep working on them. Let's see where it's at now.
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Is Hyperrealism Ruining Our Appreciation of Visual Art? YouTube video by Skallagrim

Seeing all the kerfuffle about the in-mask shot in Spider-Man: Brand New Day made me think that this realism stuff might have gone too far... people don't even get artistic intent anymore.
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The Biggest Beginner Mistake in Sword Fighting YouTube video by Skallagrim

If you don't already know, what would you guess is the most common and worst mistake beginners make in historical martial arts, fighting with swords?
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So I Wanted to Give Back... YouTube video by Skallagrim

I think he likes it... :)
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The Most Interesting Buckler I've Ever Seen, and a Glass(!) Reinforced Pavise YouTube video by Skallagrim

If you like interesting shields, this one's for you.
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Reload Animations Have Peaked. (- Resident Evil 9: Requiem) YouTube video by Skallagrim

Leon has got the sweet tactical moves...
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The Problem with Early Firearms... YouTube video by Skallagrim

That's a nasty kaboom right there... all the way back in the 15th century.
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Exploring an Impressive Collection of Two-Handed Swords and Polearms YouTube video by Skallagrim

I love museums, and I'm glad that I managed to explore this one for a bit.
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The Pros & Cons of Various Off-Hand Weapons YouTube video by Skallagrim

The gods gave you two hands, and you use each of them for a different weapon. I can respect that.
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Alternate History: Could They Have Made these Weapons Earlier? YouTube video by Skallagrim

What if they had boomsticks much earlier?
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The Dumbest Ways I Injured Myself as a Youngster YouTube video by Skallagrim

The silly things we do when we're young, eh?
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These Fan-Made TMNT Fight Scenes are Bad@ss! YouTube video by Skallagrim

I have a very different response to these TMNT fight scenes than I did to the MotU movie trailer.
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So I'm in Europe Now YouTube video by Skallagrim

On the journey of trying to figure out what's wrong, and what to do about it.
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Skall Reacts to the "Masters of the Universe" Movie Trailer (2026) YouTube video by Skallagrim

Did you know that a live-action Masters of the Universe movie is supposed to come out this summer? I didn't, and I don't think I was ready for this trailer...
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A Practical Introduction to Obsidian YouTube video by Skallagrim

I could nerd out about this interesting material for hours. :)
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Yes, it doesn't apply to life-saving medicine for example.

A Rant about Plagiarism (Knockoffs, Counterfits, Art Theft, Etc) YouTube video by Skallagrim

Does this bother you as much too?
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You Like Sword P0rn? - Here You Go... YouTube video by Skallagrim

Sometimes there is no point beyond "look at how cool this is!".
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How Do 'Legit' Martial Artists Feel about HEMA? YouTube video by Skallagrim

It's interesting to see what happens when you hand an unarmed martial artist a sword.
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Icarus Crossbows are Too Cool - Could They Work in Real Life? YouTube video by Skallagrim

Talk about peak crossbow design... These are epic!
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When a Youtuber Needs a Reality Check... YouTube video by Skallagrim

Kind of a follow-up to the previous video... a little more self-reflection before we get back into fun stuff in the new year.
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Why I'm Glad that I Never Tried to Go BIG on Youtube YouTube video by Skallagrim

Some new year's reflections... no fancy editing here, just sincere ramblings.
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