Skallagrim | Do the Weapons in D&D: Honor Among Thieves Make Sense? @Skallagrim | Uploaded 1 year ago | Updated 4 hours ago
Remember the laughable disaster that was the first Dungeons & Dragons movie (2000) I had fairly low expectations, but Honor Among Thieves (2023) turned out to be shockingly good. The writing, acting, and effects know to impress, so I can't complain. Or can I...? 😏
Not complain, no. But over-think and nitpick some of the weapons, that I sure can. Like a certain paladin's daggersword, which would be more fragile than a $50 wallhanger in real life.
But, but... MAGIC THO! Well, as Simon the sorcerer says, "I hate how everyone thinks that you can solve any problem with magic". It's fair game then!
So yeah, as usual I'll be over-analyzing stuff for your entertainment (and some education). Aside from Xenk Yendar's sword we'll also be looking at Doric's wrist-mounted slingshot, and Holga's molten axe with extendable handle. Also a quick jab at the hilarious tri-blade launching monstrosity from The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982).
Videos I show/mention here, and others you may find interesting:
The Best Magic Enchantments for a Fantasy Fight?
youtu.be/8An9IqGDDhg
The Sword THROW Re-Visited: How Practical is it Really?
youtu.be/QYVIsMQPKzY
The Best and Worst DnD Weapon Designs
youtu.be/PJNWzxc2nJM
Best Weapons *Without Metal* to Fight a DnD Rust Monster
youtu.be/yMgd2KxhcLY
*** Sources ***
youtube.com/watch?v=buOg66Cibhs
forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Xenk_Yendar
forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Daggersword#cite_note-TG-1
*** Music credits ***
Outro:
"Highland Storm" by The Slanted Room Records
theslantedroom.github.io/steve.yee
Used with artist's permission
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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:
http://www.woodenswords.com/?Click=1799
Want to treat your face fluff? I highly recommend the balms and oils from Beard Sorcery:
beardsorcery.com/?ref=0UEFtHWvZEmtD
Books about history, martial arts, swords, knives, video/audio equipment, and other stuff I recommend:
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Canada - amzn.to/2HeOCMA
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Remember the laughable disaster that was the first Dungeons & Dragons movie (2000) I had fairly low expectations, but Honor Among Thieves (2023) turned out to be shockingly good. The writing, acting, and effects know to impress, so I can't complain. Or can I...? 😏
Not complain, no. But over-think and nitpick some of the weapons, that I sure can. Like a certain paladin's daggersword, which would be more fragile than a $50 wallhanger in real life.
But, but... MAGIC THO! Well, as Simon the sorcerer says, "I hate how everyone thinks that you can solve any problem with magic". It's fair game then!
So yeah, as usual I'll be over-analyzing stuff for your entertainment (and some education). Aside from Xenk Yendar's sword we'll also be looking at Doric's wrist-mounted slingshot, and Holga's molten axe with extendable handle. Also a quick jab at the hilarious tri-blade launching monstrosity from The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982).
Videos I show/mention here, and others you may find interesting:
The Best Magic Enchantments for a Fantasy Fight?
youtu.be/8An9IqGDDhg
The Sword THROW Re-Visited: How Practical is it Really?
youtu.be/QYVIsMQPKzY
The Best and Worst DnD Weapon Designs
youtu.be/PJNWzxc2nJM
Best Weapons *Without Metal* to Fight a DnD Rust Monster
youtu.be/yMgd2KxhcLY
*** Sources ***
youtube.com/watch?v=buOg66Cibhs
forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Xenk_Yendar
forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Daggersword#cite_note-TG-1
*** Music credits ***
Outro:
"Highland Storm" by The Slanted Room Records
theslantedroom.github.io/steve.yee
Used with artist's permission
*** Merch ***
bonfire.com/store/skallswag
If you want to join Bonfire to start selling your own merch: bonfire.com/welcome/07bb14169c804
*** Support the channel ***
Help fund future videos, get bonus content and access to an exclusive Discord server:
http://www.patreon.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:
http://www.woodenswords.com/?Click=1799
Want to treat your face fluff? I highly recommend the balms and oils from Beard Sorcery:
beardsorcery.com/?ref=0UEFtHWvZEmtD
Books about history, martial arts, swords, knives, video/audio equipment, and other stuff I recommend:
US - amazon.com/shop/skallagrimnilsson
Canada - amzn.to/2HeOCMA
*** Social media ***
twitter.com/_Skallagrim_
facebook.com/SkallagrimYT
instagram.com/skallagrim_yt
#skallagrim #dnd #reaction
