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I appreciate the indepth explanations. Pretty cool stuff you don't really ever see translated anywhere (even more seemingly accurate medieval games/movie settings). That tidbit about the shield being neigh pointless is especially wild. I never understood why anyone would want to forgo that in favor of a big/heavy greatsword that left them open. I'd also assume most people back then couldn't afford chainmail though, let alone full suits of armor. That's probably where shields come in. Peasants covered in leather. Kind of kills the cool factor of your stereotypical sword and board knight though.

I'm actually looking up differences and stats in swords rn. A simple arming sword is around 2.5lbs. A longsword is around 3lbs, and a greatsword is around 6 lbs. None are as heavy as I would have assumed (them being long pieces of iron). The greatsword especially. I'm sure it wears on you as you swing, but I figured it'd be something insane like 20 lbs if even Gregor was getting tired one handing it. That or he has a special bigger greatsword made specifically for him. Not completely out of the question since he's been described as cleaving through multiple people around him in full out battles.

When you say kino, you mean kinaesthetics? That's actually something I specialize in IRL as a career (though obviously not in terms of medieval combat or anything). Where'd you learn specifics? I wouldn't mind a good book on that tbh (my reading time has opened up considerably recently). Or do you just have an interest in medieval combat and picked up trivia over the years?

If you're interested look into brigadine armor.

Essentially was pieces of armor instead full plate, the armor for people on a budget. You never, EVER see it in movies or tv.

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If you're interested look into brigadine armor.

Essentially was pieces of armor instead full plate, the armor for people on a budget. You never, EVER see it in movies or tv.

Brigadine style armor was worn in Game of Thrones...

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You see it on occasion

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Some movies are pretty decent for armour and weapon accuracy

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Is that pic form Ironclad (2011)?

Had forgotten that kilts were not around during Braveheart.

Gibson wore Brigadine style armor:

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Is that pic form Ironclad (2011)?

Had forgotten that kilts were not around during Braveheart.

Yes and you should definitely watch Outlaw King if you haven't already. Aaron Taylor Johnson is an absolute savage in it as James "The Black" Douglas (My father was named after him)

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I watched Outlaw King back in late 2018 or early 2019 on your recommend, I really enjoyed it. I would have watched it had I seen it on the Netflix scroll, as that's my type of film, but thanks again thumb up

AT Johnson is very good with the right role, it's a shame they're apparently going to neuter his Kraven the Hunter character, if the rumors are true. He would do that role justice with the proper writing.

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House of the Dragon good article

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season 2 will be 2 episodes short and season 3 will be greenlit....

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S2 delayed cos of the WGA strike.

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Yeah, this writer's strike is a bummer.

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S2 being pushed to 2024 is balls. Just balls.

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You see it on occasion

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Some movies are pretty decent for armour and weapon accuracy

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Excalibur

[SPOILER - highlight to read]: isn't

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What do you mean knights didn't prance around in super shiny gleaming armor all day?

Do love Excalibur though. A childhood favorite. Younger Helen Mirren too smile

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What do you mean knights didn't prance around in super shiny gleaming armor all day?

Do love Excalibur though. A childhood favorite. Younger Helen Mirren too

Great film, Plate Armour didn't exist till centuries later though.

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Aye. But having them in chain and leather wouldn't have been as romantic.

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Aye. But having them in chain and leather wouldn't have been as romantic.

I think some people might disagree shifty

Didn't you see that terrible Dan Ackroyd film East of Eden.

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'Exit to Eden' and I have laughing out loud

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Going to add it to my digitial library for the poster alone.

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'Exit to Eden' and I have

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Going to add it to my digitial library for the poster alone.

Dana Delaney was very pretty in those days.