Sorry for the bad audio, this video was filmed while in hotel quarantine on my phone, but I'll be home soon and the video quality back to normal. Remember to sub to Living Anachronism, he really deserves it: ruclips.net/channel/UC6gaTzrk--zPutyB6vIxlBg
there were irish mercenaries that wore floor length cloaks that were heavy enough to be used as blankets or small tents. They also wrapped it around one arm in combat which will turn most not particularly sharpened swords
The Japanese had a curious military cloak/cape (horo), mounted on a frame on a samurai's back, it would slow arrows down making them much less likely to penetrate armor underneath. Supposedly worn most commonly by messengers and VIPs who may expose their back to enemies, as they ride across a battlefield delivering messages and orders.
Living Anachronism is a tactical genius. He knew that Shad will be stuck in Hotel Quarantine and so released his video while we are starving for quality historical content.
Whenever anyone talks about cloaks , I just think about Shad saying "Is this a sword under my cloak or am I just happy to see ya ?" with his sword's hilt poking the cloak. I don't know why.
My favorite cloak is one a local clothier makes that they call a fiddler's cloak, where it leaves your arms free at the sides, but still covers both your front and back, and can wrap around for extra warmth. I use it in the winter as a blanket even.
@@rikospostmodernlife so a tabard is two panels with a neck hole that can be belted, this is one large panel at the back, going to the shoulders, then two separate at the front, with a larger hood, that has a button and loop to clasp it, where at the sides come down to about the elbow.
It was designed so that a minstrel at the faire xould still be warm and wear the cloak in fall and winter, and have hands and arms free to play their instrument.
That’s incredible that you’re giving him a shoutout because I suddenly started watching his stuff just a few days ago! His content is super great and I’m glad he’s getting some recognition!
I say the best Cloak would be Knee high to keep from dragging along the ground, yet long enough to keep most of the body dry and clean. A layer of water resistant material coating the outside to help with keeping dry and then internal being something that breaths in summer, yet retains heat in winter. The last part is to also have a good hood to pull over your head.
I agree with most of this. Knee high to just above ankle length seems to be ideal for weather coverage (higher and/or closer-fitting is better for working in). Wool or canvas can be rubbed with lanolin to create the waterproof layer. For the inner liner, it's important that the fabric doesn't transfer much heat. I have one using a cotton broadcloth for the inner liner and it frequently feels chilled in winter, but flannel is too hot in summer. Still looking for the ideal liner fabric. There is an argument to be made however for having a separate hood. Some people say the separation makes it better at resisting wind. Haven't had the chance to test that myself. I've been searching for solutions to the hood's wind weakness, since we get 60 MPH gusts where I live, and they frequently appear with rain or sub zero temperatures.
@@Nurk0m0rath I prefer my hoods attached, tucking the hood under the rest of the cloak to keep it from snagging on things or flapping about. As for the wind resistance, could take some inspiration from modern day hoodies and have a cord of rope or leather with a bit of the hood sawn over the edge to then pull it more tight around the head.
@@Davidofthelost I also generally prefer the versatility of the attached hood, but I'm willing to experiment to find the best solutions. I've also considered drawstrings, but the hood design of modern hoodies is one of their worst features IMO. Modern hoods are close fitting and taper toward the face so that forward drawstring will work, and the drawstring pins the fabric right against your head, leaving your face completely exposed to the snow, the wind, the cold, and the rain. The older cloak design can be drawn further forward, making a kind of tunnel that protects the face. I'd like to preserve that feature. My idea is to use a stiffener inside the hood and push the drawstring back a couple inches, so the hood should provide that cover while resisting flapping in the wind.
An "unattached hood" is called a _Cowl._ A Jacket/Jumper/Sweater/Cloak with a hood traps more body heat than the equivalent garment + cowl. Not to mention that a cloak(cape) without an integral hood has less water resistance. In hot weather conditions you'd probably want a bright coloured, treated wool over-cape, a lighter weight linen under-cape, then an oversized cowl, bright in colour, that sits over the cape, not tucked into it. Preferably one that is stiff enough that it doesn't need to rest directly onto your head. You can add starch or better yet some structure to it with some "wicker" inserts around the where the cords are usually placed in modern hoodies, then a corresponding ring around your neck/shoulders.
Shad, it looks like the weight loss is still progressing! That's great 👍 Sorry you have to be in the covidtration camp away from family right now. Thanks for using the time to make more content for us. It means a lot. Love the content. I think I need to go invest in a cloak.
In my culture the most noble wore clocks made of lion and leopard skin as well as different types of cloth in the period corresponding to the medieval era and the early renaissance. I'm not sure how traveling on adventure in Europe with these types of cloaks would be though as the climate was hotter in Southern Africa than in medieval Europe.
The most famous owner of a lion skin in europe was Hercules, and lots of people than wanted to emulate him used one. Wolf Skins where used be the Romans a lot, specially be they light infantery (called velites), while the aquilifers, the ones than ported the eagle (very sacred object for the legions) would also use bear or wofl skins. The berserker are often potrayed with bear skins. And of course, warriors like the Hussars and other cavalry units used large cats pelts (like cheetahs or leopards). In general Pelts were an status simbol in europe, as it was pretty cold, stuff like armine, beaver or bison where pretty generalized in the noble caste, tough pelts of large predators were either used be warriors or enterteiners.
@@yeraycatalangaspar195 Ah you're right I've seen art and 3D printed reconstruction of Roman generals and some soldiers wearing wolf and bear cloaks and pelts. Men I totally forgot about the Berserkers and the Hussars too lol. So fair enough the cloaks my ancestors used would have been useful on an adventure in European like setting it seems then lol.
@@admirekashiri9879 I already had Conan on the brain today and now you have me craving that kinda stuff even more. Just a bunch of warriors from different parts of the world all being badass together.
Thank you, Shad, for directing us to Living Anachronism. I am making my husband a rawana (sp? ) cloak. I am stitching bias tape onto the edges that I cut so it doesn't fray. His channel is awesome, and my 9 year old lady/warrior is finally getting to like watching your videos.
Shad, sorry to hear your having to quarantine, I myself had to do this alone this year as well so you have my deepest sympathy. Doing an endorsement video wile in the midst of it however speaks volumes to your character and warms my heart to know that there are still people who can think of others even wile in a negative space. I hope your time for this passes quickly and you can get back to your family soon. Cant wait to see the short film!
Shad, just wanted to pop in and say thanks for keeping me entertained while I was at home with Covid. Watched a good chunk of your content and looking forward to reading your book. Keep up the good work 🤘🏼
Nice recommendation - subbed :) Funnily enough I released a video on best offhand weapons in a medieval setting just yesterday and you can be sure that the cape / cloak made it into the list :D Cheers!
Adventure or Combat? Wool would be my guess since the air pockets of wool keep water off of you when it rains, and insulate well but it is pretty heavy. I have a brown wool cloak I use for rainy days.
I have a cloak that I wear all the time it's knee length and wool and it's great in most weather, I layer my clothes in the winter under it. I would rather wear a cloak than a coat as it isn't as tight feeling and bonus points I can snuggle my kids for body heat at the bus stop easier.
I found his channel, a few months ago, and, I immediately loved it, so it's really cool to see a bigger RUclipsr giving a shout-out to a new member of this community
Kramer's great, I clicked on one of his videos when he started because RUclips recommended him, and from him I found you. Imagine my delight when I saw you for the first time on FNT . I have two ruana cloaks...and I absolutely love them. The are versatile, warm and surprisingly comfortable.
I was thinking about fantasy classes that use large gauntlets as weapons. Video idea? At what point would a gauntlet as a weapon be beneficial and when would it start to become a hinderance due to size/weight
Kramer the living anachronism's content is awesome! He seems so genuine and honest. His style of video is like the viewer was a King and was sent on an adventure to learn about something particular And he is reporting back what he learnt on his travels.
You're right mate, I watched the video and was highly entertained and informed. Thanks, and great work in basically dedicating a video to promote an up-and-coming RUclipsr 👍
The invisibility cloak from Harry Potter would be my favorite. Always carry it with that bag from Hermine granger, in which you can put an entire City. Would be the perfect equippment, dont ya guys agree?
This is sooooo AWESOME :) I've been watching Living Anachronism for quite a while, and his channel really does deserve recognition so Thanks so much for making this video :) also, you got me quite a lot more subscribers because people ended up on my channel through reading the comments on Kramer's video, so thx for helping me out too :)
In Norway we have this fabric called Vadmel that has been in use since before the middle age and it's fantastic as cloak or outdoor clothing. I'm not sure of the English name though and google translate was no help at all. It's naturally water resistant, hold heat even when wet like wool and there are other advantages too. I actually made my self a cloak of that fabric many many years ago and it's still hanging there ready to be used, because it make a fantastic cloak to pull over your self when it's raining or snowing. It might look a bit weird to my neighbor, but it's way easier to pull on than a jacket so I use it a lot. It's a type of wool fabric that's made.. I don't really know, but you can still buy it in most places that sell fabrics.
Great video shad!!!! Also could you do a video on your thoughts about the practicality of tri-edge blades like smallswords or bayonets. And, your thoughts about the practicality of the famous seven-branched sword
Thank you for this video! I make costumes and props from the sci-fi/fantasy genre. I’ve developed a screen accurate Jedi master’s robe and have shared the pattern that many across the world have have used to. Are their own robe (which has prompted me to start my own channel soon for tutorials on such things). I’m entering the period costume realm and will check out the Living Anachronism channel. Keep the videos coming
Hey Shad, great video about cloaks. Love your content. Thanks for recommending another medieval channel. Also the channel Knight of Art is doing a series where he's drawing portraits of the members of the Community of the Sword, and he just made an amazing artwork of you. I highly recommend you watch his stuff.
Can't wait for the short film, content you've showed so far is looking amazing! Also where would you recommend to buy good quality swords online? been looking but don't know what sites are reliable.
Skallagrim has this topic covered in some videos and his preferred page is Kult of Athena. The page has a wide variety of sword replicas in different price ranges and cultural/historical styles. If you shouldn't know his channel (which I doubt) check it out, because he's also doing sword testing and reviewing.
I'm so sorry for what you're having to deal with in your return trip. Australia looks *incredibly dystopian* from the outside perspective right now... :(
question: is a great kilt / highlandkilt / plaid (it's called by many different names) a Cloak ? Should we, consider ponchos and kilts, when searching for the best Cloak ?
Would love to see a video about how medieval commerce and trading worked. I would also like to see a video on social mobility in the medieval period. How serfs would become freemen and freemen could work there way into nobility through military service or wealth. I know that it was very rare to happen but did happen to a certain extent. An interesting perspective I heard once was that wealthy freemen often did not wish to rise to nobility due to the responsibilities that came with the position.
hey shad, can you do a video on the watch dogs 2 thunder ball. it's essentially an 8 ball connect to a keychain by some durable rope, and it seems like it could legitimately work as a weapon. it also might give you a chance to rant about nun chucks again ;)
Shad can you make a video about Dune?? I just saw the new movie in the cinema and right off the bat I thought that the melee combat makes no sense at all. So I thought it would be interesting to see what you have to say about it. Is it just the rule of cool or does it actually make sense?
Hey Shad, I reached out to you on twitter but I guess you hadn't seen the post. So I will try asking here. I am currently reading through Shadow of the Conqueror. I am loving it so far, but I have had a few issues during my read. Basically, I'm finding it difficult to understand what the sky and world actually looks like to the people and therefore I have no frame of reference for what things in the world are like a "fall" or what characters are referring to as the "night". I've read the section where Daylen goes outside for the first time multiple times but I just can't envision what it actually is. Could you please make a video explaining the physical embodiment of the world to the best of your understanding? from the point of view of, what I would see if I was suddenly standing in an open field in the book. It would be much appreciated.
If I remember right, there is a floating island that falls and the people of Everfall measure their time from this island. At a guess, when it can be seen above them they call it day, and when they see it below them it's night. I have the feeling that 'day' and 'night' are terms that the author has 'translated' from within Everfall to terms for equivalent concepts in our world, there's not really a night as Everfall is a world of eternal day, but there is (I assume) a period of time that people rest and sleep that Shad (as author) is calling night.
@@LupusSolitarius590 Interesting. See I wouldn't have known that in the slightest. See what I was imagining was that the sun in this world moves in a kind of snake formation across the sky, ergo the term "fall". So in morning it rises to peak height and in afternoon it changes directions and starts going lower towards the sight line, as everfall moves around the sun. never surpassing that ridge of the land and being forever daytime, except when it does fall below the world line and suddenly everything is cast into darkness away from the sun, hence a "night" or a very long night time. I don't really know WHY I thought that, it's just what I imagined when it was explained. Therefore seasons could be dictate by where the sun is in the sky as it moves across the sky in a circle, if there are seasons at all.If the sun is in the east now, it would be in the west in a different part of the year. Then again, now that I think about it, I don't think I've heard of there being a sun at all on this plane of existence, though I'm only up to chapter 30ish right now.
@@LupusSolitarius590 I guess I just kind of assumed that the realm had a sun. Maybe it doesn't and it's just uniform light across the planet, except when it isnt.
@@retroarktv9865 I don't know if there's a sun or not, 99% of what I know about Shad's book is things that he's mentioned on the channel at one point or another.
@@LupusSolitarius590 Yeah, it's rather difficult to put together, Which is why I asked if he could put a video together explaining the world and it's dynamics. This certainly isn't the average "world" that you can just attribute to being based on earth or the basic idea of a planet and solar system, which is why I am confused. It doesn't make the characters and the story any worse but having a map with a compass rose or similar fantasy design, and an in depth detailing of the world would help A LOT in figuring out where everything is. Moreover it causes some logical plotholes like skyships for example. Not having any information about the world and it's make up, means that you don't have any information about how people orienteer or figure out which direction they are going while in a skyship. If the cities are on floating islands and small chunks of rock, they wouldn't remain stationary in space relative to one another so maps would be rather useless and you would have to find some other way to orienteer across shattered rocky planet bits. But as far as I have gone in the story, it is as of yet unexplained actually HOW people travel and know where they are going. Especially with clouds being confirmed that can and will block your line of sight.
Half-circle cloaks and circle cloaks wear VERY differently. Half circles won't stay on your shoulders, and pull at your neck, but will NOT get in the way in a sword fight. Full circles protect better from inclement weather, and stay closed, don't pull at the neck etc. They will however - want to fall forward over your shoulders and arms, and get in the way.
I had to muster all my might to stop myself from laughing when Hobbit Shad showed up and started talking. It's probably the Greenscreen but Shad you kind of look like a lanky Hobbit in this video :D. +1 For Shaddington Baggins :) And good on you Sir for staying humble and trying to help other small creators, good job and a flagon of Ale for you :D
Hey Shad, You gotta check out Steely Sam’s short from a few days ago called The Best Item in D&D… there’s a feature of a picture of you from this episode at the end as the “ultimate badass”. Thought you’d enjoy it!
a new cloak company just came out called knightweave, do you think you will order their cloak and if so can you do a review for it with durability test or everyday use and weather reistance test?
Belted kilt ftw. Clan MacNeacail (sp?), but I cannot afford the proper Tartan, or I would have the perfect colors. As it is, I had to settle for what was just a cool pattern, lol.
@@TeacherinTraining39 That's the way I go, whatever looks best, whatever is flash. My great kilt is a Buchanan Ancient, and it is great. And, you are right, the great kilts are pricefulsome.
Sorry for the bad audio, this video was filmed while in hotel quarantine on my phone, but I'll be home soon and the video quality back to normal. Remember to sub to Living Anachronism, he really deserves it: ruclips.net/channel/UC6gaTzrk--zPutyB6vIxlBg
Forget to pack your lapel mic?
You are forgiven as the video is 1/3rd of the usual length
Where the heck is your hotel, Shad?! There's a castle behind you!
You got caught and locked up for now wearing a mask?
Fandabi Dozi's "The Great Kilt" video on RUclips makes a pretty good argument for he best "cloak".
there were irish mercenaries that wore floor length cloaks that were heavy enough to be used as blankets or small tents. They also wrapped it around one arm in combat which will turn most not particularly sharpened swords
The one I own is like that.
nice
Badass.
A Scotsman would sometimes have a plaid that was worn over clothes like a roman toga, but served the same purpose as what you described
The Japanese had a curious military cloak/cape (horo), mounted on a frame on a samurai's back, it would slow arrows down making them much less likely to penetrate armor underneath. Supposedly worn most commonly by messengers and VIPs who may expose their back to enemies, as they ride across a battlefield delivering messages and orders.
The most useful kind of cloak comes with a dagger hidden under it
But the age old adage rings true, the best way to survive a knife fight is not get in one.
Every cloak can do that. Some cloaks however can hide a full size sword.
Romulan cloaks can hide a Bird of Prey starship.
*Dagger not included
What about an m4?
Living Anachronism is a tactical genius. He knew that Shad will be stuck in Hotel Quarantine and so released his video while we are starving for quality historical content.
Living Anachronism is great, I'm so glad you did this shoutout because I've been massively enjoying his content!
I actually rewatched his cloak video last night, so seeing shad make this is amazing XD
@@strydyrhellzrydyr1345 a few months now, i’m not an OG sub but when i was looking for larp info in late spring/early summer he popped up
@@PocketKanin same!
Whenever anyone talks about cloaks , I just think about Shad saying "Is this a sword under my cloak or am I just happy to see ya ?" with his sword's hilt poking the cloak. I don't know why.
I turned it into a meme template at one point
@@caseydubois3645 lol, nice
Sounds like something Oz would say
My favorite cloak is one a local clothier makes that they call a fiddler's cloak, where it leaves your arms free at the sides, but still covers both your front and back, and can wrap around for extra warmth. I use it in the winter as a blanket even.
Sounds comfy as heck.
Isn't that kind of a tabard? Or is it hole... d. Holed, like those elegant cloaks for fancy women's attire
@@rikospostmodernlife so a tabard is two panels with a neck hole that can be belted, this is one large panel at the back, going to the shoulders, then two separate at the front, with a larger hood, that has a button and loop to clasp it, where at the sides come down to about the elbow.
It was designed so that a minstrel at the faire xould still be warm and wear the cloak in fall and winter, and have hands and arms free to play their instrument.
@@joshuarothwell5392 i see
That’s incredible that you’re giving him a shoutout because I suddenly started watching his stuff just a few days ago! His content is super great and I’m glad he’s getting some recognition!
Now this is the kind of stuff i subscribed for!
I say the best Cloak would be Knee high to keep from dragging along the ground, yet long enough to keep most of the body dry and clean. A layer of water resistant material coating the outside to help with keeping dry and then internal being something that breaths in summer, yet retains heat in winter. The last part is to also have a good hood to pull over your head.
I agree with most of this. Knee high to just above ankle length seems to be ideal for weather coverage (higher and/or closer-fitting is better for working in). Wool or canvas can be rubbed with lanolin to create the waterproof layer. For the inner liner, it's important that the fabric doesn't transfer much heat. I have one using a cotton broadcloth for the inner liner and it frequently feels chilled in winter, but flannel is too hot in summer. Still looking for the ideal liner fabric.
There is an argument to be made however for having a separate hood. Some people say the separation makes it better at resisting wind. Haven't had the chance to test that myself. I've been searching for solutions to the hood's wind weakness, since we get 60 MPH gusts where I live, and they frequently appear with rain or sub zero temperatures.
@@Nurk0m0rath I prefer my hoods attached, tucking the hood under the rest of the cloak to keep it from snagging on things or flapping about. As for the wind resistance, could take some inspiration from modern day hoodies and have a cord of rope or leather with a bit of the hood sawn over the edge to then pull it more tight around the head.
@@Davidofthelost I also generally prefer the versatility of the attached hood, but I'm willing to experiment to find the best solutions. I've also considered drawstrings, but the hood design of modern hoodies is one of their worst features IMO. Modern hoods are close fitting and taper toward the face so that forward drawstring will work, and the drawstring pins the fabric right against your head, leaving your face completely exposed to the snow, the wind, the cold, and the rain. The older cloak design can be drawn further forward, making a kind of tunnel that protects the face. I'd like to preserve that feature. My idea is to use a stiffener inside the hood and push the drawstring back a couple inches, so the hood should provide that cover while resisting flapping in the wind.
An "unattached hood" is called a _Cowl._
A Jacket/Jumper/Sweater/Cloak with a hood traps more body heat than the equivalent garment + cowl. Not to mention that a cloak(cape) without an integral hood has less water resistance.
In hot weather conditions you'd probably want a bright coloured, treated wool over-cape, a lighter weight linen under-cape, then an oversized cowl, bright in colour, that sits over the cape, not tucked into it. Preferably one that is stiff enough that it doesn't need to rest directly onto your head. You can add starch or better yet some structure to it with some "wicker" inserts around the where the cords are usually placed in modern hoodies, then a corresponding ring around your neck/shoulders.
@@the_Kutonarch the unattached hood is still called a hood as well as a cowl. You can use both words.
Shad, it looks like the weight loss is still progressing! That's great 👍
Sorry you have to be in the covidtration camp away from family right now. Thanks for using the time to make more content for us. It means a lot. Love the content. I think I need to go invest in a cloak.
In my culture the most noble wore clocks made of lion and leopard skin as well as different types of cloth in the period corresponding to the medieval era and the early renaissance. I'm not sure how traveling on adventure in Europe with these types of cloaks would be though as the climate was hotter in Southern Africa than in medieval Europe.
The most famous owner of a lion skin in europe was Hercules, and lots of people than wanted to emulate him used one. Wolf Skins where used be the Romans a lot, specially be they light infantery (called velites), while the aquilifers, the ones than ported the eagle (very sacred object for the legions) would also use bear or wofl skins.
The berserker are often potrayed with bear skins. And of course, warriors like the Hussars and other cavalry units used large cats pelts (like cheetahs or leopards).
In general Pelts were an status simbol in europe, as it was pretty cold, stuff like armine, beaver or bison where pretty generalized in the noble caste, tough pelts of large predators were either used be warriors or enterteiners.
@@yeraycatalangaspar195 Ah you're right I've seen art and 3D printed reconstruction of Roman generals and some soldiers wearing wolf and bear cloaks and pelts.
Men I totally forgot about the Berserkers and the Hussars too lol. So fair enough the cloaks my ancestors used would have been useful on an adventure in European like setting it seems then lol.
@@admirekashiri9879 I already had Conan on the brain today and now you have me craving that kinda stuff even more. Just a bunch of warriors from different parts of the world all being badass together.
Cheers for giving Living Anachronism a shout out! His channel helped me to build my first medieval outfit for my local Renesaince Festival!
A small weight sewn in each corner makes it easier to flare out the cloak when doing a flourish. Sort of like the Thuggee rumal.
Very clever!
"You squeeze and squeeze and squeeze - and it don't 'alf make their eyes water, sir!"
I like Shad's early videos. The best thing about his current vids is that he's still the same breathless geek, but with better visual/audio quality.
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Thank you, Shad, for directing us to Living Anachronism. I am making my husband a rawana (sp? ) cloak. I am stitching bias tape onto the edges that I cut so it doesn't fray. His channel is awesome, and my 9 year old lady/warrior is finally getting to like watching your videos.
We should bring the cape back into style! ^.^
I prefer the _Cloak of many things,_ as it functions as a useful large-object storage container.
Shad, sorry to hear your having to quarantine, I myself had to do this alone this year as well so you have my deepest sympathy. Doing an endorsement video wile in the midst of it however speaks volumes to your character and warms my heart to know that there are still people who can think of others even wile in a negative space. I hope your time for this passes quickly and you can get back to your family soon. Cant wait to see the short film!
Cool cool... while*
@@gannonruby1119 one more reason ill never be a quality writer. Thanks for being my editor.
Hopefully the Tradie Chads in Melbourne and Sydney start a trend and all the helpless ones can finally live normally again.
Shad, just wanted to pop in and say thanks for keeping me entertained while I was at home with Covid. Watched a good chunk of your content and looking forward to reading your book. Keep up the good work 🤘🏼
Shad: Watch man!
Me: Ok
Nice recommendation - subbed :) Funnily enough I released a video on best offhand weapons in a medieval setting just yesterday and you can be sure that the cape / cloak made it into the list :D Cheers!
Cloaks honestly look really cool, especially on adventurers.
were did the metal come from? minining in the past is mighty mysterious
It was nice of you to go the extra mile and give your phone's microphone a cloak. That's real dedication.
a cloak with a pocket to keep fine additions to the adventurers' collections
Adventure or Combat? Wool would be my guess since the air pockets of wool keep water off of you when it rains, and insulate well but it is pretty heavy. I have a brown wool cloak I use for rainy days.
Stay strong Shad! Quarantine sucks but glad to see not even that can stop you uploading!
No capes!
A wise man once said, "cloaks, are really good"
Shad, could you please make a video about how realistic LEGO weapons are and what the best weapon and armor for a lego-figur would be?
Legos make great caltrops.
Speaking of cloaks, could you read and review the Ranger's Apprentice books by John Flanagan? T'would be awesome if you could
Thank you for the great recommendation. He is now officially on my sub list. You were right, that was a very well done video :)
But can you have a backscabbard with a cloack?
Yep
Fight scene autopsy: Scene 38 reimagined.
I have a cloak that I wear all the time it's knee length and wool and it's great in most weather, I layer my clothes in the winter under it. I would rather wear a cloak than a coat as it isn't as tight feeling and bonus points I can snuggle my kids for body heat at the bus stop easier.
I found his channel, a few months ago, and, I immediately loved it, so it's really cool to see a bigger RUclipsr giving a shout-out to a new member of this community
Props for using your platform to give exposure to a smaller, quality channel. You're a good man, Shad.
Nice setting for your castle, it would be awesome if we could explore it with virtual reality.
Uuuu this will be good! I love cloaks and find them a must-have in any adventure! Thanks for covering this!
Kramer's great, I clicked on one of his videos when he started because RUclips recommended him, and from him I found you. Imagine my delight when I saw you for the first time on FNT . I have two ruana cloaks...and I absolutely love them. The are versatile, warm and surprisingly comfortable.
I was thinking about fantasy classes that use large gauntlets as weapons. Video idea? At what point would a gauntlet as a weapon be beneficial and when would it start to become a hinderance due to size/weight
When it has a built-in shotgun
Kramer the living anachronism's content is awesome! He seems so genuine and honest. His style of video is like the viewer was a King and was sent on an adventure to learn about something particular And he is reporting back what he learnt on his travels.
You're right mate, I watched the video and was highly entertained and informed. Thanks, and great work in basically dedicating a video to promote an up-and-coming RUclipsr 👍
Uhhhhh. Oh. Okay. Well, thanks for supporting others in the community, Shad! :D
Sorry your in quarantine dude, and so much respect for your ethics to be making sure you make content for us :)
Gotta say thanks for putting me onto Living Anachronism
He's pretty great even giving you shoutouts as well in his videos from time to time.
Went to his video. Watched. Subbed. Cool beans.
The invisibility cloak from Harry Potter would be my favorite. Always carry it with that bag from Hermine granger, in which you can put an entire City. Would be the perfect equippment, dont ya guys agree?
If you watched Toon Sandwich's Super Showdown Bowl, Cloak of Leviation strongly disagree.
@@chengkuoklee5734 didnt watch it. Cant unfortunateley understand the argument.
nah Dr. Strange's cloak 100%
@@ct7567CaptRex then I strongly recommend you to watch it. You will very likely become their subscriber
dont forget the small tents of the wizarding world that is small as twomantents but houses a whole palace inside.
This is sooooo AWESOME :) I've been watching Living Anachronism for quite a while, and his channel really does deserve recognition so Thanks so much for making this video :)
also, you got me quite a lot more subscribers because people ended up on my channel through reading the comments on Kramer's video, so thx for helping me out too :)
I own a custom made cloak.
I made my own cloak. The only problem is that it isn't the highest of qualities...
In Norway we have this fabric called Vadmel that has been in use since before the middle age and it's fantastic as cloak or outdoor clothing. I'm not sure of the English name though and google translate was no help at all. It's naturally water resistant, hold heat even when wet like wool and there are other advantages too. I actually made my self a cloak of that fabric many many years ago and it's still hanging there ready to be used, because it make a fantastic cloak to pull over your self when it's raining or snowing. It might look a bit weird to my neighbor, but it's way easier to pull on than a jacket so I use it a lot. It's a type of wool fabric that's made.. I don't really know, but you can still buy it in most places that sell fabrics.
Just picked up your book shadow of the conqueror on chapter 15 so far and really enjoying it!
I love the shoot out I think there should be more content creatures for these types of topics
Great video shad!!!! Also could you do a video on your thoughts about the practicality of tri-edge blades like smallswords or bayonets. And, your thoughts about the practicality of the famous seven-branched sword
Lindybeige just uploaded too. Aren't we lucky
I love reading Shad's writing... in closed captioning. 😆 love what you do Shad!
I'll make sure to check this guy out!
Watched, liked, subscribed. Thanks, Shad.
In my mind usefull option of a cloak for a traveller/ adventurer is capability to use it as a pavillon-shelter.
Thank you for this video! I make costumes and props from the sci-fi/fantasy genre. I’ve developed a screen accurate Jedi master’s robe and have shared the pattern that many across the world have have used to. Are their own robe (which has prompted me to start my own channel soon for tutorials on such things). I’m entering the period costume realm and will check out the Living Anachronism channel. Keep the videos coming
Nice Honorguard in the background! Only noticed because I watched your earlier vids. Never change, Australia man!
Shad made a video with awful audio so he could tell that a new channel has better quality stuff :P
That's a lovely view of Honorguard in your background.
Seeing Honorguard high on those hills is a glorious sight.
Passion is important. I'll go sub right away!
Hey Shad, great video about cloaks. Love your content. Thanks for recommending another medieval channel. Also the channel Knight of Art is doing a series where he's drawing portraits of the members of the Community of the Sword, and he just made an amazing artwork of you. I highly recommend you watch his stuff.
Can't wait for the short film, content you've showed so far is looking amazing! Also where would you recommend to buy good quality swords online? been looking but don't know what sites are reliable.
Skallagrim has this topic covered in some videos and his preferred page is Kult of Athena. The page has a wide variety of sword replicas in different price ranges and cultural/historical styles.
If you shouldn't know his channel (which I doubt) check it out, because he's also doing sword testing and reviewing.
I'm so sorry for what you're having to deal with in your return trip.
Australia looks *incredibly dystopian* from the outside perspective right now... :(
Blue and black mate my favourite colours
question: is a great kilt / highlandkilt / plaid (it's called by many different names) a Cloak ?
Should we, consider ponchos and kilts, when searching for the best Cloak ?
A belted plaid ( great kilt) can be used as a cloak. You Need only a good fabric. A tartan. Or a tweed. You can use a belted plaid in many ways
the sound is broken, shad!
likely cuz hes not in his usual spot
Pinned comment. He already explained why
The concept of "an adventurer" seems like a good topic for a video.
Finally an interesting video on my feed
Would love to see a video about how medieval commerce and trading worked. I would also like to see a video on social mobility in the medieval period. How serfs would become freemen and freemen could work there way into nobility through military service or wealth. I know that it was very rare to happen but did happen to a certain extent. An interesting perspective I heard once was that wealthy freemen often did not wish to rise to nobility due to the responsibilities that came with the position.
hey shad, can you do a video on the watch dogs 2 thunder ball. it's essentially an 8 ball connect to a keychain by some durable rope, and it seems like it could legitimately work as a weapon. it also might give you a chance to rant about nun chucks again ;)
Shad can you make a video about Dune?? I just saw the new movie in the cinema and right off the bat I thought that the melee combat makes no sense at all. So I thought it would be interesting to see what you have to say about it. Is it just the rule of cool or does it actually make sense?
The timing couldn't have been better. Just the other day, I purchased a medieval cloak for a Jedi costume that I have been working on.
Hell yes. Living anachronism is the man.
Cloaks are super cool!
The old style kilts were a single garment that was basically a complicated cloak.
Please make a video about dual wielding
Hey Shad, I reached out to you on twitter but I guess you hadn't seen the post. So I will try asking here.
I am currently reading through Shadow of the Conqueror. I am loving it so far, but I have had a few issues during my read.
Basically, I'm finding it difficult to understand what the sky and world actually looks like to the people and therefore I have no frame of reference for what things in the world are like a "fall" or what characters are referring to as the "night". I've read the section where Daylen goes outside for the first time multiple times but I just can't envision what it actually is.
Could you please make a video explaining the physical embodiment of the world to the best of your understanding?
from the point of view of, what I would see if I was suddenly standing in an open field in the book. It would be much appreciated.
If I remember right, there is a floating island that falls and the people of Everfall measure their time from this island.
At a guess, when it can be seen above them they call it day, and when they see it below them it's night. I have the feeling that 'day' and 'night' are terms that the author has 'translated' from within Everfall to terms for equivalent concepts in our world, there's not really a night as Everfall is a world of eternal day, but there is (I assume) a period of time that people rest and sleep that Shad (as author) is calling night.
@@LupusSolitarius590 Interesting. See I wouldn't have known that in the slightest. See what I was imagining was that the sun in this world moves in a kind of snake formation across the sky, ergo the term "fall". So in morning it rises to peak height and in afternoon it changes directions and starts going lower towards the sight line, as everfall moves around the sun. never surpassing that ridge of the land and being forever daytime, except when it does fall below the world line and suddenly everything is cast into darkness away from the sun, hence a "night" or a very long night time. I don't really know WHY I thought that, it's just what I imagined when it was explained. Therefore seasons could be dictate by where the sun is in the sky as it moves across the sky in a circle, if there are seasons at all.If the sun is in the east now, it would be in the west in a different part of the year. Then again, now that I think about it, I don't think I've heard of there being a sun at all on this plane of existence, though I'm only up to chapter 30ish right now.
@@LupusSolitarius590 I guess I just kind of assumed that the realm had a sun. Maybe it doesn't and it's just uniform light across the planet, except when it isnt.
@@retroarktv9865 I don't know if there's a sun or not, 99% of what I know about Shad's book is things that he's mentioned on the channel at one point or another.
@@LupusSolitarius590 Yeah, it's rather difficult to put together, Which is why I asked if he could put a video together explaining the world and it's dynamics. This certainly isn't the average "world" that you can just attribute to being based on earth or the basic idea of a planet and solar system, which is why I am confused. It doesn't make the characters and the story any worse but having a map with a compass rose or similar fantasy design, and an in depth detailing of the world would help A LOT in figuring out where everything is.
Moreover it causes some logical plotholes like skyships for example. Not having any information about the world and it's make up, means that you don't have any information about how people orienteer or figure out which direction they are going while in a skyship. If the cities are on floating islands and small chunks of rock, they wouldn't remain stationary in space relative to one another so maps would be rather useless and you would have to find some other way to orienteer across shattered rocky planet bits. But as far as I have gone in the story, it is as of yet unexplained actually HOW people travel and know where they are going. Especially with clouds being confirmed that can and will block your line of sight.
Half-circle cloaks and circle cloaks wear VERY differently. Half circles won't stay on your shoulders, and pull at your neck, but will NOT get in the way in a sword fight. Full circles protect better from inclement weather, and stay closed, don't pull at the neck etc. They will however - want to fall forward over your shoulders and arms, and get in the way.
The Vanguard Dare cloak is my favorite personally. Used to wear the Psion Flayer cloak back in the day though.
Please fix the audio, I barely hear anything and I love cloak videos so much! So much!
00:54 very humble
Can you do some videos about other flails? Like manriki chains, rope darts, meteor hammers, and monkey fists? Oh also a blackjack?
Black Cloak with a Dragon Helm is great
I had to muster all my might to stop myself from laughing when Hobbit Shad showed up and started talking. It's probably the Greenscreen but Shad you kind of look like a lanky Hobbit in this video :D.
+1 For Shaddington Baggins :)
And good on you Sir for staying humble and trying to help other small creators, good job and a flagon of Ale for you :D
Cody of Cody's Lab discovered that chainmail doesn't wick moisture so a layer of chainmail can help you stay warm and dry.
Great video.
Hey Shad,
You gotta check out Steely Sam’s short from a few days ago called The Best Item in D&D… there’s a feature of a picture of you from this episode at the end as the “ultimate badass”. Thought you’d enjoy it!
a new cloak company just came out called knightweave, do you think you will order their cloak and if so can you do a review for it with durability test or everyday use and weather reistance test?
Dat audio quality! Oh my gawd! Still a nice video
Omg your sword and dagger placement. Oberyn Martell has got a good head on his shoulders
But what about the belted kilt?
Safe travels, Shad. I hope you get home both safely and soon.
Belted kilt ftw. Clan MacNeacail (sp?), but I cannot afford the proper Tartan, or I would have the perfect colors. As it is, I had to settle for what was just a cool pattern, lol.
@@TeacherinTraining39 That's the way I go, whatever looks best, whatever is flash. My great kilt is a Buchanan Ancient, and it is great. And, you are right, the great kilts are pricefulsome.
I know the cloak I'd want- Gargoyle's wings, wrapping around the shoulders held by their dactyl-claws