Combat Veteran plays Battlefield 1 for the first time

[@johnhickok45]

R.I.P. Headphone users

[@chrislindsey1370]

hickok45andson R. I. P willard 😂😂

[@reggiehammond1420]

you hickock 45's son?

[@daveice20]

+hickok45andson lmao I can barely hear you guys out of my speakers xD

[@nyb2.027]

Reggie Hammond Yes.

[@apimyfriend]

*HAHAHAHAHAHAHA*

[@johnhickok45]

Some people are confused about what this video is. This is my friend who is a veteran of both wars in Iraq as well as Somalia(black hawk down) playing this game for the first time. He rarely plays video games but I thought it would still be a fun video. This was not intended to be expert gameplay. Unfortunately we did have issues with the audio but this is a brand new system with a learning curve. for more gaming videos go to John Hickok TV on KZbin.

[@ShiftyDrums]

somalia? :o then he's one of those soldiers in rangers or delta force who rescued the pilots? :o

[@rapportusrich474]

They had like a batallion of soldiers take over the city after it all went down, so more likely a part of that. But hey who knows.

[@Cinnabun]

Could of been a Marine, they were there too, not during the battle of Mogadishu, but there none the less, but if John says he was there at the time of the Battle of Mogadishu I think we know who Derrick was (;

[@johnhickok45]

Cinnabun He was in the Army. If you listen to some of my old podcast episodes he talks about it. He was part of a crew that was refuling helicopters just outside of the city when all hell broke loose. I think he said he fired his first shots in combat there but I don't know if it was during that initial battle. I'm thinking he said it was a day or two after. I'll have to ask him about it again.

[@Cinnabun]

Hell yea, Derrick war stories special when? Only if he's okay with it, but it'd be a super cool video. Keep doin' what your doin'.

[@giobrumas]

there are people asking if this guy fought the first world war. i mean, seriously?!?!

[@anond5754]

Giordanno Bruno Don't worry, those are just dumb kids.

[@joshlewis6818]

Giordanno Bruno I felt cheated when Derrick told me he wasn't 125 years old.

[@Unmedicated_Moments]

Giordanno Bruno People are dumb

[@redvice6210]

Wait what? You mean he isn’t 130 years old? I had no idea! - Dumb Kid

[@nickbuckley4371]

We may never know

[@TURKEYonWH3AT]

What if he had a flashback and killed everyone in the room

[@JosueAlejandro1]

LOL

[@INSANEWitG18S]

TURKEYonWH3AT im wee

[@Endsomniac]

Lmao

[@teethbrushproductions271]

TURKEYonWH3AT not that funny

[@princesanderson]

XD LMAO

[@flysubcompact]

It is good your buddy can play this. Looks like you boys are having fun, but my dad would not be able to play a game like that. Something simple as fireworks messes with his sleep patterns for weeks. Thank your bud for his service, BTW.

[@maxwellbolzman7077]

flysubcompact so what is 4th of July like for him?

[@jmech2298]

Maxwell Bolzman 😂

[@dixondude03]

the degenerate whats funny about that

[@maxwellbolzman7077]

the degenerate it was a serious question

[@MadeWisely]

flysubcompact damn im sorry to hear.. thats kind of how my Papa and my. Father is.

[@MangoLassie142]

16 Superior Battlepacks?! Jesus man!

[@stephenn2001]

looks like he used some of that youtube money and put it to good use!

[@TrustasCurrency]

What a wast of fuckn money, the game is so fast you dont even see skins. MONEYGRAB

[@chance2413]

And theyre so bland its really worthless.

[@Mocafrito]

Dylan Briggs i think they give you some superior battlepacks if you buy the ultimate edition (the one with the premium), not sure if 16 ,but around 11 battlepacks, still a lot :D

[@Mocafrito]

my bad, it was another version but its not available anymore :/

[@SrB_Shib]

Let him play BF4 please. M16A4 with ACOG and M9. He might get back some memories.

[@Boabreath]

Probably doesn't want to

[@aidanpia5458]

why would you want to bring back memories for him?

[@damo3923]

A lot of veterans play FPSes in a way to cope with PTSD, reliving some possible experiencing in a non-threatening environment. Just look at the Arma, Squad, or Project Reality ect. a lot of people there are vets, and "TheDevilDogGamer" is a marine youtuber who always plays FPSes and war games.

[@xgrillsenx]

they should have played arma 3 and downloaded the RHSUSAF mod so you can use the m16 and the m4 rifles

[@traitortr-8r232]

WalkandPeace Why do you assume that my dad fought in Desert Storm and loves playing Battlefield 4 and 1 most Combat Vets don't suffer from PSTD unless it something really bad

[@DeadBeforeRed]

**VIETNAM FLASHBACKS**

[@friedrichnietzsche2529]

THEY'RE IN THE TREES, MAN

[@MrBeef-sh3lc]

David Frigault That is actually true. He mostly worked as a runner, moving messages to and from command.

[@MrBeef-sh3lc]

David Frigault Also good points.

[@user-yb2eb5kv7d]

He got a medal from a jewish general too.

[@mrbleach3501]

Mr. Beef well

[@bigzed7908]

I can't belive he's a combat veteran, looks like he dosne't have a problem killing AI's

[@johnhickok45]

Are you saying that a combat veteran should be better at video games?

[@TeckDolphin]

hickok45andson I don't think that's what he ment

[@beluga8173]

I think he meant that sometimes it feels less fun and more 'serious' when you kill an AI than it does another player

[@randombusboy1346]

No I believe he meant the whole freak out ptsd factor.

[@stiergesichtbrigade9126]

Big Zed there is a big difference between killing a mindless emotionless robot than a human.

[@JTvlogs984]

+hickok45andson thanks for posting this ! i served for five years in the British Army and did 4 tours .. always had a good shout on the xbox 360 after coming off Patrolling duty.

[@stephenwilson3999]

You should have showed him how to play before he started..... you didn't think it through

[@zachcozad740]

stephen wilson that's not the point of the video. It wouldn't be the first time.

[@stephenwilson3999]

Zach Cozad I get that but I'm saying like let him know the buttons at least so he's not chucking grenades at himself

[@brandonhernandez9981]

stephen wilson Thats why its funny idiot

[@sexilatinoboi69]

stephen wilson c'mon don't be like That

[@rildank5557]

They kinda all noobs anyway :p

[@TestTerrier]

console players: the only people on earth that hit melee after they shoot or when they are excited

[@speakshh.1302]

BadumBattlefield XD its only the little ones don't worry I just vote kick em ;)

[@Nothin_g-k5t]

SGTM wow

[@speakshh.1302]

Mr. Givik XD I don't have a console so this comment was irrelevant of me to post

[@armyb0y4life]

im guilty thats why I switched to tactical.

[@damo3923]

I have my equip Melee button bound to a thumb button on my mouse and sometimes accidentally press it while unscoping ;)

[@timwitt94]

You dont show him how to play before he starts...? tf?

[@hottesttracks8055]

Йордан Маринов I mean.. you’re right, but you didn’t have to SAY IT 🤣

[@jmhastings0]

it's a learning experience lol

[@Yawn_YT]

I Don't Know How To Feel About This Video . Battlefield 1's Campaign Went Into Extreme Detail About The War Including AIs Who Couldn't Continue On In The War And Sat Emotionless Or Just Walked Into Open Fire And Giving Up On It All. Yet At 9:15 You Can See Both These Two Soldiers Who Accepted Defeat Get Blown Down By This Man. It Just Hit Me Pretty Deep That Part.

[@wetflop9540]

He looks very cheerful and normal, something very odd to see on someone who has been a soldier and fought on wars

[@NeonVars]

Some of them got through the light fighting. Skirmishes here and there, skipping some of the most horrifying experience some other soldiers went through. Its probably those kind that have PTSD.

[@NeonVars]

***** Exactly. Now a days, about less than 20% of the fighting force ever see combat. Most of them are simply stationed at some base, others going on patrols, some of them working military jobs putting them away from the action. It's just how it is today and its a good thing too.

[@leviathanpvp1022]

nahuel roa smh

[@chrismichael4048]

my grandpa was a bomber in ww2 but he doesnt have ptsd or anything

[@mikq]

Chris Michael mine too but mine has and is dead

[@0zone247]

Wow this should be a series

[@ACE1918]

With regards to the commentary starting at 6:25, I am actually part of a tournament that does just that, we create team based multiplayer campaigns set around specific theaters during various wars, with the 2 teams named after historical divisions, a chain of command ect. We are called the Forgotten Honor tournament if you are curious.

[@carstengerm]

play it on PC , mouse is much easier to aim.

[@cliffords2315]

Even better if you use a Cirque "Smart Cat" touchpad Mouse. You should try one,

[@TeckDolphin]

DeadlyEmoAngel xX keyboard and mouses are proven to be better at aim even if you play more than 2 years on pc you should be good at aiming you probably have very high sensitivity or have a very old mouse

[@FrozenByFire3]

DeadlyEmoAngel xX get a good mouse and lower the sensitivity to the point where dragging across your entire mouse pad makes your character turn 270°. also you need a big mouse pad (12"+). trust me you'll get better withing a week

[@Twisted_Tempest]

carstengerm I'd love to get this for PC but I refuse to download Origin. Aiming with a controller is not fun.

[@fabianasantoro4597]

I heard that,i would think that it would be a little tricky good hand eye coordination..I have a xbox 1 and its much easier i would think.

[@cannabiscountry4171]

everyone is different. my buddy never went to war but was injured in an accidental explosion. he could watch me play for a match or two but then got extremely stressed from all the sounds

[@thechance6115]

this guy seems so happy thats nice.

[@jozefstalin1097]

athat moment when you show youre friend your favorite game and they laugh trough he cut scenes

[@cryingfeline8339]

ive never seen anyone have this much fun playing battlefield

[@dannycheek8118]

Idk the vet's name but he should try using kontrol freaks.(the short ones). I can't play fps games without them I'm so used to them.

[@goldstinemedia7167]

i just use my pc

[@zyrlsvlogs4159]

THB Toothless_Python how about a girlfriend

[@BeyBattleBoy]

I Trigger Jews >implying console gamers do

[@nathanbasford4533]

I Trigger Jews Unclean little console peasant.

[@speakshh.1302]

nathan basford triggered much XD most people who have consoles aren't looking in "hardcore" gaming but if they are there most likely smaller than 18 yrs of age

[@tobe1207]

My grandfather was in Korea when he was 15,he lied about his age. A Korean kid and him had a standoff and the kid let him go, they walked away. It happens

[@AndrewVasirov]

"Learn as you go" should be the motto for the games where people are complaining about you, telling that you should "git gud". :) I enjoyed watching this video, it was funny :D

[@woundsandzeros]

this is better than cable, hope you do a whole series with Derrick

[@Tappettava]

Would have been more interesting to see him play Squad, Red Orchestra 2 or Arma 3. All these games are more "realistic" and focus on the tactical element of combat instead of the arcady run around and shoot everybody gameplay in Battlefield 1.

[@joshlewis6818]

RandomFinn RO 2 was awesome with all the mods. too bad I can't afford a decent gaming PC

[@qwemlhjsi4386]

Josh Lewis I don't believe you had to have a monster PC to play ro2

[@joshlewis6818]

Andrew Qiu I was talking about the upkeep to continue to play newer games. I'm sure most bestbuy machines could run RO2 now but not 9 years ago

[@casparpolitman]

actually back in the days there was the kodak brownie camera wich was pretty cheap simple and small

[@drake0145]

It's happening!!! Really enjoyed the banter of this episode

[@allenm2705]

It's pretty common for people to think video games can bring back memories from war, or even trigger a veterans PTSD. I love bf1 but I can tell you, it's nothing like real combat. It's really impossible to make a video game that is remotely realistic when it comes to real military engagements. The most authentic combat game I've played is Arma and even that isn't even close.

[@darthtyler100]

You and your father Hickok, are amazing. I watch your videos almost every day, or until I run out of videos to watch

[@adolfhipster4346]

Tell him that the viewers are vary thankful for his service and we hope he's doing fine!

[@germasilverback187]

Good video brother in arms. HURA

[@kkkkksksk]

wtf is a HURA?

[@ΠασχαληςΜπανδας-θ5υ]

TheLegend27 Special forces motto(sorry cant explain it better,english arent my native)

[@chance2413]

It's OOH Rah, or HOO RAH. Not Hura. FYI

[@kkkkksksk]

It's the Marines that useally say it

[@germasilverback187]

chance2413 It's my interpretation. You a marine? I am a SeaBee veteran. The origin is not actually known Hear Understand Recognize Accept That is something I uncovered when I researched it to a decent extent. Your spelling the sounding of it. Important thing is we earned it. We can say it and damnit...we sure earned the right to say it how we want.

[@tonyguernica8956]

I don't know if you can change the peripheral of the first person view on console but that is definately what I noticed was holding him back.

[@slipperymerc]

Awesome video! Derrick is my favorite guest by far, such a cool dude.

[@exoticvlogs8250]

My grandpa who's a Vietnam veteran always makes me hand him the controller to play battlefield for like 5 minutes lol

[@EnclaveAJones]

Tell your friend I thanked him for him service.

[@jimmybeast-vt9ji]

Thnx so much for your service, you are so appreciated and thank you for helping to keep our country safe. God Bless

[@johngee1628]

That was a fun watch. Thanks!

[@Guitarkid1991]

My last name is Willard so I found that part hilarious when "the name died" lmao. Great video, laughed the entire way through, keep it up!

[@UnfiltedReality]

Respect to your friend salutes from the uk you are a hero in your own right :)

[@pandaflowersyt8689]

Thank you so much for you’re service

[@nicholaswallace2947]

Thank you for your service

[@Genjutsusimpa]

i like it. i hope more are on the way.

[@tomekk503]

Since when WW1 had tones of machine gun. Does they had scope on the LMG. I want to know what was the light machine gun name what he used. And tell me there is more than German vs Big Britain.tks

[@alexyandfriends]

He seems to be enjoying it like everyone else

[@AlexAlex-jc7mc]

Anyone else read something similar or with the meaning of "Combat Veteran of World War plays Battlefield 1 for the first time " and basically would be a super super old man playing the game and be like " Incredible, it was just like that..Ive been to that place !! "

[@pilot72195]

I like at the end when yall are talking and Derrick is trying to stab a guy that's shooting him with a Mauser..

[@A8vscRrabbit]

we have more than a few combat vets in A219 on xb1.

[@luthereiland738]

great video, reminds me of when i lived with my ex-ranger dad when i was younger and he would give me pointers on how to die less in shooters, really great advice comes from people who actually saw combat.

[@thejollyskunk]

Loving this, genuine gameplay, keep it up! love guns and games, and coming fro y'all it's great .

[@baronvonderg]

Sucha pity your handheld mics overpower his desktop one so bad! Really enjoyed his laugh!

[@SINxWARLORD565]

PLEASE GOD UPLOAD MORE BF1 VIDEOS! ALL I WATCH ARE YOURS/YOUR DADS VIDS ON REPEAT AND BF1 VIDEOS! SO BOTH AT THE SAME TIME PERFECTION! ESPECIALLY WITH YOUR HUMOR! KEEP IT UP! SERIOUSLY! (PLEASE!)

[@MrLonghorns70]

for one thing that isn't a cape it's a trench coat.

[@Rustykid]

Chris Ford WOW ARENT YOU JUST THE WW1 SMARTYPANTS

[@MrLonghorns70]

Rusty not really it's pretty much commonsense

[@behappy5869]

Chris Ford no its not i dont think you understand what makes something fall under the category "common sense"

[@detroitdave9512]

Chris Ford How about this for common sense: Doesn't a coat have sleeves? Or maybe cover you completely? Or not hang around your neck? Seems like a cape to me

[@MrLonghorns70]

DetroitDaveGaming why would it be a cape, when in trench warfare it would get snagged on barb wire and other obstacles?

[@alexanderm3504]

Nice Vid man.. The guy in the background on the right, his face was so funny man throughout the video, he looked kinda lost lol..

[@Mr5minutemajor]

Alex M guy on the left looks like a douchey virgin

[@VancouverCanucksRock]

Is that why you wanna pop his Cherry, Maj?

[@brawdz31]

Wait, John Hickok? Are you that badass old mans cameraman?!

[@Enthu5iast]

Still better than Snoop Dogg on EA Play event in 2016.

[@Jma1]

That's pretty cool they got Cuba gooding jr. !

[@5taytuned550]

Interesting, there is a game I'd like for you to check out and see how he reacts if possible Project reality: Free to play milsim, where you have actual squad leaders and support roles Squad: Pay to play milsim where you have actual squad leaders and support roles

[@5taytuned550]

Ano Niem good one

[@damo3923]

I like Squad but people need to stop confusing it with a milsim, it's not. It has the most authentic combat but doesn't have the 30 minutes of walking or 20 stances that Arma does. It's like Arma but cutting off 70% of the "simulator" and refining it to a balance between realistic gameplay and simulation.

[@bendrat6084]

What a godlike-pc you have sir...

[@noobpowerXD3900]

Way different reaction than my friend he did 3 years in the USMC he got medical discharge because of a fractured pelvis and a really fucked up leg when he played this at the end screen he cried like I've never seen before I guess it's different for people

[@legostarwarsthecompletesag4296]

Not all Soldiers are Exact Copys of Eachother

[@huntercarney5525]

This guy definetly doesn't have any problem finding the grenade button

[@ButlerOutdoorsNY]

Please more bf1!! I love this game and with you playin makes it badass.

[@thatonedudeoverhere]

This was a great watch

[@bruhgus2557]

You guys are so funny, keep up the good work!

[@anthonyhamilton6843]

So do you do gta 5 pc gameplay cause I could join you guys and make interesting moments on there.

[@Session_Zero]

Interesting video. Little tip though, y'all are way to close to your mics. A good distance to the style of mic you are using (sm58s?) is about a fist or a little more. I normally make a tight "hang loose" hand sign and put the mic close to your pinky and your mouth close to your thumb.

[@joshlewis6818]

David Does Sorry if it distorted. I'm used to holding a mic in a club or bar.

[@jacobleath8475]

Cool video it was funny and fun to watch him play

[@muhammadammarrasyid5780]

first weapon=hellriegel what a good choice (for a beginner)

[@Eightystone7870]

Freezes up drops controller on, ground war flashbacks start rolling in.

[@ourplacetube]

one question. Do they use unexperient people to do those smooth visions in trailers?

[@redstonepenguin5games409]

My two great-great grandpas fought together in ww1 but one was killed by mustard gas in France.

[@colinalexander5501]

Thank you for your service! I'm sure you were a better real soldier than a fake one lol

[@FroggyFrog9000]

Good times :) I should probly get this game. Love the ww1 era theme.

[@soduhh165]

Froggy Frog 9000 its fun the story missions are really fun

[@kompst_tu]

Rockin those SM58s!

[@BruceMoolee]

I remember when I was still in the army one weekend my battle buddies and I set up a bunch of TVs and playstations in the day room and played call of duty all day lol. none of us were that good but once you study the maps a little you'll be surprised what a bunch of average players can do working as a team. Oh and i guess being in the military helped a little too.

[@Titanicsmith]

First time a videos title is exactly what happens in the video

[@Anonland]

Battlefield 1's multiplayer is the most realistic war experience you'll ever have.

[@kaiser3849]

i love the ending of the first campaign, it makes me cry.

[@brent2846]

I respect combat vets that don't use their status as a vet to draw attention to themselves and seek praise from others. All the real combat vets I knew didn't go around telling people they're combat vets to get attention.

[@aggressivesewerpipe6290]

I think it was a good thing you let him play battlefield 1 because if he played something like call of duty 2, because well he was actually in the war and the weapons he used in the military are in game and it would make him stress out seeing all these weapons he's seen in real life like shooting someone in the head and they don't die from it in the game he'd probably get pissed off

[@Maxcraft12]

the console Pesants :D the Loading Screen takes so long lol xD

[@smokinavocado4380]

Maximilian peasants you moron. You might play PC but you probably suck because you can't even spell simple words.

[@DKSKYRO]

Obviously English isn't his first language. Be more considerate.

[@speakshh.1302]

That Guy a tip to all console users if you get a 2tb external hard drive your loading time will decrease drastically

[@speakshh.1302]

That Guy lol I don't have a console I just tried giving info to anyone out there who does but thanks for educating me on ssd's

[@speakshh.1302]

That Guy yup I'm aware of that I've shopped at GameStop before

[@vallinmayra2387]

he doesnt seem that old maybe hes an afghanistan veteran or smt

[@dontgetoffended7648]

I bet he maxed all bis classes now.

[@hazed2513]

i salute to him:) thx for your service

[@clbeefburger459]

fun 2 see he is moving like a real soldier but not used to online gameplay but respect nonetheless

[@CentralFloridaHipHop]

Have him play arma if he's willing to learn the controls

[@nickbuckley4371]

I love his reaction it’s great he seems like he enjoys it

[@Sub-km4nk]

I truly respect this veteran

[@TrustasCurrency]

You thought a guy in RED he spotted was a friendly, LOL! you must be a pro

[@Ashoingbob]

Guy Fux What do you expect?

[@stevenpaige2005]

it's gotta be so hard to play with your buddies making you laugh so hard. lol

[@dazzt]

Nice video man!

[@Tomartyr]

I don't think you ever actually told him what the game objectives were which would have given more focus to the gameplay instead of him wondering around waiting for enemies to find him.

[@williamgarcia356]

he seems happy

[@Unmedicated_Moments]

William Garcia he IS happy

[@jacobmiller2820]

Derrick is awesome

[@KalKyzara]

Its basically the same as xbox bt woth different control names and no select button

[@allways28]

'I wouldnt play one of the new ones cus itll have all the good players...' its 7th jan dude xmas noobs

[@haydenkerans6178]

Damn, Somalia was a shitstorm. Thanks for your service brother.

[@abiscan00]

He is having fun, as i doo age is not an issue for Gaming ! Go Vet !