How to Play Skaven [Total War: Warhammer 3]

[@astemalmeridous3005]

My god he remembered his password

[@TheDrunkenPirate625]

It... it's not possible... He should not be! He has returned!

[@AgreeableSmile]

Return of the king!

[@gre3nishsinx0Rgold4]

It's been 70 years. It's amazing to have an opportunity to watch this with my grandkids. A channel that entertained me in my youthful days.

[@ABH565]

u made me spill my coffee

[@Necroneer]

LMAO

[@TaRAAASHBAGS]

You ever watch a video so high-effort you get anxiety thinking about how much work went into it?

[@SilverCyan]

he spent every second of the last *_ALMOST THREE YEARS_* handcrafting every single frame

[@Yrridian]

Fun fact: there's a shockingly high amount of sequences in this video that took more than one hour of work for each second of visuals produced. There's even a couple like that that didn't even make it into the final cut!

[@cactus9822]

Dear Lord

[@202mc4]

Jesus Christ man​@@Yrridian

[@d34thnote79]

Yep Honestly the impressiveness of the video turns against me Like a mental illness: the more of how amazing it is I see, the more inferior I feel for not being able to make that myself Probably because I got into video editing somewhat, but cannot bear the dozens of hours of editing and material searching it'd take for anything nearly this impressive

[@grizzly3793]

He did it. He got a bigger whiteboard.

[@fredarooni21]

- The twist - The *actual* PowerPoint presentation - RATFOR - The cheese selection - The reveal - THE ABSOLUTE MAD LAD!

[@switters8679]

1. I was trolled, then I found out it was in theme. 2. Pause to read the power point, it was amazing 3. Easily one of the best tww3 that I have seen. Highly entertaining.

[@LordOfGilneas]

Agreed, especially considering he somehow won Despite that horrific game ruination level of bug. *We Salute you, magister equitum!*

[@Anonie324]

When the world needed him most, he supped deep of the Lady's Blessed Bathwater and returned! Edit: Lmao, I wrote this in the first 15 seconds of the video premiere.

[@byzantine2516]

IT WAS A LIE

[@resileaf9501]

Then he snorted a line of warpstone.

[@Yrridian]

WARNING: SPOILERS BELOW! THERE'S SOME BIG TWISTS IN THIS ONE, AND THEY HIT BETTER IF YOU DON'T KNOW THEY'RE COMING I’ll be changing the title/thumbnail to “How to Play Skaven” 24 hours after upload, so if you’re reading this, you’re one of the lucky few who got to experience that opening sequence the way I intended! I guess that makes it a director’s cut? My goal was to make you feel like you were getting much more than you expected (i.e. reverse clickbait), rather than a bait-and-switch (i.e. actual clickbait). I truly hope that’s how you experienced it, and my apologies if not. My especially sincere apologies to any disappointed Bretonnia fans. Today wasn’t your day, but I promise you, the knights of fair Bretonnia will get their turn on the whiteboard, and when they do it’ll be glorious. Seriously, I got plans. In the meantime, MY FELLOW RATBOYS, LETS FUCKING GOOOOOOOOO

[@LevCallahan]

To be fair, naming this a Bretonnia how-to for the first 24 hours was probably the most skaven thing you could've done, so this basically shows you know how to properly Internet. 🐀

[@SirGruff]

Your treachery will not be forgotten, Yrridian. For Bretonnia, for the Lady!

[@charlesfoster3050]

not gonna lie, this was some epic level trolling. perfection.

[@tretchchadtail]

baited indeed, was expecting something atilla/alans like: horse only. atleast after the rats when they suprise show up

[@Det_Illusionist]

I think you should call it "How to Play Mad Science Rat" or "How to Play Skaven's Clan Skryre" since there are different Skaven clans with differences playstyles you could try for future videos.

[@mr.weirdo5756]

Warpstone strike conditions: - "Bla bla bla" - "Yadi yadi ya" - "It would be extremely funny."

[@SomeKindOfLegendTM]

I thought my eyes deceived me when I saw this at my related vids. Especially great timing considering that Bretonnia is in the pits, both in MP and SP. And 15 minutes? Great way to close the year. Thank you. EDIT: You got me, but this is even better. This whole thing is a masterpiece.

[@magusofgrandorder7306]

We've been trolled

[@idontlikerome2744]

Possible bamboozled...

[@podofago5236]

We've been ratted

[@thomasfleming8131]

But at least what we got instead was epic.

[@darthtom100]

queek'd

[@Zelinkokitsune]

Remember what Legend always says. "Always be in Ambush Stance" when you're Skaven.

[@Medard22]

Highest production value video of Warhammer 3 gameplay I've ever seen, great-awesome job, this is excellent!

[@CloudWallace]

I think the endless ultimate crisis mode could be a worthy challenge for LegendofTotalwar

[@Yrridian]

Last I checked (an update or two ago), the save was still spawning new crises every turn. Haven't tried loading it on the new update yet but if it still "works" I might send it over, see what he can do with it

[@SgtRock-et7zl]

Someone needs to make it a mod, because that is hilarious.

[@BarryAllen__1A23]

I know LoTW is the greatest WH player but i doubt he could win this one lmao.

[@CloudWallace]

​​@@BarryAllen__1A23 don't underestimate what he can do with rats. He would probably chastise the lack of plague priests and the excessive use of poison wind mortars, but I'm sure he could come up with some crazy cheese. I mean, look at one of his recent videos with the slaaneshi island and the amount of armies he obliterated with just a single stack

[@yabbles617]

Yall are talking about this as if our boy didn’t somehow manage long victory in spite of the endless crisis That said, I’d love to see legend given a save from right before the crisis begins

[@mathieuverschelden4525]

He came back from riding to the sunset. He came back full circle

[@idontlikerome2744]

He returned with the blessing of the great Horned Rat, his foremost champion

[@rossjames8839]

Cycle charging KZbin

[@flamefromHalo]

Adore 'the one unit that gets past the guns and ruins everything' and the '4 step attack plan' against woodelves, peak warhammer 3 experience!

[@resileaf9501]

I would like to acknowledge just how much effort went into that whiteboard map, that was a really cool moment!

[@Watanga10]

"If you are weak, appear strong. If you are strong, appear weak. If your enemy stands together, fire a doomrocket at them." - Sun Tzu's pet rat

[@1234kalmar]

YES!! Your content started me down the WH fantasy rabbithole, and I couldn't be more thankful!

[@Veloziraptor111]

That intro with the Medieval 2 theme song sent my brain back in time 20 years...

[@legolascousins]

The Magister Equitum has blessed us with his presence after three years and brought us the Christmas present of rats committing war crimes!

[@bobsalami]

Omg im crying! He came back with milk! What a unit

[@phigu198]

Man, I actually wanted a Bretonnia video and here he is, comning back after many moons, doing me so dirty.

[@theguywhitacringename]

Absolute cinema, so good to have you back🎉

[@emaniajr6553]

The return of the total war meme goat.

[@JD-bk4zi]

Self-Sabotage is the perfect ending for a Skaven campaign

[@olympiakos1262]

HONEY WAKE UP HE'S BACK!

[@pauldrijard8793]

This video is such a masterpiece of how to play something in TWIII, there's everything, so glad I did witness it before it got well known, congrats Yrridian, you're one hell of a goat !!!

[@raynightshade8317]

Finally a trailer that does not give the whole plot away at the start

[@SpiceCh]

3:48 i have been laughing at the "it would be extremely funny" clause for over a minute now lmao 😂

[@zonkrt3463]

Perfectly timed, just completed my own Bret campaign. Can confirm, the question, and the answer, is horse. Now I've been informed this is actually not a video about the Lady's blessings, but an exposé on rodents of unusual size. But that can't be, such things don't exi

[@maddlarkin]

He returns in our hour of need! Been a bad day and I laughed so much, thankyou. Not only that, but you truly honoured the horned... erm Lady and pulled off a truly thematic win in the style of definitely erm Bretonnia, yes yes with shinnaigans and a map. Glad your back!

[@MrBattlerealmz]

The greatest return I have witnessed on KZbin. Thank you for all your hard work and this glorious ending of the year.

[@nadierelevante]

3:41 EY EY EY I recognice that Perun war report style anywhere!!

[@FirstOfficerDelta]

I was not the only one who felt this screamed Perun.

[@protozampa8818]

Don't mind me, just going down memory lane by rewatching all your vids that kept me up late at night in my childhood.

[@quentinlanoue9250]

Maybe the best video I ever seen on TW subject. The montage is just a masterpiece. Thank you very much

[@ephremcortvrint2376]

Production quality and music was amazing as always, You got me good on that intro, and well played on that endgame bullshit. Loved the whiteboard map, must have been a lot of work to make Thanks for the upload!

[@Omega068]

Good stuff! I think I vaguely remember seeing your vids in recommended sections in the distant past but I never clicked on them. Glad that I gave it a shot! Excellent editing and I dig the music choices.

[@mauletable]

Peak content. Haven't played total war in years and yet still able to enjoy your content. thanks for your dedication and your comic

[@gaminggreninja-4539]

I loved every turn on this magic adventure. Great video.

[@Eclipse_721]

Wow, that Ikit Claw paint job was very well done

[@MamaMushi123]

I have to say, this video was fantastic, and well worth the wait. The powerpoints with the rats raging about the "bullshit" ironbreakers surviving, the music, and finally the triple whiteboard reveal had me all in stitches. Well done, this was amazing. Cant wait to see more.

[@Techno963]

THE HORSE LORD RETURNS!

[@loopy825gaming5]

And thus a legend amongst men returned, and with it thunderous applause!

[@blakerichardson1002]

What an astounding Christmas gift-present

[@leonkostov8796]

When the world needed him most, he returned.

[@nadierelevante]

YRRIDAN CAME BACK, ITS A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE!!

[@ichypapower]

I'm so glad to se you back! Honestly, given the sheer mastery of HORSE you've shown in the past, I would love to see an actual How to Play Bretonnia video.

[@GmbH2088]

This is the best gift I got this Christmas

[@TraxOferta]

A true masterpiece, the memes, the powerpoints, the amount of work I imagine went into the last part with the Whiteboard, simply superb

[@spellbound1875]

The presentation and music choices are always so cohesive. I love it.

[@Arcanyum]

Every time my man posts it's always gold

[@TheStrategyGamerPro]

Holy shit! The legend returns! And with even more insane production quality!

[@dainchi.]

The Legend returns with an absolute BANGER. That double whiteboard reveal had me falling out of my chair with laughter. And the Perun Power Point! RATFOR! The Ratman citations! The *editing*! I can feel the effort that went into every second, you absolutely cooked with this one.

[@misterfluffypants24]

Fantastic video cant wait to see what adventures the new whiteboard will contain!

[@rudelwolf1591]

Welcome back! i gotta be honest, i wasn't sure if i like the new style with more free flowing music, as i was used to the sharp cuts and well placed edits, but chapter 5 sold me. that insanity was just too perfect for skaven :D

[@trots69]

Honestly, possibly the best total war skit I’ve ever watched, we’re so back

[@AlphariusCLH]

Wow, what a comeback! I loved your Total War Warhammer content since I got into the series and was sad to find out that you didn’t make content anymore. But this video was amazing work and I hope to see a lot more of it's kind. (And thank the Horned Rat that it wasn't a Bretonia video, I was seriously worried)

[@tsunamie1015]

Ahh, the real Skaven were the end game crises we spawned along the way. First video of yours i came across, and easiest sub of my life. It's amazing! :D

[@arcomegis9999]

Glad you're back even though I was slightly disappointed not seeing my favorite Magister Equitum in action.

[@lapwing1111]

DAMN YOU PANCREAS, IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT! I DON'T KNOW HOW BUT IT IS!

[@n_Muna_n]

Return of the king, it is good to see you after the whiteboard accident.

[@FinalIcharus]

Yrridian this is your best upload yet and that is SAYING SOMETHING

[@Madmagic]

Was just looking through your channel last week remembering all the fun videos you made and here you are 😢

[@Victor-xb9mf]

Glad to see you back with a "director's cut" . The lizardmen one is still my favourite video though 😉

[@nessiewqt5445]

This might be the best one yet, the mad work behind really shows. Glorious

[@rustypowers5316]

The Great one returns to give us one of the best videos ever to grace the internet yet again. I will rewatch this again and again as I have your previous videos. Love the twist at the start too. Thank you Yrridian for gracing the Internet again.

[@TheJesper]

The way the ending shook out is somehow perfectly skaven. And I can't believe you managed to pull it off!

[@edgarsilent3035]

The return of the king. I've rewatched the how to play series an ungodly amount of times. So glad to see you back.

[@samshooter160]

You keep producing absolute bangers! You can really see the days of work you put in. Quality mate well done

[@Godfacekylla]

Happy to see you back ! I've watch so many time Eastern Roman i can't count.

[@pnutz_2]

perfect nostalgia trip with the medieval 2 intro right off the bat

[@TheSturtless]

We're so back, yes yes! Loved the twist debut too, very skaven-coded

[@brush5004]

Welcome back Yrridian! Always a great joy to see an upload from you.

[@elialadame6613]

I have waited years for this return, and I was utterly blown away.

[@50RatsinaCoat]

This video is how I found your channel, got to say, It's the best Warhammer video I've ever seen. Immediate sub right there boyo yes-yes

[@ДенисКитаров]

OOOOOOOOOOOOH MY GOD. THIS IS THE BEST NEW YEAR GIFT I HAVE EVER RECEIVED

[@mjameshenry]

Hey Yrridian. I don't have any clever comments or jokes. I just wanted to tell you that you're really talented. Your videos are great. Thanks for putting this out.

[@uchiha_murilo3148]

the chosen one is back edit: also i was here for the bait and switch and absolutely fell for it

[@PoorManatee6197]

Wow, I can't imagine the amount of work you have put into this video.

[@JustYoBro]

Man, i missed this so much! I was looking at your channel earlier this week thinking about how awesome it would be to see another video! Thx Yrr, yrr awesome! He he, I'm funny-smart!

[@jessethatguy6693]

It's time to rewatch every single Yrridian video.

[@painof7]

What an absolutely beautiful way to end the year. Absolute treat

[@RenesanWolgish]

Loved the vid, a lot of care and passion was put into it, thank you for my enjoyment this evening.

[@manooxi327]

What a feast this was. I wish I played the game to enjoy the many details I know are packed in here 😭 What a wonderful new year gift 💐❤❤

[@GUN1GRAVE]

INSTANT LAUGH at that 1:01 commentary. hahha

[@SirMaksimRuban]

I am amazed of quality of this video. Awesome.

[@hosky553]

Wasnt the video i wanted, but it was the video I needed. Thank you for putting so much work into this! The quality is absurd

[@thegreatzookini3938]

Such a great ruse would make even Tzeentch blush

[@Misclicking_orc]

11:40 the long awaited western Roman Empire part 7

[@zulphar4127]

The editing and effort put into this is really good

[@GumshoeClassic]

I doubt there's a more Skaven way to end things thanmore or less winning by technicality while the world around you implodes and turns to space dust as the save becomes completely unplayable. The most pyrrhic victory of all time.

[@DIY_Miracle]

The Magister Equitum returns!

[@Emagnifigo]

How to start the new year in the positive. Man if i missed your videos! Happy new year 🎉🎉

[@joaomoretto4546]

Absolute pure cinema! Great video Yrridian!

[@Tiglath-Pileser3]

Wow. Was just watching back through the series this week. Always hoped, but never thought another would be added.

[@newyorkchungus150]

I love your edits. I've missed you. Welcome back :)

[@littlegreenguru_]

THE MAGISTER EQUITUM HAS RETURNED!

[@htcdesirexkunert]

what a great video. glad to have you back

[@davidelambardi]

A comeback as much legendary as WRE Legendary part 4's comeback. And yes, I rewatched the whole channel just like any other comeback from you ❤

[@commandercow8930]

Welcome Back I can't wait to watch this. I hope you are doing better, I love to see content and it sounds like you are doing better.