Rust and Trenches: The Ram soldier

[@guyman5466]

Holy shit, I found your channel via the dwarf redesign. You are goddamn amazing at this stuff, fusion of ww1 tech with magic is such a cool concept and the fact that you designed the internals of the scroll grenade hybrids genuinely blew me away. them being full of mana makes them make so much more sense then just a piece of paper because of they are designed to be used by non magic users.

[@colethecollector6742]

We all found him because of the dwarf

[@raptorqueen1983]

Yes.

[@thelunchtable5449]

@@raptorqueen1983 Yes. Me as well.

[@itzaleaf405]

@@colethecollector6742 It's always the dwarves I tell you. (Aka, same here)

[@FireTurkey]

He went from a few hundred subs to nearly 100k lol

[@disgruntledbob2812]

Their scroll system is real darn fascinating, part good ol’ alchemy it seems which matches the WW1 feel quite well! All stellar stuff

[@joepopplewell680]

The sallet helmet is a medieval helmet, but I think the aesthetic could work, as a lot of the stuff used in WW1 was archaic or for nationalistic/traditional reasons, like the metal groget.

[@twiddlerat9920]

Maybe a german kettle, with the visor covering the upper face would also work?

[@wyldetimesreviews]

I think background music could work, but it would have to be either something that fades into the background - such as something with a simple beat/rhythm - or something thematically appropriate (some kind of dark ambient fantasy music). Alternatively, I think your voice/commentary is good on its own if you don't want to add anything.

[@monlenz]

i do wanna add music because it just feels a little empty. and yes like dark ambience would be good, im searching for music to put in and ill try some in the next video.

[@tranquilotl3335]

​@@monlenz I find your voice very soothing, so I agree that any music would need to be unintrusive on that.

[@colethecollector6742]

I feal like it’s better without music it feels like a good audiobook or podcast

[@alessiocasagrande7916]

@@monlenz i agree with the others, your voice is really charming and fascinating, so if you want to add some kind of music, i'd do something to accompany the lore.

[@shadowcat3574]

@Monstergarden I know I'm late, but campfire and rain would work well.

[@kodama527]

I love the fact this guy manages to mix a monotone and clear voice with just enough emotion to make him funny asf

[@carlborg8023]

This reminds me of when I pissed of a bunch of D&D nerds by pointing out how, with amount of institutional magic in the setting, there should have been an industrial revolution long ago. Could not get them to understand that "science" isn't some counterpart to magic, it is a process of study. And if magic exists in a setting it can be studied scientifically. And once studied and understood, applied. And applied magic, is technology. (the "seeing stone" equivalent I'm typing this on runs on tamed lightening, how is that not magic.)

[@Baba-rv2uf]

the most underrated artist on youtube, not ONE of the most THE most.

[@ВолодимирМахнюк-ю4х]

Not anymore) only 11 days passed

[@Ruzzky_Bly4t]

He blew up now

[@Baba-rv2uf]

@@ВолодимирМахнюк-ю4х deserved foe his talent.

[@kffire12]

Turtle's being an essential element for deployable shields is genius! Everything shown here has a discernable function and I love it!

[@noahhan5062]

The dwarf redesigned brought me here and I’m so hooked. You have such a brilliant mind. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. I personally like not having the music. You have a nice somber voice that is nice to listen to while I’m at work on other things. Keep up the amazing work!!!

[@reiltin.]

omg i could listen to you talk about the lore of this world all day!! it’s so cool and unique

[@superhetoric]

agreed girlie

[@zeebozzdoctor7980]

Holy hell I love this aesthetic so much, My favorite genres are Diesel punk and fantasy, seeing this 2 concepts come together in the way you are making is absolutely crazy, keep it up!

[@szasstam204]

Your art is so beautiful! IF you want to put background music, I think just some dark fantasy ambiance would fit nicely; but to be honest your voice is quite pleasant and it's dope to listen to you talk about the back story of your art piece. I'm hella interested to hear about what grows from the roots! Also, I know people personally who fought in a war during a transition of rifles, and that is a nice touch that probably not a lost of people would think about. very well done!

[@TheMrJDeezy]

I've just come across your page after watching loads of world building videos and I find yours much more interesting. It's pleasant to digest and I don't feel like I receive a barrage of information at simultaneously. Music in the background has become...cliche. Your videos are refreshing. You have a calming voice, which is great to listen to on it's own. It feels genuine.

[@BeeptheLesser]

That cut away of the scrolls was awesome!

[@Fearofthemonster]

Your work and trench crusade tend to blend in in my mind. They share a lot of similarities

[@rybz4203]

if there’s such thing as medieval jazz that would fit perfectly

[@co2blast996]

This really gives off of a lot of mike franchina vibes and it’s great to see more of that aesthetic

[@xanderbissell]

absolutely brilliant, I can’t wait to see you to gain the audience you deserve!!!!

[@seanw5016]

When it comes to music in your videos I’d love to see something you can imagine being played in your world.

[@Mrbugg08]

Loving these videos

[@potato_723]

Slight 40k vibes, love this design. And the lore!

[@autis6486]

Dungeon synth can be dark, bright and is generally fantasy aligned.

[@R451Ns]

besagews/besagues are the type of rondel near the armpits and tassets are the thigh armor you mentioned.

[@Bambo_pen]

with your comentary (really soothing voice btw) i would add simple ambient noice in the background nothing louder it would end up really cinematic (btw Bambo_pen here). Great work on them love the outcome.

[@monlenz]

thank you for the feed back and compliment. what kind of ambience do you recommend?

[@Bambo_pen]

@@monlenz Depends if you want it to make it more like explanation of brutall world like warhamer then add ambience of batlle something like this kzbin.info/www/bejne/i52cdZRrmJeIjtk . But in my opinion you are making explanation of fantasy world and something that would suit your voice i would choose something lighter like tawern sounds or maybe something like this kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnWmp6FqbZmVjtk .

[@guitarhands746]

​@@monlenz add dungeon synth

[@Midnightv]

I would suggest light post rock music

[@supermansdaddy7019]

I'm so glad that more and more people are taking inspiration from Rust and Humus. I love your take on WW1, which has underrated aesthetics of its own.

[@bobbydabribr5430]

I found this channel by accident and I don't regret this at all.

[@Chrisilch]

I like it without music in the background. Anyone that needs it can add his own and everyone else can just listen in silence

[@FoldingScreenMonkey]

In terms of music, I think something with cello or other deep symphonic vibes would fit very well. I'm really intrigued about the roots too - the whole deal of "tool was designed for a specific purpose, used for a different purpose, and has unexpected long-term sure effects" feels extremely real to history.

[@razagan1343]

fantasy and trench warfare is such a good mix

[@b1-battledroid669]

I’m a simple droid. I see trenches, I click.

[@RabidWildCreature]

The thigh thingys are tassets. They were common in medieval armor, so you achieved the mix of medieval and modern look 👍

[@oracletx]

Just a couple minor things. If you check WWII uniform setups, they always kept their gas mask in a canister or bag. This is because you don't want to drag it through the mud you're crawling in, then strap it to your face. The other thing is the thigh plates. Either they should be a bit loose and hang to the side, or they should hang in front and hinge the same direction your thigh does when you walk or run. In between they would resist normal leg movement and flap out to the side constantly. Hanging in front makes more sense if they are armor, hanging to the side makes more sense if they're storage.

[@roemischer]

This Project is amazing. The RAM-Soldier reminds me a lot of the "Sturmtruppen"-Stormtroopers of the first World War. They were heavily armored, and agressive breakthrough forces used by the German Kaiserreich.

[@guy3nder529]

A comment about the armor lore: first thing is that the soldiers getting refurbished uniforms fits nicely with the used uniforms you're likely to get in reality, although in an industrial society refurbishing uniforms carries much less value. The second and more important point I have is about how the soldiers sometimes trade their uniforms, which doesn't really happen in real units. Gifting is much more prevelant, often times quite ceremoniously from the seniors to the juniors, and with seremonies differing from Corp, battalion, platoon etc. Your platoon is your family. You don't really do things foroyher people because of what you're gonna get in return, you do them because you go through so much shit with those people you're all bonded together.

[@dylantrapp5629]

There were pointed face (bassinet) helmets in medeival times. Particularly used for jousting because they deflected lance blows to the face, so I could assume the idea could have been to deflect bullets too. Perhaps not as effectively as one might hope, but as an early idea by the people in this world, it may not be too farfetched. Since early gunpowder warfare in Europe, up to WWI, was all one big experiment of the effectiveness of guns in warfare, you could reason that pointy face helmets were a holdover from earlier mounted combat that gaveway to the trench warfare of the current state of things.

[@Belicure]

I actually like the lore explanation thing better without music for some reason. It feels more chill and down to earth

[@hihowdyhellohi5231]

The scroll idea kinda reminds me of the Bartimeus trilogy Also really cool can’t wait to learn more!

[@filbsmoatlas1801]

Just had the dwarf vid in my algorythm... This project is so very much my thing. Im on board

[@foxross]

This is great, it really brings to mind Garth NIX’s border guard in Sabriel. A patrol who guard a wall between two worlds.

[@jacobcrowley8207]

No music is the best option. Everyone watching this has instant access to any music they could want and can play it over the video. But music can't be removed from the video while watching. Silence is underrated.

[@DavidTriphon]

Something about how you left the eyes and face until last in the last piece gave me this impression for most of the draw that the importance was how this is just one lifeless soldier in a sea of many. Like he wasn't anyone special, if even a person. They just existed, like the many others in his position.

[@luccaaiello]

yeah the first was great but this one is much better, as a writer, your creativity in the visual media is very inspiring

[@NotLaurel6578]

I'm amazed at how professional and put together you are, while still claiming you don't know what you're doing! You wre leaps and bounds above many that have been doing this for years. You have an excellent voice, both verbally and in you artwork! As long as you keep posting, you can not do wrong !

[@HolyApplebutter]

As someone who's also been trying to work on a dark fantasy thing taking inspiration from classic fantasy and WW1, this is a fun reminder that nothing is original, and that everything you could ever imagine has likely been already imagined by somebody else. Love your videos so far, even as nothing more than talking over a speedpaint. The worldbuilding is more interesting than music anyway. Wish I had a knack for drawing like you do.

[@HolyApplebutter]

Also also nice to see another picklehaube enjoyer. That helmet practically begs for this kind of stuff.

[@sksk-bd7yv]

As hearing impared I love videos with no music at all.

[@moroi3397]

I love this so much, I cannot really explain why. It's just very inspiring, and oddly wholesome. Also, I know I am very late for this, but the lack of music has a sort of eerie charm.

[@boonekeller5275]

In worldbuilding i like to focus on the material side of the society, more specifically their technology and economy in addition to societal structure. For example i made a group of ratfolk called the skaliari (genetically engineered rat people) who are at a level of technology like that of 1870s-1900s europe, lots of steam, steel, primitive electricity, and heavy industry with almost all goods tranport being a mix of railed vehicles like urban freight trams or by bicycles using trailers. Like rats, they're society is incredibly collectivist and social, most food is eaten in massive mess halls, sleeping quarters are cozy and dense, and the stories-tall factories are teeming with workers.

[@jamesdevlin5000]

As you flesh out the world it’ll be really interesting to see the differences between the Officer and Enlisted ranks and different combat specialties.

[@handicapschoner2654]

Rusty armpits

[@monlenz]

yes

[@aweeladdie]

I really like these short, to the point but interesting videos.

[@generalgrievous6689]

The first itteration of the uniform was also really fun. Maybe it could be used as a sort of dress uniform? It would make sense, almost like the German spike helmet, which was used alongside their caps.

[@randytruax5702]

Music that could be apart of what you're showing us could immerse the viewer personally I like what you're doing no worrys friend

[@roberine7241]

What is really great about these speedpaints is that you show the zoomed out version of the thing you are drawing and not the quickly moving zoomed in screen recording often seen in speedpaint videos.

[@ReblazeGaming]

Your world is so interesting, and I'm learning a lot about character design from watching your process, since I want to design characters and make my own world as well. Thank you!

[@vvindication]

the way you drip feed information into each of these small videos is super intriguing. would love to be able to get a closer look at the drawing process, as its a bit hard for me to interpret what's going on with the current zoom. lovely work, looking forward to more!

[@sarge2115]

Always got a kick out of the whole "trench warfare" style in different universes. Death Korps of Krieg in warhammer 40k is generally my first thought

[@pouncelygrin6699]

world war 1 and medieval fantasy combined into one, well I'm interested

[@mooncrime4998]

Incredible work. I hope you don't stress too much about presentation - your art and storytelling ability do a wonderful job of speaking for themselves!

[@Ennio444]

I think the first design was pretty unique, the second one loses its Medieval references and now looks very much like a WW1 soldier. I think the shape and silhouette isn't Medieval enough. I can think of several ways to add more Medieval-ness to it: 1- the silhouette of different sorts of Medieval gear are distinct. You can go for something you already had in your initial drawings, which is the odd byut characteristic shape of Karsten-brust armour. 2- Fluting and other kind of shapes on the metal, like Maximillian Armour 3- Quilted and padded cloth as a way to signify sturdy, cheap protection and low rank soldiery. 4- Surcoat covering the armour (to protect it but also to signify troop and regiment). The war could have started with units displaying brightly colored heraldry, just like the French in WW1 started out with bright red panths and cap, but when it was clear that visibility was not good for survival, they shifted to light blue. In a similar way, the bright reds for infantry, blues for artillery and whites for cavalry could have given way to muted shades or black, fieldgrey and skyblue. Example for point 4: www.studio88.co.uk/acatalog/large_orig_book_bosworth_norfolk.jpg

[@SchizoidMastermind]

awesome art style and design, and great lore

[@fatrobotsteve]

The thing that made you gain 7000 followers in the time it took me to watch like three of your backlogged videos is you are so perfectly earnest in your approach to this new wave of attention.

[@hoferluca6129]

Found you with the Dwarf redesign and I'm absolutely loving your content, really enjoy the general vibe, the painting and commenting without too much fuss or music. Your worldbuilding is genuinely cool and I'm curious to know more about the world you're creating. If I may be pedantic, there is one thing I noticed: the ogival rondel covering the right shoulder looks a bit out of place because it would mess with the soldier shouldering the musket, complicating recoil management and aim. It looks like the first thing the soldier would remove themselves. Alternatively, if the musket had a handgonne-styled stock that goes over the shoulder it would circumvent the problem.

[@idkwhatmynameis53]

It’s unlikely you will see this but the trenches of ww1 were partially because of the artillery and machine guns of the time making it suicidal to not have them. So it would be cool to see sort of puckle/Gatling gun hybrids so fill that role of making the trenches more necessary if not just magic.

[@itzaleaf405]

Another part of showing the face (imo) is since they're using firearms they would still need to be able to aim... so the old version's *massive* pointed faceplate would make it either near or straight impossible to actually properly aim in a way which would be even *remotely* comfortable or natural for a soldier. Which is a huge detail in designing equipment (in my opinion again), "Ergonomics" aka how comfortable and/or the equipment would be to use. Though looking at the design it looks fantastic to say the least! The only small possible thing would be the lack of gloves or hand protection, however due to them using flintlock firearms from the looks of it it's also understandable since reloading with gloves is *pain* when you have to do very precise things along with the gloves often getting caught on things.

[@Keara113]

Aaaaaaaah I LOVE concept art and re-designs!!!! 😆😍😆

[@kubaradlicki1188]

this guy is modern bob ross

[@leondejesuscm4369]

I swear all of this would do amazingly for a game heck gms would probably eat this up

[@CirkusBolgen]

- Voice good - Voice better than music - Last soldier is not holding rifle - Rifle stuck into ground with metal rod - Soldier only holding hand around rifle - Soldier not supporting rifle weight - Soldier other shoulder twisted unnaturally - Soldier is posing for artist

[@qsmall8764]

Lemmino's "Cipher" is good background music.

[@Beugsie]

Also, unless the muskets are designed to suit left-handedness in this world - the religious icon plate is on the wrong side, this positioning would make it difficult to shoulder the musket... unless it also has a utilitarian purpose as a shoulder rest/pad for a calibre that might be higher than what was tradionally used with muskets, in which case you would want it higher, more squared (likely smaller so as not to inhibit shoulder flexing and arm adduction motions) and curved inwards (concave) so as to have the butt of the weapon sit squarely in the shoulder without sliding around. Courtesy, former rifleman from Australia

[@kodyking913]

Bro your voice is soothing it works you are good

[@johnearlyv]

Unless that breastplate is easily removable I'd put the trench coat over it. Adding buckles, snaps, or other mount points for the coat to attach to. For a more knightly feel you might consider changing the boots to a more sabaton look, and adding some armored bracers over the long sleeves. Your work is amazing, and I am enjoying your world building very much.

[@desertsniper23]

I don't think you need any music, your voice is very calming and just hearing the lore while watching the drawing take shape is interesting

[@thesaunders2058]

This is one of my new favourite things to look forward on KZbin now man. Just some thoughts! What they wear(cloth not armour) should also depend on the seasons and weather, or where they’re located at. This could lead to more variety in the future, but you can keep the core elements of what makes ram soldier unique

[@squodel1051]

I think with different designs you could probably differentiate different regiments or units like how an older unit might wear more medieval style equipment and newer ones are more world war 1 styled

[@RobertXavier-kl8bj]

No Music or Music that's 3x quieter than your voice. You have an excellent voice & way of speech which so fits your work. You'd be a great documentary narrator.

[@tonyhind6992]

No music. This is great stuff.

[@fish4206]

hey just wanted to say i love ur stuff is amazing, please keep going 🤩

[@HelpfulManiac]

I have been working on a medieval meets ww1 world and just stumbled upon this clearly I'm not alone in my thoughts of what is cool. my world is a lot less dark however.

[@calebo.3577]

Totally understand if you don't end up reading this, or if someone else has suggested But Dungeon Synth would fit INCREDIBLY with your speedpaints, and I would recommend going through the Dungeon Synth Archives on youtube

[@explosioncatsandknives7747]

3:00 I just want your warm voice

[@Sarah97359]

I think a dark/gloomy/haunting hurdy gurdy or tagelharpa tune would work great in the background. The instruments match the mood of your world and fit in with the kinda medieval aesthetic too.

[@thenobledoinkster2952]

That fucking can do attitude of yours really makes me excited every time a new video of yours comes out

[@erikmilk93]

Hey im a new fan from your literal brand new magic system video and i wanted to say that you mentioning the coins on the ram soldiers uniform and how its believed to be a good luck charm in Ram is amazing lore and world building and it reminds me alot of fromsoft soulsborne lore in that most little things have a reason to be there and not just to look nice. anyway I loved your magic system and hope i get to see more of it in future videos

[@285wilson]

Dude, amazing art! I really liked the red pattern you had on the armor for a second. I’d love to see Ram soldiers and how rank changes their armor. Although you mentioned these soldiers are meant to be extremely versatile so maybe you are planning to make a completely different style of uniform for higher and more specialized units. Either way I can’t wait.

[@C.A.D.D]

Your voice is soothing.

[@dalekmasterblaster585]

This is some civil war era type weaponry, and I love it. There were also of course many machine guns, even berfore WW1, Gatling guns in this world could work. All it woukd need is some sort of crank type system to engage the bullet to work, either by being belt fed or having some sort of Magazine. The magazine in my opinion should be placed on top of the gun, why? Because than you don't need a spring in the mag if you just let gravity do all the work.

[@xcho20]

I think your voice is so hypnotizing, that background music would only interfere with immersion haha

[@massa_art]

As viewers we are getting to know you, and those that stick around do so because they like you. So if you feel like no music that's okay, but if you do feel like adding music make sure it's music you like listening to. In your case this could be what you like to listen to when creating, or it could be what you imagine fits well in the world you are building. In any case, it's probably worth paying one of those music licencing services like epidemic sounds and the likes to start experimenting without having to worry about copyright. That's my view on this, hope it's helpful! :)

[@moonshoteducation9403]

This needs to be a role playing game ...

[@Len124]

Sorry if this is addressed in a later video or the concept is dropped entirely, but one potential material that could be used over the metal of the armour is lacquer. It's the glossy, coloured coating used to decorate and protect the underlying metal in Japanese armour. It was unavailable to pre-Modern Europeans, who would alternatively oil their steal plating to prevent it from tarnishing. Lacquer may have the same problem as paint, though, and its absence from Europe might prevent it from fitting the design you're going for, but it is a real-world solution to the problem of deteriorating armour so I thought I might as well draw your attention to it. As for music: Gregorian chant might fit the tone.

[@ethanemerson4862]

Background music from Hollow Knight could work. Calming, yet mysterious.

[@bushytrout0494]

Just watching all your vids and this is awsome. Also congrats on growing really quick, hope it doesnt get too much with all the attention. Also also dont get stressed about trying to make everyone happy, just do what you like doing and dont worry about responding to every comment or idea, we will watch and enjoy no matter how to make them.

[@wildtexan2096]

I think its interesting that you were so concerned with not hurting the quality of the armor by etching it or gilding it. neither harms the armor and some changes like bluing will make the armor more rust resitant. Or fluting which strengthens the armor.

[@vazak11]

I call them hip capes, also this is great!

[@eledirth]

Bruh i love ur work, i dont know what area where u before starting (ocultism, arts in general, soldier maybe) but i think u have a great base in some of those areas. Im a occult practitioner and ive seen a lot of things on ur drawings that i might have seen on the field, sotospeak. Im sorry for my english, is a little bit rusty, but man u are great.

[@thepoglin8479]

heres an idea thatll require you to triple the amount of designs, if youre unhappy with the mix of age of glory and the world war. remember that the technology of all the nations changed a LOT during the war, leave the early designs more decorative and colourful and the switch out the fancy coats and decorative hats for helmets, more protective clothing and more flexible pants. dont forget the officers and all the design choices that make them stand out to both the viewer and enemy sharpshooters

[@rexhilverstone7154]

Awesome work! I was thinking an interesting feature to their armour would be having a small cut-out section on the right side instead of the rondel armpit armour bit/shield so they could shoulder their rifles better. Similar to ww2 russian sapper chest plates Also I dont mind the alck of music I like the commentary in the background giving more insight into the process!

[@stagelinedpro]

I have a suggestion. Their cuirass' should look more like brigandine that have individual metal plates bound together rather then the solid plate mail. That way if a section of the armor is damaged, it's easier to repair.

[@asherroodcreel640]

I was gunna say that, correct me if I'm wrong but the breast plates are too long and bending over would crush the wind pipe

[@scasny]

And it makes economic sense since brigandine is cheaper, can be mass produce. The cuirasses make sense only on mobility or officers depending on military structure.

[@asherroodcreel640]

@@scasny if they can use magic to copy things that could work, mass production or they have some sort of stock pile, but if they rushed for and used a lot of different sorces you'd get a gunto situation and quality would very drastically, and a lot of them wouldn't even be hardened or tempered and would be proportioned wrong, they did have bullets proof breast plates, they could be 9 or 10 pounds became only warn with helmets

[@dqkgrizzly1383]

Hey, I love your stuff, I found it through your magic system video and immediatly subscribed. One bit of critism: when using the rifle it would be pushed against the soldiers shoulder. Therefore, the armbit armor might come in the way. So maybe it would be better to have it on the non-dominant armbit only. Keep going, your art is amazing!