Details Of DORK SOULS (Gaping Dragon - House of Traps)

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A cartoon parody by Matthew Shezmen

[@Shezmen88]

So here's the update on the NEW DS1 short: I've been absolutely tearing through it! I've completed the script, the Storyboard AND I'm about to complete the animated sketches too. o_O I've been killing it through and through. ^^ I can't wait to show you this new, insane video. There are some nice smooth animations too in it :) Anyway, I hope you guys are doing well and that you enjoyed this new "Details Of" video. Please as always, if you want to help Shezzy boy grow, consider becoming a Patreon. That would be so nice, and a huge motivation for me to keep working hard. Talk to you soon guys! www.patreon.com/bitterstrikecartoons

[@Global-Cortex]

Your videos are one of the best things to ever bless KZbin and are always a joy to watch keep up the hard work.

[@ozark8363]

I suggest also doing a compilation after you get enough to make an episode. This way you can double dip.

[@FreedomAndPeaceOnly]

The alghoritm is strange. I can only advice you to make a video style that is similar to that of other Souls-uploaders. Make a Top 10 of something etc. It might work and you will appear after one of Sunlightblades videos for example. People will find your channel or rediscover it.

[@m.e.c.h.a1008]

Omg can't wait

[@m.e.c.h.a1008]

Have you ever tried communicating with from software inc. to make a series ?

[@asensitiveghoul3785]

The “seal” joke killed me XD

[@64Bits]

I love a format like this dude! Very cool!

[@Shezmen88]

Thank you guys!

[@wickedcrayon6022]

The most important thing to the KZbin algorithm at the moment is engagement time. Shorter vids are at a disadvantage from the start. I wish you luck. You do good work and deserve better exposure.

[@Shezmen88]

I know yeah...it's weird though that it performs quite well the first week though!

[@Tuxedosnake00]

i just discovered your new videos now after visiting your channel. i will click on the notification bell. but yea youtube doesnt seem to recommend your new videos

[@Ro0odney]

Oh, my favourite Mariano Italiano! Dude I saw every single of your animations like 3-4 times (and it`s still funny!) keep doing what you do, your sense of humor is just on point :) PS. I just cant wait to see how will you fck with Elden Ring :D

[@Shezmen88]

That's awesome man, that's dedication!

[@Ro0odney]

​@@Shezmen88 I know its time consuming to make such good animations, and you cannot also make a lot videos of how you make them, because it would ruin the fun of watching finished work, you have the same problem as for eg StuffMadeHere, so everytime I see your video in recommended videos I always click, but as I click I always remember my first moments in Dark Souls, and what you did there is so fcking true :D I hope Elden Ring will be real success, because the more people play - the more people enjoy your work and easter eggs you put into your animations ^^

[@FeathersfromHeL]

I love all these details. I always respect someone who puts details in knowing it may take more time to finish something, but the polish is so good.

[@thatguy9579]

When I watched the house of traps I saw the indent of Wilé Coyote and was like 👌

[@Shezmen88]

Niice dude.

[@myopic_cyclops]

Ah man, sorry to hear about Federico. I replayed DS1 after watching your short and reflexively called the gapelord by that name.

[@FreedomAndPeaceOnly]

Looking forward to your Eldenring parody. Stay safe & hope the Sun will always shine for you. *OMG DID I WRITE RIPOFF* I MEANT PARODY. XDD So sorry - I am a fan, not a hater omg! ^^

[@Shezmen88]

ahhhahaa it's ok dude, thank you...I've already ideas for the Elden Ring parody, i'm weird. XD

[@Guilherme-luz]

man i love your work, unfortunately i don't have the money to support you for the patreon but i wish you all the best

[@Shezmen88]

No need to worry my friend! thank you for watching, it means a lot! ^^

[@ShatteredBlackStar]

"...because he sealed New Londo..." *Pause* "There is a seal." Man, this cought me so hard... 😀

[@jaydenfyfield8844]

Thank you too, Everytime i get a notification of a new video of yours, im here watching. Thanks for helping me forget about shit that happens by having a laugh and relax. Even if its only for a couple minutes. I really appreciate it.

[@Shezmen88]

Aw dude that's really nice of you to say that, and i hope stuff gets better soon. Imma cross my fingers for you.

[@jaydenfyfield8844]

@@Shezmen88 thanks heaps man, im trying. good luck with future content. And hope all is well for you.

[@LuxGamer16]

As a metroid fan myself, i IMMEDIATELY saw the chozo statue. Really liked it!

[@Franky_Sthein]

Really interesting, the Chozo statue went past me completely. Some things I noticed, like the He-Man pose. Keep it up, it is always funny to see those videos.

[@Sniper_4_Life]

Man, I love your animations. Btw, you have an interesting artstyle, not too realistic, but also not too cartoony, just perfect.

[@Shezmen88]

Aw thanks man ^^ I'm happy with my artstyle probably since Sekirot.

[@lucadibattista4864]

"That 709 is a reference to the max level with the Wanderer class" Me: was also a reference to Caparezza?

[@jumpofftheboat]

The amount of work you put into these animations are insane. I'm grateful I stumbled upon your channel.

[@Shezmen88]

Thanks man! I hope you'll enjoy the new one.

[@jumpofftheboat]

@@Shezmen88 Always! Can't wait :)

[@andreassamoreno4252]

Man, I don't know how you can put so many personal, in-game and fun references in such a short animation. Love all of your projects, even thoght I haven't played "Sekirot" or "Fun Fantasy"

[@Johannesbatt]

Yeah great now I have to rewatch all your animations (again). Thanks a lot Shezmen. Seriously though, your content is great and it keeps getting better. The attention to detail is crazy! Love this new format, because often enough you're too busy laughing to notice any of the references and Easter eggs.

[@Shezmen88]

Thank you for the kind words my dude! ^^ (also XD)

[@kamikaze6945]

Nós Brasileiros também amamos o Dork Souls ❤️

[@renatoafonsomaiacarneiro950]

Ae Brs 😁👍

[@Nelsonic92]

🇧🇷

[@sr.8834]

:)🇧🇷

[@ericgabriellarroque7081]

Salvee

[@beclet]

Amazing work Shezzy boy The effort you put in as always is phenomenal and these videos are always so much fun to watch. The gestures and Gwyn song are my favourite :D

[@Shezmen88]

Thank you beccc!!! :3 Glad you liked the music reference!

[@xXxDannyBearxXx]

its not stupid on the character selection screen is freaking awesome and i can assure many like me did not know your age or leon's age its pretty cool how much detail you add to it man keep up the awesome work

[@Shezmen88]

thanks man...! ;>

[@Lonely_Moth]

The silence after explaining the seal - mmm perfect

[@SteadyTeddy]

The Wile E. Coyote thing was genius 👏 By the way, you mentioned him getting shit faced in the cartoons. That's normally said when someone is really drunk or something like that. TBF he probably did get shit faced all the time after his failed attempts at capturing the road runner lol

[@Shezmen88]

Hey dude! Thank you very much for the clarification, I knew it was used for someone getting drunk but for some reason I was convinced it was usable also for when someone gets "wasted" in general. ^^' So I appreciate the heads up. And I'm glad you like the reference! ;)

[@LucasCarter2]

Your enthusiasm for these is infectious. If I wasn't already a patreon I'd definitely be signing up again for it.

[@Shezmen88]

Thank you for your support dude! :3

[@dielitdasu9082]

I come for the Dork Soul

[@mattBLACKpunk]

every soul has its dork

[@sidvs8816]

@@mattBLACKpunk - John Dorksoul-) titular protagonist of the hit series "Dorksouls"

[@rileyspurgeon2200]

I saw your load game area in the video, with geralt and Leon and said to myself "This guy is the best animator I know. I wish these videos could come faster but I understand." Thank you for making such amazing content Shez. Have a good days and stay happy 👍!!!

[@CHIPCHANNEL]

I can only imagine how much effort and work goes at every frame of animation.

[@mr.niddles]

Man I love the little details. Like when you explain the buffing of the dragon, never would've thought of little things like that. Keep doing what you enjoy my guy, it's great

[@mr.niddles]

With the library scene you definitely missed an opportunity for a 'loss' meme unless Im just overlooking it

[@Shezmen88]

Thanks dude! I'm glad you liked that detail :>

[@Flotube444]

I am now going to rewatch EVERYTHING. Wow you do put a lot of thought into these. Chapeau!

[@Jeffmetal42]

Bwahahaha! That seal joke has to be the pinical of humor in these shorts! I love ridiculous stuff like that! 🤣😂

[@Calloflunacy]

Love all the little details you put in your videos man. sorry I don't comment on them but I'd be writing paragraphs of stuff every time I watch one lol. But I think we all really appreciate the amount of thought and time you put into all the little details.

[@Shezmen88]

No worries dude! ^^ But thanks for leaving this super nice comment now though ;)

[@deviant_ghost]

nice, this was a cool in depth walkthrough of your video. Makes me appreciate your work even more. i suck at catching subtle details sometimes but it's so cool getting a rundown of everything. Cheers.

[@bashfulwolfo6499]

I love all the details you add! These sorta things are something I’ve always enjoyed, can’t wait to find more

[@thanasysdim]

All Dork Souls animations were excellent! I love them all and I had great fun watching them. I even used them as spoilers as to what to expect from the game in Dark Souls 3. In fact I played the game because I got interested in it after watching your animations! I have no words! In my book they are true masterpieces! Thank you so much for making them! I can't wait for the next one!

[@Shezmen88]

That's amazing to hear ^^

[@Deathtank75]

Your voice is so soothing! I love it! Congrats on your work!

[@spartano3006]

Sono felicissimo, è da un anno che mi è arrivato dark souls 3 e pochi giorni fa mi è arrivato dark souls 1; mi ci sono subito affenzionato guardando i tuoi video e quelli di tutta la community di dark souls, continua così😁

[@jafaar6412]

your work is awesome, i love all the references you put in, hope you will still have fun doing this for a long time

[@TerokLPs]

Nice to see you put so much thoughts behind every scene. Keep up the good work!

[@DubbedAnimeAndLife]

This was fantastic. Keep up the great work.

[@sirbehthe3rd544]

I love your videos because they are full of humor, very accurate and full of really beautiful deatils. I don’t know how long it takes you to do such a thing

[@Shezmen88]

Thank you for the nice comment man, for the bigger cartoons, the overall work amount clocked around 800 hours. Something around that. Though i think one time i reached 1000 cause i remember doing the calculation.

[@sirbehthe3rd544]

@@Shezmen88 Wow, it’s so much time. Also I am gnogno on twitch and still I haven’t been able to meet you. Now I know why 😂

[@fuoforcenarnia9230]

Holy I knew there were ton of references but this ist just super super high quality content, soooo mich thought and Love and passion put into everything that is actually for me the biggest reference to the game :) you will be one of only two channels for whom I will will aktivate the Bell, because you deserved it. Hope you have an great day :)

[@dionis9192]

WOW! so many details I missed! Crazy though and effort in your art, always amazed to see your work.

[@omelettedufromage2676]

Awaiting more DS streams :D This sort of video is always great, gives so much personality to your already phenomenal videos. Much love from Ireland, glad to hear things are going well.

[@Shezmen88]

Thanks dude! ^^

[@FijianSouljah1312]

As someone who LOVES Dark Souls world and lore but I’ve only EVER played DS3, this is really cool to see and understand everything in the video, makes me love it even more!

[@kylianmazri5925]

Just wanna say that your parody videos are so Lit each and everyone of them is a Joy to watch and they are so well done . Keep doing those that for me is considered "Masterpieces" .

[@Mr..Milkshake]

I think the more videos you have the more views/attention your channel gets and the algorithm likes that. also love all the references, it gives rewatch value!

[@Shezmen88]

Thanks dude! I hope so.

[@jeremiahhagstrom9163]

I like the idea of creating a video to explain your animations. Its really great seeing all the things you could of missed in the animation videos. Thanks for this special treat.

[@Shezmen88]

thanks for watching man, glad you liked it.

[@gardinerfaire3333]

"...there's a seal. ....I'M SORR--" I am deceased.

[@hallowboy7663]

Nice vid man I really enjoyed the build of it and all the references glad to hear a new awesome animation is in the works!

[@messerryan93]

Love your videos! Thank you!

[@SuperSlayer226]

Love the big hat Logan rap. Keep it up my man!👍

[@Hassassini]

"It's been rea-lly nice"! Your Italian's showing there, Shez :P Love from Spain, your videos are hilarious an just all around effing awesome!

[@Shezmen88]

hahahahaaaaaa come on duuuude! I want to listen your accent now tho :P XD haha

[@alessandrorizzello1986]

What can I say, amazing work man!

[@AscendtionArc]

Thanks for these videos.

[@cambalache9139]

I love these, please keep them coming

[@horus3318]

I love the dung defender at the end

[@jakecarr2874]

Great job! I love your art style!

[@Shezmen88]

Thank you Jake! ^^

[@user-ky1fv4ul2c]

Pot Guy made my day! : )) Thank you for great animations!

[@raffyluvmiharu]

Can't wait for your Parody animation for Elden Ring

[@martakopycka3316]

I am so sad now that we didn't get the So Big That You Can Get Lost Underneath Hat Logan, though still love this parody :D

[@deviant_ghost]

I want to see Matthew make a Metroid cartoon!

[@samuelsiqueira5116]

Aprendendo inglês haha, adorei as animações são incríveis, me deram mais vontade de jogar Dark Souls espero que continue bem e com várias referências e com esses vídeos mostrando elas, porque eu não sou o melhor observador hehe. Boa sorte!

[@Carlmemergod]

You always put a smile on my face

[@ikekasai597]

Wow a break down video I wasn’t expecting this but it’s still a good video

[@HEBUSTORLL]

That lil FFXV bg music gave me some good vibes

[@Shezmen88]

Such a top tier soundtrack!

[@HEBUSTORLL]

@@Shezmen88 I swear, I can't not think about it whenever I hear a Bossa Nova

[@turtlegamez4274]

\[T]/ Omg, it actually was He-Man! I wanted to mention it on the actual video but I thought I just imagined it and it wasn't an actual reference lol. Glad to know that it actually was. Very cool, man

[@Shezmen88]

nice dude!

[@calebclifford463]

I had to beat the iron golem without Tarkus. Once I got the technique down it took me close to forty minutes to defeat it. I wasn't wearing armor so I could move faster and was duel-wielding standard longswords.

[@Whobghilee]

Love your work brother. Keep it up. I can’t wait for Elden Ring and your take on it later!

[@zettor47]

Finally got around to watching this, I love these 👍

[@skytherk.5359]

That seal joke xD Go out xD It is a nice video, gonna hunt the invisible now

[@swedishcutie]

it hurts to wait for a video from you but the pain is worth cuz you have the pain to animate

[@RoberChannel6]

OH YEAH! Shez is back!

[@TonySilvey13]

Duuuuuuude this was so cool to watch!

[@Shezmen88]

Ciao Dice, thank you dude i'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@vmax_]

Thank you for your kind explanation! I may have missed the more sofisticated references you've put in your cartoons, but I definitely hear music from Final Fantasy XV here:-) One of the best tracks, as well:-)

[@gadfly0529]

This so cool I didn't pick up on almost anything from this you should do this again

[@z33iihh]

I was just getting a little mad that there was NOTHING to do or watch, you saved my morning my friend.

[@Shezmen88]

great ;>

[@voltrix2788]

That is quite a lot of details i missed... Anyway thanks for showing them to everyone.

[@legacycz]

Keep up the good work :)

[@fau2737]

Where you say Federico… I felt that.

[@hisanathelittlepotato]

OMG. I love sooooooo much your sence of humour. And your movies are just packed with funny details, so itłs not possible to pick favourite and comment just on one :D It's my kid of humour. Give me more! Give me more! Give me more!

[@ongbak190]

As a kid when you heard He-man say that, you yourself felt the power.

[@ChaosPootato]

This is really cool

[@jaredking380]

please dont ever stop..... i always look forward to having a good old chuckle at the stupidity.

[@juliansteinbach3634]

I like your content and the FFXV Backround Music

[@victorpilgrim]

15:00 so i instantly figure out that was a maximum sl for wanderer (aka my favourite class), and also i can see that you have 1000+ hours on that character (what i assume is how many hours you have in Witcher), but actually in ds1 maximum amount of time that you can have 999:59:59 and a number bigger than that doesn't show up

[@Shezmen88]

Holy shit i didn't know that. I guess Geralt is such a stud he went beyond XD

[@unknownasfuck8221]

You are the best man ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤i will support you till i die

[@Kuon_latte]

I tuoi video vanno visti numerose volte, solo per scorgere questi piccolo dettagli eheh

[@ABadassDragon]

Cant wait for Elden Ring parody. Greetings from across the Adriatic Sea

[@lucamalafronte9263]

Hi Matthew, i've been following you for years and i really love your animated parodyes (i have lots of fun searching for the references :D). However i tried to search for the "Unown" pokemon and i managed to find 4 of them out of 8. Maybe i'll manage to find the rest of them, i'll do my best XD.

[@Shezmen88]

Hey thank you Luca! Good luck searching man! ;)

[@PsychoOfTheDead]

Thank you for all the hard work you put into your videos!

[@Shezmen88]

Hey dude, i never tackled it because it would be an insane amount of work given the content in it, so i'm hoping to afford an assistant at the very least, so i can do it with someone helping me out.

[@PsychoOfTheDead]

​@@Shezmen88 Yeah I totally get that haha Hope you'll get an assistant one day to help you out! Have a great day dude!

[@CosmaH]

you are the best keep the good work OwO/

[@nicktate1313]

I honest to God thought that the jazzy music was a reference to Twin Peaks.

[@Shezmen88]

I'm a big fan of David Lynch ;) I was conscious about that black lodge vibe when recording the sax! haha

[@KeyoLuna4413]

I actually noticed the He-Man pose I just didn't think about commenting on it next time I will start commenting

[@Shezmen88]

Awesome dude! Yeah definitely comment (if you don't see other people mention it) ;)

[@mikelasc3585]

Grandissimo!!!!

[@wolveraspeaks]

Matt, you're the Shez.😁

[@guiltylegion7037]

Lol those char name in save screen is the one I noticed right away ehan I watched em.

[@matheusbarbosatorful]

I still can't get over the sadness of loosing Federico...

[@superfire6463]

I really enjoy these because I didn't get any of these references lol

[@Shezmen88]

^^

[@justpoorie6404]

Let's say it all together: "Dear Matthew, we're waiting for your incredible cartoon parody of Elden Ring" 😍