A Channel Update - The Dreadwolf Era
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- Hey look, the button is back. Let's talk about the channel and Dreadwolf Summer!
Fun editing fact, the button used in the video I immediately lost after filming. The button sound is from a much beloved fan I got from a dear friend for my wedding that had just broken and I'm weirdly emotional about using it in a video. Please RIP fan, I heart u.
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Ghil: "Im in the middle of a divorce"
Me: *dies*
Ghil: "with Adobe"
Me: *comes back to life*
They had us in the first half, not gonna lie
So relieved I’m not the only person who nearly died when I heard that. 😭 World is already on fire. Don’t need more bad news. 😔
I legit almost passed out
It was less god dies for me and oh no god damn it for me but big ole same
I did audibly gasp when she said that. Last half had me so relieved!
as someone who has watched every video of yours, i am here for the new content, 'basic' or 'beginner topics', 'onboarding', i am just thrilled for more videos.
Get that bread girl! Even for older fans of the games, like me, who are so deep in fan theories it will be nice to get a refresher on the canonical lore.
Honestly onboarding type videos will be so valuable even for people who played every game. It's been 10 years!
I tuned out for a moment and then heard the phrase "bitter divorce," which sent a cold shiver and a wave of adrenaline through my body before you finished "with Adobe"
Saaaame!!
the way my jaw dropped when you said your kid was starting school! we've been waiting on the new game for so long i can't believe they're already that old lol. hope you're doing well and excited for new content!
I totally understand, when dreadwolf comes out, i'm gonna lock myself in my room and not exist for some days
Ghil just in case you didn’t already know, if you make little lore shorts be sure and click to turn off the notify subs check box, that way when you post the short it'll show the short people who aren't subbed to you, otherwise only your subs will see your yt shorts. So you can make a little more from your shorts that way
I been falling sleep to a book emporium video for like 7 years there are like 20 so it never gets old. Thank you for all your work on this lore. I played DAO first when I was like 14 and it keeps changing my life every time I read a book listen to a video or play the game. I wouldn’t want anyone to take that from me so i think I and others feel you about everything you said I wish you the best take it easy and take care of your self.
Insane to think that it has been over a decade since Inquisition, the time between Origins and Inquisition was roughly only five years from memory. Dreadwolf has been killed and resurrected several times and I hope the final product doesn't suffer from it, although I am pessimistic on that point.
I have been supporting your content for years and I am glad you have been taking a much needed health break! I will be glad to see what this summer announcement entails and what new things you have in stored in the future!
I have been getting your name around in several groups on Facebook, as well as Split The Veil, in preparation for Dreadwolf, without sounding like an advertising bot, everyone seems very interested, when I bring you up. Can't wait for more great content to come out.
A lot of fellow players in these groups seem surprised their is a channel like this that has covered so much lore, and so deeply
This channel and Split the Veil Podcast is my only connection to the Fandom at this point. The Reddit and Discord servers always seem so toxic against people with differing opinions.
The community here seems so much more kind and friendly. I also love the rebrand design you have created! Looking forward to so much more content from you and Jordan!
Tumblr was the same way! You couldn’t say, for example “hey I pick Cass as Divine” without the narrative being “so you hate mages” and that was like… Back in 2017. I’m sure fandom has gotten a lot worse in recent years. As I said in my own comment, I can’t be f***ed with that kind of drama now. My only real connections to fandom at this point at Jackdaw and Caitie! Sometimes I miss having a friend to theorize and fangirl with but do not miss the drama.
I'm with you! These are where I get my news from here because of all the toxicity! Wish the DA area was more like Legend of Zelda. They are so awesome!
@@taralynstevenson4016 I’ve read some cute fics from the Zelda community! I wish this fandom could have some chill!
@allison8949 zelda fics are sooo good and diverse! You can find just about anything you like reading with them!
I found a Solasmancer discord and honestly it's the healthiest fandom group I've ever been in. They get so much flack from the greater fandom that they're just so chill with themselves.
LETS FOOKIN GOOOOOOO
I think the rebrand is a great idea! It's gonna help newbies get into the series and will serve as a refresher for old fans like me. I am so excited for Dragon Age summer. Even if we don't get the game this year, it feels really nice that the community is coming to life again
Your little girl is in SCHOOL???? Now I feel old. I remember the blow out diaper convo on Split the Veil. Wow.
Looking forward to your continued content.
It been 10 years. People who were children when DAI came out now have kids. Gunna be a lot of new people!
4:59 - "I have a large net in this fandom" This probably wasn't meant to sound so ominous but it was giving big Leliana vibes lol. Very excited for this new season of Ghil Dirthalen and DA:Dreadwolf!
I don’t know why (well I kinda do) but even though I understood the implication of the actual kinda net Leliana would cast; I still couldn’t help but imagine Leliana with this itty bitty net to catch her bugs when they are being particularly troublesome.
Edited to say it’s funny to think of clerics running through the Grand Cathedral in Val Royeaux with tiny lace nets trying to catch blessed nugs.
Happy to see you're navigating new changes! Before DMs and comment moderation are gone, please accept this humble beg for a video on Thedas funeral practices. "Thedas doesn't bury their dead" needs to be settled once and for all!!!
Katy I know I speak for some of us when I say "We love you, we are here for you. Take your time. Fuck Adobe also."
Respect. You do a great job with both deep dives and helping newcomers to learn about this great fandom world. You do you. I always enjoy what you choose to share :)
The new logo animation with the music gave me chills! We're almost there, a new dawn for the Dragon Age fandom
I love what you did with your channel's icon over the last week! Brilliant!
I’m so very happy to hear your voice again Ghil !
I wish you all the best and I’m excited about your new content 🎉
It's smart to do a lot of beginner or intro level videos right now as it has been all but confirmed that we'll see deadwolf at the very least get a release date in the coming months, if not the game itself by the end of the year. Plus, it's good to remind fans of everything that is happening in the world ina simplified way, so I'm excited for your stuff
I know it's because there's been very little new content in the DA universe for almost 10 years and there's been a lot of staff turnover at Bioware but the Dragon Age subreddit has really gone down the tubes with the same type of doomsaying posts that I find just really tedious and eye rolling so I've stopped visiting it. That was the only place I was still involved in the fandom but it wouldn't surprise me if it was actually even worse elsewhere, since I ended up on that reddit because the tumblr and twitter fan communities were kind of disasters long before now. It really sucks honestly, so I'm glad you'll still be making stuff, regardless of what it actually might be! Thanks and take as much time as you need.
Love the rebranded logo. I didn’t notice it at first, but the Beetle Head (is it Beetle Head? I cannot recall the name of which old god it is) under the Ghil is just chef’s kiss.
Also don’t know what I’m looking forward to more: Dreadwolf or your reactions to Dreadwolf.
Ghil? isn’t that a halla?
@@euclid4703 It absolutely is, but I’ve already committed to calling it Ghil. Guess it’s time to sacrifice me to Ghilan’nain.
when u said 'i'm in the middle of a very bitter divorce' MY HEART DROPPED !!!! omg don't scare us like that lmfao
Even if Dreadwoof crashes and burns, at least we will get to watch more from Ghil, which is honestly what I look forward to more.
I’m personally very excited for this, I just want more of your content honestly!
I'm just so happy that Dragon Age stuff is going to be in bloom again. My son (who was 1 when DA:I came out) is experiencing the game for the first time as a rogue.
Loving all the purple 💜 and the intro turned out really well! Honestly just looking forward to seeing all your new content even if it's more "basic" as you put it. It's what you gotta do to appease the algorithm and I'm sure you will put your own spin on it and it will be just as entertaining as your more in depth content 😄 Glad you're back!
I can’t wait for Dragon Age Dreadwolf to come out this year. And I can’t wait for all of the Dreadwolf related videos such as characters, lore and story that will soon come.
Thank the Old Gods, I thought Dumat was gonna delete your channel with the logo fading away.
But keep up the great work, recently got back into Dragon Age thanks to your videos and now doing DA:O again, going through all the origins. Now to return back to my Casteless Dwarf who just became Templar, she's gonna make those Noble Caste have a fit seeing her coming back with Templar Armour on.
Start the crusade upon the under people, for andraste
The new brand is cool. I really love your videos. When I finished Inquisition, your content really helped me relax as we impatiently/patiently wait for the Vale to drop and see what the Dreadwolf will be. I know I am one of the sneaky lurkers peaking in from time to time, but I look forward to what comes next. You got this!
You know, I really appreciate the heads up. I'm actually pretty excited, I haven't touched Dragon Age stuff in at least a year. A hype-train refresh of the series might be a bit of fun!
I dont mind you doing deep dives into Thedas itself or whatever other content that you choose to make. There is so much lore and things that are easily missed between the games, books, and other media that need to be pointed out. Personally, Id love to see a tier list of your favorite companions, subclasses, and whatnot. I'll watch whatever you decide to post :D
For the past few years I’ve Loved your videos, there’s a reason I have notifications on for you, excited for this new phase as well
Catie returns, but in purple! Excellent!
Glad to have you back for the media ramp up that DA4 will have in the coming days, hopefully it is everything we ever dreamed of and will induce us in many errors as we try to derive the plot from the tealeaves, lmao.
For topics that you should cover, I dunno if you're planning on doing it and tbh I dunno *how* important it will be, but maybe an update on the World State Decisions - like Ferelden Throne, Divines, Circles, etc... - and general state of the world as we know in Trespasser - or well, Tevinter Nights/The Missing comics. It doesn't - shouldn't probably - have to be comprehensive, but its a good way to tell people the choices without them having to have played/replay the game. (I say, while speeding through (like 1hr a day, if im lucky lol) Origins because I got overconfident I could bang these games out in 2 months, forgetting im not a college student anymore but a person with an actual job, rip)
What an epic reveal! The hype is real! Very excited for these changes. 😊 Thank you Caitie for creating such a positive space in this community! 💜💜💜
YES girlie, set those boundaries! i’m so glad you’re healthy again, and you deserve peace and quiet fron the chaos that dreadwolf will bring. go at your own speed and always take care of yourself first ♥️♥️♥️
Hey! Haha at the cost of revealing how Starved I am for dragon age, I noticed your logo changing bit by bit and wondered what you were up to! 😄😄😄
I absolutely do not blame you at all for shutting down comments and messages. I've got every variation of dragon age, Dreadwolf and BioWare blocked and filtered across all my fandom spaces bc lbh people tend to turn into fucking pricks when they don't get their idea of good representation and they're waaaay to quick to accuse creators of having awful prejudices when they don't get what they want. Stay safe.
the channel icon animation looks so cool. welcome back!
I love your new rebrand. Also I fully support you making the channel what you feel it needs to be!
So happy to see you back! Very excited for the upcoming content
So glad to see you back!
I'm excited for the "onboarding" process tbh, I need a refresher anyway!!
If you have the time, a let's play type series would also be cool. Given your lore knowledge it would probably be really interesting to see it from your perspective.
Great news, i have already done that on my second channel, Codex Added! I have a link to it on the bottom of this channels page, and all three games are in a playlist labeled with my name, Caitie!
Good on you for setting boundaries up front
I see so often ppl just trying to create as much as strong parasocial relationships with thier audience and running the risk of having thier boundaries and privacy crossed
Honestly, respect for setting firm boundaries. I hope the new crowd that will undoubtedly arrive with DAD will treat you well. In any case, I'm eager for new content, even if it's more on the casual side. Keep up the good work!
Love the purple! Was a little tiny sad when I heard the orange was going away but it's such a fresh look and is so beautiful! Looking forward to the future!
To be perfectly honest, your simple codex reading vidoes are what brought me to your channel; I take the info in better hearing them, and your voice is very pleasant to listen to.
I stayed for your opinions and perspectives; I'm very glad you'll be sticking around, in whatever form you decide that takes!
Glad to hear you're back and healthy again. I always enjoyed your lore/theory/codex videos.
Girl you do not need to apologize for running your channel the way you want lmao it's awesome that you're gonna do that for the newcomers. The more fans this series can have the better(for the most part)!!
So sorry to hear about your health struggles): I've been going thru something similar with heart issues the last year or so, I even had to take medical leave from work several months ago. But we'll both get better and be doing great again soon! We love you and what you do so much!
Happy to hear there's more content coming! Glad you had a chance to have family time too. It's a game changer! swapped from Photoshop to ClipStudio about a year ago, and I'd had it for +2yrs😅. Talk about a dread wolf! Hopefully the easy mode spin up videos make learning it less hectic and it starts feeling good to produce them again. Cheers!
I'm so excited! I only found out your channels long after Inquisition had come out, and when I already had played Origins and DA2 a couple of times each, so being able to go through this new journey with you in real time will be very interesting.
I love this blunt update. Can't wait for the updates.
You and Jackdaw have both gotten me through Dragon Age and Thedas lore from the beginning. I'm so excited for what is to come and I look forward to what you have to create! 💜
she's in her dreadwolf era 💅
I agree with you that unfortunately there's a lot of toxicity in the Dragon Age fandom. I have even left the Dragon Age reddit because of this. I've only stayed on one Dragon Age discord channel - Cole's (The Kingdom, for those who are interested), and it has just the nicest people on board.
Dragon agge although having just 3 games so far they were quite alot different in gameplay and even genre (all RPGG but DAO was more TPRG while 2 nad 3 feels more like ARPG).
furthermore i for wne i really liked the diveresion dragon age went after the more LoTR light fantasy to something more standalone and go more in depth with the mages and templars conflicts and the different cultures of the lands.
but i get if you are more fan of the classic high fantasy like origins was, inquisition feels less "epic". I can get the disappointment if you loved origins but then again it's has been over 10 years now so kinda need to get over that
Thank you for sharing your experience. I’ve come to the same conclusion, the fandom is divided and there are a lot of people (especially ones who I don’t think are fans at all) that want the new game to be perceived as terrible no matter how it turns out.
I love the world of Thedas and can’t wait to get back into it. I’ll be wishing you well while we wait, friend!
So excited for the eventual return of Codex Added streams! Take your time getting ready to stream Dreadwolf. I'm sure many of us will need time for our own first runs of DAD anyway.
Happy to hear about all your plans for the channel, sounds fun!
Im gonna cry tears of blood if this game is bad
Very excited for this next era! Your connect is great for long time fans and you are in a great spot to bring new people in too!
you do you Ghil - I have followed you on now my 3rd YT account for the better part of a decade at this point. I'll still be here... shoving your videos at my new to DA friends telling them "love this as much as me". Happy to hear from you and hope you and your family are doing really well.
love ya, Catie, can't wait to see what you'll do next.
Hi Ghil I recently joined your channel not long ago and I love the content you cover for Dragon Age. I am looking forward to any new content you release. Welcome back officially and looking forward to Dragon Age Summer.
Ive already saved up for this game. I can not express how excited i am to play a mage again. Andraste guide you.
I will literally watch anything you put out, I love your vibe and I'm here to support you 😊 so excited to yell about new dragon age content with you and the community here (underline here lmao)
I saw the rename and new gameplay trailers dropped and your channel was my next stop after watching!
if we DA fans can put up with 10 years of delay and changes, I think we can roll with any changes you put through 😜
Happy to see you back at it. Your deep dives and theories are wonderful. Adding conventional content won't change their value
Gil I think you do a wonderful job and will so in the future. I am subscriped since at least 4 years I think. And I am thankful for any content you give us.
I understand that life needs to proceed and also goes for a wallpaperchange in the hobby.
Love your work. I look forward to consuming every scrap of lore and content you post. Glad you are well and glad you a back.
You're literally my favourite channel! I'm so excited for this era and hope you're doing well! 💓
Love the new logo! It looks amazing.
Love your videos !! ❤❤❤❤
A tier list would be AWESOME (only whatever you wish to do ofc)
Glad you are feeling better and plan to return! New 'basic' content for new fans is very good - we need to hook them up onto the best DA stuff from the get go. :D
"Basic" content is content, so you won't see me complaining.
Plus, a lot of DA lore struggles to stick in my brain.
So a refresh is always needed.
so excited! i think its good to have content for everyone, but its not all about what you put out but also the fact that youre putting stuff out, period. We like you!!! looking forward to it all.
So excited for Dreadwolf and the content you’ll put out! I’ll need a refresher most likely anyway.
I'm exactly the same right now. Currently 8 months pregnant with my first, and i cannot be bothered with any of the negativity thats been seeping into certain places in the fandom over the course DA4s development. I have my novels, my comics and I'm just looking forward to the game (hopefully I'll find time to play it 😅) and all the fun new youtube content that will come along with that. 🖤
I'm in the same boat (though a little earlier along with my first)! Congrats! Eight or so years ago I joked that by the time DA4 came out, I'd be married and pregnant...hoo boy. Good luck to you! I also hope I'm able to find time to play. xP
@AuthorInside Right? So much has changed since the last one, congratulations and good luck to you too! Both with your little one, and in finding the time to play 😂🖤
We're so looking forward to your rebranding and your return! Take your time, have fun with it, and know you have our support!
Glad you're back and beautiful icon btw 💜
Happy to hear from you again :D I´m exited for all the stuff that´s coming. Love all that´s been done and the community this channel has built.
👏🏼💚 I enjoy your channel so much, and thank you for being honestly human.
I love the purple! and I agree with you, take care, because is gonna be crazy out there with new good fans, and sadly, some a-holes.
DOES THE SKULL NEED TO BLINK??!? WHY DOES IT BLINK?!? AAARRRGGHHH!!! 😂Congrats on the rebrand and welcome back!
I'm kind of the same, doing my tarot stuff, but gonna do a bit of news stuff too, just not that much.
Oh, I just deleted a comment earlier today. Not gonna tolerate trolls or jerks either. You gotta do what you gotta do.
Your kid starting school, that's so exciting!
I use Davinci Resolve, it's easy to learn and has tons or tutorials online. And it's free. Sometimes I still use FCP7, but Resolve has become my go-to editing software.
Glad to hear you're doing better.
You do what you need to do Queen! Take your moment! Looking forward to anything you produce.
Ghil! I hope your health continues to improve! I've had health challenges as well. Nothing like a video game to get us through the body disfunctions. I hope your body keeps improving! Edit and post in your time!
Please capitalize on the release as much as possible! As a longtime fan, I support you getting that bag
I'm glad you're planning ahead and protecting yourself. And not gonna lie I am looking forward to more content from you, even if it's "dumbed down"
UA-cam finally remembered to tell remind me about this channel, I have alot of content I need to catch up on am dim excited to see what you post about what's coming
I'm here for your channel. :) basic or not. Edit: love to you and your family, glad you are feeling healthier!
I've watched all your videos. I love your content and I have also noticed the amount of toxicity in the dragon age fandom mainly here on UA-cam and Instagram and all I can say is, they don't know how the game will play out for success. Those toxic people also gripe about the amount of time Bioware has taken and want it now and don't want it to be bad. I get it, but they don't understand the hardships that have happened to Bioware. I feel like the fandom would be more positive if more people were open to the fact that games take time and time can be pushed back and prolonged when shit hits the fan obviously. Take your time. Stay positive. Will wait patiently for dreadwolf to come out and take your rest
girl, it’s been 10 years since the last game came out
as a lore enthusiast even i need to review the basics lmao i will have notifs on for that content
Hate to make you feel old, but I have been watching this channel since in middle school in 2018. I say this because your videos helped me get into this series which has genuinely changed my life. Sentimental stuff aside, I just wanted to say thank you, and I am excited to see the new videos and continuation of Dragon Age 😁.
P.S. - Varric chest hair lore video when?
I’m so so so here for beginner/onboarding content. A good refresher, a fun way to bring in new people, and just general great ways to get engagement! So looking forward to what you have in store!
(Semi-related, I guess now would be a good time to be more active in the discord 😅)
A suggestion for a potentially simpler video after you’ve had plenty of time with Dreadwolf? Another of Mr. Ghil reacting to the game’s companions. That video was a riot! Also, I hope this year will not be as taxing as the last. Sorry about your medical experiences. That sounds very rough. I definitely don’t mind lighter/beginner friendly topics as I’ve watched at least half of your videos and I still feel like a beginner. Lol. I enjoy all your content! (PS, I am sorry about your Adobe divorce, but really, they should pay you alimony after all the financial abuse.)
I KNEW IT! The second I heard you talking about your fave colour being purple in your podcast!! Love that!!