Somehow, I managed to accidentally enable a very strict comment moderation on this and a few other videos, which caused all comments to be held for review and then deleted after 60 days! To those of you who kindly shared your thoughts with me-I'm truly sorry I missed your comments! 😭❤ I've changed the setting now.
I rewatched this half a dozen times to figure out why the pawn move was important before I realized: moving the pawn there prevents the queen from swooping in from the south side of the board to intervene in the checkmate. If the queen tried, it would take 2 turns, since it would be stopped taking the pawn. Which means he probably BAITED the queen down there in the first place by leaving his king vulnerable (notice the knight move before the queen swoops in, purposefully leaving a clear route to the 2nd row). WILD
Thank you immensely for sharing your meticulous analysis and clever insights! I absolutely agree with you. Solas masterfully exposes and sacrifices his most powerful pieces to create even stronger attacking opportunities and set up a brilliant checkmate. Following the crucial queen sacrifice, Solas skillfully utilizes his remaining minor pieces to secure a stunning victory.
How does this not have more views? This is fantastic! Love the camera work and the Sherlock style editing of the chessboard in the background. Really shows the mind game going on between these two. You did a fantastic job bringing this to life!
Thank you!! I deleted my channel in 2020 due to health reasons, and I think this video had about 10K views back then. Today, I'm just glad if my videos are found and enjoyed by a few kind fellow DA fans, like you! Also, I'm very sorry for the late reply, my notifications have been turned off while I've been writing a thesis.
@@LethallanTV I sincerely hope your health is better ❤Very wholesome that you're just putting this out here for fans. And good luck on your Thesis! I started University this year myself, so I know it's tough.
It really just show the cunningness and aggresive style of iron bull and the cleverness of Solas the fact that he let himself vulnerable to deliver the final blow and uses the most weak pawn as the key to success
Although I don't play chess, or knew that the banter is based on a real game. I always liked it. I thoroughly enjoyed the in game footage as well as showing their moves on the board. This is incredible, thank you!
You make me so happy, more than I can express! This is my favorite piece of banter, and filming it in-game while showcasing the moves was a true passion project. I'm thrilled that it resonated with you -- thank you so much for sharing your appreciation!!
Ive only just found this, and I'm in love with it! The shot composition, the editing, the chessboard to help chess plebs like me keep track (and looking stunning while doing it)! And the music is wonderfully picked. Especially at the end, with a soft rendition of Solas' theme heralding his victory. Just superb, all around.
I deleted my channel due to health reasons and was later persuaded to upload/share my vids again -- and when I read your kind words, I'm truly happy I did ❤️
Somehow, I managed to accidentally enable a very strict comment moderation on this and a few other videos, which caused all comments to be held for review and then deleted after 60 days! To those of you who kindly shared your thoughts with me-I'm truly sorry I missed your comments! 😭❤ I've changed the setting now.
I like how this is showcase Solas mentality. Solas willing to sacrifice chess pieces to achive his goal. Even his queen [Lavellan]
The optimal way to watch one of my favorite banters in the whole series
Thank you, that's a really lovely and inspiring compliment!
I rewatched this half a dozen times to figure out why the pawn move was important before I realized: moving the pawn there prevents the queen from swooping in from the south side of the board to intervene in the checkmate. If the queen tried, it would take 2 turns, since it would be stopped taking the pawn. Which means he probably BAITED the queen down there in the first place by leaving his king vulnerable (notice the knight move before the queen swoops in, purposefully leaving a clear route to the 2nd row). WILD
Thank you immensely for sharing your meticulous analysis and clever insights! I absolutely agree with you. Solas masterfully exposes and sacrifices his most powerful pieces to create even stronger attacking opportunities and set up a brilliant checkmate. Following the crucial queen sacrifice, Solas skillfully utilizes his remaining minor pieces to secure a stunning victory.
How does this not have more views? This is fantastic! Love the camera work and the Sherlock style editing of the chessboard in the background. Really shows the mind game going on between these two. You did a fantastic job bringing this to life!
Thank you!! I deleted my channel in 2020 due to health reasons, and I think this video had about 10K views back then. Today, I'm just glad if my videos are found and enjoyed by a few kind fellow DA fans, like you! Also, I'm very sorry for the late reply, my notifications have been turned off while I've been writing a thesis.
@@LethallanTV I sincerely hope your health is better ❤Very wholesome that you're just putting this out here for fans. And good luck on your Thesis! I started University this year myself, so I know it's tough.
One wonders if that game foreshadows events to come...
It really just show the cunningness and aggresive style of iron bull and the cleverness of Solas the fact that he let himself vulnerable to deliver the final blow and uses the most weak pawn as the key to success
Exactly! Thank you so much for your insightful comment!
I love this. Especially how they just start talking about shirts as they walk away😂
Its the trespasser music for me. This was incredible! I also still have no understanding of chess lol
The editing on this is amazing and so wonderfully put together. Thank you!
Your appreciation brings me so much joy! Thank you so much!
3 years later and I play DAI again. It's still freaking phenomenal and i love this animation really much. Ty.
Ah, thank you. That was a splendid work!
Thank you, I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed!
Каждый раз как пересматриваю, мне хочется закурить от крутости Соласа. Спасибо за ролики
Although I don't play chess, or knew that the banter is based on a real game. I always liked it. I thoroughly enjoyed the in game footage as well as showing their moves on the board. This is incredible, thank you!
You make me so happy, more than I can express! This is my favorite piece of banter, and filming it in-game while showcasing the moves was a true passion project. I'm thrilled that it resonated with you -- thank you so much for sharing your appreciation!!
this is so skilfully made i am gobsmacked honestly. thank you for making and sharing these videos, they're amazing!
This is incredible!
I really hope the algorithm scoops this puppy up, cause the world needs to see.
I really appreciate the effort that went into this.
Means a lot to hear that, many thanks!
this was so fun to watch! but i travel with the two of them all the time bummed i haven’t heard this audio
Why have I never seen this masterpiece until now?!
This is amazing, perfectly done, thank you!
Well done on keeping track. This is great.
Just got into the Dragon Age franchise as a whole and this video, this channel, was made for me specifically. ❤ Excellent work!
Ive only just found this, and I'm in love with it! The shot composition, the editing, the chessboard to help chess plebs like me keep track (and looking stunning while doing it)! And the music is wonderfully picked. Especially at the end, with a soft rendition of Solas' theme heralding his victory. Just superb, all around.
I'm really glad to see this again.
This is fantastic!
So happy you enjoyed, thank you!!
Amazing! Brilliant! Wow! Super! It seems to me, or is it against the background of the track with the battle of the Haven?
How have I not watched this before! Your videos are always so amazing!
Ahh that means so much, thank you!!
Brilliant! I love the banter already and now this amazing!
this is absolutely fantastic
Amazing stuff, breathtaking!
This is amazing!!! I was so curious to see what it would look like
Amazing ^^
this is the best thing ever
So intense!!
SOOO EPIC
Was this one set to private? I swear I found it 2019 and a year later, when I wanted to share it, it was no more.
Regardless, it is fantastic.
I deleted my channel due to health reasons and was later persuaded to upload/share my vids again -- and when I read your kind words, I'm truly happy I did ❤️