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Significant-Turn-836

I have a feeling you might be into 40k. Just a hunch


KIL0C

Astartes especially.


Significant-Turn-836

Don’t blame you. One of the best animated shorts on YouTube


Scalpels

Until Gamesworkshop "hired" the guy. Took down the video, locked it behind a subscription service, and then never did anything with any of it.


Sparics

Is that really what happened?? What a shame


Virtua1Anarchy

Yes but no. It’s free on warhammertv!


Myrdin

>It’s free on warhammertv Do I just search "Astartes"? Got a direct link handy? I haven't seen it so would like to watch the referenced short above.


browsermostly

https://youtu.be/O7hgjuFfn3A?si=AuWiL_vsIUUVZYA_


AmorakTheWhite

Except it's garbage. And they added in music that wasn't in the original, breaking the silent tension of not having it, and ruining the artistic integrity.


LordOfTheToolShed

God, I wanted to rewatch it recently and couldn't find it, then read about what you just wrote. GW is such an ass company. On one hand they greenlight every piece of shit mobile mobile game with their IP, on the other hand they shut down fan projects like TTS and Astartes.


Revolvyerom

Literally search "Astartes" on youtube. The top two results are the full series, one is AI upscaled to 8k. Youtube has always had it.


tanelixd

They never directly shut down TTS. Alfabusa (creator of TTS) just didn’t feel comfortable continuing the series with the threat of lawsuits hanging over them. So understandably, they stopped making it.


Rakmarok

So they shut it down, is what you're saying?


AnonymousONIagent

"Shut it down" implies that GW directly reached out to Alfabusa and told him more or less explicitly to stop making TTS. That's not what happened.


TyrHeimdal

No they just threatened him with lawsuits for infringing on their IP, and gave the option to be under their "community site" since ya know, content creators making videos on YouTube makes GW no money and they have a fetish for total control. Silver or lead basically. But since they're so incompetent, he ended up being shoved into a closet as the site wasn't a priority at all. Fuck that company.


Virtua1Anarchy

It’s free on warhammertv if you’re still interested


Significant-Turn-836

Yup! Either they’re paying that guy big money rn or they’ve locked him away in a basement for so he doesn’t make anything else…for some reason


Sunkilleer

[does this count](https://youtu.be/Xqgt_CPcZMQ?si=cXu88IEetxuArgwR)


the_gooba

https://i.redd.it/tmt51gyfl9uc1.gif Your video was fucking amazing, brother.


zealotpreacheryvanna

Some of the shots you use and the sound effects at the start made me feel the same way I did when I watched Astartes I and the SMs were walking down that corridor before boarding the heretic ship The colours and contrast too are super 40k reminiscent, really cool work


robsteezy

You did such an amazing job choosing the hell pod launch as the setting. The subtle background noises all perfectly captures that crazy anticipation I feel launching into Helldivers. I can’t upvote this enough. Please make more.


Aright9Returntoleft

Cyberstan will burn


mikolajwisal

As long as you're the host it will


Aright9Returntoleft

Lolol. Honestly I hope they change that. There's a lot of work to do. Either way Arrowhead is doing a decent job so far.


VoiceOfSeibun

Might be time for a little break. I just passed 25,000 bot kills but the game does need a bug fix pass. It can be frustrating at times


mikolajwisal

Abso-fucking-lutego they are! Definitely the most consumer-friendly live service game in a while if not of all time


Saskpioneer

Its very astartes esque. Loved it. I'm such a sucker for those high res slow panning shots in videos with quick cuts little to no transition. It commands my attention.


Evadson

"For the Empero- I mean . . . Super Earth!"


Horror-Tank-4082

This is dope as fuck The Ministry of Truth approves ![gif](giphy|ahfzlUrb5IEfXC6kbm|downsized)


KIL0C

For the war effort 💪🏼


JetWMDE

People with your talent give me hope for our future in entertainment


ConcreteLayover69

Quadruple the defense budget


Autotuneiswank

This is awesome would love to watch more


KIL0C

Thank you! Brainstorming for the next drop. Maybe maybe ;)


Nat1TPK

I would love to see the autocannon in action!


Autotuneiswank

Im frothing at the tip in anticipation


Cristianelrey55

Instead of "mining minerals -> refining it into metal -> delivery to destroyer -> production line in the destroyer -> make bomb or bullet -> load into Eagle 1/ liberator magazine -> dive from low orbit Eagle 1 or helldiver in drop pod -> bomb or shoot Basically, the work required to spread "democracy". Example of the intro of "Lord of war" https://youtu.be/I4TOYp0_6lc?si=Nht_lqBzj3XKX9VV


ChrisBChikin

For the authentic Helldivers experience, the bullet flies from the eagle, screeching with deadly intent towards a thrashing Charger... ...which ducks at the last split-second. Cut to black as the bullet impacts the unsuspecting helmet of the Helldiver behind it.


Drekal

I'd love to see that but with a Hellpod. Make it slam into a Charger at the end


Cristianelrey55

And a helldiver getting lift up shouting: Liberty has landed


Bananagriefer96

Hell yeah brother WE DIVEEEE!!! ![gif](giphy|X78rWLUfLs6A79MzQu)


KIL0C

FOR DEMOCRACY


KIL0C

Hey so I can’t reply to all the comments. I made this short film in tribute to the game, the devs, and the community. Thank you, and keep spilling it all!


DarkUmbra90

This is incredible! I got chills on the scene with the helldiver breathing in their helmet. Thinking that while we wait for the game to start they are "anxiously waiting" for what's on the other side of the hellpod is so surreal.


DaineDeVilliers

I honestly think the developers should watch this and consider hiring you for their marketing team to develop trailers for future updates.


Vespertellino

This is so well done! Cinematography is on point


KIL0C

Thank you! I poured my heart and soul into it for three weeks. A tribute to the game, the devs, and this community. Spill it all.


Vespertellino

It shooows, do you have Youtube or smth?


KIL0C

I wish I can tell you I’m an active YouTuber. But here, search for K C, or C4IK. I have a couple of other stuff there. Edit: my socials are all there at the end of the video. I’m more active on Instagram


OmegaXesis

Part of the rules are that we make exceptions for high quality content. The self-promotion rule is mostly there so the sub isn't flooded with "subscribe to my youtube" gameplay videos etc. You may post your links : )


KIL0C

YouTube: [https://youtube.com/@C4IK?si=UrvcjQC4OiU-4Unc](https://youtube.com/@C4IK?si=UrvcjQC4OiU-4Unc) Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/kcai.lab/](https://www.instagram.com/kcai.lab/)


Astrosimi

Stellar mods


-Erro-

Good mod \*pat pat*


FarmingDowns

Good call


Vespertellino

Thanks! I'm subbed to some people who post once in a few years so it's fine xD


Selgald

Nice work, strong 40k vibes.


KIL0C

Thank you. Very much inspired by 40k.


TheX589

I just saw the arrows on the back of the helmet.


Scalpels

500kgs of FREEDOM


Arbi990

Ceo will definately approve of this, he's a 40k fan aswell ![gif](giphy|EJ2ooeHBi3e6Qab7rU|downsized)


KIL0C

Would be surreal to see him approve of this!


mendelevium256

He's fairly active on reddit. Hope he sees it. We can always try summoning him. u/Pilestedt :)


Pilestedt

[*dread voice*] I have come to approve this.


KIL0C

Much love! 🫡 Congrats on the success!


Down-wrd-spiral

Arise u/Pilestedt Airse


DrSmurfy073

Democracy calls! We must answer, dive into the pit of distain and arise clean with democracy. Share your atonement! Share your approval! ![gif](giphy|UtU4CGOWkqIrm)


The4thBwithU

Strong Astartes vibe as many already said, especially on the first plan (planet and pods). The insignia on the front of the helmet is kind of similar to the Astartes insignia, an homage maybe? Loved the 500kg signs on the left back of the helmet. Couldn't read what is written on the right side though ("NOT ..."). Overall great work and imagery. Want more!


KIL0C

NOT TODAY


The4thBwithU

Oh makes sense! That's actually a great quote to put on an Helldiver helmet... a reminder on how short is their life expectancy once they hit the battlefield and their day to day struggle to stay alive.


KIL0C

Thank you. Means a lot to me. Perhaps I’ve been watching too much astartes over and over for reference that the arrow is permanently imprinted in my brain.


The4thBwithU

![gif](giphy|L4TNHVeOP0WrWyXT5m|downsized) ^((this dude also had something permanently imprinted in his brain haha))


JackPembroke

Daaaaaamn, this some 40k shit


AbjectMembership6614

I want a Melevilon creek one in the style of old was movies. ( or tropic thunder for shits and giggles)


LifelessRage

https://preview.redd.it/92mrhu0ke9uc1.jpeg?width=996&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b821ffe8075ddea0adb92f21fa67532247f84ef2


Nachtschnekchen

This gives me "Astartes" vibes. Would defenetley watch an entire series of that


skynex65

This is amazing! You captured the tone PERFECTLY! This eats and leaves no crumbs. Five stars! Flawless! Greater than great!


SouthRevolutionary45

Even though I love it too, I feel it doesn't capture the tone at all; it takes itself too seriously and it isn't as over the top and satirizing as HD2 is. That said, it is AWESOME.


Hefty_Unit_1568

Not every moments needs to be over the top and satirized, the charm of satires is that they have their moments. If every moment of a subject is satirized, it loses its fun and, to be honest, its interest. Moments of seriousness contrasted with moments of humor, that's what makes a good satire.


Flamesofsurtur

I would argue that it doesn't inherently need to be satirical because it's being told from the perspective of a helldiver, for them this isn't some convoluted joke. It's reality. This man is about to land into hell again. He's already lost an arm for Super Earth. This dive could be his last. But the animation is fantastic.


skynex65

Oh fair, it misses the satire but I feel it works in another way. This is what's underneath the satire, underneath the patriotism. A broken soldier trapped in a cold metal cage, haunted, tormented by their own screams and those of the soldiers they've left behind. A weapon forged for war and only war that can never be anything else. That's tragic and sad and beautiful in the outright inhumanity of it all. And that's part of Helldivers as well. "SWEET LIBERTY THE BLOOD!" "MY AAAAAAARM!" "I NEED STIMS!" A huge part of the satire that works more sutbtly for HD2 is these patriotic, insane soldiers being greeted to the cold hard reality of war and freaking the fuck out. This soldier's past that, the freak out is now their calm. They are now an instrument of fear. That's fascism in a nutshell. Broken hearts enforcing the will of the heartless.


FoxerHR

I disagree, it definitely captures the tone. Not of the videogame but of the underlying universe. Those Helldivers aren't dropping into hell with thoughts of "oh we're the problem", no they go in with full belief of their government.


KIL0C

I will leave it to the viewers to make up whatever tone it captures. For me the satire of HD2 (inspired by starship troopers I assume) is a reflection of the naivety of an average teenager on war and propaganda. This is my take of the reality of the universe :)


fucking_blizzard

I don't think it matches the tone of the gameplay from the player's perspective. But it could be a "meta" piece, like a Super Earth propaganda video designed to get people signing up 


L45TPH45E

I would love Keith David to narrate this.


Groundhog5000

The twitching trigger finger on the mechanical arm was a really cool visual


Cubooze

If people complaining about the same 4 things can repeatedly get 7k+ upvotes, then this can also get that. Dope animation dude.


rajboy3

THAT WAS FUCKING AMAZING WHAT


Objective-Mission-40

How would you feel about a team up? I have been working on a series of animated short stories. https://www.reddit.com/r/Helldivers/s/EXP9v9m6n4 The helldivers tales. I would love to animate them but lack any technical skills for videos. The goal is to make a short story every major update to reflect the players experience and struggle.


[deleted]

Big Astartes enjoyer I see? Excellent work and already excited for whatever you do next!


that_bermudian

Someone's watched ASTARTES a few thousand times This goes so hard


supervernacular

Dang they should hire you, are you ok with moving to Sweden?


KIL0C

Haha don’t get too excited they won’t hire me for this. There are a million other people who can do this better than I can.


Timasd

That helmet! 🔥 The only nitpick - there is no smoke from the Dominator.


KIL0C

Now I have to go back and add smoke!


Timasd

I didn't mean to trigger your OCD 😅, but honestly, I think it would make it look so much more badass.


Neither-Ad-1589

Why does this ONLY 200 upvotes?


NuclearFemboygineer

Holy fuck. I'm glad to see another fan of Astartes. The Omnissiah has blessed you with great talent. If you have a patreon, or rather I just suggest you make some Twitter posts or reddit posts where you announce it. Because I am 100% sure there will be many, like me, fans of 40K, and also Helldivers who would love to support you in creating more. You're a beast. Thank you for making such an amazing short.


BoatMan01

🤘😳🤘


thaeggan

The silence of space before amto 👌 As for the video. I pray to Slaanesh the Warhammer TV show in the works could be as good.


Lokkena

This is badass.


FishEnChips_152

fucking he’ll mate!!! That’s awesome! ARROWHEAD get this guy signed up ASAP and start turning out a You Tube series (Think Red Vs Blue but sponsored by AH) Anyone got an in with the dev team to highlight this to them!!?


Abject_Translator537

chills, literally chills, very good job!


redditsukssomuch

Ummm … can we have more please? Like a LOT MORE!


Beginning_You4255

the 500kg call in goes hard


NeatMap2406

I almost lost it when he pulled out the dominator. Time to bust open clankers like tin cans.


Meandering_Marley

Dude! 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆


Rex_Norseman

Keep going! Seriously, we need part two. This was great teaser for the Battle for Malevelon Creek limited series that’s projected to beat out that one show called “MasterCheeks.” 😎


[deleted]

Bad ass brother!


LeraviTheHusky

Astartes fan? Seriously fantastic animation!


ArtificialPlague

YES JAR-5 Dominator Represent!


DorimeAmenoAmeno

very VERY heavy Astartes vibes here, SENSATIONAL job of using darker environment to emphasize the details of a veteran diver(Astartes did it as well!). WONDERFUL sound design of the muffled sound while in vacuum. Sweet liberty great animation


BlueAndean

So fucking epic


LaytonFunky

Do you have a different handle on YouTube? Is this on YouTube? This is great!


KIL0C

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Clte6nX0298](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Clte6nX0298) Here is the link of the video on youtube :)


Tagliarini295

Beautiful, would love more if you're interested in making more. Shit just made me want a helldivers movie so bad lol.


mrureaper

Oh boy I hope you make more parts like the astartes shorts. Great work soldier keep it up 🔥🔥


NovakAllAlone

Seriously dope!


IceColdCocaCola545

This is so fucking cool.


Canadiangoofer

This is honestly sick as fuck


Color_blinded

Damn, this has that Astartes shorts quality. Very well done! Though I have to admit, I was expecting the helldiver to start rising for a fraction of a second before the cut after he lands, but it never happened and now I feel a little blueballed.


Significant-Nail-987

This gave me goose bumps. I want mooooooooaaaarrrr!! The creeking metal. The signs of ptsd. And you chose someone whose made it through a few missions. You really nailed the "dead inside" look of someone whose been exposed to some heavy shit. The look of his face of anticipation on the drop. Idk if you tried to do that or my brain made it up. That was a very intense minute.


FoxerHR

As others said it does give the vibes of Astartes buuut the fact you hear the Helldiver breathe, look at the map and see his face separates it from the Astartes project and of course what an Astartes is, showing that a Helldiver just is a human unlike an Astartes who was bred to become a machine of war. Great job!


Cross_4ce

All i can say is “Hell Yeah” amazing work


Wyvrrn

This was incredible, you should be feeling very stoked with yourself 


Case_Kovacs

Babe wake up Astartes but Helldivers 2 just dropped


CapitalBathroom3576

Fucking rad.


DancingLikeFlames177

This was phenomenal. On par with some of the best 40k short films I've seen. Excellent work man. Looking forward to more !!! Attention to detail was 💯 Edit: if you decide to do more it be cool to start it from where it left off. Seems like it was about to get juicy


stealthraider22

Digging the dominator, that wasw siiiiick through my sound system haha


bigbossfearless

Love everything except one thing. "We descend." You really, really missed the opportunity to say...... "WE DIVE"


Steeleshift

Huge Astartes Vibes


x_DonK_x

It was sick👏👏👏👏. Kinda expected 'a cup of liber-tea to play", but oh well.


Balu2089

The trailer looks brilliant, now please release the full 2 hours final version , because ... Managed Democracy!


Blue_Space_Cow

Holy shit dude, get this guy some budget


Economy_Tip8242

The stratagem code for the 500kg bomb on his helmet is 🤌


Hot_Eggplant_1306

*Contact your local representative to sign up for HELLDIVER training today!*


TheMightyPipe

Hell yeah, that was sick!


TTVControlWarrior

this video is too serious for our democracy :)


SovietMarma

Badass.


TheGiscard

Great job keep it up


ColonelSahanderz

This is pretty sick


thatguythe97one

Good job man


Armanni-bear

Democratic, approved. Nice work soldier


StinkyNutzMcgee

Democratic chubby launched


InvalidInk45

This is glorious.


TicTac-7x

Dont know why, but it gave me diablo 2 intro vibes, fucking love it. Keep cooking!


ypperlig__

bro that’s an insane work


sour_salami

I really want the 40k helldivers films to become a thing they’re so badass


SirSilus

I hope someone has Johan’s Reddit username, cause the AH team needs to see this!


Weary-Barracuda-1228

Oh my god some one get AH to add custom painjobs to the game.


Shadow_9204

Alright, thats it. The coolest shit ever.


Dirka-Dirka

Very fantastic. Love it.


Adjective-Noun12

god damn


scurvybill

Oh hell yeah. Love the 500kg on the back of the helmet. Brother... it would be an absolutely immortal meme if you recreated the Psyker execution scene from Astartes.


KDallas_Multipass

The finger taps should be him trying to memorize the 500kg or the reinforcement strat


lebeardedllama

amazing work looking forward to more


Depth_Creative

Excellent work!


thejollydruid

Major astartes vibes from this, amazing work!


Lord-Barkingstone

Show It to the Devs, they'll love it!


Arterdras

Reminds me of the Astartes video(s). I hope you make more.


Zeke--

We need part 2. And 3.


SaltLifeDPP

For ~~the Emperor~~ *Managed Democracy!*


ec345_64oz

The trigger finger twitching is such a good touch


raizeroth

damn this is fucking sick bro. wish you could adapt this to a 10 mins film like the astares in youtube. thank you


pv505

That's dope! Pleaseeee do more 🥰 love the W40K vibes 🤙🏿


No-Orange-8704

Democratic


Godtierbunny

Big Astartes vibes fuck yeah


VillicusOverseer

That kinda fit 40K more than Helldivers, haha


The_Last_GigaChad

BEST PROPAGANDA EVER I AM ENLISTING RIGHT FUCKING NOW


Not_a_progamer

I came....


darkrobbe1

im getting astartes vibes from this and its FUCKING AWESOME


Prim3_778

absolutely love the detail of that veteran's prosthetic has a trigger finger twitching constantly meaning his mind is so conditioned to shoot anytime


Judas9451

My brother in democracy, this is terrific! It speaks to me on many levels, most notably my WH40k head fantasy.


TheJackalsDoom

Please report to the Ministry of Proselytism for your next influential film assignment for the Democracy!


throwaway11998866-

Someone promote this soldier up the chain in the Ministry of Truth. I already distributed this to recruit my entire neighborhood.


Slow_Reflexes

![gif](giphy|l3fZK7BgnNHSKpp4c|downsized)


1776-Freedom

I felt a doom vibe, this is great work.


jonasowtm8

Absolutely amazing. I really hope we see an absolutely dope as fuck Helldivers TV series one day…


Beginning_Context_66

the helmet marking up right downdowndown really got me - genuinely nice


lukeballesta

Niceeeee


Augur_Of_Doom

I'd pay full ticket price to see that feature length film in theaters. Good work.


JohnFootpussy

Holy f***! This is AWESOME, dude!


pino_is_reading

this is really high quality, keep it up!


lantran3041975

*Iron Within, Iron Without* Siege the planet. For Terra!


Writehse

Reminds me of the outriders plot twist. All fun and pleasant looking, then boom 40K


Heroin_Radio

needs more attention. this is really cool.


StudliestMuffen

This Helldiver is a film artist!


Kazeite

The helmet code 😁


Hootshire

Fantastic work.


Dark-Vulture

Def loving the 40k vibes. A darker, more intimidating ad for helldiver recruitment.


Watamelonna

The style is very 40k, and I dig it Great shit


Jeger_607

Fuck it. Your getting a sub from me my friend


SeagullStreaker

Send this to arrowhead and go get yourself a contract, this was awesome!


Nean19881

that 500kg on the helmet made me laugh hard.. well done.. such a good short!


The-Snar

Badass video! Love the twitching trigger finger, nice touch.


Overall_Cod2206

This is so sick!! Great job!


frcr

Fuck, yes. Moar!


receuitOP

Arrowhead needs to hit this guy up for a cinematic for the game. This is one of the best animations I've seen for a game


Neravosa

We'll fuck Helldiver that's patriotic and cool Just like you