The End Of An Era
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- Опубліковано 8 чер 2024
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@xisumavoid talks about his personal changes towards creating content on the Hermitcraft Server and the pursue of his love for music production, will Xisuma quit Hermitcraft?.
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00:00 Coming Up
00:12 My desire for productivity
02:41 Challenges of creating music
03:57 How the personal environment impacts music
05:02 The UA-camr mindset
05:52 Balancing music and content creation
06:37 Innovating Minecraft content
08:37 Upcoming content changes
09:27 Am I leaving Hermitcraft?
10:43 The beginning of Hermitcraft
11:20 Keeping early Hermitcraft alive
12:45 How has Hermitcraft changed?
Edited by:@SkyfighterZX
#hermitcraft #xisumavoid #contentcreation - Ігри
Even though megabases are a great concept, smaller things can be just as engaging. Zed with his zedvancements. Cub with Total Chaos and now with the museum. Bdubs with crastle and minigames. That's all great content and it often feels more relatable because I, as a viewer, have a feeling that I might as well try to do something of the same scale. Not so much with megabases
Don't try to recreate the scale of total chaos. Just crafting those dispensers would do me under, never mind all the powdered snow!
@@l.c3994That's when you install the Vanilla Tweaks datapack which makes it so that, instead of being a bow inside a dropper recipe, crafting a dispenser is a dropper inside a bow recipe. Then, all ingredients are stackable!
I’ve never fancied the mega base concept. Enjoying a game and making quality content doesn’t mean outdoing yourself. Bigger is not always better.
More community projects that can grow organically.
What always bugged me that many megabases of the hermits are just huge fassades, empty shells with a chestmonster inside, and most of the time not even close to finished whem the season ends, and sometimes declared finished whilst it is definetely not that. Burnouts and repetitive content with an enormous off-camera stress factor to make that repetitiveness to entertaining content are at the base of that procedure. And when the world downloads come out, there's not much to explore, since there is nothing to interact with.
Also a problem are the very abrupt season endings, I have no problem with long seasons, they do not make interactions more boring, but because of the access to resources could result in really amazing events, as proven in season 6 with the civil war, season 7 with the majoral election, and now season 9 with some of the big community projects coming closer to becoming finished. Which brings me to the next thing I don't like about hermitcraft. When the projects of the season are done, like a the same second, the new season starts. I remember so many minigames and stuff to explore that never got the attention it deserved. You don't need progress to have fun! And others don't need to see progress to like the videos!
And then there is cubfan. None of the top things apply to this madman.
After all these things I would like to mention that I am really addicted to the server and its members, been there since from the beginning of season 6 from grians perspective (from whom I first heard of the server), but soon followed the content of more and more others. Season 8 was the most extreme one to me, I watched like every single episode 16-18 hermits. Now I am in the very unfortunate position of liking to many hermits, I have to decide which ones I can follow for the upcoming season. But since my spare time is quite limited, I don't have a choice, it makes me sad.
So to be clear here, making sure I'm understanding: Nothing is happening to HermitCraft itself, and you're not leaving HC, you're just cutting back on HC content moving forward to give yourself more time for yourself, time for things you want to do and content you want to make that you can't currently with HC taking up so much of your time.
I believe you are correct
Honestly, it sounds like he's leaning toward a "Joe Hills" approach to hermitcraft - many streams, and occasional episodes that are uniquely his own.
We only have one life and it's so short, it's tough to figure out how to live it to the fullest. If focusing on music rather than Hermitcraft episodes does that for you right now, then you should totally go for it
This life is temporary. Life after death is eternal.
@@4shadow2Yet life after death is but an eternal absence of life.
@@4shadow2your stupidity is probably eternal as well.
agreed bro 👍🏼
Agreed. Priorities can change over time, and it's important to do what you enjoy.
If it were me, I would say take advantage of any open doors you fancy to explore, but never be afraid to come back through those doors and chose a different path. Much love from MI
Good advice, about not being afraid to go back though the door and try a different path or even a different approach on that old door!
i like this analogy a lot!
it's excellent advice too.
I honestly needed to read this myself. I struggle a lot to allow myself to step through new doors when it comes to creating things, but I like the thought of re-entering those previous doors if the new ones don't work out.
When one door closes...
...you can open it again. That's how doors work.
This seems like an extremely healthy way to look at all this. Taking down the pressure that comes with huge, grandiose projects on hermitcraft and going more towards streaming and small experiences seems like a natural progression, and I'm sure it'll be just as fulfilling!
What I see after watching a lot of different creators, is that the joy of figuring out the game with viewers is replaced by creating the most amount of content in the smallest amount of time. For me Grian and Keralis is an example of this. Grian in S6 took us along on a journey where we almost builded with him, while now we're just bystanders during a timelapse. I saw the same with Keralis duing S1-3 of Cities Skylines. I think this is what is "killing" the creator, and ultimatly HC. I hope HCX will take baby steps again, and the storyline will unfold itself.
With that out of the way, I think what is important other than having money to pay the bills, is to create for yourself, not for others. Play what you want, and take those who want to join along with you.
To be honest I don't find the big builds that epic anymore. And having a cool build in a thumbnail isn't even that big of a pull anymore.
A much bigger pull is... I dunno... spawning 10,000 chickens with dispensers! I think if X wants to content hermitcraft he needs to think of ideas to be time efficient rather than a big build that lets be real takes 100s of hours to get resources for and then 100s of hours to design in creative and build for a 20 second timelaspe. You can still make content that will get views without a big build.
this is what I like about xb, he is not a timelapses user
Mumbo took his step back, after a break he is going through the series slow again and I would say it works extremely well.
I legit can't stand the time-lapse thing being in every video. I hate watching gaming videos where the video is the product and not the game. I pretty much only watch Doc and Zedaph and Tango regularly at this point. Doc brings you along for the whole ride. Zedaph does that interesting stop motion style for time-lapse type stuff but most of his video is the zedvancement which is a cool concept. Tango Im watching bc decked out rofl.
I'll watch others occasionally. But you can tell most people are creating for UA-cam, not for the viewers. Not for themselves.
@TipperProject especially when the big builds are done by time-lapse. Theres hardly any actual playing the game with a lot of them.
Designing in creative just isn't the same as free flowing. Like...most videos seem to be just a litematica time-lapse 🤮
I love how best conversations on Xisuma's streams happen when he's grinding sand😂
Sad to hear Hermitcraft won’t have as much a presence on your channel, but I’m so glad you’re watching out for yourself and making changes as needed. I’ll eagerly watch out for however many more episodes you make, and keep following you in your other works! You’re the best, X!
Etho-style episodes, if you will
And the best thing is that we are knowing about it... I'm so tired of content creator just making changes like that and not saying anything to their viewers
The algorithm practically forces content creators to make stuff for the algorithm itself and for audiences, but not for the creator themselves. I sincerely hope that your continued music production helps you make things for yourself and because YOU want to. Love your content and wish you the best X :)
Yep. It forces creators to chase trends and pump out content until they're unoriginal and burned out. It really sucks. (For those who may say "no one is forced to do anything": they are when this is their job. Because capitalism means we've all decided that basic survival is a commodity to be bought rather than a right to be ensured, so whatever your source of money is, you are literally forced to play by its rules.)
Honestly, its mighty godamn impressive X even managed to do this for 10 whole years
Man's dedication and passion for HC is unmatched. Most people would burn out in even just 3-4 years. mad respect for X
I think I would get bored doing literally any job as I enjoy things for a few years then just hate it
@@18puppies91 welp, employees will be happy to see you're not a very reliable employee of ur done with it after a few years already
@@cherrydragon3120employers will be very happy to know you call them ecomplyees
X, your Hermitcraft series has inspired me more than you could ever know, both as a content creator and as a person. Even the best of things don't last forever, change is an inseparable part of life. Whatever you do next, if you are happy - I will be too.
Honestly, it is very understandable Xisuma. You are doing whatever you are happy with, we'll be there. :D
Sidenote: I actually rather the hermits to take leisure with playing on the server. Like you've said, HC is a server for friends to hang out. 10+ years is a monumental achievement for a server/series to go on for.
I recently dug into some of the hermits’ old videos, and honestly I loved it, hermitcraft has evolved but personally the interactions between you guys never gets old
Good for you Xisuma. Doing somethign for 10+ years is a really long time. And being honest with oneself if something is still the thing they need or want to do, takes some serious introspection. I see other Hermits that take really long hiatuses like Hypno, Stress or Iskall and no one knows if and when they come back. my impression is they are way happier doing other things like Vaulthunters or other modded stuff. Especially Iskall who even made anouncement videos and promises to come back soon and make regular HC content again and... nothing.
I know every single one of you will always have a home on the HC server whenever you want to hop on. But putting yourself first and being honest with yourself is the most important thing. There is no real obligation.
HC, imo is strong enough to keep going for a good long while because it's not individuals, but a really strong group. And every individual on there can afford to take a step back without messing anything up.
Hey X, it's been a long time, you've gotten pretty big in the MC world over the last decade. Listen, you (and the Hermits) helped me raise my two sons through MC and HC. We've watched you get started, leave your old job, get a new YT job, and get your own place. It's been a decade. You've provide my family with "10 years of TV". What more can we ask of you? If you hang it up, good on you, you've earned it, retire from HC, it's ok now. Nothing lasts forever nor should it. My boys and I love you X, you're a big part of our lives. Go be a different kind of artist and we'll see you on the streams.
I'm both sad and happy. Wherever your passion takes you I'm here for it
There are so many creators out there with incredibly impressive videos but I only watch a few because of their personality and the atmosphere they create. I find myself enjoying videos much more when the creator themselves are genuinely happy with what they do! A fairly recent example of that would be mumbo (after coming back from his break and feeling much more refreshed). I've loved his newer videos and I could feel the excitement through the screen. That contagious, genuine enthusiasm is what makes it for me and it's difficult to watch someone when they are pushing themself to do something they don't necessarily want to do (whether it's the thing itself or the scale at which they are doing it) So ultimately I think you should create what you want to create, find the right balance, and really allow yourself to do what you want to do.
This reminds me of some things Mumbo said when he took his hiatus near the beginning of HC S9 - like he started doing Minecraft videos when he was a teenager so he's basically been doing this his whole adult life. I can't directly relate to that but it made a lot of sense to me, I could empathise. If you feel like it's maybe time to spend more time pursuing other things, that makes sense. If you want to use your success in UA-cam as a starting point to help build an audience for other things you want to do, that is valid, and it makes sense to do it while you have that kind of leverage with an audience. People will be invested, they won't want change, and you, having invested so much into the direction you've been going, may feel a need to stay the course, but you are obligated neither to your audience nor to your own "sunk cost".
Do what you gotta do, man. Do what's right for you.
Aw man when you mentioned Biffa 🥺 I miss him too, was one of my favorite Hermits back in the day. I still remember the museum he was working on back in season 3!
I'm glad it's not that you're considering leaving altogether. I'm totally down with a more casual, when you feel like it, sort of Hermitcraft schedule. It's definitely at its best when you're enjoying it
One way that you could manage it is to take the same approach as Bdubs did with Limited Life, where he played for fun but didn't record / broadcast the sessions. Yet we still got to enjoy plenty of Bdubs content, because he made sure he was featured in everybody's videos. You could try playing a season of Hermitcraft in this way - playing for fun, but maybe getting the other Hermits to visit your base regularly or include you in events, so that we still see that you're a part of the world even if you're not broadcasting your specific POV. It could actually end up being more productive this way, as you'd have more time for playing instead of spending the time in the editing suite, so you might achieve more whilst still having time to balance something else like your music.
The other alternative is to maybe run the next season of Hermitcraft where everybody pairs up with a buddy and bases together, like we've seen in the past. Pair up Hermits who have lots of time with those who have limited schedules. For example, this worked before with Doc & Ren, Joe & Cleo, and Iskall & Etho in Season 8.
Bases also don't need to be epic structures that take weeks to build. The idea of the "Mega Base" is synonymous with Hermitcraft, but it doesn't have to be that way. Bdubs in Season 7 started off by building a medieval village of smaller structures that could be built quickly, but together they formed a larger build that looked impressive and had a story to it (granted, he did eventually cap it off by building a mountain and a castle, but that's Bdubs for you). Basically what I'm saying is, it's OK to make small builds. The content is just as fun to watch with the commentary, and eventually they make up a larger project, but is technically always in a state of being finished.
I noticed that university did something similar to me. Before uni i was happy to watch tv, or just relax, but the university demanded from me so much of my time , to constantly work on assignments, think my curriculum through, that i find myself wanting to be active in my free time, so as to "not waste it" so i constantly search for something to do, wether its writing music,drawing, even listening to music is an active thing for my brain.
Im just starting to realize this, and its really hard not to constantly think with productivity in mind
I have been watching HC since the end of S2. If you had told me then that I would still be watching it today, I wouldn't have believed it in a million years. What you and the other HC members have created is truly amazing. While it is sad to hear that things will change, taking care of yourself and being happy should always take priority over what the viewers may want. It is times like these that remind me how old I am.
I started watching around the same time, end of S2. And similarly, if you told me I'd be watching the same series at age 21 that I was when I was 13, I wouldn't have believed you at all. It really is a remarkable achievement for everyone involved to keep it running so consistently for such a ridiculously long time
I think there's a lot to be said about Minecraft as a sustainable content creation platform. As I get older, going into college and stuff, I realize more and more that Minecraft takes a LOT of time to make something you are proud of, especially in survival, and that's assuming that there aren't other games you also want to play and commit time to.
It seems really like the people who can make things that they are proud of in this game tend to be people who do it for a living, either that, or people who don't have as many other interests, and they can devote a huge amount of their free time to it. It feels hard to justify the amount of time playing compared to the what you get out of it.
Then layer on that even should you make some beautiful builds or contraptions, a lot of it is in the usability and shareability. I can build a village, but for who? It will be devoid of anything that is living or emulates characters. I think this adds another barrier to entry, and is another reason why I think that people who make content around the game, play with others, and get to commonly share it are the only people who are getting fulfillment out of the game.
I think the game in general can be very grindy, taking hours to get the resources you need. That is assuming you have the materials near you. Half the time, to get all the wood types, or to get SAND, you have to travel THOUSANDS of blocks and spend hours and hours looking for resources, with no guarantees you will actually find what you need unless you use external tools. While I love exploring, things being absurdly spread out is a barrier that I feel doesn't pose a stimulating challenge, but just one that is tedious. Walking thousands of blocks is not an experience where I am learning, or seeing things I haven't seen before.
I grew up on Minecraft. It is part of me. But man, it's hard to justify playing it, despite how much I love building. Creative mode exists, and that's a great band aid, but it isn't the same. If I feel this way, I can see how doing this grind for a living can be extremely tiring and not stimulating creatively after several years. I think its a game that in it's design promotes burnout and is even otherwise hard to justify playing.
I have always appreciated how transparent you are with your community. As someone who, weirdly enough, doesn't watch your Hermitcraft videos (Mainly I watch this channel, and I really enjoyed a live stream I caught where you were figuring out Redstone, but I can't watch those much because of time) I can't say much about your plans for that, other than you do you man. Overall I never thought about how doing something like that could stifle(is that the right word?) your creativity, or push it in a particular direction. I find it incredibly interesting to hear what it's like to be in your position from an inside perspective. I know these videos probably don't do quite as well as much of your other content, so I really respect you for putting the time in to make them. Either way, I'll keep coming back to hear your unique perspective on things! Have a good day.
In 5 years Xisumavoid will be at the top of the charts
I’m glad you’re following your passion and seeing where it leads you! Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us! 😊💜
I just want to say that you were (and still are) a big part of how I learnt how to play Minecraft, and your builds and redstone contraptions always inspire me. Whatever you end up doing, I'll be happy if you're happy.
I loved your take on music being a muscle. My band has been writing new music for the last few months and at the start it was so hard but lately when I make space for it and I sit down, riffs just flow out of me. Having that little flow state is fulfilling and helps balance the grind of yt for me
X, as a fellow musician and minecrafter, I have always loved the creative similarities and differences in those hobbies and I truly cannot wait to see where you take your music. Chase those dreams you have!
I think you just have to remember that doing what makes you happy is also “productive.” If the only thing you’ve had out of the day is a smile and a good frame of mind, that’s still a good day. Sure, you need to do things that will put food on the table too, but it doesn’t matter how much money you have if you’re not happy. Just don’t push yourself too hard and don’t let your life be dictated by your work. That’s when you’ll stop enjoying what you do and make it harder and less fun to create the content. If you can spot when you’re getting too caught up in work, you can then action that. Be it taking a day (or a few) off, or just reducing hours for a bit, it’ll help massively
I'm sure that I'm not the only person out here who will be interested in anything you create. Best of luck with your music and I look forward to whatever future hermitcraft content has on this channel.
I think playing from a casual standpoint could be very lucrative.
I really enjoy listening to your content when I'm working or taking care of general responsibilities. Some of my favorite videos from your main channel are when I can tell you put a lot of care into the sounds, music, the little jingle you sometimes add to your openers. I still listen to your time-lapse compilations from earlier seasons regularly. I get the impression that these projects stick out to me as a viewer because they are involving things you are clearly very passionate about (sound and music). Maybe it's not what gets a lot of clicks as of late, but they're the ones that people like me will return to again and again, and I hope these are videos you were able to find enjoyment in making.
The mental struggle between creating art you enjoy and enjoy making, and the desire to have a finished product to show now and make efficient use of time spent on making it is so, so real. I'm a visual artist, and I've been struggling with the same mind-battle for the past 5 years :C Really sucked the fun out of creating, I can't imagine how strong the feeling is when it's fueled by something as finicky and grindy as youtube. Wish I had an answer, but I'm still searching for it myself! What I can say, is that your enjoyment and love of creating snapshot videos really shines through, and the videos are a delight to watch! I hope you can find the balance and changes needed to bring that joy and flow back into whatever it is you wish to create moving forward! (and if I might say, something like an 'alternate hermitcraft experience' focusing outside of the regular resource grind and base building, is very intriguing to me. )
when i think about hermitcraft i don't see something that needs to always be bigger, more intense, or more novel--the beauty of hermitcraft is kinda baked in. it is the people and the community, the interactions. and that is where i see hermitcraft as being something other than just minecraft. i only got into hermitcraft a little over a year ago. i began watching season 7 and watched, on average, about 6 hermits all the way through seasons 7, 8, and now 9. once i got caught up i went back to watch season 6 and i learned something about hermitcraft. in the beginning of season 6 i can see how it was more of a show about minecraft, but then something happened (quite possibly grian happened--as he does). from that point onward, it became something else, its own unique thing. honestly, hermitcraft doesn't need to be anything more than it is and i would continue to watch, quite possibly, for the rest of my life, yet because of what hermitcraft is, even if minecraft itself didn't change, i suspect hermitcraft would always continue to evolve into something new, not because of top-down methods, but because of bottom-up chemistry. i love and appreciate all that you guys do, which ever way any of it goes.
It's so interesting as a later-starting viewer to see how hermitcraft has changed since season 5/6. I think one of the first episodes I watched was Mumbo looking at an old creative world where he had tried a few different ideas out on his base and he said something like "wow, remember when I built this, I'm so happy with the way I wound up designing my base". For how many bases I've started and torn down over the years, it made the game feel very relatable and with practice I could make something as cool as what he was accomplishing on hermitcraft. With the way the game and the server have evolved, it doesn't feel like I'm even playing the same game that I'm watching anymore.
And to be clear, that's awesome. The stuff happening this season is incredible to see. But I definitely understand how the behind the scenes has become such a grind and that a lot of hermits have wound up talking about wanting or needing to change their approach to the hermitcraft content. Appreciate your discussion about it.
Best luck to you, X. Keep up the great work man!
I'm glad you're taking more time for what you care about! Your music is great, and I hope it continues to be more and more fun and fulfilling for you!
My goodness, what a visit to New York City does to a man! Joking aside, I really do appreciate your snapshot coverage. I don't really care to watch other content creators coverage of the snapshots due to time, but also because I prefer your delivery of the content as well as knowing that you'll answer any of the obvious questions or concerns regarding the changes.
Creating music is something a lot of people desire, but very many do not take the effort to chase that dream. I'm very happy for you not only pursuing what you want, but also for being able to reflect on your goals. Remember, no-one can you scream in the void, so you gotta shred louder!
I really enjoy your Minecraft videos and the sanity you bring to the Hermitcraft community, and I will miss that if/when you scale back. But as a creative person myself I know that you can't freeze yourself in time for the sake of those who like your work. It's wise of you to take the time to assess where you're at and communicate it to us to avoid having people freak out when change happens. I wish you the best in Minecraft, in music, and in whatever else Real Life brings you. Cheers!
A very honest and succinct discourse. X, I wish you continued success in your future digital and analogue endeavours ! 👍
Listen, ongoing projects like TCG, Decked Out, and Scarland are great. But I also LOVE what Zed is doing this season with (mostly) one off episodes. It's two different styles for sure, but there are great benefits to both. Or you can do what Joe does, stream mostly, and the videos can kind of come from the streamed content, for those that have the time to catch the streams.
Geeze X, you scared me! I thought something was going to happen to HC or you were going to leave permanently. But it's great to hear that your opening up to new avenues in life. I think the last few years have made all of us reconsider our lives and what is really important, and I'm glad your asking the big question and doing some soul searching. We only have a limited amount of time and you choosing to prosue something that really matters to you instead of the uphill grind of UA-cam is really wise. The grind can be so hard on the mental and physical health especially balancing it with life responsibility, so its totally understandable to be farly warn out. And I'm glad to hear your not leaving the community, though I will be sad to see less videos I'm thankful for the years we have. I'm also super excited, I think all the Hermits are really stepping up their creative game as they take breaks and seek things they are truly passionate about. Like what Mumbo has done. And know the HC community will always stand by you X, and I'm excited to see you top of the charts one day!
Honestly I'll be really sad to not see as many hermitcraft videos from you BUT I'm so happy that you are doing what's best for you!! If music is something you want to explore more and hermitcraft goes on the back burner, that's ok! I'm so excited to see what you come up with as you explore different ways of content creation and how you can get back into music :)
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Love your honesty an insights, thank you for sharing them with us!
so much love for you X. I have your album downloaded on spotify, it's amazing! I would miss your Hermitcraft videos a lot, but I absolutely am looking forward to how far you can go with your music! If you ever tour in the US I'll go see you!
X, you did more than 10 years of HC, thats a blooming lot! You dont owe anybody anything in terms of content creation, you need to do what makes you feel great. You go do whatever you fancy.❤
X, Hermitcraft has been a huge part of growing up for me. Years ago I would be watching from around 5 different Hermits' perspectives. I probably haven't watched any episodes in around 2 years, but I like to go look at thumbnails to see if it's still as awesome as I remember.
This is a very second channel video, but it is very inspiring for me. I'm an aspiring musician who doesn't make the time to exercise his writing muscles as much as he wants. Hoping to learn from you and grow up in a way. Make things I'm passionate about more of a priority. It's easier to enjoy your passions if they are a bigger part of your life.
I'm still very young and still have a long way to go, but hearing this from someone making the decision to end/change a 10 year era of their life is huge for me (10 years is more than half of my life).
Thanks for laying it all out! I'll try to catch some of the one-off videos as they come for nostalgia's sake.
I really love your level and authentic approach to things, x. on the topic of your snapshot vids, they are very good and helpful, and the time and effort you've put into them shows
I truly hope you’re able to find success in whatever you decide to follow X. Best of luck.
I will say the beginning and framing of this video gave me a small heart attack that Hermitcraft was going to be discontinued as a server after season 9 or something like that.
Sounds like you're making an awesome change! I'm glad you are finding a calling! Best of luck!
Back in the days of limewire, there was a young musician from Kaua’i that made a song titled “Do whatever makes you happy”. Applicable for this video. Unfortunately his career never took off. Hopefully you can find balance in your life to continue growing and pursuing your passion
Sometimes we stop ourselves from evolving as people and creatives because the thing we've been doing for years has been successful or even brought us happiness so why would we ever stop? I'm going through that right now myself, evolving from the way I've been living since my late teens as I've found new interests, hobbies, job opportunities, etc in my mid-twenties. It feels weird to leave the things behind that made me happy and successful in my goals in my early twenties. But I had to realize those things aren't doing so much for me anymore.
Sometimes its hard to leave behind the things that have brought so much comfort for so long but we can't grow without letting go of some of it to make room for the new!
All good things come to an end. Don't worry about what us as an audience think about this decision to a point where it affects your mental health
Been waiting for your next episode X! You highlight my week!
Zed does a great job at doing his own thing and still being a community member. I love how they just have those kind of quirky one off kinda episodes. Like roleplays an entire season as a mad scientist on a secluded island.
i would love to see you review more albums honestly, binging your mini reviews is super fun and seeing you check out genres outside your comfort zone is very interesting
some albums id love to see you review: hiding places by billy woods; a very captivating album with perspectives that could put you off and instrumentals/beats that are so experimental and interesting, im sure you'd atleast appreciate it, if not love it.
another album from the same record label: he left nothing for the swimback by skech185; i cant even begin to describe how out there and wild this album is, its one of the most hard to listen to albums ive heard, but i find it so rewarding when i listen to it.
just some thoughts i thought id say!
I first discovered the whole SMP stuff with hermitcraft, and then I got interested in another (french-speaking) SMP (named Holycube) and that’s all. But since then I never stopped to compare them together. So here’s what I’ve noticed.
1- There are 43 people playing on Holycube, a lot more than on hermitcraft, but this SMP is not their priority : for those who are UA-camrs and streamers, they mostly live with other content like UHCs, other SMPs or other games; and for those who aren’t, they obviously have a real job and play on the server like anyone playing with their friends. Obviously this leads to some people rarely being on, and some others to stop playing in the middle of the season, but it doesn’t really impact the server.
2- And as the people on this SMP constitute some kind of a web of friends (this guy is friend with this girl who is friend with this other girl…), they sometimes end up in little side-SMPs like modded/hardcore ones or in other small minecraft events (at least more often than hermitcraft members).
3- But let’s get back to the SMP in itself. I’ve also realized that these guys are not as megabase driven as hermitcraft players. They definitely don’t see any advantage in putting their base as the plot of the season, a lot of them build "mega bases" together ("mega bases" includes medieval castles, entire villages (not just a bunch of houses but something coherent with guilds, farms, mines, religious place…)…), some have a tiny house, some others let friends build the base while working on something else, one person hides her base inside others people bases, and the last remaining don’t even bother to build a base either because they are really bad at it or because they are not on the server for that. Btw they reserve designing in creative and mods like litematica for really complex and most important builds.
I’ll stop here because I forgot all of my other points, but something that is definitely noticeable on hermitcraft is that the seasons are centered on people’s mega bases, starting even before the beginning of the season (when hermits choose their plots of land). Also, however many blocks hermit’s bases are distant by (they tend to get closer each season) we could put a giant bedrock wall between them and nobody would notice…
I had tears running down my face for this one, whatever is best for you X we will be here. Whenever I need perspective I always look to your videos. Do whats best for you, I will still look forward to your content whatever shape that comes in. 😊
Thanks X for all the memories over the years. It's moments like these where you get to a checkpoint like this and take time to look back. I started watching you all the way back in S1, shortly after DMac joined the server, and I have been a fan ever since. But over the years, like you say, things change for everyone. I look at myself back then and I have also changed an incredible amount. I love the content, I love the fanbase. It all just feels like a really great place to be on the internet. So a massive thank you really for these years. Whether you joined 10 years ago or 10 minutes ago, we all have a great deal of respect for the dedication you've given everyone over this time :)
I adore your snapshot videos. They are the perfect balance of informative and entertaining. It is scary to change things up, but when you're joy is on the line you need to act. I hope you receive all the love and support for your decision that you deserve 😊❤
I love the combination of players and their interactions. I hope that continues in some way. It’s been a good run.
Honestly I don’t watch your videos too much but I love Hermitcraft! And I can see how having to upload on a schedule with the possibility of repercussions if you don’t, would make anyone a bit nuts. And having been doing this for so long, it’s understandable that this must be a really hard decision to make. And I’ve been in and out of the same place with my job. The idea of leaving or changing career is beyond daunting. But it could also be the best decision you could ever make… even if that means making a space for yourself. And so far all of the hermit communities I’ve seen are always so incredibly supportive and positive, and I can’t imagine your fanbase would be any different! My problem is I spend time agonizing over the decision… might be easier to rip off the band-aid! It’s late and I doubt anything I’ve said was helpful, but take care of yourself and do what’s best for you! It seems like the hermitcraft community is strong enough to let you catch a break and lessen the weight off your shoulders! Like a kid growing up and moving out but they come to visit once and a while!
Thanks for the update. You do you and what makes you happy. Love your snapshot videos and look forward to your evolving content.
Being able to do what you enjoy in your day job is #1 priority for creative people. There can't be any creativity if your heart is not in it. Do what your heart tells you, don't be a slave to the yt algorithm. And if this means less Minecraft or no more Minecraft, then there may be a small minority of fans (perhaps a very vocal one) that doesn't understand that, but the vast majority of your fans will support you. (And personally, I wouldn't think twice to prioritize making music if I could do that. Music is the best.)
This is an incredible video with incredible insight. I think whatever decision you make at this point will be the best, even if that means less hc content. We love you, X
Fully in support of your decisions man. Your music is awesome. As a fellow metalhead and musician I would love nothing more than to see you succeed on that space. And you have the greatest approach to it. The beautiful thing about art, especially music, is it fulfills it's own existence simply by being made. It is expression of thought and soul, and to have been expressed is it's purpose. Being heard is secondary and not necessary. A great bonus no doubt, but not the end goal.
I would miss you and Hermit craft should it no longer be a thing, but there's always previous seasons that are well worth a rewatch. On to bigger and better things my friend. Good luck!
Edit: it's driving me nuts your hot bar is cut off on the screen 🤣
It's really good to see you go for your passions
it's great hearing from you X. sounds like some really healthy and forward thinking about what you wanna do. no matter what's going on im sure you'll always have a following of dedicated people who wanna see what you do and what you become :)
I will miss your semi-regular hermitcraft uploads, but as some people have said; you only have one life and it's yours. Go be a beautiful guitar-butterfly if that's what makes you happy! Your music is really solid, and I personally like it quite a bit.
Thank you for all the Hermitcraft content! I can't wait for the music videos!
As someone who has these thoughts, I completely get it. The only issue is that I don't follow anything through. I absolutely love MC and also creating music. I went through a stage where I actually started smashing music out and also released a few but life just got so busy and it all dropped off. Started to create content in MC and after finishing my first 100 days episode I decided I just wasn't enjoyable to watch so I gave up. You do what you need to do and I am sure all your followers will understand that you are doing what's best for you. Plus being a musician I am excited to see where your channel goes ❤
I loved your vids when I was in middle school. Thanks for all the good memories🙏
I really appretiate the comprehensive explanation of what you are going through. Its outstanding that you are shifting focus and looking for what is important to you. I admire your ability to stop and assess the situation instead of just continuing doing what you do because its what you are always doing. Do what matters to you! Whatever happens to these projects on the chopping block, Im sure this personal journey will be worth it. Good luck!
I think this stuff is up to you honestly, you can do music and quit hermitcraft or make music and still make hermitcraft videos or what ever you choose to do! That’s up to you and that’s the best part about being your own boss! If you choose not to continue on the path of hermitcraft I know lot of us (me include) will be sad to see that happen but we will support you just the same! Do what makes YOU happy dude! Lots of love and support coming your way! 💙
Nice Talk. The cool thing on HC I think is that you are rarely restricted through progress. Very early on each season, you look that some players can progress through fast, so trying out new blocks, and exploring the new updates doesn't seem to be an issue. Like now with the trims, Hermits were all over discovering them and not restricted by diamonds or anything. But I like the idea, where you try out the stuff in Creative and Mythbusting worlds, then see what is best in Survival in Hermitcraft :) One thing I also really enjoy on HC, is the interactions, and seeing you have fun and play games, really brings joy.
Wish you all the best for your Music Mindset! Been enjoying some tracks a lot, glad to see it makes you happy!
Totally understand all that you mentioned here. Do what's best for you!
Okay, one thing I've learned after almost forty years of living is that you need to do a lot of things that you're responsible for in life but when it comes to choices that affect your mental and physical health in some way, the focus needs to be on those. And, more importantly, your happiness. It's better to dive into new projects or change your perspective on what you already do than it is to force yourself to continue doing the same exact thing. Sure, some may not like the path that you're walking on but this is a journey that's for you, not them. And, you do matter a lot!
I have stopped watching the main channel but still watch this one, it made me feel less alone hearing you talk about work-life balance, time going quickly, always thinking of videos, and thinking about the game as a game, and not as a video.
I'm not sure if the productivity thing is exclusive to UA-camrs. I'm a programmer and I'm quite passionate about my job. The last 3 weeks were kinda slow, everyone going on vacations and stuff, so not much work. What did I do? I opened an older but still active project and started squishing old bugs, streamlining procedures, and refactoring the code. No one asked me but that was a productive thing to do
I felt like I should share that your videos (and SlicedLime's since he works at Mojang) are the first I look for whenever a new snapshot drops, because I feel your style of presentation covers both the most generally-relevant aspects of the snapshot, as well as diving into just enough depth to either give me the gist of the new features, or inspire my curiosity to dig for whatever technical aspects you've left out. So you can bet I'll keep watching those as long as they come!
X, if this is what you want to do, I think it sounds like an absolutely wonderful idea. I wish you all the luck in the world. I hope it brings you clarity and happiness and leads you to places you want to go.
I would have felt the same if you were leaving hermitcraft all together, but it sounds like you're not really going anywhere. it's not so much an end as it is a new beginning.
Thank you X for all you do. I love your approach to this game we all love so much. I hear you on the content of the game over the last few years. It isn't stagnant by any means but rather it has become tedious in the grind. I miss the old days with secret Friday updates and small quality of life updates. I feel the mobs they have put in don't really serve too much purpose other than to find a mascot. The constant need to have bedrock and Java parity is a chore.
Sorry for the rambling on. It may not be a complete thought but those are just some frustrations I feel. Love you X. Thank you again for every thing you do
this was a good video for me to watch. i share this feeling of trying to figure out what i want to do with my life and in that, i have been thinking about trying to do youtube videos (though i have no clue where to start), but you said one of those flat truths that i kinda didn't want to admit. i've been playing minecraft since the days when it was still in alpha and there really isn't much more that can be done that a thousand other people aren't already doing. the game doesn't have the steady increase in game changing content like it use to. though i lived through the time period when sheep use to teleport into the sky so there might be bias to what i consider game changing.
X is going to do hermitcraft like ethos approach, this will be very interesting
Do what you enjoy Xi! If you need a break, we'll be happy you are having time for yourself. Wether the next thing you do is minecraft, music etc we don't mind! Just enjoy yourself Xi
I myself am a musician and composer, and have been watching your videos on and off since even before hermitcraft. I have always appreciated the maturity and thoughtfulness you bring to the hermitcraft community!
to the point of content creation vs music creation, it can be nice having the "ending" to your projects or hobbies or what have you, the way you decsribed music and song writing is kind of how i feel about my fish keeping hobby theres no end to my fish rack theres no "this is now complete" i can work on one shelf of my rack for a full day and still have things i want or need to do and sometimes thats what drives me but other times is exhausting for me with music i learn a song or write a piece of music or mash together a bunch of stuff i writen into a song i get to a place where im happy with it and can call it done as a complete piece of work the same way you describe content creation and its just nice to have that feeling of completion
I will always follow you and the other hermits, whether it’s HC or VH or other MC content, Please do what you enjoy.
I can't speak for everyone, but as someone who never really got into watching livestreams, I didn't watch your Hermitcraft content to see something fresh or new, I watched it because I like seeing how you play Minecraft and how you interact with the other Hermits. I'm glad to see that you won't leave Hermitcraft and wish you luck on exploring your music.
I appreciate this video so much. As a dedicated fan, I’ve been feeling in the limbo about the future. I understand you beautiful guys have lives to resolve but, don’t ever forget we care a lot about all of you. Thank you for opening up. Your decision is completely understandable. Live long and prosper. 🖖🏽
Sometimes all you can do is put on the parachute and jump from the plane. And hope you land safely on the ground.
It is very special individual that writes music like you do. I can't imagine all of the music bottled up inside you just waiting for a chance to be heard.
Dave Matthew's is an artist I love listening to, now I listen to you. Have a beautiful peaceful easy feeling kinda day. Or just a nice day it's up to you.
That's tough to hear, man, but I get it. You have to go where life takes you.
Your creative content is definitely one of your strongest suits, and genuinely helpful, and I'm glad you've got an interest in keeping it going
I’m glad that you’ve been able to take a step back from things and consider what you really want to do going forward.
Do whatever you feel is best and we’ll be there to support you.
I wish you all the best in following whatever inspires you in real life whether it’s music finishing up old things you wish you had or even throwing us a bone of a Hermitcraft video when you are up to it. We are always going to be fans of yours as well as the whole entire Hermitcraft group! Take time out for yourself and we always are willing to wait even for those that play other games we just enjoy everyone’s content!
All the best for your journey - Whereever it may take you!
I think that taking a step back and doing fun stuff like the zedvancemnets, cubs wide array of mayhem and stuff like that!
I’ve missed myth-busting and your awesome snapshots videos! Can’t wait to see how you grow from these changes 🥰