Your the first minecraft youtuber that makes me feel like your actually appealing to adults. All the minecraft youtubers you can tell they just have kids as their demographic so thats who they appeal to so it can be not as entertaining for an adult and makes me feel like I am to old to watch minecraft videos but when you make videos and talk about real life stuff like money or other life topics combined with your calm demeanour instead of over hyped yelling, makes me feel like I am actually valid watching this and not too old. Your the minecraft UA-camr for us old school adults who have been playing since this game came out 🥹❤️
Idk if I’m like just mature for a kid or if I just can’t be considered a kid anymore but I feel like he’s still got appeal to kids as well (I’m only 17 rn but I’ll be turning 18 in a month or so)
of course younger people could absolutely still enjoy this i would've enjoyed this type more when i was younger as well a lot of younger people arent into the type of minecraft youtubers that are out there. I totally think thats valid when I said kids i mean a lot more of like 10 and under kinda thing. Your totally valid for liking him at any age :)
Real! Same here- I'm so damn tired of just the constant yelling and over-hyping of videos. To me, Minecraft has always been about the slow, calm progression- like Flow does in his videos :-)
so real, been playing craft since i could remember it coming out as a 23 year old and he’s the chillest youtuber to just sit down and watch a chill video
Dude yes I was hoping you'd redo that video, I was so bummed when you got wrecked by the warden and you barely got to do half of the stuff. Also so real about getting burnt out with levelZ, ive been using it in my worlds and just got so tired of it. Great video man
I agree with the Level Z thing, I love the idea of making progression more involved and not just a 15 minute path from wood to diamon, but Level Z is such an extreme and bland way to do it I wish there was a mod like Level Z, but the progression is way faster, but make it less like a video game grind, maybe making it so that you gain mining XP from actually mining instead of just farming exp from quarts or mob farms, but give it a reasonable pase, so that you don't need 2 hours of playing just to gain iron and coal, but still can't just get diamonds immidately
I'm in my mid 30s and just got into Minecraft. My kid sister has always played but i didn't really get into it. My daughter on the other hand, has ALWAYS asked me to play with her! I just felt like I wouldn't be able to help her, as I dont know anything about it. I started watching ACookieGod with her a while back and although I really enjoy his videos (and sometimes sleep to them) I just felt like I would be in over my head starting from 0 knowledge and experience. I got them Minecraft on the Switch for Xmas this year and they convinced me to make an account. I'm explaining all of this just to tell you thank you for making your content relaxing and digestible. Everything you've done in this video is not only quickly attainable but realistic for someone starting out. Thank you and happy holidays 💜
When you were talking about moving between homes at 2:26:06, I 100% agree. As someone with divorced parents, it was EXHAUSTING! Having to pick up all my stuff and fit it into my backpack along with my school stuff sucked. Sometimes my parents and other family members would pity me, but that never really comforted me. I never realized how much of a toll it had on me until I moved into my dad's over the summer. It's so weird how staying in one place, having the same routine, and not dealing packing everything up into one bag can be so, albeit jarringly unsettling at first, comforting. I feel like I can actually expand and grow since I don't move between homes anymore.
22:26 Personally I think you should keep doing the Creative Builds in your SMP server but you should start a survival series to go along with it. I love your survival videos. But you never really get into the endgame and more often than not they get cut short. And even when you do get into the endgame, there’s usually only a couple days left so you can’t really do any big projects. I’m not saying have it be like Hermitcraft or Crazycraft where it’s hundreds of episodes. But just like 5-10 episodes per “season” of you just slowly expanding out into a non-hardcore survival world. So you can really get into the endgame and start messing around with all the OP items. And hey, maybe even messing around with the create mod once you feel comfortable. And just do 1 episode of building in your SMP, and 1 episode of casual survival, alternating. So you never get bored with just building or just doing survival. Then if you ever get burnt out, you could do one of your Hardcore 117 day survival challenges with a twist. Like your zombie one, or the amplified world gen, or your frozen one. Just to help break up the monotony every now and then. That’s how I’d do it if I was in your position but that’s just me.
Discovered your videos about a month and a half ago when I mounted my tv on my wall, and let me say I appreciate all the videos and the effort you put into the little things like the cave echoed voice when below ground.... things like that when I hear that happen while laying down to sleep it just makes it feel so much more real and I've been hooked ever since. So thank you again for what you do for us minecraft lovers and sleeping video enthusiasts
Not gonna lie, long time content to fall asleep is brilliant. If a person falls asleep they watch the whole video which boosts the video (or VOD) and maxes the ad revenue per view, because they watch all the ads in a 3hour video. In the best case UA-cam starts another of your vids and you get like the whole ad revenue of another hour long video and so on and so on until they wake up or UA-cam stops.
i know it was one small part of a very long video but the conversation about compromise really touched me. first of all, i find it beautiful that you've created this space for yourself where you can share your honest thoughts and emotional situations that a lot of content creators would keep personal, but it felt so surreal hearing you express feelings i've dealt with without leaving anything out for the sake of being too deep or too emotional. these videos really keep me steady and i thank you so much. never stop creating.
The rant about growing in an "unstable" or "not staying in one place" environment hit home with me. I have a wife and children now so I can't just move around like I want to. I grew up moving homes every couple years mostly for financial reasons but still, so when I became an adult after a couple of years in one place I felt that itch to get out, stop doing what I am doing and just run somewhere else. Like I said with the wife and kids this isn't really possible, but if it wasn't for that I would probably be in a new place every few years, so don't worry you're not alone there. That being said my wife is completely opposite, by the time I was 18 I lived in more than 10 homes throughout my childhood while she had only moved 2 different bedrooms both of which were in the same house.
I accidentally clicked on your video but I'm glad I didn't leave right away. I like how calming and peaceful your video is from your voice to your overall gameplay. It's a good getaway from the usual energetic and overwhelming minecraft videos we see nowadays. This is definitely refreshing to see. And yeah, Christmas shopping is definitely a guy thing. Only advice I can give is to observe more about the said-person and try to get something for them that you'll think they will like/use a lot. Anyways, keep up the good work!
Flow mate, You're not the only one who finds it hard to Christmas shop hahaha. I was out tonight gift hunting and it took me 3 hours at least to find something for my Brother and Mother. But, I feel what i got made my time worth it and I'm definitely excited for Christmas now!
its such a nice vibe with how you incorporate real talks in between. Its like if this were irl, it would be just chill ppl hangin out and talking bout life while gaming, which might be a nice premise to have for streaming maybe? Anyhoos, Merry Christmas! XD
I was slime chunk seeking, then 2:24:00 of your video happened so I spent the last hour and a half listening, writing, and editing out all my own biases for this ramble. This below Ramble in a Nutshell: One of the kindest and sometimes hardest things we can do for ourselves as Adults is to ask ourselves: "Why do I behave the way that I do?" The only true answer comes from asking this in private. And answering in private. This is how we get a sense of ourselves, going from: "I can say and do whatever I want now" to "I take responsibility for what I say and do". How Adults start the journey to becoming Grown-Ups. Then communicate to figure out if you and your GF are still aligned. The Ramble: From 2:24:00 of your video. When you say Compromise I translate that to Making Plans for the Future. Commitment. Big scary word, man. Saying you want to please everybody... You can be the one to initiate change, or stay in place, what is your plan? Goals? Comfort zone? If you live in a city now, in 10 years do you want to live the rest of your life in the country? Vice versa? People pleasing can't lead relationships, because it is leading with emotion. Emotions change constantly. We get our plan in life by truly Knowing Ourselves. With the big change of location your girlfriend wants, how does she view such a move knowing how you think and feel about it? Why do you feel like this situation with your GF is similar to that of your childhood with both your parents? Liking different things is alright as it introduces variety. Too much of the same leads to eventual boredom, too different means leading completely separate lives. Either way, the balance between different people should still include both people's wants/desires/needs. If only one person is compromising, that is called sacrificing. Is someone calling what you want and feel, your plans for the future ridiculous? I couldn't tell for sure from what you said, but that can be dehumanizing. Guys get that a lot from women. Women get it from guys they like who don't like them back, but mainly from other women. What do YOU want for your future? Do you have a plan? Figure that out first man. Learn how to Know Yourself first. Then you can know where you stand with others as it makes it easier for them to work in your life. At the end of the day, you need to know you feel valued, appreciated and respected. If you have that, then compromises seem less daunting because you are working together for a future both are building. When you figure out the direction of your life that you want, communicate it in a way that could include her. Whatever the outcome, you will know. Don't know your GF's situation for what she wants to do with her life. A stay at home girlfriend is not a thing that has a future for either of you. If that is something she is comfortable with, that will be how it is going forward. What do you want from a partner? If you made it this far, I salute you Minecraft Philosopher. And I wish you the best, my dude.
Growing up with divorced parents and moving constantly is so rough, I had the very same childhood. Even when I was in a school for a few years it always felt like I was waiting to move even if we had no plans to. In middle school I was finally in one place for almost 3 years which was longer than I have ever lived in one place and when my parents wanted to move after that I couldn't handle it. I feel you and I love your stuff even more since you're so comfortable talking about this kind of stuff. The relationship talk hit home I think that's really good stuff to be vocal about.
I just wanted to say you are one of the best channels ive seen on UA-cam. That compromise talk really hit me deep. I have ADHD and a girlfriend who has BPD, which don't really go well together on paper considering some needs are polar opposites. We always have made it work and recently have been struggling to make a compromise for an issue that has been going on for a long time. Just from hearing that talk, you have opened my mind to the possibility of different outcomes and expectations and I am much more open to new conclusions. Thank you flowstate.
At least in my personal experience, I was drawn to your content because it’s so calm and relaxing, while still being engaging and fun. It’s almost like getting to listen to the inner monologue of the player while they “aimlessly” work on their world. It doesn’t feel like you’re trying to put on a persona to appeal to a certain audience or fit in to a social group. You’re just having a conversation, more with yourself or us who knows… but to me, the calm and lighthearted sprawling conversation and solo chipping away at your vision is what makes these videos so “you.” My only hesitation in encouraging you to fully jump into filming everything in the SMP is that there will be a social element introduced, even if it is few and far between. That isn’t inherently bad, but it will change the dynamic of your videos for sure. And though this hopefully does not occur should you start filming everything in the server, people might purposefully interfere because they want to “be in the video.” Because you asked for opinions, I felt comfortable sharing, but in the end, it’s completely up to you, man. People who watch your content because they like what you have to say and find you enjoyable will stick around. As long as you remain genuine, you’ll be okay :)
I already commented on this video but to touch on the "female protagonist" subject- people just need to chill. If it doesnt directly affect the gameplay or story in a negative way, i dont see the big deal. People dont ever fuss over a predominantly female protag game introducing a male character. Its mostly welcomed and sometimes even asked for, one excellent example is Splatoon. Also in the past 10-15 years the percentage of female gamers has increased dramatically making the ratio not far from 50-50!
Flow a quick suggestion for the survival content on the smp is to make it a series but the difference is that each time you do something different. So you’re not starting over each vid but at the same time you’re not doing something that basically makes viewers have to watch previous vids for context. So it’ll be the same world, same gear, etc but doing something different. Like in each vid go explore and make another base in a different biome or a build in each town, etc
I really like your single player survival videos, especially when you’re showing off the various mods you use. But with that in mind I think playing on the server would allow for a lot of really fun content and interactions with other players.
You're my favorite mc youtuber, i can watch your vids for hours and not get bored. Most of mc youtubers makes content for kids, making silly vids and stuff and I feel actually like you're appealing to adults, the topics you're talking about are interesting like talking about moving beetwen houses at 2:26:00, your non-game related topics makes me to think about it and mentally answering. I think your accent and voice is really soothing to listen to and me as someone whose english is not the first language really appreciate that and acutally enjoying watching your vids and makes me improving and developing my english.
i watched the video you mentioned in the beginning and you actually motivated me to play stardew valley. it's so fun and it's such a chill game to play when you just wanna escape irl stuff. thank you for getting recommended in my yt feed!
I've heard of Stardew Valley and cannot stop loving how relaxing it sounds! What's even better? Flow updating and everyone coming back to this wonderful masterpiece! Happy holidays, Flow! 🎄🎁🎅☃❄
fantastic video. I know long form videos are somewhat of the norm on your channel but the effort you put in them can't be appreciated enough. The amount of time playing alone, but also the editing, committing to ideas, and making it all entertaining just for us people that enjoy watching it online is a ton of effort that shouldn't go understated, especially with a video this length. I mean, it's literally 4 hours long, that's like three whole movies worth!
I believe you can scroll through items in a bundle to get a specific item. I wasn’t a fan of them at first but they’ve really helped with resource management (at least until I get shulker boxes).
I love the idea of filming on the server, I do think it could cause some issues with your talking segments, I love that if feels like your having a genuine conversation and putting your genuine thoughts out, I would worry that people would be inclined to hang around more and not allow for the 1 on 1 viewer relationship, however, that’s pretty easy to fix, either way that’s my opinion I’ll watch regardless. I’m super excited with these longer videos! I jumped outta my seat when I saw this one was almost 4 hours !!
again great job brother. I like to watch your videos on my night shift. Sometimes you make me sleepy due to mood but u help me so much getting over the nights on working days keep it up bud like you .
I do think that understanding the difference between opinion and preference is important. Opinions can certainly be wrong, preferences cannot. I can say I prefer chocolate ice cream to vanilla, or I prefer a male dominated game to a female. Can't be wrong, because that is my preference. But opinions are statements upon reality, and your perception of that reality can be in error.
Thanks so much for this video flow, I remember commenting on the old stardew video that I hope you continue it (and im so glad you did). Also 55:01, SHANE'S BLUE CHICKEN!?!
4:29 I’m not a guy, but Christmas shopping is always stressful to me too. I want to get something nice for my family and friends but it’s so hard to find the perfect gift, I’m good with remembering what people like but I am horrible with timing
hey man been watching for a little bit now and you def got some of the best cozy Minecraft content I've seen around! in regards to your disdain for bundles, there's definitely a few mods out there that let you scroll through the items in your bundle and at least one Ive used with a full config menu. hope this helps!
I feel ya on the work friends thing. I quit my job around thanksgiving because of that very same reason, I just couldnt jive with the company. It was one of many reasons, but was certainly one of the major ones. I'm glad you take the time to talk about these things, it gives us a chance to reflect on it in our own lives, even for just a moment. Someone else here put it really well that you do a great job at appealing to adults, talking about things applicable to us and talking about them genuinely. I appreciate that, and for that you've got a new subscriber. Cheers man, and here's to a great 2025 for you!
1:33:28 omg the song is great! Thank you for another amazing video, there generally like my therapy because their so chill so they generally make my day better. I have epilepsy and my trigger is high stress but your videos have honestly helped so much, so I wanted to thank you again. Have a happy holdiays!
OMG YES, i just saw the other video yesterday and i was so fustrated that it ended like that. I just opened UA-cam and this is the best thing that had happened in a while for me. Thanks for the content!!!!
Commenting again to say I'm so glad you brought this back! The way you create builds to tell a story has inspired me to change up how I play the game. I've played on and off for just a couple years. I'm trying to be less utilitarian and more story-driven. Like making villager houses/workshops instead of trapping them in a single building for trades, or making a wizard-y enchanting tower instead of everything being slapped down somewhere 😅 Its a challenge, but its fun!
Hey Mr Flowstate. I can't quite place exactly why, but your content feels so personable and relatable. I just feel comfy like listening to a friend chat. Thanks man. You're really good fuel to fall asleep to or play grind games. Loving the content!!
Best birthday gift i could ask for bro I love your content so much seems like you actually love it and not doing too much like all the other youtubers out there.Keep it up big dog love your content
Hey, I just wanna say I really like your content and your channel as really helped me enjoy solo survival again. I used to play it a lot with family and friends but now that that's less possible, I try playing survival alone and always quit my worlds. Finding your channel and playing with your videos in the background has let me keep worlds a little longer and set myself goals and just genuinely enjoy the game more, so thanks :D hope you have an amazing day
Your videos are so calming to watch, not to mention entertaining. I love your videos. Its a breath of fresh air from the fast paced videos a lot of people make nowadays. Thankyou.
Hey flowstate, I love the videos, you've actually inspired me to start working on videos of my own and not worrying about doing what everyone else does with overly fake and insanely structured videos. Also you said you dislike how bundles work, I do too but I use the "Diversity: Better Bundle" and "Bundle Scroll" mods, the bundle scroll lets you grab whatever you want out of the bundle, and the other one adds like space enchantments. Have a nice day! thank you for the videos.
Oh wow, so much content! Glad you decided to try this again, Stardew is a great game, and it was a really unlucky death in that first try! Hope you enjoyed this playthrough, happy holidays!
If we're gonna talk about men not being able to relate to female MC's and that's why they're hesitant to want to play as them/kick up a fuss when its not a man, do we not realise that's how so many games are for women too? With so many MC's being male, women still play as them and have no issue connecting with the story or the character.
Thanks for sharing. Instability is traumatic especially having to experience it at a very young age. Trauma can always stick with us and create barriers for us as adults, especially when we form relationships and have to learn compromise. It's important that you seek first some type of healing and that you are open with your partner regarding your trauma. But do not allow your trauma to prevent you from experiencing life. Think about the importance of creating stability especially if you are thinking of having children. You do not want your trauma to create a generational curse for them. I pray you find your way. You deserve a place you can finally cap home ❤
i love these sorts of videos! i got my first PC and just need a few more bits before i can set everything up, but i absolutely love this version of the modpack and ill try it out also vanilla bundles, you can scroll to move between slots, but you have a few slots and the +X amount of items i wish it was a 3 slot bar, which when you scroll it slides the slots left / right so you can go through everything without a massive UI [A][B][C] > [B][C][D] > [C][D][E] (selects the middle slot at all times unless its the first or last slot)
i was really comforted by what you said about the friendships and relationships with extended family and that it's okay to not talk to them and not to feel bad- i grew up far away from my extended family so im not really close with them. but when i had to go back home, i then grew apart from my friends where i came from. it's pretty lonely, and there's always some guilt in me. but i have to remember that friendships do come and go, and that's alright. we gotta enjoy the time we did have with them instead of dwell on the fact that they're no longer in our lives :))
your videos are so perfect to listen to and watch, even while im doing literally anything. i love how long they are, and we appreciate your efforts in everything you do for these vids. keep it up dude.
22:05 I think a healthy mix is good. Do SMP type content and creative building content on the server and then do challenges like the zombie survival offline.
The thing with compromise, is that it doesn't have to be a negative, it doesn't have to be "I will lose out on something so someone else can gain something", because looking at it that way can make it feel like compromise always leads to a net loss. The issue with that, is that if both people in the compromise are at a net loss, then what's the point of the compromise? We all know that if only one person loses out every time, then that's not compromise, that's being taken advantage of. It takes a sense of mutual understanding, and of understanding each other's needs and desires, and allowing yourself to remove the self and the immediate want from the equation in order to look at the bigger picture: what is the goal of the compromise, and what is going to have the best outcome? Of course, not every compromise is going to lead to both people being happy with the outcome, but if you can look back at all the compromises you have made and feel as if, overall, it's been fair, then I think that's a good benchmark. Obviously, this requires a lot of trust, which is a more important aspect of a relationship than a lot of things a lot of people feel is important in a relationship. Doesn't matter how much of the same music partners like if at the end of the day they don't trust each other. I'm just rambling, but I love your video! I think it's incredible that you're willing to be open and honest about this stuff. It's a very mature topic that you don't see many people have on UA-cam.
You should add a daylight sensor to the chicken coop to open trapdoor in morning/close in evening! Sidenote: loved the topics discussed in the episode, in particular the one on compromising with the one/s you love
You sound so much like the Sprouse twins it’s throwing me off so much I also really enjoy this video it’s super relaxing and creative! Might have to hop on the server sometime :)
I literally love this dude. He’s so relaxing and not the overly “HEY GUYS TODAY-“ that I like to watch yea but I don’t want to that all the time. Also he doesn’t constantly curse. Which is very nice 24 mins in (while typing this) and he is jus talking to us like we have been besties since middle school
I gotta say flow i really appreciate these videos, because i love the way you make minecraft look and since my pc is too bad for me to play this way i can watch your videos which I am thankfuk for
this video was a treat! i do wish you had gotten to make the wizard tower too though, but regardless one of my faves so far :) i love stardew u did a good job
Fell asleep before i could comment last night, but while i entirely get what you mean about episodes and series's and stuff, i do think it would be really cool to have some things that have a return or two, like id really love to see where you go with this idea and world because its so nice, but i imagine after another episode, max two at this length youd probably be done with it. Definitely think the long form works really nicely though, its been great to have on in the background while doing my essays and assignments, or while frantically trying to get gifts croched for chistmas lol. I also find it really hard to get good gifts, ill sometimes have a random stroke of inspiration or spot something and think "oh wow x person would love this", but generally it gets closer to the time and i panic because the people i really care about getting gifts for are really important to me, so i want the gifts to show that and nothings really good enough. Not sure if its a guy thing or not but good gifts for people i actually car about are so fucking h a r d. I do crochet and knit though so luckily even if its just a hat or a bookmark or something its generally appreciated. Made my siblings a bag with dinosaur spikes (7yo), one of those star blankets that have apparently been a trend for my 10 yo sister, bigger project but shes also my goddaughter so i usually get her an extra gift/something bigger because my other sibligs will be getting something or other from a godparent, next brother got some dice for dnd and a croched bag for them, hes 13 and super into the idea of playing but doesnt have anyone to play with, so im gonna set up a mini campain or two for him and my siblings to play so his first time playing isnt DMing for friends, and then finally got drumsticks, a crochet bag to hold them, and some ear protection because hes picking up drums, plus if nothing else hes nesrly 16 so gonna find himself in more places he'll need ear protection for lol. Still trying to work out wtf to get my dad, but ill probably make him something for his 50th which is in a month and a half, and my mams getting a little hairband thing which she might like. Still kind of stuck on what to get my partner though, hes stupidly good at picking up small things I'll like but he doesnt tend to show what he likes all that much. Hes always losing his hats though so i think im going to make him one, and then i want to get or make him something properly nice for his masters graduation next year. Been with him for 2.5 years and i still struggle to pick something that feels good enough of a gift for someone whos that important to me. Sorry for the long ramble, honestly i really enjoy how much your videos give me the chance to kind of stop and think about things. Youve quite interesting thoughts, and your opinions are slightly different to mine in a way that makes me consider a different perspective, but not in a way thats so different i cant get where youre coming from even if i dont agree which is really nice on an internet thats very polarised on most things :)
Hey man, I understand how hard it is to have been constantly moved around. I was there as a kid too. Here’s my take and just take it for what it is. The issues we develop as children are problems that we, as adults, have to work through. Don’t let kid problems to become adult problems. We, as adults, have developed the ability to compromise which allows us to overcome kid problems safely and effectively without having to recreate childhood trauma. Don’t be afraid to compromise with your partner, a person who we trust wholeheartedly. I’m now 44, with my husband who is 37. Our relationship is based on trust, love, and compromise. This is how we as adults continue to grow to be better people today than we were yesterday.
I really think that leaning into the chill aspect would be great if you started streaming. I know there’s a lot of aspects that involve interaction when streaming, but just having chill conversations and keeping things relaxed with that chat would be really relaxing (imo). I enjoy your content and I almost never leave comments so I guess that is saying something. Keep it up!
man I've been watching your content while eating every single day and I just finished midterms, this video is perfect to relax to and just sleep watching
Where you spawned in had bunch of mushrooms which you could break and make stew for an early game food source. The recipe is: 1 Brown mushroom, 1 Red mushroom, 1 bowl. You can make the bowl with 3 planks in a V shape
Whatever mod is used that makes the trees collapse when one of the blocks is broken is so genius and satisfying. If I had Minecraft on PC, I'd definitely get it right away
Great work, as always! I find survival more enjoyable when you're on your own, it feels like an adventure. But streaming creative content on the server with the help of other members will be a great addition to the channel. it would be easier for you and less intimidating, as you could then interact with other members and twitch chat and thus make it more lively. Keep going man!
my opinion on the whole “female protagonist feels forced” topic - if there are times where having a main character be female is “forced”, then when is the “right” time? why is it okay that the default is a male protagonist? can you give me a time when it feels like having a male protagonist is “forced”? imo if a human has a 50/50 shot at being a woman, characters in media should have a 50/50 shot at being female. if anything, maybe even higher to make up for past trends lol
as someone around the same age who's going through the same struggle of being fully independent and not knowing what to do with that freedom - you have a remarkable amount of perspective for our age and it sounds like you are not only able to handle a huge life change like a move, but you talk about your girlfriend with so much care that i know you guys are gonna handle it in stride!! i hope you guys find somewhere you both love and then you can get to the fun part of making a new house into a home you love and feel safe in :) also thank god you revisited this video i was so sad how the last stardew one ended LOL
You should watch the movie A Ghost Story (2017). Your anxieties about moving are exactly the themes of the film. Its a tearjerker but I always think art is helpful for working through complicated emotions. Love your channel bro
When it comes to gifts, ive been really addicted to watching the "edc" type of videos with little gadgets and fidget toys that look super clean, most of those things make for amazing special gifts
on your compromise with moving: compromise is super hard, especially in this situation. there’s not really a “true compromise” because any compromise would include moving some amount of distance which you don’t want. i understand your reasoning though, part of me doesn’t ever want to leave my home where i was born and raised. but my partner has expressed desires to. we’ve sorta compromised with a nearby state so i can be near my family, but it’s definitely a hard thing to compromise on. good luck flow!
The time right before i went on this one year exchange was some of the most consistently stressful and fearful times in my life. It sucks so much. But i am doing well now, and i look back and i see that the stress was unwarranted. Maybe that’s just cause i chose a good place, i don’t know. But i think its just moving to the other side of the uncertainty that healed me. Even if this place was horrible, at least it would be *known* to me and i could take actions about it. Not knowing is the worst. Wishing you the best!
I'm almost positive there is a way to cycle through the bundles, try to scroll the scroll wheel while hovering over the bundle in your inventory(didn't realize someone already stated it, but, great video, I'm constantly waiting for a new Flow update man)
You know it’s gonna be a great day when Flowstate uploads a video. Love the work you’ve been putting into your videos man. I’m very happy you got the opportunity to quit your job and pursue this full time! I truly wish you nothing but the absolute best and monumental amounts of success. Happy holidays man!
Don’t worry it’s not just you, I’m terrible at Christmas shopping. Especially as an adult/ for adults and how expensive things are it’s difficult to know or what to get for family or your partner. You aren’t alone 🥲 all that matters is the thought put into it, love the video definitely subscribing to support your channels growth🙏🏻 Have a great Christmas 🎄
Ah, the experience of going to your parents for the holidays and experiencing the empty fridge XD When I visit, the fridge will be full of stuff but its like...500 bottles of condiments of various ages, enough cheeses to kill a horse, a bag of kale, celery, and containers of mystery leftovers/sauces. I think the oats and rice in the pantry are from when I visited 7 months ago and haven't been used since 💀😆
i like all your content. creative or survival is up to you. I will say I prefer the build videos youve been doing lately where its multiple episodes on the same project. all survival modded or otherwise is great. keep it up!
Hey Flowsate! I love your videos and they are the only ones that keep me engaged for the whole video, I love your content and I can never wait for more videos! I just kinda wanted to give you some ways I think can help you and you girlfriend that can help you two decide if you want to move or stay as it seems to be a stressful topic for both of you or just for you. I personally haven't moved 10 times but I have moved 3-4 times and I might again. Some things you and your girlfriend can ask yourselves to find out if you think moving is a good idea are the first questions of: what do we want to oneday achieve in our relationship? (this can greatly affect your final decision, and if you already know the answer move to the next question) If we want kids, what would be best for them AND us? (consider things like if where you are now is a good place to have kids, and would it be beneficial for you two and for kids) and if you do or don't, consider things like what you would like to have nearby in your (hopefully) forever home? (like shops, public transport access, schools, or things like rural areas if you prefer a morecalm environment). once you figure these things out, it can be great to then consider things like budget and what state or country would be good for both of you (what I mean is in terms of weather and the atmosphere year round) From there you can start looking at places to be at, its best to have multiple options all within your budget. from there talking to others to see if they support that idea or if they think it could be beneficial for everyone. i hope you read this even if you have figured it all out or not. I do also fear moving as moving somewhere new is not only stressful but also can make you nervous and maybe feel uneasy. i have personally felt these things but with every move I ended up feeling like it was a good idea and makes me more confident by knowing that I have been to different places and seen and experienced many different things, allowing me to relate to others and making me less nervous each time. Personally I think go for it! its a new experience which can in many ways be beneficial and exciting. Although I don't know what it is like to have divorced parents or having moved many many times, I hope this can help you and your girlfriend. I am very nervous commenting this whole comment as I fear that it could be a very sensitive topic for you that you might not like talking about. I hope you read this and it helps!
Your video cured my paralysis. One day I was on youtube on my tv and I found your video. My mom moved the remote to table so I got up and walked over to grab the remote and subscribe
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Your the first minecraft youtuber that makes me feel like your actually appealing to adults. All the minecraft youtubers you can tell they just have kids as their demographic so thats who they appeal to so it can be not as entertaining for an adult and makes me feel like I am to old to watch minecraft videos but when you make videos and talk about real life stuff like money or other life topics combined with your calm demeanour instead of over hyped yelling, makes me feel like I am actually valid watching this and not too old. Your the minecraft UA-camr for us old school adults who have been playing since this game came out 🥹❤️
Idk if I’m like just mature for a kid or if I just can’t be considered a kid anymore but I feel like he’s still got appeal to kids as well
(I’m only 17 rn but I’ll be turning 18 in a month or so)
of course younger people could absolutely still enjoy this i would've enjoyed this type more when i was younger as well a lot of younger people arent into the type of minecraft youtubers that are out there. I totally think thats valid when I said kids i mean a lot more of like 10 and under kinda thing. Your totally valid for liking him at any age :)
Real! Same here- I'm so damn tired of just the constant yelling and over-hyping of videos. To me, Minecraft has always been about the slow, calm progression- like Flow does in his videos :-)
so real, been playing craft since i could remember it coming out as a 23 year old and he’s the chillest youtuber to just sit down and watch a chill video
This is so real I’m pushing thirty 😬 i really enjoy watching these to relax after work
Dude yes I was hoping you'd redo that video, I was so bummed when you got wrecked by the warden and you barely got to do half of the stuff. Also so real about getting burnt out with levelZ, ive been using it in my worlds and just got so tired of it. Great video man
I agree with the Level Z thing,
I love the idea of making progression more involved and not just a 15 minute path from wood to diamon, but Level Z is such an extreme and bland way to do it
I wish there was a mod like Level Z, but the progression is way faster, but make it less like a video game grind, maybe making it so that you gain mining XP from actually mining instead of just farming exp from quarts or mob farms, but give it a reasonable pase, so that you don't need 2 hours of playing just to gain iron and coal, but still can't just get diamonds immidately
@ exactly it shouldn’t take 4+ hours just to get diamonds but then you still have 3 hearts and can’t even use enchantments
Level Z definitely walks the line between challenging and annoying😅
You can change the levels required for levelz to unlock stuff though. Should be in the mod settings.
I'm in my mid 30s and just got into Minecraft. My kid sister has always played but i didn't really get into it. My daughter on the other hand, has ALWAYS asked me to play with her! I just felt like I wouldn't be able to help her, as I dont know anything about it. I started watching ACookieGod with her a while back and although I really enjoy his videos (and sometimes sleep to them) I just felt like I would be in over my head starting from 0 knowledge and experience. I got them Minecraft on the Switch for Xmas this year and they convinced me to make an account.
I'm explaining all of this just to tell you thank you for making your content relaxing and digestible. Everything you've done in this video is not only quickly attainable but realistic for someone starting out. Thank you and happy holidays 💜
Wholesome mother daughter moments
When you were talking about moving between homes at 2:26:06, I 100% agree. As someone with divorced parents, it was EXHAUSTING! Having to pick up all my stuff and fit it into my backpack along with my school stuff sucked. Sometimes my parents and other family members would pity me, but that never really comforted me. I never realized how much of a toll it had on me until I moved into my dad's over the summer. It's so weird how staying in one place, having the same routine, and not dealing packing everything up into one bag can be so, albeit jarringly unsettling at first, comforting. I feel like I can actually expand and grow since I don't move between homes anymore.
A 3 hour video is a STEP UP!! Good on you flow!!
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22:26 Personally I think you should keep doing the Creative Builds in your SMP server but you should start a survival series to go along with it.
I love your survival videos. But you never really get into the endgame and more often than not they get cut short. And even when you do get into the endgame, there’s usually only a couple days left so you can’t really do any big projects.
I’m not saying have it be like Hermitcraft or Crazycraft where it’s hundreds of episodes. But just like 5-10 episodes per “season” of you just slowly expanding out into a non-hardcore survival world. So you can really get into the endgame and start messing around with all the OP items.
And hey, maybe even messing around with the create mod once you feel comfortable. And just do 1 episode of building in your SMP, and 1 episode of casual survival, alternating. So you never get bored with just building or just doing survival.
Then if you ever get burnt out, you could do one of your Hardcore 117 day survival challenges with a twist. Like your zombie one, or the amplified world gen, or your frozen one. Just to help break up the monotony every now and then.
That’s how I’d do it if I was in your position but that’s just me.
Flow can we PLEASE get the seed and coordinates in the description bc I wanna build in some of the places you did in this video
@CamBrown083 yes, ive been wanting them aswell
You’ll have to use the same terrain generation mods to play this map im pretty sure
Jesus loves you❤
@flowstate how you gonna heart the comment and STILL not give the seed
FLOW I WANT YOUR SEED FLOW
Discovered your videos about a month and a half ago when I mounted my tv on my wall, and let me say I appreciate all the videos and the effort you put into the little things like the cave echoed voice when below ground.... things like that when I hear that happen while laying down to sleep it just makes it feel so much more real and I've been hooked ever since. So thank you again for what you do for us minecraft lovers and sleeping video enthusiasts
that’s how I’ve discovered him as well!
Not gonna lie, long time content to fall asleep is brilliant. If a person falls asleep they watch the whole video which boosts the video (or VOD) and maxes the ad revenue per view, because they watch all the ads in a 3hour video. In the best case UA-cam starts another of your vids and you get like the whole ad revenue of another hour long video and so on and so on until they wake up or UA-cam stops.
i know it was one small part of a very long video but the conversation about compromise really touched me. first of all, i find it beautiful that you've created this space for yourself where you can share your honest thoughts and emotional situations that a lot of content creators would keep personal, but it felt so surreal hearing you express feelings i've dealt with without leaving anything out for the sake of being too deep or too emotional. these videos really keep me steady and i thank you so much. never stop creating.
“Oh what’s this? Its like a ruin” is a line said multiple times every flowstate video 😂
The rant about growing in an "unstable" or "not staying in one place" environment hit home with me. I have a wife and children now so I can't just move around like I want to. I grew up moving homes every couple years mostly for financial reasons but still, so when I became an adult after a couple of years in one place I felt that itch to get out, stop doing what I am doing and just run somewhere else. Like I said with the wife and kids this isn't really possible, but if it wasn't for that I would probably be in a new place every few years, so don't worry you're not alone there. That being said my wife is completely opposite, by the time I was 18 I lived in more than 10 homes throughout my childhood while she had only moved 2 different bedrooms both of which were in the same house.
I accidentally clicked on your video but I'm glad I didn't leave right away. I like how calming and peaceful your video is from your voice to your overall gameplay. It's a good getaway from the usual energetic and overwhelming minecraft videos we see nowadays. This is definitely refreshing to see. And yeah, Christmas shopping is definitely a guy thing. Only advice I can give is to observe more about the said-person and try to get something for them that you'll think they will like/use a lot. Anyways, keep up the good work!
Flow mate, You're not the only one who finds it hard to Christmas shop hahaha. I was out tonight gift hunting and it took me 3 hours at least to find something for my Brother and Mother. But, I feel what i got made my time worth it and I'm definitely excited for Christmas now!
its such a nice vibe with how you incorporate real talks in between. Its like if this were irl, it would be just chill ppl hangin out and talking bout life while gaming, which might be a nice premise to have for streaming maybe? Anyhoos, Merry Christmas! XD
I was slime chunk seeking, then 2:24:00 of your video happened so I spent the last hour and a half listening, writing, and editing out all my own biases for this ramble.
This below Ramble in a Nutshell:
One of the kindest and sometimes hardest things we can do for ourselves as Adults is to ask ourselves:
"Why do I behave the way that I do?"
The only true answer comes from asking this in private.
And answering in private.
This is how we get a sense of ourselves, going from:
"I can say and do whatever I want now" to
"I take responsibility for what I say and do".
How Adults start the journey to becoming Grown-Ups.
Then communicate to figure out if you and your GF are still aligned.
The Ramble:
From 2:24:00 of your video.
When you say Compromise I translate that to Making Plans for the Future. Commitment. Big scary word, man.
Saying you want to please everybody...
You can be the one to initiate change, or stay in place, what is your plan? Goals? Comfort zone?
If you live in a city now, in 10 years do you want to live the rest of your life in the country? Vice versa?
People pleasing can't lead relationships, because it is leading with emotion. Emotions change constantly.
We get our plan in life by truly Knowing Ourselves.
With the big change of location your girlfriend wants, how does she view such a move knowing how you think and feel about it?
Why do you feel like this situation with your GF is similar to that of your childhood with both your parents?
Liking different things is alright as it introduces variety. Too much of the same leads to eventual boredom, too different means leading completely separate lives.
Either way, the balance between different people should still include both people's wants/desires/needs.
If only one person is compromising, that is called sacrificing.
Is someone calling what you want and feel, your plans for the future ridiculous?
I couldn't tell for sure from what you said, but that can be dehumanizing. Guys get that a lot from women. Women get it from guys they like who don't like them back, but mainly from other women.
What do YOU want for your future? Do you have a plan?
Figure that out first man. Learn how to Know Yourself first. Then you can know where you stand with others as it makes it easier for them to work in your life.
At the end of the day, you need to know you feel valued, appreciated and respected.
If you have that, then compromises seem less daunting because you are working together for a future both are building.
When you figure out the direction of your life that you want, communicate it in a way that could include her. Whatever the outcome, you will know.
Don't know your GF's situation for what she wants to do with her life. A stay at home girlfriend is not a thing that has a future for either of you. If that is something she is comfortable with, that will be how it is going forward. What do you want from a partner?
If you made it this far, I salute you Minecraft Philosopher.
And I wish you the best, my dude.
omfg im so glad you went back to this idea! There was so much untapped potential of that first video
Good to see the series return love your content when falling asleep
Growing up with divorced parents and moving constantly is so rough, I had the very same childhood. Even when I was in a school for a few years it always felt like I was waiting to move even if we had no plans to. In middle school I was finally in one place for almost 3 years which was longer than I have ever lived in one place and when my parents wanted to move after that I couldn't handle it. I feel you and I love your stuff even more since you're so comfortable talking about this kind of stuff. The relationship talk hit home I think that's really good stuff to be vocal about.
I just wanted to say you are one of the best channels ive seen on UA-cam. That compromise talk really hit me deep. I have ADHD and a girlfriend who has BPD, which don't really go well together on paper considering some needs are polar opposites. We always have made it work and recently have been struggling to make a compromise for an issue that has been going on for a long time. Just from hearing that talk, you have opened my mind to the possibility of different outcomes and expectations and I am much more open to new conclusions. Thank you flowstate.
At least in my personal experience, I was drawn to your content because it’s so calm and relaxing, while still being engaging and fun. It’s almost like getting to listen to the inner monologue of the player while they “aimlessly” work on their world. It doesn’t feel like you’re trying to put on a persona to appeal to a certain audience or fit in to a social group. You’re just having a conversation, more with yourself or us who knows… but to me, the calm and lighthearted sprawling conversation and solo chipping away at your vision is what makes these videos so “you.”
My only hesitation in encouraging you to fully jump into filming everything in the SMP is that there will be a social element introduced, even if it is few and far between. That isn’t inherently bad, but it will change the dynamic of your videos for sure. And though this hopefully does not occur should you start filming everything in the server, people might purposefully interfere because they want to “be in the video.”
Because you asked for opinions, I felt comfortable sharing, but in the end, it’s completely up to you, man. People who watch your content because they like what you have to say and find you enjoyable will stick around. As long as you remain genuine, you’ll be okay :)
As a guy, I can totally agree that it's a bit difficult to find gifts for certain people in my family. I love the content, keep it up!
I already commented on this video but to touch on the "female protagonist" subject- people just need to chill. If it doesnt directly affect the gameplay or story in a negative way, i dont see the big deal. People dont ever fuss over a predominantly female protag game introducing a male character. Its mostly welcomed and sometimes even asked for, one excellent example is Splatoon.
Also in the past 10-15 years the percentage of female gamers has increased dramatically making the ratio not far from 50-50!
Flow a quick suggestion for the survival content on the smp is to make it a series but the difference is that each time you do something different. So you’re not starting over each vid but at the same time you’re not doing something that basically makes viewers have to watch previous vids for context. So it’ll be the same world, same gear, etc but doing something different. Like in each vid go explore and make another base in a different biome or a build in each town, etc
I really like your single player survival videos, especially when you’re showing off the various mods you use. But with that in mind I think playing on the server would allow for a lot of really fun content and interactions with other players.
You're my favorite mc youtuber, i can watch your vids for hours and not get bored. Most of mc youtubers makes content for kids, making silly vids and stuff and I feel actually like you're appealing to adults, the topics you're talking about are interesting like talking about moving beetwen houses at 2:26:00, your non-game related topics makes me to think about it and mentally answering. I think your accent and voice is really soothing to listen to and me as someone whose english is not the first language really appreciate that and acutally enjoying watching your vids and makes me improving and developing my english.
i watched the video you mentioned in the beginning and you actually motivated me to play stardew valley. it's so fun and it's such a chill game to play when you just wanna escape irl stuff. thank you for getting recommended in my yt feed!
I've heard of Stardew Valley and cannot stop loving how relaxing it sounds! What's even better? Flow updating and everyone coming back to this wonderful masterpiece! Happy holidays, Flow! 🎄🎁🎅☃❄
fantastic video. I know long form videos are somewhat of the norm on your channel but the effort you put in them can't be appreciated enough. The amount of time playing alone, but also the editing, committing to ideas, and making it all entertaining just for us people that enjoy watching it online is a ton of effort that shouldn't go understated, especially with a video this length. I mean, it's literally 4 hours long, that's like three whole movies worth!
This channel is a nice break from the super short videos of a lot of other channels
I believe you can scroll through items in a bundle to get a specific item.
I wasn’t a fan of them at first but they’ve really helped with resource management (at least until I get shulker boxes).
You can scroll though them and dye them now that Bundles of Bravery has dropped-its quite nice
I love the idea of filming on the server, I do think it could cause some issues with your talking segments, I love that if feels like your having a genuine conversation and putting your genuine thoughts out, I would worry that people would be inclined to hang around more and not allow for the 1 on 1 viewer relationship, however, that’s pretty easy to fix, either way that’s my opinion I’ll watch regardless. I’m super excited with these longer videos! I jumped outta my seat when I saw this one was almost 4 hours !!
again great job brother. I like to watch your videos on my night shift. Sometimes you make me sleepy due to mood but u help me so much getting over the nights on working days keep it up bud like you .
I do think that understanding the difference between opinion and preference is important. Opinions can certainly be wrong, preferences cannot. I can say I prefer chocolate ice cream to vanilla, or I prefer a male dominated game to a female. Can't be wrong, because that is my preference. But opinions are statements upon reality, and your perception of that reality can be in error.
Thanks so much for this video flow, I remember commenting on the old stardew video that I hope you continue it (and im so glad you did). Also 55:01, SHANE'S BLUE CHICKEN!?!
4:29 I’m not a guy, but Christmas shopping is always stressful to me too. I want to get something nice for my family and friends but it’s so hard to find the perfect gift, I’m good with remembering what people like but I am horrible with timing
hey man been watching for a little bit now and you def got some of the best cozy Minecraft content I've seen around! in regards to your disdain for bundles, there's definitely a few mods out there that let you scroll through the items in your bundle and at least one Ive used with a full config menu. hope this helps!
I feel ya on the work friends thing. I quit my job around thanksgiving because of that very same reason, I just couldnt jive with the company. It was one of many reasons, but was certainly one of the major ones. I'm glad you take the time to talk about these things, it gives us a chance to reflect on it in our own lives, even for just a moment. Someone else here put it really well that you do a great job at appealing to adults, talking about things applicable to us and talking about them genuinely. I appreciate that, and for that you've got a new subscriber. Cheers man, and here's to a great 2025 for you!
1:33:28 omg the song is great! Thank you for another amazing video, there generally like my therapy because their so chill so they generally make my day better. I have epilepsy and my trigger is high stress but your videos have honestly helped so much, so I wanted to thank you again. Have a happy holdiays!
may I ask the name of the song?
@@niru-kun2218Im not sure but I’ll definitely look for it
a chungus video for the holidays
love it, keep it up flow!
OMG YES, i just saw the other video yesterday and i was so fustrated that it ended like that. I just opened UA-cam and this is the best thing that had happened in a while for me. Thanks for the content!!!!
Commenting again to say I'm so glad you brought this back! The way you create builds to tell a story has inspired me to change up how I play the game. I've played on and off for just a couple years. I'm trying to be less utilitarian and more story-driven. Like making villager houses/workshops instead of trapping them in a single building for trades, or making a wizard-y enchanting tower instead of everything being slapped down somewhere 😅 Its a challenge, but its fun!
Hey Mr Flowstate. I can't quite place exactly why, but your content feels so personable and relatable. I just feel comfy like listening to a friend chat. Thanks man. You're really good fuel to fall asleep to or play grind games. Loving the content!!
Best birthday gift i could ask for bro I love your content so much seems like you actually love it and not doing too much like all the other youtubers out there.Keep it up big dog love your content
Hey, I just wanna say I really like your content and your channel as really helped me enjoy solo survival again. I used to play it a lot with family and friends but now that that's less possible, I try playing survival alone and always quit my worlds. Finding your channel and playing with your videos in the background has let me keep worlds a little longer and set myself goals and just genuinely enjoy the game more, so thanks :D hope you have an amazing day
Your videos are so calming to watch, not to mention entertaining. I love your videos. Its a breath of fresh air from the fast paced videos a lot of people make nowadays. Thankyou.
2:48:00 Hey flow, you can place a lantern next to or above a water source to keep it from freezing over
Hey flowstate, I love the videos, you've actually inspired me to start working on videos of my own and not worrying about doing what everyone else does with overly fake and insanely structured videos.
Also you said you dislike how bundles work, I do too but I use the "Diversity: Better Bundle" and "Bundle Scroll" mods, the bundle scroll lets you grab whatever you want out of the bundle, and the other one adds like space enchantments.
Have a nice day! thank you for the videos.
Beyond everything other I like about your video, I really love the echo in the caves
Oh wow, so much content! Glad you decided to try this again, Stardew is a great game, and it was a really unlucky death in that first try! Hope you enjoyed this playthrough, happy holidays!
If we're gonna talk about men not being able to relate to female MC's and that's why they're hesitant to want to play as them/kick up a fuss when its not a man, do we not realise that's how so many games are for women too? With so many MC's being male, women still play as them and have no issue connecting with the story or the character.
I got so excited when I saw this video in my feed. I’ve missed your survival videos. And 4 hours no less?! It’s a good day for sure!
Thanks for sharing. Instability is traumatic especially having to experience it at a very young age. Trauma can always stick with us and create barriers for us as adults, especially when we form relationships and have to learn compromise. It's important that you seek first some type of healing and that you are open with your partner regarding your trauma. But do not allow your trauma to prevent you from experiencing life. Think about the importance of creating stability especially if you are thinking of having children. You do not want your trauma to create a generational curse for them. I pray you find your way. You deserve a place you can finally cap home ❤
i love these sorts of videos!
i got my first PC and just need a few more bits before i can set everything up, but i absolutely love this version of the modpack and ill try it out
also vanilla bundles, you can scroll to move between slots, but you have a few slots and the +X amount of items
i wish it was a 3 slot bar, which when you scroll it slides the slots left / right so you can go through everything without a massive UI
[A][B][C] > [B][C][D] > [C][D][E] (selects the middle slot at all times unless its the first or last slot)
honestly, you are easily my favorite minecraft youtuber rn, your videos are so relaxing and i'm fascinated with your building style
Great! I love to see your survival videos. I could watch 100 of them. In every biome, diferent style. It is so relaxing to watch you play.
i was really comforted by what you said about the friendships and relationships with extended family and that it's okay to not talk to them and not to feel bad- i grew up far away from my extended family so im not really close with them. but when i had to go back home, i then grew apart from my friends where i came from. it's pretty lonely, and there's always some guilt in me. but i have to remember that friendships do come and go, and that's alright. we gotta enjoy the time we did have with them instead of dwell on the fact that they're no longer in our lives :))
I LOVE THIS TYPE/ STYLE OF CONTENT! We NEED MORE.
Keep up the good work Flow.
i've been screwing around with this modpack for a month now and its nothing but the greatest fun ive had on minecraft, thank you flow
i appreciate these videos, always have them on in the background when i’m also playing MC or trying to sleep, keep up the work dude
your videos are so perfect to listen to and watch, even while im doing literally anything. i love how long they are, and we appreciate your efforts in everything you do for these vids. keep it up dude.
I’m so glad you returned to this!!
22:05 I think a healthy mix is good. Do SMP type content and creative building content on the server and then do challenges like the zombie survival offline.
Thanks for being the soundtrack to my christmas eve chores :3 happy holidays to you and yours ♡
The thing with compromise, is that it doesn't have to be a negative, it doesn't have to be "I will lose out on something so someone else can gain something", because looking at it that way can make it feel like compromise always leads to a net loss. The issue with that, is that if both people in the compromise are at a net loss, then what's the point of the compromise? We all know that if only one person loses out every time, then that's not compromise, that's being taken advantage of.
It takes a sense of mutual understanding, and of understanding each other's needs and desires, and allowing yourself to remove the self and the immediate want from the equation in order to look at the bigger picture: what is the goal of the compromise, and what is going to have the best outcome?
Of course, not every compromise is going to lead to both people being happy with the outcome, but if you can look back at all the compromises you have made and feel as if, overall, it's been fair, then I think that's a good benchmark.
Obviously, this requires a lot of trust, which is a more important aspect of a relationship than a lot of things a lot of people feel is important in a relationship. Doesn't matter how much of the same music partners like if at the end of the day they don't trust each other.
I'm just rambling, but I love your video! I think it's incredible that you're willing to be open and honest about this stuff. It's a very mature topic that you don't see many people have on UA-cam.
that gravel falling into..that shape.. is WILDDDDDDD
You should add a daylight sensor to the chicken coop to open trapdoor in morning/close in evening!
Sidenote: loved the topics discussed in the episode, in particular the one on compromising with the one/s you love
You sound so much like the Sprouse twins it’s throwing me off so much
I also really enjoy this video it’s super relaxing and creative! Might have to hop on the server sometime :)
I literally love this dude. He’s so relaxing and not the overly “HEY GUYS TODAY-“ that I like to watch yea but I don’t want to that all the time. Also he doesn’t constantly curse. Which is very nice 24 mins in (while typing this) and he is jus talking to us like we have been besties since middle school
I gotta say flow i really appreciate these videos, because i love the way you make minecraft look and since my pc is too bad for me to play this way i can watch your videos which I am thankfuk for
this video was a treat! i do wish you had gotten to make the wizard tower too though, but regardless one of my faves so far :) i love stardew u did a good job
Fell asleep before i could comment last night, but while i entirely get what you mean about episodes and series's and stuff, i do think it would be really cool to have some things that have a return or two, like id really love to see where you go with this idea and world because its so nice, but i imagine after another episode, max two at this length youd probably be done with it. Definitely think the long form works really nicely though, its been great to have on in the background while doing my essays and assignments, or while frantically trying to get gifts croched for chistmas lol.
I also find it really hard to get good gifts, ill sometimes have a random stroke of inspiration or spot something and think "oh wow x person would love this", but generally it gets closer to the time and i panic because the people i really care about getting gifts for are really important to me, so i want the gifts to show that and nothings really good enough. Not sure if its a guy thing or not but good gifts for people i actually car about are so fucking h a r d. I do crochet and knit though so luckily even if its just a hat or a bookmark or something its generally appreciated.
Made my siblings a bag with dinosaur spikes (7yo), one of those star blankets that have apparently been a trend for my 10 yo sister, bigger project but shes also my goddaughter so i usually get her an extra gift/something bigger because my other sibligs will be getting something or other from a godparent, next brother got some dice for dnd and a croched bag for them, hes 13 and super into the idea of playing but doesnt have anyone to play with, so im gonna set up a mini campain or two for him and my siblings to play so his first time playing isnt DMing for friends, and then finally got drumsticks, a crochet bag to hold them, and some ear protection because hes picking up drums, plus if nothing else hes nesrly 16 so gonna find himself in more places he'll need ear protection for lol. Still trying to work out wtf to get my dad, but ill probably make him something for his 50th which is in a month and a half, and my mams getting a little hairband thing which she might like.
Still kind of stuck on what to get my partner though, hes stupidly good at picking up small things I'll like but he doesnt tend to show what he likes all that much. Hes always losing his hats though so i think im going to make him one, and then i want to get or make him something properly nice for his masters graduation next year. Been with him for 2.5 years and i still struggle to pick something that feels good enough of a gift for someone whos that important to me.
Sorry for the long ramble, honestly i really enjoy how much your videos give me the chance to kind of stop and think about things. Youve quite interesting thoughts, and your opinions are slightly different to mine in a way that makes me consider a different perspective, but not in a way thats so different i cant get where youre coming from even if i dont agree which is really nice on an internet thats very polarised on most things :)
Thanks for your comment, that was a nice read
this is my fav yt i mean he has to be, he js a chill guy. and farming is such an intresting thing especially bc its not seen much in mc.
Hey man, I understand how hard it is to have been constantly moved around. I was there as a kid too. Here’s my take and just take it for what it is. The issues we develop as children are problems that we, as adults, have to work through. Don’t let kid problems to become adult problems. We, as adults, have developed the ability to compromise which allows us to overcome kid problems safely and effectively without having to recreate childhood trauma. Don’t be afraid to compromise with your partner, a person who we trust wholeheartedly. I’m now 44, with my husband who is 37. Our relationship is based on trust, love, and compromise. This is how we as adults continue to grow to be better people today than we were yesterday.
I really think that leaning into the chill aspect would be great if you started streaming. I know there’s a lot of aspects that involve interaction when streaming, but just having chill conversations and keeping things relaxed with that chat would be really relaxing (imo). I enjoy your content and I almost never leave comments so I guess that is saying something. Keep it up!
man I've been watching your content while eating every single day and I just finished midterms, this video is perfect to relax to and just sleep watching
Where you spawned in had bunch of mushrooms which you could break and make stew for an early game food source. The recipe is: 1 Brown mushroom, 1 Red mushroom, 1 bowl. You can make the bowl with 3 planks in a V shape
Whatever mod is used that makes the trees collapse when one of the blocks is broken is so genius and satisfying. If I had Minecraft on PC, I'd definitely get it right away
Great work, as always! I find survival more enjoyable when you're on your own, it feels like an adventure. But streaming creative content on the server with the help of other members will be a great addition to the channel. it would be easier for you and less intimidating, as you could then interact with other members and twitch chat and thus make it more lively. Keep going man!
my opinion on the whole “female protagonist feels forced” topic - if there are times where having a main character be female is “forced”, then when is the “right” time? why is it okay that the default is a male protagonist? can you give me a time when it feels like having a male protagonist is “forced”?
imo if a human has a 50/50 shot at being a woman, characters in media should have a 50/50 shot at being female. if anything, maybe even higher to make up for past trends lol
exactly. why is a woman’s existence considered “forced”? it’s so dehumanizing
definitely do survival videos on the SMP but don't ever stop doing videos like this!! this is the best.
thank you for the long form videos man, i've been putting on your vids in the background while i work
watching/listening to relaxing flowstate content while doing my nails for the weekend 💅can't get a better self-care session than this
I'm so glad you gave this one another go on a more forgiving difficulty! This was one I'd been hoping to see.
5:48 you can scroll it to select other items
as someone around the same age who's going through the same struggle of being fully independent and not knowing what to do with that freedom - you have a remarkable amount of perspective for our age and it sounds like you are not only able to handle a huge life change like a move, but you talk about your girlfriend with so much care that i know you guys are gonna handle it in stride!! i hope you guys find somewhere you both love and then you can get to the fun part of making a new house into a home you love and feel safe in :)
also thank god you revisited this video i was so sad how the last stardew one ended LOL
You should watch the movie A Ghost Story (2017). Your anxieties about moving are exactly the themes of the film. Its a tearjerker but I always think art is helpful for working through complicated emotions. Love your channel bro
the longer the video, the better. I hope to catch you in future livestreams, i find really great comfort in your videos.
When it comes to gifts, ive been really addicted to watching the "edc" type of videos with little gadgets and fidget toys that look super clean, most of those things make for amazing special gifts
LETS GOOOO I was waiting for something like this, thank you Flow for your amazing survival videos ❤
i love your building style it’s really pretty❤️
on your compromise with moving: compromise is super hard, especially in this situation. there’s not really a “true compromise” because any compromise would include moving some amount of distance which you don’t want. i understand your reasoning though, part of me doesn’t ever want to leave my home where i was born and raised. but my partner has expressed desires to. we’ve sorta compromised with a nearby state so i can be near my family, but it’s definitely a hard thing to compromise on. good luck flow!
The time right before i went on this one year exchange was some of the most consistently stressful and fearful times in my life. It sucks so much. But i am doing well now, and i look back and i see that the stress was unwarranted. Maybe that’s just cause i chose a good place, i don’t know. But i think its just moving to the other side of the uncertainty that healed me. Even if this place was horrible, at least it would be *known* to me and i could take actions about it. Not knowing is the worst. Wishing you the best!
I'm almost positive there is a way to cycle through the bundles, try to scroll the scroll wheel while hovering over the bundle in your inventory(didn't realize someone already stated it, but, great video, I'm constantly waiting for a new Flow update man)
You know it’s gonna be a great day when Flowstate uploads a video. Love the work you’ve been putting into your videos man. I’m very happy you got the opportunity to quit your job and pursue this full time! I truly wish you nothing but the absolute best and monumental amounts of success. Happy holidays man!
Thank you very much!
Don’t worry it’s not just you, I’m terrible at Christmas shopping. Especially as an adult/ for adults and how expensive things are it’s difficult to know or what to get for family or your partner. You aren’t alone 🥲 all that matters is the thought put into it, love the video definitely subscribing to support your channels growth🙏🏻 Have a great Christmas 🎄
Ah, the experience of going to your parents for the holidays and experiencing the empty fridge XD When I visit, the fridge will be full of stuff but its like...500 bottles of condiments of various ages, enough cheeses to kill a horse, a bag of kale, celery, and containers of mystery leftovers/sauces. I think the oats and rice in the pantry are from when I visited 7 months ago and haven't been used since 💀😆
I love this! I Actually started doing my own because of this series! Love the content, Keep it up!
i like all your content. creative or survival is up to you. I will say I prefer the build videos youve been doing lately where its multiple episodes on the same project. all survival modded or otherwise is great. keep it up!
Hey Flowsate! I love your videos and they are the only ones that keep me engaged for the whole video, I love your content and I can never wait for more videos! I just kinda wanted to give you some ways I think can help you and you girlfriend that can help you two decide if you want to move or stay as it seems to be a stressful topic for both of you or just for you. I personally haven't moved 10 times but I have moved 3-4 times and I might again. Some things you and your girlfriend can ask yourselves to find out if you think moving is a good idea are the first questions of: what do we want to oneday achieve in our relationship? (this can greatly affect your final decision, and if you already know the answer move to the next question) If we want kids, what would be best for them AND us? (consider things like if where you are now is a good place to have kids, and would it be beneficial for you two and for kids) and if you do or don't, consider things like what you would like to have nearby in your (hopefully) forever home? (like shops, public transport access, schools, or things like rural areas if you prefer a morecalm environment). once you figure these things out, it can be great to then consider things like budget and what state or country would be good for both of you (what I mean is in terms of weather and the atmosphere year round) From there you can start looking at places to be at, its best to have multiple options all within your budget. from there talking to others to see if they support that idea or if they think it could be beneficial for everyone. i hope you read this even if you have figured it all out or not. I do also fear moving as moving somewhere new is not only stressful but also can make you nervous and maybe feel uneasy. i have personally felt these things but with every move I ended up feeling like it was a good idea and makes me more confident by knowing that I have been to different places and seen and experienced many different things, allowing me to relate to others and making me less nervous each time. Personally I think go for it! its a new experience which can in many ways be beneficial and exciting. Although I don't know what it is like to have divorced parents or having moved many many times, I hope this can help you and your girlfriend. I am very nervous commenting this whole comment as I fear that it could be a very sensitive topic for you that you might not like talking about. I hope you read this and it helps!
Your video cured my paralysis. One day I was on youtube on my tv and I found your video. My mom moved the remote to table so I got up and walked over to grab the remote and subscribe