I forced my friends to do puzzles... again

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  • @stanz
    @stanz  Місяць тому +195

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  • @pajama-sam
    @pajama-sam Місяць тому +1376

    i was watching that stream live, and pointcrow was stressed out of his MIND til he took a break for the crossword. so in a way, stanz mightve actually helped him beat ironmon

    • @vengefulkatana7613
      @vengefulkatana7613 Місяць тому +17

      Good old Stanz! Always looking out for his overworked friends

  • @vince8901
    @vince8901 Місяць тому +924

    Seeing Squeex absolutely despise the puzzle and then PointCrow absolutely adore it and eat it up is such a massive contrast. It was a lot of fun to watch Richelle struggle with it.

    • @Angels510
      @Angels510 Місяць тому +65

      To be fair to him "ISTAN" and "ASWIM" were pretty annoying answers lol. His crossword was way more jank than the others

    • @KusaneHexaku
      @KusaneHexaku Місяць тому +2

      common squeex l and common crow w

    • @DishonoredRat
      @DishonoredRat Місяць тому +14

      Squeexs words made zero sense and wernt fair at all

    • @TheFeelTrain
      @TheFeelTrain Місяць тому +6

      @@Angels510 The actual mini does that nonsense too. I stopped playing because of things like that

    • @Draenen
      @Draenen Місяць тому +1

      I really want to see Squeex do more because I feel like he'd actually grow to enjoy them and get rather good, he (or his persona) really give that vibe

  • @jakenaylor7625
    @jakenaylor7625 Місяць тому +498

    make the hardest shit ever for northern lion. A gauntlet. A mini crossword, a connections the whole shebang. Make it diabolical. I think NL would love the competition.

    • @GekkoInABox
      @GekkoInABox Місяць тому +11

      YES!

    • @Waggles1123
      @Waggles1123 Місяць тому +4

      100% agree, NL would love custom puzzles that are brutally hard and esoteric.

    • @dpo2078
      @dpo2078 Місяць тому +3

      Stanz needs to make NL’s with the most obscure references and the most difficult words possible

    • @js29099
      @js29099 Місяць тому +5

      Imagine he gets the assist from librarian...

    • @nomadvyt
      @nomadvyt Місяць тому +2

      And the later parts of the gauntlet reference the earlier parts, i.e. a clue in connections as "across words in the first crossword"

  • @irakyl
    @irakyl Місяць тому +432

    Making the puzzles accidentally too hard and forcing people who are otherwise not into them to play them are the two most common mistakes for puzzle designers. Pointcrow has shown he likes them, just do another one for pointcrow 😊
    Also, NL is the perfect fit for this 🥺

    • @inderdeepsingh5498
      @inderdeepsingh5498 Місяць тому +6

      The NL puzzle would go so hard

    • @godowskygodowsky1155
      @godowskygodowsky1155 Місяць тому +8

      MIT Puzzle Hunt writer David Wilson has a good document explaining common pitfalls in puzzle construction just like this one.

    • @galaxxy_foxx2583
      @galaxxy_foxx2583 Місяць тому +4

      Subtly hinting that you're a PointCrow fan without explicitly saying it. (I support it)

    • @JamesRoberts-r5v
      @JamesRoberts-r5v 16 годин тому

      @@godowskygodowsky1155what’s it called if you don’t mind. Id love to read it

  • @subezdo
    @subezdo Місяць тому +344

    lol richelle shouting "HOMOS" is so fucking funny

  • @finncedar7388
    @finncedar7388 Місяць тому +294

    for sure make more. don’t know how i felt about the crosswords. i think the connections was a better format, but would be good to explore a different puzzle format every episode

    • @rrrrmrmr
      @rrrrmrmr Місяць тому +1

      Completely agreed

    • @godowskygodowsky1155
      @godowskygodowsky1155 Місяць тому +15

      Crosswords are hard to make. There are also conventions that experienced solvers expect to be followed.

    • @finncedar7388
      @finncedar7388 Місяць тому +1

      @@godowskygodowsky1155 totally agree, not knocking staniel at all he didn’t do a bad job on the crosswords, i just think they’re a little bit less interesting of a format.

  • @Muddsman
    @Muddsman Місяць тому +413

    Richelle is the goat and no one can ever change my mind.

  • @brianlawver3396
    @brianlawver3396 Місяць тому +81

    I do agree with all the other comments saying that you'll get better results making puzzles for people that like puzzles already, but watching people mald at puzzles is very entertaining too. I think it would be neat to see multiple people get the same puzzle and whoever does the best gets some reward

  • @LukasG007
    @LukasG007 Місяць тому +108

    PointCrow calling it out like that is crazy bro predicted the W

  • @drxploshun6519
    @drxploshun6519 Місяць тому +57

    It wasn’t a flash in the pan but crossword puzzles are just harder to make specialized to the person. Connections or even like the spangrams style word search is easier to make

  • @RyanTheTechPriest
    @RyanTheTechPriest Місяць тому +31

    I absolutely love these Puzzles for your friends videos. Maybe you could make a few different types of puzzle about you. Then see who gets the best time out of 4-6 friends?

  • @c0ltsfreak18
    @c0ltsfreak18 Місяць тому +32

    Richelle had me dying. Richelle is the real one for sure.

  • @0lebol
    @0lebol Місяць тому +13

    really loved the connections video, this one less, but this is probably bcs crosswords are maybe one of the hardest puzzles to make, especially themed like this. excited to see other puzzle types though, or just another connections video :)

  • @Psycchan
    @Psycchan 29 днів тому +1

    it was fun watching squeex and richelle getting frustrated, but pointcrow just having a fuckin blast solving his puzzle made my day! i'd love to see more puzzle vids, especially with more people who really enjoy it like pcrow did

  • @Brooks385
    @Brooks385 Місяць тому +23

    Richelle's puzzle was GOATED

  • @sydneycohen6605
    @sydneycohen6605 Місяць тому +3

    Fighter pilot OR member of 1A is absolutely your finest work

  • @Joenah5
    @Joenah5 Місяць тому +2

    As another puzzle fan, I love that this isn't just a one-off. This video inspired me to make a mini for my dad.

  • @Phantom_Majora
    @Phantom_Majora Місяць тому +31

    I think it would be kind of cool if you had people make puzzles for you in addition. Whether that's other creators or community members

    • @crimsoneclipse0618
      @crimsoneclipse0618 Місяць тому +1

      Probably community members, since they'd be morw intune to inside jokes and stream moments, ntm his community would likely have more fondness of puzzles like their streamer.

  • @metwithsilence
    @metwithsilence Місяць тому +7

    now i understand why so many crosswords end up having the some of the same questions and answers, i did not know making a mini crossword would be so difficult lol! these vids are so fun!!

  • @Yabbamann
    @Yabbamann Місяць тому +2

    Hey Stanz, this puzzle content is some of my favourite on your channel! This is not intended at a dig of the other content, but I just love the principle behind making things you think others will enjoy and it's super fun to watch since MAKING a puzzle is a puzzle itself. Very engaging content and I've truly loved both videos of this so far. I really hope you'll do more.
    I mean, I can dream, but imagine a puzzle tournament?

  • @vinhvinh642
    @vinhvinh642 Місяць тому +16

    Stanz is slowly becoming the Riddler.

  • @edmundfredmund
    @edmundfredmund Місяць тому +9

    When making cross word clues, make sure to put the number of letters per words in brackets e.g. ISTAN, should have (1,4) after the clue.
    Would love to see you make some for NL next!

  • @JadonTheEternal
    @JadonTheEternal Місяць тому +8

    Aw man, so glad the Puzzler dropped a new video! I already KNOW it's gonna be a banger

  • @serpent12368
    @serpent12368 Місяць тому +1

    Honestly love this series. Wasn't expecting a follow up to the first one, but so glad it's here

  • @FirstNameLastName-gh9iw
    @FirstNameLastName-gh9iw Місяць тому +10

    0:11 that was my Xbox gamer tag as a 8 year old…

  • @The_King7771
    @The_King7771 Місяць тому +34

    If the answer is two words, then the clue usually says that. Stuff like A Swim or In Ink is tough if you're only expecting one word!

    • @dapper_duck1078
      @dapper_duck1078 Місяць тому +11

      I agree with you, but have you done NYT Crosswords? (mini or regular) They specifically never shout out when it is more than one word, can be many words and they don't acknowledge so in the clue.
      If you are seasoned with NYT crosswords (and certain other publications) part of the puzzle is solving multiple word answers without having the extra information. Sounds annoying from the outside looking in, but when you get into the nitty gritty of 'crosswordese' its all part of the fun.

    • @tateanderson213
      @tateanderson213 Місяць тому +2

      No they don’t you are wrong

    • @The_King7771
      @The_King7771 Місяць тому +1

      @@dapper_duck1078 I suppose I've mostly done less official ones, so that makes sense. I think including two words makes sense if you're making them for random non crossword people

  • @goldennebula5013
    @goldennebula5013 Місяць тому +6

    This video has such a good balance of personalities. We have:
    Stanz: Enthusiastic about the mere fact he can do this
    Squeex: Wants to be enthusiastic about it before realizing he’s bad at crosswords and becomes mildly frustrated
    Pointcrow: excited and has real fun with the crossword
    Stanz’s wife (sorry forgot her name): ANGRY. MAD. THE WHOLE TIMR

  • @themarslmcfly10
    @themarslmcfly10 Місяць тому +7

    Big A the last time, and now Richelle had me absolutely crying lmao. Though personally I liked the Connections in the last video a bit better, though I also don't fuck with the US Version of Crosswords like that lol
    Also, the in between scenes are really frickin orange 😂🧡

  • @MHellstrand
    @MHellstrand Місяць тому +5

    You should do these in person at the streamer awards as an 'on the street interviewer' or the LCS pop quiz interviews for players.

  • @xDanKaix
    @xDanKaix Місяць тому +2

    This makes me want to see you make a puzzle for Cracking the Cryptic

  • @OsiriasWorld
    @OsiriasWorld Місяць тому +11

    They call you the puzzler because you confuse people

  • @paulhurns
    @paulhurns 22 дні тому +1

    please don't stop this is great

  • @brandobie
    @brandobie 24 дні тому +1

    :47 I didn't know Squeex getting pegged by a chatters mom was some lore drop I was going to get today but I'm here for it 🤣

  • @coppercopninja
    @coppercopninja Місяць тому

    love connections love crosswords i cannot wait to see what format you do next- and honestly- i'd watch the same format, these videos are incredibly fun!

  • @marshamatic5762
    @marshamatic5762 Місяць тому

    I'd love to see stanz making puzzles for his friends become a full series! maybe it could be like his big streamer friends doing tasks for him and the puzzles could have an office theme. maybe even have a finale of the best puzzle solvers competing against eachother.

  • @st.videoss
    @st.videoss Місяць тому

    as someone who constructs crosswords as a hobby, I find this incredibly entertaining

  • @walak6832
    @walak6832 Місяць тому +2

    I don’t do puzzles myself but I’m really enjoying this format 🙃 also "I just don’t know what you’re calling gay people" moment was hilarious 😂

  • @syth911
    @syth911 Місяць тому +1

    This series is goated Stanz. Please keep it up

  • @BoofTroupe
    @BoofTroupe Місяць тому

    making crosswords is so hard, 1/3 being perfect is insane bro
    can't wait for next time
    strands maybe? the stanz special

  • @thefireofthefox1
    @thefireofthefox1 29 днів тому +1

    "Squeex solved the puzzle" Aka got every answer from chat lol

  • @Virgil37160
    @Virgil37160 Місяць тому

    I think Connections and Strands are the best NYT puzzles to do something like this with. I love the series and hope it continues!

  • @Cmanorange
    @Cmanorange Місяць тому +9

    i heard richelle was in this video on the streets. we eating good

  • @softcoffeewhispers
    @softcoffeewhispers 28 днів тому

    I really love these videos. They’re equally fun but comfy.

  • @andiggity5701
    @andiggity5701 Місяць тому

    I’d love to see more puzzle content, these have been super fun to watch

  • @ItsWindHere
    @ItsWindHere Місяць тому +1

    I do genuinely want more of this series

  • @Pikkonuos
    @Pikkonuos Місяць тому +2

    I love this format! Keep these coming please!!

  • @MrNaleIt
    @MrNaleIt Місяць тому +1

    Love this puzzle creation thing.

  • @houndsanddirewolves
    @houndsanddirewolves Місяць тому

    This is SUCH a fun concept, I need more puzzle making videos!

  • @abraxas2658
    @abraxas2658 Місяць тому +1

    Me, named Bricks, when anyone in ludwig's orbit says "dumb as bricks" (all the time): 😭

  • @Nekasus
    @Nekasus Місяць тому +1

    The "Tao" is the path for, wait for it stanz, TAOISM.

  • @Leo-uw3me
    @Leo-uw3me Місяць тому

    the best thing of it, it's that i'm watching the second episode before the first one 😂

  • @fluDragon
    @fluDragon Місяць тому +7

    STANZSHOW REFERENCE LETS GO

  • @elliottmcleandeboer
    @elliottmcleandeboer Місяць тому

    Loving Stanz' "becoming a pro puzzle-setter" arc

  • @Nihaas
    @Nihaas Місяць тому +1

    "the Big Gay" was incredible

  • @SESR33233
    @SESR33233 Місяць тому

    Love the puzzle content! Next puzzles: one for a member of The Yard, one for a fear& member, and one for a member of the OfflineTV Podcast (or another podcast you know). Battle of the podcasts in puzzle form.

  • @mothafah
    @mothafah Місяць тому

    More puzzles! Dude, Slime doing this would be insane.

  • @niemandit
    @niemandit Місяць тому

    I love the Puzzler and his villainous antics !

  • @NathanBrownisawesome
    @NathanBrownisawesome Місяць тому +1

    Shoutout the dicey dungeons music, love that game and that soundtrack so much

  • @frost9681
    @frost9681 Місяць тому

    Stanz needs to host a puzzle tournament for ALL his friends

  • @iwnattio2222
    @iwnattio2222 Місяць тому

    both of these videos were awesome, please make more puzzle videos! :D

  • @thomasrocke
    @thomasrocke Місяць тому

    0:03 Should be sorry Puzzler, my pants can only hold so much

  • @CaptainRedbeard.
    @CaptainRedbeard. Місяць тому +1

    Stanz 😂 ive cringed ALOT in my life on UA-cam videos but that intro is now in the top 10 of that group lmao. That was incredible!

  • @redoxxed
    @redoxxed Місяць тому

    please keep making puzzles for squeex I like it when hes struggling

  • @WhyYouWahYoo
    @WhyYouWahYoo Місяць тому +1

    The first one of this was such a fun time, glad to see it back

  • @portemanteau3802
    @portemanteau3802 Місяць тому

    please make more puzzles i love this sm

  • @Unpausedd
    @Unpausedd Місяць тому

    love these puzzle vids almost as much as watching 30 minute connections live, ur the goat

  • @kelliefitzgerald5840
    @kelliefitzgerald5840 Місяць тому +2

    The dynamic between you and Richelle is exactly the same between my husband and I. he would have loved to make me a puzzle and I would have hated doing it!

  • @theoriginalmcbro142
    @theoriginalmcbro142 Місяць тому

    I was actually waitimg for another pizzle video, tha k you for the drink papa 🙌🏻

  • @extimmi
    @extimmi Місяць тому

    This was really fun!
    I think when you do things like "i swim" you should do the crossword 1,4 notation so they know its two words.

  • @nicolaspapasidero9441
    @nicolaspapasidero9441 15 днів тому

    i did love this puzzle sequel, sorry I found it so late

  • @sllimjimsinkhole
    @sllimjimsinkhole Місяць тому +1

    I love these videos so much! More puzzles!!

  • @ellesar500
    @ellesar500 Місяць тому

    Loved the previous vid; excited for this one! Such a fun idea to see them struggle

    • @ellesar500
      @ellesar500 Місяць тому

      Well that feeling of excitement lasted 5 secs; the puzzles, jfc 🤣

  • @MyNameIsNyx
    @MyNameIsNyx Місяць тому

    this is a puzzle channel now. full send

  • @EliteDarkLordman
    @EliteDarkLordman Місяць тому +1

    Yes algorithm we love the puzzle videos

  • @Bedogg25
    @Bedogg25 Місяць тому +13

    Lol the big gay

  • @The_Ruf_Rud
    @The_Ruf_Rud Місяць тому

    I thought that stanz put himself in the thumbnail twice and then I realized oh its just pointcrow

  • @BK557SC
    @BK557SC Місяць тому

    Imagine next video you get atrioc and ludwig to play a monkeyball puzzle map you make. I have zero clue how hard that would be but it's a banger idea.

  • @haribospoon7231
    @haribospoon7231 Місяць тому

    would love to see one where you make multiple separate puzzles just for Northernlion and it'd be like challenging the puzzle god

  • @mcseal-j7m
    @mcseal-j7m Місяць тому

    This is such niche content, but i think its peak! It's really fun

  • @noelpans
    @noelpans Місяць тому

    I love this concept please do this forever thank you!

  • @GameBlock_
    @GameBlock_ Місяць тому +1

    Insaneintherain and the 8 bit big band music in the background is peak

  • @HuffGLaDTem
    @HuffGLaDTem Місяць тому

    this is my favorite thing!111! Ty[pimng from my steamdeck so stanz actually does more of this series and i dont have to cry

  • @littlenewbs7295
    @littlenewbs7295 Місяць тому +1

    This was awesome, please do it again with Doug Doug

  • @leviallen7210
    @leviallen7210 Місяць тому

    I love the puzzle videos, stanz!! Keep it up!

  • @cornyFisher7
    @cornyFisher7 Місяць тому

    This was amazing stanz I love love this style of content

  • @HKLives
    @HKLives Місяць тому +1

    you should become squeex's personal riddler

  • @Pokebilities
    @Pokebilities Місяць тому

    We need an entire video of Richelle trying to figure out different puzzles 😂😂😂

  • @inderdeepsingh5498
    @inderdeepsingh5498 Місяць тому

    I fuck heavy with this series Stanz, keep it up!

  • @BettyKateB
    @BettyKateB Місяць тому +9

    Richelle is the best qanon

  • @jayp730
    @jayp730 Місяць тому

    the puzzle master staniel returns

  • @smalls3152
    @smalls3152 Місяць тому

    Please make more these videos are so fun to watch

  • @television9233
    @television9233 29 днів тому

    squeex malding made this video lmao
    more squeex

  • @aarond9563
    @aarond9563 Місяць тому

    It would be cool to see you do one for a big puzzle enthusiast and you make it really difficult

  • @HoganThompson
    @HoganThompson Місяць тому

    Make more, this was awesome!

  • @the_sad_wallet1553
    @the_sad_wallet1553 Місяць тому

    The McLaren hat and orange hoodie combo is *inspired* 🔥

  • @FrozenviperUK1
    @FrozenviperUK1 Місяць тому +1

    Great hat dude

  • @kevinbaynes7488
    @kevinbaynes7488 Місяць тому

    So smart stanz thank you for the content

  • @OfficialPlasticHands
    @OfficialPlasticHands Місяць тому

    Portal 2 has a built in level editor, could be a cool continuation of this series.

  • @PetulantPuffin
    @PetulantPuffin Місяць тому

    Do one for will neff I bet he would bring that big brain energy each video needs