It's genuinely heartbreaking to hear this news. You've helped me more than you can possibly know with all of your play sessions, lessons, and positivity. RUclips may have been a side gig for you, but tuning in daily has really become part of my regular way of life. It actually feels like I'm losing a friend. But we all know nothing lasts forever. I am so happy for you that things are moving in a positive direction. I wholeheartedly wish you the absolute best of luck with everything you do. I cannot thank you enough for all that you've done and will selfishly hope for your glorious return one day - even if that's decades away. "If you love someone, tell them" you would always remind us. Well, we love you, Pandan. Farewell.
Thanks again for all of your help and support. I felt the script was a little stiff (when I recorded this last month I liked how it fit w/ the song), so I'll add a bit more color here: I always gravitate towards helping the "meta" of whatever hobby I get invested in, whether that's through stuff like this, moderating, or thinking of new formats/ideas. This was my first experiment on youtube and while it was fun, it can also be a lot to manage and is a major time commitment, even for how admittedly low effort powerpoints and LPs can be to make. I am not leaving the FE community, but I don't have time to do videos anymore. I'm getting more strain on my time w/ other commitments and I'd rather use my free time to focus on hacking and my other hobbies/side gig, especially during my peak hours of 4-7 AM (which is when I typically record). To be clear, no specific event or LP prompted me to do this, and I've known for a while I'd be winding down this year as other parts of my life ramped up. I likely won't be returning back to the mic anytime soon, if at all. I hope the channel's been informative and entertaining, and it's been a fun ride. For now, I'm going to give it a rest. Thanks again for your support as always and be safe.
Thank you for making this video and all of your others. Just found your channel and vision quest in the last couple months. You helped me out on forums and was always kind. Best of luck in your endeavors and I’ll continue to enjoy your creations.
@@nadnap That's very nice of you to say that but I don't think it played that big of a part. You just have a very endearing personality that made people want to stay for more. Your videos were always very chill, they gave a kind of cozy feeling not easily found somewhere else.
To clarify - i don't think people would care as much about VQ (and this channel by extension of that) if the art in VQ wasn't so solid, which you played a huge role in.
It was a good run, Dan. I admit I enjoyed having a good casual FE vid to listen to whenever I started my morning and you came at a great time when it needed to be filled. You've always been a beacon of positivity for this community and very earnest about seeing it improve. Making detailed, informative videos about the design process of FE ROM hacking and having made something that reflects those ideas in Vision Quest while also just being a grand chill dude is something this community should respect. In the short time I've known you I'm glad I got to be your friend. Charge forward with Steel Blade in hand and always have room for some Honeydew. ' 3'
Thanks Ray - really appreciate the kind words. Probably would not have ever been as interested in getting behind the mic to talk FE had it not been for your influence on the community + FEE3 keeping my interest in romhack piqued over the years. Likewise man, I'll be sure to catch you around.
Go forth, steel blade. Grasp your destiny! And see you back in the community where we will tirelessly remind you how 1-2 range shortbow is the best feature ever o7 Thanks for the videos, Pandan! Your insights were so helpful, and best of luck for whatever is ahead!
I greatly enjoyed your videos on design and chapter analysis! Even as you stop making new videos, I suspect they'll remain a great resource for years to come. Best of luck with your other commitments.
While your videos on game design were more directed towards FE romhackers, they have also been invaluable to me as I've been developing an FE-Style tactics RPG on what to push for and avoid. They're especially valuable to show to teammates who are less familiar with the genre and the inner workings of the series meta and so on. I can't thank you enough for what you've put out while I've been around and I sincerely wish you the best in your departure. Maybe you'll stumble upon the results of me and my teams work in the 3-4 years after it's done! It'd sure put a smile on my face.
I can't say anything but thank you for all the effort you've put into youtube; I'm a huge fan of your LPs and design vids. Wishing you all the best on anything you do!
Thank you for all the insight and entertainment, your videos kept me company through many long insomniac nights. Sad to see the channel retiring for the forseeable future, wishing you all the best in your future endeavors. Take care out there Pandan.
Thank you for everything Dan. I’m going to miss seeing these uploads, but I’ll continue to revisit Fiana, Dagdar, and all the other greats when I need a pick me up. Thank you
Thanks for the fun times pandan! I definitely never would have experienced as much of what the FE hacking community has to offer without your let’s plays, and your design videos have been extraordinarily helpful as I work on my own project. Thanks for being a general force of positivity and reason in the community as well! I hope we’ll get to see you on the forums and whatnot on occasion whenever you have the time. In the meantime, I wish you the best of luck on your future endeavors! Stay safe.
Thanks Zess - really keen to check out Absolution. It's been on my list for a while and RandomWizard has spoken very highly of it to me. Thanks for hanging out. Will be sure to see you around discord/forums.
Thanks again man, your Fire Emblem Design videos were really informative and will help guide me towards creating a great FE-like game for everyone to enjoy. Good luck!
Your channel made me more invested in Fire Emblem and rom hacking that i have been in years, i really thank you for that, because more than a hobbie, playing FE ended up becoming sort of a passion for me. I think i also learned a lot from you and your videos were very chill, perfect to have them on the background while i break my brain studying medicine for hours, once again, thank you.
Thanks Emanuel - appreciate all of your thoughtful comments and feedback over the past few years. Glad to hear the videos have been helpful. Best of luck with your studies, big respect for taking on such daunting and important subject matter.
@@nadnap Thanks man, i will try to be more active in FEU if i get the free time to browse through it, so i hope i'll see you there and that life treats you well. Cheers.
It saddens me to hear the news but I am glad and grateful for all the content you've put out. It inspired me, many others and I'm sure it will continue being a vehicle of insight and entertainment from now on. I wanna say thank you for everything I learned because from this channel and for all the good times. I hope we're still to talk more in the future, peace.
I really respect what you and your channel brought to the community and I hope others have it in them to pick up the mantle. Good luck with your real life obligations.
I appreciate all the work you've done, from the hacks you've helped develop to your lessons to help other hackers, both fledgling and experienced alike. Wish you the best in your future!
Thank you so much for all your videos. Especially for the last Design-Videos you threw out over the last days. I heared you're leaving by the end of the month so it was awesome to see more of these. The most important topics should be covered now. And they'll help lots of people in the community. Once again: Thank you, and good luck for the future. o/
Thank you, I was pretty busy for a while but i always watch your content from time to time and always enjoyed them. My morning will be different without your video playing in the bg.
What the hell I've barely stumbled upon this channel and now I see this vid and I feel like crying (its probably the pillows music), 2 years late but still thanks for what you've done for the community man.
It’s been a fun ride, man. VQ was one of the first hacks I really got into and your commentary and comment was just brilliant. Godspeed, you madlad Nadnap
I’m fairly new to the channel, but thanks for everything I going to miss the videos by the morning while eating my breakfast and sharing a virtual cup of coffee. Saudades Pandan
Hey, Pandan! I've never commented on any of your videos before, but I wanted to let you know that your design insight videos have had a huge influence on my work in my own hacking experience, helping shape a lot of my earliest design decisions and paving the way for me to find the ideas that I feel are most interesting to iterate on in the process. I know we've spoken on Discord about this before, and it sounds like this decision is what's best for you to make, but I wanted you to know how great a job you did in your run on youtube, and how much I appreciated having this font of experience and insight I could tap into when I was feeling lost or uncertain. It's sad to see you go, but your videos, and their impact on my and many other's work, are a positively glowing legacy to leave behind. On to greener pastures o7
I only just found your channel a couple months ago and have since tagged along as somewhat of a silent viewer, especially when it comes to your informational FE hacking videos. As someone with a deep fascination with FE hacking and balance in GBA Fire Emblem, those videos were everything I've ever wanted to watch. I suppose I still have a huge backlog to watch, but it's still gonna be odd knowing that there won't be more in the future. That said, thanks for everything, and good luck with the future.
Thanks for the fun times, Dan. Whether it be your design videos or your LPs, I feel that by watching you my understanding of Fire Emblem and how to make my hack the best it can be has only improved, and I know many others feel the same. Best of luck to you and stay heckin' safe, chief.
Thank you for the all the work you've done. Whether a playthrough or an analysis/discussion, your videos are insightful and overall a delight to watch. The way you carry yourself is also very respectable. Best of luck with whatever you pursue!
Ah well, it was a good run. I suppose I will have to find my Dream of 5 content elsewhere now. Hope retirement treats you well! But, that said... hope you can find the time to revisit where it all began and help out with FEE3!
I will always remember you as an encouraging voice in the community. May upcoming romhackers - or content creators in general - always find a path to your words of advice. Farewell, Tactitian D.
Sorry for not saying what’s already been said, but you truly did offer entertainment and good advice and views for the community, you haven’t really left but I do hope you the best in future endeavors
It's genuinely heartbreaking to hear this news. You've helped me more than you can possibly know with all of your play sessions, lessons, and positivity. RUclips may have been a side gig for you, but tuning in daily has really become part of my regular way of life. It actually feels like I'm losing a friend.
But we all know nothing lasts forever. I am so happy for you that things are moving in a positive direction. I wholeheartedly wish you the absolute best of luck with everything you do. I cannot thank you enough for all that you've done and will selfishly hope for your glorious return one day - even if that's decades away.
"If you love someone, tell them" you would always remind us. Well, we love you, Pandan. Farewell.
Thanks DarknessChampion. Appreciate all of your encouraging comments and thanks for hanging out!
Thanks again for all of your help and support. I felt the script was a little stiff (when I recorded this last month I liked how it fit w/ the song), so I'll add a bit more color here:
I always gravitate towards helping the "meta" of whatever hobby I get invested in, whether that's through stuff like this, moderating, or thinking of new formats/ideas. This was my first experiment on youtube and while it was fun, it can also be a lot to manage and is a major time commitment, even for how admittedly low effort powerpoints and LPs can be to make.
I am not leaving the FE community, but I don't have time to do videos anymore. I'm getting more strain on my time w/ other commitments and I'd rather use my free time to focus on hacking and my other hobbies/side gig, especially during my peak hours of 4-7 AM (which is when I typically record).
To be clear, no specific event or LP prompted me to do this, and I've known for a while I'd be winding down this year as other parts of my life ramped up.
I likely won't be returning back to the mic anytime soon, if at all. I hope the channel's been informative and entertaining, and it's been a fun ride. For now, I'm going to give it a rest. Thanks again for your support as always and be safe.
wow the outpouring of kind words from you all warms my heart. Thanks everyone, it means a lot to me. Glad I've been able to help in some way.
Thank you for making this video and all of your others. Just found your channel and vision quest in the last couple months. You helped me out on forums and was always kind. Best of luck in your endeavors and I’ll continue to enjoy your creations.
I'll miss this channel. Thanks for all your hard work.
Thank you Laurent. I don't think nearly as many people would care if not for your artwork to draw them in.
@@nadnap That's very nice of you to say that but I don't think it played that big of a part. You just have a very endearing personality that made people want to stay for more. Your videos were always very chill, they gave a kind of cozy feeling not easily found somewhere else.
Thanks Laurent, I appreciate that
To clarify - i don't think people would care as much about VQ (and this channel by extension of that) if the art in VQ wasn't so solid, which you played a huge role in.
@@nadnap I'm glad I was able to participate! I have very fond memories of this period. You're a good creator and friend.
It was a good run, Dan.
I admit I enjoyed having a good casual FE vid to listen to whenever I started my morning and you came at a great time when it needed to be filled. You've always been a beacon of positivity for this community and very earnest about seeing it improve. Making detailed, informative videos about the design process of FE ROM hacking and having made something that reflects those ideas in Vision Quest while also just being a grand chill dude is something this community should respect.
In the short time I've known you I'm glad I got to be your friend. Charge forward with Steel Blade in hand and always have room for some Honeydew. ' 3'
Thanks Ray - really appreciate the kind words. Probably would not have ever been as interested in getting behind the mic to talk FE had it not been for your influence on the community + FEE3 keeping my interest in romhack piqued over the years. Likewise man, I'll be sure to catch you around.
Go forth, steel blade. Grasp your destiny!
And see you back in the community where we will tirelessly remind you how 1-2 range shortbow is the best feature ever o7
Thanks for the videos, Pandan! Your insights were so helpful, and best of luck for whatever is ahead!
LOL the 1-2 range short bow raging will haunt me forever. I guess there are worse legacies to leave behind, huh? :p
I greatly enjoyed your videos on design and chapter analysis! Even as you stop making new videos, I suspect they'll remain a great resource for years to come. Best of luck with your other commitments.
Thank you Xetetic! Looking forward to seeing what else you put out and cover as well. Your review of Dragon Herald helped inspire me to pick it up.
I can do nothing but thank you for all your videos, they've been very useful. Stay safe.
Thanks Areynor!
While your videos on game design were more directed towards FE romhackers, they have also been invaluable to me as I've been developing an FE-Style tactics RPG on what to push for and avoid. They're especially valuable to show to teammates who are less familiar with the genre and the inner workings of the series meta and so on. I can't thank you enough for what you've put out while I've been around and I sincerely wish you the best in your departure. Maybe you'll stumble upon the results of me and my teams work in the 3-4 years after it's done! It'd sure put a smile on my face.
Keep me posted - would love to take a look when it's done. Best of luck w/ development!
I can't say anything but thank you for all the effort you've put into youtube; I'm a huge fan of your LPs and design vids. Wishing you all the best on anything you do!
Thank you!
Sadness. I absolutely loved your perspective on things.
Thank you! Really appreciate it.
Thank you for all the insight and entertainment, your videos kept me company through many long insomniac nights. Sad to see the channel retiring for the forseeable future, wishing you all the best in your future endeavors. Take care out there Pandan.
Thank you!!
Thank you for everything Dan. I’m going to miss seeing these uploads, but I’ll continue to revisit Fiana, Dagdar, and all the other greats when I need a pick me up. Thank you
Thank you! I hope they're helpful for you.
It's been real, dude.
:sunglasses: thanks chief
Thanks for the fun times pandan! I definitely never would have experienced as much of what the FE hacking community has to offer without your let’s plays, and your design videos have been extraordinarily helpful as I work on my own project. Thanks for being a general force of positivity and reason in the community as well!
I hope we’ll get to see you on the forums and whatnot on occasion whenever you have the time. In the meantime, I wish you the best of luck on your future endeavors! Stay safe.
Thanks Zess - really keen to check out Absolution. It's been on my list for a while and RandomWizard has spoken very highly of it to me. Thanks for hanging out. Will be sure to see you around discord/forums.
Thanks again man, your Fire Emblem Design videos were really informative and will help guide me towards creating a great FE-like game for everyone to enjoy. Good luck!
Thank you! Glad they were helpful.
Your channel made me more invested in Fire Emblem and rom hacking that i have been in years, i really thank you for that, because more than a hobbie, playing FE ended up becoming sort of a passion for me.
I think i also learned a lot from you and your videos were very chill, perfect to have them on the background while i break my brain studying medicine for hours, once again, thank you.
Thanks Emanuel - appreciate all of your thoughtful comments and feedback over the past few years. Glad to hear the videos have been helpful. Best of luck with your studies, big respect for taking on such daunting and important subject matter.
@@nadnap Thanks man, i will try to be more active in FEU if i get the free time to browse through it, so i hope i'll see you there and that life treats you well.
Cheers.
Thank you for making Vision Quest. Easily one the funnest gaming experiences I had in years
These feels like a when a really cool teacher/professor retires or changes careers. Hope the best for you, Paniel Danielson.
Right back at you. Thanks again.
It saddens me to hear the news but I am glad and grateful for all the content you've put out. It inspired me, many others and I'm sure it will continue being a vehicle of insight and entertainment from now on. I wanna say thank you for everything I learned because from this channel and for all the good times. I hope we're still to talk more in the future, peace.
Thanks VHS. Always fun chatting in streams. I'll be around the FEU discord and forums - hope to see you there
I really respect what you and your channel brought to the community and I hope others have it in them to pick up the mantle. Good luck with your real life obligations.
Thanks Pwn. Appreciate that. Probably would not even ever thought to play SOHAE if not for your remark on it in your VQ review. Thanks again for that.
I appreciate all the work you've done, from the hacks you've helped develop to your lessons to help other hackers, both fledgling and experienced alike. Wish you the best in your future!
Thank you!!
Thank you for all your hard work. Wish you the best on anything you do.
Thank you!
Thank you so much for all your videos.
Especially for the last Design-Videos you threw out over the last days. I heared you're leaving by the end of the month so it was awesome to see more of these. The most important topics should be covered now. And they'll help lots of people in the community. Once again: Thank you, and good luck for the future. o/
Thanks Blader DJ - appreciate your well thought-out comments over the years. Hope the videos are helpful!
Thank you, I was pretty busy for a while but i always watch your content from time to time and always enjoyed them. My morning will be different without your video playing in the bg.
Hey there! Thanks again. Appreciate the kind words.
You inspired me to make ROMHacking videos myself - I hope I can carry on the torch from this point forward, if that makes sense. Thanks, and cheers!
Thanks Pent - happy to help! Looking forward to seeing what else you make.
Be safe and enjoy your next adventures. Have always been a good way to enjoy the morning. See you around
Thanks Shinn, appreciate the support over the years!
Good luck, Paniel Daniel.
And remember this.
heck
heck!
What the hell I've barely stumbled upon this channel and now I see this vid and I feel like crying (its probably the pillows music), 2 years late but still thanks for what you've done for the community man.
Godspeed, Pandan. Be safe.
Thanks dude. You too.
Love this channel and love VQ. You always made such thoughtful, interesting content, thank you so much.
Thank you for the kind words! Appreciate it.
It’s been a fun ride, man. VQ was one of the first hacks I really got into and your commentary and comment was just brilliant. Godspeed, you madlad Nadnap
Haha thanks Diego!!
I’m fairly new to the channel, but thanks for everything I going to miss the videos by the morning while eating my breakfast and sharing a virtual cup of coffee.
Saudades Pandan
thanks Nano! It's been fun.
I’m actually crying now this is so sad. Thank you for everything! I hope that if you can you’ll return soon 😭
Don't cry for me! Thank you so much.
Hey. I know we haven’t talked much, but I do appreciate what you’ve done for the community. Here’s hoping for bright future.
Thanks, same to you. Looking forward to checking out Shackled Power, it's been on my list for a while.
Hey, Pandan! I've never commented on any of your videos before, but I wanted to let you know that your design insight videos have had a huge influence on my work in my own hacking experience, helping shape a lot of my earliest design decisions and paving the way for me to find the ideas that I feel are most interesting to iterate on in the process. I know we've spoken on Discord about this before, and it sounds like this decision is what's best for you to make, but I wanted you to know how great a job you did in your run on youtube, and how much I appreciated having this font of experience and insight I could tap into when I was feeling lost or uncertain. It's sad to see you go, but your videos, and their impact on my and many other's work, are a positively glowing legacy to leave behind. On to greener pastures o7
Thanks Xil - appreciate it! Excited to see your work and glad the videos are helpful. Ping me if you ever have any questions.
I only just found your channel a couple months ago and have since tagged along as somewhat of a silent viewer, especially when it comes to your informational FE hacking videos. As someone with a deep fascination with FE hacking and balance in GBA Fire Emblem, those videos were everything I've ever wanted to watch.
I suppose I still have a huge backlog to watch, but it's still gonna be odd knowing that there won't be more in the future. That said, thanks for everything, and good luck with the future.
Appreciate it, same to you. Thanks.
Thanks for the fun times, Dan. Whether it be your design videos or your LPs, I feel that by watching you my understanding of Fire Emblem and how to make my hack the best it can be has only improved, and I know many others feel the same. Best of luck to you and stay heckin' safe, chief.
Thanks chief
Thank you for the all the work you've done. Whether a playthrough or an analysis/discussion, your videos are insightful and overall a delight to watch. The way you carry yourself is also very respectable.
Best of luck with whatever you pursue!
Thank you!!
Shame it's ending, but thanks for what your channel has done for the community. Good luck for the future, mate.
A shame the channel had to end here, but it was good the entire length of its life.
Thanks dude, appreciate it.
Ah well, it was a good run. I suppose I will have to find my Dream of 5 content elsewhere now. Hope retirement treats you well!
But, that said... hope you can find the time to revisit where it all began and help out with FEE3!
Thanks WP - I'll gladly reprise my role as FEE3 Sandima. Yes... they'll be none the wiser. To them, I am still the King's loyal aide.
Pretty good way to go I suppose. Vision Quest and those video essays are pretty interesting. Best of luck with your career!
Thank you!
I will always remember you as an encouraging voice in the community. May upcoming romhackers - or content creators in general - always find a path to your words of advice.
Farewell, Tactitian D.
Thank you!
Just found this channel sad to see I've already missed it
Same lol
Good luck!
Thank you!
Wait no!!!! Your hack is my favorite so I won’t get a new one from you?!? 😭😭😭😭😭
Pandan please come back, we need you
❤️
o7 Godspeed, hero
Until next time space cowboy........
o7
Sorry for not saying what’s already been said, but you truly did offer entertainment and good advice and views for the community, you haven’t really left but I do hope you the best in future endeavors
2:53 baited me, thought you gonna say set em free
you go dude
Cheers thanks dude.
See ya man, it was fun.
Thank you!