Thank you for all the kind comments. This wasn't an easy decision to make, and I've been going back and forth on it for a few months now. I'm glad that people enjoy the content no matter what I cover, as that makes it far easier to simply work on what I enjoy covering. I still hope to do more Lovecraft readings, horror topics, and maybe even some more video game content, so stay tuned.
I hope you don’t fully cut out the SCP stuff, even though it’s not the focus anymore. But I’ll keep throwing money at your channel each month regardless.
Honestly, I like the new direction the channel is headed. I really like 40k and I really like SCP. Also, as long as you're enthusiastic in the videos I'll watch anything you do.
You have immortalized yourself as, in my opinion, the voice of SCP story telling. You're one of the reasons I got into the lore. No matter what happens, I'll stand behind whatever you do. I appreciate you beyond words. You've helped me relax while laying in bed getting ready to fall asleep. You've offered countless hours of entertainment while I was driving in the car. Just wanted to let you know that. Looking forward to what's next.
I really feel like no one else did the SCPs as much justice as they deserve with your explanations and summaries, and you always seem to pick the SCPs I love. It’ll be a sad day when I have to … actually read them myself!
You had me so freaked out, I thought we were going to get bad news! I came in to this expecting to hear that you were going away or something, but not only are you still here, but the 40k videos are coming back?! I loved all the old 40k videos, and they genuinely got me interested in the universe. I can’t wait to hear more, and I bet I’m not the only one!
Your SCP videos carried me through my final couple years of highschool and all the way up until now, well into adulthood. That being said, your other lore videos have proven to be amazing as well! Don't feel obligated to appeal to the SCP community, I'm here for your narrative style, passion, and engagement. Embrace your creative mind and show us what you got!!
I would love to see you do more Audio Book style readings like you did with the Lovecraft stuff. Some of your best work honestly and as many others have said your voice is perfect for that genre / reading style.
yeah and the horror narration community on here is...well, I would say hopping, in that it seems to gather *a lot* of viewership, but RUclips also seems to irrationally hate that kind of content and does everything it can to strangle the life out of it lately (like even though I watch a lot of it, as of last week RUclips has stopped recommending me videos of that type even from channels I'm subscribed to, which doesn't seem accidental), so the situation is kind of complex. Sticking to older, public domain material makes things easier I think, but there also seems to be a deeper aversion that Google has to that type of content, too.
@@vanessaashford9203 you should check out Viidith22 amazing horror/brain bending narrator with a criminally low sub count and hundreds of hours of quality narration
Funny thing is, 40k vids and your SCP content are some my favorite things to listen to, so combining the two sounds just wonderful. I’ve always found your voice really relaxing, so I’m here for whatever you do ❤
Here here! As an adult with 3 kids, SCP was my favorite late night listen and 40K was rekindled for me about 6 months ago so this is an exciting change!
The scp videos on this channel are the best because you can just listen to this soothing voice tell you an amazing story. I'll stick around as long as i can tune in for that daily, like with the other stories you talk about.
God your voice is so good that even this sounds like it could be a story. Lots of people moving away from scp content atm, aslong as you keep telling amazing stories in the amazing way you do I think everyone will be happy.
the warhammer stuff has some of its own really good stories that i think will fit his style great some of them can even feel like the dark and weird stuff we see in SCP'S so don't worry i think he will do just fine depending on how he decides to cover the content
From your voice I can sense the way this was a heavy decision. You do great work. Your 40k material was a great way for me to be introduced to the universe’s lore. It led me to look for more content on other channels and explore more. I cannot wait to see what you do with it.
As long as I continue to be able to come back to your channel as one of the only narration channels that keep my attention, I do not mind that you’re not covering SCP as much. You’ve been one of the only channels that has kept my interest since the time I discovered it till now. I’m here and I’m not leaving. Thank you for your hard work!
Even though you tell you are not an SCP channel, for me you are the only SCP channel. I discovered your channel through SCP and I have listened to all the videos ever since. You are literally the only channel I listen to / watch consistently every week. I have tried all the other channels you mentioned but could not bear listening to any of them for more than a few episodes. The 2 videos per month will be missed.
Honestly, this. I'm not really interested in listening to the Volgun read articles verbatim in his (admittedly, quite relaxing) monotone. With Exploring Series, I actually learn a bit about the article and narratives, and I'm able to get engaged with the story much better.
@@keeperskeeper5338 sure, and don't get me wrong; what he does, he does VERY well! But what he does is just literally read the article. And I'm glad there's a lot of people who love that, because more SCP content is always good! But, it's just not for me. I like a bit more narrative, without the strict article format, you feel me? Volgun is literally just reading the article. ES is reading the *story*.
@@hugoguzman4985 "literally just reading the article" is kind off a disservice to the effort that is put in Idk if you've watched his newer vids cause he's continually improving Additional voice actors, sounds, flair, telling the story as intended, sometimes he has an extra credit section where he summarizes stuff as his character TES paraphrases the story and adds a lot of other information from other parts of the universe to it which is awesome as well Each has their own format perfected/is honing it Just reading the article would've been accurate maybe 2 years ago
I’m actually gonna cry cuz this channel is high key my favorite for scp videos, Even when you were posting 1-2 scp videos to every 3-4 warhmer, that’s how peak your scp content is, I hope everything works out for you, and can’t wait to see you grow and succeed.
If I was able to, I'd definitely cry with how I feel right now. Make it count for both of us! But... You know... If you're like me and know absolutely nothing about Warhammer 40k, we might be in for a very pleasant surprise! A ton of people who are fans of the SCP Universe have a deep love for Warhammer, and I heard time and time again that it's supposed to be really great. I'll stay open minded and TES might actually be ky introduction to W40k, just like it introduced me to SCP until I knew enough and started reading the Wiki and heavily preferring Verbatim Readings & Adaptations of SCP Articles and Tales, as you lose all the flavor of the text in a Summarization (of a summarization often)! At least TES will continue covering the great SCP Canons of DjKaktus & especially Rounderhouse, who's become my favorite.
Dude! That long wind up had me thinking you were shutting down or something! As has been commented many times, your stuff is awesome. The actual SCP article might never even be that exciting. It's your work, your writing of your summaries, your voice acting and your reading that bring me here. I now get two SCP's plus two Warhammer videos each month. That's still a win for me. Thank you for making my week a little more interesting. Your community will have your back.
For me personally I am glad to see you moving back into lore as a whole as opposed to just being an SCP channel. Things like magic lore, DnD lore, 40K lore, IRL lore like what you did with Norse mythology, or even the Cthulhu mythos. I started listening to your stuff for the diversity of lore.
I'm relieved that you're not completely dropping SCP's, since it's my favourite series. I'm absolutely down with you doing videos on any topic, I'm very excited to find out more about more universes and lore. And tbh longer waits on SCP videos means more anticipation for me personally :)
You do you brother. I don’t think I’m the only one to say that we tune in for your great storytelling and in-depth analysis of fiction. The specific universe isn’t as important as your ability to add quality content on top of it.
You’re by far my favorite SCP RUclipsr, that being said it is also very limiting to stay only bound to SCPs, I’m very excited for you to get started on Warhammer 40k and other projects and will be here to watch whatever you decide to post! Thank you for the content you provide!
Your videos have helped me through some really hard times. As long as the Kaktusverse and Amani-ram series get finished, that’s all I really care about and, no matter the topic, I’ll always be watching
I knew this day was gonna come eventually. It sucks. Your SCP videos genuinely helped me deal with my insomnia. Hoping you’ll keep doing and finish the current Kactusverse stuff. A big fan of the warhammer stuff as well tho! Would say it’s worth checking out the age of sigmar and old fantasy stuff too
For me, your interpretation and your voice is what I really look forward too. Doesn't matter what the topic is. Whatever you cover I'm always exited to watch.
Your videos got me into SCP, cryptids and internet horror stories in general. Your channel name is synonymous with SCP for me. But I feel like your voice acting, oration skills and even ways of explaining are what I treasure the most. So even though I love your SCP series I think I will love almost anything you put out. May the stars be with you.
I was watching the old 40K videos yesterday and I literally thought to myself ‘oh my god I hope he picks this up again because I really love this’. I really hope this change works out for you! I’ll sure be watching!
This channel is the only SCP content I really consume. The quality of content and format are what keeps me coming back, looking forward to each episode at the beginning of the week. Cheers to the future!
You’ve been one of my favorite channels for getting me through long car rides or boring shifts at work. No matter what you read it’s always entertaining as you summarize and read better than any other channel on this platform. I’ll definitely stick with your channel and I wish the best for your channel, keep up the amazing content no matter the subject of the content!
I actually discovered your channel through the Lovecraftian Elder gods and it just exploded from there. I am incredibly excited for the future and seeing you cover more and branch out into other subjects. And as a very casual 40K fan, I feel like exploring with this channel will be an incredible opportunity. You still have my views, Explorer. Can't wait for the next video.
Definitely interested in what you decide to cover next even outside WH4K. The endless swath of SCP videos made me feel like I’d never catch up after the algorithm kinda stopped recommending your SCP videos to me for a while.
And I thought I'm just subscribed to too many RUclipsrs. Though for a couple of weeks RUclips automatically played ouroboros circle SCP and oroks fall after every video no matter what I watched, which was annoying too
sub, then click the bell, why would you overly on the algorithm? And no, you very much dont need even half of your subs belled. Truth be told, you likely dont even care, at this point, about many of them anyway.
you know honestly there is something really messed up about the algorithms, recently, like just as of last week I suddenly stopped getting recommendations for a reasonably popular type of content that I watch regularly, and I've seen similar things happen with other types of content as well recently. Essentially, it seems as though RUclips is basically trying to choke out certain kinds of content for any number of reasons. I think in some cases it's because that content is something they view as a liability, or as giving the site an image they don't want (like, any channels that cover horror-related content have essentially been in a struggle against Google for the last several years or so, as RUclips practically declared algorithmic/demonetizational war against them). I'm not sure how, or if, SCP content fits into this whole thing, but it frankly wouldn't surprise me if RUclips decided it didn't like SCP channels for whatever reason and shifted recommendations accordingly (considering, again, they seem to have done with types of content which should rake them in quite a bit *more* money, so I don't always get the logic behind it). It also wouldn't surprise me if this is actually playing a big role in why SCP content has dropped off in popularity, as a lot of people rely heavily on recommendations for the finding new content, and that's just kind of a reality. It really pisses me off if that's the case, because like I said, this would at least the second time this type of thing has happened lately with content I like. I really wish there was a solution, but short of another video site competing with RUclips (which isn't about to happen any time soon), we're essentially all left with Google partly controlling what type of content is viable on here, which also probably means, sadly, SCP content is only going to further fall by the wayside, since that very well may be the trend that (for whatever reason) RUclips wants. SCP doesn't exactly strike me as something Google would hate in the way they seem to hate horror/creepypasta/etc. type of content or things like that, but frankly, I don't get what exactly they want this hellsite to be anymore, so who knows.
Your SCP videos helped all of us get through the pandemic, and now that we've completed that struggle together, I can speak for many that we are happy with whatever content you deliver. Thank you for everything you've given us, and will continue to provide 🙏
@dillonking6180 I'm sorry, there is a huge part of me that was disappointed too. I would say if you haven't already, don't knock it just yet. I didn't care about SCP and just wanted some 40K stuff, if he jumps into the Choas gods, necrons, and stuff like that, it has a similar essence to SCP
@soundsufind9308 I'll be honest, I used to try playing the tabletop game. All I cared for was making and painting the models. Playing the game was boring for me. Reading the lore is the best part
Yours is the only channel i consistently watch whenever a new video comes out. Its basically a part of my Monday routine at this point. I started watching your channel when you were doing the "exploring cthulhu mythos" series and you got me into reading Lovecraft. Then i independently got into scp lore and rediscovered your channel. I watched any other videos you put out after that and all of those were very interesting. So whatever you do, I will watch it. Honestly the content you consistently put out has really helped me through some tough tomes too, so thank you and good luck in anything you do in the future.
Personally I really enjoy your SCP videos, but my real favourites on the channel are the audio books like your H.P. Lovecraft ones. I find your voice to be the perfect for those type of stories, I especially enjoyed your reading of Spring City Terror 1903. If you ever did more Noire or Mystery/Thriller audio books in the future I'd be overjoyed.
You’ve definitely been someone to look forward to every week and while at first it was just about SCPs, now its about you and how you deliver everything. I’m not going anywhere (nor are many others) and we’ll continue enjoying the content while it lasts. We love you and your work Mangg, do what makes you happiest and keep this as a channel you like to have fun with! ♥️
You’ve been a massive help for the past few years helping me fall asleep to a great story that was narrated beautifully. At first it was just SCP stuff but I quickly grew to adore everything else you’ve done. I’ll continue to Look forward to Sunday nights no matter what you decide to cover.
I was so worried for a moment that you were going to leave, but I'm a *huge* 40k fan so this was a huge win for me! No matter what I'll always support you!
Exploring has 40k content?! I must now go and binge it. Love your scp stuff. You and Volgun are my favorite ways to consume scp content. If 40k stuff becomes regular as well I'm gonna be in audio heaven.
Warhammer is experiencing such a large increase in mainstream popularity right now that i feel like this a great decision for the channel and as a lover of your old 40k vids i cannot wait to get some regular lore drops! Much love and all the support ❤❤
damn this is actually making me feel emotional. been a huge fan of yours since the HP lovecraft series and your SCP readings are the only ones i can stand and in fact enjoy greatly. I appreciate all those nights you’ve lulled me to sleep with stories of unmeasurable suffering and terror. thank you Mang!
for 3 of those 5 years mondays were my scp days, your readings helped through many different things in life. Im excited to hear anything that you read and i hope you explore many different lores and stories
I’ve actively waited for all of your readings every single week, regardless of the theme, for the past 3 years. There is not a single video of your’s that I haven’t fallen asleep to. We love you, Mangg, all the best to you and we support you wherever you decide to go.
Your lore videos across all types of canon have been a go to for me. As well, your reading of The Mountains of Madness has been my favorite audio version of that story, and I've listened to several. Please keep doing what you love, we will be listening.
I can't explain how much I've appreciated all the SCP content you've made over the years, it's wild to me to think its almost been 5 years of listening. I think this is a good change for you and I appreciate, as I'm sure we all do, how transparent and upfront you are about this changes. Looking forward to some Warhammer content!
As long as you keep covering the rounderhouse and DJ Kactus stuff, I couldn't care less what lore you do, in fact some of my favourite content of yours is your H.P. Lovecraft readings! At the mountains of madness is one I come back to repeatedly
I could literally feel this happening over the last few months. Do whatchu do man. Also, DnD would be awesome to dive deep into as well, I'm pretty sure you've touched on it a little, but yeah.
I’m very grateful for all the excellent work you’ve put into narrating SCP lore, but I’ve also enjoyed your other videos, most notably the great Lovecraft narrations. Excited about the 40k stuff, and I’ll happily follow wherever you take us exploring. Wishing you a lot of joy in your work, and all the best for this channel, you deserve it.
You have a voice of lore explanation, like a wizard reading over books and telling a tale to adventurers and research. Carry on, do your thing. You are going to go far no matter where you go and I can't wait to hear your next story, no matter where you are or doing.
This feels like a parent telling their kids that they’re divorcing, I’ve watched literally every single SCP video you’ve released for almost 3 years now and I don’t even watch other SCP RUclipsrs except for Volgun and his videos are too loud to play at night. 😭😭 That being said I wish you the best in future endeavors, I can’t promise I’ll be watching 40K videos but who knows? 🤙🏻
@Dillon King I mean for what it worth, WH40K is basically in essence is just DND but what if it is were Halo merged with Warcraft instead. For what it was let's be real it is edgy as fuck, even if we follow the non-edgy faction like Tau. And some people would rather have some part of it and not all of it, like you know dude likes Warcraft 3, but i don't think he will likes Arthas wielding a Minigun. And same on the other board, i don't think Halo Fans wanted to see Chief's with a Bulky Medieval Plate Armor anyway.
Amazing to hear you're going back to 40K, I always enjoy your narration and I'm curious to hear your takes on a thousand different topics about the universe 😁 You just gained a subscriber!
This is probably one of the best things we could hear. I was so worried when I saw this video only to find out your channel is getting even better. You have THE voice for reading stories and, well, exploring stuff. I totally support only focusing on the big SCP articles that are top tier. And I think SCP can become more popular through people finding your channel for other things.
Every year or so I get a new channel that I end up deciding is my ride or die, and I basically go through their whole catalog and enjoy every damn minute of it. This last year that's been you, and I want to thank you for, intentionally or not, improving the actual quality of my life. I haven't been here since day one, or anything, you were already a sizeable channel when I got into your stuff and you've only grown since then. That to say, to me you've always been a pretty big youtuber. In my time watching your videos I've noticed more and more that you go above and beyond what anyone as a viewer would expect you to do in terms of involving your audience in decisions and events regarding your channel. Just off the top of my head you made a community post when you took your first month off in a few years, and you still put up new videos -- even if they were remasters which I would've taken as a regular video regardless -- and you were very apologetic and clearly cared what we, your audience thought, and wanted to make sure we knew what was up and that we were involved. I would never expect anyone, especially in current-year youtube, to give announcements and reach out like you're writing a letter to a few friends. That you do that is something I can't thank you enough for, because it's hard to say just what I'm thanking you for. But you're a rare channel that makes me feel like I'm valued as a fellow fan of the content and not as clicks or ad-cents or "WOW CRAZY CHANNEL CHANGE? GET A RIDGE WALLET TO FIND OUT" (feel free to say yes to sponsorships btw, not knocking that, we all gotta secure the bag, but you know what I mean). You've been my favorite SCP channel since like your third video I saw, and you've cemented yourself as one of my favorite people on this platform, not just creators, because you're not just some creator, you're another person in this little crowd of lore-fiends. To put it more briefly and parrot what all of us are saying in the comments: I'm here for the ride, and will happily learn everything about anything you think is interesting enough to make a (fantastic quality, as they all are, had to mention that) video about. You didn't have to let us know like this, or even at all, and I just don't expect people making videos to express such genuine consideration for the audience like that. But the fact that you have, and you did, and I'm sure you will continue to, is just another thing I endlessly appreciate you for, and I want to thank you so much for the places you've allowed us, me, to explore with you. Can't wait to see where we go exploring next.
No matter what you do, I'll always love your channel and the endless hours of SCP readings you do. You give such life to the stories and things in them. I wish you best of luck with anything you wish to do.
I originally found you through your SCO videos but what really stands out as my favorite content from you is your Lovecraft readings. They were some of my favorite things you'd made and I'd love more as my little kick of delving into eldritch horror stories a few months back hasn't died out in the least.
I go back and listen to your longer SCP videos a lot. The Ouroboros Cycle is my favorite, and I've probably listened to it all the way through nearly ten times. I work long, boring shifts and you've gotten me through so many of them. I appreciate everything you've done on your channel and I've enjoyed other series like the Final Fantasy XIV content. I look forward to more of anything you do and I wish you all the luck.
This sounds like a very solid line up I’ve been needing more 40k and Scp to watch. I’ve listened to every single video on this channel and am just happy to have more to listen to every week no matter the topic. Keep up the great work❤
I know that it was not a well preforming video, but your video about Sigil, the City of Doors from D&D is one of my personal favorites on the channel. D&D is doing quite well in terms of popularity and, though there's a plethora of creators that cover Monsters and such, I personally think you would very easily be able to carve out a niche in the space. You could apply the dramatic stories and vivid scenery that you evoke especially well in SCPs like the Kaktusverse, Mamjul & Korar and Amoni-Ram, Neon God, the Bellerverse, and even back to older videos like the Lord Blackwood, and Red Sea Object, to different notable locations like Icewind Dale or Neverwinter within the Forgotten Realms or other settings. Additionally, I'd love to see your put your own flair on different factions throughout D&D, like how you covered the Serpents Hand or different races and subfactions in 40K. The recent D&D movie that just came out has groups like the Red Wizard of Thay and the Harpers so I'm sure those in particular would be popular. Last argument for D&D is that, in my opinion, the biggest draw towards your SCP videos especially is the community of writers that make fresh content. Covering things like LOTR and, to a lesser extent, 40K seems difficult because you're fighting against others with videos on the same old topics. Homebrew D&D settings probably compose at least half of all campaigns and if you could find a way to share some of those settings I feel people would flock to the community driven feel of those videos. There's also a wealth of old official novels and settings that you could make accessible and relevant. You could also cover something like Critical Role, where there's a massive audience, but so many hours of content and such a huge world that people really want digestible content for so they can be introduced to the world. Suggestions I'd like to see aside, your videos are excellent and I keep coming back and listening to every episode for you more than for any specific setting or story because you just make anything you touch so interesting and no matter what something always sticks in my mind each episode which is the absolutely highest praise I could ever give as a veritable dumbass. Much love, can't wait to keep exploring with you and this community
The Paradox that is viewer-retention on RUclips, Honestly bro I've listened to every single one of your SCP videos and LOVED every moment listening to them. Content saturation is a huge problem nowadays but it's unavoidable people come and go, but at the end of the day YOU (not your content) are the reason I am here. Like i've just sat and enjoyed listening to you open up about your decision on your channel and I was transfixed lol. Don't feel like you're giving up on SCP or "What we want", your D&D series is incredible as well as your Final Fantasy videos. YOU DO YOU, do not get sucked into the content creator trap and ruining your own love and passion in what you do. We love you regardless of your content, Onwards and Upwards brother
As others are saying, you are my only SCP channel. For me, it's because your voice and the way you read it keeps it so much more engaging than the other channels that IMO sound more repetitive and gimmicky. Yours is not. Your channel has substance and provides the ultimate immersion for my escapism personally. Anyways, if you can provide the same treatment to 40K or any topic as you do with SCP, then I'm on board for the long haul. Thank you for everything you've done with the SCP lore thus far. I'm sorry that the numbers haven't been where they used to be.
This is a bummer. My interest with SCP started with the Overlord short, but it was your videos and deep dives that really got me obsessed with SCP. Your Oroborous Cycle series was read in such a way that I felt like I was watching a movie. It's the end of an era. That being said, I am excited to see your upcoming 40K videos!
Last year my spotify wrapped said i landed in your top 5% of listeners by time played. I listen to chill at night, in the car on long drives, at work when i need background noise, and anytime music just doesnt hit the spot. And that wont change just because you switch up genres. When i started you did all kinds, scp, history, 40k, dnd, and every week was a new and refreshing topic. You do you man, im here to follow along
My theory is a growing divide between the on and offsite communities. It's something I've noticed, and definitely is making an impact! Also hell yeah 40k lore videos! I'm excited for the future of this channel, one of my favorites!
@@extratoastable5678 the entire on site community are just absolute cringe lit major circle jerkers who have completely deviated from what scp was supposed to be to just writing crappy fan fic and storys college level lit majors write stuffed with gross woke nonsense and no compelling story's.
wdym by a growing divide between onsite and offsite? Because I've seen a couple controversies that have surfaced on r/scp (which I glance in on every so often), but (imho) they were pretty ridiculous (like I'm mostly thinking of the whole thing of people freaking out when they changed the site logo colors for Pride Month a few times over the last couple years, although to play devil's advocate a bit, even as an LGBT person I did kind of find the way DJKaktus handled the more recent controversy to be...not the most becoming, even if I obviously agree with where he was coming from), but I don't religiously follow SCP drama, so there might be other stuff I've missed that's driving people away or whatever. I still personally think algorithmic bullshit on RUclips's part is as or more likely an explanation for lessening viewership on here. If it's more of a general shift in popularity across the internet, that actually (might) make me less pessimistic, as tbh general online interest in SCP seems to have fluctuated throughout its history, so it very well could be that there's a chance for revitalization in the future (I do somewhat question how sustainable long term fandom will be if the brand doesn't diversify more, so to speak, by which I mean probably trying to get more SCP-based popular media out there, like a well-made game or a show; I think at least theoretically the fanbase is there, I just think not everyone has the patience for wading through all the written content on the site, especially with the unconventional formatting and tone, and even in the best of times, RUclips lore videos on it are going to be kind of niche).
@Vanessa Ashford for starters, the whole Bright thing has caused a lot of problems between on and off site, and there's always the ever present fact of most off site communities being more or less stuck in the first couple series while most on site wouldn't touch that stuff with a 10 foot pole
weekly listener and daily re-listener, i really hope you see success with this change! i recommend you to all my friends and i wish you the best. been here for years and will be here for years to come!
I have always loved how you would change topics, Lovecraft, whole audio books and reads. Most people mention your voice but you sense of storytelling has improved so well over time and that keeps me coming back no matter the topic. I don't see this as a bummer really and 40K lore is just so fun and crazy I would love to hear your deep dives. Not SCP only, we are exploring here! Thankee sai for your time.
I just want to thank you for doing what you do. I hope whatever you end up doing allows you to be successful and happy doing it. I look forward to learning more about 40K and whatever else you happen to put out!
While your SCP content is what brought be to your channel, it was your narration abilities that kept me coming back. I'm glad you're taking chances to continue doing what you like. We'll definitely be here to see what comes of it
Can't wait. Your readings have been with me for such an insane 5 years of my life since 2018 and so much has happened. I'll keep listening whatever you put out. Haven't heard a bad one yet! :)
I could not tell how much I apreaciate your effort on making the SCP lore more accesible for everyone, providing with what I think are the best videos on the subject. Thank you for all the work! and good luck with whatever you got on your future !
Good luck on your path! I would love to hear more about Warhammer. I also really enjoy your Lovecraft readings and I think it would be interesting to hear doing some of it again if you ever feel inclined to
Thank you for what you’ve done. You don’t know how many people you’ve helped throughout the past few years. Just thank you, keeping making good content that makes you happy
I would love, LOVE for you to cover other things! your Lovecraft readings are some of my favorite things to listen and re-listen to over and over, and im so down for other variety stuff, whether its mystery/horror oriented or not, Im sure you'll do an amazing job like you have before, I believe in you and I can't wait for the new stuff!
Love the SCP videos but I'm a big 40k lore nerd. I really loved your Lovecraft readings, it might be just as awesome to hear a reading of the all guardsmen party!
Great to hear you switching things up, 40k is rather flooded with loremasters now though, shorts being a HUGE thing for many of these creators. You might have to get into some of the obscure stuff that most people don't know or think about. I would recommend some dives into Elder Scrolls, Conan, Darksun, or many other universes that exist. Hell southern American mythology would be fun like you used to when I first found you on your Celtic Myth series.
yeah I'm always down for more non-fictional folklore and mythology stuff, especially since it has (as of a couple years ago) become the focus of a really large non-fiction writing project of mine, and it's *really* hard to find anyone online who makes accessible content about the more obscure corners of it (by which I mean, not just the European mythologies basically everyone knows about, but stuff from various lesser known cultures or religious traditions from around the world, even though there's so much to pull from there. I really liked how the videos about the "Orkney Rising" SCP canon brought some attention to the little-known but incredibly rich local folklore and mythology of the Orkney Islands, like an entire video or more could easily be dedicated to that topic alone). Granted, I don't know how much overall interest there actually is in lore from outside of fictional universes, though, but it could very well be there, and would definitely be a niche I haven't seen filled yet.
also, by "Dark Sun", I assume you're talking about the old 2e DnD campaign setting? Are people still making material for that? I first played DnD when I was little during the 2e era (yes, I'm old, lol), and while the mechanics of the system back then definitely left a lot to be desired, I miss all of the creative campaign settings (Planescape was another really good one, although I almost feel like I remember TES going over a bit of Planescape stuff a while back?), and just like how much more dedicated to lore it feels like TSR was compared to how it has been since WoC acquired the rights to it, like even though they've made the game system more approachable in the recent editions, I feel like the official material has also just become very vanilla, generic high fantasy compared to how the quirky older settings were (even the mainline game, like Greyhawk campaign setting or whatever, used to have so many more weird monsters and stuff that have slowly disappeared from the official materials, almost like WoC considers them too silly or something), but maybe the whole point is to just have more of a blank slate for DMs to design their own creative worlds around, etc.
@@vanessaashford9203 yup, there was talk about making a module for it via 5e. But as far as I know it was dropped although the world is still cannon to d&d as a whole especially spelljammer.
@@if91100 that's good to hear, I only very recently found a group to play DnD with again, and honestly only know about 5e stuff peripherally, and long ago lost track of online fan projects for updating the old settings and wasn't sure if they had continued or not. So wait, are people keeping Spelljammer up for 5e as well??? Because that's another one of the weirder old settings that I missed and thought was really inventive, and which I've never really seen any other fictional universe quite like (the roguelike Sunless Skies is probably the closest I've seen to it in any recent media, but even it's still just not really the same). Once I become more familiar with 5e rules I was thinking about trying to DM a campaign myself at some point (because several people who know me and have seen my writing or heard my writing ideas have suggested they'd be really curious about the ideas I'd come up with as a DM), and an updated version of Spelljammer or something might be really tempting to run an adventure in.
My man you have been the absolute superior reading channel on RUclips and I’ll always follow your stuff, for years this has been my go to channel for filling my hours with entertainment and I’ll be damned if I ever stop supporting you.
I was so upset until you said you will still be covering Kaktusverse and Redtape. Thank God! I hope this change works out for you, gotta do what makes you happy!
Love you man, I'll stay here and on Patreon as long as you do! Your content means a lot to me and everyone else here, and you're the best loremaster on youtube to me. Thanks for your content man.
Man, you've been what I always listen to. I love your delivery and how you don't do straight reads, but also put your take on articles. I love the SCP universe and that abstract horror. If you do go ahead with 40k, that's okay too. I'll have to go back and start your 40k videos over again. Do you, and be well!
This channel was the one that pretty well introduced me to SCP, and these big collections like the Kaktusverse for example have just made me more and more interested. The little ones are nice for flavour, but to me personally are less interesting. I'm glad you'll still be doing them at least for a while, and we'll see what happens from there. Regardless, I wish you luck. I'm sorry I haven't been as consistent of a viewer as I would like to have been.
Thanks so much for all of the stories, this channel has helped massively with my insomnia, I can at least listen to awesome stories while lying awake and hopefully drifting to sleep. No matter what stories you tell I'll be here to listen
I like SCP lore and I like 40k lore, so long as you cover the cool big Scp articles and cool 40k lore, ill listen in, I have no doubt in your ability to keep it interesting. I probably do prefer the scp stuff, but so long as the videos are interesting, which I suspect they will be, I wont be going anywhere. (The only other youtube channel that does 40k lore in your 'style' is probably leutin09, and he doesn't post too often, so that'll fill a gap.) Either way, thanks for the many years of content, there is no other youtuber whose content I actively look forward to every week!
I usually don’t comment on a lot of stuff, but I do want to say this channel has had a huge impact on me and I’ll support you in whatever you do. Before I learned of this channel I had pretty much no knowledge of what SCP was, and fast-forward a few years and I have read the entirety of the 7,000 series. I cannot express how grateful I am for your readings and I wish you the best of luck in the future.
Do what you feel drawn to. You've analyzed lots of topics. Be kind to yourself. Sounds like you need to ease up on yourself. You are not abandoning anyone or anything. You are exploring. Explore and do what's best for you - that's how we get the good stuff. Be you.
I can’t stress enough how much I appreciate everything you’ve done man your going to be a big part of my childhood forever man I want the best for you do make whatever videos you think are best I’ll be watching them either way it’s always been my opinion that you’re the draw of these videos not any specific topic you cover
you are a fantastic narrator! and any creative series that has the honor of being explored by your channel is greatly improved by such an impressive content creator
I literally owe this channel so much. You’re the reason I got in Lovecraft, 40k and SCP. I am always excited to see what’s coming next and your take on anything. The only thing I’d ever ask was for longer versions of those old style Lovecraft videos because I love and rewatch those often but they’re so short! Anyways thank you for years of amazing content and I can’t wait for even more 💜
You are one of the most respected creators amongst my 977 subscribed channels. Despite SCP putting me onto this field of content, im so down for pretty much anything you do. Your lovecraft readings are honestly the best around, and I thank you for making so much stuff for us over the years.
@@snorgonofborkkad i mean im sure there are quite a few dead channels amongst them, and also alot of channels that only interest me with some type if uploads, but the watch later feature helps a ton
been going on the spotify channel instead of youtube lately, but you have a talent to explain stories that'll always make me wait for the next vid/podcast do the vids and subjects you want and as you see fit, we'll be happy to hear you explain them no matter what it is
Honestly this is exciting news to me I got introduced to scp through you, the first video i watched of yours, think it was that scp with the 10 high school cheerleaders don't remember what it was called, but ive been here since Though, scp gets a little boring at times, and ive really wanted to hear more different stories, some of my favorites of yours are the non scp ones, the one time videos like you do for October So this is really exciting for me and im exciting to see what you do next Keep up the good work
Drama is a major factor which has driven many people away. Drama within the community and beloved authors being pushed out has taken its toll over time.
Thank you for all the kind comments. This wasn't an easy decision to make, and I've been going back and forth on it for a few months now. I'm glad that people enjoy the content no matter what I cover, as that makes it far easier to simply work on what I enjoy covering. I still hope to do more Lovecraft readings, horror topics, and maybe even some more video game content, so stay tuned.
Rainworld lore !
Would love the dnd lore videos again if your interest in it ever picks up again!
who do you think what Wind in the fight the emperor auf meinen Kind vom Warhammer 40k vs Bloom Peters from Winx Club
I hope you don’t fully cut out the SCP stuff, even though it’s not the focus anymore. But I’ll keep throwing money at your channel each month regardless.
Honestly, I like the new direction the channel is headed. I really like 40k and I really like SCP. Also, as long as you're enthusiastic in the videos I'll watch anything you do.
You have immortalized yourself as, in my opinion, the voice of SCP story telling. You're one of the reasons I got into the lore. No matter what happens, I'll stand behind whatever you do. I appreciate you beyond words. You've helped me relax while laying in bed getting ready to fall asleep. You've offered countless hours of entertainment while I was driving in the car. Just wanted to let you know that. Looking forward to what's next.
Couldn’t have said it better
Same feeling!
Was going to type out something very similar but saw this. Couldn't of said it better. I love 40k as well, looking forward to it!
Hard agree, i started this channel because i was recommended his scp content. But now i watch pretty much everything especially his audio book reading
No one does it better than you. You have left us with a lifetime of content. And you will always be my voice of scp.
Gonna miss having a new SCP episode to listen to every Monday. I'm really glad that you post them on Spotify so that I can listen to them at work.
I really feel like no one else did the SCPs as much justice as they deserve with your explanations and summaries, and you always seem to pick the SCPs I love. It’ll be a sad day when I have to … actually read them myself!
You had me so freaked out, I thought we were going to get bad news! I came in to this expecting to hear that you were going away or something, but not only are you still here, but the 40k videos are coming back?! I loved all the old 40k videos, and they genuinely got me interested in the universe. I can’t wait to hear more, and I bet I’m not the only one!
Same
when he came on with the heavy hearted voice i thought thats it for the channel... turns out, it's not bad news at all :)
I love SCp but recently feel of the SCp and got into 40k lore so this timing is perfect for me lol😊
Your SCP videos carried me through my final couple years of highschool and all the way up until now, well into adulthood. That being said, your other lore videos have proven to be amazing as well! Don't feel obligated to appeal to the SCP community, I'm here for your narrative style, passion, and engagement. Embrace your creative mind and show us what you got!!
Time to que up all the scps vids in my watch later.
@@alexMendoza-wl5oj you won't actually watch any of it. You're just phishing for likes
@@absolutelyfookinnobody2843 I still love you. Call me later panda bear
@@absolutelyfookinnobody2843 I mean, I know there is at least a few others who just watch scp vids ones every few months so idk about that
I would love to see you do more Audio Book style readings like you did with the Lovecraft stuff. Some of your best work honestly and as many others have said your voice is perfect for that genre / reading style.
honestly I love the Lovecraft videos. I only really got into reading it after watching/listening to those.
I second this, every audio book reading in this channel is perfect. I seldom listen to audio books, but if he does them I will listen.
yeah and the horror narration community on here is...well, I would say hopping, in that it seems to gather *a lot* of viewership, but RUclips also seems to irrationally hate that kind of content and does everything it can to strangle the life out of it lately (like even though I watch a lot of it, as of last week RUclips has stopped recommending me videos of that type even from channels I'm subscribed to, which doesn't seem accidental), so the situation is kind of complex. Sticking to older, public domain material makes things easier I think, but there also seems to be a deeper aversion that Google has to that type of content, too.
Thirding this. I'd love any more long-form audiobooks or short stories, if there's the viewership to warrant them.
@@vanessaashford9203 you should check out Viidith22 amazing horror/brain bending narrator with a criminally low sub count and hundreds of hours of quality narration
Funny thing is, 40k vids and your SCP content are some my favorite things to listen to, so combining the two sounds just wonderful. I’ve always found your voice really relaxing, so I’m here for whatever you do ❤
Here here! As an adult with 3 kids, SCP was my favorite late night listen and 40K was rekindled for me about 6 months ago so this is an exciting change!
The scp videos on this channel are the best because you can just listen to this soothing voice tell you an amazing story. I'll stick around as long as i can tune in for that daily, like with the other stories you talk about.
God your voice is so good that even this sounds like it could be a story. Lots of people moving away from scp content atm, aslong as you keep telling amazing stories in the amazing way you do I think everyone will be happy.
the warhammer stuff has some of its own really good stories that i think will fit his style great some of them can even feel like the dark and weird stuff we see in SCP'S so don't worry i think he will do just fine depending on how he decides to cover the content
Honestly bro could describe paint drying for 5 hours and I'd still watch it
From your voice I can sense the way this was a heavy decision. You do great work.
Your 40k material was a great way for me to be introduced to the universe’s lore. It led me to look for more content on other channels and explore more. I cannot wait to see what you do with it.
As long as I continue to be able to come back to your channel as one of the only narration channels that keep my attention, I do not mind that you’re not covering SCP as much. You’ve been one of the only channels that has kept my interest since the time I discovered it till now. I’m here and I’m not leaving. Thank you for your hard work!
Even though you tell you are not an SCP channel, for me you are the only SCP channel. I discovered your channel through SCP and I have listened to all the videos ever since. You are literally the only channel I listen to / watch consistently every week.
I have tried all the other channels you mentioned but could not bear listening to any of them for more than a few episodes. The 2 videos per month will be missed.
I'm hip! I really don't like the other channels. Thank goodness for his enormous backlog of content!!
Honestly, this. I'm not really interested in listening to the Volgun read articles verbatim in his (admittedly, quite relaxing) monotone. With Exploring Series, I actually learn a bit about the article and narratives, and I'm able to get engaged with the story much better.
@@hugoguzman4985 I don't get it. To me The Volgun and Scp Archives are amazing. They out so much effort into the production and the storytelling.
@@keeperskeeper5338 sure, and don't get me wrong; what he does, he does VERY well!
But what he does is just literally read the article. And I'm glad there's a lot of people who love that, because more SCP content is always good! But, it's just not for me. I like a bit more narrative, without the strict article format, you feel me?
Volgun is literally just reading the article. ES is reading the *story*.
@@hugoguzman4985 "literally just reading the article" is kind off a disservice to the effort that is put in
Idk if you've watched his newer vids cause he's continually improving
Additional voice actors, sounds, flair, telling the story as intended, sometimes he has an extra credit section where he summarizes stuff as his character
TES paraphrases the story and adds a lot of other information from other parts of the universe to it which is awesome as well
Each has their own format perfected/is honing it
Just reading the article would've been accurate maybe 2 years ago
I’m actually gonna cry cuz this channel is high key my favorite for scp videos, Even when you were posting 1-2 scp videos to every 3-4 warhmer, that’s how peak your scp content is, I hope everything works out for you, and can’t wait to see you grow and succeed.
If I was able to, I'd definitely cry with how I feel right now. Make it count for both of us!
But... You know... If you're like me and know absolutely nothing about Warhammer 40k, we might be in for a very pleasant surprise! A ton of people who are fans of the SCP Universe have a deep love for Warhammer, and I heard time and time again that it's supposed to be really great.
I'll stay open minded and TES might actually be ky introduction to W40k, just like it introduced me to SCP until I knew enough and started reading the Wiki and heavily preferring Verbatim Readings & Adaptations of SCP Articles and Tales, as you lose all the flavor of the text in a Summarization (of a summarization often)!
At least TES will continue covering the great SCP Canons of DjKaktus & especially Rounderhouse, who's become my favorite.
You should cry because of how cringe it is to say "low key" and definitely saying "high key" honestly I think you deserve a throat punch for that
@@christiangauthier727Oh if you like SCP you’ll love Chaos in 40k. They are gods that both exist and don’t exist at once
@@voiceinyourhead8284 In the 40K there is kind of and "SCP Foundation" as well. If you look at the custodes under the Big Es palace :D
Dude! That long wind up had me thinking you were shutting down or something! As has been commented many times, your stuff is awesome. The actual SCP article might never even be that exciting. It's your work, your writing of your summaries, your voice acting and your reading that bring me here. I now get two SCP's plus two Warhammer videos each month. That's still a win for me. Thank you for making my week a little more interesting. Your community will have your back.
For me personally I am glad to see you moving back into lore as a whole as opposed to just being an SCP channel. Things like magic lore, DnD lore, 40K lore, IRL lore like what you did with Norse mythology, or even the Cthulhu mythos. I started listening to your stuff for the diversity of lore.
I'm relieved that you're not completely dropping SCP's, since it's my favourite series. I'm absolutely down with you doing videos on any topic, I'm very excited to find out more about more universes and lore. And tbh longer waits on SCP videos means more anticipation for me personally :)
You do you brother. I don’t think I’m the only one to say that we tune in for your great storytelling and in-depth analysis of fiction. The specific universe isn’t as important as your ability to add quality content on top of it.
This is exactly right!
I couldn't have said it better myself
Your videos reading Lovecraft's stories are some of my favorites from you. I'd love to hear more from there as well as 40k!
💯 agreed
Huge fan of these as well. Any cosmic horror really
Lovecraft and The Elder Scrolls were actually how I got into this channel!
You’re by far my favorite SCP RUclipsr, that being said it is also very limiting to stay only bound to SCPs, I’m very excited for you to get started on Warhammer 40k and other projects and will be here to watch whatever you decide to post! Thank you for the content you provide!
Honestly the way you break down stories and present them makes me feel like I'm in a movie everytime ❤
Your videos have helped me through some really hard times. As long as the Kaktusverse and Amani-ram series get finished, that’s all I really care about and, no matter the topic, I’ll always be watching
Hurray for kaktusverse! I have a feeling that Mangg digs it too.
I knew this day was gonna come eventually. It sucks. Your SCP videos genuinely helped me deal with my insomnia. Hoping you’ll keep doing and finish the current Kactusverse stuff. A big fan of the warhammer stuff as well tho! Would say it’s worth checking out the age of sigmar and old fantasy stuff too
For me, your interpretation and your voice is what I really look forward too. Doesn't matter what the topic is. Whatever you cover I'm always exited to watch.
Your videos got me into SCP, cryptids and internet horror stories in general. Your channel name is synonymous with SCP for me. But I feel like your voice acting, oration skills and even ways of explaining are what I treasure the most. So even though I love your SCP series I think I will love almost anything you put out. May the stars be with you.
I was watching the old 40K videos yesterday and I literally thought to myself ‘oh my god I hope he picks this up again because I really love this’. I really hope this change works out for you! I’ll sure be watching!
Same thoughts! hopefully he can do some long lore 40k videos
This channel is the only SCP content I really consume. The quality of content and format are what keeps me coming back, looking forward to each episode at the beginning of the week. Cheers to the future!
You’ve been one of my favorite channels for getting me through long car rides or boring shifts at work. No matter what you read it’s always entertaining as you summarize and read better than any other channel on this platform. I’ll definitely stick with your channel and I wish the best for your channel, keep up the amazing content no matter the subject of the content!
I actually discovered your channel through the Lovecraftian Elder gods and it just exploded from there.
I am incredibly excited for the future and seeing you cover more and branch out into other subjects. And as a very casual 40K fan, I feel like exploring with this channel will be an incredible opportunity. You still have my views, Explorer. Can't wait for the next video.
Definitely interested in what you decide to cover next even outside WH4K. The endless swath of SCP videos made me feel like I’d never catch up after the algorithm kinda stopped recommending your SCP videos to me for a while.
And I thought I'm just subscribed to too many RUclipsrs.
Though for a couple of weeks RUclips automatically played ouroboros circle SCP and oroks fall after every video no matter what I watched, which was annoying too
Similar problem! I was pretty on the ball with every one of his uploads and then they just kinda piled up. Big backlog!
sub, then click the bell, why would you overly on the algorithm? And no, you very much dont need even half of your subs belled. Truth be told, you likely dont even care, at this point, about many of them anyway.
you know honestly there is something really messed up about the algorithms, recently, like just as of last week I suddenly stopped getting recommendations for a reasonably popular type of content that I watch regularly, and I've seen similar things happen with other types of content as well recently. Essentially, it seems as though RUclips is basically trying to choke out certain kinds of content for any number of reasons. I think in some cases it's because that content is something they view as a liability, or as giving the site an image they don't want (like, any channels that cover horror-related content have essentially been in a struggle against Google for the last several years or so, as RUclips practically declared algorithmic/demonetizational war against them).
I'm not sure how, or if, SCP content fits into this whole thing, but it frankly wouldn't surprise me if RUclips decided it didn't like SCP channels for whatever reason and shifted recommendations accordingly (considering, again, they seem to have done with types of content which should rake them in quite a bit *more* money, so I don't always get the logic behind it). It also wouldn't surprise me if this is actually playing a big role in why SCP content has dropped off in popularity, as a lot of people rely heavily on recommendations for the finding new content, and that's just kind of a reality. It really pisses me off if that's the case, because like I said, this would at least the second time this type of thing has happened lately with content I like.
I really wish there was a solution, but short of another video site competing with RUclips (which isn't about to happen any time soon), we're essentially all left with Google partly controlling what type of content is viable on here, which also probably means, sadly, SCP content is only going to further fall by the wayside, since that very well may be the trend that (for whatever reason) RUclips wants. SCP doesn't exactly strike me as something Google would hate in the way they seem to hate horror/creepypasta/etc. type of content or things like that, but frankly, I don't get what exactly they want this hellsite to be anymore, so who knows.
Your SCP videos helped all of us get through the pandemic, and now that we've completed that struggle together, I can speak for many that we are happy with whatever content you deliver. Thank you for everything you've given us, and will continue to provide 🙏
@Dillon King bruh shut up, you've been ratio'd
I found SCP through him during the pandemic. Helped eat up time during all my free nights.
@dillonking6180 I'm sorry, there is a huge part of me that was disappointed too. I would say if you haven't already, don't knock it just yet. I didn't care about SCP and just wanted some 40K stuff, if he jumps into the Choas gods, necrons, and stuff like that, it has a similar essence to SCP
@soundsufind9308 I'll be honest, I used to try playing the tabletop game. All I cared for was making and painting the models. Playing the game was boring for me. Reading the lore is the best part
Yours is the only channel i consistently watch whenever a new video comes out. Its basically a part of my Monday routine at this point. I started watching your channel when you were doing the "exploring cthulhu mythos" series and you got me into reading Lovecraft. Then i independently got into scp lore and rediscovered your channel. I watched any other videos you put out after that and all of those were very interesting. So whatever you do, I will watch it. Honestly the content you consistently put out has really helped me through some tough tomes too, so thank you and good luck in anything you do in the future.
I really enjoyed the DND lore too, and of course the book readings you do.
I Just like hearing your voice, you have a very listenable reader voice.
yeah that was cool too!
In the future when the whole youtube thing dies down, he could probably have a bright career in storytelling/audiobooks.
We'll still love you no matter what happens, thank you for the many hours of entertainment! ❤
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Personally I really enjoy your SCP videos, but my real favourites on the channel are the audio books like your H.P. Lovecraft ones.
I find your voice to be the perfect for those type of stories, I especially enjoyed your reading of Spring City Terror 1903.
If you ever did more Noire or Mystery/Thriller audio books in the future I'd be overjoyed.
You’ve definitely been someone to look forward to every week and while at first it was just about SCPs, now its about you and how you deliver everything. I’m not going anywhere (nor are many others) and we’ll continue enjoying the content while it lasts. We love you and your work Mangg, do what makes you happiest and keep this as a channel you like to have fun with! ♥️
You’ve been a massive help for the past few years helping me fall asleep to a great story that was narrated beautifully. At first it was just SCP stuff but I quickly grew to adore everything else you’ve done. I’ll continue to Look forward to Sunday nights no matter what you decide to cover.
I was so worried for a moment that you were going to leave, but I'm a *huge* 40k fan so this was a huge win for me! No matter what I'll always support you!
Right? I saw this and thought “thank the God Emperor”
*DIS 'UMIE'S A GOOD'UN, BOSS.*
Exploring has 40k content?! I must now go and binge it. Love your scp stuff. You and Volgun are my favorite ways to consume scp content. If 40k stuff becomes regular as well I'm gonna be in audio heaven.
Warhammer is experiencing such a large increase in mainstream popularity right now that i feel like this a great decision for the channel and as a lover of your old 40k vids i cannot wait to get some regular lore drops! Much love and all the support ❤❤
damn this is actually making me feel emotional. been a huge fan of yours since the HP lovecraft series and your SCP readings are the only ones i can stand and in fact enjoy greatly. I appreciate all those nights you’ve lulled me to sleep with stories of unmeasurable suffering and terror. thank you Mang!
for 3 of those 5 years mondays were my scp days, your readings helped through many different things in life. Im excited to hear anything that you read and i hope you explore many different lores and stories
I’ve actively waited for all of your readings every single week, regardless of the theme, for the past 3 years. There is not a single video of your’s that I haven’t fallen asleep to. We love you, Mangg, all the best to you and we support you wherever you decide to go.
Your lore videos across all types of canon have been a go to for me. As well, your reading of The Mountains of Madness has been my favorite audio version of that story, and I've listened to several. Please keep doing what you love, we will be listening.
I can't explain how much I've appreciated all the SCP content you've made over the years, it's wild to me to think its almost been 5 years of listening. I think this is a good change for you and I appreciate, as I'm sure we all do, how transparent and upfront you are about this changes. Looking forward to some Warhammer content!
As long as you keep covering the rounderhouse and DJ Kactus stuff, I couldn't care less what lore you do, in fact some of my favourite content of yours is your H.P. Lovecraft readings! At the mountains of madness is one I come back to repeatedly
Uhg dj kactus and rounder house are the only ones I skip, meta garbage is the worst. Rounder houses 5 hour long boring AF story's about nothing
@@JamesMadisonsSpiritAnimal congratulations on having your own subjective opinion on that specific content
I could literally feel this happening over the last few months.
Do whatchu do man. Also, DnD would be awesome to dive deep into as well, I'm pretty sure you've touched on it a little, but yeah.
I’m very grateful for all the excellent work you’ve put into narrating SCP lore, but I’ve also enjoyed your other videos, most notably the great Lovecraft narrations. Excited about the 40k stuff, and I’ll happily follow wherever you take us exploring. Wishing you a lot of joy in your work, and all the best for this channel, you deserve it.
You have a voice of lore explanation, like a wizard reading over books and telling a tale to adventurers and research. Carry on, do your thing. You are going to go far no matter where you go and I can't wait to hear your next story, no matter where you are or doing.
This feels like a parent telling their kids that they’re divorcing, I’ve watched literally every single SCP video you’ve released for almost 3 years now and I don’t even watch other SCP RUclipsrs except for Volgun and his videos are too loud to play at night. 😭😭 That being said I wish you the best in future endeavors, I can’t promise I’ll be watching 40K videos but who knows? 🤙🏻
Well said. My heart sank when I heard that "but".
@Dillon King I mean for what it worth, WH40K is basically in essence is just DND but what if it is were Halo merged with Warcraft instead.
For what it was let's be real it is edgy as fuck, even if we follow the non-edgy faction like Tau.
And some people would rather have some part of it and not all of it, like you know dude likes Warcraft 3, but i don't think he will likes Arthas wielding a Minigun.
And same on the other board, i don't think Halo Fans wanted to see Chief's with a Bulky Medieval Plate Armor anyway.
Same, started following the channel like two months ago, binge-watching while at work. Sad days ahead :(
Amazing to hear you're going back to 40K, I always enjoy your narration and I'm curious to hear your takes on a thousand different topics about the universe 😁 You just gained a subscriber!
40k blows
Loved your Lovecraft reading as well
This is probably one of the best things we could hear. I was so worried when I saw this video only to find out your channel is getting even better. You have THE voice for reading stories and, well, exploring stuff. I totally support only focusing on the big SCP articles that are top tier. And I think SCP can become more popular through people finding your channel for other things.
It's getting worse. 40k is fucking aweful
Every year or so I get a new channel that I end up deciding is my ride or die, and I basically go through their whole catalog and enjoy every damn minute of it. This last year that's been you, and I want to thank you for, intentionally or not, improving the actual quality of my life. I haven't been here since day one, or anything, you were already a sizeable channel when I got into your stuff and you've only grown since then. That to say, to me you've always been a pretty big youtuber. In my time watching your videos I've noticed more and more that you go above and beyond what anyone as a viewer would expect you to do in terms of involving your audience in decisions and events regarding your channel. Just off the top of my head you made a community post when you took your first month off in a few years, and you still put up new videos -- even if they were remasters which I would've taken as a regular video regardless -- and you were very apologetic and clearly cared what we, your audience thought, and wanted to make sure we knew what was up and that we were involved. I would never expect anyone, especially in current-year youtube, to give announcements and reach out like you're writing a letter to a few friends. That you do that is something I can't thank you enough for, because it's hard to say just what I'm thanking you for. But you're a rare channel that makes me feel like I'm valued as a fellow fan of the content and not as clicks or ad-cents or "WOW CRAZY CHANNEL CHANGE? GET A RIDGE WALLET TO FIND OUT" (feel free to say yes to sponsorships btw, not knocking that, we all gotta secure the bag, but you know what I mean). You've been my favorite SCP channel since like your third video I saw, and you've cemented yourself as one of my favorite people on this platform, not just creators, because you're not just some creator, you're another person in this little crowd of lore-fiends. To put it more briefly and parrot what all of us are saying in the comments: I'm here for the ride, and will happily learn everything about anything you think is interesting enough to make a (fantastic quality, as they all are, had to mention that) video about. You didn't have to let us know like this, or even at all, and I just don't expect people making videos to express such genuine consideration for the audience like that. But the fact that you have, and you did, and I'm sure you will continue to, is just another thing I endlessly appreciate you for, and I want to thank you so much for the places you've allowed us, me, to explore with you. Can't wait to see where we go exploring next.
No matter what you do, I'll always love your channel and the endless hours of SCP readings you do. You give such life to the stories and things in them. I wish you best of luck with anything you wish to do.
I originally found you through your SCO videos but what really stands out as my favorite content from you is your Lovecraft readings. They were some of my favorite things you'd made and I'd love more as my little kick of delving into eldritch horror stories a few months back hasn't died out in the least.
Totally agree! I love the Lovecraft readings❤
I go back and listen to your longer SCP videos a lot. The Ouroboros Cycle is my favorite, and I've probably listened to it all the way through nearly ten times. I work long, boring shifts and you've gotten me through so many of them. I appreciate everything you've done on your channel and I've enjoyed other series like the Final Fantasy XIV content. I look forward to more of anything you do and I wish you all the luck.
This sounds like a very solid line up I’ve been needing more 40k and Scp to watch. I’ve listened to every single video on this channel and am just happy to have more to listen to every week no matter the topic. Keep up the great work❤
Major love to you man, we will support you no matter what
I know that it was not a well preforming video, but your video about Sigil, the City of Doors from D&D is one of my personal favorites on the channel. D&D is doing quite well in terms of popularity and, though there's a plethora of creators that cover Monsters and such, I personally think you would very easily be able to carve out a niche in the space. You could apply the dramatic stories and vivid scenery that you evoke especially well in SCPs like the Kaktusverse, Mamjul & Korar and Amoni-Ram, Neon God, the Bellerverse, and even back to older videos like the Lord Blackwood, and Red Sea Object, to different notable locations like Icewind Dale or Neverwinter within the Forgotten Realms or other settings.
Additionally, I'd love to see your put your own flair on different factions throughout D&D, like how you covered the Serpents Hand or different races and subfactions in 40K. The recent D&D movie that just came out has groups like the Red Wizard of Thay and the Harpers so I'm sure those in particular would be popular.
Last argument for D&D is that, in my opinion, the biggest draw towards your SCP videos especially is the community of writers that make fresh content. Covering things like LOTR and, to a lesser extent, 40K seems difficult because you're fighting against others with videos on the same old topics. Homebrew D&D settings probably compose at least half of all campaigns and if you could find a way to share some of those settings I feel people would flock to the community driven feel of those videos. There's also a wealth of old official novels and settings that you could make accessible and relevant.
You could also cover something like Critical Role, where there's a massive audience, but so many hours of content and such a huge world that people really want digestible content for so they can be introduced to the world.
Suggestions I'd like to see aside, your videos are excellent and I keep coming back and listening to every episode for you more than for any specific setting or story because you just make anything you touch so interesting and no matter what something always sticks in my mind each episode which is the absolutely highest praise I could ever give as a veritable dumbass.
Much love, can't wait to keep exploring with you and this community
This is genius and I second all of this
The Paradox that is viewer-retention on RUclips, Honestly bro I've listened to every single one of your SCP videos and LOVED every moment listening to them. Content saturation is a huge problem nowadays but it's unavoidable people come and go, but at the end of the day YOU (not your content) are the reason I am here. Like i've just sat and enjoyed listening to you open up about your decision on your channel and I was transfixed lol.
Don't feel like you're giving up on SCP or "What we want", your D&D series is incredible as well as your Final Fantasy videos.
YOU DO YOU, do not get sucked into the content creator trap and ruining your own love and passion in what you do.
We love you regardless of your content, Onwards and Upwards brother
As others are saying, you are my only SCP channel. For me, it's because your voice and the way you read it keeps it so much more engaging than the other channels that IMO sound more repetitive and gimmicky. Yours is not. Your channel has substance and provides the ultimate immersion for my escapism personally. Anyways, if you can provide the same treatment to 40K or any topic as you do with SCP, then I'm on board for the long haul. Thank you for everything you've done with the SCP lore thus far. I'm sorry that the numbers haven't been where they used to be.
I love your audiobook readings. You’ve got an amazing voice, and I can’t wait to see where this new direction takes you.
This is a bummer. My interest with SCP started with the Overlord short, but it was your videos and deep dives that really got me obsessed with SCP. Your Oroborous Cycle series was read in such a way that I felt like I was watching a movie. It's the end of an era. That being said, I am excited to see your upcoming 40K videos!
Last year my spotify wrapped said i landed in your top 5% of listeners by time played. I listen to chill at night, in the car on long drives, at work when i need background noise, and anytime music just doesnt hit the spot. And that wont change just because you switch up genres. When i started you did all kinds, scp, history, 40k, dnd, and every week was a new and refreshing topic. You do you man, im here to follow along
My theory is a growing divide between the on and offsite communities. It's something I've noticed, and definitely is making an impact! Also hell yeah 40k lore videos! I'm excited for the future of this channel, one of my favorites!
what are the offsite communities. i just never heard about it forum side.
@@extratoastable5678 Reddit, other social media sites, people who don't actively visit/are members of the mainsite
@@extratoastable5678 the entire on site community are just absolute cringe lit major circle jerkers who have completely deviated from what scp was supposed to be to just writing crappy fan fic and storys college level lit majors write stuffed with gross woke nonsense and no compelling story's.
wdym by a growing divide between onsite and offsite? Because I've seen a couple controversies that have surfaced on r/scp (which I glance in on every so often), but (imho) they were pretty ridiculous (like I'm mostly thinking of the whole thing of people freaking out when they changed the site logo colors for Pride Month a few times over the last couple years, although to play devil's advocate a bit, even as an LGBT person I did kind of find the way DJKaktus handled the more recent controversy to be...not the most becoming, even if I obviously agree with where he was coming from), but I don't religiously follow SCP drama, so there might be other stuff I've missed that's driving people away or whatever. I still personally think algorithmic bullshit on RUclips's part is as or more likely an explanation for lessening viewership on here.
If it's more of a general shift in popularity across the internet, that actually (might) make me less pessimistic, as tbh general online interest in SCP seems to have fluctuated throughout its history, so it very well could be that there's a chance for revitalization in the future (I do somewhat question how sustainable long term fandom will be if the brand doesn't diversify more, so to speak, by which I mean probably trying to get more SCP-based popular media out there, like a well-made game or a show; I think at least theoretically the fanbase is there, I just think not everyone has the patience for wading through all the written content on the site, especially with the unconventional formatting and tone, and even in the best of times, RUclips lore videos on it are going to be kind of niche).
@Vanessa Ashford for starters, the whole Bright thing has caused a lot of problems between on and off site, and there's always the ever present fact of most off site communities being more or less stuck in the first couple series while most on site wouldn't touch that stuff with a 10 foot pole
weekly listener and daily re-listener, i really hope you see success with this change! i recommend you to all my friends and i wish you the best. been here for years and will be here for years to come!
I have always loved how you would change topics, Lovecraft, whole audio books and reads. Most people mention your voice but you sense of storytelling has improved so well over time and that keeps me coming back no matter the topic. I don't see this as a bummer really and 40K lore is just so fun and crazy I would love to hear your deep dives. Not SCP only, we are exploring here! Thankee sai for your time.
I’ll be here for the SCP vids always, even if just replaying older ones which I already do! Thanks for your amazing content!
I just want to thank you for doing what you do. I hope whatever you end up doing allows you to be successful and happy doing it. I look forward to learning more about 40K and whatever else you happen to put out!
I'm so excited for this! This has been probably my longest followed channel, such good content.
While your SCP content is what brought be to your channel, it was your narration abilities that kept me coming back. I'm glad you're taking chances to continue doing what you like. We'll definitely be here to see what comes of it
Thanks for all you have done for us but happy to see where your changes are going.
Im actually so excited you are going to explore the 40k universe. You are the one who got me into it all those years ago
Can't wait. Your readings have been with me for such an insane 5 years of my life since 2018 and so much has happened. I'll keep listening whatever you put out. Haven't heard a bad one yet! :)
I could not tell how much I apreaciate your effort on making the SCP lore more accesible for everyone, providing with what I think are the best videos on the subject. Thank you for all the work! and good luck with whatever you got on your future !
Good luck on your path! I would love to hear more about Warhammer. I also really enjoy your Lovecraft readings and I think it would be interesting to hear doing some of it again if you ever feel inclined to
Thank you for what you’ve done. You don’t know how many people you’ve helped throughout the past few years. Just thank you, keeping making good content that makes you happy
I came here for you and your storytelling abilities, I'll watch no matter what you cover :)
Your talent lies in more than just what you cover! You're handling this situation completely perfectly, keep up the good work!
I would love, LOVE for you to cover other things! your Lovecraft readings are some of my favorite things to listen and re-listen to over and over, and im so down for other variety stuff, whether its mystery/horror oriented or not, Im sure you'll do an amazing job like you have before, I believe in you and I can't wait for the new stuff!
Love the SCP videos but I'm a big 40k lore nerd. I really loved your Lovecraft readings, it might be just as awesome to hear a reading of the all guardsmen party!
A Cold Shoulder read-through from the POV of an inquisitor reading the reports on the fiasco would be hilarious.
Great to hear you switching things up, 40k is rather flooded with loremasters now though, shorts being a HUGE thing for many of these creators. You might have to get into some of the obscure stuff that most people don't know or think about.
I would recommend some dives into Elder Scrolls, Conan, Darksun, or many other universes that exist. Hell southern American mythology would be fun like you used to when I first found you on your Celtic Myth series.
yeah I'm always down for more non-fictional folklore and mythology stuff, especially since it has (as of a couple years ago) become the focus of a really large non-fiction writing project of mine, and it's *really* hard to find anyone online who makes accessible content about the more obscure corners of it (by which I mean, not just the European mythologies basically everyone knows about, but stuff from various lesser known cultures or religious traditions from around the world, even though there's so much to pull from there. I really liked how the videos about the "Orkney Rising" SCP canon brought some attention to the little-known but incredibly rich local folklore and mythology of the Orkney Islands, like an entire video or more could easily be dedicated to that topic alone).
Granted, I don't know how much overall interest there actually is in lore from outside of fictional universes, though, but it could very well be there, and would definitely be a niche I haven't seen filled yet.
also, by "Dark Sun", I assume you're talking about the old 2e DnD campaign setting? Are people still making material for that? I first played DnD when I was little during the 2e era (yes, I'm old, lol), and while the mechanics of the system back then definitely left a lot to be desired, I miss all of the creative campaign settings (Planescape was another really good one, although I almost feel like I remember TES going over a bit of Planescape stuff a while back?), and just like how much more dedicated to lore it feels like TSR was compared to how it has been since WoC acquired the rights to it, like even though they've made the game system more approachable in the recent editions, I feel like the official material has also just become very vanilla, generic high fantasy compared to how the quirky older settings were (even the mainline game, like Greyhawk campaign setting or whatever, used to have so many more weird monsters and stuff that have slowly disappeared from the official materials, almost like WoC considers them too silly or something), but maybe the whole point is to just have more of a blank slate for DMs to design their own creative worlds around, etc.
@@vanessaashford9203 yup, there was talk about making a module for it via 5e. But as far as I know it was dropped although the world is still cannon to d&d as a whole especially spelljammer.
@@if91100 that's good to hear, I only very recently found a group to play DnD with again, and honestly only know about 5e stuff peripherally, and long ago lost track of online fan projects for updating the old settings and wasn't sure if they had continued or not. So wait, are people keeping Spelljammer up for 5e as well??? Because that's another one of the weirder old settings that I missed and thought was really inventive, and which I've never really seen any other fictional universe quite like (the roguelike Sunless Skies is probably the closest I've seen to it in any recent media, but even it's still just not really the same). Once I become more familiar with 5e rules I was thinking about trying to DM a campaign myself at some point (because several people who know me and have seen my writing or heard my writing ideas have suggested they'd be really curious about the ideas I'd come up with as a DM), and an updated version of Spelljammer or something might be really tempting to run an adventure in.
My man you have been the absolute superior reading channel on RUclips and I’ll always follow your stuff, for years this has been my go to channel for filling my hours with entertainment and I’ll be damned if I ever stop supporting you.
I was so upset until you said you will still be covering Kaktusverse and Redtape. Thank God! I hope this change works out for you, gotta do what makes you happy!
RIGHT?! Please make sure to also cover Admonition!
Love you man, I'll stay here and on Patreon as long as you do! Your content means a lot to me and everyone else here, and you're the best loremaster on youtube to me. Thanks for your content man.
Man, you've been what I always listen to. I love your delivery and how you don't do straight reads, but also put your take on articles. I love the SCP universe and that abstract horror. If you do go ahead with 40k, that's okay too. I'll have to go back and start your 40k videos over again. Do you, and be well!
This channel was the one that pretty well introduced me to SCP, and these big collections like the Kaktusverse for example have just made me more and more interested. The little ones are nice for flavour, but to me personally are less interesting. I'm glad you'll still be doing them at least for a while, and we'll see what happens from there. Regardless, I wish you luck. I'm sorry I haven't been as consistent of a viewer as I would like to have been.
Thanks so much for all of the stories, this channel has helped massively with my insomnia, I can at least listen to awesome stories while lying awake and hopefully drifting to sleep. No matter what stories you tell I'll be here to listen
I like SCP lore and I like 40k lore, so long as you cover the cool big Scp articles and cool 40k lore, ill listen in, I have no doubt in your ability to keep it interesting. I probably do prefer the scp stuff, but so long as the videos are interesting, which I suspect they will be, I wont be going anywhere. (The only other youtube channel that does 40k lore in your 'style' is probably leutin09, and he doesn't post too often, so that'll fill a gap.)
Either way, thanks for the many years of content, there is no other youtuber whose content I actively look forward to every week!
I usually don’t comment on a lot of stuff, but I do want to say this channel has had a huge impact on me and I’ll support you in whatever you do. Before I learned of this channel I had pretty much no knowledge of what SCP was, and fast-forward a few years and I have read the entirety of the 7,000 series. I cannot express how grateful I am for your readings and I wish you the best of luck in the future.
Do what you feel drawn to. You've analyzed lots of topics. Be kind to yourself. Sounds like you need to ease up on yourself. You are not abandoning anyone or anything. You are exploring. Explore and do what's best for you - that's how we get the good stuff. Be you.
I think you put it best in a simple way.👍
I can’t stress enough how much I appreciate everything you’ve done man your going to be a big part of my childhood forever man I want the best for you do make whatever videos you think are best I’ll be watching them either way it’s always been my opinion that you’re the draw of these videos not any specific topic you cover
you are a fantastic narrator! and any creative series that has the honor of being explored by your channel is greatly improved by such an impressive content creator
I literally owe this channel so much. You’re the reason I got in Lovecraft, 40k and SCP. I am always excited to see what’s coming next and your take on anything. The only thing I’d ever ask was for longer versions of those old style Lovecraft videos because I love and rewatch those often but they’re so short! Anyways thank you for years of amazing content and I can’t wait for even more 💜
You are one of the most respected creators amongst my 977 subscribed channels. Despite SCP putting me onto this field of content, im so down for pretty much anything you do. Your lovecraft readings are honestly the best around, and I thank you for making so much stuff for us over the years.
You have 977 subscribed channels? Is that how young people use RUclips now? How do you even pay attention to all that? It’s like a full time job.
@@snorgonofborkkad i mean im sure there are quite a few dead channels amongst them, and also alot of channels that only interest me with some type if uploads, but the watch later feature helps a ton
been going on the spotify channel instead of youtube lately, but you have a talent to explain stories that'll always make me wait for the next vid/podcast
do the vids and subjects you want and as you see fit, we'll be happy to hear you explain them no matter what it is
Man I just appreciate the dedication to whatever content you cover. I’m not too experienced in 40k, but excited to learn more from you!
Honestly this is exciting news to me
I got introduced to scp through you, the first video i watched of yours, think it was that scp with the 10 high school cheerleaders don't remember what it was called, but ive been here since
Though, scp gets a little boring at times, and ive really wanted to hear more different stories, some of my favorites of yours are the non scp ones, the one time videos like you do for October
So this is really exciting for me and im exciting to see what you do next
Keep up the good work
Drama is a major factor which has driven many people away. Drama within the community and beloved authors being pushed out has taken its toll over time.