How I Convinced 800'000 People To Build A Digital City With Me

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  • Опубликовано: 27 сен 2024
  • WHERE IS THE SUN?: ‪@WhereIsTheSun‬
    BLENDER CITY GENERATOR: batterytea.gum...
    DISCORD: / discord
    STATVILLE: / statville
    BATTERY TEA: / battery_tea
    Statville is now a year old! How crazy is that? It's been a truly amazing experience building it. Thank you to everyone who's joined so far and to all the community members that make it the great place that it is :)

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  • @a_sheeeep
    @a_sheeeep 8 месяцев назад +10950

    YOU WERE THE CREATOR OF STATVILLE?! this is one of the coolest thing i think i've ever seen on the internet, major props man

    • @jonathan2350
      @jonathan2350 8 месяцев назад +43

      I agree

    • @wintaaaaa
      @wintaaaaa 8 месяцев назад +21

      stateville

    • @netherman1325
      @netherman1325 8 месяцев назад +168

      Statville was ruined by immigrants! I've lived here for at least 4 months and all these immigrants ruined it!!!

    • @diggusbickus445
      @diggusbickus445 8 месяцев назад

      "👳‍♂Just because I wear a turban does not mean I will blow the party👳‍♀"@@netherman1325

    • @fantasypvp
      @fantasypvp 8 месяцев назад +70

      ​@@netherman1325 you really just admitted to ruining the city 😂

  • @KB2002iso
    @KB2002iso 8 месяцев назад +3920

    Crazy to think about the early days when I followed and the next day saw that +2 new "citizens." Joined. And I was one of them. I'm glad to be the one before the first 500 followers.

  • @twanoligschlaeger
    @twanoligschlaeger 8 месяцев назад +3618

    3:11 "Take the Default Cube, delete it, take another one and start extruding" Ah yes, a man of the people i see

    • @aapopesonen2902
      @aapopesonen2902 8 месяцев назад +158

      The beginning of every 3D model:

    • @terminal_2495
      @terminal_2495 8 месяцев назад +87

      I do this every time, sometimes up to 3 times… (I don’t know why)

    • @zaicol850
      @zaicol850 8 месяцев назад +79

      ​@@terminal_2495that's the sacred ritual

    • @twanoligschlaeger
      @twanoligschlaeger 8 месяцев назад +12

      @RepentandbelieveinJesusChrist5 wut

    • @DioBrando-xo7zd
      @DioBrando-xo7zd 8 месяцев назад +28

      This is tradition

  • @DiversionG
    @DiversionG 8 месяцев назад +4000

    Would be fun to see a videogame that works like this, where you can join a city and automatically generate a house

    • @Illuminat-ve5ue
      @Illuminat-ve5ue 8 месяцев назад +314

      I wish reallife worked like this

    • @mksushi5754
      @mksushi5754 8 месяцев назад +89

      well, this game doesn't automatically generate a house for you, but the freedom of building and the player-run economy makes it interesting, though I will admit there are some downsides to Eco.

    • @qrzone8167
      @qrzone8167 8 месяцев назад +75

      Eco is the closest thing to "statville" in terms of a video game where individuals effect the outcome. You basically hop into a server with like 100 other players and create society, it got a huge update recently that overhauled government. Now you can form towns, towns can form into countries, and countries can form into larger entities like the EU.

    • @oskiebadoskie
      @oskiebadoskie 8 месяцев назад

      @@qrzone8167 haven't played eco in years, that's good to know. Might get into it again.

    • @Xjag
      @Xjag 8 месяцев назад +29

      Or just play cities skylines

  • @joshuanortje1910
    @joshuanortje1910 8 месяцев назад +435

    I found the Instagram a bit over seven months ago, in June, and I joined the discord when it was less than a week old. It was a simple thing at the time, and I never gave it much thought. That is, until I started speaking to different people there. Now, some of the best people I've ever had the pleasure of meeting were met through Statville. Sam, Vaughn, Erica, Luna, Charles, Cal, Daniel, Ash, Josie, Emilia, and everyone else that may have escaped my mind, if any of you are reading this, then please remember that I love you all to death. A few little clicks of buttons have changed my life. And to you, Mr. Statville, I owe the greatest thanks of all. You've given me a distraction through some of the darkest times of my life, like being in a mental hospital and losing my father. I will never, ever be able to express my full gratitude. Thank you for your "simple experiment"

    • @Battery_Tea
      @Battery_Tea  8 месяцев назад +87

      Thank you for the kind words. I am glad Statville has made a positive impact! ♥

    • @Piggus_Porkus
      @Piggus_Porkus 8 месяцев назад +9

      I hate that you had to go through all that I could never imagine being in a spot like that :(
      I will def pray for u.

    • @happytheducky
      @happytheducky 8 месяцев назад +9

      IM SO GLAD I MET U TOO MAN

    • @blubaylon
      @blubaylon 6 месяцев назад +4

      Bro this almost made me cry 😭

    • @TNEMOMHURBONSOUNDCLOUD
      @TNEMOMHURBONSOUNDCLOUD 6 месяцев назад

      Be honest, is my music good?

  • @Battery_Tea
    @Battery_Tea  8 месяцев назад +1354

    Hope you enjoyed the recap!
    There are so many more topics that simply did not fit into this video... So let let me know if you'd like to see a part 2! :)

    • @Emihana
      @Emihana 8 месяцев назад +4

      Sounds good.

    • @tomduggan8653
      @tomduggan8653 8 месяцев назад +1

      The SPL

    • @finn_smithh
      @finn_smithh 8 месяцев назад +1

      are you an ai voice

    • @Bebs_
      @Bebs_ 8 месяцев назад

      Yes please!

    • @SofieFaarlund
      @SofieFaarlund 8 месяцев назад

      I would like that!

  • @ashton2004
    @ashton2004 8 месяцев назад +174

    I am honoured to be an admin on our lovely discord (join it!!!) and to have watched this project grow since around day 50. this work is incredible and I am so happy to be such a big part of the community ❤ here’s to even more!

    • @jaydenlee6858
      @jaydenlee6858 8 месяцев назад +1

      Felt that! I'm so happy to see this grow further beyond my expectations

    • @happypercussionist1
      @happypercussionist1 4 месяца назад

      @@TNEMOMHURBONSOUNDCLOUDNo

  • @vaughnmcfarland634
    @vaughnmcfarland634 8 месяцев назад +224

    Honestly that vc was wild. I’ve had so many good memories being part of the admin team on that discord server

  • @DeeadFX
    @DeeadFX 8 месяцев назад +58

    YOU ARE THE PERSON BEHIND STATVILLE? Props to you man I remember following you when you were at 300 followers man. Keep up the great work because it was a lot of fun seeing the city grow each day!

  • @Thinking001
    @Thinking001 8 месяцев назад +60

    So happy to see that Statville wasnt just a one of project. It is unreal to see the city building being done by one person and to keep it up for a year, most people would had given up after a week.

  • @sunnykinoko1757
    @sunnykinoko1757 8 месяцев назад +17

    this is incredible. even the animation on this video alone is some of the best ive seen on youtube and really shows you put a load of love into your projects. excited to see everything to come!

  • @gamepotato
    @gamepotato 8 месяцев назад +30

    Thanks for featuring us at the SPL, namely Statville United News and SPL Central

  • @lemonfire07
    @lemonfire07 8 месяцев назад +19

    The fanbase surrounding this project has been wild. Especially the strong Discord community - one that I myself have been a part of since its release 7 months ago, and is a long-time moderator of. Many memories with people who've I encountered along the way, especially amongst the really tight Staff Team.
    Love this project - here's to more years with a solid, uptight community. 🥂

  • @happytheducky
    @happytheducky 8 месяцев назад +6

    Joining Statville has been one of the best things to happen to me, I’ve met so many amazing people that I love dearly, it’s just an amazing community

  • @BenXBean
    @BenXBean 8 месяцев назад +10

    This is such a great and creative idea. I love how interactive you were with everyone in your community and I can definitely tell you spent countless hours perfecting and working on this project. I are a huge inspiration to me and reminded me that you can achieve anything.
    Thank you

  • @_alex06
    @_alex06 8 месяцев назад +7

    This is actually so wholesome and nice, you’re amazing for doing this and everyone else involved!

  • @NimaXD
    @NimaXD 8 месяцев назад +5

    this is so cool! your storytelling is amazing and i hope you become more consistent on youtube :)

  • @gionicol_
    @gionicol_ 8 месяцев назад +1

    "Take the default cube, delete it, create another one and start extruding", you got me 100% engaged right there

  • @chrisvandervelden7506
    @chrisvandervelden7506 8 месяцев назад +8

    Very cool get a glimpse of the behind the scenes of the StatVille project! You've been popping off , so keep up the good work!

  • @komixkings7134
    @komixkings7134 8 месяцев назад +6

    Dam it's insane how many people just arrived out of nowhere after the airport I remember being there within the first 30 followers

  • @rahileshanbi5551
    @rahileshanbi5551 8 месяцев назад +3

    This is one of the most spectacular projects I’ve heard about lately!
    To work on all of this singlehandedly is very impressive and aspiring! Good on you.

  • @optimosdk2379
    @optimosdk2379 8 месяцев назад +7

    Been here since 16k followers and it’s amazing how much it’s grown

  • @TheDreRock
    @TheDreRock 8 месяцев назад +1

    Just came across this and apparently three of my irl friends are already residents? Absolutely joining, this is incredible

  • @agb6338
    @agb6338 8 месяцев назад +61

    Here since day 157 and 58k followers. Excited to see the actual work behind the whole project! Keep it up ❤
    *Edit: Also in case you wanna answer, do you do this simply as hobby? Or is it part of a larger project on statistics and visualizing it?

  • @kidinthycorner
    @kidinthycorner 6 месяцев назад +1

    I think this is one of the best things, Not just on instagram but in the world. This goes to show how many people are actually willing to make the betterment for our lives, just imagine if the same people took effort into doing this in real life. It just shows that a fake city is still booming on the internet, As if it was portland or new york, or chicago. Great job and I love this concept.

  • @TriggeredGibson
    @TriggeredGibson 8 месяцев назад +4

    Ever since I found this, I have been in love

  • @Croxy115
    @Croxy115 5 месяцев назад +16

    Ah sadly, statville is dying after they decided to make weekly reports, nevertheless, i am glad i can be part of this awesome city ❤

  • @jaydenlee6858
    @jaydenlee6858 8 месяцев назад +1

    Being a moderator on Statville has been one of my favorite achievements honestly. The community is such a wholesome and friendly place! It's heartwarming to see this project really take off ❤

  • @blacklight683
    @blacklight683 8 месяцев назад +5

    3:12 i havent done much blender but dam this is accurate

  • @Yozo_official
    @Yozo_official 3 месяца назад +1

    I want to say that I love this idea. I don’t just mean that I find it sorta neat, but I am IN LOVE with it.

  • @FloatingOer
    @FloatingOer 8 месяцев назад +8

    Really cool. A tip for lessoning workload is to make other people do the work lol, hold an architecture/layout design competition for your followers to submit buildings (with a max poly count or something) and vote on and you get 1. free labour. 2. Community engagement 3. Make people feel more invested in the project.

  • @Derpy.
    @Derpy. 8 месяцев назад +2

    Proud citizen of statville!! Great work!

  • @leveluplegends123
    @leveluplegends123 5 месяцев назад +3

    i want to run this simulation for myself

  • @ytube.agusss
    @ytube.agusss 8 месяцев назад

    Wait what, you're the creator of STATVILLE? I was the 36th resident in the city, now it's transform into a big city. So glad that I found this video. Can't wait for the next update in the city.

  • @_tayp8850
    @_tayp8850 6 месяцев назад +31

    WAIT YOURE THE CREATOR?

  • @quivercat6911
    @quivercat6911 6 месяцев назад

    Long live statville! Still happily apart of this, even though my statville roleplay account hasn't been that active. Thank you for everything, mister statville.
    Sincerely, The SLD (Statville Lore Dpt.)

  • @berkomentar
    @berkomentar 2 месяца назад +4

    Make it as an iOs\Android game where every account registered with instagram = new home randomly. Or if it's in apartment, spawn in a room.
    Player can buy a clothes, decorations, etc.
    The gameplay should have a button, have an ability to talk with people when nearby, can go for a walk, driving, bycling, go to the mountain, see sunset with a beautiful sky, etc.
    Now you already make an AAA game 😂 easy money 😂
    If u don't have a team, just make it open source, so the comunity can help it to grow up.
    Too good to be true lol 😂

  • @jacksnelling2454
    @jacksnelling2454 8 месяцев назад +5

    This is all wonderful but I’m frankly saddened that there are still no lighthouses in all of Statville. This must be remedied. The masses support this movement. I will stop at nothing to ensure that lighthouse development remain a top priority.

    • @Battery_Tea
      @Battery_Tea  8 месяцев назад +1

      I'll look into it ;)

    • @TNEMOMHURBONSOUNDCLOUD
      @TNEMOMHURBONSOUNDCLOUD 6 месяцев назад

      Be honest, is my music good?

    • @jacksnelling2454
      @jacksnelling2454 5 месяцев назад

      @@Battery_TeaHey, I didn’t see this for the longest time. Is there a lighthouse yet?
      This message was paid for by the Lighthouse organization

    • @happypercussionist1
      @happypercussionist1 4 месяца назад

      @@TNEMOMHURBONSOUNDCLOUDNo

  • @StainlessBike
    @StainlessBike 8 месяцев назад +1

    I’m glad to be one of the first few followers of statville, since under 10K

  • @Nezus3301
    @Nezus3301 8 месяцев назад +5

    IT WAS YOU??!

  • @Jabrils
    @Jabrils 8 месяцев назад +1

    amazingly cool project. love to see it!

  • @TheKinglyWay
    @TheKinglyWay 8 месяцев назад +4

    It's very painful to watch the video while considering the struggle you had to go through

  • @The_hat_
    @The_hat_ 8 месяцев назад +1

    I joined around day 80, it has been really fun seeing the city growth!

  • @BobBob-zu2dt
    @BobBob-zu2dt 8 месяцев назад +2

    I would love to see weekly updates again, even as the community pushes lore on its own, if the process can be simplified (more than it already is) It lets us interact with the "true" city more.

  • @PhantomSavage
    @PhantomSavage 7 месяцев назад

    Congrats. Very few channels have convinced me to subscribe in just one video, and you're one of them.

  • @blueparagongamer9498
    @blueparagongamer9498 8 месяцев назад +2

    Thank god for deleting the Default blender cube. You Defeintetly earned a subscriber

  • @kyzilien
    @kyzilien 7 месяцев назад +1

    Having joined before the initial train, it's like a rewind, watching all of it again.

  • @mathyou00
    @mathyou00 8 месяцев назад +1

    why do you ONLY have 7k subs? keep up the hardwork man you'll blow up very soon!

  • @ForfeitWand1151
    @ForfeitWand1151 3 месяца назад +3

    Did you noticed that your city has many more followers than your youtube channel?

    • @derekng7803
      @derekng7803 Месяц назад

      Obviously, he has 2 videos

  • @AAvfx
    @AAvfx 8 месяцев назад

    You're an inspiration, one of a kind, thanks!

  • @mr.dragon.purple9209
    @mr.dragon.purple9209 2 месяца назад +3

    I'll try to make a country on telegram

  • @TheseWordsTouch
    @TheseWordsTouch 5 месяцев назад

    Justice for default cube lmfao.
    No bur seriously... i was almost brought to tears at the discord creation part... as soon as I saw "The Tavern" with like 10 people in there - i immediately was like OMG THEYRE AT A BAR/LOUNGE JUST HANGING OUT IN STATSVILLE ;-; ...in a way... Statsville is VERY real. Thank you so much for bringing people together. Theres literally nothing better.

  • @erikacornet9594
    @erikacornet9594 8 месяцев назад +9

    wait it was an AI voice? whatt

  • @gamestian2824
    @gamestian2824 4 месяца назад

    It's incredible to hear from the creator of Statville! I moved to the city right before the Nuclear Power Plant was built. I hope to see more content from you!

  • @alex.g7317
    @alex.g7317 8 месяцев назад +3

    Are you using an AI voice for this video?

    • @Pale_Kingg
      @Pale_Kingg 8 месяцев назад +1

      Zote!!!!

    • @alex.g7317
      @alex.g7317 8 месяцев назад

      @@Pale_Kingg that’s me, b*ch!

  • @yumechuu
    @yumechuu 8 месяцев назад

    It's incredible how easily communities arise. Most people that joined, and stayed, probably did for the friends they made through Statville. It gives you such a sense of belonging, almost as if you're actually part of this city. A nice escape compared to modern cities irl where for the most part everyone can only live for themselves

  • @P3rcy316
    @P3rcy316 8 месяцев назад

    I joined statville around the 100 day mark it was a lot of fun being apart of the early days and being able to vote on things that would make a difference. the thing i remember most about the early days was the F1 track. i remember opening up insta and being able to vote on the design of it and it was amazing. i’ve missing out on stuff with statville recently but this video definitely made me want to get back into and join more of the community! you’ve made a great thing!

  • @Raya-rl7wu
    @Raya-rl7wu 8 месяцев назад

    I’ve loved being a part of the community! Joined over the summer a few days after the discord started and was a heavy influence in the community. Making logos for companies >>>> love everyone from the Raya Family thread

  • @ErevoXLCV
    @ErevoXLCV 29 дней назад

    Statville was made on the most harshest communities, and bro SURVIVED that.

  • @Guimaster127
    @Guimaster127 7 месяцев назад

    SO IT WAS YOU!!
    Thanks for creating Statville, man

  • @izzino6794
    @izzino6794 8 месяцев назад +1

    i followed you since your 180k subs and this really is a pleasent thing to follow

  • @flapiscrazy6726
    @flapiscrazy6726 8 месяцев назад

    IT WAS YOU! Been following since day 80 or something. It's so cool! Loved the polls and voting sistem :)

  • @simplylost-jf4ms
    @simplylost-jf4ms 8 месяцев назад

    the quality of this video!?!?!? its amazing especially considering the size of the channel. thats talent man.

  • @seamunis
    @seamunis 5 месяцев назад

    Dude I saw this on Insta and I thought the idea was GENIOUS- and now seeing as that it's just one of your many ideas makes me really excited! You got my sub :D

  • @OtotoLeMystoir
    @OtotoLeMystoir 8 месяцев назад

    It was you?! I loved having them pop in on my feed whenever I was scrolling for a few minutes. Was nice to see.

  • @martijn3463
    @martijn3463 8 месяцев назад +2

    This is a truly wonderfull thing you created

  • @RyanSoltani
    @RyanSoltani 8 месяцев назад

    This is such a brilliant concept that definitely paid off with its creativity and execution, amazing job!

  • @JoanieDula
    @JoanieDula Месяц назад

    your commitment to excellence is evident in every frame! ️

  • @caclso4909
    @caclso4909 8 месяцев назад

    I'm hearing about Statville for the first time and I'm geniunely impressed! Good job man

  • @queenchaosyet
    @queenchaosyet 8 месяцев назад +1

    I dont have an insta acc but I might just make one for this, wonderful job dude! Communities pop out of the woodwork like this sometimes and its always fun to be apart of them :)
    Thanks for bringing these people together by sharing your art :D

  • @tresblo
    @tresblo 8 месяцев назад +2

    “Take the default cube, delete it, and create a new one”

  • @spiral32
    @spiral32 6 месяцев назад

    I CANT BELIEVE THAT ITS YOU BEHIND STATVILLE omg my feed was plagued with ‘good morning statville’

  • @Somebody_Named_Endelol
    @Somebody_Named_Endelol 8 месяцев назад

    This project was awesome and I have met great people on the discord. Well done, and thank you!

  • @PigeonSlayer
    @PigeonSlayer 8 месяцев назад

    Rofl that default cube joke really cracked me up, a true Blender user right there

  • @Ninjahollow853
    @Ninjahollow853 8 месяцев назад

    Been a follower of statville for a very long time. Its been awesome watching the city grow!

  • @amandamsc
    @amandamsc 7 месяцев назад

    I'm proud to say I was there before Statville's population skyrocketed😌
    This project is so fun to follow, even though I'm not one of those who interact everyday, I'm fascinated by the city's growth and the community itself!

  • @gcardus
    @gcardus 6 месяцев назад

    this should be a vr instagram experience, the first one, your own house and all omg

  • @good-sofa
    @good-sofa 6 месяцев назад

    Loved being a part of this beauty

  • @CsoCool259
    @CsoCool259 8 месяцев назад +1

    I am glad to be an OG statizen, (pre 1000) i have loved to see this city flourish and blossom, while i have not been an overly active statizen, i loved voting on projects from time to time.

  • @revenger211
    @revenger211 6 месяцев назад

    I like the concept of gamifying social media. It brings back a sense of community that has long died with braindead algorithms and bot-ran accounts

  • @polologames7068
    @polologames7068 4 месяца назад +1

    Here the 19.000 statizen, more or less. When I joined the city was tiny, but just the day after it became a large city, that was crazy, and its even more crazy thinking that I'm i the top 2% taking into account that the majority of the people that joined that time, now are gone. I am so grateful for what you did, and I would like to pay my virtual rent of my virtual home to you, but I'm 15 years old and I don't have the money. Thats it, I only wanted to say THANK YOU❤❤ .
    (I'm a spaniard, I don't know english that good, sorry if I have some mistakes, byee)

  • @zedro481
    @zedro481 3 месяца назад +1

    this guy is litereally the meaning of "work hard, gain yield, work less, get rich."

  • @jesperwillems_
    @jesperwillems_ 6 месяцев назад

    this was one of the first “one xyz for every follower” i ever came across, absolute gold

  • @pokeninja77
    @pokeninja77 8 месяцев назад

    THATS YOU! Very good work.

  • @Motel-Music
    @Motel-Music 6 месяцев назад

    They way your instagram leads to new instagrams by random people living their statville life is amazing.

  • @JaredLodwickDesign
    @JaredLodwickDesign 8 месяцев назад

    Ah so /you're/ the one behind this account. Been following it for a while and have been wondering how it works behind the scenes. Very clever idea! Keep going!

  • @ashtonwilkins009
    @ashtonwilkins009 8 месяцев назад +1

    Proud to say I’ve been here before 365

  • @timjafekpoetry
    @timjafekpoetry 6 месяцев назад

    I love Statville SO MUCH! I'm so happy I found the Instagram account, and also so glad I found your RUclips page! Your project is one of the glittering gems of content creation I've found over the past few months, and it genuinely brings me so much joy. Keep doing great!

  • @b1oodzy
    @b1oodzy 7 месяцев назад +1

    Man this guy dedicated at least half of his day just for this project. I would never be able to do that.

  • @BlueRobin97
    @BlueRobin97 6 месяцев назад +1

    No way!!! Im a follower 😁😁😁 I've watched every video since day one

  • @MrIvory124
    @MrIvory124 8 месяцев назад

    Dude the execution of this project was awesome. I loved getting a reply from the local dairy. Well done

  • @matteodv6407
    @matteodv6407 8 месяцев назад

    member of statville since 15k followers, so nice to see this

  • @c0c01er
    @c0c01er 4 месяца назад +2

    YOU ARE THE CREATOR OF STATVILLE ?!

  • @zachcard1655
    @zachcard1655 8 месяцев назад

    I can’t believe I found this. I found statville within the first like 20 days and have been a citizen all year!

  • @SheepiTheSheep
    @SheepiTheSheep 8 месяцев назад +2

    been there since 1700 followers ❤

  • @sebbes333
    @sebbes333 5 месяцев назад +1

    *@Battery Tea*
    0:33 The houses should NOT be removed, should be ruins (or progressively become more "ruined"), then only when someone decides to use a bulldozer or whatever (burning? etc.) only then the house gets removed (but it's still a black mark, where the burnt house was). :D

  • @unduedisc5466
    @unduedisc5466 8 месяцев назад +1

    You are awesome man, keep up the good work!

  • @Wolf_engineer
    @Wolf_engineer 8 месяцев назад

    It's crazy to think that I joined before the first mass wave, I was just watching the numbers go up so fast in a few days. Keep up the good work

  • @bennet3353
    @bennet3353 8 месяцев назад

    wow this is nice... now you triggered my monthly desire for a REAL open world RPG simulation game

  • @ZachsWonderland
    @ZachsWonderland 6 месяцев назад

    I still have the screenshot from when i joined the community, it's so cool to see the behind the scenes