i was actually there in those days because i was obsessed with everything httyd back in the day, being called a submissive furry on a regular basis is a memory I look back on fondly, i actually really loved that content and i emailed him 2 times and he responded to both of them RIP lord mishka (his old cat)
God, I absolutely love Azula's Psychology. It was my entry into the whole genre of video essays and it was the exact sort of analysis of fiction that I aspired to do. I'm happy that Tim likes it as much as I do! It'll forever be #1 in my heart.
Tim - My personal favorite video of yours is the "Power of Abandoned Places" video you did back in September. It really stuck with me and made me appreciate the melancholic beauty that loneliness can bring. Thanks for all the cool things you do!
Hey, this is very random and you might not care at all, but that’s probably my favourite video too! The part about the Cathedral in Christchurch gave me goosebumps-there were really powerful words said, I reckon. I even wrote a short essay about it within a project for one of my elective classes, which consists of keeping a journal of art that inspires some sort of reflection in us. So yeah, good choice of favourite video ;P
@@elly542 I had finished Death Stranding a month or two before the Abandoned Places video and that video put my enjoyment of the game into context for me. It's not generally a genre I play much of, so I was left a bit befuddled when I realized I had spent ~75 hours with it. As you said, the chance the reflect on the world around us is a powerful gift to receive.
The Psychology of Azula, the TLA movie breakdown, the cyberpunk video were all bangers, but the video on Writing Mental Illness in fiction is still my favourite of yours. Its not just well made but one of the most important videos on youtube. I think it can be mentally taxing on the creators to make these longer videos, but i really appreciate whenever you tackle mental health.
Very glad to see that Hard vs. Soft Worldbuilding got "S tier." I'll readily admit, as someone who has been writing for a very long time, and who also writes very organically, I don't necessarily sit squarely in the ideal audience for the more entry-level, constructionist emphasis of many of your On Writing and Worlbuilding videos. But with Hard vs. Soft Worldbuilding, you're totally right, you actually introduced new taxonomy into the parlance, and it's a really solid, useful taxonomy. Personally, it made me suddenly realize why I loved writers like Pratchett, and also what I had in common with those writers (at least stylistically, obviously not in terms of quality, haha), and it directly led to me finishing my first novel. My novel was rubbish, of course, because it was the first I'd ever finished, but it was still a huge milestone for me, and one I owe to you and Allie (don't know how to spell her name). So thank you for that. I'm now working on something that is much more coherent, and so soft in its worldbuilding you could make a blanket out of it. Also, I feel a little bad, because most of this video is you being hard on yourself, but as someone who is overly self-critical, I sympathize. Also, I hope contrasting your work against itself helped you to better see the value in it.
And to add to my previous point, I in particular can relate to what you said about the progression of technology between ATLA and LOK... I have actually lost count of how many times one of my videos that has a question in the title gets shared on social media, and then someone sees it and they just answer the question and call me dumb for asking... Then I reply and tell them to click on the link and watch the video...
22:07 "Actually, the plural of bison is bison." - Tenzin (Book 3, episode 7) But seriously, the video of the Avatar world's technological development might be my favourite--mostly because I realised the plot of my novel series requires fast advancement and I like to consider what would that require. In various ways I have found these videos both useful and entertaining.
Soft vs Hard World-building is possibly my #1 favorite youtube video of all time. It’s what convinced me to subscribe and to eventually become a Patreon supporter. Keep making great content, Tim!
This thing you said about hating your own work sounds dumb but every since I started drawing I'm like "Hell yeah, hate it more! That's awesome, right!"
Was first introduced to your channel through the early How to Train your Dragon videos. Earliest video I remember watching was, Night fury's natural habitat part 1, and then I featured in part 2 under the name Rossi46. Been loving watching your channel grow and change since then. I look forward to the future things you have in store.
Just my two cents, I've seen Azula's Psychology 3-4 times, the video on The Last Airbender AND the soft/hard world building twice, and I really enjoyed the one about the Earth Kindom's technology! I've also watched all of your LOTR videos multiple times, they're so informative on the lore that I'm not knowledgeable about! 😄
I thought we were submissive and furious, a lovely oxymoron [ SUB FURY] 😂 hilarious, the best clarification I’ve ever heard! I don’t have a favourite video, but I watch your ‘on writing’ playlist over and over. You and Ryan Hollinger are my favourite creators to rewatch , you discuss different content but I can feel how genuine and passionate you both are and it makes me feel less alone in what I love. So thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for making this hermit feel connected and being so vulnerable for people like me, who are normally too Anxious to comment. I’m commenting from rural Canada, I discovered RUclips during COVID and your videos on writing. You are one of the first people I subscribed to 😊 Thanks again Tim, you’re an absolute treasure here on RUclips.
As a writer/producer with a small channel this vid was so relatable I know I hate a lot of my stuff. Like when I was writing on wattpad the most popular novel I wrote was a story about cats that was very much Warrior Cats and Lion King mashup. Today, I hate it. Especially when my best work stuff I would actually consider publishing traditionally barely get any views. So I feel your frustrations!
I'm surprised you didn't include your Cyberpunk video! It's a personal favorite of mine. I really appreciate how you managed to actually dig into what you like and dislike about the game. It got a lot of really unfair treatment from the community at large (mostly people bandwagoning for views) and your very nuanced take was a breath of fresh air. It also really inspired me to read of the inspiration for the game, and those books have very much changed the way I look at the world. Thanks so much for the time and effort you put into it!
I absolutely love your Azula's Psychology and the On writing Mental illness videos. I started with your httyd videos, then your atla videos, and now I really enjoy and learn a lot from your on writing. Been here for a loooooooooong while lol, come to your videos for comfort :)). you're awesome!
The abandoned places video and seven stories that changed my life are some personal favorites of mine. Big supporter, got volume 1 of "On Writing and Worldbuilding" and love it. Keep up the great work Tim! You inspire me.
lolololol I remember hearing "Sub-furies" and not having any idea what it meant.... and then just not caring? you were the crazy guy that wanted us to bow down to Supreme Leader Mischka (may he read in power). I just didn't question it.
So, commenting only a minute and a half into the vid, but just gonna say, loving the “kill it with fire, then kill me” as the final tier of RUclips hell lol. I actually got turned on to your channel by your Campfire association, which I use religiously across my multiple projects. I honestly can’t remember which vid it was specifically but it was probably a world building one.
I actually really enjoyed the Korra Worldbuilding video on how technology advanced so quickly. Believe it or not, that was the spark that positively affected the course of my Master’s dissertation on alternate histories that I was writing at the time. I referenced you in my bibliography too, so yes, that video definitely made a real world difference and you should be proud of that. :D
The beard is possibly the best addition to your channel 😁 but no honestly, been here since the cringey early days and still absolutely love seeing new videos pop up. My husband and I watch/listen to these videos on road trips and then discuss for hours.
I still have a really fond place in my heart for your old content. I get that you've grown and changed and all that, but don't be so hard on yourself, the quality of the content was higher than you think and it's what got me into your chanel... also, also still kinda waiting for the clone gag to come back tbh.
Your video on mental illness in video games and then playing what remains of edith finch on that recommendation helped me a lot when i was seriously considering suicide, it made me feel understood, a lot less alone and like someone else had gone through the same thing and survived, im not gonna say you're the reason, cause that's oversimplifying it, but you are definitely a big part of why im still here, so thank you m8, you do good work.
For me, the video that is the most you is the Mental Illness in Fiction video. I recently shared it with a friend and we had a great conversation about it, and it’s such an important topic and handled it with all the care in the world
I still want the wizard meme on a tshirt, mug, part of my gif keyboard (with the cheesy music. It helps sell the joke.) Hard/Soft Magic Systems is what brought me into the channel. Azula’s Psychology’s a gem. Don’t be too hard on your past self’s videos. You’ve grown with your scripts and editing and comfort with being on camera. And while your old videos don’t match your current standards (and having popularity being because of a fandom’s size vs how much effort you put into something will always be irritating) I don’t think any of them were bad. (And half the time of/when something doesn’t age well it’s often because of events and perceptions outside of the creator’s control.) Anyway. “Cringe” is overrated, especially when it’s essentially over aesthetics or inexperience in comparison to the present.
I think the golden rule of everything when it comes to content creation is, "you are your own worst critic." You're always gonna wish you did XYZ better, or for scenario B. That's just how it goes. As long as you don't let that deter you in general, it's alright.
I met you through the GoT rewrites, they save that series for me. Even your Battle of Winterfell is so much better with the Arya reveal and less plot armor.
I am Iron-man really made me think about symbolism in a new way so I think it deserves at least B (making the list completely even), apart from that I understand why your work falls into these levels of worth to you. I don't even have videos on my channel anymore despite views because I disagree with my younger self, but I would like to aim for the level of balance that you have with your work (even if that means letting go of a few expectations:)
1 marvelous scene was likely that fast because it was part of a collab. Hard magic systems was one of my favorite videos in part because it was the video that brought me to your channel. “In Avatar the Last Airbender and forgive me for using it as the benchmark for all things good and holy in writing but it is” nuff said. In all seriousness it helped me recognize the things I like in the stories I like and that helped me understand the writing process a lot better and a story I was writing (now finished it’s in a playlist on my channel) ended up a lot better because of that. And that’s why I now like to call you sifu Tim.
Tim, I totally feel you on everything you've said about how content creators feel about their own work. I am a creator as well right at the beginning of my RUclips journey, and I already feel this. My stuff is about Paleontology (hence the name) and I have a few videos on my channel that I already want to kill with fire. 🤣
Honestly I have soft spot for “hey sub-furies!” I got into your videos way back when I was obsessed with HTTYD and I loved them. If it makes you feel better, I never heard submissive furries.
I LOVED the psycology of Azula video. I didn't get to watch Avatar as a kid and only recently got to watch it as an adult. It's one of my husbands favorite childhood shows and he wanted to share it with me. I fell IN LOVE with the show and that video was actually how I found your channel. It caused quite a spirited debate between my husband and I as I agreed with most of your points in the video but my husband disagreed. Like he absolutely didn't see how Ozai victimized Azula. I think I remember making the comment that he's stuck in seeing her as a pure villain because he watched the show as a kid and a child is going to look at Azula and see her as a pure villain because a kid isn't going to really notice the little signs of the kind of trauma the girl obviously had.
I honestly don't remember when I got into your videos, but I distinctly remember the subfuries bit thing, and I think it was something on worldbuilding. It's all a hazy mix of the soothing background music you used, your lovely calm voice, and talking about interests I had, set to the ambient scents of superglue and paint as I was rediscovering my old hobby of Warhammer. And since then, you've been one of my favourite content creators on RUclips. So I guess what I'm saying is it's good to see you don't thrash *all* of your own work.
I like the way the channel has changed, because before, at the age of 12 I was all about httyd lore, and now I have started my own world building projects, stories, etc etc etc, and generally have gained interest into writing and film making (I still love httyd stuff, it is my favorite trilogy of all times). Thank you so much for you're work Tim.
I found you through your avatar videos and I was so happy to find someone who was as obsessed with avatar as me (before the new wave after the release on Netflix).
I was first introduced to your channel through Avatar video's, stayed for the world building and storytelling. My favourite videos are the ones where you delve into a topic like abandoned places, azula's psychology, mental illness in video games, etc.
"I cant call them submissive furries" yes you can, assert dominance over your viewers. (also for what its worth I didn't think that was the intent, just that it was a name for your fans based off an inside joke I didn't get)
I think i found your videos bc I was looking for HTTYD analysis content and I am so happy I subscribe to your stuff bc despite not being a writer, it does make me appreciate all the writing and worldbuilding elements on the content I watch, read or listen to knowing how much process can go behind all of it!
Really love how honest you are in your assessment of your own shortcomings and corners cut. One thing to say you weren’t at the point you wanted to be yet, but a whole other to honestly admit that you were chasing views etc. Also glad to finally learn why you had that old intro (which I always thought was “sub furious”)
I don't remember when I started watching but my favourite type of videos are the philosophical worldbuilding one like: "The Power of Abandoned Places, "On Worldbuilding: Fallen Civilizations!" and "The Existential Modern Dystopia of Arcane and Squid Game" etc.
Came to you because of the azula psychology video and its one of my favorite videos ever, also dont worry about the subfury thing, It took Dominic Noble until he did 50 shades to realise he was calling himself The Dom and his viewers his subs. Its actually kinda funny
This is almost a month late, but I think the first few episodes I watched was how about the how the airbenders survived the genocide, and the one about how Appa died. And I was like "woah, people out are there thinking about these stuff, like me! I'm not a weirdo". That led me to warm up to fandom culture in general, led me to join other fandoms, met online friends, and found nerdfighteria - which turned out was very important for my mental health during the current historical event/the global pandemic. I now nerd out pretty much every day about stuff, either with online friends or some of my irl friends, and I thank you for introducing me to that. I didn't know that we're even allowed to nerd out about stuff like this, bcs growing up it felt like I'm the only person around that cared too much about useless stuff. I didn't know that fandom culture weren't always toxic, bcs I met a lot of nasty people in my teen years. I didn't know that imagining stuff and what-ifs, while not the most productive thing in the world, makes me happy. So yeah, thanks a lot. PS: If I ever become a writer, which is very unlikely, it's probably because of you too - I have so many worldbuilding ideas now lol
So, I've realised I follow you since the "Why voldemort is one of the best villains ever" and I've watched everything in your page except for your erlier videos and, funnily, your HTTYD videos. I've enyoyed every single one of them. You are the reason I've watched both Avatar and the Legend of Korra and now I'm going through the comics as well. It saddens me to know that you are so critical of your amazying work, we can all do better with hindsight, but your videos are both enjoyable, educational and helpfull when trying to think about media in a analitical and engaging way. I totally agree with you that your Azula video is top notch (I rewatch it all the time), and that the second part of your GOT rewrite is better than the first one, hope we'll be hearing your thoughts on the new series. Your video on mental illnesses not only helped me write better but also made me feel seen and cared for, hearing you defending propper representation. Anyway Tim, I'd be proud of your work if it were mine. I'm a huge fan of your worldbuilding and writing videos and the happy owner of both your books (although I write historical and contemporary novel, they have great advice). Hope you are doing great! (PS: English isn't my mother language so I hope my message comes across)
My favourite video of yours is the cyberpunk critique, it's such a detailed look into the genre. The video that got me into your channel (and still one of my favourites) is "when does an ai become human?" I'm a software engineering student so I think those videos intersected with my other interests really well
in regards to the 'can airbenders control sounds' question, iirc, i swear there was a scene in korra where the airbenders dampened the sounds in a room to mask their footsteps
I use hard and soft worldbuilding regularly, and when someone asks, I direct them to your video. I *never* realized that video was part of the genesis of that term.
Quite the brave video, because I imagine many people still have good feelings about these videos and telling us they are sooo bad and incoherent and not worth much makes those of us who like them potentially feel bad for liking them. "So, I am an idiot for having thought your ideas were good?"
I actually find it comforting to hear you talking about your progress since your early videos. You're definitely one of my fave RUclipsrs, and have so many interesting and well-put things to say. It makes me more optimistic about my own creative endeavours to know you didn't start out perfect either 😉
I put so much heart, time, and personal experience behind a video about Avatar Kuruk and it got like 1,000 views but on the other hand I did a pretty quick and not well thought out video on Who Did Zuko Marry and it got 1 million. But I'm cool with either outcome, early on when I started doing youtube, I realized I had to throw out expectations.
got into your channel from the how to train your dragon theories years ago. though there may be a clear difference in tone (and quality 😭) between those and your current direction, i’ll always feel that pang of nostalgia when i see the thumbnails. glad to see your content has matured along with its creator. absolutely adore the more long form video essays and on writing videos - never stop doing what you love, tim. we love it for you!!
Just so you know, I joined your channel in your HTTYD days, and I wasn’t even really a massive fan of that franchise, oddly. I just liked your stuff. I love this video, it’s fun watching you roast your past stuff- as long as you realize I liked all that stuff, so if you’re roasting past you then past me and all of us are right on the coals with you.
I think I joined your channel back in the theory days but don't remember for sure. I definitely like where the channel is now though. Your insight into story structure and themes, characters and worldbuilding have been helpful to me in my own creative endeavors, so thank you! In that vein, the video that popped into my head when you asked what our favorite videos are was Why Avatar is the Worst Movie Ever Made. That could so easily have been a brutally cruel takedown of an objectively bad move, as many of the discussions of that movie are, but your video not only clearly showed why it was bad (not that that was hard), but also how good intentions poorly executed got it there. I hate roasts, and your video on the Avatar movie wasn't a roast, it was thoughtful and caring and showed empathy for the creators behind the movie and... Oh just so good! And it so very well explained so many things along the way, discussing adaptations and story arcs and character arcs. The video is one of the longest I've ever watched on youtube and I don't want to write an entire wall of text about why I so thoroughly enjoyed it, but suffice to so it was worth every minute. (Oh and I also liked a bunch of the other videos on this list, mostly those on the top, and understand why those on the bottom got there LOL)
Your House of the Dragon videos are the best videos on the series, but what brought me to you was lore and power systems because while im not exactly a story teller i have a mad vision and these tools you've created are amazingly helpful. So thank you!
You may want to kill your Ironman video with fire but it's how I found and subscribed to your channel so it will always have a special place in my heart.
I think the video on the magic systems was my introduction to your channel~ And your Azula video is my favorite! You do an absolutely incredible work! Your educational videos have great structure and articulation, so they stuck with me compared to some other educational material, and your analysis videos really dive deep into all of the most important aspects of the work being analyzed. So, from the bottom of my heart, thank you.
Tim, it was watching your videos that got me interested in Avatar. You and your channel, you PERSONALLY, you are 100% the initiator for the joy and meaning that show has brought into my life. For that alone, your work is valuable.
My first introduction to your channel was the first set of On Writing videos about magic systems. You had a few more On Writing videos out by the time I discovered you, but the video that really caught my attention (and led to me subscribing) was the "A Study on Worldbuilding, The Earth Kindom" video. Writing, worldbuilding and storytelling, those are the things that have kept me following your channel! :) As for favourite videos..."The Psychology of Azula" is definitely among the top ones. I think you had an On Writing video on character backstory, but that Azula video was in many ways a deep dive look at how to write backstory for a character with a focus on psychology. It was a really great video that helped remind me that characters (and people) don't exist in isolation. We all interplay with and influence one another for good or for ill. I also enjoyed your "The Last Airbender is the Worst Film Even Made" so I'm glad to see it make it to S-tier. And even though you put "Rewriting the Night King" in Kill It With Fire tier, those two videos along with your "Rewriting the End of Game of Thrones" videos are examples of why I enjoy your writing/storytelling videos in general. You don't just point out the flaws and problems with a story or character. You also offer advice and suggest possible solutions to those problems. It's real easy to pick apart and criticize a piece of media and just leave it at that. It's a lot more difficult to offer practical advice on the ways you can improve something, and it's something I feel you do well compared to a lot of other writing channels.
Your Psychology of Azula video is hands down one of my favorite videos on youtube and it really helped me appreciate the character more. I've always loved Azula as a character, but your video made me look deeper at her and force myself to confront myself on why I liked her so much. Its because of that, that I really hope you make a Psychology of Jinx video, I think that would be really awesome. Not a strong word for it, but I think it does the job lol.
My fav of your videos is the writing Mentally Ill Characters one (can't remember what it's called but it's been super helpful to me both as a writer and as someone with a mental illness)
Mainly Azula’s Physiology and Hard/Soft Worldbuilding effected me most.Azula’s Physiology and Hard Worldbuilding Soft Worldbuilding and really got me into narrative writing and character study.Hard Worldbuilding and Soft Worldbuilding really got me into essays and writing better Worldbuilding.These videos changed my perspective on shows and stories.Thank you. Also by the time of me writing this,the 3 hour Last Airbender Sucks video is the 2nd most viewed.
And now I finally understand where sub-furies came from. It's been a slow-burn mystery! Don't worry that everyone was taking it a certain way, because I never thought of it like that! I think of Greek myth when I hear "furies."
I know this video has been out for a while, but if you happen to read this anyways, I would just like to say that to me personally, the mental illness in fiction video is definitely the most impactful one. It's the one I'm most likely to come back to multiple times, the one I'm most likely to recommend to others and probably also the one I would recommend if someone asked me what your channel is about. I am not at a point personally where I am ready to write about mental illness because it is an incredibly challenging topic, but your video sort of allowed me to even start considering that possibility. It also helped to connect with psychology on a much deeper level. I was actually a psychology student when I saw the video first, but never with the aim of becoming a therapist and you have sort of opened my eyes and allowed me to view mental illness from a different angle. (Still not becoming a therapist, not even as a back up plan for writing, but I think I am getting to the point where I might be ready to include mental illness and other more challenging topics in my writing). I hope that if you read this it, I don't know, shows you that there is still hope for your subscribers actually liking the same videos as you or something like that.
What everyone gets wrong about bending is my favorite video on this list, and one the videos that I started considering becoming a patron. I LOVED the hard magic system video and got me deciding to one day support you as a patreon. I've been watching since before the dreaded subfurries. And happy to be a story-bender with you today.
I just discovered your channel a few weeks ago. You have inspired me to write again after being stressed out with grad school. I bought both of your books. You seem like a really nice guy, and I think you're too hard on yourself. I've really enjoyed all of your videos!
I found you through your magic systems videos, when I was a freshman or sophomore in high school. I just graduated college this year, (major in Adolescent English Education) and I have continued to watch as many on writing videos as you make! I really love your videos and how great you are at making educational content on creative writing!
The Iroh Philosophy video was solid. I liked the way you described positive masculinity because you spent most of the video uplifting what is good. Imo that is time well spent. Strong and good masculinity needs to be explored so people know what to aspire to be or what to support.
Hard Magic brought me to the channel bc I love all three series in the video. Then I discovered your Avatar videos. And now I'm here bc I like your video essay style
the airbender movie is terrible video was one of the first I watched on your channel. I was in online school at the time and just ignored it while watching your content. It is one of my favourite videos.
I happened by chance on you on writing and world building and found them incredibly helpful and informative The video that effected me was the one about abandoned places I couldn't tell you why but it just stuck with me
This was delightful Tim. My favorite video of your was the Stories that Changed your Life video. Your explanation of why those stories mattered to you made me look at why my favorite stories mattered to me
Absolutely love your videos. Hard vs Soft Magic Systems has (in a good way) had me stuck in my own writing for a while now trying to craft a magic system I can be proud of.
The one about mental health was the first video i watched from your channel and it captivated me i even remember where i was and what i was doing while i was watching that which tells a lot couse usually i don't remember this stuff
First got into your HTTYD videos, way back at around 150 subscribers. Always love your vids. Been amazing watching you take your journey! (I still watch your old HTTYD vids, and I miss the clones.)
I've been here since your "How to Train You Dragon" days. I've loved watching you grow and change over the years! You have interesting ideas and I've always enjoyed listening to your perspectives! You are one of my first and longest lasting RUclipsrs. Thank You for being so awesome!!
On the ending of GoT: Sure, not going the way you expect isn't a problem, but when it's written specifically to not be what anyone expects without any sort of actual setup or even a shred of respect for the source material or the audience makes it absolute crud.
Hey Tim I've been here since The HTTYD era and I've always loved your videos and have been here throughout your Journey of finding your style and the evolution of your channel. Loved all of your videos and watched most of them (Since the httyd times) and now have been enjoying your HOTD reviews and have been really enjoying it Keep up the good work!!!
Just when I thought your channel couldn't get any better, you give us a tier list! Yay!!! I'm glad to see soft vs hard worldbuilding so high on the list. It was the first video of yours I saw, so it holds a special place for me.
I can’t remember the first videos I watched from you (probably the writing/worldbuilding playlist) but the ones I watch repeatedly is the ones on writing mental illness. It helps me work through issues I have and are a comfort to watch on my bad days. Thanks for making them
I really like your httyd videos an I think you should do a couple more. No one else did deep dives in to the lore And physics of the httyd universe like you. Thanks for all the good times!!
I love all your videos that sort of break the genre of your channel. The Shamaylan break down, the Azula psychology video, your Iroh essay, and your video on writing mental health. All those videos feel just a little different from the rest of the stuff on your channel and they're all my favorite videos you've made.
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I feel robbed to not have gotten the chance to be called a submissive furry by Tim there is no justice in this world 😔
the videos are still up you can get the high however many times you want fren!
i was actually there in those days because i was obsessed with everything httyd back in the day, being called a submissive furry on a regular basis is a memory I look back on fondly, i actually really loved that content and i emailed him 2 times and he responded to both of them
RIP lord mishka (his old cat)
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i was actualy there at that point and i did actively watch all of the how to train your dragon vids. i was like 13 but i liked them a lot.
God, I absolutely love Azula's Psychology. It was my entry into the whole genre of video essays and it was the exact sort of analysis of fiction that I aspired to do. I'm happy that Tim likes it as much as I do! It'll forever be #1 in my heart.
Same!
It was fantastic.
Its good, especislly the azula katara parallel
Same, loved his analysis. I remember watching it one night and not realizing I had been watching for almost an hour.
Same!
Tim - My personal favorite video of yours is the "Power of Abandoned Places" video you did back in September. It really stuck with me and made me appreciate the melancholic beauty that loneliness can bring. Thanks for all the cool things you do!
Hey, this is very random and you might not care at all, but that’s probably my favourite video too! The part about the Cathedral in Christchurch gave me goosebumps-there were really powerful words said, I reckon. I even wrote a short essay about it within a project for one of my elective classes, which consists of keeping a journal of art that inspires some sort of reflection in us. So yeah, good choice of favourite video ;P
That's my favorite too!
@@elly542 I had finished Death Stranding a month or two before the Abandoned Places video and that video put my enjoyment of the game into context for me. It's not generally a genre I play much of, so I was left a bit befuddled when I realized I had spent ~75 hours with it. As you said, the chance the reflect on the world around us is a powerful gift to receive.
Totally agree
Oh I love that video too
The Psychology of Azula, the TLA movie breakdown, the cyberpunk video were all bangers, but the video on Writing Mental Illness in fiction is still my favourite of yours. Its not just well made but one of the most important videos on youtube. I think it can be mentally taxing on the creators to make these longer videos, but i really appreciate whenever you tackle mental health.
Very glad to see that Hard vs. Soft Worldbuilding got "S tier." I'll readily admit, as someone who has been writing for a very long time, and who also writes very organically, I don't necessarily sit squarely in the ideal audience for the more entry-level, constructionist emphasis of many of your On Writing and Worlbuilding videos. But with Hard vs. Soft Worldbuilding, you're totally right, you actually introduced new taxonomy into the parlance, and it's a really solid, useful taxonomy. Personally, it made me suddenly realize why I loved writers like Pratchett, and also what I had in common with those writers (at least stylistically, obviously not in terms of quality, haha), and it directly led to me finishing my first novel. My novel was rubbish, of course, because it was the first I'd ever finished, but it was still a huge milestone for me, and one I owe to you and Allie (don't know how to spell her name). So thank you for that. I'm now working on something that is much more coherent, and so soft in its worldbuilding you could make a blanket out of it.
Also, I feel a little bad, because most of this video is you being hard on yourself, but as someone who is overly self-critical, I sympathize. Also, I hope contrasting your work against itself helped you to better see the value in it.
And to add to my previous point, I in particular can relate to what you said about the progression of technology between ATLA and LOK... I have actually lost count of how many times one of my videos that has a question in the title gets shared on social media, and then someone sees it and they just answer the question and call me dumb for asking... Then I reply and tell them to click on the link and watch the video...
22:07 "Actually, the plural of bison is bison." - Tenzin (Book 3, episode 7)
But seriously, the video of the Avatar world's technological development might be my favourite--mostly because I realised the plot of my novel series requires fast advancement and I like to consider what would that require. In various ways I have found these videos both useful and entertaining.
Soft vs Hard World-building is possibly my #1 favorite youtube video of all time.
It’s what convinced me to subscribe and to eventually become a Patreon supporter. Keep making great content, Tim!
A WIZARD DID IT! This was a good video.
My all time favorite video of yours is “Tolkien’s Philosophy: Why couldn’t Frodo Destroy the One Ring?” It was so good
This thing you said about hating your own work sounds dumb but every since I started drawing I'm like "Hell yeah, hate it more! That's awesome, right!"
Was first introduced to your channel through the early How to Train your Dragon videos. Earliest video I remember watching was, Night fury's natural habitat part 1, and then I featured in part 2 under the name Rossi46. Been loving watching your channel grow and change since then. I look forward to the future things you have in store.
Was also apart of the Subfurry phase you had. Stuck around for the design for your jumper, with mishka and toothless flying through the sky.
@@capture6524 was part of that too LOL! I totally forgot about the "hey, subfuries" part and after hearing it I got sent straight to nostalgia land.
Just my two cents, I've seen Azula's Psychology 3-4 times, the video on The Last Airbender AND the soft/hard world building twice, and I really enjoyed the one about the Earth Kindom's technology! I've also watched all of your LOTR videos multiple times, they're so informative on the lore that I'm not knowledgeable about! 😄
I thought we were submissive and furious, a lovely oxymoron [ SUB FURY] 😂 hilarious, the best clarification I’ve ever heard! I don’t have a favourite video, but I watch your ‘on writing’ playlist over and over. You and Ryan Hollinger are my favourite creators to rewatch , you discuss different content but I can feel how genuine and passionate you both are and it makes me feel less alone in what I love. So thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for making this hermit feel connected and being so vulnerable for people like me, who are normally too Anxious to comment. I’m commenting from rural Canada, I discovered RUclips during COVID and your videos on writing. You are one of the first people I subscribed to 😊 Thanks again Tim, you’re an absolute treasure here on RUclips.
As a writer/producer with a small channel this vid was so relatable I know I hate a lot of my stuff. Like when I was writing on wattpad the most popular novel I wrote was a story about cats that was very much Warrior Cats and Lion King mashup. Today, I hate it. Especially when my best work stuff I would actually consider publishing traditionally barely get any views.
So I feel your frustrations!
I'm surprised you didn't include your Cyberpunk video! It's a personal favorite of mine. I really appreciate how you managed to actually dig into what you like and dislike about the game. It got a lot of really unfair treatment from the community at large (mostly people bandwagoning for views) and your very nuanced take was a breath of fresh air. It also really inspired me to read of the inspiration for the game, and those books have very much changed the way I look at the world. Thanks so much for the time and effort you put into it!
I absolutely love your Azula's Psychology and the On writing Mental illness videos. I started with your httyd videos, then your atla videos, and now I really enjoy and learn a lot from your on writing. Been here for a loooooooooong while lol, come to your videos for comfort :)). you're awesome!
"The Psychology of Azula" was how I found your channel. Still one of my favorite videos of yours!
The abandoned places video and seven stories that changed my life are some personal favorites of mine. Big supporter, got volume 1 of "On Writing and Worldbuilding" and love it. Keep up the great work Tim! You inspire me.
Same
lolololol I remember hearing "Sub-furies" and not having any idea what it meant.... and then just not caring? you were the crazy guy that wanted us to bow down to Supreme Leader Mischka (may he read in power). I just didn't question it.
So, commenting only a minute and a half into the vid, but just gonna say, loving the “kill it with fire, then kill me” as the final tier of RUclips hell lol.
I actually got turned on to your channel by your Campfire association, which I use religiously across my multiple projects. I honestly can’t remember which vid it was specifically but it was probably a world building one.
I actually really enjoyed the Korra Worldbuilding video on how technology advanced so quickly. Believe it or not, that was the spark that positively affected the course of my Master’s dissertation on alternate histories that I was writing at the time. I referenced you in my bibliography too, so yes, that video definitely made a real world difference and you should be proud of that. :D
The beard is possibly the best addition to your channel 😁 but no honestly, been here since the cringey early days and still absolutely love seeing new videos pop up. My husband and I watch/listen to these videos on road trips and then discuss for hours.
I still have a really fond place in my heart for your old content. I get that you've grown and changed and all that, but don't be so hard on yourself, the quality of the content was higher than you think and it's what got me into your chanel... also, also still kinda waiting for the clone gag to come back tbh.
Your video on mental illness in video games and then playing what remains of edith finch on that recommendation helped me a lot when i was seriously considering suicide, it made me feel understood, a lot less alone and like someone else had gone through the same thing and survived, im not gonna say you're the reason, cause that's oversimplifying it, but you are definitely a big part of why im still here, so thank you m8, you do good work.
For me, the video that is the most you is the Mental Illness in Fiction video. I recently shared it with a friend and we had a great conversation about it, and it’s such an important topic and handled it with all the care in the world
I still want the wizard meme on a tshirt, mug, part of my gif keyboard (with the cheesy music. It helps sell the joke.)
Hard/Soft Magic Systems is what brought me into the channel. Azula’s Psychology’s a gem. Don’t be too hard on your past self’s videos. You’ve grown with your scripts and editing and comfort with being on camera. And while your old videos don’t match your current standards (and having popularity being because of a fandom’s size vs how much effort you put into something will always be irritating) I don’t think any of them were bad. (And half the time of/when something doesn’t age well it’s often because of events and perceptions outside of the creator’s control.) Anyway. “Cringe” is overrated, especially when it’s essentially over aesthetics or inexperience in comparison to the present.
I think the golden rule of everything when it comes to content creation is, "you are your own worst critic." You're always gonna wish you did XYZ better, or for scenario B. That's just how it goes. As long as you don't let that deter you in general, it's alright.
I met you through the GoT rewrites, they save that series for me. Even your Battle of Winterfell is so much better with the Arya reveal and less plot armor.
I am Iron-man really made me think about symbolism in a new way so I think it deserves at least B (making the list completely even), apart from that I understand why your work falls into these levels of worth to you. I don't even have videos on my channel anymore despite views because I disagree with my younger self, but I would like to aim for the level of balance that you have with your work (even if that means letting go of a few expectations:)
I think Azula’s psychology is probably your all-time best, and it’s position in total views is an accurate reflection
My favorite video of yours is probably " The worldbuilding in Zuko alone"
I appreciate this video because it’s easy to forget that creators aren’t forever married to the work they put out.
1 marvelous scene was likely that fast because it was part of a collab. Hard magic systems was one of my favorite videos in part because it was the video that brought me to your channel. “In Avatar the Last Airbender and forgive me for using it as the benchmark for all things good and holy in writing but it is” nuff said. In all seriousness it helped me recognize the things I like in the stories I like and that helped me understand the writing process a lot better and a story I was writing (now finished it’s in a playlist on my channel) ended up a lot better because of that. And that’s why I now like to call you sifu Tim.
Tim, I totally feel you on everything you've said about how content creators feel about their own work. I am a creator as well right at the beginning of my RUclips journey, and I already feel this. My stuff is about Paleontology (hence the name) and I have a few videos on my channel that I already want to kill with fire. 🤣
Honestly I have soft spot for “hey sub-furies!” I got into your videos way back when I was obsessed with HTTYD and I loved them. If it makes you feel better, I never heard submissive furries.
At 8:47 when you say "Guess what it starts with," an ad played for me. I feel like that accurately describes the RUclips experience 😂
I LOVED the psycology of Azula video. I didn't get to watch Avatar as a kid and only recently got to watch it as an adult. It's one of my husbands favorite childhood shows and he wanted to share it with me. I fell IN LOVE with the show and that video was actually how I found your channel. It caused quite a spirited debate between my husband and I as I agreed with most of your points in the video but my husband disagreed. Like he absolutely didn't see how Ozai victimized Azula. I think I remember making the comment that he's stuck in seeing her as a pure villain because he watched the show as a kid and a child is going to look at Azula and see her as a pure villain because a kid isn't going to really notice the little signs of the kind of trauma the girl obviously had.
I honestly don't remember when I got into your videos, but I distinctly remember the subfuries bit thing, and I think it was something on worldbuilding. It's all a hazy mix of the soothing background music you used, your lovely calm voice, and talking about interests I had, set to the ambient scents of superglue and paint as I was rediscovering my old hobby of Warhammer. And since then, you've been one of my favourite content creators on RUclips.
So I guess what I'm saying is it's good to see you don't thrash *all* of your own work.
I like the way the channel has changed, because before, at the age of 12 I was all about httyd lore, and now I have started my own world building projects, stories, etc etc etc, and generally have gained interest into writing and film making (I still love httyd stuff, it is my favorite trilogy of all times). Thank you so much for you're work Tim.
Azula's my favourite too, really liked that one
Also you're too harsh on yourself, we love you, Tim
I found you through your avatar videos and I was so happy to find someone who was as obsessed with avatar as me (before the new wave after the release on Netflix).
I was first introduced to your channel through Avatar video's, stayed for the world building and storytelling. My favourite videos are the ones where you delve into a topic like abandoned places, azula's psychology, mental illness in video games, etc.
For the record, I like the soft magic system video. It gave me a new found perspective on something that I had previously regarded as inferior.
"I cant call them submissive furries"
yes you can, assert dominance over your viewers.
(also for what its worth I didn't think that was the intent, just that it was a name for your fans based off an inside joke I didn't get)
8:44 "And guess what is starts with?"
RUclips immediately interrupts the video with an ad. Loving the meta commentary 😂
I think i found your videos bc I was looking for HTTYD analysis content and I am so happy I subscribe to your stuff bc despite not being a writer, it does make me appreciate all the writing and worldbuilding elements on the content I watch, read or listen to knowing how much process can go behind all of it!
Really love how honest you are in your assessment of your own shortcomings and corners cut. One thing to say you weren’t at the point you wanted to be yet, but a whole other to honestly admit that you were chasing views etc.
Also glad to finally learn why you had that old intro (which I always thought was “sub furious”)
I don't remember when I started watching but my favourite type of videos are the philosophical worldbuilding one like: "The Power of Abandoned Places, "On Worldbuilding: Fallen Civilizations!" and "The Existential Modern Dystopia of Arcane and Squid Game" etc.
Came to you because of the azula psychology video and its one of my favorite videos ever, also dont worry about the subfury thing, It took Dominic Noble until he did 50 shades to realise he was calling himself The Dom and his viewers his subs. Its actually kinda funny
This is almost a month late, but I think the first few episodes I watched was how about the how the airbenders survived the genocide, and the one about how Appa died. And I was like "woah, people out are there thinking about these stuff, like me! I'm not a weirdo". That led me to warm up to fandom culture in general, led me to join other fandoms, met online friends, and found nerdfighteria - which turned out was very important for my mental health during the current historical event/the global pandemic.
I now nerd out pretty much every day about stuff, either with online friends or some of my irl friends, and I thank you for introducing me to that. I didn't know that we're even allowed to nerd out about stuff like this, bcs growing up it felt like I'm the only person around that cared too much about useless stuff. I didn't know that fandom culture weren't always toxic, bcs I met a lot of nasty people in my teen years. I didn't know that imagining stuff and what-ifs, while not the most productive thing in the world, makes me happy.
So yeah, thanks a lot.
PS: If I ever become a writer, which is very unlikely, it's probably because of you too - I have so many worldbuilding ideas now lol
So, I've realised I follow you since the "Why voldemort is one of the best villains ever" and I've watched everything in your page except for your erlier videos and, funnily, your HTTYD videos.
I've enyoyed every single one of them. You are the reason I've watched both Avatar and the Legend of Korra and now I'm going through the comics as well.
It saddens me to know that you are so critical of your amazying work, we can all do better with hindsight, but your videos are both enjoyable, educational and helpfull when trying to think about media in a analitical and engaging way.
I totally agree with you that your Azula video is top notch (I rewatch it all the time), and that the second part of your GOT rewrite is better than the first one, hope we'll be hearing your thoughts on the new series.
Your video on mental illnesses not only helped me write better but also made me feel seen and cared for, hearing you defending propper representation.
Anyway Tim, I'd be proud of your work if it were mine. I'm a huge fan of your worldbuilding and writing videos and the happy owner of both your books (although I write historical and contemporary novel, they have great advice).
Hope you are doing great!
(PS: English isn't my mother language so I hope my message comes across)
My favourite video of yours is the cyberpunk critique, it's such a detailed look into the genre. The video that got me into your channel (and still one of my favourites) is "when does an ai become human?" I'm a software engineering student so I think those videos intersected with my other interests really well
Finding your channel gave me the confidence to share my writing. Thank you for giving me the courage to make my writing better.
in regards to the 'can airbenders control sounds' question, iirc, i swear there was a scene in korra where the airbenders dampened the sounds in a room to mask their footsteps
I use hard and soft worldbuilding regularly, and when someone asks, I direct them to your video. I *never* realized that video was part of the genesis of that term.
Quite the brave video, because I imagine many people still have good feelings about these videos and telling us they are sooo bad and incoherent and not worth much makes those of us who like them potentially feel bad for liking them.
"So, I am an idiot for having thought your ideas were good?"
I actually find it comforting to hear you talking about your progress since your early videos. You're definitely one of my fave RUclipsrs, and have so many interesting and well-put things to say. It makes me more optimistic about my own creative endeavours to know you didn't start out perfect either 😉
I put so much heart, time, and personal experience behind a video about Avatar Kuruk and it got like 1,000 views but on the other hand I did a pretty quick and not well thought out video on Who Did Zuko Marry and it got 1 million.
But I'm cool with either outcome, early on when I started doing youtube, I realized I had to throw out expectations.
I always liked the concept of the animal companions are spiritually linked to the Avatar.
got into your channel from the how to train your dragon theories years ago. though there may be a clear difference in tone (and quality 😭) between those and your current direction, i’ll always feel that pang of nostalgia when i see the thumbnails. glad to see your content has matured along with its creator. absolutely adore the more long form video essays and on writing videos - never stop doing what you love, tim. we love it for you!!
Just so you know, I joined your channel in your HTTYD days, and I wasn’t even really a massive fan of that franchise, oddly. I just liked your stuff. I love this video, it’s fun watching you roast your past stuff- as long as you realize I liked all that stuff, so if you’re roasting past you then past me and all of us are right on the coals with you.
I think I joined your channel back in the theory days but don't remember for sure. I definitely like where the channel is now though. Your insight into story structure and themes, characters and worldbuilding have been helpful to me in my own creative endeavors, so thank you!
In that vein, the video that popped into my head when you asked what our favorite videos are was Why Avatar is the Worst Movie Ever Made. That could so easily have been a brutally cruel takedown of an objectively bad move, as many of the discussions of that movie are, but your video not only clearly showed why it was bad (not that that was hard), but also how good intentions poorly executed got it there. I hate roasts, and your video on the Avatar movie wasn't a roast, it was thoughtful and caring and showed empathy for the creators behind the movie and... Oh just so good! And it so very well explained so many things along the way, discussing adaptations and story arcs and character arcs.
The video is one of the longest I've ever watched on youtube and I don't want to write an entire wall of text about why I so thoroughly enjoyed it, but suffice to so it was worth every minute.
(Oh and I also liked a bunch of the other videos on this list, mostly those on the top, and understand why those on the bottom got there LOL)
They are called "Adaptions" did you learn nothing?!?!? :p
Your House of the Dragon videos are the best videos on the series, but what brought me to you was lore and power systems because while im not exactly a story teller i have a mad vision and these tools you've created are amazingly helpful. So thank you!
You may want to kill your Ironman video with fire but it's how I found and subscribed to your channel so it will always have a special place in my heart.
I think the video on the magic systems was my introduction to your channel~ And your Azula video is my favorite! You do an absolutely incredible work! Your educational videos have great structure and articulation, so they stuck with me compared to some other educational material, and your analysis videos really dive deep into all of the most important aspects of the work being analyzed.
So, from the bottom of my heart, thank you.
Tim, it was watching your videos that got me interested in Avatar. You and your channel, you PERSONALLY, you are 100% the initiator for the joy and meaning that show has brought into my life. For that alone, your work is valuable.
My first introduction to your channel was the first set of On Writing videos about magic systems. You had a few more On Writing videos out by the time I discovered you, but the video that really caught my attention (and led to me subscribing) was the "A Study on Worldbuilding, The Earth Kindom" video. Writing, worldbuilding and storytelling, those are the things that have kept me following your channel! :)
As for favourite videos..."The Psychology of Azula" is definitely among the top ones. I think you had an On Writing video on character backstory, but that Azula video was in many ways a deep dive look at how to write backstory for a character with a focus on psychology. It was a really great video that helped remind me that characters (and people) don't exist in isolation. We all interplay with and influence one another for good or for ill.
I also enjoyed your "The Last Airbender is the Worst Film Even Made" so I'm glad to see it make it to S-tier. And even though you put "Rewriting the Night King" in Kill It With Fire tier, those two videos along with your "Rewriting the End of Game of Thrones" videos are examples of why I enjoy your writing/storytelling videos in general. You don't just point out the flaws and problems with a story or character. You also offer advice and suggest possible solutions to those problems. It's real easy to pick apart and criticize a piece of media and just leave it at that. It's a lot more difficult to offer practical advice on the ways you can improve something, and it's something I feel you do well compared to a lot of other writing channels.
Your Psychology of Azula video is hands down one of my favorite videos on youtube and it really helped me appreciate the character more. I've always loved Azula as a character, but your video made me look deeper at her and force myself to confront myself on why I liked her so much. Its because of that, that I really hope you make a Psychology of Jinx video, I think that would be really awesome. Not a strong word for it, but I think it does the job lol.
My fav of your videos is the writing Mentally Ill Characters one (can't remember what it's called but it's been super helpful to me both as a writer and as someone with a mental illness)
Mainly Azula’s Physiology and Hard/Soft Worldbuilding effected me most.Azula’s Physiology and Hard Worldbuilding Soft Worldbuilding and really got me into narrative writing and character study.Hard Worldbuilding and Soft Worldbuilding really got me into essays and writing better Worldbuilding.These videos changed my perspective on shows and stories.Thank you.
Also by the time of me writing this,the 3 hour Last Airbender Sucks video is the 2nd most viewed.
And now I finally understand where sub-furies came from. It's been a slow-burn mystery! Don't worry that everyone was taking it a certain way, because I never thought of it like that! I think of Greek myth when I hear "furies."
I know this video has been out for a while, but if you happen to read this anyways, I would just like to say that to me personally, the mental illness in fiction video is definitely the most impactful one. It's the one I'm most likely to come back to multiple times, the one I'm most likely to recommend to others and probably also the one I would recommend if someone asked me what your channel is about. I am not at a point personally where I am ready to write about mental illness because it is an incredibly challenging topic, but your video sort of allowed me to even start considering that possibility. It also helped to connect with psychology on a much deeper level. I was actually a psychology student when I saw the video first, but never with the aim of becoming a therapist and you have sort of opened my eyes and allowed me to view mental illness from a different angle. (Still not becoming a therapist, not even as a back up plan for writing, but I think I am getting to the point where I might be ready to include mental illness and other more challenging topics in my writing). I hope that if you read this it, I don't know, shows you that there is still hope for your subscribers actually liking the same videos as you or something like that.
What everyone gets wrong about bending is my favorite video on this list, and one the videos that I started considering becoming a patron. I LOVED the hard magic system video and got me deciding to one day support you as a patreon. I've been watching since before the dreaded subfurries. And happy to be a story-bender with you today.
One of my favorite videos was the writing mental illness video. It was tasteful, insightful, and overall very well done!
I just discovered your channel a few weeks ago. You have inspired me to write again after being stressed out with grad school. I bought both of your books. You seem like a really nice guy, and I think you're too hard on yourself. I've really enjoyed all of your videos!
I found you through your magic systems videos, when I was a freshman or sophomore in high school. I just graduated college this year, (major in Adolescent English Education) and I have continued to watch as many on writing videos as you make! I really love your videos and how great you are at making educational content on creative writing!
The Iroh Philosophy video was solid. I liked the way you described positive masculinity because you spent most of the video uplifting what is good. Imo that is time well spent.
Strong and good masculinity needs to be explored so people know what to aspire to be or what to support.
"And again, guess what it starts with-"
*ad plays*
Your on worldbuilding series was how I found out about the channel, especially the civilizations and magic systems, been watching ever since
He finally explained the sub furies thing!!!! I've been wondering for like 2 years
Hard Magic brought me to the channel bc I love all three series in the video. Then I discovered your Avatar videos. And now I'm here bc I like your video essay style
I came from your balrog video. I really liked it, and you helped me go a little deeper into Tolkien lore than I was at the time.
the airbender movie is terrible video was one of the first I watched on your channel. I was in online school at the time and just ignored it while watching your content. It is one of my favourite videos.
I happened by chance on you on writing and world building and found them incredibly helpful and informative
The video that effected me was the one about abandoned places I couldn't tell you why but it just stuck with me
This was delightful Tim. My favorite video of your was the Stories that Changed your Life video. Your explanation of why those stories mattered to you made me look at why my favorite stories mattered to me
Absolutely love your videos. Hard vs Soft Magic Systems has (in a good way) had me stuck in my own writing for a while now trying to craft a magic system I can be proud of.
The one about mental health was the first video i watched from your channel and it captivated me i even remember where i was and what i was doing while i was watching that which tells a lot couse usually i don't remember this stuff
Azula’s Psychology was my first video of yours! It was incredible and I binged all of your avatar videos shortly after.
First got into your HTTYD videos, way back at around 150 subscribers. Always love your vids. Been amazing watching you take your journey!
(I still watch your old HTTYD vids, and I miss the clones.)
I've been here since your "How to Train You Dragon" days. I've loved watching you grow and change over the years! You have interesting ideas and I've always enjoyed listening to your perspectives! You are one of my first and longest lasting RUclipsrs. Thank You for being so awesome!!
On the ending of GoT: Sure, not going the way you expect isn't a problem, but when it's written specifically to not be what anyone expects without any sort of actual setup or even a shred of respect for the source material or the audience makes it absolute crud.
Hey Tim I've been here since The HTTYD era and I've always loved your videos and have been here throughout your Journey of finding your style and the evolution of your channel. Loved all of your videos and watched most of them (Since the httyd times) and now have been enjoying your HOTD reviews and have been really enjoying it
Keep up the good work!!!
Just when I thought your channel couldn't get any better, you give us a tier list! Yay!!! I'm glad to see soft vs hard worldbuilding so high on the list. It was the first video of yours I saw, so it holds a special place for me.
I love all your writing videos and books related ones too
I can’t remember the first videos I watched from you (probably the writing/worldbuilding playlist) but the ones I watch repeatedly is the ones on writing mental illness. It helps me work through issues I have and are a comfort to watch on my bad days. Thanks for making them
Love these personal off-the-cuff videos. Keep up the great work Tim!
Keep up the good work. Especially the educational content. I really enjoy watching those videos and I'm absolutely delighted whenever you do a new one
I really like your httyd videos an I think you should do a couple more. No one else did deep dives in to the lore And physics of the httyd universe like you. Thanks for all the good times!!
I love all your videos that sort of break the genre of your channel. The Shamaylan break down, the Azula psychology video, your Iroh essay, and your video on writing mental health. All those videos feel just a little different from the rest of the stuff on your channel and they're all my favorite videos you've made.
I would love to see you expand on some of these things and make some part twos.