Not a mistake. I usually only watched your RUclips videos anyway and you really convinced me to watch livestreams. Thanks for getting me into a new video culture.
I think your switch has been more successful than some other people because you’re actually a “RUclipsr”. You’re not just trying to make the same content you did on Twitch and just upload highlights on RUclips and I don’t know anyone else really making that same effort. 👏🏻
pyrocynical (on his PyroLIVE channel) is a guy who definitely puts a similar amount of effort into his videos/livestreaming near the level of ludwig tbh
I'm a lurker, not a chatter. And if you disregard chat youtube has by far the superior viewer experience. I mean, I really can't wrap my head around how Twitch STILL DOESN'T have an easy rewind and go back to live option. For me, that's just essential.
Honestly idk, i kinda feel like that might be intentional on their part. really forces you to actually pay more attention to the stream instead of just rewinding it and losing track
Nothing wrong with being a lurker, however disregarding part of a platform changes the basis of the argument. I mean, if you disregard that RUclips is giving more money (for now) to streamers, then there's no point in moving to RUclips if you're already established on Twitch. You could just as easily watch a RUclips video at that point and it would make no difference.
The issue still stands that YT needs to fix their live streaming part. It's hard to check who's live even if I'm subscribed with notifs on especially since I use my phone to watch YT most of the time. If YT plans to expand on livestreaming they need to update their app to have a different area for the live streams vs the regular video feeds, similar to what they do to YT Shorts.
my least favourite thing about the youtube app on phone is the fact that the first thing it shows you is usually shorts, or if you scroll the shorts and quit the app it opens the shorts again. in my opinion they should be completely removed from the home page and kept in their own sections and make a live stream section as well
Very very true. In fact so obvious im confused as to why a youtube comment came up with it first. What’s going on with the brain trust over there at YT HQ?
I feel like Ludwig is generally more fulfilled on RUclips as he doesn’t have to stream as much and can explore all his creative ambitions, but I don’t know anything because I don’t know him but what I do know is I personally like that he is on RUclips as I now get to enjoy Mogul Mail & The Yard as new projects he does
plus, he basically gets to kick youtube in the balls, and talk shit about them, and nothing happens. basically takes a huge shit on youtubes desk and they put it on the fridge.for ludwig, thats not that bad for him ;)
You switching to RUclips made your stream easily accessible to me. Other than for the Subathon, I haven't use twitch and I didn't watch any streamers. Now you introduced me to having a familiar voice talking about interesting things and entertaining me for hour/s, while I do anything else. And I can't get enough of it. Thankfully, you mostly stream when I should be sleeping, so it hasn't become I routine.
I will say, Mogul Mail is one of the most enjoyable part of Ludwig’s posting. It helps with being informed on thing I probably wouldn’t normally be. His opinions also are a lot more objective than you would normally see. I find Mogul Mail to be an amazing thing to pull up in the background and just listen to.
I think you left at a high spot of your career. You were a hot commodity and everyone wanted to know what you were going to do next. And then instead of just streaming, or just continuing your own channel, you fully utilized every facet of RUclips. You always did a good job of utilizing the stream to make videos. Once you started making shorts, making little interesting different genres of channels, working on big content projects, and just pushing the gas to the floor you couldn't fail. TLDR: You combined creativity, hard work, and strong business sense to make $.
I love the switch to youtube. I never watched livestreams before you switched. Most of the stuff I want to watch is on youtube but now your streams pop up in my feed so ill watch them every once in awhile. looking forward to the next year on here
Was thinking the same thing, never ventured onto twitch (have nothing bad to say about it) but always on RUclips and found Ludwig on RUclips before he switched and like the videos that came out.
Well said I’m very much the same. I do watch twitch but for very specific games not individual personalities so I didn’t watch much Ludwig on Twitch (clicked on the subathon a few times but even that I got a recap on RUclips lol). I’ve seen every Mogul Mail, most edited videos this year, and over 10 streams.
I watch Ludwig videos where the title catch my eye, but I religiously watch Mogul Mail - even subjects I know nothing about going in make for a very interesting video because you have a brilliant way of introducing viewers to the topics and explaining the different sides of the story. As for the switch, I think it was a brilliant move, and seeing how you've been earning more money while not having to stream as much is just amazing. Good luck in the future :]
For me as a measly viewer, the RUclips change has been the greatest thing. I really dislike Twitch as a platform and don't really like livestreams anyways, but the change to RUclips makes me pop a stream every once in a while. And having the videos, Mogul Mail and The yarn pop off, is great cause i love seeing 'em succeed. Here's to another great year!!
Solid A Tier year from you. Not one giant thing you’re known for, just consistent success with multiple successful events, collaborations, and growth. If you had sustained success like this every year, I think your personal growth may equal your material wealth. Congratulations on being based and pog (also COOOOTS)
For me personally as a viewer, I never used twitch - my discovery of ludwig was through his videos on YT channel. The move to YT opened me to his livestreams - which I quite enjoyed tbh. So, thank you Susan for making him move, and hey ludwig SUCK IT! XD
I will admit Ludwig is the main cause of me also switching strimm from Twitch to RUclips and I must say.. even tho rough in some areas.. lots of pros and cons.. It's not that bad and I see it being better in the long run. Thanks for inspiring me everyday Luddy!
ive been watching you since your ludlocke days, and to be honest, your content is still good no matter what platform. twitch or youtube, your content is still funny and pretty creative. also your (and anyone else involved behind the scenes!) efforts with community integration is widely appreciated: truffletv, smash competitions, game shows, etc. and you helped make dollhouse happen. so keep doing what youre doing lud :)
I think the difference between Ludwig and other creators who have switched over, is that Ludwig is doing a killer job of *content integration*. Ideally, a system should be more than the sum of its parts, and that's what I think we're seeing with his different channels feeding in to each other. Lud's methods of funneling viewers from one thing to another, like posting a video right after stream or filming a mogul mail on stream, keeps viewers "inside" the Ludwig content sphere. It also probably interacts well on the algorithm that likes to bounce people around channels that share viewership. And this is all only possible because you're using one platform for all content, rather than trying to cater to "twitch chat" and "vod frogs" and "RUclips viewers". All of that said, it wouldn't matter how good Lud was at directing viewers if he wasn't also making banger content with, as he pointed out, *variety* to it, that gives him a broader appeal. Not only does it attract different fans, but it keeps him from feeling one-note or stale to viewers who watch different things. Keeping things fresh and exciting is hard for streamers. For me, it's the mogul mail analysis, the recap videos of crazy livestream events, and the (sadly extinct) long offstream mode autopets vods. I only rarely watch live, I don't consume shorts, and I'm not a podcast listener. But knowing those exist elevates my perception of Ludwig as a "serious" creator. Basically, it wasn't just a platform change, it was a paradigm shift, and other streamers should take notes.
I personally feel pretty disconnected from the platform competition, and a lot of the drama on both platforms, but I have remained pretty obsessed with the way content creators manage to stream, create content on stream, script Live content, react/act without any script, create & maintain relevance on other social media platforms whether they want to be a part of it or not, and etc etc. all for the sake of their love for their own community, building their channels/brands, and so on. I feel it’s been pretty damn cool to see you, Ludwig, make the switch to RUclips. I’d previously considered it to be more worth using both platforms: twitch for Live, RUclips for stream highlights, videos, clips, etc. But I think you’ve really paved the way for a lot of people who were on the fence about the switch or not even considering moving to YT. You also made it clear that it’s not like you had to disconnect yourself from twitch streamers. Yall can still be cool, hang out and make content together. I think you’ve also made RUclips appear much more attractive by immediately opening the window of communication with the RUclips higher ups for improvements. Mogul Mail fucking slaps, too. I mainly watch Mogul Mail.
As a yt frog since twitch jeopardy, I can honestly say that since you switched to RUclips I have tuned in more times to watch your stream than I ever did on twitch
Changing to youtube made me watch you WAYY WAAAYYY MORE. When logging on my computer, I ALWAYS insta open youtube to check new shiz out and seeing a luddy with the red live text makes me interested and I keep it on my 2nd screen til the end of your stream. Then... Mogul mail for the news news and its amazing content from you overall.
The cool thing about you switching over is that it allows you to use that time that you would be streaming on Twitch, to put on more awesome and cool events such as Smash tourneys and Chessboxing
I think the content has just gotten so much better. As a youtuber and personality you've done so much interesting stuff to keep us around. And the podcast has helped a lot in keeping us invested in you as a person and brand.
Beerio kart was my favourite event of the year. It was so cool seeing other youtubers and streamers coming together and getting drunk. Also very funny (im a huge cdawgva fan so this could be a biased take :D)
Thanks for joining RUclips Lud, you Inspired me to move out in the bush and live off grid in a rainforest with my wife and three children, im now focusing on building my own youtube channel to futher become more self sufficient and allow myself to really make a effort to make the world a tiny bit less trash! You rock Lud. Love ya bud!
While I must say that I do kinda miss twitch, it's pretty nostalgic for me, its been cool to see the channels grow, especially mogul mail I subbed to that a LONG time ago. I still remember when he hit 1m on youtube. Was a different time and vibe completely but the content is still just as good (and sometimes better). I'm still excited for the next room change if that ever happens, been here since the room before this one (not the OG one but the one in between, with the hallway abt 2-3 yrs ago) All the different outros, cooking, playlists, amazon streams, post box streams, mogul money, I think Ludwig has just done an amazing job of creating a real community.
I think all your appearances has helped. I see you on so many different channels. Like the interview with Trash Taste and then being in a Offline TV video. And then seeing you in a Michael Reeves video. I think you have had so much exposure outside of your own content. Also congrats on the success of your Chess Boxing event. Was super fun to watch.
Mogul Mail is definitely one of my favorite channels. It really shows your journalistic chops and catches me up to speed on current things in the space. You do the legwork, provide commentary and insight, along with providing space for viewers to develop their own perspective and take on the situation. I'm really thankful for that channel AND am truly impressed by how little cuts Mogul Mail does. I cannot believe how well-spoken it is. I'd would be a bumbling idiot.
I think the reason I watch lud is because he does stuff like this and talks to his viewers like we're equals and speaks to us like adults or at least as reasonable individuals, well of course keeping it fun and entertainment
It has been a great year. Really happy I stuck around, it's one of the first streams I actually watched. Chess Boxing event is hype, I can't wait to see Chris Broad in the ring. I think 4M views is attainable and this event should be big for views. Hoping it's all up from here and I can't wait to see more cool events in the future.
To be fair, I rarely am on Twitch to begin with when wanting to watch something, I spend my time on RUclips way more, so I've noticed myself watching your streams a lot now after the switch
@Ludwig I gotta hand it to you dude... low key , this video was a *masterclass* in presenting data analytics (for dummies). You know your KPIs, you correctly observe potential outliers (Subathon) and you keep it mad simple with the stats: just words, numbers and tables. No fancy graphs, no bar charts. Very impressive. The one thing that makes this video even more crazy to me, personally, is the day you uploaded this clip: it was the same day my data bootcamp and I were showcasing our capstone projects... One of the presenters had talked about you, during their presentation about Twitch viewership. I didn't even know about your existence until that presentation lol. Crazy small world - with even crazier smaller coincidences. Keep up the great work ethic and witty attitude!! I think you got what it takes to be one of the GOATs of next-gen showbiz.
I never watched you on Twitch, and I'm sure there are others like me. When your video on leaving Twitch dropped, I started watching. That video kind of blew up. That might be why you're growing and not stagnating on RUclips. Also, you work really hard. On multiple channels. Keep at it king.
Honestly, hours streamed going down is a good quality of life thing for Lud. As a youtube video Andy, I'm happy watching the highlights and having Lud able to do other things.
I watch Mogul Mail every day, I’m watching my notifications like a hawk for those videos, but I appreciate having this channel to come and watch the shenanigans I’m otherwise missing out on, I think the switch was great, I’ve been a daily viewer ever since, and I can’t wait for more
I hate livestreams which is why I don't use Twitch. In the last year you have been one of my favourite RUclipsrs, but I don't watch the livestreams because I just can't do it. You make amazing RUclips videos and I even watch Mogul Mail sometimes. I am incredibly proud of you Lud, good job and keep it up.
@@littlebumgorf hey totally different person here but I’m kind of the same for the most part, and for me livestreams tend to be very slow and grating in terms of dead time between interesting things. I always watch clips/edited videos of all my favorite creators instead of streams, hasan, lud, big A, stanz, and anyone else really for me. I can’t really watch any of their streams for more than an hour max though, just isn’t as good as a clip or video for me.
I'm not entirely sure, but I think I subbed because of the Elden Ring video, so it's hard for me to say anything about pre RUclips Ludwig, which is probably a statement in and of itself, when it comes to your RUclips success. Now, I don't really watch live streams at all, neither on Twitch, nor on RUclips. It's just not quite my thing. They rarely fit into my schedule, especially since I'm German and time zones make it even more difficult. I do, however, really enjoy your videos, including the edited live streams. Either way, I'm glad I found your channel this year. I've had a lot of fun, and I'm glad that you also enjoy your time here.
Switching to youtube seems to have given you some freedom. Love all the amazing things you and your team have been able to set up! I would like to think it wasn’t a mistake
What I will say is that making Mogul Mail with the switch was a great idea and that was what lead me to actually watching some of your streams. Had you stayed streaming only on Twitch, but still made Mogul Mail, I would of enjoyed the content but it wouldn't of been enough to get me to open twitch and actually watch a stream.
I really enjoy the self-analyzing videos like this I think they very interesting and insightful. I dont know if Ludwig plans to continue these while he still makes content but they would be fun to see.
I remember watching him back at around 30 k, the first God gamer gauntlet, the change in lud is just...... wow... I'm so proud to have found him back before he was huge, I've been thru alot and having luds stupid fucking voi... I mean kind words, has been amazing.we love u lud
I watch Mogul Mail a lot, I think it's a really good channel. I do occasionally watch main channel, but I unfortunately didn't really manage to watch any streams other than the subathon last year, but it's good to see you're doing well with youtube. Good luck in the future!
I enjoy watching your MCC livestreams, it's a lot easier to rewind and see moments I miss when watching your stream halfway through on RUclips as opposed to Twitch.
I love all the stuff you do and definitely don't want to downplay anything else, but lowkey Mogul Mail was the biggest W to come out of the swap for me. I love the casual style content and hearing you just speak about stuff
I have hope for the chessboxing event in terms of most viewed stream. I'm hella hyped for it, and i'm sure a lot of people are going to tune in because of how much ground it covers in terms of trending topic and personnel involved.
As a youtube mainer, I've started watching streams live way more for people that have moved over. I have youtube running as background noise almost all the time while working, playing games, etc. So the likelihood of a youtube stream popping up vs. me seeking them out on twitch is way higher. Also, I insta click on mogul mail videos even on topics I dont care about personally (like smash or crypto) because that content is just the best. You educate a little but also share your opinion enough for the parasocial andies. Really nice seeing people like you have taken the jump to move over and are still growing and killing it.
Personally because of my schedule, I can rarely ever watch Ludwig live, but I love catching up on stream updates and Mogul Mails. Still waiting for that epic crossover
Until you moved to RUclips, I had never watched a RUclips stream. I watched your twitch streams all the time and many other twitch streamers. When you made the switch, you were more than worth following over to RUclips and as a mobile viewer who doesn’t chat much, it was a much more pleasant experience in this car. Never wanted you to make the switch, but now I am so happy you did. Plus the content and events you are able to put more effort into instead of just twitch face time for the camera really shows a huge increase in quality of content
i will be honest i wasnt too drawn to ludwig until post move to youtube if i remember correctly. and his mogul mail channel definitely showed me a side that i really like and opened my eyes to see that i actually like him and his content and consistently watch a good amount of it.
I think youtube had been a fantastic switch content wise. Like you've said you've been able to out more work into bigger projects and events. And I think everyone loves quality over quantity
The best thing coming of this is that Ludwig is someone who (appears) close to the dev team and can help push RUclips live in the right direction. As for your goals, at least you beat Hasan!
bless the twitch followed channels tab, when i see ludwig there i know its time to click over, unless its just a scheduled livestream, then i kinda seem to forget to come back. thank you for listening to my ted talk.
I just started watching you about 4 months ago and you have been a fantastic motivator for me in just just general life and re iginatied my content creator ambition! Thanks for the fantastic content and hope the next year is even more successful year!
Switch to YT was good, I would have never started watching you on Twitch. I don't like twitch and never really enjoyed watching streamers, until I started watching yours on here and your videos + Asmon's Videos which make me check out the stream from time to time.
I never really watched the streams pre switch, and definitely not after. But I watch Mogul Mail constantly because you're well articulated and informed and I think we generally agree on most things. I'm a little surprised you didn't consider part of the YT success a factor of new channel/already being bigger thanks to the success of 2021 (some of which came towards the last half of 2021 thanks to subathon). I think the switch was successful but I don't think it was as big as the numbers say. Doing a bunch of cool events does help a lil too. I watched the Ludwig invitational, Ima watch chess boxing, and a couple other events too that I feel like (subathon aside) didn't happen in 2021. Basically i think you should honestly give yourself more credit for going through with awesome ideas like Mogul Mail, Smash Invitational, Boxing Chess, etc and also having a seemingly better worklife balance.
I pretty much only ever watch clips of twitch streamers, I don’t ever really go to twitch to watch anyone so it’s been nice to see Ludwig live on here. I’ve actually started to watch live content because of his switch
The best part of this video, despite it being a classic Ludwig, well-edited and engaging 20-minute recap, was when you said that you are happy. Millions of people are enjoying your content regularly, but you are too, which I think people get hooked on. Thanks for a great year.
Not a mistake. I usually only watched your RUclips videos anyway and you really convinced me to watch livestreams. Thanks for getting me into a new video culture.
I couldn’t put my finger on how to describe it but you did! Yes! Same
same!
You put my thoughts into words!
Same here. As a yt frog it just feels more natural to click on his livestream now.
Considering twitch's insane advertising, I'll take YT any day. But yeah, I'm a video Andy, streams just don't hit me with enough dopamine. Send help
I think your switch has been more successful than some other people because you’re actually a “RUclipsr”. You’re not just trying to make the same content you did on Twitch and just upload highlights on RUclips and I don’t know anyone else really making that same effort. 👏🏻
and he's just so so cozy, my friends share his videoes with me more than I find them myself and it's really lovely :))
pyrocynical (on his PyroLIVE channel) is a guy who definitely puts a similar amount of effort into his videos/livestreaming near the level of ludwig tbh
I honestly love Ludwig's move to RUclips. It's been a great year o7
Same! I didn't watch him a lot on Twitch because I don't really use it, so the switch was something I was really looking forward to lol
i feel like I just discovered Ludwig 4-5 months ago. Also I'm a youtube only watcher.
twitch chat is straight up superior to youtube chat though, which imo, makes half the stream
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@@user-gu1il8dp7p not as good tbh + half the people dont use it. Twitch chat acts way different than a youtube chat and chat makes the stream
The fact that he's streamed a lot less but gained in average people watching shows he's improved significantly.
I'm a lurker, not a chatter. And if you disregard chat youtube has by far the superior viewer experience. I mean, I really can't wrap my head around how Twitch STILL DOESN'T have an easy rewind and go back to live option. For me, that's just essential.
It's because vod is technically an on demabd feature meant to make you subscribe. ^_^
Honestly idk, i kinda feel like that might be intentional on their part. really forces you to actually pay more attention to the stream instead of just rewinding it and losing track
@@netartistEnglish is my second language. So when I started watching about a year ago, i had similar problems. Rewind really helped.
@@abcdefzhij yea but why would they care about that? its not like they’ll quiz you on the stream lol
Nothing wrong with being a lurker, however disregarding part of a platform changes the basis of the argument. I mean, if you disregard that RUclips is giving more money (for now) to streamers, then there's no point in moving to RUclips if you're already established on Twitch.
You could just as easily watch a RUclips video at that point and it would make no difference.
The issue still stands that YT needs to fix their live streaming part. It's hard to check who's live even if I'm subscribed with notifs on especially since I use my phone to watch YT most of the time. If YT plans to expand on livestreaming they need to update their app to have a different area for the live streams vs the regular video feeds, similar to what they do to YT Shorts.
my least favourite thing about the youtube app on phone is the fact that the first thing it shows you is usually shorts, or if you scroll the shorts and quit the app it opens the shorts again. in my opinion they should be completely removed from the home page and kept in their own sections and make a live stream section as well
they literally show what subscribers are livestreaming in your sub box, what are you talking about
Very very true. In fact so obvious im confused as to why a youtube comment came up with it first. What’s going on with the brain trust over there at YT HQ?
I feel like Ludwig is generally more fulfilled on RUclips as he doesn’t have to stream as much and can explore all his creative ambitions, but I don’t know anything because I don’t know him but what I do know is I personally like that he is on RUclips as I now get to enjoy Mogul Mail & The Yard as new projects he does
plus, he basically gets to kick youtube in the balls, and talk shit about them, and nothing happens. basically takes a huge shit on youtubes desk and they put it on the fridge.for ludwig, thats not that bad for him ;)
Yeah, having similar stats while also having a massive drop in streamed hours is huge
Yeah exactly, now whenever he streams I know it is something original
You switching to RUclips made your stream easily accessible to me.
Other than for the Subathon, I haven't use twitch and I didn't watch any streamers.
Now you introduced me to having a familiar voice talking about interesting things and entertaining me for hour/s, while I do anything else. And I can't get enough of it.
Thankfully, you mostly stream when I should be sleeping, so it hasn't become I routine.
same!!!
I will say, Mogul Mail is one of the most enjoyable part of Ludwig’s posting. It helps with being informed on thing I probably wouldn’t normally be. His opinions also are a lot more objective than you would normally see. I find Mogul Mail to be an amazing thing to pull up in the background and just listen to.
His journalism degree is putting in the work
@@fangirl5940 for the first time ever /j
I think you left at a high spot of your career. You were a hot commodity and everyone wanted to know what you were going to do next. And then instead of just streaming, or just continuing your own channel, you fully utilized every facet of RUclips. You always did a good job of utilizing the stream to make videos. Once you started making shorts, making little interesting different genres of channels, working on big content projects, and just pushing the gas to the floor you couldn't fail.
TLDR: You combined creativity, hard work, and strong business sense to make $.
I love the switch to youtube. I never watched livestreams before you switched. Most of the stuff I want to watch is on youtube but now your streams pop up in my feed so ill watch them every once in awhile. looking forward to the next year on here
Was thinking the same thing, never ventured onto twitch (have nothing bad to say about it) but always on RUclips and found Ludwig on RUclips before he switched and like the videos that came out.
Literally the same
Same
Same
Well said I’m very much the same. I do watch twitch but for very specific games not individual personalities so I didn’t watch much Ludwig on Twitch (clicked on the subathon a few times but even that I got a recap on RUclips lol). I’ve seen every Mogul Mail, most edited videos this year, and over 10 streams.
I watch Ludwig videos where the title catch my eye, but I religiously watch Mogul Mail - even subjects I know nothing about going in make for a very interesting video because you have a brilliant way of introducing viewers to the topics and explaining the different sides of the story. As for the switch, I think it was a brilliant move, and seeing how you've been earning more money while not having to stream as much is just amazing. Good luck in the future :]
For me as a measly viewer, the RUclips change has been the greatest thing. I really dislike Twitch as a platform and don't really like livestreams anyways, but the change to RUclips makes me pop a stream every once in a while. And having the videos, Mogul Mail and The yarn pop off, is great cause i love seeing 'em succeed.
Here's to another great year!!
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Solid A Tier year from you. Not one giant thing you’re known for, just consistent success with multiple successful events, collaborations, and growth. If you had sustained success like this every year, I think your personal growth may equal your material wealth. Congratulations on being based and pog (also COOOOTS)
Ludwig is more than a content creator and keeps leveling up each year, it's cool to see what he"s done and what he will do in the future
He’s quite literally a content creator
For me personally as a viewer, I never used twitch - my discovery of ludwig was through his videos on YT channel. The move to YT opened me to his livestreams - which I quite enjoyed tbh. So, thank you Susan for making him move, and hey ludwig SUCK IT! XD
I will admit Ludwig is the main cause of me also switching strimm from Twitch to RUclips and I must say.. even tho rough in some areas.. lots of pros and cons.. It's not that bad and I see it being better in the long run. Thanks for inspiring me everyday Luddy!
I think i saw your name on widekuma genshin ytber slander video...
ive been watching you since your ludlocke days, and to be honest, your content is still good no matter what platform. twitch or youtube, your content is still funny and pretty creative.
also your (and anyone else involved behind the scenes!) efforts with community integration is widely appreciated: truffletv, smash competitions, game shows, etc. and you helped make dollhouse happen. so keep doing what youre doing lud :)
xQc's chat is still spamming Peperpains emote cuz of his voice (WeirdChamp). I do enjoy watching Ludwig too
I think the difference between Ludwig and other creators who have switched over, is that Ludwig is doing a killer job of *content integration*. Ideally, a system should be more than the sum of its parts, and that's what I think we're seeing with his different channels feeding in to each other. Lud's methods of funneling viewers from one thing to another, like posting a video right after stream or filming a mogul mail on stream, keeps viewers "inside" the Ludwig content sphere. It also probably interacts well on the algorithm that likes to bounce people around channels that share viewership. And this is all only possible because you're using one platform for all content, rather than trying to cater to "twitch chat" and "vod frogs" and "RUclips viewers".
All of that said, it wouldn't matter how good Lud was at directing viewers if he wasn't also making banger content with, as he pointed out, *variety* to it, that gives him a broader appeal. Not only does it attract different fans, but it keeps him from feeling one-note or stale to viewers who watch different things. Keeping things fresh and exciting is hard for streamers. For me, it's the mogul mail analysis, the recap videos of crazy livestream events, and the (sadly extinct) long offstream mode autopets vods. I only rarely watch live, I don't consume shorts, and I'm not a podcast listener. But knowing those exist elevates my perception of Ludwig as a "serious" creator.
Basically, it wasn't just a platform change, it was a paradigm shift, and other streamers should take notes.
Even just keeping yourself as relevant in the scene for as long as you have after a big peak is impressive. Good work.
I personally feel pretty disconnected from the platform competition, and a lot of the drama on both platforms, but I have remained pretty obsessed with the way content creators manage to stream, create content on stream, script Live content, react/act without any script, create & maintain relevance on other social media platforms whether they want to be a part of it or not, and etc etc. all for the sake of their love for their own community, building their channels/brands, and so on.
I feel it’s been pretty damn cool to see you, Ludwig, make the switch to RUclips. I’d previously considered it to be more worth using both platforms: twitch for Live, RUclips for stream highlights, videos, clips, etc. But I think you’ve really paved the way for a lot of people who were on the fence about the switch or not even considering moving to YT. You also made it clear that it’s not like you had to disconnect yourself from twitch streamers. Yall can still be cool, hang out and make content together.
I think you’ve also made RUclips appear much more attractive by immediately opening the window of communication with the RUclips higher ups for improvements.
Mogul Mail fucking slaps, too. I mainly watch Mogul Mail.
"all for the sake of their love for their own community, building their channels/brands, and so on. "
they do it for money
As a yt frog since twitch jeopardy, I can honestly say that since you switched to RUclips I have tuned in more times to watch your stream than I ever did on twitch
Changing to youtube made me watch you WAYY WAAAYYY MORE. When logging on my computer, I ALWAYS insta open youtube to check new shiz out and seeing a luddy with the red live text makes me interested and I keep it on my 2nd screen til the end of your stream. Then... Mogul mail for the news news and its amazing content from you overall.
The cool thing about you switching over is that it allows you to use that time that you would be streaming on Twitch, to put on more awesome and cool events such as Smash tourneys and Chessboxing
I think the content has just gotten so much better. As a youtuber and personality you've done so much interesting stuff to keep us around. And the podcast has helped a lot in keeping us invested in you as a person and brand.
Beerio kart was my favourite event of the year. It was so cool seeing other youtubers and streamers coming together and getting drunk. Also very funny (im a huge cdawgva fan so this could be a biased take :D)
Thanks for joining RUclips Lud, you Inspired me to move out in the bush and live off grid in a rainforest with my wife and three children, im now focusing on building my own youtube channel to futher become more self sufficient and allow myself to really make a effort to make the world a tiny bit less trash! You rock Lud. Love ya bud!
While I must say that I do kinda miss twitch, it's pretty nostalgic for me, its been cool to see the channels grow, especially mogul mail I subbed to that a LONG time ago.
I still remember when he hit 1m on youtube. Was a different time and vibe completely but the content is still just as good (and sometimes better).
I'm still excited for the next room change if that ever happens, been here since the room before this one (not the OG one but the one in between, with the hallway abt 2-3 yrs ago)
All the different outros, cooking, playlists, amazon streams, post box streams, mogul money, I think Ludwig has just done an amazing job of creating a real community.
I genuinely love RUclips streams and I think the content has improved, I love watching both Ludwig and Mogul Mail.
I think all your appearances has helped. I see you on so many different channels. Like the interview with Trash Taste and then being in a Offline TV video. And then seeing you in a Michael Reeves video. I think you have had so much exposure outside of your own content.
Also congrats on the success of your Chess Boxing event. Was super fun to watch.
Mogul Mail is definitely one of my favorite channels. It really shows your journalistic chops and catches me up to speed on current things in the space. You do the legwork, provide commentary and insight, along with providing space for viewers to develop their own perspective and take on the situation.
I'm really thankful for that channel AND am truly impressed by how little cuts Mogul Mail does. I cannot believe how well-spoken it is. I'd would be a bumbling idiot.
I think the reason I watch lud is because he does stuff like this and talks to his viewers like we're equals and speaks to us like adults or at least as reasonable individuals, well of course keeping it fun and entertainment
It has been a great year. Really happy I stuck around, it's one of the first streams I actually watched. Chess Boxing event is hype, I can't wait to see Chris Broad in the ring. I think 4M views is attainable and this event should be big for views. Hoping it's all up from here and I can't wait to see more cool events in the future.
Thank you Ludwig, for being so inspiaring. From showing your numbers to showing your goals and being upfront with everything. It is refreshing. 💛
To be fair, I rarely am on Twitch to begin with when wanting to watch something, I spend my time on RUclips way more, so I've noticed myself watching your streams a lot now after the switch
@Ludwig I gotta hand it to you dude... low key , this video was a *masterclass* in presenting data analytics (for dummies). You know your KPIs, you correctly observe potential outliers (Subathon) and you keep it mad simple with the stats: just words, numbers and tables. No fancy graphs, no bar charts. Very impressive.
The one thing that makes this video even more crazy to me, personally, is the day you uploaded this clip: it was the same day my data bootcamp and I were showcasing our capstone projects... One of the presenters had talked about you, during their presentation about Twitch viewership. I didn't even know about your existence until that presentation lol. Crazy small world - with even crazier smaller coincidences.
Keep up the great work ethic and witty attitude!! I think you got what it takes to be one of the GOATs of next-gen showbiz.
I never watched you on Twitch, and I'm sure there are others like me. When your video on leaving Twitch dropped, I started watching. That video kind of blew up. That might be why you're growing and not stagnating on RUclips. Also, you work really hard. On multiple channels. Keep at it king.
the “tried to fast forward but i could. lmao” broke me😂
Honestly, hours streamed going down is a good quality of life thing for Lud. As a youtube video Andy, I'm happy watching the highlights and having Lud able to do other things.
Its my one year of watching ludwig anniversary then!
Lud, you are very uniquely both a streamer and RUclipsr creator. I feel like many creators struggling to manage both
I watch Mogul Mail every day, I’m watching my notifications like a hawk for those videos, but I appreciate having this channel to come and watch the shenanigans I’m otherwise missing out on, I think the switch was great, I’ve been a daily viewer ever since, and I can’t wait for more
Congratulations on winning content creator of the year Ludwig you deserve it king 🖤
I'd love to watch the chess boxing but that's at 1 o'clock in the morning for me
I honestly think youtube is the move and it’s gonna keep growing. And don’t forget the millions of views on each video after the stream is over
Ludwig looks like the adult version of the home alone kid.
I hate livestreams which is why I don't use Twitch. In the last year you have been one of my favourite RUclipsrs, but I don't watch the livestreams because I just can't do it. You make amazing RUclips videos and I even watch Mogul Mail sometimes. I am incredibly proud of you Lud, good job and keep it up.
No judgment at all, genuinely curious what you hate about livestreams
@@littlebumgorf hey totally different person here but I’m kind of the same for the most part, and for me livestreams tend to be very slow and grating in terms of dead time between interesting things. I always watch clips/edited videos of all my favorite creators instead of streams, hasan, lud, big A, stanz, and anyone else really for me. I can’t really watch any of their streams for more than an hour max though, just isn’t as good as a clip or video for me.
bro really made a marketing monday about himself 💀
You can’t call every PowerPoint a marketing Monday LOL
The similarities dont end there, you both didn't make it on a monday
@@ludwig im the 3rd comment
Am i the only one desperately hoping that whole "show with Charlie" will materialize ASAP? Such an iconic duo
I'm not entirely sure, but I think I subbed because of the Elden Ring video, so it's hard for me to say anything about pre RUclips Ludwig, which is probably a statement in and of itself, when it comes to your RUclips success.
Now, I don't really watch live streams at all, neither on Twitch, nor on RUclips. It's just not quite my thing. They rarely fit into my schedule, especially since I'm German and time zones make it even more difficult. I do, however, really enjoy your videos, including the edited live streams.
Either way, I'm glad I found your channel this year. I've had a lot of fun, and I'm glad that you also enjoy your time here.
Switching to youtube seems to have given you some freedom. Love all the amazing things you and your team have been able to set up! I would like to think it wasn’t a mistake
What I will say is that making Mogul Mail with the switch was a great idea and that was what lead me to actually watching some of your streams.
Had you stayed streaming only on Twitch, but still made Mogul Mail, I would of enjoyed the content but it wouldn't of been enough to get me to open twitch and actually watch a stream.
I really enjoy the self-analyzing videos like this I think they very interesting and insightful. I dont know if Ludwig plans to continue these while he still makes content but they would be fun to see.
Mogul Mail is my favorite YT channel. it shows your brilliance as a researcher and storyteller. ily lud
Ive enjoyed your stay here at youtube and personally think it was good
for me personally a found you through your yt videos and i didnt watch you on Twitch but when you switched over to YT i started catching your stream
Last time I was this early Ludwig was only 6’3 on his license
I have watched Lud more on YT than on Twitch, for sure. Mogul Mail has been a near daily watch. Been a great year!
I remember watching him back at around 30 k, the first God gamer gauntlet, the change in lud is just...... wow... I'm so proud to have found him back before he was huge, I've been thru alot and having luds stupid fucking voi... I mean kind words, has been amazing.we love u lud
is so crazy that you grab your success and move it around diffrent platforms at will... congrats my dude youre a beast.
This is why you're Content creator of the year! Congrats on such a great year and thank you for entertaining us for yet another year.
Man I'm glad u joined, it makes it easier to wtach you and I really enjoyed the content
Ludwig, you are amazing, one of my my favorite things to do is watch you videos!
Its always good to see life going well for a person; well done on the year!
I watch Mogul Mail a lot, I think it's a really good channel. I do occasionally watch main channel, but I unfortunately didn't really manage to watch any streams other than the subathon last year, but it's good to see you're doing well with youtube. Good luck in the future!
well, now we know that 320,000 people watched chess boxing, so
I enjoy watching your MCC livestreams, it's a lot easier to rewind and see moments I miss when watching your stream halfway through on RUclips as opposed to Twitch.
Content creator of the year and qt also a nominee nice
When Ludwig’s chess boxing event is gonna start at 2am for me.. on a regular week day
I discovered Ludwig because of the switch to RUclips, so I would say it’s a win ❤
I love all the stuff you do and definitely don't want to downplay anything else, but lowkey Mogul Mail was the biggest W to come out of the swap for me. I love the casual style content and hearing you just speak about stuff
I have hope for the chessboxing event in terms of most viewed stream. I'm hella hyped for it, and i'm sure a lot of people are going to tune in because of how much ground it covers in terms of trending topic and personnel involved.
As a youtube mainer, I've started watching streams live way more for people that have moved over. I have youtube running as background noise almost all the time while working, playing games, etc. So the likelihood of a youtube stream popping up vs. me seeking them out on twitch is way higher.
Also, I insta click on mogul mail videos even on topics I dont care about personally (like smash or crypto) because that content is just the best. You educate a little but also share your opinion enough for the parasocial andies.
Really nice seeing people like you have taken the jump to move over and are still growing and killing it.
Congrats on content creator of the year Ludwig. Keep it up!
Personally because of my schedule, I can rarely ever watch Ludwig live, but I love catching up on stream updates and Mogul Mails. Still waiting for that epic crossover
What we learned from this video. Ludwig missed his true calling as a Data Analyst.
I will say, I mostly only watch Mogul Mail, I will tune in once and awhile for Ludwig content though. Keep up the good work!
Until you moved to RUclips, I had never watched a RUclips stream. I watched your twitch streams all the time and many other twitch streamers. When you made the switch, you were more than worth following over to RUclips and as a mobile viewer who doesn’t chat much, it was a much more pleasant experience in this car. Never wanted you to make the switch, but now I am so happy you did. Plus the content and events you are able to put more effort into instead of just twitch face time for the camera really shows a huge increase in quality of content
Holy shit I have been watching every single video of yours for more than a year! Love from Romania❤
The move to RUclips was a massive Ludwin. Better work life balance for Luddie and we get fresh content with no real downsides
I never heard of you when you were on twitch, so I guess I'm voting the switch was good
Great video, lud! Keep up the good work!
Congratz for winning the Creators Award at the Game Awards! You've earned it!
i will be honest i wasnt too drawn to ludwig until post move to youtube if i remember correctly. and his mogul mail channel definitely showed me a side that i really like and opened my eyes to see that i actually like him and his content and consistently watch a good amount of it.
I think youtube had been a fantastic switch content wise. Like you've said you've been able to out more work into bigger projects and events. And I think everyone loves quality over quantity
Bro 101% increase in value in a year is nuts. I feel like you didn’t play that up enough. That’s some wild number man, congrats!
The best thing coming of this is that Ludwig is someone who (appears) close to the dev team and can help push RUclips live in the right direction. As for your goals, at least you beat Hasan!
bless the twitch followed channels tab, when i see ludwig there i know its time to click over, unless its just a scheduled livestream, then i kinda seem to forget to come back. thank you for listening to my ted talk.
As someone who doesn't watch a ton of Twitch the switch to RUclips has introduced me to so much more of Ludwig's content. Love it man!!
I just started watching you about 4 months ago and you have been a fantastic motivator for me in just just general life and re iginatied my content creator ambition! Thanks for the fantastic content and hope the next year is even more successful year!
Streaming on RUclips is like being an M&M in a bag of Skittles.
I really only watch edited RUclips videos… but I must say, Mogul Mail was an absolute GENIUS idea! 👏🏼
Switch to YT was good, I would have never started watching you on Twitch. I don't like twitch and never really enjoyed watching streamers, until I started watching yours on here and your videos + Asmon's Videos which make me check out the stream from time to time.
I never really watched the streams pre switch, and definitely not after. But I watch Mogul Mail constantly because you're well articulated and informed and I think we generally agree on most things.
I'm a little surprised you didn't consider part of the YT success a factor of new channel/already being bigger thanks to the success of 2021 (some of which came towards the last half of 2021 thanks to subathon). I think the switch was successful but I don't think it was as big as the numbers say. Doing a bunch of cool events does help a lil too. I watched the Ludwig invitational, Ima watch chess boxing, and a couple other events too that I feel like (subathon aside) didn't happen in 2021.
Basically i think you should honestly give yourself more credit for going through with awesome ideas like Mogul Mail, Smash Invitational, Boxing Chess, etc and also having a seemingly better worklife balance.
Here to comment after chess boxing, where he pretty much doubled his peak viewership! :)
I pretty much only ever watch clips of twitch streamers, I don’t ever really go to twitch to watch anyone so it’s been nice to see Ludwig live on here. I’ve actually started to watch live content because of his switch
Ever sense your switch to RUclips, your RUclips content has become better. I would say.
I always check mogul mail before the main channel. I didn't even know who you were until that video came out. I'm glad to be here.
The best part of this video, despite it being a classic Ludwig, well-edited and engaging 20-minute recap, was when you said that you are happy. Millions of people are enjoying your content regularly, but you are too, which I think people get hooked on. Thanks for a great year.
Luds switch was probably the smoothest transition a streamer has had thus far. I honestly always forget he was ever even on twitch