reasons to watch SoupSoup: easy to watch, slow paced, doesn't do anything that requires one to make Minecraft their job, small things that make happy, usage of cinematic angles and third person view, no crazy mods or things that are difficult to configure, soothing voice and genuine commentary.
Reason I watch Soup Soup: I have autism, adhd, and suspected ocd. All of this means I have, like, an audience in my head. They critize me for different things. So when I watch 100 days videos or speedruns, the audience in my head feeds on it, telling me *I* should be doing that, that *I'm* a bad gamer. I know it's silly to some, but it really distresses me. So finding this series has calmed the audience down a little bit. I can now say "Hey! This popular guy plays how I do! I'm not a bad gamer!" And they shut up for a little while. Thank you for helping me, SoupSoup.
Hi Soup, I just want to thank you for making these videos. It always makes my day better! I think the thing I like the most is just like the relaxed and warm vibe you have in your videos. Keep it up! 💯
honestly? this series is just really cozy. i enjoy the laid-back vibe i get, it reminds me of watching older youtubers like AntVenom as a kid. no super quick editing or annoyingly hyper energy, just a guy having fun building in minecraft. i love it.
Hi, please don’t overthink it or put too much pressure on yourself to put out the best video ever. We’re here for chilled times. If a build takes 2 episodes so you can have a life, do that. We will wait!
The thing that makes your videos special isn't you taking things slow, it's the reason you do it - you want to appreciate every step. You are so appreciative and respectful towards even the smallest of factors, and it's just delightful. Like releasing the strider back into the lake, or postulating on naming your first remaining cows, or expanding on the idea of ruined portals, taking an idea already in the game and making something new. You bring life to the game, sort of meet it on its level, take the time to really enjoy the journey. I'm not here for the storylines, or the builds, I'm here because you take the time to appreciate and respect the things that matter to you. Maybe a deep reading, but hey. I'm tired. :P
The sad thing about the fortresses is that after all the exploration, I wouldn't be surprised if you find out there was one right next to the portal in a direction you didn't go. I can't tell you how often it happens to me and it sucks XD To offer my reasons why I watch your content. I saw someone else comment that your style is more realistic to the average player and I definitely agree. You're not going crazy reaching the end, you're not building mega farms right out the gate and you're not screaming the whole time. You're just playing a game and I think that's all we need! With your content I can just kick back, and just vibe with your style. I find your videos to be relaxing. Your genuine love for the world you're creating, and the great care you put into building it is so inspiring as well. I've played MC since it was released, but I didn't realize how far I've strayed from the way I used to play until I started watching your content. You are bringing me back to my roots and I haven't been so excited to play in a long time. Truly, Thank you! Furthermore, I hope that you don't feel pressured to do more just for us. We came and stayed for the way you are now, please, don't feel you have to change that for us! This world is yours! And we'll fall in love with it no matter how it turns out!
Thanks for such a thoughtful reply! And yeah, nether fortresses are so tricky to find, I wouldn't be surprised if there's one even closer to my portal haha!
Don’t change anything. The reason people watch you is because of who you are now. Your vids are already enjoyable to watch and you may slowly (unintentionally) forget why you started this world. Keep tight hold of your grass roots as Ren stated in the Imp & Skizz Podcast.
guys wake up!! Soupsoup posted‼️ Also, what makes me watch ur videos is just how relaxing u are. U don’t yell and/or scream (this is huge because i’m neurodivergent and struggle with loud sounds and/or certain voices), i can watch ur videos over and over again at anytime of the day and not get bored and u give me new ideas. Ur videos are awesome and i’m willing to watch anything u put out
The reason I watch you, soupsoup, is because you embody a mindset that I want to have. Taking my time, making my world my own, and having fun in the sandbox again. I can easily see myself watching you for years just to watch how you show love to this world and its details.
because of soup soup all other Minecraft videos seem boring. its refreshing to have someone play the game the way it should be played. love the video as always. cant wait to see where this world goes.
Something I think could be cool with the Portal, is maybe put a fence around the area like it's being quarantined, andthen you could add a few villagers that are researching it
The main reason why i’m watching you is bacause you don’t make the over the top builds, extremely op farm on day 1-100. This is a wordt that me and i assume a lot of other players could have too. I’m not the best builder, i’m not the best redstone guy but these good looking not too big builds make me want to play my world again. Yes it’s cool to watch someone build a mega base wich took 5 months irl time to make. But this is way more the style of regular people. People with jobs, school or other hobbies who can’t play 12 hours a day every day for 3 months. Your world comes the closest to ours, and that makes it so wonderfull and makes me come back every single time ❤
In response to the question midway through the video, it’s something as simple as the fact that this series is inspiring. Some videos in the platform have made me step away from a game I genuinely love because I felt like I was playing everything wrong by not building massive or “optimal” things, and this series has reminded me that I can still have fun in my own building something as simple as houses, bridges, ruins and paths. I still enjoy having things such as villager trading halls, resource farms, and so on, but this series reminded me that I don’t need to make it the biggest thing ever to make it fun to play with.
to answer your question: the reason is because it isn't highly edited its actually genuine I love genuine content because there just isn't enough of it you feel like your actually talking to us rather than an audience or to a camera its just a fun relaxing thing to watch when you get done with work or school.
The reason why I am here is: 1. Ur point of Minecraft videos being too complex is right, we want to see something less complex. 2. Ur content is good and family friendly. 3. You are s good builder like me and our building ideas are quite the same. 4. Amazing work bro❤
I definitely get the ring ruins inspiration! Your nether portal is so cool. In terms of why I watch: - you have such a relaxing voice that matches your video editing so well. I can watch these early in the morning, late at night, on my lunchbreak, and it's always good, relaxing vibes - i like seeing normal people play minecraft. Everyone plays the game a little differently and sometimes minecraft youtube videos make me feel bad for playing the way i do - you have a similar playstyle to me! Laid back, build and lore focused, not taking too much time on just one build - its a nice break from shortform content without straying into hour-long video essays. 20-30 minutes feels so perfect - I dont mind what you build because having a weekly video brightens up my week! - you tell funny stories and just have a really nice conversational style - it reminds me of the older minecraft content like stampy, quite a nostalgic style but playing with newer versions of the game. It brings back some of the magic - just a lovely time overall - please dont worry about making every video bigger and better than the last - small, achievable episodic goals are really good fun and it definitely makes it feel more authentic. We get to see your world grow at a realistic pace and get attached to it! Thats so exciting Just keep having fun playing and we'll have fun watching :)
haven't watched it entirely but here is a lore idea : you know how people build nether leaking out of the portal. spreading around to plague the overworld. what if , instead of that , the nether is actually desperate to be better. Maybe Aether that fell. Maybe that is why Ghasts cry. Maybe why there are souls in the sand , why fossils abound (may even be ancient sniffer fossils) , and so on. That is why when lighted , the nether portal sucks the greenery and charm and beauty and peace and sunlight and wind , basically nature , from a little area around the portal and tries pulling it into the nether part of the portal. the natural stuff around the portal doesnt get converted to netherrack or whatever , it just dies. edit : i just remembered, crying obsidian exists too and is found in the natural ruined portals. the netherrack around spreading out of the portal can be just a 'relapse' after the portal runs out of power. And if even the portal is crying , you know my lore is solid. I love this so much lol.
Personally, I watch this series because I like your vibes. You're just very chill, and come across as very down to earth. It struck a cord with me and I imagine I'm not the only one here who watched that first episode and was like "oh, this guy seems cool" and stuck around.
I enjoy watching your videos because of the slower approach. The builds are simple, but still pleasing to look at, and you don't run around at mach 5 getting every building material or doing everything in the game. It's a lot more realistic to the average player, and keeps us motivated. Comparing ourselves to members of say, Hermitcraft, we would feel like we're not doing enough while burning ourselves out, but you give us a nice, realistic pace to play this game at. After all, it is a game, it's meant to be enjoyed. Having fun in your world is what's important in minecraft, and I'm glad to see a youtuber doing that. Keep it up, we'd love to see where this journey takes you and us.
After watching The Librarian’s “From the Fog” series, I realized I really prefer youtubers who take the game slowly, appreciate little details, and come up with stories for the world around them - treating the game’s world as an actual world, not just a videogame to be played. It feels like a much more genuine and engaging experience, and you end up caring more about their progression and builds because it’s clear that THEY care about the game itself, not just using it for youtube content. Just keep doing what you’re doing man, it’s exactly what a great many people are looking for.
This series actually inspired me to get back into vanilla MC and build up my own lore-filled world and I’m having a blast Keep up the good work, SoupSoup! 💚
Please never stop making these, I want to keep watching you forever, i never thought i would enjoy a minecraft letsplay this much, because only now that i relize this how a minecraft lets play is supposed to be
I started my own series all about lore too! Pillagers are such a great addition to the game because it gives an organized faction of bad guys and I can’t wait to see what you do with them! You’re such an inspiration
I think I’m gonna put my Nether Portal below the surface in a stronghold styled place, to keep whatever comes through down there, and I’ll set up repeating dispensers with arrows aimed at the portal that’ll be activated by a pressure plate, and I’ll have to avoid it or I’ll just die lol.
for me, it’s just like cozy. there’s no person screaming in your ears, no super edited videos, it’s just that level of comfort you know? it’s like listening to rain on the roof or sipping on hot cocoa on a cold day. it’s just really like real life, if that makes sense you know?
Why I watch u because I kind of get tried of playing the game like my fire goes out and when I watch u, u make the flame and ignite so I can get inspiration from your builds and the lore u have created. I also think u are very interactive with us your audience unlike others who just really build and just show the finished product unlike you. Keep up the amazing content and keep up with the funny and amazing lore.
Question of the day from SoupSoup: I started watching you and your videos very early when you posted your second videos and nothing had brought to me more nostalgia, genuineness, down to earth someone very caring about the world and just enjoying the game. That is entertaining to me. Thank you SoupSoup.
i watch because its relaxing - and you really do capture the old school minecraft youtube vids that i think people have been missing. i don't think you need to worry about the builds being bigger and better, for me at least the joy is in the journey and exploration of your world! the chicken bit of hatching an egg at them every time you get one i think is the best way i can explain it - its one of those old jokes that you wouldnt get in a faster paced video. don't stress about performing for the audience, we're here because we all loved the idea of slowing down and playing simple :)
this style of mc content is just a refreshing watch . i do not care for any of the 100 days or overly edited mega base videos, i just like the slow pace and seeing nice builds that aren't over the top. not some build that takes up 100 thousands blocks timelapsed from 50 different angles
If you uploaded a video with no builds and just walking around and doing mundane tasks, I would still watch it. Your genuine commentary and slow to moderate paced Minecraft gameplay is EXACTLY what I was looking for in the past 2 weeks. these days, It's rare to find videos that are uploaded because the creator cares about the idea and not for the views or because its "trending". so thank you.
Welcome back, Soup! You wanna know? I smiled, when I saw you posted another video. Also I can hear you almost smiling constantly during your videos. You have a smooth voice, like Cappucchino with crema. You seem to have a lot of fun during playing. I get ideas for my own buildings without copying. I love my world even more now-it's cozy with my cat Lady and horse Rudi. And imo it's important, that you aren't perfect. This is what makes you perfect! At least for me. When I watch your videos I think of Rahmschnitzel (an german player, did minecraft almost the same style as you) and Kurazarrh (an american player, but is mostly into Vintage Story, that I also love to play). Oh, and you remind me of an youtuber named GELtaz (he mysteriously disappeared). His way to play, to speak, to connect with his community.. like you. You are a warmhearted (is this even a word?) and caring person. You have empathy even for bees and horses. And I appreciate your idea not to build huge farms. I think it's all said. Greetings from the baltic sea o/
I like watching your videos because they’re not overwhelming like other minecraft videos. It helps me relax and also gives me inspiration for my minecraft world. I’d even watch your videos if all you did was plant seeds the whole time, just because it’s comforting to me.
9:08 I found this series 3 days ago, beginning from ''How to Enjoy Minecraft Again'' and I can't express how much this series has healed me while watching. The more you talk about the little things you enjoy and talk about what kind of person you are, the more I relate to you. I'm a huge perfectionist and all my hobbies are creative outlets. They have caused me to be burned out for a couple of years now and I've tried so many things to move away from this toxic environment I've created for myself in my head. My passion for creating is dying out and I just feel tired anytime I work on something. I've played Minecraft in the very early alpha and beta days and it still is one of my favorite games. So I tried coming back to it to finally relax again and enjoy all the creative freedom this game offers. But I had no idea where to start with all the new things that got added and all the Minecraft videos I found only made me feel like I suck at this game and will never be able to catch up with the current game as an old player (even though I'm 24) This is sounding very sappy but something honestly changed when I watched your first video and then the next one. And before I knew it, my head was calm. I feel completely relaxed when watching your videos and I get so happy each time you finish one of the small goals you set up or something surprising happens. I feel like I am looking in a mirror towards a person I can become too. Someone who just does their own thing at their own pace. Someone who doesn't care if others are not happy with the things you build or the decisions you make because it's your own journey. Someone who makes mistakes and then laughs about it, before taking their time to go back and redo it. But with a smile on their face (I hope ahaha) I'm learning a lot watching this series and I just can't stop watching it. But I don't want to rush through the videos in one go. I feel encouraged again to try and slowly approach my toxic relationship with creating. I will go back to the beginning and take things at a slow pace. I don't have to draw a masterpiece everytime I draw. I don't have to create a song that will amaze so many people. I want to create something I like. And even if it turns out ugly or sounds bad, it will be my little piece of my journey that will help me eventually reach my big goals. In a way, your Minecraft journey can be compared to so many things in a good way. It really teaches a lesson and provides a new look at things. I want to thank you for making your first video and deciding to continue with it and still going until now. You are helping people and putting a smile on their face, just like you wish to do 🙏Thank you for being such a kind person and giving to the world. Now the world will give back to you with this wonderful community you have created! ❤ EDIT: Finally became a member 🙏
The slow pace, calm atmosphere, and nonprofessional builds are what draw me here. its nice to see that most players are not the big youtubers and that you can just have fun and build little structures that are for fun! No rush for efficiency or the biggest best thing. Your first video, the sentiment of it, really sticks with me. This series makes me feel the way i used to feel watching old lets plays. Its super refreshing and i appreciate it.
The reason why I've stuck with your channel is because it feels as if I'm literally watching one of my friends, or even myself play minecraft. It makes me feel like I could actually make something similar, which is incredibly inspiring and motivating. It's simply about having fun and enjoying the process of creating, not about the end result being perfect or bigger and better than any other builds out there. It's just wonderfully ordinary, and you take time to point out the little joys of the game that remind me of simpler times, when the highlight of your day would be the smallest thing. It's almost nostalgic in a way, it slows down the fast and turbulent days of life. So please please please, don't ever worry (which is hard, I know) about your uploads being late, or not good enough, not productive enough. I just love how you've made a place for inspiration, creation, connection, and simply relaxation and fun. I hope you'll continue to enjoy it as much as we do. Don't make videos that you think you Have to make and feel a dread when you gotta start. Instead make the kind of videos you enjoy and Want to make, that give you energy.
Great episode as always ! i just wanted to say, you don't have to put too much pressure on yourself to make "perfect" episodes, cause from what i've heard this sometimes leads to burnout. To answer your question i think i watch your videos as a change from the faster paced and kinda overdone "100 days" type series, and also i love your way of playing the game, making little builds in every place you use frequently and expanding the base and the world each episode, making the world more and more alive by "interacting" with it like you said, rather than just making really big builds. I personally struggle to keep playing on my worlds for a while, and to make them feel alive like you do, and so the thing you said about making your world grow each episode and keeping it for a long time really makes me want to keep watching to see that happen :)
I think the reason I love to watch your videos is your calming voice and the how relaxed get while watching. I think that something like this is far too rare these days. Everyone always wants to go higher and further faster, but sometimes it's much better to go a little slower. I hope this makes sense 😅 Please stay as you are and keep going you're doing great ❤️
10:42 bamboo wood looks great as scaffolding because it can be used in conjunction with the actual scaffolding blocks, plus spruce wood gets a bit overused
you bring me back to the old days of minecraft and i just andjoy that all the other minecrafters just speed run the game and that is just not fun you bring me back to minecraft like the old days pls stream more i loved it so much
i watch and enjoy your content because you're relatable. you're like most other people who play minecraft. you're playing for fun and you aren't trying to outdo anyone. you aren't trying to make the biggest, flashiest, or most unique thing that will get you tons of views. you don't plaster words all over the screen and yell every 3 seconds just to retain watch time and keep the attention span of people whose attention spans have been impacted by stuff like tiktok or yt shorts. i'm saying this as someone with adhd; your videos unironically keep me more engaged and i find them more entertaining. i actually know what i'm supposed to be focusing on. casual minecraft let's plays are an endangered species. you've found your niche and it's the niche so many people have been waiting for, so naturally you'd quickly rise in popularity, yknow? you're a breath of fresh air. your stuff is more old style. it's a relic of a bygone era in the best way possible.
to answer the question as to why we watch, while i can’t speak for everyone i speak for myself when i say you play the game the exact same way i do, simple nothing crazy not everything being completely automated no massive redstone builds or massive farms just simplicity it’s a huge breath of fresh air to see someone enjoy the game in a similar way i enjoy it
Bro, you deserve way more than only 20k subs. Your voice along either your gameplay is so calming and chill and so fun to watch. Thank you for starting your channel! ❤
“I just have myself and this world” you said around 9:17. I enjoy watching Hermitcraft and got into mcyt generally as a way to connect with my kids who are teens. And Minecraft I got into because my kids asked me to please play with them. I’d like to think I have evolved past building cobblestone boxes. I thoroughly enjoy these tidbits of what you do in this world, building and shaping it, and I hope you keep sharing this joy with us viewers.
I really enjoy the genuine feel of the content. Rather than going over the top trying to impress, you're just building for fun, making up stories and lore. You're just fun and relaxing to watch
I watch because I like that you aren't rushing through the game, you are building what you like, and giving it a kind of backstory. IMO, the RUclips algorithm and previous train of thought to go hard on a specific niche pushed a lot of creators (in all genres) into a frenzied pace that no human being can sustain in a healthy way. It seems that RUclipsrs in multiple genres are reaching their tipping point and there seems to be a desire/movement to shift away from focusing so hard on stats and quick monetization and moving toward sustainable growth and a channel of viewers who really want to be there. Keep enjoying what you are doing most of all. I appreciate you asking what we like, but keep in mind that those who like what _YOU_ like will be drawn to you. They will find you. So, my advice is to keep doing what you find fun. It's how you started and we all came here, drawn like moths pretty quickly. That formula appears to be working for you, so I say keep that up. :)
@@SoupSoupOfficialI'm glad it seems useful to you. As a point of reference, even some of the folks on Hermitcraft are being vocal about taking things a little more slowly, trying to build in survival instead of their test worlds and then transferring that to the server. If you peek around RUclips, you will see there are lots of pockets of this mindset and it really does extend beyond Minecraft RUclips into other genres. It may not be widespread yet, but I have seen it enough places around to notice a trend or a pattern. Good luck, SoupSoup!
I like the way you talk and do things. It’s not screaming to the microphone and begging for consent attention just simple narrating to listen and watch while eating or working. Also I appreciate the fact that you don’t force building an automatic farm of something before making a project. If I would want to watch that I’d simply watch the tutorial.
i watch ur vids because your so chill i wanna waatch mine craft but evrybody else is soooo loud and fast but you... you make the game look fun and your like one in a million because ive never seen another minecraft youtuber that is acually chill (sry for the bad spelling hope you can under satnd what im saying)
For me, you have a sense of authenticity that's difficult to come by nowadays. We can all tell that, although each episode takes a lot of time and effort to make, this is something you genuinely, thoroughly enjoy doing. The commentary, the thought you put into everything, the cinematography, all of it. We all notice and all appreciate it :)
Don't lose sight of the original purpose of the series, my friend. We are all just here to sit back and enjoy the ride. Your builds don't have to be groundbreaking, huge, or even original. They just have to be special to you. 😊 You shouldn't have to worry about improving your video formula because so many people see it and love it. We picked up the series because of what it is, and that's good enough to satisfy me, if not the algorithm. My best wishes to you Soupsoup, and keep up the energy!
Reasons I watch soupsoup: it feels like I'm watching minecraft not a farming simulator, you take things slow which is how I play, the way you film it is nostalgic, and your voice is very calming, and not many people put story into their world anymore.
b4 u think ab making content for anyone, make content for urself. make sure that u also enjoy what u are doing bc yt doesnt really matter as much if ur getting overwhelmed
reasons I watch SoupSoup: A lot of minecrafter nowadays that is more focused on building massive projects and grinding so much to the point that they and their viewers start to get overwhelmed and how time-consuming their project is. this let's play reminds me of old youtubers on how minecraft should be played and i find it calming and refreshing to watch just some regular ol let's play Thank you SoupSoup! u inspired me so much to create my own world and actually enjoy the journey
The reason I love this series is because you act so genuine and it feels like I’m there with you. Also it reminds me of when I first started play Minecraft. So nostalgic.
Why I watch your videos (not in order) : 1. For your calming voice 2. For inspiration 3. Your creative builds 4. For the lore 5. For awesomely made videos!
I really like your videos because your play style matches mine! Enjoying building and exploring more than speed running to kill the dragon or building the biggest mega builds there are. And I like that you're not zooming around or flying everywhere but need to pillar up or use scaffolding just like me 😊 I also get a lot of inspiration and great tips from your videos since I am kinda new to building without following a tutorial. Oh! And I just love Gill and his shenanigans! Keep up the great work, and I hope to catch your next life stream too!
The reason I watch your videos is simplicity aesthetics, your world looks very pretty and its not for the sake of us wanting to see it as pretty but because you want a nice base to be in, your not appeasing anyone, you are inspired and open about that from those like Dallasmed that I've been watching for years. Yet you are self contained, you just play the game for the game and not using the game as a means to be competitive. You are just a normal player, and that simple normality is comforting to watch.
The reason I watch your videos is because I love the way you make a build for everything: there're no super-ugly automated farms; everything has a place, and that inspired me to make my worlds like that. I recently built a bank to house my storage system.
I feel like what sets you apart from other Minecraft Let's plays is that this world truly feels like it is yours and you're choosing to share it with us. Most Minecraft RUclipsrs or lets plays, good or bad, feel like they're making a world solely for the challenge or because it would be a good video title. It feels like the Minecraft RUclipsr has no connect to the world. With this series, I feel like I'm getting to learn about and "hangout" with a dude who is willing to share something about himself and express himself through a fun Minecraft world that is something you don't see a lot on the internet recently.
I watch you because your vibe and the way you play inspires me to just have fun building. There's not many Minecraft RUclipsrs like this anymore, and I love your channel for that.
I just love the way you interact with the NPCs🐴, the personalities you give them, the stories you weave. They are not just "there", they have lives and they interact with the world through you. What's inspiring to me is that you don't just try to shape the world on your own, you let the world play its part, it's a conversation. It's very refreshing because your builds are scaled down to a relatable size and yet the world feels so much richer than most Minecraft YT these days. 👏👏👏
For the cows: Betty and Bob!! Thank you for everything you do soupsoup. You’ve really helped me these past couple of months. I’ve been struggling with seasonal depression and watching these videos have really helped me get through that-it’s so nostalgic and relaxing. Thank you ❤️
Ill get straight to the point: what makes me wait for the new episode is you're building style mostly, but i also love very much the story you're building and the fact that you take minecraft slow and still make me want to stay untill the end of the vid is incredible!!! keep up the good work soupsoup💪 also i forgot to say that when you make every little thing so interesting is also one of the many reasons i love you're videos
I think I watch it because its almosy comforting, like an escape from reality. Its laid back and I can appreciate your builds. Please dont stop anytime soon
Big reason I watch is that your content goes at a human pace When I watch other RUclipsrs making massive projects every video, it's sorta alienating I much prefer seeing a world slowly come together bit by bit with little things here and there. I grew up watching Stampylongnose and I miss that slow, one step at a time style. You do something similar in your own way, and I like that!
I've been meaning to comment since I saw your first video. The whole premise of your videos and helping people get the inspiration of getting back into the game really hit home with me. Being the military, I usually have plenty of time and mental energy to play Minecraft and all the games in my Steam library. I've been playing Minecraft off and on since September 2009. Whenever I took a short break from the game, I always knew I would come back within a month or two max. Nearly 3 years ago I got deployed to a unit that really took a toll on my mental health, and because of that and my lack of time being home, I didn't really "play" Minecraft during the next 2 years. Every once in a while, I would start the game, explore a bit, maybe even start collecting all the saplings, corral the different farm animals, collect one of each type of crop to start farms, and even go do some mining for those precious ores. Never in those two years, did I even start a base or keep a world for more than a few days. Now that I've transferred to a different unit where my mental health has mostly recovered, and I've started watching the new Hermitcraft episodes and your videos, and enjoyed a lot of the other great Minecraft content out there, I feel I can finally build myself a base and get that immersive feeling of really being at home while playing the game. I credit good content creators like yourself (and my unit change) with my ability to finally get back into having better mental health and truly enjoying gaming and life in general once again. Thank you SoupSoup, for all the inspiration, and helpful ideas you share about how to truly enjoy the game again!
8:08 Hey man, in my honest opinion take as long as you need of course. But I couldn't go as far to say that you need to publish something better each time. We're all here for the simple an relaxing ride along the way. It's actually a vibe and perfect to just do what you're doing from the start already, your goal was not making anything too big and just pleasing like it used to. See my point? Same goes for the video's! It's like old RUclips in a way if you get what I mean. Just a nice playthrough, nothing too big and spectacular. I love your video's the way they are!❤ Hope that made you feel less pressure about being perfectionistic about the uploads. Much love dude 😊
To add on that, I watch your video's cause they give off such a unique and familiar feeling. The little stories are also very cute that you make. With Gill and stuff ^_^ I think I can speak for many that it's just very relaxing and fun to see. (Your voice is also great for commentary)
The main reason why i’m watching you is bacause you don’t make the over the top builds or extremely op farm on day 1-100. This is a world that me and i assume a lot of other players could have too. I’m not the best builder, i’m nog the best redstone guy but these good looking not too big builds make me want to play my world again. Yes it’s cool to watch someone build a mega base wich took 5 months irl time to make. But this is way more the style of regular people. People with jobs, school or other hobbies who can’t play 12 hours a day every day for 3 months. Your world comes the closest to ours, and that makes it so wonderfull and makes me come back every single time ❤
I'm here because your videos are fun, relaxing, and make me want to play Minecraft. All those videos where folks are doing ridiculous amounts of work to build insane stuff in sped up time-lapse segments don't feel like the actual game anymore. The pressure and how they make me feel like I need to play in an unrealistic way have started to make me exhausted. Slower gameplay that feels like someone is actually having fun playing is wonderful and relateable. It's not even about big projects vs small projects. It's refreshing to see the game approached at a reasonable pace instead of 40,000 blocks collected offscreen from some super farms and then a 2 minute time-lapse for something with the complexity of a castle or giant cathedral. Things don't have to be perfect. It's a process, and the builds can continue to develop with you. I also love the lore and world building. Your base isn't some pretty facade that feels empty. The spaces are used and lived in. I love watching long-term worlds grow bit by bit too.
Brilliant video today! Keep up the great work and keep on inspiring people. Name suggestion for one of the cows: Mrs Knowles becuse my teacher that everyone hates is called mrs Knowles.
reasons to watch SoupSoup: easy to watch, slow paced, doesn't do anything that requires one to make Minecraft their job, small things that make happy, usage of cinematic angles and third person view, no crazy mods or things that are difficult to configure, soothing voice and genuine commentary.
Yup exactly the reason why I watch him and every time I watch him I just feel so calm his voice is sooo relaxing. 😊
precisely what I wanted to say!!
You said it better than I could’ve said it 🤝
His world is not overwhelming which is nice
Dont forget this one: using minecrafts own music in his videos✨
Reason I watch Soup Soup:
I have autism, adhd, and suspected ocd. All of this means I have, like, an audience in my head. They critize me for different things. So when I watch 100 days videos or speedruns, the audience in my head feeds on it, telling me *I* should be doing that, that *I'm* a bad gamer.
I know it's silly to some, but it really distresses me. So finding this series has calmed the audience down a little bit. I can now say "Hey! This popular guy plays how I do! I'm not a bad gamer!" And they shut up for a little while.
Thank you for helping me, SoupSoup.
Omg so relatable!!!!!!!
Sorry for the wait on this one! I hope you enjoy!!
can ı play with you pls
first, and yes i did enjoy it, IT WAS AMAZING! I LOVE YOUR CONTENT
Hi Soup, I just want to thank you for making these videos. It always makes my day better! I think the thing I like the most is just like the relaxed and warm vibe you have in your videos. Keep it up! 💯
NO problem. take as much time as you need and dont burn yourself out❤
You’re good the occasional upload is great enough
honestly? this series is just really cozy. i enjoy the laid-back vibe i get, it reminds me of watching older youtubers like AntVenom as a kid. no super quick editing or annoyingly hyper energy, just a guy having fun building in minecraft. i love it.
100%
Hi, please don’t overthink it or put too much pressure on yourself to put out the best video ever. We’re here for chilled times. If a build takes 2 episodes so you can have a life, do that. We will wait!
The thing that makes your videos special isn't you taking things slow, it's the reason you do it - you want to appreciate every step. You are so appreciative and respectful towards even the smallest of factors, and it's just delightful. Like releasing the strider back into the lake, or postulating on naming your first remaining cows, or expanding on the idea of ruined portals, taking an idea already in the game and making something new. You bring life to the game, sort of meet it on its level, take the time to really enjoy the journey. I'm not here for the storylines, or the builds, I'm here because you take the time to appreciate and respect the things that matter to you. Maybe a deep reading, but hey. I'm tired. :P
Loser 😂
You explained it perfectly.
Feeling crummy about a build? That’s as nostalgic as it comes 🥲
9:05 entertaining, very very relaxing, genuine, connection with audience
I think you should swap the lanterns for soul lanterns in the dungeons so it looks darker and spookier!
Oooooh, good idea!
NEW SOUP SOUP!! 🎉🎉🎉
The sad thing about the fortresses is that after all the exploration, I wouldn't be surprised if you find out there was one right next to the portal in a direction you didn't go. I can't tell you how often it happens to me and it sucks XD
To offer my reasons why I watch your content. I saw someone else comment that your style is more realistic to the average player and I definitely agree. You're not going crazy reaching the end, you're not building mega farms right out the gate and you're not screaming the whole time. You're just playing a game and I think that's all we need! With your content I can just kick back, and just vibe with your style. I find your videos to be relaxing.
Your genuine love for the world you're creating, and the great care you put into building it is so inspiring as well. I've played MC since it was released, but I didn't realize how far I've strayed from the way I used to play until I started watching your content. You are bringing me back to my roots and I haven't been so excited to play in a long time. Truly, Thank you! Furthermore, I hope that you don't feel pressured to do more just for us. We came and stayed for the way you are now, please, don't feel you have to change that for us! This world is yours! And we'll fall in love with it no matter how it turns out!
Thanks for such a thoughtful reply! And yeah, nether fortresses are so tricky to find, I wouldn't be surprised if there's one even closer to my portal haha!
Don’t change anything. The reason people watch you is because of who you are now. Your vids are already enjoyable to watch and you may slowly (unintentionally) forget why you started this world. Keep tight hold of your grass roots as Ren stated in the Imp & Skizz Podcast.
guys wake up!! Soupsoup posted‼️
Also, what makes me watch ur videos is just how relaxing u are. U don’t yell and/or scream (this is huge because i’m neurodivergent and struggle with loud sounds and/or certain voices), i can watch ur videos over and over again at anytime of the day and not get bored and u give me new ideas. Ur videos are awesome and i’m willing to watch anything u put out
I totally agree about the volume. It's a lot less headachey with Soupsoup.
The reason I watch you, soupsoup, is because you embody a mindset that I want to have. Taking my time, making my world my own, and having fun in the sandbox again. I can easily see myself watching you for years just to watch how you show love to this world and its details.
because of soup soup all other Minecraft videos seem boring. its refreshing to have someone play the game the way it should be played. love the video as always. cant wait to see where this world goes.
You just need to find them 😅 there is actually alot like him just enjoying minecraft 😊
@@wroter50provide some I've never found any
Something I think could be cool with the Portal, is maybe put a fence around the area like it's being quarantined, andthen you could add a few villagers that are researching it
Love this!
The main reason why i’m watching you is bacause you don’t make the over the top builds, extremely op farm on day 1-100. This is a wordt that me and i assume a lot of other players could have too. I’m not the best builder, i’m not the best redstone guy but these good looking not too big builds make me want to play my world again. Yes it’s cool to watch someone build a mega base wich took 5 months irl time to make. But this is way more the style of regular people. People with jobs, school or other hobbies who can’t play 12 hours a day every day for 3 months. Your world comes the closest to ours, and that makes it so wonderfull and makes me come back every single time ❤
In response to the question midway through the video, it’s something as simple as the fact that this series is inspiring. Some videos in the platform have made me step away from a game I genuinely love because I felt like I was playing everything wrong by not building massive or “optimal” things, and this series has reminded me that I can still have fun in my own building something as simple as houses, bridges, ruins and paths.
I still enjoy having things such as villager trading halls, resource farms, and so on, but this series reminded me that I don’t need to make it the biggest thing ever to make it fun to play with.
to answer your question: the reason is because it isn't highly edited its actually genuine I love genuine content because there just isn't enough of it you feel like your actually talking to us rather than an audience or to a camera its just a fun relaxing thing to watch when you get done with work or school.
The reason why I am here is:
1. Ur point of Minecraft videos being too complex is right, we want to see something less complex.
2. Ur content is good and family friendly.
3. You are s good builder like me and our building ideas are quite the same.
4. Amazing work bro❤
I definitely get the ring ruins inspiration! Your nether portal is so cool.
In terms of why I watch:
- you have such a relaxing voice that matches your video editing so well. I can watch these early in the morning, late at night, on my lunchbreak, and it's always good, relaxing vibes
- i like seeing normal people play minecraft. Everyone plays the game a little differently and sometimes minecraft youtube videos make me feel bad for playing the way i do
- you have a similar playstyle to me! Laid back, build and lore focused, not taking too much time on just one build
- its a nice break from shortform content without straying into hour-long video essays. 20-30 minutes feels so perfect
- I dont mind what you build because having a weekly video brightens up my week!
- you tell funny stories and just have a really nice conversational style
- it reminds me of the older minecraft content like stampy, quite a nostalgic style but playing with newer versions of the game. It brings back some of the magic
- just a lovely time overall
- please dont worry about making every video bigger and better than the last - small, achievable episodic goals are really good fun and it definitely makes it feel more authentic. We get to see your world grow at a realistic pace and get attached to it! Thats so exciting
Just keep having fun playing and we'll have fun watching :)
I really appreciate the list of feedback! Thank you!
haven't watched it entirely but here is a lore idea :
you know how people build nether leaking out of the portal. spreading around to plague the overworld. what if , instead of that , the nether is actually desperate to be better. Maybe Aether that fell. Maybe that is why Ghasts cry. Maybe why there are souls in the sand , why fossils abound (may even be ancient sniffer fossils) , and so on. That is why when lighted , the nether portal sucks the greenery and charm and beauty and peace and sunlight and wind , basically nature , from a little area around the portal and tries pulling it into the nether part of the portal. the natural stuff around the portal doesnt get converted to netherrack or whatever , it just dies.
edit : i just remembered, crying obsidian exists too and is found in the natural ruined portals. the netherrack around spreading out of the portal can be just a 'relapse' after the portal runs out of power. And if even the portal is crying , you know my lore is solid. I love this so much lol.
Personally, I watch this series because I like your vibes. You're just very chill, and come across as very down to earth. It struck a cord with me and I imagine I'm not the only one here who watched that first episode and was like "oh, this guy seems cool" and stuck around.
I enjoy watching your videos because of the slower approach. The builds are simple, but still pleasing to look at, and you don't run around at mach 5 getting every building material or doing everything in the game. It's a lot more realistic to the average player, and keeps us motivated. Comparing ourselves to members of say, Hermitcraft, we would feel like we're not doing enough while burning ourselves out, but you give us a nice, realistic pace to play this game at. After all, it is a game, it's meant to be enjoyed. Having fun in your world is what's important in minecraft, and I'm glad to see a youtuber doing that. Keep it up, we'd love to see where this journey takes you and us.
Thanks so much for the feedback!
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After watching The Librarian’s “From the Fog” series, I realized I really prefer youtubers who take the game slowly, appreciate little details, and come up with stories for the world around them - treating the game’s world as an actual world, not just a videogame to be played. It feels like a much more genuine and engaging experience, and you end up caring more about their progression and builds because it’s clear that THEY care about the game itself, not just using it for youtube content.
Just keep doing what you’re doing man, it’s exactly what a great many people are looking for.
Previous episode you talked about not wanting to use mending but maybe only using mending books from fishing and structures could be a compromise.
or if he randomly ran into a librarian villager that sold them.. without gaming the system to cheat one out.
This series actually inspired me to get back into vanilla MC and build up my own lore-filled world and I’m having a blast
Keep up the good work, SoupSoup! 💚
Please never stop making these, I want to keep watching you forever, i never thought i would enjoy a minecraft letsplay this much, because only now that i relize this how a minecraft lets play is supposed to be
I started my own series all about lore too! Pillagers are such a great addition to the game because it gives an organized faction of bad guys and I can’t wait to see what you do with them! You’re such an inspiration
That's awesome!
I think I’m gonna put my Nether Portal below the surface in a stronghold styled place, to keep whatever comes through down there, and I’ll set up repeating dispensers with arrows aimed at the portal that’ll be activated by a pressure plate, and I’ll have to avoid it or I’ll just die lol.
for me, it’s just like cozy. there’s no person screaming in your ears, no super edited videos, it’s just that level of comfort you know? it’s like listening to rain on the roof or sipping on hot cocoa on a cold day. it’s just really like real life, if that makes sense you know?
Why I watch u because I kind of get tried of playing the game like my fire goes out and when I watch u, u make the flame and ignite so I can get inspiration from your builds and the lore u have created. I also think u are very interactive with us your audience unlike others who just really build and just show the finished product unlike you. Keep up the amazing content and keep up with the funny and amazing lore.
Question of the day from SoupSoup: I started watching you and your videos very early when you posted your second videos and nothing had brought to me more nostalgia, genuineness, down to earth someone very caring about the world and just enjoying the game. That is entertaining to me. Thank you SoupSoup.
i watch because its relaxing - and you really do capture the old school minecraft youtube vids that i think people have been missing. i don't think you need to worry about the builds being bigger and better, for me at least the joy is in the journey and exploration of your world! the chicken bit of hatching an egg at them every time you get one i think is the best way i can explain it - its one of those old jokes that you wouldnt get in a faster paced video. don't stress about performing for the audience, we're here because we all loved the idea of slowing down and playing simple :)
I really like how you tackle a new project each episode, making each episode feel unique and self contained. And they’re the perfect length!
this style of mc content is just a refreshing watch . i do not care for any of the 100 days or overly edited mega base videos, i just like the slow pace and seeing nice builds that aren't over the top. not some build that takes up 100 thousands blocks timelapsed from 50 different angles
If you uploaded a video with no builds and just walking around and doing mundane tasks, I would still watch it. Your genuine commentary and slow to moderate paced Minecraft gameplay is EXACTLY what I was looking for in the past 2 weeks. these days, It's rare to find videos that are uploaded because the creator cares about the idea and not for the views or because its "trending". so thank you.
Welcome back, Soup!
You wanna know? I smiled, when I saw you posted another video. Also I can hear you almost smiling constantly during your videos. You have a smooth voice, like Cappucchino with crema. You seem to have a lot of fun during playing. I get ideas for my own buildings without copying. I love my world even more now-it's cozy with my cat Lady and horse Rudi. And imo it's important, that you aren't perfect. This is what makes you perfect! At least for me.
When I watch your videos I think of Rahmschnitzel (an german player, did minecraft almost the same style as you) and Kurazarrh (an american player, but is mostly into Vintage Story, that I also love to play). Oh, and you remind me of an youtuber named GELtaz (he mysteriously disappeared). His way to play, to speak, to connect with his community.. like you. You are a warmhearted (is this even a word?) and caring person. You have empathy even for bees and horses. And I appreciate your idea not to build huge farms. I think it's all said. Greetings from the baltic sea o/
I like watching your videos because they’re not overwhelming like other minecraft videos. It helps me relax and also gives me inspiration for my minecraft world. I’d even watch your videos if all you did was plant seeds the whole time, just because it’s comforting to me.
9:08 I found this series 3 days ago, beginning from ''How to Enjoy Minecraft Again'' and I can't express how much this series has healed me while watching. The more you talk about the little things you enjoy and talk about what kind of person you are, the more I relate to you. I'm a huge perfectionist and all my hobbies are creative outlets. They have caused me to be burned out for a couple of years now and I've tried so many things to move away from this toxic environment I've created for myself in my head. My passion for creating is dying out and I just feel tired anytime I work on something. I've played Minecraft in the very early alpha and beta days and it still is one of my favorite games. So I tried coming back to it to finally relax again and enjoy all the creative freedom this game offers. But I had no idea where to start with all the new things that got added and all the Minecraft videos I found only made me feel like I suck at this game and will never be able to catch up with the current game as an old player (even though I'm 24)
This is sounding very sappy but something honestly changed when I watched your first video and then the next one. And before I knew it, my head was calm. I feel completely relaxed when watching your videos and I get so happy each time you finish one of the small goals you set up or something surprising happens. I feel like I am looking in a mirror towards a person I can become too. Someone who just does their own thing at their own pace. Someone who doesn't care if others are not happy with the things you build or the decisions you make because it's your own journey. Someone who makes mistakes and then laughs about it, before taking their time to go back and redo it. But with a smile on their face (I hope ahaha) I'm learning a lot watching this series and I just can't stop watching it. But I don't want to rush through the videos in one go. I feel encouraged again to try and slowly approach my toxic relationship with creating. I will go back to the beginning and take things at a slow pace. I don't have to draw a masterpiece everytime I draw. I don't have to create a song that will amaze so many people. I want to create something I like. And even if it turns out ugly or sounds bad, it will be my little piece of my journey that will help me eventually reach my big goals. In a way, your Minecraft journey can be compared to so many things in a good way. It really teaches a lesson and provides a new look at things.
I want to thank you for making your first video and deciding to continue with it and still going until now. You are helping people and putting a smile on their face, just like you wish to do 🙏Thank you for being such a kind person and giving to the world. Now the world will give back to you with this wonderful community you have created! ❤
EDIT: Finally became a member 🙏
3:25 "Baby? No baby. :c" Always gets me
it 3:27 not 3:25 grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrh
@@Beyhammer1 I am so sorry, I shouldn't have expected people to be able to wait 2 seconds. How could I have done this??
Best MC channel right now, you just bring back nostalgia from the good old days when I would watch DanTDM mod reviews
The slow pace, calm atmosphere, and nonprofessional builds are what draw me here. its nice to see that most players are not the big youtubers and that you can just have fun and build little structures that are for fun! No rush for efficiency or the biggest best thing. Your first video, the sentiment of it, really sticks with me. This series makes me feel the way i used to feel watching old lets plays. Its super refreshing and i appreciate it.
The reason why I've stuck with your channel is because it feels as if I'm literally watching one of my friends, or even myself play minecraft. It makes me feel like I could actually make something similar, which is incredibly inspiring and motivating. It's simply about having fun and enjoying the process of creating, not about the end result being perfect or bigger and better than any other builds out there. It's just wonderfully ordinary, and you take time to point out the little joys of the game that remind me of simpler times, when the highlight of your day would be the smallest thing. It's almost nostalgic in a way, it slows down the fast and turbulent days of life.
So please please please, don't ever worry (which is hard, I know) about your uploads being late, or not good enough, not productive enough. I just love how you've made a place for inspiration, creation, connection, and simply relaxation and fun. I hope you'll continue to enjoy it as much as we do. Don't make videos that you think you Have to make and feel a dread when you gotta start. Instead make the kind of videos you enjoy and Want to make, that give you energy.
Great episode as always ! i just wanted to say, you don't have to put too much pressure on yourself to make "perfect" episodes, cause from what i've heard this sometimes leads to burnout.
To answer your question i think i watch your videos as a change from the faster paced and kinda overdone "100 days" type series, and also i love your way of playing the game, making little builds in every place you use frequently and expanding the base and the world each episode, making the world more and more alive by "interacting" with it like you said, rather than just making really big builds.
I personally struggle to keep playing on my worlds for a while, and to make them feel alive like you do, and so the thing you said about making your world grow each episode and keeping it for a long time really makes me want to keep watching to see that happen :)
I think the reason I love to watch your videos is your calming voice and the how relaxed get while watching.
I think that something like this is far too rare these days. Everyone always wants to go higher and further faster, but sometimes it's much better to go a little slower.
I hope this makes sense 😅
Please stay as you are and keep going you're doing great ❤️
Makes sense, and thank you so much!
10:42 bamboo wood looks great as scaffolding because it can be used in conjunction with the actual scaffolding blocks, plus spruce wood gets a bit overused
i thought the building looked like something from zelda totk before you even said it haha
why i watch your videos: first they are not brainrot with mega montage just simple and relaxing second it reminds ppl thr real beaty of minecraft
you bring me back to the old days of minecraft and i just andjoy that all the other minecrafters just speed run the game and that is just not fun you bring me back to minecraft like the old days
pls stream more i loved it so much
i watch and enjoy your content because you're relatable. you're like most other people who play minecraft.
you're playing for fun and you aren't trying to outdo anyone. you aren't trying to make the biggest, flashiest, or most unique thing that will get you tons of views. you don't plaster words all over the screen and yell every 3 seconds just to retain watch time and keep the attention span of people whose attention spans have been impacted by stuff like tiktok or yt shorts. i'm saying this as someone with adhd; your videos unironically keep me more engaged and i find them more entertaining. i actually know what i'm supposed to be focusing on.
casual minecraft let's plays are an endangered species. you've found your niche and it's the niche so many people have been waiting for, so naturally you'd quickly rise in popularity, yknow? you're a breath of fresh air. your stuff is more old style. it's a relic of a bygone era in the best way possible.
to answer the question as to why we watch, while i can’t speak for everyone i speak for myself when i say you play the game the exact same way i do, simple nothing crazy not everything being completely automated no massive redstone builds or massive farms just simplicity it’s a huge breath of fresh air to see someone enjoy the game in a similar way i enjoy it
Bro, you deserve way more than only 20k subs. Your voice along either your gameplay is so calming and chill and so fun to watch. Thank you for starting your channel! ❤
“I just have myself and this world” you said around 9:17.
I enjoy watching Hermitcraft and got into mcyt generally as a way to connect with my kids who are teens. And Minecraft I got into because my kids asked me to please play with them. I’d like to think I have evolved past building cobblestone boxes.
I thoroughly enjoy these tidbits of what you do in this world, building and shaping it, and I hope you keep sharing this joy with us viewers.
I really enjoy the genuine feel of the content. Rather than going over the top trying to impress, you're just building for fun, making up stories and lore. You're just fun and relaxing to watch
Your voice sounds like you have big smile and it's chill. I enjoy simple things so for me you don't need to make bigger better projects.
QOTD: Do you have any plans for projects in the end dimension? What will are your ideas with it?
I watch because I like that you aren't rushing through the game, you are building what you like, and giving it a kind of backstory. IMO, the RUclips algorithm and previous train of thought to go hard on a specific niche pushed a lot of creators (in all genres) into a frenzied pace that no human being can sustain in a healthy way. It seems that RUclipsrs in multiple genres are reaching their tipping point and there seems to be a desire/movement to shift away from focusing so hard on stats and quick monetization and moving toward sustainable growth and a channel of viewers who really want to be there. Keep enjoying what you are doing most of all. I appreciate you asking what we like, but keep in mind that those who like what _YOU_ like will be drawn to you. They will find you. So, my advice is to keep doing what you find fun. It's how you started and we all came here, drawn like moths pretty quickly. That formula appears to be working for you, so I say keep that up. :)
Wow, thank you so much for such a detailed response, I really appreciate it! And you have some great advice too. Thank you!!
@@SoupSoupOfficialI'm glad it seems useful to you. As a point of reference, even some of the folks on Hermitcraft are being vocal about taking things a little more slowly, trying to build in survival instead of their test worlds and then transferring that to the server. If you peek around RUclips, you will see there are lots of pockets of this mindset and it really does extend beyond Minecraft RUclips into other genres. It may not be widespread yet, but I have seen it enough places around to notice a trend or a pattern. Good luck, SoupSoup!
yess there's also the Minecraft trailer series by lowresbones
I like the way you talk and do things. It’s not screaming to the microphone and begging for consent attention just simple narrating to listen and watch while eating or working. Also I appreciate the fact that you don’t force building an automatic farm of something before making a project. If I would want to watch that I’d simply watch the tutorial.
i watch ur vids because your so chill i wanna waatch mine craft but evrybody else is soooo loud and fast but you... you make the game look fun and your like one in a million because ive never seen another minecraft youtuber that is acually chill (sry for the bad spelling hope you can under satnd what im saying)
For me, you have a sense of authenticity that's difficult to come by nowadays. We can all tell that, although each episode takes a lot of time and effort to make, this is something you genuinely, thoroughly enjoy doing. The commentary, the thought you put into everything, the cinematography, all of it. We all notice and all appreciate it :)
Don't lose sight of the original purpose of the series, my friend. We are all just here to sit back and enjoy the ride. Your builds don't have to be groundbreaking, huge, or even original. They just have to be special to you. 😊 You shouldn't have to worry about improving your video formula because so many people see it and love it. We picked up the series because of what it is, and that's good enough to satisfy me, if not the algorithm. My best wishes to you Soupsoup, and keep up the energy!
You should totally tame and name a new strider q*bert, like from the PIXELS film
Here is a video idea: You can build an underground SUPER SECRET base :D
Reasons I watch soupsoup: it feels like I'm watching minecraft not a farming simulator, you take things slow which is how I play, the way you film it is nostalgic, and your voice is very calming, and not many people put story into their world anymore.
b4 u think ab making content for anyone, make content for urself. make sure that u also enjoy what u are doing bc yt doesnt really matter as much if ur getting overwhelmed
It was really fun in the stream, hope you’ll do another one soon. ❤ from the Netherlands
this series has an incredible nostalgic feeling to it. being able to come home from a long day and relax to soup’s uploads is the highlight of my day
reasons I watch SoupSoup: A lot of minecrafter nowadays that is more focused on building massive projects and grinding so much to the point that they and their viewers start to get overwhelmed and how time-consuming their project is. this let's play reminds me of old youtubers on how minecraft should be played and i find it calming and refreshing to watch just some regular ol let's play
Thank you SoupSoup! u inspired me so much to create my own world and actually enjoy the journey
this feels like the modern version of old let's plays AND I LOVE IT
Idea: when you are sick and you have a sore throat or something, have Gill take over the episode. I would totally watch that!
happy to be here scinge the first episode
The reason I love this series is because you act so genuine and it feels like I’m there with you. Also it reminds me of when I first started play Minecraft. So nostalgic.
Why I watch your videos (not in order) :
1. For your calming voice
2. For inspiration
3. Your creative builds
4. For the lore
5. For awesomely made videos!
I like how cozy and chill this series is. It feels very nostalgic like old let's plays.
I really like your videos because your play style matches mine! Enjoying building and exploring more than speed running to kill the dragon or building the biggest mega builds there are. And I like that you're not zooming around or flying everywhere but need to pillar up or use scaffolding just like me 😊
I also get a lot of inspiration and great tips from your videos since I am kinda new to building without following a tutorial.
Oh! And I just love Gill and his shenanigans! Keep up the great work, and I hope to catch your next life stream too!
The reason I watch your videos is simplicity aesthetics, your world looks very pretty and its not for the sake of us wanting to see it as pretty but because you want a nice base to be in, your not appeasing anyone, you are inspired and open about that from those like Dallasmed that I've been watching for years. Yet you are self contained, you just play the game for the game and not using the game as a means to be competitive. You are just a normal player, and that simple normality is comforting to watch.
The reason I watch your videos is because I love the way you make a build for everything: there're no super-ugly automated farms; everything has a place, and that inspired me to make my worlds like that. I recently built a bank to house my storage system.
Hey I love your videos name suggestion for one of the cows: Moo Moo idk why it just feels right.
For me, I’m here for the calm atmosphere and seeing all the decisions happen real time
I feel like what sets you apart from other Minecraft Let's plays is that this world truly feels like it is yours and you're choosing to share it with us. Most Minecraft RUclipsrs or lets plays, good or bad, feel like they're making a world solely for the challenge or because it would be a good video title. It feels like the Minecraft RUclipsr has no connect to the world. With this series, I feel like I'm getting to learn about and "hangout" with a dude who is willing to share something about himself and express himself through a fun Minecraft world that is something you don't see a lot on the internet recently.
Yooooo, new SoupSoup drop, always a good day when SoupSoup drops
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the underratedest youtuber ever
Moofus for the cow
I watch you because your vibe and the way you play inspires me to just have fun building. There's not many Minecraft RUclipsrs like this anymore, and I love your channel for that.
MOM WAKE UP SOUPSOUP JUST DROPPED A NEW VIDEO
I just love the way you interact with the NPCs🐴, the personalities you give them, the stories you weave. They are not just "there", they have lives and they interact with the world through you. What's inspiring to me is that you don't just try to shape the world on your own, you let the world play its part, it's a conversation.
It's very refreshing because your builds are scaled down to a relatable size and yet the world feels so much richer than most Minecraft YT these days. 👏👏👏
For the cows: Betty and Bob!!
Thank you for everything you do soupsoup. You’ve really helped me these past couple of months. I’ve been struggling with seasonal depression and watching these videos have really helped me get through that-it’s so nostalgic and relaxing. Thank you ❤️
What's best about the vids is the camping atmosphere that you create
Ill get straight to the point: what makes me wait for the new episode is you're building style mostly, but i also love very much the story you're building and the fact that you take minecraft slow and still make me want to stay untill the end of the vid is incredible!!! keep up the good work soupsoup💪 also i forgot to say that when you make every little thing so interesting is also one of the many reasons i love you're videos
I think I watch it because its almosy comforting, like an escape from reality. Its laid back and I can appreciate your builds. Please dont stop anytime soon
Big reason I watch is that your content goes at a human pace
When I watch other RUclipsrs making massive projects every video, it's sorta alienating
I much prefer seeing a world slowly come together bit by bit with little things here and there.
I grew up watching Stampylongnose and I miss that slow, one step at a time style. You do something similar in your own way, and I like that!
I've been meaning to comment since I saw your first video. The whole premise of your videos and helping people get the inspiration of getting back into the game really hit home with me. Being the military, I usually have plenty of time and mental energy to play Minecraft and all the games in my Steam library. I've been playing Minecraft off and on since September 2009. Whenever I took a short break from the game, I always knew I would come back within a month or two max. Nearly 3 years ago I got deployed to a unit that really took a toll on my mental health, and because of that and my lack of time being home, I didn't really "play" Minecraft during the next 2 years. Every once in a while, I would start the game, explore a bit, maybe even start collecting all the saplings, corral the different farm animals, collect one of each type of crop to start farms, and even go do some mining for those precious ores. Never in those two years, did I even start a base or keep a world for more than a few days. Now that I've transferred to a different unit where my mental health has mostly recovered, and I've started watching the new Hermitcraft episodes and your videos, and enjoyed a lot of the other great Minecraft content out there, I feel I can finally build myself a base and get that immersive feeling of really being at home while playing the game. I credit good content creators like yourself (and my unit change) with my ability to finally get back into having better mental health and truly enjoying gaming and life in general once again. Thank you SoupSoup, for all the inspiration, and helpful ideas you share about how to truly enjoy the game again!
It's your authenticity that's got me hooked. Watching you play is like watching a friend show me what they've been up to in the game.
8:08 Hey man, in my honest opinion take as long as you need of course. But I couldn't go as far to say that you need to publish something better each time.
We're all here for the simple an relaxing ride along the way. It's actually a vibe and perfect to just do what you're doing from the start already, your goal was not making anything too big and just pleasing like it used to. See my point? Same goes for the video's!
It's like old RUclips in a way if you get what I mean. Just a nice playthrough, nothing too big and spectacular.
I love your video's the way they are!❤
Hope that made you feel less pressure about being perfectionistic about the uploads. Much love dude 😊
To add on that, I watch your video's cause they give off such a unique and familiar feeling.
The little stories are also very cute that you make. With Gill and stuff ^_^
I think I can speak for many that it's just very relaxing and fun to see. (Your voice is also great for commentary)
Thank you!! I really appreciate the detailed feedback. Your kind words are appreciated!
@@SoupSoupOfficial Anytime! Glad I could help, if you ever need feedback just ask away :)
Im watching your videos because of you
You are the one that makes the series so special keep it up❤
The main reason why i’m watching you is bacause you don’t make the over the top builds or extremely op farm on day 1-100. This is a world that me and i assume a lot of other players could have too. I’m not the best builder, i’m nog the best redstone guy but these good looking not too big builds make me want to play my world again. Yes it’s cool to watch someone build a mega base wich took 5 months irl time to make. But this is way more the style of regular people. People with jobs, school or other hobbies who can’t play 12 hours a day every day for 3 months. Your world comes the closest to ours, and that makes it so wonderfull and makes me come back every single time ❤
I'm here because your videos are fun, relaxing, and make me want to play Minecraft. All those videos where folks are doing ridiculous amounts of work to build insane stuff in sped up time-lapse segments don't feel like the actual game anymore. The pressure and how they make me feel like I need to play in an unrealistic way have started to make me exhausted. Slower gameplay that feels like someone is actually having fun playing is wonderful and relateable. It's not even about big projects vs small projects. It's refreshing to see the game approached at a reasonable pace instead of 40,000 blocks collected offscreen from some super farms and then a 2 minute time-lapse for something with the complexity of a castle or giant cathedral. Things don't have to be perfect. It's a process, and the builds can continue to develop with you. I also love the lore and world building. Your base isn't some pretty facade that feels empty. The spaces are used and lived in. I love watching long-term worlds grow bit by bit too.
Hey soup soup remember when I told you about my test? IT IS ON THURSDAY :0 and when I watch you enjoing minecraft I feel calm and relax :)
SOUPPPPP :)
Brilliant video today! Keep up the great work and keep on inspiring people.
Name suggestion for one of the cows: Mrs Knowles becuse my teacher that everyone hates is called mrs Knowles.