BURNING DOWN My Trees! - Hermitcraft Episode 23

[@GoodTimesWithScar]

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[@rockinggamerdude]

I think we’ll be cool if you had maybe a redwood cabin if that’s possible with texturing

[@quailequin]

eagle nest ? please

[@avishayz6430]

What do you think about Zeus peeking out of a rupture in the sky, throwing a bolt onto the tree? I think that would be more interesting than a cloud.

[@Lego54567]

Cyber truck would be cool

[@Lego54567]

Arson

[@Lanrick2002]

Fun fact: for redwoods to reproduce, a fire is needed so the cones can open up and germinate the seeds. Maybe with that in mind, you should add some seedlings below the tree.

[@TGTKgaming]

Omg yessss

[@barryhuseby5929]

that is for Giant Sequoias- Sequoiadendron giganteum (in the Sierra). Coast Redwoods- Sequoia sempervirens- mostly grow from root sprouts. Both trees can live for thousands of years, so they are SCARRED by naturally occurring fires.

[@Ghost-Links.Official]

omg yes

[@jaakkokarki1778]

Don't bulid a lightning bolt, build a helicopter that is carrying water to put out the flames. Like in Canada's national park fashion.

[@LC_98]

The brush beneath it will have caught fire or at least be covered in soot/ coals. That would make it look even more realistic.

[@jackarmstrong7285]

15:28 you should hide some lighting rods in the tree so that when it’s storming lightning will just naturally strike it

[@AbdullahShahid-ir6gj]

but it might actually burn the wood

[@lonelygovernment4544]

​@@AbdullahShahid-ir6gj I think fire spread is off on hermitcraft so it should be fine

[@Borealis_07]

That would be incredibly amazing!

[@3lli0]

Dude! That is the coolest idea! I think a cloud would look out of place without any other clouds but that is the perfect solution.

[@likearadio]

THIS. Please do this.

[@todaycircle]

7:00 The man has no fear! just casually flying around with half a heart.

[@benrex7775]

Don't attribute to courage that which can be adequately explained by ignorance.

[@NickAndriadze]

That is *exactly* why he dies so often.

[@Jokie155]

I'm immediately thinking back to: "Come fly with me, let's fly-" *pop*

[@grimmreaper5132]

Unafraid or unaware 😂

[@grobnermer]

@@grimmreaper5132both

[@TerrenceVision]

BDubs' last episode: "oh look, Scar built some beautiful trees!" BDubs' next episode: "OH NO!! SCAR'S TREES!!!!"

[@muffinman3052]

I can hear this in his exact voice

[@boudicaastorm4540]

Judge Bdubs lurking around the corner in everyone's videos now: "SUE TODAY!!" 😂

[@GlobeSync1]

The amount of work Scar does for 1 episode is insane, please don't overwork yourself Scar.

[@jcbcran55]

​@akeyasa2228 It's really not, it's all the design and hardwork which makes it so exhausting which is why the person commented this.

[@ceejb_5081]

It’s minecraft

[@pireronKartoffeln]

@ceejb_5081 it’s a job

[@scottmaguire896]

He I known for mega progress, but ye don’t burn yourself out😊

[@zoe_24]

​@@ceejb_5081 Okay?

[@rouleigh]

Bdubs built an amazing custom pine forest earlier this season, then Scar comes along and makes an entire GIANT redwood forest... like dang dudes. Yall are killing it!

[@louigovi]

Best thing about this SMP all the amazing builds encourage the hermits to get better and better

[@tdfresh]

Scar spends hours off camera shoveling sand, smelting it, placing glass all for a 5 second clip of shooting an arrow into a transition into a burning tree. Mad props. Looks awesome!

[@jthenry97]

The man really is committed to the bit!!

[@ThatGermanGuy-1889]

Hehe true

[@TotallyAShark]

Scar can’t even resist burning his own trees

[@alleriodrone]

reminds me of when Mumbo came and asked Scar to help blow up his base... Scar should have offered Mumbo some diamonds to set his trees ablaze 🤣

[@Lego54567]

Yea

[@AlejandroTorres-f9d]

lol

[@c4mer0n22]

@@alleriodronei know the reference but I can’t quite figure out where it’s from. Could anyone help?

[@r0boticrose123]

@@c4mer0n22s9 mambo didn’t like his base so he offered hermits diamonds to blow it up, scar Instantly accepted it

[@ethanaverett5731]

Good call leaving the whole tree burned. Generally when lightning hits a tree it at least leaves marks from all the way down to the ground. So even if the bottom part isn't burning yet, it should look a little blackened. Love watching you build, Scar!

[@sambuma]

I imagine the intense heat from a fire that large would dry out the leaves as well, so definitely a good choice to leave out the green.

[@Arthuraband]

You could add a lightning rod towards the top so the tree gets struck by lightning anytime there’s a storm ingame

[@HiDDENk00l]

several lightning rods just to be sure

[@deltamico]

Several make no difference

[@ethanbagels81]

@@deltamicobut several are cooler.. its like how when u get rgb on a pc its just better🫡

[@austinrimel7860]

Yeah

[@colinhufford7236]

Yes ❤

[@Altaku84]

"And i have my fingers crossed that you guys like it too." Scar, uncross your fingers. That tree fire is INSANE!!! How could anyone dislike it?! (Lightning)

[@purplesnowman98]

⚡⚡⚡

[@KrakeAFK]

Bolt

[@Demonpig_]

Only a redwood tree on fire could dislike that.

[@velocity_plays99]

forgot bolt ya know

[@TeriTeri-cw3pz]

This is kind off a banger comment "scar, uncross your fingers."

[@mozziemeow9948]

Okay, can we talk about how absolutely gorgeous the flaming tree is? The gradients, the motion, the lighting inside!! It is so beautiful, I cannot believe that was made in Minecraft! Scars area is so absolutely fantastic from the terraforming and landscaping to the train, I am constantly blown away by his artistry. Keep it up scar! Love seeing your creativity and vision :D

[@auroravl7]

Agreed

[@kryptgmd]

Personally I don't think the lightning bolt would fit super well since the tree looks like it has already been ablaze for a while and having a static lightning bolt that doesnt disappear might be a bit weird. BUT you definitely should put a lightning rod on the top (away from flammables ofc) so that if someone gets lucky and is in the right place at the right time they can see it actually get struck.

[@Mogeli]

Fire spread is disabled on Hermitcraft so he doesn’t need to worry about it burning down

[@andrewhall8443]

My wife was saying, due to the trajectory of glass pains from your portal from the nether, it looks like that’s what caught the tree on fire, that’s why the fire is at the top, but the bottom is burnt also!

[@dragonmage372]

The tesla coil itself may be the direct cause.

[@OceanSpirit881]

I also prefer to think the fire is related to the nether portal than a lightning strike

[@rattslayer]

I thought the same, a boot from the portal to the tree...

[@synapticbit]

14:30 hands down the most realistic illusion of flames I’ve ever seen in Minecraft! That’s seriously impressive!

[@benblack5126]

Scar you absolutely nailed that tree. When trees torch up like that they spew a ton of black smoke. They also create an updraft powerful enough to blow twigs into the sky. Nice work with the tree. Looks exactly like the real deal

[@Echo_of_The_End]

I still can't believe this is just Scar's "STARTER BASE," I couldn't even build something like this in my lifetime!

[@LittleOtter-tu7hx]

SCARTER BACE !

[@Ninjamanhammer]

I don't think he's doing a non starter base.

[@coolguy8522]

I couldn't build this in creative!

[@teabown02]

The worst bit is resource collecting

[@Rentta]

I just wonder if he has enough time in this season to make his "proper base" as they said that they didn't want this season to be as long as previous one

[@davidmorris8319]

I think a LIGHTNINGBOLT would distract from all the amazing tree-work you did, by redirecting focus upwards and away from the forest. I personally love how the burning tree looks at all. If anything, I would make the forest even denser, maybe with smaller trees, so that you cannot see so much sky behind the redwoods.

[@natef1203]

You could add in a few hidden lightning rods so that when it does storm on the server, lightning will strike the tree for extra effect

[@amberjones2696]

YESS

[@Archisphera]

And maybe put together an awesome reward for the first hermit to catch a screenshot of lightning hitting the tree.

[@JabsYea]

The perfect companion to a tree inferno? A little fire lookout tower on the mountain overlooking the forest!

[@disgust4941]

I second this idea! Would fit in super well I think

[@PromptCriticalJello]

And/or a plane dropping a load of water on the fire.

[@forestryscience3709]

As a newly graduated forestry planner, I'd suggest that you make some big trees that have broken, but also build the canopy part. It could, for example, lay over the trail. Some could have the canopy in the water, also. Maybe some where a huge branch have broken off, laying beside the tree. Not to mention a full tree, that's fallen cause of the wind, with it's root system and all. Just suggestions, but would make the forest look more alive.

[@annabarss1466]

for the stumps you made, i think it would be really cool to have the toppled over logs strewn about, because the sheer size of the trees would make it really hard to move the logs. it’s like that in the redwoods.

[@kemonitokusuri7076]

And have maybe the rings on the inside show it too

[@Flashplane]

This. I came into the comments to say that

[@therohan1957]

Exactly. I’m pretty sure I commented this exact thing last video lol

[@ethantemple8068]

I also think the wood would be much more greyed out and less vibrant as it would have been sun bleached for years.

[@StandingStill]

The burning tree during the day was stunning in and of itself, but my jaw literally dropped when the night reveal happened. It is an absolute masterpiece and I am in awe. Incredible build, truly the Bob Ross of minecraft. I have no words to express how amazing it looks and how impressed I am!!

[@kat369-mine]

I totally agree, and was going to basically say the same thing. Seeing it at night, it truly looks on fire, lighting up the night.

[@winstonthebunny09]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@PrismaticHue]

No need to apologize for the shorter episode. We understand that artistry takes time. Thank you for sharing your talents and inspiring us all.

[@PerryRata]

Scar, your base this season is going to be the prettiest base I’ve ever seen in Minecraft history. Genuinely it’s like looking at a painting. It is an actual experience just seeing you walking through your beautiful forest.

[@thereddstar]

PERRY!!! :O

[@markgregory983]

Bdub's area this season is looking incredible too. Both their attention to landscape detail is beautiful

[@dartvid]

This season in general has insanely beatiful bases. Bdubs and Joel should definately also be thrown into the mix

[@spiritcat101]

Fr

[@Nrrrdy]

Let's not forget Gem! Her base is looking absolutely beautiful and spooky! And Tangos ship! This season is such a treat! Everyone is in their building era and I'm here for it!

[@Luane_Lau]

I think some hidden fireplaces would give the fire some really lovely movement, while lightning rods would, when it is thundering, make it look as if it is getting hit!

[@samdrawss8947]

"Scar-wood station and reserve" would be a great sign- indicating the train station as well as the animal reserve/zoo. Since the entrance does mark both builds :D

[@Nugsslugs]

Scar one thing thats missing is fallen trees!! pacific northwest forest canopies are so dense to absorb as much light as possible, so disturbance events like falling trees or forest fires open up the canopy and let smaller trees or new sequoia grow in sunlight!! many trees have hollows up in the branches that get filled with mulch and let smaller plants grow closer to the canopy (they also serve the function of creating water reservoirs higher up which help these giant trees keep hydrated) Pacific northwest forests are so wildly interconnected!!

[@chicagogr81]

All the hermits are terrific about this, but nobody consistency shows as much passion for building their base as Scar. Every year he just pours every last drop of his creativity and talent into making his base a living work of art, and his joy of making it really shines through in the build and the video.

[@neosaysmeow6790]

Well, maybe except bdubs. You gotta include bdubs.

[@ShadixNation]

The forest looks great so far! Had 2 ideas that could be interesting in it. Idea 1: Adding a hollowed out log beside on of the stump you can walk through with holes letting light pass through it. Idea 2: Adding lightning rods to the flames so that during thunder storms it really gets repeatedly struck by lightning! Cant wait to see how the whole thing all turns out :)

[@Westy1308]

Leave the burnt tree burnt, but add some burnt leaves up the side of any close by tree facing it, think it should give you the mix you're looking for. What a gorgeous creation already

[@Westy1308]

And If you can make that side of the tree glow at night too, ooo mama

[@flamingtorrent2109]

Yeah crispy tips adds realism

[@cocoakodawari4192]

It could transition the leaves between the trees a little better too and break up the sea of green :D

[@oliviaaykent9153]

Well with a fire like that ,there should be a firewatch tower in the forest! only you can prevent forest fires!!

[@frimi8593]

And hey while you’re at it, why not build ranger/scout camps and a fenced off crop research facility too? Maybe you can even hide the scene of a climbing accident at the bottom of your crack of magic mountain

[@JoannaFalkowska]

@@frimi8593 Or how about... hear me out... instead of additional towers and facilities for backstory of a tree, build the actual zoo that's supposed to be there...

[@YourOldImaginaryFriend]

@@JoannaFalkowska hes working toward it, dont you see how hard he been pushing himself to build these trees, he said he spent a whole week on the burnt one! that alot of dedication and effort

[@YourOldImaginaryFriend]

Did I.. Reply to the wrong person?

[@spacekez]

scar you never fail to blow us away the landscape is stunning, especially with the dead tree entrance

[@InfinityMax365]

Having the rest of the entrance tree having fallen over to the side, would be an awesome piece of realism for the base! You can even work in some custom mushrooms breaking down the old wood and mulching the bark etc around it! Based on the size of the entrance tree’s stump there could even be a piece that broke off while it was falling that is leaning up against magic mountain! Just a thought but it is a beautiful build!

[@Patricia_H]

I love this idea, if you place it against the mountain it could be a sortoff a natural stairway too.

[@brandonmcclain9988]

Good idea!

[@luckyowl314]

No lighning bolt. Given how big the flames are, the tree has been burning for quite a while after the lightning originally struck. And, as we all know, no place gets struck twice. (Yes, I know lighning can strike the same place twice, that's what lightning rods are for. But I think my point still stands.)

[@odde_617]

100% agree

[@KyouChanCake]

That's actually a myth. Lightning is *more* likely to strike the same place multiple times. BUT I do like the build how it is now.

[@luckyowl314]

@@KyouChanCake I know, but it's still unlikely to hit the same tree twice in like ten minutes. Especially since there's SO MANY other redwoods it could hit.

[@thebashfulgamer]

Paint is the PERFECT adjective for those flames because they look absolutely unreal and painted into the game!

[@jordanwhiteley6066]

i honestly think the simplicity of the tree fire without the lightning suits it super well! it looks absolutely gorgeous, scar, well done!

[@BatCat1_2]

For a guy who is terrible at lighting up places to prevent mob spawning, you sure are doing some incredible lighting work with these trees. From the natural looking light down the trunks (Bdubs isn't the only one who can appreciate that, it really is masterful) to the flame of blazing glory! So well done! ❤

[@lilywerner8254]

4:01 scar i love you but omg not a cybertruck!! I literally started laughing so hard those are the silliest cars in existence. the very last thing i could of ever expected hahah

[@SI-fz1zv]

here's an idea. Lighting rods hidden in the tree so when the server gets thunderstorms the bolts hit the tree.

[@Oceanic-y6m]

Would that burn the tree or not?

[@Legocraft014]

@@Oceanic-y6m They leave Firetick off so it won't

[@08shredder]

Scar being on half a heart while bragging about organizing his resources (6:37) perfectly describes him. You stay positive and kind while providing entertaining and well done content for the community, while struggling with health issues (and broken headphones) is crazy to me. Keep doing what your doing and pray that hopefully that you will eventually get better or healed,

[@xXiLikePieOo]

Wow that was deep. God bless you I touch in agreement with your prayer in Jesus name.

[@ashe2937]

I love these redwood trees!!! I grew up in northern California surrounded by redwoods. These remind me so much of home! They are absolutely beautiful. And the one on fire *chefs kiss* Redwoods actually need fire in order to germinate their seeds! To make it look even more realistic, you could add more charred stumps around where the fire in. Those are really common in real redwood forest. Also, there are still multiple drive-thru redwood trees! They aren't on any main roads, but they exist. And are super cool.

[@MysteryGamer001]

The Lorax is coming out with this one.

[@curys3607]

What is that?😅

[@hankthemonkey]

@@curys3607the lorax is from the movie the lorax and its about a magical orange creature that comes out of a tree when someone cuts it down

[@SyphrCoates-hd2vh]

@@hankthemonkeyfrom the movie 😭

[@ianthesilverfire5224]

​@@curys3607 The Lorax is a book by Dr. Seuss. There is a movie, but personally I don't care for it. It's about a boy who listens to the story of a man who cut down trees for profit and the creature who protected the forest and all it's inhabitants. And how this man's strive for progress ended up destroying this forest and himself. It's a very poignant story, one of Seuss's best, imo.

[@standtall104]

Treebeard and the other ents are coming for Scar on this.

[@HazelDreamDraws]

SCAR THAT IS AN AMAZING IDEA BUT THE TITLE GAVE ME A HEART ATTACK😭

[@Magmaskelly]

Real I saw it pop up while I was just chilling and I was like, you’re doing what now ._.

[@mrcustomizer1602]

Well friendly fire is off 😒🐛

[@iigee_mon]

That Is Gonna Be In A Out Of Context Video

[@endslayer6603]

Same

[@The_BlOb]

SAME

[@antiplum27]

Seeing Ridge give away a cypertruck just makes me laugh. Like "here guys for this giveaway you can winnnn..... a gold plated deathtrap! Yay!"

[@misslinecraft]

Scar is a maniac, apologizing for spending weeks building beautiful trees, and here I am all proud for building a house after thirty minutes

[@cattootler]

We're all learning, it's taking me days to build mine! Scar is like the greatest artist and we're all sitting at his feet learning, some of us are further along the road than others and we'll all get there in our own time and in our own way. I have to hold this view otherwise I'd give up and go home 🤣

[@krynne]

With the amount of flames on the tree I'd say no to the lightning on that one, since it takes a bit for the tree to get that engulfed after striking (I've seen trees do this in my long life lol). However, as an alternative... maybe add a lightning rod above it (in a safe non flammable spot so as not to make real flames on your work of art) so if a real (minecraft) storm happens, lightning will strike there and give it that extra realism :)

[@dbseamz]

The HC server has FireTick turned off, so Scar could put a lightning rod right at the base of the yellow glass and not worry about his artwork being destroyed.

[@theforestofoak]

fire tick is off, but I'm unsure if lightning would affect the blocks in other ways

[@deltamico]

Pretty sure lightning interacts only with the rod, copper and entities

[@krynne]

@@dbseamz Ahh that is good to know. I couldn't remember if they had the fire tick on or off. Thanks!

[@catayacrawford4674]

Every build you do I’m just in awe. Scar you are so insanely talented!!

[@timweyer2237]

Scar, that fire is amazing! You did the "at night" reveal and my immediate reaction was "WOW! That looks awesome."

[@danielkroese3712]

I like how Scar spent 3 months trying to get the mob permit and hasn't put any effort whatsoever actually building a shop for mobs. So he'll pry loose his permit here soon

[@YourOldImaginaryFriend]

Well he has been pane-stakingly building SO MANY HUGE trees, trains, had to do poe-poe stuff, and has had obstacles like the giant hill he had to destroy because the zoo is going there, and also he's had surgery, and had to recover from that. I can't blame him, what he's been doing takes alot of time and effort and he's been slowly building his way up to the shop and the zoo. I have a feeling that he would only build the shop once he builds the zoo, because they are connected by the fact he has to collect so many mobs. I don't think he 'hasn't put any effort whatsoever' I think he's been working behind the scenes and pushing himself in the hopes he can make the zoo and shop as best as possible. There is effort, we just don't see it.

[@danielkroese3712]

@@YourOldImaginaryFriend Im not saying he isn't doing anything and agree ultimately he'll do exactly as you said, but most mobs especially hostile can't be bread so having the zoo first wouldn't help with shop. I figured he'd at least start shop with at least some mobs

[@OktoberVanderslice]

Lose

[@Poppyyyyy13]

The build is absolutely insane with the trees and flames, it looks like real life 😮

[@finnch193]

the detail in that glass is insane!!! it's as dynamic as real fire, especially glowing at night. I really love the variation the dead and burning trees bring to the redwoods

[@uncannybirds2386]

If the lightning bolt out of glass ends up not being made, you can put some copper rods in the tree to be struck with ingame lightning from time to time, giving the build some animation, a rare event to witness, plus the lightning will be lit, and will come all the way from the sky instead of build height :-)

[@filada05]

Amazing work SCAR! These trees look amazing, I really like the way you build with glass, truely georgeous!

[@Synthesyn342]

The flaming tree is quite literally one of the most beautiful things I have seen in Minecraft. It’s truly incredible what you are capable of doing in this game.

[@colinflanagan2261]

I think the green leaves at the bottom would make more sense, but I think a branch falling on fire would look super cool

[@akaittou]

I would kill to one day get a superfast buildmode of one of Scar's incredible glass works. I get that's probably not viable since I imagine there's a lot of bakc and forth and also just working in bits and pieces, but man would I love to see the process just once. Edit: Instead of building a cloud and a lightning bolt, Scar should top the burning tree with a lightning rod so any time there's a thunder storm it'll get hit by actual minecraft lightning

[@KayleeAndSkye]

Yeah but someone mentioned that then it would be hit by real fire, and the tree is made of wood

[@Calamity-Clips]

0:27 that’s my favorite arsonist right there

[@PerryRata]

;3 I beat cha’

[@Treeslawood]

I actually gasped out loud when I saw the fire. It truly looks like something out of a painting. And then I did it again when I saw it at night. It's just so beautiful.

[@FluffyWonderwolf]

Scar you are a MAD LAD! That burning tree is magnificent! Sure the episode is shorter, but it was fine! We got to see your beautiful craftsmanship. ^_^

[@RyanEglitis]

Nice - that matches my recent experiene with the redwoods. There was still lots of signs of fire, but the trees were so big many survived. As for the green/dead leaves, they burn from the base up, so the canopy leaves would be the last to be touched if there was ever a smaller fire event. It would also be cool to see some downed logs in the area - you could even make one fallen across a path where the middle has been sawn out so people can use the path still.

[@orvillecompton6025]

9:24 i think it would be pretty cool if one of those dead trees fell over, and it fell over the river. then you hollowed it out and in the middle when you’re over the water take off the top half so it opens up over the river with an awesome view.

[@talyn1808]

i grew up around redwood trees, and they have a very special place in my heart. Seeing Scar do them such justice like this makes me unspeakably happy. If you want to add more character and life to the forest, you should add a clump of fallen trees! Since redwoods are so big, and their root systems are usually connected, when one falls some of the others in the area will get pushed/pulled down as well. Could look really cool off to a side somewhere

[@Tiruglock18]

I think it would be nice to see Scar's and Mumbo's forest somehow connect with eachother since they blend in so well and out of it we get a big nice forest

[@heIIy]

for those wondering who MCroft07 is, at the hermitcraft twitch panel, they are the panel moderator.

[@casesandcapitals]

Thank you! I was squinting at my phone, wondering if it was a Hermit from an earlier season that I didn't know lol

[@crazyking3329]

Thank you I was thinking I don’t remember there being someone called that nor do I remember an ex hermicraft member called that

[@Rev_DLCrow]

I was confused AF..... lol

[@abbadon1992]

I was wondering when a FXMakeup artist became a hermit lol

[@GrouchyHaggis]

thank you!

[@klxxtr]

I wasn't prepared for the nighttime reveal - it looks AMAZING

[@procrobat]

My jaw literally dropped when I saw the glass-work at night. The amount of work you're doing Scar is absolutely insanity, it's starting to feel like it transcends what's possible in Minecraft!!

[@BareBear-te1tz]

Seriously... That burning tree is a masterpiece. Love your mind Scar!

[@Memphis0806]

Scar, you never cease to amaze me. The trees, the fire, the rest of the base so far, it’s all amazing

[@casesandcapitals]

I like to imagine that Jev was like "I'm gonna prank Scar by making his Deathstar into an emoji!" And then Scar just left it like that for so long that even Jev was like "okay... that's enough of the emoji, thank you" and just started taking it down himself lmao

[@Flickthefeline]

Scar's terriforming skills are just so unbelievably incredible, your base looks amazing!

[@edanaulf1345]

What an incredible build Scar! As someone who has witnessed the Redwoods you have done an amazing job capturing them! Your base is absolutely beautiful!

[@BodieLazarith]

It would be awesome to have toppled over trees that are made of charcoal as they've been burnt to a crisp from fires! Fantastic build! I find it amazing without the cloud or lightning! I think if a large cloud and lightning bolt were added it may take away the eye from the fantastic glass work already made. Insane episode, well done.

[@catbear128]

As a californian, i can confirm that the tree with a road through it is still there!

[@uncreativename364]

There have actually been several of these tunnel trees, as they were popular tourist attractions. I recently visited Calaveras Big Trees, where one of them, the Pioneer Cabin Tree, fell over during a storm in 2017.

[@catbear128]

@@uncreativename364 Oh wow i didnt know that lol, well at least one of them are still there then

[@bsidethebox]

They were a popular tourist draw for decades--the one in Yosemite fell years ago, but there are 3 that I know of that you can still drive through on 101. Just be aware--they were all cut back when cars were generally smaller. If you've got a truck or a trailer or even some vans, check before you go. It can be an uncomfortably tight fit, especially if your rearview mirrors don't fold.

[@fanboy270]

You really ARE an artist. Phenomenal use of color & structure

[@evaroovers4871]

From afar the flames are so freaky realistic! Absolutely blew my mind! I love it the way it is. No green leaves left behind! But the lightning strike would realisticly not fit here, in real life if the tree is struck by lightning, the flames wouldn't be so high immediately. But maybe a passed stormcloud just stricking a next tree would be awesome. That tree could be just catching in fire

[@emryspaperart]

this was my thought too - if there is to be a lightning bolt, it should be hitting another tree!

[@MasterAries7]

i would say no on the storm cloud and lightning bolt scar...i would say just add a few lightning rods to the tree, so when and if there is a storm on the server it might get struck by lightning.

[@Joebrowniewoman]

The burning tree is amazing! The attention to every detail and the way it is perfectly lit up at night to give the illusion of flames is incredible. It boggles my mind how you can be this good, Scar.

[@emily_nova3938]

The speed at which I clicked this video when I saw the thumb nail was almost as insane as the build. It is truly a work of art. The way it glows at night is breath taking. I think this is one of my favorite builds of the season so far. Man needs to teach a Master Class on building with glass. Also side note the editing with the arrow to the build was very good. In terms of the leaves question maybe if you could use one of the more muted green leaves it could work but I think the all brown fits super well since it can also seem like the green leaves are covered by smoke.

[@Flowtow]

I love how scars builds look like they are frozen in time, you can see what was happening, but it's almost like a 3d picture.

[@ulkas_stuff]

Scar's glass sculptures are amazing!

[@mattlimbago]

Tree ideas from Redwood and Yellowstone. From Redwood, after a tree falls, seeds/clones would grow out of the stump or fallen trunk. It may help fill out the spaces in between the trees you have now, with varying heights and sizes. From Yellowstone, lodgepole/coastal pine are highly intolerant to shade, so they self prune their branches as they grow, leaving only the top. Just an idea for smaller hairless cat trees dotted throughout your forest.

[@Denkar11]

I love your use of forced perspective, Scar. I learned from my bonsai teachers to always plant smaller trees, closer together in the background of forest plantings, to make the trees look like they were further away. You've incorporated that into your build magnificently.

[@jtbeetle89]

Absolutely amazing on that tree, Scar. I can’t fathom the level of patience and creativity.

[@summermartens3538]

I’m from British Columbia, Canada, and forest fires are a REGULAR thing in the summer. As sad as it is in reality, it is weirdly comforting and feels representative to see your flaming tree build!

[@wyldwest3311]

your builds always look like a freezeframe, but they also look so alive.

[@MapacheGuevara]

Scar, the amount of work you put into each and every video is absurd. The incredible detail, scale and cohesion really illustrate the value of your hard work, and it pays off so incredibly well. I love how you approach building almost like a painter. Every episode leaves me amazed and absolutely floored when I remember you're in survival! Thank you for sharing the work that you do, your passion for storytelling and your artistic eye are inspiring.

[@therealfrogit]

Lightning rods placed on the trunk? This tree is the most unlucky tree in the forest, constantly getting struck by lightning every single storm. It looks amazing, keep up the good work!

[@mattmc1234]

That glasswork is genuinely insane, i don't even know how you designed it so perfectly.

[@wxldflowerz]

That flaming tree is insane. I love it so sooo much, keep doing watcha doing Scar because you’re art is beautiful and tells such a story

[@chrisr7954]

candles on the "pains" above the fire tree would give an illusion of embers above the going into the night sky

[@AdamMansbridge]

That's panes for glass. Sounds the same as pains, but is less painful

[@dandymcgee]

The tree is incredible, especially at night, wow! Something that would add a lot of immersion to the tree's flames having more flames near the ground. Most forest fires burn from the ground, since that's where the majority of the easy fuel is, so it looks strange to have the fire floating halfway up the tree. Some embers traveling off in the wind would also be epic!

[@Schmidtcreations]

This is just art dude. 3d Painting is what this is called. So incredible

[@kaj413]

You've outdone yourself again Scar. If you wanted to put some green leaves at the bottom and transition it to the dark, burnt leaves that would create a nice conflict with the fire. But you don't have to, it looks incredible as is!

[@RyanSeaman-h1u]

One detail that would enhance the immersion of the forest would be fire scars because most redwoods/sequoia’s have them.

[@prplmkyfr]

That tree looks incredible!! Hope you're not overworking yourself - this looks like so much work went into it!

[@ddanasaur]

i never thought that a burned tree in Minecraft can look so good!

[@eluanlien6940]

The fire at night took my breath away ! It's a masterpiece, a work of art, and the fact that it looks so realistic from all angle is so complex and well thought. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@jellydragons]

i legit had to pause the video when the night time burning tree view was revealed and just. sit there. hand over my mouth literally awestruck because HOW. DID YOU DO THAT?? OH MY GOD??? losing my actual mind, hats off to you magic glass man