Can I Build a Farming Empire from Nothing? Rags to Riches challenge EP01 - Farming Simulator 25

[@red3tango]

What? a $0-Rags-2-Riches playthrough that doesn't start off with 87 pieces of equipment and owning half the map? shocking!!

[@ondrejafilip6601]

Right?

[@justinzippo7772]

I mean it’s not quite 0$ but yes I agree

[@red3tango]

@@justinzippo7772 how was it not $0? if there was no loan, it would have been. a loan isn't starting money.

[@michaelyoung8600]

So basically the starting money he has simply equals the loan he has to pay on, right? But he doesn't get any of the loan money. It's just what he has to pay on? Since there isn't a no money start mod yet, this seems pretty good to me.

[@justinzippo7772]

@@red3tango yeah but he could have started with a chainsaw and a truck? And no loan? He’s starting in debt but he has 100,000 dollars so idk how he could have started with 0? I watched the video you can see his money it never says zero?

[@antonolsson2238]

Finally someone who don't speedrun everything and just plays properly. Keep up the good videos!

[@firecat3613]

I must admit, it is hard to just let the game come to you and not try to rush things. In my current, "survival," playthrough, I have discovered that allowing the game to happen and take opportunities as they come has made the game far more exciting and interesting. I went into the game thinking: FORESTRY! But noooo... I'm spreading fertilizer with a 45 hp tractor, straight out of the 1960s TV show, Green Acres. I have no clue what will happen next, but taking my time, not trying to rush or force things has made this game infinitely more enjoyable.

[@mikemorency2115]

11/10 will continue watching. A rags to riches where you make mistakes, cut through fields, don’t start with everything, explain as you go. Time lapses are great. Don’t mind you throwing in some cuts. Can’t wait until lunch break to watch episode 2 I see it’s already out.

[@joban8555]

Very refreshing gameplay! Keep doing what you're doing! I'd keep timelapses on any new machines or crops, and for those contracts you have done a lot of, just to start and finish are a nice to have. The bits talking over driving from point A to B are solid, a nice overview of how you plan to tackle his challenge. Nice summary at the end on what has been achieved, etc etc. Overall, pretty solid my guy! GG

[@syrupgames]

Thanks for the feedback! I came to same conclusion about showing the full timelapse when it's the first time I do something, and then cutting out some repetitive bits once I've done it a few times.

[@robinandrews4619]

A couple of time lapses, with mostly jump cuts is cool. Want to see you turning in the contract. If we can track the finances, you are legit! Really like the quick spread sheet review at the end.

[@syrupgames]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@audible_]

It's genuinely refreshing to see a new KZbinrs breaking into different games or topics. Thanks for the great content it was very entertaining. :) I don't know how long you've been doing videos but you earned my sub on the first video I watched. I also don't think I was board once throughout your entire hour long video so props to you!

[@syrupgames]

Thanks for the feedback, glad you're enjoying the series! This is my first ever gaming video but I do have a little bit of previous editing experience

[@YouTubeuser00]

Seen it mentioned here & I HARD agree, so refreshing dude. You also have a mellow voice, and I love the editing. Timelapse’s on the stuff we’ve already seen, and you find boring yourself!

[@syrupgames]

Thanks for the feedback and the kind words, glad you enjoyed the videos!

[@zacharyhoehn6127]

finally! someone with enough balls to play the game properly.

[@KrispyNuggetBoutique]

It’s a single player game, any way you want to play is the proper way. This does make great content, though.

[@S6carguy]

​@KrispyNuggetBoutique well yes but no as well. In this genre of farming sim videos ur supposed to have no money and most people start with unrealist amounts of stuff

[@nitsuj3117]

Wade sent me here from Distractible =)

[@davidramirez1140]

lol me too

[@ethanjones6066]

Same

[@andy-incognito]

Loved the vid. Keep doing what you’re doing. Apart from telling us you’re going to do a time lapse lmao we understand when the music plays lol 😂

[@syrupgames]

Haha noted!

[@DefinitelyChael]

Thanks wade now imma watch this guy do farm sim

[@DurandalOfAegis]

This was recommended by Wade from Distractible (podcast with Markiplier). Cool! Really looking forward to this!

[@syrupgames]

I've had a few people mention that they came here thanks to Wade's recommendation, thanks for checking out the channel!!

[@DurandalOfAegis]

@@syrupgames Yup loving the series, got the game right after your first episode. Started with 100 000 in the banks and nothing else. Slowly building up with grass/silage and contracts.

[@Duncan23]

Loving the chilled vibes in this, got my sub and I can't wait to binge all 25 episodes so far

[@AussieBrendo]

Great video! Looking forward to more of this series for sure. I enjoy the timelapses, purely because i like seeing the little "woops" moments, like the tree for example! But whatever feels right/is easier for yourself is what you go with!

[@donkeyching8339]

i am so excited, new random youtube series to binge while i crochet

[@remulas13]

Randomly recommended by youtube and I love it! Your voice is so relaxing and the music you use is awesome. Im gonna be binging the whole series!

[@syrupgames]

Glad you found the channel, hope you enjoy the series!

[@jaegernelson5278]

This series is going to be something great, and I'm here for it!

[@samkappa229]

Great vid! Timelapse is so satisfying to watch, so im very pro timelapse. Also, the length of the video is perfect. Keep it up!!

[@syrupgames]

Thank you so much! I also find timelapses of other people playing very satisfying, but I wasn't sure if I was just a weirdo haha. Seems like most people want to see the timelapses though, so I will include most of them going forward!

[@LearnVBA]

Came here thanks to Wade Barnes on the Distractible Podcast

[@chaytaylor106]

Love these kind of challenges! Great video. 1 question I have is about the seemingly self-imposed rule to not borrow equipment for contracts or lease equipment? IMO, using the boss's equipment when hired to do a job, and leasing your own equipment until you can afford to purchase cheap used equipment are both very realistic things that you'd need to do in real life when just starting out. Also from a content creation side, it allows a bit faster progression through the grindy contract-heavy beginning bit and gets you into being able to have your own equipment and fields a bit sooner, which is typically the more engaging content to watch.

[@syrupgames]

Yeah it's definitely a self imposed rule, meant to make it a bit more challenging. I also thought it would be more rewarding for equipment upgrades if I can only use equipment I own. For example I figured it would feel like less of an achievement when I buy my first cheap combine, if I've already used all the other fancy combines doing contracts... It also adds an extra element of planning with equipment upgrades as the contracts change seasonally. I can see your point though about keeping the content engaging... I did intend for there to be bit of a grind at the beginning, but it was a little more of a slog than I anticipated. I think I'm through the worst of it by the end of episode 3 though.

[@garethbrock]

Loved the video. Prefer time lapses to straight cuts. I’m enjoying the fact that you haven’t rushed out and cut down trees. Enjoying your strategy so far

[@christophergibson739]

Dude love the content can't wait to see how the whole series goes

[@AngeniLoL]

U got urself a new Sub here love ur vid and ur progress so far. Hope there will be tons more to enjoy from you. And for the question i am kind of a psycho and i love to watch everything so i´d love the timelapses but in the end do how u like it the mix out of both this video was pretty nice too

[@syrupgames]

Thanks for the sub! More coming soon! I will definitely have a mix of both for now as I work on finding the right balance... As I progress to doing a wider variety of jobs I will hopefully be able to cut less without it getting repetitive.

[@chubbs360psn]

I know im late to the party lol but wanted to say love the play style. Great realistic rags to riches. Subbed instantly. As for the time lapses and cuts, i think the field work is great for time lapses and the long drives between fields are a good time for the cuts. But overall great video! Definitely gonna enjoy watching the series. Might also start a new game playing like this.

[@syrupgames]

Thanks for the sub and the feedback! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@payne5104]

I don't believe it would bother anyone to cut some of the contract timelapses. Although you do whatever feels right to you when you're editing the vid 😃

[@HuViAn-o7d]

Your farming simulator videos is so good to chill and clear my mind. Also it helps me to sleep. I love it

[@syrupgames]

I'm glad you enjoy it!

[@Not_patchesc566]

underated youtuber right here you can tell he puts in so much effort and he doesnt just go speedrunning he teaches us along the way which i find a mazing youve earned yourself a new subscribe and i wish you many more

[@syrupgames]

Thanks for the sub! Definitely many more videos to come

[@Resis101]

I watched all and subscribed keep going. Loved the content, don’t stray.

[@FlipCanon23]

Zielonka is my favorite base map! Pleasant surprise to see you eclectic that one! I’ll stick around and see how this unfolds!

[@11nailuJ11]

love the timelapses❤ could you add subway surfers in the corner?

[@syrupgames]

Subway surfers?

[@audible_]

I loved the video man glad to see smaller creators be recommended to me. I've literally never seen you before but you definitely earned my sub. I did love your video genuinely there was a great amount of content shown for the progress in the video but you also cut some parts once it did get repetitive. Personally I think you did a perfect job deciding when to cut and when to Timelapse parts of your video. Keep up the great work!

[@kingbeast6792]

Oooh this looks fun! Challenge Accepted

[@basbekjenl]

Cool play style, very relaxing. Thanks for the content, looking forward to catching up

[@rollincoy6608]

Love this, this is how I like to play. So it great to watch when I can’t get on myself. So glad I found your channel. Def subbed

[@zachkonkel6407]

Leasing the equipment on big contracts is definitely the way to go. As opposed to buying any equipment and locking yourself into specific types of contracts. Leasing only ever subtracts a tiny portion of the reward. I’m doing the same starting position as you and this method is a massive help in maximizing expenses/income. -$69k to make +$20k is a grind. Doing 5 wood transport w leased equipment is $50k profit after the $1245 lease. Great video though! Production and edits were perfecto 👌🏼

[@syrupgames]

Yeah leasing the equipment for contracts is definitely a lot more lucrative. I kind of wanted this series to be a bit more grindy though. Plus I think it will be more rewarding when we buy our first pieces of basic equipment if we haven't already used all the big fancy equipment doing contracts...

[@TomasKlimas-f9h]

oh man...this is like a therapy for me...thank you :)

[@syrupgames]

Glad you like it!

[@brianlewis7051]

Definitely Enjoyed deserves my sub.

[@syrupgames]

Thanks for the support! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@marvdingo]

Time laps are fine, keeps you honest. Great vid

[@syrupgames]

Thanks for weighing in! The general consensus seems to be very pro-timelapse haha

[@abelielle9438]

I know I’m late at the party, but I really liked this video. I’m more of a Stardew Valley and Harvest Moon/Story of seasons type of player, but your video is very relaxing to listen to, I like listening to it in the background while I crochet. I’m going to part 2 😊

[@syrupgames]

Thanks for checking it out, and glad you're enjoying it so far!

[@seldomseen_outdoors]

So ready for this entire series. 6 videos and 1.6 k subs already. Youre going to blow up quick and thats awesome!

[@syrupgames]

I can't believe how fast it's grown! Thanks for the support!

[@MatureGamerHD]

Awesome video! How on Earth do you only have 500 odd followers? Your video, the whole feeling is way better than most of the "big & famous" channels. Subbed.

[@Hades-dk7dm]

First video? Holy I could’ve swore just by your voice that this was like 100th video. Keep it up.

[@syrupgames]

Thanks!

[@ripkb]

good music is always appreaciated xd

[@Sapfu100]

Hey! I found the perfect videos to have on whilst playing my own "start from scratch" run \o/ Super chill videos, great relaxed voice, non-obnoxious music. Big fan. I kinda like what you're doing with the time-lapses. Keep it up guy. I'm guessing you'll be getting a few subs from this.

[@syrupgames]

Thanks for the feedback! I'm definitely blown away by how many subs I've gotten already, thanks for the support!

[@banksygamingVR]

looking forward to see how this plays out🙌

[@firecat3613]

For 48K (base price), I acquired a Vicon combo bailer/wrapper. I've a mower similar to the one seen in the video. With it being attached to the front of the tractor, attach the bailer/wrapper to the back of the tractor. The result: In the time it takes to cut the grass, it is also bailed and wrapped. Please note: this bailer/wrapper is a constant action type item. In other words, you do not need to stop to allow it to wrap. It works two bales at the same time. When one is done, it kicks out to be wrapped while the 2nd bale is being collected. You can set it to 125, 150 or 180 cm bales. The two biggest benefits are: 1. the quick sale and fermenting ability and mostly, 2. no compacting, no repeated trips with a forage wagon and no silage troth nightmares. To top it off, for a little extra money, it can be equipped with a silage additive.

[@syrupgames]

That's a mod though isn't it? Trying to stick to stock equipment for this playthrough...

[@firecat3613]

@@syrupgames Fair enough. In the future, I will try to keep that in mind.

[@JaredHoward-l7m]

This is awesome! I love the pace. I prefer time lapses over jump cuts.

[@TrueJerichoIV]

Dude great job first! Second the Timelapse are cool man but maybe mix them with some voice overs on different things. Regardless great vid definitely binging the rest of the series.

[@syrupgames]

Thanks for watching and for the feedback!

[@rothebear]

I really enjoyed watching your video - great gameplay, commentary and editing. Can’t wait to see more. Subscribed.

[@syrupgames]

Thanks for the feedback and the sub!

[@sammyboy1112]

Personally, part of the enjoyment is seeing you actually work the fields. Time lapse is a must tho lmfao

[@reapersgamingdomain]

Brilliant video, first time watcher but will be watching going forward.

[@syrupgames]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@reapersgamingdomain]

​@@syrupgamesjust started playing this today so keep the videos coming as learning loads to help my game

[@PUREbecoming]

Loved the video. I look forward to more like this!

[@0oTornado]

time laps is just perfect 👌👌

[@NfamousSparrow]

For future reference u could leave some of the equipment at the store it shouldn’t go anywhere at all. But I loved the vid very realistic as how most of us play not cheating or setting urself up with everything from the start lol

[@sTiVo23]

Thank you for no music on timelapses! 😀 Well, I guess all good things come to an end. At least there are no vocals! 🙃 The fertilizer was trying to fill the spreader, as you, for a brief instant, had it above it. None lost! Nicely done fading in and out on the cut-- definitely less of a jump cut than just cut.

[@syrupgames]

Haha sorry! The timelapses just seen a little too dry to me without some kind of background music... Also just to warn you, there may be a couple of exceptions to the "no vocals" thing, but I mostly avoid music with lyrics. I did figure out the fertilizer thing eventually, just never realized before you could dump directly from those pallets. Thanks for the feedback!

[@a_touch_of_reality]

Well, someone got me to watch an hour of farming simulator, that's impressive. My feedback for this first episode: I really like the style, slower and more methodical than most of people I seem play, plus having some game knowledge really helps. For the time lapses, I like them, especially with the music, but I'm also okay with just showing us the start and end of a job before cutting on the repetive ones. For contracts, I would like to see the accepting of them and the finish, just so we can keep looking at the finances together. The audio here, seems a little weird, your voice quite low compared to to game. Lastly, I really liked the overview at the end, just giving a quick look at the finances and assessing the situation, hope that keeps up in the next episodes. Now, I see that there's more episodes out, going to keep binging them now, and giving my feedback on those.

[@syrupgames]

Thanks for the feedback! I am trying to figure out the audio, it often sounds much different in the KZbin upload than it does when I listen to it on my computer so I've been experimenting with different settings in the edit and export. I think it's more balanced in the more recent uploads, but it's still not as good as I would like. Definitely something I'm still working to improve on....

[@MosleyWasRight]

I like the video, I would like to see more of a driven narrative though. It’s good as a play through of a scenario basically.

[@syrupgames]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@flyfishizationjones4940]

Time lapse is good. Between that and the KZbin speed up, it goes by super fast and we can see what’s being done.

[@syrupgames]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@marcelo.rodriguez]

Even you have to grind a lot, it looks more entertaining starting from scratch than following the default campaign with your own farm.

[@syrupgames]

It's a lot of work but it's definitely more rewarding when you start from scratch!

[@xshaggyx1831]

Awesome video. I normally do a start from $0 and borrow for contracts but I think I like this better and will start a new save this way

[@endlessdrifter8695]

Enjoyed the video! Keep it up :D

[@jasonthomas7069]

Timelapse is good. I like the format

[@Havark420]

I started watching to learn how to play the game and I'm excited for more videos from you

[@Sirfeazell]

Same i just bought the game and i thought starting with nothing would be more fun.

[@Darksoul-e1c]

Hi syrup I'm enjoying your hard slog on your rag to riches stream nice one 👍😊

[@Reset_Life-x9e]

I enjoyed the episode, and look forward to the series. Like most I enjoyed the time lapses, but I like a mixture of 1st person and 3rd person for the interesting scenic views. I understand your view on renting equipment to complete jobs, but it limits you to grind. All zero to hero/rags to riches are grinds. Keep 'em coming, I'll keep watching. Subbed.

[@syrupgames]

Glad you're enjoying it! Thanks for the feedback and the sub!

[@steviec8566]

Thanks for the vid. keep it up.

[@syrupgames]

Thanks, will do!

[@roastedcikienn1087]

I never play this game. It's just an algorithm that brings you to me. I do find something about syrup. Yep, you pop up 🤣. Thank you for the video. Will watch you again.

[@syrupgames]

Thanks for watching!

[@Grunto1]

I love your videos with your question for the audience I would say do some cutting for driving to places but Timelapse the field work❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@syrupgames]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@gohan6577]

Maybe late and you've understood probably but i think at 43:00 mark when you say its fertilizer spilling? I think its because the spreader was being crossed over by the pallet and it just dropped into it making it seem like it spilled. Great video though. Subscribed and will follow this series.

[@syrupgames]

I did figure that out eventually haha. Somehow in all my time playing previous versions had never realized you could fill implements by dumping the pallets into them, I had always just pulled up next to them and hit the fill button. Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for the sub!

[@Premi3R000]

41:00 man was wishing he put those duals on for extra weight hahahah

[@taranbogdan2932]

Hello, i just found your video with FS25, i really Like it. I saw many Videos from fs25 but they are on speedrun everytime. I Like your playstyle!

[@syrupgames]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@Junk-o2u]

I don't mind the time lapse for fieldwork. Good work, thanks for the video.

[@Zgbluearmy]

Great video. I like video the way it is. I wouldn't change nothing. You have new subscriber. Greetings from Croatian farms 😁

[@syrupgames]

Thanks for the feedback, glad you're enjoying it!

[@EricDocken]

I am new to game but understand it fully and am trying to find a server with style gameplay in multiplayer, like the one in your video. Start in debit and work your way up. Kepp up the good work!

[@syrupgames]

Thanks! Good luck with your game!

[@loedtree01]

im good either way time laps or cut aways.Amd i agree with antono nice to see someone acutaly work for a place to farm. And really enjoyed the video

[@stevenwillis548]

"We need a little SEED money..." Nice.

[@Balystx]

FYI when doing contracts you don’t need the equipment to do them. when hovering over the contract you want to do there is a borrow items button.

[@syrupgames]

Normally, yes. But part of the challenge rules are that I can't rent equipment, including contact rentals!

[@Fernando-qk9fd]

Love your content and the timelapse to normal ratio!!! And that you keep the video with only cuts for something you have done prior in tge episode. It really helps to learn yhe game. Any chance for a run on hard economy ?

[@S6carguy]

I know it aint much but you gained a sub bro alot of youtubers dont seem to understand the challenge

[@paulfountain1931]

Hi watch your gameplay all the time. It’s good. The one thing would like to suggest is. The grass silage. After compacting you struggle to sell it. Try using the Lizard forage pickup. It’s so easy.

[@syrupgames]

Glad you're enjoying the series! I did look at that pickup, but I'm trying to avoid using equipment mods in this challenge. You'll have to check out the latest episode though 😉

[@falestiohanif6130]

you have relaxing voice this is a great vid

[@syrupgames]

Glad you think so!

[@noobakw]

love the vid, just started playing fs25

[@syrupgames]

Glad you liked it!

[@cronicscream]

A think a continued variety of timelapses cuts, and even real time field work is good. its all about the tranquility for me. Hope you get a house and a piece of land soon!!

[@jeffpogamer9213]

i like your voice and gmeply perfect for the night and for me the cuts and speedtime are good

[@thatoneguy6321]

10/10 imo 3rd person Timelapse are the way to go

[@syrupgames]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@chuckyarbrough6867]

Enjoyed video, sub'd and look forward to more in the series

[@ramirogonzalez3618]

Great video I think the time-lapse is good.

[@syrupgames]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@adamwade2546]

Hope you run with this. Really nice and refreshing set up and voice over

[@novicegamingzone4289]

Great video and watched till the end. But I think I would watch a little more short and summarized video!

[@syrupgames]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@eskilchrisen.5387]

Amasing vid ceep it up

[@paulcab394]

Just found this and it’s awesome!!!!

[@syrupgames]

Thanks for watching!

[@matthewplume-wk4px]

I like watching your videos

[@cagedrabbit9634]

Loved the video. I like time lapses, but 3rd person, not 1st person.

[@syrupgames]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@schtekken2089]

I love this series. i watch this 3 weeks after release of the video. buy a chainsaw handtool and do the deadwood contracts you can earn a bit of money from. if you dont already have the chainsaw:)

[@syrupgames]

Glad you're enjoying the series! Definitely started doing deadwood contracts in later episodes!

[@red_5568]

Deffinetly like the timelapse over the cut but with third person. The 1st person with the timelapse was a little disorienting. Awesome video and series though. Keep it up!

[@syrupgames]

Yeah a couple people have mentioned that the first person view is a little tough to watch in timelapse, I will mostly be sticking with third person views for timelapses in the future. It's a shame though, I really like playing in first person sometimes haha

[@MatthewCook-z3v]

enjoyed the video, suggestion would be to start/stop the single fields, but if you have 2 or 3 fields together/close by, do a timelapse with music. really liked the music overlay during timelapse. also enjoyed seeing the FPV from inside tracotor sporadically during timelapse. Keep up the good work, Thank you

[@firecat3613]

I stumbled on to a cute trick, when buying land. Before buying the land, be sure to check the available contracts. Example: "Oh look, the field I want to buy has a plowing contract for 8K. Why not get paid to plow what will become my own field! The land cost 91K? I just got paid 8K. That means, the land will essentially cost me 83K and it will have a freshly plowed field!"

[@syrupgames]

Oh for sure, I try to do that if I can, but I don't think the opportunity has come up yet

[@xxboss_rhynoxx2834]

I'd keep the time lapses in!!! The only thing is you don't have to tell us when you're doing a time lapse 😂😅 if you're doing something repetitive that takes a long time or you know you're going from A to B like 20 times then a cut is okay. I like the updates amd talking us through how you're going to do something. Keep it up man!!

[@syrupgames]

Thanks for the feedback, glad you're enjoying it!

[@Krektonix]

wait what you only have 4k subs 😭😭 i hate how even though you're so good, the game and it's community limits your subscribers :(

[@syrupgames]

I mean, considering how recently I started this channel, I thought 4K subs was pretty damn good lol

[@LaffeeTaffeeGG]

This is so damn cozy.