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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@jaegernelson5278]

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

[@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!

[@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...

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@kingbeast6792]

Oooh this looks fun! Challenge Accepted

[@banksygamingVR]

looking forward to see how this plays out🙌

[@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 😃

[@christophergibson739]

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

[@0oTornado]

time laps is just perfect 👌👌

[@brianlewis7051]

Definitely Enjoyed deserves my sub.

[@syrupgames]

Thanks for the support! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@steviec8566]

Thanks for the vid. keep it up.

[@syrupgames]

Thanks, will do!

[@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

[@PUREbecoming]

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

[@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

[@ramirogonzalez3618]

Great video I think the time-lapse is good.

[@syrupgames]

Thanks 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!

[@endlessdrifter8695]

Enjoyed the video! Keep it up :D

[@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

[@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.

[@chuckyarbrough6867]

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

[@Darksoul-e1c]

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

[@eskilchrisen.5387]

Amasing vid ceep it up

[@JaredHoward-l7m]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@jasonthomas7069]

Timelapse is good. I like the format

[@ripkb]

good music is always appreaciated xd

[@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!

[@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!

[@t12346o]

I like this commentary

[@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

[@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

[@tjwooowhit]

Keep on grinding 🤑✌️

[@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!

[@roadking5643]

Great letplay

[@Junk-o2u]

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

[@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.

[@falestiohanif6130]

you have relaxing voice this is a great vid

[@syrupgames]

Glad you think so!

[@novicegamingzone4289]

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

[@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!

[@noobakw]

love the vid, just started playing fs25

[@syrupgames]

Glad you liked it!

[@S6carguy]

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

[@thatoneguy6321]

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

[@syrupgames]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@adamwade2546]

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

[@raycagegaming]

I like the Timelapse

[@jeffpogamer9213]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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

[@Parrotdactyl]

nice vid keep it going

[@syrupgames]

Thanks! More coming soon!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!!

[@cagedrabbit9634]

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

[@syrupgames]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@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

[@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!

[@dwill_thegod]

Just found the channel, locked in

[@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....

[@OldManGalaxy]

Your question about time lapses etc. I’d say, and it is what I plan to do too, 1.Stream live while recording the video then 2. Use those videos for people who want time lapsed episodic style videos. While you’re at that cut you som “Shorts” out to appease the algorithm gods. Otherwise I’d say “Keep on Keeping on!”

[@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!

[@CrazyBoyDon]

I like your vid. New sub. I skip over the time lapse. A balance of TL and cut would be good. I accept this challenge.

[@Vuorin33n]

Loved the vid 😀

[@a4kimmortalazz891]

Great Vid!

[@syrupgames]

Thanks!

[@Lucero_TheSilverStar]

Very relaxing gameplay, I don't mind the timelapse nor the cuts, I think you can keep the cuts tho, since it is just as you said it extends the video a lot, I guess you can leave like the first 2 gigs as a timelapse and cut the rest.

[@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!

[@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 ?

[@unclealbert294]

This is my play style on 22, no money, no land, except I also start no Lone haha but I can use their stuff on contracts. Look forward to this

[@andrewmccullough4999]

Just saw the portion where the fertilizer “spilled”. That happened because the pallet was filling up the fertilizer spreader as it went over it. None was lost, just used!

[@andrewmccullough4999]

PS just saw the part where you tested it, ignore me! Wonderful video, time to watch the whole series!

[@Armstrong-Industries]

Your music is too loud compared to your game and voice audio! Like the content, keep the series going 👍

[@syrupgames]

Thanks for the feedback! Sometimes KZbin seems to do weird things with compressing the audio, and it ends up sounding very different from what it does on my computer. I'm still trying to figure out the best settings for recording and exporting, so that should improve over time. Glad you're enjoying the series!

[@nickk6501]

Should've bought all the wood transportation equipment. Those contracts aren't nearly as time-consuming as some of the others. Plus, if you want to cut your own trees later then you already have the necessary stuff

[@syrupgames]

Keep watching... 😉

[@PradoTraceAZ]

Do they have used or rental options for equipment ? Lower costs?

[@syrupgames]

Yes you can rent equipment, but it's against the rules in this challenge. You can get used vehicles at a discounted price too, and I have definitely been taking advantage of that later on!

[@ndragunov]

I'm sure there are a couple of videos after this already but ... wanted to comment! This is pretty neat! Unfortunately, I think the 0 start might be a bit too extreme for the volume of work you have to do to progress and get variety of workflow but I still have enjoyed so far! I think the combination of timelapse and jump cuts that you were doing is pretty good. It's a bit of a balance because you don't want a video of nothing but jump cuts but you don't want your content to get stale either. When going to a new part of the map I'd suggest either timelapse or play it through with your commentary, you're really good at talking through your strategy and such. I much prefer 3rd person view when watching someone else play through FS unless you are showing off the interiors of the tractors and vehicles. Personally, it gets very disorientating and almost causes a motion sickness effect with all the movements from 1st person view. Thanks for sharing and look forward to future episodes!

[@syrupgames]

Thanks for the feedback! The start has been a bit grindy, but I'm steadily making progress! Definitely switched to primarily 3rd person view for timelapses

[@jacejarick4410]

Crazy Idea here, Time-lapse the first few rows, fade to a black screen, the fade back in with it all done so people aren't split between the ideas. Great video though.

[@dreweboygaming]

What ever is easier for editing man more we have to watch the better lol

[@snowlan100]

Excellent video. You play like I do. Are you playing on the Xbox or PC?

[@syrupgames]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! I play on PC, but I mostly use an Xbox controller for input

[@navanafti]

There's a weeder tool that can handle weeding and hoeing jobs, definitely a big help for my early game contract grinding

[@syrupgames]

Yeah I think I know the one you're talking about... It has a crazy high working speed too which would make it very good for doing contracts. I will probably end up buying that one at some point

[@wdma87]

Yeah time lapse are better I enjoy seeing the whole thing done

[@syrupgames]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@TrevCommentsStuff]

im so glad this wasnt just a lumberjack simulator till u somehow offscreen managed to get 70k

[@lunerbator]

Weeder is the right call. Gotta check the sale tab more. Often weeders are cheappp therr

[@nicolassantaana7429]

What if u cut from the moment when you buy fertilizer to the moment its payed out and then timelapse all the profits

[@JonasSivesindtajet]

The fact that this is the best fs25 series on youtube and you only have 1.5k subs....

[@syrupgames]

Wow that is high praise, thank you! But considering my first upload was 2 weeks ago, I'm pretty ecstatic about 1.5K subs already!

[@rayananwar5918]

weeding contracts takes no intial money but the working width is lower with respect to fertilizer spreader. I think both are balanced

[@ColinHarris-v4n]

With harvesting contracts, if you harvest the whole field then deliver it all at once. You make more money

[@MikeJones-v4h]

You asked if you should keep the videos longer or shorter. For me personally longer videos are better because i watch/listen while at work so the less time spent changing videos the better so, it's longer vote for me

[@cjt3930]

A rags to riches playthrough that doesn’t immediately cheat with boosted contracts, higher sell prices, as well as a bunch of cheesy P2W machines? Sign me up for more!

[@syrupgames]

Glad you're enjoying it! It's definitely the most challenging playthrough I've ever done in Farming Simulator, and it's definitely a grind, but it makes every little advancement that much rewarding. I've never felt so accomplished just buying a pressure washer and fuel tank before lol

[@DennisMason-lf4kc]

Jump cuts can be your friend especially when starting a series