Can The WEAKEST ENGINE Break The Sound Barrier?

[@rjgraylight]

I believe that we enjoy these videos for 6 reasons. 1. Scientific method. You make a hypothesis, test it, make observations, and come to a conclusion at the end. 2. Optimization, which is interesting and calming to lots of people. 3. Clearly defined goal that is often achieved, which is satisfying. 4. Destruction whenever hitting a wall, which is satisfying. 5. It's mildly educational, especially for those interested in building things for this game. 6. Community engagement, you ask us to make a prediction with you, letting us feel like part of the process. Not to mention the fact that you read the comments and further optimise your builds going forward whenever someone provides some useful information or insight. :) I think that because of those 6 factors, that's why these videos are so popular. :) Though the fact that you're a good steamer, have a cool intro, outro, and logo definitely help as well. Lol

[@andre21198]

Dis is da wae

[@anderedaan]

Ive got one more: easy to follow background noise. Not much detail missed by not watching

[@FlyingNoodle554]

@@anderedaanyes, I get so distracted often, but I can pick it back up easily without having to rewind most times

[@rycudas]

I cam to say this basically. I don't think I can add to what's said.

[@Wiwerest]

Let's not forget about pleasant voice

[@VVENDINGEN]

12:10 As a 32-year old I can confidently say: Watching things go so fast they go boom is fun.

[@LeonLjiljanic]

Yes

[@SrZabarax]

Yes

[@ramonopia]

Yes

[@TheTripleThreat139]

Yes

[@wofgaming6820]

Yes

[@Chris-ok4zo]

13:55 That was like the DVD logo finally hitting the corner of the TV.

[@SKYFARERION]

Yes

[@FailRaceFan]

**crowd cheers**

[@JanTonovski]

I thought I was the only person on the world who waits for that

[@Diekyl]

Missed opportunity to edit in the scene from The Office

[@FlyingNoodle554]

@@JanTonovskithere is no possible way you thought that

[@NURTXXN]

Personally for me and my wife it's just a we watch you every morning kind of thing. The experiment videos are always entertaining though. But we watch every video every morning. You post at 7, typically, and we wake up at 7. So your part of our daily routine. We appreciate how genuine you are and just down to earth. Your not obnoxious and all in your face like most people on KZbin. There's a lot of games we watch others play that we would love to watch you play, but we know you have a select audience. Either way whatever you post we are generally happy with and look forward to your video most mornings.

[@ThePhonax]

12:15 Why we still love sound barrier videos? We love the process. The whole point of this channel is creativity, right? We love watching you try to think of creative solutions to problems. Think about some of your top videos- the tracks ones. Those really forced you to be creative, considering making train tracks isn’t something you’d ever done before, so it became a real challenge. These sound barrier videos are entertaining because of that. So yes, improving on your old designs sounds like an AMAZING video idea.

[@Krysgann1]

Yeah I think your right

[@LuvLikeTruck]

Yeah I think it's fun to see the driving innovation toward efficiency

[@megabomb2273]

Yeah just watching you mess around and try some of these crazy ideas is really cool and really fun

[@Firefighterffr]

Sonic boom makes brain happy 😁

[@the_andrewgrech]

Absolutely agree. Problem-solving is simply entertaining (and come on, going fast is always cool).

[@kito2949]

I am so excited right now, because after close to an hour of testing, I managed to break the 136 barrier, I had to remove every singe grid block, two wheels, and every single connector, but it's possible! Once I gave up on the design ScrapMan used and instead put all engines in a line so they connected to each other without any connectors, and tinkering with the connections in order to attach the back wheels with as little as possible, I instead tried to remove one wheel and connect it with a 2x1 wedge instead, and also removed a front wheel to keep the weight as symmetrical as possible, and after removing the front wheel I realized I can move in the front wedges to just barely connect everything without even needing a connector! Once I tested out this design, I got to FOURTEEN HUNDRED KPH with 135 engines, and so I started to remove more engines, at first I was confused because even with less engines I was still getting to 1400, and I quickly realized that as I was removing engines, the bottom of the creation was lifting up above the ground because the weight pushed the wheels into the ground with 135 engines and slowing it down a bit, and in the end the lowest amount of engines I got to is 105, I tried 104 like 5 times and I do think it's possible, but you would need an absolutely PERFECT angle so I gave up because I already spent too long on this. I imagine even with an infinite map the least engines you could use is about 98 as by the end I was barely accelerating. And some advice for the future :), with a max power gyro using only one wheel on the front and back is good enough if the weight isn't too high, also I noticed you didn't even try to remove the grid blocks above the wheels, not sure why, but you could have 100% removed those grid blocks and just moved the wedges back without any redesigning, this isn't meant to be criticizing you, just some advice I want to give for the future once you try to remake some of the older sound barrier challenges.

[@ChevyTech68]

Reason for watching: vehicle make boom noise. Tell the devs we need an endless test map please.

[@orsfekete1829]

coordinate storage is not unlimited but backlooping is a good idea

[@UBAT128]

@@orsfekete1829 like the space map, it wouldnt be hard for them to do it, they just gotta copy paste

[@justjay4586]

​@@orsfekete1829While you couldn't make it truly infinite, you could still make it feel infinite in practice. The virtual world would just have to be large enough, it is unlikely to ever see an edge, save for exploits. Minecraft and some others have done this. Minecraft in particular does this by having a world border approximately 30M blocks away from the world spawn point. Therefore, it is inherently not infinite, but in practice, it will be virtually infinite.

[@justjay4586]

​@@UBAT128This is what they meant by backlooping, although I absolutely hate this method of scaling, because direction no longer holds as much weight. The best way, in my opinion, would just be to increase size until it is VIRTUALLY infinite and unlikely for any player to see the edge at any point. Minecraft has done this for years with a radius of nearly 30M blocks. It's not the easiest or more efficient way, but it is the most immersive and intuitive. The next best would be similar to backlooping(although not actually looping) but in a way No Man's Sky would(world model is already looping), effectively going around the planet, rather than backlooping on the very same plane. Although in NMS, this point of looping back around the planet is also effectively infinite as it is so far away. It's extremely unlikely you would ever walk around that planet, but it can be done.

[@morphious86.]

dear Scrapman: i honestly have no idea why i still watch these with more or less the same level of interest, but i do

[@cartertheiii7103]

Because fast vehicle go boom is interesting

[@RedWhiteBoosted]

12:00 the reason I enjoy the sound barrier videos is 2-fold. the process is as entertaining as the crazy creations based off real life prototypes. and sometimes you find crazy things that are cool. i don't have the time to play games... so i live vicariously through you watching while i work. bonus point. I enjoy your voice more then 99% of all other gaming youtubers. most gaming youtubers sound like stoners or high high pitched voices.

[@NathanTruby]

12:15 Personally, I just like the whole process of stress-testing the various modes of locomotion. It's a nice change of pace from your other videos, plus on some videos like this one where you play around with weaker engines, the minimum engine limit always seems to surprise me.

[@PyroRobo]

There are two reasons why I watch these sound breaking videos. 1. I like to see how others solve problems. Another perspective can find aspects the first perspective hadn't noticed. That works in both ways. 2. I challenge myself to find potentially better solutions. Critical thinking and what not. Example: I noticed the front wedges could could all be rotated outward and an upside-down 1x2 shield piece could improve the front and back wheel aerodynamics. I'm gonna test this (and some other things) later. Shield pieces are truly an MVP. Also, special thanks to ScrapMan's editor. Your effort and comedy is truly appreciated.

[@Mike-mu7tk]

Yes we want more. Some ideas for those videos: 1. "Applying YOUR best suggestions to Sonic Boom vehicles." 2. You could pick a basic improvement like Skis and apply it to all your old builds

[@huey2026]

I replicated SM's design, made two changes, and achieved 102 engines: 1) Skis in the back, level with the engines (scraping the ground basically.) 2) Arranged the blocks around the front wheel such that nothing was visibly touching the tires.

[@ltcolthorin8661]

For me, I love the experiments. "Can we do with .“ and then the process to make it happen is great.

[@thomasmansell5610]

Hey Scrapman. you should try to break the sound barrier using as few dynamite blocks as possible by having them explode you while in an armoured seat.

[@oriontherealironman]

Like Project Orion 🤣

[@LunaDL]

I like watching it for a reason: I like to see you "evolving" the vehicle. That's why I like your series of evolving vehicles.

[@Jackson_Mad]

using different objects and finding out the minimum amount of said objects to break the sound barrier is a very interesting video to watch

[@Veer.Is.Here777]

Can hover pads break the sound barrier

[@SAIHTAM20Y]

We all know they can using glitches so they make propulsion

[@_cookielotl]

Your probably gonna be the top comment so I wanna share here I WAS THE 100TH LIKE ON HIS VIDEO-

[@Skyblade12]

I would love to see this.

[@theoparator420]

Need to see it no glitch

[@theoparator420]

Need to see it no glitch

[@Fireheart318]

11:52 Science is fun! While I’m here, I feel like a detachable booster would be acceptable for vehicles that take too long to accelerate. Like, for the RAW engine vehicle, you could slap a booster on there, get up to like 1,200 speed, and then ditch the booster and do the last couple kmh with just the engines. It can still reach the sound barrier, the map is just too small Edit: This is why you watch the whole video before commenting lol. Maybe only use the boosters after you break the sound barrier initially? Or maybe bring them in as a “round two” type thing in a second video: “HOW MANY Bulldog engines do you need to break the sound barrier?” or something like that

[@kraigwalker2351]

Good afternoon, scrapman The reason why I keep on watching the sound barrier breaking videos is because I like watching them

[@sixfthree]

I like it because it's like watching the standing mile speed runs in real cars. Limited by space. Plus the crash at the end is always satisfying, like throwing a handful of dice into a corner.

[@aungkyawkhant321]

I think the act of optimising is what your audience (at least I) enjoy. The masterful editing makes it so viewers do not have to watch the boring parts where the vehicle just accelerates (thank you for waiting through it by the way). Hopefully this view resonates with other viewers

[@rollerfluffy]

Hey Scrapman. I got a cool game/video idea. It’s a race, however it’s a race with chaos by creativity. By that i mean your vehicles can have onboard traps to deploy, a fold out shield perhaps? Imagination is the only limit :>. Of course a gun is allowed by default so the ones behind have a chance also. The rules i have in mind: Blocks: unlimited Complexity: 300? (Not sure really.) Vehicle must have 3 features of anything you want. (2 if that’s too much.) Must have 1 gun. (2 if you want one to be a feature or something, :P) Multi terrain race. (I’m thinking around the treasure island for water, mud and so on.) Playing Trailmakers, it’s always been a dream to have a race with all sorts of possible creations and ideas in play, i sadly just don’t have the friends to use this idea with. I’m sure if you refine the rules and such, it’ll be a really fun time! Especially a great video. :3

[@danielwhitmore6244]

That would be great, they could use things like the deployable spike strips or sticky bombs he made.

[@dragongamerandart]

Chaos should require silliness

[@AWSOMESNAKES]

The reason I enjoy watching these videos is because it is very interesting to see how you go about making decisions to make the vehicle the most efficient. And to be honest, any video you make is a good video. I just love how upbeat, enthusiastic, entertaining, and funny you are. For the past two or three years I’ve been going through stuff, and these videos are my way to detox and relax. In general though, your videos are amazing and keep up the great work! P.S. You too editor, you make ScrapMan’s videos just that much better.

[@Matt_82]

I dont talk for everyone but I really like optimisation, seeing a number going up, or down is fun

[@VEXX_ind]

The reason I still watch your content is because you are creative and I have also been watching you since 2017. I remember multiplayer monday on scrap mechanic. These things are creative and they are different. I think that you should keep up the good work and there are always new ideas that can be discovered.

[@tigrote100]

it would be fun that ScrapMan would try to use those glitches from hover pads to try to get as fast as he could with them

[@zajirayman1729]

The reason is why we watch you, you have this ideas that are entertaining, you push things to its limits and you experiment while speaking your thoughts makes an engaging video

[@fleecejakke1670]

12:15 I personally like having you in the background. Sometimes i zone out and wonder what you did.

[@Armetron]

12:10 , Its the engineering challenge that asks "Can it do x?" that needs to be answered I would love to see you bring back the evolution videos you made in the past. Those were the videos that introduced me to trailmakers and your channel

[@ivarhebben1502]

Same for me

[@ivarhebben1502]

Me to, i was introduced to him with his evolution video's and i would love to see them coming back

[@lavarsch]

I'd love a video where you re-visit all your old designs.

[@ElyriatheWitch]

Why do we love watching your sound barrier videos? I personally have a few reasons. 1. I love watching the process. The way you create these crazy vehicles is also entertaining! 2. I am lazy at times, so having a video showing what's possible saves me a lot of experimentation - arguably not a good reason but still. 3. Nothing beats a good challenge to overcome! Your channel is based on creativity! This is inspiring. It makes me want to create something as well! Yes, I'd love to see a video where you improve your previous designs! Trailmakers is always evolving so its good to come back once in a while to see if things have changed! Thank you for making content, Scrapman!

[@Kirbiscool]

I would love to see a improving your old design video!

[@wavecraft123]

I watch these sound barrier videos because they are both familiar yet new and relaxing yet exciting. It’s the same goal every video, but the journey to that goal usually is a little different for each video. This makes it similar in some ways but different in others each time. It’s also satisfying and interesting to see what optimizations you do, using your knowledge from the previous videos. I’ve noticed that you have improved and learned a lot (along with me and everyone else watching) about how Trailmakers physics works from these videos. On the other side of the coin, it’s pure entertainment seeing a vehicular go fast and crash. It’s also exciting seeing the speedometer getting closer to the speed of sound, and the intense waiting of the eventual crash into the corner of the map. Pretty much, this is relaxing and exciting to watch, and I would love to see more in the future!

[@justadude7455]

12:15 From an objective, strictly scientific standpoint: Big power much speed go brrrrrrrr

[@DaCowIsHereNow]

12:10 I watch these types of videos because it is a good way to calm myself down and laugh after a long day and I really do enjoy them! Much thanks for all the work you put into them!

[@Aleksander-Prokopowicz]

Watching Your sound barrier videos is like watching DVD logo bouncing on screen - waiting for that it'll hit a corner! 13:55 Add last! You're done it!

[@realrane]

I'd be interested in the fewest power cores needed to break the sound barrier. It could be a separate test/video for land, space, air, and water.

[@tombroad9239]

11:50 - Why do we enjoy watching these videos? That answer is totally up to the individual, but I'll give my own answer and maybe others will agree with it; Funnily enough, you kinda said it yourself at 4:28 The content may be similar, but that's not what we're here for. We enjoy these videos, not for the game's content, but for the content added by the creator. With the minor changes between each video, although the substance remains the same, the details are completely different.

[@Poldovico]

22:54 You could pull the top wedges back against the seat, and get rid of the grid blocks entirely. They would still be attached.

[@gauwal]

Seeing experiments is fun and having your expectation toyed with is fun, like you expect certain outcomes and it's weirdly not that. And when you discover a new setup, it's fun to see what little changes can have a big impact

[@jakobmanton6889]

12:15 honestly its really just to see if youe gonna hit the wall before the sound barrier. Its the suspense of each new dedign THE SUSPENSE KEEPS US ENGAGED

[@MechaNexus]

Answer: It's a Scrapman Sonic boom video

[@vladimirputin3426]

21:55 One last optimisation you could make here is simply getting rid of all the grid blocks and moving the 4x1 wedges back to fill the space. despite being out of line with the bottom ones, the vertical aerodynamic forces will still cancel out practically the same. it would only save a kilogram but every optimisation counts!

[@heinrichkrull2523]

You just make it fun to watch it with your commentary and figuring out the minimum is neat.

[@iceman95540]

The reason why I watched this particular video is because I suggested, half-jokingly, the bulldawg engines in the previous video. I don't think I was the first one, but I made the suggestion, and saw that you did it, so I felt it was worth watching

[@Xelaria]

This makes me wonder if a bionic league sonic boom is possible without the use of gravity or bouncy. It’s also nice seeing the limits and engineering of breaking the sound barrier in different ways. The process of improvement, and optimization of increasing challenging ways to reach the barrier just doesn’t get boring for some reason.

[@ThePhonax]

Indeed it is

[@puipuixproduction]

Well I still watch because I'm watching 99% of the videos. I got used to watch the video while eating as they released close to when I eat lol

[@leeik2155]

Improve all designs in 1 video

[@fares_games]

12:15 i personally let it run in the background, and watch it while doing other stuff, sometimes taking a few ideas, and improving my own creations

[@Kirbiscool]

Random question. Have you played helldiver 2 by now?

[@dragongamerandart]

ScrapMan, To answer your question, we all want to see you become the first person to break the sound barrier with every block that has force to move itself or another object. Besides, now that I gave you the quest, I feel compelled to see it through. Wish you luck.

[@montgomery3931]

It's nice to be here before the "Day X of asking ScrapMan Y" stuff

[@funkymunky7935]

11:50 I don't know about everyone else, but i like them for the scientific curiosity. The problem solving too

[@Fate089]

Hears an idea tho. Can you break the sound barrier using weights (you would have to use a modded map with a slope tho) or something that puts you in the sky and drops 👍

[@bekfastdude8022]

hes seen a workshop creation that does that

[@WillGrout]

Speed of sound with miniguns Great video scrapman!

[@hydragamedev6920]

Day 2 of asking you to play crossout

[@Fate089]

He should play flyout

[@noahrobertson1884]

Agreed!!

[@KayAvalon]

Man, it would be cool if the test map was like the space map and let you teleport to the other side instead of hitting a wall. Then you could test without boundary limitations. Since you know the Devs, you should ask if such a thing is possible.

[@Holgzac6]

I like Cheese. 🧀

[@justinpatterson5291]

What kind?

[@Holgzac6]

All of them.​

[@shoop_the_mystic]

I like Cheese. 🧀

[@KM-CM]

I love cheese 🧀

[@Firelord729]

Cheese is life

[@mamiko_ct]

I really like watching problem solving and optimization for any given category so series like sound barrier where even smallest part makes big diference and layout have to be as compact as it can get is really interesting to watch for me

[@Ex0tic977]

Why we love the sound barrier stuff? 1. we like your voice and you just ramble in these videos, 2. Its cool to see the different mechanics at play and seeing the game break because of you breaking the sound barrier with weird stuff

[@FoxDog1080]

11:53 I have three reasons 1. Your computer is better than mine 2. I can't play trailmakers 3. Even if I could I'd rather watch you try instead of booting up the game and trying myself 3. I don't like playing on PC 4. I can't count

[@benjaminlong1960]

I am watching this video because I just want to hang out with Scrapman during my lunch. I would watch most anything he does on this channel just because I like him as a person.

[@peopleseethis]

You play this game a lot more than I have time to, and I like exploring the limits in games myself, so these are fun videos to watch for me.

[@toowhitetodance]

I’m a mechanical engineer and I love listening to you problem solve these challenges while I’m working. It doesn’t matter the challenge necessarily.

[@andrewyoung9000]

at 13:50 Scrapman is so astonished that he hit the corner instead of how well the bulldog engines are doing it reminds me of the dvd logo and how people (me included) get so excited about it hitting the corner also you are a god at judging angles Scrapman

[@michaelk__]

I love watching experiments what the limits are, be it the speed limits of engines, the potential of recreating more realistic physics in tm or sm, or the most optimal way to use something in these games. Also a thought I had: tank fight, but you cannot exceed the air profile of the seat, except by 1 block with the wheels. (Sideways seats allowed of course)

[@johnfelt1089]

For me these videos are interesting simply because it is interesting to watch you figure things out. As an engineer I enjoy watching you encounter problems, thinking of a solution myself, then seeing if you come to the same solutions. This applies to all of your “experimental” videos and they are honestly my favorite. For the sound barrier videos in particular, each method of propulsion presents their own challenge which is entertaining. It also fun to guess how many of a given part you’ll need. While the engine videos are not my favorite super sonic videos, they are still enjoyable. I think it’d be super interesting for you to try glitch propulsion next, for example hinge glitches or UFO engines

[@moseslmps6261]

Some racing strategies to reduce friction is to have 3 wheels instead of 4. So 2 in back and ONE on the front left or right, if there is gyro, then it will stay straight, but 1 less wheel will increase SPEED!! ITS BEEN SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN THAT 3 WHEELS ALWAYSD GOES FASTER IN A DOWNHILL GRAVITY RACE!

[@tiahoedmonds1842]

Your breaking the sound barrier videos are my favourite, I was sad when you stopped making them so often

[@ellielionheart1906]

I think we keep coming back for more because it feels satisfying to see you tidying up the design to an optimal level and that feels good to watch

[@pardotkynes1]

I have no idea why I love these sound barrier videos so much, but I'm always happy to see a new one come out. Some things can't be explained, we just have to accept the oddity.

[@TinaGloria2012]

Honestly scrap I love watching you because I found you through Dapper and others and when you showed up you stole the show. Then when I started watching you I was hooked because of the way you present your videos and also the way you do your outro. Instead of demanding people to like and sub you say, "I hope this video has earned your subscription." Which is actually very endearing and refreshing. I wish more people had an outro like yours.

[@bugcreper2538]

"Number go big" is all the explanations anyone needs

[@memesintensifies8013]

My reason on why I continue to watch the “reach the sound barrier with x” is because it’s enjoyable to watch you try and figure the design and fiddle with it improving it and trying to find the limit, also because F A S T

[@mattmays9063]

Hi Scrapman, I wanted to respond to your question about why we enjoy these videos, even if they seem repetitive to you. As the creator, it's easy to see the content from a different perspective, focusing on the mechanics rather than the experience. For us fans, watching you tackle the challenge of breaking the sound barrier in Trailmakers is incredibly engaging. It's not just about the goal but about seeing someone we enjoy and respect pushing boundaries and overcoming adversity. Your determination and creativity make each attempt unique and exciting. It's like watching a hero's journey, where we get to see you defy the odds and achieve something extraordinary. We challenge you because we believe in your capability and love seeing you succeed. It’s this blend of skill, personality, and perseverance that keeps us coming back for more. Thanks for all the hard work you put into these videos!

[@acee5044]

12:15 I cook while watching these sound barrier videos, its just nice to have it as some background noise with some interactivity like guessing how many engines it will take.

[@draconian5414]

I love to watch these videos because it's a lot of fun watching you create something, then iterate on it to accomplish your goal. Plus it's a lot of fun when something glitchy or chaotic happens.

[@graylinbeaudry4651]

i actually didnt like these at first but they've really grown on me and you seem really interested and invested in what you are doing with these videos and watching people do what they enjoy is always great.

[@danser_theplayer01]

I guessed exactly like Scrapman, I think it will take him 100 engines.

[@guppyfuzzz6868]

You should do a video trying to brake the sound barrier using the UFO engine. Would be great to see you play around with that a bit more

[@ivawilson27]

These sound barrier videos are a nice easy video to put on the background while you do homework or just exist, while absolutely bored, or gives us dumb ideas for trailmakers because we haven't touched it in a while

[@thearchergaming9500]

Video idea: you ask your discord to send in battle ready creations (fighter jets, tanks, boats, spaceships, etc) and ScrapMan/Yuezi pick like 2-3 each. Then (let’s say ScrapMan goes first) he would tell Yuezi how many powercores, weapons, and blocks the creation has and what it is (fighter jet, tank, etc) then Yuezi would have to build a creation (without seeing the submitted build) that also fits those parameters. For example: ScrapMan chooses a jet with 30 powercores, 6 powercores of weapons, and 140 blocks. Yuezi must build a jet with those limitations.

[@tech-boy334]

Something you could try is, instead of having back wheels on a long vehicle like this, you build a wing on it, which gives you force upwards, and when you're at speed, your ground friction gets drastically reduced due to the wing pulling the back up into the air. Maybe this would make you a bit faster

[@trebor_the_protogentvods]

idk why i just find these really interesting and your humor and vibe just makes it even nicer for me too

[@JUMPTR00PER]

We still watch these videos because we enjoy your Trailmakers content. You manage to make each video interesting, despite the reused concept. Your creative process, reactions, and insight are all very fun and interesting to watch.

[@abhilashdash3196]

To me : i found your channel searching for trailmaker all in one builds so this kind of stuff definitely is something i love to watch.

[@Soleydrivencars]

I just watch, you are part of my daily routine. Week days, I watch when I return from school. Weekends, I watch when I wake up. Sometimes, I just don't watch, but most of the time I do. You just chill.

[@GummieI]

As for why we keep watching these: Simple, it is legit science, and funny and interesting commentary, and lets not forget the amazing editing too

[@weeveferrelaine6973]

Dear ScrapMan. I watch almost all of your videos, but I specifically love your sound barrier type videos an extra little bit over your average content. For me personally, the aspect I enjoy about your sound barrier videos is how I get to experience an engineering sort of optimization happen, even if it's just incredibly similar to all the other videos. Guessing a number is fun for me too, as well as imagining ideas for solutions I could have maybe done better. For me, any content in the format of "I will make the best X possible" with successive optimizations would fill the same sound-barrier shaped hole in my heart.

[@nyscersul42]

The simple answer to why we watch these videos is because generally we are not particularly bothered *what* you build, but, we enjoy watching you build and experiment with anything. If you have a concept to test, we will watch. (Or, so *i* think anyways :) )

[@barbablu8668]

Great video Scrapman, but one suggestion. If you made the top line of the engines one block behind, layered like bricks, you could have removed some weight since they would have been connected by themselves. Like that maybe you could do it with one engine less

[@martinferrand4711]

I like those video for the process and because it's you doing them x) the energy and the curiosity is just super cool :D

[@GregDittman]

12:10 it's fun to watch the how you engineer all of these different videos. Even though you come into a video thinking you know everything you need to know about the sound barrier in this game, you still end up learning something new. It means that even though you should theoretically have the same vehicle at the end of every video (except for the size) you still end up with very different vehicles. Also, you're essentially making a 10+ minute video based around a buzzer-beater concept. That's just good content

[@mackobun]

Two ideas for minor weight improvement. 1. Remove two of the three 2x1 grids up front and replace with a Bulldog engine 2. Remove all three of the 2x1 grid blocks up front and shift the 4x1 slopes back 3 clicks towards the cockpit

[@kholdanstaalstorm6881]

You've got my vote for assisting the slower accelerating propulsion methods up to as close to 1200 without the assistance on it's own being able to cross the threshold, then drop the 1st stage and let the test subject complete the task. That won't break the boundaries of the experiment, but let the true speed shine. It's no difference from testing on a banked oval or circular track, if the test propulsion method on it's own can't keep it going after stage separation, you'll need more of that method. You can have two records, one assisted and one unassisted. Do a remake of the previous tests with the new information, experience and blocks, add a snippet from the original testing and see how much you've improved your skills. Then as the unassisted are secured, do an assisted one afterwards. Add in skis as a bonus test.

[@MarcoArtZilli]

As a Digital Artist that is drawing 3 hours straight and is absolutely brainrotting because of this, i require seeing this videos. Apart from that, there is this feeling of nostalgia (in a good way) when i see you experimenting in this videos, it revives me back those old memories of me when i was child of me trying to make a car toy fly by slapping some cardboard wings on each side and putting some fireworks to see if it has enought strengh / propulsion to move. And also, apart from all of that, atleast for me, you are a different type of youtuber because is not like i feel like seeing a dude doing experiments on a game (which is objectively what i'm doing) but you have that way of talking, the happyness on your expression that the video feels like i'm talking to a friend or seeing a friend doing goofy aaah stuff that's cool, and it really makes the feeling of seeing this video more comfortably than boring or tiring. And i'm honestly a big fan of your content not only in this gaming channel, but also in your musical channel. And i'm always really excited of seeing the new videos that you come up. (sorry for typos, i'm spanish, but i'm using all my knowledge i have from academy to write this purely by myself)

[@nicenag3399]

These are great Videos to watch in the background while studying.😂

[@Shaun1909]

Why im still watching this. Its technical and if you're doing something else simultaneously, like crafting something, it is really relaxing, and you're not sitting in full silence.

[@deuterium_oxide7382]

i keep watching these because i tend to listen to videos sort of like a podcast sometimes while doing something else and with this video type in particular i don't have to watch too closely because you describe everything in good enough detail for me to get what's happening