Dial-a-Difficulty! Hermitcraft 9: #39

[@the743rdtankbattalion5]

Honestly Tango, I really appreciate the fact that you go into explanations on all the technical systems you're building. Most of us are not redstone geniuses, but you still explain it in a way that is very interesting and even makes sense. I enjoy this part of the content, and it's a big part of what makes your videos special.

[@TangoTekLP]

Thank you

[@vinot8374]

YES!! THIS!! I'm exactly that type of player/youtube watcher who doesn't understand most of the redstone myself but really appreciate and enjoy logical explaining, like tango does!! so yeah, so true

[@KingAzaz]

Agreed! Please never change! It's what keeps me coming back for more and more!

[@MansakeLabsOfficial]

He strikes a good balance of "understanding without understanding" so while my Redstone knowledge is quite limited, I can actually understand what's happening to a degree that doesn't make me feel left out.

[@Vapoured]

So true, one of the main reasons I love watching Tango

[@isaak.studio]

To make the Zelda noise: Place note blocks on top of gold blocks and put 2-tick repeaters in between. Tune them as follows: 13 G - 12 F# - 9 D# - 3 A - 2 G# - 10 E - 14 G# - 18 C

[@VagueCastle649]

Nice

[@greybeardmc]

Do you know offhand if this is the Zelda's theme from Etho's Chocolate Island?

[@shaunacall4685]

Isaak, this week’s MVP!

[@frodomoose11]

Throw in a Skyrim “you shouldn’t have come here” in a secret room

[@yamko7989]

Tango should hire etho

[@redalchemy7322]

Seeing Tango effectively program an entire game with Minecraft engineering is a joy to see

[@Joker-fj8hg]

In survival no less

[@bargen0w]

his former experience in game designing as his past job before full time minecraft youtube content pays off exceptionally well in this sorta thing.

[@leevio]

Check out the latest Podcast of Impluse and Skizzleman. Tango is there as geust and they talk about it!

[@archniki_]

i wish he will continue to keep this season go on forever!

[@rfresa]

​@@archniki_ Season 9 is already feeling a little old, but it has to keep going long enough for Decked Out 2 to get the attention it deserves!

[@MansakeLabsOfficial]

I really loved the whole "Tango and the Dungeon yelling at each other" bit.

[@Shofy-to7vz]

I was looking for this comment!

[@MansakeLabsOfficial]

@@Shofy-to7vz (Tips hat)

[@raddish2307]

The sheer SCALE of decked out 2 INCLUDING citadel defines the effort Tango puts in it and shtill he says he isn't doing his real best, wonder what this mad man is capable of 🤯🤯

[@BigBerthaFromMerthyr]

He’s capable of decked out 3… Jokes aside, I would pay money for decked out to be its own Minecraft game mode.

[@figboot]

@@BigBerthaFromMerthyr I've considered trying to make it happen, but it seems like the sort of thing one should ask permission for.

[@mcspacecash6807]

Your transparency with regards to your time management between Hermitcraft and the Create series is much appreciated! You're a busy dude with all these big projects, but it's really cool to hear you make your decision clear and not diminishing your excitement about the Create series.

[@calebcollins8438]

I personally think DEEPFROST should be purple on the diffaculty sign it would make it pop a little more!

[@vortexius8458]

Or cyan, which is close to the skulk's bluish color.

[@Njaesen]

Totally agree!

[@Awesomegamer556]

Was the diffaculty a joke from the video or a mistake (I haven’t watched the video yet so just asking)

[@bobbusc]

I was thinking purple or blue also. Purple follows the rainbow pattern best, but deep frost and tangos eyes make me want blue. I think either would be better just so it doesnt match the visual language of the main instruction signs.

[@TriangularBish]

Yup, I was gonna say the same thing!

[@Direblade11]

1:53 I seriously want this season to go on for 2-3 years. You guys did the quick stuff, now's the time for a serious long-term world

[@An3Stn]

I hope it will go on for a lot too, but I don't think hermits should force themselves either, if they want a new world, they'll make a new world. This season, I'm sure, will go on for at least half a month because it's been so fun to see the stuff develeoping

[@nameredacted6221]

@@An3Stn half a month??

[@RozexBang]

@@An3Stn half a month?

[@sol_in.victus]

i think S9 is gonna be a pretty long one like maybe S6 long, but also it's not really a great idea business wise since the longer a season goes on usually the lower the views they get, so i understand there's also a pressure from youtube to not extend it for too long

[@nameredacted6221]

@@RozexBang lol jinx

[@khsgy2k6]

The amount of snow that has been added by other Hermits is insane. I love seeing all the Hermits helping each other.

[@PixeledWaffle]

For level 2 you gotta make the key drop sign say something like "Offer the key to the captain of the ship"

[@wolframstahl1263]

Tiny little detail: the gold keys do look great, but maybe they should be colored like oxidized copper as well. (That way you can also easier color-code keys for other levels).

[@jessicadurn276]

^ |

[@kerbluffle]

This is a great idea, but in order for him to color code them he’d have to change the color of the doors for each level as well, which might get confusing for players without added effort to imply that each new colored wall is a locked door. At the very least I’d like the keys to look coper-y though, it’d make them feel more connected to the game

[@velvetvioletta]

@@kerbluffle Well there are 4 levels of decked out and 4 possible colours of copper, so the doors and keys could get more aged the deeper you go.

[@kerbluffle]

@@velvetvioletta Ooh that’s fun. Might be difficult with the color palette to make it look nice, but its certainly possible

[@altamashparwaiz2097]

Just like in doom game we have green key red key and yellow key

[@ipone17]

Tango, to solve the "bad luck protection" problem around keys, you could add a shopkeeper or NPC that you can buy keys from for coins/crowns. Maybe it can go both ways too where you can sell your keys for coins in the case you get key flooded! Cheers, you're a true inspiration!

[@EtherealAuthor]

I've been binging this series and I had some card ideas for you, but also a problem you seem to have overlooked: Hunger. The first Decked Out was huge and players could run out of sprint fairly easily. You saw people eating a golden carrot at the last minute to mitigate that sometimes. If not adding food droppers into the dungeon, or even a custom food, you may consider allowing people to take food with them into the game or adding in some food related cards like the ones below. That said, here's the card ideas. Starting Item Cards (most of these are probably ethereal) ~Vexbane: Provides a golden sword with just enough enchantment to one-shot a vex. The low durability is a feature, it will not last forever. ~Rusty Guard: Provides a pre-damaged shield, possibly with a custom banner texture. A ravager should destroy it in three hits or less. ~Stalwart Aegis: An undamaged shield. This one should be rare, and it should come with clank. ~Vial of Lethargy: Provide a splash potion of slowness. A careful throw lets you outrun a ravager. A careless one ends the run. ~Vial of Suffering: Provide a splash potion of weakness. Another way to survive a ravager by blunting their attacks. ~Cornucopia: Provides a bunch of different food items, so they don't stack. (the dungeon is huge, hunger is going to be a factor) ~A Very Merry Unbirthday: Provides a cake. Lots of food... if you can stop to use it. ~Second Chance: Provides a totem of undying. Given how quickly the things in the game can kill you unarmored, this might not be as powerful as you think. ~Stay Back!: Provides a Punch II bow, and several arrows tipped with potion of regeneration. This way a player can knock back a ravager, but can't kill them. ~Questionable Taste: Provides a bowl of suspicious stew. There are ways to select the potion effects these come with, so you can decide which ones are in the randomized pool. ~Mycellum Insistence: Provides a few bowls of mushroom stew.

[@M4SKED2001]

I do like these ideas, only thing I'm worried about is the fact is how Tango would restock these items constantly would he not? I'm not saying that it's not a bad idea but considering Decked Out is a game of survival, there should be a limited amount per say right?

[@EtherealAuthor]

@@M4SKED2001 Of course. I'm not saying he would have to use all the ideas, merely providing all of the ideas I have so he may use as many as he likes. Even if that number is zero. I mean, I'm not building Decked Out, what use do I have for them?

[@jordanwood4687]

Tango has talked a bit in streams about some of these. He has said he doesn’t want to give gear items to the player because that is a huge amount of work to prep and maintain for him the dungeon master. Especially anything pre damaged. Hunger he has considered but I don’t think he has decided what solution he wants for that, waiting for play tests to see how big the need is. Also some of the items like potions you are suggesting are great ideas. Tango hasn’t gone into detail yet but I think some of these items may take the form of shop items rather than cards. This is all really awesome ideas!

[@EtherealAuthor]

@@jordanwood4687 Thanks for that. I can't usually tune into streams so I didn't know he'd already considered that.

[@Ints12345]

A couple of golden carrots could drop with the compass in the first room. Maybe depending on the difficulty a different amount could drop (1-5 respectively?). Then the player can choose when to eat them.

[@Tenordrumthunder]

I like how Tango is trying to finish decked out by making it more complicated lol. Love your work Tango!

[@martinrpolloc3709]

Don't worry about create- Decked out has to be the priority and we completely understand that :)

[@Gramaa1322]

Yessss, exactly

[@EliasAegidius]

Totally agree, we want content that you want to produce!

[@username34159265]

Disagree - Create is more interesting and more fun. Decked Out is like a mega base - impressive, sure, but largely so due to the scale and grind of building it in survival. If it was a custom map or mod built in creative with command blocks and custom plugins, it would still be cool, but not as entertaining as Create IMO.

[@german_novotiable]

@@username34159265 Yeah I find the Create series more interesting, however I would like to see hermits play Decked Out not at the end of the season. // It would be fun, if he recreated mini version of Decked Out in the Create - easier material gathering, wireless redstone, other redstone things (more easier redstone =faster) , some other contraptions and traaains oooooooof // Moreover, while the create series on hold it means they will be longer, sooooo maybe Create Aeronautics will release while they are still playing

[@GreyFireClover]

​@@username34159265 To be fair, they never said Decked Out was more interesting than the Create series. Just that it was the priority over Create. Which is completely understandable if Tango is very passionate about Decked Out and wants to get it actually finished in a decent time frame.

[@Aphelia.]

"I dunno about you, but I can't wait." I CAN'T WAIT AS WELL TANGO I'M VIBRATING IN EXCITEMENT

[@nep1062]

Ive never wanted a series to come out faster than i want this one to

[@sgdjtek]

Yes, I so can't wait to see the first dungeon run!

[@NedJeffery]

You know it's a good episode when Tango brings out the spreadsheet.

[@randomcommentor]

I was really surprised that you chose to have both Create and Decked Out running at the same time in the first place. Really enjoyed your Create series, but can't say I haven't been itching for more Decked out updates!

[@dekushrublily]

Saving Create Mod vids for after Decked out is finished is like having dessert after a yummy, yummy dinner. Worth the wait! 💞

[@theSybil]

Tango: If I was to continue to do create mod, I will not finish Decked Out until August Also Tango in September: I still cannot finish level four but I guess hermits won't get to level 4 in a month so-

[@mikaelaullberg9004]

Man, every time I watch a Tango video where he gets into this level of depth about the mechanics of redstone, and *especially* that of Decked Out, it makes me want to do more with it in my own world. Intimidating and simultaneously inspiring, that's the TangoTek way!

[@GreenNova4444]

Outro: "I don't know about you, but I. Can't. Wait." We're all excited, Tango! Keep it up!

[@iceeghosts7957]

I first got into Hermitcraft in season 7, and a big part of that was seeing Decked Out and just being so impressed that something like that could be made in survival minecraft. And with every update to Decked Out in this season, I am just more and more impressed by the scope of this project and how much work and detail and passion you've put into it. It's looking epic so far and I'm sure the other hermits will have an absolute blast playing it when it's ready!

[@TheJoe7Six]

What a labor of love! I could see this becoming a standalone game outside of Minecraft!

[@mrsmamarex]

Im a bit behind... hearing tango say "if i dont keep going i wont finish decked out til august" meanwhile its august and im watching his streams still trying to finish 😂❤

[@eloquentornot]

This is all so exciting! The shriekers and heartbeat sound effects are spooky even in this casual testing mode, watching people unfamiliar with it play this game will be so tense and great! I'm looking forward to seeing the play testing with Zedaph, and I love the customisable difficulty options!

[@milesweckerle]

I personally find Decked Out to be the most enjoyable to watch out of all your content. Keep it up!

[@wolframstahl1263]

Tango, what you did this season is just amazing, I'm really struggling for words to describe the scale of this accomplishment. When I see the dungeon with all the redstoney goodness around it, it's hard to remember that there's anything else on this server, and when you come back out and fly around the citadel I just forget to breathe. I really need to start mentally preparing for seeing this monster come to life... and devour Zedaph.

[@johnoswald9143]

The Mammoth effort and commitment Tango puts into this is unbelievable. Thank you Tango

[@CheshireKyle]

I hope you’re having fun making Decked Out! You’re so so dedicated to your work, I cannot wait to see it complete ❤️ Be good to yourself, Tango!

[@UserName-ei7dk]

15:03, This man is inventing a whole new game in a game. Tango never doubt, you are insanely smart.

[@chrispetri791]

21:50 Hi Tango, I've got a question regarding the tnt drop shortcut and your new key system to progress to lower levels. What happens if someone takes the shortcut without getting a key? Are they then required to go back up the tnt tunnel to get back out? or maybe some kind of sculk sensor system which'll detect a player coming out the bottom of the shortcut and auto-open the doors to level 1? The game looks incredible Tango and I can't wait to see the amount of fun this will bring to the hermits!

[@diggoran]

yeah hopefully if a player somehow makes it to a lower level, all the doors in the upper levels open automatically, or he adds some other one-way return passage from Level 2 to Level 1 that bypasses the doors

[@jacksonmagas9698]

@@diggoran could just have pressure plates on the other side of the doors

[@gnarlyhogg]

You should add an area into the lobby with a PISTON SLOT MACHINE where hermits can gamble their coins to win more coins and maybe even win a rare or legendary card if they hit the jackpot. Doesn't have to be this application specifically; a slot machine would really increase anticipation and dramatic effect for anything involving chance. (Just make sure it doesn't pay out too much)

[@Eclipicous]

The dungeon is looking amazing Tango!!!

[@vontristone5800]

It does look good. I can’t wait to see the hermits playing it when it’s finished.

[@Eclipicous]

@@vontristone5800 I agree. Can’t wait.

[@nozser]

I would love some of the Empires to play it as well. I can dream.

[@adastic]

A suggestion for difficulty named would be going from: powder > snow > ice > frost > deepfrost With the colors going from: White > l.gray > l.blue > blue > cyan, or like another comment pointed out, purple. Changes seem really good so far! I'm excited to see what's in store

[@skullthefallenangel3307]

Literally any tango video is good. Doesn't matter if it's create or hermitcraft

[@hyperwater47]

💯

[@minusstrike]

Tango Tek. I have no clue how the heck you can organize and maintain such a complex "mini" game. I love that you take such care to not only appease the fans but also the fellow hermits. You are definitely one of my favorite hermits. Stay awesome and keep being a madlad.

[@pesegolsson]

i love that you embrace the custom items/textures for decked out, it's a perfect match.

[@qq-me2vo]

"decked out would not be finished until august" me, watching in august:

[@Shdnfncidjen]

Glad to hear decked out is gonna be the main focus now! Love seeing everything about the design!

[@JackieNightLight]

You should add a lockpick that you can potentially buy before the game starts (it should be expensive) and it can be a one time use that's not always guaranteed to open a door. The key opens both doors, but the lockpick only opens one, so you would have to go back the same way. Love you content ❤

[@JAXONcreed]

"If I were to continue the create series, I wouldn't finish decked out until August. And that would be very bad." HMMMMMMMMMMMMMM :D

[@magikmilk2343]

"Would not get Decked Out done until August, and that'd be very bad" - 4 months ago and only 1 week away from August xD

[@Mojo7Online]

the deepfrost difficulty sign should be glowing light blue instead of white I feel like, since the "Step" signs are already white

[@akivajacobs7090]

Tango, consider adding a Buy effect on the cards like Dominion, that you start with 1 Buy with your Frost Embers at the end of the game, but if you got any Buy effects, you'll have additional buys at the end. Make the cost of these cards that have this effect pretty costly, so you have to invest in them. Having them not Permanent Cards, but rather like any other effect, makes it a risk and reward, that the effect doesnt advantage them at all at their predicament in the dungeon, and they'd rather get a more suitable effect like Sneak or Jump Boost, but it will obviously help them at the end of their run. Awesome Work as Always Tango, Good day!

[@TangoTekLP]

I've been considering this

[@akivajacobs7090]

@@TangoTekLP is the other option you're considering to automatically only have 1 buy, like Decked Out 1, or to allow for unlimited buys with however many Frost Embers you collected?

[@OminousWo1f]

MOAR Decked out! My favorite! Over basically anything. Also, Tango is a madman. I don't know how this man has earned more hours in the day than the rest of the world lol

[@antemorph66]

Love the Zelda secret noise idea. I'm using it in one of my worlds for basically the same thing and it's amazing

[@ThereImade1]

Good to hear you have play testing coming up soon - I was starting to get worried that the scope of this might be too big to finish before the end of the season. Really can't wait to see this monstrosity in action! :)

[@t_stokes29]

My idea to make the keys more consistent would be to have chests throughout, where at the start of each run 1 (maybe 2 or 3) chest(s) is randomly selected to have a key. The player then grabs that key and either drops it somewhere to open all locked doors on that level, or can unlock a specific door if multiple keys are in play.

[@mr.hartwood7121]

I'm SO EXCITED to see the Decked Out progress!! I can't wait 👀

[@nursinggeekgames8242]

Thank you so much for talking through your game-design process with this. I'm working on a game to use in the classroom, completely not remotely this type of game, and yet hearing your thought process is really helping me clarify the steps I need to take to make sure I'm covering all my bases. So, yeah, thank you very much.

[@jordanwood4687]

I like to think I have a mind for game design, but the changes made here are going to hugely improve an already incredible game! Tango, you once again prove yourself the master of all things “not-so-mini games”

[@wakeboyy]

I would LOVE to see some sort of hard to get to but very well marked lectern as a challenge thing. I love all the new ideas but you're already doing so much!! You're awesome Tango!

[@andrewholland2763]

I cannot wait to see what the Hermit’s think about this version of Decked Out! I cannot wait to watch the hermits runs.

[@timeittells]

i'm so excited to see all the hermits to play decked out! thanks tango :)

[@brianbrowneyes5382]

If the keys are an issue, perhaps time the doors to automatically open after five or six minutes? That way, you can either wait for the doors to open, or hunt down the key to open the doors sooner. You make it a tradeoff of waiting and more time passing, vs generating clank and possibly opening the doors faster. Also, if there's a timer to open you don't have to worry about the keys not being dropped/hunting through the same chests repeatedly looking for the key.

[@emmaparkin8543]

I can only bow to Tango’s mad genius

[@shacodoesntexist1497]

There should be a grand hall of sorts on the deepest level that requires a key from each level to reveal a grand treasure - so a little side quest would be to make it to the deepest part of the dungeon and collect an additional key for each level on the way down. To reward treasure decks and add an additional challenge!

[@garettjohnson6978]

Tango, thank you SO much! I just got surgery for my teeth, and not only did they pull put 2 teeth, but they pulled my wisdom teeth as well. My mouth is numb like crazy, and I can't eat anything solid for a while. The pain is mild, but it seemingly disappeared as soon as I clicked on your video and heard that awesome intro music! Thank you, Tango! I really appreciate the crazy fun and energetic content you always put out! And hey, don't sweat the Ties In the Skies Tower. We all make mistakes!

[@bkale757]

Honestly forgot Tango was on create until he brought it up. More excited about Decked Out

[@SkipTheI575]

I read the deadly difficulty as ‘daddy’ and got confused until he said it was deadly

[@Gawroon7]

the ultimate boss, lol

[@Alas_Earwaxx]

Can we just appreciate that not only is this man making a massive game inside a game, but he has managed to brush by the fact that he has made an incredible build to essentially build height that encases the whole thing. He just breezes right past it. It's heard to grasp the magnitude of it, but when you do, it's mind-blowing.

[@SteStar7]

I love the new difficulty system! Seems a lot friendlier than the delve cards. I’m really excited at how close this is getting!

[@swiftfated]

"Would not finished Decked Out until August and that would be bad." Lollll

[@JudiceAdems]

Crafting the cards mid-run kinda reminds me of the scavenger hunts in Vault Hunters. Idk if that inspired this mechanic, but I like the implementation!

[@akuloonmodder7998]

Instead of waiting to drop a key in a fixed location, you could open the doors once they reach a high hazard threshold.

[@AustralianGrizzly]

Just a quick mention. Could always just have the "Steps" be unlocks for the next... You can't put the 'Deck' into Step 2 because there is a block in the way, it gets cleared when you select the difficulty. You can't get into the Minecart without putting the 'Deck' into play because there is a Portcullus in the way, which raises when they do put the 'Deck' in... I feel that would only be needed if there is some real BrainDead accidents of doing it backwards or something of course.

[@yiannchrst]

good idea!

[@juliangrabowsky6418]

There is one concern with the currently shown Key system (besides the randomness or potentially never acquiring a key). If, as you said, the keys for each level only open the doors of said level, should you enter a level by bypassing the door( eg. one-way TnT drop from level 1 to lv 3) you SoftLock yourself as there is no way back up again. It would probably be a good idea to either: - guarantee a key on a certain location (as you already mention) + keys opening both the doors to the next level and to the previous (if applicable, would however add a lot of redstone-lines) - adding a hidden or difficult to open passage to the next/previous level that does not require keys. I recall you had one inside a closet on lv 1 to lv 2, and the TnT drop from lv 1 to lv 3, more of these should probably also be added for 2-3, 3-4 and/or 2-4 This concern might have already come up somewhere but i felt like mentioning it once more.

[@MazzyGG]

Decked out and decked out 2 are games I would play! All of your ideas for Decked Out 2 are amazing and I think they are just perfect for the dungeon crawling theme that Decked Out is based off! Honestly I would watch a 5 hour long compilation of Best Moments Of Decked Out 2 On Hermitcraft Season 9, I would watch that if that was a video that will be made!

[@nochancelot]

Potentially with the two locked oxidized copper doors and opening them both (you were saying it defeated the purpose if only one was opened), there could be a cursed/broken key that only opens one? It could be a hazard/cursed modifier to the player's deck. I love your work though- never miss a Decked Out video!!

[@Profanity343]

Tango making a better game than some triple A studios lol

[@t00nedd00d]

Within Minecraft no less!

[@KRONOScd]

4:41 😂😂😂😂😂😂 I just love when Tango brings his inner child out. 😂😂😂 Cracks me up everytime and always reminds me of me.

[@sjskow581]

Have you thought about using zombies as a way to distribute the loot? Like, instead of having the keys spread out through the map, release a zombie that is holding the key that they have to kill. Not only will it improve their odds of finding it (sound ques via zombie) but it'll also add randomization of where the key might be (zombies wander / track something). Not sure of the viability, but it's a way to solve a few problems with the new loot system.

[@clubedoarquiteto6318]

This is not renwable, too hard to control, and player is not supose to kill the creatures inside

[@sanautin]

Wow, just wow! I want to watch every single run of this game!

[@nolandonahue795]

I really like the crafting system, I think it would be interesting if you could craft other things earlier in the dungeon like potions. And you could probably make a system where only certain items can be made at certain benches. You can include cards that make a chance for a potion-making items happen more often, there could be a brewer build (that sounds interesting)

[@nolandonahue795]

and I mean like jump boost or speed, stuff that would help in the dungeon.

[@btulive1057]

just a small thing, place black banners over the mine cart track entrance and end so that the players can’t see into it

[@heekoo_8287]

ayo?? decked out content?? the coolest yet to be game on hermitcraft??

[@superbelo]

For the key issue, for atleast level 1 and maybe 2, have a spot where one can buy a key using coins just incase they do get very unlucky.

[@ChameleonGraphics]

Oh man, this is going to be a fantastic game! Tango you have outdone yourself this time. No worries about putting the Create Mod aside for this, I am excited to see how your play test goes and wishing you luck on the Ravager and Evoker gathering...I hope your Totems are stocked up. Good Luck!

[@qocket]

The create mod videos were great, but I always found the Hermitcraft content more engaging. I envy your time management skills!

[@CloneTrooper1023]

I’m a simple man. I see a Tango video and I click and hit like immediately because I know it’s gonna be great.

[@hyperwater47]

🫡

[@Eldersmelter619]

Exactly

[@thenopequeen]

Ditto, except the man part of the sentence

[@Eldersmelter619]

Although over the years I’m starting to finally understand what he’s talking about when he’s talking redstone 😂

[@wilbibe]

I'm a simple man. I see this comment and I reply like immediately because I know I saw this everywhere else

[@aquadragon9632]

Idea- for either level 3 or 4 you could have a room representing each of the hermits bases and they could all be being corrupted by deep dark

[@myfrit]

Potential exploit of your difficulty system if I'm reading the redstone right. If you tie it to the shulker being placed, then could spam the difficulty buttons to get a whole bunch of compasses to spawn. Better to tie it to a detector rail once they're already on the ride.

[@garrettjohnson1486]

You have to keep in mind that this game will only be able to be played by Hermits. Malicious exploitation of the game is not a factor.

[@IceMetalPunk]

The pistons that trigger a dropper will only be extended for a brief moment, so that's not really an issue unless the person is both malicious and has superhuman timing.

[@helenshackelford4596]

Man, hearing the heartbeat made me so excited! It makes the Dungeon feel alive. This is so exciting!

[@acleamofhope]

Yeah, time for ravagers! So excited for the next episode already. Also: great ideas with the changes, it already feels so well thought through, it's really impressive. Can't wait for the testing with Zed in the livestreams :)

[@juliec.547]

26:24 the glitchy flickering of Tango's character as he flies in front of the fortress and the Warden face momentarily peeks through feels like foreshadowing lmao

[@welredd]

I’m glad you’re focusing on DO, because I also want to see it finished soon, but we’ll be waiting patiently for the next Create video!

[@minimuffin7573]

Tango I'm utterly baffled by the big brain behind the game of Decked Out. Not only have you designed a dungeon of horror, but you've fundamentally challenged future players of the game with risk vs reward. You've managed to create a concept AND execute the arduous amounts of work for it. I have no idea how you even come up with the red-stone systems for this game let alone keep track of them, but it's amazing. Thank you for inspiring viewers such as myself with ideas I didn't even realise could become reality. Your work is absolutely beautiful, many thanks and much praise to you, the Hermits are going to love it. Best wishes on your journey to finishing this massive project ❤

[@jeddeeks]

I've been hearing more and more about the end of the season and I'm concerned that there won't be much time playing Decked Out 2, I'm happy that you're working on it a lot and I am so pumped for it but I also want Decked Out 2 to last at least a couple of months, I'll be binging all the hermit's videos, to the peril of my study life 😂😂

[@liamengram6326]

Because of things said after S8 (wanting to take longer breaks, but no more short seasons) I had a prediction for when the season would end, and Tango kind of verified it in this video. Season 9 will likely last through the summer (a little less than 6 more months) and the Hermits will take a break in September because their views tend to dip at the beginning of the school year. If Tango completes this by the end of April that would leave the Hermits 4 months to play DO2.

[@KingArthurDent]

@@liamengram6326 You may be right, but to be honest I really doubt it'll be done by the end of April. Tango is doing a heroic effort with all the work he's putting in, but remember that it's only level 1 that's close to finished, level 2 is mostly built but needs a ton of redstone still, and levels 3 and 4 are not yet more than a twinkle in his eye.

[@iankasemeier3587]

If you find the time, a "secret room" at the bottom or third floor that's a replica of the fairy fountain that plays the track and maybe gives a special reward might be awesome. Another subtle hat tip to the og dungeon crawlers.

[@gwaeron8630]

Might I suggest when getting other Hermits to do rooms/areas - block off exits from that room so they don't get used to the rest of the dungeon. Then make a drop in and fly out chute into that room/area. You might get more interest from hermits that wouldn't normally want to spoil the game for themselves.

[@colinsmith1495]

This has got to be the single most impressive thing I have ever seen in Minecraft. This is straight up computer engineering, making a whole 'live action' videogame in Minecraft. This is right up there with the guy who made Pokemon Red in Minecraft! Tango, I've been watching this slowly get more and more complex over the months, and I have to say, MAD respect!

[@claymoore2480]

The keys and locked doors idea is AMAZING!!!!!

[@Andrew-zc4qo]

Heh, "if i cont the create series decked out wont be done till Aug." Good thing he did cause it still took till aug and then some

[@mrnboden]

So happy to hear create isn’t dead. Hope everyone returns with you

[@snuggletwin4806]

never awaited a series so much in my life

[@BlueLuck373]

Hey Tango, great episode and loving everything about Decked out 2. - Key Idea How about a place where you could buy a key or passage for coins every level, so it that will guarantee the player a key or the gate to be open if they explore every part of that level. (the amount it cost could be near the bottom line what is dispensed every level) This way keys could stay rare and also encourage exploring the dungeon. Keeping with the difficulty being a low level with out certain cards and handicapping just running through early levels cause you might wanna save your coins up towards the next level or even future runs if you aren't lucky with a key. An if you mainly aren't using coins for players to purchase but crowns; you should have it at the end of the game the player must convert their coins via a exchange machine for crowns but any leftover coins they keep; so they could early on save those towards quick unlocks for level 1 and 2 after a 5+ games early on if lucky. But also have a shop outside the dungeon where you can buy coins for crowns at a insane rate so late level players can still really dump majority of their resources for a speed run of the first few early level after (5~) the same amount of runs. It could also be hinted through a sign, 'if no key, burn your riches and you will be free" implying you could throw in a unknown about of gold into a fire with a dispenser underneath (or a pit or lava) but the location is hidden in riddles around the dungeon. You could learn the amount by slowly putting it in 1 by 1 or just dropping in the full amount but there should be feedback and a delay so the player has to waste time there if trying to learn. Also if the riddle is beyond them they could brute force it by burning coins everywhere. Also also think letting the level continue to drop coins might make the currency common place with later cards and having loot spawn when they enter the level it makes it so the players needs to explore new rooms for loot instead of waiting and running back and forth in a few safe rooms collecting up. Think keeping keys rare would be best cause it would feel that much better when you are gifted with one by the dungeon. Another extra step instead of a just opening the gate after paying; on later levels it could dispense a key somewhere on the level that's in a hard to get location or treacherous . Keep up the good work!

[@zelzim_]

Amazing vid as always Tango! The absolute godly work never stops, keep up the great work my guy :)

[@Aidan-zc8wx]

For the treasure, you could even alter it so some places the Key is more common to drop, and other places Coins are more common to drop. That could help the "what happens if I cannot get a Key quickly?"