Hermitcraft 9: The Great GeminiTay 2022 Q&A

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[@StrongArmSusan17]

"[They] added GeminiTay to the Hermitcraft server to be GeminiTay." Yes they did! You should always feel comfortable just being yourself.🥰

[@addy9764]

Love the way she said "added Geminitay" like you just push a button and boop! Geminitay

[@ArgentumEmperio]

Yes, but beyond that this is something that other hermits have talked about before Mumbo mentioning how he feels like he's still a "new" hermit even when he's one of the longest running hermits at this point Cleo telling people to 'shush it' when folks were talking about mega bases and what she was gonna do for hers Xisuma talking about how they try different things and its good, but that they still want it to be 'Hermitcraft' as they want it These are just some of the folks I follow but ... safe to say, being a Hermit is because *they* are hermits - not because we call 'em that, Gem is a hermit because she is a hermit Much the same way anyone else whom is a hermit is also a hermit

[@Aenyn]

I loved this.

[@NateHarlos]

What an incredible way to express how you redound yourself, @GeminiTay

[@TheMysticalCat970]

Absolutely my favorite part, you go Gem!!!

[@dr.pepperbiggestfan]

on the style question and just some general praise: im a long time viewer and my favourite series is definitely the 1.13 long build. the palace had such a beautiful palette and the sandcastle villager was precious. a very chill and cozy play through and one everyone should watch!

[@skyehaywood9638]

Hi

[@wendyhughes8740]

Mmm, I'm gonna look, sounds exciting. Gem approves, that's all that matters.

[@gabrielzimmer1717]

@@Dutchballmapping thanks internet police, they could’ve just never had an account before. Comment section clout doesn’t exist and your comment doesn’t affect the way the original comments intent for appreciating Gem and her work comes across. Have a good rest of your day and think about it before you tear someone else down for no reason

[@cattsythekitty]

@@Dutchballmapping So what? Couldn't they just watch without subbing?

[@fxlmsbyoli_]

@@Dutchballmapping they could of been watching without an account so they couldn’t of subbed, or this could be on a different account.

[@APrettyGoodChannel]

Really amazing that you managed to work in a hospital through the pandemic, finish college, and make multiple high quality youtube series all at the same time.

[@amadhatter13]

10:10 When I found the Hermitcraft server, I loved how different everyone was. Sometimes I wanted to rewatch impulse's s8, sometimes I really need some Grian s6. If everyone was a carbon copy of each other, I don't think I'd be able to watch as much as I do. When I decided to show my sister Hermitcraft, I knew watching a Mumbo or Tango video wouldn't work with her like it works with my brother. So I showed her your first two episodes from this season and she loved it! Thank you for being yourself 😊 As for your final question, I'm incredibly excited to see your hermit castle grow through the season but I also see the value in the smaller builds on empires. I don't think I can pick a favourite simply because both have great value to me as a player and a viewer. Smaller lets me see detail and styles that I may not have thought of, like using honeycomb and pumpkin for roofs, while bigger shows a longer process and concepts that I can also implement, like segmented building

[@xxbeinaxx]

yeah i never understand why some people want everyone on the server (especially directed towards newer hermits) to be the same! Like, the fun of it is that everyone is very different and there's a wide variety of play styles. it's worth it to watch a bunch of different hermit's videos, even of the same event, because they're all going to be unique experiences and reactions. i think the reason hermitcraft has been able to continue on for SO LONG is that it never gets boring; if ur just not super interested in what one person is working on, you can watch someone else's projects in the same season and still keep up with whats going on!

[@mango_mojo]

As a viewer, I prefer seeing smaller buildings that form into something bigger. I love being able to ( or seeing other people) walk around all these buildings forming a town or community is so immersive for me and I really like it. I have similar feelings as a Minecraft builder and player. Large builds can be really overwhelming and challenging, especially if you add in all the material gathering, and it doesn't feel as dense and welcoming if it's just one large structure. Keep up the good work Gem!

[@fedeleresuli7434]

Lol same . Everytime I start a world my base is always a cozy small village 😂😂

[@u.s.a1749]

100% agree I love the small detailed builds that eventually turn into the huge towns and kingdoms

[@fedeleresuli7434]

@@u.s.a1749 same here . I can never stay in a village for too long , gotta build my own thing

[@theforestofoak]

i agree, thats what i really love about a lot of Joel's builds, especially his Hermitcraft 10 build so far

[@EvilFi]

definitely smaller structures making up an area - it feels a lot more doable! also the roof gradients on Empires are fabulous and I love them every time.

[@norahchat5566]

same :D

[@ayzplayz]

I prefer the many smaller structures because it feels they give a sense of completion for an episode. Because you have so many people you can interact with in these SMPs, it can appear to a viewer that not much got done. Finishing a smaller build shows progress and, in my opinion, also allows for more creativity, flexibility, and changing your mind. When I build things, I always go smaller so I don't lose motivation or interest in what i'm building.

[@ninamarie1499]

Same

[@Chookly44]

Gday. I totally agree. Small/med stuff can be completed easier each episode (for viewers) and as a minecrafter, smaller builds are more inspiring/doable :)

[@justdaid3090]

I like seeing a world come together. So a lot of smaller builds that build into something bigger really intrigues me

[@Starteverydaywithlove]

Same!

[@EclipseYT13]

@@Starteverydaywithlove agreed

[@jolienvsndijk]

I enjoy the small/medium size structures. But that might also be because I tend to check in and out of Hermitcraft, so things that are finished in one or a few episodes are nice since you don't feel like you missed something by skipping a few episodes.

[@minementalx]

As a viewer of Hermitcraft since GenericB, I must say that Gems and Pearls hermification process was one of the smoothest that i can remember. The hermits did also a very good job to welcome both. And there is no solid hermit mold: Etho is like Etho, Impulse is like Impulse and Gem is like Gem!

[@KoenJoos]

I like your smaller to medium buildings in Empires. The reason is because it are "short-term" projects and you have a lot more interactions on Empires and I like that. The mega base in Hermitcraft is cool, but too big and "long-term" for what I like to see. I like to see how you build your beehouse in Empires and then I like to try it on my own in Minecraft. I hope this answered your end question, Gem. Happy New Year and best wishes for 2023.

[@EnderchickYT]

I agree because it creates more of a story by doing little projects

[@Flaretic.]

I agree due to the short term projects being easier to observe progress-wise

[@Chookly44]

Gday. I totally agree. Small/med stuff can be completed easier each episode (for viewers) and as a minecrafter, smaller builds are more inspiring/doable :)

[@Tantiv]

Agreed, cant wait to see how her town looks with a ton of structures around them

[@We1rdc0reStvff]

Many youtubers who made youtube a full time job dropped out of college or never went to college but gem is one of the few who kept doing college while doing youtube and with that she shows that dropping out or not going to college aren’t the only options if you want to be a youtuber. Thank you so much for being such a big inspiration for us gem!! Love you❤

[@rowanfrankert2949]

As both a viewer and a minecraft player, I love doing small to medium builds that surround a larger focal point. Megabuilds tend to get draining after a while, even in creative where you can have worldedit to help you through it. Having one big structure to return to every now and then coupled with smaller ones to take "breaks" from the big one with really help keep my creativity and motivation up!

[@charlestonianbuilder344]

This is exactly what i do, start a big giant building project which i know can take weeks or even months of work, then burn out would start to increase and i would take a break, and do a mini project, this way i never get burned out all the time and can sometimes even have the energy to finish gigantic build in even less time!

[@EvesterBee]

You were the first minecraft KZbinr I ever discovered. I’ve loved seeing you grow and develop your style over the years, and I can’t imagine how stressful it must have been to suddenly have thousands of new people expect you to be someone specific. Although I’ve loved Hermitcraft, there will always be a nostalgia for the cosy relatable videos- but styles develop and change and I’m happy to support and watch your videos whatever direction you go in! I will say as a viewer I do enjoy the smaller separate builds because it’s more inspiring. I don’t have the talent or time to build giant bases, but I can learn from you more when you build smaller. It’s a realistic goal for me to work towards when thinking about improving and learning!

[@owlmage2744]

I can agree on this! It's something you can actually work towards and improve :3

[@criemer2586]

Yeah, those little builds that contain a lot of thought and care are so much more meaningful to me than something impressive from a distance. I wouldn't want to spend hours stacking the same blocks into some massive thing either, and I hope Gem knows she could totally eschew that process and we'd still watch!

[@raliqer]

Personal preference is the smaller to midsize buildings. I like that your Empire build felt alive with the mobs and smaller buildings. The big structures often field a little empty and devoid of life.

[@wafflefry]

For the style I love the town with all the buildings coming together creating an immersive environment and community, but I am also very much looking forward to seeing the interior of your mega build on Hermitcraft, seeing how elegant and elaborate the outside already is!

[@iamlivinginyourwalls1720]

i really love the slower paced solo(and smp) gem content!!! i vividly remember looking forward to the 1.6 hardcore it was so so fun!! the cozy vibes the feeling of growing WITH the build, the villagers and their passionate desire to unalive. Cant wait to see how your style and content evolves. tysm for all you do!!!

[@itstaylor2137]

gem saying shes proud of me is the validation i didnt know i needed

[@Ian-qu6mg]

If I'm dealt the ultimatum and have to choose one, I personally would prefer the small to medium builds combining into something larger. However, if more flexibility is allowed I love the idea of a lot of small/medium connecting builds with a larger centerpiece. It doesn't have to be massive, but I really like something larger grounding the builds that you can initially focus on when taking it in. Thanks for everything Gem, and here's to a great next year!

[@Chookly44]

Gday. I totally agree. Small/med stuff can be completed easier each episode (for viewers) and as a minecrafter, smaller builds are more inspiring/doable :)

[@scamp5000]

Personally I like the smaller builds. You can fit so much more different kinds of structures in smaller village like builds with many uses, whereas a big structure may take up a large area for only a few things. I do like castles, however villages are more inviting and livable. Also seeing someone else's smaller builds, especially interiors give me ideas for my own builds. As for being a Hermit, I'm glad to see you here, Empires and your Skyblock series. But please don't let people dictate to you how and when you should build and for how long. Do not worry about that. Everyone is unique. Do Gem style, that's why we subscribed to you, not just to see Hermitcraft but you. This is the Gem channel. We could get Hermitcraft from any of the other content creators on that server. You just add your uniqueness to it, no matter how long it takes. Keep true to your creative style, in whatever type of build you explore. I would love to see steampunk if you get into it, I'm sure it would be amazing. Love from your neighbour in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. P.S. - I think people calling you Tay may just be a cultural difference, where some call people by their family name, or as in some countries their family name is spelled first then their first name so they may be confused by our names. Not sure in all cases though, please don't take too much offense, as you said, better to ask.

[@idiotically-everything]

I love building a lot of small houses and connecting them. Like, an old-timey fantasy rural aesthetic thing. I love them a lot then adding a giant underground secret area that's slightly ominous that has my farms and storage. I did try out a natural cave turned into a living space in my school's unofficial smp

[@koboll_draws]

On the name thing, I personally just take the part of the username that feels most like a name and use that for short. For example, one of my friends' username is AppleOfEris and I called them Eris as that seemed the most name-like part to me, though it turned out they preferred to be called Apple.

[@basrombouts7854]

Dear Gem, There are some thinks I want to make clear about this video. But first let me wish you an amazing year in 2023. at first don't let criticism get to you. you're a lovely person on KZbin and you're making amazing content. I'm glad to hear that your doing fine while finding peace after being graduated. For my second point i have to tell that i really liked the interactive part of this video. it creates a connection to your audience. And last i want to tell you that small buildings are fine. we all can tell that you like those the most. And always remember we "your fans" are happy when you are, so please be Much love from the Netherlands, PS I hope my English wasn't to bad

[@lacyclark6471]

Your English is better than my English and it’s my first language

[@ashleylittle6135]

Same

[@undersscore6930]

Very good job know the distinction between your and you’re

[@FaShIoN.august]

When you said English wasn’t your first language it blew my mind! 🤯

[@Galactic_birds]

she is the most canadian canadian in canada.

[@shxtx9958]

WHAT A GREAT TIME TO END THE YEAR

[@cookieboy2005]

Yes, usually the last days of December end the year

[@cookieboy2005]

Yes, usually the last days of December end the year

[@sandermb]

we need a gem, beef and keralis podcast, most soothing voices

[@sandermb]

@@yippieitsnells absolutely

[@aidenmason5269]

What about Scar?

[@MCducktanners]

and pearl

[@Sussy_Sturmtiger]

I'd say tfc, but...

[@Wisteria_Witch]

Put Shubble in the mix too!

[@catboygremlin]

5:00 okay but imagine if gem had joined the cyberpunk coalition. Impulse, Bdubs, Joel, and Gem all working together to build something sounds like a dream team

[@ergleferpinmcgeggy]

With the end video question that you asked, my favorite build style to watch is whatever the *creator* is passionate about! In the end, I subscribed to the GeminiTay channel because of your personality and build style that made you unique to the other Hermits. So what I'm saying is, don't stress it! I enjoy seeing you build what YOU are interested in. ♥

[@Kirmeins]

Amen!

[@YetAnotherJenn]

Exactly. ❤️

[@Chookly44]

Gday. Yes!!! "Nothing is so contagious as enthusiasm ; it is the genius of sincerity, and the truth accomplishes nothing without it"

[@FranklinClicksStuff]

Hearing that you like to make smaller builds and chain them together helps me feel so much better about building in the same way. Smaller builds are so fun and it's interesting how they can connect and make something greater together than if they were just alone.

[@aprilsvideodiaryyoutube]

i found your channel trough the 1.16 survival world. It was my favorite series ever, and since then i’ve always been a consistent watcher! Its so cool to see how much you’ve grown!

[@celinedebon2401]

Me too ! She saved me during Covid, thanks Gem ! ❤

[@arielgsb5178]

Same! I loved that world

[@redhead_bebs]

From a watching standpoint, I feel like Big Mega Bases are more impressive to look at finished, but small/medium builds are more satisfying to watch because of the journey... That and small/medium builds seem to not cause as much burnout in people? Like, I feel like I definitely watch more because of the personalities? Like, the humor, the interactions, or just you or one of the other Hermits talking is just really helpful to destress. Watching your videos just helps my mental health, so y'all's mental health matters more to me. 😅 You're the builder, I am just along for the ride. Though, I will say the gradients in Dawn are GORGEOUS. So, no matter what build style you do, I do think more gradients like that would be SO PRETTY!

[@calicohusky]

Yes! The gradients are great :)

[@apofid]

this all the way! absolutely

[@purpleren3312]

Gem I just wanna say I’m here for YOU. I don’t care if your a carbon copy of the other hermits. There’s a reason I follow you, and it’s cause I love the spin you put on things. I love your solo series and smp series! And I love Winnie she’s so cute XD ALSO- for your questions, I love both, but I personally prefer the build style you’re using in empires of making small builds together for a large…. Village? Idk it’s so cool tho.

[@NemuiDoraneko]

Stylewise, I think I prefer the Empires structure of many smaller buildings with different purposes and backstories. However, I absolutely love to see the megabase growing and just hearing your thoughts on the process, the ugly phase and tackling all the stuff around that. Bonus: Something that I really enjoy with your videos is how you acknowledge that certain things are hard or take time. Yes, sometimes custom trees grow from a sapling by magic, but if I just want a pretty build, I cam find those on Pinterest. But the videos actually give ot story and depth and teach us about the things that go in to it, even if some are grindy

[@elizabethbickel104]

I definitely prefer the smaller builds that flow well together :) The mega bases are impressive, but I feel like they almost never reach a state of completion that's satisfying because they're so big.

[@Chookly44]

Gday. I totally agree. Small/med stuff can be completed easier each episode (for viewers) and as a minecrafter, smaller builds are more inspiring/doable :)

[@Grouchy_Hermit]

Love the empires builds. the colors and the feel of a living town. Smaller more detailed just stands out in my mind.

[@marcusostrander5971]

I love seeing mega bases at night. I feel like because only one hermit needs to be sleeping we don't get to see it very often. I love your base at night. Honestly I feel like completed minecraft projects look better at night.

[@TearDrop_Gamer]

I like the empires style, smaller and medium. But all together it becomes big.. It’s also what I do in my worlds. No matter what I say or the viewers say, do what you love! Don’t feel pressured to keep up with out demand. Edit: Happy Holidays and may the new Year bring you joy!

[@thrud159]

I enjoyed the buildings in empires the most. Getting to see you use your building skills on multiple types of buildings all fitting a theme was great! Thank you for putting in such hard work on your videos :D

[@Marsh-mo9ml]

As a viewer I personally like to see both styles! I love watching a mega build slowly come together and the satisfaction of a new chunk being done, while at the same time I love watching a new building get made and how it interacts with the rest of the build and what it gives in terms of the "story" of the build!

[@ashlynlebeck597]

I don’t really have a preference because I hink both styles have their perks! I like seeing the big builds since that’s not something I normally do and it’s cool to see how the style blends together into one huge build! On the other hand, the smaller buildings allow creators to experiment with build palettes more since they don’t all have to seamlessly connect if that makes sense!

[@snimp872]

Couldn’t agree more :D

[@Mayasoflya]

As someone that plays MC on my phone I apperciate the smaller builds. I actually was inspired by your first HC world where you converted that whole village by the sea. I also transformed a village, trying different roof styles and color schemes. but all my viligers died. D'oh! I Do love this elven fortress. But also in love with your sunset color scheme at Dawn. I like both! Though with the mega bases, it takes a while to do the interior. Just listening to your cheery voice and watching you build "anything" is enough for me.

[@thelasagna5926]

For the last question, I personally really enjoy building separate things and watching them all come together into something large in my own worlds, but on screen in a KZbin video I’ve found it really satisfying to see you work this massive beautiful elven base from the planning to the ugly phase, and to where it is now (it looks amazing btw). Can’t wait to see what you do with your mega base next

[@dunkleangle7099]

You are such a lovely person Gem, you have been a bright light for us all this year. I can say, whilst this is an amazing structure, I love your smaller builds and the detail of bringing it all together and ok course the LORE

[@Chookly44]

Gday. I agree. Small/med stuff can be completed easier each episode (for viewers) and as a minecrafter, smaller builds are more inspiring/doable :)

[@lilywalker7499]

as a viewer, I definitely like seeing big builds come together, but as a player I prefer tons of little buildings so I can work at my own pace; I think empires really helped me figure out how I liked to build :))

[@ailishkeane4626]

Same here!

[@jayayerson8819]

Both build styles have their charm. Large builds can be more accurate to the form of what you're building (which I love) but small buildings placed carefully together can create atmosphere. Ideally, some combination of the two would be a nice direction to see you try. I don't really have the patience to go big myself.

[@Seroku03]

Small and connected... if you connect enough of the small buildings, it's bound to be HUGE and amazing at the same time. Also its less time getting the materials for them and let's you go at a quicker pace. Great job in all and cheers :)

[@alyssiasmith9207]

I like seeing a mix of build styles. Some mega, some smaller. Variety is the spice of life. It also allows you to keep working towards a large project throughout the season, but we get to see some things get completed along the way.

[@irrelevantduckfan4413]

Gem, I hope that if you gain nothing else in the rest of this season that it is the feeling that you are enough. Myself, my husband and my 2 grown children are all fans of Hermitcraft and we all agree that you (and Pearl) have been a breath of fresh air. I don't care if you feel that you are slower than some others at putting out videos because I always feel they were worth the wait whether HC or Empires. I felt I needed to say this because I have not complemented you before. There will always be a part of the audience that will find something to complain about, but they are not nearly as big a part as you might think. Most of us just enjoy and forget that even someone who seems so confident and sure of herself needs to hear she is appreciated. Thank you for the work you do to inspire (been playing since 1.2 and just made my first custom tree a couple of months ago because I have watched you)

[@jailamakes]

I loved the 1.16 series! It had the perfect balance of small builds and things that felt more substantial. It also felt like it was going somewhere the whole time, we knew your goals and got to come along for the ride. I prefer solo content but there is something special with smp interactions 💗

[@Waiting_to_Exhale_era]

Same

[@tedeyxd]

Yess missed💔

[@joetemreels_828]

I personally enjoy a weird mix of the two build styles. I like a semi-large build, surrounded by a bunch of smaller builds or smaller builds surrounded by something tall. I don't know why, I just enjoy the feeling. Also hope you are doing well and hope good things come upon you in 2023!

[@ssupkayleigh]

To answer your question, I think that for me, I prefer to build and watch people build many smaller to mid-sized buildings rather one or even two or three much larger buildings. Although there are so many more options for interiors in larger castle-like builds, I prefer the many smaller ones. That way, instead of just making a room for something, you can make a whole build. I also feel like if you build a larger build, you don’t get the satisfaction of completion until the end, whereas with a village or town type thing, it may look complete but you can still add to it. Btw absolutely love your content and I really liked the q&a type episode. Lots of love!!💕

[@lorelikesthings]

I would love to see a 1.20 single player series, something similar to your 1.16 series which is how I found you. Of course I adore all your content and I just love your personality and video style! Don't change yourself for anyone, we'll stick with you no matter what you put out. Also, personally, both as a viewer and a player, I enjoy separated smaller structures because I like watching it all link together and become something bigger over time, even if it's not a massive structure

[@rafora_]

Giant megabases are fascinating and I love them but personally I'm more of a fan of smaller cozy buildings with the little details and stories behind them. But of course do what you prefer the most!

[@noahbach6823]

I like both styles, but the small and scattered style is definitely more interesting to me. I am currently working on a relatively huge base on a server myself and tried to find something inbetween (I have a village on the surface and a large throne room underground) and the combined type is definitely my favorite!

[@ailishkeane4626]

I bet it look's great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@noahbach6823]

@@ailishkeane4626 thanks! 😊

[@priscillarungasamy1827]

What is your name

[@ksquared5270]

I prefer your Empires build. I like seeing your smaller builds and how they wind up making up a larger base. It’s fun to see how the base progresses and it feels like we get to see more complete projects. In contrast to a mega base that is always a work in progress.

[@Chookly44]

Gday. I totally agree. Small/med stuff can be completed easier each episode (for viewers) and as a minecrafter, smaller builds are more inspiring/doable :)

[@kitaiandrea9222]

I like building lots of small structures because it’s easier to see the progress as you build rather than an outline you have to wait for ages to see the result of. I like big structures as a part of a village like a church or town hall or something but I feel like building lots of small things adds to the theme of the area.

[@Megokeefe]

From a player, I find that building a large empire with smaller builds inside helps with my ADHD way easier and so I don't get overwhelmed and I really did love your empire's style for that. However, I think the look of one large building that is surrounded by smaller buildings is my favourite. Especially in a fantasy theme like further out of town, they are smaller but closer to the centre of the city the buildings are bigger and cramped. I also wanted to say thank you Gem if you ever see this for helping me grow in confidence with my building skills, you have in the last two years become one of the biggest comfort creators for me in my busy life doing uni, internship and full-time work, your hard doesn't go unnoticed.

[@epicboi46]

I haven’t watched too many of your videos nowadays due to senior year distracting me, but times like now when I do get to watch and listen to you, I always enjoy your voice, your humor, and the great undertakings you do. Always continue to be yourself, and don’t feel pressured to fit in with everyone else. Thank you for a wonderful 2022, Gem ❤❤❤

[@1n20DnD]

💯 That's why I keep watching too! Gem's voice just makes my day brighter every time I hear it.

[@MechbossBoogie]

I feel like I lose all of my motivation when I start a minecraft world when it dawns on me that no one else will ever see it. I've considered doing videos, but I have no idea how to do that or where to start.

[@cnh_6344]

I agree!

[@Lunalovescatss]

Same but my problem is that i just dont really wanna edit xd

[@markkleffman5159]

I agree

[@GeminiTayMC]

You could always share screenshots of your worlds with us on twitter or insta!

[@shenko_]

The best part about starting a Minecraft series, is that it doesn't always have to be a new world. You can just have an existing world, go far away and start over. Furthermore, when you start making videos, you got nothing to lose, people will give your videos a chance. When I started my content creation journey in the summer, I told myself "If I can make even one person's life better after watching my video, the effort is worth it." Go into making Minecraft videos as a learning new skills rather than chasing success, the more you do it, the more you'll learn, and the chanel will grow alongside the journey. I've been doing it for 6 months now and been loving it and can't wait to do more in 2023. Just start! You got this!

[@madelynkenney530]

As a viewer, I cannot pick one or the other because I look at different series for different things. I look to Hermitcraft for inspiration, chasing that feeling of marvel I get from looking at what happens when a server gets together with the goal of pushing themselves out of their comfort zones and reaching Minecraft to its limits. From that server, new techniques and building trends emerge. I look to Empires for more relatable building time frames and scales. The quality is the same, but the early game scale for Empires reminds me more of a server of friends. Hermitcraft feels like a group of friends, but its priority feels like it is meant to be a server for projects first, and then hanging out with friends is worked in later. Hermitcraft gets ideas going in my head, and Empires reminds me that those goals are achievable at anyone's pace!

[@madtzgrootyoot7578]

Gem is one of the few creators who I will drop everything to watch new videos! I always find myself loving all her types of videos just from her honesty, setting her own pace, and knowledge and love of what she does!! I have PDA and struggle to do a lot of small tasks in my minecraft world but Gem always seems to actively do what she wants to do at any moment, and not give into comments getting on her back for not finishing her build as soon as possible! Sorry it's a weird rant but seeing Gem pacing herself really helps me be more forgiving to myself and even inspires me and rekindles my love for playing minecraft!!

[@flawlessme06]

As a Minecraft player and a KZbin viewer, I prefer the smaller builds turning into a cohesive area. It gives the opportunity to have unique buildings yet still aiming for the same goal.

[@loravura4782]

Honestly, I think I enjoyed both styles about equally with a very slight preference to hermitcraft? There's something satisfying about watching such a large structure come together over months, but I think that can come from a more sprawling interconnected village as well. As a viewer, a lot of what I'm getting out of videos is entertainment from people with personalities I really enjoy interacting and goofing off and doing impressive things in a game I really love. Really interesting and insightful Q&A! Happy new year Gem 😁

[@indoorjetpacks]

I think I like the smaller structures combining into one bigger "build" better. It feels different than a lot of the mega single-build bases that happen, which is cool to see new types of stuff and follow the build journey as a viewer (and not feel like i've missed an entire huge amount of changes on one giant build if i miss one video), but also as a minecraft player it's neat for inspiration that..doesn't feel out of reach with the amount of time I usually have to play.

[@faeryelise]

For your question: I prefer your empire builds. Smaller but together make a large. Mostly because when you build like that, you get each build finished before making the next. That makes the whole build always looking good, instead of leaving large empty unfinished portions that the Hermit style tend to do.

[@fedjenlion]

As for small VS larger structures there's something to be said for both viewpoints. Smaller builds allow for highly detailed very focussed projects while a larger structure builds anticipation and creates a continued investement in something grand to sit as a crown jewel. Most hermits tend to focus on the grander builds because that's where their creativity takes them, your creativity takes you to smaller builds tied together by beautiful landscapes. Variety is the spice of life so you do you! The Hermitcraft server to me is a showcase of all the different ways to play survival minecraft from the sillyness of Zedaph, the mischief of Grian, to the game design lessons of Tango, and the grand experiments of DocM. It's the variety of different content that keeps me as a viewer glued to the server. Not the specific style of any one person but rather the mix of a little bit of everything.

[@peteman-ur9gi]

I like the megastructures, particularly the challenge of figuring out how rooms are laid out inside. It seems like a puzzle to me. Bdubs always boggles my mind with room layouts and what he can fit into small spaces or oddly mismatched floors.

[@lexibedingfield9609]

I personally prefer the latter, lots of little structures that come together to form a larger whole. It’s what got me into MCYT with Bdubs and Welsknight’s old single player series especially where they’d have kingdoms rather than structures. *Especially* medieval stuff because it lends itself so well to kingdoms and cities etc. I do love me a good megastructure too though. Happy New Year to anyone reading x

[@GeminiTayMC]

I watched a lot of wels and bdubs too! I love their relaxed style of let's build

[@themcupureblood]

Honestly gem, I love both. As someone who’s learning how to build, I love the smaller builds as for me they’re much easier to create, but I also have a huge appreciation for the large mega builds. It’s a hard choice, but I’d say a balance, so I love empires, as it’s much more relatable to my own builds, with the builds being smaller and all. But I can’t help but love your mega builds and the detail and time and effort you can see in them. I’m not really the right one to answer this question, but I’d say the balance you have now is incredible, and if you want smaller builds, I’ll happily watch just the same as big builds. You’re an incredible builder gem, and I’m so lucky I found your channel :)

[@ThatOneLadyOverHere]

Gem: I would say I had a style pinned on me Me: yeah fantasy Gem: which is cottage core Me: 🤨

[@Rohanadarilin]

Concerning your question : I like both styles. they both have purpose and both are amazing to watch. I recognize myself more in the Empires way of doing builds : smaller structures in a cohesive style and merging together in a bigger overall build in the end : it allows you versatility in gradients and building techniques, makes you concentrate on detailing a lot more. But, I feel like your building here, on hermitcraft, is also reminiscent of that way of building : yes the structure is massive in comparison, but it's made of smaller parts : towers, bridges, side builds, that are assembling around that main part, sort of? And it creates a feel of history : that building hasn't been built by the elves in one go, it might have been built over several centuries by different kings or queens, and has evolved with the Elven people. If feels like a real castle, in real life. But still it has a purely hermitcrafty purpose : a mob farm! Caus let's be honest, those farms are one of the reasons hermits build so big! Only way to hide those monstrosities sometimes... So yeah, both are nice, both are awesome to look at, and seeing you build both, is also coherent with what you did before hermitcraft or empires : those amazing big sculptures and magic organics. You have it in you to build big, do not feel like you're not a hermit. My thanks to you, caus' your first season of hermitcraft was actually the first time ever I watched the smp. (and i binge watched it since, let's be honest.) And I'm wishing you a really happy start for the new year to come. Like they say here : Guten Rutsch!

[@mdccxxvii]

This was such a lovely video Gem! I loved the pace of the Q&A interspersed with bits of building and short collabs. Your answers were really grounded and insightful. Thanks for being you (:

[@candyforstars]

I'll be honest watching you build in empires has improved my building soooooooo much. If your wanting to get more comfortable with vloging, maybe try doing one second a day to turn into a month long vlog. That way it's a bit more manageable and less planning stress. Thank you so much Gem, you got my back into minecraft and I love being able to see canadian youtubers succeed. 💜💜💜

[@warfiearts]

I honestly prefer the smaller builds coming together into something bigger. I think that's mostly because that's how i prefer to build myself and i often look to hermitcraft and empires for inspiration. Your empires series has been a big source of inspiration for me, and watching you work on your empire makes me want to go work on my own town project.

[@Ingail_Youngtime]

yess

[@petalsemblance]

Honestly, I liked the Empires building style! I love your big mega base in Hermitcraft, but the variety of smaller builds are really cute and bring new energy to each episode that you work on things! A lot of Hermits seem to get burned out the longer the work on one main build, whereas there’s renewed energy in starting something new, which is more entertaining to watch. I also like feeling like the smaller builds are something *I* can do as a player, as my life is a little too busy at the moment to spend the hours you spend building mega bases, but it feels much more achievable when I see smaller builds, which inspires me to play more ☺️ Nevertheless, whatever you do is always fun and I’ve enjoyed both! There’s a lot of satisfaction in watching this mega build for HC come alive as you plug away at it x)

[@michaellamontagne2470]

Both bases are AMAZING but I think I preferred the Empires “town” kinda feel. 😁😁 Hope you have a wonderful new year!

[@IngePinky]

I loved how you did this episode. Very chill, very personal and still very fun. On the builds question: I prefer to build and watch smaller to medium builds that form a whole town or something like that in the end. That is because I love details in builds and you can put so many on those walk through villages. I'm sure there will be a lot in this base, which looks amazing btw! But in bigger bases those details get lots easily. Still, I can't want for this build to be finished and for us to walk through it in the eventual world download. All the best wishes for 2023! Can't wait to see what you do next!

[@calicojacque]

There's no denying the shock and awe of a megabuild, but for my own worlds, I love the variety and organic quality you get from lots of little ones.

[@hundragant]

I prefer separated small structures. There's more reward in getting to see vids of things being completed and them all coming together as the series progresses than a mega structure where it feels like it's progress on the same thing forever.

[@grey_ghost_5]

I enjoy building the small to medium things in my worlds, so seeing videos like that helps to inspire new things. I also think its nice to have some big builds that are worked on over time rather than just in one sitting.

[@WoodenSwordDude]

You are a great insipiration. I can;t believe someone was able to do what you did... all that schooling and stuff with youtube full time. insane. I'm only a first year college student and struggling, can't imagine how you did it.

[@quinatiraidshadowlegends3085]

Gem. I know you have to make your viewers happy but you should always be you. Your style is awesome. Laid back, beautiful builds, and awesome personality. You do you the best.

[@keithauer5685]

Love the question at the end it's such a great question! I got really busy so sadly I didn't have much time to watch the empires/hermitcraft episodes. I would say I like building smaller houses in my own Minecraft world, and it's really hard to decide on what I like to watch but I think smaller builds as well. But it's so cool to see all the mega builds on hermitcraft!

[@natashalaura1852]

When it comes to your last question.. I would say I like a mix of both. Like in the last season for example. You had one large structure, the castle, with smaller structures that still told a story. I think Bdubs has a similar build style to this as well.. but I like the concept of having a longer-term project to work on to make something really spectacular looking, but also having opportunities to step away and work on something else that could maybe be finished in an episode. Honestly that sort of balance is what really got me into your content

[@omiburr]

Hi Gem. I watched both empires and hermitcraft. Definitely my serotonin boosting videos. I think I liked the empires builds. The story line and builds were cohesive. I enjoyed the building process most of all.

[@-tabi-]

Hi Gem, How are you, I can't believe its almost 2023 now, it really feels like 2022 just started- I really do hope you had an amazing year, even though I didn't I really thank you for making me and everyone else happy, your videos helped me through hard times when any other youtube video couldn't :)

[@billywilliams8752]

Personally I quite like lots of smaller structures because of how much more ambience and story can be told and it requires you as a player to have reason for different buildings and work with different build styles depending on what and where you build. Lots more fun for me

[@behcherry9815]

Gem all your videos are amazing. I’m watching your 1.13 series from 2018 and I love it

[@seashell3403]

I honest.t really enjoyed watching the bigger builds come together :) I mainly only watched hermitcraft, but I still really enjoyed seeing all the progress as the base comes together

[@Arty_Apple_Bee]

I really like both of your builds on Empires and Hermitcraft, but for this season I think I preferred Empires, just because the kingdom aesthetic was so cool, like the big gate, the small farms all around and such.. Good job for this amazing year, Gem, you're doing great !

[@liorb7890]

Letsss gooo new gem video. happy new year gem.

[@EmilySiderJost]

While I really love everything you do, I must say I prefer the huge structures that you make. In a way, I think in Hermitcraft you do sort of split your megabuilds into smaller, more "bite-sized" structures, and it's really fun to see those come together as well!

[@rubyg563]

i started watching gem 2 years ago when i stumbled upon the first episode of her '1.16 lets play' and mannn i feel like we've grown together! her editing style, script, and gameplay has matured so much, and my own building and gameplay has improved sooo much as i watch her more and more. thank you for being so kind spirited and putting in effort for your adoring viewers, gem!

[@aaronsumagaysay1573]

Your efforts and works this year has been spectacular Gem! I wish you a really happy new year 🎉

[@Aenyn]

Thanks for the Q&A, and all the great content this year. Best of luck in ‘23!

[@buginatree6816]

i love how smaller builds fuse into something larger and it’s magical in a way it’s also easier to pick it up and put down when you want to instead of working 10 hours on a single small part of a big build

[@paulinelebrun3469]

Hey, I feel like it's a great time to tell you that you are my and many other people's comfort KZbinr/ streamer and that you always make me feel happy. I love your style and your content. Your Voice is very nice and calming. I also find you very pretty. I love all the series you have done and are doing. I very much enjoy binge-watching your videos. I hope you have a great start to the new year and keep making content.

[@Totally_SmokeySc1mitar]

I've watched both, I personally think it would be cool if they were combined? Like imagine the tall spiraling towers but with dark oak and sun colors and the spread out villages of beautiful elven architecture. Or like something like Laketown from the Hobbit but Elven? That's just my thoughts I guess-

[@mossyraven6973]

I personally prefer the smaller but more builds that all come together, but watching you build something big and just answering questions was really quite lovely and kinda relaxing, learning about you.

[@Bella_Stend]

I honestly like that you (and everyone on this server) Have different styles, focuses and pesonalities. If I want more of a particular hermit, i can just watch older seasons. There is plenty of stuff out there for most hermits. So I agree that this criticism of you not fitting in doesn't make much sense. For hermitcraft, but also life in general, people are much better of if you let them be who they want to be.

[@-.samxx-]

One of my questions is how do you get inspiration, like planning? I am always amazed at how all these builds come together while I’m following along in my dirt shack 😅

[@-.samxx-]

Also how do you keep going on with building? Like to me it’s seems hard, like I can gat really far in the world with a bed in the ground and it’s really difficult to build deciding if blocks are cool or good to fit in with. Either way I love your content and makes me happy every time you upload ❤❤❤

[@-.samxx-]

Btw love mega structures but lots of little small builds forming roads and streets have the cutest and best vibe in my opinion ❤❤

[@alexkindberg2505]

As a viewer, I really enjoy watching what you do on Hermitcraft with the mega builds because I myself can't build those and make it look good. But I also think I enjoy the atmosphere you have created on Empires more, where the mega builds on Hermitcraft feel more like work and the smaller houses on Empires feel like playing and having fun.

[@CuteLih]

Hi Gem! Personally I prefer watching mega builds since I really wish I could make one myself, but I also love seeing you work with villages. Those are my two favorite things to see here in your channel, though I also really enjoy the relaxing mining sessions.

[@hardyorange]

I love Gem's villages, too! They feel more relatable as a fellow Minecraft player since one of my goals in any new world is to protect at least one group of villagers so that I can base near them and feel less "lonely" in my single player worlds, without them being decimated by the hoards of mobs that spawn around players.