He Called Me Out - My Response

[@Siccariius]

Honestly you deserve to get called out for using KZbin Light mode....... despicable hahahahahaha. Much love Ash

[@SkratchPlays]

Haha, I can't stand the light mode 😖

[@Siccariius]

@@SkratchPlays Dark mode is the only correct mode, for ANYTHING on the internet. I feel like Ash uses discord light mode as well

[@Cedreazy]

Thank you, I was thinking the same 😂

[@jayrstar3]

Light mode makes me wanna crash out 😂

[@WhiskeyWars]

Best comment here 😅

[@bigpoppadrockrsl]

If there's one thing I can confirm from my collabs with Ash it's that he does actually care. What you see on camera is who he is off of it. And he's not lying about reaching out to smaller creators like myself to invite them into his channel and introduce his audience to them and help them to grow. There is no one in the RAID space who helps smaller creators more and that is an absolute fact. I think people don't realize how rare that is in the content creation space. Many streamers and KZbinrs are incredibly protective over keeping their audience entirely to themselves. Ash is simply different and wants to help everyone succeed. So a huge thank you to Ash for helping my channel to grow and above all creating entertaining content that is fun for anyone to watch.

[@DaithiRaids]

"Smaller creators like myself" - says literally the biggest creator! (In terms of energy, personality and sheer Raid Arena Wang! 🙂 ) I mean the clue is in the name Big Poppa! and not having been chatting to either of ye it does come across genuine and authentic from both of you that you are decent blokes. I've often thought of Ash as the Joe rogan of the Raid space not in ideology or any of that craic but in bringing others up and in the mentality of plenty versus the mentality of famine - the more you share the more there is for everyone.

[@zacharyalexander3402]

W drock

[@Pachecoishim10]

Drock you just earned a sub i can respect standing up for ash or any of your friends🫡

[@priestguardian2587]

RAID community and ALL its CCs are the best in the industry = stop the H8

[@originalguitarreplicas2263]

W is for DROCK !!!!! I found DROCK by the colab with Ash. 2 of the best Raid CCs. Thanks Ash and Drock for entertaining me 🎉

[@Pyrrha_Nikos]

Asking for no shard opening videos on a game that revolves around getting and pulling shards is like asking for no cooking videos on a chef's channel. Truly one of the criticisms of all time

[@GunsmasOykot]

Or asking tv channels to dont have adds for drugs.

[@W3RXPRODUCTION]

I think this might be my first comment ever made on KZbin. Ash your awesome and you're probably one of the best Creators in this world today. Thank you. This guy is just angry because he doesn't

[@nr1skiller]

I agree but the difference is huge pulls or bought pulls vs earned in game pulls. Exessive Interactions is always bad in any form.

[@2rare2die26]

"Please stop relying on Gambling in your videos" in a video game, ostensibly, all about gambling - really is one of the all time takes. For sure.

[@Pyrrha_Nikos]

@@2rare2die26 if you follow a Poker channel, would you be upset because they're promoting gambling? Of course not, that's exactly what the channel is about! You know what Raid is all about, you know how this game works and you know that pulling shards is a massive part of the game, one of the most important ones. If you don't like it, there are plenty of other games that don't have anything similar to this that you can go play and channels to follow

[@dorian_greyy6981]

I’m an adult, I don’t need you or him telling me what to do. Keep doing you. I love your outlook on this.

[@bobbyblue67]

Bro i agree with you but you kind of sound like you throwing a fit lol

[@skorpion7132]

@@bobbyblue67 Even if it was, it doesn't matter. Nobody is entitled to anything.

[@bobbyblue67]

@@skorpion7132 I did say I agree

[@jasonbrown5131]

I have to disagree slightly. you do indeed force me to watch your channel, Ash. Your high energy and positive outlook, combined with the rare life advice video are entirely too good to let sit idle without watching. believe me, I've tried to not watch your channel. agenized for hours over what other CC's I could be giving my views too... but then I get down and need some positive vibes, vibes you give freely in every video... or... I pull a new champion. who is it who has the best guides on them? That would be you Ash... LMAO... for real though, love your content, keep it up man, glad you aren't letting the negativity get you down.

[@maultasche03]

100%

[@SpicyYoda600]

I too have been forced to watch ash’s videos

[@Qugie]

yea I like his energy. I love boozer content but it takes me days 2 watch 1 video because I get bored even thou it's good info but I watch Ash in 1 sitting the whole video.

[@malinaplays]

True!

[@ColredPlaysRSL]

Hey Ash! Excellent response. I think it's good to address these kind of topics, because we (the viewers) can only benefit from hearing more sides to the story. And I appreciate that you're willing to put yourself under the microscope and still be positive on the people who call you out. Way to take the high road. As for the shard videos, I think it's complicated. I believe Wiz D's objection isn't to all shard videos, but specifically to videos where CCs pull hundreds of shards, clearly spending a significant amount of money in order to hit gold (or red). He believes that can encourage viewers to overspend. As a F2Per myself, I get comments on my shard pull videos (when I hit on a nice pull) where viewers tell me that watching my video made them want to go buy shards to pull. Like you, I try to frequently encourage players to spend wisely, and I also don't think it's my place to police how my viewers choose to spend. On balance, I think it's okay that you (and I) post shard-pulling videos, but I recognize a downside that gives me pause from time to time. I do believe that your practice of donating to charity for each legendary you pull is awesome, and sets an amazing example for your younger viewers especially. So keep on keeping on, my friend. 🫡

[@michaelwilliams6431]

1st paragraph is why I ro ck with ccs like you both.

[@martijnvlieshout]

Colred, first shout out to you and your editor for the great content you guys put out. I love when there is some kind of synergy between the creator and the editor (or at least mention them) To be fair, I also sometimes get fear of missing out and doubt if I should pull or not BUT that will happen regardless as I can see what is being pulled or when I see the heroes that have a higher chance to be pulled. I think it is too easy to 'blame' a CC for that. We all have our own brain and if we are unable to control that desire then we would pull regardless of a video

[@Kelly-du1pn]

Shard pull videos are my favorite! As a f2p I live vicariously through the ccs

[@Leo_Gar]

Same here ahhahaha🤣🤣🤣

[@danielholmes2783]

Right?????😂❤

[@koolcidify]

This is hilariously true! Especially the mythical pulls lmao

[@Jamesnpk]

This is the sole reason I watch shard pulls. I'll never have the amount of shards any of the CC's have and seeing someone, I'll use one of Echos latest video as an example, pull Taras, Acrizia and two other op Lego's is amazing

[@cafedelivery426]

They are definitely NOT my favorite. So I just don't watch them. So much easier than making a video trying to start controversy.

[@BigManAtta]

Ash is the last person i wouldve expect to get called out in raid😅 Hes the nicest most genuine and honest CC.

[@SkratchPlays]

Dude: opens shards and has 50% of the content related to shard pulls Dude: Complains about others making shard pull videos Dude Can't get into the Creator Program Dude: Let's flame all the others that can. 2 Words: Hypocrisy and Jealousy Just the human nature...

[@rudinoid7778]

Your content is original as chinese car so.....

[@SkratchPlays]

@@rudinoid7778 🧂🧂

[@WinterSushi]

On point 💯 👌

[@Rundas342]

100%

[@IAmPeterCole]

10000%

[@brettbrown5440]

Also, on the first part of the video, he talks about Collabs I generally like them because it’s good outreach to see other Raid content creators. Specifically on Carla, it’s a different outlook on a raid shadow legends content creator, she’s new to the game and it’s fun watching someone learn the game just like you did back in the past. Thanks for having her on your channel.

[@Special.Purpose.Weapon]

Not being mean, Ash, but this guy is clearly jealous and honestly hard to listen too.

[@Raijin5504]

Dont know who they are and just listening to the little bit from the recording is enough for me lol.

[@Special.Purpose.Weapon]

@Raijin5504 exactly 💯

[@odiumhh]

💯

[@thundergunn7203]

That is a very myopic point of view for a video that is very valid. Ash even said his opinion is valid to a point.

[@dirt_ripper8734]

​@thundergunn7203 the guy is clearly jealous. He didn't just trash Ash, he called out other's as well. Wiz is butthurt because he hasn't collaborated with Ash ( not Ashes fault ) but jealous that Carla has, and went as far as saying that she had a soft p0rn channel. Who gives a shit if Carla has a more adult channel as well, her Raid channel is about Raid. Also, Wiz sounds like my monotone 12th grade chemistry teacher. I think that's Weapons point about jealousy and hard to listen to. When the guy calls a Raid creator out for non Raid related content ( Carla ) it isn't a " myopic view " . Myopic meaning lacking intellectual insight, it appears that Weapon did in fact, have just that, intellectual insight in his comment. Doesn't that, in fact, make your comment a myopic view ? JS

[@bront_catherder]

Thanks for the call out again dude! There's a space in content creation for all kinds of content. Not every CC needs to be an expert. If there's people making fun videos and people enjoy them? Let them enjoy them!

[@phinatic717]

Let that dude cry. Who cares. Dudes acting like a child.

[@nr1skiller]

Sure he did presume some stuff without evidence but there is some truth in it. Shouldn't discard a message if the message was delivered in a bad way.

[@wskyw]

i don't know any child acts like this.

[@JGigs]

ash looks like he's about to drop the hardest diss track response of 2024 in the thumbnail also live your live and be happy but you need to be criminally investigated for using yt light mode

[@jhonniekravchenko643]

Plz tell me your making a video about this drama JGigs 🤣

[@davidslater2955]

Anyone that says “don’t tread on me” whilst treading on another, instantly loses all credibility. There’s a right way and a wrong way to talk to people to get your point across. Poor form on Wiz’s part is what I’m going to say. The RAID community is big enough for everyone to be here and enjoy the game. I’ve interacted with Carla over on her channel and she’s a genuinely nice person, who has a desire to learn about the game we all play. Homie (Wiz) just sounds like a bunch of sour grapes. Sorry, not sorry. Ash. You never fail to impress. You handled the situation with supreme grace, humility, and humanity. Props to you sir.

[@Kadsistency]

Pure f2p and fellow small RAID cc here. Shard pulling is a part of the game like it or not which he most likely understands. And ash specifically does include the ups and the downs which is the reality that most folks will experience. I personally like watching them since I simply cannot pull all the time so I like to live through others for better or worse depending on their luck. As always, keep up the great work and keep being you!

[@AyceMcGee]

Hmm, I hate to say this, but maybe his attitude is why Raid hasn't worked with him yet. He has the right to his opinions, but opinions can come with consequences. If he's crapping on other content creators, degrading the endless hours they put into the game and their channel, and blaming them for hypothetical gambling addictions involving the game why would Raid want to work with him? If he thinks a core element of the game that brings in a lot of viewers, new players, and money is bad why would they work with him? If he thinks new players shouldn't have a place in content creation why would they want to work with him? Why wouldn't they invest in people who are going to build up the community, work well with others, bring in new players, and respect each other? Controversy can bring in a lot of money in other parts of the internet, but the Raid community is overall too tight and too respectful of each other for that to work. Honestly, I think this video kinda ruined his chance of getting what he wants.

[@GirlsLeadToMistakes]

I 100% agree with you. His attitude is the problem. After this video, I don't think he'll get a chance.

[@Randtxus]

We watch your Void Shard openings mainly for your reactions when you pull Harrier.

[@ASH.B.]

😂😂😂

[@ImRoadblock]

As a content creator trying to get into the content creator program I share in this guy's frustration but I think it's important to understand that Plarium are the ones saying "no" and not the content creators. The Raid: Shadow Legends content creator community has been nothing but welcoming to me as I began my journey into Content Creation. I could list off many names some big and some small who have collaborated with me and/or gave me advice on how to manage my channel. I will say that when it comes to connecting with other content creators like Ash it can be a little difficult to find a way to make contact with them about doing collabs, but that's more to do with how busy they are.

[@sawyerslack9782]

Easy to be envious, hard to stay humble. Keep up the grind.

[@johanndaart7326]

You are already at 4k subs bro!

[@ZoaWar]

I saw WIZARDs video, it popped up in my feed, didn't even know the guy. After watching the video, the only think i could think was ''he's burning out'' almost 3 years and did not managed to get 2K subscribers... So he did what every youtuber in his shoes does nowadays ''lets create some drama with some other big youtuber in order to get some views'' Cant really say it is the best way to go about it in my opinion but hey, people like the drama so he's just giving what people want. He will get the views now for sure, but the question is: does he have the personality to retain those new viewer? i honestly don't think so, but subscribed to see if he would prove me wrong. (WIZARD) if you see this comment, and i know you will, in fact i bet you will read more comments in this video than ASH, this is a golden opportunity to get the most out of it, besides an apology which i think you should, you could also ask ASH for some directions tips and tricks on how you can improve YOUR content even if you have to pay for his time. But a collab would be an awkward video i think, for you, ash, and the viewers And btw Ash i think that (shard opening videos poll) was unnecessary, you didn't get to where you are now by asking viewers what you should and should not do with your channel or content. do what makes you happy, if we don't like one videos we skip and watch ne next. but if i were to vote i would vote ''yes, please continue''.

[@wskyw]

that's why i refused to watch his video. we shouldn't award people like him

[@dScythe05]

Much love to you ash. We can clearly see that they're kindly jealous

[@GunsmasOykot]

i say the same to my drug dealer too when people want make dealing illegal. They are just jealous.

[@phoenixducharme5209]

i am not going to sit here and trash that guy Ash, but his words made me so mad that i actually signed back into KZbin so i could comment. (i signed out cuz i can't stand all the ads lol). i won't rant, although to quote Hawkeye Pierce from MASH, "my rants get raves" :) but i will say this, you don't owe anyone any explanations for anything you do on your channel. you're always courteous, honest, and so funny. i've been tuning in to your channel since i started playing Raid 5 years ago and your videos always brighten up my days and put a smile on my face. my husband and i especially love your shard opening videos because we always joke that you must be a glutton for punishment :) and even when you do pull S tier champs, we're always happy for you cuz we know that most of the time, it hasn't been easy/cheap. and no, i never feel pressured tospend money on this game after watching your videos and haven't since my first year of playing cuz i was impatient to advance. :) so keep smiling Ash. you've got the whole package and LOTS of supporters. it's just sad that some people seek fame by trashing established, hard-working people, just like when "someone" trashed Hellhades a while back. no mames need be named. :D sending positive energy your way too dude! :)

[@robfishpond3026]

The bad shard pulls are usually the funniest videos you do 😂 😂😂😂 Sorry to laugh at the pain 😂

[@bobzie23]

just added that guy to dont recommend channel, making crying videos, instead of making content to contribute. i love ash's channel because of his content and how lively he is. its my choice.

[@ASH.B.]

😂😂😂 Me too . I feel like if you’re broke then just say you’re broke. It’s not asphalt that you cannot afford to buy shards. If you’re going to make contact, then just simply make it but to make contact about raid and it’s about bashing someone he just seems really jealous that he’s not getting the attention he wants and using these big-time creators as Clickbait. He just jealous. I absolutely love Ash. Everyone’s account is different. Everyone finances are different if Ash can afford to splurge for stuff like that then oh well. I mean there are millionaires out here who will spin two or $300,000 on a lamp I mean, come on now.

[@animejay70]

I am an endgame player. i also enjoy other early to midgame CCs. it fun to see their perspective of the game. I've given them advice. I also enjoy Carla's channel. I didn't know about her main channel until a few weeks in. it's not my cup of tea, but her Raid channel is great. there's a saying: "A rising tide floats all boats". that is all

[@JamesSmith-cf3md]

His content isn’t good. It’s boring, unengaging and his personality is just droning. He should do nighttime podcasts if he really wants to drone on Please don’t collab with him. His short snippet bored me to death

[@nathancaruthers1720]

Well thanks saves me the time watching his video.

[@bjbowman9065]

He might get some views because Ash brought him up, but I don't see him getting many (if any) subs, because they'll see for themselves EXACTLY what you just said! Those are the same reasons that I don't watch him! Good call

[@mrburritoslayer]

Hey guys, I love my wife. Personally, one should almost never call out and try to swing at another creator, especially when its not objective and more so emotionally driven. Doesn’t usually end well, especially in a space as small as RAID. We have seen it done a number of times and most of those creators usually end up getting ousted from the community. Success on KZbin is always Video Idea, Thumbnail, Title (yes in that order). Luck plays a role, some people just get that luck and blow up, you can come up with whatever excuse in the book to try and diminish their success and to cope with your lack thereof, but it won’t change anything. Any creator should always only focus on how they can improve. Personality plays a role, but not so much as one might think. On that, ASH has always been positive and upbeat, idk how you could even hate the man; like you really need to be nitpicking to go out of your way. Hate the game, not the player son. And for you ASH, been watching you since you first started talking about the love of your life “scyl”. 😂

[@jasonharris2006]

I love and appreciate your mental health comments and posts. You do you Ash. Do the shards, do the lists, and ignore opinions. Keep it up!! Much love brother!!!

[@dkoykov]

I may be biased as I am a long-time Ash fan, however what I hear from Wizard's video is him saying: My content is not getting to enough people, let me call out on someone who is big enough to draw attention to myself so I can get their fans to see me. But with rant videos about other content creators, (ever, but especially when you are not at their level yet) only proves you have no confidence in your own content in my view. If you yourself cannot believe in your own content, why should others look at it? Ash, you should invite him on your channel for his opinion on the game and how things are. Knowing you, it'll be a great vid!

[@Raijin5504]

I love all your content and your energy, its why I always watch your videos on any content you put out. People that throw hate like this give bad rep to CCs.

[@kylejohnson6383]

Hey Ash, specifically in regards to shard opening videos: I myself have a gambling problem, I am aware of this and I am aware playing as many Gacha games as I do is a threat to my financial well being. Watching shard opening videos made by CCs like you, Hades, and Nubkeks actually give me that dopamine hit without having to spend my own money, and so I feel like your shard videos help rather than harm. Keep up the good work, love your energy, you're always my first click each morning.

[@warmasterjanar]

I LOVE what you do. Just talking about mental health is a hard topic to cover, and you make it real. Also you help out charities. No other content creators I watch do that! And your content is solid. I think Wizard is jealous of you or he was potty trained at gun point

[@raiwenduravwin3166]

Ash, much love. You helped make Raid exciting for me, and I love your vids. I don't have time to catch them enough, but if I see a shard pull video I do usually click on it. I don't feel like I have to go pull more shards because of it, I get it can affect some people. They're going to find shard videos to watch regardless of what you do. You're doing a GOOD job as a content creator. But like you say during the video, you don't just upload the good shard pulls and sometimes watching you pull 500 shards and not get anything that'd be new for me makes me hold back on my spending for a bit and wait for a wiser time to pull. Thank you for those vids too. I'm glad you weren't too hard on this other creator, I think he's an honest actor too like you said. We're all flawed. Hold your head up high brother. I'm glad you addressed this and more glad that you addressed it how you did. Don't let it get to you

[@MonaLotte-v8g]

If anyone thinks Ash only uploads good shard pull videos they need to watch his hilarious attempt to pull the perfectly farmable Heiress. Totally my favourite shard opening video of them all.

[@AgAlq]

That one it’s the best!! Lololololol😂

[@SamitoFPS]

You handled this really well, I think everyone is entitled to their opinions but ultimately I think his approach is a little too tunneled? Similar stuff happens in the Overwatch community and really any game nowadays that has content creator programs The best advice people really need to hear is that you just gotta focus on yourself. It's really easy to look at everyone else and think things are unfair, but if you wanna be the best creator you can be you gotta focus on yourself and do the best you can Handled this well, great video, your story around 10:00 is WORD FOR WORD something that happened with me. FOCUS INWARD!

[@DontBeBad]

Oh shit didn't expect you here, do you also play raid shadow legends? (I love your passion and honest opinions on ow.)

[@OGBlackjack4701]

@@DontBeBad hey man when it comes to raid samito is in the same boat as carla he started playing a couple months ago and from what i saw while i could still watch him he was really enjoying the community feedback that other semi or more experienced players where giving him unfortunately i dont think he kept up posting or streaming raid content vary long but im also unsure about that as he typically streams while im either in school (college) or in bed sleeping lol hell yea samito! wizard D definitely went on a toxic streak with this video. alot of players are very frustrated with the state of raid right now, and only together as a whole can the community stomp this kind of negative commentary out. love your streams wish i could hang in chat more but school has taken all my time away keep up the good work man

[@DontBeBad]

@ thanks for replying, that’s cool a ow content creator plays raid

[@JnoEL1]

Ash popped out with the polo puffer jacket and the chain, he just wanted to show buddy that there is levels lolol

[@HWZ_]

😂

[@crz4rg252]

Ash: 1) Keep being you! 2) I read comments from people saying they keep watching you even after quitting Raid. I think I would as well but I'm still playing. 3) Your positivity in the face of criticism as admirable & worthy of life lesson. 4) Positivity, when you objectively disagree with the direction of changes is Hard!! Yet here you are, being a POSITIVE in KZbin world of negativity. my 2 cents.

[@giantsaguaro5164]

Not gonna lie, Carla’s little fit devil content got me weak af

[@juriszigurs]

Bruh what Carla did wrong? She's Collab with Ash was about champ visuals. Also what's wrong with shard pull vids? "HARRIIEEER!" Lives rent free in my head by now.

[@spimatti]

Couldn't believe my ears when I heard someone had called out Ash of all people, one of the most genuine and nicest guys in the community who does nothing but promote mental health, player diversity and donating to good causes

[@Sargaxiist2022]

Hey Ash, recovering gambling addict here. Here's why I watch these videos: I play raid, I spend in raid, but i don't buy shards. Sticking to that rule means that I don't get a ton of chances to pull more than 3 or 4 shards at a time. Gambling addiction is different for every person but for me personally; it was the dopamine hits of every small win while running my account dry attempting to get a big win. You can become so accustomed to those small, constant hits of dopamine that you totally ignore all rational thought wondering how good it's going to feel to finally win big. I watch shard openings because for me, if it's someone I enjoy or like, I want them to win also. Seeing them win gives me dopamine. So if you get a good opening, I get dopamine because I'm happy for you. If it's a bad opening, it's still an entertaining video because of the editing and your personality. You cannot control what people do with their money. As someone who has nearly gambled it all away, your only obligation is to warn viewers that it IS deceptively addictive. Thats all you can do, and morally I feel that's all you need to do. Wizard seems like a good dude who just has had a bad few days or weeks. Hopefully you guys can talk and move past this.

[@indielitlyfe]

No content creator across the KZbin platform is obligated to bring anyone else on their channel. Instead of whining about what someone else isn’t doing, how about using your own channel to highlight those you feel are being overlooked. His video seems like a whiny cry for attention!

[@darylruss9829]

I'll avoid any internet psychology from WDG's video. He has an opinion and that's fine. He's certainly allowed. But having watched your videoes for a long while, he clearly has missed who you are in your videoes. You connect with your audience and seem to be a genuniely nice guy. I'm not sure why he missed that, but everyone doesn't like all the same things. You're awesome. Keep doing what you're doing. (Oh, and nice reaching out to him to bridge the gap. )

[@x_SYLAR]

The guy must have thought his opinions would resonate with a lot of the community lol the guy is just jealous of ash and more specifically Carla who has gained way more subs and views than his channel in a much shorter time and it's hard for him to take. Then complaining about shard pulling in a gacha game whilst pulling his own and then trying to blame saph for plariums decisions even though plarium doesn't even like saph for repeatedly exposing them when they try slip in a nerf quietly or just pointing out how bad they are at their jobs. Raid just isn't a good game for new content creators to get into, unless you're a hot woman or maybe a vtuber then you really need an entertaining personality to be able to succeed and sadly wizard d does not have that.

[@ProdbyDictaRheum]

I mean I'm an ex gambler, was playing just slots, online or live slot machines. But never once watching a shard pulling video did I think "damn, this dude's pretty lucky, let me try and drop 50$ on shards, I might get something" and then go on a spending spree because I'm not pulling anything...Usually the gambling mindset is only on things that have the "potential" to give double the money... Noticed that I've wrote potential in quote marks as mostly it never happens lol. But yeah, just my take, keep pulling shards, it's part of the game. Thanks to all the videos you CCs are making and helping the community, whether it's yourself ASH, Wizard, HH, Nub, etc. Keep it up

[@KeithDCanada]

I also think shard pull videos and 'kraken account feature' videos add to the gambling problem with these games.... But like a regular, level headed adult, I exercise my opinion by not clicking on the videos. That's a fight for another arena... not on someone's video. If I really want to take it to the CC, I will private message them to let them know my opinion. People who start stuff on the net, I'm sorry, but they are immature and need to grow up. EDIT - I think it can also be the case that some people are triggered by this stuff more than others. I avoid it, because when I started playing mobile games, and seeing the rampant fervor for the gambling mechanics both in the game and on social media, it brought back my feelings on gambling from when I was younger and my dad lost my parents entire life savings on a bad stock investment, and without telling his wife, then tried to gamble the money back, putting them into massive debt. I've seen the slippery slope, an felt it's impact first hand.

[@thoughtlesskills]

CCs target the same demo plarium does

[@Chuck-rq5ih]

For the record I love your shard opening videos because I get to experience bigger shard openings that I’ll never be able to afford and you make it entertaining along with your editor. Your one of the most wholesome CC’s I’ve ever followed out of any game

[@dobby27uk]

All Shard Pull videos are fun to watch but yours are also hilarious to watch. re: Wizard D Gaming's comments, I've never heard of him, he's never appeared on my feed, but as soon as he said "mostly female" in that disparaging way, every darned misogyny radar and alarm I have started screaming. As a female, relatively new player (6 months) i've not yet experianced anything of that kind in the raid community - which is an AMAZINGLY UNIQUE experience online. Thats all i needed to see of him, I certainly won't be watching his chanel. I was really appreciative of seeing your video with Karla, her videos are very much where I was 3 months ago. Yes it was fun and fashion/attractiveness related but heck, the games designers have champs of all genders running round half naked. Its clearly a factor in their intended appeal.

[@jakubmaka2188]

You didn't experience it because: A, who cares lol 😂, and those who care have nothing interesting happening in their life. B, we don't see each other's faces, we don't interact that much and as long as you have fun in the game, I am happy for you. And I still hope you won't experience it.

[@TheMissingPluto]

I turned it off, I've dealt with enough of that my last 20 years of gaming as a woman and I'm not giving anybody like that anymore of my time.

[@kerriechan13]

Misogyny was the first thing I thought too, like it's only the women ccs that are bad and don't care about the game, and I guarantee that comment about adult-light content would never have been said about or to a guy... uck

[@dobby27uk]

@@jakubmaka2188 Thanks, I hope so too, bad sadly, to answer your A: too many people really do care. From being physically driven off a racetrack as a 15 year old by a 50+ year old man who resented a girl in a go-cart, to online battles, to being the first female keyholder in my company in what was then 80 years of trading, it is a factor of competition if you are a women in a male dominated space. I don't have much experience in this particualar genre of gameplay but going back playing other multi-player games 20 years, its definately an issue that was for a time getting better, but its not going to be going away quickly. Then he wonders why hes not being picked up by a content creator program, or growing his viewers - times are absolutely changing, people who aren't directly affected are finally beginning to shut off from this sort of negative content.

[@dobby27uk]

@@kerriechan13 No they wouldn't. and considering the design elements 'adult-light' was appalling.

[@sykesc2]

Ash, as you know, "haters are gonna hate." I love your videos because you are so positive, down-to-earth, and non-judgmental. You got a really nice shout-out from Saph on his video yesterday. Sadly, he is dealing with a lot of the same undeserved hate. I appreciate your collabs with new CCs and helping them get a leg up in their work. As an adult, it is then my choice whether I watch them in the future. Also, I wave the BS flag on you "pushing" your audience into doing anything...other than caring more for ourselves and each other. You are loved and respected in the community. Keep up the great work!

[@9erlvr]

Correct Ash!

[@LiamofSorrow]

I watch your videos even though your editing style feels more geared toward kids, and your overly hyped reactions aren't really my thing. However, I appreciate the information you provide-it’s valuable and not something we easily find elsewhere. I don’t need to like everything about you, but the insights are appreciated.

[@waywardwayfarer]

Carla isn't really my cup of tea when it comes to Raid content, but she seemed sincere in her enjoyment of the game. I don't get this toxic attitude that any attractive woman who's involved in a hobby dominated by male "geek" types should always and automatically be assumed to be a cynical sex-marketing ploy.

[@michaelhall8634]

Gotta say this. It's only due to you, Ash, Hell Hades and Scratch, that I even continue playing Raid at all. All three of you bring such a unique personality and energy to the game. Love your shard pull videos, Top 10 champs, strategies ECT. Y'all bring a light in the darkness that is the current state of the game with your positivity. Thank you so much.

[@eetu4302]

listen, buddy did all that just to get some views lol

[@hlaw35]

I think your shard pulls for charity is a really good thing. If it's in the name of a good cause I'm for it. Also ihink you handled this whole situation like a pro. While I do think it's kinda cringy that this dude even made the video, I don't think he was too out of line. It wasn't as bad as stu gamings attack on Hellhades or Saffron man's attack on Nub. Even when Shini got mad at Saph for pointing out a bug, that was way more cringy cuz Shini was mad that Saph "stole" his content. I just think it's bad for the community when creators get on their soapboxes and attack other creators. It's hypocritical to say shard pull videos is unethical content when making these type of criticism videos is not even close to being good content. Keep doing what your doing Ash and thanks for keeping your cool. I respect wizards opinion, I just don't agree with it and he might of been able to word it better. Keep the positivity Ash👊

[@johnmiller2905]

Honestly I can relate to the annoyance when seeing carla come onto the scene intentionally showing her boobs in every thumbnail to get cheap clicks. It instantly makes me feel extra critical of the content, especially if the content itself also feels shallow. But at the same time I recognize that Raid itself does the same thing so it's hard to really say much about it.

[@N8TiVNewYorker]

I actually like Wizards channel, but I think he should have thought hard before posting his video. Usually when you are about to send an angry email to your boss, it's best to sleep on it and wait one day when your emotions have subsided, and then you may find a better way to voice your opinion. We all know the shard videos are mostly click bait, but more power to you for using a formula that works and pays the bills. And I believe many of the videos do provide great content, even if they don't get many clicks, so it all balances it out. If you weren't able to make any money, then the content would evaporate. I also didn't have a problem with the "top ten who's hot" video, it was a break from the usual content, and we all enjoy the game, so why be so critical of something rather harmless.

[@-MCMLXXII-]

He wants to be that fancy pink Himalayan salt, but he's just regular old Morton's. Don't sweat his opinions. He's unhappy about not being a super channel. I get where he's coming from, as my own creative endeavors have all been failures. But that's not an excuse to lash out at people who are successful.

[@janitor8884]

Yep, some of us have to face the fact that we are just plain and boring. Hating on the exciting people will just make yourself miserable.

[@xoli.mogomotsi]

Okay, done watching his Video and checking comments as well. First things first, you are my number 1 cc for RAID and my go to channel for everything RAID related. I saw your comment under his video, proper response and this video is just a cherry on top. Actually you have at least put some exposure for him with this video coz I swear I was never going to know the guy's channel had you not created this video. Well handled 👌🏽.

[@taylortot0111]

I disagree fully with this critique of you, Ash. And maybe I'm swinging in the dark, but I think this guy is using your face to get more clicks with no bases at all and just seems like he's blaming others for not reaching his own goals. maybe not.. but that's what it seems like to me. I personally like to watch shard opening videos so I can save my own and NOT be tempted to spend myself lol.

[@rwb0376]

You're way too nice, Ash. Forget about that dude. He's just salty because no one watches his channel and he'll never be in the CC program.

[@DMMDestroyer]

He has a point about the person he first mentioned, she's cross promoting for other reasons and doubt she's gonna stay with the game long-term. I know your intentions were not in the wrong place, though. Thanks for having people on like Colred and Boozor.

[@theblitz8798]

100% support for Carla. I started watching because what she posts reminds me of the feeling I had when I first started the game. Keep doing shard opening videos, especially the bad ones. That makes me feel better when I open 50 voids during a 2x and get mostly rares with a few dupe epics.

[@MB-ve2ub]

Really don't like when people try gain success by dumping shit on others. I am competent to make up my own opinion about people, their behavior will tell me all I need to know. You are doing great job Ash. And no I am not going to go watch his video...

[@MortarMike]

Having collabbed with Ash I gotta say, the guy's nothing but good vibes and a GREAT person to know! I love that he, like many CCs on the higher volume of content creation for these games, reach out and collaborate with lesser known CCs, as well as well known CCs. It's NEEDED, an inviting community speaks volume on the lifespan of the game. Also for reference, I'm only about 5 minutes into the video but I had to mention that. ALSO I generally love Ash's business model of consistently donating to charities through his organization; VERY few CCs have built their businesses to be able to support that, and hey, it that means I see a video or two that I'm not giddy over sometimes, I'm 100% cool with it haha HECK if you want proof, Ash and Osama (one of his editors) are literally the reasons I started making content 😅 If you want MORE proof, just check my YT page (you don't have to watch a video lol), he's been my FEATURED video on my page for a while now, a collab I did over 9 months ago!

[@charleswable3339]

honestly I see thumbnails like his and cant bring my self to watch. overall I think CCs catch too much grief that I feel stems from a lack of taking personal responibility. I love you ash and I promise even if you tell me to explicitly to spend ill open my wallet when I want to if ever. I see you do all the good things you can feasibly do, and the first CC I ever saw straight up tell ppl that buying shards for you is different since its a business exspense lol. your genuine "hope your doing ok today" truly makes a difference for at least 1 person (me lol). I think this was approached in a good way, and I respect you finally going to bat over this kinda thing once other CCs were drug into it that dont have the volume of voice you do.

[@ThictorZzz]

Nah buddy I have been watching Ash since Clash Royale. I play Raid cause he was playing it. Don't you dare disrespect my man dude. Lmao Sorry Ash 💌

[@strike614]

Ash I've been watching your channel since clash with Ash days. I loved watching your Clash Royale videos, and i remember you previewing Brawl Stars. I stopped watching a lot when i stopped playing those games. That all being said, you have always been one of the kindest humans anywhere but especially on KZbin. I know your audience isn't here because you open shards, or a savant in the niche game. Personally i think they can see you are a good person, super entertaining and everyone could imagine you being their friend. Even when you're pessimistic or saying something negative, we know its because you care, and you'll still look for the silver lining. The world needs more people like you in it, especially with how grim it has been.Who else donates to charity when they are opening shard videos? Also i haven't even been playing for a year, so seeing someone else going through things i am is refreshing. Not all of us have 100 level 60 champions, hydra killing teams, and can clear everything in the game. Your content helps with that, but you also bring other people who i have watched to also learn from. Just wish you a discord, because i know you reflect how great your community would be.

[@Lord_Mangoat]

The video in question did pop into my feed, but I didn't bother watching it, due to the thumbnail. I'm sure his content is fine, but that thumbnail looks like an attack on Saph and Ash. Did see Saph do a video about people attacking him, which I don't like people doing either. I really enjoy both Saph's and Ash's videos. Both very informative content creators with positive vibes. All content creators are welcome to accept things through Twitch to take on a sponsorship. Why is this guy going after new players to the game? New players are AWESOME to any game, no matter the gender. All players are new at some point and it is awesome to see a content creator start a new game and make newb mistakes. Watch them learn. Don't be a jerk about it, but offering tips can make big changes on what they do next on the game. Ash, I love the start of your videos. The positive vibes and supporting various causes, such as mental health and others. I'd not change how you do your content. Shard opening videos are great! I watch them, but do I open mine? No. I control my own wallet. Watching others pull shards doesn't change my mind on opening my own.

[@harmon55]

Love ya Ash. I actually think it would be helpful knowing how much money was spent on a shard pull video. I wish more content creators would say, "ok, here is $500 worth of shards". For me it'd help to realize how much was spent, it'd help me feel better about not spending if I see $500 go to waste, lol.

[@sonictsunami6779]

Ash, as someone who dabbles in p2p, but is mostly f2p, I haven't watched any of your shard pulls content. It doesn't matter to me nor influences me to purchase shards to keep up with the Jones'. If my budget allows for purchases, I'll do them. If not, then.... The main reason why I subbed to your channel is that you're more understandable. I have auditory lag, which gives me difficulties in hearing and understanding people with heavy accents who speak too quickly (e.g. Hell Hades is even hard for me to understand, as pathetic as that seems. >.< ). In my opinion, you have a solid base of understanding of the game for me to follow. Approximately a year in and I'm still learning the ins and outs of the game. Who you choose to highlight as content creator is your business. You're my main to go to content for suggestions on where I need to focus on in developing my account. Thank you for the time you put into your enjoyment as a player and content creator. Stay healthy... spiritually, mentally and physically. God bless.

[@toddmiller2812]

You are a giant he is an ant. There is no need to respond to someone like this. He doesn't deserve to be stomped on. We love you and your content! I will never look at this guys videos just because he is attacking other CC.

[@vohbovohborian28]

As someone who doesn't like you, I feel compelled to say that I don't really agree with this guy. I don't like shard opening videos, but I have never felt compelled to open more shards because I see someone else pull shards. I feel like dragging Carla into this ( who is as far as I can see entirely innocent of anything and is clearly a beginner making beginner mistakes and learning the game ), is particularly troublesome and unwarranted. I thought your colaboration with her was quite fun and refreshing. As for hydra: It was Plarium, no one else, who chose a stupid solution to a simple problem and then doubled down on it. No one else is to blame for that. Finally: if you want to very badly be in the content creator program, meaning supporting a company you think is predatory, you probably shouldn't be claiming the moral highground. This reminds me of the Ferengi: The Ferengi don't want to stop the exploitation, they want to go from being the exploitee to being the exploiter.

[@Quickslvr_Gaming]

This is a weird video in the sense that the video you are responding to did this in a really weird way. I don't watch ASH videos for information. If ASH provides it, then great. I watch ASH because of the positivity, the vibes, the feel goods, the energy, etc. ASH just feels like a genuinely great guy. I love that you bring so many different people onto your channel. It is so selfless. You are the largest Raid KZbin channel going and people get tons of exposure just by being on your channel. Also... ASH is leaving a void for people to fill that void. If ASH covered all of the informational content in the game, why would people watch all the other KZbinrs? I watch Ash for entertainment, I watch Skratch for crazy end game strategy and champion highlights, I watch Nubs for news and champion testings, I watch Kruysen for overall knowledge and live arena, and I watch Drock because Drock is just awesome lol (He's good at many things, but I just like how crazy he is).

[@displayofgratitude]

Ash, I appreciate your content. From what I have seen - you support charities with some of your shard pull videos, which is really cool. But I also like to watch shard pulls to cheer you on as well. Like when you go into a pull session and you are really gunning for a certain champ, I'm thinking 'that would be really cool if he got it. He'll be able to put a guide out too.' Some of your videos have given me strategies that I have used in other parts of the game too. I watched your arena blender video, and while I don't have Fahrkin - I put together a team with Catacomb conciliator that helped me push through some dungeon levels and potion keeps. Long story short - thanks for the guides, keep it up. 👍

[@robertQ4658]

OK on shards topic, as a free to play, when I see you guys open a hundred shards or whatever, I kinda get to live a little through yall...ups and downs it's fun to see what you guys get and we get to see your reaction on what you open. I have built or avoided champs based on CC's reaction to the champs they pull from videos and 9-10 time those raw reactions are honest. Finally, Saph is a brain and we all value his thoughts and opinions. Truthfully, HH is lucky to have that guy on their team. Appreciate your video's Ash keep it up.

[@CountJinsulaOfficial]

Random thought: a really cool collab idea would be cross game collabs. Like if you had a Clash Royale KZbinr or Pokemon GO KZbinr and talk about the comparisons of Raid and their game. Like I'm someone who plays both Raid and Pokémon GO religiously, but I cover PoGO on my channel. Yet I have insight on how both games monetize and approach game design. Would be fun to talk about it with you 😊

[@gamR4Life]

Dude, you’re good. I’ll say it for you - he’s wrong 😅

[@mcdiggits]

Sorry but this dude sounds like he's bitter. He isn't saying anything every troll is saying. It's just jealousy. He needs to learn his place, and understand, yea bro, in a 99% male dominated industry, a pretty girl gets a leg up. Welcome to the world. Put in the work and suck it up.

[@fredericfrese2853]

Ash, the one who ALWAYS questioned his own work, made Videos about addiction issues and how to avoid breaking the Bank and enjoy the Game, doesn't Reserve this callout... and i realized that i own saph an apology for hating...

[@flintportable]

Honesty. Openness. Humility. Thank you for elevating the debate, thank you for not using your platform to spread the hate and drama that are poisoning online life. You have all my respect.

[@swedishtime6910]

I hardly disagree with the Wizard. He has some good or controversial points before but this wasn't fair at all. I can't disagree more. I think u, Hades and Darth r the only people who takes mental issues of content creation and gaming seriously. Overall we all adults and we made our own decisions about what to do with our time and money. I think most of the people watching u cuz of u'r energy and positivity that u and u'r man Osama (I probably butchered the name) bring to the community. Also Saph is an amazing creator with deep knowledge of the game design in general. He's doing the most educational content out there. Much love to both of u (and Osama) ❤

[@mickeyd4038]

I think Wizard D got it wrong. I sincerely find it offensive that he attacked you and Sapph. I've been a a gamer since the 80's (yes, I'm old), and I've not seen a community that is anywhere near as positive and helpful as RAID. That includes in large part the CC's. I don't know Wizard D so I would rather not assume selfish motives for his post, but it is hard not to go there mentally. I hope he learns something from this process and shows a touch more reflection before attacking others.

[@TheLarryGonzalez]

Ash, don't worry about this guy has to say. I am 69 years old and have been playing raid from the beginning. You were the first content creators that I started following. You have helped me through the game along with Hell Hades, Chosen, Deadwood, Leila, and some others. Keep doing what you are doing. Haters are going to hate.

[@supa6800]

You and nubs are my favorite 2 ytubers and it's because of your personality and the energy you bring to every video your shard vids are great entertainment and I watch them as a deterrent as well you pulled 500 shards and didn't get anything so maybe I will save my 30 and I remember you doing a video where you felt bad that you felt like you were only posting good pulls and you would buy till you hit a good pull and said you'd stop doing that and I respect that you were able to do that while also using your channel for positivity and maybe the adult lite content was when you go off on annabelle trunda or any of those types of rants lol which I still enjoy it's a funny intermission I just want you to keep up the great content and know there's people out there that look forward to an ash video

[@maxnutter]

You nailed it, the guys a hypocrite at best. Also, I wonder why people would rather watch Carla than Wizard? Keep doing what you are doing Ash, you're a good guy.

[@armeniangod9178]

Hello my fellow Bostonian! I don't normally comment, but I have to say this. I oftentimes love watching CC shard opening videos, because it's relatively mindless. I can watch it while doing other things (work, games, etc) and not have to fully pay attention, just have it on my other monitor, and it works out. Also, I'm a relatively high spender in the game, and if I watch someone pull for a good champ it makes me feel better either way. If you pull the champ, I'm happy someone got them, if you don't, then I take solace that I'm not the only one who pulled a bad streak lol. So keep up doing what you do, people who don't like it, don't have to watch it. Nobody can please 100% of the people 100% of the time, it's impossible, so just do what you've done, it's worked and your fans enjoy it.

[@sirenspew]

Ash, you are way too kind. No response was needed or deserved, if anything I would argue it was all best ignored. Great response, much respect, like you just the way you are.

[@lowkeylauki]

Ash, great video. Thank you. Community, great response in comments, thank you too. I would like to add a couple of my points. I have been playing this game for a few years now, I come from decades of playing and being part of hardcore community of Dota2. I'm a fan, subscriber and regular viewer of Wiz D, Ash and Carla and all the CCs I'm going to mention here. We must not forget that people are different. We have different life experiences hence different preferences. While I love watching CCs doing maths and trying to solve game's complexities and nuances; I also love watching MTGJedi pulling shards and making hydra teams over and over again all day long, I love SmileyTK's super chill content, I love KBopADoo just hanging out as we all are her friends. I also thoroughly enjoyed Ash and Carla discussing sexiest champs in the game (so much so that I plan to rewatch it with my girlfriend). I don't think any of these contents is inherently superior or inferior. I also absolutely enjoy the puns that Osama (the editor) put in videos. And it is ok for someone to think that some of my choices are of no interest/use for them. It is fine. But calling people out for their preferences is unfair and rude. I expected better from Wiz D. I love so many different CCs and I watch so much different Raid content daily. And while we are at it; Ash, my man, thank you so much for talking about mental health challenges in your videos. I'm a dude, born and raised in a village in Pakistan but mental health difficulties are pretty much the same. I really appreciate and love you for talking about mental health and giving good wishes and affirmations in your videos. Lots of love and good wishes for you and family. :)

[@W1llow_Jo0sh]

I feel like him bringing up Carla and the fact that she used to do "adult" content pas personal and super unnecessarily. That was really low of him. And I watch her vids and she's actually a really cool person and creator

[@JustinTime101]

not going to lie was right along with supporting him than you started to play his video and i proceeded to not be able to understand him for 2 minutes straight, thanks ash for being so humble.

[@bryceklym6943]

This guy basically just told everyone don't waste time with his channel. He literally opened shards in the video and turned around and complained about an opening shard video. Sad really

[@rattleshirt4162]

You did something very important in this video. You didnt belittle Wizard D. In fact you promoted him. As much as we may disagree with his opinion, or not and completely agree, you did a good thing in not saying his opinion is wrong. We all have opinions. Whether wrong or right, its important that our opinions are heard, if they are genuine and honest. Every person deserves to be heard. Some will agree. Some will not. But no one should ever call some one out, for their honest and ethical opinion. In fact, i really hope you co-lab with Wizard D. He may have to defend his position to someone who will actually listen. I hope we all listen. We all deserve to be heard.

[@Sarge0531RaidShaodowLegends]

@Ash, I'm trying to get in the CC program, but I'm not complaining about the process, and I won't bash anyone for what they put out in the community! Much love bro!!

[@sunnysun2339]

I started playing Raid, Shadow Legends 235 days ago. Was very surprised at how much I absolutely love this game. Probably play way too much. I wasn't crazy about watching KZbin videos to learn stuff before. Prefer to learn by reading. But I've learned so much about the game from watching videos. Your videos as well as others. I find you extremely entertaining, funny, and you seem like a genuinely kind person. Thank you for keeping it real. Thank you making it FUN! Edi: I can say that I've never watched one of his videos though. I've clicked on it. But, because I couldn't understand what he was saying, immediately closed it.

[@neilharvey8183]

I think this was a very honest, mature response. The comments made were well wide of the mark if someone watches even half of your content and sees your connection to your audience, and what you put out there not only about the game, but yourself too. Keep on truckin dude, those shard pulls are fun to watch (Harrrrrierrrrrr!!) No one is forced to watch them..(easy skip like a bad fusion) And the editing is top notch, shout out to Osama.

[@sthurston2]

Ash, shard pulling videos are important. Done without regard of what you get is the key which is what you do. They then give us who aren't getting lots of shards a realistic picture of what to expect. You and Hell Hades do opening shard videos which do not always succeed. Sometimes they suck. Sometimes you get something nice. Very occaisionally you are blessed with that sweet sweet CC luck. I do shard opening solely for fusions. Just once I had some sweet sweet luck. I was failing to finish the push for Gnut from falling asleep. I got the epic I needed to complete the fusion and so got Gnut. That has not happened again.

[@watazshi]

Damn well said and "countered his true fear debuff" ash! 😂😂Luv ya :) (sry if it sounds like a dad joke 💀😭)

[@alsims2007]

I'm not far into this but so far he seems salty. Ash you have been fairly upfront about pretty much everything you do in raid. I honestly didn't like your editing style when I first started watched (kind of still don't) but over time it grew on me. the fact you donate to a Charity every time you do a shard pull video and your high energy and good spirits is why I watch. look at your more recent videos on the hydra controversy. while everyone else is feeding of our shared negative reactions, you Ash put out a video where you tried to cheer people up, to find a bright side.

[@stevensulikowski6620]

You are the best Raid CC out there Ash. Why? Because not only are you entertaining to watch but I actually learn how to play the game & learn the set builds and masteries to get the most out of my champions which is the only fun left in this game of out dated dungeons and keeps. What your best talent is your interviewing of other content creators to get to the key point of the key information to learn from them. Case in point for example Saph - he's so cerebral that it's not easy to learn from him as he's often lost in explaining the coding or calculations math before he reveals what I should be doing with a champion's gear set, mastery or blessing. Your poignant questions to get him to that point in an instant and cut through the cerebral thought processes he goes through to arrive at his conclusions is priceless. Same goes for Kruzyn. Next, I enjoy your shard pulls because it shows me your pull rates aren't juiced as a CC. It helps me to not pull or buy shards when Plarium is blowing it as Greed Shadow Legends. I hope that the new gaming company really listens and implements the suggested improvements to this game unlike casino gambling pimps Plarium has shown it's community of CUSTOMERS to be. You should get the new owners of Raid on your show to discuss our new relationship with it's community of customers.