He Called Me Out - My Response

[@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 🎉

[@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

[@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

[@BigManAtta]

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

[@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 😅

[@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.

[@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

[@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 🤣

[@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%

[@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.

[@JohannDaart]

You are already at 4k subs bro!

[@Kmack67]

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.

[@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.

[@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%

[@SpicyYoda]

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!

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@Randtxus]

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

[@ASH.B.]

😂😂😂

[@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.

[@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!

[@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! :)

[@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

[@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

[@robfishpond3026]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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”. 😂

[@TroublezIA]

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.

[@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

[@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!!!

[@JnoEL1]

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

[@HWZ_]

😂

[@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

[@giantsaguaro5164]

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

[@andrew6661]

An excellent response Ash -respectful and you explained a lot of your reasons for what you do really well. I believe that Wizard D did not articulate his thoughts around these subjects very well -it felt like personal attacks and he could have watched his video or got someone else to watch the video before posting it to get feedback. He seemed very frustrated which isn't a good place to start when trying to articulate and argument. However I do think some of his points are valid and worth considering. On the discussion around shard pull videos I really believe that they do encourage some other players to pull their shards as well. Research around addictive personalities and gambling would back this up. For example people continue to do things they are addicted to even though they know the consequences are bad for them such as smoking, drinking, gambling and doing drugs. To say that viewers are adults and they can make up their own minds etc will not make a difference to someone with an addiction. Plenty of people comment this video saying this same thing and it is probably true in their case -but for some people shard pull videos will encourage their addiction (this is in spite of whether Wizard D is a hypocrite or not for posting lots of shard pull videos himself). My question here is the volume of shard pull videos and the amount of shards (and their expense) necessary -and that is up for you to decide. Don't base that on viewership would be my advice. I think you explained the colab situation really well so I won't add to that discussion except to say that originally I thought Wizard D was on the mark here but your genuine response changed my opinion on this. The Saph comment is an interesting one. I think you ignore the perception that many players have when they view a video about nerfing champs/ fixing champs or bugs etc. If a cc comes out with a statement that suggests to Plarium that something is bugged or needs fixing and it gets 'fixed' in the next patch then many viewers will attribute that to the cc that raised the issue (despite the reality of the fix). Plarium's behaviour around fixing things that unintentionally boost players scores or potentially effect their bottom line super fast is well known in the community. But when it goes the other way -they ignore it or take months to fix it. People get mad about the resources they have spent and the time to build champs when they get fixed after cc's comments. To say Saph "wants to see himself as the smartest person in the room" was an insult rather than constructive criticism. Of course Saph isn't to blame but players look to someone to blame because Plarium never gives out compensation to players when they nerf champs. And as a final word on this issue I really think Saph is out of touch with a lot of the player base around Hydra clash. Most players don't have those meta Trunda teams and therefore Hydra clash wasn't as important to them until they built the other teams that helped players boost their damage. Now all the other team comps have been nerfed to the ground -Saph didn't ask for this in any of his videos but again he did complain about Hydra clash often enough for players to attribute the action of Plarium to him (of course this isn't a fair criticism but it is a perception of Saph as a cc). Wizard D does say that in gaming 1+1 doesn't always have to = 2 and I agree with him on that. We all want to have fun in this game so personally I try not to be so serious about it anymore.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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. 👍

[@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.

[@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

[@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😂

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@9erlvr]

Correct Ash!

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@mrpolskija]

I recently subscribed to Carla's channel after your collab. She has such a fresh insight to the game, she's funny and and most importantly she radiates positivity. I also subscribed to Echo for the same reason. When it comes to shard pulls, I think most CC's are pretty open about the costs and chances of shard pulling. It's always up to a player to decide if it's worth spending their money on things. To me, any shard in this game is priced at a level that I'm not comfortable to spend on them myself, but I don't judge and I like to watch other people pull their shards. If anything, it shows us how much a shard is actually worth. A void shard: a lasagne. Sacred is a lunch for two people at a restaurant or a day at sports forum for my kid. A hundred voids is a cruise to Sweden for me and my kido. 200 voids is a week in a hotel at mediterranean. Now, some people think the champs they may or may not get from the shards are worth more than other things that money could afford. Some people can afford both. And that's ok and their business.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@ASH.B.]

I feel that the shard videos are good because it’s nice to know that even with you being a content creator who spends money on the game that you also have bad days. It just helps the game feel more realistic like they don’t take any favors over you guys. Secondly, with all the new champions that they add to the game, I am a person who don’t really understand very well. These type of games are not really my forte. I started playing this game because my fiancé and I selected games to play together and this was one of his picks so I don’t really get it so you explaining these champions and breaking things down and showing us how to equip them what teams are best to put them with is very helpful and it helps me understand because it doesn’t matter how many times I read it lol I still don’t get it half the time. Thirdly he is just a hater. He is jealous that he’s not financially stable enough to be able to play the game on your level if he broke then just say that. 🤷🏽‍♀️ jealous because he can’t be a content creator and he don’t get a lot of publicity then just say that, but to sit here and make a video and bash other people for enjoying a game is crazy to me. Or maybe he just using you guys as clickbait for people to wanna watch the video about him talking about you guys anyways people are in control of their own funds if you can afford to splurge a little bit on your game then that’s your business but if you can’t, then you shouldn’t everybody’s income is different. Everybody’s account is different so whatever you do with your account is your business and other people should not affect your gameplay. Great job Ash I watch your videos all the time. Love you keep your head up and don’t let the haters bring you down.

[@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.

[@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 👌🏽.

[@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 😊

[@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.

[@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.

[@ECHO-Gaming]

Great video here Ash. You made some excellent points. I will keep quiet and let you do the speaking :)

[@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👊

[@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.

[@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. :)

[@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.

[@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!

[@Jerec]

I’m in the CC program. My guys that watch tell me they just like to hear my views on the game, like to see how I play and how I use the champs I have. I am no Raid expert. I know enough, but I will never be able to put up say a Hydra FAQ or stuff like that, but I think (hope! 😅) my personality it what really shines through on my videos. Or maybes it’s the thousands Ive spent on shards pulls…👀 and still *cough* no Ash collab invite *cough*

[@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.

[@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

[@-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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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. )

[@scottpollock1714]

As someone who struggled with the gambling side of raid, and as a result don't play anymore, I can say confidently I still made my own choices, whether I saw a video of somebody opening shards or not, the next time I opened raid I was purchasing something. Your positive memos at the start of videos often make my day, and certainly helped me in my own perspectives. I too have a brother with special needs and I can relate a lot to when you have talked about it, its been very comforting in some weird way just hearing someone else talk about all the different challenges that are involved in life and give encouragement. My point is that every positive memo you have put in your videos far outweighs any potential negatives of putting out shard videos (but i really dont think there are).

[@KingKing01]

I love to watch your shard opening videos! And I dont watch anyone else's opening videos but yours. I love your energy, and I love your editor for his hard work. I started this game with you and I will continue it with you (even over HH and others). Harrier became my enemy because of you 😂. And if I ever leave the game, I will still watch your videos too. You have done a lot of hard work with builds and dt, hydra, arena and dungeon runs. He needs to work hard to get people to like, but you have to work ultra hard to get people to stay. Thanks Ash ! For all your work ❤❤

[@cohen2199]

Great video. I am impressed on your response from the shade being thrown your way. Keep the shard openings coming… gets my share fix from your videos instead of pulling my own (saving up for next fusion)!

[@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.

[@markhall5281]

Love your show very much don’t give up on bad comments from other content people as I say get him on the show and asking why I sent it I love your shot homes of only thing that I change wish with shard calling was how you actually get them all the time do you actually buy them or do you actually go through the game and get them and show people how to do it and I like your champion hide for champions how to build them absolutely love it. Keep up your good work put 1 foot in front of the other and mosey on down the road as I say and have a great big smile and say good morning and keep on moving because I learnt that you have always gotta keep on them in our head time. You’re only here for a short time in this world so as I say, keep on moving get the mini champions as you can. Love you station love our hidings as well. He’s the other content provider I watch and see if I watch him too so I don’t know what these guys going on about it just seems yes you’re the first one to come up but as I will say you’ve been doing it for such a long time that’s why I love you station in these comments give you a good day. as I was saying don’t listen to the haters keep on moving the hate in the game I get there then I get enough that through work people getting pissed off and stuff like that as I will say I come to play Raid to get away from work I don’t want to be hearing negative content in the game. Clarion did the changes thinking that they would stop big scores. All I had to do is rework Tron, his ability that was it failed to do it. changed all champions just new to try nuke one champion which I was pissed off about because I got flicks well thinking he was going to change my account and they screw the shield over what they should’ve done. There is we worked his ability and he gave you the option. If you wanted the character or not, and the other thing I’d like to see changed in the game is, Lariam is wasting their time. You’ve had all these past champions you can have it on the wheel you’ve had fusions you’ve had all these champions to fuse, spin wheel that’s the champion you want to have a login champion do you go? That’s the login champion for the month if you’re free get gems instead at the end of the month easy PESI everyone gets that champ has it has the character I’m all for level playing field like that I want a level playing field. I’ve played this game for three years now and do you think I can spin ultimate death night cannot get him. I don’t know what’s wrong with the mercy rule. Every time in your bank comes up I’ve been more money on the game to get them with me does not do not getting it pisses me off. This seems Perrion wants more money and doesn’t want to give me a level playing field for ordinary people. as I say, I’ll keep playing the game because I enjoy playing the game, but I can tell you right now I’m getting sick and tired not able to get champions constantly get the same ones all the time as I will say I’ve been watching God forge the new game LAs he’s doing soon as it comes out. I’ll be leaving rain and playing it so as I will say to that Clarion on this time before God for it to comes out need to pull their act together. Well you’re going to have oodles of players leave, there’s oodles of things in the game. to make it better, don’t want to do it. They put it in the hard basket too difficult and she wouldn’t take an intern to do it. Easy PESI. Hopefully the new company has brought the game will go through all the comments take on board with the creative content parade is the same and do changes to the game so it’s a long lasting game. Otherwise this game is gonna end message simple as that signing off. Love you station. Love your channel keep on doing those champion guides because I need them more than anythingt🎉

[@GetnBrains]

I wanna say.. That video seems like he’s talking about what he thinks and not what he knows. Once again, ur awesome Ash, never change. Regarding shard opening videos being “unethical.. i dont understand that. For me personally, i cant afford all those shards so i live vicariously thru ur videos.. also, the rates in this game are terrible. Sure i see a comment here or there that says “ i pulled one shard and got Taras!” Which makes me wanna pull some shards butttttt when ya watch the actual video.. it helps me not spend 99% of the time because you nevvvver get a good return on what ya spend (you = any spender/shard puller). Not exactly sure where 2 vote but i vote for keep doing as u were, please 🙏. Not sure about that guys entire video but from the clips here.. the guy seems jealous, which is understandable but this isnt the way 2 go about it at all and all this did was make it worse for him. He should’ve reached out a few times and then maybe make this video if he was ignored. But 2 expect you or any top CC reach out to them is absurd. I search raid videos all the time and HAVE NEVER even seen that guy.. how would ya know he’s even making content…

[@GetnBrains]

Hell, you could even argue with the way plarium tries to bait people in 2 spending and pulling shards.. that ur video helps everyone not spend and pull which is the opposite of what he’s saying. Also, Ash is a super nice guy and didnt wanna say it but that guy seems like a giant hypocrite and i refuse to go “show love” to anyone like that. I won’t show hate! But i aint gonna show love.. youd think everyone learned from Stew calling people out for what he “thought” he knew, guess not.

[@JonLCook]

I watch a lot of creators on raid and I I like everyone of them your channel is on the top of my favs because you are real and you make my day even on days that I’m tired because of long grind in the game some days it’s not easy but it helps me to focus and to relax you are a very positive individual and I love that

[@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.

[@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.

[@kristofercouch4018]

Definitely need to get this guy on for a collab and have a debate on these topics would be a great watch

[@Jinetic9]

Very late but I had to comment. I have been playing this game from since, maybe 2 years after it came out. I hit a massive plateau and just stopped playing for a couple years because most things seemed impossible. I can without a doubt say that if it wasn't for your videos, I would never have come out of that rut and would never have touched this game again. Now I play it everyday. You are absolutely helpful in your content. And I love the shard pulls. I'm mostly F2P and if not for shard pulls and your exploration of so many champions, I wouldn't get to see their different builds and designs etc. You're an entertaining dude and very aware and candid about your faults. It's all fine man.

[@TZchamp]

As someone who has experience with creating content with another mobile game that I eventually deleted all of my videos on (Biggest Regret BTW) and someone who has started making Raid content and wants to improve my content. I think he is coming at you from a perspective of envy, specifically with the shard pulling argument. When I used to make content on the other mobile game, it was incredibly pay to win (worse than Raid, although prices were better) they had a chest opening system. The content made itself, and got tons of views. I had less than 200 subscribers but would get over 10k views on those videos. The issue of course is that those types of videos cost a lot of money and not everyone can afford it. While I may be wrong and he may not be coming from an envious standpoint and generally is concerned about addiction; I do think deep down there is still that envy from the numbers you get on those videos. I think everyone should make the content they enjoy to make and that they are good at making. At the end of the day, its KZbin, you do you. Love you Ash, have a great day or night if you see this!

[@Pokyhawk]

Don't stop shard pull videos. I actually enjoy them a lot. I always get a kick out of your enthusiasm when opening shards and, to be honest, I enjoy seeing the shard opening in general. To be clear, I'm a player that isn't totally happy with the direction the game has been going. As someone that doesn't have resources to be a Karcken or whale (I would be more of a sea monkey or guppy 🤣) I see the game going more in the direction that they no longer care about the FTP and low spending players. That is their decision and it's fine. I still play but spend even less because newer game play keeps getting further and further out of my reach so why bother? What I play, and how I play is a choice I make according to what Plarium changes to the game that blocks me being able to complete content. I can't afford to spend money on Soulstones? Fine I just have to skip the last week or so of Cursed City content and ignore the advanced achievements. My champions aren't well enough equipped to compete in Live Arena? O.K. I'll skip that part of advanced achievements as well. Plarium is a business and players like me don't have the assets to be seen on their radar anymore so I play as best I can with what they leave me to play. If eventually they up the ante to the point that it isn't worth it for me to do without the money I don't have, well there will always be something else out there and I'll move on. Love your channel Ash. Keep doing you.

[@QuinnfiniteVII]

I love your shard pulls and tbh I want more! I always get confused when one video you have a new champ and the next you have like a plus 2 or 3 version but I never see where those came from❤

[@decur8]

Ash you are the first creator I search for when I need opinion on a champ or any raid subject. You speak in my language and are easy to understand. You are the best proven by the fact you gave this hater a positive review and recommendation.

[@Master_Twango]

Cool vest, I want one lol. Also, Carla is a great CC - I've added her to the list of 4-5 people I watch on a regular basis. It's so refreshing to watch someone new to the game who seems to really enjoy it. Last, of course it's not *unethical* to make shard pull vids! It's just part of the game lol, what a silly thing to call out. No hate to WizardD, but maybe he should've kept this one in the vault >.>

[@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!!

[@huuua2]

14:15 OSAMA is your M.V.P.!! I bet you've gained well over 150k subs since he joined your team! Shout out to him most definitely! I love his antics! great edits 😍

[@drfruitpunch2543]

My first thought was more focused on how you have made it well known this last year that you were slowing down on shards/spending and encouraging everyone to slow down on spending. I think Wizard was just salty and thought venting would help him grow.

[@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) ❤

[@katiemcclellan]

Spot on Ash. I love watching newer CCs because it makes me feel useful. Giving tips and getting responses makes me feel good. There is no advise for these "expert" CCs. I enjoy teaching as much as I enjoy learning. I watch both for completely different reasons.

[@rogerhuggettjr.7675]

You're humble, relatable and funny. That's why you are so loved. That's also why Mrs. Ash puts up with your relationship with Miss Drakes on the side. The world needs you! 😃

[@jasonauterson5768]

Your content helps people that's just a fact your positive attitude. Make us all a little better if you don't change a thing you're helping people which some people can't do they don't have the charisma. Those people that are super technical they have a place as well but without creators like you, people that need that positivity greatly outweighs the technical creators there are a lot of those and not many that can positively impact people's mental health thank you for all that you do