Hermitcraft 9 | Ep 050: It Keeps Getting Better!

[@KozyCL]

Since you have 3 different wings rather then dedicating them to a mined mineral you could make each one have a theme or story to tell, Like a large forge with magma feeding into it, another being an armory, and the final one being a giant mess hall with barrels of mead/ale. I think these themes fit well for a dwraven keep and you could even have the mined minerals accent them.

[@impulseSV]

That’s a pretty amazing idea!

[@epigreviews5405]

@@impulseSV I agree that’s a great idea it would look so cool!!

[@batweed]

I second this. Also I'm kinda missing some mob hauling, mayb add a magma cube, armourer/piglin brute and a cleric to those for some movement to fully bring it to life?

[@PyjamallamaAU]

I thirds this idea with the included suggestions from @batweed - some active mobs/villages in the house would add the missing element of workers.

[@deborahsheets2604]

To add onto this, in terms of the minerals, I think if you make mineshafts underneath line where you are digging down with mineral piles etc.. that may be a good idea :)

[@jadondavid8272]

The entire soup group releasing an episode in one day. Today is a great day indeed

[@jacker883]

Within like 10 minutes of each other

[@jaewol359]

Right? I watched Pearl, then Gem, and then I saw that impulse uploaded too.

[@jadondavid8272]

@jaewol2518 yes! And even Doc uploaded, it's good because I've been on a road trip so this is the perfect thing to do!

[@dugganpersyn9653]

So true

[@cyrelemoune1181]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@RamatiKat]

I really appreciate the edited the TCG matches. Unedited versions are okay, but I feel you nailed it perfectly. I could follow with every action and there was no “suddenly here is the board state” while keeping it nice and concise. (The clutch ending was awesome too.)

[@blas_de_lezo7375]

Best edited TCG match so far

[@Enchet0]

Yeah totaly agree, perfekt editing.

[@FoxyAnus]

Music was great too

[@olencone4005]

Yeah, the edit on this one gave it the feel of an epic championship battle! Just constant action, fast pace. Very nicely done!

[@noehondema7391]

Yeah this was really perfect like this

[@ljskizzle]

For connecting you and Gem's bases, I liked the idea someone else left on a previous video of the dwarves digging too close to the foundation of an elven structure and it's starting to collapse in, and they had to work together to build up reinforcements on it.

[@vnixned2]

that's cool! Perhaps have it also have another of those pink trees as part of the strengthening of the crumbling foundations? Brings some of Gem's colour into Impulse's base

[@thenopequeen]

That would be sick👍

[@PromptCriticalJello]

@@vnixned2 or a root from Gem's tree growing deep into Impulse's stronghold.

[@PromptCriticalJello]

Impulse, have you considered putting an auction house in a corner of I-Buy? It would encourage foot traffic to check out what is there or put items up for auction. A place where Hermits can put things they want to auction off. Just for example rare TCG cards or tall grass. Maybe a mustache could appear on the auction block. An item frame to display the item, a sign to state the end day and time of the auction, and a book for hermits to make their bid. Call it I-Bay

[@ECSDaemon]

Not sure how many hermits are into real life TCG's, but I can say Ren and Jevin may be a couple who have a lot of experience in them. Doc is just a madman and became really big into the tcg.

[@rowan_like_the_tree]

both ren and jevin are magic the gathering players :)

[@JWbrasser]

@@rowan_like_the_tree As an MTG vet/sweat its really weird to see people evaluating cards from a cardpool this small and get shit "wrong"... from what i've seen of "the spoiler" flint and steel is BY FAR the best card in the format, probably followed by the card that recoups cards from the graveyard

[@rowan_like_the_tree]

@@JWbrasser to be honest I'm not ay sort of tcg player so i don't really know anything but flint and steel and chest (the other one you referred to), along with netherite armour/sword seem insanely good

[@cloud_appreciation_society]

There seems to be an ongoing pattern of Doc getting deeply invested in the Hermitcraft minigames (remember The Button?) 😂

[@drowzypollinator640]

Your TCG might have been the best edited! Snappy, clear and listenable with clear declarations of actions and values. Cutting the times where you're sitting and thinking is great!

[@lisa_wistfulone7957]

And leaving in enough helpful Jevin instructions and Lots of JoeHills puns!

[@KiddsockTV]

It seems like Hermits are relying more on Streams as content, which not all of us have time for. And Sometimes ya just need to play Minecraft instead of doing KZbin Clips. It's work and sometimes you need a break. You've been putting up regular videos more than other Hernits, so I really appreciate that. Thank you.

[@thecraftingoverlord6229]

I respect that UR a G

[@davidbernard2947]

I think when the hermits are grinding out builds, red stone projects, and terraforming then streams are good way to go hangout with the community and the hermits themselves while doing the “off camera” work. I agree that Impulse does a great job of balancing it all and not leaving the KZbin community hanging

[@Taurielfae7769]

Jevin & Beef have been getting out regular videos too

[@itmeurdad]

For anyone wondering why: KZbin ad impressions pay far less in the beginning of the year. In other words uploading the same video in July pays more than that same video uploaded in January, even with the same amount of views. There's _also_ a predictable dip in views, so double whammy. Tldr; content this time of year is more valuable either banked or streamed.

[@dart3x230]

So do they not typically make a timelapse of builds they do on stream. Lmao i havent payed enough attention to know but i assume they do. I just dont see how their streams negate from the quality of their videos

[@hollycruz939]

An emerald wing might be nice as well! It would really connect with the beginning of the season too!

[@PromptCriticalJello]

A metal wing (copper, iron, and gold), a magic or mysteries wing (redstone and lapsis), and a gem wing (diamond, emerald, amethyst and GeminiTay). But working Gem in as permanent part of the structure might be hard.

[@EmberCitrine]

wait until armor trim is out, then design 3 sets of armor inspired by soup group members for those spots in the wall. Cleo is really busy right now anyway.

[@becs4544]

I think this is a great idea!

[@SierraNight]

@@becs4544 Hopefully the season is still going when 1.20 comes out, that’d be cool! A Soup Group adventure!

[@Tiggs153]

Soup Group! Yes :)

[@Powpineapple_Studios]

To get to Gems part, you could use a stair case decorated with emeralds. The reason for this is that it continues the theme of ores. It is a resource you have many of, and the green of the emeralds compliments the greenery of Gems base.

[@thenopequeen]

Emeralds at the bottom, and prismarine at the top, as the base styles blend together?

[@timwoods2852]

I've seen 3-4 edited down matches in different peoples' episodes, and yous was the first one where I actually had a good understanding of what was going on, so I'd say you did a very good job with the edit.

[@kidcurree]

I know Cubfan just built another TCG stadium for the Hermits, but it would seem like a fun addition to iBuy as well- like an arcade themed floor perhaps. Maybe Cub and Tango can toss some ideas about total chaos and Decked out #2 in there too! Alternatively some sort of funky rollercoaster (maybe via the nether) that goes through to the minigames area from earlier in the season

[@RedWinterRoses]

Joe's incredibly proud "Look how quickly you're learning!!" just makes me grin. He's such a good teacher of this game and he's so happy to see other people getting excited about it too. I LOVE the TCG stuff!

[@Solomon1839]

So I know there was the comment made about finding iron in the hole. Maybe use the opening going to Gem's base almost as a place to let smoke out. Build up something like a smelter area there, where all of the raw materiels are turned either into bars or useable stuff. Dwarves aren't just miners, they're crafters too, right?

[@Ardarein]

And alcoholics.

[@stillinhere]

I’m glad Beef is finally getting the love for grind and refinement he put into the game. Also, the game makes great entertainment for many of us. The builds are coming together, now, too. This season is amazing. Beef’s build might not be physically (well visually representative of physical space) but it is just as massive in scope. Your Dwarven keep is way up there, too. I must remember I have a demanding job and just play in my little free time, so my quaint worlds will never be like that. I am jealous.

[@doesitmatter3642]

Man, that TCG match was intense! Just the right amount of editing - I could follow along and learn the rules as it progressed without feeling lost :) For the area that connects to Gem's base....how about something along the lines of the entrance to Khazad-dûm (aka Moria) from Lord of the Rings which was originally a symbol of friendship and cooperation between elves and dwarves?

[@A1BASE]

The problem with any game where you can create stronger 'decks' (or equipment etc) simply by winning matches is that it very quickly snowballs out of control to the point where if you're not playing as much as those people who are playing loads and building their uber decks then you basically have no chance against them. It forces you to play as much as the frequent players if you want to stay competitive.

[@raemckay]

The editing of your TCG round with Joe was perfect. Just the perfect mix of action and re-action, with a touch of strategizing. Great job! That's not an easy task and it's clear the others are struggling to find that balance.

[@enien3inco15]

Definitely one of the better edits of a TCG match i've seen. Letting the ending play out, while you explained the first half yourself is good.

[@andrewbloom7694]

I had a feeling everyone would get into TCG more than a lot of fans thought, the fact that it features the hermits and little nods to the server/lore make it a lot easier for people like impulse who hadn't ever gotten into them to get really invested, and of course respect for the work beef put in too.

[@CookieStef6763]

I love that the Soup Group uploaded on the same day!💛

[@superbelo]

To get over the track in your storage system maybe put a small slime block launcher on both the inside and outside corners powered by a trap door? Super simple, quick, and fun, and the slimes on the other side will also give you a landing platform so you take 0 dmg.

[@raerae86]

Does your giant sword continue through the floor? I think that might look really cool extending it to light up that area going down.

[@greenerion]

Finally a tcg match I can watch and that doesn't take an hour to watch. I have litterally been skipping all the episodes of the other hermits playing tcg because of that, so well done impulse.

[@raymfl]

An interesting way to connect the two bases through that hole at the back of the keep would be some form of "resource extraction" that's pulling the resources out of the dwarven mines to the surface

[@ebeaman7262]

The ENTIRE Soup Group posted today! Yay!!!

[@StarNanny]

Emerald laced tunnel/building as connection to Gem’s base would be a throw-back to season start. Building could be a beautified subway-awning style thing…..or something like a pergola, or trellis framing the opening.

[@JuneFaramore]

I liked the way the match was edited. Man, that was a close one.

[@brandonylion]

That was actually some of the best card game editing I've watched. Sure, maybe we miss out on hangout interactions, but those can be caught in vods. Seeing the game as it happens is a separate way to watch; you can imagine the game actually happening as it's faster paced, imagine it theatrically, if you will.. Well done, Impulse

[@anzerupnik1442]

This build looks like a great setup to play with light. Use shadows to make parts of the base look further away and the whole fortress look more overwhelming.

[@LacyDM]

I liked the editing of the match! I have been a bit overwhelmed with all the TCG content, and it's not really my jam. So it felt brief and faster pace. I normally just skip the TCG content, but I watched it all to give it a fair shake, and it was a good clip!

[@Astro_Luxe]

You should put a TCG Arena in the iBuy, on like a middle floor, where people can do things other than shop(like in malls). You could also charge commission on the cards sold... maybe gambling machines on this floor too?

[@lexthele0]

Three soup group uploads? On the same day! We are truly blessed

[@nmgg6928]

I think the tcg edit was perfect. As much as I want to watch it all im struggling to keep up with the longer videos and watching your version in this episode was entertaining and also got thru the more important parts of the match as far as just being able to know what's going on. Really enjoyed how you put it together

[@one_hoop]

Thanks for taking the time to edit the match. Lots of unedited TCG videos out there!

[@kushj9568]

The TCG match breakdown was great! I love the longer games but with how much everyone's playing them, shorter summaries are appreciated since it's still nice go be caught up with TCG progress

[@Scanlaid]

Had an idea for connecting into Gem's build. Maybe use the natural hole and continue that shape back, with a twisting hollow tree root grown spiraling into that wing. Depending on the scale and angle, you could fly through the big tree hollow. Lil secret travel access that ties the build lores a bit

[@emily_nova3938]

Love the progress! It could be cool if you and gem made like a mining/trading post at that opening. Like have carts full of resources coming up and a trading hall filled with elves and dwarves exchanging resources

[@lizdejulier589]

Of all the hermits I watch, you definitely are the best at balancing you episodes and twitch streams! I will go through and watch some stream vods on your second channel, but I often don't have a lot of time so the episodes are great. You also have the best TCG editing I have seen yet, the perfect balance of content versus not too long.

[@elska2008]

Loved the TCG edit! I've watched a lot of full matches and edited ones and I can't think of one I enjoyed more! I felt like I got all the best bits without getting lost

[@ThunderChanter]

I am glad a lot of the hermits are putting their matches in separate vids. I love tcgs, but they're not everyones cup of tea and theres a distinct difference between watching them and playing them

[@PianoRose5737]

Great episode Impulse! I love the game highlights and I don’t mind seeing updates rather than time lapses. I’m glad you are enjoying your time on Minecraft allowing yourself to just play. Your projects are looking awesome!

[@camslam8245]

2:30 I think it would be neat to add a drop into the ground for the minecart and the a slime block launcher to launch it out of the ground onto the next track!

[@flixerdk7947]

I like the edited matches, cause you see a lot of the same ones if you watch livestreams or both players upload it, and with just the higlights there's less reason to skip even if you've already seen it.

[@Chriscsg89]

Love the TCG content! I'm glad all the hermits are addicted, gives me tons of TCG matches to watch, from multiple perspectives.

[@Livurochy]

That’s was one of the more intense tcg matches I’ve seen so far! Some crazy plays by both of you!

[@lyvaellaevans]

Editing job was superb. I love watching the entire match, but the way you cut it down made it feel fun and immersive. I didn't feel like I missed out on anything. Well done as always. Love your face. :)

[@sebassjanikowski3075]

Great editing on the tcg, best ive seen of the hermits. The voice over is so nice for quickly explaining what's going on.

[@AsAbove_SoBelow]

You know, having one massive building as the shopping district is actually a great idea for next season. Build something similar to what yall made on empires, but instead of farms, shops.

[@XyloJW123]

I think summarizing and narrating the matches, while including the interesting bits and cutting out the deliberations and rule-reading, is a great way to present TCG matches in your video. I'm still going to watch the full things on your second channel, but I think this was a really smart way to include it in the main episode

[@Zokiio]

I guess the Dwarfs need some living quarters as well and one big for the King Impulse? Could be a nice for one of the wings?

[@TheScienceNerd100]

Brothers of the mine rejoice! Swing, swing, swing with me Raise your pick and raise your voice! Sing, sing, sing with me Down and down into the deep Who knows what we'll find beneath? Diamonds, rubies, gold and more Hidden in the mountain store Born underground, suckled from a teat of stone Raised in the dark, the safety of our mountain home Skin made of iron, steel in our bones To dig and dig makes us free Come on brothers sing with me! I am a dwarf and I'm digging a hole Diggy diggy hole, diggy diggy hole I am a dwarf and I'm digging a hole Diggy diggy hole, digging a hole The sunlight will not reach this low Deep, deep in the mine Never seen the blue moon glow Dwarves won't fly so high Fill a glass and down some mead! Stuff your bellies at the feast! Stumble home and fall asleep Dreaming in our mountain keep Born underground, grown inside a rocky womb The Earth is our cradle, the mountain shall become our tomb Face us on the battlefield, you will meet your doom We do not fear what lies beneath We can never dig too deep I am a dwarf and I'm digging a hole Diggy diggy hole, diggy diggy hole I am a dwarf and I'm digging a hole Diggy diggy hole, digging a hole I am a dwarf and I'm digging a hole Diggy diggy hole, diggy diggy hole I am a dwarf and I'm digging a hole Diggy diggy hole, digging a hole Born underground, suckled from a teat of stone Raised in the dark, the safety of our mountain home Skin made of iron, steel in our bones To dig and dig makes us free Come on brothers sing with me! I am a dwarf and I'm digging a hole Diggy diggy hole, diggy diggy hole I am a dwarf and I'm digging a hole Diggy diggy hole, digging a hole I am a dwarf and I'm digging a hole Diggy diggy hole, diggy diggy hole I am a dwarf and I'm digging a hole Diggy diggy hole, digging a hole

[@Shesstitchin]

That match was intense with all of the effects, items and special attacks. It’s funny to hear doc and Jevin so excited while watching.

[@fluffyou9276]

That's the best way I've seen so far to narrate and follow a TCG match!

[@LisardWisard85]

I enjoyed this episode a lot. the one thing that threw me was the terracotta shop. i know you've stated it was temporary but the wool on the floor makes it seem like that's what you selling instead of what's actually in there. a lot of things in a shop allow people to know what a shop is selling at a glance and influence the buyer more than most people are aware. from the floor to how the shop is laid out and even the lighting can affect weather or not the customer buys from the shop. i know the hermits are smart but they might be seeing the wool and automatically thinking that that is what's being sold there instead of terracotta.

[@glitchered]

well edited match. compelling. i get why you all like it. looks like fun. :D this should be playable on a public server for other people to enjoy it too. this could go big.

[@andy_mir]

great edit on the match. caught myself hoping for a bit more of 10:40 , overall though got me on the edge of my seat. also glad you're enjoying your minecraft and streaming experience. doesnt make you a worse youtuber at all ;)

[@PyjamallamaAU]

The TCG edit was good Impulse - it was a good mixture of the game state with enough 'action' that it was not weird or too cut. As always great episode.

[@yannickvertessen2721]

I think the match was edited better than those of some other hermits. Compact and interesting instead of the entire match. Well done

[@circuitsalsa]

I think turning on particles and adding some sound stingers will help us learn whether a TCG state is good, bad, or tense. Thanks for giving us a highlights reel!

[@ellironi9163]

I really liked how you edited the game Impulse! It's nice to follow an entire game but cutting the pauses :D

[@ravenpaine87]

Other Minecraft KZbinrs: So... I did some mining of screen. - Impulse: So... I did some building of screen. 😅

[@isterlings]

The TCG editing was on point, highlights, good context given.

[@glittercraft5]

When Joe said, “you don’t know that!” with obvious smile on his face….so funny! Great game and ep!

[@nwnate659]

Hey that was some really good editing! I think you struck a good balance of what to leave in and what to leave out and it made the TCG match fit in well with the rest of the episode. I’d love to see more matches like this.

[@PlacestobeVG]

more TCG content would be nice, yes. It's a fun game, and we all know the hype won't last/ sustain forever. It would be fun to ride this wave and pump out a few more episodes/ games on it while it's hot!

[@Drakon505]

How about a giant gold smelter/forge on the left hand side, on the right an army of giant golems statues made from different metals, lastly at the back have stair going down to the dwarves house and mines.

[@WinchesterxNL]

I'd honestly love a bit of an explanation here on how Impulse won, cause I don't really get it. So if someone could explain, I'd appreciate it a lot ❤️ This was a good episode, I did like the match, it looks like an interesting game! I do also like the idea of the ore hallways, though I think it could be a bit better distributed. Gold and Copper, Emerald and Redstone. Since those are also very much fitting to you as a character. It ties it all together as well. Looking forward to seeing the next!

[@almostambidextrous]

Great job editing the TCG match! I was worried it would be too edited down and I wouldn't get any sense of the back-and-forth and strategies you both played, but nope! perfect

[@AbrahamBoulter]

I enjoyed the way you edited the tcg very enjoyable!

[@keeskrol4121]

Maybe its a cool idea to make the entrance hallway be stone themed (it kinda already is) Then have a wing for metals (copper, iron, gold) One for gemstones (diamonds, emeralds, i'd also put coal here if not in the stone section) And finaly a magical recourses wing (redstone, lapis)

[@aechmxc]

A good big build to add to the dwarven keep is like a big ass dungeon with a dragon with shackles in it.

[@dkSilo]

The cut game looked good. Hope you keep that format in the main eps. Yay for more dwarven keep expansion.

[@DrkJazzmyne]

Smooth transition on the add. 💗 Your effort putting those together really shows.

[@BradTorresHTX]

Your edit on the tcg was perfect. Also props for “impulse buys”.

[@undead890]

I knew that Beef's TCG was going to be popular among a select few of the hermits, but I didn't realize that it was going to be THIS popular. Practically everyone is obsessed with the game. If you haven't already, go show Beef some love for making this amazing game.

[@GodlyHippie]

That was the smoothest transition to the Express VPN ad. Nice one Impulse.

[@UndrcoverCactus]

If you do a lapis wing I think it would be great if you tried to make that area seem more magical, leaning into the magical properties of lapis. I also think a very technological redstone wing could also look really cool if you want to do that instead.

[@-inFinity05-]

You absolutely nailed the edited TCG match.

[@SadRaviolii]

I really enjoy the edited version of TCG, you've done it really well with the highlights and just showing the fun. I don't often have the luxury of spending an hour or two watching a full TCG game, so this makes enjoying the TCG more accessible.

[@Osmotic]

Dude the copper, gold, lapis wings idea is brilliant!

[@G.M23]

impulse and tango are real heavy hitters this season!

[@sapphireaurora9634]

Impulse, as any good dwarf should know, minerals are only as good as the forge they were smelted in. But I'm sure you already know that. Can't wait to see what large scale forge system that's probably gonna take up an entire wing on one of the lower levels you have planned

[@masterphysh8741]

One of the floors of "I"Buy should house a TCG arena (with or without the automation that X n peeps came up with). In a way, the TCG arena would both add to and compliment the grandeur of "I"Buy. Could really increase foot traffic and increase the impulsiveness of the Hermits ability to impulse buy within Impulse' "I"Buy. Plus your dwarven aesthetic for "I"Buy would look awesome as a TCG arena

[@sicksid3534]

Awesome Episode! I watched that game against Joe on stream or joes side, and it was intense. That's why we love TCG :)

[@ecohen2010]

Love the TCG content. It's such a fun addition to the world. Keep the edited matches in the main channel and the full matches on the second channel.

[@LacyDM]

Good ad integration! It's fun seeing the different ways you are trying to make your ads!

[@BadFriendBirto]

The editing on the match was perfect , it fits well with the rest of your video style

[@rudrodeepchatterjee]

That match was TENSE!!! And I loved the editing.

[@federrpg3778]

The eddeting of the tcg match was on point. Very entertaining. Normal tcg matches can get a little stretched out in my opinion, so I enjoy this format very much!

[@zeekjones1]

That surface hole can be a mining 'accident', and have some fallen pillars and debris, and repair crew scaffolding/hazard tape

[@colstenvolpe244]

I feel like the hole to the top would look really cool if it was a vent for a huge smelter system, kinda like the one the dwarves used in desolation of smoug to smelt the gold they covered smoug in the finale

[@lukelinville917]

Editing was great on the game! I've heard TCG is hard to edit but that was super smooth.

[@aneteberzina1543]

It would be so cool if you could put armor stands in minecarts - that way you can make minecart systems with dwarves driving out of the mines, some raw ore blocks on armor stands being delivered to the top and stuff like that.

[@scottishnovice9940]

I really liked the way you edited it. There have been some boring games I've tried to watch, but it was no fun, just really serious. This game and the game from Keralis have been my favourite

[@philbarbato]

I love the way the circuit board industrial district is looking. 🤓

[@kevinglass1186]

I think you should have the wings be copper, gold, and iron, with the force being precious minerals (redstone/diamonds/lapis), and you could make the iron work by making it the forge wing with smelters and the like. It would just be finding a theme for the others.

[@owltrocious]

I really liked you explaining what happened in post for the TCG match

[@Skullcrusher211]

Season 7: Impulse buys inside Grian's barge at the end of the minecart ride. Season 9: Impulse buys inside Impulse's own mega store that's about thrice as big as the barge. Both: People buying from Impulse as they leave after shopping at someone else's store 😂