HermitCraft S9#12: Ice Road Truckers

Gunpowder supplies are running low so it is time to setup a creeper farm. Then we head out to the boat race track and try improve things with various details.
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[@NiceHyper01]

You should add a snowman sign before the snowman area. I imagine the Hermits, on their first time playing, going, "what does that mean", before turning the corner and seeing a hundred snowmen.

[@reaganharder1480]

Yes. Or even just a general "hazard" sign

[@ThatBoySynth]

GENIUS

[@AnotherDuck]

+1

[@mintyerb]

a “snowman crossing” sign would be so fun

[@Me3stR]

Han Solo chasing a Storm Trooper into a room Full of them!

[@aidanlanz3114]

Lol in the intro when Etho looked back and the camel was gone had me cracking up 😂😂❤

[@paxtonb.8437]

This is random but I love your little picture. It’s my favorite animal

[@aidanlanz3114]

@paxtonb.8437 thanks, mine too ❤️

[@Odracir1911]

Made me spit water on my screen when it happened. 😂

[@qloewe1215]

LOL good timing for me. “if i do he’ll detach” -looks back, he’s gone- “oh”

[@carstengrooten3686]

I really like the signs next to the tracks. Even if they load in pretty late, they add a lot of 'race ambiance' to the track. You might also consider sponsored billboards

[@Joker-fj8hg]

Scarland?

[@dee2007]

IBuy 🎉

[@michaeljamescollins6800]

hotguy soda

[@DanSoloha]

Ooh some signage advertising different Hermit shops and stuff would be cool (and a great way to make some easy diamonds or something too)

[@carstengrooten3686]

@@DanSoloha exactly!

[@dasapples]

I can’t even begin to explain how much I’d love to see Etho’s B-roll footage. The intro on this episode really makes me think that he has tons of stuff recorded that he never uploads

[@coopercowles5128]

Oh my goodness, I am so thankful for your “Ice Road Truckers” impression. As a fellow Canadian, it is a Goated show 😎❄️

[@nodvick]

tf is goated

[@vespertide7311]

@@nodvick Greatest of all time (Goat)

[@Ersa0431]

Fantastic segment! We'll need an Etho commentator for the first race.

[@coopercowles5128]

@@Ersa0431 FACTS

[@SamBorgman]

I'm so surprised Etho went to all that trouble to do a voice changer thing lol very unexpected from him. I'm just used to his magical transitions now and then.

[@pennyflapper4144]

I think its funny and maybe a little sus that Etho builds a Creeper farm the same week Bdubs builds a Creeper farm. Just to really show Bdubs the proper way. These two have honestly the best friendship in yt history.

[@Questerer]

Etho saying to us viewers that Bdubs is making great buildings. Is basically hinting at us to go watch Bdubs’ disastrous interior design. 😂

[@mswifeycatlady7583]

Very suspish… in the best ways hahaha 🤗🤗

[@philosophy_bot4171]

Beep bop... I'm the Philosophy Bot. Here, have a quote: "I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self" ~ Aristotle

[@seregruin]

​@@philosophy_bot4171Yep, great job! You quoted completely out of place, exactly like humans do 😂

[@Evenyes32]

Especially since Etho makes sure not to put out content that others will have in common. 😂 Hilarious!

[@DidaMinecraft]

The Ice Road Truckers bit had me dying on the floor man, great work

[@lukewagner4854]

I'm glad etho showed us around the shopping district, I feel like it hasn't been in anyone's episodes nearly as much as in other seasons. There are so many good builds there

[@sonny1524]

Me too. Seeing the shopping district a lot makes it feel like a home base when you watch everyone, and gotta spread some love for the home base.

[@daturtlegod-2387]

Fish

[@Patpizio]

Bdubs' is insane

[@Crimzos]

Hey Etho! Regarding the banners, I think the only criticism is to make sure they're viewable at night, too! Having redstone lamps that slowly flash around each banner would not only be cool, but also provide some much needed lighting around the track to stop mob spawns. I'd also line the track with redstone torches that you could make flash in an intended direction for the straight aways in case anyone gets turned around

[@sandwiched]

Or heck, you could make the signage entirely out of redstone lamps. That way they could be animated as well.

[@StarshipToMars]

Lighting updates are seriously laggy. Better to have permanently lit lamps than flashing ones.

[@bart-uzi-yak]

19:30 Hey Etho, perhaps the signage would be easier to spot and read if it was suspended over the race course in some places. It seems that some of the signs fly by pretty quickly during the race and signs over head would be closer to the player's visual focus cone.

[@Hiznogood]

Maybe use other colors then red and white so they don’t blend in with the race track markers. I think black and yellow would make it pop better?

[@bart-uzi-yak]

@@Hiznogood that's a good idea!

[@TheReisDragon]

I also think they should follow MCC ace race's signage format for arrows

[@mklbtz]

Yeah I was thinking orange/yellow and white would be way more visible, like American yield signs. The red really blends in with the border

[@johnmomberg5821]

Good idea! Also, I think the signs should be bigger. Rather than 2x2 or 2x3, with one banner corresponding to the head of the arrow, they should be more like 4x5 (2 banners tall and 5 wide)

[@scythium4703]

I think you could use an ! sign to indicate traps like the snowmen and minecarts, and some sort of signs to indicate the shortcuts, even if the shortcut signs are a bit discrete.

[@timpy1124]

i like that idea

[@seregruin]

Or the hazard sign, yellow with black stripes

[@sierrahtims8595]

I love when Etho has fun with recording. It sounds like he's having a lot of fun which makes me excited for him and happy as well

[@aidanlanz3114]

Really cool how Etho went to the shopping district and showcased some other hermit's builds. I think it's great when hermits take the time to appriciate each other's work in their videos. ❤

[@puriewhite]

Those signs actually seem pretty cool with the render distance, the pop in makes you pay attention to them, it's almost like they're electronic roadsigns that show you the way when you approach them.

[@alonsoloera4397]

Exactly !

[@Njaesen]

For the Banners, should probably have a information board at the start so people can know what they mean, even if it is pretty clear better to over explain so there is no confusion and also maybe do a hazard sign to warn for upcoming hazards like the minecarts and snowmen

[@carsondavis2468]

I never knew I wanted the Etho and Ice Road Truckers universe to collide but i’m so happy they did

[@thesaxiest4480]

That ice road truckers bit was unreal! Actually one of the funniest things I've seen in a while.

[@lcpdraws]

the pitcher pods really do go well with the base, they almost look like they’re glowing with the soul fire!

[@DanofEarth]

i actually like how the directional signs pop in when in render range. makes them look animated sort of

[@sirtainlee8725]

You need a special, double secret shortcut that only you will know. Fall behind at that point, so nobody can see you take it each time. You should never lose, as the chief architect. Don't EVER tell or show anyone. "How does Etho always win?" "Oh, I take the left branch and that's much shorter!"

[@CMinorOp67]

14:30: I think it’s perfect that you can hardly see the soul lanterns. Looks great.

[@Wampert]

Cleo, Doc, Grain, Zed and Etho Episodes in the same day, what an amazing Saturday!

[@Neamow]

And Zedaph! Just another reminder to anyone who likes Etho's style, Zed is very very similar, very silly, and criminally underrated.

[@Wampert]

@@Neamow after posting the comment, i saw the Zedaph upload!

[@aubreynoel4459]

True! I love it so much!

[@red5_skywalker]

Don't forget Cleo!

[@phantomdebris]

Who is this Grain fella?

[@riuphane]

The mapping of the ice boat course is really helpful for understanding and appreciating what you and Ren are doing! Super awesome!

[@ElenaLoo]

To start the race, you could have a calibrated skulk sensor instead of a target block so that you don’t need perfect accuracy and can pay more attention to timing your start instead of second guessing whether it’ll actually happen

[@aidanlanz3114]

Lol the Ice Truckers segment was so good 😂😂❤

[@lordgiacomos2551]

Oh wow that intro with the camel had perfect timing

[@chanukya1]

Those signs are nice, although I think the red and white colors make them kinda blend in. You already have a lot of red and white whizzing past you on either side, so those small-ish signs are easy to miss. Something that stands out more, like black on yellow, way be more readable. Also, avoiding using too many signs will make people pay more attention to the ones that are there.

[@nicholasstewart3584]

Seeing a new Etho video is like seeing a big fat present with your name on it under the christmas tree

[@sheryali4904]

24:42 Amegakure (the hidden rain village), also each trim is worth 12 diamond since you would need 7 to replicate and jevin's keeping 5 as profit so for entire armor you have to pay 48 diamonds

[@garette8672]

i think he realized, as he request a vex helmet only

[@tristanyt319]

Can't believe he actually started watching Naruto.

[@Terminatorskull30]

@@tristanyt319 wonder if he noticed how he mentioned the bushy brows helmet, and his skin (kakashi) from naruto is best friends with might guy who's nickname was bushier brow sensei lmao.

[@shinyfirefly5034]

@@Terminatorskull30 I think the bushy brows are a nod to his Project Ozone 2 series.

[@totalphantasm]

Etho reinvents the race start mechanics from sonic air riders. Incredible.

[@Bird2920]

The signs look awesome, especially how they look like a led sign flashing as soon as they render. So they draw just enough attention to make you aware of the turn type at just the right time.

[@corbinluke4813]

Going through the narrow streets of a village had me on the edge of my seat. You should definitely have more sections that goes through and around buildings and not just have it be a short cut. Perhaps having a few branching streets that are similar lengths to avoid too much congestion.

[@ohjearelle]

Loved everything about this episode! From the camel intro to the ice truckers bit to the shopping district stroll (congrats on the crowns!) - nothing quite like an Etho Hermitcraft episode. You've been missed! Thank you for the wonderful content, as always ♡

[@ansik_]

Signs are perfect Etho! Possibly add some ⚠️ sign for stuff like the snowmen and some other one for possible shortcuts Loved the icetrucking-bit :D

[@xotlxoltyna]

The arrows on the boat track add so much to the feel of the track! It took me by complete surprise as I was not really expecting them to be effective, but the popping-in effect I thought would detract from the arrows actually added to them. I cannot wait to see this track complete!

[@KalonOrdona2]

13:55 "No yellow flowers!!" This is why Etho is the best!

[@aidanlanz3114]

Etho's new armor trim looks great! ❤

[@AsteroidsSabaku]

Just finished Bdubs's perfect redstone video about the TNT shop and saw yours, amazing!

[@plantcraftie4141]

It's amazing!!! A shop that blows up itself

[@LzyLzr]

I love the iceboat race etho! If you would like to have a better experience racing I highly recommend the “boat cam” mod for fabric, which makes boat racing easier, smoother, and more satisfying to watch!

[@joew1237]

That map should definitely go in the Lodge. It would be awesome if you could somehow track the current racers via those maps, but I don't think they work like that.

[@theworfer27]

If all the racers have maps in their inventory, they will appear! Though it would just be like "White Dot #4 takes the lead!"

[@saintpres4ge533]

@@theworfer27 Wouldn't they only appear if they're holding in their hand the map they're on? It would be tedious for players to keep swapping especially since there are more than 9 maps, so they'd have to access their inventory, and if there are more than 27 you'd need shulkers etc. Alternatively Etho/Rendog could build mini coloured 'markers' above the track to give the impression of players racing the course when looking at the map

[@theworfer27]

@@saintpres4ge533 no, just any slot of their inventory

[@SuperMadman123456789]

It's always a good day when etho uploads

[@javi5208]

Excellent production level this episode! Thanks for taking us around for a few updates!

[@Nodak23]

Here is a friendly idea inspired from the old GameCube game, 1080 Avalanche. For one of the shortcuts, have the entrance be behind/though some arrow banners, maybe by hanging the banners on trapdoors or something similar. This way you will be flying down the track, but if you know which sign you can truck though, you end up in a secret path. As for the armor, I am looking forward to seeing a return of the Project Ozone 2 (Kappa mode) bushy eyebrows. The great video and many hours of entertainment you have given us is greatly appreciated. Best of luck!

[@parkerprice6787]

i've been rewatching Etho S7 and i'm so excited to watch Etho sink his teeth into Decked Out 2

[@Joe-jh2gc]

Love how the episode starts off with the instant action of the flying Camel Transportation, then the comedic timing was perfect

[@truthhunterhawk3932]

We don't talk about that though

[@davidjrredstone1349]

Those signs look great! Very readable! Lost of times when I'm riding a boat/ice course, it is very difficult to see what's coming next, and i end up stuck more than not. This is an elegant solution, and it looks great too! 20:30

[@player6769]

I LOVE the signs the pop-in is actually kinda cool, makes it look like their blinking online as you get near :D

[@TheDJroombaGaming]

Feedback: I love the look of the signs and i absolutely love how they pop into view the moment you get close enough, as if the light detects you and turns on just for you

[@redhairshanks9491]

Have you considered making pockets of blue/packed Ice as speed boosts that players can aim for if they want to overtake. you could even put them near the edge of the track so you risk crashing for the boost if you aren't careful. Also I think the signs are a nice touch, they could be really helpful if a player gets spun around

[@jamesgarzo6967]

I love how he complimented the build then threw shade on the builder after 😂😂

[@pvic6959]

if youre not aware, bdubs and etho are best friends that go back 10+ years. if youre not throwing playful shade at a long term friend, are you even friends :p

[@minette36]

the signs are SO helpful. I’m not playing it obv but as a viewer, it helps understand what i’m seeing and avoids the disorienting feelings.

[@Hedgee_]

22:50 This is strait out of Sonic Riders! You back up to get a running start and if you attempt to start early, you get shocked and have to start with a low speed. Love this idea

[@amaryllis0]

Probably a bit late to comment but I think it'd look a bit better to raise the game-starting target block 1m higher, using piston quasi-connectivity to connect it to redstone while still being hidden. A redstone lamp underneath it should update the piston to recieve the QC signal. This is a trick I like to use a lot for hidden redstone inputs!

[@twisted_cry]

Loving the signs for the track, I would just use other colour’s since it blends with the outer lines of the track wich costs visibility

[@NickyKnickerson]

I'll be honest, when you and Ren set out to make this course I was not expecting it to be so huge. I love the track lighting idea so you get a nice overhead view if it's night time which is great because the whole thing is starting to almost feel like a rally race. Those often go into the night and sometimes back into the day again. They are as much about endurance and condition management as they are a race. Also, Jevin built an Abercrombie and Fitch for armor trims. That's hilarious.

[@mikethemuffinman]

I think the road/turn signs will *probably* be helpful for race directions, but they *absolutely* add a ton of aesthetic polish to the race course. I think they have a huge effect in making the race course feel more professional and cool. I love them.

[@andrewbrown2057]

Saw a notification of a etho episode pop up on my phone my boyfriend said “that’s the happiest noise I’ve ever heard you make”

[@trumtrum5136]

You're depressed

[@halex9075]

Can't believe Etho didn't hit us with a "Trucker? I hardly know her!"

[@renderproductions1032]

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[@SeymourDisapproves]

I completely forgot about Ice Road Truckers. What a weird, fun, nostalgic bit you've done lol

[@Ajlez]

God it's so relieving every time to go back to a video that actually has a reasonable UI size that doesn't strain my eyes to hell.

[@MultiMazdo]

Thanks for another great episode Etho, and happy Canada day! Loved the Ice Road Truckers bit too very funny.

[@429DeadRoaches]

Very creative with the editing on this one, I like it a lot. Love seeing new ways you're creative with your videos

[@azimaini]

the signs are a great addition to the track.

[@MQZON]

Your signs are AWESOME! The fact that they pop in is quite nice because they draw your attention when you approach.

[@halex9075]

I was already having a good day but the Etho upload has made it a great day! Time to get some snacks!

[@BraveSoulCSB]

Hey Etho, how do you got the camel to walk around the... oh it's gone

[@aserta]

Bdubs' building actually reminds me of Samurai Jack's Akku buildings vibe. In particular, it makes me think about the hunters episode, where they hunt Jack and capture him, but release him after.

[@akosjakab5774]

My thought on the signs is that when it's a fast part you might need more than one arrow, so the racers have more chance to realize what the arrows want to show. Because like the left and right straight arrows feel to disappear too quick when just a one.

[@felicisrex8281]

Could you make the banners a different color for the race course because they blend in with the side guards.

[@dariomanon96]

Hell yea my body is ready for some Etho, just wanted to say I’ve been loving the CTM map with Beef and Pause!

[@dee2007]

I’ve been enjoying watching team Canada in action again… brings joy to my lunch hour ❤

[@ryananweiler6312]

The iceroad trucker bit was probably the best thing ive seen in months!

[@sepiasmith5065]

The lanterns under the edges look so cool, and it's probably helpful to add more highlights to the edges of the track, especially if it gets to nighttime the Mario Kart-style starting boost is such a fantastic idea!

[@Tech_Marauder]

I'd recommend maybe a different color for the signage; the fact that it's red and white and so are the sides of the road makes it harder to quickly discern. Maybe black and yellow would be better. From personal experience with Mario Kart, your courses must be as intuitive to drive as possible. I absolutely hate some of the new tour DLC courses in Mario Kart that have many paths blocked by invisible walls or sharp turns with unclear indications. The fun courses have always been the ones that are very intuitive but still challenging.

[@mystieflower]

ETHO!! 2 weeks is way too long but I’m so happy to have you back :D

[@legochickenguy4938]

In F1 races they have a big row of red lights that turn off to signify the race start so you could do something like that for the boat track

[@cptclouddrake]

Your idea for starting the race by building up speed before the line goes down is exactly how Sonic Riders does it, except instead of hitting a wall you get electrocuted, I love it

[@mexicanPANa]

Hey etho, I know this is probably a shot in the dark but I missed out on your signed TCG card. It sounds stupid and I know you here it a lot but you’re legit the guy I started watching. I feel like I know you even though you may not know me, I love all the content you put out and would love if you did signed Merch or a collectors card like this in the future! If I’m unlucky and this falls on deaf ears hopefully I’ll find something on eBay! Love you dood!

[@EthosLab]

Thanks! You didn't miss out. I didn't put out any signed cards. I wasn't comfortable with selling anything with my signature on.

[@miniciominiciominicio]

@@EthosLabYour silence on the whole thing has been uncomfortable for me, especially with everyone else who has been speaking for you (Creo/Beef/fans). Were you… coerced into being a part of this? Guilted into it? Don’t care, just along for the ride and profits? You’ve never mentioned the sale even once, not the pre-order game or the CE until just now (and I’m thankful that you did). Would you prefer we don’t buy your card since it’s technically not your merch? Iskall revealed he is donating the profits from the TCG pre-order to TFC’s family and his CE profits likely to Oxfam. I don’t know if that’s because he felt he had nothing to do with it or what. But he did advertise his card on twitter and on his livestreams. The whole thing seems iffy to me with my favourite hermit having nothing to say about it.

[@kennyjac]

​@@miniciominiciominicioyou really dont need to think this deeply about it or worry too much about Etho. He's an adult who can handle these things how he wants. His silence is not indicative of anything weird or anything at all. There's just no need to feed any gossip. There's no point or benefit to it

[@miniciominiciominicio]

@@kennyjac Your response right here is why I asked Etho directly. I don’t want to know what you or anyone else thinks Etho thinks.

[@SorayaAmythest_Dragon]

Hello

[@SorayaAmythest_Dragon]

Also first hehe

[@chrizzie1]

I was rather delighted to see that Etho's creeper farm used much the same design as what I independently came up with from basic principles (the main difference being the lack of that moss section to pathfind to in my design), especially since Etho is far more experienced in sort of technical stuff than I am (and in Minecraft in general, for that matter). That said, I can confim that a creeper farm of this scale and design does keep up with gunpower production for my rocket needs (plus a surplus), just by running whenever I'm around my base (with the majority of caves in range lit up). Although my design has an option to switch to "looting mode" -- by default creepers take fall damage to bring them down to a one hit kill and are then finished off by the campfire they land on; extinguish the campfire and you can finish them off yourself with a looting sword and gain some xp in the process. Additionally, I trapped a nametagged skeleton on the far side of the player access point for killing creepers, so I can also use the farm to get music discs (with the skeleton's line-of-sight to the player blocked when not in use).

[@rileykass1563]

The signs are a great addition! They may be easier to stop if they were a different color? The red and white can blend in with the border of the track (although it does keep it on theme)

[@Ca7iburn]

😂 Loved the Rookie Trucker Etho segment! That sudden speed bump woke me up as well.

[@Astroplatypus]

The signs are great! They make it easier to follow the track on video too. That said the U-turn sign makes it look like you're going the wrong way

[@sleepypercy]

Etho the Ice Road Truckers bit had me in SHAMBLES absolutely hilarious thank you for the laughs 😂💜

[@malign3158]

I love the road signs on the racetrack, they’re good for information and look fantastic. The primary issue I see with the signs is that they’re so good at drawing your attention. When you were running through the sign area in the video, I was barely even looking at the track because I was so focused on the signs and they provided enough information. PART of this is because the signs are so much easier to distinguish from the background than the walls of the course are; the red//white blends with the brown mountains, but the big tall signs with white arrows stand out and delineate the bounds of the course so much more easily for the racer that I kinda didn’t need to watch the track to navigate😅

[@divinevortexxiv9770]

Using banners with the arrows is very smart and it makes it easier for people to react instead of going the wrong way and losing a bunch of time

[@detectivemittons9020]

One very important thing in track design is adding banks. They slow down competitors, but they also add a physical component to the track to indicate direction. If you come up to a U-turn with a large perpendicular bank, you know to avoid it and follow the track. In the case of ice-racing, using blue ice may actually be a really fun spin-out type mechanic (perhaps use light blue carpet atop to make them more visible)

[@mogsia]

i love the arrows on the ice course so much!!

[@duncandwm]

The signs were literally immediately helpful. Great idea.

[@celestialbeas9214]

So the render distance of the banners actually creates a cool effect. It's like you are playing an old arcade racing game where things don't quite load in until your closer. It's kinda neat actually.

[@tommylugaresi7431]

Loved the trucking mockumentary! Great episode. Super cool to see all the progress on the ice course.

[@beanswater]

That intro gave me a chuckle. Etho was explaining like he knew exactly how to not lose the camel, then f5 back to it and it's gone.

[@shinyfirefly5034]

I love the render distance making the banners only show up at a certain proximity; it looks like LED signs blinking on at your approach, and you're moving fast enough that the background blends in pretty well with the clay.

[@vyteniskajackas7579]

Color code the arrows. Green for shallow turns, yellow (or orange) for 90 degree ish and red for 180 degree U turns. You could also use like blue for split of track, that don't really effect travel time and some kind of other color to indicate joker section (risk vs reward thing through village for example)

[@lo0katmyn4me]

I love the Sonic Riders start for the boat race track!

[@Tethys297]

That type of 'running start' is also used often in sailing races! The start boat will fly different flags at 5 minutes remaing, 3 minutes, 1 minute, and then drop the flag at 0. Boats will have a designated person to keep an eye on the flags and count down when the boat has to start its run/build speed to cross the starting line at just the right time. Maybe you could use a similar visual cue here to indicate 30, 15, 5 seconds until the blocks drop?

[@asteria4279]

The glow lichen might be an interesting light source under the ice of the snow golems, giving them an eerie glow? Loved the ice road trucker 😂

[@tylerlewis9984]

Most people would just build a creeper farm but etho explains why it works I really appreciate that

[@dakotahunter5263]

I'm amazed at how he lit up the farm!!!!!! So- I can't. Genius.

[@scottreigle1756]

For the signs, I think black on yellow would really stand out more. The red is easy to miss if you don't look right at them. Bonus: that's how those signs are IRL, too. Great video, as usual!

[@KingSaheb0079]

Found the signs extremely helpful. Previous episodes where you went through the course, I didn’t really have any idea what was coming next past the most recognizable areas. With the signs, I knew exactly what was coming and I think there’s enough time to prepare and react. Also great for hermits who’ve never gone through the track before. Map knowledge still gives an edge but at least you aren’t going through blind on your first few runs. Only needs an area near the start explaining the signs but the designs are easily recognizable, don’t think they need any changing beyond what you went with