HermitCraft S9#21: Decked Out - Phase 8: Tryhard Mode

For Phase 8 of Decked Out we re-enter tryhard mode as the game is coming to its close. The goal is to try play our best and get as many tomes possible. This phase we mainly focus on improving our pathing, movement, and consistency with running the dungeon.
Tango: / @tangoteklp
Decked Out 2 Tutorial: • How to Play Decked Out 2!
HermitCraft Website: www.hermitcraft.com
Twitter: / etholp
TwitchTV: / ethotv
#hermitcraft #etho #minecraft

[@MrMystery7891]

Pulling out the dual wield netherite hoe on Scar was hilarious

[@blueberrycranberrycherry]

definitely made funnier by his silence ahaha

[@justinbchen]

I'm guessing one was his silk touch hoe and the other was fortune? Makes sense given how his tree farm works

[@ZNotFound]

Etho has two expensive hoes.

[@AshkanKiani]

Etho’s got a few mums in his inventory prepared

[@queenraven007]

have you met my friends "Life Sapper" and "Life Grabber"

[@tekashto]

I'm just imagining Etho, pallid and frail from battling his cold, mustering up the last of his strength to make this video essay on why he hates the level 2 pillar with a bulleted list of every reason why it sucks

[@dragonridertechnologies]

That seems quite accurate and probable, really...

[@novaintemittnamn]

I'm imagining it my mind. The visual I just got of that is amazing XD

[@patrickkoh1308]

I like to imagine if we didn't have post-commentary, we'd just have Etho sniffing and sneezing like a warden for extra ambience

[@aeowid]

Etho being surprised by Etho's greed was amazing 😂

[@ColemanMulkerin]

This is basically a Decked Out podcast hosted by Etho. I love it.

[@huntermeyer4972]

Actually would be kinda awesome if Tango joined him for the phase 9 post commentary

[@AJVenom123]

oh man that would fit very well.

[@frankmckenneth9254]

Post commentary etho is such a rare treat, I do like this style of episode tbh.

[@joshrich507]

I definitely enjoy the change and mix up too, but sometimes tho if h I think lol

[@mrmrushworth]

​@@joshrich507what

[@bonez6915]

​@@joshrich507almost had an aneurysm trying to read that

[@Hiznogood]

The only complaint I have was that the game sound was mixed bit high so it was hard to hear him speak, especially around the very loud and noisy wardens. For guys that hates things that makes sounds, they clearly makes a ruckus themselves! It’s a wonder they hear anything.

[@ss_2329_]

the post commentary is really fun

[@OfficialDanHalo]

21:52 Even while ill and silent, Etho is still the master of comedy

[@nullptrRL]

This made me laugh so hard. He has 2 netherite hoes... IN HIS INVENTORY ready to go!

[@Inuzika]

​@@nullptrRL Yeah, he uses them a lot in his tree farm. not surprised that he carries them around as essential tools

[@_QWERTY__]

Of course, ​@@Inuzika's mom is a very essential tool

[@Salan156]

Since you asked for feedback, this episode was amazing. I do quite enjoy this style of post commentary, some play by play comments on what you are doing or thinking and some rambling about decked out and whatever else. No issues whatsoever if you do this again for next episode. Regarding questions about Decked Out 2, I was wondering what your personal favorite things about both Decked Out 1 and Decked Out 2 were, and what changes from 1 to 2 you liked the most.

[@sharktacos]

I second all of this!

[@baseballjustin5]

The Scar vs. Etho Hoe-down was hilarious. When you brought out 2 hoes, and Scar was flabbergasted, lol

[@Teh_Random_Canadian]

Timestamp?

[@Viscidsquare040]

@@Teh_Random_Canadian21:21

[@Teh_Random_Canadian]

@@Viscidsquare040 lol thanks.

[@Ms.L.]

And netherite

[@martijn9568]

Netheride hoes even😂

[@hyperwater47]

Etho: "Get your snacks!" Etho in Decked Out: "Get your berries!" I really enjoyed this style episode. I'd love to see Phase 9 presented this way.

[@thedominoeffect8946]

this was the last phase

[@shaedcloak5803]

@@thedominoeffect8946 nah this is phase 8 there's one more

[@monclairs]

i love when he forget what he was doing in the runs and the commentary is him questioning himself what he was doing 😂 1:17:10

[@wbKyle08]

Etho explaining how treasure is basically Hazard/clank block and embers was mind boggling to me! I knew treasure was great, but he put into perspective how OP it really is.

[@idontcare_wtf]

He knew that from day 1

[@Descending.]

When does he explain this?

[@Inuzika]

@@Descending. 40:00

[@byz88]

It equates to more embers in ways I know Etho knows about but didn't explain too. Even though Etho doesn't have a load of ember cards, he has the time and clank block on runs from his high treasure (in the ways he explained) to go look for those embers that do drop, so most the time when he goes "greedy" he nearly always does it because he's considered his clank block and time (saved from his treasure). If you watch most other hermits runs, they often get a lot more embers dropped that they don't pick up overall. And his higher success rate also equates to more embers overall, partly through not struggling with treasure (keys) or max clank. He obviously has a lot of skills and understanding that contribute towards his success rate but his strategy in calculating worth of the cards is top tier too.

[@user-oe3kz8ww7d]

I mean… the hazard/clank block part is going a bit far… That’s like saying that hazard block is also clank block, because you don’t need to go around the dungeon as much searching for paths not blocked by hazard, or that hazard is treasure and embers as, like I said, you need to go around the dungeon more and thus you come across more of those, or that embers are every other thing as well because you can use them to get more cards to give you more of that thing… I mean, it’s technically not wrong, but that doesn’t make it better than the others… or smth like that.

[@Polarisk2106]

When Etho finally posts!!! We're so glad you're back and feeling better!!

[@akureiokamii]

It is so weird. I have been sick for four weeks now, one week positive for Covid and the last few days with fever. My brother has been sick for three weeks and tested positive for Covid last Saturday, also been quite sick the past few days. My Kebap guy has been sick for now 5 weeks on and off. My boss at work has been sick on and off for 4 weeks now, and has been sick at home as well now for a week. What is happening? I have never had such a weird sickness winter. I have never been sick for such a long time at once. And even though I am not deadly sick, it sucks. It sucks a lot.

[@akureiokamii]

Why are people being sick for weeks on a low level and then at some point they get sick really hard with fever? And we test positive for Covid?

[@ryanwade8164]

When etho's back, everyone feels better

[@LandShark589]

Can we just give this man a hand for doing this even when he is sick.

[@CL-uc4nf]

I would love to see a video of etho getting a tour of the decked out redstone, It would be interesting to hear what sort of questions he asks

[@nixfriarr]

He could ask to see the 'Etho Mode' lever in action.

[@Requios]

Tango did a Redstone stream on his second channel, etho is in the chat during that stream

[@ye3623]

It's really nice that Scar was there between runs. I don't know if he was doing it because Etho was very sick at the time, but I really appreciate him being there to goof around like that.

[@pearsonschofield7626]

Idk about everyone else but the main thing i liked about DO was a chance to listen to Etho (and other hermits) thought proccess like a peak behind the curtins so this commentary hits that on the head.

[@cozylyra]

Etho being the DO champion AND the TCG champion is probably his biggest flex

[@CockatooDude]

Oh whoa did he actually end up winning Decked Out? Like the whole thing?

[@cozylyra]

@@CockatooDude yes he did. In tango's video.

[@CockatooDude]

@@cozylyra Awesome! Thanks for the info.

[@Pyxyty]

Whoa he's also the TCG Champion? Damn Gem wasnt kidding when she said tryhard lol. Etho disproving the washed up allegations is all i live for 😂

[@MrLinkDay]

He took the washed up thing seriously, and proved them wrong lol

[@wombat4191]

11:55 It's so easy to see even with silent Etho how excited he was for nailing that jump :D

[@celdonclouds]

I love the little dance Etho does at 11:57 after figuring out the jump! I know you don’t consider yourself good at parkour Etho but that was great :)

[@colossaldonut5190]

Etho flexing but a small taste of his Decked Out power. Even Doc, the GOAT of grinding himself was amazed at this grind.

[@jeffbronson3696]

Not doubting you, but is there somewhere Doc expressed this sentiment? I’d love to see it hehe

[@anonymouscommenter2425]

@@jeffbronson3696docs character is a literal goat and the perimeter is one example of his grind

[@user-dn3lv2fx4k]

A series of tweets from Doc’s twitter: “I think Etho finally broke me. Lol. HOW ON EARTH DID HE SUBMIT 63 TOMBS?????? LOL. THIS GUY. HOW???” “..And while he was really sick doing silent runs at 3 am. Lol.” “I run into him over at Decked Out. Yo man, how is it going with the runs. Ok, he says. Lol. Ok? Lol. 63 tombs. Lol. Mad lad.”

[@darkdragoness5]

I think Pearl may have Etho beat though, considering the amount of effort she put into finding the secrets of the Deepfrost levels, learning where all the goodies are, which Etho didn't initially see it as worthwhile doing.

[@jeffbronson3696]

@@darkdragoness5 I love Pearl but I feel like they had very different goals. Not only did Etho win, he also had the strongest deck and the most cards (even if he didn't want them). Etho also had the highest success rate and the highest ember rate. Something like 20% than Pearl on both metrics. Similarly, while Cub got second, he also won in getting all the artifacts for his museum. That's the beauty of Tango's game, there are so many ways to succeed .

[@finlaycameron4553]

I love how silent etho bring angry is him shaking his mouse lol

[@fdagpigj]

That's a pretty natural way to express frustration when you're recording without commentary, or at least I've seen tons of people do it over the years

[@justinbchen]

Same with excitement/happiness just in the other direction

[@cookoo4lyf]

37:52 Etho: Best card by far, you already know what it is already Me yelling at the screen like a kid watching Dora: LOOT N' SCOOT! Etho: Bounding Strides "My Disappointment Is Immeasurable And My Day Is Ruined".png 😭💀

[@ThatDutchKaj]

That's right, it goes into the square hole

[@SuperR167]

i remember early on Etho questioning the value of bounding (phase 2?). def a much more powerful card the deeper you go in the dungeon

[@PupAndPotsAdventures]

Loot n scoot is gonna be in his vocabulary forever though😂

[@hihi9434]

I feel that every year around this time Etho gets sick and talks about how he hasn't been sick in years😂 Love you Etho keep up the amazing work!

[@ralisgroffen]

Wasn't it his father or great father or someone last year?

[@hihi9434]

@@ralisgroffen his father was having complications last year yes so he had taken some time off!

[@OCTAMAN]

You know… this previous phase our champion took quite the beating. Many proclaimed him as “washed up”. Some humorously, others serious. Some radical thinkers began idolizing a new rising star, the dungeoneer Cubfan. Proclaiming HIM to be the future champion of this dungeon. A time of turmoil and chaos amongst the populace. Discussions were widespread, and plenty of rumors circulated. Yet, deep in a Canadian forest, tucked away in a small cabin lashed and crackling with ice and snow. A pleased Etho smiled. As he entered the dungeon for this new phase, he counted his deck of cards, he learned a lot from these previous phases. But that doesn’t matter now, it’s the final sprint before the dungeon crumbles for good. There’s no more time left for experimentation and exploring. As he raises his head in focus, eyes locked at the aging dungeon door, frozen shard cracking to pieces from the grip of his hand, The Champion of this dungeon proclaimed: “let the game truly begin.”

[@lilajean8146]

Wait, but what happens next?! I need a book of this, low key

[@masterbobli4371]

Maybe you could also mention Etho sniffing as he is sick as the time of recording

[@justinscott6005]

This phase was ethos flu game

[@felixdalbybowler3531]

Tango said there's a dnd campaign that's been written for decked out. I wonder how many people will rp etho 😂

[@alicekoscianski]

If you ever write a fiction book, I wanna read it

[@Lookingforthecall]

So glad you're feeling better Questions: 1. If you could experience Decked Out 2 again for the first time what would you advise yourself to do differently? 2. Would you ever consider helping Tango build Decked Out 3? 3. What was your favorite prank/addition to the game?

[@fizzle7421]

I don't think he'll help with decked out 3 anymore than he did with decked out 2. I wouldn't be surprised if tango bounced a couple ideas off of him, but that's about all I can see happening. The more he helps, the more he'll be spoiled. There was a point when tango told him to stop watching super early on in development and he did. I used to think about that, too. as much as I'd like them to work on it together, I think this arrangement is better. Tango builds the game, Etho plays the game tango made for him lol. Let's be real. Decked out is just a love letter to etho. It's beautiful and I wouldn't have it any other way 😂

[@amydennis5709]

I think the commentary went well with your gameplay 😊 I love the one run where you can't stop questioning your run 😂

[@Lightning_Lance]

Etho, questions for next phase video: 1) what cards do you think were missing or would have good if they were added to the game? 2) what about legendary cards, what could they have added to the game if there were like 3-4 more phases for them? 3) any plans to free Rusty?

[@Youtube_username_first_last]

Glad you are feeling better, Etho!

[@rahmadaanii]

This is basically Etho preparing us for the world download, I love it!

[@BossLevelMomMC]

I came here to say that! Love the Dad-teaching-while-doing vibe of this video.

[@PupAndPotsAdventures]

That's what I was thinking!

[@sandwiched]

I was totally fine with this style of DO video; in fact, my blood pressure and heart rate both appreciated it as well! ;) Questions for phase 9 video: - Did you (or anyone else, for that matter) ever see if there was a secret at the bottom of either of those two lava pits in L1 Catacombs? - Have you explored on top of the Mushrooms in L2? - I know Ravagers can _boop_ you through the L2 trapdoor bridge surface, but can they _see_ you through there if they haven't seen you before that? - Where's that witch we always hear in L2 Stalagmites? - Have you ever fallen in the ember reward trapdoor hole like Doc did?

[@iamnotmcm]

21:55 scar’s utter confusion when Etho pulled out the second hoe LMAO

[@evaa9810]

Hearing that 'Hello everybody' on a hermitcraft video made me smile, it's been a while since I've heard that here, it took me by surprise! Glad to hear you're getting better Etho! You're a trooper getting in all those runs!!

[@Brkschrk]

You rambling is like listening to a solo podcast with you and it’s amazing. You’re a huge nerd, and getting a glimpse into a nerds brain is always a blast! I love hearing your perspective and opinions of different topics, and have even used some of the knowledge you’ve shared in my career, multiple times, with great results. I think this post-commentary thing is a perfect opportunity to lean into the rambling! I’m all ears!

[@Otzkar]

damn after that devastating last phase its really nice to just see full focus no talking etho take it one step at a time and dominate

[@Tristam29]

Decked Out Question: If Tango had asked you to design a room, possibly with a trap or some other redstone that he could hook into the hazard or clank systems, would it have ruined the experience for you as a player knowing everything there is to know about that one room?

[@grfn9964]

Ooooo that’s a goodie!

[@shibooty.]

Etho, thank you for all the content you have provided us! You do you. Try to pay no mind to the viewers who demand you to upload as soon as possible.

[@justinscott6005]

preach!

[@beamshooter]

It seriously saddened me to hear he pushed this through while sick. I would much rather him get as much rest as possible.

[@oogabooga1228]

​@beamshooter pretty sure he had to play for the phase, not for the upload.

[@fizzle7421]

​@@oogabooga1228yeah, I very much doubt this was for the upload. He wanted to win. I'm honestly surprised he uploaded. I feel like he might not have if it weren't out of obligation to the game. Lol I don't think Etho loses much sleep over us.

[@caveman5751]

Any day I get to listen to Etho ramble is a good day

[@overastro]

I love this. It’s like Ethos watching the episode with us! Love the reactions.

[@nicholassummerfield9745]

Absolutely crushing it even while sick. What a King. Great job Etho!

[@vesneroriginal6478]

Loved the episode! The post-commentary is actually done so well. Allows you to focus, even though you were under the weather, and after you explain your thinking while also highlighting some cool moments. Can’t wait for the next one. Hope you’re well now Etho!

[@darkeyeprobe88]

Decked out questions: 1. What hazard or clank obstacles to you find the hardest to deal with? 2. If you could add something to the dungeon what would it be and why? Glad you are feeling better! I have also been sick for the past little while.

[@kjackso4893]

question for next video: what was it like to be such an early powerhouse/frontrunner? was there added stress when suddenly all of the conversation was around "how to beat etho"? would love to see you do runs with other hermits where you show them some pro tips. also love the rambling voice over commentary and glad you're feeling better!

[@carsonmcnab8814]

Tango had a stream where he invited non-hermits to play decked out. Etho was a mentor for one of them and had to teach them and show them all the top tips. You might find that entertaining.

[@cakework9584]

Ive been checking everyday for a Secret life video or Hermitcraft. Super happy right now

[@joshrich507]

Straighttt uppppppp same here

[@masterjbt]

secret life happens fridays edit: he also said on twitter he would post both episodes combined this week

[@dee2007]

Same ….been checking daily. Its here 🎉

[@Evanlyn24]

I really needed this today. I got 3 hours of sleep last night and have been cleaning for 6 hours and probably have another 6 to go (moving). But listening to this will make things a little better. Glad you're feeling better Etho! Edit: I have successfully moved, and the video definitely helped with the stress!

[@diggoran]

I feel for you! I hope your move goes well and you get some good rest afterward!

[@duckierleader479]

me too! lol im just about done and video really did help

[@oogabooga1228]

I hate moving so much. I hope it went well.

[@Junimopris]

I'm in the same situation rn

[@polarmoss]

Post commentary worked great for these later phase runs, I enjoy hearing your strategy thoughts. the surprise and learning runs of earlier phases are better suited for the live commentary. This was a nice change. Glad you are feeling better!!

[@saaros]

i normally spread out the deacked out episodes across days, but for some reason, i couldn't help but watch this one in a single sitting, i don't know why but i enjoyed commentary decked out even more than normal! thanks for this, hope you're feeling much better already

[@ralisgroffen]

It was also more densely, more summarized what I loved as well

[@Flash4ML]

I like live runs but I absolutely loved this episode of hearing your strategies and thoughts about the game. A mix is both is probably best, but I won’t be unhappy to see another episode in this style for Phase 9. Glad to have you back Etho

[@Alastair_Yates]

Your videos have meant so much to me over the past 10+ years of watching, from the LP world to MindCrack to HermitCraft. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication ❤️

[@lukasmuursepp2267]

Post commentary was actually really interesting. Especially when talking about Decked Out strategies and etc.

[@Emmy-ul8ht]

As much as I love getting to hear your on-the-fly reactions as the run goes, this post-commentary style was super interesting. I feel like I’ve learned a lot more about the game by hearing you talk about the things that you’re thinking about (but don’t have the time/mental space to say) live during a run.

[@WizzleBerryPi]

I enjoyed the parts where you talked more on the meta of the decked out experience during the low parts (like the card rankings or swimming under the shrieker). I think that would be really nice to learn those things before we all move past Decked Out'

[@StarNanny]

49:00 The funny part about the wardens distractability when a player is nearby is the devs announced they’d retuned them so that wouldn’t happen so much. I, personally, haven’t noticed any difference. Either the very next update changed it back to the way it was originally, or whatever change they thought they’d made just didn’t “take”. 1:29:33 😂 Some of those fires are on stairs the wardens can take, but players can’t. 😂 That warden came out of that staircase.

[@vaapadcrusher7758]

You could even say Etho went sicko mode on the dungeon. My question would be "What do you think about how disappointed Tango was with how little 'deckbuilding' went on during DO?" He talks about this in his What went wrong in DO stream but it's basically along the lines of most people just chucked the cards they could buy in their deck and ran with it

[@EternalLordRuby]

This style of editing along with the post-commentary worked out really well! I do miss the live reactions, planning, and greedy decisions, but, well, at least we get to see their consequences play out. I'd be interested to hear some of your thoughts on how Decked Out 2 worked out as a game, maybe you could even invite Tango for two contrasting and complementary perspectives? Some specific questions: How do you feel about the different playstyles and goals in the game? In some earlier phases, you talked about potentially looking for eggs and other secrets, but you ended up focusing more on the competition and deckbuilding goals instead of discovery and mystery aspects, especially toward the end with level 4. Speaking of level 4, do you think it would have been worth it for competitive runs in the end? Maybe if it had become available earlier? Or if the difficulty of the lower levels and max clank hadn't been buffed up over time? Were there some paths that ended up being much more dangerous or safe than they seem designed to be? Seems like it could apply to level 2 in particular. Did the shop system work out well? Especially with regards to the most expensive and rare cards? You never got the chance to get the speedrunner card, for instance.

[@jamesmyco103]

Spoilers and timestamps for all runs below Run 1 (L3) (0:00:00, Escaped 36+11, 5 Tomes) Run 2 (L4) (0:05:03, Escaped 38+7, 5 Tomes) Talk on why Deadly runs and about embers and tomes 10 Embers = 1, 27 Embers = 3, 40 Embers = 5 0:09:55 Talk about having removed Reckless Charges and Adrenaline Rush Run 3 (L3) (0:13:17, Dead) Run 4 (L3) (0:16:14, Escaped 30+1, 3 Tomes) Extended talk about Phase 7 troubles escaping Level 2 Run 5 (L3) (0:22:06, Escaped 30+11, 5 Tomes) Continued talk, additionally about solved games Run 6 (L4) (0:29:10, Escaped 46+1, 5 Tomes) Run 7 (L3) (0:36:12, Escaped 34+10, 5 Tomes) 0:37:40 Top 5 Decked Out Cards Run 8 (L3) (0:41:44, Escaped 38+14, 6 Tomes) Run 9 (L3) (0:52:46, Dead) Run 10 (L4) (0:56:53, Escaped 38+6, 5 Tomes) Run 11 (L3) (1:04:02, Escaped 30+5, 3 Tomes) Using Store-bought Keys Run 12 (L3) (1:08:33, Escaped 36+6*, 5 Tomes bought 3 Tomes) Run 13 (L3) (1:12:46, Escaped 38+5*, 5 Tomes bought 4 Tomes) Run 14 (L3) (1:18:52, Escaped 30+6*, 3 Tomes bought 3 Tomes) Run 15 (L3) (1:23:05, Escaped 32+4, 3 Tomes) Run 16 (L3) (1:27:16, Escaped 36+6, 5 Tomes) Run 17 (L3) (1:32:34, Dead) 1:32:49 Results for Phase 8 (63 Tomes (adds up)) Hey Etho, the post-commentary was a little bit difficult to hear during Level 3 and slightly lacking for the later runs but otherwise quite informative. Hope you get better soon!

[@purple9847]

Thank you

[@Pyxyty]

Thanks, after the Hypno score mistake in phase 9 i wanted to go back here and check if Etho's 63 tomes was correct. Unsurprisingly it was. Cant wait for Phase 9 where he SPOILER . . beats his own tome record 😅

[@Paragraph8]

Actually really like the post-commentary on the runs. Glad you are doing better :)

[@bloodwolf2609]

bounding being top tier means tango did a really good job designing the dungeon around having good jump boost paths, which is a really hard thing to do and it seems he did a great job

[@realkevthejedi]

Post run commentary is good, it's interesting to hear your thoughts without the distraction of doing the run. I like the idea of answering viewer questions for the final phase runs. Don't know if it's possible logistically but would be really cool if you could get Tango to join you for commentary, you could both ask each other questions (viewer and your own), maybe do a part one/part two on both of your channels?

[@rubenbaltazar]

Hey Etho, I really enjoyed this episode. It was change from the other phases videos, we got a lot more different insight into how you played DO, etc. Hope you do something similar for phase 9. Here are a few questions: Will you run DO2 anymore, maybe free Rusty? What would you like to see in DO3 if Tango ever decides to take on that challenge?

[@georges1991]

or at least use the bomb (will be a crime if etho doesn't feel that level 4 treasure shower...or get one of those 70+ ember runs pearl was getting consistently), or take tango in there with him at last. maybe an etho tango lackey run with pearl on comms could work

[@the_mcscientist]

Nice post-commentary Etho! We would rather have a video with post commentary than no video at all so that isn't a very difficult choice. Question for next video: Will you be doing any personal challenges when the decked out tournament is over? If so, which?

[@stevofoster]

Just when you’re looking for a video, Etho delivers

[@Sir_Master]

Only Etho, Master of all minigames could entertain us. And when the world needed him most, he posted.

[@justinscott6005]

so true

[@Ms.L.]

He knows

[@nameunknown5106]

I know it may not seem relevant but I'd like to thank you for using the proper "you're". I've seen so many people these days be lazy or ignorant and use "your" when they shouldn't. I was starting to feel sad about it.

[@Quoxz]

As for your Meta ramble at about 20:00 - I find the most enjoyment in a game when it's new and nobody knows what's happening. There's a lot more "woah, that's a neat game interaction or mechanics combo that I've never seen" and a lot less "that's not how [Pro Player or Streamer] does it, so this means you're actively trying to make me lose my game".

[@sepiar7682]

Tryhard time!! I know what's coming after watching some of Tango's streams, I can't wait! Post-Video: Also, I loved this post-commentary style, hearing you talk about your strategies and how they evolved and the reasoning behind them was so interesting I loved it

[@maple7560]

I like the post commentary. I think doing phase 9 post commentary with tango could be really cool

[@fdagpigj]

That would be funny, but it would basically require streaming his video editor so tango could see the video before it's finished, since he might still have to make adjustments after that to fit in all the extra commentary

[@ohjearelle]

When I saw Doc tweet that you were doing silent runs, I had a feeling you might go for a commentary video like this and I’m so excited it happened! I mentioned this before but I love hearing your thoughts, especially over something you’re quite passionate about. Etho on a podcast when? :D Thank you for giving us this episode despite all the challenges throughout the phase. Hope you’re feeling much much better now! And mini-spoiler in case people don’t know yet but huge congrats on the W!!!

[@allisonochs5614]

Maybe he could get on the Imp and Skizz podcast

[@fdagpigj]

@@allisonochs5614 iirc he said he would probably join if he were invited, when brodyman asked when they played don't starve together

[@Sebastian-yy7ri]

I love the post commentary! I could listen to you ramble all day Etho! Glad to hear you are feeling better! So questions for phase 9: What would you change strategy wise if you started over DO2 knowing all you know? Is there anything you would have added to the game? Also any stories we haven't heard or seen yet would be great too! Thanks Ergo :P

[@Shybuddly]

Super glad to hear you’re feeling better Etho. I also got sick for the first time in years around the same time you did, so it’s good to hear you’re getting better too. I can think of few questions: 1) What was your favorite phase and why? 2) Do you enjoy the beginning where you experience everything for the first time, or the end where you’re mastering the levels more? 3) What was your least favorite hazard trap?

[@antiichristie]

Congrats on the win Etho, proud you were able to do anything while sick 🎉🎉 I hope in S10 of Hermitcraft you put together a minigame of your own!! Maybe something connected to your base so you don’t get overwhelmed with projects?

[@JessitheMessiTV]

The deep level of understanding etho has for games and gameplay, surprises me every time. Everything he says makes so much sense. Probably wouldn’t have seen it if he hadn’t mentioned it 😂

[@KRO-222]

I really enjoyed the voice over commentary! It was fun to hear you react to your own gameplay and also hear so much about your thoughts/experiences as a Decked Out player. Glad you’re feeling better!

[@bp-lx7lf]

I think what sets etho apart in games like this is his strategic approaches. He’s not the greatest parkourist, and sometimes gets shaky hands, but he always makes the most optimal decisions in the dungeon

[@bednap922]

What you said about wiki pages being the killers of games is so true! I wish my friends understood that...

[@TheGlowingFairy]

I love the post commentary. It makes the runs a lot less stressful to watch because you're so chill lol

[@totenbrunk]

Aw man, I’m so happy you did silent runs sucks that you were feeling terrible. Glad you’re better now 🥳

[@NathanAMeyers]

1:22:05 is basically just missing a "B" at the end to be the happy birthday song out of randomly triggering note block noise effects. But instead/ it plays a "Bb" an octave up. So close. Could be interpreted as a "G minor" version of happy birthday. The tritone from Bb to E outlines the b7 & 3rd of a C major chord. So technically I just proved it's my birthday so please give me some happy birthday wishes

[@ssoopphix]

Dude every time I’m looking for a video to watch, Etho somehow pulls through

[@lmnvslight6356]

I liked the post-commentary style! It was nice hearing more in depth tips and your thoughts about decked out that's harder to get while you're fully focused on the run. And for a question for next time: if you could create your own card for decked out, what would it be? How would you balance it? Edit: woo! Congrats on the win!!!

[@BeaconCat]

The post commentary style was great for these runs and will be for phase 9 as well. It's nice to hear your takes on the game after all this time and to see the gameplay reflect those thoughts in real time. Could easily watch a 2+ hour video like this. Keep up the great work and hope you're on the upswing!

[@cdnchrgr3591]

I need a commentary from Tango on all the Etho strata he reveals this episode

[@ss_2329_]

might happen over twitch streams :D

[@haydonhockey]

I’ve loved all your DO videos Etho. Glad you’re feeling better. Post commentary is just as enjoyable. I enjoy the different tangents you go on being able to talk about the runs more relaxed.

[@jared4715]

Hi Etho! The post commentary for the runs was great! It was really cool to hear some of your insight towards strategies you used. There were times in the video where the game audio was a bit loud over your voice but besides that I think it worked really well.

[@ecave3435]

i was quite weirded out by the post commentary but then it just became a sort oof calmer version of the usual live commentary

[@NickAndriadze]

*21:51* I love how even when he can't talk, Etho still manages to generate some of the funniest Hermitcraft moments ever. He's like ''Oh you've got a netherite hoe too? *Checkmate!''*

[@foraslongas]

11:55 so proud of your parkour progress!!! Loved your little celly moment

[@reginahines4866]

So sorry you have been sick, I watched Tango's perspective so i knew some of what was going on. The commentary was great! Any time you need to do a voice over is fine with me. I'm just glad you were well enough to get the video out and share it with us. Thanks. Have a great day and can't wait for the next one.

[@starlitstreet]

I remember at the beginning of decked out I was thinking "just the one level is so difficult. I don't know how theyll ever be good enough to do good runs on 2 levels" and now you're doing seamless runs on 4. it's so cool to see the development of gameplay techniques here.

[@hallgowrt]

Etho post commentary is therapy Loved this ep a lot, the runs felt very calm 😊

[@dreamthief9884]

big fan of rambling etho, so glad we still got to see those runs even though you've been sick!! hopefully you're feeling better!

[@JohnathanDriver]

I really like the commentary style getting to hear your strategies for runs. Can’t wait to see the final phase!

[@Josh-ut4wv]

I loved this style of episode as you shared your thoughts about different things and also explaining what you were thinking on these runs (or questioning them in some cases).

[@brkxD]

cub is such a nice person. you two are each others biggest rivals at this point and still he has nothing but support for every win of yours!

[@noahhix1]

I'm so glad you are feeling better. You did amazing on the voice over. Congrats on the victory!

[@Justinkol]

i dig the post commentary style too! Including tango to chat about decked out in general would be awesome!

[@wizardom]

LOVE the commentary Etho! you get a lot more in-depth on the mechanics, so we get to appreciate your observation skills

[@George-ny2eh]

you're always so cool and calm I didn't even notice that much of a difference between live Etho and commentary Etho :D

[@grfn9964]

You putting these videos out late just means that D.O. stays alive for a while longer. Loved this series and honestly thought Cub was going be try Harding as well. But nonetheless, shout out to Sick Etho for crushing these runs!

[@jujub32]

glad you’re feeling better etho!!! i’ve been dying to see this video

[@Satook]

I love the post commentary. I love the “during the run” talking too. Always some great observations and fun to see you critique your runs and explain the strats too

[@NeverNatter]

I love how excited and supportive Cub always is for the other hermits running and being succesful in DO2, it's really cool to see!