Hiding In Plain Sight!!! - Minecraft Hermitcraft Season 9 #21

Today we pick up our trusty spyglass and try to spy on some more unknowing Hermits!
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Season 9, Episode 21.
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[@mitchellharris9854]

Thanks!

[@Zedaph]

Thank you for the support Mitchell!!! :D I hope you enjoyed the episode!

[@rudrapratapdevati92]

@@Zedaph dude who doesn't enjoy your eps?

[@user-ig9mh5vg1m]

@@rudrapratapdevati92 no one!

[@tsunsu]

​@@ZedaphNot to be that person but you had the time to leave the cow pen you probably would have been good if you like left straight away like threw a tunnel in the pen or something. Nice try tho.

[@Keralis]

You almost got me! I even said "xB there is a cow named Zedaph!". You are creating magic this season Z, keep it up!

[@NamaSayaAkmal]

you all are!

[@AKoldborg]

Yeah. Zedaph should have named all the cows "Zedaph"

[@lobley2]

@@AKoldborg Good idea, however that would definitely draw attention to the cows and make it harder for the real Zed to stay undetected :)

[@herowither12354]

@@AKoldborg Or named them after all the Hermits.

[@oldsoldier4209]

He's managed to get Xisuma, and finally got Beef, but you spot him every time. 🤣😂🤣

[@erinasnow]

I just realised a new way to spy: make an armourstand (or let Cleo design one) of you “spying” on people, naming it Zedaph. Place these on multiple places, and then, once the Hermits get used to it, and think it’s merely armour stands, disguise yourself as one!

[@waluigi5848]

That's amazing!!

[@timetravelingtraveler]

Do you have the slightest idea of how smart that is? You're a genius. Although some armor stands should have the spyglass down so that Zedaph has some vision

[@ReflectingBubbles]

He could also use a pre-made armor stand and stand near it in a way that looks like the armor stand is holding it.

[@mortimerc317]

Yes, flood the market

[@ShellShock794]

Genius!

[@hansjovis6634]

From the creator of "Is that sheep looking at me?": "Is that cow spying on me?". Coming soon to a theatre near you!

[@navinsyt]

I see that you're one of those people who get to watch this video early

[@hansjovis6634]

@@navinsyt Yes! It's one of the perks of being a Zedaph patron. I can highly recommend it, it's a lovely little community.

[@navinsyt]

@@hansjovis6634 lol, I can't afford it but I definitely will join if I can

[@redims8967]

Lol “ Is A-Pack-A Llama Leering at Me? - in 4-D”

[@hbk619fan123]

Is that magma cube meandering towards me

[@skycherryyt]

the chances of one of your cows actually being a Zedaph are low... but never zero! and hey, even if the cow disguise didn't work, you can still recycle it in a couple of weeks and go trick-or-treating as the Spy Cow!

[@imaginarym00n]

spy cow: the enemy of poultry man

[@teamlastchancem5195]

He needs to go name all the cows after Hermits so his name tag would blend in more

[@sameaton2275]

The phantoms were the giveaway

[@mathw5389]

Moo? You could randomly name a few cows Zedaph so people get used to it for future attempts.

[@DrkJazzmyne]

Yes!! I would love to see zedaph cows in everyone a bases. Especially if they kill one and get the death message in chat. 😂🤣

[@coldseraphim]

Or maybe name them after hermits so Zedaph can be the Zed Cow

[@mishirish]

Cow suit camouflage? It can only mean one thing: Return of Zed's Milk

[@wetfutzi]

Hope they milked the right cow.;p

[@upside_you_mop]

:O

[@Alexquints]

Should have said cowmooflage

[@EVLfreak666]

(_(_)lllllllllllD~~~~~

[@erinasnow]

I totally believed you were a cow. That “moo” sold it

[@Waterfall8484]

I laughed so hard, I can't wait to see the other perspectives on your spying! You are so incredibly creative, and I love how you include the other Hermits in your fun.

[@screamer22222]

Keralis perspective on this is hilarious, highly recommended

[@SnyperMK2000JclL]

@@screamer22222 I was just about to say the same. Oh my God, Keralis and Xb's reactions are so funny. Especially because of how long they were there.. LOL!!! Pure comedy gold!

[@Deltacarygirl]

Zed getting attacked by phantoms while disguised as a cow and Keralis finally noticing him was the funniest freaking thing

[@victornoname7269]

You know, Impulse has his camera pointed at himself quite a lot when he's streaming when he stops to talk to chat. So he can't see what's in front of his at all. Pearl snuck into his base right in front of his face one time while he was doing that and only got caught because she was also streaming and the audience tattled on her. That might be a good way to catch a good picture of Impulse. Or any other hermit who streams maybe, if they do the same thing.

[@MisterUnconcerned]

Keralis' view of you turning your head and going "moo?" was pure comedy gold.

[@Moonscale_]

this video was absolutely hilarious! when Keralis found you, the "moo?" had me so bad, I normally don't laugh out loud when watching videos, but I just couldn't hold it back xD I saw on twitter someone talking about Zedaph's skins on name mc, and immediately realized what was going on, which made me very excited to watch this video :)

[@asquare3412]

4:48 empty slot, spyglass, empty, empty Zed's making sure he doesn't accidentally scroll to the wrong slot before or after spying. Pro spying moves there 👍🏻

[@shunnedtomcat]

Loved the Cowstume. Perfect disguise. xD

[@jokiedokie]

The spying Zedvancement is definitely my favourite, so this entire episode was an absolute treat!

[@maanas_sehgal]

Funniest part was Keralis saying: There's a cow named Zedaph😂😂😂😂

[@justcallmeness]

//CONNECTION ESTABLISHED... //Hello everyone! Welcome to the newest Zedvancement adventure! I'm reporter Ness, bringing you the news from...well .. somewhere. I'm not sure what's happened, but I won't let that stop me from being on the job. Today Zed tackles what is proving to be the most difficult of Zedvancements; it's spy time! Armed with ideas from his avid viewers, he aims to get some sneaky snapshots of several servermates. Invisibility works well for him as he navigates the wide-open platforms of Beef's base, but he's discovered during a stone-camo stakeout in Grian's rift room. Guess he took that outfit for granite! Get it ..stone? Granite? Well, I thought it was funny. The last attempt, a beefy costume designed to blend with bovines, had me laughing for a long time. Is he successful? Does someone try to milk Zedaph? Does he get annihilated by mobs as he lies in wait? Find out in this episode!...// //...I seem to be out of phase with the world at the moment, like the shadowy Hermits that I saw at the start of the season. Possibly the rift I was exploring with the Scout...I need to find her...// //TRANSMISSION COMPLETE

[@icantthinkofaname.....621]

Big thanks to Dot_dot_Dash for making the subtitles, I'm obsessed of reading subtitles even though my ears are perfectly fine.

[@Emmy-ul8ht]

oh, getting caught by xB and Keralis was AMAZING! Laughed out loud at the (slow turn) “Moo?” and Keralis’ hysterical laughter. Can’t wait to watch it from Keralis’ POV

[@Tailored_Creations]

I was so excited for this after I saw keralis finding you in the cows 😂

[@Erkle64]

He may have failed to get the shot, but he sure did cause at least two hilarious videos.

[@wizardom]

Zed's delight at discovering "spiance" is making my day. & the rest of the episode too; absolutely burning it with the puns and humor

[@gayaxolotl3281]

I have an idea! Maybe make a room full of hermits, a bunch of animals with hermit names and sneak yourself in there pretending to be an animal. Or if you’re feeling a bit risky you can throw blindness potions on hermits, take a picture of them and they’ll never know you were there. Another option is using Scar’s creeper costume from a while ago so the hermits won’t see anything outside the usual, just a creeper walking around, and when they’re not paying attention spy on them with the spy glass Thanks for reading my recommendations! Great video, keep up the good work Zed!

[@Scanlaid]

You had me giggling immediately in this episode, I'm so glad I started watching other hermits. I was an oldhead and watched only Etho and Doc for the longest time.

[@EvesterBee]

Those costumes were a brilliant idea, shame you mooved and gave it away :/

[@NatiNugasu]

19:23 I was expecting Zedaph to say: "Looks like Keralis milk the wrong cow" after hearing this: 7:56 Very fun episode!

[@dezzyly]

XD my gosh that’s cursed!

[@bluenono3821]

I'm convinced Grian never actually saw you...

[@ThatGuyHuckle]

Zed is so much fun to watch. I love his interactions with other Hermits and is always in high spirits!

[@MedievalVixen]

Amazing episode as always! I'm just trying to imagine what must have been going trough Grian's and Keralis's head when they spotted you 😂 thank you for the laughs!

[@naomibuckingham4046]

If you really want o know, go watch their videos. I can tell you that Grian didn't even know how to explain it and just showed the clip.

[@MedievalVixen]

@@naomibuckingham4046 of course! i did, i watch every hermit :)

[@Mega1russell]

Zedaph crouching doesn't make your name tag invisible, here is the quote from the wiki, "In multiplayer, a sneaking player's name tag appears fainter than normal, invisible to players more than 32 blocks away, and invisible through solid blocks." as such as cool as this idea is it has limitations you haven't taken into account.

[@stringcheese1004]

In Keralis's video when you were discovered in the cow pen and you turned to face him, that was maybe the single funniest moment from all of hermitcraft this season! You are the prize jewel in the crown that is hermitcraft!

[@oldsoldier4209]

Zed, your problem is in your planning. First, luring someone to a strange place always puts them on guard which means they're more likely to notice small details. In those cases, you need multiple distractions nearby, and in the background, to divide their attention. The more they have to look at, the less they will actually see. Second, you need to visit every target's base while they are there, to see exactly what they are currently working on. Then, once they're offline, go back and carefully examine the area they're working in. This way, you can know every possible exit, and pick out several hiding places. You might even be able to add your own escape route. If you had dug a tunnel in advance, from that corner you were hiding in, Grian wouldn't notice it for weeks. Getting these shots is going to take dedication. 🤠👍

[@danbroddack3824]

Once again, enjoyed the episode. Had a half an idea for a Zedvancement... CreeperDeeper! Drill a hole to the bottom of the world with creepers! The episode could have it all. Technical build, Comedy, Explosions, Destruction, & Multiple Dead Zeds. Keep up the good work.

[@Magic__7]

I like that zed never takes the earliest way to do this stuff he takes the most fun

[@RierDucks]

You know It’s a good day when Zed updates.

[@apollochickens]

absolutely hilarious video, i love how i didnt even notice you in the thumbnail even though there was an arrow. just goes to show how good the camouflage is (or maybe im just blind)

[@JohnTK]

Yeah, fun fact zedaph, holding shift only makes your name tag invisible if you’re behind a block. If you’re out in the open it just makes it a bit more transparent and faded looking, but it’s still very visible.

[@b.assmaster1504]

How about "Knight of the Living Armor" Jumpscare a hermit by pretending to be an Armorstand. For this to work, you need to wear Armor while invisible, and stand inside of an actual Armor stand, and then jump out and scare them in some way! Have fun with this (Also the name is a pun, since it's Night, but knight as in wearing Armor)

[@SAwfulEPM]

There are those custom pumpkin hat models for future disguises too, I remember Grian and Impulse going around disguised as trees last season.

[@xjezzakai324]

Next time you should just name all the cows " Zedaph''s Cow" or something and then hide in the middle. Good episode!

[@Bennie58able]

That "Moo?"made me spill my drink! Man that was the best sound ever!

[@alex141207]

You had me at "Moo"! 😂 Best camoo suit ever! GG!

[@sl1mj1m38]

A fun zedvancement could be obtaining a "Villager Jockey". In the current version, if you find a baby zombie villager riding a chicken, and cure it with splash weakness and a golden apple, the villager will still be riding the chicken after the healing process

[@Bagel_Cake]

Zed’s humor is like watching a Disney movie when you’re older and realizing all the dirty jokes that are in it, but still kid appropriate!!

[@grondhero]

Now you need to name ALL of those cows Zedaph, whether you try the "I Spy" from there again or not. As an idea, grab 2 stacks of scaffolding, build straight up. Put a shulker box (or a 3x3 of shulker boxes) on top, remove the scaffolding. Land back on the shulkerbox(es) and spy from above. If needed, keep potions of invisibility on you. The shulker boxes won't render in unless a player is close, so they'll be invisible from the ground. You could set this up in the shopping district or over a Hermit's base. You could even fill the shulker boxes with items to sell as a distraction for if they find them. (Name the boxes "Zedaph's hidden wonders" and sell something very cheap in them.)

[@TheSkyrivertitan]

On the name tag thing: if you are close enough and not behind blocks, you can still see a player’s name tag faintly. But if you’re separated by blocks the tag doesn’t show when crouching!

[@DakalaShade]

Could possibly still use that cow pen and cake game to spy. Just name _all_ of the cows. Make sure at least a couple are named Zedaph just for additional camouflage.

[@superpumpkin1065]

13:08 the cows have been Moooooooooved

[@irjdrfkhj2869]

"Cowmoflage" got me, but if he said "cowmooflage", I would be rolling on the floor.

[@lornaparker32]

"Moo?" I laughed so much because of that cowmouflage! Excellent episode!

[@jimyvanloock3510]

8:15 Just walks off the side of his base. Oh Zed 😅😑😄

[@zincberg]

Zed in a cow suit saying "mooo?" is the funiest thing i've seen all year. Absolutely hilarious!

[@peerczorny3150]

13:15 the cows MOOved

[@theEevee098]

An idea: perch yourself high above the trading district, then when someone is below you drink both invis and slow fall potions to approach for a photo

[@mhogen]

•Why not make bunkers or watch post near people's bases with a tunnel that lets you exit somewhere? •Make hidden tunnels that make you pop out behind their storage chest while invisible so when they take some items from those chest, you're at the back taking pictures upclose. •Make a mini game that makes them stand there idle when playing and you can then spy on them while they're playing •A pop-up shop where you hide somewhere near it •Hide behind a farmland block like how you hide chest behind and is only accessible through that pixel gap. •Make a custom textured pumpkin or armor that makes you look like a tree or creeper like what scar and tango did •Pretend to be AFK near them?

[@Notbatman374]

Criminal that zed doesn't have more subscribers. Quality content every time.

[@racheld8920]

I saw Keralis's episode first and I LOST it laughing at them "moo?"

[@camillavonmila9600]

Zed is killing it this season!! Every episode is such a delight ❤

[@berkle]

You're definitely up there for most interesting entertainment from a hermit

[@Tsharkeye]

You should make an enderpearl stasis chamber as it is usually the escape that is going wrong!

[@hunter_vk2404]

I’m loving the costume ideas, Zed. ❤Maybe to help you escape - that’s when you get caught most - you should throw enderpeals. The pearl is less likely to be seen than you sneaking away. It might have been the only way to escape Grian’s base.

[@OldBeau]

i really loved seeing keralis' pov of discovering the cow nametagged zedaph LOL. that slow turn was perfectly timed

[@kylefielder9664]

I’m excited to see Hall of All & Unique Mob Deaths get completed

[@another_jt]

Moo? Now you should go back and name one of the cows Zedaph, just to commemorate it for anyone else that tries.

[@starace4031]

These i-spy costumes were amazing. 😂 Such a fun episode & can't wait to see the other techniques Zedaph employs in a future 'Spyence' episode of Hermitcraft. 😊😁

[@Lyfalda]

At this point, a good idea might be to use an invisibility potion and a custom pumpkin in order to hide as something but still have your name invisible. A bit like the tree prank mumbo pulled off last season.

[@Froggsroxx]

I seriously love how unique your series is! Really a special angle to approach the game from

[@zoe-maefaulkner100]

Tangos tree costume and Scars creeper costume would be perfect!!

[@evigkrig4386]

So the cows have mooowed, have they? Thank you for making some of the funniest Minecraft content Z!

[@alexcrevan420]

i just wanted to say thank you SO MUCH for the properly edited captions. i get overstimulated by loud volumes and rely on captions for any videos i wanna watch. instant subscribe alongside the funny intro! < 3

[@JSayeYT]

From lab work to field work, Sci-Scraper to bushes, Zedaph is one of the most entertaining and creative minecrafters

[@ThunderChanter]

Zed, I think an AMAZING advancement would be to collect the head of every ruling monarch on the server, you could call it "Getting A HEAD of the crown (instead of crown)" so now you have 2 puns in 1! Its genius if I do say so myself, which I did, just then.

[@dgthunderer]

13:10 the cows have MOOved. Well played.

[@TheSquishySnail]

LOL. I love this!!! I want you to get all the shots and get away with it successfully, but I also want you to get caught. It's been so hilarious.

[@bkplaylists3243]

Who needs a rascal when you have zedaph?😂

[@GoldRaider]

Zedvancement idea Amigo Adventure Get the achievement 'adventuring time' with a buddy, whether that be pet or hermit

[@CieJe.Alexander]

You now need to go around the server randomly naming mobs & things Zedaph so when you go spying, you'll blend in. Zedaph cows, and sheep. The Zedaph, tiny tripwire hooks, and silver fish will be ironically funny! Not to mention the flat books, and shoes, etc. in item frames. You'll be the Lon Chaney of Minecraft! "Don't kill that Endermite, it might be Zedaph!"

[@atariischaotic]

I am so glad I started watching you this season! I love all of these Zedvancments

[@matthiasbaaij8667]

Spyence had me laughing out loud.

[@Aphelia.]

Zed, I couldn't stop laughing this episode. You are a genius. I'm going through a stressful week and couldn't even smile these past days, so thank you so much for bringing me joy.

[@MrmGivesThumbsUp]

There are so many little quotes and moments that are just absolutely hilarious

[@saeklas]

That camoouflage is simply fantastic

[@alexandragames2020]

Can I just say how much I appreciate your detailed captions? Thank you so much!

[@tanodrea]

It looked like being covered in stone made it extra hard to fly out of Grian’s cave.

[@naomibuckingham4046]

First time watching Zedaph, and I laughed and smiled way more than what I thought I was going to. Someone said that Zedaph was their fav and I decided to try it out. Now I need to find time to binge the rest of his season that has happened so far and probably end up subscribing if all his vids are as entertaining as this.

[@ShuiYueSketchbook]

I'd have been disappointed if Grian had been got so easily lol I'm sad you didn't get Kerlais but your little face appearing in the cows was beautiful sight :) OMG

[@Jonathan-dv5uu]

"ugh and some twigs up my bum!" lmao, love ya Zed.

[@gozzilla177]

If you get 2 unaware hermits in one shot that's and Z tier photo! Lol

[@hydra553]

This one is totally one my favourite hc season 9 video from zedaph. I'm wheezing so hard in this one. Very fun episode 😂

[@IceCreamBoBo27]

Nicely done, looking forward to more spying action!

[@hermitcollector]

11:45 I think the word you were looking for was "self-conscious" 😂😂😂

[@briciusd.8478]

Try and make this a Zedvancement: Be right behind a block as a hermit mines it out (in the wild or their base), and as they dig out a block they see your face and you startle them with one of those custom goat horns your server does. Perfectly convoluted. If you get them to jump, the name of the Zedvancement could be Jump Scare

[@Fyreflier]

Anatidaephobia: the irrational fear that somewhere, a duck or goose is watching you. Zedaboviphobia: the rational fear that somewhere, a hermit dressed as a cow is watching you.

[@herzogheftig1479]

The sense of humor and the editing are awesome! The spy music in the background is on point zed. Great episode!

[@MiklPis]

"The cows are no longer there; they have moooooo-ved." 😆

[@dianaripley7795]

Im glad i stayed home a wee bit longer on this lovely day instead of doing my chores to watch this vid omg this is brilliant!!!

[@spend4zen1]

The spy photo's are so fun, it's my favorite of the Zedvancements.

[@ODiddy67]

You should help bring Grain's base up to Health and Saftey standards. No exit? If you're feeling charitable you should help Grean by putting at least 1 emergency pedistrian exit into the GrumBase.

[@sinderRednis]

so much fun in getting caught! be cool when you finish this one, do a custom poster (painting) with a collage of all the winner-winner shots to go with the trophy ^^

[@bigkspicy8257]

The effect where you have your character talk to us in front of a green screen is amazing!