I've Spent Ten Years Building A Fantasy World - How Worldbuilding Changed My Life | Talking Tumiun

[@RicksCreations]

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[@alexpaleale]

I am in the process of doing the exact same thing. I am creating a comic book that I've estimated will take 10 years to make due to production costs and whatnot. It's a journey... :) I'll keep watching

[@RicksCreations]

@savetheworldtribe Great stuff! And yes, I have considered it but I probably won't be using AI, since it has basically cost me my job. I've gone from getting around ten commissions a month for years, down to maybe one or two a month, in just the past year. I'm struggling to decide whether I should go with the flow and get with the times by using the tech that has cost me my job to create other things easier, or rebel and stay close to my heart. I'm leaning towards the latter for now though! Thanks for the suggestions though, and good luck with your projects!

[@LehaultGaming]

@@RicksCreations I'm not part of the conversation, but if I can throw my point of view in the subject ! As someone who's work have been also higly impacted (communication and marketing) I had the same opinion. But I changed my mind about it. It's not AI that stoled our work, but people who understand how to use AI in it's best way. You can find dozen of lightly skilled AI user, but it's like drawing, or writting, it's not because you know how to add a smiley on a white background with a comic sans ms font saying NEW OPENING that you created something. it take times, skill, learning. So now I use AI everyday in my job, I gained a lot from it, mostly preparation, idea building, etc... AI is just a tool, like painter felt about photoshop 20 years ago, or like news reporter felt about blog, or tv etc... You still need someone to operate the AI, to be trained on how to get the best of it. And if you're like me, AI is not the end result of what you are giving to someone, just a step of the journey !

[@binkbonkbones3402]

I've been working on a fantasy series for about ten years as well, and want to pitch it to adult swim soon. Maybe want to chat? I would be happy to have more peoples works and perspectives to fill out a fantasy multiverse

[@konnoroesterblad8398]

I'd love a video on the gods and religions of tumion

[@justinjeffries1554]

You telling me you had 900 subscribers when this video went live LAST MONTH and now you're at 23k? FUCKING FANTASTIC. Congrats to you man

[@andrew_nayes]

a KPI of 7% (24400subs/345733views) is very good!

[@florianbarras]

@@andrew_nayes And now 29k! Damn, this channel is exploding, so happy for him !

[@katerinaa9344]

33.500 already🎉

[@TomWDW1]

33.8k now :-) just keeps going

[@atelier27]

I would say it took ten years to get to this number of subscribers :)

[@SinZlair]

“a picture says a thousand words and world-building paints a thousand pictures.” well said my friend, well said.

[@snifferdoodle9393]

Iy

[@moltenflames1750]

"Because while a picture is worth a thousand words, to me, worldbuilding paints a thousand pictures" What a divine, and utterly beautiful, way to put it into words. Thank you, Rick.

[@RicksCreations]

@@moltenflames1750 Thank you, for such a wonderful compliment

[@hyperionsama]

Bro went from world building to building his world

[@Infernalisk]

these are the same thing?

[@glerapyglapman4411]

@@Infernalisklmao right? Yet over 400 people thought this was clever.

[@Infernalisk]

@@glerapyglapman4411 wild

[@slipstream5762]

​@@InfernaliskI don't think anyone is trying to be "clever" lmao. In the way I took this, it's a phrase stating that world building was his hobby. However it then became is purpose of living, then he gained his marriage, and a family. It "became is world", which he himself built. The beginning of the sentence being a hobby, the second half denotes a lifestyle.

[@azrielhabal6428]

@@glerapyglapman4411 bro is not the thinker

[@neurospicypisces]

My son is only 8, and videogames are starting to take over his interests, but ever since age 5 he has loved to draw and create stories. Maps were his favourite thing to draw, starting early in his drawings. He used to talk about wanting to be an author all the time, and he is so imaginative. I'm going to share this video with him. I hope he keeps up his own world building, it is such a creative gift. Thank you for sharing this part of yourself with us 🙂 cheers/skål 🥂

[@j4y_37_____3]

Please limit his time video games ruined my childhood

[@BeforeThisNovember]

Like what this person said ^ I know that you want to be a loving mother who just wants their kid to be happy (and please don’t take this as forcing opinion or telling you how to raise your kid) but I wish my parents had pushed me and encouraged me into hobbies. I had so many hobbies as a kid, at one time or another, but I never received encouragement in them. I never got “forced” to continue one until it “stuck”. Video games can be fun in MODERATION - like an hour a day. But they really do take over your life. They become your “comfort” and “safe place” - all while the rest of your life erodes around you. I know you’ll be a great mother, but please take head from a couple of guys who experienced the negatives first hand.

[@vjeranjanes5783]

Sure, put a limit to his video games, but I can say from experience that video games improved my creativity. I was a kid who LOVED video games and I wouldn't say I was addicted, but I definitely spent a lot of time playing them. But, by playing them I encountered a lot of new stories, thought up my own in those worlds, and my creativity just kept building up. Yes, video games can consume you and make you unproductive, but they can also be a great source for imagination.

[@Seraphimvgames]

as someone who still writes and still loves video games encourage him to be a narrative writer! That's what I do. Encourage him to write his own game, what world it might be what would the characters say to each other. One day he can be making them!

[@lordhandsomeswag1854]

aint you hear what she said? She is literally encouraging lil dude to do more world building which is like one of the most creative hobbies I wouldn't worry about it @@BeforeThisNovember

[@monlenz]

This is an incredible video. The way you present things showing little glimpses of the world is wonderfully captivating! I'm honored to be an inspiration and hope you make it big!

[@RicksCreations]

Thanks so much Simon, that means a lot to me, coming from you! Thanks for the inspiration and the kind words!

[@PrehistoricVendingMachine]

Would you both want to work together is a shared part of each others worlds?

[@malaizze]

MR SIMON M. GARDEN!!

[@C.DWoods]

Omg monster garden I found Rick through one of your live streams

[@somnusjupiter8977]

Getting such a praisy comment from you must be INE of the greatest honors of this man.

[@engineerofthemachine]

This is absolutely beautiful! I love the saying, “a picture says a thousand words and world-building paints a thousand pictures.” Also, the ending… magnificent! 😮

[@RicksCreations]

Thank you so much!

[@BenDover-mw6ic]

@@RicksCreationsquote of the decade 🔥🔥

[@marcusappelberg369]

As a fantasy author who has been working on my world for 17 years, while writing, I loved this video. Worldbuilding can feel like a refuge when life feels stressful. It can show your thoughts and ideas, and reflect back things you didn't know about yourself. It is so interesting to write about different cultures and why they came to be.

[@studmuffin-Tga]

I've been working on a fantasy novel for around 6 to 7 years and its always interesting how much your story can change and evolve and how you add more cultures and change cultures and even the plot can change into something better and different than it was before.

[@marcusappelberg369]

Yes, that is one of the pleasures of writing fantasy!@@studmuffin-Tga

[@pauljakeman]

That's awesome man, after seeing this video and reading comments like yours, is kind of inspiring me to try out something similar.

[@vultureiraq1168]

This is my biggest worries lol , I was contemplating on becoming a author as a career but how the fuck am I gonna worldbuild properly if it can take years ? 😂

[@prismoandfriends]

was about to give up my 3-year-old fantasy novel, this motivated me to improve a lot more to my worldbuilding.

[@jookie8469]

This is what youtube was made for, love and passion, sharing that with people

[@francescoscanu6957]

I’m crying to a random video of a stranger, I instantly know I will start watching his videos, and I will keep doing that for a long time.

[@bran7134]

I'm 46, a whole twenty years older than you, but you seem to have an older soul and to be a kindred spirit. I've never played D&D or any rpg's for that matter, but I am an avid LOTR fan, fantasy illustrator, and developer. You've struck an instant chord and I'm sharing your channel out with all of my friends, for it appears we need to build a fellowship for this new and exciting journey ahead of us.

[@RicksCreations]

I'm so glad and grateful to have you along for the journey, my fellow adventurer.

[@purple_fox_arts]

I can't really explain this, but I feel so comfortable watching this video - like just being alone in the forest with an old friend you haven't seen in a long time, but still feel this deep connection to.

[@varitsvq9002]

14 minutes and I've already decided what to do with the rest of my life in art. Been blocked for almost 2 years now and thia just opened my mind as per what I want to do!

[@BarknoorZ]

This might just be the most special corner on KZbin I've ever come across

[@joekenny1992]

This is the first video of yours I have ever watched. The genuine gratitude you show to your followers mid-way through made me weirdly emotional. I can tell that you deserve all of the success that is coming your way.

[@RicksCreations]

♥️

[@gekebeer]

Almost teared up at the end man... Thx for sharing your story and your world, you have inspired me to write and draw and explore my own creativity. Keep on doing what you're doing and i know you will inspire many more. Great work Rick!

[@RicksCreations]

Thank you so much for your kind words, dear friend :)

[@Radevere]

Glad KZbin recommended this to me. Subscribed after 2 minutes.

[@RicksCreations]

Welcome aboard :D

[@tuntuncortez6554]

Me too xD ❤😂

[@tillydavvers]

Absolutely insane you had 900 subs when this released. I hope it is encouraging to see how many people are newly excited by Tumiun, and not too overwhelming

[@makungupixelpix7168]

It is insane, Now a lot more

[@jgamer2228]

“While a picture paints a thousand words, worldbuilding paints a thousand pictures” is fucking poetic

[@daliadivicpuskarski7453]

The way you said that Tumiun became your reason to get up in the morning... God, I felt that. Last year I wrote the first book in my sci-fi YA series and I feel the same way. My world, my characters, they need me. You're such an inspiration! ⭐️

[@gamech1ck681]

I’m starting my book right now. Really wanting this one to be my first official book. And I already feel like I am needed the way you describe!

[@thebanditcoot]

As a fellow world builder this is incredibly encouraging! I would love to see a video on how you build your maps!

[@TheLivingBlobfish]

agreed, the maps look stunning!

[@theoneandonlymr.d]

yes, the maps!

[@skyling_saiyan7521]

Video Idea: Avanima seems to be an interesting region in your world, especially since it is described as a paradise.

[@RicksCreations]

Oh it definitely is! Great suggestion, I'll add it to the list :)

[@nicoleflaherty3973]

This kind of imagination is exactly what the world needs to grow and unite peacefully. I absolutely love how this took so much dedication and an unwavering truth. Congrats man!

[@Swatch_]

I honestly don’t think I have ever watched a more beautifully crafted video than this. Not only was the content sublime, but the way you filmed, recorded and edited this video was… wow. It was simply beautiful. You can truly tell you are an amazing, creative person. Thank you for sharing Tumiun and snippets of your life with us.

[@davidwhite7399]

As an artist, storyteller, and a father myself, just want to say… I’m here for the adventure and excited to watch this beautiful thing unfold. Happy travels man.

[@ghouling1111]

Anyone else realise at the end, this whole video is a love letter to their child. ❤

[@RicksCreations]

😊

[@jayspace2905]

For the list of suggestions for the incredible content you'll no doubt create ( I am that confident) 1) How to tell a cohesive story 2) How to form ideas/ take references 3) Drawing your story 4) How to design character for your world, personalities, look ect ... Also congrats on your journey on this site and child.

[@fenitasnl]

Wow this is so cool! I have been doing this as well as a small hobby a few hours a week and seeing how invested you are into your world is so inspiring. And this video is so peaceful and so well edited. Keep up the good work :)

[@maltevingborgnielsen7252]

This channel is a hidden gem. Don't lose your style, it truly is something else.

[@galaxyinc.6955]

8:34 this little montage almost made me cry. I'm not exaggerating.

[@michaelmullenfiddler]

That ending was wonderful! You have a talent for the dramatic, in visual media. Now this 60 year old American is a fan. Good luck in your endeavors.

[@RicksCreations]

Thank you so much for all of your comments, I'm glad you're a fan! And I do indeed love me some good old fashioned visual drama, can't get enough of it!

[@stepanpetrov2570]

18:30 YES to everything! Maps, special effects, cinematography, all of that good stuff!

[@HladniSjeverniVjetar]

Tolkien gave me the same spark for world creation when I was a kid and I found out his books...way before the movies but still the same effect. Brother and I started creating our world filled with monsters and stuff...writing stories about each one...but there was no YT or easy access to information over internet in the 90's so life took me into other direction but it still left a deep imprint on my subconscious mind. It shows you that your limits are only set by the borders you set up in your mind and time you are willing to invest into something.... value we give to something is completely subjective....no matter on economics.

[@freekkwak]

20 years ago when i was about 17 years, i would start drawing characters and maps as well due to the polulairity of Tolkien, But i never went through with it. Now, i have two very young kids and the itch returned to me to create a world. This video gave me another nudge in this direction. So as a fellow dutchman...i salute you

[@crimsondopamine]

I would love to hear about how the people and creatures of Tumiun handle death and their myths of death that come along with it.

[@AgentJohn2]

As a DM myself, your work is an incredible inspiration to me. Thank you for sharing it here and I'll be tuning in every time you've got something new! For a topic I'd like to hear more on, I love new ideas for how magic works, so I'd like to hear about yours! For the short stories, even an audiobook-style reading over the relevant artwork(s) would be great listening, though I wouldn't complain about some nice ambiance to go along with it.

[@RicksCreations]

You're too kind! I'd love to talk about the way magic works in Tumiun, so I'll gladly add it to the list :) And I'm glad to hear that you'd also be alright with a more audio-book approach with just the artworks showing, I think I might go for a combination of the two with some artworks in between the ambience whenever they are relevant in the story. Thanks for the suggestions and the kind words!

[@tranquilclaws8470]

Never thought I would encounter AgentJohn2 here... Funny how small the world is.

[@thecommenttater7026]

You’re growing really fast now and you’re gonna see a lot more people from this point forward. That can add a lot of pressure on you to conform to the collective will of your audience, or even some imaginary idea of what that collective will is, but don’t let it effect you. People came here and subscribed because they love what you currently do. Keep doing that and you will keep growing. Don’t change something to conform but rather because you feel inspired to change. Also, take advantage of this boost in viewership. You’re in the forefront of people’s minds and that doesn’t last forever. Ride this wave while you can but don’t worry about how far it takes you because there will be other waves. You’re talented.

[@RicksCreations]

I really appreciate you saying this, it's something I'll have to remember. But luckily I'm not feeling any pressure to change any of the things I do yet, I'll just keep telling the stories I want to tell :)

[@gabikoyenov]

I loved this video! As a child I would come up with these fantastical ideas and stories. In high school I had this one idea I couldn't stop thinking about. You reminded of this and I feel inspired to pick it back up again.

[@jlinus7251]

I'm convinced us fantasy nerds all have the same backstory, just different fonts. I'm an Indian girl, and somehow we have the same life story 😂

[@moshu9952]

11 days ago, you had 1000 subscribers, now you have 14.100 subs and thats amazing! Your story is amazing and as a fellow storyteller (kinda) and artist, its so inspiring. Also I would pay real money to play in a dnd campaign of yours lol

[@mirejoez1313]

3minutes in, goosebumps all along.... did i find what i'm going to do in my future years?

[@geononin920]

As someone who has been working on my own world for 10 years seeing your talent and dedication is inspiring. You are truly a great artist!

[@EJFernandezFilms]

Visions have been appearing in front of me while I day dream. It is a story about a kingdom under a Mountain. The people there also have never been out of the mountain. The Major light source they have is from a creater at the top of the mountain. This is inspired by a story I've heard about my locality here in Mindanao, Philippines. The elders here tells of a story that the first people in Mindanao came out of Mt. APO. I always only imagine the story, but I never had the courage to write it. I wrote only the first page a year ago. This video is very inspiring. I feel your freedom and how alive your soul is when you talk about the stories of the world you created. See you in Tumiun.

[@noellawson41]

This was an incredibly moving video. What a beautiful thing - to harness that childhood wonder into a lifelong affair. As children, we are amazed and transformed by much magic. Adulthood sears that joy, and replaces it with weariness and conformity. But every now and then, we find stories like this video that remind us of how beautiful life can be, if we only embrace our wonder. 💚

[@agathalynx]

As an artist myself THANK YOU SO MUCH for this video. I’ve been having a lot of ideas for my own fantasy world for many months, but also I’ve been struggling to work on it and make art in general (the hype of ai generated garbage, dread thoughts, worries about the future and so on). But now, I don’t care. I’ll keep doing art, maybe one day I’ll come up with game or comic about my world. Art brings me joy and peace, and there’s no way somebody can take it away from me. Thank you again for inspiration.

[@HolwartOfWalishmare]

Man, my worldbuilding passion is also inspired by J.R.R.Tolkien himself (and Norse mythology, Beowulf, etc) and I draw sketches to visualize my world too. What Tolkien had done-his work, drawings and maps-was just pure love for his world and that made me want to create my own. I did poems and stories-the gods, the mythology, the history, the sagas or the rise and downfall of it. But sometimes I got tangled in my writing, revised again and again until I gave up on it but I still somehow got back to it recently. Seeing you did all of this seems to ignite that fire of passion again in me. I see a lot of resemblance of Tolkien in you and I think that one day you will tell the tales of Tumiun to your child just as J.R.R.Tolkien to his son Christopher Tolkien. I wish to see more of your world and hope you continue forever. (I would like to know the mythological begining of your world. Here’s mine: This was the very Beginning of all. It was all darkness at first. Before everything and anything, the world resided in nothingness, an endless abyss which of old they called Arregapsus “The Empty Well”, there was no shape here, no feeling, no cold or heat, not any form of living beings as barely if anything felt like nothing. And then there were these light wanderers called Essidirs “Earliest of the Essence”, they were born in this abyss like a flickering of light when the edge of darkness crashed into each other and created them. Yet that moment created the contrast of everything: of darkness and light, of cold and heat, of old and new, of before and after. Then both mindlessly and unconsciously, after the Essidirs had wandered around for almost eternity as time was not conceived so we could not tell for how long of an eternity they had wandered, they consumed their own essence and created the gods for they knew their existence was meant for something not empty like their place-it was their chosen fate to create more and more of everything-not just the static contrast but also the circle of movement of creations. Essidirs gave birth to the gods and the gods were their everything”).

[@bweber1226]

This beautiful bastard looks like Wesley from the Princess Bride, has a voice like butter, artistry in spades, AND is a husband and father!?!?! Jokes aside, this was a magnificent video, sincere congrats and thank you for sharing your story with us! As a world builder who only began world building after becoming a father I feel especially connected to your story. It makes me feel like despite being late to world building, maybe it is something I can stick with long term. In fact my sons inspire me to world build more, to leave something of myself behind for them should they be interested in my history one day. All that is to say, your videos continue to inspire me as I hope to inspire others one day so thank you again! This video was well worth the wait! I should have known you would be a brother from the Netherlands! My grandfather was a Dutch stained glass artist from outside of Utrecht who moved to America and fell in love with a woman who pushed him to pursue his art! I wish for you to pursue YOUR art and hope that your muse continues supporting you too! Video ideas: Where did that tree come from? What religions or ideologies come from it? Who, or what, lives near it and what do they do to protect it? Does anyone NOT love that giant beauty? NOVEL!?! Put me on the pre-order list right now! Also hell YES to listening to short stories with relaxing ambiance in the background!

[@RicksCreations]

Ahh you're far too kind, and without a doubt my biggest fan! Thank you for all of your support and kindness always, it means the world to me. And I can totally relate about the things you said about leaving something behind, I'll be telling the stories I've come up with to my children, and hope they will do the same with theirs, and maybe my creativity will live on for just a bit longer than my body can. I love the story of your grandfather, stained glass is a medium I've always been inspired by, thank the heavens for supportive partners! And I'll definitely talk more about the Allfather, the oldest of the Ten Wonders of the Walled World. Maybe I'll do a video on all ten of them one day! I'll be sure to update you all on the novel, though it will take a while before I'll be ready to share more ;) I'm glad you liked the idea of the short stories! Stay tuned!

[@bweber1226]

@RicksCreations Do one video for all 10 of the wonders in general and then maybe do 10 videos to go into more detail about each one? I can't speak for anyone else but I'd watch! Keep up the great work!

[@heraadrian7764]

I bless the young one and your common future.

[@Rascals999]

I would love to listen to you tell stories of Tumiun as you sit by a fire place. That sounds amazing

[@RomanDonut]

I’d love to see how different faiths exist in Tumium, and how these interact between people! Maybe even the hierarchy of the largest faiths

[@RicksCreations]

Great suggestion, I'll add it to the list!

[@PlanetFromOuterSpace]

Congratulations on the ending! Video(s) idea: What is the most unique language that you have created for you world?

[@RicksCreations]

Thank you! And what a great idea, there's one I've wanted to share for a veeeery long time :)

[@kavinasrajah5560]

Thank you for that last part. I am a dad of 1 and soon to be 2. I've always wanted to be a writer and have just started my own worldbuilding 3 years back and I have just came across your videos. And yes, I intend to go on and need every bit of positive word. So, once again thank you for the last part

[@LUKAN186]

Your story of how you start creating this story,this world,man don’t give up,keep going,i wish you inspire people to do the same,have the courage to live,good luck brother

[@romanski7302]

I think its just amazing how the Inspiration of one person on another, can inspire dozens if not hundred people. I am a Game Design student who just loved videogames and their story but also fantasy books and games. My first step into worldbuilding was coming up with a backstory for a crashed space ship I had to modell, but I was in no way a story teller or creator. So i looked for worldbuilding on youtube to get a grip maybe some tips on how to build a gripping and intresting story, and while searching I found your video and also the Monstergarden but you touched my heart with this video, just the way you present your work and how you talk about your world it is so vivid and well written that, that the pictures your storys paint just leave me in awe. What started of as a boring backstory for a poorly modelled space ship, has turned into a whole universe thanks to the Inspiration your video gave me. I found a new passion thanks to you. Thank you so much for sharing your work and inspiring People like me and most importantly thank you for YOUR Story.

[@DimaGolovatyi]

Within the first couple of seconds I already knew your content will hook me. The way you present your world is extremely captivating and intriguing. I’ve been DMing for a year now and have a very rough map and image of the world, but due to various reasons I don’t have enough spare time and energy to work on my ideas. You reminded me I need to keep working on my worldbuilding and keep persevering even if I have very few opportunities to develop it steadily and regularly. Thanks a lot for that. Can’t wait to learn more about Tumiun and get even more inspired. Wish you all the best with your projects!

[@misurka91]

Short stories series name idea: Tumiun Akashic Records or just Akashic Records. Hope that helps, and keep up with the worldbuilding. P.S. a good fantasy series that may further influence Tumiun, "Malazan Book of the Fallen" series.

[@annguslavia8695]

I've been having a terrible day, my anxiety has been killing me, and this video made me feel so much better I'm almost in tears here. You inspire me, your work is amazing, and I hope I'll be able to creat something so wide and rich as you did. You're amazing.

[@RicksCreations]

Thank you for your kind words, I wish you the very best of luck, and hope that tomorrow will be a better day for you. ♥️

[@유니버스스톱모션]

I always had that dream of "making a fantasy world". However as I grow up, I had to focus on another thing(I'm a Korean student btw, and Korean student has to study really really a lot :( ) and I started to see my dream as naive thing. This new perspective made me depressed and sad. but I found your channel and this animates my almost-dead dream to breath again. Thank you

[@Mercury_Beetle]

This is the first video I’ve seen from you. Can’t wait to dig into your world. Congratulations of the new baby! I hope your channel continues to grow!

[@RicksCreations]

Welcome aboard, and thanks so much!

[@StorytellerofEventide]

I love how you’re not a simple “content creator.” You are an artist. Even though this is the first video of yours I’ve watched, I can see the care and effort that goes into everything you make. Well, that’s the impression you give me. This feels like the channel I would want to make. I can’t wait to watch more of your videos!

[@toastywesterosy]

Man this video inspired me, I've been writing down and building a world for years now. I can't draw, but i can sure learn!

[@jixster1566]

This guy would make a great friend.

[@JCNAG632]

Amazing video, Harry Potter gave me my love for fantasy and then lotr made me obsessed I started world building 6 years ago and I’m now 11.

[@abigailburrow8718]

I don’t usually comment but I felt the need to after such a great video. I also worldbuild in my free time on my own world that I’ve been developing as a hobby for about 4 years now, and someday I want to make it into a comic series. Your video was extremely encouraging, I hope your stories get the attention they so rightfully deserve.

[@GabsLovely]

Do you have any tips? I wanna start, but I don’t know where. I feel like I’m always copying things already exist or I see 3937382847383 landscapes and want them all to be in my world.

[@healingbunnyboi2742]

I would love to hear more of the short stories based on your artworks! I think the cozy campfire storyteller sounds like an awesome idea. Maybe fading in artwork you already have where appropriate! Without the inspiration and support of my friends I don’t think I would have been able to worldbuild for D&D as much as I have either.

[@bostinobaddog2040]

in three months. this beautiful man has gone from 900 Subs to 41.1k subs. keep it up man, you're an inspiration

[@svgstarlight]

artists have my utmost respect, the world would not continue turning without you all

[@ItsMarkWeller]

I had to check the publish date again when you said 900-1000 subs, congratulations, im so happy ive stumbled across your channel and look forward to exploring Tumiun together with you.

[@Bluedinoaur]

I've looked through the cartographer video and I'm about halfway through this one. Every single piece of art has made my jaw drop. The world you craft is incredible and this is the kind of channel I've always wanted to follow. I don't think I've blinked for the last 20 minutes lol. Edit: I would love to see you talk about your art and YOUR HANDWRITING cuz its incredible. I want to know every single detail about this beautiful world

[@HashFier]

Wasn't expecting future cartographer's entry at that end. Best of luck and may they chart lands and seas further than your eyes can see.

[@RicksCreations]

Your words made me smile more than you could know, thank you so much

[@chunkchocolate4406]

Your Journey from the start to the current made me teared up with your display of art and passion. I am a beginner Writer/Author/Artist and seeing this made my heart melt. Thank you Rick! Im a new subscriber thats going to tag along from on now 2024 March.

[@stevenbraga4106]

Hi, I discovered this channel with the video "An introduction to Tumiun" and I just wanted to say how impressed I am by this universe that seems both very unreal and very real, even though I don't understand everything(I'm French and I understand very little English and I write with the help of a translator)but I feel the passion that drives you for this universe so I just wanted to tell you to continue this incredible universe and that I can't wait to discover other mysteries and secrets of this universe. And, I confess to having a great interest for Avanima and I can't wait to find out more about it.

[@Chanleptin]

Real... I mean, you're so real so pure. This is the first KZbinr/Artist I have seen that whatever he does and said was unfiltered. He makes it so clear what's his intention&passion are from his heart. So beautiful. Love your story... thank you for sharing this with us. God bless ❤

[@RicksCreations]

Thank you for your kind words, they mean so much to me

[@laesfantasy]

Fellow worldbuilder and storyteller here, how did I not see your channel/vieo sooner ? I've rarely related so much to a personnal story. Instant subscribe ♥ Can't wait to see more of Tumiun.

[@claraeloy6156]

This is really inspiring... As an actress, I would love to act in your videos (or even movies someday) if you need a girl/woman to play your female characters! 😍💚 And congratulations to you and your muse for the baby!

[@mohammedsadeysalmi]

That last bit put a smile on my face. Ive been worldbuilding even before I knew what worldbuilding was...in imagination. I always found excuses to not put pen to paper because of the tidal waves of life, and telling myself one day Ill get to it. I guess its time to start.

[@EdentheThroneWarden]

That was one of the best videos I have ever seen! I LOVE worldbuilding and am currently working on a novel for my world, and hearing about yours made me want to get up and start writing again. Thank you so much for sharing, and congratulations on your baby!!

[@foxrowland1191]

This was so motivating, and such a wholesome ending. I don't have anything in particular I'd like to see, I just know that I want to see more. Your channel has been a big inspiration.

[@saythealphabet776]

These videos are awesome. I feel inspired myself as a beginner DM with heavy artblock, so i can relate to your story a bit. Also, the NOVEL? I am buying that the instant it comes out. Keep up the great work! Edit: well that ending was unexpected. Congratulations!

[@RicksCreations]

Thanks so much, I'm very glad to hear all of your kind words!! :)

[@balthazardiarienzo]

This kind of content is what KZbin should have way more of! It is just heartwarming and touching to be allowed to have an insight in your passion. Telling stories is actually the essence of human interaction in my opinion. Please continue what you do, I hope there will be so many more stories from Tumiun for everyone to listen to. Thank you for letting us be part of your story!❤

[@RicksCreations]

And thank YOU for listening to my stories, it means the world to me :)

[@liekealexandra6505]

Omg, I've had this video in my "Watch later"-playlist for quite some time and now I'm finally coming around to watching it. Right when you started talking, I was like "Huh wait, he sounds Dutch". So funny how we can hear a difference in accents after just a few words. (I'm not saying you have the typical dutch accent btw ;)) The quality of your video, art and storytelling stand out far beyond anything I have seen/heard the past few months. Only logical that you've found such big success with this video! As a fellow dutchie, it definitely makes me proud! Going from 900 subscribers at the time of making this video, to now 50K+ is insane!!! Keep it going, Rick!

[@DreamCatcher101-6]

I am a former soldier, and at the age of 42 I got my retirement, and I had have this dream of writing a novel, a fantasy, and that dream became a world, and the world became a life savior. Your video inspired me a lot. Thanks and good luck

[@renzy5340]

Wow, I was just scrolling through the videos looking for some inspiration to continue building on my world and I found it. Thanks a lot, and most of the things you said are true, I'm in high school right now and sometimes it's hard. And this project is similar to what I do, a big world with a lot of different locations and unexplored territories. Thanks a lot again, and keep it up. Also sorry if I typed anything wrong I'm not a native English speaker.

[@RicksCreations]

I'm glad I was able to inspire! I wish you the best of luck on your own project :)

[@byleth0726]

I still have not found a cohesive world for all of my settings. My worldbuilding projects are all over the place. Therefore watching your story near the beginning of finding a single world is deeple relatable to me. I would love to hear about Tumiuns magic system. I am always spending lots of times on magic systems and wonder, what you came up with.

[@RicksCreations]

It's definitely a journey, and when the time is right the idea you've been looking for might suddenly appear right at the end of your pen or pencil. Best of luck! And I'm glad to hear that so many of you want to learn more about Tumiun's magic, because while it is mostly a "soft magic" system I'd still love to talk a bit about how it works.

[@12345gerrard]

This video makes me want to create my own fantasy world!

[@Wudabodit]

Are you kidding me the end I'm crying

[@worldforger0]

Absolutely amazing! It is so comforting to hear how worldbuilding has helped other people. The attention to detail, quality, and passion put into in all of your videos is insane. The arm wraps of the PC and the Cartographer being the same is particularly impressive, and his reminiscing of his first adventures in Arkiun, I'd say that player grinned when he saw that. Bravo! BTW, I think Ambarna is a really interesting region, with no trees and the gold stuff.

[@eggworth_III]

its honestly insane how quick you began growing. only 900 subscribers, and within only a month you have slightly over 20k. this world you crafted is fascinating, no wonder this channel has grown so quickly.

[@SebRomu]

My journey as a worldbuilder began a very long time ago with roots in telling stories, and discovering roleplaying games. I also have a world full of an infinite number of stories to tell, and share glimpses into the world through the eyes of its denizens and explorers. Similar to yourself the lack of a cohesive place to contain all the stories was a core part of my decision to stay with a single setting for 34+ years. Congrats on the new chapter of your life. I think that the storyteller by the fire is an excellent vehicle to share short stories - Similar to the "Jim Henson Hour", perhaps with a smaller production budget, but it is a simple and consistent element that can be used over and over for such activities. As to Exploring Tumiun, I'm curious about what is in and beneath all that ocean water. Tell us about the seas.

[@RicksCreations]

It's awesome to find so many like-minded people here on KZbin! And what a great suggestion to explore the oceans a bit more :)

[@wyloecksketches]

Got goosebumps around the 10th minute, even tears to my eyes - SO INSPIRING!

[@Knifeparty1124]

KZbin only just suggested me this today so I'm a bit late to the party. Absolutely beautiful video. Ever since leaving school about 10 years ago I have been developing my own such world like this. Thousands of pages of various stories of cultures, places, and events describing one world which has now grown to wondrous size. Countless hours learning how to write proper novel structures from authors like Brandon Sanderson, combing through Tolkien and Raymond E. Feist books with a highlighter to find phrases I loved. An immense amount of Ai Artwork, hand drawn maps and sketches to give body to something formless in my mind. There is real passion in this type of endeavor, and you reflect that particularly well. It's refreshing and inspiring to see you talk about how it has changed aspects of your life, as in my case world-building was my escape from anxiety and the stress of life and ultimately a outlet for my rampantly creative brain (which sometimes feels a little like a curse). Now I have finally fully committed to my first novel that I am pushing towards for release hopefully next year, since January 1st I am now 302 pages and hopefully ending my final lines around 550-600 pages. I am now completely lost in my world once more and loving every second of it. Lovely video!

[@MonPetitte]

Pls make a video about how we can create a world step by step

[@Mr.Eclectic]

Wonderful video. Beautiful ending.

[@RicksCreations]

Thank you very much!

[@dylanlindsey3282]

Keep up the good work. We need more people pursuing creativity like this!

[@evancheta6035]

Hi, I'm touched with your story. For years I always had this idea of a world with magic, creatures, landscapes, cultures and others but I didn't pursued it, then just last month I did it and now I'm currently making a big world map (roughly 5x9 ft) and painting and doing the details by hand.

[@TheDynamicDudes]

wait so you were at less than 1k subscribers less than 2 weeks ago and now youre over 15.5k subscribers?! congratulations dude, you deserve it, this channel brings me so much motivation to keep exploring my own world!

[@RicksCreations]

Yup, I can barely believe it too! Thanks :)

[@senior_potato2094]

I’m stoked to be here to get to watch this unfold. I think you’re going to blow up! And you’re an inspiration to aspiring creatives like myself

[@RicksCreations]

I have no idea where all of this is going, but I'm glad to have you along for the ride :)

[@heatherduke4545]

Your dnd buddies are extremely lucky to have you as dungeon master and your world to play in. I bet you've illustrated their characters for them and everything

[@theindiedetective]

Holy cow, to go from 900 subs to almost 41k in 3 months must be mind blowing. VidIQ says this video is 360 times more viewed than your normal. Great piece of work, and I'm glad the almighty algorithm is serving it up to so many of us fiction-hungry viewers.