It’s Time For A Change. - Hermitcraft 10 | Ep 29

[@51kittygirl]

I just want to say thank you for being human, and for admitting there are times when you are feeling burnout, or really needing to dial things back so that you don't go back to being burnt out. One thing I admire most about the hermits is that you are very real in your approach, and that you remind us at times that taking time to rest, reflect or recharge is important. I have caught all of your videos lately still think your Rome inspired build was my favourite build in that series, and guess the build videos are a guaranteed fun view and laughs because they are just so unique and some of the end results are priceless. Thanks for all that you do, and wishing you the best as you dive back in to season 10!

[@Mintpastiller]

Rome inspired you say... the Greeks shall come for you. 😂

[@fhtraveler]

Yeah, sometimes you just need to take a deep breath, swallow your pride and say "this is too much" to yourself. I've been writing a novel for the past year and a half, and while I feel like I'm about halfway done writing it, the first year's worth had a lot more momentum than I still have at present. It was like getting a rocket start in Mario Kart only to be struck by the spiny shell at the start of the final lap. Some advice that I can give if you're trying to preemptively avoid burnout is to avoid setting deadlines for big projects.

[@nevets1726]

What's important to remember, especially for someone like me, is that alot of these guys are old enough to be my dad. I'm only 22, and I get burnt out from doing what I love, and then I remember that these guys have been doing it for half of my lifetime... I can't even imagine...

[@klxxtr]

I was going to comment something like this but I think you enunciated it better than I ever could. I love how the hermits feel like real people instead of just some kind of content creating machines. I never felt bored with Impulses uploads this season, I've loved it all so far, but I can appreciate that he knows what he's doing and he knows his viewership stats and the sentiment in his comments better than anyone else. Thanks for the amazing content Impulse and thanks for being human with us.

[@himura-miki]

I just want to say, Mount iLympus was the coolest of the castle builds. Seriously, REALLY well done, Impulse!!

[@GSBarlev]

I felt that Impulse, more than any of the others, really got the most out of the new 1.21 mechanics-the wind burst parkour, the ominous spawners. That it was also an *incredibly gorgeous* build (and a reference to one of my favorite films) cements it as one of the coolest projects I've seen in a long time.

[@captain_noodles]

it felt like mcc

[@yannickvertessen2721]

It was a reaaally good build!

[@Vomitguy]

You could really see how much effort went into his build! Hope the view count reflects that.

[@thimblebirb]

thought it was way too ambitious, but turned out to be perfect!

[@WenBat]

Hey Impulse, don't forget that Season 10 is also the Social season, where Hermits goof off with each other and hang out. It takes away from project time, but it makes for great "feel-good" content! Don't be too hard on yourself if progress on projects isn't as fast as you expected, cuz the content is still great! ❤

[@3Zleda]

That's literally every season lol

[@WenBat]

@3Zleda yes and no. Before the start of the season they have meetings on what their goals are for the season. Like season 8 was their season for testing out new mods and gameplay. Every season they hang out of course, and even more so after they implemented the Voice Chat Mod in season 8 I think, but their actual goal for season 10 is community and playing in a relaxed setting with no pressure on big projects. Of course everyone is free to make their projects as big as they want, but there was no pressure put on this season for that, but instead they wanted to emphasise their friendships this season.

[@DaenGaming]

@@3Zleda Season 9 seemed to go a lot harder on builds and moving quickly, lots of Hermits burned out multiple times during the season as I recall. Season 10 has had a much slower pace with a lot more inter-Hermit content IMO, very different vibe

[@cenfer9962]

@@DaenGaming for sure, half of grian's episodes for example at the beggining were just him and other hermits hanging out, which you would never see in previous seasons

[@makiyopackio]

@@DaenGaming Yeah, I didn't start watching Hermitcraft until late S9, but I saw a lot of differences as I was catching up between previous seasons and S10. It's really cool to see hermits, who would typically focus more on the "work" aspect of their content, turn to having more time spent around friends and messing around. I really enjoyed when the new Tricky Trials update released and hermits just teamed up and explored instead of going off camera for it. I've noticed that we also get more snippets from streams which is fun too.

[@TheBedrockGentelman]

Dude, I don't watch your videos in hopes that you finish your projects. I watch them because you are such a sincere KZbinr that I can't help but watch everything I can that you make. Love the videos, keep at it, I'll be watching as long as you keep being you.

[@JordanV]

Precisely this!

[@brysonriley6113]

THIS! Couldn't agree more. And I love the variety of projects and content that you do, and I know it's a lot, but it doesn't go unnoticed!

[@oneofnumbers]

💯

[@TrishAKAEminemFan97]

To anyone who hasn't seen any of the podcasts they really are worth watching! I look forward to a new one ever Friday and there is a lot of effort put into them they are endlessly trying to improve their already good content. Just pick an episode and see of you like it!

[@MS-ze2ok]

the one that got me was getting to see Skizz asked to be a part of Hermitcraft :)

[@ButtonTeaCup-xr6yz]

Yeah- I love the podcasts! I listen on Spotify

[@scat1110]

What is the name is it just the skizz and imp podcast

[@ButtonTeaCup-xr6yz]

@@scat1110 yes

[@ButtonTeaCup-xr6yz]

Sorry I’m dumb it’s the imp and skizz podcast it’s really early in the morning so I replied without thinking sorry

[@staleflageoletbeans]

impulse instead of blocking off the part of metro mayhem where you used to turn right before you go to the dojo you should make it look like it is under maintenance so it makes more sense why you have to go through the dojo. you have to go through the dojo to get around the part under maintenance.

[@karactr8361]

I think he could make the TV room and Dojo a mini parkour as well. It might be a cool addition.

[@elizabethveillon5667]

I was gonna suggest somethings similar. Still have the sewer tunnel there, but close it off with a grate. Because realistically, sewer tunnels are all connected.

[@jamesdacus7367]

great idea, i was thinking the same

[@FloofGB]

It's only been 3 weeks it's not like you just stopped posting entirely so DW impulse

[@luckycobble935]

DW? That means Don't Worry right? Just checking.

[@suspikuous]

@@luckycobble935it does!

[@axolirvin971]

​@@luckycobble935 it does

[@lethepancake]

@@luckycobble935 yes

[@noodnood9668]

I have to say, this season has felt pretty slow compared to the previous seasons. Things definitely happen, but just slowly. Not just for you, but for every hermit, I think. And I really appreciate that, ngl. This season just feels so much more lax and fun-oriented for everyone. The previous seasons were as well, but not this much. Season 6 is when I started watching and it was my favorite season, partially for that reason. But season 10 is probably my favorite season now, even when factoring in the nostalgia for season 6, heh

[@mandrakegull]

my first thought was: it hasn't been that long. My second thought was: Oh it's because I watch everything else

[@red5_skywalker]

You and me both

[@SnyperMK2000JclL]

Bouncing back and forth between projects with a loose structure overall is just fine as long as YOU are having fun. No matter who you try to please, if YOU arent having fun then we the viewers wont like it sinply because YOU arent having fun.

[@GforGForce]

13:54 If he was too lazy to hang his nunchucks… maybe there should be an empty hook?

[@funlemur]

Ok start of the video talking about doing different stuff…….Don’t defend yourself you’re good we like that stuff. We want to watch y’all have fun whether it be different games. You guys are entertaining. Don’t apologize for doing something different.

[@aaronscott7467]

Now I feel really petty, but I was going to say that I didn't really want to watch 4 minutes of him talking about other content of his that I either already watch or am not interested in

[@SamRMoyer]

@@aaronscott7467but there are people who don’t know and might be interested? I mean it’s his job to promote his stuff

[@Martin02051]

Did you know you can skip parts of the vid

[@v1tnimins]

different is always good! :D

[@Cinnabar39]

Indeed

[@farahrose3852]

To be honest, the pace doesn't bother me at all. I'm just enjoying the process. And as someone who've seen the guess the builds, the castle (freaking epic!) and listens to the podcast, we're being fed with excellent content after content. I also admire you taking on a big building project despite what happened in season 9. It's amazing to see how far you've come as a content creator and how your skills have grown and evolved into all parts of the game (been here since season 5). Keep up the good work, sir, and always remember to be kind to yourself. 💛

[@hglbrg]

Maybe I'm the only one but I don't GAF about you finishing stuff. This season has been amazing for the collabs and social stuff. Honestly. Sure it would be _nice_ to see stuff finished but there is no rush for me. I also feel I like the content more when it feels like you are having fun rather than when you act like you owe us something. You don't. That said.. life series is a must. ;)

[@binarycodex2738]

Impulse, I saw the podcast from TwitchCon, as well as the panel, where you and the others were talking about what makes Hermitcraft so successful. A big part of it is how genuine you guys are and how you are always finding ways to keep things interesting, not only for your viewers, but for yourselves. Burnout is real, and you're not the only one that feels it, not even on the server. I'm glad to see when you all do things to take care of yourselves. Keep up the amazing work, but keep taking care of yourself man!

[@Flowtow]

It's so early I basically woke up for this! Thank you! I've honestly loved that every video of yours has been something different, everyone suffers from burnout, and you're doing great! Just take care of yourself man!

[@MS-ze2ok]

Even a job you absolutely LOVE is still a job, and still demands your physical and mental energy, and having burnout can still happen! No shame, no judgement, Tango! We're glad you're taking care of yourself

[@BreadinTea]

Tango?

[@ZytraOfTheZombieVariety]

Did you just call Impulse Tango😭✋

[@dbseamz]

@@ZytraOfTheZombieVariety They're good friends, they both can be hard on themselves, they have both started big minigame projects and underestimated how long the projects would take. It's a silly mistake to make but it's also understandable.

[@ZytraOfTheZombieVariety]

@@dbseamz I mean it is understandable but it's kinda hard to accidentally slip up on a name when they're literally watching this on Impulse's channel! Sorry if I offended anyone😅

[@frostthegrey]

this video is evidence of just how earnest and hard-working impulse is. he only stopped posting hermitcraft videos for 3 weeks, and he made other videos anyway, yet he still apologised. his humility and passion is genuinely beautiful and admirable. damn i sound like chatgpt but the praise is genuine

[@meady50]

I Just wanted to thank you for what you do, I know at least one person (me) appreciates it! I’ve had no power for just shy of three days due to hurricane helene. Minus a couple leaks and missing gutters we made it just fine. Im so sorry to anyone who was affected more severely than my family but genuinely thank you, things like this really do help reel you in during these chaotic situations

[@tickinnuggs6766]

That training room is really cool! You’re one of the hermits learning to be able to do everything the game offers and it’s so cool to see that being done!

[@Eject01]

The Turtle lair looks great! Maybe add some weathering/erosion to the walls as it looks a little too clean. Also you could lower the lighting just a touch since the turtle lair is often seen in dark, murky sewers, but not too much of course so mobs don't spawn. Great build though and can't wait for the next episode!

[@eledatowle8767]

Maybe some glow lichen here and there to give it that used, slightly moldy look.

[@Eject01]

@@eledatowle8767 Yes! It would also help with the lighting

[@Dandygirl_94]

Maybe some roots, too, might make it look more murky, too.

[@cursedmirror9693]

Liked so impulse can see this

[@isaiahkepner8078]

Definitely, darker would look much better

[@keab42]

I've genuinely been enjoying the slower pace from a bunch of hermits this season.

[@ElenaLoo]

Everybody's already saying it, but I'm gonna add my 2 cents anyways: the main reason I watch your channel is not for the builds/games/redstone/whatever on its own, but for *you* as a creator. Your ideas and creations are inspiring, but more than that, the way you push yourself to improve in every area motivates me to follow suit. We don't want you to get burned out, but if what you're fired up for right now is putting your all into the cyberpunk city, hell yea! Do it! It's amazing to see such a passionate person create something that excels in so many areas: beautiful builds, intricate redstone, fun games, things to challenge your skills, not to mention the lore and storytelling of the place (something I think makes any build 1000x cooler). It's a heck of a creative endeavor that encompasses all aspects of Minecraft, and it'll be phenomenal and entertaining to watch so long as your heart is in it. That said, if your motivation ebbs again, don't be afraid to take time off! We also love the ridiculous content that comes from goofing off with the other members, and having a laugh is always worthwhile, even if you have "more important" things to do, not to mention the fact that feeling happy boosts productivity exponentially on its own. That, and the content off-server is wildly entertaining. Guess the build is always hilarious, but the castle defense thing was mind-blowing to me--not just because of the build itself (I actually had to do a double take looking at the thumbnail because iLympus looked so professional and gorgeous, I didn't comprehend that it was *your* build and not one of those old Minecraft tutorial worlds) but also because of the creativity of the mini games inside. I particularly loved the sand puzzle, but that's beside the point. Point is, enjoy yourself! The city is just a city at the end of the day--albeit a fantastic, beautiful city deserving of all the praise in the world--the truly impressive thing is what it represents: your dedication and improvement over the years, something I strive to emulate. Keep being you, keep breaking limits and wowing us all with how far you've come, and we'll keep watching whatever you make

[@exodus1759]

Can’t speak for anyone else but I don’t really care about deadlines or goals. The only thing I want to see in every HermitCraft episode from any Hermit are two things: social activities with hermits, and progress on a build or base. I think it’s a winning formula for episodes. So I don’t care what exactly you work on, as long as you contribute something to it once per episode.

[@exodus1759]

Storylines are also a great substitute for either. I’ve seen some hermits build something as part of a storyline (police HQ, court house, etc) or participate in a storyline activity as their socialization

[@jsin00]

I don't think Impulse knows the impact he has on people's lives. I discovered all the Hermits when my daughter wanted to start playing Minecraft. Impulse has, 100%, been my gateway into loving content like this and I don't think I could thank him enough. Also, a Halloween/Jack O' Lantern game called "CyberPunkin'" would be awesome in the city.

[@stuartshaw7624]

Listened to your Hermitcraft 10 episode on the Imp & Skizz podcast on my way home from work yesterday. I'm not currently on Reddit at all, but I'm thinking of joining so I can just post on the Hermitcraft subreddit that "Hermitcraft Season 10 is NOT dead!" so you can see that when you go check it. We are all human and sometimes fall short of the goals we set, but it's not the falling short that defines a person, but rather how we respond that counts, and I super admire your honesty and moxie in this regard. I'm actually continually impressed by the amount of activities you all seem to be doing all of the time, but especially appreciate your attitude through it all. You're always so encouraging to those around you, so I'll try and do my part to encourage you: your builds this season are FANTASTIC so do not fret about getting all of the little details just right in the first round. Make a build and move on to the next! You can always come back when you have the city completed with Bdubs to fine tune those details. Absolutely loved your Avatar: The Last Arbender-esque style castle!!! So fun and great building techniques all around. Cannot wait to see more!

[@dbseamz]

I am on that subreddit, and there have been a handful of posts like that already. It's heartwarming to read the comments there and see all the support.

[@slothomatic]

@5:17 yeah that's how most of us play Minecraft... Chasing squirrels. 😂

[@burgerxxl6115]

Anyone else heard dungeon master Tango in their mind with a deep voice saying „second wind“ at 8:01😂

[@ashheilborn]

Well I did now

[@dbseamz]

Sure did! Someone mentioned a "second wind" when a few Hermits were streaming and talking about Froggager Rush, and I said "second wind" about a second before Tango himself made the same reference.

[@RisingFromTheAshes97]

I literally came here to ask the same thing lmao😂

[@fallen_x]

Impulse, just do whatever makes you happy in the moment. If you want to do other projects and be "scatterbrained", we wont mind. If you want to focus on one project for a while, we wont mind. We watch your content for YOU, and we'll be here as long as what you're doing brings you joy :]

[@sebbes333]

*@impulseSV* 13:55 A tiny detail, add an EMPTY hook on the wall. Because currently Michelangelo doesn't have any place where he SHOULD have put his nunchucks. Also, 16:12 make it an actual man-hole that goes into the city, don't just fake it (maybe it is a sideways pipe for a while, if it is REALLY needed?), make it so players can go through it :D

[@eledatowle8767]

Since you read all the comments but only the negative ones stick in your head... Knock it off. We like the videos you make because YOU like what you make, so please make things that you enjoy, always. If today feels like a building day, build. If it doesn't, but you feel like visiting other Hermits and getting inspiration from helping them or goofing off, go for it. Your not my favorite hermit because of your (admittedly astounding) builds... It's your personality. And that's why I still start every workday with three plays of the Bop Song.. Because your cheerful voice starts my day on a positive note.

[@eledatowle8767]

Okay, that started off sounding a little too seriously negative... To clarify, by "knock it off," I meant that tongue in cheek as a way to say, "You don't need to apologize to anyone for taking care of yourself or changing up your routine to keep it enjoyable." Much love.

[@tetsujin_144]

15:10 - "Did I mention that I'm proud of myself?" I'm a big believer in self-congratulatory positive reinforcement. So good on you!

[@CraftyRacooon]

Hey o people!!! Impulse singing on Gemini’s vlog for twitch on San Diego was hilarious XD

[@eledatowle8767]

I'm going to Gem's video next! 🙂

[@CraftyRacooon]

@@eledatowle8767 yipee!

[@melmac15]

On my way!

[@sarahplatten544]

Don't worry about taking breaks when you need them. Your health, both mental and physical comes first. I enjoyed watching all of the vids of you guys storming each other's castles.

[@Welch_Gummies]

I love the idea of having Shredder+Bebop+Rocksteady in the sewers. Suggestion: Rocksteady should have the map going if through his horn and Shredder should be like face palming. Also, maybe Craing should be somewhere else in the city. Like peeking over the top of a building somewhere.

[@nozser]

Mini game idea: You raid a house for coins that are in barrels or dropped. The player uses an ender porter as a timer. When they start, a timer counts down and they have to raid a house or building. And get the most coins in the time before being teleported back to the start. ❤🎉❤

[@Theon2137]

I just want to say I loved each pov of the defend my castle videos. I'm assuming they took alot of hard work to pull off, but yours in particular was so creative and I really hope that you feel satisfied with those videos.

[@pepper26283]

thanks for your open honesty. I'm so excited for the rest of the season. Keep up the great work Impulse. I can't wait to see what you do with the cyberpunk city

[@YuckyAppleTree]

Its not disjointed at all. I think jumping from project to project and working on multiple things at once is fine and will help to avoid some burn out. Seeing the different projects is actually fun to watch for me actually, so please don't worry about it!

[@saleo37]

Am I the only one thinking that your season 10 has not been chaotic at all? Like it all felt natural and fit the cyberpunkcity theme. It's just a complex project with many different ends. I enjoyed it so far 😊

[@kleinesren7064]

Burnout is such a beast to struggle with - thank you for talking about it. Only talking about it will break the stigma around it, and I am in the same boat right there with ya (although I am in the middle of burnout and have to take it excruciatingly slow atm). So I think it is very good of you to take it easier rather than risk burning out again

[@CoockieJarr]

Personally I have enjoyed the chaotic timeline. It feels natural and relatable because it is how I, and I imagine many others as well, play the game. That being said, I think I speak for a fair amount when I say that content is most enjoyable when the creator is having fun, so take it at your own pace. I'll at least be here watching whether there's hours or months between uploads.

[@technician0096]

Tbh i actually kinda enjoyed you being a bit scattered brain with this season. It’s kinda relatable 😂😂

[@fidelianerina]

One of the things i've loved so far about this season is everyone just having fun. If you wanna take breaks on massive projects so you don't burn yourself out: GO FOR IT. It would be better to see you doing what you want, going back and forth on projects or just even plain out goofing off over seeing you get tired of doing the same thing and just giving up. How I look at it, jobs typically aren't fun, but when you have a job that is fun, you want to keep it fun. In a job making videos, if you aren't having fun, your viewers will notice. You don't need to feel pressured to meet certain goals or stick to one thing because chances are, most of us are here for you and who you are, not what you're working on. Seeing these projects are just a bonus. I would happily watch you do random things and having fun then seeing you force yourself to do something for our benefit.

[@Steamscreativejournal]

Being scatter brained feels normal for Minecraft, but I can understand trying to make things more focused. Especially when you have a huge project you are working on. It's been awesome seeing the progress of the cyberpunk city, I love cyberpunk!

[@MajinMattPlays]

Impulse, I have to give you props man. You seem the type that doesn't take your position and community for granted, and it really shines. Burnout happens to everyone with everything, there's no shame in it happening here and there. You kept giving us content and effort despite it, rather than doing what so many do and running away for months at a time with no notice. Even if you maybe over-corrected a little, I think as long as you're here and willing to put your time into things, that we'll be pretty happy to watch.

[@GreatestBaseMC]

Finally shouting out the podcast! Been watching for a while and never miss an episode. Good to see you back on HC though the other stuff's been awesome, so I wasn't feeling like I was "missing" anything. 😁

[@AmundJones]

Thank you for being you. We appreciate your content so much. I am looking forward to seeing how Metro Mayhem turns out!

[@Its_MrHyde]

I’ve watched you since season 5 or 6 and honestly this season has been the most fun. I think most fans are just enjoying watching everyone come together and interact so much more. It’s part of what made decked out great last season, the constant interactions. I think it’s a small portion of viewers that are only here for the huge builds and progress vids. The cyberpunk city still looks amazing and it’s great that we can get more than the planned 6-7 months of content out of it.

[@DisplacedJayce]

Impulse, we love you. Scatter-brained or steady pace, through burnouts and otherwise, we love you and your content. You'll always have a community here to support you no matter what. We're excited for what's to come, and we're proud of you!

[@nathanlords2623]

I know this has probably been said a bit already, but I wanted to add. It's okay to admit your burned out of something. Burn out can hit anything even something fun or you love doing if you push yourself too hard, I had a similar thing happen to me earlier this month. One of the hobbies I do is I'm a Dungeons & Dragons Game Master for a group of friends, and most of the time I absolutely love doing it, but I ended up pushing myself to hard and completely burned out. I couldn't focus, lacked determination to work on anything, and my players could tell (we're currently taking a break from the game to help with this). I admire you for being willing to admit that you burned out, and are trying to take steps to avoid having it happen again. Even if you haven't made the progress you've felt you should, I've enjoyed the shenanigans you've gotten up to with the other hermits along the way. Thanks for all you do, and best of luck as you go forward.

[@Blue-my3kn]

It's Minecraft everyone who has played Minecraft has felt burn out. Sometimes you just gotta take a break and appreciate what other things you have

[@saidsarapng]

Guess the build was hilarious, Mount iLympus was INCREDIBLE and my personal favourite castle build in that mini series. I know you say you read as many comments/all the comments you can so I hope you read this: Impulse! It’s genuinely so cool of you to admit that you feel burn out sometimes. That’s huge and I think most, if not all of us watchers, have nothing but admiration for you and what you do. We’d rather watch something you took your time doing and that you absolutely love it, rather than something that was done quickly in order to appease the content and algorithm gods. We’re here for the long haul! I’m glad you’re prioritizing yourself and your well-being in order to give us content that you’re proud of and that you are passionate about. The plushies are so cute!! I think I missed it this time, but they’re adorable haha

[@thebuuddhist]

i’m always so impressed by your public speaking. you act as if you have no knowledge in it but i’ve rarely seen you mess up when your talking to hundreds or thousands of people! it’s such an underrated quality of yours being able to help other more reclusive hermits to get to say what they want to the audience. always will love and respect you impulse!

[@luminentarchive]

As an Illustrator, I just want you to know burnout is a very normal thing and the guilt of getting tired of your "fun job" is a very common experience. You're not alone in it, my guy! I fear burnout like the plague... ;-; Horrifically, maintaining motivation is a never ending battle for us artists, It comes with the job. Good to you're one of us haha!

[@andrewgg353]

I really hope that you and all the other hermits dont get to in your head about things. Iv been watching hermitcraft for a very long time and one of my favorite things has always been the interaction and seeing yall enjoy yourselves. Yeah the megabuilds and what not are really cool. But i want to watch yall have genuine fun and get enjoyment from this. Thats what brightens my day and what keeps me coming back. Iv loved this season so much because everyone seems to be haveing a legit good time. Even when builds and things dont turn out "right" or are left unfinished thats ok. its the journey not the destionation. Its been a lovely ride and i cant wait to see what comes next. Much love to you and all the other hermits!

[@PinkFluffy1Corn]

As someone who left a job that I loved working with people I liked a lot due to burn-out, thank you so much for being so open about this. Talking about swinging the pendulum too far really resonates with me, it's terrifying to think about falling into that state again, so I really appreciate you talking about your experiences!

[@jonathanparr3042]

Wouldn’t wind charges from behind be more beneficial than a hinderance? I imagine it will launch them forward. It might be worth having them coming from both ends, one side helps them - but fires less regularly, and the other side pushes them back, firing more regularly. By having them so it fires from a random dispenser, it will make it so it is less easy to predict/learn the patterns. That being said to save wind charges, you would likely have to make a system when it only triggers after someone reaches a certain point and have it on a timer before it turns off. A tripwire may be a good way of doing it so multiple people can set it off in one run through - but it could also allow them to dodge it entirely - possibly saving them time, but also slowing them down without beneficial wind charges. Doing it that way can also make it more random as if one person dodges it and is at the front, someone at the back could trigger it, taking the person in front by surprise. No matter what you do, I am sure it will be a great game! Keep up the great work!

[@Andrew-zc4qo]

Wow, i love how awesome your relationship is with your wife to trust you to room with 2 beautiful women on a business trip. Props to her!

[@zephyrzoltraak]

Just have fun Impy! Keep inspiring yourself and be proud of what you've accomplished despite setbacks. Personality is what makes this season special :> Rooting for you XD

[@ethanharris3691]

I think it would be really cool if you left some of the water above the sewer. That way you would keep the water particles dripping in, adding to the vibe. Maybe even some stalactites on the ceiling to signify that it has been abandoned and eroding for a while. I am a big fan of the cyberpunk/dystopian aesthetic, and can't wait to see more!

[@judgejlo]

Two comments: 1) Good job on self care. I struggle with that myself and it's helpful to see others intentionally doing it. 2) Where the turtle lair is: what came to mind for me was to not wall the tunnel off (wouldn't make sense thematically) but instead to "assume" it still makes that turn, but has caved in. You can use tuff (unpolished) and some stone variants to make it seem like the tunnel caved in and give the player a reason to go around that makes sense in cannon.

[@thehalloweengirl1031]

the metaphor you used on the podcast about painting a picture for us really touched my heart so much. it made me super excited for upcoming content, I could feel the fire coming off of you in that moment, can't wait to see what comes next!

[@wondergal4729]

Impulse, your skill continues to improve every video and I think the extra projects actually help you with that. I respect your care for viewers, but it's ok to care for yourself too. Speaking as a therapist who always pushes myself too hard, sometimes those we serve take better care of us than we do ourselves. 💜 Completely different note, on the detour thru turtle headquarters, it might be cool to put some cracks, iron bars or even tinted glass to see thru to the course but also make it clearly blocked off?

[@ShadowMage3D]

7:30 -- Don't ever apologize for being burned out. Almost everyone who does what they love as a full time job feels this way, occasionally, especially in high-creativity jobs. Being creative is HARD. Being creative all the time is next to impossible. Take time for yourself and just decompress.

[@kushj9568]

An Idea for the Sewers: The Sewer pipe going straight into the TMNT hideout looks a bit odd. You could add a right/left turn in the pipe right before the hideout, and a few blocks in have it collapsed/blocked off. This would make a lot more sense architecturally as the hideout would then be in the walls, and not just at the end of a pipe. + it might trip up some less vigilant hermits and let the ones in the back catch up **Additionally** I think it could be kinda cool if the hermits have to run against the fan and have the wind charges shooting at them, instead of the wind coming from the back

[@jonminerd4411]

Try not to put so much pressure on yourself, take your time. I don’t know if I speak for everyone but i watch your videos for your personality and shenanigans and not because all your builds and gameplay are perfect. We’re all human, we all experience burnout. Take care of yourself first and worry about everything else second, keep up the good work and have fun!!

[@Slackbot]

Don't worry about not completing your builds on schedule. I'm here for the ride; I like seeing things develop at their own pace, and I don't want you to burn out because you feel you have to work faster. Have fun!

[@marting9112]

Thank you Impulse, for the explanation, although it wasn't necessary. The first step to getting over the inevitable burnout, is admitting to yourself that you're burned out. Everyone gets burned out at things at some point, so it's good to take a break and do other things, and find a way to reignite that spark of inspiration. I did watch Guess the Build and the castle invasion videos of you all and it was fun to watch. Also, congratulations on making it to second place at MCC, that was no easy feat. It really could have gone either way for the Yellow Yaks and the Red Rabbits. It was such an amazing finale. I watched MCC from Gem's perspective and also watched the vlog and the Hermitcraft panel video, and it was so nice to see the Hermitcraft family come together from all over the world and hangout in San Diego. I'm glad to see you back on Hermitcraft and can't wait to see your project(s) further develop. The Ninja Turtle hideout looks awesome!

[@djayfresh]

For the entrance to the hideout. Maybe the tunnel is still on the right, but just collapsed so you have to go through the hideout and dojo to get back to the tunnels.

[@barlesnotcharles]

☝I was thinking this would look great as well!

[@dinosaurkingcoal44]

13:48 Hii I used to do karate for like 8 years! I am completely blanking on the names of things but The pillar thing rotates and is used for practicing blocks! The three main targets, the block from getting attacked in the face the also called Jodan, the block is called the rising block. the middle one for blocking attacks to the stomach this area is called Chudan, the main block is called the inside out block and the below the belt block from getting attacked below the waist this area is called Gedan, the main block is called lower level block. It rotates with the momentum and force you but into your blocks! Karate is a defence sport 99% of the time so yeah! Love the dojo! One thing you could add is the Japanese flag because in every karate dojo they have the Japanese flag and then the flag of the country you are in! Edit: also if anyone is curious or the words are different from what yall know I did shotokan karate and idk if things are called different things in different styles :) have a good day!

[@terrificgamer0875]

I absolutely love your content! No matter how scattered brained it is. I also love guess the build, and castle battle! Also the one that's not minecraft at all... where you are little people figuring out puzzl3s together with grain, gem and skizz

[@mikegeorge4754]

Serious props for Mount iLympus. If you still need any convincing, you’ve grown as a builder at least as much as Pearl has grown as a red stoner

[@bkale757]

1:50 DOUG SPOTTED

[@InestimableFlorivore]

As much as I love the Cyberpunk City and knowing you'll work on it more, don't put too much pressure on yourself. Do what makes you happy

[@2BoopTheSnoot]

Don't feel pressured! The longer it takes, the more Hermitcraft season 10 we get, which is what we want!

[@totallyNotOKguys]

I appreciate you slowing building and placing blocks while giving us an update. Especially the bit where you bopped your head on the ceiling when building up, because I do that! Overall it just reminded me how much time big builds really take while making it feel more attainable at the same time, if that makes sense.

[@CorentinLefebvre62]

I understand that you got a burn out at the end of last season, and you shouldn't be ashamed of it! Yes you're doing an amazing job, living from your passion and having fun while working, but don't forget that it's a full time job! Some people may not understand it, but smart people would understand if you had to take a break as Mumbo or Iskal did in the past! So don't hesitate to complain sometimes, you're a human and humans are not invincible, humans need to rest sometimes!

[@justrecentlyi5444]

I listened to the podcast episode, and my heart went out to you Impulse, because I've loved your content and will continue to love your content, whether you finish your projects or not! The journey is what I love seeing, not just the end result, especially when you and the other Hermits are having so much fun together! That said, I also heard in the podcast episode how much it would mean to you to get the cyberpunk city finished, so I am cheering for you to get to a level of done that's acceptable to you! I love what you've made so far, I'm excited to see where you take, and I hope you're able to manage the pendulum well enough to avoid burnout. Most importantly, that's better for you, but I think it's important to remember that it's better for your content too! Being in a good mental place makes you much more creative and the enjoyment you clearly take from your job in those circumstances comes through in the videos you make too. I will add again (pretty sure I commented on the original video) that your castle was incredible, it was my favorite build of the whole group, especially when considering how you learned new tools to do it! Keep up the good work!

[@TheBrassGeologist]

I like the slower pace of building - insane to say given how much y'all have built in 8 months. Progress is satisfying, but if i just wanted to watch build progress, I'd watch an epic Minecraft timelapse video. I watch Hermitcraft because y'all build amazing stuff, yes, but even more because y'all seem to sincerely enjoy hanging out and making things together. Loving season 10 so far.

[@MermicornQueen]

As a fan and subscriber, I don't want you to think of me as a toxic boss forcing you to work to burnout so you can provide me with amusement! I really appreciate all the work you put in alongside having family and life stuff going on. In addition it's not like you've been radio silent, we've been spoiled with Guess the Build, the I-lympus build and the podcast from TwitchCon plus loads of streams!

[@JordanV]

Impulse! Don't be so hard on yourself! STAHP IT! For one, we're enjoying all the things you're doing, which is a lot. Secondly, sure I'm excited to see the city built, and glad you're reaching out for help with it, which you should. And lastly, which is a little swee t& salty, the hilarious nature of saying "I need to prevent myself from burn out" to "I'M GOING TO BUILD A CITY!" makes me laugh a bit, but glad you're reinvigorated and are pushing on. Ask for help and help others! Honestly I am loving all the engagement with each other this season, and I feel like I can see the more connected nature from hermit to hermit. It's awesome! Does mean "sidequest distractions" happen, but that's part of the fun of the game when in such an amazing multiplayer community like HermitCraft. 😊

[@Braiba]

Something Mumbo did with his town build this season was use wool to build out empty cuboids where all the buildings were going to go, which feels like it might be a good idea for the Cyberpunk City. Aside from just allowing you to plan and visualise how everything will fit together, it will also break up all that empty space which seems like it must be quite intimidating to look at when you're thinking about how much you have left to do on the project.

[@Skirakzalus]

Burnout can often be a career ender, you don't simply recover from it and get back to how things were before. So it's a really good thing of you to take care of yourself and take a step back when you feel it approaching instead of trying to push through, because in the end you'd just be pushing yourself into a wall until you walk around with its brick pattern on your face. There's so many stories about creators burning out and what you're doing is the best way to not become one of them. Loving your job is no replacement for a work/life balance.

[@Linkurz]

Appreciate the transparency! Hope the motivation stays strong!

[@apolloj23]

What you REALLY need is a river. :) I kid, I kid. This community is here for you and all the Hermits, no matter what you all build. This experience is more than just mega-bases and Minecraft. Thank you, sir!

[@CharisSophia]

I love how collaborative season 10 has been. Interactions are the most fun to watch and more likely to get me watching more hermits to get the points of view.

[@dive107]

I absolutely love Raphael's sai! It looks really good, and was a really clever way to make it, doubly so since that in particular was the main reason Cleo didn't bother with any of the other weapons. She's still the best, but it's a great reminder of how fantastic it is that other hermits are trying their hands with armor stands, bringing new ideas and new perspectives to improve the entire craft!

[@lucasclaxton612]

I think the theme of Season 10 is "Take it slow." Every hermit I've watched has been focusing more on doing things one at a time and it's honestly really nice to watch because it's more content on what they're doing and less of an overview.

[@adrazuel]

i think you make the right choice, Impulse. cyberpunk city is your thing this season and i think you're right to follow that, with interactions when necessary

[@Renaid13]

The dojo is amazing! We appreciate all your hard work, but definitely make time to take care of yourself. We only have fun watching if you clearly enjoyed yourself while making the video.

[@kyrafowler1798]

My husband and I have LOVED this season so far. We like the fun side projects and hanging out with the other Hermits. Your videos have been very entertaining and fun to watch! We can’t wait to keep watching you have fun on the server!!!

[@eloquentornot]

I love the recap of where you've been at the start, the castle defence and GTB and TwitchCon stuff were so cool! It's been really great seeing hermits slow down and have fun this season, it's really cool that you share how you've come to reflect on that and I hope you find the balance where you can feel satisfied with all your amazing work without getting burnt out! The tower looks great with that addition! Cool armour stand work in the dojo! I'm excited to see what happens next this season!! :D

[@alexandrasmith6418]

As someone who just recently started watching your videos consistently, I appreciate the diversity in content so much! Don't feel bad if you haven't made a lot of progress on hermitcraft. Also your podcast is changing my life

[@mr.biggs0907]

You really are an incredible creator, you’re a family man, and you are a great role model for a huge swath of your audience. You are also human, which means you need to take time off and do what you love. I know I’ll always be here for your great content!

[@loganmiller4919]

10:13 NOOO WAAAYYYYY, the fact Cleo has them playing Mario is ✨AMAZING✨ Great work as per the usual Cleo, bravo 👏

[@YeahBoiii-wc5ek]

The fan idea is genius. It fits so well and especially with the wind charge aspect. Legit armor stands too. Looks great.

[@saladproof]

If anyone hasn't caught the Imp & Skizz podcast, you are missing out. It is my weekend go-to while getting ready in the morning, I watch on YT so I can see their reactions, lol. Love the content you make, and if it takes a bit longer to come out, that's cool, too. Keep doing what you're doing, because you're killing it.

[@liaracochran7879]

Extremely minor, but maybe put a fourth tripwire hook on the wall with nothing on it, so it can be the spot where he was supposed to hang his nunchucks and didn't

[@edwardthompson3377]

Thank you for that update at the beginning. I've been working on a TRPG for years now, and I was beginning to wonder if I have it in me for that last push to bring it together. I haven't lost passion for it, but the road just keeps feeling longer. You, here and on the podcast, have helped me recenter. Thank you.