Minecraft How to Survive Your First Night - Survive & Thrive 2024 - EP 1

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Let's play Minecraft Survival! In this episode, we get started on a new 1.21 world on the 14th anniversary of my first Minecraft video that taught millions of new players "How to Survive Your First Night"!
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[@PSJR]

It's been 14 years since my first Minecraft video so to celebrate we're kicking off a brand new survival series starting with the classic "How to Survive Your First Night"! Hope you enjoy!

[@tashamacdonald3573]

Your da best I watched

[@dinoj61]

Best KZbinr fr 😂

[@mistmanjones3555]

I remember watching your tutorial videos in elementary school, now I’m in junior year of college and I still love your vids. So glad God has blessed and increases you

[@nvapisces7011]

I remember watching you since 2013, have been following every series ever since

[@JordanSolis-hx3mb]

Dude 14 years dang

[@kylejohn4543]

As a man in my 30s with a family, I started watching you while I was in high school...and I'm ridiculously excited about this video. haha

[@PSJR]

30's with kids now... wow It's wild isn't it?!

[@kylejohn4543]

@@PSJR time flies when you're having fun! Thanks PSJ!

[@roastedbeans22]

I’m in my 50’s and I’m also ridiculously excited.

[@arandomguynamedalex1413]

im in highschool so it went full circle. ridiculous excitement!

[@sdisbro18]

Same man.. same. I remember watching that first video on my iPod touch!

[@ChimneySwift11]

A huge classic, reborn! Woo! You the GOAT, Paul ❤

[@haysdixon6227]

your attack of the B team series has been the single piece of non game media that has brought me the most joy, ever (it’d probably win against games too if we didn’t count Minecraft)

[@divinerose7193]

Ur amazing too chim thanks for everything

[@Tobingtons]

Now it’s time to bring back your SuperHostile series! They were my favourite

[@GameTamer100]

Watched all your videos as a kid. Now a grown man with a job. Hope you are well.

[@jackgarcia3065]

This comment brings me to much joy❤😂

[@Rickune]

Ahhh! My childhood is back! You were the one that taught me how to play Minecraft as a child Paul! Starting off with Survival Island with your wife, and Survive and Thrive! So nice to see this revamp! 💖

[@PSJR]

thanks! Glad I could help

[@MINECRAFTYnow37]

same!

[@SnoShooh]

SURVIVE & THRIVE RETURNS!

[@americanajooma4457]

I did not grow up playing minecraft. When my children asked me to play with them, I was at a complete loss... until I found your series. Thank you for helping a middle aged mom enjoy this unique game with her kids and make some great memories!

[@houndoomdude2]

Aw, that’s sweet :)

[@Tridona]

W mum. Embarcing your children's hobbies and sharing it with them :)

[@Granaidh]

The same here :) Funny thing is, my kids have moved onto other games while I still hang about and now play with my grandchildren.

[@Sebastian-But-Not-That-One]

You're awesome! Enough said, I'm out ✌️😁👌

[@NikoKausH]

I still call my first Shelter in every new world "Hidy Hole" as I learned it from your Let's Play when I started Minecraft.

[@beastbomber2316]

I hope kids look back on this video in 15 years like we look back on the original series.

[@Reggyor]

"we did not have this handy-dandy recipe book. Thats why we had tutorials and people like me to make them." So true. And thank you for that.

[@FFgamesftw]

I generally try to ignore the recipe book and still use shaped crafting even to this day. unless something takes a variety of materials it's still usually faster and it feels like one of those things where the book is initially faster but with practice you will be faster doing it the manual way.

[@ThePikminfan5]

I learned to play Minecraft as a 11 year old kid from this channel, back from the original survive and thrive series. Now I’m about to turn 25 watching this at work. Time flies.

[@AnniAlison]

Hello fellow 99 baby

[@ProdChikara]

Bro exact same age and time frame for me! This guy's videos were the reason I convinced my mom to buy me Minecraft way back then lmao

[@AnniAlison]

@@ProdChikara hello other fellow person born in 99

[@lorenzosoprano1443]

This takes me back! Thanks for starting my Minecraft journey all those years ago Paul!

[@PSJR]

It's my pleasure!

[@TheRaccoonTrash]

This was my childhood, started playing recently again after many years and remembered how to build a cozy cottage.

[@natepelz4392]

it’s like learning how to ride a bike. you never forget!

[@scottg9236]

Congratulations on 14 years. Your first 84 episode series taught me how to play the game.

[@StarSong936]

I started playing Mine Craft in 2012, and Paul's video tutorials taught me how to play. I've been playing ever since. I loved the "Attack of the B Team" and "Revenge of the C Team" They are what got me into modded Mine Craft. Sadly, I've lost some of my early worlds to power outages and game crashes, but I'm still playing. I still call them spy chickens.

[@MKracoon]

My heart. This was the first youtube series I ever watched. I'll make sure i watch every episode.

[@matthewheywood4912]

Your 'Survive and Thrive' series was my tutorial for Minecraft before I started playing it myself and even now years later, I still use the lessons taught in that series for how I play my games. Good to see a remake of this series for modern Minecraft.

[@crabapple7704]

Your Survive and Thrive series gave me pretty much all my Minecraft knowledge from 1.0 to 1.7, glad to see it make a return after all these years!

[@elcompafelix]

It’s so Nostalgic to listen and watch your Minecraft videos. I will always be grateful for your content Paul 👏

[@EmberedOne]

This is the best return of classic PSJ we could have asked for. 14 years flies by when we're having fun, doesn't it? I'm very glad you're still here and making videos.

[@jillgrace7552]

I don't know how to explain how nostalgic this is or how much it means to me, but this is so awesome. I remember when I was just a little kid watching the series, and now I am a fully grown adult. That is so crazy.

[@notyoutube8128]

Babe wake up!!! PSJR just uploaded a Minecraft let's play

[@keywestling]

Your Survive and Thrive series is how my husband and I figured out how to make a zombie xp farm with our kids when they were little. Although they are no longer little (my oldest is 21!), we all have fond memories of watching your Survive & Thrive series and also the ones you did with your family!

[@Justin-hj7sz]

I am 20 years old and I remember watching his Survive and Thrive series as well as his Tale of Kingdoms mod playthrough.

[@chanceshadow]

I remember when I was a youngin' watching along each episode of your original Survive and Thrive series and learning more and more about Minecraft from you. It's crazy how time flies. I may know a vast number of things about MC now and have done so much in the game, but I'm still just as excited for this revival S&T series as I was for the original way back when.

[@molly9493]

Your survive and thrive series got me into Minecraft around 13 years ago. I started watching when I was around 7 and I am now 20 and almost done with college. Growing up with your content has been the best, thanks for all the nostalgia!

[@shrimpdragon1353]

Was 6 when I started watching now I’m 18 going into my senior year in hs it’s been a great ride glad your still enjoying it:)

[@harleyforme1238]

An elegant video for a more civilized age. Before the dark times. Before the recipe book. In all seriousness Paul You were a major part of my childhood and this video brings back tons of memories. Thank You !!!

[@paigevanpelt3597]

Hey Paul, I'm in my 20s now but I was watching your videos when you released your 2011 survive and thrive series, when my parents wouldn't let me get Minecraft on our family desktop. I lived vicariously through your survive and thrive series, and I showed your videos to my dad to try to convince him to let me get Minecraft! (although it didn't work...) I dropped off from watching your videos a while back but when this popped up in my feed I had to come back. I can't describe to you the wave of nostalgia when I heard you introduce yourself. Thank you for the amazing memories, and welcome back to KZbin after your break!!!

[@Moth_Bonez]

Yes!! This series raised me as a kid. I remember being so excited to go watch another episode! I’m so happy it’s returning

[@DreadwingDecepticon]

I was 12 when I watched your original survive and thrive, now I’m 24, this is exciting

[@simoncastleton6420]

I started my Minecraft journey in 2010 with your series Paul - I'm 42 now and glad to see it's return.

[@CameronLogic]

This is like a throwback I swear... I was just talking to my mom about watching the first episode of your original series back when I was 9... I am now 23 and I am baffled... You were and still are one of my biggest heroes and inspirations for being in the film and media industry. I cannot believe you are rebooting... and the Chicken Invasive Administration (CIA) is after you (those filthy spies)

[@angryrublixi]

My gosh, the memories, I remember my first steps in Minecraft like 12 years ago watching your "How to survive and thrive" series ❤

[@roastedbeans22]

My kids and I were there with you surviving and thriving all those years ago. Another generation learns the wonder of this game… We’ll be joining with you! Thanks, Paul!

[@brettjones764]

Watching your original series is what got me into minecraft 😊

[@devildux7457]

What a nostalgia hit! I had never played Minecraft before your Survive and Thrive showed up as a recommended video, I have put in so many hours since then. Thank you so much for introducing me to this amazing game!

[@micah1848]

ohhhhh this is gonna be such a nostalgia trip, i remember watching your early tutorials when i was 8

[@spbslinky7381]

Has it really been 14 years, I can't believe it. I remember watching these as well as Man vs Minecraft series. It's amazing how much the game has changed over all these years. I still follow your advice about placing a slab 7 blocks above oak trees, though I use glass planes now, so you can't really notice a floating block in the air. Loved watching you again, thanks.

[@yogeshanchu]

We will enjoy it alright.. nice to see you back Paul...good days are back

[@mcsmash4905]

that first video all those years ago will forver remain stuck in my mind

[@Majin_nms]

I feel sooo nostalgic right now. Even tho I'm not a regular Watcher anymore I still like your content, your calm and friendly beeing. It feels so warm and cozy watching you survive and thrive. Thank you Paul.

[@paleosapien3468]

Oh man this is a blast of nostalgia. Great to have this series back. Thanks for the great tutorials past, present, and future Paul!

[@Dustys_Racing]

Talk about Nostalgia!!! In my early 30s and I remember watching this in high school, man talk about a blast from the past. So excited to see this return!

[@skylerstokman2869]

Crazy to think I started watching you when I was 11 years old. I'm 24 now. I remember your first survive and thrive video to this day. Your house on the hill with the murder holes... the nostalgia is real

[@mackenziejohnstone4997]

I still remember watching your Survive and Thrive videos in 2012 when I was a kid trying to learn Minecraft. I still look back on it fondly, and watching this video from university made me feel that again. I'm so excited for this series!

[@Theblackbaron777]

The Return of our King! I remember watching the og survive and thrive. Season 2 was my go to for years, i think ive watched the whole series at least 7 times. I love your videos Paul, your awsome!

[@TimeSpy415]

Even though I don't play modern minecraft anymore (I usually play 1.6.4) I'm glad this series will be here for people like my little sister when she eventually starts playing Minecraft. I only hope that the adventurer's spirit can be uncovered within her as it was me all those years ago. Thank you for being such a big and important piece of my childhood Paul. You're the best.

[@danielrichardson6916]

Remember I watched your first ever one back when I started Minecraft in 2011, you were a huge part of my childhood!

[@frantic311]

I begged and begged my mom for Minecraft on my 9th Birthday after watching the old series. 23 years old now, you can’t imagine the nostalgia I felt seeing you pop up on my feed. Love you Paul.

[@wizardinstaller]

no way did i start rewatching your old series after picking up minecraft again this week and u upload this ... the king returns

[@lukemandude1]

Is it true?!? MY CHILDHOOD RETURNS! Been here for both Survive & Thrive series! And who can forget punchwood island!? Some of my closest friend groups fondest memories were made on the Punchwood Island seed that you shared! Thank you, Paul for everything!

[@Maurcusj777]

The nostalgia... WOW! Thank you Paul, happy to have this series back

[@aka_king1001]

I watched the OG i found Minecraft and fell in love with it. Then started watching video's and found your survive and thrive and that sealed it for me. I'm happy to see it come back 14 years later is crazy but its safe to say. That for the past 14 years i have been enjoying your content thru many stages of life.

[@Gaterman]

Oh man the nostalgia here is strong, you had asked to hear our stories in the premiere so here's mine. I was just a dumb kid who saw someone else playing Minecraft and really liked the idea so I got it of course, however I didn't even know you had to hold left click to break a block so I spammed clicked and when that didn't work I kind of got upset lol, and that's when I looked up a tutorial and found your second "How to Survive and Thrive series" which is where you taught me even something that simple. I've been a huge fan since and have taken many of your common and simple tactics to heart, like putting torches on the right wall in caves to help me get out or your hotbar layout, they're so engrained into me that I didn't even remember it was you who taught me those things until watching this, so thank you for all the memories and here's to making many more ❤.

[@Not_President_P]

YES! Survive & Thrive is back!!! You are my favorite Minecraft KZbinr. You taught me everything I know about Minecraft and I can’t thank you enough. I started watching your videos when you made the “Survive and Thrive” 1.0 series and It helped me so much. Keep up the good work and god bless. ❤🙏😁

[@matthewclark8167]

Very excited for this reboot. I found your channel 3-4 years ago so my son and I could learn how to play. We have made many memories playing Minecraft together. He even always calls us the pink sheep clan. Always love your content.

[@Corrows-u4c]

I remember my brother getting minecraft for his 6th birthday and we were both absolutely lost. We spent hours watching your videos, trying to figure out how to play. This video brings back some of my favorite memories :)

[@danielchildofgod]

I used to watch this when I was a kid! Awesome, God bless!

[@HEKVT]

It's awesome that there's a new series of this Paul, so much has changed in 14 years but I'll still be sure to watch this series.

[@PoseidonTheGamer]

I remember watching the first series so long ago, then getting the game and slowly learning along with your videos. All the friends and memories made along the way. Thank you for everything you brought and continue to bring!

[@TheCrab90000]

My first KZbin subscription when i was 10 to learn about Minecraft, still occasionally binge watch Tale of Kingdoms at 24 now

[@gametimewithccr6321]

Paulsoaresjr, I watched you second season on how to survive your first night after the alpha one. You are the one that taught me how to play Minecraft. The series also is the reason I found you. Thank you so much Paulsoaesjr!

[@Tyranosaur...]

Yay! I love your adventures! Very nice to see you in Minecraft again! Claw UP! 😀👍

[@HiHowAreYaaaa]

Thank you Paul. You’re the reason I started playing Minecraft 12 years ago and made so many good memories. Can’t wait to watch this series

[@jacklyn_holmse789]

This series was such a huge comfort for me as I was figuring out how to play Minecraft myself (since my brother wouldn't teach me) I'm really happy to see it come back with how many additions there have been since the last series!

[@racheld9548]

I'm going to get a tattoo of a Spy Chicken in honor of you. I started watching your first survive and thrive in 2012, and that led me to play Minecraft. You have been a major influence in my life, and I love your videos.

[@RileyHurn-n3z]

Thank you so much paulsoaresjr I love these videos 🎉

[@BossehLmao]

First watched you when I was 9 years old, I'm now 21 and just graduated from college. This is amazing.

[@mizono7]

I missed this series - So happy you are rebooting it!!!!

[@Chappo2800]

ITS BACK. LETS GOOO

[@jacquemat5944]

Oh man the MEMORIES! My family discovered Minecraft around 2013-2014, and Survive and Thrive was what got us into playing it! We're continuing to make memories playing the game, and still sprinkle in several of your different names and expressions for things when talking to each other ("hidey-hole," "spy chickens," "organ-i-zize," etc). Nowadays, Minecraft is what connects me to my family while I'm away at college. I'll never forget the thrill of first playing the game after watching your series for almost a year beforehand! Thanks for revisiting the series, and I hope it can make some new memories for even more folks who have yet to experience this awesome game!

[@tysturge5139]

You introduced me to Minecraft. Over 10000 hours of Minecraft later and I’m still playing. Best purchase of my life! I still remember refreshing my feed to see if you posted another video from your original series.

[@brycewilliams715]

I was 13 years old when I watched the first series.. now 27. This brought back good memories - I really loved this game then and watching Survive and Thrive series as well as the Man V Minecraft. Just all around great memories. Thank you Mr Paul.

[@connor-zx2rd]

I just got back into Minecraft I can't believe this legend just started a new series 5 hours ago this was my favorite series back in the day

[@joshburgin4379]

Coming back for another Survive & Thrive is such an incredible and nostalgic experience. Thank you so much Paul and your content has been really special to me for almost 12 years now!

[@isaaclai1636]

I watched your first video when I was 6, I have little over a month until I turn 18, still can't believe it. I just wanted to stop by and say thank you for introducing me to the game that shaped my childhood and teaching me how to play it. Best of luck Paul!

[@averybuffington7274]

You taught me how to play Minecraft when I was 11. You were the first Lets Player I ever consistently followed. I think about the hidey hole from your first Survive and Thrive series every time I make my first little emergency night time hut in every world I play in. I remember all the builds and locations from your original Survive and Thrive series. I'm now 23 and I still love the game immensely. It is so special to me that my KZbin feed has brought your videos back to me. Thank you for your incredible contribution to the video game community and years of service to the world. You have undoubtably taught many generations of game lovers the enjoyment of a silly block game that somehow manages to still be profoundly meaningful even after so many years later after the original release. Thank you ❤

[@thegamingpig4265]

The original Survive your first night introduced me to your channel way back when it came out, so after watching your videos coming up to now it sure is a treat to bring back those old memories. : )

[@Funermen]

It's crazy to me that I was 11 years old when you started your series back in the day. I'm now 25yrs old with a completely different life and goals. This is definitely a nice hit of nostalgia to see. I used to watch the old series with my brother all the time. I look forward to seeing more of this series and hope the newer generations enjoys your content just as much as I did when I was young!

[@jamesmcqueen8357]

I’m here for this. Your original series is what got me into Minecraft. 🎉

[@jornsyy]

So much has changed since the original series, both in the world, in Minecraft, and in the personal lives of yourself and your audience Even still, you have a brilliant way of bringing comfort and ordinance to a game and community that has become anything but

[@richardstones6445]

14 years ago I was 54 years old and bought Minecraft for my grandson. I searched KZbin for some "how to" instructions and stumbled on "How to Survive & Thrive in Minecraft". I just turned 68 and still play (my grandson got tired of Minecraft a few years ago, so I don't play as much as I used to). But dude, I can't even begin to tell you nostalgia I'm feeling right now. Thanks for introducing me to this amazing game, and I look forward to re-living my "youth" by watching your new series.

[@KingXF]

I started watching your videos when I was about 7 or 8, and now I'm 19! It feels like I'm about to relive my childhood again with this new series ❤️

[@zoomerb05]

Almost 13 years since 1.0 released and I started watching Survive and Thrive as a 6 year old. Gosh it’s good to be back

[@merlynschild82]

My family and I have been watching your channel for almost 13 years now! My son introduced me to your channel, and I was hooked, my daughter has grown up watching your content, she is obsessed with Legend of Hoodie! She is now 16! Which means the first time she saw you she was three! Thank you for being such an amazing content creator

[@Sigmooooo]

I remember when I was younger, I used to watch your videos and take notes. I would run to the kitchen and excitedly tell my mother about Minecraft and your videos! Time flies, it's absolutely crazy.

[@earth-turtle]

Before my family had a computer strong enough to run minecraft, I was absolutely enamored with your videos as a kid. I still remember how your base looked from all the way back in MC 1.3, and how you were so excited to mess around with trapdoor hooks of all things! Seeing this video makes me so happy. Thank you so much

[@MazeMichael]

I've been rewatching your old survive and thrive! So excited for this from a viewer of over 10 years!!

[@rook3645]

The original series is how my siblings and I got into Minecraft and I still reference it to this day and refer to my starter base as 'hidey hole' in each new world. I'm so excited for a new chapter

[@ronanhill37]

When I was 14, I used to walk to my local library after school everyday to watch your newest videos since I didn’t have a computer or smartphone to enjoy them on. This video brings nostalgia to the max

[@SuperSpark95]

I still remember that first LP 14 years ago! I was 8 then, how time flies! Thank you for all the memories Paul 💙

[@Groovechic1]

I was 36. LOL. My students challenged me to play!

[@ThatOneOldBoy]

Hey Paul, don't forget to let people know not to dig directly above or below themselves. When you were mining down I was waiting for that little tip lol. Glad to see you back at it!!

[@dinarichyperborean1455]

19 years old here, I only have the fondest memories watching your 1.0 Minecraft Survive and Thrive series as a child! Well, now I've finished high school and it's been 10 years since I discovered your channel, I'm so glad you're back at playing Minecraft!

[@Reggyor]

Oh my GOSH! I've been playing minecraft for 14 years now. The original version of this series is what helped me grow my love for the game. Thank you so much for everything. I'm currently in high school. I watched your series when I was just a young boy, and it really shaped my love for the game. Thank you!

[@bluephoenix7565]

Ahhh the nostalgia... You were the first KZbinr i ever subscribed to and watched consistently, so glad you are still making these! 😢

[@davidfrancheteau4770]

I’ve watched the original episode and that was the beginning of my journey with Minecraft. 14 years later I’m playing with my son Paul. Thank you for your videos and welcome back !

[@Envyj3]

This was the channel that introduced me to Minecraft. To think I wasn’t even at a double digit age is crazy but coming back to the channel as a man is insane. This gives nostalgia that can’t be explained. Thank you Paul.

[@solmagicka]

THE SCREAM I LET OUT WHEN I SAW THIS IN MY RECOMMENDED AHHHHHH I'M SO EXCITED

[@ASlickNamedPimpback]

I started watching this series in 2012 when you had that cozy cottage on the lakeside. now, I go to basic in a few months. this series changed my life, i'd say for the better

[@ramblingsofamadmimi253]

Your original series is what got me hooked on minecraft. I'm now 55 and still playing. Can't even say how excited I am for the new series!!

[@kyleherron2035]

Seeing the title brought a tear to my eye, I was about 10 years old when I found your Minecraft vids, now I’m 22 and reliving those moments all over again :’)