New Year... New Uncle

2024 is the Chinese Year of the Dragon, but it's also the TF2 Year of the Uncle. Because you will probably be seeing more lightly edited live commentaries in between the regular-type of scripted videos from now on.
My discord, socials, TF2 servers, merch, information about my in-game settings, and video credits (such as the music used in my videos) can be found on my website at uncledane.com
Double-donked sentry gun animated by @Krunkidile
Thumbnail SFM made by: 77741404n1.carrd.co/
0:00 - dustbowl red
9:03 - gorge blu
11:10 - gorge red
14:20 - frontier red
23:13 - upward red
26:41 - badwater red
28:21 - badwater blu

[@HPPrintervx4p5q]

People don't care if not all of your videos are masterpieces, sometimes they just want to hear from their uncle

[@PastaCool]

Video is gay

[@RealBananaCrispy]

@@PastaCool your mom is gay

[@ramenslug1383]

gay is gay@@PastaCool

[@BRLink1]

@@ramenslug1383 gay is gay is gay

[@miss_bec]

im Video

[@TheManDude]

Wow, this new map dustbowl looks like a nice and quick map to play on for a short while!

[@RealBananaCrispy]

same here mate

[@kR-qj7rw]

Oh shut it with the snark :P dust bowl is a great map as long as one team isn't extremely incompetent and gets rolled

[@shythespider5126]

​@@kR-qj7rw bait used to be believable

[@kR-qj7rw]

@@shythespider5126 what bait you fucko it's a fun map if you know what you are getting into 40 minutes of a clusterfuck of a. 12v12 is fun to me It becomes 20 minutes of spawn camp if the teams are unbalanced but that's a skill issue on whoever gets that happen to them

[@leafofyume7838]

dont forgot that spamming phlog and scorch shot on this map will make people extra happy!

[@tairhan52]

"If I had a nickel... I would be so happy if i had a nickel." what a quote

[@TactfulWaggle]

The way the music just dips when he says that, perfection

[@ComfortsSpecter]

Humble Vibe and a Half

[@tasertag7513]

Hits hard.

[@stabbyvideo]

Aw shucks, thanks for the shoutout :] Enjoyed the video! You always make engineer look like such fun

[@gabe1656]

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[@HarveyJackson1967]

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[@MIMIK6260]

Stabbyvideo

[@mecicareca04]

stabbyvideo

[@U5ER8]

stabbyvideo

[@Darkbuilderx]

That random smoke near the start happens if an engie does the banjo taunt, gets the smoke effect, and respawns without ending the taunt. It follows them, even when spectating people!

[@KidNamedKewlHam]

Free unusual hands

[@PHR16384]

the Steamed Hands bug still lives? lmao I thought they fixd that XD

[@Appletank8]

@@PHR16384 Steamed Hands? No, Steamed Hams. Old Quake feature.

[@zypireal]

source engine ghosts

[@TheSkillotron]

@@Appletank8 Yes, and you call them steamed hams despite the fact they are obviously smoke.

[@acee555]

Dane is a professional pubber, instead of trying his hardest constantly he stomps the entire enemy team and then says "Hang on I want to play the rest of the map" then throws. What a god.

[@memeboi6913]

Bro's a gigachad irl

[@culaeyliew2053]

_“You never know where the exit is, but you always know where the entrance is…”_ -sun zu

[@ridgetmacaroni7015]

"And I'd say he knows a little more about teleporters than you do pal"

[@The24thWight]

Sun Tsu says "if you know your enemy and you know yourself. Then you are sure to win."

[@themalkman5095]

4:12, props to that sniper for extinguishing your sentry W teammate

[@Chimpin_]

lol i wanna know his thought process with that

[@jmw10891]

will never be as funny as the melting sniper with the smg and the fire extinguisher

[@shatterednova_]

​@@Chimpin_probably trying to coat an invisible spy?

[@seva7500]

@@jmw10891you could of just said burning…

[@OfficialAlfiethegamer]

I love how more diverse you and Soundsmith's thumbnails are becoming

[@ME0WMERE]

I thought it was a frag movie until I clicked on it haha

[@KingKayro87]

I wouldn't really say "diverse" is the right word, more like... _Stylish._

[@OfficialAlfiethegamer]

@@KingKayro87 penis

[@bobbyferg9173]

In my opinion Dane has always had fire thumbnails

[@vintagememelord8168]

Although, I'm still waiting for Soundsmith to talk abbot the other games that he wanted to cover.

[@pyrofromtf2]

I am Pyro from TF2. I became real.

[@chickensoup1312]

hi pyro!

[@NarwhalPM]

Hi pyro from tf2

[@BigUps147]

oh god oh no

[@Stagprince1000]

nice

[@GewoonEenGuy]

Omg

[@TamRoxPox]

I STARTED THE VIDEO WITH 0.25 SPEED ON ACCIDENT SO ALL I HEARD WAS "MMMMMMM duuuusssttbowwwwllll"

[@Whyisme23]

I just went and did that and honestly I'm not disappointed

[@isyeayesyup]

me when I eat a dustbowl and it's tasty:

[@Reimu__Hakurei]

“Man if I had a nickle.” “I would be so happy if I had nickle.” -*Uncle Dane 2024*

[@ZaccoOfficial]

I would unironically watch a 12 hour dustbowl live commentary

[@plummeted]

A 12 hour video exists about badlands Edit: badwater

[@samhan5151]

You mean badwater?

[@darkuscarlet]

Why would you only want to watch half of a dustbowl match?

[@_medicfromtf2]

@@darkuscarletmore like half of a 2fort match

[@CaptainCrate]

Watch a 12 hour Badwater commentary instead.

[@Carbon-dioxide1325]

7:20 I love the conversation in the chat. 10 seconds later a person leaves because... I guess he just can't.

[@Fatmagic]

Live comm Dane has entered

[@vitvs]

Yooo it's Skinnyscience!!

[@citywokbesitzer6834]

Cheater

[@BustyCatbot]

@@citywokbesitzer6834 Thank you very cool

[@SunnyHunny74]

no you @@citywokbesitzer6834

[@purplehaze2358]

"Teleporter is.. probably one of my favorite buildings." He says as if there aren't like, 4 buildings in this game total.

[@TABBYMUSIC]

30:57 a moment of silence for this brave soldier, he went out with a bang o7

[@talarzwyzimy9963]

I thought that was a spy xD

[@tyrusing]

shoutout to gunslinger engis who upgrade and repair other engi's buildings. gotta be one of my favorite genders

[@dealwithit5460]

"My fps was terrible." Literally looks significantly better than mine without comfig

[@techwizsmith7963]

Gotta get that "no hats" config, the one week of no item servers opened my eyes to the ideal fps

[@dealwithit5460]

@@techwizsmith7963 Lmao true, but I like cosmetics in the game and it's more an issue with my garabage pc than tf2

[@Robbedintegral0]

Always love the live commentary style videos! Also on Badwater 26:44 that's me Bluey and my friends Weo and Luna. I didn't even realize we were playing with you

[@cheezbeargur]

Jeez, I can't believe I've been watching you for a decade now. Happy new year, new uncle.

[@MEOWINGRECRUIT]

Honestly Dane its cool seeing you engineer in real time instead of just clips. If you are planning to just do commentaries from now on, im all for it. Do what makes you happy :)

[@MEOWINGRECRUIT]

P.S. doesnt have to be Engie either. Would like to see some live Pyro or any class for that matter live

[@Loner_Ken]

Uncle Dane has time traveled back to January 1, 2024... To change himself. And in the event he prevented the item servers from going down in Jan 10 and visits Valve to convince them to update the game by Jan 30 in his new timeline.

[@colonel_yuri]

damn

[@cloud__zero]

23:39 a little disappointed you didn't notice that the engie's name was "Uncle Boozy"... A real battle of uncles!

[@Jukestar]

It's weird how I'm not even an Engineer main, but your TF2 videos always make me so happy when you upload.

[@fook6118]

Idk why but hearing and seeing Dane play is just weirdly comforting for lack of a better term, makes me feel like I'm watching a friend play back in the 360 days

[@QuietGuy2000]

Fun Fact! For those that dont know that smoke during the first match above the sentry at 2:00 was the smoke from the dueling banjo taunt when you flair. If you die or get knocked out of the taunt while the smoke already appeared it stays whenever you spectate or just move and shoot in general. Like a smokey unusual that doesnt need to be equipped in a hat slot.

[@JTCF]

Meeting 3 (or 4) enemy spies trying to backcap on last is such a dustbowl moment. Love this map.

[@user-uh7cb3vy4v]

tf2 videos always make the game look fun to play and then when you play urself you consider ending it all

[@garryhlambert]

What's stopping us?

[@davidpettigians]

@@garryhlambertseeing more videos, the cicle continues

[@isyeayesyup]

unless you try out demoknight, then that's the game on easy mode

[@leonardo9259]

​@@isyeayesyupAIRBLAST

[@gameringdudeguy1126]

​@@isyeayesyupWe could all learn a thing or two from SolarLight, especially jump-charging

[@Peterrific4]

I hear you on the whole "always making something better" point. And I wanna say that I am personally SO here for the live commentaries. I feel like KZbin's been missing content like this. Minimal edits. Laid back. Solid gameplay. Just a funny guy playing a funny game. Make these vids when you want to, Dane. I'll watch them any day of the week! And relay to Purple that he's more than welcome to make these too ;)

[@anonymousaccordionist3326]

Matt Carriker from the channel Demolition Ranch lives by the motto of "Do something today to make tomorrow better than yesterday." Also, my absolute favourite style of videos is just when it's friends playing games, talking, and just having fun with one another. Even if it is just clips, although I do prefer less editing like you said.

[@Peterrific4]

@@anonymousaccordionist3326 That of course does come down to your definition of "better." Is it making your projects and work better? Is it getting more skilled? Is it feeling happier than yesterday? It's a good motto but I can see it being a bit dangerous in what you define as better for dictating what you should strive for that day

[@DataDrain02]

Maybe... we'll get a "How an Engineer Thinks" series? =V

[@parkerdude5682]

8:57 "And all you can do is sit here and call me queer" -Uncle Dane, Feel Like Playin' Engineer

[@Bigfoot42794]

I know this video is a few days old, but I absolutely *LOVE* that you used the Mall theme from Tekken 4 in the background of the Frontier RED gameplay!

[@Minitrain]

i love when youtubers just do commentary every once in a while. its simple and honestly relaxing to watch instead of only high paced action all the time

[@l_ukers]

Fuck ass bob is my favorite character of 2024 so far

[@boschetti666]

i appreciate u bro (im the real fab player haha) #bobarmy

[@Alxium]

The feeling of having to "out-do" yourself is sooooooo RELATABLE. My first way of addressing it is making videos for ME first and foremost. Removing that pressure of having to entertain OTHERS helps take the edge off.

[@ShockedTaiLung]

6:55 this animation was not necessary but it has me so dead 💀

[@gallagher2259]

It would honestly make me over the moon happy to see more uncle dane. Not just the outstanding content we normally get but even just relaxed good times of a few casuals is EXACTLY what I crave. Love the new video direction!

[@astrotrek3534]

I know alot of people, including me, enjoy your channel for well made and tightly edited guides/montages, I also think you're just super funny Dane. Your live commentary videos let us have more of that sweet uncle goodness we all need and love

[@psivern]

This is, unironically, the most ive enjoyed a video so far in 2024

[@demyko_]

I've been watching your videos for the better part of 5 years, and what love more than anything, over all the incredibly informative engineer tips and tricks, is watching you be really f**cking good at TF2 and engineer specifically. You've proven that engi can be more than a support class, is a true underdog of this game, and along the way inspired so many people to play a very overwhelming but necessary class. As a fellow engie main, just getting to watch a master at work is so much fun, so please keep it up, I love semi regular video drops from you. Thanks for everything 🧡

[@Michi-Gaming]

It's such a rush seeing myself in one of your videos, as well as you zooming in on a kill I got. Feels so good man, love you and your content.

[@FA-ST]

Umineko music in an Uncle Dane video was the last thing I expected to hear

[@ZerCroix]

Rosa Umineko

[@conflictt3224]

There is a dumb hold on Frontier first for defense or offense where you just set up a sentry in the window of the room overlooking the second point with a full nest in there and fight off the literal hordes that flow in. Its WAY more aggro on defense once first is lost, it just becomes a brutal war. It's fun.

[@nick-playercharacter8583]

I'm honestly excited to see more laidback videos from you this year. You put so much effort into most of your work that I've been wanting to see more humble stuff.

[@bbeckett3809]

Can't wait for a whole new year of videos.

[@TheLuciender52]

The old schoo N64 TetriSphere music during the dustbowl red section, made me realize just how old i actually am... love it!

[@redblueandgray]

I thought that was Shadow The Hedgehog Gun Fortress

[@avcables_]

It also had Shadow the Hedgehog (peak) music

[@HawnselTF]

I love your edits of the background music, really inspiring to hear the effort put into it

[@sirultim8643]

Didn’t expect a new video so soon! Glad to see it

[@waterness6874]

Even if you stop going for better video ideas and videos in general, we still love watching your videos no matter what!

[@earflapphat]

im still pretty new to tf2, only having around 50 hours of playtime, but your videos have helped a lot, and engineer has by far been my favourite class to play. thanks for being a cool uncle. happy new year!

[@tadtheawesome]

I haven’t played TF2 for long, but Dane just makes we want to play it even more. Thank you, for getting me through some tough times!

[@drrandom2639]

25:53 The kilometre (SI symbol: km; /ˈkɪləmiːtər/ or /kɪˈlɒmətər/), spelt kilometer in American English and Philippine English, is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), equal to one thousand metres (kilo- being the SI prefix for 1000). It is now the measurement unit used for expressing distances between geographical places on land in most of the world; notable exceptions are the United States and the United Kingdom where the statute mile is the main unit used.

[@8willman]

I enjoy the in depth scripted vids and they have def gotten more advanced/better so I can imagine how much work they can be. So if Uhnclae Dhanie wants a more chill vid providing still top tier Engie content I'm cool with that.

[@TwistedScarlett60]

Uncle Dane Umineko

[@ZerCroix]

Lambda Umineko

[@randem_6503]

ive been enjoying you on the max damage podcast and more live comms means even more uncle content so im happy

[@elitely6748]

Honestly its just great for everyone to see an Uncle Dane video or TF2 video anyway so thanks! Happy New Year To Everyone!

[@GewoonEenGuy]

Yay

[@pyrofromtf2]

Hi.

[@Action35]

He’s just on time like the civilian from tf2 classic

[@alexander-ampm]

Doesn't look like he will be wasting his money after all too...

[@monogonmemoryfiles3076]

This video was such a treat! A great video to relax to and also im sure the editing of this took forever. Keep it up, we all love ya!

[@VenomDDD]

I greatly enjoy this live commentary thing. Aswell as your other stuff. Much love, mate.

[@milkishealthy9662]

Wait Uncle Dane, have you read Umineko? Or did you find the song somewhere else

[@ZerCroix]

Rosa Umineko

[@bigheadtales]

Loved the video, I like your idea of simpler videos. It sounds like less stress for you, and more great content for us to enjoy!

[@Cherneyofficial]

just happy to see an upload. Ill watch anything and always support. love our uncle.

[@icykiwi6650]

Always glad to see your take on things and commentary. I just enjoy listening to some people talk and Dane is one of ‘em, man

[@Ashthekilla]

Love this video style, stopped playing tf2 years ago but whenever I get the itch to play it I enjoy watching a chill gameplay like this. Reminds me how fun and chaotic this game can be. Greatest job man

[@DesolateLavender]

I haven't watched much TF2 stuff for a good while now, unless it's a new big video from Elmaxo or Soundsmith or something, and I haven't played TF2 itself in a... very long time. I probably still won't, really. I think I'm kinda finished with this game. But I on a whim felt like this was a video I should watch, despite never really being able to get into live commentaries for TF2. (Even when I played it a lot more.) I genuinely found myself being on the same wavelength as you, the entire time, laughing along. I don't get that that much from videos. I guess all I'm trying to say is thanks for this. It was a nice start to my day. It was nice listening to what you had to say, Uncle. Keep doing whatever you want to do. I'll keep track and watch it happen. Have a very safe day.

[@ethosaur]

I really enjoyed this, would love to see more videos like this.

[@Dwayne_LaFontant]

This video felt quite relaxing. With the mix of your voice and the music it just all feels good. (Also I wouldn’t mind simpler content)

[@pac-man-world-2]

This kind of content is my absolute favorite, so I am more than happy with seeing more of it. Very big fan.

[@coconutgun4383]

14:04 your comedic timing remains unmatched Dane

[@saltysardine6264]

I’ve been playing tf2 since the orange box and I stopped until jungle inferno. When I got back into it I kept hearing uncle Dane and I never thought to check it out. Then I saw the panic attack video and ever since then I’ve loved watching your videos

[@wizzybizzy4309]

i've been watching you since 2015 and have always loved your content so i'm happy to hear you mentioning wanting to make lower effort content like this cause i love that vibe!

[@2005ARCTrooper]

Uncle Dane, it matters not the quality of your videos dont matter as long as you put in effort. You truly have become the Cool Uncle of TF2

[@psivern]

With so many of my favourite youtubers annoucing their retirements in the last 2-3 weeks (cpt sparklez, jerma, and MatPat just to name a few) i cant put into words how much i would cherish you and the other oldschool tf2 KZbinrs uploading daily gameplay commentary. Really miss that era of KZbin

[@Spinalpalm]

Please keep making videos, dont matter the complexity. Been a diehard fan since randumbprod gameplay vids are totally valid content people would love to watch

[@stormmalm7049]

I start laughing uncontrolably whenever Uncle Dane raises his voice slightly

[@Sirebellum1337]

I cannot wait for more of unc yappin this year, I could listen to it for hours

[@thealeks1]

In the new year I’d like to see more videos like the one you did about pyro during April, specifically about medic but all classes eventually would be nice too. Hope to see more great work from you!

[@kidsquid4458]

i love these commentary style videos and i dont even consider them to be "not real" videos its always a fun time watching my favorite youtubing uncle

[@katherinemcallen3883]

These thumbnails are so cool, the way you organized your gear is pretty amazing because as an engineer you are going to carry a team and watching you play is like an everyday engie would do.

[@JackInTheBox_NZ]

The conversations in dustbowl are nuts! haha

[@Mooncookies722]

Sometimes you just need a bowl...... A Dustbowl.

[@TheTolnoc]

Cool Idea: Short Circuit kill feed for stickies, pills, and rockets. One entry that tracks three numbers, for example: "[Pill Icon] x3 [Sticky Icon] x4 [Rocket Icon] x2" in one slot.

[@purplehaze2358]

I love how you're releasing a New Years video nearly an entire month into the year.

[@totallyupdoggin]

im really loving this new live commentary stuff

[@atinyhorse1455]

Even on map 1 of dustbowl, the engineers on red are thriving at last.

[@frog_phone]

i really enjoy these live commentary videos because theyre just so chill

[@mawchkenaw5373]

Love to hear your voice Uncle Dane! Loved hearing your decision on making more simple videos!

[@thespicyjim8954]

Man, sometimes it's just awesome to sit and hang out with Uncle Dane for a while. Wishing you a great 2024.

[@theterrarian349]

You should definitely do more videos on this new 'Dustbowl' map.

[@zinney9316]

Getting back to commentaries feels like going back to the roots and im here for it mr uncle sir

[@crunchydino]

Always love hearing your voice man keep up the good work

[@bumberquest3031]

I like these videos a lot. You have a clever sense of humor and a calming voice

[@NimrodNadialous6002]

Out of all the dates possible it just had to be my birthday Thanks for being one of the TF2 greats and one of my inspirations for gaming in general. And hey, I'm being completely honest here, everyone of your uploads make me shit piss and sploodge at the same time. Thank you for all the memories Uncle Daniel, i'll keep trying to keep up with them.

[@scoople6]

Cozy ass video mr Dane Some of my new years resoltions are - don't watch youtube on the toilet - keep up the habit of regularly watching movies and listening to new albums - invest more in my fashion - mail my friends cute letters and gifts

[@AttackJack33]

Uncle Dane is literally one of those uncles who you’re excited to see just because to get to see him and not of the stuff he gives you

[@mynameislunkk_8612]

"WHO BUTTERED MY CLIFF" is now my new favorite Uncle Dane one liner

[@prgr]

I love these commentary videos I'm glad you decided to do them more

[@Juli_is_Online]

I just really like your voice and way of talking. Something about it, whether it's with scripted vids or non-scripted ones, is always so relaxing and pleasant to me, yet so captivating, no matter what you talk about.

[@itsjustmarvin77]

nice video. also the hot seat is very good. and thanks for the servers, au needs them