BEHIND SCUMP RETIRING | THE PROCESS

[@jacksonbrownlee5668]

Ant saying "Can I get a hug Seth" while breaking into tears....that hurts because you know Ant looks up to Seth not only as a teammate or friend....but like a brother.

[@Faizaan31415]

timestamp?

[@blaqadam8710]

Time stamp pls

[@3time_szn]

23:50

[@stephanhoang1473]

That moment right there hit a little too hard

[@pgrthrilla5624]

Looks up to Seth like Seth looked up to ray

[@Marxzy]

No cap Hector is so unappreciated for what he has done for cod . Esports and the life changing opportunities he's given 100s of kids within optic. He's the true goat 🐐

[@ivan1991ist]

He really is but thousands recognize that and won't let it go unrecognized, he is the true Legend and GOAT behind all this. Hope he reaches 1 million subs soon. He should have eay more.

[@DylGonZo]

CoDfather

[@bananabaird]

Great leader and that never changes.

[@bananabaird]

He's not wishy washy hes there every single time

[@NovaSixx]

What's absolutely wild about that is nobody thinks what that must've been like for him. He was 33 in 2013 and had the vision to buy some teenagers playing video games a place to stay to follow their dreams. He truly is a king for that. He must've at some point thought to himself "what the fuck am I doing". On top of that without him there wouldn't be a 100 thieves.

[@powmow5681]

The shot of Hecz peeking around the corner and giving Huke that look, then Huke looking straight at Scump.... So good

[@SmileyJoneso_o]

Time stamp? I have my AirPods in and missed a lot of the actual visuals

[@joeshipp2553]

@@SmileyJoneso_o 6:56

[@DylGonZo]

Also the one right after where Hecz is peaking around the corner with just that look on his face that he knew that was Scump's last match he would see him play. Scenes. Feels.

[@Eastonog]

@@DylGonZo facts bro

[@thermoss36]

Brooo I thought the same thing

[@ghostwdm]

"im falling down so you can go up" Now bruce is a world champion under the OpTic name. absolutely love to see it

[@kindacolt]

W

[@Misfits822]

This is my childhood right here man. This is all of our childhoods. I have grown from a teenage kid to a grown adult and every step of the way the optic guys and Scump were there for me. Its a really strange thing to explain to those who are outside the scene, but I know everyone in here resonates with how deeply this hits in the feels. Congrats Roger and everyone behind the scenes. You did this man the justice he deserves.

[@LoadingScene-]

Truly hard to watch, this man has changed the lives of many, hard to watch him go, proud to have watched his career and extremely proud of the figure he has been, he has taught lessons he doesnt know hes taught, now hes passing the crown.

[@ryanygm9875]

Couldn’t of said it better myself!

[@Aaaaa69999]

Parasocial relationship, maybe you need some help

[@LoadingScene-]

@baz not a parasocial relationship to have a figure to look up to, goofy ass

[@Misfits822]

@@Aaaaa69999 he's on online presence, everyone who consumes his content is in a parasocial relationship. Which includes you btw, bc you're in his comments.

[@deanmaciass]

I feel Hecz needs an award named after him. He's molded and guided so many young men into who they are.

[@NickWinsGames]

this is so fucking true

[@J312z3y11]

I've always thought of Hecz as a father figure to all of them growing up although he's not too much older than them. Deff a great person and a great role model

[@thetankman8]

Everyone under him has went on to succeed after their careers and that says alot about the man and his ability to mentor and put them in the best possible position to live a good life after they retire.

[@kingXrayz]

Father of OpTic

[@jack1225221]

I dare say scump is a large part of the reason why eSports is so mainstream today. Him, Nade, all the OGs took Optic to heights people never could've imagined. They changed the entire content scene too. I know him and Nade had their differences but he couldn't have asked for a better person to pick up the torch when he left. Excited to see the next evolution of Optic. We're all growing older but I'll always bleed green.

[@c4gob00m]

Why esports is mainstream? Nah. Why CoD is mainstream? Yeah Things like DOTA and League have much bigger followings than any of the FPS games, they’d still be considered mainstream without Scump

[@jack1225221]

@@c4gob00m Haha who watches DOTA or League😴. Remember when playing video games was uncool? Dota and league are probably part of the reason why it got that reputation. 🤣🤣 It's cause of these guys and similar players/orgs that people care about the industry known as eSports today... COD eSports (and more specifically Optic) put gaming on the map in America. You can disagree all you want but it won't change my opinion.

[@nielsvicca2784]

​@@jack1225221 it's literally because of CS , league and dota. i'm a gigantic OpTic and cod fan but you have no idea of the esports history if you claim this 😂

[@jack1225221]

@@nielsvicca2784 league and dota??? never heard of em.🤔

[@c4gob00m]

@@jack1225221 What do you mean who watches DOTA or League? They're literally the 2 most watched esports lol

[@bryzziieg5364]

Boze saying “ I ain’t got nothing to say to the kid he been taking all the salary money” that shit had me dying

[@saintnerdherder3569]

He's quoting Maniac, but that did send me as well lmao

[@dodgingspice55]

That part where you could tell the appreciation Scump had when Formal turned up to the announcement got me in the feels.

[@Wakkas]

Thank you Hecx for making the decisions to create such a dream team. Thank you Scump for inspiring an entire generation and giving us someone to grow up with. And thank you Optic for the community and home you gave us the fans. This was hard to get through as it feels like I'm just getting older and older. Happy for you Seth.

[@SunshineHB]

This one’s gonna hit the feels.

[@user-np2ef4pj7w]

that's crazy because crimsix is the goat

[@resetify]

@@user-np2ef4pj7w ur right he is the goat by far

[@oh_snipey9272]

Tore me up… always be remembered! For you c6 fans sit down. “No one” made the plays he did, the excitement he pulled out of you for call of duty was like no other. He made the drive for the game endless. Make you wanna study, play, the game like him. What more excitement can you get in duty then make big plays on the hill getting 3/4 or a whole ace in search? That was this man. He’s the Kobe Bryant of duty. Came in changed the game an left with a bang in my opinion.

[@user-np2ef4pj7w]

@@oh_snipey9272 C6 has 3x the amount of rings Scump has

[@sonny_nz]

Amen brother

[@anthonykoehnke6257]

Yo this literally made me cry. I've been watching optic since I was 13, and I'm 26 now. So many good memories watching the #GreenWall. Much love to Scump and the rest of the #GreenWall ❤

[@erikmolenaar7118]

Same ages for me both, awesome bro

[@albeeni]

Started watching OpTic in large part because of Scump and his insane plays, videos, and everything. Now I’ll always watch OpTic but man it’s sad without Scump. Will always be remembered as the best in the game😢

[@DonovanGG__]

C6

[@ryanhillier107]

​@@DonovanGG__shut up donovan

[@ReFLexX_ii]

He paved the wave. Now to enjoy the new talent and he's a legend in all of eSports. W.e input you prefer you cannot ignore the facts

[@DonovanGG__]

@@ReFLexX_ii in all of eSports? LOL no… not even close. Cod esports is nothing compared to CS, LoL, Val

[@ReFLexX_ii]

@@DonovanGG__ dudes got multiple championships... I think anyone can agree it ain't easy to do even if your a MnK player, you know how comp is all similar skill (should be) put against each other. Yeah those games are def bigger but I can throw apex in who has higher view counts then any of these over the last year(maybe not cs) but doesn't keep orgs from dumbasses running EA. Franchising also ruins eSports which cod, val, OW have..(idk LoL like that or if cs is) Why orgs be going broke

[@codlucasrules]

Been watching Optic since the release of Black Ops II, some of the best memories were in that first team house with Big T, Nade, Scump & Merk. Thank you for all the laughs and smiles, now I’m 22 and I can’t believe that I’m crying over people who I’ve never met before. Thank you HECZ and the Green Wall

[@DaZed_Visions]

Coming back to this video after 2024 Champs absolutely hits on another level… “I’m falling down so you can rise” and those words stuck with Bruce, absolutely amazing to see the hard work and dedication that those guys have is top tier and to see the transformation of Bruce being the Veteran of OpTic is really amazing if that kitchen scene doesn’t make it into the Cod Champs process with a legendary edit it’ll be a shame 🤣

[@donnyheinze]

“I’m sorry if I disappointed you fans” Seth you did more for the rest of us then words could ever do. Thank you. “Together we stand, together we fall and together we are the greenwall”

[@marcusroux9294]

This one right here

[@WashedPanda]

from a fan since the beginning. this made me cry a lot. so many memories and emotions growing up with these guys. love to see seth happy. thank you optic for all you've done for the fans over the years. you've grown these boys into great men

[@kxngbeach5036]

Crazy how many kids like me grew up watching scump and the rest of the OG team and seeing this now just shows how close the team is. Scump and Nade and BigT literally helped me through the hardest times of my life and I’m eternally thankful that I was able to watch their journeys. Green wall for life💚

[@yonny1312]

Seeing Seth and Hector’s faces light up when he sees Ant… This kid is the future, hope he never leaves.

[@drewking9117]

Started watching optic because of nadeshot in bo2, and when he left I stayed a optic fan. Forever a optic fan I was 12 back than and now I’m 23. Optic is a big part of my life it’s crazy to think about

[@DawgsOnTopB2B]

Man this one hit the feels... when illey just got up and walked out that was tough. Wish the best for him, and I hope this team succeeds. Great content as ALWAYS!

[@c4gob00m]

Scump is so lucky to have Iz just like Karma is lucky to have Holly. They care about and support their partners so much. She's standing there handing tissues to Scump, Karma, and Shotzzy

[@AverageArdvark]

Letting go is freaking hard man. But I've never been happier for Seth. Still got alot of life left to do insane stuff.

[@strawhateli23]

Seth really had me crying again. That montage was so good💚

[@xApxstle]

Lmfao

[@Obbss]

@@xApxstle youre on everyones replies lmfaoo get a life

[@Viktor-uv9fr]

Hecz face 7:34 hits hard... Shows how much Seth means to him and optic

[@ramp622]

16:15, its insane just how much what hector and the optic guys did for the gaming scene as a whole that really impacted the future of gaming as we know it. The thing that they created has now been replicated by every organization and really set the formula for what a esports player should be doing. Nobody back then really made me latch onto their organization like optic did, and even to this day I haven't really been a fan of a team in that same way. The personalities we had back then were truly special. I've tried to watch other teams from other games, and no personalities or organization has been able to really turn me into a diehard fan like optic did. I use to watch every tournament and even some of the rivals like complexity and faze at that time because all the personalities were just so special. Can't say enough good things about the greenwall and the community hector, nadeshot, scump, big T and so many more built. Truly something I've personally never really seen replicated. Much love hector.

[@Rawr93]

Am not crying, you are. 😢 this is why optic and greenwall is the greatest org and fans. Been here my whole teens and now am 30 this year and I still watch optic everyday and think and remember the good times. Forever greatful ❤

[@shanewb-]

This had me crying in the club. Seth and I are the same age and I've been watching OpTic since the very beginning, time really does fly.

[@joshrocks1153]

Y’all what shocks me was me watching these optic videos when I was in middle school. That was like 10 years ago. It’s crazy how old I am now. 25 years old watching optic still, when I first started watching them. This hits home so much. Much love sump

[@BarbarianTurtle12]

This last part of the video is so significant especially after Major 3. Witnessing the boys go from losers round 1 to the grand finals was very important. Even though they didn’t get the end result they desired, this shows the power and the potential this team has. This team is very passionate and driven to succeed. And they never stop fighting.

[@XxJamesusxX]

This episode finally convinced me to buy a jersey. Been with OpTic since the start and could never afford a jersey. Now that I’m a grown man, the time has come. Thank you Seth for everything you’ve done for the sport.

[@ChangeGunz]

Those bo2 days watching optic was nothing short of legendary. Some of the happiest days of my life. man how time flys

[@daltonwaters8592]

I hope Huke is around for a long time.. have always been a fan but it’s been really nice to actually get to know him.. he already feels like family.

[@MrDoggson]

He is lucky if he lasts the entire season, he will be gone for Pred coming next season anyway

[@DonXXL]

Unless they win out at champs. I think not

[@Rzxxxj]

@@MrDoggson its also depend the other 3 teammates bro. Sometime a better stat player wont fit right. U need player that know what others doing. No doubt pred damn good. But i guess if optic hold on to this roster, this going to be another dynasty.

[@colbysmoak2149]

@@MrDoggson I don’t think he will go anywhere now lol

[@aureleei7349]

my whole childhood before my eyes. still sad and tearing up seeing this eventhough its been a month since he retired. thank you scump for amazing memories and giving me something to latch on to and look up to growing up

[@epistemologicaldespair68]

I just play CoD in the evenings sometimes, or when I can get my daughter to sleep for a while. I just have to say I had no idea how large these events are and how passionate the fans are. Insane

[@LetsGetWEIRD199]

Man growing up with the greenwall this hits hard…. 30 years old and I’m tearing up…

[@vernonc2424]

the fact nade did this episode was so fucking cool, i was trying to hold back tears the whole time.

[@estebandelatrinidad1846]

No org has ever done it the way optic does. Who’s making content like this? The behind the scenes emotions, so raw. Gonna miss Seth but excited to see the future of optic gaming

[@airbus711]

Whoever produced this process needs a raise. This was a cinematic masterpiece

[@connermurphy2617]

I came back to rewatch this late in the year and it still makes me crack a tear. In my eyes Scump you are the best to ever to pick up a controller and you made the craziest most iconic plays ever in your career. But I'm glad you still attend events and are still around to watch the new upcoming players. Optic Scumpi, the goat, have a good one man.

[@jayramos4139]

Would be awesome if someone made a playlist off all of the optic vlogs in chronological order. Watching those old clips of the boys brought back so many great memories 🙏

[@BackdoorBOOTED]

It’s so weird growing up coming from bein that 11 year old 12 year old kid waiting for the next video from you guys watching the rages the intensity of everything even parting ways throughout high school growing older then to maturing in adulthood back again watching you guys the feeling has never changed n watching this brings so much joy to my heart literal tears to my eyes as we speak man

[@Sarkody98]

The quality and storytelling in this is absolutely surreal. Excellent work Shawstin and Roger!

[@jimmyjam1710]

18:53 formal on the street after the BO3 champs loss... worst moment as an optic fan. Never been more disappointed

[@HollowShell_UwU]

Shotzzy saying Gordon Ramsay called him nasty had me rolling, this video is the perfect combo of comedy and drama

[@niickyboiii]

This took me back to watching twitch on my iPod touch in my room late at night. Scump you’ve given more to the people in this community than anyone will ever know how to put to words. Thanks for everything

[@theDrMerkk]

Hecz is by far the greatest CEO I have ever seen. He genuinely cares about his guys, love that

[@PrimalFlexing]

after one year im not bullshitting you im 26 seconds into this video and im already tearing up again. i cant get over how emotional this was watching my childhood pro player retire

[@OrionInSpace]

A pioneer. An icon. A legend. And one of the best gamers to ever walk on planet Earth. Seth has been a true inspiration to so many people and will continue to do so for years to come. Life simply will not be the same with him out of the pro scene but you best believe life will be even better with him walking into a new journey where he has the freedom to tell a new story through content creation and just be the loving and funny dude that he is. Thank you Scump, you are the true King.👑💚

[@ramp622]

22:56 man had me tearing up, seth really loves the greenwall man, so great to see.

[@InsanePatterns]

25:50 Boze laughing has me crying bro. That shit is hilarious😭

[@ImAlwaysFrisky]

Never thought i would reach the age of 39 about to be 40 in March and seeing him retire. This was a great video and one hell of a send off for the scumper jumper! Smiles and cries along the way im sure for him throughout his life. I remember like it was yesterday grinding the hell out of cod in my mid 20s and even now i still play. Who would have thought we would all be here now watching this together not knowing how good we had it back then from the games to life in general. I wish him and the others i have watched over the years many more years of success along with good health. Time sure does fly!

[@xSINIST3Rx]

It's hard to see a legend like Scump retire so many of us grew up watching Seth Scump Abner over his long career and where he took the Green Wall where it is today thank you Seth for all the great things and memories you always be King nobody else will take that away from Scump #Opticnation #GreenWall

[@nickkeesey170]

Jesus some of these moments gave me goose bumps the the smiley face or the “I’m fucking best look at the scoreboard”

[@mattcolecchia3645]

That thumbnail brings a tear to my eye

[@GoofyBoober]

I started playing cod with bo2 and I watched every video scump made to improve my game. Watching this almost a year after it’s posted and that it gets me all messed up. LONG LIVE THE KING!

[@SmokeyDukems]

When I seen that Xbox controller I teared up in nostalgia. Wonderful video, storytelling and creating a family.

[@cartercox9725]

This hits different grew up in that first optic house and even before that. 25 about to be 26 what a journey.

[@MarkSmith-zg9gz]

Goddamn man I haven’t cried as much as I have for scumps retirement man other retirements have hurt but this one hits different

[@xApxstle]

Crying? Lmfaoo

[@DonXXL]

@@xApxstle 😐

[@Tropictrippin]

😂😂😂😂😂 crying?

[@hiddinkydink4463]

Geez makes me sad too but grow a pair shedding tears cmon bruh 😂

[@themachine1679]

Ur gay 😭

[@colebrown6099]

Tears at 23:17 joyous overwhelming smile while he’s smoking a cigar w champagne in hand girl on arm on the phone w his mom at 27:35. Stunning. Absolutely beautiful video I’m so glad I found it I needed to see this. Ps-what happened between him and Formal????

[@Wiiixs]

Illey getting up from the chair and leaving hit hard

[@Linkj2591]

Seeing someone not being able to continue their love is always hard, especially if its you're childhood idol. Wish you the best in the future. Thank you for all the great memories.

[@reetyeet4352]

Formal saying "I understand with the scrim schedule they gotta get up at 10 everyday and go downtown" lmfao had me dying

[@draw0833]

😭😭😭

[@CR4SHN8URN]

as someone whos been watching scump play since the original mw2 and been watching hecz since cod4 this brings me to tears no cap. alot of people will never understand how powerful these two are! shoutout to nadeshot too days 1s rambo ray all the guys who held it down for 15 years now its crazy to think about the run optic has had! much love

[@BRKS1999]

Damn I literally finished the quotes in the videos. Saying the next lines of his rap at nadeshot. Remembering hecz gag during the water spit video. King. Thank you for childhood scump

[@MaineMax]

Seeing the passion everyone has and showing it in different ways after a decade is just amazing.

[@DylGonZo]

"Inder you're the fucking best baby!" then drops him a week later :( Much love to iLLeY he always brought the passion

[@dylanray6613]

gives me the chills watching scump grow so much. Bro has a huge impact on the call of duty community

[@MeneerVieszterik]

A-MAZ-ING Episode of The Process! Major props to Shawstin and Roger!

[@dave5641]

I grew up on COD. As a fan, I've been watching this guy compete for a long time. Almost feels like a chapter of your life has closed, when one of the greats of your time retires. I wish Seth all the best and thank you for giving the fans all these years of entertainment.

[@ItsRealNow]

This one hits the feels deep Scump is the goat and an amazing person but hecz without you man who knows where so many people would be you guys are literally my childhood teenage years and into my adult life my son even loves you guys now and this video just pulls on the heart strings for sure I’ve got so much love for you guys and all y’all do #BrickByBrick #GreenWallForLife

[@bradschmitt1990]

Man. I had to wait two days to watch this because I knew I was gonna sob. What a legend. one of the best content pieces to come out recently. the shots of Hecz peeking around the curtain like a proud papa.. man, that moment might be iconic of his care for his org and the people in it. OPTIC IS FAMILY>

[@dylanreece1112]

Hope to see Huke with this team for a long time, brings so much life

[@Lewis-fr9mu]

He's gone next year

[@joey-rs2xb]

Love that Hector is the boss, not only that. The guy is one of the boys as well. He is as selfless as they come. Much respect to that guy

[@Dilldough.]

You know it’s serious if Formal shows up.

[@RamosKid]

This video was freaking fantastic, I love everything about this. Had me captivated from start to finish. Excited for whats to come.

[@edmundmonge3989]

7:32 Hector looking at scumps last time competing,, Just soaking it in for the last run

[@DennisNausG]

The quality of the shots and especially the editing blow me away every time...those guys do an awesome job everytime

[@deanmaciass]

The speech everytime hits me seeing scump and Hecz with red faces trying not to cry fuck I'm gonna miss him, bro... Love you scump just know you made my childhood with Nade.

[@YouGetTwisted]

damn dude, Optic is so much more then a esports team. This video was phenomenal

[@sham1187]

Beautiful how scump looks to scump like a father figure 😊

[@sweatyboner69hoobastank51]

What

[@xtcblakkoutz1029]

He is watching it live on stream now before the matches start, that's the context here

[@ichatters]

Okay but shoutout to illey for having the respect for Scump to film his parts. That shit was clearly not easy for him

[@waterwizz3859]

Never thought I could cry over this, but here I am crying almost every minute. Grew up on this watching them and playing. 💚

[@vibe0ne10]

H3CZ watching Scump at his station after the Boston match 🥺😢

[@tundra2059]

Man as part of the green wall and having been watching the journey this tugs on my heartstring...Loved watching you play Scump and can't wait to see all the things you do moving forward!

[@benjimann4609]

Everyone who grew up watching scump grow up.. this ones gonna be a hard one :(

[@yungwks]

I'm still here watching, still a fan. I remember I first came across optic from a graffiti video from Hector at the time as I was (still am) into graffiti and tagging... Two beautiful art forms colliding, Thank you Scump for everything you have done, enjoy retirement King 👑💚 (I know I'm late with the post but I've been non stop watching videos since Sunday, I am still so gassed for the boys! Let's go baby! 💚

[@justsuaz2513]

39:28 AND HE AND THE BOYS DELIVERED ON THAT 🔥

[@spencermisfeldt1866]

The way this video perfectly encapsulates such a large part of childhood is so beautiful

[@Backpacked15]

Thank you scump, and all of OpTic gaming. So many memories. I remember watching the sniper montages as a kid and looking up to you guys. Im 27 and grew up with you. I went through the sniping "faze" and always wanted to be like you guys. I even was one of the early fan boys with OpTic in their name 🤦‍♂️. Predator and grizz made me a fan. It's incredible the organization you've built H3CZ. I've always been a competitive fan, started in gamebattles, but wasn't good enough. All though I've followed you guys through it all and I really appreciate it. You hate to see scump retire. Much love

[@FoxyGrandpa1]

Shawstin knocked this out of the park. Production was incredible on this one

[@stevencadle7623]

Pushed off watching for so long because I knew I’d tear up. To the legend, you have my respect brother.

[@laloespinoza4274]

43:41 was the best transition I ever seen in my life holyyy

[@codcoller12345678]

Man watching this really bring me back all the way to mw2 and how much cod has change and how much these guys meant to me growing up I love Scump and nadeshot and also Rip to the pros that have passed away since all these years 🙏🏾

[@mma4355]

There is not a single more legendary gaming based video on youtube or anywhere ever made. This video is single handedly the greatest video of all time. Its literally a timeline of a goat, a champ, its insane. Hes just a kid. Now more grown, things change. Wonder how these guys will look in the future.

[@liqxidate]

10:05 he just let the dog run away

[@ThaINTEGRITY]

I was a Halo player ever since Halo 2, but as a little kid I found this red haired kid that made me love watching competitive cod on KZbin, I’ve grown with him, it’s crazy how attached you can become to someone you’ve never met.

[@elecdev7972]

This was amazing to watch, amazing job all around. Top 5 OpTic content piece ever

[@L1R]

Man... when he first announced this was his last season to dropping his retirement video in his kitchen to now reliving all his memories throughout his career.. It always just hits sooo deep... I catch myself with tears falling down my face remembering where I was in those times... I didn't catch competitive COD until BO2, but I was a kid wanting to be like Seth and falling in love with OpTic competitively and with their content. I knew I had a passion for gaming and still do, but I didn't think I'd be as touched by an individuals career as much as Seth's. Don't be sad that it's over.. be happy because it happened :') Brick by brick. Greenwall.

[@Trevvy816]

Boze and Hector at 25:49 is HILARIOUS!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣