Can I Earn a Living as a Miner in Skyrim?

[@Spurrrg]

Gamers in 2011: I cant wait to roleplay as a master wizard in this cold northern land! Gamers in 2024:

[@mrdredward129]

Pretty much the epitome of the "I've done everything this world has to offer" stage of a game.

[@vinxersnf9374]

that's me

[@jackiedotnet]

the power fantasy of earning a livable wage

[@mojoben5235]

I was roleplaying like this back when it came out

[@shadowfox8748]

Finally a place where if you work hard you can have the American dream … I can see the appeal

[@maxpricefield7586]

cant wait for Sloan to be interviewed by an officer of the Bureau of Labor Statistics

[@Marble_Tree]

Oh wow my other favorite unremarkable youtuber mentioned

[@saucy_pickle5848]

Austin mentioned

[@nemohimself2580]

At least he'll be for sure gainfully employed as a resident of this location.

[@LokiNicholls]

@any_austin mentioned

[@captainmycaptain8334]

so we all have the same fave youtubers huh

[@nayfpauly9910]

Not even 2 minutes in and the ladies of Skyrim flock to Sloan 😂

[@FluffySylveonBoi]

Yes, Quarry Junction is right next to it.

[@Lostflipper24]

😭😭

[@robertellwood8601]

He's no Rianu Keeves

[@darkraven8103]

I'd gladly watch more episodes of this character.

[@JacobyWakeby]

Awesome!

[@lukelcs8934]

@@JacobyWakebysame

[@Shuttuko]

I LOVE the new full introduction and backstory to the character. Made it much more personable and easier to be invested. Love your content!

[@Sarahizahhsum]

Agreed on everything

[@ChrissieBear]

I recommend the mod Immersive Mining by Jonathon594 instead. It makes mining timeskip 1 ingame hour and randomly give you 1 to 6 ore after the skip. Also it makes all ore veins have 144 ore in them. So you can mine them for days.

[@JacobyWakeby]

Looks like a cool mod, definitely rp friendly but for a video format I kinda want to show the mining

[@greenhowie]

There should be a mod that gives you a "disease" like lower back pain if you mine too much in a short amount of time. Makes you move 20% slower or something.

[@JacobyWakeby]

Now we're getting immersive

[@BikemanSuperfast]

13 seconds in and the jump in quality is apparent. Your work is highly appreciated jakeby, love the intro and backstory

[@reinathefox6600]

“He has cabbage, salmon. He hasn’t got much, I was hoping he had meat.” That’s some nord logic there

[@HollywoodFTW]

I like these types of videos (I'm really enjoying the Ranger series as well). Maybe for your "normal guy" playthroughs you might want to lower your max HP or something to keep you from so brazenly jumping into any action that erupts. You got right between that hunter and his target and maybe if there was a serious risk of being one- or two-shotted by anyone you might play a little more "realistically". Don't know what the concensus would be on that, just my two cents. Great video either way!

[@JacobyWakeby]

Good idea, I think I can just do that in the console

[@frankline9717]

Probably the best Skyrim video I've ever watched. No worries about cheesy exploits like XP glitches. Just a calmly narrated video that has story & structure. It really felt like I was watching a whole new video game. This definitely earned my sub, can't wait for episode 2!

[@PaulStargasm]

Love a good mining montage. Almost as good as a wood cutting montage.

[@AndrewTheMandrew531]

1:24 The women of Skyrim are attracted to men with broad shoulders and strong legs.

[@sherrifdan8621]

And a nice big ass

[@yupa5221]

Sloan still doesn't know of his destinies as DB until he hit a buried dragon accidentally with a pickaxe

[@JacobyWakeby]

:o

[@EOwens-uq4zd]

"My friend, I've been here one day. Don't dump your marital issues on me" caused a coughing fit of giggles

[@facesofthechimera]

I love how seriously you take your RPs! Its like watching a different game with every playlist 😊 This current one gave me an idea for a punny alternative though: "Playing a *Minor* in Skyrim" 😅 Like, if you could use a mod to make yourself a child character thats trying to survive and thrive. Youd be allowed to wield a dagger, and you could make money by begging or selling things. And you could RP a sort of 'foster system' where you can only go outside city limits if your foster parent accompanies you as a follower. The objectives are to make it to adulthood in your own way: either find a forever family to adopt you, or to make it out in the world as a drifter, or maybe grow up to take over Honorhall... ultimately just having the best and most adventurous childhood you can, while keeping the RP within the bounds of what a child should be allowed to do.

[@CH-1060forEel]

i love this idea! good opportunity for a coming of age story

[@facesofthechimera]

@CH-1060forEel exactly! Besides, unless you use exploits or have a lot of patience, you're never really gonna get all the perks like you do in most games. But imagine an RP where you start off as a growing child, run that as long as you choose to, and then initiate the event where you cross the border and get captured. And then it becomes an RP in the regular playthrough. Epic!

[@1804unclesam]

Jacoby, I would absolutely love to see more of this series! It’s humble, honest work in my favorite fantasy universe. You should find a medium value mine (no gold like you said) close to a town or city, and make or buy what you need to survive. Don’t feel bad about buying about buying supplies, it’s part of the game.

[@TankChief46]

Less than 2 min into the video and we’re already reminded why Skyrim is truly the game of all time

[@bait644]

I absolutely love your stories mate. I hope your health keeps and your work here continues. 🤗

[@Cranberrie123]

Your videos are pretty chill. Good for background listening while working or (more likely) chill gaming sessions

[@a.t.6535]

I love the editing of the intro (and the editing in general here seems different, in a good way, than your previous vids)! In general, always love the more in-depth touches where the characters have names and backstories/distinct personalities. Makes me root for them that much more 😅

[@Theonlything6341]

Yes yes yes, listen you don't even know how much we needed a sequel of minor jacoby, it is my favourite series watched it multiple times this is gonna be epic 🎉, also rip to minor friend.

[@octavianpopescu4776]

Minor Jacoby? 😀 That's an interesting idea: Skyrim as a kid. There should be some mods out there to make it happen. It would be cool to have some sort of school to go to.

[@facesofthechimera]

​@@octavianpopescu4776I literally just made a comment about the same lol I knew I wasnt the only one that leaned into the pun 😂

[@AvguardianGaming]

Your videos have gotten so much better over the years, the intro was fantastic and great editing!

[@lssjvegeta7103]

I used to be a miner like you, then i took a pickaxe to the knee

[@sherrifdan8621]

You suck at mining man Or your friend does Either way the next tankards on me friend i understand being crippled

[@nemohimself2580]

2:24 i hear they make pills for that

[@thomasweeden2683]

“The gamers yearn for the mines.”

[@luckybeleaves]

Finally I've caught up! I love your videos, they are perfect for when I spend hours doing crochet. Keep up the amazing work!

[@JacobyWakeby]

Awesome! Good luck with your crochet creations :)

[@bloomthefurry1825]

I'm going to enjoy this new series

[@tessawallace6838]

Another miner roleplay!?? What a treat!!😊😊

[@mitchelryan9282]

Excellent video. Glad you’re back to the life as a miner series. Looking forward to more videos.

[@lajlasa]

just recently found you channel and now been bingeing all "honest work" series, this one, the woodcutter and the beggar series have really captured me, looking forward to see where your upload next

[@hvrc0]

bro you are flowing... thank you for the work you put in.

[@jojol.2630]

Idk why but hearing you narrate “my friend” soothes the soul.

[@andrewgonzales-d1s]

@ 7:30 when you got that nordic RIZZZ

[@Visible_To_All_Users_And_666]

Your intros are getting way better brother Keep up the good work 👍

[@knightky975]

Really enjoy the RP you add for these scenarios

[@brodieandshoot3681]

Good old days of life of a miner ❤

[@mrman1088]

This was a pretty chill video, I hope there is more

[@Gonin049]

Here we are again, lads. Ready to hit the mines?

[@benshanahan2295]

What people think skyrim is like: "I can't wait to slay dragons and fight wizards." What it is about: "I think bedtime might be upon us too"

[@lenol0315]

I appreciate all the great videos you’ve given us over the years very cozy and amazing to watch repeatedly, i’ll be sending you some super chats in the next couple months

[@saylemwitch]

This gives me Minecraft survival world vibes. In a good way. Really dig this. Would totally keep watching if there's more episodes

[@samanthamalikov7157]

BEST VIDEO YET! the editing is well done. It seems like that refugee fancys you! Maybe you can pursue a relationship with her? lol. Also I know everyone likes to defend the Dunmer. However, lore wise, it would be very rare for a Nord to be sympathetic to a dark elf refugee or any elves for that matter given the history.

[@someonesilence3731]

True, people shouldn't portray their modern views on the game so much and embrace roleplaying. In this case I guess he would likely be more tolerant towards dark elf refugees because he is a refugee himself.

[@salamantics]

We are not solely the product of our environment. Our personality plays into it, too. You think nord priests would care if you're a dunmer or not? On average, probably not.

[@someonesilence3731]

@@salamantics Do not forget that personality is also heavily influenced by environment, especially during childhood. Major personality changes usually don't happen quickly unless someone faces a traumatic or eye-opening event. I think most Nord priests would assume that every Dunmer they encounter is a daedra worshipper and stay clear of them until proven otherwise.

[@AnastasiaRondole]

Juhu, Jacoby is back. ❤

[@natahndolar2142]

This channel is severely underrated

[@klom-shin]

Now this guy got me playing another playthrough: The miner of dragonborn

[@glowbug4322]

Id watch more of this for sure!

[@delugesofgrandeur]

Funny enough, I got back into Skyrim because of your woodcutter series. Possibly the most boring playthrough you've made but it still looked fun and has inspired to do something similar. Love the vids.

[@saintsnakech]

First video I’ve ever seen of yours, it accompanied me over 3 different meals, and it made all of them so pleasant! Thank you for your work and dedication! Easy subscribe! 💪🏻

[@flaming0sniper0]

Such a good video, i really love to watch miners!!

[@rancidrobot2121]

Yesss Idek specifically but I been enjoying these for YEARS 😈 ngl like my favorite videos on my fyp I look forward to seeing them. 😭

[@andrewweber9930]

More video on this please mate love this one

[@purvicious]

Something soothing about mining. Wind up mining in every game that has it

[@puranthademon4]

she was just making sure the buns were getting warmed up to XDD

[@brentbedsaul4259]

I really enjoyed the bandit episode i wish you would continue that series i enjoy your videos I've been whatching for years

[@holdenschneider7381]

Hell yeah new series perfect for a Friday ❤

[@imverytired1164]

It seems like a fun character to watch, though I enjoy your RPs in general really.

[@torquaymouse2236]

Really enjoying this play through, nice to see the game played as an average worker rather than combat. have subscribed to follow your story. Oh wow I see i'm late to the party you've done a shit load of these!

[@ForestskiesOfficial]

I would love to see more of this. It's interesting to me as someone who has done something similar as a guard in survival. Complete with a rotating schedule with allowances for randiant bandit clearing quests. Unfortunately, it was on console so no in-depth modding to make the experience complete. But it's actually quite fun to spend time in the world and act as an average person would. One of the restrictions I had to keep myself from acting more like a common bandit or adventurer was that I couldn't take armor from corpses. Pretty much everything else was fine, though. Weapons, especially so.

[@pokejoe7745]

Nice video❤ You could go hunting with the hunter you helped and split the meat and furs

[@revakrockhard3288]

I did enjoy. Thank you very much.

[@zacharythomas8617]

Now do one as a Logger, and watch the Septims roll in.

[@zacharythomas8617]

P.S. Whiterun

[@zacharythomas8617]

😅 my bad you already have.

[@JacobyWakeby]

Haha was going to say check out woodcutter

[@dannyyous]

I remember the quick way to mine was equip two pick axes and do the attackspeed shout and beat the vein and whatever dual wield perks that also make it faster

[@lopnc1]

I love these!

[@JacobyWakeby]

Thanks :)

[@jerrybush7698]

Trying to strike a ore and it’s probably a minerrrrrrrr

[@bullanguero82]

I hope Sloan hit every mine in Skyrim... he looks tough enough.

[@Numbers225]

this seems amazingly chill.

[@johndillinger1918]

Good video man

[@ProfSplendorFaction]

This kinda makes me remember that one Skyrim role player who set up a whole story and actually played like he was his character

[@gabesarti7184]

I would say that you need to find a fishing pole. That way, you don’t have to worry about buying food

[@ahgg214]

Let's gooooo the mining characters are always the best

[@lyretxx134]

No wonder bethesda worries elder scrolls 6 won’t meet fan expectations. So much time later, and people can still enjoy Skyrim thanks to mods and just their own imagination

[@EpicMinecraft7978]

- I have Cabbage to sell "Honest pay for honest work" -I have potatoes to sell "Honest pay for honest work" -I have Wheat to sell "Honest pay for honest work"

[@CheddaJoe]

Back destroyer 3000 😂

[@thehackingburger3002]

Ah, his name is "Sloan." I heard Sload and was very concerned... 😂

[@Brandelwyn]

I bet one could polymorph into a human

[@HumphreyHorsehead]

You should consider doing some videos like this but with Morrowind. The mods you'd want are Tamriel Rebuilt, Ashfall, The Joy of Painting, Ultimate Fishing, and Poison Crafting as well as any others you might like the look of. With those you could try earning a living as a fisherman, a painter, a hunter, etc. Personally I think trying to earn a living as a painter using the Joy of Painting mod along side the necessities and conditions of Ashfall would be the most interesting, and unique. It would be a rough start as your art wont really be worth enough to cover the cost of the materials used in making it until your Painting level improves but that does fit the starving artist archetype and there are creative ways to work around it through Ashfalls crafting mechanic. Because Ashfall, the Joy of Painting, and Ultimate Fishing are all made by the same guy they're all fully compatible and integrated with each other. I included Tamriel Rebuilt simply to expand the map and because its the single greatest mod for any Elder Scrolls game ever made.

[@vulpespersona]

SloanCottageCore all day, and all of the night

[@Zaynszn]

love this content

[@ValePlaysGames]

Fantastic intro cinematography! How do you put that together? Guessing puppeteer scenes? Something I need to learn badly

[@JacobyWakeby]

Thanks! Is puppeteer scenes a mod? I just used the console to free cam and used fnis to get Sloan to lay down/sit.

[@retjia7747]

More please good sir! :D

[@loganmcc]

No way! Time to mine again!!

[@okok-sf9yk]

I wish there was mods for these kinds of playstyles like complete fully immersive roleplaying not just alternate starts

[@chicarbiomed]

Where’s the meat market? My man, you ARE the meat market. Swole cut of miner beef

[@SargeWolf010]

2:39 😰😱 mining ⚒ stalhrim 👀

[@JacobyWakeby]

Pain

[@SargeWolf010]

@@JacobyWakeby with mod you'll like your great ×8 Grand Dragur after mining 1 👀😱

[@Kernowmafia123]

I've played skyrim so many times im gonna do this now

[@Echoing-Universe]

skyrim life as a forsworn

[@VikingRagnar666]

You could make a role-playing series with a dwarven character (DAWI on nexusmods) this race would be perfect for miner or slayer character role play

[@ldcraig2006]

Just popped in to say that, as much as I love watching your videos, and I get a great amount of entertainment from them, I can't watch these any longer. I'm getting motion sickness and headaches from trying to stay focused on the way you move your "camera" around. This isn't a criticism of the way you play; please don't take it as that. It's just something I recently realized, that each time I watch you play, I get queasy and headachy. I'm so sorry. I don't have this problem when *I* play Skyrim, but I think that's because I know what I'm going to be looking at, and I'm prepared for the way the "camera" moves. But watching someone else play has an element of unpredictability to it that I can't handle. Please continue to make your videos, because they are so much fun for all of your subscribers. I just can't be part of it anymore.

[@tacticalpossum7090]

Its a testament to Skyrim that one of my biggest complaints is the mining animation

[@VoltaicNebulae]

Insert snuffles reference here

[@JacobyWakeby]

Cool guy detected 👽

[@michaeltelson9798]

I use the “Immersive Jewelry” mod that changes the weights of ores and ingots to closer to realistic weights. Coins also have weight. I like it and find it more immersive plus more and finer jewelry patterns.

[@crazychicSHENA]

Great story 😊

[@JacobyWakeby]

Thanks :)

[@Bravilor]

A friend came up with a wrestler name, "John 'Workin' 9 to 5' Hardman"

[@earlahmer5528]

Your better starting at hunting and crafting leather armor+mining. Your smithing will go up as well. Also chopping firewood is a good static. While hunting you can pick up alchemy ingredients and make money selling potions.

[@nathanprescott3417]

I'd like to see more of this charictor

[@kachet-kl7me]

This multi-day mining reminds me of Kenshi starting income

[@JacobyWakeby]

I've really got to jump on Kenshi

[@kachet-kl7me]

@@JacobyWakeby highly recommend, one of the best sandbox

[@Uthedudeful]

Sloan? Is that a reference to the NCR quarrying camp in FNV?

[@JacobyWakeby]

:^)

[@jdogzerosilverblade299]

heads into the mine spends 3 minutes mining all the ore run ends as there is no more ore to be mined XD

[@Sarahizahhsum]

Oh the cute sounding skyrim youtuber uploaded again! Always a pleasure.

[@sparkcommunications2499]

All roads lead to Kolskeggr...you know it makes sense Rodney