THE PATH | HermitCraft 10 | Ep 17

Minecraft Hermitcraft : Rendog tells the story of a curious Path he followed once as a young boy.
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Series info:
Welcome, KZbin Minecraft viewer, to Hermitcraft Season 10! I am a proud member of Hermitcraft, and this will be my 7th season on this amazing Minecraft SMP server!
Hermitcraft is a Minecraft SMP server featuring some of KZbin's best and most talented Minecrafters. The server is 100% Minecraft Vanilla 1.20.4! This is Hermitcraft Season 10, and we are joined by two new Hermits, Skizzleman and Smallishbeans.
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[@timm8o475]

The yellow and black armor looks less like a spacesuit and more like a crash test dummy, which makes me doubt the intentions of Gigacorp...

[@vogelvrouw]

Does make sense for a giant corporation tho, those aren't known to be good to their employees

[@Shane-hx4xp]

What large corporation ever had ill intentions? 😂

[@LinsteadDM]

That or a new york cab... :D

[@jeremydavis2000]

I was thinking more like Yellow Cab.

[@karactr8361]

Could be both.

[@Matt43]

If Ren was a narrator I would listen to audio books he narrated

[@Vegland]

He should do LOTR!!

[@junoantaresofficial]

The narrator for Lord of the rings, Rob Inglis has a very very similar feel to his voice. I know the actual books are hard for some people to get into, but that voice is nearly hypnotic.

[@DavidFillion]

@@Vegland I'd listen to a Rendition audiobook of LOTR

[@RenegadeZulu]

I k ow right!

[@Octogeek94]

A calm story time talking about Africa. Now that’s an idea.

[@daniidecay]

I like how you said 'Standard Upbringing' then... 'so I went to a boarding school , in a valley with mountains and local tribes' 😂

[@Shortnamesareoverrated]

Ha!

[@pangkouxiong1244]

Yea that got me lol

[@bakufighter]

in sa it is kinda standerd xp

[@thetiredworm2100]

😂😂😂

[@binchamers]

@@bakufighteryeah I think this is not that out of the norm for someone growing up in a white family in south africa

[@Praxaeus]

Ren, please don't be embarrassed about your imagination. There's a lot of us who played in the woods as kids fighting orcs or running from bandits or building forts or raising tadpoles. The best person to be is yourself.

[@J685C]

he was the coolest type of kid, sports are lame and for nerds

[@CRIMZ0NN]

This is such a genuinely beautiful story, I could picture it all in my head clearly

[@j_j_j_j_j154]

I absolutely loved it, but it did pain me to see him not interact with xisuma. Hermit interactions is one of my favorite parts of vids. Maybe he could post a second vid of just hermit interactions, short vids or sum. As a person who just doesn't have very many irl friends, I love seeing these people interact well as friends online

[@CRIMZ0NN]

@@j_j_j_j_j154 omg that’s so real

[@migats2160]

Me too. I really enjoyed it.

[@unctrlabyexcite]

Me, a kid who was raised almost in a cornfield as Ren gets to the part where he starts destroying the corn: OH NO NOT THE CORN

[@smores17]

Really enjoyed this style of episode, Ren. The idea that even if you live life mostly on your own, you're still impacting lots around you is a true and real one. Having people who care about you means you have to take care of yourself for their sake, too. Hope you're having a lovely family vacation

[@avcivi]

Oh man. Having grown in a really remote location, the moment he started to allude about the dangers of being alone, I knew where it was going. We had so many rules and practices about letting others know where you were, having buddy systems so you wouldnt be stranded if you got hurt or attacked by something, a whole list of scenarios we had to account for even as kids- I enjoy time alone doing hikes just like this still, but it's so right that spending time in solitude or preferring solitude doesn't mean you won't need others at some point, or that your actions won't have a ripple effect on your community around you. We are a social species, and it's almost impossible to entirely detach yourself from others. But it is really a unique experience in self discovery to be alone with yourself. Even talking about being alone, there's something communal in knowing that that kid in South Africa was experiencing the same wonder at the mist clearing up in the morning sun as I was as a kid in northern Canada. Loved this style of video! I realized when Ren was on the Imp and Skizz podcast that I could listen to him talk about anything for hours. And I was right!

[@andrewbloom7694]

Yeah, all the mambas hed have to dodge...

[@ksch1969]

Lil’ 14 year old Rendog unearthing his home made sword for his out of bounds adventures is all I needed today! 🥰

[@BrandonJacobson]

1. I know almost nothing about South Africa so I love your narration about it. 2. I grew up in the Mojave Desert and I believed I was an X-men and I could control the weather. I too took many adventures even as an older teenager. Unfortunately, I was bullied often and I would further escape into my fantasy. It did turn into maladaptive daydreaming so I would caution younger people to research this type of daydreaming and not to fall into this trap. Thank you for the stories Ren!

[@Missmori]

I feel you. i wasn't bullied in elementry school but i was the only kid around where we lived. and i would hike down into our ravine and try to survive as the sole survivor of my crashed exploratory space ship (a broken down car that someone had shoved down in the ravine) while trying to contact starfleet... my parents would try to punish me by making me sit in a corner... until they realized i could completely loose myself in my own head for hours.

[@gljames24]

There's a whole anime about it call chunnibyo or 8th grade syndrome.

[@unclecheese1157]

Darn, are You good bro?

[@dranorter]

@@gljames24 Steins Gate is also an anime about a chuunibyou.

[@Zireael83]

@@dranorter i love steins gate :)

[@Missmori]

Rendog, i gotta say, its so nice to hear about a kindred spirit. from the time i was 7 to around 14-15, i was always wandering out in the woods, and where i grew up, we also had a HUGE ravine that i would go down in. I was the sole survivor of a crashed space ship, trying to make due with the supplies i could find, down in that ravine. chopping down vines to use as rope, building primitive structures, trying to figure out how to trap small animals...

[@TheColorCraftMC]

“This video was created before the now times.” Ren really understands video production 😂 But in all seriousness, thank you for taking the time to make these vids while you’re away. I am so glad you are getting to spend time with the family. Enjoy and we’ll be here excited when you get back.

[@wolfcrafter4796]

Absolutely adore this and I’m not even half way through, would love nothing more than a RenDog podcast where he just tells stories and his thoughts on things. Absolutely loving this non-editing format!

[@nds123]

Have you watched his single player series from years back? If you like this, you'll love that.

[@Zireael83]

yeah, i normaly am not interested in podcasts but a rendog one i would listen to :)

[@ChristianVespucci]

6:58 Ren you're THE man, stop it ❤

[@Flossman2]

Every time I heard you say, when I was a young teenager, I just immediately said "When I was a young Warthoooooog!" because that is what it reminded me of.

[@MercuryCat]

Very nice

[@nmgg6928]

Thats hilarious my brain goes to gastons song lol

[@ocean_deli]

I got into a depression some years ago, and that made me cut off contact with nearly everybody. It took me a long time to realise how it had an effect on them and our relationships. I'm still making my way out of depression these days, but now, I send messages. I make sure they know I'm okay, or that they can help when I'm not. That was a beautiful tale, Ren.

[@TruthIsTheNewHate84]

Depression is awful. Been living with treatment resistant depression for probably 30 years. Keeping my mind busy with hobbies, going outside, and having at least one trustworthy person to talk to helps a lot. Even a short walk multiple times a day helps a lot. Don't let yourself isolate inside. Even if you don't want to spend time with people that's okay but spend your alone time outside or doing something to keep your mind and/or body busy. If you're not the loner type then make sure you force yourself into socializing. If you like being alone even when you're not depressed then you can be alone just don't be inside doing nothing. If you need a friend and you're +18 you can always message me. If not that's okay too. Hope you feel better.

[@Mochi-xv8zo]

wishing you the best ❤

[@TheVampireFreddo]

You’ve got this

[@MonStarNZ]

I love that in 45min we got a story and were able to watch a pathway/road form. I think these long form videos help put into perspective how long Hermits spend on projects.

[@kingtancred]

Ren, my man, you have a genuine talent for storytelling. Telling a story in a way that is coherent, interesting, and has a message, off the cuff? That's impressive stuff. I also enjoy the (perhaps unintentional) resonance of using a story about the importance of making sure others who care about you know where you are when you go off on your own for a while as the episode that gets uploaded automatically while you're away on vacation so all the followers who love you don't have to wait for you to come back :). Looking forward to the other episodes in this series, and above all I hope you're having a good time in South Africa with your fam

[@andrewg7079]

I spent a good chunk of my childhood watching your original Let's Play series. Your stories of boarding school, marble games, and the Silkwood Gang were so well articulated and entertaining. This return to an older form is super nostalgic, and the lessons you shared here resonate just as strongly as those before. Thank you, Ren.

[@dakingofskrrt9281]

I relate to this story so heavily. I’ve spent all of my teenage years going on hikes on my own, usually whilst listening to my favourite music. Honestly, would not do anything differently.

[@andrewbloom7694]

Yeah but in south africa ypu have to dodge all the Mambas while hiking, probably not super relaxing...😆

[@dakingofskrrt9281]

@@andrewbloom7694 Haha 😂🤣

[@bala9108]

Tbh i would always take bumblebee over every other armor, You should embrace your inner bumblebee.

[@lordbane9096]

Everytime he says "out of bounds" im just imagining him no clipping into the Permit Office waiting romm.

[@chloedove2201]

Hope you’re having a good vacation ren ! Edit: I have to add after watching the video this has to be my favorite video from Ren so far as someone who naturally enjoys being alone the message in the story hit me square in the chest and it’s definitely something I’ll keep in mind

[@johntheknight3062]

I love how the name of the episode suggests some deep meaning while Ren is just building a road.

[@googleuser6319]

the path :D

[@mistakes4all]

Maybe listen again. The story has a deeper meaning. If you are not the "loner" he is speaking to, keep in contact with your loner friends. They need you more than you may think.

[@IfeelKindaSick]

Tell me you've watched the video without audio without telling me you did

[@johntheknight3062]

@@mistakes4all It's not that deep tho. He just talks about his early life and has some comments to it. That's all. Lovely episode but not that deep, be honest.

[@decomposedcorpse5186]

@@johntheknight3062 Shallow thoughts.

[@blackice7317]

I have a very similar off the beaten path story where I suggested to my friends we take a detour for a bit. We dropped down past these boulders to go exploring and when we came back to the boulders to climb back up, we realized they were covered in moss and moister. So no matter how hard we tried we kept slipping off them. That same panic of being lost or stuck that ren felt crept in. We had to go around the mountain to find a way back. The incline of the cliff kept getting steeper as we walked. We eventually reached a sheer cliff and decided to climb up. The rocks were dried from being in the sun, unlike the canopy covered boulders. The only problem was that were free climbing and had no experience. we only needed to climb up 15 ft at most, but falling meant most likely death or broken bones. We couldnt find a good handhold to get to the top, but my friend put his back on a dead tree stickling out of the cliff and shimmied up a few feet. Then he pushed off it to grab the clifftop, and pulled himself up. I then tried it, but couldnt do the last push off out of fear. My friend who was on top now laid prone and grabbed my arm and helped pull me up. Then we both did that same to his brother who was with us. All in all it was exhilarating. almost meeting your death will do that to you. Stupidly I remember wanting to tell my parents about this story, because I was fine, why would they be mad about it... XD

[@miridium121]

With Beesuma and Beeralis having made appearances this season, the suit made me think "RenBee" when I saw it (and was over the initial horror of thinking it was supposed to be a netherite upgrade gone wrong, rather than a deliberate case of netherite trim on gold armor)

[@IamAmzy]

Love the space suit! You're a very handsome bumblebee ;P Great message in your story. I'm a lone wolf myself. I was very shy as a kid and that's morphed into being a hermit myself. ❤

[@applessauce7961]

always great to see a new Rendog video! rocking it with the armor.

[@Batty89]

Yeah these videos are my source of energy

[@ltskai]

16:23 “The most atypical 14 year old boy you had ever met” Yeah same when I was a kid 23:23 However…

[@jonathansteenberg113]

You should add a beacon with jump boost for the feel of being of a different planet with another gravitational force

[@sergiogutierrezjimenez8740]

I feel like there is a huge difference between being alone or being lonely, for me the first feels amazing while the second is the consequence of a "bad management" of being alone

[@mackenziedavidson6211]

So excited for this style of episode. I prefer the “hanging out” style of video ❤

[@AllHailSp00nRiver]

Ren has given enough clues for a Geoguesser challenge to find the road in question.

[@lukegriffin5596]

haha, I basically know exactly where he's talking about

[@jamhopsey]

long time viewer here, when ren mentioned storytime again i started screeching and clawing at the walls i think he awakened something primal within my developed brain LETS GOOOOOOO

[@ashroka6567]

I love Ren's story telling through blocks here- there are things that make each Hermit special and the way Ren brings personal experiences while he terraforms and grinds is wonderful.

[@PbobbyJ]

14:05 xiuma just standing and watching is so funny

[@ThisIsWizardsHandle]

i love how you can tell when he stops moving while talking its bc hes doing hand motions to help explain even tho we cant see them lol

[@pgguknown9855]

May bee my favorite episode I ever seen. Of course is a personal opinion, but the unexpected theme of the episode and the simplicity of talking while building, made this episode such a jewel I didn't know I was already holding. Thank you :)

[@pokemonjjetv4091]

Wonderful story! I used to do the same thing when i was younger. Had a creek and forest/woods across the street from my house in New York, western NY not the city. I lived a few miles away from a place called Zoar Valley. Its a forest with a giant cliffs and a creek running through it. Every year kids, teens, and adults get lost and they have to send rescue teams/helicopters because it can be deadly. So just know, even adults get lost in the wilderness

[@rossphilpot7080]

My sword was a golf club that had the head snapped off. It was a two handed broadsword. Many orcs (thistles) were slain. I lived in regional Victoria, Australia, and walked 5km to my best mates place across paddocks and hills on a regular basis... No houses nearby. My home was the nearest place for half of the journey. My mates place was nearest for the other half. I enjoyed your story, Ren. It reminded me of my own adventures when I was growing up and discovering Tolkien and Dragonlance and others.

[@HeartGamer26]

I honestly miss being a child and having fun imaginative adventures like that

[@Fynchfire]

I love how this episode was kind of podcast-esc, great story

[@Brixbury]

I honestly love this format. This super laid back vibe hits just right for me.

[@leonsonny]

Dude I was expecting some massive timelapse of the walls that I guess are coming in the next episode but that story is so freaking sweet

[@jochem420]

10:10 "outside the school was beautiful nature; forests, hills, lakes, *Railway tracks* "

[@googleuser6319]

Hey Ren, thanks for taking your time to give us something to watch whilst you're on your break!

[@bradleynewth6169]

You know Ren, normally I'd pass on a talky episode, but something about this one made me stick around. You spoke profoundly, told a touching story about being alone that touched me. Your words touched me and I wanted to thank you, it really means a lot. Love ya Ren!

[@Bucks645]

"StarCraft was my Girlfriend" made me laugh out loud. Relatable, Ren.

[@pokemonsuper9]

I wouldn't fault you for the general adventuring at all. Obviously that one day things didn't quite go to plan, but I would've thought no way you'd ever get permission for those adventures, and I think by that rate, it was worth going.

[@1st1anarkissed]

The armour trim helps reduce the winnie the pooh look with the red shirt and yellow body with big square head. LOL

[@ashleyw9195]

"I had a pretty standard childhood. Anyway, here's a time I got lost as a young teen in the middle of nowhere in South Africa."

[@Shortnamesareoverrated]

« Im not exactly the most talented-“ Imma stop you right there ren.

[@nunothekitten]

Man this story got me a bit too emotional than I expected XD Life kinda happened that way that I'm very much alone right now, and don't get me wrong, I like being by myself! I got so used to it too that lots of the times it stresses me out being near others for a long while haha, but it has it pros and cons I suppose, for I think I still need a lot of human contact around somewhere, and trying to balance those is.. difficult, most of the times. And coupls days ago, I've lost someone who kept me company while I was being alone, my beloved cat passed away after spending 11 years in our family, and it will take me a while to get used to more alone-ness than before...... So thank you for sharing this story, I actually got very inspired to maybe try and explore the fields around my house (but of course I will tell my mom beforehand so she won't need to run around the fields looking for me in case I get lost haha) And love the road you made!! really makes the base feel more alive :3

[@dranorter]

Love the typo, "explode the fields" sounds fun... But yeah, exploring your environment is super great, grounding and stimulating. The guy who created "etymonline", the dictionary site, has a nice bio talking about how it's good to know a road well, know the rocks and the trees there, know the history of each abandoned house, live all you life in one place and really inhabit that place. "One life is hardly enough".

[@nunothekitten]

storytime? omg a podcast episode you love to see it

[@ashroka6567]

I know I commented already- but a little further into the video now, I really appreciate you talking about operating alone. I know it's not for everyone and that's okay, but that's how I am and the isolation usually comes from people who don't work that way saying it's strange. I might be misremembering this quote but it's something like "When I go into the woods- I take nothing with me other than a journal and child like wonder."

[@SN3AK1Elvl6]

Today I cited A Ren video in an academic paper. Gotta say: Officially adding Rendog to my reference list was a weirdly fun moment. In fact it's decidedly the most fun I have ever had while dealing with my reference list.

[@yuseonahya]

Really sick thumbnail

[@mushro0m_mo0n14]

RENS POSTED THE DAY JUST GOT BETTER

[@phatphreelatte9328]

Ren, in order to get that weather down look, you could line the path with slabs so that it looks indented into the ground

[@catboygremlin]

in case I wasn't already a huge rendog fan, this story solidified it. tw: depression, self-harm when I was a kid I lived in constant depression, I didn't want to wake up etc. the only thing that kept me this side of the dirt was not wanting to hurt my parents by having them find me dead. the only thing that kept me going some days was wanting to not make others suffer even though I was. happy to report, I've finally been able to break out of that depression, and life is so much better now! I just went on my first major adventure as an adult with my friends for the eclipse!!

[@AjaxXavior]

Hope your enjoying your trip Ren

[@stephenkrahling1634]

6:55 Well Ren, Some would also argue anyone with this kind of attitude hasn't matured enough for their opinion to be taken too seriously I love your style of humor, and I know that was meant to be a self own more than anything, but sometimes a self own can hit more than just yourself. You're a great entertainer, and you use a game as a stage and a medium. You might enjoy what you do but you're doing it for the purpose of providing for yourself and others, and you're doing it by making art. I don't think there's anything wrong with that

[@lordgiblets7585]

22:00 Last year, I found a quote attributed to Sartre that I like, and I feel it's pretty apt for this part of Ren's monologue: "If you're lonely when you're alone, then you are in bad company."

[@Andrew-zc4qo]

First rule of adventuring alone: always tell someone where you're going and when you plan to be back.

[@davidmunro3307]

First discovered Rendog around the time you joined hermitcraft S4. At this time had gone back and watched all of your first let's play. Loved the stories back then so this was a real throwback to the early days. Miss the solo let's plays but always you remain my fav hermitcrafter. Just reminiscing those early days of the Rendog. Take care dude

[@QuantumZeff]

Ren, you have a real talent at articulating very interesting stories. I thank you for being a part of our lives.

[@Hermitcraft_X]

There's something so charmingly nostalgic about Ren essentially being an Enid Blyton character XD

[@andrewpeck4823]

Nah Ren the interaction between hermits can still be included, just makes us want a part 2 for the story when u get distracted XD

[@AncientDebra]

Sending love out into the universe for that English teacher that gave you a hug when he found you. ❤

[@lin_o00]

this was the best story I’ve heard in a while!! absolutely loved it

[@Minegames1780]

I like this oldschool type videos❤

[@yrimji]

I actually didn't expect for the lesson of your story to hit as close to home as it did. I'm not far on the path of figuring myself out but I have noticed how important solitude is to me and the impact it has on the way I interact with people. Appreciate all your work and wisdom and I wish you well :)

[@Connor_Arbuthnot]

One of the core rules of outdoor adventuring, like hiking, camping, cross country running, etc, is that you must tell at minimum one person who is not going with you where you are going and how long you intend to be gone. In your story, your friend was able to tell the teachers where you might be because you had gone out there before, but he couldn't tell them exactly where. You did almost the best you could do without asking the faculty. All you would have needed to do was tell him that day that you intended to go over the mountain, and I believe they would have found you sooner than they did.👍

[@RilyRiley]

Ren: i had a really average childhood also Ren: tells the most epic thing ever, that he used to go hiking trough nature every week as a 14 year old boy with a sword

[@theriverchicken4924]

I'm sure Ren has heard it before but he is such a good storyteller! He can really draw you in and is so good at holding attention. The loss of the dramatic tension when X came over was funny as it was jarring. This was a great episode!

[@painapple154]

What a nice story. I can remember being lost in a forest in the middle of nowhere twice as a kid, also no phones or internet but I wasn't alone. One time I had a friend with me and the other time I had the neighbours dog with me I thought the dog might know the way back and she probably did but didnt show me. It really is scary when you're lost and have no way of contacting others

[@agntprometheus]

It's ironic that while you're talking about being a lonewolf and not effecting others X comes up to hang out. I do love a good story, don't get me wrong, but interactions with other hermits are priceless.

[@rok_the_crow1268]

Same Ren. I'm like 80% introvert and 20% extrovert with only about a 4 hour social battery

[@strawberrieoats7435]

As a fellow South African living abroad this story took me right back home. I miss hiking in SA so much, the landscapes are just always breathtaking

[@KikiIannazzo]

I started watching you with my youngest daughter season 1 of your lets play and loved your stories. I remember the story of silk worms, your tribute to your grandmother and story about the stairs, the garden for your mom, and the funniest moment... when guardian temples first came out and you blocked yourself in then realized you had mining fatigue and died (season 2). I've missed your stories. Thank you for taking me back in time. Hugs to you and your family

[@melissaz.536]

Loved the story. This man almost made me cry while working, I felt the despair of him and the professors when he got lost and found.

[@TheEyeOfTheEye]

Great story Ren. I would add that whenever you embark on an adventure, be sure you know where you came from, so that if things go wrong, you have a strong sense of how to get back to your starting point and do another adventure. This appplies to both physical and other types of adventure!

[@binchamers]

The fact that the sun went down in game right as it did in the story made this even more immersive

[@firashamrouni3806]

This is honestly one of my best hermitcraft episodes I swear I enjoyed every part of it Ren man you always amaze me you have always have that extra touch to everything and what u said in this video is all true man ❤

[@brantjustilian3791]

I have a similar story to Ren. So, my bother is scrapper, he takes leftover pieces of metal from different projects and uses it. A long while back he had a house boat and our family decided to go deep into the Bayou one summer. My family build a cozy cabin from scratch and used some of the leftover trees for firewood. My nephews spent the time wrestling alligators, building Palmetto leave forts, and shooting each other with BB guns. After the camp was built my brother also decided to build a swing and a treehouse for me and the kids. Since there was no plumbing out there, we usually boiled our jugs of water for a bath. While I do remember to Golden retriever going missing and a creepy neighbor from just up the Bayou was talking about how the floods trend to kill the dogs out there.

[@loeysmob]

Listening to your talk about your teenage years reminded me so much of my own. Growing up in the 70’s in a small fishing town in Sth Aust. I had few friends, even now I have few friends. Always was alone most of my youth. Parents were busy with clubs & work. School I would spend break time in the library. Weekends I was out exploring, on my own. Now your Gigacorp still reminds me of the Outer Worlds game. Love it.

[@nich.068]

This story really means a lot to me, as a very very introvert who has a extrovert mother and sister if kinda hard to remind myself that they don’t enjoy being alone as much as I do, and that they often get worried about me. Geez, thanks ren

[@jacobbabcock8943]

39:35 worth it. Adventuring like that as a child is such an amazing experience

[@Saturday_Jones]

Ren claiming he isn't one of the best Minecrafters but his season lore and storytelling are top-notch. I'd state you are one of the best!

[@Stormageddon2015]

Ren, not only was your story excellent but it was told in a supreme manner! As for the path, gravel could add texture.

[@owenwilder3083]

You should really make a podcast. This story was really a great pleasure listening to

[@ixisnyx6860]

The road is meant to be lower level stone, yea? Got an idea. Go with half slabs to indent it and either side now and then make a gradual slope of the " sand" to show where it's been plowed up to expose that lower level stone.

[@tomc4132]

Those were crazy times before cell phones and not knowing exactly where you are at all moments. I both miss those times and also am very happy to be in this era.

[@ajgentle7754]

Im loving the pilot episode of the ren and ren podcast. Hope this keeps on being a recurring thing.

[@jayjaychappo]

Ren, I haven't watched you for long. I came on board one day last year when you were building the boat race in S9, and you were telling us about the loss of your beloved doggie and of you moving house (I may have cried). I found your story-telling just beautiful, as I have this evening. Thank you for taking the time to show us who you are, through stories. I was able to visualise it and as another lone wolf who cost others some significant worry, I could empathise. Your love of narrative, imagination and adventure of the mind shines through. Please do more - it's an obvious strength that you (and I) gain joy from!

[@TheBrassGeologist]

I love story time with Ren. Great episode. I also prefer to be on my own for the most part. But everyone needs others on some level - emotional, logistical, etc. Having the option to be alone is wonderful. Having no access to others can be a nightmare. It's also wonderful that your teacher showed up and greeted you with affection instead of anger. Good teacher. Thanks for sharing your stories, Ren

[@MysticBee853]

As a South African who grew up in a similar type area it's very nostalgic listening to this story. I was also very into fantasy and daydreaming in my teens and childhood. Thanks for the story Ren 😊

[@ShayanQ]

Ren I love this episode so much, because of the chill vibes, your narration, everything. But I especially love that when I was just listening to this video as a podcast, the sound design of your giga-huts doors, really immersed me in this whole world you have created. It's unlike anything I've experienced with a minecraft build before. It's actually gamechanging

[@7BlackMamba7]

I could listen to Ren talk all day. Love hearing about South Africa as well. Its truly a beautiful country

[@eldermisanthropy22]

Ren im a fairly new viewer. Started your journey at the beginning of last season. I haven't gotten an episode like this one. And it's SUCH a treat. Your ability to tell a story is unparalleled. You could literally see the entire story playing out as you spoke. You were talking about the sun setting in your story while in game the sun was setting. The timing was perfect. What an important message for so many to hear. Im begging plz do more episodes like this. Oh, THE PATH looks beautiful. And the story was amazing.