Very Self-As(sherd) | Comments On! (Ep.11)

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[@caitlinkerr4150]

Also, "Feed two birds with one scone." I love it. lmao

[@stacyplays]

I heard that a couple years ago and have used it ever since!

[@Kinley-zi6vk]

Hey Stacy, are you going to Vidcon this year? PS I love your videos and I was wondering if you could name the black wolf after my dog scout my dog and I love to role-play as you and your wolves in your Minecraft books you are one of the best things that has ever happened to me Love your videos I wish I could meet you in real life

[@Kinley-zi6vk]

I meant when you get the black wolf lol

[@PotatoFlakeAli]

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[@PotatoFlakeAli]

@@stacyplaysOMG STACYYYYY

[@stacyplays]

Honestly, why are so many of you telling me to place water down in the nether...

[@RinTheSpaceAce]

Hopefully they're trolling, there's no way people are THAT stupid... Right..?

[@Candierose]

People are silly

[@basicallyperidot5299]

Some of us really just play Minecraft that rarely. I haven't played in super long so even though I didn't comment to place water, I also didn't see a problem with it lol

[@Potato-de7ne]

Things no one will know apart from them😮‍💨

[@luismaherliaz]

You have 21 paper on the chest next to your bed, the one with the pumpkin pie

[@whattheheooooo]

This feels like another noob quest series (in a good way since Stacy is discovering new aspects of the game), and I am here for it!

[@fruitcupcosplay]

Stacy looking directly at the one visible piece of suspicious sand multiple times and not seeing it is making me cry 😭 I love you Stacy hahaha

[@llamaaazzz]

Not fully through the episode so idk if you've already discovered this... the sniffer egg can only be found in ocean ruins suspicious sand. Desert temples still have suspicious sand but it will only give you pottery shards and minerals

[@Periodnetta]

21:16 she really just sat there cooking in the nether 😂

[@JKSKFilms]

Hi Stacy! If you don't want the bubble column to not flood out, try breaking the soul sand and placing it one block lower, so there's a one-block hole that the water can flood into. If it still doesn't work, try removing the water and replacing it. I hope that makes sense! I've made bubble columns before and it works for me. (I'm like two minutes in, so if you fixed it by the end of the video, sorry!)

[@Periodnetta]

I’m done stressing about her bubble column atp 😂

[@JPTLN]

That won't work since the bubble column is all source blocks and sources always flow outwards as well as down unless they're blocked in

[@kaitiemarie9572]

This won't work. IN order for there to be a bubble column all the water must be source blocks. What you are describing only works if the water is flowing. Which would mean the bubbles wouldn't work.

[@justindisbrow9921]

Stacy: I haven't been to a lot of countries Also stacy: Lists a fourth of Europe

[@caitlinkerr4150]

Stacy, I am begging you, I know the mending on the sword is great. However, it sucks. Like it can't take so long to kill anything. I beg, please make a diamond sword and put sharpness on it. The gold sword is so bad.

[@katiecat2913]

Came here to say this 😭

[@lovedevonxoxo]

Hi Stacy! I usually never comment on your videos but I just wanted to say that I really loved and appreciated the "life talk" you gave about cars/credit cards/college etc. It feels so nice to hear some advice from someone who has experienced the weird emerging adulthood stage of life. I am turning 20 this summer in August but you have been such a special part of my life growing up. I have been such a fan since Dogcraft, Mineclash, Diversity with Tiff, The Far Lands, and The Long Dark just to name a few. I spent a part of my childhood in Germany too but grew up more in upstate NY and just moved back home after trying Florida out for college for two years- which was interesting. Watching this series has felt so wholesome and loving, like listening to an old friend or older sibling (that I never had as being the oldest sibling myself) calm me down and keep me grounded. Especially when this series started I was still in spring semester, working full time, and having the stress of car repairs and a credit card balance to deal with all by myself and felt really alone. I will forever be grateful for your stacyisms and big words (which I would like to point out helped me get one question away from a perfect SAT english score) and the light and entertainment you brought to my childhood. You are so loved and don't ever forget that! Have a great summer Stace! - Devon

[@1st1anarkissed]

Deep dark: you qre safe on wool or stealthing when you arrive. It only becomes dangerous after setting off three shrieks in a row from the shrieker blocks. They react to moving, opening chests, placing blocks and removing them. Wool mutes you. Wrap it around shriekers, around chests, around sensors, and walk on it. There is grey wool in places at the city to help you

[@_baert]

the fact you are 20 hours in and using a gold sword is so funny and so Stacy.

[@Periodnetta]

29:36 you should stop using the mending sword for now. It’s absorbing all your XP. Plus it’s a weak sword, and gold tools have 33 durability. Mending is good, but it’s way more useful in the late game.

[@fleurtherabbit]

You don't really find flechters, you create them. Go to the village with a Fletching Table(4 plank and two flint) and just put it down. The flechter often just takes sticks, so it's an easy source for emeralds. And you can only get sniffer eggs from warm ocean ruins. My week was fine, I'm busy moving out of my family home so its pretty hectic. But I'm also planning on making my chirstmas tree a bird tree so in the mean time I'm busy crafting birds. My first one is the Eurasian pygmy owl.

[@caspasaur]

The reason you can't figure the bubble column thing out is because you don't understand the state of the water: 1. Water source blocks always flow out to the side if possible. Water flows that originate from a source block will fall down immediately when possible, they wont travel to the side if they don't have to. The main purpose of all water is to flow down 1 block at a time, and water flows flowing out of a source block will pick the shortest route to do so. 2. The entire bubble column is filled with source blocks top-to-bottom so each and every layer of water will flow out to at least 1 side if possible. (Bubble column are created by stacking water source blocks on top of the soul sand, NOT by letting water flow down from 1 source high above) (Putting kelp in water flows transforms the water flow into source blocks, that's why you added the kelp) 3. The entrance to a bubble elevator must be blocked off with fence gates, trapdoors, doors, etc. because the moment those water sources by the entrance are removed the bubble column loses its function, as the chain of stacked water sources is disrupted.

[@PotatoFlakeAli]

AHH SO LONG 😱

[@Luis-ej4ei]

Thanks for this haha I really don't get it why people keep giving her so many different instructions and they are all wrong lol

[@ideep6261]

Ya, thank you. Signs, door, etc.. seems to be the only way to stop water flowing out. Since bubble column can only persist in water source blocks.

[@stormie3254]

I left her a message on the water column… I wasn’t thinking about the fact that Bubble column was all source blocks. I should have remembered that. XP But all you said is correct. Can’t believe I forgot. 🤦🏼‍♀️ She will need signs or something similar like you said.

[@BCT611]

I like how Stacy is openly saying she's on the fringe of being financially unstable. If you charge a Monthly, fee like most book or any kind of general clubs, it should pay for itself. I Appreciate transparency, instead of keeping the KZbinr mentality/lifestyle.

[@imoriginalwooo]

Haven't watched the video yet, but just wanted to say I'm so excited to see your thumbnail/title about sherds ( the brush comment was me lol )! I'm going through some medical issues right now and I appreciate your videos-they've helped me take my mind off things. Thank you Stacy. :)

[@ethanful]

hi stacy!! i’ve been binging this series and i’ve been enjoying it so much! you mentioned earlier that you’ve been listening to mitski and chappell roan, i would love to know your favorite songs! (either by them or favorite songs in general) im a big fan of both, and i was listening to california by chappell and it does remind me of you!

[@ethanful]

by the way california reminds me of you because your fondness of utah and more idyllic states/biomes like the mesa in juxtaposition to the lively, boisterous state of california!

[@PotatoFlakeAli]

@@ethanfulWow that’s long😂 anyways Stacy I love you so much I hope you see this even though I know you probably won’t💙🤍💙🤍💙🩵

[@xxvoid4]

Stacy, i love you and I’ve always enjoyed watching your videos. You basically raised me and I’m now in college, however, sometimes I need to pause and mentally face palm at the way you play Minecraft still 😂. I physically pulled my hair at the way you stood in the corner and let yourself burn to death

[@paytonbitzel4811]

i love the flooring it looks like sunflowers 😱🥰

[@paytonbitzel4811]

in ur house

[@PotatoFlakeAli]

I know it’s pretty right

[@PotatoFlakeAli]

@@paytonbitzel4811ITS SO PRETTY

[@paytonbitzel4811]

@@PotatoFlakeAli very

[@cistymisty]

please hold the brush on the suspicious sand😭😭😭

[@DumbDino._.]

First I just want to say that you've been my favorite KZbinr for every long time every single time see you I immediately spark up with joy

[@MLPPixel727]

The flowers Sniffers dig up are useful for dyes, which is helpful if you are often far from biomes where you can grow flowers of their colors.

[@Teamjelly2300]

I love Stacy so much and I think she doesn’t realize that she made all of our childhoods the best they could be ❤

[@anthoniee1]

Hi Stacy , just wanted to say, that I’ve watched you from the beginning of your KZbin journey ( I’m 38 now) I’ve been through a lot in life, as have you and I just wanted to say that your videos allow me to forget about life for an hour or 2 and provide me with comfort ❤️

[@jisungshypewoman7299]

i just finished my finals today and i'm gonna unwind to this :)

[@Sparkling34]

I love this series I can't belive I put off watching it for so long. I felt like I needed to be able to fully commit to it before I started the series and now I have a nice little buildup of stacy to watch!

[@DSashie]

Maybe put greenery in the holes of the wall or amethyst? Loving the series thanks for the chats…

[@SuperlexPlays]

*You have me inspired to start making vids.* Much love and major props to you Stacy

[@llamaaazzz]

1:37:14 i am literally playing minecraft right now and you said this as i was crafting iron nugget. it made me jump for a second😂

[@steventhomas6573]

I for one would love to have a book club lmao. Even if it was just us reading books and then writing a review of said books. It would also be fun to comment on other peoples views and reviews of books.

[@katiekatdubui]

I literally feel like I'm dying with my allergies this season 😢😂

[@KitKat-yp4vo]

1:21 I think for the 'placing blocks and mining them' to work, you have to place the soul sand one block deeper so that the water has something to flow into!

[@Potato-de7ne]

If you get enough pottery shards you can make a decorated pot.😊

[@Dannysworlddd]

I crave the slow and the homestead life. Loved your cabin vlogs and honestly would enjoy a bird watching video or a bird refill video or any vlogs based around your experiences with your cabin honestly, thank you for the videos and I hope Molly gets back to her sassy self soon 🫶🏼

[@katiekatdubui]

Torchflower seeds can be used to breed chickens, parrots, and Sniffers! If you didn’t know

[@HardiSomal]

I love Stacy talking about cars - it’s wisdom I need as I’m graduating soon and need this advice while transitioning into full adulthood 😭💀

[@ryanstanski9379]

The mouse noise is satisfying for me, DONT CHANGE ITTTT

[@ceilingfan4260]

Waited all weekend for this! Let's go!!

[@hayvy7030]

stacy! you can only find sniffer eggs in warm ocean ruins! that is the ONLY place you can get them

[@1st1anarkissed]

Nothing is ever inherently useless whether you need it or not. The new flowers are just cool flowers. They give dye like the others.🎉

[@MxndieMoo]

Stacy I really appreciate you so much, I’ve watched you for so many many years and you always bring that joy 🥲 thank you for being here Stacy ❤

[@Ace-Heart]

Hey Stacy! I’ve been really enjoying the videos. They have given me something to listen to and enjoy while doing my art a-level work, makes me feel less alone. It’s been a rough couple of years, but you were a large component that helped me to get through them. I mean, I used to be terrible at english lit, but a couple years ago, I was gifted a signed copy of your wild rescuers audio book, and then I never looked back. I read fifty books in a year. I was getting Fs in all my English, but because of your encouragement through your beautifully written novels, I succeeded in my English GCSEs, taking English lit as an a-level. I got my mock results back today with a shining A. Thank you Stacy, you are an inspiration. ❤️

[@amareoculi6995]

Stacy's rant/speech about college makes me feel sm better after finishing my first year. I'm the first of my family to attend so I'm very unsure on what i want to pursue

[@j4elyn18]

every time u upload i’m usually watching it during nail school, which is my literal dream job i turn 19 on monday and even tho i know how unstable a nail techs financial situation can be i know it’s something i want to do long term not because i want the money but to make art and allow people to feel confident with the work i do, thank you for ur speech about working in something you love rather than to make money 🫶🏼 i love you and im glad you raised me a little growing up because it definitely made me a little bit of who i am

[@tomaz2215]

the sand you were at in the main lobby in the temple, is a new room you have to dig out, also there is suspicious sand at the desert wells too

[@julienlaughs]

About college - you’re extremely right. I grew up very poor with no support system so I unfortunately didn’t get proper education (I was homeless so I couldn’t go to school without a home address), I decided at 18 to get my GED and it was an amazing experience. I feel really fortunate that my experience in education was surrounded by single mothers, immigrants, and people who were there to learn. We were all so eager to have a little escape from “real” life and work together to gain knowledge. I hope eventually I’m able to afford college so I can dive deeper into Conservation Biology :)

[@julienlaughs]

(I’m 25 now so I’m in a much better place don’t worry lol)

[@boonecannon4768]

Tips For Minecraft Archeology: Sniffer eggs can only be found at warm ocean ruins I believe. The loot drops are dependent on the structure. YOu can also find aceint trail ruins and excavate them by carefully digging around and then look around at the ancient minecrat structure left behind (I feel like you would love it). While walking through a forest (I forget what kinds) you can see some terracotta blocks and gravel sticking out of the ground. hope you get a chance to find one sometime. You can also hold the mouse button down to brush continuously haha. Loving the series :)

[@Ally_cat13434]

I graduate on Wednesday and I wanted to thank you because after school I would love to watch your videos and they would help me relax (still do) and you helped me love reading! ❤

[@sergioa.p5222]

For future nether quests, though you need a blaze rod for the brewing stand, Fire resistance potions can be so handy!! They’ve been SUCH a lifesaver for me & make journeying through the nether waayyyyy less scarier; my bad if this was already said!

[@CatNipChip-zh4ki]

OMG hi Stacy!!! I just wanna say how much I appreciate you and your pets!! You've always been one of my favorite KZbinrs, and I've been watching you for about three years!!! ❤️❤️❤

[@gracespoken2265]

thank you stacy, for being you!

[@isas.3706]

Thank you for starting to post against Stacy, your videos always make my day! Also would you ever consider joining the series that Lizzie and Scott are doing now? (ex: Minecraft SOS, Secret Life, etc) Wishing the best for Molly!!

[@addyv628]

I haven't watched Stacy in a long while, but I came across this today! I got to meet you during The "Expedition on the Tundra" Book Signing before Covid! Watching you brings back so many memories!! Love you Stacy 💖💖

[@Kane_Voss]

lol when i was in college and i heard "sherd" for the first time in my archaeology class, i had the same reaction. i couldv'e sworn my professor spelled it wrong.

[@ctm337]

Stacy I love how you’re like “omg people are probably yelling at me idk where the sand is” and I’m someone who also hasn’t played minecraft in 4 years so I’m like nope I also have no idea so I’m just learning along with you 🤣

[@boonecannon4768]

Tips for the Deep Dark and Warden: Wardens are spawned the fourth time the player triggers a shrieker (a whiteish block) by a skulk sensor. Skulk sensors and skulk are not dangerous on their own, only if they trigger a nearby shreiker. If you carefully destroy or surround a shreiker with wool (which does not make sound when placed) it can make it safe. Have fun!!

[@prozacthewizard]

Stacy!! I believe if you pick up the water from the top of your bubble elevator so all the water clears out and then you place it back down again you won't need the trap doors anymore. Love you lots, you made my childhood magical

[@Avacado1sh]

STACY put a door at the bubble colummm! BTW I LOVE your videos !

[@iScreamSays]

Bubble columns require source blocks. Growing the kelp turned all your flowing water to water source blocks, so to have the water be flush with the cave, there isn't really a way other than using crafted items to stop them like fencing or trap doors.

[@raindrop8397]

1:39:06 Stacy: There’s a lot of you right now, and I just want one of you to just be my friend-- 1:39:29 Zombie Pigman: I’ll be your friend Stacy-- Stacy: AAAAAHH

[@tylerquentin1189]

The wholesome content I needed today 💙🤍💙🤍

[@sondrer1195]

The enchanting cave grove is looking so neat!

[@tsfmaddy7969]

1. Its a lot harder excavating suspicious gravel than sand. Its very hard to find. ESPECIALLY in ocean ruins in the ground. Its hard to stay down there but the magma blocks down there,sometimes right next to the ocean ruins can help you breathe and stay down there for longer! 2. You probably can't bring down multiple buckets of milk, but if you do wake up a warden, it makes you blind in the cave so be careful. 3. Before this, have you ever seen an axolotl or the frogs in Minecraft? i have tried it out and the frog can jump over your head. they jump super high just like the goats. WE LOVE YOU STACY!

[@1andOnlyBiTrombonist]

Stacy in the temple there is a section of sand. Go there and mine out the sand there you will find some suspicious sand. You will eventually dig out the whole room.

[@cobinplays22]

Stacy, You should go back into the nether and grab all the bone blocks so you can turn them into bones for when you get the different dogs

[@stacyplays]

I believe you can only turn bone blocks into bone meal, not bones.

[@Model_Horse_Equestrian]

You can also brush the sand in desert wells, warm ocean ruins, and the gravel in cold ocean ruins

[@fIorapetals]

I hope you know that I (and probably many others) don't mind the slow pace or tangential progress at all! This series is super relaxing to have as background noise, don't stress yourself out trying to optimize for no reason. Honestly Minecraft has changed so much since I started playing that I have no idea how anything works anymore lol. Anyway, starting to ramble. I hope you're doing okay and remembering to take care of yourself.

[@Dannysworlddd]

1:21:00 thank you for this conversation I truly appreciate your honesty and understanding of life and how much you’ve shared your knowledge with us recently and how more open you’ve been as a human with us , like yes this is us watching you play Minecraft but I take so much more from our little FaceTimes , thank you . I love the deeper conversations.

[@PiglinzTV]

Suggestion for later on, when you have the time and materials. Instead of a water block at the bottom of the drop, put a Bucket of Powdered Snow in the space where the water is, and place a wool carpet on top. This will completely cancel the damage from your fall, and is a bit more safe than a single water block at the bottom. I learned and have used this before from a survival Realm I shared with my friends. Was shocked that it actually worked. However, if you're planning to use a water elevator using a Magma Block instead (to go down/the opposite of the soul sand elevator) then that works too, and would probably fit better with the other elevator to be matching blocks or design with the trapdoors you had to use. Loving this series so far! I love how much you're learning and experiencing the game Minecraft is now.

[@majozajo]

i think the best thing with the bubble elevator is to redo it maybe? Put new water and build it the way it wont leak, i think you just gotta try multiple methods. Also you can trade books or leather with villagers, you can even trade whole bookshelves with librarian! no cows harmed! (not even the anvil way)

[@julienlaughs]

Hey Stace! Sending love to you and your furry fam for the rest of the week ♥️

[@Veryangrypossum]

Hey Stacy! I have a question: if money, laws, safety, and animal conservation weren’t an issue, what animal would you like to keep as a pet? Mine would be a Siberian Tiger or a Timber Wolf ^^

[@tbszach]

thank you for this series

[@trinitym78ful]

Stacy I'm at Chicago rn in the Navy pier it is amazing and I'm so happy you made a new Minecraft series! 🤍💙🤍💙

[@trinitym78ful]

I just thought of u and decided to see ur channel and i found new vids so happy! 💙🤍

[@trinitym78ful]

This is my first tine out of state! 💙🤍

[@PotatoFlakeAli]

@@trinitym78fulwow I’ve never been out of the country that’s good for you

[@FabDelight]

Hi Stacy, [very] long time viewer here, and a big fan. I was a fan of you before you actually had a channel, when you were Joey's knowledgeable friend in his Hungercraft videos. I just wanted to quickly say to not feel sorry nor bad for not knowing the new things in Minecraft. Like you, I've kind of let Minecraft on the side for a while, and I'm rediscovering it along with you in your videos, so I appreciate the vanilla and slow approach aspects of this series. I also realized that I am interested in this series, not so much for the Minecraft content per se, but I am more interested in listening to you, and your life stories and advices. Thank you for sharing that with us, and letting us be part of your community once again, it feels good to be home ❤️

[@BlueJay823]

Awwww, you were late! I needed something to do for this boring Monday, *nothing* is happening at school 😂

[@sophinator2750]

Hi Stacy! I know you’ve been to a lot of national parks and have talked about your favorites before. I was wondering if you had any tips when it comes to visiting them. For example, is there something I should do to prepare if I don’t have a lot of hiking experience, how to avoid big crowds, and how to get the most out of a park visit in general. Thanks so much for the videos every week they have been making me so happy and I always look forward to them!

[@Quiet.Spider]

HII STACY I got the books a week ago I think and they are so GOOD I LOVE THEM!!! 🩵 Also let's pray for Molly :) 🙏

[@moonrisings4028]

I literally don’t skip ur ads cuz I have so much love for you in my heart

[@zayydavinxi5185]

Thank you so much for answering my question Stacy!! It's been my dream to have a comment be in one of your videos since a kid so this episode in particular was super exciting for me. Sorry for the deep dive my comment took the video into, but on a lighter note: Are there any types of foreign food you have tried and you liked/disliked? If so, what are they and what are you looking forward to trying in the future?

[@Hxlnikki]

Stacy!!! We love you!!

[@baddie2164]

I love this series

[@maddiesmith3976]

hi Stacy! I love this series, your videos helped me through difficult times as a young teenager. How does it feel knowing that you have made such an impact on so many people's lives? Did you ever think you would be doing something like this? Thank you for all you do!

[@TykeTube_YT]

I’m only a minute in, but I believe if you mine the blocks top to bottom it might work! Take that with a grain of salt though 😂

[@basicallyperidot5299]

I'm so happy every time I get to watch these :) Question! Did you live on campus for any of your time in college? If so do you have any advice on what to bring / how to deal with that many people living right by you in such a social arrangement?

[@bread787]

1:39:29 made me laugh so hard hahah love u stacy!! been binging this series and it's so pleasant to reminisce my childhood days spent on watching u play minecraft :')

[@Dannysworlddd]

I have wanted a two headed calf tattooed in red ink for soooo long

[@lima_beans70]

for the brush, if you just hold down the mouse instead of just clicking every time, the item will come out easier and faster.

[@hannahlance8625]

Use trap doors and place them on top of each other so it closes the water in and I think it will add a nice touch

[@Veryangrypossum]

Hey Stacy! I don’t know if you know this, but there is also Suspicious Sand in Desert Wells! I don’t know if they have eggs in them, but I do know they sometimes have pottery shards!!! :]

[@Pipurrr-ew4mu]

Hey Stacy, you can ride striders to get across the lava with a saddle. It might be helpful

[@jadeholliday3952]

Stacy you definitely need signs for the bubble column that’s the only way hon

[@_baert]

Regarding the useless plants. "Nothing that provides beauty to the world is useless." (But correct there is no other real use for them lol)

[@hannahcolette6520]

On the car front, I have a friend who pays $700 a month for her car. I have a 2007 $900 car bought in full from a junk yard. My dad fixed it up. Haven’t had an issue on it in 3 years. Her car has had more issues in 2024 alone. Thousands of dollars worth of work goes into her car. I loveee my junker. I’d rather have a car with no payments and no issues than apple car play or something lol

[@mayjail3r]

Omg no what happened to Polly :( Ive drifted away from KZbin so I’m not really caught up but I’ve been watching since I was 10 and now I’m 16. I straight up sobbed when I found out about Paige. I hope Molly is okay!

[@kaitiemarie9572]

Stacy mentioned in last episode that Polly passed recently. She didn't want to share exactly what happened. Polly was with Stacy when it happened. So sad 😢 Molly is doing okay for her age!

[@mayjail3r]

@@kaitiemarie9572 That is so horrible. Animal deaths have always been harder for me than human deaths. But I’m glad Molly is doing okay

[@kaitiemarie9572]

But flowers are pretty stacy! I do wish they would have added more plants with the sniffer.

[@raynehavoc]

I don’t think fortune pics yield more feathers, but i think the looting enchantment on a sword does

[@A1mless6262]

Stacy, for the bubble elevator use signs!!!!!!!!!!

[@Model_Horse_Equestrian]

You can use 4 sherds or 4 bricks and make a decorated pot. Or 1 sherd and bricks etc