What Was The Internet Checkpoint?

Out there on the far horizons of KZbin, there is a strange little video with no description, no annotations, and seemingly no real purpose. However if you happen to be recommended it by the youtube algorithm, you’ll be welcomed by an ethereal soundtrack, a strange feeling of familiarity, and a comment section unlike anything you’ve ever seen. This is the story of one of the most bizarre hidden webpages on youtube and the psychology behind the uniquely human stories left behind in the comments. This is the psychology of the internet checkpoint.
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-Games Shown
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (1995) - Rare
Marvel's Spider-Man (2018) - Insomniac Games
Dark Souls 3 (2016) - FromSoftware
Final Fantasy X (2001)
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017) - Nintendo
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (2006) - Nintendo
Gris (2018) - Nomada Studio
Final Fantasy VII Remake (2020) - Square Enix
Undertale (2015) - Toby Fox
Super Mario Odyssey (2017) - NIntendo
Detroit Become Human (2018) - David Cage
Celeste (2018) - Matt Makes Games
-Clips/Movies Shown
Django Unchained (2012)
The Emperor's New Groove (2000)
Interstellar (2014)
Mean Girls (2004)
Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
Avengers: Endgame (2019)
Good Will Hunting (1997)
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009)
Erased (2016)
The Giver (2014)
Whiplash (2014)
500 Days of Summer (2009)
Napoleon Dynamite (2004)
Marriage Story (2019)
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013-)
The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019)
Sherlock (2010)
• Social Conformity - Br...
• Brain Games - Conformi...
• Brain Games - Asch Lin...
• The Greatest Monster i...
• 회오리 오므라이스 달인 - korean ...
• Binary Code 4K Endless...
• Ode to the Typewriter
• Digital Data Network A...
• [4K] Horizon Zero Dawn...
• Can't sleep
• Free Candy
-Music Sources:
Turffield Lofi Remix - GlitchXCity
Stickerbush Symphony - Donkey Kong Country 2 OST
HOME - Resonance SNES Remix
Forest Interlude - Donkey Kong Country 2 OST
Disco Train - Donkey Kong Country 2 OST
Corridors of TIme - Chrono Trigger OST
Ice Cave Chant - Donkey Kong Country OST
A Traveler’s Tale - Tenno
-Research Articles Cited
Our Stories, Ourselves (APA)
www.apa.org/monitor/2011/01/s...
Improvement from seeing self in control of story. (Adler Podcast) www.stitcher.com/podcast/rela...
Solomon Asch Length of Line incorrect answers:
www.simplypsychology.org/asch...
Custom Ads/experiences preferred:
repositories.lib.utexas.edu/h...
Adler Study: Agency and coherence in a longitudinal study of narrative identity development and mental health over the course of psychotherapy.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2...
#PsychofPlay #InternetCheckpoint

[@DarylTalksGames]

EDIT June 2023: Looks like a few kind souls have preserved the original checkpoint and all of the comments here :) internetcheckpoint.page/ EDIT: Well my friends, it seems Nintendo has copyright claimed and taken down the original checkpoint which… saddens me in a way I can’t quite articulate. But know this, there are other checkpoints out there, and there will certainly be more in the future. It wasn’t the song that made the checkpoint, it was the people who visited it. The willingness to share our stories and take a deep breath amongst strangers. If you’re reading this, your story is not over and there will be other save stations along the way. Thank you for watching and thank you for being your own main character :) ORIGINAL COMMENT: Hey guys! For those of you asking why I didn’t link to the original video in the description, it’s to preserve the integrity of checkpoint. It’s not meant to be searched for or linked to, it’s meant to be stumbled upon. It finds you. Can you technically search for it based on screenshots from my video? Yes. (I probably should have blurred stuff in hindsight.) But if you haven’t been there before, I promise it’ll mean so much more to you if you find it spontaneously. Thanks for watching ❤️

[@mireillethelongricot4845]

I feel like it's worth mentioning, that, as someone who has made it to both, there are 2 check-points, and getting to the second one feels even better then the first, and I thank you for keeping the integrity of both.

[@Dark_Peace]

@@mireillethelongricot4845 that's a question i had during the whole vidéo. Is there several internet checkpoints or only this one ?

[@GigaOtomia]

@@Dark_Peace That very channel has uploaded multiple pieces of the DKC2 soundtrack, all with zoomed-out backgrounds from levels that played that track.

[@the__L]

Your own video finding me had its own positive effect. Much love to you Daryl

[@wastucar8127]

@@mireillethelongricot4845 Wait, what's the second one. Ive gone to the first multiple times, but what is the second one, also music, or something else?

[@AlanLuuPPYA]

Sadly, Nintendo DMCA’d the internet checkpoint. All of those stories. I’m sad

[@payple2222]

I just saw it... That is so sad honestly

[@loneskankster2242]

Thank you for the closure

[@smallfellaj6926]

I had been looking for these videos, I had them saved and suddenly gone. I wish I got to read the stories one last time :(

[@demi_ryka1306]

I was going to leave another checkpoint just now. A fellow main character, leaving a second note for the world. Seems Nintendo doesn't care about us main characters. We'll have to find a new game to play.

[@loneskankster2242]

@@demi_ryka1306 Tiaia77 has some other videos still up. They even posted a video not to long ago. It can still live on

[@Uberransy]

I didn't realize as a patron I had the determination of a soccer mom. Thanks for the uh... compliment?

[@DarylTalksGames]

Lmao hey man, y’all are the best 🤷🏼‍♂️ i had to get creative to illustrate my gratitude haha

[@fibergut613]

Ok Karen

[@churroburro-813]

666 perfect

[@d.4173]

@@fibergut613 😎💋 shut the up

[@calebb7012]

Patron is the cancer of youtube.

[@ianc8382]

Nintendo casually stealing a piece of internet history after 8 years or so

[@odbp1112]

Is more like shutting down because they owned it

[@quanzaylundy7359]

@@odbp1112 casual Nintendo docking.

[@viper8908]

That's your 40th anniversary celebration from Nintendo

[@LunaExpiX]

Eventually Retribution will occur and nintendo themselves will be hit with copyright (Also rare still owns the classic games so nintendo can't copystrike it)

[@kryst4line]

@@LunaExpiX Lol no, Rare don't own shit because it's not their IP, all they own is Banjo Kazooie, Battletoads, Perfect Dark, Killer Instinct...

[@chilln0648]

Honestly the fact that the checkpoint is now gone is very poetic. Rest doesn’t last forever, and eventually you’ll have to move on

[@richiecook5259]

It feels more like a memory card was broken or lost. You where supposed to be able to return to those files at your leisure, but because one bully had a hammer, now hundreds of hours of work is down the drain. Because those where checkpoints. People made the conscious decision to save their files, only for it all to be torn away by the greed of people who frankly had no business putting their hands on our stuff.

[@Th30nly0n]

Thinking of it like that really gets me... Unlike a game, we have to continue onward, you can't just step away from life and come back when you're ready.

[@MlNECRAFT69]

good thing all the comments were saved to an archive and replaced onto a new video with the same title fuck nintendo, they cant ruin joy forever

[@johandori7795]

@@MlNECRAFT69 They were?

[@cynthiastarcrossed]

@@johandori7795 Yes, the internet checkpoint has been back for a while now.

[@philipdubois2100]

Next thing ya know, KZbin will start recommending that vid for everyone who watched this lol Edit: Just happened to me lol

[@deathic203]

HELP IT HAPPENED TO ME

[@johnnydel2327]

@@deathic203 F

[@The_Jovian]

@@deathic203 they got to him

[@dryued6874]

Oh no. He got protagonized.

[@ThePoodle]

I got got

[@mrmnsky4614]

By the way, I stumbled upon this video about 3 months before this was posted, the comment section was indeed, really wholesome and unlike other. Funny thing was, as I was writing my checkpoint, my computer crashed and I couldn't find the video/restore session didn't work. Guess I'm not the main character or *THERE'S NO CHECKPOINT IN MY DIFFICULTY* EDIT: The video has graced me again by appearing in the recommendeds, I was finally able to write a checkpoint.

[@grenien4109]

Aww, so sorry for your lost progress. Hope you get it back!

[@amyalcorn2032]

Maybe you started your game in hard mode

[@mrmnsky4614]

@@amyalcorn2032 Is it possible to change difficulty during gameplay? I don't wanna lose my progress and start all over. Also hard mode seems pre unbalanced to me, events are likely to screw you up and always negates the good events. Most of your options is locked out here too, I wanna speedrun easy mode instead.

[@jenniferchaulam]

@@mrmnsky4614 /sorry but as someone who is playing hard mode, there's no way to get out. Don't worry, I know someone who's a hard mode veteran, they said you'll get to the checkpoint eventually, and there's a super cool NPC that gives you free buffs once you get there.

[@plusonerabbit]

couldn’t you just check your history...?

[@noux]

Sadly, as of a few weeks ago, this checkpoint, along with similar ones, have been taken down by Nintendo. All of the checkpoints, gone. All of their stories return to the unforgiving abyss. I feel nothing but dread.

[@quanzaylundy7359]

I legit left one last year cause the vid finally found me

[@pascaledllc6689]

A wise man once said,"Nintendo taking this down is like burning down the Library of Alexandria"

[@Ducks09]

@@pascaledllc6689 I saw that comment

[@tenzenty]

Sometimes I like to think it like this. "The heroes of our childhood are really the villains once we grow up"

[@SH4D3.]

GUYS ITS BACKKK kzbin.info/www/bejne/mILbamSIh5iMbtE&ab_channel=chilledmouse ITS LITERALLY BACK

[@shady6281]

It’s gone now. So long king, you will never be forgotten.

[@frog8779]

Makes me want to cry

[@Michijoy]

so many checkpoints... gone :C I wonder where we'll respawn next.

[@dennisv1882]

Gladly it was recorded on here

[@byronjbanks]

The chrono trigger checkpoint is still up.

[@kenoz765]

THANK YOU NINTENDO VERY COOL

[@archmagusofevil]

The most important thing I've learned today: I'm not a main character. I guess that explains why I only repeat the same two to three sentences no matter what people say to me.

[@groofay]

Your script is way too specific, I'm calling BS.

[@DamageMaximo]

@@groofay shut up

[@toppo8091]

Stop 4th wall breaking NPC

[@TheAtb85]

I have coin. Do you have wares?

[@aviaviavian]

Then the characters you surround yourself with arent choosing good dialogue options, friend. Take a coin and chat with the stars, ey?

[@TravenTalks]

Man, what a weird and oddly inspiring piece of internet phenomenon. Makes me wonder if there are / how many more videos with similar vibes are scattered across the place . . .

[@DarylTalksGames]

TravenTalks I wonder the same! I know the lyric video of “Shelter” by Porter Robinson has a dude who literally writes a comment a day on it. It’s basically his dairy. There has to be so many undiscovered little things like that across KZbin haha

[@unintelligiblewhispersofwi6616]

Yes there is an avatar video like this that is titled "everything is connected". Everyone in the comment section was talking about enlightment and being the chosen one, i was very confused.

[@secapra]

I remember I once stumbled into a video like this. I don't know if I should name it even though it is impossible to get there without knowing exactly what to type, but yup, it's one of those videos that find you, not the other way around

[@omniscientomnipresent5500]

@@DarylTalksGames wow, you know about it too ?

[@thegallivantinggamers4904]

A YTer called DeSinc writing his “diary” on “The End” by Neil Cicierega was the closest thing I’ve experienced.

[@xkoala303x]

Checkpoint: Finally worked up the confidence to start applying for internships. Still scared for life irl, but it’s a step in the right direction at least.

[@n0tl4nc38]

Nice :D, Just know I’m proud of you. If that means much

[@Dumbsourplum]

Remember that if your life wasn't priceless internet strangers like me and others wouldn't Say nice and motivating things to you, Stay safe

[@SnowyGlobe]

Ayyy I hope you get into what you want to 👍

[@DyxoXinoro]

Hey. Its been a while since you posted this. How's the internship(s) go?

[@gaku1570]

Theres also the " " music that you can only get recommended because you cant search it

[@awies.mp4]

ah yes, the " "

[@fleur5782]

@@awies.mp4 the " " by " "

[@sashathedonut]

"! ?" for some reason is unsearchable. its a mario cart speedrun. nobody knows why its unavailable

[@e-4990]

@@sashathedonut it’s not unavailable, the question mark and exclamation mark are from a Japanese keyboard, that’s why searching “! ?” doesnt provide the video, you’d need to search it using the proper characters.

[@Bluedragon2513]

&zwnj is your operator

[@HxH2011DRA]

Yes, yes you did make a whole video on KZbin comments. "The present is theirs; the future, for which I really worked, is mine."- Nikola Tesla

[@cirlu_bd]

I love your username

[@HxH2011DRA]

@@cirlu_bd Thank you~

[@Tarik360]

There you are again! Have a good day, whoever you are.

[@HxH2011DRA]

@@Tarik360 u as well, thank you!

[@andrew_cunningham]

Cool quote.

[@joshi3334]

Checkpoint: I now know how to write the word "checkpoint"

[@fe9335]

Checkpoint: My name is Yoda and i live on planet Namek

[@thepurplemudkip9998]

czechpoint

[@ace1diots]

Congrats! Keep it up main character!

[@Cat-ki3hy]

Good job champ :)

[@Cat-ki3hy]

Nice chequepoint

[@tybronx2446]

The concept of a Checkpoint in a random video is just so wholesome and human. Thank you for telling us about this, man.

[@magicalgirl4]

"We're all the main characters of our own story" - learnt this from a manga meant for kids and preteens lol

[@Graffels]

“Everybody thinks they’re the hero of their own story.” -Handsome Jack, TFTBL

[@pygmalion0451]

Mob Psycho 100?

[@casemaddox5890]

@@pygmalion0451 where i learned it lol

[@NerdTheDemon]

@@pygmalion0451 Don't you mean EarthBound?

[@alienriquez-arehart967]

"We are the stories we tell ourselves". I had always considered this thought to be one soley on perception and projecting, but I hadn't seriously considered the viability of the 'fake it till you make it' part of self narritive story telling. I need to take a load off and just write.

[@amyalcorn2032]

I love that quote. I used it as my yearbook quote

[@clowdyglasses]

"fake it till you make it" Aka sleep

[@kilumbata]

Speaking of social conformity, I decided to read the other comments before leaving this one. Why? I didn't want to stand out too much.

[@reizayin]

well too bad. you stood out enough for me to read your comment.

[@kilumbata]

@@reizayin Damn. I guess I have to be more careful next time.

[@boiwifeyasmr4U]

Don't want to be a deviant after all.

[@osagiee9553]

Sometimes I’m checking that what I’m saying hasn’t already been said.

[@kilumbata]

@@osagiee9553 Yes! to me it's a mix of wanting to say something appropriate but also somewhat original.

[@kinglee4421]

"Don't search out for the video." The video was in my recommended on this video.

[@HungNguyen-lz5xb]

Too late :(

[@WhyHandlesIMeanFroggchamp]

I found it a yesrs ago, and then found it again and got interested in it’s significance today in a KZbin iceberg video

[@Sammy-yq8ix]

U mean, u never looked, it came for u

[@vipahxxx7640]

you have a trevor henderzon monster as a profile pic, pretty chad

[@justinc.5591]

RIP the Internet Checkpoint video, it was a casualty of Nintendo’s fierce copyright crusade.

[@doodle_bear291]

It's so sad, but I'm glad people have uploaded new ones

[@ReubMann]

2 minutes in and i realized I had to save this video to watch later.(I'm currently at work) I want to enjoy it fully when I get home!

[@DarylTalksGames]

Don’t work too hard! It’ll be here 👌🏼

[@nehll]

Did you remember to watch the video afterwards?

[@ReubMann]

@@nehll lol yes.

[@SokiHime]

"Main character" "Checkpoint" Those words to describe people are empowering, and positive. I think we need more of that sentiment.

[@XiGlove]

I have that video popped out my home page before but I never check the comment but now Im here I search that video again,does that make me a playable side character?

[@nerveinz6453]

@@XiGlove You were a cameo

[@XiGlove]

@@nerveinz6453 Ah yes,cameo

[@Cat-ki3hy]

Thats why when i play role play games, i mostly side characters, cause if the random person i meet needs help, im always there as their side character, i love my people

[@fumino.]

i dont like looking at positivity when I'm in dire situations

[@madrapistyoumu2312]

"Stories are important, and not just for entertainment purposes, or even for finding something to relate to. Stories are reconstructions of our past, the way we make sense of ourselves and everything that's happened to us up to this point." You say this as Winry's gun scene from Fullmetal Brotherhood plays in the background. You just got a subscriber

[@gamerxd6149]

I clicked on this video and as soon as I heard the music and saw the thumbnail I started tearing up and got insane goosebumps.. I got this video recommended to me a few months ago at 9am when I was sat in the coffee shop at my college waiting for my friends to get out of their maths lessons. It was a super normal day in every way but this video made me feel a strange sense of gratitude I guess? I'd only been going to college for a few months and it was the happiest and most free I'd ever felt, I had amazing friends and I was finally learning about things I was actually interested in. This video kinda made me think about all of that, and it stuck with me since.

[@David050298]

Checkpoint: I came across this video and I found out I’m the main character.

[@zivronen9539]

For those who didn't watch the video: NPCs, unite!

[@ReggieVdz]

:| >:|

[@tentakrool7032]

That video was recommended to me 2 weeks ago so I'm not a NPC Yay

[@enzoqueijao]

O / | \ / | \ | | / \ / \ Us, glorious PCs O /|\ / \ You, weak NPCs

[@ichusagi]

Thank you for your service. NPCs can even be valid too. You see the world from your own eyes, do you not?

[@kappapride6332]

NPC gang

[@j_s_g]

And now the internet checkpoint is gone, torn off the face of KZbin...it’s really sad to see 😔

[@asdfghjkl15817]

internetcheckpoint dot page. they're still there.

[@rboy58]

I don’t think you have to wait for the video to come up in your recommended, you just have to go into it with the right mindset. After watching this video the first time, I went looking and found it. And it helped me a lot. I think that finding your video about the checkpoint is like seeing a road sign for the checkpoint, and who ever needs it can follow that sign.

[@PatL112]

can’t believe nintendo deleted that video.. I remember finding it a while ago and had no idea what it was or even anything about the checkpoint, but i recognized the soundtrack. Everyone sharing those moments of their lives in the comments was pretty amazing, it’s sad it’s all gone now.

[@idkissausername1667]

i just found this video, id had it appear on my feed once before, but let it get lost in the endless swiping of social media algorithms just tonight, i had it appear again (more like a copy, but it has the same spirit) and i was finally able to create my own checkpoint although its a small thing, it feels like i was able to leave a small mark that may be seen by someone, someday, even though in my mind of minds i know it will be lost in the other 100k comments its a weird feeling, not entirely comforting or healing, but it doesnt feel like a finality as so many things do. with everything else on youtube, each video feels like a one and done, move on to the next. but with this internet checkpoint, it really feels like a rest stop before you continue on the rest of your journey, not quite the end, and yet youve no doubt come further than you even realized before you looked back and noticed. i hope to see the video appear in my feed again sometime next year

[@JM-us3fr]

Shout out to those who watched the checkpoint video BEFORE this video.

[@stefanosannamagrini2211]

(._ .)/ here!

[@NeostormXLMAX]

i watched it 5 years ago i got reccomended this back in like 2015 or so lol, guess im a main character

[@sleepyeet]

let's goooo

[@prokchorunicorn7486]

I watched it like 2 years ago , and here I am

[@anotaku9402]

I'm just a background character then Eh Im fine with that

[@sojjjer]

Before everyone goes to search for it don’t, this video is a special corner of the internet that can only be discovered, never searched for

[@zivronen9539]

While I would agree about this for the average person, if someone reached a difficult point in their life, then suddenly saw this video about it, shouldn't it be considered as discovering the original video? Maybe even fated discovery? KZbin recommendation system should not have monopoly on fate. [Edit: its -> their, some clarifications]

[@alyastastic]

This video just ruined the other one. You're not meant to look for it, you're not meant to tell anyone about it, they have to find it themselves.

[@DarylTalksGames]

That’s why I didn’t provide the link, I hope people don’t go searching for it too much. It’s meant to find you.

[@L16htW4rr10r]

@@DarylTalksGames Nice.

[@lunarstrom8160]

@@DarylTalksGames Maybe you should've censored the title and channel? Anyone who can read and type katakana can easily search for it, and this intent wasn't really communicated clearly in the video or description. I didn't know your intent behind not providing the link and thought it was an oversight, so I went and linked it here. I'll remove that comment now.

[@BigManTate7364]

This actually changed my mindset about how we view life and the fact that we can change our story and become the main character in control of our circumstances. When I found the original video last year it was strange but interesting and this video just explained the phenomenon in a really entertaining and educational way. I would only add that the fact that they're playing nostalgic music that has us reminisce on our past and feel good lends itself well to reflecting on our current lives as well so it makes sense to me that people would share their stories in the comments and write positive messages. Even if it's a joke it seems like a natural fit with the nostalgic music, I personally reflect on my life every time I listen to old games music

[@issacthompson330]

You know, that makes sense. During the worst year of my life I started writing FanFic. I, not a self insert but really me, was the main character of the story and they went on a journey through all the worlds of the stories I loved. In a time when I felt the most powerless, I was the hero of a story of my own creation. Even when the story no longer became about me, I was still the main character. Just wanted to share my 2 cents as this video hit close to home.

[@RichWithHate]

thank you for your 2 cents. i will give you 3 in return.

[@nori_with_rice]

"take care of yourselves, and have a damn good one" felt that

[@rubadubmedia]

I just read the first comment on that video: "背景が動いてるぞおおお " english: The background is moving

[@GullyVanDeckel]

𝓪 𝓮 𝓼 𝓽 𝓱 𝓮 𝓽 𝓲 𝓬 𝓼

[@bruhpopoppoop2759]

the VERY first comment

[@TheChaosSpectrum]

Hey Daryl, thanks. I'm starting my career as a psychologist and i've developed good insights thanks to your vids and reflections; you're helping me to become a better professional and to help people. Thanks again. I hope you keep the good work!

[@DarylTalksGames]

Wishing you nothing but the best in your career my friend!

[@atomictoaster8013]

To this day, my favourite video and comment section of all time. So sad it’s gone.

[@not_aeo]

I found a lot of these stories on literally every single animal crossing music track video.

[@not_aeo]

What is their point? And why is there a need to prove them something? If anything, these comments prove that games helped them grow, or they are just sharing their stories with that game and how much of an impact it had on their childhood and life. I don't see a problem with sharing this stuff on the internet.

[@NemFX]

"Day 642, I am still trapped in this world. The changes I try to bring to this world don't last. I chop down trees, they grow back in a day or two. I talk to the.. people.. here. Most seem unable to hear me, and prattle off nonsense in reply. I have taken to carrying an axe at all times, after finding one of the townspeople in my basement, after coming back from the store.."

[@vacui1]

RIGHT?? I WAS THINKING THAT

[@ItchiestBum]

@Baxi Tabaxi just ignore them man

[@pokepe12]

@Baxi Tabaxi I truly hope this is satire, "mentaly ill losers"... How cold can you be?

[@dashw]

you...never found those videos? as a huge vocaloid fan youtube recommends me these obscure japanese videos and those vocaloid songs with no name and they always have that kind of comments

[@ayacyte443]

Yeah. They just don't know abt that side of yt. There's also those videos with no and or minimalist title by a channel with no name and people comment on them as if they're in on something when they aren't. It's kind of irritating.

[@39mewo]

same. i kind of accepted i was suddenly apart of “ “ cult, it’s a nice place schjscjhscjk :>

[@blue-iu7hv]

@@ayacyte443 oh i definitely have a feeling i know which mvs ur talking about LMAO i agree with ur point (cant be a *secret* cult if it got recommended to every recs page ever) but i guess the extra effort to search the video when all that was available were blanks made it a pretty fun game to play

[@nerveinz6453]

Vocaloid song kinda scares me ever since i heard a creepy song with a creepy cover for the MV. But other songs with vocaloid is okay

[@idk-un3ty]

Koronba?

[@suessian9377]

I won't search for the video, but instead, I'll let it come to me when I'm ready!

[@yaboipktendo]

If you ever feel down, it will come

[@rafhaelgonzales3436]

i searched a year ago but felt bad since i feel like it was cheating i just got it recommended to me and finally left a checkpoint

[@flamingnewt3339]

This video made me very emotional... it’s gorgeously put together, but also as someone who’s wanted to go into the psychology of storytelling since they were 10, this resonated with me so much. The idea of all these people finding a little place for themselves at the edge of the internet and sharing stories with one another is such a beautiful one

[@alexela6463]

The checkpoint got recommended to me months ago, right before midterms in december. Seeing this video reminded me of it after i had forgotten for ages. Looking back at what i’ve been through since then, i definitely am a main character. The checkpoint helped me realize that, and it changed the way i treated myself and others. I got recommended this video as well. I think it’s a sign that I needed to look back again.

[@peepeepoopoo2749]

Main character of what? How many main characters can there be? Do you believe your life is more valuable than others? Are you a successful person making ground breaking changes in the world? Do you not eat or sleep? What have you done to prove to yourself that you're a main character besides gaining weight and watching KZbin videos all day?

[@alexela6463]

Eric Gutierrez Thanks for the reply, eric. In this situation people are main characters of their own stories. From my understanding if a person is a main character they don’t normally see others as main characters, but i’m sure there can be more than one if you’re seeing this video. We (or at least i) do not believe my/our live(s) to be superior to other people, as they may be the main characters of their own stories that we don’t understand. Main characters don’t have to do something special to be main characters-they just feel as though their life seems like a story. We all eat and sleep, like anyone else, although now i’m concerned, do you know people that don’t eat or sleep? And for your final question, that reaches into some deeply personal issues but for sake of argument i will summarize that: Around freshman year of high school, i struggled with eating problems, depression and suicidal thoughts. I wasn’t getting out of the house. These issues peaked last fall and by the time i saw the video mentioned here, i was having a lot of trouble just waking up in the morning. I saw the video after studying 8 hours straight for midterms. When i read through the comments of that video i realized that i wasn’t alone, and that what i was feeling was okay, and that things would get better. Seeing these comments helped my resolve and it was a long journey to recovery but, through lots of therapy and talking to my parents and friends, i decided that i was tired of living life like it was a burden. Since last December i’ve had some of the best experiences of my life because i was no longer afraid of my own pain and struggles, i’ve repaired a once totally broken relationship with my family, and i’ve made friends to last a lifetime, all because i decided that my story, my journey, was to become the best person i could be. So no, i was not sitting on the couch. and i don’t know if you genuinely were curious or if you just want to make fun of someone finally feeling better, but here are your answers. Happy i could help.

[@hamishbuchanan2334]

"A wall to graffiti with encouragement for others, even if the one who needs to read the words most is you." That line really hit home :)

[@kjdubs5877]

A family member of mine passed away yesterday due to Covid-19 and I have newfound motivation to get my life together. It reminds me that life is precious and uncertain and I am grateful for everything people have given me and all the support I've gotten in regards to other aspects of my life or projects that have yet to be finished. I will be working to get more positive and change my life for the better. If y'all read this, you too can get through this hellhole of a year and I believe in you. We all have a part to play in getting our lives back to normal and I just pray that no more lives need to be sacrificed to achieve that. Well, that's all. Have a good day :)

[@exailmle]

Can I ask if the family member died of covid as the only factor? Or if they had pre-existing condition or any health problems or asthma type issues before hand? Not to minimise this shit time for you and your family, I honestly just wanted to know people's lives experiences with Covid because I'm having terrible trouble trusting my media.

[@bobbillboard9764]

@@exailmle the only way to die from covid is if you have a medical condition or if your just old

[@lordkek5817]

Damn he must have won the lottery of bad luck seeing unlikely it is to die of just covid must of been a compounded cause.

[@kjdubs5877]

@@exailmle Her blood pressure went erratic and they couldn't control it. (She had no prior issues with her heart)

[@loraangelova4160]

I love watching your videos because usually they help me in a way I can't explain properly. Your voice, coupled with the soundtracks you use and the sincerity you talk about everything with is calming on a bone-deep level. The way you explain real-life issues, phenomena and ways of thinking, the way you in a way explain life itself through gaming and internet checkpoints will never cease to amaze me. And perhaps the one thing that grabs me is that, after the magic is done you always find a way to finish the video in a positive, hopeful light. It inspires me and gives me the motivation to go on, that everything will be alright in the end. All that said - this is the video I go back to the most. Whenever I am stuck in life or don't have the motivation to do anything, I somehow always get back to that video to gather my wits. Checkpoint: It's the end of the school year. I have two more months and no motivation to do anything yet so much more needs to be done. My friends have problems I can't help with, my social battery is drained and I am anxious about multiple things at all times. It's a random Saturday morning and I decide I really need to tidy up my room for some semblance of control and because I know I will feel better with a cleaner space. "A few weeks ago I found myself wandering..."

[@khed7104]

I don’t think you need to justify this video even if it’s not directly related to video games, you found it interesting and are clearly creative enough to make it interesting! We come here for you at the end of the day after all

[@lucashilcenko9165]

Hey Daryl, i have to say that this format kinda different might help me, a Lot of your videos helps in different ways and Ive been trying to show my gf, but she is not interested in games and normally dismisses it, with this format she might actually watch and take some conclusions. So keep in mind that change might have actually helped someone

[@DarylTalksGames]

Glad to hear it man! I know the channel is about games technically, but I do like going off the beaten path from time to time if it’s interesting enough

[@JoeCrafts123]

This video made me realize it’s spelt Sticker-BUSH, not Sticker-BRUSH.

[@joshuagrahambrown]

It’s really unfortunate that in the last few months, that video was taken down (presumably for copyright). 😔

[@duchi882]

I'm just glad that discovering your channel was once my Internet Checkpoint

[@suppeeps7492]

I’ve watched that video a while ago but I never heard of a “real person” actually finding this video. It’s kinda surreal honestly.

[@crystalowl9027]

Same, I remember finding it and it was weird. But I left a checkpoint anyways and never thought about it again until this video

[@harlee4052]

I found the checkpoint videos around a year ago. I really needed them back then. Hearing you talk about it made me emotional.

[@b1tchb4by3]

Dude, this is the first video I watched from you. And you really helped me understand the checkpoint better, along with why I felt so compelled to share my story. Just like the checkpoint, you really are a gem we were lucky to find

[@SilverGoldYT]

I've been to the checkpoint well before this was posted. It's bitter sweet to see it recognized publicly, since a big novelty of finding it is the feeling of finding something hidden. But it's nice to see it get recognition

[@CAPAE]

When it came to the study about ego development, is that not a given? If a person is happy/accepting from the get go, there is not as much room to grow, because they are already in a higher growth position. The parents that were initially sad but grew accepting 2 years later of course had greater "ego development" because they started from a lower level to grow into their higher acceptance or ego level.

[@henrymoonrabbit]

I think maybe the point he was trying to make is that they weren’t at that point of happiness and acceptance and felt like they had to lie about how much finding out you’re going to have a kid with special needs (or whatever the scenario was) sucks - they felt some pressure to suppress some real emotions because they were too painful to deal with or maybe because they wanted to put on a front and feel better about themselves (“Look how well I’m handling this shitty news” etc.)

[@CAPAE]

@MageBurger "Always" is a scary word to use. I believe there is no such thing as 0% and no such thing as 100%. I am usually close to 99% happy, and 99% accepting, but I would not say always. It is a far cry from where I was only 10 years ago where I was maybe around 50% accepting but close to 1% happy. But I agree that there is always something we can relate to. Same hardware is 90+% true, but not completely as well. But we do generally start off from the same place.

[@CAPAE]

@MageBurger Agreed; that is how I see it.

[@shupahgirl7314]

Hey Daryl, I just want to say this video and your analysis has been a source of comfort to me in these few months of feeling overwhelmed by the collective distress and pain the world is going through. Perhaps finding this video is a small internet checkpoint of my own. Save.

[@laurakramer4888]

Aw man, this brought back memories. I got recommended the checkpoint a few years ago. I had no clue what it was, it just showed up cause i listened to a lot of vocaloid and watched a lot of gaming stuff. Huh. Feels good to know what it is, now.

[@Not_Aaron_]

Oh my goodness I remember that video! I also ones stumbled across it and I left feeling confused, but now that I watched this video I understand why it had so many views. It's also amazing how because of conformity people stared telling stories about them self and telling how they feel. Great video as always Daryl! 5/15/20 Finland

[@DarylTalksGames]

Man I was wondering if people watching this had come across it before! I’m excited to see if more people comment that they’re familiar with it. Thanks so much Aaron :)

[@joelsmith3473]

@@DarylTalksGames I actually found the vid a super long time ago because I was looking for a decent version of Stickerbush Symphony. I don't recall the comments being the way they are now. It's now in the recommended videos sidebar and shows my previously watched progress.

[@sav_grey]

"A discovery found at 3 AM when sleep evades you but hopelessness is at every turn." omg

[@brownie8029]

That channel came in my recommendation recently and a guy in one of the reply of a comment send the link to this video saying that it explains about the checkpoint and I was not disappointed. Great job on this video :)

[@GenKraid]

I'm obsessed with this video and concept. I keep coming back every few months to rewatch.

[@PDS350]

Oh god I remember writing a comment in that video! Such an insightful experience

[@henriquenogueira31]

Eae man, te encontrei em outro vídeo 1hora atrás

[@PDS350]

Henrique Nogueira qual?

[@TobiCatsith]

I stumbled on it myself. It tugged at my heart in ways I can't even begin to describe. Plato and Rosseau were right. People really are inherently good. ❤️

[@CAPAE]

I was sent on a trip through those videos. Going through recommended videos all under that user and the comments were FULL of checkpoints/uplifting reminders to keep going. Those filled my day with joy and community. We were all experiencing the same thing. A collectively conscious sharing experience.

[@ejgoldlust]

Hey, Daryl, this was really a lovely video essay. This was exactly what I needed to hear right now. My career too a sharp right turn 7 years ago when I stopped tilting against my chosen windmills, and now I'm basically a punch clock either. I'm happier now, and I'm genuinely more present and helpful in my day to day work, which is great, but I keep feeling like I lost something important along the way. I think I've been ignoring the internal conflict. It's time for me to get back on the horse , analyze my benefits, my faults, my successes, my resources, and basically, do the hard work. Thank you for inspiring me.

[@Jeremus717]

I've watched so many of your videos but this one was before I started as a regular on the channel. Thank you so much for making it. It was just the thing I needed today.

[@sanguis77]

Really, really loved this video, and I have two things I want to tell you: 1. I don't recommend Duolingo for its Japanese course, as it just kinda throws things at you to memorize. 2. Somewhere out there, there is a literally unsearchable Japanese video with no title. The only way to see it is in your recommended.

[@chegu613]

The title is actually something like ! or !!!

[@wonmilkwoo371]

Checkpoint: I've always had problems of self worth and self respect, and over the last year I decided to start thinking of myself as the main character of this story. It's helped to make me think of myself as important. I didn't realize internet checkpoints, or thinking of yourself as the main character was common or a thing until just now, so it's a peculiar coincidence that I happened to come across this I think.

[@bukler3934]

Great for you man, it's up to you to create meaning for yourself and to love yourself. None else can do it for you and it's good you think of yourself in this positive way

[@jaedenbailey6082]

Just remember that the NPC's will say the same thing to you no matter what, good or bad. Live for yourself, and remember the goals you set while you were still new to the game. Make yourself proud.

[@joshuaphillips3491]

Funnily enough, this video is a bit of a checkpoint for me. Been struggling with a bit of depression due to some personal occurrences, but I've been on a binge of these videos because I found one in my recommended. Thanks for providing some content that lets me feel these emotions while still trying to find answers for why, while also tying it into one of my favorite hobbies: gaming.

[@juliepoirier1320]

Excellent video, I love stumbling upon these types of videos and stories and other internet oddities. Thank you for putting so much work and effort into this topic. Have a damn good one!

[@juanrodriguez9971]

There is a phrase that I have heard some times in the past that says "A million of people can't be wrong", but then I question, that million of people knows about the topic? Were they influenced by another person or group of persons? Did they choose a option randomly or they were really giving an honest and informed opinion at the moment? Then I remember that study of a group of people indirectly forcing another person to choose the wrong answer and then I understand that a million of people is more used to be wrong.

[@danielemazzali9810]

I mean, i'm sure there's more than a milion of people who think videogames are garbage, and in the past we had milion of people thinking that the sun orbited around the earth. One million people is a really small number, we have more than six thousands "millions of people" on Earth. And in the past the whole humanity was proven wrong more than once...

[@SilentProti]

We can also move to discuss morphogenetic field from there

[@vvvvia]

this is just me being nit-picky, but the title of the video says “toge” not “toke” 「け」(ke) is altered by a 点々 (tenten) which changes the pronunciation of ke to ge 「げ」 otherwise great video :))

[@bardisaythen4392]

Duolingo really sucks man. After 4 months of Japanese lessons, you should know that it's 'ge' not 'ke'. I'm not hating on Daryl but the Duolingo learning process just doesn't work at all to me.

[@vvvvia]

Bardis Aythen same, i’ve been learning japanese for 8 mo. at a real class and i’ve learned way more than i ever could on duolingo. 10/10 would recommend

[@JellyfishMochi]

@@vvvvia Fellow student here :) I've been studying Japanese in university for the last year and I'd suggest looking up "MIA Japanese", it's a dope method and it made me able to read novels in Japanese and see movies without subtitles in basically four months, while it would've taken me three years of uni to get there. Hope it can help you as well!

[@mikasaackermann8736]

You're a fucking weeaboo, shut up.

[@crimsonraiderxv3422]

@@mikasaackermann8736 You have an anime pic

[@LoganRaspa]

Last week that video was recommended to me, and I had the feeling of hitting refresh for the next batch of recommended, but I was compelled to click it.... I recognized the art and music as I played the game as a kid. I believe the lack of user information made me scroll for more, otherwise I would never care to read comments on a video game music post. I've been trying to explain it to people around me, and I'm coming off sounding like a lunatic. Thank you for making this video to show that it is an anomaly and something worth mentioning.

[@frog8779]

Nintendo, why did you have to take it down?

[@CAPAE]

Checkpoint: I became enlightened. I became open to myself, my habits, my tendency towards conformity. I vowed to change on this day. To be my own person. To call out haters like Daryl sneaking horns down in his video. Everchange

[@samtheflaan5280]

That’s me at 2:24, I was worried when I left that comment that I was being too corny or sappy, but I’m glad to see it was good enough to use for a damn good video. And for the rest of y’all, hang in there. Things’ll get better, and you can push on. It’s what main characters do after all.

[@daltondoodles1853]

Loved this video man, been working on art to your videos all day, great stuff here. The Undertale " Despite everything, it's still you" always does something for me. You rock dude

[@torquedawg1004]

i was binging this channel and i came across this video again. i remember being recommended the checkpoint shortly after watching this video so i thought i’d be recommended it again. so far, it hasn’t been recommended to me sadly. i guess i could find solace in the fact that i haven’t stumbled upon the checkpoint yet since checkpoints usually appear before difficult parts of a game and that would mean that i won’t be facing anything pretty difficult soon. of course it’s a bit delusional for me to actually believe this, but i guess i do find a bit of comfort in that thought since i often find myself feeling anxious about what my future has in store for me. i guess i won’t need to worry much since things won’t be too difficult yet and that i could just enjoy living life (and just enjoy being a kid too, i don’t want to be growing white hairs by age 14). though i do look forward to seeing that video again, even though it might mean there’ll be a challenge ahead of me, at least i can read the comments to see other people preparing for their own challenges as well.

[@gabrielbuonomano]

I found that video about a year ago, and it's been steadily recommended to people since about around then. It's really a great video comment section, and the rest of the creator's videos seem to have people continuing the checkpoint tradition as well.

[@joshuaroa8503]

Fascinating video, I was also thinking about this, a few months ago I so happened to find myself in a video with also a weird trend in the comment section. The video in question is "Inner Universe (full song) " a song used in the opening of the anime Ghost in the Shell stand alone complex. By going through the comment section I realized every comment or at least the vast majority was "I'm commenting here everyday to prove that this song will never die'' or something along those lines. By reading more I got to the conclusion that the reason was to remember the vocalist of the song, that passed away. You can see if you scroll down or if you sort by newest comments, people are still commenting everyday the same sentence, and I felt that I found a fascinating place on a corner of the internet that nobody told me about. I feel this kind of stuff could be anywhere and we just need to stumble upon it.

[@Artsysomeone]

This is exactly the kinda of content I look for. Not the video you were talking about but the video you made. Thank you, weirdly this has put me at ease.

[@Xcog]

I've never had depression, but I still resonated with this video's explanation. In fact, I've come to a realization. I've been dreaming up stories since I was very young, and the main characters have always had a lot of agency. Maybe all of those stories I've been developing, even if they're not about me specifically, have played a small part in my growth as a person; after all, the most distressing time I can remember in my life was just before I started developing these stories more actively. I'm really grateful for this video. When I stumbled upon the checkpoints myself, I thought it was cool, but didn't think much about it. I appreciate them a LOT more now, thanks to this. Here's hoping they can keep inspiring people and making people feel good.

[@udime123]

I remember exactly where I was when I suddenly stumbled upon this checkpoint. I saw the Checkpoints in the comment section and being INCREDIBLY confused, assuming it was some internet reference I didn't catch, and then I moved on without leaving anything behind. Someday, I might stumble upon it again, but I definitely don't plan on seeking it out. I ignored a save point, I should just wait until the next one, eh?

[@StoicVeR]

it'll come to you when you're ready. Have a safe journey, until then. We will remember you

[@technounionrepresentative4274]

It vaguely pissed me off It had the same feeling as R/woooosh exept pretentious

[@daevalintine303]

I was recommended this video a few months back, and watching it was really helpful for me at that point in my life

[@kylezo]

10:00 corridors of time starts which is how I found this video after thinking "why did all these RP comments appear on my favorite background audio video over the last 16 months"

[@leia3559]

This is why I love the lofi community on youtube, they're all so kind and they make even large comment sections a safe place :), and you feel like the main character while studying or relaxing

[@Amaiyannaise]

This video guided me to the checkpoint, which became the first time I opened up about my PTSD and mental health struggles. The checkpoint taught me to open up. If I hadn't watched this video, I never would have sought out therapy I desperately needed. Things got dangerously dark for me last year and I likely wouldn't have been able to make it through if I still wasn't able to reach out.

[@jacksonfunksworth3822]

I spent a lot of timing "going through the motions" on full auto-pilot when I should have let myself feel. It's easy to become lost in the white noise of it all. I hope telling you helps break the cycle. You are loved, it does get better. ❤

[@Wrench55154]

I like how I've randomly come across the video in subject, and later, it's now this video talking about this phenomenon that I have seen and loved.

[@Cat-ki3hy]

The person who made it probably wouldn't think that the comments would be this touching

[@andriesoelofse8821]

I'm glad to see someone else also thought learning korean in less than 5 minutes (seriously) was something that they should click on...

[@NMC1998]

I really loved this video. I feel like this type of comments also appear a lot on chill hop mixes and ambiance videos. I'm subscribing!

[@aronoc3599]

Have never heard of the Internet Checkpoint. This was such good coverage of it, too. I've gone through struggles over the past few years in learning to reframe my story in a more positive light. It's difficult for me not to imagine the most catastrophic worst-case scenario when I try to make decisions, but there's some comfort in finding out that growth and wisdom can come from reversing that perspective. It's come to me, so I can attest that change can happen bit by bit - even if it seems slow and it's terribly difficult, it'll come. Thanks for this video and the accompanying psych info, definite sub. To other random comment readers, hang tough! We're none of us alone.

[@danimatedo]

Great research and analysis! I stumbled upon this video and was pleasantly surprised. Keep up the good work!

[@ALGOChannel]

0:40 Always nice to see someone making the effort to learn Japanese buuuut that's とげ(toge) not とけ(toke) I'd recommend learning hiragana and katana on your own before using duolingo.

[@lunarstrom8160]

You probably shouldn't use Duolingo period.

[@reizayin]

@@lunarstrom8160 On it's own, no.

[@umbrellaeyethingguy4665]

@@reizayin any recomendations for alternatives?

[@ALGOChannel]

@@umbrellaeyethingguy4665 I'm taking lessons with an online teacher, in one month I already knew all the hiragana including the "ge" one. Stuff like duolingo kiinda help but it's much better to get a teacher.

[@umbrellaeyethingguy4665]

@@ALGOChannel I see, thank you

[@throwaways6867]

Yo your whole channel was recommended to me and I’m deep in the content

[@aboutsoundandvision]

This video was beautifully done. Really made me think of my own experiences and growth over time. Thanks for your insights and for making these videos!

[@khbgvc]

This is the first video of yours I've watched and I might be speaking too soon but I can't believe you don't have more subscribers. I enjoyed this video so much. I'm excited to check out the rest of your work. I tend to approach my recommended section with extreme caution and usually find new channels through collaboration and recommendations from people I already follow or personal friends so I'm glad I took a chance this time.

[@PeacefulAutistic]

「とげ」because of the two little lines (だくてん/dakuten) in the “ke” hiragana it actually becomes “toge” great video otherwise!

[@bouryoku3802]

ty someone else noticed