Who Is the Greatest Minecraft Player of All Time?

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

Who do *you* think the greatest Minecraft player of all time is? Also, apologies for any poorly enunciated phrases or garbled-sounding words in this recording. Just got a new set of braces and I'm still getting used to them, so they've made my little lisp-sounding thing a bit more pronounced at times. I'm told it has to get worse before it gets better, though. Subtitles are there if you need them.

[@RafitaReflexiones]

RICH MC

[@TheEnderOcelot]

Technoblade

[@galahad4280]

Ethoslab

[@henkdachief]

i saw a video a couple years back about this topic and my opinion was that bdubs and technoblade were the best at that time that i knew off and back then people were saying etho i think EDIT: i predicted this video! i told friends of mine that soon people will start to agree that bdubs is the best player, i knew it all along but his newest season is just too great to ignore it. also this will start a HUGE DRAMA between me and frostbyte freeman because kendrick lamar just always says he is the best, in fact that was his labels marketing for him since 2016 when he was on noisey and all that when in reality even 50 cent is a better rapper lets be real here, kendrik is notoriously overrated and has never "set the bar", he has never innovated, thats just fan talk, while bdubs is underrated, i think regardless the comparison isnt fitting because as you said bdubs tries different things kendy always plays it save with all his productions, kendirck is the type of guy that would make a machine to burn diorite because its "so ugly", he is the mainstream guy

[@Assassinboy3000]

technoblade back in the day but either doogile or fruitberries now

[@bdoubleo]

hey frosty! your payment is in the mail. same rate next month?

[@PMJ02]

😂

[@PatBanting]

Classic Bdubs 😂

[@sambishoppercussion]

😂

[@genn8062]

Its him

[@ellipsis...1986]

Check your bank account Bdubs I have a sneaking suspicion Frosty's been double billing you all this time...

[@Feather-Fetcher]

"He's his favorite builders favorite builder" is such a clean and accurate quote

[@Mini-Gun1239]

just like etho is your favourite mc youtuber's favorite youtuber.

[@soysapphic]

the sasha colby of minecraft builders

[@legendaryshots4047]

I’ve heard that before I’m petty sure. I think it was about Jimi Hendrix. “If hes not your favorite guitarist he’s your favorite guitarists favorite guitarist

[@airhead7379]

The northernlion of mc

[@Feather-Fetcher]

@@airhead7379 ivory lion* lol

[@DanZorny]

I bet most people would say Etho is the GOAT, but Etho himself would probably say Bdubs

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

And Bdubs himself would probably say Etho, too!

[@mdfrenchy]

Of course Etho would say someone else. It's not evidence that he is less than. It just shows his humility.

[@xJamanz]

Surely he has to be tho right. He was an OG pvp legend, an OG redstone pioneer, knew the ins and outs of the game, a key figure in the beginning of minecraft content, and his building skills are pretty decent. (Obviously the one flaw compared to bdubs is building tho)

[@swiftlymurmurs]

​@@xJamanzEtho would be an incredible builder if he ever put a roof on anything

[@jonanderson70]

@@FrostbyteFreemanyou called it

[@Laurentina_enjoyer]

Bdubs isnt just built different HE'S BUILT CORRECTLY

[@thequackyest3604]

lmao

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

Yes.

[@GrimReapah]

Nah he builds different

[@benrex7775]

Mostly he is built smaller.

[@cykomiko6924]

He is handsome

[@CyclopsRat]

Bdubs and Etho are unmatched in quality and content

[@Michaelpetersteak]

Fax

[@azileuk5305]

this coming out on the same day as his new building with bdoubleO episode is such great timing. i’m still just in awe

[@nandosmuncher69]

ik his new build of the pillars was breathtaking lol

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

And in that very same episode, he exemplified the three primary categories of greatness I enumerated here- flawless PVE prowess against the monsters spawning in the cave of his own creation, brilliant redstone farm design, and impeccable building. Those pillars were NUTS. I made the claim, and he just proved it for me. Couldn't have asked for more impeccable timing if I tried.

[@InestimableFlorivore]

I love how it's not so much that he builds, but that he paints. Everything he does is considerate. I sincerely think he's currently revolutionizing building in Minecraft. And if not, then he revolutionized the way I played

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

Well said! I completely agree... even if his techniques are solely composed of synthesis, they've still revolutionized the way I view building, if nothing else.

[@FlourishPorridge]

Bdubs is mathematically by far the best MCC player since he is the only player to have a 200% canon winrate. Since underdogs was a "half canon" event but wins counted for full

[@evanguillory5046]

If you don't count the fact that he got carried but Firebreathman

[@FlourishPorridge]

@evanguillory5046 but you forget that Shane only has a 19% winrate (2/10.5). Bdubs is literally 10 times better than him. I think it's safe to say that, after the dust has settled, Bdubs was the real lynchpin of that team (/j)

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

The numbers don't lie, folks. This mathematical meta-analysis is unimpeachable.

[@evanguillory5046]

Wait a minute I have a counter argument Feinberg won his first event on an underpowered and got second individual giving him the highest average in the MCC roster on top of a 100% win rate and Bdubs has only won one less competitive event

[@talentlesscommenter1329]

@@evanguillory5046100% winrate is only half of bdubs

[@CODENAMEDERPY]

Great video. My greatest Minecraft player is Etho, There are plenty of facts and "objective" reasons I could list, but the real reason, for me, is that he's always been there throughout my childhood and into my young adult life, and that he's consistently been Etho.

[@Chase19898]

For me it's both of them, I can't and won't choose. They're both unique in their own way.

[@NickAndriadze]

Very true, he's stayed very true to himself over the years, throughout all the shifting stages of the KZbin scene.

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

Etho's a really good one, for sure. Probably fits better within the ostensibly "objective" criteria this video outlines, but Bdubs is my guy, and I felt like burying the entire premise of the video behind an impenetrable veil of irony would make the earnest sincerity of the conclusion hit that much harder. nHo for life. 🤘

[@dhivan]

​@@FrostbyteFreeman nHo for life

[@detectivemittons9020]

@@FrostbyteFreeman One of the original tips and tricks give-and-take in the game. It's all connected 💥

[@scottmelons]

I've been watching Bdubs for almost 13 years. I've probably seen 75% of his uploads, and always come back for them. The thing that keeps me so engaged after I've left most other MCtubers in the past is he looks at this game differently from other players, like he is an artist and this game is his canvas, and every single block and function is something that can add to his creations. Thank you for giving this man the recognition he deserves.

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

Of course! I'm happy this silly little video managed to encapsulate your thoughts on Bdubs and his artistic ability. Thank you for watching.

[@diggoran]

I knew it was coming - inevitable really - but the scene from the Ivy Rose memorial cathedral still made me tear up. Talk about using Minecraft as a platform to role model being a good human being... Bdubs has really taken us through life with him and given us his wisdom along the way. He's like Mr. Rogers in being a mentor or even a father figure to us all.

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

There wasn't really another way this video could conclude, in my mind. The Mr. Rogers analogy is a good one, but I've always been partial to Bob Ross, for reasons I feel I didn't adequately enumerate in the course of the essay itself- much like Bob, he isn't the greatest or most noteworthy painter of all time, especially not in his own opinion, but despite that his skill has still managed to democratize the form and served as the starting point and inspiration to so many. And for me, that's why he's the GOAT.

[@antiichristie]

This video is a Bdubs glazer's dream come true. You spoke so many of my gushing thoughts into existence. Bdubs is a fine wine, only gets better with time.

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

So true! Thank you so much for the kind words- I’m happy this silly little video was able to give voice to your own thoughts in some form or fashion.

[@jasonb6570]

1:15 "Who, 'in short', is the greatest minecraft player of all time?" Heh

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

Foreshadowing is a narrative device in which-

[@qocket]

My favourite Bdubs commerical break is when he received his divorce papers (This actually exists and its amazing)

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

Is that the one when he's searching through his wife's purse and finds them on accident

[@DoctorW42]

this did feel like more of an argument as to why Bdubs best *exemplifies* minecraft, not so much as to why he's "the best" but interesting ideas regardless =)

[@henkdachief]

i think we have an opinion who is the best and later we find the reasons why, bdubs is the best, given that, what are the reasons for that? conventionally people made these categories of the game to see who was the best, and this video is building upon that argument imo

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

It's almost like the central claim of this video is inherently indefensible by design! Glad you enjoyed the video regardless though.

[@shmoist2678]

@@FrostbyteFreeman It's not indefensible whatsoever. You completely redefined the common view of what it means to be good at things so they specifically fit bdubs, and then told us that bdubs fit those aspects the best. Yes of course you could argue for bdubs being the best minecraft player then... in the same way that i could say that i am the best F1 driver on the planet if i redefined what it meant to be good at driving F1 entirely. Keep in mind i don't even know how to drive. You continuously made this logically fallacious progression of thought and used it as an argument throughout the video for multiple different things too... and it slightly annoyed me. I feel the need to say however, i don't care who the best minecraft player is. It might be bdubs, he seemed pretty good to be honest. I am just an autist nerd who is very peculiar about correct and proper logical debating. Sorry :p

[@goofbawll]

its a good day to see bdubs get the recognition hes deserved for all these years hes been around

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

A good day, indeed. Thank you for watching!

[@Shisain123]

Bdubs might not have been the first Minecrafter I've ever watched, but ever since discovering him, I have never looked back. You have articulated EXACTLY the same feelings I have about the man and how much he has influenced not only my build style but in HOW I play the game. He's one of the reasons why I started my own KZbin channel. Him inspiring me is exactly the reason why IM GONNA BE BETTER THAN HIM!! jk ofc but seriously playing in a world with him and just learning even more would be a dream come true. Banger video

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

Thank you for the kind words! I'm glad to hear I was able to successfully put your feelings into words.

[@TheEyez187]

There it is, there's the comment I've been looking for. Who's the greatest, not so and so, or them; no, it's going to be me. No point aspiring to be him, he already fills that niche, you need to go beyond! Props; and good luck w/ it! Made me think of a part out of the film Willow. The wizard holding his hand up and asking the aspirants, in which finger does the magic reside; though he doubted himself, when asked afterwards he said his first answer was his own finger; which was the right answer!

[@thewater7399]

35:25 this entire segment made me realize how incredible everyone on hermitcraft is

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

I really just wanted a chance to share some appreciation for my other favorite Hermits. This video is dedicated to Bdubs, sure, but every chance I got, I wanted to put the rest of the crew over to make sure they got their flowers.

[@vulcanfeline]

imo, hermitcraft is a herd of goats

[@sglenny001]

Me too kid me too

[@widdershinnz]

Bdubs finally getting his flowerrs

[@immortalpickle3104]

Too underrated fr

[@anonybelle]

Etho will always be my #1 but you make a very good case for BDubs

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

Thank you! I’m glad you thought I gave a good GOAT defense, if nothing else!

[@orangepanda9574]

Dude I’ve never seen your content but it’s amazing how you just roped me into watching a 40 minute video. Your storytelling ability is amazing

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

Thank you so much! That's very kind of you to say- I'm happy you found this video engaging and exciting from a storytelling perspective!

[@TheHurri1cane]

@@FrostbyteFreeman yep, I was very impressed as well. If you haven’t thought about it, and I think you likely have, consider doing MC documentaries similar to this one. Ultimately, I think you have the chops to go into other areas that are interesting to you, too. I would watch any of this type of content from you no matter the subject matter.

[@MATTierial]

Goddammit, I'm crying in a video about Bdubs 😂 I watched his first episode of Hermitcraft Season 10 this year and immediately recognized that he was doing something really special. The transitions and general editing, the 'timelapse' builds that are perfectly framed, the comedy... While other people are making videos, Bdubs is making ART every single episode. And not just with his builds, the ENTIRE experience is meticulously crafted. So glad someone else noticed. He deserves so much praise this season. Just don't let him hear it 😂😂😂

[@christophershenton899]

Therr is one moving up this ladder and it was mentioned in the video. PEARL. She started to get into redstone and had made a working Wordle game as one of her first projects. She is somebody that is always joyful and enjoy he4 work.

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

I so agree! Pearl just keeps getting better and better at every facet of the game, and her creativity fused with her capability and intellectual curiosity when it comes to every component of Minecraft makes her a force to be reckoned with!

[@stelmaria-mx]

Pearl has been levelling up over the last year, she is so skilled and it's great to see

[@TDSxISCxCERTIFIED]

hearing the control verse is on a bdubs centered video BLEW MY MIND. Subbed.

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

These are the kind of incomprehensibly nonsensical parallels that only my uniquely deranged mind could conjure. Glad to hear you appreciated that unconventional pairing, though!

[@PalmDEV]

Holy crap, I just finished the combat section. I really think you hit the nail on the head with this. I've come to learn some of the stuff you said on my own, but you really brought it together in a way I've never thought about before. Amazing video.

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

Thank you! I'm glad I was able to actually capture some of your own sentiments throughout the course of this video, too!

[@sarahiscool7222]

YAAAA ANOTHER VIDEO FROM THE GOAT!!! I must say, when you were first talking about someone being a master of all the different elements of minecraft - building, pvp, redstone, etc. - Etho was def the first person to pop into my mind. I think at various points over his career he's been an icon in each of them. But you make a good case for Bdoubleo... and now I really want to go watch some building with Bdubs lol

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

Etho is brilliant. But I like Bdubs! He's my guy. He's the perfect encapsulation of what I value most about the game of Minecraft, anyways. And thank you for the kind words- hopefully you enjoyed the video regardless.

[@sarahiscool7222]

@@FrostbyteFreeman I certainly did!

[@oreyhendrix5076]

His combat prowess (as he would say) is incredible. If you haven’t seen his old modded battle royale series you absolutely need to. I’ve never been so on the edge of my seat for a Minecraft series. If you think his new stuff is amazing you have to check out his old stuff! Attack of the B-team series is also incredible.

[@skitilzz]

This might be one of my favorite videos on this platform. It states some ive been thinking for a while that Minecraft is not a very good game but it is a incredible art medium whether that be exercise your freedom over the block palette or redstone tec or even over other people in pvp. Everything is art and i think bdubs is a great artist and story teller. Sorry for this its probably un readable lol

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

Not at all! Thank you for the comment- I sincerely appreciated getting to read your perspective, and I agree that at its best Minecraft is capable of becoming an art form in of itself.

[@Random_guy_35]

Bdubs is the reason I play minecraft even after 14 years. He just inspires you and theres nothing you can do about it

[@liquidsuspect2469]

I firmly believe Bdubs is the top builder in the game. but when it comes to the overall most well rounded player, there's a good argument to be made for Etho

[@allgreatfictions]

Yeah, but if Etho was as good at Redstone, he'd have his own "Redstone with BDubs" section, and he doesn't. QED.

[@liquidsuspect2469]

@@allgreatfictions well when you put it that way-

[@sorrynotsorry8224]

I love how you actually got a clip of Bdubs and Doc shooting hoops.

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

He's a little guy, ain't he? They call him Chef Bdubs, he was the original Curry.

[@elcarro8947]

This is THE greatest Minecraft video essay i’ve ever seen, the comparison with Kendrick Lamar’s lyrics and Kendrick himself, Barry Lyndon and its beautiful scenes, the message it gives of getting better, overcoming yourself and just the overall vibe of the essay is just magnificent, plus the Intro song at the end, wich is just the perfect Minecraft song for this video, it just adds points to this masterpiece. Thank you for taking the time of meticulously putting together all those details, it kind of reminds me of a Bdubs build.

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

Woah! That's extremely high praise- thank you so much for the kind words and compliments! I'm glad you appreciated all the comparisons I made and parallels I drew!

[@thespookysoub]

one extra thing that i adore with bdubs - even with the egotistical, eccentric persona, he's honestly very wise and considerate, in almost everything he does. he's a jokester for sure, he's a creature, he's a force of mild chaos - but he's always so genuinely kind. he cares so deeply about everything he does. he runs around the servers he's on and offhandedly compliments other people and their efforts, as easy as breathing. in building with bdubs, he's so...calm. there's humor, yeah. but it's relaxed and you get to see him without the show makeup. he's a wonderful person, as well as a wonderful minecraft player. there's a reason he's such a joy be in the presence of.

[@thespookysoub]

((also, just one very small heads up! the music behind your speaking was a little loud at some parts! not too bad, but it was difficult to tell what you were saying. captions exist ofc, but figured i'd let you know! great video!!!!))

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

Absolutely! That was something I really wanted to underscore with this video, although I don't think I put it quite as nicely as you did- thanks for the comment!

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

Sorry about that! Been a while since I've done this, and my actual delivery was a bit off too. Which parts did you think had the worst leveling issues? I'll try to get that sorted next time around.

[@thespookysoub]

@@FrostbyteFreeman Of course!!! And no need to apologize, great video overall!!!!!! I think your delivery was pretty dang good. :)) Just scrubbed through the video again and, on a second listen/watch, I think one of the only bits that still sticks out to me as a bit difficult is the jazzy section around 16:40! It might not even be that it's too loud, but just a little bit too busy to go behind active talking? Works well in the lapses in voice though!!! One other bit that seems a little loud, still, on a second watch is the Kendrick section starting around 27:00. Not as hard to understand, but it does kinda fight for your attention against what you're saying! Again, great vid overall, really enjoyed it :)))

[@MrBigTorp]

What ties everything together, to make bdubs the goat for me, is the Voice. His voice is the velvet glue that makes it all feel great.

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

That On Location jingle in Tall Claims Court? Glorious. He sang that.

[@josefw9253]

Bdubs plays minecraft.

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

Yes.

[@ITsconof]

this was an amazing video that i thought was js gonna be a funny thing when i saw the thumbnail, each section was beautiful and you really did convince me, bdubs is the goat. 10/10 video imo.

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

I hope it was still a little funny, though! That was the hope, anyways- to fuse sarcasm with sincerity in a way befitting of Bdubs himself. Glad you enjoyed it though! Thank you for the kind words.

[@ellaabelle7645]

only saw the thumbnail and youre so right. so pleased with my decision of watching bdubs since 2012. he has always been the person to push the boundaries of what you can build in the game and create new techniques

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

Thank you so much! I'm glad this video resonated with what you believe to be true :)

[@siddharthpatwari7534]

this is so well stated! You really put into words what has made me love bdubs for all these years. Its not about how good at the game he is, its how he plays minecraft in a fun and very humble/human manner. I may see a pro pvp player fight and feel not event 1% of the joy that comes from watching bdubs flail around just like i would. and of course is builds are always a true inspiration each and every time there is some new technique to marvel at.

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

My thoughts exactly! Bdubs shield camping and Scar death looping are infinitely more endearing to me than hardcore, hardwired PVP combat content ever could be because those flounderings are more accurate to my own experience with the game. That's why their ability to build beautifully in spite of those constraints makes their work that much more aspirational, too!

[@EvelynUwUwastaken]

I thought the combat section was going to be a joke but then you turned it into a brillant and convincing argument proving that I am indeed stupid and small minded. Extremely well done

[@Subwolferz]

I remember being introduced to HermitCraft bc of Grian and his first episode of Season 6 with having watched his building videos prior, Bdubs would introduce himself and Keralis in the latter half of the season. So Bdubs wasn't on as long that season but there was definitely a different level of building going on with the little time there was left to that season; and he's the main reason I found out that gradients and texturing exist in minecraft then as there is now. He just keeps evolving his skill in his own way with the help of references and techniques that are either passed around the building community or a simple Google search. Ultimately it is his impact that stands out, that personality of his is very unique but something that I wish I could see more of in content creators today who merely try to copy others instead of being themselves, and to compare his art form and personality to that of the late Bob Ross is no understatement. AND HE BUILDS THE BACKS OF BUILDINGS UNLIKE SOME PEOPLE WHO ARE COWARDS THAT HIDE IT IN A MOUNTAIN! (jk G).

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

I mean... in the latest Building with Bdubs he posted today, he *almost* built the back of something, so surely that counts, right? Glad you appreciated this video, and that it resonated with your own feelings for Bdubs!

[@bigkspicy8257]

Let this man cook! This video is bizarre in some ways, but in the end I couldn't help but love it. Thanks for making it :) My personal GOAT would be Etho for always pushing the limits of what's possible to do in survival minecraft whether its building a tamagochi, a storage system with a search function, or even way back when he invented things like the EATS road. For a player of a sandbox game, few have had such a massive impact on so many parts of the game, and so many people too.

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

Thank you! I’m glad you appreciated this video anyways, even in spite of its eccentricities… I’d like to think they’re a feature of my singular style and not a bug, haha

[@MATTierial]

My favorite KZbinr is also from Hermitcraft, and its Scar. That man was put on this earth to bring joy and good times to every single person he interacts with. Despite so many struggles, he is one of the most altruistic, kind, and wholesome people. And, to top it off, he's an incredibly prolific builder that seems to have an endless source of inspiration. But, I love Bdubs too. We're so lucky to be able to witness a server like Hermitcraft with so many incredible and diverse talkents!

[@azungu1190]

Bdubs changed my vocabulary. I haven’t slept in years. These days, I only SHREEP!

[@MidnightBarber]

That’s right!!

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

If you or a loved one has suffered from mesoshreeplioma, or any other nonsensical Bdubs-isms, call the toll-free number on your screen. You may be entitled to financial compensation.

[@tsuki8957]

i often times find it so hard to open minecraft because it is so intimidating to me, but he inspires me so so much. To just try. I cant tell you how many hours ive spent silently at my computer, just looking at the game, since ive started watching his videos. How his building styles makes me want to make the stories i make for dnd into something real. Something that isnt just words, but a painting someone can walk through. But i cant do it. I try and i give up, but every time i see his videos it just makes me want to try again. To see him make his own dnd world and have his friends walk through it, experience it in ways only he could make. I just love his builds so much and youre right, theres something about his relentless desire that makes someone like me. Someone who gives up, someone who views things as hopeless and feel this pressing weight of tiredness and depression. Actually want to continue. The inspiration to keep going, not just at this game of blocks, but in my writing. In my life. To see things in color, to experience the humanity of life. To live as more than a depressed robot that only sees value in what other people see as productive.

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

Thank you so much for commenting. I'm glad you find Bdubs and his talents to be creatively inspiring, too- if it's any consolation there, he didn't get to where he is overnight. He practiced relentlessly, and beat himself up, and read, and studied to master his command of painting concepts and their translation into the three-dimensional form. You have that same burning desire in you, and I hope you're able to paint a blocky picture you can be proud of someday. Something you can walk through and feel immersed in, something that captures the setting for your campaigns that you've always seen in your mind's eye.

[@christopherbrooks5548]

I 100% agree, Bdubs was the second Minecraft youtuber I started watching. Still watching him to this day.

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

That's seriously impressive. Glad his work has been a constant for you- and glad you agreed with the video too, of course!

[@ReillyEdits]

Beautiful video. Your words are so articulate and so well put. Great video.. thank you

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

No, thank you! I'm sincerely happy you enjoyed it.

[@RichHeart89]

Bdubsis hands down my favorite builder. And a huge part of that is that every single hermit is like "My base is fine. But I kinda saw what Bdubs is doing so I'm gonna try that!" and the fact that he seems to just do things so effortlessly, almost just like winging it.

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

I think the effortless beauty of his art perhaps belies the hours upon hours he's spent studying, practicing, and preparing for every build. He's worked to get to this point, and that's what I respect about him.

[@technoyams2212]

I really like your video style! You articulate what you want to say splendidly and I really enjoyed listening!

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

Thank you very much! That's kind of you to say- I'm very happy you enjoy the watch! Comments like these mean an awful lot to me.

[@fratguide9835]

23:57 Bro… that Chevron drop got me reeling. You know your stuff, obviously bc you also know Bdubs is the best minecrafter

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

The segment immediately following the Chevron joke is probably my favorite editing gag I’ve ever done.

[@sushitrsh]

never heard of this guy until now, he is actually the best, damn. great video man, got me a bit emotional by the end.

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

That's incredibly high praise! Glad this video resonated so deeply with you, and that it managed to evoke such powerful emotions even though this is only your first-ever exposure to Bdubs!

[@spencernaugle]

I've known about him for a long time, but Never really watched his videos. So this was my first time seeing his real face... With a voice like that, how is he so good looking 👀

[@liquidsuspect2469]

ikr he is so handsome

[@vv-us4xr]

by "voice like that" you of course mean the voice of a beautiful angel, yes?

[@spencernaugle]

@@vv-us4xr I mean he acts so goofy so I imagine a goofy face.

[@DumpsterFireRaccoon]

I’ve watched 7 hermits since season 6, time to make it 8. Phenomenal video by the way the music selection during the first building segments was stellar.

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

Thank you! I didn't do my due diligence and that lone track got the video copyright striked, but I'll be damned if I'm changing it now. Was really pleased with the way it turned out in the edit- glad you enjoyed it, too!

[@kaedenhealy6628]

bdubs is literally the bob ross of minecraft.

[@kaedenhealy6628]

WAIT YOU SAID IT TOO HA.

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

Beat you to it, I'm afraid. Thanks for watching!

[@ignorance112]

I have been following Bdubs since the MindCrack days and it feels so good for someone to finally put into words what I have been somewhat nebulously feeling/thinking for a while, this mainly being in regards to the intangible aspects of Bdubs.

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

Thank you! I'm glad your history with his stuff helped you to appreciate that section of the video specifically, and that it put your feelings into words :)

[@RoundedWaffle]

thumbnail alone you have my full endorsment BDubs is a damn legend

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

Glad you liked the thumbnail! It’s apparently been quite a divisive topic in the comments section haha

[@bigmanj5361]

cam across this in my recommended banger video dude hooked from start to finish

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

Thank you so much! I’m happy you found this silly little video from your recommended feed so utterly engaging!

[@Vexian]

Would love see this as a sereis covering all contenders ETHO is likely IMO the best candidate for the GOAT of minecraft

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

That's not a half-bad idea! It's even one I considered myself, but the superlative bait-and-switch in the title loses potency after just once, and videos this long and exhaustive are super trying to make.

[@illrem4975]

This is very possibly the best video I've ever watched. From the intricate details to the masterfully explained ideas and points for a seemingly impossible point to prove on who's the 'best Minecraft player" I at this point damn well believe bdubs is the best now so props to you you've earned a sub for this masterfully crafted video.

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

Thank you! I'm glad you appreciated this video and its deliberate construction!

[@cupcakegaming882]

A FROST VIDEO IN THE YEAR 2024?? OH WE’RE SO BACK LETSGOOOO

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

A sign of the end times, to be sure.

[@cupcakegaming882]

@@FrostbyteFreeman Nah, we're JUST starting.

[@farhan4487]

ive gone from discovering bdubs in season 7 because his building style resonated with me, to the only hermitcraft videos i watch being his. hes been such an essential part of me growing up, shaping my building style, my understanding of the game, my OUTLOOK on how this game is supposed to be played, and my sense of humour... he really has got it all. we love him to death and THANK YOU! for giving him this praise, he deserves it so much.

[@MadamCommander]

Thanks for making a video that's able to capture how so many of us feel about BDubs. I found BDubs soon after my second daughter was born. The girls are now 15 and 12. He's sort of "been around" their whole lives. One of my proudest and happiest moments (it's so silly) was becoming a moderator for his streams. Anyway, you did an amazing thing here. Thanks, it's real poggers

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

No, thank you for sharing your story with me though this comment! It’s so cool to see how Bdubs has been a constant for two different generations, as well as the way he’s brought you and your daughters together and given you yet another thing to bond over! And it’s even cooler you actually got the chance to moderate for him- glad this video really resonated with you in such a strong way! It’s comments and stories like these that make this worthwhile.

[@frogstronaut]

i’ve been watching bdubs since season 1 of building with bdoubleo, and i think it’s fantastic that he has an entire video essay like this dedicated to him, because it’s so deserved

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

I'm glad you think this video was warranted! Thank you for the kind words.

[@unreloaded4264]

i love how the MF DOOM saying "your favorite rappers favorite rapper" was used with bdubs "your favorite builders favorite builder"

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

I'll confess I wasn't specifically going for a DOOM reference, but hey, I'll take it!

[@unreloaded4264]

@FrostbyteFreeman lol well it'll make MF DOOM fans like the video more

[@Wet_Deer]

I really want to thank you for making this video. It got me to binge Docm77. Not who you’d think but it got me back into Minecraft. I am now playing in a server with my friends.

[@jblack5728]

I’ve been watching Bdubs for many many years. He’s so good I watched him for years without ever playing Minecraft once. Just enjoyed watching him build and be himself.

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

Right?! He's one of those rare builders who can bring awareness to the game as a medium in of itself by getting people to take it seriously

[@jblack5728]

@@FrostbyteFreeman yeah for sure. I have noticed her doesn’t call people screws anymore. lol

[@MrCaliic]

Totally agree. I've been watching Bdubs for years, and sometimes with a year break between the videos. No other Minecraft youtuber makes me set aside time in my day, to watch the whole video. I used to be huge on Minecraft videos back in the days, but now only one remains for me; Bdubs

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

There can be only one. Glad your affections for Bdubs' work have stood the time, and you can still appreciate his stuff to this day!

[@Colossal...]

I mean stampy built the lovey word, had the redstone to build time machines and rockets, and is a pvp god and if you don't believe that check the enchanted island survival games. He was the childhood of millions with his impact.

[@TheAnnyParker]

You're 100% right. Bdubs makes me want to be a better builder. I've actively tried new techniques and block combinations that I never would have before, because he showed me how they can allow for cohesion on a larger scale

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

Trust me- we’re very much in the same boat here. Glad you get what I mean by his work being both inspiring and motivating!

[@Tamawin978]

my brightness is now set to zero after watching this Edit: i think scar is still scared of mobs

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

And that's exactly why he and Bdubs are such a dynamic and funny failduo!

[@raccoon2899]

I discovered bdoubs probably 8 years ago when he appeared on crewcraft season 1 and I've watched every video except the paw patrol ones since lol. He's the only minecraft youtuber I watch on a regular basis. He's clearly got a good business brain and cares about his product, the fact that he makes his ads are worth watching entertainment wise is huge Hes just so lovable and connectable, his humour has a bit of norm macdonald in it, its almost shocking hes not canadian

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

That one time when he started telling a shaggy dog story on the Life series, I could have sworn I was seeing shades of the Moth Joke. Two very funny guys, right there.

[@davidwitt8888]

I really hope Bdubs see this 😂. Great video sir

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

Probably for the best he doesn't. I don't think his ego could stand any further inflation, honestly.

[@lemnlyme]

i clicked on this video on a whim, i’m a recent hermit craft viewer in retrospect, having joined in on season 10 with joel joining (id only really watched him before, and etho’s previous seasons) so i was somewhat familiar with the legend mr. bdubs… i did not know he was so attractive!! i also have never seen his castle builds you showed wow… i knew he was talented but not THAT talented!! he’s a crazy hard worker. i gotta go binge his stuff now!

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

That's so awesome! I'm really happy this silly little video was able to inspire you to give Bdubs a chance- comments like these really mean a lot to me! Unfortunately, my guy hates your guy (the perfidious Mr. Beans) so by the royal judicial decree of Judge Bdubs we are now mortal enemies and I refuse to align myself with anyone who stans an unrepentant horse-murderer, sorry :(

[@lemnlyme]

@@FrostbyteFreeman oh no you’re right…. of course i’ll still keep my sub however, i need to keep my enemies close after all. you understand of course!

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

@@lemnlyme Naturally. I would expect nothing less. Until we meet upon the field of glorious battle as vassals on behalf of our liege lords, then!

[@retu3510]

11:45 I don't need to imagine. I play Minecraft Alpha where you can't see anything at night and the bed was not introduced yet, so every 10 minutes it's night. AND I'm terrible at fighting. Creepers are actually scary when you can't run.

[@NickAndriadze]

The line ''bed was not introduced yet'' in this particular context is very funny, considering Bdubs, the person he's discussing, is the most compulsive sleeper in Minecraft.

[@lolliputbug]

this is an amazing video, I almost started crying at the end when you started listing loads of creators and people who we may see as our personal greats, because its so true, we all have different people who inspire us and make us laugh an we will always come back to, be them content creators or not. this is such a well put together essay, and absolutely nails everything the hermitcraft community loves about bdubs. personally I have so many mc creators who I like and watch consistently, I would find it hard to even call one my greatest. and I think that's a testament to how varied in skill and personality and community each individual player is, that even a creator who does something in mc I never do, like a PvPer or a redstoner, can be one of my favourites.

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

Thank you so much for the kind words! I'm so happy this video resonated with you on such a sincerely emotional level :)

[@retu3510]

I still firmly believe Bdubs "pretty stone" is one of the greatest inventions in recent years. I'm sad it is rarely used by anyone

[@UncannyFran-nz1tw]

Bdubs has been my favorite youtuber since season 7 of Hermitcraft. He's entertaining, hilarious, and is the only minecrafter to build something that brought tears to my eyes, really.

[@xarvous]

Why BDubs is the best: *gestures broadly at everything*

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

I did exactly this sort of broad gesturing for about forty minutes in this video

[@ShortyMrTrix]

Beautifully put man, I have been binging his content a lot lately and never had paid too much attention to him as i came from the grian/mumbo audience and as ive grown older ive started leaning more towards people like Bdubs and Waxfraud and holy moley man he really is the GOAT! Also, excellent writing here man the cathedral piece and showing the other hermits reactions to his builds really felt emotional. Great work!

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

Thank you so much! Glad you appreciated the script for what it was, along with some of the editing choices, too!

[@raptorcrasherinc.9823]

Bdubs is the best builder. Others have more skill in some aspects, but none have the insight for creative buildings that he has. Also, he is one of the best YTers because of his hilarious personality.

[@HansMartinHammer]

If buying merch from any content creator is a form of statistic, then Bdubs is my favourite Minecraft player of All Time, though he's the only content creator I've ever bought merch from, which in itself is quite telling. BdoubleO100 is in my so humble opinion, the greatest of them all (closely followed by EthosLab). His legacy of the Paw Patrol videos extend far beyond just great art, but on a more human and emotional level, they're fantastic. After a devastating family tragedy, Bdubs pulls himself out of the gutter and delievers a masterpiece.

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

That definitely is telling, to be sure. And that's an absolutely fascinating way to contextualize the real purpose of those Paw Patrol adventure maps- totally recontextualizes them for me! Thanks so much for commenting.

[@PalmDEV]

The intro made me laugh so hard. Fastest subscription I've made in a long time (especially around 3 minutes).

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

Thank you! Glad you liked it... this video definitely had some of my favorite comedic editing beats I've ever done, so I'm happy to hear you appreciated them!

[@Ninpiratan]

Fantastic video! As a new fan of BDubs, I completely agree! I have never watched much of Hermitcraft but I started to recently after a video by MagmaMelon here on KZbin described the simple innocence of Hermitcraft within the world of Minecraft communities. I started watching a few creators to see what it’s all about. I’m continually impressed and inspired by many of the Hermitcrafters, but BDubs takes the cake for me because of his overall approach to the game and his unique and beautiful building style.

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

Thank you so much for the comment! It's cool to see your perspective on Hermitcraft, as well as how you found the server- glad you agreed with this video, too!

[@lukesponheim4773]

Wasn’t expecting the Kendrick mention but I fw it

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

These are the kind of insane, non-sensical, barely-tangential non sequiturs I live for.

[@caleborava]

i do not have a specific greatest player, instead this community is my greatest player. the collection of efforts and collaboration within occasionally conflicting playstyles is so inspiring to me, seeing the redstone community being cared for and caring for the rest of the community within the latest snapshots is one such example. despite our differences, despite our fighting we still care, respect and inspire each other to push this community to greater and greater heights

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

That's an incredibly wholesome perspective to have! I'm glad you're able to see the best in this chaotic community, somehow, in spite of it all.

[@yight901]

my goat is paul soares jr. Ive watched him since I was a little kid, 10 years ago. IMO, he plays survival Minecraft the right way. I always try to emulate his playstyle, while also going down my own path.

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

I’ll admit that unfortunately I’ve never seen his stuff before, but thank you so much for sharing! It’s so cool to see how deeply his work has affected you throughout your life and shaped your sensibilities when it comes to playing the game!

[@aidanmurray8283]

This video is criminally under-viewed. Amazing video man! I’ll be sharing it to all my friends

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

Thank you so much! That's a very kind thing to say- I'm happy you enjoyed this video enough to even consider sharing it!

[@Julianthebagel]

For me there are a couple candidates. Minemanner: One of the, if not the greatest pvper of all time, great at movement, and was part of Grian's old build team, becoming very good at the creative side of the game. One area he might be lacking in is the technical side of the game. Etho: Pretty much the exact opposite of Minemanner, pioneer in redstone, amazing builder, and with his recent mcci training arc, he has gotten some decent pvp and moevement. He is also an expert at a lot of niche areas of the game like noteblocks.

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

Really good choices here- definitely agree that Etho's note block arrangement skills are severely underrated. The 1812 Overture he did last season with Zed and the Frogger theme from this season both had me grinning like an absolute idiot the whole way through.

[@beepboop2803]

I really loved this video. And I teared up a little bit in the conclusion as I thought about all the youtubers I watched play Minecraft while I was growing up. Nostalgia just really hit me hard. My brother was the first person to show me Minecraft, and I remember playing it on the family computer. I remember watching hours and hours of the yogscast and their shadow of israphel series. I’m honestly really thankful that Minecraft exists as its brought me so much joy even in hard times. Idk I’m rambling. Anyway great video!

[@gabrielsfilms2086]

Oh yes, the fandom remembers when bdubs revealed he knows some of what we're up to.

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

His eyes… see all.

[@jessefogle7273]

That was maybe the best video I've ever seen on KZbin! I've watched Bdubs since I was 12! (I'm 22 now!) Everything he makes is gold! Love this video! Love Bdubs! Great work! Honestly just immaculate!

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

Thank you so much! That's seriously high praise- I'm so happy this video managed to encapsulate your long-time respect and admiration for Bdubs, in so many words!

[@Duck-wc9de]

And the tallest.

[@MidnightBarber]

OF COURSE!

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

So true! Bdubs is a normal man, standing at the normal height for a man.

[@jasonolson7966]

Bdubs is definitely my favorite minecrafter to watch! Somehow he truly is the perfect blend .

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

He's the complete package. The man has it all.

[@TheK1ngOf_Trading]

When I saw the thumbnail, I thought it was a joke or clickbait, but WE'RE SERIOUS HERE!!!

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

Clickbait? Yes. A joke? Absolutely not. This is serious business!

[@ilikeanime1610]

Looks like a hammer just found a nail -Bdubs 2024

[@Sycks6]

Just gonna say, this video is beautiful, beautifully written, beautifully constructed, everything. First time seeing your stuff and it's so sick. Keep at it man. :3333

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

Thank you so much! I’m really happy to hear that you appreciated both the form of this silly little video, as well as the actual content itself. That’s high praise!

[@Sycks6]

@@FrostbyteFreeman :D

[@meee_5155]

Great video! Counter point: Etho Slab

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

Valid argumentation, acceptable.

[@EuropesNinja]

Bdoubleo is my favourite artist. Fantastic video btw. I think Bdoubleo and Etho are both the greatest. And I believe if you asked either of them they would say the other. I barely play minecraft any more and I have refused to miss a video from either of them basically since they both began.

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

Thanks so much for commenting! It’s really cool that in spite of your interest in the game itself waning, you’ve continued to enjoy both Bdubs and Etho’s content!

[@LEGObowserYT]

32:21 a The LEGO Movie Reference in MY Bdubbs video essay? It’s more likely than you’d think.

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

It's actually very likely, especially since I really like the LEGO Movie and at one point could quote most of it by heart.

[@buddelhippie]

Surprised and happy you came back with a minecraft video! I will now go and rewatch all your old videos, again 😁

[@FrostbyteFreeman]

Thank you! Please don't feel compelled to do that though hahaha that's a not-insignificant investment of time