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[@andiultra8884]

The paint brush finally explaining why he isnt painting maps anymore

[@LegendFoxakamrsnek]

Why is he called paintbrush?I basically just joined his community

[@liathbricks7911]

His hair used to look like the top of a paintbrush

[@LegendFoxakamrsnek]

@@liathbricks7911 oh thanks

[@Teal182]

@@LegendFoxakamrsnekhis hair used to look like a paintbrush and he painted with it once

[@ViperJ98]

​​@@LegendFoxakamrsnek He once painted with his hair

[@PhobostheDarkOne]

Damn, Drew turns 11 this year and has a beard already, must have those Spartan genes in him

[@germandude6492]

Relatable. Got it at 10 & a half though

[@cchhttuu1285]

Live fish reaction:🐟

[@Off_the_cob]

Erm akchoolyy If you watched the video where Drew learned about his genes you would know he has Viking genes

[@ViperJ98]

​@@Off_the_cobYeAh ThEsE pEoPlE aRe SoOo DuMb 🤓🤓

[@Jungleali]

LOLLLLL

[@hopin8krzys]

This weird feeling, when "10-11 years ago" isn't a beginning of youtube, the "early early days" , but 2013-2014 already

[@xKazeshi98x]

you make me feel old...

[@ComradesChoice]

I know, right? 💔

[@fistfullcoronation3512]

Bro the fact that 5 years ago was the pweds tseries drama already... literally there are kids watching yt and going to kindergarten that werent even alive at pewds peak...

[@datboi9994]

@@fistfullcoronation3512 Pewdiepie's peak was years before the tseries drama... I'm guessing you aren't old enough to be on youtube in 2014

[@theta_plays9997]

I’m so old

[@lynxgirlpaws]

Watching Drew explain a let's play makes me feel so old lol, I never even considered that it was streaming that killed them off lol, it's so crazy looking back at old KZbin

[@aguy3664]

yeh i thought that edited gameplay killed it

[@EDunn21]

@@aguy3664 no it was definitely streaming. Let’s plays help you learn more complex games step by step. I mean streaming VODs are basically lets plays, but more entertaining. Edited games were definitely more entertaining, but lets plays were good to learn the game. They were both pretty common for many years.

[@empireofitalypsstimfromano5025]

​@@EDunn21 I Hate Streaming With A Burning Passion, Why? I Just Don't Like It, Tbh.

[@bruhngl]

​@@EDunn21I don't think they were disagreeing with you, just stating their previous misconception

[@eenayeah]

I must be an old soul. I still like Let's Plays today. Of course, it's always good to remove very boring sections of a video, but most modern let's players do do that anyway

[@nathank536]

It is actually very interesting hearing Drew talk about this kinda stuff and being a bit more personal

[@EnergeticSpark63]

hola

[@Cazh023]

The drew podcast

[@Promislandzion]

Now his channel is terrible. He just reacts to bad memes. 😂

[@vicm5517]

I really liked those "when (blank country) almost conquered the world" videos. They were nicely produced, funny and informative. I wish he would bring those unique edited history videos

[@thoseoneguy9554]

he tried, but youtube never enjoyed it and I believe he always got some sort of strike on the videos so nobody ended up seeing the videos

[@blauwbeer556]

@@thoseoneguy9554 he got hundreds of thousands of views, i don't believe it.

[@thoseoneguy9554]

@@blauwbeer556 he said it on stream when he used to stream on twitch, he wanted to make more videos about it but youtube kept 'censoring' the videos cause of the topics they brought up

[@UnnamedPerson0]

Anyone else feels a bit nostalgic looking back at Drew's mega-campaigns and kinda wish he didn't drop them entirely?

[@hunkulous1462]

Those were badass

[@zigzag321go]

Still rewatch the all states independent video.

[@Cazh023]

Those were incredible

[@JaKingScomez]

Forget those. Drew was so damn funny in 2016-2018

[@wrjtung3456]

@@JaKingScomeznah that was when he had a humor of an edgy 14 year old in history class

[@outofcontext00]

The new camera view feels like i'm sitting on Drew's lap. 😐

[@Cyanduck485]

Why you acting like that’s a bad thing 🤨

[@-._A2._-]

UwU daddy Drew

[@Yoyiiii]

🗿

[@trueelectricboogaloo]

I know its great

[@theswarmsquad3606]

Good

[@EmporerDragon]

Even if you aren't making the videos anymore, the legacy still lives on, where we can't help thinking of you every time the Mamluks reach Australia.

[@robinchesterfield42]

Or what was it, that always happened in "A Better World"--oh yeah, the Incans end up in Australia when you tell them to "move further south" to get away from the Conquistadors before they show up. Apparently they take you REALLY literally with the "further south" thing. Drew gleefully yelling: "INCAN AUSTRALIANS! INCAN AUSTRALIANS!" XD

[@crimson_grog172]

I can totally understand getting burnt out early by watching a game rather than playing it yourself. I do hate how streaming has killed let's plays though. I watch these videos for the game and for the person playing the game; I couldn't care less about chat's inane babble and their interaction with the streamer.

[@ESALTEREGO]

-CHAT IS THIS REAL????

[@Jefrings]

13:16 Drew: I was starting to die more and more inside. YouToube: *Dies*

[@FeilDayLightLight]

youtube ain’t gonna die with him dawg

[@reidvillage]

@@FeilDayLightLightbro completely missed the point 💀

[@Jungleali]

@@reidvillagecan you explain, i have a very small brain

[@reidvillage]

@@Jungleali it was a joke that youtube crashed when he was saying he died inside

[@costasbutaye4423]

the thumbnail 💀

[@idk-wy3pk]

I was gonna write the exact same thing emoji included

[@Ryanlovedits]

W I D E D R E W

[@NotOliverXII]

fr, bro ate one to many big macs

[@Link9058]

Skull emoji is just the laughing emoji for Gen alphas

[@CarpYT576]

​@@Link9058you make me laugh 💀

[@wetwillyis_1881]

Finally, the oldest question in our community, has been answered.

[@Tami42069]

Glad that he brought this channel back

[@andresalvarez5415]

Man hearing drew talk about the old days of KZbin, by which I now have to refer as 2010-2014, and the copyright stuff really takes me back. Where does the time go?

[@robinchesterfield42]

The REALLY old days of KZbin would be starting at 2005, but yeah...for me, anything where the creators ACTUALLY FULLY SAY SWEAR WORDS feels really oldschool, since KZbinrs have to walk on eggshells all the time now. Avoiding demonetization is like you have a really rich but strict maiden aunt, who MIGHT leave you a lot of her money...but every time you say a word she doesn't like, she takes some more money off your potential part of the will--and although she's old, she also has really good hearing and is ALWAYS LISTENING. OOF.

[@huni_nguyen]

That thumbnail is my reaction when Drew stopped doing pdx games videos hahah

[@yorkofski4197]

Damn, the second camera disproves my theory that drew was actually gus fring with a new haircut😢

[@mrobama1897]

When I was doing my GCSE's (uk end of highschool exams) my parents took most of my technology so I'd have no distractions, except one tiny terrible ipod which I'd exclusively use to binge hundreds of your civ 5 videos at night. Was depressed at the time but have a real nostalgia for them now, so thank you.

[@diogocruz5891]

I really can’t believe it’s been that long, I used to love those random videos you would make of playing roblox, geoguessr, etc😂😂 Does not feel like it’s been 5 years🥺

[@jaredreilly5062]

I watched all of those Civ 5 let’s plays back in the day :) I have also somewhat fatigued on the game over the years as perhaps you have, but I’m happy to say that I’ve been subscribed since the beginning, keep it up Drew!!!

[@michaelh878]

The civ games are far too similar to be playing huge number of hours in every edition imo.

[@itapi697]

Really enjoyed video! Interesting to see the evolution of the channel over the years.

[@SandwichesAreGood]

Drew left face reveal!!!

[@stargazer-elite]

Um Actually 🤓☝️ it would be the right side of his face

[@gregoryturk1275]

@@stargazer-eliteNerd moment 🤓🤓🤓🙂🙂🙂

[@southofthering]

U like stars or some ​@@stargazer-elite

[@TheSourLemoner]

Woah Drew has another side of his face! Woah no way chain 👇

[@itapi697]

Woah no way

[@KJGamingRN]

Woah no way

[@staryoshi63]

Woah no way

[@popcat1787]

Woah now way

[@manooxi327]

I was shocked, I always tho he was like that gravity falls character 😅

[@seanpayne2470]

drew u were the first youtube video i ever watched when i first loaded up civ 6 and im forever grateful for that game bringing me to ur channel bc ive been hooked ever since. you do you friend, we will support u either way

[@reverendroar]

We’ve seen Drew evolve from a simpy teenager with glasses to now giggachad Drew with a beard

[@kainoawaikiki2614]

Hes had a beard for hears at this point

[@blazer722]

Drew i just wanna say thank you because i wondered about this for awhile because thise games, watching them a few years ago when the ai would run crazy mods, was one of the reasons i fell in love with this channel. I still love your conent now but part of me does want to see those videos again but it makes sense that you got burnt out so if you dont want to i understand that to so i just wanna say thank you.

[@MrDando87]

So its weird. Ive never really commented on your stuff before but have been a subscriber for years. I had a really difficult time with my mental health (amxiety) last year and 4 year ago. Watching you talk about country balls, memes, games, maps... Everything just relaxed me. Even weird things like you reading out the names of your patrons used to make me laugh and bring comfort. Dont underestimate your impact despite most of us lurkers just keeping it to ourselves and not telling you. Take care Drews Argentinian Great Uncle

[@Thompsoncorv]

Thanks for these videos Drew. It’s fun to see the other side of you - your face that is

[@SilkCrown]

Streaming killed the let’s play, but it didn’t replace the let’s play. They’re really not that similar. Talking to chat, taking breaks, possibly switching games or pausing to go off on a tangent, that’s unique to streaming. With lets plays you know you’re getting x minutes of someone playing and talking exclusively about that game and that the next episode would be just as good. Lets plays are also evergreen, just as good today as when they were made while streams are a flash in the pan.

[@VORASTRA]

Yes, and story-rich games are dozen steps better with let's play format rather than streaming

[@Pangora2]

Yeah, early LPs came from the something awful forums. They had audio tracks with. It was all about the game AND the creators. I didn't have to hear about subs, donations, super chats. It became increasingly polished. They were made for and by gamers

[@hardscopes9819]

BAStartGaming will always have a special place in my heart. Im so glad to have discovered you all those years ago, hope to be watching you for many more.

[@XYRanger]

I understand why you stopped doing them but i miss cracklord

[@ToyotaSupraRZ-vs7ok]

I stopped playing because I realised after thousands of hours I actually suck.

[@OCinneide]

You should look at what T90 for Age of Empires 2 does. He runs player tournaments and spectates them. You could do something similar like that.

[@cool_guy87]

Great thumbnail Drew

[@a7medkws135]

"my stupid hair" bros got the same haircut

[@Cil-lanCelepseCilantroCianuro]

And I have been waiting for this video for a long time also. Still, awesome dude, you do you and do what you want.

[@brunothedev]

Can we get a jaw camera for DruuuWu?

[@RacerA8]

No Helmet cam with a gopro

[@JerryCuberton]

Personally, i think that the mega campaigns were the best videos but the modern videos are quite good

[@NeonBeeCat]

i usually dont have the time to watch people stream live, so i really enjoy people who do lets plays or edit vods

[@wolfsyph9093]

Drew I use to love watching your civ 6 videos, you were a great entertainer for that game. Thank you for all the laughs

[@Vampy_Rhombus5006]

I hope you can keep uploading to this channel from time to time (but not TOO long in between uploads)

[@thomasduggan1924]

Drew needs a podcast

[@alexanderjaruk]

Can Confirm, I play Crusader Kings 3 Almost exclusively now and I've NEVER finished the game even once. (Entirely due to new DLC releases corrupting my saves, BUT...)

[@thecoolestofthe834s2]

me playing rim rim

[@NormalChannel95]

The future is bright for Paintbrush SoyBoy

[@Kaisermormof9646]

I sure do wonder if he still has his paintbrush painting.

[@dacreepyarcher]

Great video!

[@TheSoevdeProject]

I started watching you with Rome true start location with epic speed mod or something. Looong time ago, but still miss those days

[@sweetpurple8812]

Drew youre awesome! Been watching since late 2017! You seem so smart and like a good heartfelt storyteller here.

[@crypticdoesmappingterribly]

I’ve been waiting for this for so long

[@ShermanMark1]

Still playing Civ V to this very day.

[@Lazardeve2]

How did the french emperor drew durnil make a napoleonic france letsplay?

[@South.African.Mapper]

I loved your mega campaigns

[@TheTrueSeraph]

How do you feel about other channels (e.g. Chewbert) coming and filling that niche you've left behind? Would be fun to see some sort of throwback collab

[@DAcheekO]

He left the space, so I don’t think he would care tbh

[@pinchasthegris]

here since 2020. love your videos

[@buttermelonenpfannkuchen6090]

Glad Drew got the point so he can continue making us happy.

[@georgeaallan]

Drew needs to do an office tour at some point on this channel

[@--------123]

I wish he still played some mega campaigns they were so nostalgic

[@HalfAnimation]

i wish drew still lived in the void like his first videos

[@lukepower5599]

Loved the true start Ottomans game series. Bastart gaming baby

[@handle25]

I have been waiting for this video for years

[@mochafiber]

seeing the other side of drews face is like seeing the other side of the moon

[@Urinalobot]

Rip ''BAStart Gaming'' Never forgotten

[@serbianempireball8951]

The thumbnail is absolutely beautiful

[@lorenzo.802]

man ive been watxhing u since i was 9😂😂 thats crazy since im 16 now n still watching u

[@tankadar]

I gotta be real, always preferred lets plays to streams, but I totally get why streams won in the end

[@matthewgarrison-perkins5377]

How long has Frank been directly involved with the main channel? I stubbed to you in 2016-2017 and witnessed the changeover and Frank seemed to be brought up so much more after the change.

[@pullmanheroes2023]

Still really enjoy listening to the Civ 5 let's plays through my headphones at work.

[@cdsteig]

Might I recommend Civ 4, specifically the Fall From Heaven 2 mod? It's a dark fantasy total conversion that is less predictable than the pitfalls you've described for 6, especially with the Revolutions component that the More Naval AI modmod (the most up to date build of the base FFH2 mod).

[@wrjtung3456]

Nah civ 4 is an eyesore

[@willsalen8370]

ok zoomer@@wrjtung3456

[@user-fj3qk2qw4t]

The first of Drew's videos i ever watched was an Arabia lets play in civ 5 and it got me into the Civ games which I am Playing as I watch this Video

[@allen7520]

I remeber watching your civ 5 lets plays as a middle schooler and I will start my masters program next fall time flies

[@ironiccookies2320]

The first time I watched Drew was his Civ 5 AI videos. Don't know which one exactly, but ever since I've been subscribed to him

[@Vivek-kl7ub]

Here since the very (ba)start, Drew.

[@crafter7jake874]

i like the frisian flag in the background of your videos, as a dutch person myself i find it rather funny that you have it, i suppose you have it there because other people wont recognize it. but btw it is hanging in the wrong way, the lines should go to the top left

[@samuelpazin9566]

Mirrored cam

[@volantee]

Try doing WorldBox, those videos are really cool imo

[@Zoratoune]

What's the 0.2 x 0.4x under your videos in this videos around 8:30 ? Is it analytics of % of average view ?

[@Alexspectorfilms]

Do artillery only next

[@CoolRexxed]

bro imagine Drew make a goodbye video in the next month

[@cameronpratt6164]

You do you Drew, thats what we are here for.

[@SzudemNMC]

I love you for putting the Frisian flag on your background! Legend

[@theaxxorite9415]

My weewee hurt

[@vetnome]

That sad

[@megalodon5709]

[@RacerA8]

🇩🇪

[@fkz0303]

u should get that checked out

[@guycrew3973]

Damn didn’t know we had a player in here

[@Not.fin13]

Nice thumbnail

[@tankhead1564]

You, Marbozir, and TheSolarGamer were some of the first channels I got into 10 years ago. Still wonder what happened to TSG to this day

[@BigmanDogs]

I never felt so old as I have from you explaining what a let's play is to your zoomer audience

[@Builtedd]

youre channel is older than youre average viewer 💀 💀

[@yousoldthebag]

Including you, most middle schoolers know which ”your/you’re” to use

[@krimux3076]

Those mega campaigns were so fun

[@yunuscurrie3410]

You should do an all civs AI challenge on TSL map once all civ 6 DLC is done and Civ 7 is announced on ur gaming channel.

[@joshtaylor9626]

I waited for this video for like a decade

[@MrTohawk]

I still prefer Let's plays over streams a lot. Streams are just so slow and I catch myself skipping lots of time on vods. Let's plays are so much more focused without having a chat to interact with.

[@SebasQuiaro]

Miss those old videos

[@silverfishofdoom1312]

You should try to play a game with isp or bokoen

[@Kingdom_Of_Dassogne]

Babe wake up, Drew Durnil lore just dropped

[@orbsytheumbreon]

All I’ve got to say is I’ll never forget Ulm!!

[@goofygoober779]

There are only so many ways to say Italy is throwing before it gets stale.

[@guyhilldon]

Wow, Drew has another side of his face

[@KingHoborg]

It was always interesting to me, because my region almost never did anything of interest. When it did? Legendary. I do understand your situation though.

[@YotoBoto]

Drew went from pristine, classic games to country boll hihihiHA

[@ryanrusch3976]

I didn’t know you played any of these games

[@gudgoodsteps8036]

Dont worry Drew, Long Brittanys’ always Open for our enjoyment 😊😊

[@xristakisk]

Top tier thumbnail

[@BeannMatudan]

Bring back drew, Alex and isorrow