Why I Took a Break From Streaming and What My Plans are Going Forward (Part 3)

[@EsfandTV]

Maya's birds won't stfu in background wtf

[@Sailex-]

Good one Esfand LULW

[@Aspennut34]

Jinny won't stfu in the background of your streams /s

[@johndoe9824]

Esfand I love you

[@13Drty]

I hope your healthy covid boy

[@AICabal]

Hey Esfan. Looking forward to TBC Classic?

[@ComeAsYouAre0]

This man is so pure. Its rare to see someone being able to speak out his mind for over 20 minutes without editing or cutting at all. Just real.

[@poxi2036]

100% agree... but he is also too lazy to edit or cut it at all... which is real again.

[@wburbulea]

Sure, but to be fair, he is a streamer. They do that all day for like 10hours. But I do agree with you

[@Yambag]

_ooorrrrrr_ are you just very easily impressed?

[@LautaroQ2812]

You haven't met me. I send 31 minute audio messages on WhatsApp.

[@NostraDavid2]

Nah, he's just lazy, LMAO.

[@sirdamned9272]

This guy literally measures time using World of Warcraft Expansions.

[@MinecraftSource]

you dont ?

[@AzerothLatinoamerica]

/played

[@BarnettEight]

I honestly measure time with WoW expansions and other video games like COD 🤣🤣

[@dolamrothknight]

@@BarnettEight imagine still play cod. i cant

[@JustS0meK1dd]

If I ever can't remember how old I was at a certain time of my life, I just think about which dailies I was doing at the time.

[@AquariumCoop]

I'm late to the party on this video. However I only watch you here. As I don't watch twitch. I am a wow player over the years, not actively now, I'll probably put 6 months in for TBC, however I find the most value you delivery is in your non wow conversations. I believe one of your best qualities is the ability to resonate with the wow player demographic, but talk about things in a way everyone relates. Another quality is that you put yourself out there in a real way, which is hard to do. But it brings the level of respect and commitment to seeing what you have to say even more. I average less than 2 hours of youtube that I watch per week and yet, can't miss your videos. My time is very in demand with business, but your perspective of the world is worth setting it all aside, and I think to myself, I'm gonna take this 25 minute break and relax with this dude.

[@fox2864]

yo i love your vids

[@davepilks1]

The cross over I didn’t expect but love

[@Damage_Inc]

Something about that "sup boyz" is always reassuring.

[@oneseventytwo3260]

how?

[@crypticcell5630]

You really can't hate on a guy that's trying to better his life.. Best of luck, Asmon. Edit: This is a video about a guy taking stepts to improve his life-style. But you guys, in this comment section, somehow made it all about you... Stop being so invested in other people's life it's creepy and weird af

[@BlueDragonWereWolf]

i mean you all hated trump and he was jsut an actor who bettered by being president

[@kuvanet5841]

Want to ducking bet?! Fook this homeless guy.

[@atlas85]

@@BlueDragonWereWolf he was also a fkn racist being a leader of a country that was based off minorities helping make it great is a bit contradicting but i guess we'll just pick ad choose what helped america great again am i right

[@Slimesy_]

The sun is shining, birds are chirping, dogs barking, the local hoodlums diving by blasting their music, and here asmon thinks its 11pm 😂

[@johnwarner4178]

@@BlueDragonWereWolf Asmongold’s decisions don’t affect millions of people like Trumps did. Yeah I took the bait and replied you got what you wanted.

[@kekk9365]

I fucking love the transparency of zack. He is such a cool awsome dude.

[@kekk9365]

@Данунах abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz

[@omensoffate]

This is how normal people act

[@kennysample4262]

Take care bud, come back when you're ready. We'll all still be here.

[@ZlyJaszczomp]

simp

[@karnell5761]

@@ZlyJaszczomp I simp for asmon with pride

[@benjaminwilliams2404]

💪😌

[@josuf_5812]

I like asmon, because he’s a normal ass dude and doesn’t try to be anything he isn’t. That being said variety streams from Asmon? I’m all for that shit.

[@stark8363]

@@Mikael22-18 yeah I think his persona when he streams is alot of people when they're playing with friends they tend to create a different persona to get along with people gaming lit

[@ericbrown2502]

Normal people shower daily

[@evanschmidt6316]

I wouldn’t necessarily say him acting different around people and on stream is a persona. You’re naturally going to act different when you’re with people or In front of an audience. It’s not a persona it’s just another side of him y get to see. In my opinion at least.

[@vexial12]

@@Mikael22-18 tiny brain moment.

[@Olibelus]

Normal people have basic hygiene practices and a balanced varied diet. That said, he makes good content with regards to games. That’s it.

[@cytoid7062]

Listening to you is some of the most wholesome human shit I've ever heard. I wish more streamers were like you. You're our favorite basement dweller, glad to see you're in good spirits and health man.

[@Andy-xd5dj]

Attic dweller :)

[@Kimjungskill]

Man this guy and I have so much more in common than I ever thought. Used to hate him, the I realized that he was a wholesome dude who was only trying to put a smile on people’s faces! Now I love this content more than anything. Makes me realize that I am not alone! Great stuff!

[@The_Scryer]

@@Kimjungskill Funny how making your own opinions about people based on your interactions with said person helps you to find people you can actually vibe with. Asmon is a great person, people just think he's a piece of shit because of -insert that one time he disagreed with them and made a good point-

[@Bluesky-zb6ii]

Lmao * wholesome human shit * XD XD

[@Vanished584]

@@Andy-xd5dj "it's not the attic, it's the room upstairs" - asmon

[@n3k0lein]

In the snowstorm he has gotten his first taste of the wilderness and what it means to survive. Now he's slowly starting to move into his treehouse trying to hibernate until it's summer again.

[@Trikkes-q9o]

Are you saying he is about to reroll a drood?

[@RPHflyer]

This is correct. In both real life and Valheim. ETA two months until Asmon Valheim streams + build tips.

[@bitbraindev]

Why am I reading this in a David Attenborough voice?

[@ConCon]

Honestly, I watch Asmon for his opinions, he's one of the real ones.

[@DocNoxin1503]

This is tue truth right here. He pointed it out in the video, that yeah I also listen for some WoW info. Mainly though, it’s just to hear him be genuine. Very hard to find in a lot of the big content creators that do daily things.

[@beausutherland4155]

Yessir

[@justinmccray5014]

Lol you're a sheep

[@Trisoz]

seemp

[@derwaat3623]

Honestly I think I speak for the majority of us viewers if I say: we don't watch you for your WoW gameplay, we watch you for YOU. Play whatever you want, I'll join anyday. Just be yourself and have fun. Take care man

[@derwaat3623]

@@popcorns6472 i know right. I feel bad that he has to make a whole video explaining he'll make a change. Like we're in this for him not for WoW 😂😂 (atleast i'm certainly not)

[@wowitsfrostygames155]

well, i think a lot of us watch for his wow CONTENT. if hes playing wow usually the conversations are about blizzard, wow, the community, etc. obviously he has other conversations a lot too, but i like hearing his opinions on the going on of the wow/blizzard community.

[@derwaat3623]

@@wowitsfrostygames155 He's always (I think) going to be a WoW streamer & even when he's playing other games will talk about blizzard etc cause of viewers bringing stuff up I think. I don't think the conversations will change that much. (IMO) But I guess we can agree we're all watching him for HIM

[@Deronimo4]

This may be a long shot for content ideas. But I think Zack walking through the woods commenting on nature and animals and stuff. I love how you always stop to appreciate animals in your videos.

[@bbhawks9060]

A lot of us play games to escape reality just as you do. There's something about joining you in doing it that brings comfort and for that we thank you. I feel that you truly value us as friends as we do you. Now let's hope some new MMO comes out that we can all delve into with a breath of fresh air as well as tackle real life things.

[@kimbee7267]

Please don't say "we" like you speak for everyone. It's weird.

[@holtsannon]

Well said

[@mrworm285]

I play games cuz they’re fun Pepega

[@pranksterj0009]

@@kimbee7267 Cringe

[@j3y445]

@@kimbee7267 please don't include yourself in "we". It's weird.

[@brettrichardson7924]

I quit wow over a year ago and I have never felt better internally. I miss the game I loved but it isn't there anymore. Glad to see you are healthy and doing well, staying subbed for you.

[@milostausan1866]

Let's goooo! Can't wait to see you back when you are ready!

[@yskeed]

jak sa mas milos?

[@Lueko111]

6:18 Mcconnel sitting in a bush: " Yeah, a squrriel, right...."

[@JaSe5000Q]

Hehe

[@TheDutchMusician]

Asmon's first stream back: "all right bois let's do this for old times sake" *goes to pandaria dungeon and gets the sword* Asmon: "FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCKKKKK"

[@nudels93]

There it is dudeee

[@LostMvs]

Kappa

[@Djuntas]

What transmog is he farming?

[@yannikakapralli]

@@nudels93 DOOOOOOOOOD, can i have that??

[@UltimateGamerCC]

@@Djuntas a fancy sword, i dunno the name, but it evidently has a shit drop rate.

[@spacedandy6778]

I remember this summer I used to watch your stream a lot, back then I had two screens... I would watch transmog competition and play wow at the same time. I remember the first one you did in the EU, and when you asked which nationality the winner had. I remember a particular moment when one said he was from germany and the other one just next to him was from Poland, and you said something like "watch out he is coming for you...", and at the very same time the player from poland did the wow scared emote, and the chat spamming emote like mad. It was such a spontanously hilarious moment between players chat and you. At that time I just lost my job and was feeling really bad, I remember tunning in to your stream I knew I would have a good fun and stop thinking about my problems. So thank you for your stream! And I hope to see you soon on twitch or whatever plateform you choose to stream and whatever game you choose to play. You are a good guy :)

[@nickm6386]

This is why Asmon is one of the best streamers on Twitch. He actually takes pride in his content rather than shoving the same crap down your throat for money.

[@WhipLashJimmyFrank]

I stopped watching xQc just cause his toxicity was getting rewarded time and time again, Asmon just seems far more genuine.

[@m3dakbar]

@@WhipLashJimmyFrank sometimes xqc has good content (on KZbin) but asmon is the only streamer I can watch doing anything even if he's just eating chicken nuggets, he always has an interesting take on everything

[@7Underwood7]

Hey man... at least you come back, that's more than my dad ever did.

[@WolfHaileyPlays]

Aww dude

[@jeffrington4036]

I'm sorry dude

[@thiccroman]

Give him time. There’s a long line at the grocery store.

[@minecraftminer59mineboymin38]

oh shut up

[@turockoelysiumtank9790]

its alright dude, i got u his pack of smokes

[@kalamety1288]

Your neighbors must be like"that crazy man is talking to himself in his tree house again" lol love you asmon stream when you're ready.

[@johnnyraincloud7518]

lol hes probably a celebrity where he lives,everybody knows asmongold

[@kevinkresse6883]

Wait is he really in a treehouse? Always thought this was his porch lol

[@twcpworkforce6163]

Lol

[@danny7694]

He's probably been doing it for over 25 years to be fair hahaha

[@teachmesomething6900]

Who wants to waste time thinking bout that when their like damn why am I not doin that

[@Laura-zc3ee]

The last game I played was Wolfenstien 3D in 1992, so I can’t really comment on requests for gaming content, but I really like your takes on social commentary like the video you did on the Ted Cruise speech about Uvalde shooting. We need people like you who are able to weigh information and sift through it with logic and a willingness to change perspective. I’ve also really appreciated your honesty about your living situation. I’m 40 (today) and I never moved out of my parents house and take care of them now. I get a lot of judgment by friends and family for my life choices . I hate going outside, taking showers, socializing IRL, and wondered if I have Autism too. Probably ADHD. I wish I enjoyed games so I could watch more of your content but I am too over stimulated visually. I’m glad you have that to go to. I’d love more content on current news events w your “real” persona. Thank you!

[@Seelmaru]

we love you asmon, always good to hear from you, and i'm glad you're doing alright! take all the breaks you need, just keep doing you and we'll be here to support it! 💪✨

[@ResponsibleBread]

You dont seem like the type of person that watches this, but fuck, if you do, all the power to ya!

[@Seelmaru]

@@ResponsibleBread i've been watching asmon for a few years and he's legit one of my favorite streamers/content creators! i know you wouldn't think it looking at my videos though LMAO

[@ResponsibleBread]

@@Seelmaru ahh well thats pretty cool, asmon is a chill dude

[@PluvioZA]

@@Seelmaru Eeey, I've been a fan of you and Asmon for years, totally different content, both wonderful creators! :3

[@Seelmaru]

@@PluvioZA ohh hey, thank you!! :D pretty cool to see some overlap in the two communities tbh!! 💚

[@blakewisniewski3750]

When he said "Maybe I'll hit up ole McConnell and do a hardcore Valheim run" my heart skipped a beat

[@omensoffate]

No it didn’t

[@evanschmidt6316]

If that’s you in the picture, you look like a mix between xaryu and Steven Thompson the mma fighter.

[@blakewisniewski3750]

@@evanschmidt6316 wtf yeah it is 😂😂

[@evanschmidt6316]

@@blakewisniewski3750 look up Steven Thompson ( Wonderboy) and then mix him with xaryu and we get you lol.

[@Afflictamine]

fuck Valheim

[@Vendraxus]

Im one of the ones that enjoyed you just hanging out talking. I liked your second channel even better. Thanks you for just hanging out with us all.

[@Schubystar]

always watched asmon cause he was someone, not because he was someone who played some game. Love you Zack. Keep up the great work

[@purrbiscuits]

Taking periodic breaks is healthy and normal dude. Take your time. I can only catch your vods because I’m asleep while you’re streaming but I’m still subbed to you and have been since you got your sub button. Ya boys got your back and always will.

[@Ftbbhuygff]

Shout out to the bird playing hypeman to everything Asmon says. Glad you had support in this trying time.

[@alexanderjeromewhite2380]

Haha nice

[@harrymarry1704]

I deal with a lot of anxiety as well, one of the biggest battles of all. We’ll be here no matter what you play man

[@Worick_]

Miss watching you dude. I wouldn’t care what you played. There’s nobody like you.

[@HexicanHill]

Well said! So true. Makes us Texans look good!

[@johndyr8846]

@@HexicanHill I agree with that, you know I have no idea about other countries but in France I grew up thinking North Americans were kinda dumb because of how people talk about them. Which is of course totally stupid to say about any country. I'm glad places like KZbin allow you to see that there will be assholes but also good, kind and smart people everywhere. Best wishes to you mate :)

[@d.a.e.982]

Dude Asmongold Game Reviews would be a legit staple, I think that would be prime

[@TonySharkks]

Not wow/10

[@NostraDavid2]

I saw his short Valheim "review" on Twitter. He's very analytical about what he does and doesn't like. It's a pretty amazing skill imo.

[@Paladin341]

I would like that too, but he doesn't have much confidence in himself to stream these kinds of games. He wants to almost be perfect or really good at these games. If he doesn't feel that way, he thinks it will be bad streaming content. However, most of his audience wouldn't mind (I think at least)

[@TribunalxWarrior]

@@Paladin341 i watched asmon because of his personality, not the gameplay

[@Paladin341]

@@TribunalxWarrior yeah I feel the same, he has really funny takes and extremely entertaining

[@asianmaddness56]

This guy gets it man. This is why I sub to Zack. "I want to think that shit was funny, or that shit was cool. NOT damn... another day" Twitch streamers are entertainers. They take us out of the day to day drudgery of life. He knows he is giving a part of his soul every day he streams, but he knows that he is entertaining hundreds of thousands or millions of people every time he streams. This guy is a national treasure. We must protect him at all costs.

[@Shinanesu]

Also glad to hear that the viewers who kept on his second stream at 3am in the morning helped him get out of his day to day dredgery life. He helps us, we help him. :)

[@jvb4450]

He doesn’t get it. He eats shit food and only drinks fluid sugar. He plays games from 13:00 to 04:00. And usually it’s the same game. He doesn’t have a gf and still lives with his mom. He’s 30 years old and what do you think will happen when, god help him, his mom dies? He will end up in a burnout or depression, not being able to cope with it like a normal human. Because he is used to taking the easy way always. Don’t get me wrong, I love this guy and his content. But I see how unhealthy he is and I just want to help him. If I would be his manager I don’t even want money. I would just plan out his life and make sure he eats healthy on weekdays. Like I plan my own life: eat healthy during weekdays. Do my work. Fix my shit. and then play.

[@DonSeldum]

@@jvb4450 Projecting your values onto someone else will get you no where. He lives the life he wants and what makes sense for him. I respect that. On the other hand I agree - his lifestyle is super unhealthy.

[@rabbit3586]

@@jvb4450 what's so wrong with being with the ones you love? he has had girlfriends before, he just doesn't care about it that much, it's not that unusual to burnout with girls, specially when he is a big streamer. Diet I agree it does indeed help your body be stable and that will end up helping your mental by a margin. about him living with his mom he loves his mom he is close to her and wants to take care of her by spending as much time with her as he can before she passes away. Good man. If she passes he will know he was always there for her no matter what society or anybody thought. He will for sure have tons of good friends to fall back on and who will help him get back up. He lives his life with no regret. I don't believe he lives everything the easy way. If he'd want to live the easy way, he'd just spend a small portion of his money on materialistic things, but he doesn't. He could hire literally anyone to do everything for him/his parents but he doesnt, he does it himself. He could just keep streaming the same things over and over again to make money but he doesn't. He takes a break, risking to lose viewers, just so he can produce better content to entertain us and make our lives better. He doesn't just disappear and phase, he gives us a rundown of how he feels and his plans, while he could have just taken a break and left it at that. Asmon is in my regards a very hard worker who is much more stronger and smarter than you would think of him to be.

[@Quencyisalmostgone]

@@jvb4450 would it be good for him to eat more healthy stuff and maybe even work out sometimes? for sure it would and id be happy for him but all the other stuff isnt up for debate if hes happy living with his mother and streaming games all day, while hes earning money with it, than thats the best thing he can do happiness isnt objective and there isnt just one right way to be happy

[@krizzza89]

Squirrel and bird are just real-life manifestations of chat

[@GravityDAD]

yes the birds like "yooo, the texas snow is gone" the squirrels like "yooo, who wants my nuts"

[@beastrule]

Hahahahahahahahaha so true :)

[@Nerex27]

The squirrel is “TRUE” spam, and the bird is the “OMEGALUL” spam

[@dvorakqwerty642]

@@Nerex27 TRUE

[@olegzander]

U made me laugh hehe

[@roberthigh5676]

I'm a lurker who only has ever just watched your content on youtube. I have only just gotten into twitch recently, and I can't express to you how excited I am to follow along with you again when you return. I think the fact you've made this series and connected with your audience in this way, speaks a lot about your character. Anyways man, just wanted to wish you all the best and let you know you aren't alone out there. I have "mild" autism and struggle with anxiety everyday, but it doesn't mean you can't make progress over time. Little changes and baby steps along the way will help you better find your groove and sweet spot.

[@skyclaw36]

Here before asmongold reacts

[@14vindex]

A Valheim hardcore duo with Mcconnel is a great fuckin idea dude

[@PluvioZA]

Valheim is such a fun game~

[@Maxbeanbag]

make it happen Asmon!

[@andrewdrewrew1015]

*Gets 1 hit from a troll* McCool & Asmon: FCCCCCKKKKKK DOOOOOD

[@Vanished584]

@@PluvioZA it's the successful 7 days to die

[@empi2597]

dont really enjoy mcconnel, his personality is boring boardering on annoying for me, i like asmon better without him as well. but to each his own.

[@etl2474]

He done streaming, he lives in his treehouse now.

[@crankyknuckles1849]

@@IanMalcolm-rw5pn I guess it could be a treehouse porch also. Just a big ass treehouse.

[@Mistpirit]

he permanently lives in a treehouse

[@AngryitNerd]

the artist formerly known as asmongold.. is now treemongold

[@tekeraq]

didn't you all see the other video, he is living on a igloo

[@verloxius4442]

twig living in a tree

[@shawkorrrTWITCH]

Asmongold - Just Chatting? Sounds like a chill plan to be honest. Go for it.

[@nicklaspettersson4613]

He is already "just chatting" but with wow gameplay in the backround

[@kimmmm3n]

Personally my ideal Asmon stream is: 1. Doing "things" on wow meanwhile mby talking about current topics regarding gaming/wow and also even news, things that happens arround the world. 2. Watching a video, could be gaming related, or recent news etc. (with opinions and thougts regarding it) this is my personal favourite section! 3. Doing the "main" thing in wow (RBG/Transmog comp/raid/arena etc.) also doing this with some friends is adding a new aspect to the stream, which is awesome. Ive been a viewer since 2016 and I really think you have done a superb job with "evolving" your stream Zack. Personally I dont find the Dark Souls/Demon Souls/Rust streams as entertaining as WoW, but thats perfectly fine, I am a supporter anyways. Just as the fact (that you are mentioning in the video) that there are people that dont even follow/watching you cause of WoW stream/content, which shows what a sucessful streamer you are! I cant see anything negative regarding diversifying your stream with games like Valheim and any other games that are popular and attractive. Especially with Mcconnell :) Lastly, you are doing so much for the community and people in general Zack, more than you know of. How you handle things when people are saying things that are meant in a negative or disparage way (being a nerd, living at home, playing games all day etc.) is something that has really really inspired me. How you tackle these types of things with just being yourself and standing up for your opinions is something that I admire. Never change Zack, you are helping so many people/viewers out there. Hope to see you back soon, take care and remember that yourself and your wellbeing is always #1. /27 year old viewer from Sweden, EU

[@joey082792]

ONE HUNDRED PERCENT AGREE I HOPE YOU SEE THIS ZACK!!

[@ekaterinakupriyanova6745]

cheers for writing my feedback for me. BTW I am on GF youtube account so don't get excited boys asmon doesn't have female viewer haha.

[@ShowMeTheMendozas]

I’m a 43 year old man. And I love watching your content. Do whatever makes you happy man. The end. Hardest part is figuring out what that is.

[@ghostviper9579]

question i dont want to sound mean, but why you as a 43 year old watch streamers on your off time

[@Fratzedesgrauens]

@@ghostviper9579 what a dumb fucking question is this ?

[@konamad]

@@ghostviper9579 Why not? Who are you to judge anyway?

[@EvilSewnit]

@@ghostviper9579 my dad is 51 and watches world of tanks streamers in his off time

[@sheilac-s1d]

@@ghostviper9579 because his content is relatable to all kinds of people - it's a testament to how awesome he is. :) (also over 40 lol)

[@anatoliecazacu7535]

Tbh I dont even play wow much. Your streams just bring a good warm feeling of "good old times" for me.

[@adrienandivero9145]

I'll be honest, I never comment on KZbin. My girlfriend is watching you for Wow and from time to time I'll see one or two of your videos/stream highlights. I have to say that these few videos of you in the wild expressing your thoughts are probably what I love the most. You seem so much healthier and happy and relaxed. Go Zack, keep Asmon alive but never be afraid to be you, lots of people follow you for much more than that human warrior.

[@awestrich2172]

I actually like the breaks, it makes me excited for the streams to come back! It would be nice if we got earlier notice when you plan to go on break.

[@RecklessCV]

Agree, i usually take breaks from certain streamers as well. As a viewer it would be nice to know a week or two a head of time. Don't even need an estimation on when asmon is returning. Just a simple heads up. People will spurg regardless.

[@moezep]

Asmon: “I haven’t been doing what I want to be doing” Bird: “CHIRP FUCKIN’ CHIRP CHIRP CHIRP”

[@cyrusadamrevilla3851]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Rizzock-0]

The bird Just doesn't stop

[@loverboy18k]

I cant wait to have my windows open and hear the outside again

[@JM-dr1vl]

@@loverboy18k Mean while in AZ, we're dreading upcoming months because we become sequestered inside due to the oven like heat.

[@turkeyguy0]

Dude I haven't played wow in like 5 years... 90% of us are probably here to watch you have fun with whatever it is that you're doing. Let me add this in.. you probably won't be pulling $100k a week or whatever crazy number you were probably pulling at your peak but... like... you have a great future as an entertainer because of your personality. You've said it before man, you don't need to end up with like stupid amounts of money to be happy. Do what you want every day and stream it when you like, you can't fail... just as long as you can keep yourself happy.

[@Onetoo88]

Well said and exactly. He didnt even want a sub button to start with. I always got the feeling it was never about the money. Since the sub button, he hasnt gone all out and bought a streamer house, changed his image or his lifestyle. He is the same Asmongold we knew before.

[@nikpupo]

Hell, I've never even played WoW before and I still watch(ed) Asmon almost every day. He does have a great personality.

[@torimoore2095]

Iv played wow once and hated it, I listen to your streams while I work lol.

[@oneseventytwo3260]

he knew EXACTLY what the sub button would do you are kidding yourself if you think any different the guy has took a 2MONTH break wish i had that kind of money

[@bayydr1957]

@@oneseventytwo3260 OK POOR

[@KeikakuLounge]

As someone who is just beginning to make streaming content, I appreciate you sharing information regarding your personal experience with it. I don't watch streamers either, so this is my intro to you, and I just wanna say thanks. Burn out hits. It sucks and I more than understand how people to some degree could have an effect on your mood by way of negative chat interactions. I think you might have luck developing a show of some sort, with a shifting structure if you're worried about what would be "variety content," is becoming either stale or predictable. But your life is more important than any would-be commitment to an audience. Take care of yourself. Think about what you deserve, guy, and don't be so hard on yourself when you do. I relate to the escapism. I relate to your fears of streaming culture turning to more industry-developed celebrity and losing the sense of community and hospitality to more superficial things. Cool to meet ya. I look forward to more. Thanks again, man.

[@bettathnu316]

Valhiem with mccool sounds like an amazing idea, would love to see it. Been wanting to check that game out but haven’t had someone I really enjoy watching play it yet.

[@themetaphor1448]

Good to see you prioritizing your own health and self, king.

[@wm1573]

Cringe

[@themetaphor1448]

@@wm1573 bro what's so bad bout bein' kind?

[@CrAzN614]

this man literally just needed a vacation whats wrong with that

[@janterri3539]

Nothing at all. And anyone who thinks it is wrong is pathetic

[@BlueDragonWereWolf]

lol a vacation from WOW? are you insane?

[@Sneedmeister]

@@BlueDragonWereWolf no? doing ANYTHING repetitively every day will eventually get to you and make you want to get away from it. i don't care if its WoW, or driving the nicest car ever, or banging the hottest model ever. if you do it every day, you will grow to hate it. NEVER make a career out of doing something you enjoy, because you'll eventually hate the thing you used to like

[@janterri3539]

@@BlueDragonWereWolf In case you didn’t know WoW is in a terrible spot right now. He’s played the game for years and it feels wrong to him to just stop. So yea he is taking a vacation from the game and his stream because it stresses him out and isn’t fun. You aren’t a streamer you don’t get it but at least try to sympathize. And don’t try to tell me Asmon has an “easy job” because that would make you an idiot.

[@BlueDragonWereWolf]

@@janterri3539 wrong it is not

[@frostemvp2504]

Streaming burns us out dude, I could only imagine how tough it must be for someone at your caliber. Take your well deserved rest and we will see you as soon as youre ready

[@ailanifeather2320]

I don’t even play wow anymore but I still appreciate this guys videos.

[@benjaminaraya2448]

The return of the king

[@crankyknuckles1849]

Let us all appreciate how handsome Zack looks in purple.

[@brandonlindley8697]

Purple = win

[@karnell5761]

good transmog tho

[@Stirredy]

He ever say where he got that hat?

[@crankyknuckles1849]

@@karnell5761 haha, yeah, it is:)

[@karnell5761]

@@Stirredy naxx 25

[@DarkBiCin]

To try and encourage your variety. Ive never enjoyed wow i could never get into it. I found you though a random video of you doing viewer videos and them some other games. You variety content kept me coming back and watching and even got me to dabble in your wow content. The high point revently was watching you play New World, live and recorded you just seemed to enjoy yourself a lot more and it was cool watching you have fun. On top of that my brother loves your channel after watching that as its a game he looks forward to and loved watching all you antics to the point that he asked when ur next NW video is coming out lol. You do what you need to do and find out a good balance that works for you mentally and emotionally. Your content is always amazing and your community will continue to stand behind you no matter what you decide to do next!

[@wiseguy581]

Dude variety streams would be fuckin awesome. “YES DOOOOOD” is universal.

[@squeak4285]

There it is dood

[@dakotaneru4750]

even "cmawn dood" for when he loses at whatever game

[@cris-t8316]

im actually hyped for you to do variety. To me, as long as you do what you like, I'll watch it. if you are doing something you dislike it'll show through your stream. Much love from Canada! Can't wait to see you back on stream.

[@MrZeuz666]

"I like just sitting down with a group of guys and just talking about shit" - 12:37 Asmon 2021 Agreed. We need outlets like this! Awesome thoughts!

[@BlueDragonWereWolf]

whats his 2nd stream?!?!?

[@MrZeuz666]

@@BlueDragonWereWolf - Zackrawr I believe. Hasn't been on that either lately though just so you know.

[@jonathansoko1085]

First off thats hate speech

[@hacklbarry5365]

Get a life nerdy kid

[@RawkManX]

Good to hear from you. I think a lot of people -- at least people I know -- have been feeling similarly. Kind of feeling like you're on auto-pilot, not really doing new things, even playing games out of habit more than enjoyment. For myself, I've decided to take a break from gaming, maybe get back into reading, at least for a couple of months. I've thought about trying to stream or start up some kind of gaming podcast once I feel "recharged" a bit. It definitely sounds like the break has been good for you, and whatever you decide to do, I hope it's for YOU, not just "the viewers". Who knows; I've noticed a lot of KZbin creators lately have started collaborating on projects a lot more, maybe that's something twitch streamers might follow suit? Make an appearance on some gaming shows or podcasts, maybe some streamers could get together for some "streaming events", that could be kind of cool. Either way, glad to hear you're doing well, and look forward to seeing whatever you do!

[@alexdiersmit5632]

do what you gotta asmon, take care of yourself and your family man.

[@venathix8791]

Im a simple man. I see Zack in his treehouse and I click. The literal god's mental health is top prio so come back when you are ready

[@huit209]

Have you considered just turning off sub sounds and donation notifications for a month? We will continue to support you even if we don't see our names pop up.

[@Hrist0]

Hey Zack, thanks for keeping us updated. I’m definitely looking forward to you coming back with your variety streams and with whatever makes you happy. Because at the end of the day if you’re happy then we’re happy. I have also been enjoying valheim a lot recently, and have come up with a cool idea: you could play valheim like an age of empires-esque game. E.g you get like 90 peons from chat, and you control them and tell them what to do, gear them up. And try to beat the game as quickly as you can. I think that’d make a great stream in all honesty.

[@59spadesofalife52]

Local mountain man addresses concerns about his "job Edit: Also love your streams asmon we all love your content and personality

[@TNTspaz]

@Rosa Barks Go check out all the Alaska youtube channels. He looks like a carbon copy of a lot of them lmao

[@TNTspaz]

@Rosa Barks I'm more talking about like survival channels in general. Those are just the easiest to find. Wasnt making an argument about whether asmon is wearing Alsakian gear. Just his looks. Come on man lighten up lmao

[@lordebola9472]

This right here is why I'll always defend you when people are talking shit about your "toxic attitude", you're a great person man, keep doing what you like.

[@Masterofchodes]

When has asmon ever been labelled toxic? Hes wholesome asf lul

[@lordebola9472]

@@Masterofchodes a lot of people that doesn't watch him or who only saw some out of context clips often use Asmon as an example of toxic streamers. They don't get that Asmongold the overconfident raging ninja looting spoiled Gamer is a persona for entertainment only and he's not like that IRL. IMO I prefer him when he's more calm and chill like here but I get why his persona is popular with the twitch community.

[@Warrior_Culture]

I just don't like him because he's often come across to me as sexist. Is he a good guy? A toxic guy? Is it part of his persona? I don't know the answers to any of that because I don't know him. But I do know what he's said in the past, in context, and I didn't like some of it at all. So I stop in when he actually does something like this that's down-to-earth and more Zach, as it's the only side of him I have any respect for. But as Asmongold, persona or not, I hate his attitude and it ruins his content for me.

[@eldanx]

People actually think Asmongold is toxic? LOL

[@Masterofchodes]

@@eldanx and also a sexist apparently🙄

[@adumbcreates4486]

I feel like this guy speaks truth. 100% relatable. Do you bud. We can all wait.

[@chinvincible4295]

I stepped away from the WoW Community a long time ago, took me a while to get into your content but your ability to pitch about banter is top class and you've became my window back into the game. Hope everything works out for you bro

[@joshuamiles6829]

TLDR: Playing wow 16 hours a day for 15 years is bad for wanting to play wow

[@bryanbryan6108]

Lmaoooo

[@Xeirus911]

I only played it for 1 year and can confirm.

[@jumpstartwow5360]

@@Xeirus911 ya it works quickly

[@GuyParson]

Playing wow is bad for wanting to play wow

[@HexicanHill]

Spoilers! Haha

[@337x]

Asmon looking more like a mountain man everyday.

[@moowilliams731]

he just needs the bodymass to support that look

[@senpaiasmr3889]

like the mountain dew duude

[@ec6004]

I feel like that bird is representative of chat while youre talking. Anyway, do whatever you want on stream. I enjoy your content for the humor.

[@TheDevilsAdvocate.]

All I’d say as a casual viewer of yours is, yes I don’t watch you for WOW. It’s often your reaction videos I end up watching and the main point I want to say is. As long as you’re having fun, I’m having fun, it really is that simple imo. So look after yourself, do what you want and the rest should take care of itself. Just take care man, hope to see you back at it soon as you’re ready. Just a little addition, not every stream will be balls to the wall, spicy sausage. Some, if not most will be average, but that’s what enables the great streams to stand out. You have to come to terms with that and accept it, otherwise the average streams will start to play on your mind and you’ll be back here again.

[@joshblack5993]

9:35 valheim with mccool would be INSANE

[@joshuaott7783]

McConnel getting destroyed by deathsquitos and goblins would be hilarious to watch on stream

[@koolwalla]

I'm telling you man.. "Asmongolds Wilderness Experience" is the stream to bring back!

[@turockoelysiumtank9790]

when you realize asmongold has been doing this soo long, hes basically the tonight show of wow streamers

[@PrimarchRoboleonFrenchyman]

When he stream, he literally double or triple the number of viewer on WoW

[@johnd3124]

he's like the people's version of Howard Stern, it takes skill to do what Asmon does.. whether he realizes this or not

[@gragaten]

You're already looking way more relaxed and lively. That break is clearly very good for you. No need to rush back to streaming, take your time and enjoy the break. Excited for you to come back. I honestly never gave a shit about WoW and don't know what you're talking about half the time but I still enjoyed the streams (especially the variety ones)

[@Jollygreen72]

My brain completely shuts down from anxiety sometimes too. Sometimes I feel smart and funny, other times my brain feels useless in front of other people.

[@Orpheeus97]

9:36 The way he smiles when he said about playing Vallheim with MCconnell.

[@PluvioZA]

That's some great friendship right there.

[@Maxdady01]

Zack...quietly smarter than the rest of the World.

[@Endeva09]

This is an “old” video in the grand scheme of things however I think it’s very important and I can feel the emotion in Zacks voice. Personally I switch between wanting to be out with my friends and be social and wanting to be alone and wanting everyone to leave me alone on a relatively quick “cycle”. I’ve come to conclude that this works for me as long as I tell my friends I want to be alone for a while and they understand that because I’ve been open and honest about it, because they are good friends when I do want to go out and meet them I don’t get treated differently and it’s cool. In a strange way when I want to be alone I watch Zack, not because he’s my irl friend but he allows me to have an insight to other peoples frame of mind. When Zack does these videos I think personally he’s not really trying to speak to people he’s actually just releasing what he’s feeling and thinking and it’s not for our reactions it’s just great that he is arguably speaking to himself in the medium of speaking to others so you can be a fly on the wall into not just him but yourself also. If you listen to what he says and you agree with him I recommend you echo this and record yourself arguably speaking to yourself then the next day watch yourself back. I do it, at first it seems weird but honestly you learn a lot about yourself when you hear yourself back talking about yourself because releasing what you think in your mind verbally then listening to it back allows you to learn a lot about yourself.

[@K1llazBee]

You do you man, be happy.

[@Elurael1990]

If streaming doesn't work out for you you can always start a zoo in your backyard. Thanks for everything Zack! =)

[@whateverthisis3929]

I know having a huge community is a big responsibility but sometimes it sounds like a never ending job you can't change/quit/take breaks. This is a good move, good luck

[@timmyllymaki8164]

As some one that lived with crazy panic attack/strong anxiety through 2020 (im 30 so it might be a small life crisis). The thing that helped me was doing mindfulness and learn to let thoughts just be, and NOT to repetitive overthinking. (Define yourselfe with some "disorder" or bs) Anxity is something u DONT overcomer but something u learn to handle and live with. What i think most ppl dont understand is that u get anxious cuz u care about things, for me personaly i had to step away from playing WAY to much games. And learn to do stuff and not over think them. I still get anxious but i havent had a panic attack in 6months. What helped me alot was going to the gym, cuz that is something i LOVED but let go.

[@TheKumoichi]

The fact that you're doing your best means that you won't need to be disappointed with yourself. Stand proud.

[@UCFTyler]

THE ONE TRUE KING

[@RomeEmpire123]

that Valheim hardcore playthrough with McConnell sounds litty dooooood

[@PluvioZA]

I WANT IT x'D

[@Maxbeanbag]

I want it also

[@Njaewin]

This makes a grown ass man cry. In a positive way. Long time lurker here. I remember watching videos from you and thought who the hell is this dude smashing his head on his desk? And after time you grow on me and I think a lot of people can relate. Because once we are past the first impression, we can see through the veil. This right here is an intelligent and clever man with a great insight, an astounding good sense for justice and neutrality. I personally love that you are one of those people that try to see things from all perspectives before making a decision. A trait long forgotten. But I can surely relate to that and can identify myself with you or the things you say. You are one of those people that the world doesn't deserve but still needs. This may sound simpy as fuck but thats what it is. Tbh I do enjoy some wow content like transmog competitions and such, what a great time. But I also love seeing you commenting on things and convey your opinion on irl things/videos. Its people like you we all need more than you know. Im not a streamer kinda guy at all and never donate but you sir Id defend anytime! You deserve all the love you get and even your haters love you, they just got a different way of showing. Im glad you take breaks, we all need breaks. Do what you need to get those energy reserves back up, hell I know this feeling all too well. You can be sure that your community will watch and talk with you everything you enjoy, so no worries there. Thanks for listening to my blog and godspeed asmon!

[@lehfeldt1]

Hey Zack I'd really like to see you and Mconnell tackle a DnD campaign. I just would love to see how you guys use your imaginations when it comes to needing to be creative in a fantasy kind of game like that... excited to see you online again soon.

[@SplattedRabbit]

I would volunteer to be the DM for those two Chaos-heads :D

[@Coorsking3000]

I think Arcadum reached out to Asmon, maybe there's something a brewing already we don't know about. Verum is growing and maybe with some OTK boys!

[@justarandomguy1628]

He is there for us even when the squirrels are trying to kill him :(

[@BloodySquirrels]

Yeah

[@lokococo89]

When you were asking us what we want to see from you, the first thing that came to my mind was: "just be our boy, be asmongold".

[@draws5114]

Guaranteed you're going to get support no matter what you play. Dont be afraid of the change! It will benefit you and the stream in the long run!

[@yazeedoo1234]

Asmon: "in general" My brain: "Stone legion"

[@Vanished584]

The stoning legion.

[@Cephalopadre]

As a lonely stranger alienated from most people and geographically isolated I love you.

[@med8615]

u live on a island or something?

[@soseN08]

@@med8615 South Korea I guess

[@sdfgssdf309]

As a lonely stranger alienated from most people and geographically isolated I love you too

[@med8615]

@K Hello from across the world!! : )

[@SzotyMAG]

I'd be really excited in a 2 man hardcore Valheim run. As someone who has been beta testing the game since August last year, I never would've imagined that the game would blow up this much, let alone see you considering to play it on stream. But either way, whatever you decide to stream, I'll be there

[@some1thing1funny]

It sounds like you are on the right track and you know what's best for you. Stay strong brother!

[@maxxamillion528]

Asmon : " I'm not some guru" My Brian: "Sounds like something a guru would say"

[@nicolaisb2]

Say hello to Mr. Brian from me

[@nojabhere]

Brian isn't always right you know 😅👍

[@maxxamillion528]

@@nicolaisb2 hhhhhhmmmmmm, I think Brian may be a bit damaged.

[@voLumez]

My Brian: actually my name is Bruce

[@kaistonks3062]

Release your Brian! Slavery is illegal

[@MadPutz]

There are a lot of nice houses in Texas, might be good to buy a big one for you and your mom. A change of scenery and having a new environment to build up can help.

[@ronjohnson557]

We need an Asmon JRE episode. I would love to hear the convo.

[@Paradox2o9]

“Wow asmon your such a big streamer, but have you ever tried DMT” - Roe Jogan

[@bgill7475]

@@Paradox2o9 "No, I don't engage in any drug or drink related activity". That's pretty much how it would go.

[@Maze_tr]

Was thinking bout that just now reading down comments lol 😂

[@kongkarry]

"but its so good for you tho.. have you tried hunting?"

[@ronjohnson557]

I'm pretty sure they are neighbors now, so there's no reason not to!

[@Maradnus]

100% mate. i stream a few days a week and I am a full-time streamer (different username) People have no idea how stressful it is to be on cam and be in a position where you are center focus! It's really taxing, I too have to take time out from doing something I really love and I cherish the opportunity to make a life doing what I love! Like Zack has said here, as soon as it becomes just a daily chore it becomes harder to put on the face, it's massively important to take time out and reconnect with yourself and what it is that excites you with what you do. It's not like a normal job where you have set functions you can just autopilot through. You have to be on the ball and unique and in some way friends with as many people who are in your chat. even tho you know nothing of any of them and they know all your micro characteristics and personality traits. (ok when you have 40k+ things change a lot, you have even less connection with the people in chat)