WHY I WAS GONE AND A NEW GOATED ITEM.

[@SamDaDude]

Buff up your style by clicking this --> www.eventhorizonsllc.com/ and using code SAMALANDER3 for 30% off on sunglasses in multiple styles, handcrafted watches, and even shirts!

[@frankie310]

They're legends for letting you have a fun code instead of just SAM3 or something ! Edited to say I was already gonna buy the shades since your description sold em to me, but as a fellow Marine vet gonna buy a bunch for their sake also haha.

[@IdyllicMullet]

I guess I can support you and a Marine. The cost of crayons keep going up and he needs to feed his family. Much respect, An Army Idiot

[@abnormalpillow1]

I can't even express how happy I am to see you're ok friend. I searched for hints of where you went and didn't find anything.. my constant over anxiety thought you perished... Glad you didn't! Very glad buddy. You provide me and a lot of other people an escape from our shit. Love ya brother!

[@bikeptn514]

Did he look like ok???he look like someone with a cocaine probleme with is nose.look the old video sam wasnt like this.

[@ericb8241]

If only you…idk…looked at his post saying he’d be gone for a bit. Doesn’t take an FBI search

[@blackivy011]

@@ericb8241congrats ur now an ass

[@willyoung9770]

Preach brother

[@blackivy011]

@@ericb8241 guess my comment was deleted wow. Anyway I was basically saying you’re rude af

[@mattblack6768]

Your self awareness and commitment to being the best version of yourself is inspiring man, thank you for what you do and the way you do it

[@SamDaDude]

Thank you

[@Cra-b]

I am better dressed for a new Sam video after a month than in the day im going to get married.

[@redtaileddolphin1875]

Literally the only smite content creator I watch, super happy you’ve decided you can come back safely, can’t wait for what the future holds!

[@paceg.schwarz7637]

Same here! Glad you’re taking time for yourself, and glad my fav and only Smite KZbinr is stayin healthy

[@stevehamilton421]

Hey brother, it's very important to take the time to make sure your head is right. I'm glad you are doing that. In a similar situation on my end, i just took 8 months out of the workforce due to this battle of money, time, and emotions. I actually got sober during this time as well. I do want to let you know i went back to the money. But I hope you make the right choices for yourself. I realized i needed to get rid of my bad habits. Not the money. Im 27, btw, and pay a mortgage with my girlfriend. No kids are not married yet. For me, it's time to get this bread and build. Much love. I have been here since season 2. Will always be here brotha.

[@SamDaDude]

Proud of you for getting sober, Thats a tough obstacle.

[@stevehamilton421]

@SamDaDude thanks Sam! It's crazy what your body/mind puts you through until one day you are in control. I'll never go back. If there is anyone struggling with addiction, you CAN beat it!🤎

[@spacecowboy5095]

I played league for like 5 years in my mid to late teens and it had a serious negative impact on my whole way of thinking without me even realising it, taking a break from gaming and going out camping and doing shit and changing up my attitude in life before returning to gaming seriously changed how I play and enjoy games now, glad you're doing well Sam. Found you in maybe 2014 or earlier from streams & I've been on and off watching since, you always seem like you're trying to be a better person and do the best you can for your community, it's hard having an internal battle in a position of "power". Keep up the grind bro (:

[@brandonh2607]

So I was in a similar toxic mindset. I took a week off work and worked on myself. It was a complete game changer for my life. Hope everyone is well.

[@postmelons2282]

Been watching you since season 2 man, lots of bumps but every day you become a more genuine and kind human. Proud of your internal development

[@troycasey1091]

I didn't know how much I missed you until I saw this video. Really glad you were able to recognize the shift in your mindset and do what was best for you and hence your family (us, not Shiv). Son of a b-word I was having a rough week until now. Thank you for being a real one who also happens to be funny as Helsinki during the impending apocalypse. Oh and bless you (amazing mic control and/or editing on the sneezes). Nose tampons unite.

[@hkoops5371]

Dude I opened up KZbin every night before bed waiting to see a new Sam video on my home page. I even followed you on instagram to see if you were still alive bruh, so glad the big man is back!

[@eliasgurganus7582]

Glad you’re back and feeling refreshed brother. Your videos are always a high point of my day and i appreciate you making them

[@alexandrerodriguez9979]

I admire you as a person. Very mature and so friendly. I missed you man ! I'm happy to see you back. My nights being kinda with you in your room watching you play and being your buddy, because it's how I feel, you're so friendly and fun. You know I have some of your langage now haha. You make me laugh and wanna just hang out with you. Really happy to know you're good. I wish you a lot of happiness to your little family

[@USMC816]

I lost a $300 pair of sunglasses in the lake when I was swimming with my nieces, and my nephew and my niece took them off my face and threw them. They sank pretty quick lol. I was also a marine, and floating sunglasses are perfect between my lake house and fishing endeavors. It's like a sign or something 😅

[@dlewis101994]

I am so relieved your ok man! It takes alot of realization that your going back into a negative place, im happy for you man! Ive been dealing with depression for about a year now and it takes alot to get out of the loop or lump. Stay Positive my dude!

[@SergoBermuda]

Sam’s back !!! We need you Sam, you are a chore anchor of motivation, hope, sobriety, positive and healthy living beacon for some of us ! Btw when you say “hello” at certain points it sounds like Mac miller on the track “Malibu” from the album “faces” which I highly recommend , anyways you sound like the part on the track where he says “put the white away, we can do some lines tomorrow… come and say hi tomorrow , “hello!”” Hello!

[@mythmakroxymore1670]

Welcome back, homie. Glad to hear your retreat went well, with the weight loss and the mental baggage organization. I’m struggling myself, just dropped from my job after a perfect storm, looking for a new one, and i don’t have nearly as good a headspace as you do, but you don’t lord it above others, and you inspire me for that. And… idk, thanks for exemplifying how important self-care can be. I needed that today.

[@SamDaDude]

You got this homie. I believe in you.

[@Reeper_]

Good to have you back Sam. Getting in a good mental state and physical state can be hard sometimes. Have been with you for years. Thanks for all the great content.

[@3-wind]

Keep at it, man! You've been one of my favorite guys to watch even back in the day when you were the angry guy lol! Keep being honest with yourself, and keep being you brother.

[@mjorko2801]

It's always good to take a break if you feel like it. You are a great content creator and it has been a pleasure to follow and be a part of your amazing journey for a long time now. Keep up the great work.

[@zachfoltz8355]

Glad you were able to set your mind right and feel positive moving forward. GLHF!

[@FuzzyChizzMunk]

Have loved catching your vids and streams for like half a decade, and I'm really glad you took a break to look after yourself and work on your mindset, we all need to do that sometimes, proud of you and glad you're back :D

[@wessredd7237]

Missed you bro. Welcome back!

[@JavaScript_]

Your self awareness is really impressive, taking a step back to really understand the bigger picture when caught up in life like that is very hard, it takes a discipline and high awareness to step away from your job to be able to shift your perspective that can outcast a better version of yourself. Like you said maintaining a change from a negative to a positive is really hard to persist, it's so easy to go back to negative mindset and keeping a positive one can be exhausting. Honestly so good to see you maintain a job that you also have a great passion for, while respecting your viewers and juggling other life events without hindering your mental health in a negative way. Incredible work!

[@SamDaDude]

Thank you so much! You make it seem like I'm doing so much haha. You're awesome. I really appreciate the words man. Truly.

[@aresop8701]

Heck yeah I'm glad you've been doing great. I would love to see you play some horror games or keep us updated on your fitness journey.

[@HearseCarpool]

The things you're saying here sound so healthy and so self aware. Even though it sounds like you're not exactly where you want to be I'm so happy for you Sam! Your expressions, mood and everything seem so much brighter now, absolutely stoked to see the content you're going to make moving forward you beautiful ray of sunshine

[@Bikecrazed]

I was one of the people picking up on the 'angry samalander' coming out before you took a break. Couldn't be happier you took a break, reassessed yourself and what you want. The content could never be the same without you being your happy goofy self. I for one am glad it's back. It really shows.

[@celestrius9197]

Yeah I kinda noticed that it felt like tilt was actually causing tilting

[@natiivejay07]

We love you Sam. Glad youre doing the work to a better person for yourself cause it just benefits us as well in the long run. Youre energy is definitely shifted and im happy to see you back in your prime

[@ballentime1530]

"Right when he spawns in." Had me dying. Lmfaoo

[@GrantSweatshirt]

It's awesome to see you grow bro ❤️❤️ from toxic duel to toxic tarky to joyful smite! I think we can all relate in some way and you are very relatable and that helps people more than you know!

[@hassaadgonzalez82]

good on you man mental health its super important and not many people want or can so excited for you

[@LemonWalrus546]

Welcome back homie, looking forward to the good work😊

[@thefool94]

*spawns in* time for a banger

[@Vaedrath]

happy to see you back man, you've definitely grown as a human over the years and its great to see

[@IdyllicMullet]

Glad you're back bro. Just make a promise that you'll keep doing what makes you happy. Watching you play feels like I'm hanging out with a friend. A friend who is an absolute unit at duel

[@Hayssss]

I feel you brother, Lately i have been noticing i have been reverting to my old fuck it days. Gottta stay humble. No one is mad for you making a living brother,

[@couryrussell7653]

Shiv laughing at the 1 going through walls was hilarious haha

[@Sure_Shot_Scott]

Glad you're back brother. I was in a slump as well for about a year but decided to train and meal prep in January. Feels night and day after 3 months. Also I'd get a haircut too, does wonders honestly.

[@samhilllll]

The king is back!!! Much love brother 🔥❤️

[@TJEversII]

Good to have you back Sam. Been a sub since the >25k days and Smite didn’t feel the same without you.

[@zeuslight998]

Glad you're back man! Was having lots of fears you'd disappeared and had flashbacks of NShadow :(

[@noahnavarro2715]

Yo Sam you’re a cool guy bro love watching your videos and honestly appreciate that fact that you’re a normal human being getting yourself in check is something you constantly have to do and we get to know you more glad you’re doing well

[@josephpadua6630]

LETS GOOOO!! Bro, I missed you so much! 😭😭 I was like what I am going to do if I cannot see any cool videos before going to sleep! Glad you are back!!

[@jaimier1393]

I didn’t know what to watch for 3 weeks, I’m so glad ur back!

[@treebeardthebear9996]

Glad to see you're doing better Sam, taking a break is often beneficial. Speaking on the new equinox item though, I was just in a conquest game playing as Osiris. I had upgraded deaths toll, beserkers, equinox, shoguns, quins sais and spectral. I was in the middle of a team fight and wound up against 3 other people (hachiman, king Arthur and awilix I think) and was in the red in health. I ended up out healing all three of them and even killing one before my support came and helped me. We were able to push them back and I healed to full lol. This item is not okay lol

[@ans-dq9xh]

I mean anti heal is still too strong so u wont' heal late in a normal game but this is way too cheap for it's utility

[@paradoxcomet2343]

I’m sorry but at 32:00 why does Chacc have THAT MANY STARS?!!

[@pizzapie7]

Glad you’re well Sam. Been watching since about 2016. I actually just started playing smite again after a few years of being away from it.

[@YourHomieJC]

hi sam, jesus here. im very glad and proud of you for fighting your "wrath" so to speak, haha self reflection doesn't come easy to most and being able to see and do something about a flaw you have is a valuable ability, you did good

[@muddybootz505]

Welcome back brother. Glad to hear the growth, its necessary 🙌

[@kmac3727]

Glad to see you! Be well and be happy my friend!

[@indescreyebableeyedeas8281]

great video and commentary! Always fun to be the first abusing a new mechanic.

[@Deadexwolf]

Man I rely on your videos it's great you're back! I've been watching rexsi while you were away

[@chopper7585]

Yessssss the best news I’ve heard all week man so glad to have you back. Smite just wasn’t the same knowing you were having a tough time, keep thriving brother 🤘

[@blinkeredrock3253]

I think that Osiris and Iraq near probably the best team for this item just for the fact they both stick to people so well

[@nunya8412]

young angry sam was a product of the era he was growing up in. we were all angry little edge lords back then.

[@shawnpretzel6182]

Glad your back sam. You might see it as grabbing money but i see it as daily content that keeps me entertained. I appreciate your videos either way.

[@Okeen12]

Bro this vid had me dying “going missionary style on this item might be better than doing backshots”

[@Regis-hn3wj]

Glad to see you're okay and doing well Sam, you the goat.

[@Leoj305]

Weocome back, pal. Its good to have you.

[@marciotadeu8859]

Welcome back from your sabbatical month, good to see you found yourself again brother

[@dragonslayer34x96]

"Good fight i really had to try hard for that one" LMAO

[@alekvillarreal3470]

“He hasn’t even got a mini!” -Sam, admitting to cyber bullying

[@DopestOFSmoke]

Happy to see you back sam, and I’m glad you’re doin better

[@isaiahsweed1029]

Hey Sam, I haven't watched the video yet, but I'm so happy to see you back. I hope all is good with you . Always take the time you need and never feel bad about it.

[@Seth00737]

Glad you're back! You got this

[@thefool94]

Equinox looks like ichaival

[@isaiahcaldwell5481]

Welcome back! Just watched your Merc TILT last night, it was manifested.

[@trillxxa]

I missed you brother thank you for returning

[@JoePNG.]

Welcome back, Sam! So excited to see some more from my favorite creator :)

[@loganmcclellin7967]

welcome back sam, i missed you and your videos :D

[@kennyblaa8945]

Hey Sam glad that u are doing better, u have went trough a truely inspiring character development! I was wondering, I have allergies big time as well so did u try nasal spay with a little amount of cortisone in it? In the worst times of the year for my allergies this is a game changer 😅 but you can’t take it for too long, like months, because it dries out your mucous membranes 🙌🏼

[@cyborgchef]

Thoughts on the following for a Bellona build: Equinox, Qin sai, Vital Amplifier, Serrated edge, Dominance and last item filler?

[@MbPwny43]

Love you Sam! I've moved on from Smite for the most part, but I still come back to watch your content! I've been here for a long long time! Keep being you man! :)

[@yoyobp4770]

Welcome back dude. Good to c ya

[@liamowen9695]

we back lets goooo

[@KyGeeBee]

Beyond happy to see you back and feeling better 🙂

[@dannyderanged6143]

Happy to see you, brother 😌

[@joshkalawaia66]

Thank you for being ok brother ❤

[@AfflictedOne]

Welcome back!

[@wuskymon7050]

I think the coolest thing about the Arthur change is hydras Arthur can be a thing now

[@theawsmwrestler]

Welcome back. Glad to see you posting

[@vengeful8gaming776]

Took 2 months off myself and felt amazing. Now going back into gaming it feels like a chore, the joys of getting old eh Sam 😂

[@SamDaDude]

IM NOT OLD

[@jtdarelli2362]

Equinox is essentially Newly Released Death's Toll.

[@smitejoust101]

"hitting the boys with the backshots" pause.

[@TheSuMF]

Happy asf to see you again in your old form 🎉

[@MisterTekker]

It's good to see you laugh again Sam. Welcome back buddy.

[@squidlord8210]

Glad to see you back Sam! Love your content and missed the smile your videos give me C:

[@celestrius9197]

The moment i heard about equinox when fineokay streamed the patch note review I've been thinking equinox has gotta be incredible. I assume most characters can outbox anybody with tank equinox and qin sais. Only reason you don't outbox is they also built equinox and qin sais on a counter pick lol

[@Jobboka]

Good to see you are well Sam, you were missed a LOT ❤

[@crowqb]

Glad to see your ok Sam! Thanks for sharing 🎉

[@Teyanis]

Its hard to admit to yourself that money isn't the most important thing to yourself anymore, but once you do things get a lot less dreary.

[@XANtiXGuns]

Missed you pal! Good to see you back brother!

[@ratwomper]

Glad to have you back!

[@ZoinkedShy]

SAME THE MF MAN IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER BABY

[@Andrewyoutubeguy]

Glad you respawned

[@allenhurst3708]

Im so glad you're back!

[@iweeblul]

Good to have you back

[@losttheory2761]

Bro i do the same shit with tissues when i sleep and im sick and I just started getting sick yesterday as well. 😅

[@nicstic2545]

Amazing energy sam I missed your and the vids keep it up

[@marcmitchell2288]

You didnt test frostbound, it only has 1 second cd now, so as Osiris, you can frostbound them, when its about to run out 1 them and its back up again. Hes absolutely insane with it