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The Next 3 Videos are Already Planned (Probably)

Hi all,

Sorry if I haven't been making the director's watchalong and editing videos just yet - this is because I have been nonstop playing the next video's game for 10 hours a day. That has finished, so you'll likely get them soon or tomorrow.

I wanted to run a minor experiment on my mental health and work capacity. So I might be trying to get into streaming very occasionally, but primarily, I wanted to try and make 3 short videos. I might do a short sponsor in the middle, since t...

Deadlock "Review" | It's a Team Game™

Hi everyone,

Due to how ad revenue works for the month of December, I regret not being able to keep this early release video up for longer (at least 2 days or more) before I make it public, but otherwise it could genuinely affect my channel and that's something I promised myself I would never compromise on.

The real video should go live very soon. In the meantime, you guys can view it a day early!

Thanks for all the support, I really like this video. It is, however, a fast o...

Deadlock | Update 5

Written/Voiced: 22:00
Visually Edited: ~19:00
Estimated Length: 22:00? 23:00?

Hi all!

Had to go over a lot of things in this video that were difficult, such as music sections, and other things needing to get touched up, so I wasn't exactly at the "1 minute of completion per work day" schedule. That's fine, the video should be out pretty much exactly around Christmas time, worst case scenario. I'll have it done done around then, so it's probably coming after because I won't b...

Deadlock | Update 4

Written/Voiced: 19:00?
Visually Edited: ~15:00
Estimated Length: ~21:00? 22:00?

What's up!

The video is going well and I like where it's going. I'm trying to wrap it up but wrapping up just takes some time because I like the idea of making an intro clean and understandable, as well as having a bit of an ending. Also, the video is going to be a few more minutes longer just because of funny clips.

So, I did want the video under 20 minutes originally. But I think it's a ...

Deadlock | Update 3

Written/Voiced: 15:00?
Visually Edited: 13:00
Estimated Length: ~17:00 - 18:00

Hi all,

Sorry for how scarce the updates have been! This is because over the course of this month, my entire routine that I originally had for making videos entirely collapsed in quite a bad way, and since then, I've been trying to maintain work hours while having an extremely chaotic schedule due to various important considerations. This may also explain some more lack of progress with the video'...

Deadlock | Update 2

Written/Voiced: 12:00
Visually Edited: 5:30
Estimated Length: ~17:00

Hi guys.

I wish I had better news, but this video has developed slightly slower than expected. This is because I have had to repeatedly refine the aesthetic and go back on existing footage, as well as needing to continuously play the game for more situations that match the discussions I am having about the game. Well, I say that, but I've made decent-ish progress on the visual aspect of the video. This vide...

Deadlock | Update 1

Written/Voiced: 8:00
Visually Edited: 0:00
Estimated Length: ~16:00

Hi all,

About half of the video has been written and voiced and is going strong. This is a less clip-heavy video, and is going to have a more chaotic script with less explicitly segmented parts.

For instance, I begin to discuss relevant game mechanics to a hero after discussing certain characters. Hopefully, it will feel like I am naturally moving between related subjects in ways that are clear, but st...

Elden Ring Nightreign | Editing "Secrets"

Hi all!

Hope you enjoy this one. The next video will take another week of filming because Deadlock is a game that I would prefer to have literally hundreds of games on by the time the video is concluded, and I am working diligently to get a full, complete, and nuanced understanding of it. These games have helped me write jokes, bits, and tangents that are improving the script. I intend for it to be short though, so I will not over-commit.

Elden Ring Nightreign | Director's Watchalong

Hi guys!

Here's the director's watchalong. Sorry for my neurotic behavior. Working on that with a therapist LMAO.

The next video is Deadlock.

Hi all,

The next video is going to be shorter and have a more chaotic script. As well, Deadlock has a system for replaying games that I've had before (as long as they're in the recent update). So, I should be able to do some fun stuff with this game. But I don't want to make a long video.

Sorry for being radio silent for a while. I encountered all of you at my meet and greet at TwitchCon, and have been recovering from that trip. I'm back now, so work is beginning.

The watcha...

i forced 16 vtubers to crash out in soulslop | Patreon Early Release

Hi all, thanks for sticking by me this video.

Tell me if you see any seriously unusual video errors or things that need addressing. If the video exceeds thousands of views, I will have to private it to avoid leaking. Thanks for your understanding, I hope all of you enjoy.

Nightreign | Final Update

Hi everyone. The video is around 32 minutes in length. I have about 1 more minute to work on and then the project is done. I also have to do the credits.

This is my best work, it's an example of an extremely tightly written video where every subject flows between each other, while also including lots of asides, little details, and anecdotes. I wanted to try to write a video that was based on anecdotes and things I experienced in multiplayer.

Here's a clip from the intro. The next ...

Nightreign | Update 7

Written/Voiced: 29:00
Visually Edited: ~30:00
Estimated Length: ~33:00 - 34:00
Estimated Release: Early October at the worst.

Hi guys!

I have scheduled out exactly how much time it will take me to finish the video and details. I must complete it before Twitchcon. The time estimation of the video has increased.
What is left for me to do is maybe 2 more minutes of regular video, the intro, the sponsor, and the end credits. The end credits is a job that can be done quickl...

Nightreign | Update 6

Written/Voiced: 29:00
Visually Edited: ~23:00
Estimated Length: ~31:00

Hello,

I don't have quite as much to say. I've tried to get all my stuff done every day, but I get an average of maybe ~55 seconds done a day instead of 60. That and I think one day had some weird delays. Anyways, I'd like to be able to work faster next week, but this is pretty good too! I'm closing in more on ending the editing for the main section of the video. Now, there is going to be another future d...

Nightreign | Update 5

Written/Voiced: 29:00
Visually Edited: EDIT: ~17:00
Estimated Length: ~31:00

Hi,

Sorry that the project's "done count" is so schizophrenic. The timeline is extremely fragmented, screwed up, etc. I can do a full accounting if I get all my work done today, but it's hard to prioritize doing a full accounting when my main focus is getting the video out faster! I think that some clips were double-counted, maybe up to 1-2 minutes or so. Anyways, sorry for the delay between updates...

Nightreign | Update 4.1

Written/Voiced: 29:00
Visually Edited: ~13:00 - 14:00
Estimated Length: ~31:00

Hi,

I'm back from my trip and I'm feeling very well rested, been doing well these past few days. Every single day that I haven't been off, I have gotten 1 minute of completed visual footage done.

This comes at one minor cost - I am going to, instead of having it delay my daily quota or drive me insane, simply do a sound pass at the end. This is because, last few projects, I was very very ti...

Nightreign | "Update" 4

Written/Voiced: 29:00
Visually Edited: ~9:00 - 10:00
Estimated Length: ~31:00

Hi everyone,

This update is coming early, so expect to see less progress than normal updates above. This is because, starting tomorrow, I will have to be taking a few days off for important reasons. Everything is OK!

The size of the video ballooned because... So did the clips in the video! Without starting on the hard editing in earnest, we already have a great number of examples and clips t...

Nightreign | Update 3

Written/Voiced: 23:00
Visually Edited: 7:00 or 6:00
Estimated Length: ~28:00

Hey all,

All of the clips for the past 23 minutes are done. This totals to like... 7 minutes or so, maybe 6. I think it's around 7. I am delaying as much as possible doing any kind of visual step until all the until audio is done because I know that visual quality will be improved if I wait, as new features may be developed for the freecam software I use. Also, there should be an entire minute more ...

Nightreign | Update 2

Written/Voiced: 19:40
Visually Edited: 0:00
Estimated Length: ~24:00

Hi all,

More of the video than I expected (Around like 5 minutes) is clips. This is nice, I like this a lot. I might make the video longer for the same reasons that I made the last video longer - because it can contain a lot of clips at the end. This shouldn't be... too crazy, I hope, topping out at around 25 minutes if implemented. Though, I do have to think of what part of the video is going to be cut - a...

Nightreign | Update 1

Written/Voiced: 11:00
Visually Edited: 0:00
Estimated Length: ~22:00

Hi all!

Very positive news - I can do 90-100 seconds of audio every (work) day. Last project, I did 80. This is very nice, and it means I can get to the visual step sooner.

As well, I have a lot more clips than I thought I would be using, so they're going to be used more but they won't drag on because the pacing is very "explanation -> example". Lots done.

Monster Hunter Wilds | Editing Secrets

Hi all,

I tried to have a more comprehensive overview of the editing this time around. Hope you guys enjoy.

Nightreign | Update 0

For those who do not know - I took a one week break off of work after the last video. In that time, I evaluated where I was mentally, worked on a specific plan, and was able to figure out a way to move forward with this video without needing more rest and managing my depression very handily. I am doing alright.

Written/Voiced: 0:00
Visually Edited: 0:00
Estimated Length: ~20:00
Entire skeleton script is completed

Hi all,

I have an ambitious goal this next video. I f...

Monster Hunter Wilds | Director's Watchalong

Hi guys!

Here's the watchalong for this video. I have a LOT to say about the writing and the structure. The editing video should be soon. Thanks.

parrying the lightning tyrannosaurus so i can eat him and wear his skin | EARLY PATREON RELEASE

Hi all.

I tried to give you guys early access to the merch or a discount. Unfortunately, this couldn't happen or was vulnerable for various reasons. As such, just know that you will be able to buy the Max0r cup and the Max0r mousepad, if you want, when the link goes live at gamersupps.gg/max0r.

The full video, and the merchandise link, will release 7/14/25 at 3PM EST / 12PM PST.

Please tell me if you notice glaring technical flaws in this video. Sometimes, I just miss someth...

Monster Hunter Wilds | Final Update

Release: Few days
Final Length: 40:00 Exactly

Hi all,
Unfortunately I lost some days due to additions and overestimation. I have added a minute to the length of the video successfully! Of course, this adds work (about 2 more days), but now it's an even 40 minutes. This is simply because I had more to say in the introduction, and I wanted the introduction to be very funny.

It should be out by now, but I have lost days due to random depression hitting hard here. I am putting s...

Monster Hunter Wilds | Update 13

Remaining time to finish: 5 work days or so?
Estimated Length: ~39:00

Hey guys!

I think I owe a quick explanation. Progress is fine on the days that I can work, and we're closing in on the finish line! All that remains is one more day of work at the beginning, the sponsors, and the intro. Then, the video is done.

This being said: keep something in mind real quick as I work to finish the video. I will not go into detail, there are many factors contributing to this, but I a...

Monster Hunter Wilds | Update 12

Remaining time to finish: 10-11 work days or so
Estimated Length: ~39:00 - 40:00

I am really proud of this project, genuinely.

Hi guys, I decided that I was going to measure exactly how many more days it was going to take to finish the project. Mind you, these are WORK days (not counting days off). This is also assuming nothing is going wrong during my work days. So, approximately, two weeks.

I am wrapping up the content for the last of the areas. The above clip is an ex...

Monster Hunter Wilds | Update 11

Written/Voiced: ~36:30
Visually Edited: ~29:00? 30:00?
Estimated Length: ~39:00

Hello again,

I forgot to include the length of the credits in the time estimation, so the estimated length jumped up by like 30 seconds. Not a big deal, though. That will be done last.

I've decided to just power through and work on stuff. However, I'm not horrifically sacrificing my free time, I'm just going in a marathon instead of a sprint, and working only maybe 50-60 hours a week on th...

Monster Hunter Wilds | Update 10 | I gotta make a decision lol

Written/Voiced: ~36:30
Visually Edited: ~24:00?
Estimated Length: ~38:30

Hi all,

I am back from my Nightreign gameplay break. I essentially have every single clip for the video that I would want or need. While taking a break, I had time to think about my stuff and take a step back from the grind.

I realized that I may have made a little bit of an error when I decided to extend the video, but I'm not sure, because It also helps the pacing a lot. The video as it stands h...

Monster Hunter Wilds | Update 9

Written/Voiced: ~36:30
Visually Edited: ~21:00
Estimated Length: ~38:30

Hi all,
The progress on the video this time around went off without much of a hitch. Though, It is hard to keep track of exactly how much is visually edited because it's all over the place. I'm working on closing the gap for all of the early content to make one big chunk of completed footage. I'm thinking the amount visually edited is around 21. This seems like little progress from last time, but that might...