The Impasse

I understand where you are coming from, and to be honest if you had to move on we would all reluctantly follow you to what comes next. On the other hand don't leave, I honestly think that there is more you can do in youtube and you will find it.

Nathan Terry

Clearly, it's not the only thing in which you are sufficient. This happens frequently with people who have found success. You are getting bored with what you are doing. I don't know your age, but I assume these are related. As an American, I can say your performances are delectable. I can filter games to buy with humor as a bonus. Please continue. I don't donate much, but I don't have much to give. VR series is a moneymaker. Thank you.

Kenneth Anderson

I feel like you have moved more and more into the professional style of game reviewing and playing; in terms of people whos opinions i trust, you are up there with Yahtzee, TB and jim sterling. I think that a good place you could move into is written reviews of games; being able to read a review at times when i would otherwise be unable to see a video, and to still have your sense of humour come through would be excellent. It would also allow you to in the future pull away from youtube and still have a connection to your core fans and audience.

Jack Graham

I want to chime in just to agree with a lot of what I'm seeing in these comments. Like a lot of people here, you're the only youtuber whose videos I watch regularly (read as basically every single one you upload) and the only person I support on patreon. This is because you're a genuinely witty, intelligent nerdy guy who loves playing games and making people laugh, which you are obviously quite good at. The laughing bit I mean, the game part...well it can vary but there’s charm in it. Regardless, far and away from a parasite. Anyway, in my opinion you make higher quality game-related content than any other youtuber I’ve seen, but I feel you’re right when you say that’s the problem. You can throw in a few curveball videos, shake up the formula with reboots, but short of some dramatic content shift this medium is mostly tapped for you. Not to say it’s getting old, I still love your videos, but you’re a houseplant trying to grow through the ceiling at this point. It’s like I’ve seen some others say here, any time we see you in a game where you have some creative power you really shine, and personally I love seeing that creativity applied to something completely new and yours. You say “but what if I’m not good enough at that other stuff,” but you’ve already proven your talent easily transcends youtube videos. I think the real problem is that your other projects aren’t good enough for you yet, but all they need is the time and polish you’ve put into the channel. I’ll just wrap this up by saying I think what you said here is spot on, you’re suffering some growing pains at the moment but it seems pretty obvious that the time for you to move on is getting close and you’ve already started the transition, just have to keep it going. I’m with the majority of the people here, I love your videos and it’ll suck to see them go if they do, but you’re moving on to bigger things and by the paragraphs I’m seeing scale my screen right now, you’ve got several battalions of people behind you on patreon alone so fuck it ride this train till it breaks. But considering the integrity and talent you’ve shown in your work so far, I can’t see you failing. Cheers. Sincerely, one of the thousands of grown ass men you’ve tricked into a monthly bill and a weird, one-way internet relationship.

Papercut

I feel the same way in my job right now. It used to be challenging and fun, but now it just feels like I'm going through the motions just to get through the day. It's not a bad idea to try something new, or take up a new hobby, it helps to give you something to strive for each week. A career change is not a bad idea either. You just have to do what is best for you.

Austin Ladshaw

also i would say that your videos range between a 5/10 to a 9.5/10 but never below a 5, :)

aidan booker

It definitely makes sense to me that you might be feeling like it might be too easy to make high quality videos after doing it for so long, and if you feel like you aren't enjoying making the videos anymore then absolutely try something new, however if and when creating videos becomes a chore for you i believe the quality will suffer greatly, and at the moment (in my eyes) the videos are the best they've ever been. In the end just do whatever makes you happy and don't continue doing something that you dont enjoy. :)

aidan booker

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sagudson

I think you need to do what you want. I have always and will always constructively criticise videos that are put out. There are a minute few who actively say 'maybe this would be better.' I've had a job that became easy for me and a drag, I was securing deals left right and centre and for no joy of my own. When it becomes a drag or slow, it becomes unenjoyable. That's when things need to change. I will always regard you highly, Dan. Some of your videos are hilarious. Others are not my cup of tea. I think what you do great, is cater for younger and older people. Some of the games I think 'ffs I hate this game' others I think 'wow. I wanted him to play that.' I don't think anyone will mind you stopping you're uploads to work on something harder and more refined. I would rather see something that has had days of work than something like you do now. I'm sure I speak for a majority. But at the end of the day. I think the fact that people donate to you is to see this amazingly refined content. And that is something we wouldn't complain about. I will always regard you highly. I will always support you. It's time to do what you regard as thrilling and exciting to yourself.

Ben Leach

I think he has a similar case of the Wheezy Waiter problems. It isn't new and exciting for him anymore and it's not a unique thing that he's doing. When this happens then you fall into a slump and don't think what you're doing is worth it - even though everyone who watches his videos loves them.

Andrew Miles

I don't like wrestling and have never like a wrestling game - but this series nearly made me buy the game xD Having said that - I *hate* fallout games, and I couldn't get through his completes series on that.

Andrew Miles

We All have doubts only one simple bit of advice I can give you "Don't be afraid just do it if you cock it up you learn something second chance third chance it doesn't matter decent people will forgive mistakes and encourage you to excel" Best I can do my friend​.

FreeQuest

Dan, we watch your content because you're not like the other gaming channels. Sure markiplier has a certain charm, sure the game grumps are raunchy and silly, but your content is different. All the other channels we watch BECAUSE we want to see the personalilty, but with your channel, you blend with the games. Sure your personality is one thing, but unlike all the other youtubers, you never put yourself out first. It's always you and the game side by side. Are there times we don't like your videos? Sure. Hell, I haven't watched a single wwe completes video just because wrestleing doesn't intrest me; but then again maybe I should because maybe you make it funny, I don't know. Either way, you have always been my favorite youtuber ever since the very beginning. Back in the minecraft buildy thing videos. So don't give up because your videos aren't challenging you, find new and strange ways to make them more challenging.

Hyper

Is there any reason a compromise wouldn't work? Make a couple videos a week, spend the rest of the time pursuing whatever it is you want to pursue next (or whatever split allows you to remain sustainable). If whatever you pursue doesn't work out, you'll have YouTube to come back to. Aren't you glad a stranger on the internet who knows nothing about your life gave you advice!?

Don't worry Dan, a bunch of random strangers have got your back!

Tristan Nunn

I may be a greedy bastard, but I still want to see you placing bushes for several hours in a roller-coaster tycoon of some sort. If you have polish yours skill to that extend, use it, make 12 video a week and other thing the next week. Maybe a week of work on 1 video in the machinima style, game dev, planning your own convention or baking pie. This way you still have some income, your viewer are happy and you can have some fresh air too (and less sleep). PS: If you want idée you can just ask, for example try to make the Dr Who game you want to play.

Cédric Armengaud

Dan, The last reboot you have done to the channel has made the quality much higher than than before in the past few years on the channel. There are a few videos uploaded that do boar me from time to time but definitely not as much a before. This new increase of quality also makes me appreciate your channel and yourself a lot more compared to other channels on YouTube. Also, I know you're not a greedy cunt like keemstar or those to you tubers running the cs:go gambling site that is just in it for the money. I have come to appreciate what you have done and looked up to you so much that I don't care if you delete the channel to do what you want to do. Because want you to do what you want to do, and if that means deleting the channel, then so be it.

Franklin Goodman

i think what this comes down to is hearing the real constructive criticism and objectivity of fans on your content is damn near impossible on a mediam like youtube. it become drowned out in a sea of memes and people competing for top liked comment. i believe that to find those 6/10 ratings and objectivity patreon is a good place to start. here only those who support you content enough to give a small(in most cases) sum of money. however i do realize that focusing on patreon for feedback and adjusting your content based on it is really valuing the voice of those you donate money over those you dont, which has implications because of course donating money doesnt make your view any more valid.

Morgan Deighan

Thinking you won't be good at something is absolutely no reason to hold yourself back. Mark my word. That's all I got

Johnny Lepage

Lets hold your Dark Souls III videos as a 9. Witty, complex, and well-thought out, individually and against one another. Brilliant. Then what are you daily videos? The "Completes Series" - regardless of the game - is a play through; harder to crack jokes, easier to make (perhaps a 5 or 6 for most people, obviously subjective). The quality can be expected to be lower, but what is the quality; how much you enjoy making it, or how much your viewers do? You won't remember playing "Minecraft Let's Play Episode 18" because it has no sentimental value to you. So is every video about making a memory?! Damn, that's a big ask (if it were even possible). The "Plays Series" is very enjoyable to watch (7 with occasional 8's), and it seems like you enjoy making these videos more (at least during the game play, can't be certain about the editing). So what's your focus? Are you going to try to improve your daily videos? You've shaken up the structure of your channel 2 times in the last year (ish), is this why? You're getting bored? That's okay. You've got 2000+ real people backing you with whatever you choose to do. So do something about it. Shaking up the structure again might work (third times' the charm) or making a Demma channel. Stop procrastinating, it's our job.

Elijah Moore

Its funny when reading this post i completely understood how you felt and why you would want to quit. But a part of me instantly was like DON'T! I've enjoyed your content for a long time not all of em are equally great. but most bring a smile to my face. City's skyline actually helped me get though some difficult school work cuz it was so relaxing but entertaining to have on the background. next to your funny nature i think the passion you have for some games that really makes me love watching you and I'm so glad you've dedicated more time to those type of games. Maybe its just time for you to let go what others think (both the opinions of haters and lovers) and do the games and content you like most. If the views are bad who cares! You'll create a firmer core of people that are interested in that type of content. If that turns out a complete flop the channel will end on its own. But if its a success then you might feel better about your content and enjoy creating again. But in the end its always up to you your a smart enough guy to figure it out.

Tenshidono

It depends on whether you feel like you have too much going on at the minute, in both work and personal life, but you could put youtube on the back-burner and have a proper crack at something else, even handing the channel over to Matt for a month or so and see how you feel not doing Youtube at all. I'd say make a decision from there depending on how you feel. Also I love all your work I have encountered, I think I've played Systems Nominal for about 10 hours at this point :D

Your kids don’t like falafel

Dan, everybody goes through this at one point or another. I've tried so many things (small business owner,game developer,animator,3d model maker) and even a youtuber. But I failed at them all, and I keep going back to my day job of a Automotive Detail which I hate, but I'm so good at it. Your an amazing YouTuber. You got me started in watching youtube. You may not be the biggest youtuber, but you are one of the most inspirational youtubers and every youtuber knows about you. If people are getting mad about your political jokes, then tell them "DON'T WATCH IT". People are stupid, instead of just not watching something, they insist on watching it over and over again, making rude comments and disliking videos.

DougieBoy

Forgot about that

Jacob Tait

After doing this for so long I can totally understand where you are coming from. I'm currently looking for a new job myself because my job right now isn't a challenge. I had issues with your videos before, but since you changed to the new format of a compleats and 3 plays per week, your quality has jumped back up again. How is the game dev going? Is that sustainable yet? Is it worth trying to do more of your BIG video's like the GTA microtransaction one? I don't know if that will fit what you need though.

Mirriky

Dan - you're a creative soul. Follow your gut, follow the fire. If you got stagnant, if you got bored, the channel would turn to shit anyway. You may have done all you can do in this medium and I for one will follow your output with interest wherever it goes. This is not all there is for you sir. Listen to the passion, not the fear.

Isaac Groves

I figured the more complex videos were the plays or the other well thought out videos you like posting here and there. I may be wrong but don't ya get umpteen million emails from game developers asking you to look at their game, if you are, then you can't possibly be a parasite on the industry. Fuck the people who don't like the political jokes, they're either fanboys or way to easily offended/closeminded. I believe you could make better videos, I believe no videos are perfect and there is room for improvement, how much though, I have no fucking clue, I can only say that I don't watch ALL of your videos because of the choice of game, but I do watch most of them, even when it isn't a game I particularly care for because of your commentary and style. Hell, I used to just add block every1 and be a parasite until you released a video stating how detrimental that is for content creators, when I realized this the add-block went off like an anime fan on prom night. I believe that the skills needed to become good at Youtube are transferable to other lines of work so I don't think it is wasted. If you really want to leave Youtube, can I suggest you see how well your games turn out beforehand to see how much that can support ya first. I hope that this comment helps in some way and helps you decide what is best for you.

Jeremy Lucas

You are the only person on Youtube that I support here. I am gradually weeding away the channels I watch regularly, but I don't imagine I will ever stop watching your content. You have that rare mix of intelligence and integrity that is in short supply in the world. Whatever you choose to do next with your life, I will continue to support you. I am sure that I am not alone in feeling that way.

barkwell

*goes to game dev... And paying employees.... And Lego... It's not going to his pocket

Jed Cole

The games are fantastic. Don't believe me? Well you will when I say that your games are the inventiveness that I want to match with my own. Your ideas for an Animal Crossing style murder mystery and a Hancock style superhero game stuck with me. I want to make those. If you do see this, let me know if you're cool with me making those. No matter what you do with your life, I'll be there, patiently waiting for the next thing you make. I love everything you make. If you improved any more, I'd cum at the sight of your videos. I'll keep that rating thing in mind. I'll drop some ratings on the subreddit.

Shen Doodles

This post made me go through a multitude of emotions mostly sadness but other things to like... Ummm nope. Sadness is all I got.

Vincent LaVigna

No don't give him this advise Kappa.

Vincent LaVigna

Seeing as you get £5000 odd pounds a month from Patreon alone you could probably retire!!

Jacob Tait

Being 100% honest rating you out of the gaming YouTubers I would rate you 9/10 BUT, rating you out of what gaming on YouTube can be and what you are doing to get there I would rate you a 7/10. There is SO much potential with gaming on YouTube and no one has reached it yet. And I'm not just talking about getting subscribers off of gaming I'm talking about the quality of the videos and how amazing it they could be if a YouTuber were to be as witty and talented at editing as you. You just need to keep improving your videos and just know you have MANY more lovers than you do haters but hate sticks out. You have many people GIVING you money to produce these videos by there own will. So obviously you have people that appreciate you enough to give there money to you.

Vincent LaVigna

Hi Dan, I think you should take a break if you need it for however long you need but I think you shouldn't do it because you are pressured by your fans... Take all the time you need to work on your video game and all the other stuff.

Jacob Tait

Dan, Maybe its time for a break? I don't know what's going on in your life right now or how crazy things might be but I've learned when those kind of feelings start to surface, at least in myself, then it is time for a break. What you want to do is what matters here. Take a month off YouTube if you think you can afford it and get a feel how it would be if you quit. Either way I'll keep supporting you here because I like what you do whether it's videos, or video games. Oh, and on a final note these cheesy click bait thumbnails can all go to hell.

Merle Neer

Aah shit. Here we go. I'm not going to compete for being your biggest fan, or lie that I've been watching since the beginning but after a few years this is what I'm thinking. From my understanding YouTube has always been an anchor for you, its (somewhat) stable in terms of income and definitely provides a medium for you to interact with the fanbase you've created over the years. Abusing the same metaphor, your game developing projects is your ship. It's your way out to challenge yourself and test different waters hoping to eventually reach the promised land of successful game developers. But abandoning the anchor may not be the best decision whereas hauling it up and keeping it to the side of your ship and use it when necessary. In another light, I'd like the think of YouTube somewhat as an enabler for you. meeting others in collaborations like stewart and emma to create hilarious content. Now that I've done all that poetic bullshit, onto another point. For someone that believes game ratings are total horseshit and very opinion based, you're asking for a rating for your videos. Different people like different things and that's the beauty of the internet, we only have to watch the things we find interesting. But in the end even if people keep watching your stuff, if you feel that your drive and motivation is gone, there is nothing the interwebs can do to stop you from taking your leave. Also, politics. why not? Your channel, your rules. This is what i personally think, and if anyone has any problems, please call your local internet police for further instructions. -RA

Robin Au

Hey Dan, I'm sure that whatever you choose to do, all of your fans, myself included, will support you. If you're not happy on Youtube, there's no real point in staying. The logical thing to do is whatever makes you happy. If you don't enjoy making videos, it will show in the quality of the video, but if you're happy doing them, it'll also show. So just do what you feel is right, because as long as you're happy, it'll be the right decision. I paid a fucking dollar to tell you to be happy, so you better do it :)

Jack Prior

What a true “fan” thinks of you. * I have been watching your videos from the very beginning of your channel. I have seen your highs and lows, achievements and failures. I feel that I have connected with you. This one-sided relationship you have created between us unknowingly has been a journey of love and hate. The first thing I think about when I hear the name ‘Dan’ or ‘Nerd Cubed’ is intelligence, wit and perfection. I think you are a very intelligent person. You have strong views backed up by fact and science. You have selfless political views which show kindness and anger towards the hard right of parliament. You have a good understanding of the games industry and you research your arguments before blaring them out onto a public space. This brain of yours, to me, is perfect. You’re a funny person. You take pride in your comedy as you should. This can both be hilarious and frustrating. I say this because in some videos I think you try too hard to get a laugh in where there might not be one otherwise. I don’t know if you do this but I feel that you sometimes stage some gameplay elements and mess with what you already know is about to happen in that game to make it funnier. You try too hard. You need to relax. You have the intelligence and comedic skills to make some perfectly funny videos. As I mentioned earlier, when you stage some game elements, I think you could make a whole video series out of that instead of slipping it into other videos. I would be like wrestling? You know it’s fake but it’s still awesome and exciting. I also think this would take some pressure off of you because you can be yourself in normal videos. Not trying too hard to squeeze a joke out because there could be a whole series dedicated to it. Almost like stand-up. Don’t be so hard on yourself, Daniel. You are a truly amazing person. Don’t let YouTube doubt yourself. Nothing is perfect. You will not make a perfect YouTube video. You shouldn’t think in a way that you are being rated. Your videos should reflect you and your personality. Forget about how good your videos are. You should make videos because you enjoy it. If you enjoy making the video, then that is a perfect video. Don’t try and widen your audience by not being yourself. You may only have a niche audience but you will feel so much better. You have a great community here Dan. If you take anything from this message, then let it be this: Make videos YOU want to make and don’t worry about what others think about it. If people don’t like your videos you created from your heart, then your channel is not for them. If you keep trying to change yourself to be more popular or to try and impress everyone, you are almost creating yourself into a character which is not you. BE YOU.

Mika Joel

Take some time off Dan, with your loving family and soon to be wife.

Connor Seymour

Mabey you should try and take sometime to think more about it

ZombietheZerker

Deep and thoughtful, oddly emotional not that you aren't blunt but rarely this sincere. I love your content, you are the first and only youtuber I watch regularly and have seen nearly all your content. I like your videos because we have a similar sense of humour and interests, with differing opinions but you are infinitely more intelligent than me, so I appreciate your creativity and style and can't wait to see how you can apply it to other mediums. I've tried making YouTube and I know it's hard, or maybe I'm just not good at it. Whatever you decide I hope you do what makes you happy.

Matthew

I feel like the format isnt really working, and im saying this to be taken as constructive critisism. You rebooted the channel to have an everyday Completes video and once or twice a week, a Plays video. I liked the channel alot more when you were playing things when you felt like playing them. I feel the problem now is you feel like you have to push a Completes video everyday, and the creativity isnt there. You can only be creative when you genuinly want to play. I feel like it would be a good idea to start doing collabs more with your friends, because alot of creativity comes from those videos. This post was a mess, but try to make sense of it, Nic

Nic Natale

I'd rate this post a 6/10 bty I agree with what someone else said, you're best videos are your more creative ones that is why i think everyone loved fallout because it's not about the games its about what YOU do with them. I wrote all this on a phone so my fingers are dead Bye love what you do 9/10

Ledder5

Well, first but foremost, you are an incredible talented entertainer. I haver never experienced anybody so witty and sharp tongued in my life before. I truly am looking forward to see a new video of you popping up at my RSS feed every day. What you built in all those years is truly astonishing, you have - even after the Youtube clean-up - almost 2.5 Million Subscribers! Each Video reaches 100’000 People! 2200 People pay you every month on Patreon because they love you and what you do. Just think about that for a second! You are a fucking Genius and we admire you. A lot of TV Shows would be happy to get that many Viewers. Also, some Youtubers would be happy to scratch 20 Subscribers and get excited to have more than 100 views on any given Video. I speak out of experience - ahem. Don’t get me on negative comments. Ever had to post a link on reddit? Well … good thing you don’t have to. Does everybody like every Video you make? No. That’s not gonna happen. But usually it is because we are not interested in the game for example. (Unlike T1Penguin I LOVED the MGS Series, but am not interested in WWE 2k16) Don’t throw your talent out of the window and get all depressed about your success. Other people would give all their dick jokes, to be in your shoes. Love ya! 10/10 would support again

Sauwercraud

You're shit but I love you. Hows that? :D

Simon Paffett

6/10 This is not good enough.

Undergor

It's healthy to get your feelings out. I know we as a community are not close friends with you but, I can safely say we all hold you in the highest respect. Even though I watch "big personalities" like pewds, jack, mark ect. I enjoy your content just as much especially since your not afraid to speak your mind about the BS that goes on from time to time.

chazie

Dan many other people have said you're there favorite youtuber, but for me you're my favorite Internet celebrity and I'm sure many other people think the same way. We always love your work weather it be a minecraft comic about time travel or a wrestling series about a roman. We love your games and we love you.(but not in a creepy way) And no matter what you decide to do, we will follow you. Ps Don’t worry about being a bad writer. Some of my favorite things of yours you wrote. I think you are great writer.

Ordan

I struggled to phrase this so much I opened up a word document and made a list of the points I wanted to discuss. I’m gonna start by saying that I guess I do hold you at a high standard, but I have been watching you for 3, maybe 4 years, so it could be that. I scrolled through some of your recent videos, and I’d say about half of the plays were ‘ok’- a 6/10, and the rest were ‘pretty good’- a 7/10. I still enjoyed these videos, but I probably wouldn’t rewatch any of them, at least not for a while. Before the reboot, I hardly watched any of your videos, partly due to school, but mostly due to disinterest in the content. Your best videos are ones were you enjoy yourself, and there’s an element of creativity. The fallout 4 series was great, and I really enjoyed it. However, I never finished the MGS one because that creativity wasn’t there. Also, I didn’t expect to like the WWE series, but it actually had that creativity in the form of creating a character, as well as the strategy of levelling up the character. Recently though, it hasn’t been quite as interesting as it was at the start- the resiliency hasn’t been used once, and yet you keep saving up for the next level. Maybe it’ll become super useful in the next part(s) and if so I take back what I said :). I’m gonna start to finish this up by talking about criticism. If I think of something to say in response to a video, I’ll make a comment of it on the subreddit, but other than that I won’t say anything. Simply saying “I enjoyed this” isn’t much of a comment at all, and saying “I didn’t enjoy this” would get responses of ‘then don’t watch it’, ‘you don’t have to watch it’ ‘it’s not made just for you’. Usually there isn’t a particular reason why I might like/dislike your videos (although recently I haven’t disliked any), so there is really no point in saying anything at all. Also, this is a strange suggestion, and since I’m not a youtuber it probably wouldn’t work- but maybe you could start from scratch. Look at your entire video making method and see if you can redo it. It’s possible you’ve already done this, and it’s likely that your current method is shiny enough, but it could make things more interesting. It’s probably best not to mess with something so concrete though. I’m gonna actually finish this off by saying this: creativity and enjoyment make your videos better. I’m sure this is gonna apply to the other things you’re pursuing. It kinda makes sense that you’re unsure about it, since these things are relatively recent, but your youtube channel was a gamble at the start, wasn’t it? This time you have a back-up plan. I do enjoy your videos, and I don’t really want you to leave, but I can live without you, plus there’s quite a few videos of yours I haven’t seen. If you do leave, it’s likely it’ll be to pursue something better than youtube, and that’s something I’m fine with. Also, if you do decide to leave youtube before your other projects set sail, I’m fine with that too. Everything ends, after all, but everything has a start as well. I think that might be from doctor who. Anyway, I’ve written enough, or rather too much. TL;DR- good luck with your life.

elis one l

Try looking at it a different way let’s say fishing, now there’s fishing - you lob your hook in the water and hope some fish is stupid enough to bite, unlikely that you’ll catch much of anything and if you do it’ll likely not be any good (think new youtuber dropping the odd video every now and then without any real sense of purpose) Then there’s Fishing – you bait your hook and lob it in the water, now the fish actually have an enticement to bite and you’ll be more likely to catch something of worth (the moderately to well establish youtuber, there’s a gimmick, a central theme and a crowd) But let’s say you’re sick of herring and the other random fish you catch and you’d much rather have something like a nice salmon for that you’d need [i]Fishing[/i] – find out what bait you need, the correct lure/pole/hook size for your fish of choice, you might catch fewer fish but the ones you do catch are much more likely to be the ones you want – (this one doesn’t translate too well to gaming channels since gaming is a very wide spectrum) Currently you’re sitting somewhere in the second group using ‘gaming’ as your bait, obviously it a perfectly fine worm wiggling on the hook but when it’s just ‘gaming’ it lacks substance other than just entertainment At the moment you’ll play pretty much anything and everything and throw out jokes and opinions along the way but that’s it, people have watch the video, had some fun for 20 mins, and then they go back to doing whatever they were doing – nothing changed, nothing learned, no reason to think any further on it – the crowd this is most likely to attract is the people who just want some entertainment When you combine that with your ‘persona’ which is usually ‘waahey let’s take the piss out of anything that moves’ it tends to rub off on your audience and everything becomes a joke and a meme, especially with all the in jokes and random twitter # spams now of cause I know the persona is in place to help you have a private life - but unfortunately it also means people can’t every truly respect you because there’s nothing to respect when everything is just a carefully constructed shell If you want a higher quality and more mature audience you need to give that crowd something they’re interested in instead of just focusing on turning everything into a joke, now that’s going to be tricky to do with video games since they’re more or less pure entertainment by nature but maybe you can add a few bits on where and there that might appeal to a ‘better’ group of people Ages ago you talked something about helping out smaller indie devs and/or youtubers by doing a sort of spotlight thing perhaps taking something like that one step further and actually bringing them on as a monthly/bi-monthly thing in a more ‘let’s sit down and have a chat’ sort of way, giving them a chance to sell themselves / their game would help as it would give people a chance to see that you are in fact (at least I hope you are) capable of being serious and as such will be able to take you serious and at the same time you’d be helping out people who are fighting tooth and nail to try and make a go at something more than a 9-5 desk job

Uocjat

Daniel, as much as you think that this is a depressing post, I don't think it is. Here's the thing, you're creative, sharp, and quick to the line - with or without editing. I believe that YouTube will be holding you down, but why not do what your Dad has been doing? I mean why not make a new channel as a proving ground for new ideas? You want a challenge? Give yourself that challenge? As an example - off the top of my head - why not learn to drive, and take us on an edited journey - then use your new skill to build a freelance top gear kinda thing? It's a bit far-fetched .... but hey ... gives you something to think about, maybe.

ThisDamnScotsman

As someone who found you and your channel from Martyn and the Little and Cubed series you fill a niche, most gaming channels focus on the younger audience and so the content they produce is aimed towards 10-15 year old, however yours feels more aimed at the older and more mature audiences. I think the political humour and jokes are welcomed as it helps to separate you from the loud and extremely energetic youtubers such as Pewdipie and Jacksepticeye. I enjoy the content that you put out across the multiple channels and think that its interesting to see you not catering to just one style or type of content, The Lego and toys as well as the video games. I understand where you come from with the am I good at other things. personally I'm hopefully going to university to study games Computing and I share the fears that you have. what if I'm no good at making games? what if I'm crap at coding? but until I try I guess I won't know. Even the worst films and games still have a loyal fan base. No matter what you do people who ultimately enjoy what you create will follow you. Look at David Bowie for example, he went through multiple changes and personas but people who enjoyed him stayed around through all of them. Sorry it was all over the place but its nice just to vent. Keep on doing what you do. and thanks for the many days worth of content you have produced its always nice to see your videos in my sub box ( when they work) and know that they brighten up my day. So I bid you best of luck and thanks for all you have done. Will Smith ( Not the Actor)

IHasNinja

Dan, you tried everything. From reviews, edited, unedited, livestreams, completes to first impressions. It sounds like none of them really make you enjoy creating videos anymore. Maybe apart from the occasional 'special' or collab. You've been doing this for well over 5 years, it's probably just time for something new. Think back 5-6 years when you decided to start YouTube and gave yourself X months to make it work. Would you do it a second time? I feel like this decision is similar to that one. Maybe try to just create the videos you really want to make. Put a hard limit on them(2-4 a month?) so you'll get exited to create/upload/show a new video. It's probably better to change something than to just keep on going. Do what makes you happy. We like your videos, but they only work if you like making them. We don't want you to get bored like you were before the latest reboot.

Vincent de Smet

I saw screw the fans (me included). This sounds weird but usually my favorite videos of yours are when you are really enjoying yourself, not just in the game but in the production of the video. I hope you will just do what you think you'll like, and I'm confident I will like it too. Also, definitely don't stop the political stuff.

Ethan Myers

You don't owe us shit Dan. Do what is right for you. If you need to take a break from Youtube to think, do it. If you do decide to comeback, people will only be delighted. If not, we will understand. You're my favourite Youtuber Dan, and I would be upset if you quit, but you can't put our happiness before your own needs. If your games don't do well, Youtube will be wating for you, is will we.

Luc Fitzgerald

First off, I know this is one voice in a sea of hundreds/thousands on here, I support you via patreon to help ensure you have the means to create the content you want for as long as you need - I enjoy your content that much. In general, that is. You ask if every video is 9/10 or 10/10. No is the very simple answer to that. You are a regular 6 or 7 out of 10, with 8's and higher coming every so often. Your recent WWE series is an excellent example of this, because we can tell you enjoy playing it and can be more relaxed while playing it. It doesn't seem like you're just doing this to make the daily upload, you and Scipio want to kick ass and take names (and staple them to the mat) and part of that process is sharing that enjoyment with us. Every episode, even the first couple with you just creating Scipio were highly enjoyable. Those videos where you're hitting a 6 or thereabouts is stuff like the RPG Tycoon video. It's easy to say this could have been hard to make a video about a game that makes little sense or struggles in it's own direction and that affects the quality of the video but when there's nothing for you to enjoy in the game, it makes for a less enjoyable video for us. That's not to say you should stick to your comfort zone, I've really enjoyed other games when you venture into new areas, Clustertruck, ARK, Idiots Win, they've all been great videos that I've had to pause from laughing too hard and they have a commonality: You enjoy playing them (or at the very least, it comes across like that). The short answer is: nobody expects you to be perfect, and getting yourself stressed about it might be excaserbating the situation you've written about. Happy Dan = Great content

Steven Fice

Man, what an insightful post. A lot of people enjoy what you do, I know I, and many other people are looking forward to being able to play the games you're making, and I think the best thing to do with all your little projects is ease yourself in. You started with 0 subscribers just like everyone else, and worked your way up, and I think it would be good to do the same thing for everything else. For example, you've released 3 games: How To Snooker, Systems Nominal, and Pi Fight. Each one has been a relatively small game, and from playing all three of those, I'm looking forward to what you make next. And this is where you scale it up, make the next game bigger, and put more work into it, and from what we've heard, you most certainly are, which is good. I know you love writing stuff, so release a little script. Not a huge, three seasons of Doctor Who you've been working on for years, but something smaller. I don't know anything about that area, so I don't know what comparison to make, but start small. People will read it, most will like it. Then think about your next step, make something even better. And even better. And even betterer. TL;DR My point is, if you feel like you're stuck with YouTube, take a break. If your life had a skill-tree, you've maxed out YouTubing. That doesn't mean you never use it, but switch your primary focus onto something like game-development, maybe write a blog where you chat about stuff, flesh out the Podcats more into it's own thing, sink your teeth into other aspects of creativity.

FlamingYeti

Dan, you're my favorite Youtuber. You've held that title for quiet a while now and I can't express how much I, along with every other procrastinator, love your content. Are you perfect? No, Not by any means. Sometimes I skim through a video if I don't like the type of game or I get bored (Like the JRPG game). But, I still turn on my PC everyday and wait for your videos to come because of your extremely entertaining commentary. Now I'm not great with words and the only time I can send a massive paragraph like the other posts you need in the comment section is when my girlfriend is mad at me but I want you to know this...If you feel it's your time to go, by all means go ahead. I don't want you to feel like, "Your videos are my life" people are grounding you from going on and doing bigger, better things. I'll tell you I can't wait for these games to come out. You've created an amazing community(with a couple annoying cunts) and I can't say I'm more proud to be a procrastinator. Do what you need to do Dan (as long as you always have enough money for LEGO). Thank you

Aidan Kenny

You are too concerned with what was, and, what will be. There's a saying..."Yesterday, is history, tomorrow, is a mystery, but today, is a gift. That is why it is called the present." My favorite quote from anything ever, and I think it applies well to you here Dan. You have built a YouTube Gaming empire from the ground up, you started from nothing, and became something. This is what everyone strives for, and you have achieved it, your finally at the top (or at least very high middle) of the mountain.. I am still in the beginning stages of my own life, so I don't have mounds of wisdom to draw upon, but I'll tell you what I do know. You have something amazing, that most people only dream of, you have the power to get #HaveAWank trending world wide, you make people happy, everyday when you release a video. You pull them out of the depths of despair there own lives have thrown them into. I should know, whenever I get on YouTube, your always the first channel I check for new videos... And maybe your right, maybe YouTube gaming is becoming a cesspool of worthless, click-baity, scum... Who am I kidding, it is already that, but channels like yours, TotalBiscuit, Boogie2988, Jim F*cking Sterling Son, and just all around good people are fighting everyday just to keep it afloat, and without you... The internet as a whole, would suffer for it. In the end, only you can change what you do, how you act, how you approach things, but know, whatever you choose, you've got at least 2,191 people around to support your decision. Good luck man.

Dan, you are without a shadow of a doubt 95% of what I watch on youtube. It has gotten so bad that regardless of what video I'm watching, the entire list of video suggestions is you. You've done a phenomenal job, and part of that is the way that you have constantly strived to improve your channel. From the noisy fan minecraft videos that you spent countless hours on, to the heavily edited and endlessly funny GTA heist videos (personally my favourites), you've made a constantly evolving channel. You've got an incredible legacy, an unfathomable number of videos, and you still manage to upload daily! You have created a core audience who will stick with you through literally everything. What I'm saying is, you should do literally anything you want. Even if you disappear of the face of youtube, you know we'll hunt you down and offer unasked for commentary about your work (in a loving way, of course). You got me to watch WWE videos and ENJOY them, even if I'm physically recoiling with each 'staple'. You can do anything. But yes, by all means, try anything and everything. Sure you'll have hits and misses, but you're so utterly dedicated that I'm sure you will generate success whatever happens.

Isla Edmond

Do what's right for your self, consider your decision carefully and then stick with whatever that is

I'm sure a lot, if not most of the people here are here to fund and support you as a creator overall, not just YouTube. You do you.

James Henaghan

Hey Dan, I 've been watching your videos since the very early days of your channel, I 've mostly been a silent fan hardly ever commenting or interacting with the community. I like your content but the main reason I am a yt subscriber, a follower, a reddit member, a patron and a connoisseur of the meaning of the word procrastinator is the essay you posted up there... You are a genuinely good person in a world thay could do with more of you and the little part of your kindness you decided to share with us proves that. I don't care when a person I like says I don't trully know who he is and the lot. You are an amazing individual that I 'll continue supporting and I 'll continue sending my best wishes to. You have pulled me out of a very deep trench I threw myself in and I cannot express the gratitude I feel for your efforts to continue to cheer me up video by video, game by game, stupid twitter joke after joke and so on... Best wishes and may you find what makes you happy.

Dan, thank you so much for sharing your worries. It is good to be reminded once in a while that there is more to you than the persona you portray on your video's. When I first started watching your stuff, I was the biggest fanboy. I watched everything multiple times and you could do no wrong. It is not every day that you find someone that feels so genuine and with whom everything just clicks. I have no doubt a certain subsection of your viewers still has that state of mind. Currently, I pick and choose and some things I don't watch. It's not that your quality has become worse, or that I am more picky, just that in the time spent, there was growth and change and now not everything meshes as well as it did, and that's okay, there is no value judgement here. Your genuineness hasn't changed and I think that is where your strength lies. Now about praise and criticism; those are tricky things nowadays. Maybe I dislike a certain series, video or a joke. Do I say something? I usually don't, because I assume thousands of people already voice their dissatisfaction on a daily basis and I don't want to add to that burden. The same with praise: I know blanket praise is flattering but doesn't help you improve and I am sure there are thousands of people praising the shit out of you every day so much it become meaningless noise. It doesn't help that Twitter, the channel I'd use for this, is not very friendly for nuanced conversations. So with this post, you've created a wonderful opportunity for us fans to express how we feel. So here I go: I think you are a consummate professional and I can't even imagine doing half the work you put into your passion. I am extremely happy it has been paying off for you as well as it has. For me personally, your video's and those of a very small number other people (NorthernLion and a few others) who are very regular with their schedules serve as moments I can depend on. Whatever else happens, every day there will be a 30+ minute video of Northernlion, a Completes and maybe a second video for me to unwind with and forget the craziness of the day. And that is worth more than you might imagine. So thank you for that. If there was a better way to get in touch with you; I'd love to give my nuanced opinion once in a while (at least I hope it's nuanced), but I realize every channel would immediately be flooded with well-meaning fans. So we make due with the limited ways available. Just realize that your video's, good or bad, do make a difference. Just stay genuine and I'll keep cherishing this parasocial relationship between us.) You'll always be a solid 7/10 average for me. :-)

Joris

Dan you can only be the best you that you can be and if you feel like you're not achieving your best then that is something only you can address. You have a talent you are funny and you are creative but you are not a 10/10 No one is. You change this channel constantly because you are always looking for ways to improve and make it better Maybe YouTube isn't right for you and you're actually meant to be a political pundit or bathroom salesman. Only you can choose what you want to be So if you need to let the anchor sink and float out to sea and see where that takes you then do it but install wifi shit can get boring at sea Do what you need to do.

Isla

I have two small inputs. One, feel the "Plays" are a lazy approach to the channel. It's convenient because you get to play and get paid. However, it doesn't really provide serious substance. Two, I miss reviews. I feel this was your real power. It's what built your respect. You have a particular viewpoint that's moderately neutral, unbiased, and honest. You earned the respect of the industry. You influenced the industry. If you want to feel like you're making a difference focus at providing constructive, detailed reviews. Break down the faults, the good points, and detail what could make a game great. Talk more about industry and the progressing trends, show examples, compare and contrast. You have a gift, but it sounds like you want to push it to the next level. Push it to the next level of professionalism. You can still have areas of you content spectrum for play, for laughs, but you also need to do work and make context that's serious, that's information rich, that's valuable. Teach, mentor, guide, lead. There is much gratification in this work. Dedicate episodes to concepts of game design. Dedicate episodes about the industry. You have quips here and there about this stuff, but you've never really say down and went into detail, not comedy detail, not rant detail, but have a serious discussion, examples, pros and cons, motives, and future needs. I think it of this type of content that can define your next level and provide the component you feel you're missing.

Matthew Walters

Dan, you are the best youtuber on that entire website. everyone else sold themselves to some company or are afraid to be controversial. you are still you "i'm not a youtuber, just a guy who loves games" and that's the best thing. if you feel like you are in a loop, there are always new things to try or revisit the old ones and the'll give you something new. for example, try doing three free games friday again. or play games that your fans made or try and do cool editing tricks in after effects more. just experiment in a way that you always do. as for rating your videos, some are clearly 10/10 and some are as low as 3/10 but most of them sit at 7.8/10 so there are ways to improve, but i don't think, that it's necessary because you have CFS and still manage to work as hard as anyone. plus, there's no need for polishing. some things work better when left unpolished. for example, glued surfaces. let you just be you and express yourself as you fit and it'll be fine

Dejvo

I'm sorry, Dan, but I enjoy most of your videos, so I can't help you with that one. It's obvious you've been trying to change things, hence all the channel updates, but there really is nothing more most of want. Your videos often top 100,000 views and people enjoy them, there's a wide spectrum in the types of games you show, and you've got a good variety of videos - short videos, long videos, the Completes series. With YouTube, you have to stay relevant and consistent otherwise people will go elsewhere in their droves - so, even though I'd say have a month away from YouTube and see how it goes, that may not be an option if you want to keep the 100,000+ views every video. Although, treating YouTube like a hobby again may be what you need. It may be why you're enjoying game development so much - because, right now, it's just a hobby. Just do what you think is best for you. We can all tell you what you should do but only you actually know. It's best to live life with some mistakes than many regrets. I think, when your big 'bus' game is out, that may be an indication of what you should stick with.

Novill044

Sorry you feel that way Dan. I love your work though.

Anthony

Dan, I'm not going to be the guy telling you to just keep making videos. If you're not sure of what you want to do, why not do something in between? I know a lot of people will hate me for saying this, but why not make less videos, without completely stopping, and doing other stuff? Or why not do less videos, but longer, more focused? Of course that would mean less revenue, and that would probably mean paying your employees less, or even firing people, which I believe would be kinda hard since they're also your friends. That being said, I admit I would be kinda sad to see you quit making videos altogether, but mate, you fucking deserve to do whatever you think is best for you. You've been making a lot of videos for a very long time, and we all are thankful for that.

Varo B

sounds rough, I can relate somewhat, as I'm having a similar outlook on my current job. Don't feel that you must make a drastic change though in order to change course; experiment on the borders of your comfort zone, expand but don't burn bridges. But also, commit to something new even if it will take some time for people and yourself to get used to.

Freek Jansen

I would be incredibly sad if you quit youtube, but the stuck feeling may rear it's gruesome head the next time YouTube craps up. As an older viewer I prefer your work over the screaming youths and the cocky know it alls, everything you do is enjoyable, witty and smart even if you didn't mean it to. Regardless of what you decide many of us will still hang on word from the gaming world to the Dr Who world. Thanks

Mark Oldroyd

I've been aware of Dan wanting to leave Youtube for a while but I feel that it is now closer than ever. It's sort of like when you're really loving an actors portrayal of The Doctor in Doctor Who, but there's always some part of you that knows there will be a day when they decide to leave. I am dreading that day.

Josh Ikin

Sometimes people need a break. I am constantly amazed at you and other gaming channels who put out one or more videos a day. I don't know whether financially you could, but taking an actual break (not just stockpiling for a week or so off, but just straight up taking time) might be what you need. Or cutting back for a while, not having to produce for every day. I would miss your videos, because I'm watching things I never would have touched just because I want to hear and watch your take on them, but it's obvious when you are having fun, and obvious when you're not. With the crap that is the world right now, we're all kind of off and grumpy and frustrated. Find what works for you, and remember that not all decisions need to be huge ones.

Diane Frank

Hi Dan. i want to start of by saying that you are my absolut favorite youtuber and you make top quallity videos and jokes. i would be sad to see you leave youtube but also i think that if you did you would be as successful with your games as with youtube. the experience you have from playing games might just make you the best game creator i will ever see (,i hope). but keep up the good spirit and the evil jokes and you will do brilliantly either way. - Niklas

Niklas Jensen

I have this sort of thoughts like everyday running my YouTube channel too, considering my home place is basically under occupation and all other YouTube gaming channels favor escapism and shitty minecraft vids. I am not as good and as fortunate as you and my channel doesn't grow because of the nature and subject matter of the things I make. Being political and trying to support indie devs as a gaming channel is definitely not easy in any place, but I do believe people like you and me can still have an effect on how people think about stuff like politics, no matter how small of an effect that might be. I will never question whatever you decide, as I understand your struggles, but YouTube will definitely be different without a voice like yours.

Winder Sun

Dan, I'll be honest, your videos are great but then they can always be better. Also, thank you for 5 years worth of entertainment. Also VR vidoes are very very good plz more

Mia Rolfe

Hey, if you need a challenge I want you to make more heavily edited videos like that airport simulator one. I still remember that hilarious montage, and just in general more visual comedy would be nice.

Sergei Pozniak

I find it hard to find yourubers I like...I'm picky...you are actually the only one that I have not got annoyed at in one way another. And no although I don't like all of your videos there are some that really are awsome and that I have gone back to time and time again. But I have never left. Games such as pewdiepie and the like just irritate me and I don't understand why people like them...just like I don't understand why people what you to take down your political joke/rants. There are points in every bodies live that they start of question everything they do...luckily I have yet to have this time as I am not yet old enough. But it will come and it will be strong. If and when you decide to leave youtube we will all support you...in fact it outline go as far to say I think I would pledge more to you each month to help you achieve what are want. I should go eat something now...good luck with whatever you do!

ViralDragonRider

Hey Dan, life sucks. But I think that we can all agree that whatever you do, we'll be supporting you all the way. Heck, why are we even here if we don't? 2188 anonymous people all giving a random stranger money each month can't be wrong. So you do you, and I'll do mine, and let's live life the way we want to. Also, I think dick jokes suck balls. Try poop/fart jokes instead. 5/10

Jereld Pan

Now I'm not going to say I don't enjoy your content, cause I do, I'm here for a reason. Every night I check my YouTube subscriptions (when they work) and look forward to your video, you're the YouTuber I like the most. But I wouldn't want to be funding (I like to think I do, fund you) someone who is doing something they do not enjoy. At the moment I'm the age of choosing what I want to study, and I've got no clue what so ever, for as the thing I like most doesn't really seem to earn as much in the future. Making decisions like these are hard, but have to be made. I lost where I was trying to go with this... I hope that in the end you make the decision that's right for you, and not for the viewers. Cheers

Renzo Wijngaarden

You know what Dan, even though I get excited every time I get a notification of your videos, take a break. Focus entirely on creating AMAZING games and leave the channel a year or so until you get bored and want to return. This is hard for me to write because when I think YouTube I think NerdCubed; 60% of my phone usage is your videos (even out-ranking porn).

Stan Collins

who knows, maybe after the Gamechild sequel your acting career will take off.

Harvey Wiseman

As one tear drop rolls down my cheek, I wonder to myself "how will I deal with my FAVOURITE YouTuber leaving YouTube?" But then I think "I'll be happy whatever he does" go with your heart Dan (and yes that's cheesy as fuck) we'll love you whatever

Connor Gibson

Wanting to grow and change and experience new challenges is not a bad thing at all. I suffer from getting bored with something once I can do it, which isn't necessarily bad but it means I'm never comfortable with thing for a long period of time. Basically, whatever you want to do is worth your time and is worth chasing; and no matter what you do, people will be there to make sure you can do your best in that, Once you've reached that moving on isn't bad, it a way of evolving.

WritingInVerse

The momen i wait for every day is at 20:00 for your completes video and at 22:00 your video of the day.... these two times is when i stop everything else and go to your channel to find your video.... you are the only youtuber i do this to, i love you'r videos and i respect the man who makes them with all my heart. but i also want that man to be happy so he can do what he loves. Do what right for you and a lot of the fan's will follow including me.

Zaliphyr

I think that everyone has times like these, and most of the time they pass. On the other hand leaving my last job was the best thing that happened to me in last 6 years - it would suck to lose your straightforward personality from youtube, but maybe try something different on the side? Good luck

Faiir

Dan, you have 2188 people who are supporting you here. The vast majority of them will likely support you regardless of what you do. So basically: Do what you want to do. Whatever you need to do to express yourself, just do it. We'll be here to point, laugh, generally enjoy your creative output, but above all.... To support you.

Stephen Staver

Experiment. Your an awesome Youtuber but if you never do anything different you can only expect to get stuck. Puresue some other things. What about comics. Early on you had this awesome comic. Do some animation. Do somthing that is out of your comfort zone. No one is forcing you to stay. I love the content but I understand that you have a life and asperations. You owe us nothing, but we owe you at least a chance to change. Just... Dont feel like you have to do gaming all the time. Or at all. Its your channel. Its your buisness at the end of the day. You decide what happens in the end. Also your my favorite youtuber, you inspired me to start my own channel and chase my own asperations. I knew this day would come, but I also know that you will make the decision best for you. Which is the best decision. Just know that everyone here will support you. The character NerdCubed or real person Dan. Unless its terrorism. Never terrorism.

Tyler Rand

Listen man. I love your videos. They almost always make me laugh. But I would have to say. If you feel like a prisoner then I say screw youtube. I rather you be happy then you make me happy because I can find other ways to be happy. And maybe you can't.

James A Goodin

I'm looking forward to your book and a chance to play a game you haven't cut yet :P. I'll be here regardless of your choice and I know that I'm not the only follower you have that feels that way. For me its a thing of respect, I respect you in that you don't sell your self out, you don't just sit around when things get tough, you challenge yourself to do the best that you can with what you have.

Daku

You are by far my favorite YouTuber. I respect you and your opinions (even though I may disagree with some) and I try not to miss a video. Some are not as good as the others but I think it all revolves around what you play and if you have an interest in playing it. If you're getting bored then take a break. Reflect on whether or not this is really what you want to do and if it's not then I'm sure we'd all understand. You'd be a massive loss but we shouldn't use you as an object for our pleasure, you need to get the same amount of pleasure out of us. If you do end up leaving YouTube, you will have more time to focus on your games. If you're bored of gaming but still want to make content, I personally am loving Lego Tuesdays and the toys channel in general and I can tell you do to. What's the point of doing something without passion for it? I've kind of veered of my point but give it a thought. I hope you choose happiness over obligation. X

Oscar Gunnell

You're an intelligent man with a lot of great ideas. Do what makes you happy and I'm sure you'll find a way to make it work!

Alexander Lewis

I like your content because it isn't the screaming face thumbnail kind of thing. And this kind of thing is what makes me like you. You are worried about the quality of your content and whether that is the right thing to put out, not whether it'll get a lot of views. And if you want to change something up, go for it! If you want to leave YouTube so you can work on games, then do it! We will support you no matter what it is you're doing.

rain

Do whatever you need to do. If leaving is the right thing to do, then so be it, most of the people on here will support you either way wether it's through games or through YouTube content

Jack Green

A good challenge for Dan would be to destroy his own reputation - act homophobic, sexist, even racist - then pick himself up from there. That would be a challenge. Makes himself so horrible that even we hate him. He needs to rip himself apart then put himself back together; STRONGER, TOUGHER, BETTER!

Stan Collins

We'd all obviously be seriously gutted if you did decide to stop making videos, however I hope that we'll be able to respect whichever decision you make. It's not up to us! :)

Abs Cassidy

Wow that was heavy

Bohn Bangus

:( You seem very skilled. You're good at YT, all your games so far have been original and clever, and I'm sure the next projects won't disappoint. Do what's best for you.

Zev Cooper-Bennun

I'd rather rate your videos as a 7 maybe 8

Mathieu Marlaire

Do what's best for you. Can't say I won't be sad to see you, when ever that is, but you've got to do what ever makes you happy.

Jack Rathbone

Dan great work but it could do with more jokes. 6.5/10

Lukas Hendry