This is a bit of a different type of video. I know you guys are normally used to my command tutorials with a lot of editing, but I saw an awesome video on YouTube today that gave me the idea to do something similar. It’s a normal video with no editing—just me talking into a microphone for about ten minutes, being authentic and able to communicate without having to edit out all my errors. I’ve realized that some people value authentic videos and the ability to connect with people. One thing I’ve noticed recently with YouTube is that videos have become so repetitive and heavily edited that there often isn’t a real connection with the creator. Some YouTubers do it well, and those videos appeal to me. However, there are others where I watch and enjoy the content, but I feel like I haven’t gained anything meaningful from it. With this video, I want to talk about how YouTube has changed and why I haven’t posted much lately. This is a strange experience for me because I would usually edit out all my errors, but here I am, just talking and walking. Anyway, let’s get back to the point. I haven’t posted in about two months (from when this video goes up), and there’s a reason for that. I’ve been struggling to come up with ideas. I would hop onto Minecraft, open a new world, and have a great idea for a video, but then suddenly, I just wouldn’t know what to do. I spent hours doing what I’m doing right now—running around aimlessly. I find it peaceful, but at the same time, I feel like I’m wasting time when I could be making videos. You might be thinking, “UnderMyCap, or Josh, you can make lots of command videos!” Yes, I can, but there are so many videos out there right now, and it’s really hard to compete. I don’t like copying others, as it feels disingenuous. When I say “copying,” I mean copying concepts. For instance, if I’m discussing a fuel command in Minecraft, I might watch a video and think, “Oh, that’s cool; maybe I should make my own video showing how to use that command.” But I don’t like the idea of just copying someone else’s work. Moreover, when you copy a video that is already performing well, it’s tough to compete. I put up a video about the Minecraft debug stick that did really well because there wasn’t much competition at the time. However, as more people create videos about it, it becomes saturated. Even though my video still pops up, it’s difficult to reach viewers because they already know about the debug stick, and there’s little new information to learn. That’s my current struggle. I want to create many command tutorials, but I feel like I’ve covered most of them. They haven’t changed much, and while I could perhaps do a few updates, so many people are doing the same videos. I want to produce content that stands out—something authentic rather than over-edited. You can see that my editing style has changed completely since I started the channel, mainly influenced by the rise of YouTube Shorts. A lot of my videos are now designed to retain viewers, which I don’t believe should be the goal. I want to make videos where I can genuinely communicate my experiences with learning commands and show you how to use them—not just bombard you with information and fast music that doesn’t allow you to connect with me at all. That’s why I haven’t posted in a long time; I genuinely don’t know what to do. I’ve come up with several ideas as I’ve tried to compete. If you follow me on Instagram, you might have noticed that I attempted a “Choose Your Own Adventure” series there, but that only lasted three days. It’s really challenging to stand out right now. I know there will be a time when someone comes up with a brand new idea that makes them stand out, but it’s tough to generate those ideas, especially with everything I have going on at university. The main point I want to convey is that YouTube has changed. It used to be a platform where people could share and communicate with viewers, but now it has transformed into a fast consumption platform. People often watch videos just to gain a bit of information or to be entertained before moving on to the next one. Videos are becoming much shorter and highly edited, which doesn’t resonate with me at all. This is why I’m trying this format today—experimenting with being able to talk without editing out all my mistakes. It’s somewhat calming, actually. Here I am chopping down trees in the game, and to be honest, I should probably be mining for stone or coal, as I’m living off fish and dark oak wood. So, what does the future hold for this channel? Honestly, I’m still figuring that out too. I definitely want to do more command tutorials, but I’m also considering making unedited videos where I just talk through the tutorials. I believe those types of videos allow for better understanding, giving viewers the chance to process information without feeling overwhelmed. I want to create a variety of original content, possibly including more Shorts, even though I’m not a big fan of the fast pace. I prefer long-form content where you can see much more of the game than in a brief horizontal video. But I’m not sure what else to discuss in this video, so I might pivot to a different topic. If you enjoyed this video, please remember to leave a like and subscribe. Maybe I’ll create more content like this if there’s interest. I have no idea how this will perform and whether it’ll even be uploaded, but we’ll give it a try. Thank you so much for watching, and I can’t wait to see you in the next video!