So some context for the last round. I got tunnel visioned completely on Russia (because I thought that off the bat). I even saw a bunch of clues for Ukraine (a flag, a phone number, the lack of car meta, and the architecture), but only registered them as "weird" for Russia. I was streaming my games in a VC at the time and was panicking pretty hard (since I thought it was Russia, and I suck at Russia). As the timer counted down, another pro who was in the VC started laughing at the fact that I was in Russia (I would do the same). With that everything clicked, but I didn't have time to click in the only spot in Ukraine this could be. That's why I ended up guessing the middle of Ukraine. Had I switched to a more accurate spot, I would have probably decided to throw the game in the following round, because I had technically gotten assistance. It's pretty unfortunate that I had to have such a massive brainfart when playing against Jake (especially since I had been playing so well that game), but at least that got him above 1600 ;)
Wow great final battle! I really appreciate not spoiling the result in the title like “Beating the #1 player” despite winning. Makes the duel so much more intense. Great video as always!
Nice victory man. I'm wondering, if you had to assess your guesses, how much of it would you say is "instinct" and what percent of your guesses are driven by pure tangible elements? Because I'm guessing that since you know the game so well, your "first impression" must be pretty damn good.
Yeah, you’re right about that last thing - a good amount of it is just an instant feel for the location. For small countries, that’s enough, so I’m happy to guess quickly, but for larger countries, if the vibes don’t give me enough, I’ll move around in search of more concrete clues. Not sure what it works out to percentage-wise, but it’s definitely a mix of both!
in Zapor*ia at 7:31 you got the area i lived in and you got one of the most distinct towers back there, thats how you would have guessed it. when I lived there, they were not built yet. then i moved to another area. now im evacd to Kiiv.
to add, this is nothin like Kiiv. you're unlikely to get any lonely towers here like that. it's a hotel overlooking a small lake, the river and the large island.
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So some context for the last round. I got tunnel visioned completely on Russia (because I thought that off the bat). I even saw a bunch of clues for Ukraine (a flag, a phone number, the lack of car meta, and the architecture), but only registered them as "weird" for Russia. I was streaming my games in a VC at the time and was panicking pretty hard (since I thought it was Russia, and I suck at Russia).
As the timer counted down, another pro who was in the VC started laughing at the fact that I was in Russia (I would do the same). With that everything clicked, but I didn't have time to click in the only spot in Ukraine this could be. That's why I ended up guessing the middle of Ukraine. Had I switched to a more accurate spot, I would have probably decided to throw the game in the following round, because I had technically gotten assistance.
It's pretty unfortunate that I had to have such a massive brainfart when playing against Jake (especially since I had been playing so well that game), but at least that got him above 1600 ;)
GG
What a final guess that was, your so good at reading different scripts and I think that’s your best trait against the super tough players
What a duel against Fungus, amazing comeback!
35:41 on the bus stop you can also see the "PTV" logo (Public Transport Victoria). Could come in handy one day
Wow great final battle!
I really appreciate not spoiling the result in the title like “Beating the #1 player” despite winning. Makes the duel so much more intense. Great video as always!
“I want Fungus. Give me Fungus” - Mr. Lyons 2023
Edit: I forgot what year it was :3head:
Epic duel with fungus, what a comeback!
Super fun video to watch, sick progress and great win against the mushroom ! Happy for you !
"I want fungus, gimme fungus"
-Jake Lyons, 2023
The sign at 22:09 made me do a double take
Been looking forward to this since everybody was talking about it in Discord the other day, that duel was such a nailbiter!
yooo what an insane last game. In suspense my head almost touched the monitor and I wasn't even playing. haha, gg, great vid.
what a comeback that was, +20 was insane
wow, what a game! Your skills are extremely impressive!
Amazing stuff with a thrilling epic comeback win against fungus!
Love the series!
Great win against Fungus! What a duel!
What an amazing comeback!
well played what an ending
Holy crap! What a finish. I love that earlier in the video you said you can’t region guess in Ukraine 😂
oh boy, that last game was really intense! ggs well played
At 32:48 the Kyrg car has a dot on the left front of the rack, which means it's the West of Kyrg
When I saw your score yesterday, it never occurred to me that you got a chunk of that off Fungus for some reason. Congrats on taking the re-match.
Amazing comeback!!! 🔥🔥🔥
Incredible video, so close to #1 🙏
That was exciting to say the least. I was horrified watching you not seeing Sambir for a few precious seconds.
Legend 🔥🔥
Nice victory man. I'm wondering, if you had to assess your guesses, how much of it would you say is "instinct" and what percent of your guesses are driven by pure tangible elements? Because I'm guessing that since you know the game so well, your "first impression" must be pretty damn good.
Yeah, you’re right about that last thing - a good amount of it is just an instant feel for the location. For small countries, that’s enough, so I’m happy to guess quickly, but for larger countries, if the vibes don’t give me enough, I’ll move around in search of more concrete clues. Not sure what it works out to percentage-wise, but it’s definitely a mix of both!
Incredible last game! Nailbiting
Awesome content, thanks Jake :)
right decision imo
can you make the audio louder? love your videos
LETS GOOO BRO
46:42 Yes
Insane
LETS GOOOOOOOOO NICE
If you shit the bed in every weekend series, we have more Road to #1 videos. You don't have to grind extra in between. 😂
aahhh 🎉 that was awesome
W
57:36 lmao it happened
Ure so chill Jake I love you!!!
INSANITY
in Zapor*ia at 7:31 you got the area i lived in and you got one of the most distinct towers back there, thats how you would have guessed it. when I lived there, they were not built yet. then i moved to another area. now im evacd to Kiiv.
to add, this is nothin like Kiiv. you're unlikely to get any lonely towers here like that. it's a hotel overlooking a small lake, the river and the large island.
@@GeneralArmorus great to know, thanks! Stay safe 🙏
@@jakelyonsgeo it's located near the double bridge so pretty easy to find
11:58 the exact time I said that must be south NL and I'm Dutch ffs and it's evwn close to where I live 😂😂
I thought ‘this might be south, in Zeeland’ and later ‘he’s right, you really can’t region guess NL’ 😅
It always impresses me how many place names you know
1600+ is god status!
The New Brunswick round was an excruciating watch ngl💀
New Brunswick is the only province with red front plates
1:12:05 it did indeed say carbonia
Yeah, I was trying to read the whole sign and then “Carbonia” got messed up by a camera bug when I moved :(
Very interesting city, saw it 3 yrs ago, built in Mussolini's times as the ideal of a fascist city.
ure so clooooose dont throw away your points
jake can you add me back on geoguessr my name is just oops