Iron sharpens iron. Being around and working with Ryan has been a pleasure and has pushed me to make better and more consistently. Super grateful to call him a friend and lucky to bounce ideas off/work with him. Happy to see him excited about stuff.
Northernlion, you could literally talk about anything under the sun and I would listen. I think one thing is, I don't "get sick" of your voice, or how you think, or what your morals are. I think its becuade ive been a subscriber for like 3-4 years now. Please, don't mind me, but also dont let people get to you. Let yourself be yourself. Just stay true to you!
I found NL from the NL-Mathas-Arumba-Quill EU4 multiplayer game! But after that series ended, I started listening to the Isaac episodes. I never particularly cared for the game Isaac but NL has such an entertaining commentary in his videos and streams that I kept watching him.
I think what's great about NL is his ability to give relaxed, yet nonstop deadpan humor. The way he is funny is just SO different from other people on the platform.
He fills a relatively unfilled niche on youtube too. Grown people that want to watch and listen to a calm person. TH-cam is mostly filled with screaming content for children, NL is just very relaxing to watch or listen to. I have been watching him for 5 or 6 years now and I never get tired of listening to him. I respect his work ethic and find him genuinely entertaining, I am thankful for NL. He's been a big part of my work and home life for a long time, I'm stoked for him deciding to branch out and try new things and see him really enjoy himself. Here's to the hardest working man on youtube, He deserves the audience he has cultivated.
Dear Egg, I’m a fully grown adult, I have a degree and a career I’m happy with. When I started watching your channel I had yet to go through puberty. You are a staple of the online video space for me. One of the only youtubers that withstood the transition to adulthood. And while the amount of content I’m interested in watching waxes and wanes with time, I can’t imagine there being a time where I wasn’t interested in any of it. And when I picture myself in ten years, I am still watching your videos. All this to say, keep up the good work. I’m excited to see where you’re going because I’m happy with where you’ve been. I know a lot of the time the comments and chat rag on you for the purpose of a joke, but we wouldn’t be here if we didn’t appreciate the content you’re putting out, and it’s important to remember that. My only note on the direct the content goes is this: More Cats.
It's weird to look at NL and think, "Man, I've been watching you forever, haven't I?" It's nice to have constants in life, when everything is changing around you. Cheers to the new year.
Wertsir same here man, one of the absolute only channels that I watched as a kid and still watch very regularly. Started watching when I was about 15 with his DS1 play though and have continued watching now that I’m 23 and pursuing a career.
The banter, the stories, and the “real” feeling of the content provided is why I’ve been watching since 2011. DS1 invasion streams, joking with nick and josh about things like “the Northernlion bump”, absolutely broken flash Isaac synergies; for me it didn’t matter what the content was, what kept me around was the genuine way it was created. I absolutely think experimenting with content will create new avenues for new people to experience what being a part of this community is like, and I’m certain plenty of them will stick around. Keep it real NL, as long as you enjoy what you’re doing, I’ll keep watching
NL you are the ONLY internet content creator that I've consistently watched for 8+ years. There is something inherently special about your content and community. Here's to another 8 years and more.
@@The-illuminated Because it's not hard to go to another person's profile and check when their account was made. Even easier with the recent mobile update, tapping a user tells you their past 3 comments on the channel and when they joined youtube. For example OP joined 11 years ago, you joined 1 year ago and i joined 6 years ago.
Same! I've been watching since freshman year of high school and I'm a senior in college now. And no joke, he is the only creator I watch on a daily basis (sorry rest of the NLSS crew, but I'm enjoying your Bloodborne playthrough Dan!)
glad you're finally branching out and trying new stuff egg, as someone who doesn't watch isaac or vods outside of NLSS the new content lately has been great have you considered ringed city in this new era
@@moonrazk not this one. This one is worth the eye contact edit: that made it sound weird. what i meant to say was i cried as my greatest influence stared into my soul and told me this is all worth fighting for. and I believe him.
edit: 7 year gang there really arent many people like him. I am very selective, and NL makes my top 3 of all time inspirations. Probably top 1, but i dont like picking favorites
MORE people would be here for him, if he could get them to stop clicking away to begin with. Maybe the _second_ video of a series should involve him doing some homework and learning metas, ya know.... to draw in the actual community for the game he's playing, rather than stumbling through a few hours recording one day a week. Imagine if he was even _AVERAGE_ at spire. Do you KNOW how many new people would be watching him? Instead, people recommend _against_ watching his vids in that sub. Because he's terrible.... because he's never seen anyone else play the game. People like Jorbs, or Rhapsody (for example) gained tens of thousands of subs just by being above (well above) average at those games. Imagine he doesn't fuck up one move per round, he pathfinds, he doesn't undervalue cards, and in fact imagine his valuations aren't completely insane.... So they stay and watch a game. Maybe two. Decide they like the guy and see what he has to offer.. Now do this for Gungeon, darkest dungeon, nuclear throne, Minecraft and PuBG with the bois, dicey, hand of fate, Spelunky, Kerbal, Skyrim (et al Beth games).... Suddenly he has a few million subs, and he hasn't been struggling to hit a million for the past six years. His mortgage is the only reason he "suddenly" cares about the channel metrics, I promise.
@@iami3rian394 Gonna respectfully disagree on everything ya just said brother; the whole point of people being here for HIM is they don't care about what the game is or how skilled he is at it. That's NOT why they are watching. They just find his personality charming and like to see him interact with the game. And yeah. People who are expecting top level play out of new series probably tend to leave. Its not what he's catering towards, and tbh never has been as far as i can tell. This uhm... "it's only for his mortgage" idea is super cynical, and i don't really see where it's coming from. His channel has been pretty strong for as long as I can remember, and his twitch is really strong too. Believe what you want i guess, but to spew that as a fact is kinda baseless.
I've been watching NL and the NLSS for a very long time, and to hear that NL is feeling so proud and enthusiastic about his content/work now is kind of making me tear up a bit.
The greatest compliment I can give this man is the fact that after watching him through most of my young adult life, I still don't know to this day why I like watching him, but I do. Major props for cultivating one of the most discerning, considerate and insightful communities I've ever been, proudly, a part of on the internet. Here's to many more years of the wise-cracking, but mostly also wise egg's much coveted and endeared enrichment of our lives.
"They're watching.. because they like me" You sir, are-- for me-- the perfect mix of a clever and witty host with endless anecdotes, a tempered outlook, and a zany personality, as well as just above-average skills at video games. Even the games that aren't entirely in your wheelhouse I find myself struggling to hold a candle to you. And all the while you have also been blessed with this gift for banter. I've seen it in others, but almost never in a twitch streamer have I seen someone who can be so constantly entertaining between conversations with your fellow streamers, or just a back and forth with/around chat. You were made to do what you are doing now and I think you are the absolute best in the business. Every time I think we're in the golden era of NL you step it up again. I'm very excited to continue to support you on into the future, Egg. ty ty ty
Northernlion Let’s Try: Introspection Love ya egg! Been here since tinted rocks were your greatest enemy, no intention of leaving. ‘Outstanding!’ tier second monitor content.
"There's like cardiologists and stuff, they deserve the real credit" bruh I'm 3 months from finishing my medical degree, and I've been watching you for years. You do good work
This feels like the part in a romance novel where the MC finally acknowledges they deserve the love they get. You're exactly right, i like watching your content because i like you. And that has been the case for a very long time. I just don't have the time to watch everything on the channel because, lets be honest, its a LOT.
I'm not sure exactly when I started watching your Isaac vids and NLSS VODs but it was during the original Isaac series pretty early. I've graduated college, gotten my first real job, LEFT my first real job, been through several relationships, learned an instrument, and now I'm busy like 14 hours out of the day - and I STILL watch your vids before bed. I love the consistency, I like the banter, I like the anecdotes, I like the games (even though I don't really play games anymore), LOVE the tier lists and variety content, and I'm really glad you're still around. I'm pumped to see you experiment with some new directions and do some non-gaming stuff. Thanks for keeping it real NL. From one self-employed schmuck to another, solidarity ✊
My man. I can honestly say that you're one of the most entertaining people on this planet. I watch tons of TH-cam/twitch and so far I haven't seen anyone who surpasses you. Don't you ever undervalue yourself, Egg. You're actually one of the best. Cheerio.
The line "because they like me" made me genuinely smile. With how much life changes, it blows be away realizing I've been watching this content through highschool, college, and now real adult life. Thanks Ryan. Games are cool, but you are why people watch. 😁 Edit: "unfortunately we died on spire" 😬 I got bad news about today's stream
I primarily stuck around because of the "pseudo" intellectual, snarky, eloquent discourse. I have said this before, but your live commentary has a flow that most youtubers struggle to achieve in a *SCRIPTED* video, where they *READ* a script the entire time. And then I became partial to the jokes. Then I was introduced to the NLSS and this entire group vibes a lot with my sense of humor. A long time ago I even watched this to expand my vocabulary, because the language level was noticeably higher than most youtube channels, which I believe comes from the boomer mindset of yours. It helped me improve my English when I was still learning it. Hell, I'm still learning it. All in all, this is the highest tier of shitposts I can watch on youtube and I appreciate your content, however unedited it may be.
As a new fan of your content (started watching for Hades), I wholeheartedly agree with what you've said here. I began watching specifically for the Hades content but it's clear that you've developed a great entertaining personality and community here and I've stayed and watched your other content because you are legitimately entertaining as hell, full stop. I think the northernlion tries stuff is great and I'm excited to see the new content you branch out into. I'll miss the Hades content but I think it says a lot that I'll be staying around even though you've stopped making the content that brought me here. Keep doing you and keep having fun, we're all glad to be here for the ride
Watch the Detroit: Become Human playlist right now. There’s at least twenty more fantastic series if that tickles your pickle. Also definitely worth checking out the Isaac videos. Just pick one, any episode, and watch it. The amount of topics he has covered, ideas fleshed out, and joke threads that are contained in his Isaac videos is insane.
Look here NL, I haven't even made a youtube comment in like eight years cause I usually don't have anything to say to anybody. But I'm breaking the drought to let you know that you're a good egg. I've been watching the channel for like seven years and I can't think of a single other channel that I prefer. We all watch 3,000 episodes of Isaac not because we're that into the game but because we're that into the man making the content. You're fun to listen to and more than that, I respect you as a good person. You've got a talent for telling good stories about everyday life and because of our time together here on this channel you're not just an entertainer, you feel like a close personal friend, and there's not anybody else on my feed that I can say that about. I've been going to sleep to Isaac videos for as long as I care to remember and I have no intention of stopping soon. You do you, egg, and we'll be here to follow, for as long as you're still here to greet us. Take pride in who you are and what you do, because you bring peace and joy to myself and thousands of other people in a way that no other content creator I've ever come across has been able to do. I'll see ya next time, NL.
Nl, I just gotta say that the new content has been blowing me away. It feels like every other day there's another great New video or series that I'm hyped to watch. Your passion and excitement has really shone through. Thanks so much for everything that you do!
I think one of the things that fosters burnout in TH-camrs is precisely a lack of honesty about content and expectations. It's wonderful to watch Northernlion taking new chances since I know how hard it must be for him to try this. But in the end, the real community he's built is characterized for not being dicks and liking his rants, so we'll surely stick to this. Way to go Ryan, and thank Kate too for her arduous work.
I haven't been able to watch the Egg for over 5 years because of college and starting a full time job I love. I finally get to come back and it's like seeing your old friend again. Never change egg, you've gotten me through some hard times. Oh, also happy birthday player Uno.
When you said that we were both on a journey together, loosely tethered but still connected, I cried a little bit. It made me think of how I’ve grown over the past 7 years, and you’ve grown right along with me. Love you, Egg.
Demon7899 so true. 7 years doesn’t really seem like that much until you think about where you were at the beginning of it all. I can confidently say that everyone in this comment section feels the same way, NL is a blessing🙏
Old NL: "I'm not going to be able to do an Isaac video a day for the rest of my entire life. It's C A R R E E R S U I C I D E for me to be playing Isaac in 2014 or something." Newest NL: "ISAAC IS NOT GOING ANYWHERE"
I’ve seen a lot of these comments of people who have been watching for 7-8 years (myself included) and they’ve pretty much totally summed up how I feel about you, your YT and twitch channels, and the journey thus far but all I want to say is thank you egg. Sincerely, just thank you
I started putting on Isaac episodes while falling asleep like 6 years ago. literally can't fall asleep without hearing your voice at this point. thanks for the addiction/dependency, NL.
For variety boys yeah yeah but a lot of people only watch for a specific game or series. Which is what Isaac is but that stopped really being about Isaac a couple thousand episodes today.
NL, I appreciate that you won't be doing tier lists all the time. I do, however, want you to do a workout/gym machine tier list before you stop doing them.
Yo NL, just keep doing what you did the last year. My personal opinion is that I like both. Depending on my own mood. I started watching you because of Isaac... then fell in love with your personality (no homo) ... but after some hundred Isaac episodes it got boring to watch it, so I would let it play when I go to sleep and fall literally asleep to your commentary and rants.. I am being totally honest. But then last year you added more games, you added more lets try's etc. and I really liked watching YOU try new shit, watching YOUR opinion on certain games and meta's etc... Then again I might crave some old fashioned Isaac and only commentary on some days.. and I feel a lot of people are like that who keep watching you. Please keep it going. Also I just realized that I am subscribed since early 2015. to your channel and I definitely watched you even before that but haven't subscribed earlier. Jeez it feels like it was yesterday. My Eggman, keep the good sh*t up. Wish you all the best luck for 2020. and I sincerely hope you hit the 1mil this year. Cheers my Boomer!
The comments on this video and NL's content in general are some of the most eloquent and thought out ones I've seen in all of youtube. Not only did you manage to win over a large audience with your personality, you attracted the *smart* crowd, which in and of itself is a never before heard of feat. We truly out here.
You became my favourite content creator really quick. Even on my account before this one. Your stuff really helped me through hard times, and you're even doing that right now. I'm sticking with your channel, and I'll watch your streams when I can.
The enthusiasm definitely comes across, on twitch especially. The almost "random" newer content is great to have pop up in the subbox too, one day it's a NL tries solitaire then the next it's tier list of hardwood flooring. The unpredictability keeps it really fresh and I'm enjoying it a lot, thanks NL.
NL man, I’ve been watching you since I was in the 8th grade. I’m now a junior in college and I’ve been through countless other series, you tubers, tv shows, but none can match the banter and rants that you provide. I’m here for the long haul egg man
My dearest egg, I think I have learned through 8 years of watching you that I watch you for your voice and commentary, not games. I think that whatever content you decide to do people will keep watching it or listening to it. So just do whatever feels right and play the games you want to play. Go gettem eggboi!
Some of my favorite content was Roundtable Live, because it was a podcast format. I’ve gone from high schooler to young adult watching your content over the years - I’m always on the go because of work, and having downloaded podcasts was a nice way to be able to stay involved with the Northernlion/NLSS community even when busy. I don’t know if you’d have time because of the amount of content you put out regularly, but I would LOVE some audio-based content, because you’re right, the fans definitely come for your conversation/the crew’s chemistry!
@@heidihawthorne never again, especially nek, but probably Baer too. Wouldn't be shocked to hear Elyse is preggo in a few months. He's moving on to other things. Nek already did, and Mathas is still Mathas....
Hell, Even if i'm done with Isaac im still watching it because of you, i started to learn English because i wanted to Understand more of your videos. I have like 8 years watching your content, you are like a real friend for me
@@iami3rian394 hard disagree. NL brings a weirdly mature corner in a sea of screaming youtubers, that joined with great anecdotes make for a unique and fun channel
@@windstormnintendo sorry, forgot the /s.... That was kinda the point, mate. I figured it was obvious, since he's literally the worst "gamer" at just about every game he plays. Spire springs to mind, as of the recent debacle. He's never been good at it, he never WILL be good at it, but it's fun to watch him screw up at least once a turn, twice on shops, having no pathing AT ALL, and being generally unable to identify his deck's problems, for example.... Yet here we are, watching him bumble his way through pretending he's the "greatest spire player of all time." Me just the same as you. So again, /s. Sorry about the ambiguity.
@@iami3rian394 Dude can you just shut the fuck up for a single time? NL is not "the worst...". What is your problem that you constantly have to shit on him? Are you like a pre-school kid that has a crush on him or is your whole life so toxic that you can't just be genuinly nice? Seriously, get some help man.
Glad to be here, NL. Many times you've kept me going with your unending stream of conscious. Your ability to just fucking talk is borderline unparalleled. Sometimes I just need someone to listen to and you're one of the best.
I felt like NL was talking directly to me because I've both watched Isaac videos while I fall asleep AND I've listened to them while I'm analyzing data and building reports at work.
I clicked on your videos 7 years ago to improve my Isaac skills so I could talk trash to my friends, and thought I wouldn’t watch you after I improved. 7 years later I’m still here. Clearly you’re doing something right.
hello eggbrother. welcome to a great community. feel free to stay for like 10 years while falling asleep to a grown man talking about grocery stores in a 15 year old game
Honestly, I've been watching your content for almost 7 years and will continue too for as long as you produce it. I'll watch nearly any video you upload just because I enjoy who you are and the entertainment you provide (especially the anecdotes and banter.) But I have really been enjoying your new content recently and I think I can speak for a lot of people here in saying that. P.S. Pls bring back slay the spire, thanks Egg
Pretty much same here! He's incredibly entertaining I also want to see a return of Slay the Spire. It was sad to see the series disappear, due to the rudeness of some comments. He definitely made some mistakes that were very bad, BUT it was incredible watching him pull out wins, and slowly improve. Plus, the mistakes were usually hilarious to me. It was a grind to get through the ascensions, and when he won, it was like beating a Dark Souls boss you've been dying to for 16 hours. It was like a true celebration. Maybe he could take a SOLEMN VOW, or something someday, who knows
My dearest egg, I've been watching your content (admittedly on-and-off) for the past almost 6 years now. I can confidently, undoubtedly, decisively say you are my #1 most favorite creator on this platform. I have gone through many phases of my life, and throughout all of them you've been there, and I've continued to grow watching your content. This is a sentiment I see repeated in many people here in the comments, and that makes me incredibly happy. Your content makes me so joyous, even thinking about your banter makes me smile. Words are insufficient to express my gratitude for you and your channel. As a person whose second language is English, your content has improved my proficiency much more than I believe any course or class to be capable of. I could continue rambling, but I believe I'd rather stop short here. I am extremely grateful, again, to have found your channel, and to continue to be a part of this community, and to continue to have you bring so much joy and relaxation every day. Regards
NL, I have fallen asleep to your Isaac videos for about 7-8 years now. I watch just about everything you put out, listen to all of your stories, and I try to give you my twitch sub whenever I have amazon prime. I'm glad you continue to enjoy your work and will continue to support you from the audience ^_^.
I heard about you from another TH-camr 5 years ago in a video about a game he was trying for the first time. That game? Rebirth. Your Isaac videos quickly became part of my daily routine and I recommended your channel to my friends. One of them told me to watch the NLSS, so I did, and I realized I wasn’t here for the Isaac, I was here for the Egg that had been playing the Isaac. Your channel has since become my home on TH-cam due to the consistency. Not the consistency of Isaac content or any one series, just the consistency of entertainment that you and your friends provide. Thanks for the company.
I just want to give a *HUGE* "thank you" for keeping up TH-cam. There have been a lot of people whose content I really enjoyed but when they moved to Twitch their content changed dramatically for the worse - but yours hasn't. I appreciate how you do your own Twitch thing with friends and it makes it feel like a real show, something unique and fun, unlike... a lot of Twitch content in my eyes. I still watch because I find you entertaining and fun. You are in the top 3 or so of the internet content creators which I both respect AND enjoy the most.
He is INCREDIBLY deserving of respect. Man has never done even a slightly controversial thing, he's always on time, unless he has a VERY good reason for not being there, and he's a damn hard worker. The respect levels are off the charts. No question.
Just given the engagement and the comments on this, you’ve probably already seen all that needs to be said. But here’s my two cents anyways. I’ve been watching since the CK2 dynasty thing with a bunch of other semi-big strategy TH-camrs, and ever since have been watching at least some of your content, which makes it around 6 or 7 years, I think? Anyways, your channel has been here for me basically throughout the process of growing up, and I think unironically you’ve shaped my views on many a topic. I first came for the gameplay, but have stayed a loyal fan because of the banter and conversation. And the biggest factor is that it’s rarely boring. It’s like a sitcom for the modern age, and I say that in the best way possible. The brand and community that you’ve cultivated has been unique and positive, especially given the fact that it has been evolving for over a decade. Especially in the era of podcasts, where conversation driven is so prevalent, the success of the channel reflects that there is a talent and skill in these videos, that they can be produced as such a high rate and still maintain quality, and to do that is a talent. Furthermore, the content you create is always positive, if not necessarily in tone, definitely in the feeling that it shares with the community. I remember you bringing up a comment I made on one of your early Tetris 99 episodes, and it didn’t feel like a fan pandering shoutout or a rebuttal, but a genuine desire to get better, and to beguiled a lovely community. Here to many years more of quality content, both from the staples of the channel and exciting new projects.
I can't remember how I found your channel but I have been a subscriber since highschool and I'm 25 now. You've been a constant reliable source of entertainment and comfort during the ups and downs of life. Thank you Ryab for being the person that you are and for doing what you do.
Personally, I fall into that third category. I've watched your content over the past 6 years because I enjoyed your company, instead of what games you played per se.
Same, it started with cube of meat back in the day while me and my brother shared a room and he would use it to go to sleep but I always really liked NL and he has always been entertaining to me and I’m glad I can and have what he’s him for quite a large portion of my life.
In my opinion, it has nothing to do with the games I've watched you since 2012 because of your weird north american culture references, your sense of humor, and your insightful commentary also, I don't know if you're aware, but you have no hair
I think one of the reasons I enjoy the tier lists so much is exactly a point that you brought up in that I just enjoy your personality. You're entertainingly articulate in a way thats very unique only to yourself. Even when I didn't agree with your takes on some of the pokemon I loved every single comment you made and it really made me think about how unique your thought process is. I've been watching you for who knows how many years now and when it comes down to it you are the common denominator in all those hours of content. You should take pride in your ability to entertain people which is much more important and meaningful job that impacts so many people compared to someone working in some office somewhere. Thanks for the company NL, I plan to watch for as long as you continue creating.
I came for the Issac. I stayed for the zane. The banter is what keeps me coming back... Also, the fact that your voice, for whatever reason, soothes me to sleep when I can't shut my brain down is wildly valuable to me.
I've been watching since Wrath of the Lamb, and I drift in and out of watching videos on this channel. I'd say the stuff that keeps me around is A) Playing games I like, and B) having a mature, entertaining series of content that doesn't start shrieking, and instead does irony well while having a pretty positive overall outlook. I'd say I've not come across any youtube person who is able to both play a game and deliver the level of commentary as this channel does, you give good reasons for having the opinions you do and the games/other vids make a good catalyst for you express those things, so it's easy to come back and be entertained. From my own perspective, it's good to have long series of games, while also having new types of videos that provide a 'hook' to get me into watching your longterm stuff EG Isaac, Slay the Spire etc. So I'd say your one off videos like the incredible Grocery Tier List, help lure me back in to watching your more consistent stuff. It also helps because if you have a long playlist of a particular game I haven't really played, which I might not normally watch, it might give me a push to start watching them, as starting something new requires me challening my own lazy viewing habits, which the one off videos do. So, from my perspective, I'd say to keep up the 1 off videos where you try new things, as that lets you experiment and bring in new people and reinvigourate longtime viewers, but, as you rightly identified, keep doing what your channel is known for, which is ridiculously long series on games that let you express yourself. Cheers dude.
NL, I've been watching since I was 8 years old and you're absolutely correct I've stuck around because of you not because of the games you played quite the opposite you make me watch games that I would otherwise not be interested. I think everyone here agrees with me that we are watching your channel because of you not what you play. P.S. Thank you for all the good years of content
I've been watching you since "The Bidding of Isaac Let's Try" when you didn't noticed tinted rocks and I intend to continue watching you as long as I can.
I think this is moving in the right direction. To be real, I digest NL content mostly at work, when I'm staring at a computer screen full of boring documents and emails. I rarely actually look at what's happening in the videos, but I really enjoy just listening to the banter.
In the acting business, a key thing a lot of my mentors have taught me is that we, in ourselves, are a product-- and that means we must know our self worth and value it as such. I'm ecstatic to see you taking your product the way you feel you need to and evolving for, what you so eloquently described as, the inverse of twitch and youtube content focus. I'll be damned if I ever hit that unsubscribe button, buddy.
I think my favourite part of your content is that your humour is something I rarely - if ever - see other content creators possess. You can make me laugh about topics or subjects I've never even heard about, but it all comes down to how you deliver the jokes.
Good ol’ Ryab. Your content is great, but let’s be real, we’re all here for you, and you’re one of the best. Make what makes you happy, and we’ll be here to watch. You’re a good dude Egg-Man, keep it up!
Watching you for like 7 years already lol, still my favourite TH-camr. I honestly love how u can talk so much even when the topic is unrelated to the game u are playing, which is very entertaining even if i dun wanna watch the gameplay. It just seems like a podcast lmao thank you for all the content you gave us, Love u NL
dude my cardiologist gave me meds that make life easier last year but you've been making my life happier since 2013, you've helped keep me going egg, don't undervalue the happiness that your content can bring !
I enjoy TH-cam over Twitch for “drown out” content because streamers need to take breaks/ end their streams, I tend to work or play games for hours on end so I prefer the constant flow of background entertainment TH-cam playlists offer. (my most common are NL Isaac playlists on shuffle or the old Yogscast “Jaffa Factory” series)
I was introduced to you by my brother who watched your poison mushroom series on TH-cam and the quick wittedness and the ability to talk about anything and everything going on in game or anecdotes about you life at home always kept me interested. I will always be a loyal subscriber and will be watching you until you decide you wanna stop. Thank you for always being a uplifting part of my days throughout the years. Love you egg man keep up the great work 🙌🏾
When I’ve had a shit day or sometimes week I almost always turn to NL. He’s a friendly voice who I have always had that I could listen to to for at least an hour a day
A friend of mine showed me your videos years ago when I was deep in the midst of alcoholism. Your community quickly became an important part of my day to day schedule and my friend group and I had a common interest in watching your videos. I think it’s safe to say that your content is more sentimental for your audience than simply turning on the t.v. And watching a show. You and the whole NLSS crew becomes a constant in your viewers lives. You and your community acts as friends especially to people who like myself in earlier years, struggles to find an in person connection to their peers. I think it’s fair to speak for your community in saying that the people who have been here for a while will stay regardless of what direction you decide to go in with content. The main appeal to you over other creators is you, not the medium you chose to interact with. Thanks for being a consistently upbeat and light hearted addition to my friend groups life, and the many other people you influence on these platforms. We got your back in whatever direction interests you. Cheers.
I've been watching this dude since dark souls 1. Can't stand freaking isaac, but the banter is so good I end up watching (or at least listening) to a lot of episodes. Keep the good stuff coming my man.
Been around for at least 5 years, love the old content, love the new content, love everything you make keep it up egg EDIT: Love the tier lists especially
been watching you for around 7 years and honestly you have partially shaped who i am. have gone back to your planet coaster lp recently and all your stuff still holds up. no matter the content, if you're there rambling over the top I'll keep coming back.
As a long-time viewer, I've been so psyched with all the new content. When life gets too busy to keep up with all your content, it's nice to be able to jump into the most recent video without having to worry if I'm caught up or not. Plus, your excitement is infectious and you are right that many of us, myself included, watch more for your personality than the video games. Anyway, thanks for all the work and thought you put into your channel. I knew it was truly a new generation of egg when I saw the grocery store tier list and I'm along for the ride.
Iron sharpens iron. Being around and working with Ryan has been a pleasure and has pushed me to make better and more consistently. Super grateful to call him a friend and lucky to bounce ideas off/work with him. Happy to see him excited about stuff.
Dan, youre an absolute legend.
He's the goodest boy
Dan and NL are the only 2 people i sub to on twitch, they are the rarest of air and I will support them in whatever they do
This is that Dan enthusiasm/hype that he was talking about
Dan, since you have almost completely taken over NL's personality, how has he rubbed off on you?
My brother, I think for at least like 3 years pretty much your whole audience has been here to watch you for you
Straight fax
Northernlion, you could literally talk about anything under the sun and I would listen. I think one thing is, I don't "get sick" of your voice, or how you think, or what your morals are. I think its becuade ive been a subscriber for like 3-4 years now. Please, don't mind me, but also dont let people get to you. Let yourself be yourself. Just stay true to you!
He has that asmr voice
@@Frostbanemeo Creepy, and yet I agree wholeheartedly
Definitely agree
"reasonably entertaining" the understatement of the new decade ladies and gentlemen
@@iami3rian394 This is why you use spire as a Vod.
@@themegabattleo7672 sounds about right
NL: "It's not an important job, like being a cardiologist"
But streamer, you have fixed my heart. Not my cardiologist
Aleksander Weiss this needs more upvotes
I'll fix your cardiologist.
Captured the heart of the emotion a lot of us feel.
This is a really really good comment. Thank u egg
😔😔❤❤
It’s such a talent to be able to just talk for 40+ minutes everyday and have people come back and watch it consistently.
And almost purely just to hear him talk. The gameplay is just the bonus
I randomly found you cause of Isaac. I stayed because of your amusing anecdotes. Never change Egg-Man
Same! Uberhaxornova made 10 freakin minute isaac videos and I couldnt wait for part 3 of ONE FREAKIN RUN (nl you infected me)
Me in 7th grade trying to learn to play isaac
@@juliaslandfillofdreams Holy shit, that's exactly how I found him too lol.
I found NL from the NL-Mathas-Arumba-Quill EU4 multiplayer game! But after that series ended, I started listening to the Isaac episodes. I never particularly cared for the game Isaac but NL has such an entertaining commentary in his videos and streams that I kept watching him.
@@juliaslandfillofdreams I remember those videos. Now I watch his streams almost daily.
Knowing the backlog this was probably recorded in january 2019
I think what's great about NL is his ability to give relaxed, yet nonstop deadpan humor. The way he is funny is just SO different from other people on the platform.
@@pawedoffshotgun I can :)
And additionally, there's this well-spokenness to him that just makes listening to him fun and enjoyable.
He fills a relatively unfilled niche on youtube too. Grown people that want to watch and listen to a calm person. TH-cam is mostly filled with screaming content for children, NL is just very relaxing to watch or listen to. I have been watching him for 5 or 6 years now and I never get tired of listening to him. I respect his work ethic and find him genuinely entertaining, I am thankful for NL. He's been a big part of my work and home life for a long time, I'm stoked for him deciding to branch out and try new things and see him really enjoy himself. Here's to the hardest working man on youtube, He deserves the audience he has cultivated.
@@pawedoffshotgun AND WHILE WRECKING FOOLS IN TETRIS 99 HOW DOES HE DO IT
@@pawedoffshotgun to be fair to comedians, NL does occasionally have video games to riff on. Not denying that he's talented but yakno.
Dear Egg, I’m a fully grown adult, I have a degree and a career I’m happy with. When I started watching your channel I had yet to go through puberty.
You are a staple of the online video space for me. One of the only youtubers that withstood the transition to adulthood. And while the amount of content I’m interested in watching waxes and wanes with time, I can’t imagine there being a time where I wasn’t interested in any of it. And when I picture myself in ten years, I am still watching your videos.
All this to say, keep up the good work. I’m excited to see where you’re going because I’m happy with where you’ve been. I know a lot of the time the comments and chat rag on you for the purpose of a joke, but we wouldn’t be here if we didn’t appreciate the content you’re putting out, and it’s important to remember that.
My only note on the direct the content goes is this: More Cats.
It's weird to look at NL and think, "Man, I've been watching you forever, haven't I?" It's nice to have constants in life, when everything is changing around you. Cheers to the new year.
I want to upvote this, but it's at 69 so I'll refrain. Hope he see's it anyway
Wertsir same here man, one of the absolute only channels that I watched as a kid and still watch very regularly. Started watching when I was about 15 with his DS1 play though and have continued watching now that I’m 23 and pursuing a career.
Couldn't had said it better myself!
The banter, the stories, and the “real” feeling of the content provided is why I’ve been watching since 2011. DS1 invasion streams, joking with nick and josh about things like “the Northernlion bump”, absolutely broken flash Isaac synergies; for me it didn’t matter what the content was, what kept me around was the genuine way it was created. I absolutely think experimenting with content will create new avenues for new people to experience what being a part of this community is like, and I’m certain plenty of them will stick around. Keep it real NL, as long as you enjoy what you’re doing, I’ll keep watching
William VanderStel Couldn’t have said it better
Salem
this
Forgot about the DS1 invasions but I loved them. The banter and real friendship got me
NL you are the ONLY internet content creator that I've consistently watched for 8+ years. There is something inherently special about your content and community. Here's to another 8 years and more.
Bill Right many of us have been watching him without an account probably, i know i did for a while
@@The-illuminated Might want to check again, 2008 wasn't 1 year ago my dude. Must have missed that second 1.
@@The-illuminated Because it's not hard to go to another person's profile and check when their account was made. Even easier with the recent mobile update, tapping a user tells you their past 3 comments on the channel and when they joined youtube. For example OP joined 11 years ago, you joined 1 year ago and i joined 6 years ago.
Same! I've been watching since freshman year of high school and I'm a senior in college now. And no joke, he is the only creator I watch on a daily basis (sorry rest of the NLSS crew, but I'm enjoying your Bloodborne playthrough Dan!)
glad you're finally branching out and trying new stuff egg, as someone who doesn't watch isaac or vods outside of NLSS the new content lately has been great
have you considered ringed city in this new era
I second this. The NL dark souls content has always been S tier
Hell yeah Indei
For the love of God please yes. That or another FTL run.
@@ssliskamelvin348 I miss dark souls NL
Why do I read this in Indeimaus-voice? 😂
This man really don’t know the positive effect he has on his viewers lives? Bruh.
we're all tinted rocks in his mind :(
I think he's starting to get it
The man cured my insomnia. Isaac keeps my mind from wondering but doesn't engage me to the point where it keeps me awake.
@@theninjaofmusic It's that perfect middle ground
bulldoggamer yeah I’ve fallen asleep to NLs voice countless times now
NLs Feb update 2020 "hey everybody, no more isaac and ive decided to sell my bath water $20 a bottle"
I'd buy..
I'd drink.
I cannot wait
NL merch confirmed!
I want 10 bottles
Come for the games, stay for the one-liners.
“Put me on Randoms, coach”
"Take me!" *victory pose*
*everyone ignores the Warthog*
You made me laugh, take my like.
"I'm gonna try to stay... short-- as short as possible"
[23 minutes remaining]
Enelle I must sleep please
to be fair he was trying it to not be 45 min long, and he succeeded
@@moonrazk not this one. This one is worth the eye contact
edit: that made it sound weird. what i meant to say was i cried as my greatest influence stared into my soul and told me this is all worth fighting for. and I believe him.
@@juliaslandfillofdreams this did not make it any less weird sounding, it arguably made it more weird, actually
Did you really just spell NL as Enelle
@@valen8483 It's a joke only older fans would get! ;)
I'll give you a viewer check in: I've been watching you for 7 years, I'll watch you till the end brother. Keep cracking eggs.
same, partner. :’) unless egg completely changes everything about himself then i cant see myself unsubbing
5 years for me, same sentiment man.
7 year club!
8, I think. Since before X-Com. Watched every day since. It's not healthy.
edit: 7 year gang
there really arent many people like him. I am very selective, and NL makes my top 3 of all time inspirations. Probably top 1, but i dont like picking favorites
Fullscreen eggcam? I'm listening.
EDIT: Oh Ryab, the new content's been very enjoyable to watch. We're here for YOU, remember that.
>We're here for YOU, remember that.
That's basically what this video is about.
@@TankorSmash Yeah, I've watched it.
We are all here for YOU and your amazing friends. You are a true inspiration. I hope one day that you know my name, NL.
MORE people would be here for him, if he could get them to stop clicking away to begin with.
Maybe the _second_ video of a series should involve him doing some homework and learning metas, ya know.... to draw in the actual community for the game he's playing, rather than stumbling through a few hours recording one day a week.
Imagine if he was even _AVERAGE_ at spire. Do you KNOW how many new people would be watching him?
Instead, people recommend _against_ watching his vids in that sub. Because he's terrible.... because he's never seen anyone else play the game.
People like Jorbs, or Rhapsody (for example) gained tens of thousands of subs just by being above (well above) average at those games.
Imagine he doesn't fuck up one move per round, he pathfinds, he doesn't undervalue cards, and in fact imagine his valuations aren't completely insane....
So they stay and watch a game. Maybe two. Decide they like the guy and see what he has to offer..
Now do this for Gungeon, darkest dungeon, nuclear throne, Minecraft and PuBG with the bois, dicey, hand of fate, Spelunky, Kerbal, Skyrim (et al Beth games)....
Suddenly he has a few million subs, and he hasn't been struggling to hit a million for the past six years.
His mortgage is the only reason he "suddenly" cares about the channel metrics, I promise.
@@iami3rian394 Gonna respectfully disagree on everything ya just said brother; the whole point of people being here for HIM is they don't care about what the game is or how skilled he is at it. That's NOT why they are watching. They just find his personality charming and like to see him interact with the game.
And yeah. People who are expecting top level play out of new series probably tend to leave. Its not what he's catering towards, and tbh never has been as far as i can tell. This uhm... "it's only for his mortgage" idea is super cynical, and i don't really see where it's coming from. His channel has been pretty strong for as long as I can remember, and his twitch is really strong too. Believe what you want i guess, but to spew that as a fact is kinda baseless.
I've been watching NL and the NLSS for a very long time, and to hear that NL is feeling so proud and enthusiastic about his content/work now is kind of making me tear up a bit.
SAAAAME bruh
The greatest compliment I can give this man is the fact that after watching him through most of my young adult life, I still don't know to this day why I like watching him, but I do. Major props for cultivating one of the most discerning, considerate and insightful communities I've ever been, proudly, a part of on the internet. Here's to many more years of the wise-cracking, but mostly also wise egg's much coveted and endeared enrichment of our lives.
"They're watching.. because they like me"
You sir, are-- for me-- the perfect mix of a clever and witty host with endless anecdotes, a tempered outlook, and a zany personality, as well as just above-average skills at video games. Even the games that aren't entirely in your wheelhouse I find myself struggling to hold a candle to you. And all the while you have also been blessed with this gift for banter. I've seen it in others, but almost never in a twitch streamer have I seen someone who can be so constantly entertaining between conversations with your fellow streamers, or just a back and forth with/around chat. You were made to do what you are doing now and I think you are the absolute best in the business. Every time I think we're in the golden era of NL you step it up again. I'm very excited to continue to support you on into the future, Egg.
ty ty ty
Yah, thanks Egg!
Northernlion Let’s Try: Introspection
Love ya egg! Been here since tinted rocks were your greatest enemy, no intention of leaving. ‘Outstanding!’ tier second monitor content.
tinted rocks are no longer his greatest enemy? haha
We whole heartedly agree on this content
"There's like cardiologists and stuff, they deserve the real credit" bruh I'm 3 months from finishing my medical degree, and I've been watching you for years. You do good work
Literally same here. Going through med school in Italy and NL has helped me stay sane for the past 5 years.
One more year of med school too - been watching since mid highschool and we still out here
likewise guys - this guy has gotten me through med school more than any prof
This feels like the part in a romance novel where the MC finally acknowledges they deserve the love they get.
You're exactly right, i like watching your content because i like you. And that has been the case for a very long time. I just don't have the time to watch everything on the channel because, lets be honest, its a LOT.
Nail on the head
And in comes the self-edited conte nt as the saviour
I'm not sure exactly when I started watching your Isaac vids and NLSS VODs but it was during the original Isaac series pretty early. I've graduated college, gotten my first real job, LEFT my first real job, been through several relationships, learned an instrument, and now I'm busy like 14 hours out of the day - and I STILL watch your vids before bed.
I love the consistency, I like the banter, I like the anecdotes, I like the games (even though I don't really play games anymore), LOVE the tier lists and variety content, and I'm really glad you're still around. I'm pumped to see you experiment with some new directions and do some non-gaming stuff.
Thanks for keeping it real NL. From one self-employed schmuck to another, solidarity ✊
My man. I can honestly say that you're one of the most entertaining people on this planet. I watch tons of TH-cam/twitch and so far I haven't seen anyone who surpasses you.
Don't you ever undervalue yourself, Egg.
You're actually one of the best. Cheerio.
the only person i can think can rival NL in entertainment is Charlie/Critikal, altho he has a totaly different style
I like Charlie, but he's sort-of one-note when it comes to TH-cam videos.
The line "because they like me" made me genuinely smile. With how much life changes, it blows be away realizing I've been watching this content through highschool, college, and now real adult life. Thanks Ryan. Games are cool, but you are why people watch. 😁
Edit: "unfortunately we died on spire"
😬 I got bad news about today's stream
I primarily stuck around because of the "pseudo" intellectual, snarky, eloquent discourse. I have said this before, but your live commentary has a flow that most youtubers struggle to achieve in a *SCRIPTED* video, where they *READ* a script the entire time. And then I became partial to the jokes. Then I was introduced to the NLSS and this entire group vibes a lot with my sense of humor. A long time ago I even watched this to expand my vocabulary, because the language level was noticeably higher than most youtube channels, which I believe comes from the boomer mindset of yours. It helped me improve my English when I was still learning it. Hell, I'm still learning it.
All in all, this is the highest tier of shitposts I can watch on youtube and I appreciate your content, however unedited it may be.
Ty for the comment. I think it describes many people here perfectly (myself included) =)
He used to be teach English in Korea
I definitely appreciate his intellect well
What got me was the fact that he knew the lyrics of nwa or ice cube songs
@@soromon9 Oh I gotta say, that day was a good day
Im a native English speaker and he pulls out words even I don't know sometimes so yea same
As a new fan of your content (started watching for Hades), I wholeheartedly agree with what you've said here. I began watching specifically for the Hades content but it's clear that you've developed a great entertaining personality and community here and I've stayed and watched your other content because you are legitimately entertaining as hell, full stop.
I think the northernlion tries stuff is great and I'm excited to see the new content you branch out into. I'll miss the Hades content but I think it says a lot that I'll be staying around even though you've stopped making the content that brought me here. Keep doing you and keep having fun, we're all glad to be here for the ride
Nicholas Inman top right btw
Welcome to the Lion Pride
We're all in the egg carton together, let's go!
@@SoD20percentcooler up down to the side
Watch the Detroit: Become Human playlist right now. There’s at least twenty more fantastic series if that tickles your pickle. Also definitely worth checking out the Isaac videos. Just pick one, any episode, and watch it. The amount of topics he has covered, ideas fleshed out, and joke threads that are contained in his Isaac videos is insane.
This just got recommended to me...
The algorithm demands another offering
NL, I’ve been watching since your awful banished series. And... I don’t think I’m alone in saying: NO MATTER WHAT YOU MAKE, I WILL WATCH!
i miss poison mushroom!
oh shit, I forgot about banished lol. good times 😂
Well if he starts making literal garbage ill go elsewhere
Look here NL, I haven't even made a youtube comment in like eight years cause I usually don't have anything to say to anybody. But I'm breaking the drought to let you know that you're a good egg. I've been watching the channel for like seven years and I can't think of a single other channel that I prefer. We all watch 3,000 episodes of Isaac not because we're that into the game but because we're that into the man making the content. You're fun to listen to and more than that, I respect you as a good person. You've got a talent for telling good stories about everyday life and because of our time together here on this channel you're not just an entertainer, you feel like a close personal friend, and there's not anybody else on my feed that I can say that about. I've been going to sleep to Isaac videos for as long as I care to remember and I have no intention of stopping soon. You do you, egg, and we'll be here to follow, for as long as you're still here to greet us. Take pride in who you are and what you do, because you bring peace and joy to myself and thousands of other people in a way that no other content creator I've ever come across has been able to do. I'll see ya next time, NL.
I'm not even going to joke around, that's straight up truth right there
Nl, I just gotta say that the new content has been blowing me away. It feels like every other day there's another great New video or series that I'm hyped to watch. Your passion and excitement has really shone through. Thanks so much for everything that you do!
Cayden Pruiett i dont think ive cared this much about eggs content in a long while
My god. Never knew every single one of the people in this community has the exact same relationship with NL as I did, it's comforting, really
I think one of the things that fosters burnout in TH-camrs is precisely a lack of honesty about content and expectations.
It's wonderful to watch Northernlion taking new chances since I know how hard it must be for him to try this.
But in the end, the real community he's built is characterized for not being dicks and liking his rants, so we'll surely stick to this.
Way to go Ryan, and thank Kate too for her arduous work.
I haven't been able to watch the Egg for over 5 years because of college and starting a full time job I love. I finally get to come back and it's like seeing your old friend again. Never change egg, you've gotten me through some hard times.
Oh, also happy birthday player Uno.
His names Evil Uno now.
He's got a cult too!
If you start watching from the backlog you'll have 5 years of egg daddy on the rest of us.
When you said that we were both on a journey together, loosely tethered but still connected, I cried a little bit. It made me think of how I’ve grown over the past 7 years, and you’ve grown right along with me. Love you, Egg.
Demon7899 so true. 7 years doesn’t really seem like that much until you think about where you were at the beginning of it all. I can confidently say that everyone in this comment section feels the same way, NL is a blessing🙏
Old NL: "I'm not going to be able to do an Isaac video a day for the rest of my entire life. It's C A R R E E R S U I C I D E for me to be playing Isaac in 2014 or something."
Newest NL: "ISAAC IS NOT GOING ANYWHERE"
Thanks for differentiating Newest NL from New NL. That was a wild bit.
Bruno Crystal NL was the best NL.
@@Ironmonkey55555 When was that?
Infinite Issac potential
@@zeta3005 New NL wouldn't have found that funny
I’ve seen a lot of these comments of people who have been watching for 7-8 years (myself included) and they’ve pretty much totally summed up how I feel about you, your YT and twitch channels, and the journey thus far but all I want to say is thank you egg. Sincerely, just thank you
I started putting on Isaac episodes while falling asleep like 6 years ago. literally can't fall asleep without hearing your voice at this point. thanks for the addiction/dependency, NL.
5:30
Egg: "I don't want to brag or anything but i think that the people who watch my content like me"
Everyone: Well yes that's how this usually works
People watching daily for 5 years: hey NL, we like you for you
NL: *surprised pikachu face*
For variety boys yeah yeah but a lot of people only watch for a specific game or series. Which is what Isaac is but that stopped really being about Isaac a couple thousand episodes today.
I remember the first time he was called an "egg."
His response was, "I don't like that." How things have changed.
Terrakinetic lol
I remember the first Egg Daddy comment lmao
I was just thinking about he used to complain about "egg" back in the day lol
@@clogmonkey I remember. Now he's learned that it's our form of affection for him
Do you happen to know which video he addresses this? I'm intrigued
Love you man, you made me feel okay about losing my hair in my early 20s and gave me the confidence to shave it off. My brother in egg 🥚🥚
I watch you because of you and your personality , i love your channel it brings me many smiles so no matter what you do ill still watch you
NL 2020 "We're not becoming a tier list channel"
NL 2012 "cArEeR sUiCiDe"
Finally, after 7 years of watching Isaac to listen to this egg talk, I get the talking without the dumb Isaac noises in the background.
Honestly man, I love your stuff. Been watching you for years, you never get old
Btw, it's not arrogant to know your strengths. You're good
very humble man. very outstanding, wonderful inspiration for all real eggs to look up to
NL, I appreciate that you won't be doing tier lists all the time. I do, however, want you to do a workout/gym machine tier list before you stop doing them.
duuuuuude yes
Yo NL, just keep doing what you did the last year. My personal opinion is that I like both. Depending on my own mood. I started watching you because of Isaac... then fell in love with your personality (no homo) ... but after some hundred Isaac episodes it got boring to watch it, so I would let it play when I go to sleep and fall literally asleep to your commentary and rants.. I am being totally honest. But then last year you added more games, you added more lets try's etc. and I really liked watching YOU try new shit, watching YOUR opinion on certain games and meta's etc... Then again I might crave some old fashioned Isaac and only commentary on some days.. and I feel a lot of people are like that who keep watching you. Please keep it going. Also I just realized that I am subscribed since early 2015. to your channel and I definitely watched you even before that but haven't subscribed earlier. Jeez it feels like it was yesterday. My Eggman, keep the good sh*t up. Wish you all the best luck for 2020. and I sincerely hope you hit the 1mil this year. Cheers my Boomer!
The comments on this video and NL's content in general are some of the most eloquent and thought out ones I've seen in all of youtube. Not only did you manage to win over a large audience with your personality, you attracted the *smart* crowd, which in and of itself is a never before heard of feat. We truly out here.
You missed a tinted rock
You became my favourite content creator really quick. Even on my account before this one. Your stuff really helped me through hard times, and you're even doing that right now. I'm sticking with your channel, and I'll watch your streams when I can.
The enthusiasm definitely comes across, on twitch especially. The almost "random" newer content is great to have pop up in the subbox too, one day it's a NL tries solitaire then the next it's tier list of hardwood flooring. The unpredictability keeps it really fresh and I'm enjoying it a lot, thanks NL.
*solitaire based dungeon crawler with deck builder elements
NL man, I’ve been watching you since I was in the 8th grade. I’m now a junior in college and I’ve been through countless other series, you tubers, tv shows, but none can match the banter and rants that you provide. I’m here for the long haul egg man
My dearest egg, I think I have learned through 8 years of watching you that I watch you for your voice and commentary, not games. I think that whatever content you decide to do people will keep watching it or listening to it. So just do whatever feels right and play the games you want to play.
Go gettem eggboi!
It's obvious how much thought, work your putting into this, and I think all of us really appreciating that. Thank you!
Some of my favorite content was Roundtable Live, because it was a podcast format. I’ve gone from high schooler to young adult watching your content over the years - I’m always on the go because of work, and having downloaded podcasts was a nice way to be able to stay involved with the Northernlion/NLSS community even when busy.
I don’t know if you’d have time because of the amount of content you put out regularly, but I would LOVE some audio-based content, because you’re right, the fans definitely come for your conversation/the crew’s chemistry!
Alex Kelley I really miss Roundtable. I watched them all
haleygwynneable some of the best stories came out of roundtable!!! I’m specifically remembering Edmund’s episodes, and evil criminal mathas
They scrapped it after nek and Baer couldn't do it.
P.S. I miss mathas.
Alex Kelley yes! Baer, nek, mathas and nl will always be my jam, dude.
@@heidihawthorne never again, especially nek, but probably Baer too.
Wouldn't be shocked to hear Elyse is preggo in a few months. He's moving on to other things. Nek already did, and Mathas is still Mathas....
Hell, Even if i'm done with Isaac im still watching it because of you, i started to learn English because i wanted to
Understand more of your videos. I have like 8 years watching your content, you are like a real friend for me
Wow, that’s awesome!
Interestingly enough, NL WAS an english teacher years ago.
Egg I literally watched an hour and a half video of you ranking various items from a supermarket, I'll be around until the end of time
He's only famous because of the games he plays
@@iami3rian394 hard disagree. NL brings a weirdly mature corner in a sea of screaming youtubers, that joined with great anecdotes make for a unique and fun channel
@@windstormnintendo sorry, forgot the /s....
That was kinda the point, mate.
I figured it was obvious, since he's literally the worst "gamer" at just about every game he plays.
Spire springs to mind, as of the recent debacle. He's never been good at it, he never WILL be good at it, but it's fun to watch him screw up at least once a turn, twice on shops, having no pathing AT ALL, and being generally unable to identify his deck's problems, for example....
Yet here we are, watching him bumble his way through pretending he's the "greatest spire player of all time." Me just the same as you.
So again, /s. Sorry about the ambiguity.
@@iami3rian394 Dude can you just shut the fuck up for a single time? NL is not "the worst...". What is your problem that you constantly have to shit on him? Are you like a pre-school kid that has a crush on him or is your whole life so toxic that you can't just be genuinly nice? Seriously, get some help man.
@@cptKamina lol
Glad to be here, NL. Many times you've kept me going with your unending stream of conscious. Your ability to just fucking talk is borderline unparalleled. Sometimes I just need someone to listen to and you're one of the best.
I felt like NL was talking directly to me because I've both watched Isaac videos while I fall asleep AND I've listened to them while I'm analyzing data and building reports at work.
I clicked on your videos 7 years ago to improve my Isaac skills so I could talk trash to my friends, and thought I wouldn’t watch you after I improved.
7 years later I’m still here. Clearly you’re doing something right.
Love the ( Tries ) series, how I found you a couple of days ago, staying for the banter and for the fun! Thx NL
James Bruce welcome to the community we hope you like it here
hello eggbrother. welcome to a great community. feel free to stay for like 10 years while falling asleep to a grown man talking about grocery stores in a 15 year old game
@@litapd311 the Issac half of us in an eggshell basically
Welcome to te community 🥚💕
thanks for the company
Honestly, I've been watching your content for almost 7 years and will continue too for as long as you produce it. I'll watch nearly any video you upload just because I enjoy who you are and the entertainment you provide (especially the anecdotes and banter.) But I have really been enjoying your new content recently and I think I can speak for a lot of people here in saying that.
P.S. Pls bring back slay the spire, thanks Egg
Pretty much same here! He's incredibly entertaining
I also want to see a return of Slay the Spire. It was sad to see the series disappear, due to the rudeness of some comments. He definitely made some mistakes that were very bad, BUT it was incredible watching him pull out wins, and slowly improve. Plus, the mistakes were usually hilarious to me. It was a grind to get through the ascensions, and when he won, it was like beating a Dark Souls boss you've been dying to for 16 hours. It was like a true celebration. Maybe he could take a SOLEMN VOW, or something someday, who knows
My dearest egg,
I've been watching your content (admittedly on-and-off) for the past almost 6 years now. I can confidently, undoubtedly, decisively say you are my #1 most favorite creator on this platform. I have gone through many phases of my life, and throughout all of them you've been there, and I've continued to grow watching your content. This is a sentiment I see repeated in many people here in the comments, and that makes me incredibly happy. Your content makes me so joyous, even thinking about your banter makes me smile. Words are insufficient to express my gratitude for you and your channel. As a person whose second language is English, your content has improved my proficiency much more than I believe any course or class to be capable of.
I could continue rambling, but I believe I'd rather stop short here. I am extremely grateful, again, to have found your channel, and to continue to be a part of this community, and to continue to have you bring so much joy and relaxation every day.
Regards
NL, I have fallen asleep to your Isaac videos for about 7-8 years now. I watch just about everything you put out, listen to all of your stories, and I try to give you my twitch sub whenever I have amazon prime. I'm glad you continue to enjoy your work and will continue to support you from the audience ^_^.
I heard about you from another TH-camr 5 years ago in a video about a game he was trying for the first time. That game? Rebirth. Your Isaac videos quickly became part of my daily routine and I recommended your channel to my friends. One of them told me to watch the NLSS, so I did, and I realized I wasn’t here for the Isaac, I was here for the Egg that had been playing the Isaac. Your channel has since become my home on TH-cam due to the consistency. Not the consistency of Isaac content or any one series, just the consistency of entertainment that you and your friends provide. Thanks for the company.
I just want to give a *HUGE* "thank you" for keeping up TH-cam. There have been a lot of people whose content I really enjoyed but when they moved to Twitch their content changed dramatically for the worse - but yours hasn't. I appreciate how you do your own Twitch thing with friends and it makes it feel like a real show, something unique and fun, unlike... a lot of Twitch content in my eyes.
I still watch because I find you entertaining and fun. You are in the top 3 or so of the internet content creators which I both respect AND enjoy the most.
He is INCREDIBLY deserving of respect.
Man has never done even a slightly controversial thing, he's always on time, unless he has a VERY good reason for not being there, and he's a damn hard worker.
The respect levels are off the charts. No question.
First Facecam, then Editing, now just a video of Ryab talking to a camera. The Egg is evolving. And I love it.
Egg has hatched to chicken
he's gonna evolve into an alolan exeggutor god soon
Eh the eggcam and editing take away from a lot of what made him special as a TH-camr as well as the new clickbaity subs.
Mortgage gotta get paid!
Just given the engagement and the comments on this, you’ve probably already seen all that needs to be said. But here’s my two cents anyways. I’ve been watching since the CK2 dynasty thing with a bunch of other semi-big strategy TH-camrs, and ever since have been watching at least some of your content, which makes it around 6 or 7 years, I think? Anyways, your channel has been here for me basically throughout the process of growing up, and I think unironically you’ve shaped my views on many a topic. I first came for the gameplay, but have stayed a loyal fan because of the banter and conversation. And the biggest factor is that it’s rarely boring. It’s like a sitcom for the modern age, and I say that in the best way possible. The brand and community that you’ve cultivated has been unique and positive, especially given the fact that it has been evolving for over a decade. Especially in the era of podcasts, where conversation driven is so prevalent, the success of the channel reflects that there is a talent and skill in these videos, that they can be produced as such a high rate and still maintain quality, and to do that is a talent. Furthermore, the content you create is always positive, if not necessarily in tone, definitely in the feeling that it shares with the community. I remember you bringing up a comment I made on one of your early Tetris 99 episodes, and it didn’t feel like a fan pandering shoutout or a rebuttal, but a genuine desire to get better, and to beguiled a lovely community. Here to many years more of quality content, both from the staples of the channel and exciting new projects.
I always shake my head when I realized I found NL through an Arumba vid. Those old Paradox mp games were both brilliant and frustrating to watch.
I can't remember how I found your channel but I have been a subscriber since highschool and I'm 25 now. You've been a constant reliable source of entertainment and comfort during the ups and downs of life. Thank you Ryab for being the person that you are and for doing what you do.
Personally, I fall into that third category. I've watched your content over the past 6 years because I enjoyed your company, instead of what games you played per se.
Same, it started with cube of meat back in the day while me and my brother shared a room and he would use it to go to sleep but I always really liked NL and he has always been entertaining to me and I’m glad I can and have what he’s him for quite a large portion of my life.
I don't even like watching gameplay. Here purely for the charm.
Yo same, I feel like a lot of us are already that "thanks for the company" crowd that he said he wanted in a few decades
No one watches for the games. He's literally kicking himself in the pants for something that doesn't happen.
In my opinion, it has nothing to do with the games
I've watched you since 2012 because of your weird north american culture references, your sense of humor, and your insightful commentary
also, I don't know if you're aware, but you have no hair
I think one of the reasons I enjoy the tier lists so much is exactly a point that you brought up in that I just enjoy your personality. You're entertainingly articulate in a way thats very unique only to yourself. Even when I didn't agree with your takes on some of the pokemon I loved every single comment you made and it really made me think about how unique your thought process is.
I've been watching you for who knows how many years now and when it comes down to it you are the common denominator in all those hours of content. You should take pride in your ability to entertain people which is much more important and meaningful job that impacts so many people compared to someone working in some office somewhere.
Thanks for the company NL, I plan to watch for as long as you continue creating.
I came for the Issac.
I stayed for the zane.
The banter is what keeps me coming back... Also, the fact that your voice, for whatever reason, soothes me to sleep when I can't shut my brain down is wildly valuable to me.
I've been watching since Wrath of the Lamb, and I drift in and out of watching videos on this channel.
I'd say the stuff that keeps me around is A) Playing games I like, and B) having a mature, entertaining series of content that doesn't start shrieking, and instead does irony well while having a pretty positive overall outlook. I'd say I've not come across any youtube person who is able to both play a game and deliver the level of commentary as this channel does, you give good reasons for having the opinions you do and the games/other vids make a good catalyst for you express those things, so it's easy to come back and be entertained.
From my own perspective, it's good to have long series of games, while also having new types of videos that provide a 'hook' to get me into watching your longterm stuff EG Isaac, Slay the Spire etc. So I'd say your one off videos like the incredible Grocery Tier List, help lure me back in to watching your more consistent stuff. It also helps because if you have a long playlist of a particular game I haven't really played, which I might not normally watch, it might give me a push to start watching them, as starting something new requires me challening my own lazy viewing habits, which the one off videos do.
So, from my perspective, I'd say to keep up the 1 off videos where you try new things, as that lets you experiment and bring in new people and reinvigourate longtime viewers, but, as you rightly identified, keep doing what your channel is known for, which is ridiculously long series on games that let you express yourself.
Cheers dude.
NL, I've been watching since I was 8 years old and you're absolutely correct I've stuck around because of you not because of the games you played quite the opposite you make me watch games that I would otherwise not be interested. I think everyone here agrees with me that we are watching your channel because of you not what you play.
P.S. Thank you for all the good years of content
8 years old ? This boy has shaped your personality and I'm afraid for you haha
@@pigeonqueeen He's going to be the world's first 14 year old boomer lol
You’re really doing great stuff man. And this is after a few years of watching. Keep up the interesting and varied content!
I've been watching you since "The Bidding of Isaac Let's Try" when you didn't noticed tinted rocks and I intend to continue watching you as long as I can.
This man literally was the first bond between me and my fiance.
You should keep that one to yourself, brother.
NL creating marriges this adorable
Giggity
So you are both children of Egg Dad
I'm not shaming roleplay, but who's the bald one?
I think this is moving in the right direction. To be real, I digest NL content mostly at work, when I'm staring at a computer screen full of boring documents and emails. I rarely actually look at what's happening in the videos, but I really enjoy just listening to the banter.
I didn’t realize how long I’ve been watching for but tbh you’re one of the most slept on TH-camrs/Streamers
I don't think I've ever been this early to anything in my life.
In the acting business, a key thing a lot of my mentors have taught me is that we, in ourselves, are a product-- and that means we must know our self worth and value it as such. I'm ecstatic to see you taking your product the way you feel you need to and evolving for, what you so eloquently described as, the inverse of twitch and youtube content focus.
I'll be damned if I ever hit that unsubscribe button, buddy.
I think my favourite part of your content is that your humour is something I rarely - if ever - see other content creators possess. You can make me laugh about topics or subjects I've never even heard about, but it all comes down to how you deliver the jokes.
NL you are the sopranos of youtube. The community is full of iconic one liners and self referential jokes and you are without equal.
Good ol’ Ryab. Your content is great, but let’s be real, we’re all here for you, and you’re one of the best. Make what makes you happy, and we’ll be here to watch. You’re a good dude Egg-Man, keep it up!
18 now and I’ve been watching your content since I was 10. I’ve been loving everything you’ve been putting out including the new content egg man
Damn so you where there for the Twitter give aways on TH-cam? Lol OG
Watching you for like 7 years already lol, still my favourite TH-camr.
I honestly love how u can talk so much even when the topic is unrelated to the game u are playing, which is very entertaining even if i dun wanna watch the gameplay.
It just seems like a podcast lmao
thank you for all the content you gave us, Love u NL
It took me like 15 minutes for my mind to ask why he's wearing headphones
Those are eggshell protectors
For some reason, it's always startling to me when he takes them off. I almost see them as part of his head now.
He's just wearing them to hide the fact that he's got no ears
@@queenofsprinkles his head is so much smaller without them :o
dude my cardiologist gave me meds that make life easier last year but you've been making my life happier since 2013, you've helped keep me going egg, don't undervalue the happiness that your content can bring !
Channel Checkup? Egg really has evolved
I enjoy TH-cam over Twitch for “drown out” content because streamers need to take breaks/ end their streams, I tend to work or play games for hours on end so I prefer the constant flow of background entertainment TH-cam playlists offer. (my most common are NL Isaac playlists on shuffle or the old Yogscast “Jaffa Factory” series)
Tekkit, mate.
Tekkit.
i have found my people
Haven’t thought of yogscast in literal years
Diggy hole..
Anyone remember that weird space story series they did? I have vague memories of something like that, it’s like a fever dream.
I was introduced to you by my brother who watched your poison mushroom series on TH-cam and the quick wittedness and the ability to talk about anything and everything going on in game or anecdotes about you life at home always kept me interested. I will always be a loyal subscriber and will be watching you until you decide you wanna stop. Thank you for always being a uplifting part of my days throughout the years. Love you egg man keep up the great work 🙌🏾
When I’ve had a shit day or sometimes week I almost always turn to NL. He’s a friendly voice who I have always had that I could listen to to for at least an hour a day
A friend of mine showed me your videos years ago when I was deep in the midst of alcoholism. Your community quickly became an important part of my day to day schedule and my friend group and I had a common interest in watching your videos.
I think it’s safe to say that your content is more sentimental for your audience than simply turning on the t.v. And watching a show. You and the whole NLSS crew becomes a constant in your viewers lives. You and your community acts as friends especially to people who like myself in earlier years, struggles to find an in person connection to their peers.
I think it’s fair to speak for your community in saying that the people who have been here for a while will stay regardless of what direction you decide to go in with content. The main appeal to you over other creators is you, not the medium you chose to interact with. Thanks for being a consistently upbeat and light hearted addition to my friend groups life, and the many other people you influence on these platforms. We got your back in whatever direction interests you. Cheers.
This is a first for the Eggfather, as far as I know. A genuine surprise. But definitely something of interest.
I've been watching this dude since dark souls 1. Can't stand freaking isaac, but the banter is so good I end up watching (or at least listening) to a lot of episodes. Keep the good stuff coming my man.
LhSalsa - you are me except you made me an Isaac fan lol
this man is the darksouls of youtube content
I don’t even watch half of his content, I’m just listening to it as a podcast.
Still love it
Ayyy this is me
Been around for at least 5 years, love the old content, love the new content, love everything you make keep it up egg
EDIT: Love the tier lists especially
been watching you for around 7 years and honestly you have partially shaped who i am. have gone back to your planet coaster lp recently and all your stuff still holds up. no matter the content, if you're there rambling over the top I'll keep coming back.
As a long-time viewer, I've been so psyched with all the new content. When life gets too busy to keep up with all your content, it's nice to be able to jump into the most recent video without having to worry if I'm caught up or not. Plus, your excitement is infectious and you are right that many of us, myself included, watch more for your personality than the video games. Anyway, thanks for all the work and thought you put into your channel. I knew it was truly a new generation of egg when I saw the grocery store tier list and I'm along for the ride.