Quick tips for black 2: -grind on the ranch for the first gym as they’re higher level -audinos are better for grinding since they give more exp and HP EVs -The movie goes faster if you lose the battle (use ice punch on pawniard) This got a lot of traction so here’s another tip, though I’m not sure it works as its been a long time since i’ve played gen 5 -if you lose the movie battle, you don’t need to watch it but again, i don’t remember if this works
When you said Christmas special I was PRAYING you were going to include Deerling! MDB, you da best my friend and Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Merry Christmas, everyone! My Christmas present this year is that you totally are about to follow me on Twitter 🔷 twitter.com/MahDryBread Also if I got anything wrong in this video, just remember. I'm illiterate
hey MBD i have been watching you for a while and was hoping you would do another series on don't starve together? i really enjoyed your last one with Dylan and Mandi
Merry Christmas and you finally used speed up in grinding!!! feels like you've been asking permission to do this, getting a loud yes then still not doing it for years now :D very happy to hear you've stopped making life harder for yourself for no reason reason. have a great holiday
"Is this the earliest you can get Leftovers in a Pokémon game?" Okay, if anyone's wondering whether Mah-Dry-Bread's ever played Sword and Shield, there's your answer.
My headphones died the second I heard "Destroyed this dork's win streak and kept riding" so for me approaching the legendary happens in this dead silence before its blatantly ignored and he kept going. I can't tell which way was better
The Mammoth’s name from Ice Age is Manny, or Manfred, not Mammoth. Also, there is an Ice Age special called A Mammoth Christmas, so technically it does count towards the theme. Either way, Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you MDB!
I searched on google and the first answer was indeed Manny. Though it does help that I'e already seen the movies before. Still confused on how he got mammoth though.
Wow… just wow… it’s the “rambling” at the end of this video that really makes me appreciate you more for the work you do and inspire me to keep up my work ethic within the medical field as an EMT. The work ethic you have to want to know more about the genre of content you produce is inspiring. Thank you for this.
That ending and self reflecting was pretty wholesome, hope you and your love ones have a great Christmas and Happy Holiday. Sidenote they should’ve let you play Diehard, it’s action and in my eyes a Christmas film
Ok hear me out: the next time you do a run in this version you should try solo Beldum. In any other game it would be basically impossible, but since there are tutors available you can teach Beldum iron head and zen headbutt, making it slightly more possible to actually beat the game!
That Earthbound reference made me smile! Did you know the team that made Earthbound renamed themselves to Creatures and later worked on the original Red and Blue? I'm not sure if it's possible, but an Earthbound themed Pokemon run could be fun!
As another disabled person you are an inspiration. Every video, every speech, every community post. You really really go above and beyond to make people happy. Even when you really could have just focused on money and yourself. Yet you don’t, you never have. Which is just a huge inspiration. Thank you dude.
About the seasons in B2 and W2. The season changes after every month, so a new in game season starts with the beginning of a new month. This basically allows three in game years in just one real life year. You can't change what season is on which month. Basically, March will always be Fall and December will always be Winter in those games.
I said it on Twitter (didn't tag you, unsure how you feel about being tagged in random tweets), and I'll say it here; you put a lot of heart and soul into your content. Even though I'm not much of an LP watcher these days, just from watching your challenge runs, I can see the effort you've put into this. Keep it up, Merry Christmas, and here's to 2022 being even better for you, my dude.
Pretty on-brand that the Christmas video, with Christmas being the holiday associated with warmth, ends on an incredibly wholesome note. That earnestness (I think that correctly describes it?) at the end of the video perfectly highlights why this channel has become a personal favorite of mine for streamers, just taking the time to discuss the pleasant and seasonally relevant thoughts going through the mind with an honesty and heartfelt-ness that most wouldn't approach their channel with. Also nice to see a Black 2 challenge. As much as gen 5 challenges are such a pain, BW2 are my favorite Pokemon games, and hearing MDB offer it its worthy praises warms my cockles (and shows up those commenters who insist that he hates gen 5 just because he points out how not designed for challenge runs they are). Merry Christmas.
Two challenges a month sounds like a good idea since a decrease in quantity will likely mean an increase in quality/variety; to put my opinion into perspective I originally watched your 7 Days to Die videos Have a good Christmas and year and etc.
@@SoggyCoffeeAddict The Legacy of Goku series, LA Noire, and Flash Trash are good places to start if you want to get into his other content. All 3 of these being a co-op commentary playthrough with Brandon in it.
Man, this video made me happy. The challenge run itself was fun, with cool pokemon variety I rarely see, and hearing that you actually really enjoyed White 2 was really awesome, because I really liked it too and it's cool seeing people like stuff you like. The ending rambling was all wholesome stuff I've heard before, but it always inspires me and makes me feel good hearing about how dedicated you are, and how all of this has been able to make you actually have a stable living to support yourself and your family. You saying that's its gotten to be pretty stable is really awesome too. I love watching you because your videos are always just, really fun and I'm glad you've been able to keep doing it, and keep enjoying it.
I suggest a Red/Blue run with only Magmar. If you look at its move list you’ll understand why. If you want throw in no Tms for added challenge I’m pretty sure magmar would have one of the highest base stat totals for a mon in a single run that you’ve done so far.
7:16 As a Canadian in Southern Ontario... yikes, but also somewhat true. Merry Christmas, MDB! Thank you for all of your Pokemon challenge videos! I've been enjoying every one of them!
Mdb your story is truly inspiring. Like you’re just a normal person and you managed to make it with handful of skills and a superhuman amount of perseverance. That’s incredible because that could be any of us really, as long as you know what you like and are realistic about it. Thanks for the content and I hope this comment contributes to the TH-cam algorithm.
19:44 You get a free Zoura if you follow the Ex-Team Plasma grunt. Also, a lot of things, like locations and puzzles, are different between Black 2 and White 2. Reversal Mountian in White 2, for instance, is an active volcano with real lava and different pathways.
You know in the end I'm just happy for you. I've watched, for longer than I ever realized and before I even had an account on TH-cam, and I'm just glad you finally broke through and had this level of success. And I just find it funny that twice I lost your channel when I didn't have an account and both times I found it again it was Pokemon content that brought me back. First the creepy pastas and then the challenges.
I genuinely enjoyed this format. Your storytelling humor is on point and I enjoyed experiencing this game for the first time so much that I'm gonna play it now
"i dont wanna ramble because you've got better stuff to do today" trust me i absolutely do not have anything better to do than watch my favorite content creators on youtube with my friends. keep doin your thing, im really happy youre able to do what you love!
MDB. Let me say, you are amazing!! I could never imagine keeping up the schedule you did for 10 whole years and still this year only giving yourself a day off. I still love your channel and I always will! Frankly if you take another day off of pokemon challenges I wouldn't mind a bit, especially if it means we get to see bigger challenges from you or more new side projects. I don't think I'm in the position to say I'm proud of you, but I am in the position to say that I really Really look up to you. You do such awesome work and even on the days when you don't upload new challenges, you still bring me joy with all of your old ones. Truly, you are one of my heroes. Can't wait to see what awesome new projects you do in the new year!
Anyone else here get emotional when the credits music started rolling at the end of Pokémon White 2/Black 2 when the Elite 4 Members and Champion send you off back to your hometown? Yeah... that was me... it hit home
Had no idea about your struggles, but I think that it is a testament to your work ethic that you never used them as a crutch to our audience, you just kept grinding on consistent content. I'm very happy you stuck to your guns and proved the doubters wrong! Thank you for all the whacky entertainment over this past year in a dark time for everyone, and I hope you got a Helix Fossil for Christmas!
i'm glad you enjoyed this game! gen 5, despite the grinding, is one of my favorites to do challenges in. granted, i don't have a time limit, so that might be why haha. when i had more free time in college, i was able to do so many challenges...and i miss that. it sucks getting older and not being able to do side projects, so i totally feel you on that. also, going forward, you gotta do what you gotta do! remember to take care of yourself first and foremost. merry late christmas and happy new year! looking forward to what 2022 will bring for you!
As a fellow disabled person who has also spent waaaay too much of their life in poverty, I have to say, a lot of that ending stuff really resonated with me. I've enjoyed your content for a while now, and it's awesome to see you keep making it and keep enjoying it, and it's absolutely amazing that it's allowing you to provide for your family like that!
Dude I dont even know what to say after that outro but man it was touching. I'm so glad this opportunity has been available for you and we are always gonna be there for you
MDB I look forward to your content every time it comes out. Do whatever you need to do as far as content. Hearing you talk as a regular guy is heartwarming. You should be proud of urself! Best of luck!
Part of me almost wishes that this hadn't been a challenge run, just a normal playthrough, since B2W2 are probably my favorite Pokémon games, but it's still cool to see you play the game anyway. Great video!
I really loved the commentary on this video. Its super playful and seemed like MDB was having fun with it. I've never played Black 2 so I liked hearing some lore alongside the battles :))
These sort of off-beat playthroughs by MDB are really my absolute favorites. Dude's sense of humor catches me off guard in the best way, and the looser play style these runs allow leans into that. It sort of gives the videos a kind of... "improvisational" vibe? It's so good. It's also just great to see him use speed up! MDB spends so much time on these videos, so I'm happy whenever he makes it a little easier on himself. :')
HOLY CRAP YES EARTHBOUND REFERENCE. And also I was about to lose it when you said apple kid is a terrible inventor, but you saved it by saying orange kid is worse. Love it so much, maybe do a earthbound play through?
Watching the video all the way through and seeing the ending, brother I only just discovered your Pokémon content from earlier this year and putting yourself on the grind you did, it made me realize how straining it can be. Hearing what you had to say really made me reflect that you put in probably the most work than any channel ever, and you do all of the work. You don’t have people do a lot of the editing and what not you do it. You write a novel script and put out these videos for me and others to watch and all different kinds of videos, for what it’s worth, thank you from me and anyone before and after me that has been here to watch any of your content and merry Christmas to you and your family.
I very much adore the Gen 5 games, so seeing a Christmas Special themed around it is fantastic. I enjoy the other videos, especially the Mario Party/playthroughs with Whattageek and GooseIT. So personally I say go for it. If you go from 3 to 2 challenge videos of month, and do more playthroughs, all the more power to you.
The final commentary at the end put a tear in my eye. Thank you for sharing. I love your videos and seeing your challenge vids makes my day so much better.
" I used to live in Hamilton, so I've seen weirder" As someone who's never lived in Hamilton, but has visited numerous times, and has a brother who lives there, this checks out. Let's just say that the Hammer has the reputation it has for a reason.
Hey mdb you deserve everything that you got. You're a amazing youtuber and im happy that i found you're channel a few years back. You honestly helped me thru some tough times. So im really greatfull to you
thanks for this challenge, I especially liked the speech at the end. As a let's player (I did daily videos for a year before taking a break this december) myself, you are a great inspiration for me. Thank you for all of your videos, they are amazing. I'm also happy to hear that you'll hopefully be doing more side-projects. The pokemon challenges are good, but my favorite videos on the channel have always been the let's plays.
This video was so good. This run and video obviously had a lot of effort and time put into it, it really showed through. I have a lot of the same criticisms of the challenge videos as others do, with them feeling a little copy and pasted, but this was a breath of fresh air. I am not opposed at all to seeing two challenges a month if they can be around this level a quality since this one was so much fun. But I digress, thank you so much for the fantastic content over the past year MDB, it's really appreciated. Happy holidays! :)
Wow didn’t realize you were disabled, primarily only watch the challenge runs but I’ve been here for a bit now. Really encouraging to know where you came from and what you overcame and hearing your little off script bit at the end makes me really happy to know you are in a really solid place. I hope the success continues and improves even more!
I want you to know that I had given up on most "challenge" videos, but I thoroughly love your videos. They are fun, informative, and snarky. That's my favorite combo. Thanks for keeping them coming and for your great attitude. Cheers and Happy New Year MDB!
Oh my God, your challenges have so much more personality in them, and I am living for it! I was reacting about the same as you in my first play through of white2. My secret was trading my Eevee to a finished file of Black, evolving it into Glacdon, and trading back. Ice types are fantastic offensively, and are very overpowered at the start of the game. So glad you enjoyed this game too!
Loved the utterly wholesome and gorgeous speech at the end. I'm super glad to hear that you are doing good and that you've achieved your goal. It's been a blast watching your channel grow and develop, I've been a fan for however long you've been doing the challenges. Anyway, keep up being awesome and take a break when you need it!
The earliest available leftovers could possibly be the ones in Sword and Shield. They're in the wild area, first zone which is accessible as soon as you finish exploring the tutorial! :)
@@guineapork6830 The area where the leftovers are located can already be accessed without having any gym badges. The Pokemon in there aren't catchable yet because they are all still too strong for someone without badges but at least the leftovers can be collected.
I like that the Pokemon challenge videos are very similar vid to vid. I've been watching since before the panini and it's been really nice having something that's light, fun, and has a consistent vibe. It's reassuring in a way that I can't fully describe. Thank you.
I understand how you feel at the end. One of my close friends in real life got very popular and TH-cam pretty much took his life away from everyone because he had to keep the content alive. But I’m very proud of all that you’ve done! Keep up the amazing work
Gen 5 (both games) are the peak of Pokemon. Seriously, give us some solid HD remakes of these without the dumbass chibi art, and I'd buy it in a second. Also, MDB @10:00 the trainers in Gen 5 are 16-17. They intentionally made them older due to the fact that the fanbase was aging as well.
I have always enjoyed your videos, but the humour on this one really cracked me up! Thanks for keeping me sane while in quarantine during the holidays!
Hey dude, congratulations. I know what's it's like to straddle the poverty line, my family has almost been homeless a few times in my childhood, so believe me I understand that pressure and how scary that is. You're a really passionate and fun dude and I'm really happy you've gotten to live a life that you seem to be happy with. You've done a lot, more than most people on here, and I really think you've earned every like, view, comment, and subscription. So, congrats dude, and thank you for being you for so long. :)
Just wanna say I am glad that I was recommended you off of a jrose video about two years ago. I enjoy listening to your videos while I work, and hearing you, goose it and whattageek just goof off during pokemon stadium and Mario party was a blast. Now I hope that you do not burn yourself out, feel free to take breaks and explore when you want/need to. I will still be here ready to listen to you do what you enjoy. Happy holidays and stay safe!
Pokémon challenge: gen 1, 1 Pokédex challenge. Finish the game with a Pokédex of 1. Likitung, Krabby and Kingler can learn all three required HMs (strength, surf and cut).
I feel like that’s just a normal solo run without HM slaves. Tho i do remember seeing another youtube do a hoenn (emerald maybe?) run with only mudkip and no HM slaves. (Basically no catching any pokemon and only using mudkip) Edit: i found the vid it was by alpharad th-cam.com/video/f_g4wr0tZXI/w-d-xo.html
Only 15 minutes in and by far this one of the most funny challenge runs, MDB really nailed on the jokes with the right timing on all of them. Loving the video. Oh, almost forgot, Merry Christmas Mah-Dry-Bread, Brandon and Whattageek.
I feel you man , as someone who is disabled aswell my sight is gone but im proud of you for powering through and making it work for you man , i feel the pain , well done man
10:05 actually something interesting I learned recently, the 10 years old thing is just from the anime. The games don't really give you an age except generally a child. Though the black and white characters seem older than before. They look 16 to me.
They actually do give ages. The anime says 10 is the minimum age for the Kanto league, Alola says 11 is the minimum. Generally the characters are their generation +10. Red is 11, Ethan is 12, Brenden/May is 13, Dawn/Lucas are 14, all Unova are 15, Calem/Selene are 16. Alola protags are 11 and SwSh are 16
Bro I would be so here for a MDB fire emblem run from all these references. Fantastic video-I can't count the number of times I laughed out loud at this.
God damn, that ending speech was way too much. I was not expecting that many feels. Sending much love to you, man. While I only started watching you when you started doing Pokemon Challenges, I enjoy your videos a great deal. Don't worry about them being too forumulaic or whatever, to me honestly these videos are like comfort food. I also watch them while eating, funnily enough. I don't know where I was going with this, but the point is that I am very happy that I found you and that you still keep going strong after all this time. Hope that I'll be able to watch you for many more years to come!
Christmas special
Expectations : delibird shenanigans
Reality : heat miser goes brrr
Probably closer to Heat Miser go *AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA*
I mean, in what run besides a Delibird-only run would Delibird contribute?
Quick tips for black 2:
-grind on the ranch for the first gym as they’re higher level
-audinos are better for grinding since they give more exp and HP EVs
-The movie goes faster if you lose the battle (use ice punch on pawniard)
This got a lot of traction so here’s another tip, though I’m not sure it works as its been a long time since i’ve played gen 5
-if you lose the movie battle, you don’t need to watch it but again, i don’t remember if this works
Ill need to remember that movie tip when i replay it.
That's a nice tip. I've always hated that stupid forced movie section
Will need to remember this if I ever play b2w2 again. The forced mini game tutorials are my least favorite parts in these games.
When you said Christmas special I was PRAYING you were going to include Deerling! MDB, you da best my friend and Merry Christmas to you and your family!
O.o You watch MDB? Nice to see.
I did not expect this crossover
MDB-D&D crossover when? 👀👀
So... DND with MDB when?
Team APS and MDB? We seem to have similar tastes.
Man, when Heat Miser went for the fire punch on Chandelure, I had a moment of fear. You got lucky it doesn’t have Flash Fire for an ability
Merry Christmas, everyone! My Christmas present this year is that you totally are about to follow me on Twitter 🔷 twitter.com/MahDryBread
Also if I got anything wrong in this video, just remember. I'm illiterate
Can you please do Pokémon black with just Munna?
hey MBD i have been watching you for a while and was hoping you would do another series on don't starve together? i really enjoyed your last one with Dylan and Mandi
Thank you so much for this run. I loved to watch it
FYI Hammer Arm lowers the user's speed, not the opponent's, which is why you were still slower than Samurott.
Merry Christmas and you finally used speed up in grinding!!! feels like you've been asking permission to do this, getting a loud yes then still not doing it for years now :D very happy to hear you've stopped making life harder for yourself for no reason reason. have a great holiday
37:40 That Bouffalant kicking Hugh off the screen was simply amazing timing! 🤣
Two years later I’m watching this and I just noticed that lol that is funny
Ah yes, my favorite Christmas moment: when the Yeti breaks through the window and devours my parents. Classic.
"Is this the earliest you can get Leftovers in a Pokémon game?"
Okay, if anyone's wondering whether Mah-Dry-Bread's ever played Sword and Shield, there's your answer.
I mean he did a LP of it, I just don't think he immediately realized it
My headphones died the second I heard "Destroyed this dork's win streak and kept riding" so for me approaching the legendary happens in this dead silence before its blatantly ignored and he kept going. I can't tell which way was better
The Mammoth’s name from Ice Age is Manny, or Manfred, not Mammoth. Also, there is an Ice Age special called A Mammoth Christmas, so technically it does count towards the theme. Either way, Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you MDB!
I searched on google and the first answer was indeed Manny. Though it does help that I'e already seen the movies before. Still confused on how he got mammoth though.
Yeah, I think I just got the wrong page on the wiki when I looked up the name
I'm illiterate
@@MahDryBread You could have caught any ball shaped pokemon and named it Ornament.
@@MahDryBread "I'm illiterate"
Hi illiterate, I'm Dad.
Manny is short for Manfred
Wow… just wow… it’s the “rambling” at the end of this video that really makes me appreciate you more for the work you do and inspire me to keep up my work ethic within the medical field as an EMT. The work ethic you have to want to know more about the genre of content you produce is inspiring. Thank you for this.
That ending and self reflecting was pretty wholesome, hope you and your love ones have a great Christmas and Happy Holiday.
Sidenote they should’ve let you play Diehard, it’s action and in my eyes a Christmas film
MDB: "We just clobber it so hard with hammer arm that it goes down in one hit and defuses somehow." Me: "He punched the blue right out of her hair!"
me, ten minutes into the run
"Oh god he doesn't know about Audino does he"
I very much know about Audino, it just doesn't help much in a challenge run
@@MahDryBread Audino yields a much larger amount of exp, which for challenge runs would shorten the amount of time spent grinding for early levels
@@jimminy_criket I know, I used the Audino. It still took 2 weeks
Ok hear me out: the next time you do a run in this version you should try solo Beldum. In any other game it would be basically impossible, but since there are tutors available you can teach Beldum iron head and zen headbutt, making it slightly more possible to actually beat the game!
You do realize that it’s still hell since basically if it isn’t weak to steel or psychic or has terrible defense it’s gonna murder beldum right
@@purpleheartneptune6267 Yes I've literally tried the run myself. It sucks. But it would make for a great video.
Roxies Gym has my favorite Song and all the Pokemon my brother and I used to jam to this when we were kids
You can do this in HG/SS too, the pokewalker Beldum comes with Zen Headbutt and Iron Head from the get-go
Same problem also who still uses the pokewalker
As a fellow Canadian who is close to Hamilton, that joke had me in stitches
That Earthbound reference made me smile! Did you know the team that made Earthbound renamed themselves to Creatures and later worked on the original Red and Blue? I'm not sure if it's possible, but an Earthbound themed Pokemon run could be fun!
same! i love earthbound references, i barely see em!
god same i love the mother trilogy
I've played EarthBound too. Great game.
The worst item in the game (at least in my opinion) would be the
SupOrMa
Lot of folks are gonna be playing Earthbound now.
Are you referring to Ape Inc? Cause I know for sure HAL laboratories is still HAL Laboratories
As another disabled person you are an inspiration. Every video, every speech, every community post. You really really go above and beyond to make people happy. Even when you really could have just focused on money and yourself. Yet you don’t, you never have. Which is just a huge inspiration. Thank you dude.
Merry Christmas!
As a kind of thematic run , may I suggest a run with the three musketeers (Wormadam trio) starring Mothim as d'Artagnan.
About the seasons in B2 and W2. The season changes after every month, so a new in game season starts with the beginning of a new month. This basically allows three in game years in just one real life year. You can't change what season is on which month. Basically, March will always be Fall and December will always be Winter in those games.
I said it on Twitter (didn't tag you, unsure how you feel about being tagged in random tweets), and I'll say it here; you put a lot of heart and soul into your content. Even though I'm not much of an LP watcher these days, just from watching your challenge runs, I can see the effort you've put into this.
Keep it up, Merry Christmas, and here's to 2022 being even better for you, my dude.
Pretty on-brand that the Christmas video, with Christmas being the holiday associated with warmth, ends on an incredibly wholesome note. That earnestness (I think that correctly describes it?) at the end of the video perfectly highlights why this channel has become a personal favorite of mine for streamers, just taking the time to discuss the pleasant and seasonally relevant thoughts going through the mind with an honesty and heartfelt-ness that most wouldn't approach their channel with.
Also nice to see a Black 2 challenge. As much as gen 5 challenges are such a pain, BW2 are my favorite Pokemon games, and hearing MDB offer it its worthy praises warms my cockles (and shows up those commenters who insist that he hates gen 5 just because he points out how not designed for challenge runs they are).
Merry Christmas.
Two challenges a month sounds like a good idea since a decrease in quantity will likely mean an increase in quality/variety; to put my opinion into perspective I originally watched your 7 Days to Die videos
Have a good Christmas and year and etc.
Yeah, I think that was the first series I binged after finding him from Pokemon challenges. Then Mario party series
@@SoggyCoffeeAddict The Legacy of Goku series, LA Noire, and Flash Trash are good places to start if you want to get into his other content. All 3 of these being a co-op commentary playthrough with Brandon in it.
Man, this video made me happy. The challenge run itself was fun, with cool pokemon variety I rarely see, and hearing that you actually really enjoyed White 2 was really awesome, because I really liked it too and it's cool seeing people like stuff you like. The ending rambling was all wholesome stuff I've heard before, but it always inspires me and makes me feel good hearing about how dedicated you are, and how all of this has been able to make you actually have a stable living to support yourself and your family. You saying that's its gotten to be pretty stable is really awesome too. I love watching you because your videos are always just, really fun and I'm glad you've been able to keep doing it, and keep enjoying it.
I suggest a Red/Blue run with only Magmar. If you look at its move list you’ll understand why.
If you want throw in no Tms for added challenge I’m pretty sure magmar would have one of the highest base stat totals for a mon in a single run that you’ve done so far.
7:16 As a Canadian in Southern Ontario... yikes, but also somewhat true.
Merry Christmas, MDB! Thank you for all of your Pokemon challenge videos! I've been enjoying every one of them!
A BIKER ? That's not just a biker that's heartbreak Charles the best npc of all pokemon games
Miror B would like to say something about who the best pokemon npc is
every time I hear "It was a heartbreaker" my immediate thought is "It's name.... Charles" b/c of Heartbreaker Charles
Mdb your story is truly inspiring. Like you’re just a normal person and you managed to make it with handful of skills and a superhuman amount of perseverance. That’s incredible because that could be any of us really, as long as you know what you like and are realistic about it. Thanks for the content and I hope this comment contributes to the TH-cam algorithm.
19:44 You get a free Zoura if you follow the Ex-Team Plasma grunt.
Also, a lot of things, like locations and puzzles, are different between Black 2 and White 2. Reversal Mountian in White 2, for instance, is an active volcano with real lava and different pathways.
"It's alright, I used to live in Hamilton, I've seen weirder" laughed way harder than I should've
You know in the end I'm just happy for you. I've watched, for longer than I ever realized and before I even had an account on TH-cam, and I'm just glad you finally broke through and had this level of success. And I just find it funny that twice I lost your channel when I didn't have an account and both times I found it again it was Pokemon content that brought me back. First the creepy pastas and then the challenges.
I genuinely enjoyed this format. Your storytelling humor is on point and I enjoyed experiencing this game for the first time so much that I'm gonna play it now
Hope u enjoy
As a Hamiltonian myself, The Hamilton jokes are hilarious and relatable
Also I loved the callback to Heat-Miser
"i dont wanna ramble because you've got better stuff to do today" trust me i absolutely do not have anything better to do than watch my favorite content creators on youtube with my friends. keep doin your thing, im really happy youre able to do what you love!
MDB. Let me say, you are amazing!! I could never imagine keeping up the schedule you did for 10 whole years and still this year only giving yourself a day off. I still love your channel and I always will! Frankly if you take another day off of pokemon challenges I wouldn't mind a bit, especially if it means we get to see bigger challenges from you or more new side projects. I don't think I'm in the position to say I'm proud of you, but I am in the position to say that I really Really look up to you. You do such awesome work and even on the days when you don't upload new challenges, you still bring me joy with all of your old ones. Truly, you are one of my heroes. Can't wait to see what awesome new projects you do in the new year!
That Hamilton joke killed me I live near by I promise you the city hasn't improved since you left 🤣
B2/W2 are my favorite mainline pokemon games of all time, so glad you finally did a run on it!
Good pick
The insane amount of patience he put in each videos of his. Now that’s real PASSION and DEDICATION, I’m very impressed.
Anyone else here get emotional when the credits music started rolling at the end of Pokémon White 2/Black 2 when the Elite 4 Members and Champion send you off back to your hometown? Yeah... that was me... it hit home
Had no idea about your struggles, but I think that it is a testament to your work ethic that you never used them as a crutch to our audience, you just kept grinding on consistent content. I'm very happy you stuck to your guns and proved the doubters wrong! Thank you for all the whacky entertainment over this past year in a dark time for everyone, and I hope you got a Helix Fossil for Christmas!
i'm glad you enjoyed this game! gen 5, despite the grinding, is one of my favorites to do challenges in. granted, i don't have a time limit, so that might be why haha. when i had more free time in college, i was able to do so many challenges...and i miss that. it sucks getting older and not being able to do side projects, so i totally feel you on that.
also, going forward, you gotta do what you gotta do! remember to take care of yourself first and foremost. merry late christmas and happy new year! looking forward to what 2022 will bring for you!
As a fellow disabled person who has also spent waaaay too much of their life in poverty, I have to say, a lot of that ending stuff really resonated with me. I've enjoyed your content for a while now, and it's awesome to see you keep making it and keep enjoying it, and it's absolutely amazing that it's allowing you to provide for your family like that!
This run had me cracking up the whole time. I love your personality it makes it so much fun
Dude I dont even know what to say after that outro but man it was touching. I'm so glad this opportunity has been available for you and we are always gonna be there for you
The Hamilton joke got me so good MDB, I know that feeling. I go to Hamilton for school, but you see some really weird things downtown
MDB I look forward to your content every time it comes out. Do whatever you need to do as far as content. Hearing you talk as a regular guy is heartwarming. You should be proud of urself! Best of luck!
Part of me almost wishes that this hadn't been a challenge run, just a normal playthrough, since B2W2 are probably my favorite Pokémon games, but it's still cool to see you play the game anyway. Great video!
Probably has the best attitude as a TH-camr that I have ever seen. That last little update at the end was so genuine and honest.
Also, Mammoswine evolves when Piloswine levels knowing Ancient power, like Tangrowth does. if you want to use that on another run
i was just asking myself why he didn't evolve piloswine
I really loved the commentary on this video. Its super playful and seemed like MDB was having fun with it. I've never played Black 2 so I liked hearing some lore alongside the battles :))
Merry christmas to one of the best youtubers i hope you have a great christmas MDB!
These sort of off-beat playthroughs by MDB are really my absolute favorites. Dude's sense of humor catches me off guard in the best way, and the looser play style these runs allow leans into that. It sort of gives the videos a kind of... "improvisational" vibe? It's so good.
It's also just great to see him use speed up! MDB spends so much time on these videos, so I'm happy whenever he makes it a little easier on himself. :')
I approve of your choice of starter. Happy Holidays! Thank you for your hard work this year :)
HOLY CRAP YES EARTHBOUND REFERENCE.
And also I was about to lose it when you said apple kid is a terrible inventor, but you saved it by saying orange kid is worse. Love it so much, maybe do a earthbound play through?
Proud of all the hard work you’ve done MDB
You achieved a lot
Watching the video all the way through and seeing the ending, brother I only just discovered your Pokémon content from earlier this year and putting yourself on the grind you did, it made me realize how straining it can be. Hearing what you had to say really made me reflect that you put in probably the most work than any channel ever, and you do all of the work. You don’t have people do a lot of the editing and what not you do it. You write a novel script and put out these videos for me and others to watch and all different kinds of videos, for what it’s worth, thank you from me and anyone before and after me that has been here to watch any of your content and merry Christmas to you and your family.
I very much adore the Gen 5 games, so seeing a Christmas Special themed around it is fantastic. I enjoy the other videos, especially the Mario Party/playthroughs with Whattageek and GooseIT. So personally I say go for it. If you go from 3 to 2 challenge videos of month, and do more playthroughs, all the more power to you.
The Hamilton reference made me laugh, can't live in Hamilton without knowing how to shank people
I get the Earthbound references, it's one of my favorite games of all time.
Merry Christmas.
As someone who has lived in Hamilton I lost it at the Hamilton jokes
In this episode, MDB reminds us of how painful the railroading and useless faffing about can be in 5th-gen.
The final commentary at the end put a tear in my eye. Thank you for sharing. I love your videos and seeing your challenge vids makes my day so much better.
" I used to live in Hamilton, so I've seen weirder"
As someone who's never lived in Hamilton, but has visited numerous times, and has a brother who lives there, this checks out. Let's just say that the Hammer has the reputation it has for a reason.
Wait I live in the U.S. so I don't know, what goes on in Hamilton?
@@connoromalley4004 from what I've read, think Chicago, Detriot, and Baltimore had a baby and there ya go.
@@thedeafeningdunce oh alright say no more
Hey mdb you deserve everything that you got. You're a amazing youtuber and im happy that i found you're channel a few years back. You honestly helped me thru some tough times. So im really greatfull to you
Amazing Christmas special and thank you for the Earthbound reference the Mother series is one of my all time favorite game series!
thanks for this challenge, I especially liked the speech at the end. As a let's player (I did daily videos for a year before taking a break this december) myself, you are a great inspiration for me. Thank you for all of your videos, they are amazing. I'm also happy to hear that you'll hopefully be doing more side-projects. The pokemon challenges are good, but my favorite videos on the channel have always been the let's plays.
I didn't count the times, but I've recommended a Seel run for a while now. Any game, but seeing it follow you in HGSS would be cute!
This video was so good. This run and video obviously had a lot of effort and time put into it, it really showed through. I have a lot of the same criticisms of the challenge videos as others do, with them feeling a little copy and pasted, but this was a breath of fresh air. I am not opposed at all to seeing two challenges a month if they can be around this level a quality since this one was so much fun. But I digress, thank you so much for the fantastic content over the past year MDB, it's really appreciated. Happy holidays! :)
I appreciated your Earthbound references. And would totally watch an Earthbound run!
Wow didn’t realize you were disabled, primarily only watch the challenge runs but I’ve been here for a bit now. Really encouraging to know where you came from and what you overcame and hearing your little off script bit at the end makes me really happy to know you are in a really solid place. I hope the success continues and improves even more!
You could of used a weavile because weavile looks like a gremlin and gremlins is a Christmas movie
Your hard work really did pay off.
Seeing your growth in the last few years makes me happy! You made it man!
You’re now in the big leagues MDB
I would love to see MDB attempt a Nuzlocke with his Generation of choice. That would be hilarious
He has stated before that he doesn't find Nuzlockes fun
I want you to know that I had given up on most "challenge" videos, but I thoroughly love your videos. They are fun, informative, and snarky. That's my favorite combo. Thanks for keeping them coming and for your great attitude. Cheers and Happy New Year MDB!
This looks like it's gonna b a fun 1! Merry Holidays everybody!
Oh my God, your challenges have so much more personality in them, and I am living for it! I was reacting about the same as you in my first play through of white2. My secret was trading my Eevee to a finished file of Black, evolving it into Glacdon, and trading back. Ice types are fantastic offensively, and are very overpowered at the start of the game. So glad you enjoyed this game too!
21:27- Fun Fact: I actually lost to the rival there the first time because his water monkey got 3 scald burns in a row. I hate Scald.
This is still genuinely one of my favorite things to watch during Christmas time it's like my own little pokemon Christmas movie love the vids MDB !
“We see the sky ship shooting ice at us; it really is a Christmas game.”
Me, from Australia: Ice belongs in my cup during Christmas.
Loved the utterly wholesome and gorgeous speech at the end. I'm super glad to hear that you are doing good and that you've achieved your goal. It's been a blast watching your channel grow and develop, I've been a fan for however long you've been doing the challenges. Anyway, keep up being awesome and take a break when you need it!
The earliest available leftovers could possibly be the ones in Sword and Shield. They're in the wild area, first zone which is accessible as soon as you finish exploring the tutorial! :)
The tutorial finishes after the third gym and these leftovers are got after the second gym
@@guineapork6830 The area where the leftovers are located can already be accessed without having any gym badges. The Pokemon in there aren't catchable yet because they are all still too strong for someone without badges but at least the leftovers can be collected.
@@Grey_Warden_Invasion true
I like that the Pokemon challenge videos are very similar vid to vid. I've been watching since before the panini and it's been really nice having something that's light, fun, and has a consistent vibe. It's reassuring in a way that I can't fully describe. Thank you.
Merry Christmas to you and your cats!
You have no idea how much your videos have kept me sane and at peace during the pandemic and some other changes in my life. Thank you.
I really wish the Cubchoo was named "Bumble" instead of "Yeti," but I guess we can't have everything.
I understand how you feel at the end. One of my close friends in real life got very popular and TH-cam pretty much took his life away from everyone because he had to keep the content alive. But I’m very proud of all that you’ve done! Keep up the amazing work
Gen 5 (both games) are the peak of Pokemon. Seriously, give us some solid HD remakes of these without the dumbass chibi art, and I'd buy it in a second. Also, MDB @10:00 the trainers in Gen 5 are 16-17. They intentionally made them older due to the fact that the fanbase was aging as well.
They are fire
I have always enjoyed your videos, but the humour on this one really cracked me up! Thanks for keeping me sane while in quarantine during the holidays!
One day I want pokemon black with Litwick. Litwick and it's evolutions are some of my favorite pokemon.
Hey dude, congratulations. I know what's it's like to straddle the poverty line, my family has almost been homeless a few times in my childhood, so believe me I understand that pressure and how scary that is. You're a really passionate and fun dude and I'm really happy you've gotten to live a life that you seem to be happy with. You've done a lot, more than most people on here, and I really think you've earned every like, view, comment, and subscription. So, congrats dude, and thank you for being you for so long. :)
"Why do you give me a choice?"
After you finish a shoot, you can do it anytime with your own Pokémon
Just wanna say I am glad that I was recommended you off of a jrose video about two years ago. I enjoy listening to your videos while I work, and hearing you, goose it and whattageek just goof off during pokemon stadium and Mario party was a blast.
Now I hope that you do not burn yourself out, feel free to take breaks and explore when you want/need to. I will still be here ready to listen to you do what you enjoy. Happy holidays and stay safe!
Pokémon challenge: gen 1, 1 Pokédex challenge. Finish the game with a Pokédex of 1. Likitung, Krabby and Kingler can learn all three required HMs (strength, surf and cut).
That's impossible unless you mean caught not seen
I feel like that’s just a normal solo run without HM slaves. Tho i do remember seeing another youtube do a hoenn (emerald maybe?) run with only mudkip and no HM slaves. (Basically no catching any pokemon and only using mudkip)
Edit: i found the vid it was by alpharad
th-cam.com/video/f_g4wr0tZXI/w-d-xo.html
This is an extremely boring suggestion 🤷♂️
Only 15 minutes in and by far this one of the most funny challenge runs, MDB really nailed on the jokes with the right timing on all of them. Loving the video.
Oh, almost forgot, Merry Christmas Mah-Dry-Bread, Brandon and Whattageek.
Merry Xmas to everyone thank u for all the laugh and joy you brought this year may everyone have one amazing day and a amazing year ahead
You too, random stranger on the internet!
@@robertlupa8273 we all are strangers yet all connected
I feel you man , as someone who is disabled aswell my sight is gone but im proud of you for powering through and making it work for you man , i feel the pain , well done man
10:05 actually something interesting I learned recently, the 10 years old thing is just from the anime. The games don't really give you an age except generally a child. Though the black and white characters seem older than before. They look 16 to me.
They actually do give ages. The anime says 10 is the minimum age for the Kanto league, Alola says 11 is the minimum. Generally the characters are their generation +10.
Red is 11, Ethan is 12, Brenden/May is 13, Dawn/Lucas are 14, all Unova are 15, Calem/Selene are 16. Alola protags are 11 and SwSh are 16
Doesn't explain youngsters
Both of gen 5 and 6 characters are 16. Bianca (black), Hugh (black 2) were all 16 when they started their journey
Bro I would be so here for a MDB fire emblem run from all these references. Fantastic video-I can't count the number of times I laughed out loud at this.
Next time you do a gen 5 run. i would reccomend grinding on audinos, you get a whole lot more exp. (audinos = shaking grass)
God damn, that ending speech was way too much. I was not expecting that many feels.
Sending much love to you, man. While I only started watching you when you started doing Pokemon Challenges, I enjoy your videos a great deal. Don't worry about them being too forumulaic or whatever, to me honestly these videos are like comfort food. I also watch them while eating, funnily enough.
I don't know where I was going with this, but the point is that I am very happy that I found you and that you still keep going strong after all this time. Hope that I'll be able to watch you for many more years to come!