Etho Plays Minecraft - Episode 569: Logs, Bogs, & Frogs 

Etho in your new tree farm rather than shielding the mud, just have a layer of water in the bottom of the farm and plant the propagules in it. That way the TNT won't blow up the bottom of the farm.

22:00 Both is great. A "What's up guys" does the job just fine, and some fancy intro from time to time if you ever feel like it is great too :D

I like the 'Cold Open' intros Etho does sometimes, when he starts off with a mini montage or something goofy happening in game. a good example for this episode could have been the weird baby piglin with his netherrack lol, sort of sets the tone. Though I realise coming up with goofy stuff all the time gets exhausting, and really, I personally just hope Etho can do what he likes for each video and keeps it fresh for himself. I think it's been said before, but Etho's videos are like this alternate world that feels very comfortable to me, and that wont change if it's "Whats up" or whatever he feels like that day.

“Hey everybody, this is Etho. Welcome back to another episode here on the let’s play series!” Has be one of my favorite things to hear for coming up on 10 years now.

I've never minded the calming down of intros, we all started watching you as a kid etho but now we all still watch you and are adults so I'd say it's a completely normal way to look at it. What I have been missing though are the creative transitions, for example where you box yourself up in a 1x2 then break the blocks into the next scene and so on. Regardless always love the content!

I like the "What's up guys". Changing things up every once in a while is good so things don't get stale but if it happens all the time then it just becomes like random noise. It's nice that there's some consistency so I know when I see a new video that I'll probably enjoy it as much as the other ones

"Now I'm trying to be a little more true to myself." [Yourself] is what we love. Thank you for being you. Thank you for the many years of great content. Here is, to many more adventures had~!

I’m now considered the “older viewer” as I’ve been here since episode 20 of your original let’s play world and I’ve come to love the “what’s up everybody this is etho and welcome back to another episode!” Your content is fantastic and you have definitely become the RU-vidr I will drop everything for to watch. I love your videos and I’m glad your back! Hope all is well Etho!

"What's up everybody, this is Etho and welcome back to another episode" is such a statement intro! For me, watching your videos for so many years, these words are so meaningful, I'll never wish for you to change them! What I also loved is the noteblocks music section. I really hope that you can bring that back! It was very entertaining, setting up a cheerful mood for the whole episode! Keep up the good work!

To me, the "helloooo everybody" is kind of comforting? It's very relaxing to sit down with an Etho episode, because I know whatever you end up doing that day, I'm gonna enjoy it. The intro exudes familiarity and comfort, but you also break it up just enough that it keeps the excitement there. Maybe I'm just getting old ^^" but it's nice to know I can expect fun and the same 'ole Etho I've always know when sitting down with one of your videos. Thanks for the upload Etho!! Loved the episode 😊💜

As a 38 year old mother of 2 who watches every single one of your episodes, I'm a big fan of a cheerful what up guys! It puts me in the zone. X

"You can be a *little more specific* when *blowing up* the trees." Classic Etho energy.

*_Etho about the wither skelly farm:_* They did make some changes to light levels of wither skeletons spawning, they spawn in *_light level 11_* and under now. After the 1.18 change to prevent mobs spawning in any light level other than light level 0 they reversed these changes in 1.19 for some nether mobs because it made the nether too easy. The light level value they chose for these nether mobs including wither skeletons is light level 11 and lower instead of the old 7 and lower so this is probably what is breaking your farm Etho.

Regarding the intro, honestly I've just always loved you doing whatever it is you want to do! I've never once found "hey guys" cringe or whatever... Besides, the occasional change up when inspired just makes those more special and attention grabbing when you want to add a little lore or something to the series :D

I love “Hello everybody this is Etho!” Intros. They’ve become iconic at this point.

Etho, you've been making consistently good videos for almost 12 years now my dude. What works works. I was 16 when I first started watching you back in summer 2011, now I'll be 28 soon. You've got a formula that works for you and your much wider audience.

I just had a revelation as to why I love Etho’s content so much, besides nearly a decade’s worth of accumulated nostalgia. Its *cozy.* Relaxing. Comforting. Its like a comfort food for the mind. Whenever life happens, and things get crazy, Etho is always there to make things alright again for just a bit.

Seeing your old base in the intro always makes me nostalgic…. As much as I miss those days I’m glad you and minecraft have gone so far.

"These trees really branch out" Good pun, Etho. Good pun. 😂

The words "hello everybody, this is etho!" Are forever etched into my mind. And I'm perfectly fine with that.

Be true to yourself Etho, I love both, the "what's up guys" is great and the other "unique" intros are good spice every once in a while, too much spice doesn't taste as good as just the right amount👍

Etho, I cannot believe how many projects you have finished in your let's play world! You finish so many projects all the time it's incredible! How do you do it? You know, you should take it easy, don't worry about finishing projects because you've done so many. Also, I wanted to ask how did you make those finished projects walk around sandy city?

I'm still getting my snacks whenever Etho posts a new video, and I'm already 32 by now, haha. I'm around because Etho is Etho, the videos are the best either way!

Etho: gets shot at a million times from pillagers Also etho: oh yeah I found a really weird bug *looks like a porcupine*

As an older viewer I like your casual 'whats up guys'. I also really like how every so often you have a strange opening which is funny to watch. But most of the time, it's relaxing just to tune into you not yelling in our ears or 'leave a like and subscribe' and all that. But maybe I'm just getting old and find that stuff jarring.

Etho’s been killing it with the uploads!

The ender dragon head area looks soooo good now, love the look and sounds that it makes. Super eery and a good way to show off the new sensors with (what I imagine to be) minimum redstone work. Well done ergo!

I personally really enjoy the chill "what's up guys?" style of intro. It makes me feel like I'm sitting down with a friend to just play Minecraft amd have some fun. Keep doing what feels right to you Etho.

Hey Etho, I like the "what's going on everybody" intros and don't think they are cringy. I also love the silly intros, but I think if you tried to make every intro a silly intro they might start to feel forced. Keep up the great work!

Etho I'm 26 consistently watching every video you post. I appreciate the intros and your personality. I think anything else would seem forced at this point. What's up guys and "hey everybody" is iconic Etho to me

I've been watching Etho videos for 10+ years now, and to me the entire charm of some of the silly intros was that it came out of left field. It's not that I view the channel as overly serious, but I appreciate the subtlety of humor and having the variety. To be honest, above all I'm just glad Etho is still making videos and has kept the passion alive and community growing all this time. It's a real source of comfort to me and I know I'm not alone in feeling that way.

The flooded caves at 8:37 look awesome, Maybe the man cave could expand to a flooded environment. Sounds interesting and difficult to make it workable, but the man cave hasn't had an update in Awhile.

Wither skeletons now spawn with 11 light level!

It's so weird that Etho has literally been with me all my life. I've watched every single episode from start to finish even though I lost interest in gaming as a whole years ago. Love you man

I love the "what's up guys" intro, it's short and welcoming feeling. It gets into the fun and interesting video. I watch you Etho because you're more chill and laid back than a lot of other RU-vidrs. I think you've changed your style as you've become more comfortable on camera, and also as you've become aware that your audience is typically an older demographic. I've been watching for 10+ years. When I was in my young teens, the General Spaz stuff was hysterical, and in my later teens, the random quirky stuff was interesting and funny. Now in my mod-20's, I go to Etho episodes to chill out after a hard day at work or a stressful week of adulting. But you do you Etho, I'll watch no matter what :)

I think you’re right Etho I started watching you when I was 12 and now I’m 22 a lot of your fan base has grown up with you and don’t find any of it cringe still get excited to watch your videos after 10 years

I like your "What's up guys". It's familiar and friendly and I know I'm in for a cool 20 minutes of escapism with my favourite MCYT. Keep being you Etho, it's what we love

Honestly, the "what's up" is a perfectly fine intro, seamless sitting in for a good time. I've definitely laughed and grinned at some of the more special intros though, so if you've got the idea for it, I'd say run with it still. (They have definitely changed light level spawns for Wither skeletons, among other nether mobs. There was an issue with endermen not spawning in the warped forest because of the light levels I think)

I love your “what’s up guys” or the fantastic “hey everybody! “ Etho is the best 😂

Something about your singleplayer series feels so nostalgic to me. I haven’t played Minecraft in years, I’m in my mid 20s with a career, but yet I still find myself watching your videos as a fan of ~10 years. I know you’re an incredibly humble dude and you just enjoy playing games but you’re a mainstay in a lot of peoples lives brother. One love

OMG YESSS I just sat down to eat! Etho, you have been a constant in my life for the last nearly 10 years (i honestly dont even remember when I started watching but you were one of the first MC youtubers I watched). Through the best and worst days of my life, you have been there for me. I have watched so many of your series multiple times. Thank you Etho, you mean more to me than you can imagine

This episode was actually my favorite in a long time, and i appreciated that you split things up and tried something I’ve not yet seen. I’ve always loved that aspect of the let’s play, and I’m glad you’re able to sit down and play video games again :)

The what's up guys is super comforting for me, like I hear that and instantly I know the next half hour to hour is just gonna be great and I relax straight away. It's always fun when a video starts with something different, like the noteblocks intros etc, but it's nice because they feel organic and in line with what's been interesting to you at the time.

Nah man, I love the chill vibes of “hello everybody!” because etho is a chill guy. Joel has mastered the art of the unique intro anyways

A new Etho LP episode is always a good day

I love that the world kinda functions as a changelog because of its history. Don't know if it actually could work as a formal bug checking tool but it's interesting to see how "insignificant" changes actually pan out over time.

Personally, I'm the type that loves a steady intro. It makes it feel warm and welcoming. Like coming back home after a weekend abroad. You've seen it a million times, you've perhaps even stopped noticing it, but it always gives you a feeling of coziness as if you've sat down with a cup of hot coco in front of the fire. Yours and Keralis' videos give me this feeling more than any others.

Yeah much like the others "Helllooooo everybody" or "Whatsup everybody" intros are always a indicator of a relaxing and fun video. Never have I thought about your intros needing to be more specific and having fun will make or break a video

In 1.19 pre-release 1 they made endermen, wither squeletons, piglins and other mobs be able to spawn in the nether at light level 11 or lower, so that why your lava dosen't work. And they also said in the future they want to disable mobs spawning in nether portal blocks.

11:15 Yeah I think that was a change. If I remember correctly , in one of the last 1.19 snapshots or pre releases they changed wither skelletons to be able to spawn at higher light levels.

Having a standard intro is honestly really comforting! It's a joy to see you've posted, and whenever you may decide to do a different kind of intro it makes it even more special :) As someone who used to, most people worried about cringe are just projecting anxiety. Be you, we all clearly love it!

I love the low-key hellos, however you do them. Mixing it up from time to time is fun but it should feel natural, and I'd take repetitive/classic over something forced and not in the usual spirit of things. Been watching for over a decade, and the only RU-vidr I watch with any regularity. Keep at it! :)

I really love when you say “hey guys this is etho”

Hi Etho, I hope you're well I really enjoyed this episode, honestly I don't care either way what you decide to do for your intros I'm so hyped for an Etho episode that I'm just happy when you're happy! Do whatever makes you comfortable and happy we'll be here to watch and have fun with you.

I love the chill “what’s up guys” it fills me with joy

It’s so neat that so many who used to watch etho never stopped watching him and his content has moved with his age group

I love the current introductions. It's part of your signature in your videos. You do change it up when you have something fun (Note block music, When X's Squid farm started dumping squid out your nether portal in HC Season 7) "Hey Everybody!" in your voice is so iconic and kind and fun. I know it's going to be a good day when I hear that. Thanks a bunch Etho!

Etho - "Grab your snacks everyone!" Me - *Get a whole course meal*

I’m 28 and have been watching you for 10+ years and I love the quirky intros yet also love the “hey what’s up guys” intros! Do what ever feels natural to you at the time man!

My favorite etho opener is: “hey hey how’s it goin everybody it’s etho”

I love the friendliness and sincerity of the "what's up guys" style intro. It really brings that vibe of "hey, let's take a break from the worries of the world with work and clickbait, and let's just hang out and play some minecraft" :)

Personally I love the quick “What’s up guys” It was pretty cool to see the different intros you’d do to transition into the video but i think we can all agree, it’s much easier to keep things simple haha.

You do you, Etho. I’m just glad you’re able to enjoy gaming, again, and sharing that with us.

I hadn't even noticed the intros being the same/more chill. Though I have always enjoyed the quirkiness too (and I was already an adult when I started watching 9 years ago haha). When there are more interesting/quirky intros now, to me they stand out and are more humorous because they're less expected!

I've never had an issue with your intros, I'm just happy to watch another video from my favourite content creator!

Woohoo getting my snacks!!!!! Etho, I've been watching you since I was 13 years old in 2011 and still enjoy your content. Thanks for still uploading video's.

I have grown up watching Etho and honestly I love the relaxed: "whats up guys" intro. Watching your videos is always a blast and I enjoy it when you are true to yourself! Keep up the great work!

I really enjoyed all your experimenting with 1.19 logs, bogs, and frogs today. Love how you show your trial and error work. I learned lots and it encourages me to try new things in my world.

A new etho episode is always welcome at any time!

I like the mix of intros! “What’s up guys” is really chill but also some spice every once in awhile is exciting!

I personally appreciate the quick “what’s up guys”, it’s become a Etho thing. Plus it’s not just a boring “what’s up” roll film because it’s usually followed by a joke or an update about progress made in the series. When there is a more unique intro it’s a special treat, that requires some level of repetition.

Etho, would you ever consider doing anymore secret streams? I enjoyed watching them or going back and watching them and they are something I really enjoy from other youtubers like Bdubs. I know you don’t really script your videos so I think streaming would come naturally to you, and if it didn’t after you did it a few times I’m sure you’d get better at it. Part of me would like to listen to you to hear stories and such because your story time episodes are probably my favorite ones, but if you didn’t want to do that because of privacy and then I’d still watch it just to listen to you talk about the game, and maybe you might enjoy talking while you do things like resource gathering to make it less tedious and boring, like you said you spent 3 hours building the mangrove tree farm and I figure that was probably pretty draining for you. Absolutely amazing work, keep it up, you’re doing great. -Margin

hey etho! just want to say thank you for the content today. I hurt my back today so watching this made me feel better. As for your intros-- I think they are perfectly fine the way they are. I like that you stay true to yourself. I think that is one of your biggest appeals and why I have stuck around so long. Keep doing you and keep making your own content at your own pace. Thank you and have a wonderful day.

I agree with you Etho, keep being true to yourself!

I think all of us older viewers would absolutely die for at least 1 final appearance for general spaz. Maybe a send off or something

Starting watching in my early-mid teenage years. I'm now in my twenties. I enjoy that your content has grown up with us, sure you recognized in the past with Minecraft and such their was a lot of kids/younger people, but at this point many of your audience have grown out of some of the 'quirky' stuff you did for them, so its really nice to see you relax your approach and be true to how you feel/act.

Cool idea for the dragon statue: Turn it into a ruin. Put vines and cracked stone mess up the path and maybe drop one of the the dragon heads on the ground to make it look like it fell. Put candles and or lanterns. And block off the entrance. But keep it working with the lights and all, it'll look like a secret group it keeping it alive.

I'm in my late 20s and I appreciate everything that is part of your aesthetic. I've watched Minecraft RU-vid for a decade now, and the only creators I still watch as an adult are you and Xisuma. I appreciate the humble, natural, authentic tone of your videos. I'm not a kid who needs constant loud noises and goofiness to keep me simulated, I just a appreciate sitting down and hearing an adult talk about something that makes them passionate and creative. I like watching woodworking videos for the exact same reason I like Etho videos. Thank you for your contribution to the community, there's only one Etho

Relatively new to your youtube videos but I really enjoy watching them. I think what most people enjoy about your videos are that they just seem so authentically you. Carry on making your videos how you wanna make them and intro them how you feel like it because they are genuine and I believe thats what attracts most people to your channel

This episode could not have been uploaded at a better time for me. Thanks as always Etho!

It’s insane for me to thing after watching this series for years that I’m 30 more episodes we’ll get to 600 that’s just insane to me amazing work etho

I just love all that you do and your cheerfulness and your positive outlook makes your channel a cozy little corner of the interwebs.

I'm a big fan of the "Hey, everybody!" personally. ;) In regards to the mangrove tree farm, I've been struggling to adapt my quadrachopper-based design, but I think I stumbled on a solution. If I detonate on two sides of the growing platform instead of down the center, I can clear the blast chamber pretty reliably.

Always brings a smile to my face when i get that notification! You’ve been on a role lately, so much content, i know you took a much needed break but don’t sacrifice your enjoyment of the game for us!

that is such a neat way to transport the frogs to the farm! I'm definitely gonna try that when I set up my froglight farm As for the intro, I don't mind quick intros! I think it's better to only do a "quirky" intro when you really feel it, and I appreciate those as well- in fact, I think they're even better when you don't expect them every time

Hearing your intro is my favorite thing to hear. Just a simple, What's up guys. Been a long time watcher, episode 20ish. Now 21 years old. Keep up the good work and good work on your builds 😁❤️

I did the exact same thing the first time I encountered the frog eggs! Glad that I’m not the only one. And as someone who has been watching for around a decade the normal intros are great. And when you have a different one it’s also fun. Keep doing what you’re doing

Me personally, I love the "Get your snacks" intros. They were always great but your intros have always been fine or even just jumping right into the project planned.

Hey Etho, I took a trip down memory lane and started watching your old CTM map content. Hard to believe some of these videos are 10 years old! Vechs is still at it, even using a custom, lightweight modpack in recent maps. Any chance you'd be interested in another CTM playthrough? Thanks again for all of the memories,

I love your "what's up guys!" It's warm and comforting, and it's You. I know I'm in for a good time when I hear your intros no matter how you start them :D

“What’s up Guys?” Is 100% a progression to comfort from You to Me. I’ve been watching since ‘almost’ the beginning and to see you now being so chill with it is wonderful. What’s up is the start of a blissful 20-30 mins of my life. You do you buddy.

Great way to start the month, with an Etho LP!

No matter what I'm doing, I instantly click on Etho's videos

I've grown up watching your videos and as I get older I agree that the simple what's up is a good way to get into the video however sometimes a funny song or quick montage can really add a fun spark to the occasional video as long as it's fitting and what you want to do with the episode. We come for the creativity and the "Etho" of it all. Whatever you choose to do just be authentic and we will enjoy it.

It's so interesting to sit and think about how long some of us have been watching you. Sometimes I go all the way back and rewatch episodes from 8 years ago and I get whiplash just thinking about how I grew up watching all of your content! When you first started and had those more quirky intros at the time they were the best and like you said as I got older and now I'm 23 I love the more true to yourself intro that you do with the more quirky ones sprinkled in every so often. I always look forward to what you post just like 8 years ago so as long as you're happy and healthy that is all I care about! Thanks for another episode!

This is my first time seeing a etho let’s play episode and all I can say is… I LOVED IT, it gave me so much nostalgia even though I never watched etho before

It always improves my day when Etho uploads a video!

I'm a fan of your intros! I find them very chill and friendly. All your content is my fav and I get zero cringe from any of it. Currently rewatching your 7 year old modded series and it all still holds up great. A++ work as far as I'm concerned

Absolutely be true to yourself. I have really enjoyed and lately been amazed by your consistency! I stumbled across a few older videos I missed recently and it's beautiful how they seemed like fresh content! Hugs to you, you've been a better friend to many of us than you know.

Always a good day when Etho uploads!