How I Almost Won MoistCritikal's $10,000 Challenge 

You may not have won, but you got the biggest win of them all: uninstalling League

It was really well explained how terrible and mentally exhausting the game was, but I still hope we meet in the next challenge with a better game! Amazing video, I love it! Good job Xemmy and everyone included! ❤

This is so frustrating that this video doesn’t have way more views, the story telling and entertainment level is incredible watched this video fully multiple times now!

I was watching some of the journey Live and I was still invested in the ending of the video. Congrats on the $1,500 though, I don't think it can be considered for nothing if that helped you on your move to the Netherlands. Good luck with it all.

I just wanted to say, what an incredible job team! This might not have been released earlier as we would have liked it, but I thought that this journey was absolutely incredible. At some areas it was an emotional rollercoaster. Really easy to watch, and I was super invested. I am glad it took this much time, because this is a wonderful journey. What an amazing story telling done in this video. Pat on the back, even though it might be different than how we expected. I loved it, just goes to show that you really are one of the best speedrunners in the world!

Was literally just going back through your old uploads because I missed your content! Glad to see the king return👑

Man, I mean it when I say, this was genuinely so amazing to watch over the course of the challenge. You pushed hard, you gave it your all, and in the end you still got Top 3. Be proud of that, own that, and man, you are an amazing speedrunner. Much love brother

This is big

I love this longer type of videos and i'm already excited for the next one!

Xem you are a fantastic storyteller, so much fun to watch this through! What a hype story, regardless of outcome. You should be proud

I watched you throughout this competition and, seeing it firsthand, I am so glad you managed top 3. I know it wasn't what you wanted, but you showed everyone including yourself that you deserve recognition. I hope Charlie takes some of the ideas you put forward at the end on board and the format evolves for the better. There'll always be the grinders, but it will take less of a toll on them at the end of it. You're an inspiration, Xem! Keep fucking killing it!

What a video you just cooked here, omg. Congrats Xem!

this was so fucking beautiful. fun to relive this as a viewer! hope Charlie sees this too

Probably the best video you ever made. Also, you are making me understand speedrunning, not only from a technical perspective, but emotionally as well.

The experience from this journey means it’s a win in my book. 😎As painful as the challenge itself was, it was great to spend time supporting you and seeing your journey. Amazing video, even better than what the moist man himself could make I bet. Well done! 👏

Man, this was an experience to witness live. Amazing video, Xem. You'll always be number 1 in our hearts! Also, I'm sure that you have above average ball handling skills.

You are a treasure to the speedrunning community now not just because of your countless records and accomplishments but because of the virtue and values and great character that make you who you are and it encourages so many of us to act just as consciously within our own lives and to each other. We love you Xem 🥳😌

on a serious note.... 8:38 i think can speak for everyone here in saying: we forgive you xem. we know your relationship with alcohol has been rocky and rough, but you've clearly been putting in the time and effort to stay on the roads when you drive drunk. and though we may forgive you, we will never forget martha. rest in paradise, kiddo

Been waiting for this to drop!

Great idea at the end, lets people prepare and "only" uses up one work week, which could mean more runners are able to participate, which could in turn make the competition even more interesting. Most of the big stuff gets discovered in the first few days anyway, so I don't think it would affect the runs being super optimized that much.

Excellent video, you played amazing throughout the competition. I hope you can still look back fondly on it all despite the results 😅 Hope to see you again soon!

The first time i saw Moist's speedrunning challenge i was like "Woah, dude! This is great!". After watching your video and understanding how people take it to extreme levels of commitment... Well that's everyone's choice. What do you prioritize more? Winning competition or your own physical health or own mental health? I guess there is a lesson here you learned about yourself you didn't know before. This amount of money is a game changer for many of us that's for sure.

That was insane. I am not really on twitch anymore but I wanted you to win so bad while watching the video. Still an insane accomplishment! Wishing you the best of luck in the netherlands :)

I hope Charlie watches this. He definitely made some mistakes, but at the very least, you got 3rd which allowed you to experience a small victory :)

amazing vid xem! I was so impressed watching you go through it during the challenge. 3rd may not be first but god damn it was close and that's still something to be proud of man

Redguard skeleton 2 here: nice attempt bro! also nice reference at the end

Fantastic video. It was a pleasure to communicate with you and watch you pop off during the challenge. The format for the challenge is understandably questionable and there's been a lot of feedback and suggestions for how it may be improved, so hopefully as the challenges continue we can continue to refine the format in a way that is good both for the runner and the audience. You're a beast and I hope you decide to join back for future challenges health permitting. :)

Xem, you have more than proven your metal as a speedrunner. Truly the GOAT. Keep at it Xem.

Little late, but amazing vid bro. Watching this grind live was incredible and am so proud of you for sticking it out. You’re an inspiration, love you man, can’t wait to see you again 💙

Love these Summoning Salt types of videos with your own contribution 🙏🏼 keep it up Xem!

Loved this event and this video. MAGNIFICENT!

What a banger of a video, super well done! And definitiy worth the wait 😁

I dont think you understand how truly good of a speedrunner you are. You described it perfectly: your adaptability and the ability to accept others being better than you works perfectly with eachother, and you need to embrace that immense talent and use it to its fullest potential because I’m sure no one else on the leaderboard has that ability or potential that you have, including regular life outside of speedrunning. You can succeed where most have fallen.

Well, at least there wasn't any skeletons in this video...

Cant believe im just seeing this now, this is such a epic recount of your story. I was tuning in as much as I could to watch this dumpsterfire of a game just bc you were so entertaining throughout. Your determination in perfecting your runs was incredible, esp given how mind numbing/stressful some of those tricks seemed, I was pulling my hair on each bridge section lol. It was crazy to see how much you were improving each day. Rly liked ur cc of the challenge too. It was difficult seeing the physical toll it was taking on you and it seemed like all the top runners were sacrificing their health. I get that the intensity is part of it but a slightly shorter challenge would help prevent burnout and only add to the hype imo. Hv to say as a fan of charlie I was disappointed in his lack of involvement on this, he rly only seemed to show up on the last day from what I could tell. (Ik hes a rly busy guy but couldve at least tried to hv other ppl cover it on the last ~3 days or something, idk.) I think all of us following your pov knew you had set yourself apart from the pack & tht any of the top 3 runners could've taken 1st on a different day. And u were keeping up w your chat and making ppl feel welcome the whole time too. You're the goat xem. 🐐🐐

Xem I gotta say it. It made my day that you posted this. Thank you kind sir.

Fun fact this was the first game Todd Howard worked on, but he didnt get to fame until Morrowind, as his direction for the game is what put bethesda on the map

Glad to see another upload

Great vid xem

Been waiting video a long time and it did not disappoint.

xem finally uploaded, thought he was dedge

Bro when you started talking about your “weapons” all I could think is this is so goofy he is talking like the guys from bluelock having no knowledge that you even watch anime. Then you started talking about the anime and I just started dying of laughter of how spot on I was.

I almost watch every stream, i just dont talk, and now its been about 2 years of watching this guy, i love his dedication, i wish i could be better with dedication

yoo I'm so glad this is finally out, this was a hell of a time to be a Xem viewer

Great Video. Loved to the story telling. Keep up the great work

Great vid Xem! love the new style big things coming up!

Xems thumbnails looks like AI machine farming for views

22:09 points out what a philosophic nerd i am but the video is really well done, really nice edits, really good splicing etc. well done!

Great fucking vid Xem, just commenting to help the algorithm

It has been a pleasure to watch your streams over the years and now the RU-vid content.

Fucking awesome video! Props to the editor! And don’t worry Xem, you’ll get em next time!

GG. I suppose the starbound lore will stay twitch exclusive...

Perfect Ball Handling

I really hope Charlie watches this especially the end

Fantastic video xem, really enjoyed it and I can’t wait to see what you have planned for in the future if it’s gonna be of this quality 👌

Witnessed part of this journey live, nice to see it recapped in this video and again congrats on the third place.

Xem got the dub by besting dozens of runners but can only see the only two above him smh........ (jkjk, love you homie)

Amazing journey and video!

Phenomenal video man.

hearing the soundtrack gave me ptsd, i really hope the next game is better. congrats again btw

Xemothy day make me happy party party

wow, the journey of starting fresh and committing. what a rollercoaster that was

Amazing video! Hope I see you in the next challenge Xem. :)

Holly shit what a legend. Wellcome back xem !!

love seeing you back xem

The Skeletons got us lol. Great vid!

GG, amazing grind

Massive W for giving this your all(and uninstalling League)

A new Xem video is always a great time

Pog Edit: 20m in what a sick video with interviews with the other runners!!

Love the video as always, really hope you make it to Europe soon!

Xem, you are inspirational

I am so glad to see you back again xem!

Wow great vid man❤

Bro... I litterly cried at the end💧 Beauty🥂

best xem video yet

as someone whos been watching you for a while i never expected you to have some sort of appearance on something charlie related (despite the fact that you are a speedrunner yourself) but i shouldnt have been surprised by the results since there is obviously something youve been doing right to stay at the top of ratchet and clank speedrunning, if only the formatting was more forgiving

your narrating skills are sm better, kept me glued on the video! editing was great too, and the story well told! oh and grats on the money lol

this was an amazing dang video xem, congrats to you and all the team that put the time and effort in this, definitely worth it! It was a blast being a part of your stream while this was taking place! Here's to more of these amazing videos ;)

I love the new content ❤

Loved the video, I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. Keep up the great content ❤

I mean uninstalling League is still a net win for mental health in my books

What a valiant effort made, incredible run

Bro's him

You're a legend, Xem. Don't let anyone ever tell you otherwise. Watched you grinding bridges live during this and your indomitable spirit was beautiful to see. Keep getting stronger. It's only up from here.

Cant believe my Dad's finally back with a new vid (edit): shout out to mr bones and the graveyard skeletons

finally its here! We''l be likin' and sharin' tonight to get that sweet exposure

Easily one of your best videos yet Xem!

Wake up babe new xem92

Did not expect to get an indirect Anime recommendation out of this video, I guess I'll watch Bluelock

Dang seems like forever since Redguard but you grinded this challenge super hard and that helped to inspire me at times to do my best in it as well, you may not have won but hope you’re proud of 3rd.

Hey man. Just want you to know you have commanded so much respect. Really enjoyed watching your journey and know you should be proud. You're a legend

We here for the man xem!

Epic vid xem!

You know, one time Xem ran over my dog.

You’re a fucking legend brother 💙

It's cool to see the vid of what I watched so much on live, while I was stuck home while sick. Also, it's a bit weird to randomly see my name pop up on screen in chat.

This is a good video

M0ist is going to force people to speedrun Ride to Hell: Retribution soon