Jesse Reacts to WoW's Darkest Secret 

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I have never been so completely enthralled and captivated, then dissapointed, and then back to totally okay and happy with a story in my entire life.

you might think this is wow's darkest secret but actually it was just trying to protect you from an even bigger darker secret

Honestly this is a great example of “be careful what you watch online”

Holy shit that was good. And he's right, Blizzard has no effing excuse for how terrible their writing is. This guy created a superb story out of very little. Blizzard needs to find some actual writers instead of the dev-and-writer-on-the-side they have.

I kept sitting there thinking "this can't be real" and thankfully it wasn't, but holy moly did he manage to tell a captivating story. It also makes sense why he told people to avoid the comments section at the start.

Watching Jesse go through that roller coaster of emotion at the end was just… ✨😘👌✨

I love how this dude just wandered around stonetalon mountains looking at random npcs and mobs, and managed to conjure up such a cool story out of it-- where even if it's dubious at times before the reveal, you **want** to suspend your disbelief because of how well it's being executed. Definitely super talented, that's for sure

The thing that got me about this is how it started out so familiar to me. I tend to play at night AND I have had a couple of weird deaths in Stonetalon, on Classic. I didn't note the time, but I happened to be questing or passing through on 3 separate occasions and just died. Horde and Alliance. I look around, and notice a mob way off and think, "Did that catch me?" Then I'd rez and move on. There was once that I just died, and someone in my guild chat said, "The Vale Ghost got you." They explained it was a bug that had been there since original release. They said you'd catch agro from some mob on the other side of the zone, and it would pop back when it killed you. I'd seen this happen in a similar fashion in EQ, so I believed them. So this farce actually had me buying in, because I had personal experience with a very real phenomenon. Grrr.

Wow. Just wow. That was the best 20 minutes of WoW related content I've had in the last 10 years. Fucking Bravo.

TB introduced me to you through the amazing Terraria series when I was still a teen, now as a 30 year old dude, still watch your stuff man. Also, I will never forget the Felicia Day love confession.

Not a WoW player, but that was a good story, and Jesse's reaction just added another layer to the storytelling.

The only thing that tipped me off was the spell effect being used during the "random deaths" because I recognized the Dark Rune's effect. So I was like: "Wait a minute..."

Wow, that was an emotional roller coaster of a tale. But damn if that ending wasn't EXACTLY what Blizz deserved. Kudos to the creator because that was damn good.

Ok, I could tell this was a Creepypasta like story, everything was just too...convenient. However good on this guy for doing something like this just to mock Blizzard and their terrible storytelling. Well fucking done sir, Well fucking done.

The funny thing is that there ARE completely invisible enemies that can kill you.

Damn, I was THIS close to googling 'socal lady killer' when it was mentioned but I decided to just let the story unfold and be surprised and boy was I ever.

I am never getting tired of people reacting to this absolute masterpiece.

That was simply brilliant. The second he was like "do you know the worst part?", that's when I knew what twist was coming. But damn that was fantastic. Kudos to this brilliant SOB.

Now this is how you make a creepypasta, amazing.

Dear Jesse, my wife and I were right along with you for the entire ride this video, never have we had such a simultaneous reaction to such what why moments and laughed nearly in sync with you. Cheers to a another golden nugget of your years of entertainment. Ps: yes he is a right bastard. (But he’s still right.)

Jesse is so observant! It was so fun watching him try to solve the mystery as the video went on!

This was so much fun to watch! I watched Crendor react to it a few weeks ago, and knowing the story behind the video and getting to watch Jesse experience it was way more entertaining than it should've been. Thanks for this, Jesse. And Crendor!

Been watching you since I was 17. 27 and full blown career mode now. Wish I could just relax and watch your videos like I used to. Keep it up Jesse!

YES!! I remember Jesse and Crendor talking about needing to watch this a couple weeks ago on the podcast. I'm so happy Jesse finally did!! I've been so looking forward to his reaction! LOL did not disappoint!!

that was great! but alarm bells were ringing as soon as he said it was completely unreported you underestimate the about of nerd energy that has gone into playing this game!

This has been my favorite reaction to this video yet. Jesse was so into it.

I was captivated, then annoyed, and then finally satisfied at the end of all that. What a great video lol

He had me right up to the part of calling Mike Krond a serial killer. That was a bridge too far for me. I'm by no means anywhere near an expert on serial killers, but it didn't fit. But yeah,. it was better story telling than what the WoW dev team has come up with in a while. It was fairly well rounded and coheasive.

I like how invested Jesse got and also his reaction to the ending because it hits so much harder for those who actually know how bad WoW's story has become. Crendor's reaction to the punchline was rather moderate in comparison because he doesn't follow it as closely.

Any time I feel down I feel like Jesse's reactions at the end help pick me up LOL, his laugh is infectious

Not a comment on this video per say, but to me this is a classic "Jesse" video. I was first introduced to Jesse videos in 2012 when my son showed me a video of Jesse's bad time in Farcry 3. I was looking for something new to play and my son suggested Farcry 3, which I immediately declined because I did not think I could play it. So my son showed me Jesse laughing hysterically at himself as he set himself on fire, was killed by birds and and crash landed in water with much screaming because of crocodiles. Since then, watching a "Jesse video" together is something we still do and I completely blame Jesse for my addiction to Farcry games. lol Thank you Jesse for being Jesse.

this for sure was an emotional roller-coaster omg

That was for real one of the best videos on the internet I’ve seen. And that ending is so true, damn

Ah, I'm so happy this video keeps showing up in my feed. I love it so much and watching people react to it is very, very entertaining.

Now, this is a proper 101 story telling and I'm glad I fell for it, even if it was for just a few moments. Since I follow WOW stuff on a regular basis, something like this would be really hard to miss for almost a year. Anyway, stuff like this always remind me of some "crazy" old neighbors I had, 25+ years back. They had the best stories that you just need to stay and hear all the way to the end.

I've seen the original clip some time ago, but I can't resist the pleasure to see streamers react to it, it's always so funny.

that twist had me literally howling with laughter!! had me completely hooked the entire time.

What a rollercoaster! Just like Jesse i was so invested, shocked, confused and baffeled at the end. It was awesome.

Thank you for the content throughout these years Jesse

Damn, that story almost made me want to play WOW again till the ending.

You should react to the sequel, it's called "WoW's Forgotten Secret"

The first time I saw this was when Crendor watched it. I was buying into it full swing till the end. Great video, great story.

Ironically, stonetalon in cataclysm had an amazing levelling and story experience… where has that gone in shadowlands? :’(

I was SO hoping this would happen. The twist at the end of the vid is just SO good. and SO true

Heck. That was masterfully constructed. I got so invested in that story. Wonder now, if you're gonna watch their other video, WoW's forgotten secret.

While I saw the twist coming, the story telling was really well done and kept me listening :D

This is absolutely incredible! Glad I got to experience that like this!

This was an amazing watch, even as someone who never played WoW.

Wow, did not expect that end. Bravo to the guy who made this. Appreciate the disclaimer in the beginning. You should definitely avoid looking at the comments or looking up stuff in the internet while watching this one. 21:33 Exactly the same thoughts I had

At 21:27, Oh lord Jesse. That laugh of yours cracks me up every time ! ROFLMAO

That was beautiful. Happy Saturday everyone!

Really fun watch, thank you Jesse!

Well, that's 20 minutes of my life I'll never get back. I still laughed at the end though XD

God this video is so good. So good and so worth watching other people experiencing it over and over.

ive seen this video like 6 times now from different people watching it and jesses reaction is my fave

After watching a dozen of these reaction videos to this subject I still find yours the funniest and most entertaining. You cackling at Blizzard's incompetence is always rewarding.

Never played WoW, never been interested in WoW, and I have no intention of playing WoW. That video however was brilliant satire. GG, you sweet bastard.

i had goose bumps all the way! ended up a ball, laughing with that ending though 🤣 truly masterful! glorious youtube content! i'm in awe. i will make sure to pass this video on for the next generations, in the name of history! 😄

Perfect birthday gift. This was amazing!

I love that Jesse didn't question why he was suddenly naked because he, like myself, must have felt the instant "oof" of remembering classic repair costs and knew why.

Knowing what the ending of the video was made it so much better seeing jesse slowly becoming more invested in the story lol

22 minutes, not to mention all the time spent in-game concocting 'evidence' for this story, all for that ending. This man is a goddamn hero. *salutes, shedding a single tear*

Well, I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. Well done.

I always loved this video and all the reactions to it. LOL

This was a ton of fun to watch, but I’m too jaded and skeptical in general to buy in to stuff like this, so at the twists I was like: “yeah, this is more like it”.

What a ride... I live in socal, work in tech, and live with a member of law enforcement but I ATE THIS UP. Well done sir!

One of the best wow related videos ever imo :-)

Holy shit that was an emotional roller coaster.

I love how into it you got!

That was awesome! I almost stopped halfway to start looking stuff up. Soooo glad I didn't!

OMFG...this was a wild ride, and I loved every minute of it.

I had seen this before but it was worth watching again.

I've watched this 5 times before, it's so good.

This is by far the funniest thing I have seen all week

Was very tempted to google it when I was watching the video lol. Wish I did, but that was well done!

The man is a genius. I was in the freakin edge of my seat watching that with Jesse only to get truth bombed at the end. Amazing video, defo gonna have to check out his actual channel just to give him the view and watch time he deserves.

I am so glad the creator re-named that video. It was impossible to find after a few weeks because the video title was just a single question mark for months.

That's the happiest ive heard you about WoW since the last time I heard you in discord raiding in BFA...

Already watched a couple of other people react to that video and I have to say, Jesse's reaction to it is definitely the best XD

I knew that Jesse, as a known ARG aficionado, will have blast with this one - and I wasn't disappointed. 😄

more of this please!

Stonetalon past and present are among my favorite and most completed zones.

First of all, this was amazing and I was drawn in hook line and sinker. I've thought for a long time that somewhere out there in gaming this type of thing, serial killers using games to hide their trophies to disseminate evidence while not having something easily noticed, had to exist so evidence of it was mind-blowing all to end up as a spitball to the face - probably uncomfortably close to the mouth. This was a 20 minute troll. That said though I've always said that Beorn from the Hobbit had it right: "A very good tale. The best I've heard for a long while. If all beggars could tell such a good one they might find me kinder. You may be making it all up of course but you deserve a supper for the story all the same." The art of storytelling has been mostly lost and I am happy to have the lively little embers that remain in my hearth. Also, before I leave you to it, have a happy and safe 4th. May your feasting be bountiful and full of antics that border on the edge of no longer being, "acceptable behavior."

Dude. Bro. What a fucking rollercoaster! I have *LITERALLY* been at the edge of my seat with my mouth hanging open. Then crushing disappointment, then I was like... Yeah! Also a kind reminder and a very practical example not to believe anything you see on the internet. That was incredible.

omg ive been wanting to hear your thoughts on this for a VERY long time now

Okay, that was good. Had me on the edge of my seat, then straight to WTF, then cackling with laughter! 😆

I don't even play WoW and I was pissed for about 30 second before bursting into laughter at the punchline. Bravo.

I Love this! Especially since i watched this wow secret before Jesse saw it.

holy shit that was great xD wouldn't have ended up watching the original video by myself, so thanks for the reaction! Not sure if i've ever seen a jab at blizz abt their writing this good tbh.

What tipped me off was him connecting Socal Peak with Stonetalon Peak, had a moment of "Hang on wait, Stontalon Peak has been a thing since Warcraft 3" Still, pretty damn good story.

My guild would always pick Sunrock retreat to have meetings in, mostly because nobody would ever be there.

I'm a Warcraft purist, and WoW together with Blizzard died for me way back in WotLK. I love this video.

Been waiting for this!

Finally, heard this today on the podcast

This guy made a whole damn Seven/Zodiac-esque murder mystery just to make a fucking point. I don't know if I should feel relieved, impressed, or blue-balled by the ending.

I was so hyped when I heard Jesse say he was finally gonna do a video on this one 🤣🤣

This is genuinely a great example of how to write stories for DMing.

Happy Saturday y’all!

That was one of the hardest roasts I have ever seen!