Nerd³ Attempts to Circumnavigate the Globe
Added 2017-10-14 20:00:00 +0000 UTCVideo time! As always watch it first as here be spoilers!
First up, I'd like to maaaaaybe try and do a weekly podcast for patreons. Just me talking about stuff. I wanna give you guys some non-video exclusives cause, you know, you rock. Let me know what you think in the talky bit below.
Second, today I threw out about a third of my book and changed bit of it to be more positive. I want a happy book and the 25 - 30K words I have so far are pretty fucking happy.
Video time! Back in the day if a recording session didn't work out I'd just throw the video and the idea out. I can't re-record stuff as I get confused as to what I've been talking about already. This week however I tried something different. The FSX video failed hard, mostly due to software limitations. FSX crashes. A lot. A fucking endless amount. It was a nightmare and 95% of this video took around 12 hours to record. I was fed up and the video, which I originally planned to be around 6 hours long, wasn't working out. I was going to give up but I thought it was pretty funny so far so I wanted to stick with it. I just started adding in all the time skipping stuff as I was doing some flights 3 or even 4 times.
The ending was a total accident. First thing on Day 2 and I genuinely crashed because I'd turned the realism on while testing in the morning and forgot about it. That kinda gave me a moment of clarity and I decided, fuck it, that's a good ending. After this I went back and re-shot the opening to set up for failure and added a few extra bits here and there. I cut the hours of footage down and was left with a 3 hour video that didn't build up to anything and just ended. End of day 3 working on the video and it still didn't flow.
I finally realised that due to messing with time that I do in the video I should edit the video along with that. It should get faster and faster so you know I'm heading for disaster. A repeat of a joke from the last Sims 3 series at the start and now the audience joined in on the joke. We all knew I was going to crash. We all knew it was going to fail. Everyone gets to point and laugh at me as well as along with me. The video worked.
I enjoyed the freedom that having a week gives me to make videos. This back and forth with myself turned this from scrap into something worthwhile. It's easily the worst video of the time back but I still kinda dig it. Even if it is a little normal and a little broken.
- Dan
PS. Next week... Rapid Roster Rundown time.
Comments
BTW, try X-plane 11, way better! ;D
Supersonicclank
2017-10-18 03:38:04 +0000 UTCDan... You must raise flaps after landing, stops you faster! -from a pilot ;) Nice work :)
Supersonicclank
2017-10-18 03:37:47 +0000 UTCI laughed so hard at this! Seeing the plane go at 64x speed was hilarious!
Steak n' Eggs
2017-10-16 22:32:14 +0000 UTCI like the return to the old Dan :D
2017-10-16 20:00:50 +0000 UTCThis frustrated me as well!
2017-10-16 11:31:13 +0000 UTCYes! Podcast would be great!
AEHelephant
2017-10-16 05:02:24 +0000 UTCPodcast would be amazing. This video was hilarious, keep it up Dan!
Alley
2017-10-16 00:21:06 +0000 UTCI miss the old NerdCubed Podcast with Wot so much so a podcast on here (even if it's just you) would be great.
2017-10-15 23:17:21 +0000 UTCYeah a podcast sounds pretty sweet
Diarmaid Ó Braonáin
2017-10-15 21:02:53 +0000 UTCI loved the podcats and was sad to see it go you're hilarious in a podcast so i think a podcast would be fucking amazing
2017-10-15 20:39:35 +0000 UTCA podcast sounds fun!
2017-10-15 17:11:53 +0000 UTCPodcast: HELL YEAH! Video: Well done!
Titusz Ban
2017-10-15 16:07:43 +0000 UTCNoooo, this is by far my favourite of your videos since coming back, please make more like this that are just you trying to piss around in some game without having to stretch one smaller idea or joke into a whole video
2017-10-15 15:50:42 +0000 UTCNoooo, this is by far my favourite of your videos since coming back, please make more like this that are just you trying to piss around in some game without having to stretch one smaller idea or joke into a whole video
2017-10-15 15:50:29 +0000 UTCYes to podcast, would be amazing!!!
Purple Disarray
2017-10-15 14:47:19 +0000 UTCPODCAST PLEASE!
Skylos
2017-10-15 14:31:04 +0000 UTCI would love it if the podcats was brought back, it wouldn't have to be live so that you, Jon, and Matt would actually be able to schedule it easier. I don't like the solo podcasts that you did earlier though, I enjoy the humor the three of you have together.
2017-10-15 14:05:29 +0000 UTCI would fucking love a podcast
Felix James Knight
2017-10-15 11:13:48 +0000 UTCI really liked the video. And yes, please, give us a podcast.
2017-10-15 11:10:22 +0000 UTCThis reminded me of desert bus (I'm sorry for even mentioning it), but it was honestly still a great video man
2017-10-15 11:07:34 +0000 UTCIf you're bringing back a weekl;y Podcast then please bring back Podcats for Patreon!
2017-10-15 10:54:47 +0000 UTCI wouldn't mind a patreon cast. A few other people on here do something, and It'd be cool to listen to.
Sandwich247
2017-10-15 10:46:36 +0000 UTCPodcast would be fantastic, definitely getting my vote. And as someone who used to spend hours in MS Flight Sims flying seriously, I loved the video. The only bit that raged me was the counting of the 4 white lights meaning you're at the 'right height'. I was yelling "NOOOO, TWO RED TWO WHITE!!!"
Chris G
2017-10-15 10:11:41 +0000 UTCA podcast would be fun
2017-10-15 10:03:34 +0000 UTCPodcast would be awesome
Woodchip NZ
2017-10-15 09:29:43 +0000 UTCVideo was great. The podcast would be awesome as well.
2017-10-15 09:09:55 +0000 UTCPODCATS
2017-10-15 08:32:33 +0000 UTCFirst off, I don't comment much on anything, comment sections are normally a fucking nightmare! I've been absolutely loving these weekly videos! I think it's some genius comedy! A podcast would be awesome. I liked the series of you talking about tv shows. Something like that would be very welcome!
2017-10-15 08:06:39 +0000 UTCP O D C A S T O-O
2017-10-15 07:43:16 +0000 UTCGreat video. And I'd love to have a podcast du listen to again. I miss podcats.
Nicholas Robinson
2017-10-15 07:28:51 +0000 UTCGreat video! But dang, what's that rad ending tune with the sick gospel organ?
Jeremy Abel
2017-10-15 05:26:39 +0000 UTCI would absolutely love a new nercubed podcast. The podcats was great, and getting more of your voice in my earholes would be lovely.
2017-10-15 04:56:37 +0000 UTCYes to podcast. I think it should have to do with tv shows and media in general. It seems like a genuine passion of yours and even when you were pretty low with youtube, whenever you talk about shows, your enthusiasm comes through. Of course, being you, it couldn't have any very specific topic but as a general theme, tv/media may work.
Eli Brand
2017-10-15 04:54:03 +0000 UTCalso yes to podcast 😁😁
Andyface
2017-10-15 03:18:19 +0000 UTCI liked this video and like the story behind it just as much. I appreciated the editing and how the cuts sped up as the flights did and the same with the cards in between. I also enjoyed how you started out doing things properly and got more erratic as you went. I cringed the first time it looked like you wouldn’t pull up before a building and how you ended up just going through it and because you did that a few times to put me off guard, I didn’t expect the ending as much. Basically, some really nice visuals story telling 😅
Andyface
2017-10-15 03:18:06 +0000 UTCYes! Yes! Yes! A million times yes! I've been needing a Nerdcubed podcast/talk-y thing in my life! Please do that thing!
2017-10-15 02:47:26 +0000 UTClove the scott manley cameo
Micah Reid
2017-10-15 02:42:37 +0000 UTCI would love a podcast!
2017-10-15 02:35:37 +0000 UTCAnyone wanna let me know the name of the outro music.. I really want to know lol
2017-10-15 02:12:01 +0000 UTCThe biggest problem with FSX has always been its crashing. Being from 2006, it is still a 32 bit application, meaning it can only use at most 4gb of ram, and it chews through that very quickly due to poor optimisation. Have to say I loved the video, and was wondering if you could maybe do a follow-up stream or something. A challenge, one could say. Using the PMDG 747 - an almost life-like replica of the Boeing 747, and I would challenge you to fly it between two airports of your choice. The plane can be found at <a href="http://pmdg.com/pages/product/FSX/744QOTSII.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://pmdg.com/pages/product/FSX/744QOTSII.html</a> for the FSX version, or you could buy Prepar3D, which is the newer pro edition of FSX which is now in 64-bit, so close to no crashes. That is available at <a href="http://pmdg.com/pages/product/P3D/744QOTSII.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://pmdg.com/pages/product/P3D/744QOTSII.html</a> for the plane and <a href="https://prepar3d.com/prepar3d-store/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://prepar3d.com/prepar3d-store/</a> for the flight simulator.
2017-10-15 01:55:58 +0000 UTCI would very much like a weekly podcast! Also the Yugioh joke when you got to Egypt? Perfect.
Joshua Aarons
2017-10-15 01:45:56 +0000 UTCWWE video??? yes yes yes!
DrgnMstrAdam
2017-10-15 00:25:05 +0000 UTCAw, I would have loved to see the full 6 hours. I'm a huge FSX fan doing the around the world thing (but actually paying attention to aviation laws XD). FSX is ancient software, and it does crash, and it sucks that it ruined what, to me, is an amazing video. That's not to say I don't like what resulted, great video, I think the once-a-week format is doing wonders! I'd also be super hyped for a podcast! (I miss the podcats)
EthanASC
2017-10-15 00:16:24 +0000 UTCYes! Would super love a podcast. been re-listening to the podcats series recently and yet again pissing myself laughing to them. Also, really enjoying seeing where you're taking the channel now as well.
2017-10-15 00:03:59 +0000 UTCThe podcast idea is great. VERY EXITED FOR NEXT WEEK
2017-10-15 00:03:37 +0000 UTCYesssss podcasts are great :D. Will you bring in guest people occasionally or will it just be you throughout?
2017-10-14 23:51:44 +0000 UTCI personally loved the whole getting faster an faster to basically death, as you said we all knew you'd crash, but the whole speeding up the time thing really worked, it built up the tension and the comedy, I'm loving the new set of videos, alot more passion
2017-10-14 23:33:17 +0000 UTCGod yes I’d love more podcasts
2017-10-14 23:28:42 +0000 UTCI would absolutely love a podcast, Dan. I adored the podcats and it’d be great to see something similar!
2017-10-14 23:28:36 +0000 UTCIf the weekly podcast has the same sort of style to it that the Doctor Who podcasts had, then I say go for it, I'd certainly listen to it.
Matt Eden
2017-10-14 23:27:41 +0000 UTCI think all of us would like to see a weekly podcast Dan, and I loved the new video. The "fuck it I crashed into the Pyramids" ending was hilarious.
Mark Caswell
2017-10-14 22:51:59 +0000 UTCI just watched it, as always, I love the intro, I really think that you should stick with it, out of game, weird dark sketches are incredibly fun and refreshing. Second, the podcast idea is great as long as you stick with it. I loved the podcats and every talky thing you did (knee jerks, news, discusses, etc). I think that without game you can focus more on the subjects, the twitch streams are nice but reeeaaaallly unfucused and not that "interesting". So, the video. I really liked it, it doesn't feel like it was another beast at all, it really feel like the same energy fronm start to end. I loved the intro and the different little edits. I think that they bring SO much plus value to a video, it's amazing, there's really a whole new world of subtle editing to tap on. Great video, but good luck getting better than last week.
Xelias
2017-10-14 22:44:12 +0000 UTCAs you can probably tell, we're in favor of a podcast. And as came up on a stream recently, I'd love if every once in a while it's a rambly one as you make dinner or whatever. As for the video, I'm glad having the week gave you a chance to turn it into a good video. I think you hit ludicrous speed at about minute nine.
Diane Frank
2017-10-14 22:29:38 +0000 UTCThe original podcast that you did with Wot in your old apartment is one of my favourite podcasts. If you can do the podcast with him that would be amazing
alex
2017-10-14 22:29:02 +0000 UTCIf confusion is your main aim these days, you nailed it. Thought I was watching an episode of Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Also, podcast yes.
UnSafeStu
2017-10-14 22:22:04 +0000 UTCPodcast is a good idea. Also, you may say it's the worst video of the re-re-re-reboot, but I really enjoyed it. I love your recent weirder videos as well, but it was nice having something approaching normal to split up the madness. It's like you say for Saints Row. Something is only really funny when it something serious to be compared to. The weirder videos will be all the more weird for these semi "normal" ones inbetween. Just something to think about. Love you xx
2017-10-14 22:21:59 +0000 UTCWill the patreon q&a streams ever return?
Omari Antony
2017-10-14 22:18:02 +0000 UTCNext time, get an Airforceproud95 cameo for the landings... Butter!
Ian Murphy
2017-10-14 22:17:19 +0000 UTCPodcast sounds great, but I don't really like content being locked behind Patreon.
Septimus ii
2017-10-14 22:12:20 +0000 UTCHe was going to have a cameo but I could reach him in time!
Nerd³
2017-10-14 22:04:23 +0000 UTCI see you are a fan of Airforceproud95. Was this original idea inspired by him?
2017-10-14 21:59:19 +0000 UTCRyanair?
Nerd³
2017-10-14 21:58:34 +0000 UTCYou read this!
Nerd³
2017-10-14 21:58:17 +0000 UTCTHE BUGS THE BUGS ARE CALLING
Nerd³
2017-10-14 21:58:01 +0000 UTCDont mind if the podcast is gonna be just you. I think it would be great either way :)
Wayne Chan
2017-10-14 21:57:59 +0000 UTC*spoilers* I just laugh at Jinder. :p
Nerd³
2017-10-14 21:57:47 +0000 UTCA MASH recap would be as long as the war!
Nerd³
2017-10-14 21:56:56 +0000 UTCOnce a week uploaded here!
Nerd³
2017-10-14 21:56:13 +0000 UTCI think the podcast will be just me but I want to work with Jon again. I miss him.
Nerd³
2017-10-14 21:55:56 +0000 UTCIt was originally going to get faster and faster but I couldn't speed it up anymore. :p
Nerd³
2017-10-14 21:55:34 +0000 UTCI did! The baby driver soundtrack came on and I went Oooooooo. :D
Nerd³
2017-10-14 21:55:02 +0000 UTCWould definitely love a weekly-ish podcast. Because i really enjoyed the podcats that you guys did. :)
Wayne Chan
2017-10-14 21:52:06 +0000 UTCI would love a podcast so much. Weirdly been missing nerd3 news the most since the reboot. Also I LOVE this video. I know you feel like its not that special but actually what makes it special is that its what your original plays videos would be if you had a week for each (i.e. even more amazing than they were). You treated us to the best of "old" nerd3.
Stan Gaskell
2017-10-14 21:48:56 +0000 UTC1) Podcast is a great idea 2)Knowing now how you did intend to finish this but turned what you had makes me think that this is probably the best example of what more time put into videos can do. It felt like a really good old video, but knowing that it was going to be something else entirely and that the extra time let you take something you messed up and make it that level of quality makes me excited for what way more heavily planned content could be. great job
Douglas Myers
2017-10-14 21:41:10 +0000 UTCDan, we love you and your content, that why we support you. So an audio podcast, even if it is rambling about correct banana curvature or the caveats of turbulent flow calculation in transonic flight, would be greatly appreciated.
Alex Myagkov
2017-10-14 21:26:28 +0000 UTCI'd love to see a podcast from you, Dan. I'm absolutely loving the channel since the latest reboot, I think it's the most creative you've ever been. I do have to say that I miss the News videos, though. Podcats too. You're great at the podcast format.
2017-10-14 21:24:27 +0000 UTCPatreon podcast sounds great. Bring back John!
Mike Jones
2017-10-14 21:21:51 +0000 UTCMountains, Switzerland, Flying low, Talking about wings falling off... Kinda reminds me of something...
2017-10-14 21:17:13 +0000 UTCAlso i cant wait for youre book to be out. I never read, ever. And i will read youre book :D
James Barber
2017-10-14 21:10:21 +0000 UTCVideo was very funny, even as you say you wouldve normally scrapped the video, it still made a hilarious video. Hats off! And the podcast idea is cool, would love to listen to you talk about random shit.
James Barber
2017-10-14 21:07:27 +0000 UTCCan not wait for 2K18. And guess what Dan? 8 MAN LADDER MATCHES!
2017-10-14 21:02:40 +0000 UTCI think the video was good old nerd3 like his old videos were it built up but you knew but still laughed. I would love a podcast to see and hear more of you. It would be good if you did something with matt,Jon etc like when the podcats were on they were funny to watch! Can’t wait for the next video WWE! Or is it? It could be a wrestling revolution again! Anyway have a nice week dan and keep up the awesome work!
Valthexus
2017-10-14 21:01:19 +0000 UTCPotential podcast and a Rapid Roster Rundown? You're spoiling us
Tom Chaney
2017-10-14 20:56:46 +0000 UTCI love the idea of a podcast, nothing big but just a bit extra for us Patreon goers would be vewy nice. Also the video was brilliant. I’m quite glad it didn’t end up being a desert bus 2.0 style thing. I like that it was tied up in a nice bow. Also for the rapid roster rundown can you please say “swipe left” for Jinder Mahal because we have to do everything we can to hinder Jinder.
Alex Sutherland
2017-10-14 20:54:28 +0000 UTCI'd definitely say this was the worst one since the return, the rest have been stellar though so it's a tough contest, was hoping for more of a twist at the end. All series have missable episodes so hopefully this was just that. ALSO YES PLEASE A PATREON PODCAST WOULD BE FUCKING AMAZING. Also also, for the RRR I always thought that a good idea for Brock Lesnar would be "Brick, as himself".
Narmatonia
2017-10-14 20:54:18 +0000 UTCThis is my favorite video of yours ever.
2017-10-14 20:54:01 +0000 UTCI would love more nerd³ content so I'm all down for a weekly podcast thingy, I'd love for you to just continue what you did with the DW and Sherlock
2017-10-14 20:53:50 +0000 UTCweekly podcast thing would be great, also have to go watch the original yu gi oh now again :D
Daniel Auty
2017-10-14 20:52:45 +0000 UTCI just has this random idea imaging having a Scott Manley Easter egg in each of your videos. Like a random thing with his voice or something thats difficult to spot. Weird idea.
Ben Chilcott
2017-10-14 20:49:11 +0000 UTCYesssssssss
2017-10-14 20:49:06 +0000 UTCa weekly podcast sounds like a great idea!
Jacob Bartynski
2017-10-14 20:47:34 +0000 UTCAlways love the idea of more content, so the podcast would be great! Are you ever going to go back to the reviews of television? Because yes minister. And MASH. MASH would last you for a while.
Well Read Nomad
2017-10-14 20:47:33 +0000 UTCI agree with you! Loved the outro bringing it all to a close. :3
2017-10-14 20:46:53 +0000 UTCThat intro was beautiful! (Beautifully motion sickness inducing as well :]) I loved the editing in this. How everything just got faster and faster. The intermission screen being literally a millisecond gave me a good kick :D. I would absolutely love a podcast btw. Please make this a reality!
2017-10-14 20:45:34 +0000 UTCI loved this! Did you take any inspiration from the song Intermission by Blur? <a href="https://youtu.be/ZZCt92zLmLI" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/ZZCt92zLmLI</a>
2017-10-14 20:45:05 +0000 UTCI really enjoyed this video, with the intensity growing it became funnier and funnier and made the ending expected but still hilarious.
2017-10-14 20:43:36 +0000 UTCAnd Scott Manly as global control. Nice to know that it’s the Scots that control the world. I like the idea of the talkie podcast.
ThisDamnScotsman
2017-10-14 20:41:44 +0000 UTCThis is my new, absolute favourite video.
2017-10-14 20:36:36 +0000 UTCDAN regarding the podcast Yes can u do a rundown of Rick and Morty
Brad
2017-10-14 20:30:43 +0000 UTCI love the Idea of a podcast for us mob. Where and When would it be? <3
2017-10-14 20:29:42 +0000 UTCHell yeah, would love a weekly podcast!
2017-10-14 20:26:46 +0000 UTCI miss the nerd³ news, so I think a weekly thing would be brilliant!
2017-10-14 20:21:31 +0000 UTCWill you do more videos with Jon and matt kinda like the podcats or is that not gonna happen again? P.S. the seige one was the best imo
UpIsNotMemed
2017-10-14 20:10:14 +0000 UTCWeekly podcasts would be literally one of the greatest things ever.
Isaac Rodriguez
2017-10-14 20:10:04 +0000 UTCWell, if you wanted to make uncomfortable videos, you succeeded. That opening Google Maps thing made me nauseous...
Tustin2121
2017-10-14 20:07:31 +0000 UTCFlying video from Dan on the 70th anniversary of Chuck Yeager's first supersonic flight? Illuminati Confirmed.
2017-10-14 20:06:51 +0000 UTCCan't wait for next week!
SkytechCEO
2017-10-14 20:03:07 +0000 UTC