More SoI Updates Courtesy of the Forums

Haha super old from the forums... well April... but I completely missed it. Hannah was commenting on a thread about a possible hidden countdown in the facebook cover photos (Link to my blog post here! ) (Link to the forum thread here!) and had a lot of interesting things to say about the beginnings of SoI and the continuation of the series. I screenshotted her post if you don't want to go to the forums. Here it is:

After reading this it makes me glad to hear straight from a member of the Yogscast that it is being worked on. I don't like subtle hinting... lol And I am glad that from what she wrote that they are working on finishing it so there are not any more delays. That makes me happy that hopefully we will never have to wait over a year for the continuation, but it is also sad that it will be ending soon... :( The first paragraph also made me think. She says that the idea was thought up by her and Lewis, and that they started with the aid of some others and Simon didn't even know in the beginning. What I really want to know is how early this idea started. At the beginning, they claimed that Israphel was actually another person who got on to their server, and they procured the account from this individual. But is that really true? I mean, they were the ones that claimed the other characters were advanced NPCs... which turned out to be a lie. So it is possible that they could have fibbed about this one too, and all of it was of their own creation. I replied to Hannah's post on the forums with a quote of the first paragraph (I think it is on page 27 of the thread) asking this same question. Hopefully she responds, and if she does, I will be sure to post about it. It would be really nice to know.

How Did PirateTinman Get Through the Lava?

So as I was watching through the SoI playlist once again (shocker!) I came across something interesting. You know how Xephos and Honeydew left PirateTinman all alone while searching for Grimjaw's sunken booty? But no worries, he managed to not only get across the lava, but also beat the heroes to the treasure. At the beginning of Part 23, they list different possibilities for Tinman accomplishing such a feat. But I don't think those were the answer. While watching Part 21, I saw this:

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Yep, a staircase. I don't know how I missed this the last million times I saw this episode but it is right there. So I think PirateTinman found an easier route around the lava. Not as cool or exciting, but more likely.

I only wish I knew where it went to be sure. This is one of the times I wish the old museum server was back up. Ahhh I loved that thing. It was like a SoI fan's dream. I honestly spent like 5 hours straight on there the first time I went on. lol If anyone knows of any good SoI replica maps that go through at least Part 21, let me know. I would love to know if this staircase goes anywhere cool.

More SoI Hints and Hopes for the New Videos

So again I was around on the forums... and I found this post. They noticed that the Yogpod's facebook cover photo has been changing over the past 20 days. It depicts the wall and the breach (pic 1), and then 3 figures appear to walk through (pic 2) who look to be Honeydew, Xephos, and Knight_Peculier. The last one (pic 3) was updated today and shows the rebuilding of the wall.

Pic 1 - Facebook (February 26)

Pic 2 - Facebook (March 7)

Pic 3 - Facebook (March 18)

Now there has been A LOT of hints into the possible return of SoI. There have been mentions of Israphel and the series in various videos (Trucking Tuesday, Tekkit/Yoggit) and they are providing hints on facebook as well. Now unless they are being total trolls and teasing their 4 million + subscribers and viewers, SoI should be making an appearance soon. I kinda like all of these little teases they are putting out. I am getting excited, and I bet a ton of other people are too. But I also think too many will start to irritate people, so they should be used wisely.

Just waiting for some proof... right now it's all talk and no walk. And I don't want to be a bummer on such a happy time, but I really hope they put out more videos this year than in 2012 as far as SoI is concerned. I personally liked the earlier episodes, minus the poorer video quality and the lack of features on the part of Minecraft. Don't get me wrong I love the new episodes that dazzle viewers with amazing video effects and creative editing, but I think going back to their roots would be a smart move. Or at least a compromise. Going from 35 to 6 main SoI episodes in a year is a little drastic, and 2013 isn't looking to bright with it being the middle of March without a single one. And for a time, for this next video at least I will be really disappointed if we waited almost 8 months (or more depending on when it is uploaded) for a 10 minute video. The longest SoI episode is about 28 minutes (Part 38: The Hand). It doesn't have to be that long, but I think somewhere around 18-20 should be the minimum for the wait. Or multiple 12-15 minute videos released let's say every week. I know none of this is my choice or the choice of anyone but the Yogscast, but I hope that they realize (and I mean really realize) that we the viewers are the ones that make their channel and the viewers made them who they are today. They do have a right to post what they want and what they enjoy, but just end the series so their audience isn't just hanging around waiting. Despite all of this negative stuff, I am actually really optimistic for what lies ahead and I can't wait for the next episode!

Update: 4-7-13

On Thursday another pic was uploaded. Here it is!

Pic 4 - Facebook (April 4) 

Now this looks like it is recounting the rebuilding of the breach outside Verigan's Hold. Many are starting to speculate when the next episode will come out. Some are saying video 2000, and some are saying once they reach 5 million subs. No matter when it comes there is one fact: It is coming soon.

Update: 4-23-13

On April 23 another one was uploaded. Here it is!

Pic 5 - Facebook (April 23)

So it wasn't video 2000... But the 2000th video wasn't all that bad. They still haven't reached 5 million subs so that may be a thing. Or once the Battle of the Breach is fully panned out on cover photos they will release it. Not entirely sure. Give me your thoughts! :)

Update: 5-7-13

Another one May 7th! :)

Pic 6 - Facebook (May 7)

Another "maybe" hint at a return date... they are getting close to 5 million subs. So get all your friends to sub and let's see what happens!

Update: 5-21-13

Yet another one :) I want the new episode sooo bad! The wall is almost rebuilt :)

Pic 7 - Facebook (May 21)

Besides the 5 million sub guess (they are about 150k away), Their VERY FIRST video was uploaded on July 19th 2008. So MAYBE (another shot in the dark) the new one could be uploaded on their 5th anniversary of the very beginning of their channel. Comment with your thoughts!

Update: 7-23-13

Finally another :) Took a little over 2 months, but this one is funny. I actually caught this one before someone commented... I feel proud even though it is still a week late. Here it is!

Pic 8 - Facebook (July 23)

So 5 year channel anniversary, 5 million subs, and 1 year SoI part 42 anniversary came and gone and nothing. But at least the wall is almost done. Only a couple more photos to go :) Get excited!

Beware: Fake Main Channel Accounts Infesting SoI Videos

Now this doesn't have any direct relation to the SoI series, but it is a recent happening for the Yogscast. As you probably have seen if you watch any of their youtube videos, Many of the comment sections have been disabled. They mentioned the "differently abled" comments in a recent episode of YogNews, and I thought it was so funny how they were acting in a manner that is about half as annoying as the actual comments. One of the things that was brought to my attention was when they mentioned that there were a number of fake real channels that were popping up. I wondered how someone could do this. I know ever since the main channel became popular, there have been scores of youtube names that are basically misspellings of BlueXephos. But that is not anything new. But when I was going to watch my SoI playlist (I made one with only the SoI episdoes... none of that extra stuff) I looked through the comments and found a couple from what at first seemed to be the actual main channel. As I was reading the conversation between the "main channel" and another account, the comments by the "main channel" were not characteristic of something a professional youtuber would post. So I click on the name, and it takes me to a youtube page with a cover head like the real main channel, but no videos. I was legitimately surprised. I screenshotted the conversation here so you can see it for yourself:

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So just wanted to let everyone know in case you were doubting it, that this fake account thing is really happening. And to anyone that reads this, if you see anything posted from what looks to be the main channel, click the name and see if it takes you to their actual youtube page. Don't believe what you hear straight from the comments. Likely if it is true information it will be posted as an actual video or in additional places like the forums or on social media sites. And if you so happen to be an owner of one of these fake channels, just cut it out. You and other annoying people are the reason the rest of us can't comment. And it isn't fair. It isn't cool, and you aren't being funny by trolling everyone. So please stop.

If you want to check out the episode of YogNews for yourself, you can watch it right here! :)

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

Let's celebrate! I bet you are asking, what for? Well, today so happens to be an important anniversary for the Yogscast. It is the one year anniversary of SoI Part 42: The Oasis. That's right, it has been a WHOLE YEAR since any new SoI content was put out on the channel. If you ask me, it is really surprising. Since I started this blog back in December, I have mentioned the passing months and milestones that came and went without a new episode. I honestly thought that it would take a while for new episodes, but not this long. At this point they better be finishing the whole thing and it should be at least a full length motion picture time wise. Lol. But you know I think the fans should be proud. Even with a LOT of complaining (so much that it is partially to blame for the comments being disabled on the main channel) the fans have survived a year without SoI. If you are reading this you probably love SoI as much as I do, and I know a week used to feel like a year when they first started the series. So pat yourself on the back... you have overcome adversity and survived on the SoI playlist on constant loop for a year. I bet you could probably recite every episode... I am getting close lol ;)

So I hope you all go celebrate. Sorry it is the end of the day and there probably isn't time to go buy a cake... Well, maybe if you are lucky enough to have a 24 hour mart. But celebrate a belated anniversary, and here's to hoping we will at least get an episode but the end of 2013. Cheers!

p.s. I am blogging on my ipad for the first time... Not sure how it will turn out. Sorry for any spelling mistakes or autocorrects!

On My Mind: Questions/Thoughts While Watching

So while I play Minecraft or Don't Starve I obviously have SoI on constant repeat in a playlist. And a couple things have come across my mind as I watched that I am particularly curious about. Nothing really important to the plot, just questions I have about the series that would be really cool if someone could answer. Many of them do not have a concrete answer (since they do not mention anything about it in the videos). I am going to put my mind ramblings down here, so feel free to respond with your thoughts!

• Why did Jock_Fireblast burn down Mistral?
• He is evil... and maybe it was just an order from Israphel... but does he have any connection to the city? What led him to be there?
• I would love to see an SoI spin-off where it is basically the timeline of SoI from the point of view of the bad guys. That would be amazing.
• Not really a question... but every time I watch the series I think about it and want it to happen more and more. It would be so cool to see the bad guy side and also get more of an idea of the background of the sand and why they want to destroy the world.
• Does the live streams from Granny_Bacon's funeral and the Adventures of Verigan have anything to do with the SoI plot? 
• I know they were for fun, but do they have any merit in the SoI plot?
• How old are all of the characters?
• I know they talk about age in Part 14, but it is all confusing... and I do find it funny if Old_Peculier (or Knight_Peculier now) is really one of the youngest people... and Honeydew is with Granny_Bacon if she is really THAT old.
• What ever happened to the second Evil_Honeydew?
• They never killed him... maybe he will come back in Part 43 or later... who knows.
• So the sand is bad because it will spread everywhere... but it is good because it is sealing metal baddies from coming back and taking over... so which is worse?
• Why aren't there more girls in SoI?
• When will SoI come back???
• hahaha I had to say it ... lol Not a real question, but it is always on my mind.

Here are just some thoughts I had recently that I could remember. Feel free to comment with any answers/opinions! I love reading comments and I will respond promptly. I get about 1000 views a month and I know people are reading, but very few comments. So type down below!

More Skin Changes!

I first posted about the change of Honeydew's skin to a bloody zombie Honeydew a couple months ago. Since then, it has changed back to the normal dwarf we know and love, but more skin changes have been brought to my attention... first I saw this on the YogPod's most recent cover photo, posted by David Wood. Also, GAME6782 commented on my previous blog post with this picture:

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They look really similar... even the back is the same. What could this mean? Is Xephos Israphel? Is our hero possessed by the pale-faced man? Did Israphel steal Xephos clothes??? If that is true, then what is Xephos wearing? So many questions and so few answers...

Also some characters' skins have changed into Pirate_Tinman skins. So maybe there are preparations for a battle with and army of Pirate_Tinmans? Or maybe those skins just are too important to show. I am thinking the first because many of the characters with those skins are minor characters in the series.

So what do you think? What is with Israphel's wardrobe change? And why are there so many Tinman skins? Let everyone know your opinion in the comments below!