EthosLab is one of the oldest still running Minecraft KZheadrs, and he has one of the most loyal fan bases on KZhead.
But did you know he actually holds a Minecraft record, and even had a block named after him?
Join me as we dive into the story of EthosLab.
And of course, remember to subscribe.
00:00 - Intro
00:27 - Early KZhead
01:35 - EATs
02:04 - Episode 1
03:09 - Canopy Carnage
03:57 - The Lets Play Begins
04:37 - Mindcrack SMP
05:23 - One Million Subscribers
06:08 - Etho Joins Hermitcraft
06:34 - Modded Minecraft
07:18 - 2017 (Hermitcraft S5)
08:41 - Uploads Become Scarce
09:05 - Modded S2 & Other Series
10:10 - Conclusion
11:03 - Outro
Music:
Scott Buckley - Horizons
Scott Buckley - The Climb
Scott Buckley - The Long Dark
Kevin MacLeod - Cipher
If you want to learn more about Ethos Redstone contraptions, check out my video about the Minecraft Inventions That Changed the World: kzhead.info/sun/ab6yer2Pj6WnhXk/bejne.html and thanks for watching!
Sorry to break it to you, but there is a KZheadr with a letsplay with 1600+ Episodes 12 Years ago in 1 World.. Gronkh
@@TomDebridge 1600+ episodes 12 years ago? Or you mean within this 12 years?
Etho is one of, if not the greatest Minecraft KZheadrs of all time and I'm proud to call him my friend. ❤
Beef!
Couldn't agree more! This video really puts it into perspective how long I have been watching Etho - I began late on his original world towards the beginning of the Man Cave. Watched most of his vids since then. Team Canada!
It's funny, I started watching your channel because of Etho's Melon Tree Prank on you back S2 EP183 of Mindcrack.
beef!!!! it makes me happy to see you support your friend :D
I remember the old Mindcrack days where I religiously watched you and Etho all the time
Great video. Well done!
Agree!
the goat approved so it must be good
Really appreciate it, thank you!
An equally legendary player makes an appearance. Your a champ doc
Agreed Doc
The fact that he invented an Etho clock alone makes him legendary.
Curious how this wasn't mentioned. An iconic device, and a brilliant invention.
The first redstone contraption i built was the etho clock too
BDubs actually invented that just so you know
@@ToriKo_ considering he taught etho everything he knows about redstone that makes sense
@@ToriKo_ I thought Etho invented it and bdubs improved the design no?
Etho said himself only a couple of weeks ago that he is also the most modest man who ever lived.
truly humble
The crazy thing as well is that he was using only one monitor up until only a year ago I think
Lol😂😂
@@justjoshinya7237 cant blame him xD even i as dual monitor user were mostly use 2nd monitor to view discord unless i need to compare some codes or images or i need to have 5 explorer open at the same time
Sounds like him.. he says things to contradict the popular belief just for fun😂😂
the thing thats so charming about etho is not that he hasnt changed but he has just improved
I think changed and improved are pretty similar
@@kaitmob3847 if you're always changing up your style, you can't improve, but be mediocre in many styles lol.
@@poolbwoy6585 but haven’t you also changed when you improved ? It’s better
@@kaitmob3847 No
Thats not what cleo said :D
I remember being a young teenager and watching his videos every night right before bed, found his videos very soothing. He was a huge inspiration! Thanks Etho! ❤
Just watched your kelp factory video then watched this right after! Then seen you comment here! Have a great day! Love watching your videos!
It’s insane how dedicated Etho has been all these years. I remember watching him as a child around 9-10 years old. Now I’m 23 STILL watching his videos. Ethoslab forever ❤️
I also used to watch his let's plays! Going back and watching them now gives me so much nostalgia.
Yoooo
same!
Worth noting: Etho is also largely responsible for the advent of block-update detection systems, coining the term BUD-switch 11 years ago. 5 years later, Mojang would introduce the observer block to replicate the functionality of advanced, glitch-reliant block-update detection systems that were being patched out (although Etho's original design could still work to this day).
Nothing has ever made me do the whole "these kids and thier new fangled technology" bit like when I found out BUD switches where observers now and most of the time people just use them as wiring I promise I used to be good at redstone, I'm so lost now 😅
don't forget about the etho hopper clock... one of the more common redstone clocks...
What a legend
In an age of hyper-dopamine content, etho remains a pillar of chill content and slower-paced but still well-done videos.
Hyper anxiety
Most loyal subscribers indeed. We travel around like a cult whenever he's mentioned or shows up in a video. 😂
TRUUUUUEEEE LOL!! I see Etho, I click.
Lol so true if etho is in the thumbnail i already clicked it.
Not a single videos is missed omg😂😂😂😂
Especially on the ethoslab subreddit. Pretty common for people to post etho cameos there. Heck even if someone talks about him it's posted.
@@cacoeman3780Not to mention the great Ethos Water saga
You forgot to talk about Team Canada. Plus the reason he has only done 11 videos on his create world is because of the events that happened with his family. He was going through a lot and we all wanted till he was ready and able to come back.
That's where he got his name "ladders" 😢 but yes team Canada should get proper recognition
can you do a tldr about his situation?
@@arlynnecumberbatch1056 Ethos father passed away and he needed to support his family for a bit.
When did this happen? He has hell lot more videos than just 11 he has over 2,400 videos right now.
@@Austinredstoner It happened a couple months ago, around when etho started S2 of his modded let’s play series. When that happened, uploads understandably got scarce, hence why that modded series only has 11 episodes.
This video is missing a major part of early Etho history. He was a major presence in the Race for the Wool and other early minecraft PvP formats. The midnight society is how he ended up meeting a lot of the Minecrack guys
This!!
Weil, you can't include everything in a 10 minute video. Would've been nice to talk more about chocolate island, early mob farming and sorting, grass removal, cpt spaz and can't harvest the clay, but then it would've been an hour and those who have not watched those videos probably don't really care.
Yeah, before the PvP update. Etho was pretty big into a lot of PvP stuff and would regularly win PvP competitions
I also wish that he put a spotlight on Team Canada series that he’s done through the years. Beef Pause and Etho are an iconic trio in minecraft
Brooo I forgot he was in the race for wool holy shit
Still amazing that Etho and Sparklez are still running with Minecraft like it's 2013 and rockin' it
Sparklez has a lot more channels now though, meanwhile etho's still chugging along with one
@@Superbgamer-qv1cf true, but sparklez uses the 2 main channels for different content styles, long form on the 2 and more edited style on 1
@@Superbgamer-qv1cf yeah, I just meant in terms of Minecraft content
Yup, I'm waiting for more collaborative content. When they've played together it's always been fun. Sparklez pretends to be a dummy, but he's no slouch. Obviously not a genius like Etho, but he can keep up.
Man watching Seananners and Cpt Sparklez brings me back a long time…
So true. Not washed up at all! ETHO. YOURE AMAZING.
Gday. Exactly what I was thinking! Lol
I felt like this video's existence is a direct response to that statement.
In fact, he's at his prime right now!
yeah, he's a hero!
scrolled down specifically to find this, hes never gonna live down cleo's insult
Etho is the only youtuber I have notifications on for. He truly is my comfort content.
same! and i usually go get my snacks before watching
Legit same, only one with notifications on since way back
ya know, i have zero notifications on, but now that you mention it, if i ever were to turn on notifications for a youtuber, it would most likely be Etho, in fact, i may just start doing that now.
Etho was my first mc youtuber alongside with skydoesmc and captainsparklez. That was back in 5th grade. Right now I'm graduating college and still consuming his content like i am still 11. He never disappoints!
Same. notifications reserved for Etho only
I'll watch anything Etho uploads simply because it's Etho. I've been watching him for over a decade and he never fails to reignite my passion for minecraft. I love that almost everyone I've seen in the minecraft community treats him like some kind of living legend when he'll be the first to tell you he's just a normal guy.
That's exactly what a legend WOULD say.
@@Axodus fair point lol
Etho's still bar-none my favorite youtuber, the small things he does like refusing to ask for likes or subscriptions, and the sheer quality of his videos is what makes him, in my humble opinion, the best minecraft youtuber around.
It still makes me smile when he trolls by mining diamonds into lava and not acknowledging it.
The quality of his content, the editing, the fact he plays Minecraft in a way others don't is what has kept me watching him for years now despite not playing Minecraft for over 10 years
I am crying inside right now, I have memory issues both short and long term so I often forget things and this video gave me IMMENSE nostalgia because I remember as a kid watching Ethos videos, as someone just getting back into Minecraft again properly you have no idea how helpful this reminder is for me.
That’s amazing! You should save this video to a playlist or something so you can come back to it :)
Same here man, but I never grew up with any of this, I get the nostalgia from the team crafted guys, but it always hurts my heart to remember what happened with them.
hope ya enjoy playing minecraft mate, and glad to see ya happy (i hope the nostalgia was happy) hope ya have a good one mate.
No you dont have both long and short term issues that is complete bl.
@@tomsektul31 Long term and short term memory loss can both be found in a variety of forms in my particular case there is a greater possibility for memories to be lost, including even those that are 'core' memories such as names or the very existance of friends or family members ive known. Such issues dont have to be as bad as fucking alzheimer's but they can exist either due to memory damage or immense trauma especially at immensely young ages. And these memories are not always lost permanently but can sometimes require triggers to remember. Mine is a result of a kidnapping ate age 4, witness to murder/attempted murder (its complicated but got revived due to procedures meant to preserve bodies for organ harvesting) The Murderer being my mother and kidnapper (lost custody battle), and the victim my father (won full custody prior to all this) combined with my said father being revived with amnesia for awhile that took awhile to change combined with a WIDE range of medical issues and well to put it bluntly I was IMMENSELY traumatized and have many 'issues' to say it lightly In summary, kindly fuck off my good man, and have a nice day.
I'm a simple fan...I see "Etho" and I click. Man got me through life, hellish high school, and made me laugh when I was down. Been watching his channnel for 12 years. Crazy to remember watching him as a kid and now I'm a full grown adult leaving college. He has one of the most loyal fanbases I've ever seen, and he deserves all of it.
Ethos more than a pioneer. He’s the unchanging rock that’s been around forever and will always be there.
Hes the rock the pioneers rode on
Etho has stayed the same since the start, that's what I love about him. He's constantly bringing the same nostalgic content and his kind personality brings life to it all.
The Ethohopperclock is probably one of thee most recognizable and famous redstone contraptions in the redstone world. It should have been mentioned.
it’s so funny when all the other youtubers call it an etho hopper clock and he just calls it a hopper clock
Also BUD switch
Amazing video, your editing skills will make you get lots of views. Also Etho is a big part of my childhood, his LP is one of the first Minecraft series I watched after I first played Minecraft in year 2014.
Appreciate it, thank you!
I follow quite a few hermits, but Etho remains my favourite one. His sense of humour, humility and above all creativity never ceases to amaze me.
The story of Etho has to be made well known across the entire Minecraft community because of the sheer influence he had over the game throughout all those years. His legacy is the stuff of legends, he inspired us of new ways to play this game. Thank you for your video.
I feel like this whole video is in response to the joke on Limited life that Etho's washed up. XD I really hope Etho has seen this video, cause it was really well done, and its true. Etho is one of the true MC OGs.
Thank you for watching! You may also like my documentary about ilmango: kzhead.info/sun/otCsh7p6pqiEgoE/bejne.html
Etho's hopper clock...
I wish you covered OOGE content. I would say that was pretty important to who he is as a content creator today. It showcased his pve skills and knowledge of the game and how funny he can be with other creators. I may be biased as those super hostel maps were my introduction the minecraft in general and I continue to enjoy the content of bdubs and etho to this day. Still great video.
@@The_Bee33 about 2500 give or take. But this group of around 200 videos that start another minecraft OG in his early years was worth a mention in my opinion
2K likes and 1.2K views what???
a link to his channel
Made me realise I've been watching Etho for 12 years... didn't realise it'd been that long
fr, I feel so old
I've been subbed to him since 2013 but started watching since the very first video, and I feel like his community has a lot of dedicated people like that, more than the average popular youtuber.
During situation that he had to take time away from youtube his comments section is nearly 100% full of positive messages i am proud to be a part of his fan base.
I don't play Minecraft anymore. I haven't for about 10 years. But throughout that time I have still watched almost all of Etho's videos. Tells you a lot when he was one of the OGs who didn't have to diversify their content when others did as Minecraft was 'dying'. It's also crazy how consistent his viewing figures have been for his main series videos. Shows there are probably a lot of people, like me, who still watch him Just read through all the comments on this video and see how well he is loved by all ❤
I remember that! Almost all the channels i followed that started diversifying back then are dead channels now. Its clear when someone does something he enjoys rather than what gets views. Etho has been a remarkable consistent presence in my life. Even in the moments that i didn't play much minecraft
Etho is the first KZheadr I ever subscribed to and I have been watching him since 2011 when I was 10yrs old. His videos are and always have been a source of comfort for me, especially his let’s play series. It helped me get through one of the worst times in my early life and it’s for that reason he holds a very special place in my heart. Thank you Etho for all that you do and for being an inspiration to us all.
Etho is a special person, not just in the minecraft space, but also the KZhead space. I've been watching him nearly as long as he's been around. I'm 31 now and if he uploaded until he was an old guy I'd probably watch him for the rest of my life. I can't say the same for any other KZheadr, but Etho has always remained true to himself, he never deviates from that, and his videos are a comfort and a joy to watch even though I haven't played MC in years and years.
His lack of politics and other topics is really refreshing. No other KZheadr has been able to keep their mouth shut and just do what their channel is about. He's a real good guy for that.
As a newer Etho-viewer this was really thorough and informative! Loved it! :D
Etho is the GOAT, yet he still seems like the most humble guy. He's the kind of guy who uses a tissue box as a mic stand. Thank you for everything ladders
Etho is by far one of my ABSOLUTE favorite youtubers of all time, thanks etho for all you do and have done!
Etho raised so many of us, I wouldn’t be the person I am today. His goofiness and kindness has been passed down to so many young people in this world and I can’t be thankful enough for that.
Your voice is pretty soothing and your content complimates it, keep up the good work (Not to say im trying to restrict you to this and only this ) thanks for making the video man
Means a lot, thank you!
This man has changed the lives of the many kids who watched him. With most of them being adults now, it’s nice to see and hear some forgotten nostalgia.
Etho was the first youtuber I ever watched, and when I started watching, I was 9 years old. I watched all of the over 300 lets play episodes available at that time. He still holds a special place in my heart. If I ever get a chance to meet him, that will be a real dream come true.
Ive been watching Etho since episode 3 on Chocolate Island and haven’t missed a video since. This was a beautiful trip down memory lane, thank you
This is very well made and a nice tribute to Etho.
This video is incredible! Excellent job! I used to upload Minecraft content when I was in high school and I know the low view count can be discouraging at times, especially with the level of effort you are putting into the content. I say this to say, don’t give up! You have a rare talent and you have managed to capture that here in this video. I hope to see your channel grow exponentially over the coming months
I really appreciate it, thank you for the comment!
really great to see Etho get the recognition he deserves.
Thank you for reminding me of all the reasons i've followed etho for over a decade now. also hittin with a ton of the feels with the same end credits song sethbling used. fond memories all around and great editing
You just took me on a memory tour of my childhood, great vid!
Etho definitely inspired a lot of people to try the game for themselves. A true legend!
This video was an awesome trip down memory lane. It's been amazing getting to grow up watching etho and all the shenanigans he gets up to
Etho was the first content creator I subscribed to, but I watched his content long before that and didn't have an account. To this day he is one of the few creators I drop almost anything to go watch because eim never disappointed and always leave inspired in some way. I didn't realize until a year or so ago how much he influenced my way of playing games and now I wouldn't have it any other way!!! He introduced me to so many epic creators and ways to play and games that I still go back and watch his older content. This was a great video that really did capture some of his magic, great job!!
Glad you enjoyed!!
ah we love etho .such good childhood memories and still continues to entertain us as we all get older
A great summary! I've watched Etho for a while, but I didn't know some of this.
Thanks for the comment!
my absolute biggest inspiration. always find myself rewatching his videos! Forever grateful for that guy ❤️
I've been watching Etho for a while now - throughout highschool I'd watch his videos in the background. I don't really follow his multiplayer series but I watch all episodes of his modded series as well as the lets play episodes. His personality hasn't changed, and hes not so extremely over the stop as other creaters which makes him more appealing, its almost relaxing to watch.
Epic video. Etho is an absolute champ. Also saw doc commented. That’s insane. Equally as legendary to me
I would have loved to see Team Canada get mentioned, other than that, amazing video! I've been watching Etho since early 2012 and all I can say is that I'm incredibly thankful he still uploads and cares even more about his videos and audience. Thanks Etho
I was a little slow to come to the Etho train, as I was never good with the technical side of things. But Etho is magnetic. He makes everything interesting and heartwarming and I’m glad he’s still around.
I love Etho. I’m 26 now, started watching his let’s plays around 10 years ago. Even when I stopped playing Minecraft I would still watch his videos. He’s a big part of my teenage years and has gotten me through a lot. Great video, thank you for sharing.
Etho has been my favorite Minecraft KZheadr for years. Started watching him from his early mindcrack days all the way up until now, and I’m about to turn 25, and I’ve been playing Minecraft for around 13-14 years
Etho brings creativity and innovation to all his episodes and that’s why he remains the greatest.
I watched Etho a lot in highschool, and loved every single episode I've watched, while sadly I don't have much time nowadays, he's always a relaxing and worthwhile watch.
Everything about this brings back memories, some good, some bad, but most of them amazing as it was spent anxiously waiting to get out of school to go home and watch Etho. It really puts into perspective how time has flown, starting watching back in late season 1 of his lets play after finding Minecraft from a couple friends and I had watched every video religiously up until about a year ago. When anything happened in school or my family I knew I could always go and find solace in an Etho video that would be sitting there waiting for me. Etho is someone I look up to immensely and will always have a place in my heart, and I hope he sees this video and is reminded of the massive support of is friends and community. We love you Etho and we hope you continue on being our community friend.
Etho was the biggest inspiration for me starting my channel, and still is my favourite on KZhead
You're doing great things in modded. Love your series. Thank you.
I knew it, your base in Divine Journey 2 gave off such etho vibes
I wish you would come back.. You inspired others same way Etho inspired you. Hope everything is going well for you in life!
This genuinely makes me want to cry (not from being sad), I've loved watching etho for so long, and him sethbling jeromeasf and bajancanadian definitely got me into the game. Etho sethbling and docm77 got me into Redstone and technical minecraft then this led to me seeing ilmango earthcomputer and xcom. The only MC youtuber I don't skip a single video from is etho even when it was hearthstone. Etho is genuinely an amazing person. Fingers crossed for more monument shenanigans with team Canada
What a great video. So many wonderful memories of the old KZhead and Minecraft days re-immerged from watching it. The classic Kevin McLeoad tune at the end definitely gave it the complete ending it deserved :)
I'm so glad you made this, a great overview of his amazing works. Still my favorite KZheadr since I've found him!
No mention of the Etho Hopper clock?
I keep checking on this video because it got recommended to me at about 900 views yesterday night, and within the span of a day, it's gotten 111k views, despite upload man only having like 2k subscribers. Absolutely bonkers the love for this man.
Can't believe it myself haha
i was literally re-watching his lets play yesterday!! he's deserves more appreciation
Started watching him early into his s1. I was playing with a friend back then and needed a design for a mob spawner, and Etho's videos blew me away 😮
I love these videos that honor the older generation of minecraft youtubers we all grew up with. I'm glad new people get to be exposed to these youtubers through videos like this
Bros Channel is older than most of his audience
Great video! I always wondered what Etho looked like. I never knew he described it. Etho is so damn wholesome he’s adorable.
Etho introduced me into the wonders of redstone when I was a kid, it was magical seeing his contraptions, as I am older, ive changed and interests as well, but etho will always be the one man who single handedly made my secluded childhood very enjoyable
Etho is incredibly intelligent and learns things really quick. All his redstone is testiment to that. Endlessly curious and inventive. After his sparring with Gem he's going to spend a week practicing and become one of the best pvprs again. The man has building talent, redstone wizardry and the sharpest wit. Classically charming.
Truly an underrated creator.
Honestly, this video is great. I noticed the video is formatted as an essay and the conclusion was amazing. I struggle with conclusions on my essay, (senior in high school) and you perfectly summarize the whole video perfectly.
I only started watching Etho recently and I have found him to be so fun, very comforting to watch
I had NO idea this was made by someone with a thousand subscribers You deserve growth, this is really good
Etho was my childhood. Hands down the reason I played minecraft all this time. His dwarves vs zombies videos were the best thing ever
I'm late to the game and love seeing this information on the timeline of Minecraft. Thank you for sharing.
thankyou for making this , it feels etho need this recently he got bullied so much.. cheers etho you still great best and better
Fun fact: As there are currently 25 members on hermitcraft, the chance of two members having the same birthday is 56.87%, which means it is not too suprising etho and cub shares birthdays.
That’s not how probability works
How dare you make me learn probabilities.
Actually just under 7%.
@@hazta99 Not true, do the math again. In almost every school class there is 2 people with the same birthday, 56% is definitely closer than 7%.
For those who haven’t heard of it, it’s called the birthday paradox. Which gives rise the the 50% chance of sharing a birthday in a group of 23 people
Canopy Carnage, wasnt just made by any player. It was a Super Hostile CTM map made by VechsDavion, formerly Vechs. Vechs basically created the genre and has made like 10 of these massive scale maps, including recent ones made with modpacks
Etho is amazing. Watched him from that first post you mentioned on the forum. Was so amazed
This was a great video of a great man Etho is the reason I play Minecraft, the reason I watch Hermitcraft, and my favourite person I've never met. He's an inspiration in just being yourself and never giving up or following the crowd.
Nice vid, needs more views
Much appreciated, thank you!
yeah, been watching him for ages, I'm...kinda dissapointed you dind't spend more time on HOW he's a pioneer. the EATS road was one, but what about the "ETHO hopperclock?" or basically, how in his single player with EVERY snapshot, and update, he tears into the new content, investigating all the different mechanics of each of the blocks and items, how they interact with redstone, and such. THAT is him being a pioneer, espeiclly since hed been doing it well before rays works and ilmango started doing that sort of thing.
Proud to admit I started watching Etho's LP at episode 3, and haven't missed one yet!
Ive been watching him for over half my life already, never stopped and don't think i ever will when im still just as excited when a new upload pops up
“Heeey everybody, this is Etho! Time for another episode here in the Let’s Play world. We’ve got a lot planned for today, so go grab your snacks” I’ll never get sick of Etho’s videos. Seems like such a genuine guy. Always relaxing and fun to watch.
Isn’t Etho also considered the best Minecraft player of all time like building,pvp,pve,mining, and redstone are all generalized at the highest
given both his latest hermitcraft episode and his latest limited life episode I don't know if you can call him the best at pvp lmao he's definitely incredibly skilled all across the board! But with a game as diverse as minecraft, I wouldn't say giving a single person the title of best is possible - though he's definitely up there
Before the pvp update he might have had the highest average, but he wasn't the best in any subject except for maybe technical builds (before redstone) in the very early days. He's still definitely the most amazing minecrafter out there.
That song you played in the last segment somehow sparked a massive wave of nostalgia in me. I don’t know why or how, but it did
Grew up with Etho. He has this lasting essence of retro youtube content that can be watched at any time. Absolute legend
The whole youtube world is coming together to beat Etho is washed allegations, meanwhile Etho is dying 25 times to Geminitay in PvP
I remember watching Etho along with the other Mindcrack members way back in 6th grade. As a now post college grad, I still find myself going back to old Mindcrack buddies videos for that nostalgia rush
I have gone through 3 different youtube channels. I remember my first time watching etho and then costar way back in the day. Still watching him even after 10 years amazing.
6:44 i almost cried from the sheer nostalgia. I remember first watching that late at night when i was supposed to be in bed.
Just got recommended this vid. This is an awesome channel I’m Subbing
He was the first i ever watched its so nostalgic to watch his videos even still! Still using the same outro video he has had since early in his lets play
I've only recently discovered Etho via Season Seven of Hermitcraft and fell in love, my favorite Etho'ism is his villain/good guy ambiguity, always keep 'em guessin'
The chills I got from hearing Episode 1 Etho were unreal and it almost brought a tear to my eye that I’ve been watching and enjoying Etho’s videos for over half my life!