I just want to say, Ian, you have filled a valuable niche in the world of 40k videos: you understand the lore in the context of the history of the game, and bring an awareness of how the hobby has changed over the years and keeps changing. Looking forward to another year of content!

@hallstuart6604

2 жыл бұрын

Hear! Hear!

@anotherzingbo

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, Ian's content makes a valuable contribution to the debate about the hobby. I love seeing how various aspects of the games and their lore have changed over the years, it is for me at least as interesting as the lore of the games itself!

@felis1977

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agreed. I've been Warhammer fan for decades now but apart from the in-game lore I was always fascinated by the game design side of it. What real world considerations prompted this or that change or addition? What were the design goals and guidelines for this or that model line?

@hyderalhassani4907

2 жыл бұрын

@@anotherzingbo As someone who was out of the hobby for nearly 15 years, I've loved being able to understand how things have changed even more than learing the lore tbh

@thomasmilliken2256

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with this, i really enjoy learning about the history and context of a subject in general. Even more so when its something i enjoy in particular. I think it adds more meaning and appreciation.

PSA: I recorded this at the end of Jan 2022, and it's being posted at the end of Feb 2022, so that's why some of the numbers are slightly off (how many subs?). Also, Jan turned out to be a very popular month on the channel, so that pushes my monthly average ££ slightly higher then July-Dec mentioned in the video. Not enough to affect any of the conclusions though!

@grimpoorlighting201

2 жыл бұрын

You've got 40k subscribers... 40K!!!

@twerkfromhome

2 жыл бұрын

41k :(

@Mugdorna

2 жыл бұрын

48.5 now. Brillant channel. Have been a 40K fan since mid 90s. (discovered in in Uni!!)) Stopped playing/collecting around 2008 but have still keep up to date and read all the HH books to date

Really appreciate your transparency, on the monetisation side of this especially, nice to see it!

@kitchensinkmuses4947

2 жыл бұрын

I came here to say this too. So many channels treat this side of things as a sort of dirty secret. Ian, I hope you keep doing the mixture of videos you do, I come here for your presentation more than the specific content, so it suits me at least. Thanks

I've enjoyed a number of your videos over the last few weeks. Well done man. Keep it up and the channel will keep growing quick!

You’re one of the best channels in the community. The meta context behind the lore of Warhammer is a niche really needs to be filled.

@bruhb7611

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulyg405 Yeah if I want to read lore I would read the books themselves

I love this channel: solid content, professional edited and just a very friendly and inviting tone of voice. Glad to hear you're keeping it up!

Your Warhammer 40k timeline in 20 minutes is a go-to for me if anyone asks about the background for 40k. It's short, done well, fun the listen to, and lets new players get the basics of why things are the way they are in the game, without having to sacrifice 2+ hours of their time.

This is really quality look at what it actually takes to get going in terms of producing video content. As insightful and honest as ever. It's especially great to see someone talking about what the actual "pay" for working on a project like this is; I think all too often people see clean crisp HD video of a well turned-out person and a good backdrop, talking about a luxury hobby and assume that the creator making the video must be raking it in as a result of the videos. Totally by-the-by question: What brand is that t-shirt? I'm on the hunt for some new basics and it seems really good.

@ArbitorIan

2 жыл бұрын

Ha! Thanks! And Uniqlo heavy cotton shirts - my new fave.

@WilCornish

2 жыл бұрын

@@ArbitorIan Well those were the shirts I was looking at anyway, so that’s perfect!

Just wanted to say how much I appreciate your viewpoint and your 'niche' that you've filled. It's actually been really refreshing hearing a measured, relaxed voice in the 40K hobby and gaming world but also one that is highly informed and clear with a hefty side serving of dry humour. I really appreciate your particular brand of British humour. A lot of 40K videos and channels on youtube can be tedious or the other extreme being highly superficial and purely opinions. Yours hits a perfect sweet spot that really resonates, but perhaps that's because I too have been involved in this hobby for over 30 years and share a similar viewpoint. Anyway, keep it up and keep producing the singularly perfect videos such as your 40K candles review. It was such a beautiful example of how something extremely niche can be explained thoughtfully and thoroughly and actually provide a meaningful insight not only into collecting but also marketing and product design employed by Games Workshop and what that means for the hobby and us hobbyists. Job's a good 'un mate. 👍

Congratulations to 40k subscribers! :) the 40k in 20 minutes was the first video that I saw of you after it just showed up in my recommendations and I've been watching pretty much every video you've been putting out since.

Best theme song! Thanks for your transparency! Love your channel!

I really enjoy how your videos bring the history of the game to light in a fun and interesting way.

Been here since almost the beginning. Love your stuff. Glad someone else loves Squats as much as I do.

Going that extra mile in the beginning was a good move in my opinion. Good production quality is a must when there's so much content out there, makes you stand out.

@aoneill324

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I definitely remember thinking Jesus this guy is class, how haven't I seen him yet!

Really interesting video, don't often get a proper look behind the scenes of a production so thank you for sharing!

That was a really interesting vid Ian, thanks for sharing your thoughts. I'd glad to hear you get something back for all your hard work. I think I found your channel quite early on last year, and I can say hand on heart yours is the only channel on youtube where I've watched every episode - I liked the style of your vids straight away and you have a great ix of content. Long may it continue and best of luck in the future!

Lmao the "T'au Ethereal Pheromones Candle: Scent of Expansion" lit in the background is a nice ongoing meme. Love your content!

You've definitely honed in on a terrific rhythm and tone, I love the channel. Do a Siege of Vraks video!

@ArbitorIan

2 жыл бұрын

I'm midway through writing one! Taros Campaign first though....

@joenewkirk6136

2 жыл бұрын

@@ArbitorIan I just fainted

I started watching your channel with the intro to 40k video, and I've found your content to be of an exceptionally high standard and very engaging. I think you've have a really great way of explaining things, in an interesting and fun way. You definitely deserve to be bigger than you are, and I really hope you stick with it. Thank you for the time and effort you put into your videos!

If I remember correctly when I found you there was a total of 5 videos in your catalog, as I found it while researching a niche part of the lore, and I ended up watching at least 2 others then in my car drinking a cup of coffee at the 7/11 near my place. Have not regretted the added sub and am glad to see you growing more and more as time has gone on.

As a recent sub I can say that I’m glad I found your channel and really appreciate the content you are putting out. Particularly the book club stuff those I’m sure I’m in the minority there. Keep up the great work for as long as you do and still be here supporting and sharing your work!

@mikemarcotte5962

2 жыл бұрын

Book club rulez!

Having followed you over here from Dakka, I really love that you still seem to be having a good time!

You've quickly become my favourite GW youtuber. Professional production, relaxed and mature delivery, a clear passion for the hobby, and always bringing an interesting perspective to any topic you cover. Here's to another great year!

One trick is to make a channel that feels like it has always been there, needs to be there, and really adds something (to the hobby in this case). And I'd like to thank you for that. Your channel restored my sanity to a certain degree.

Congratulations on your anniversary and successful KZread career, Ian! I've been following your channel since almost the beginning. I'm highly interested in the lore of 40k, but don't have the money or the time to actively participate in the games or the model making, so I live out my interest through you, Luetin, and MajorKill. You've entertained and informed me immensely.

I'm not surprised that your channel has blown up nor that that first video still produces the most views. That's my go-to introduction video that I show people who are like "wtf is a warmallets 40 million?!" So cheers. I do also really appreciate your history of the hobby videos, there was a fair bit of nostalgia looking at 3rd edition 😶

I saw a KZread community post from Snipe and Wib about your channel and that’s how I discovered you. I was really impressed by the quality of such a small channel and your videos are all very interesting and informative. I hope you continue to see success on KZread and otherwise!

Very insightful. An interesting watch, for sure. I love the lore and setting for the Warhammer games, even though I've never played the tabletop, or video games. I watch a lot of The Yogscast, an England-based gaming group, of them I particularly like Tom and Ben, who stream Warhammer (and other games) each week. Because of them, KZread recommended me other Warhammer channels, including this lovely man named Ian. Your content is clean, concise, well-presented, engaging, your not-overtly-snarky sense of humour is up my alley, and I look forward to seeing more of you each week.

Brilliant glad I found your site learned a great deal and helpful listening whilst working at home helps the day go positively THANKS

Thanks for all your awesomeness and hard work, Ian! I always look forward to your videos, and your channels has become a favourite of mine. And hey, how can I not love someone who makes content about Fimir? Long may it continue!

You're a gem of a person and content creator and I've thoroughly enjoyed this first year on your channel. Very much looking forward to what you're up to in 2022 and beyond!

I've really enjoyed watching your w40k vids a lot of them add extra information or explain something i was unsure of,plus you're very entertaining to listen to.Well done.

I applaud you Ian. You make wonderful videos that are as fun to watch as they are informative. There is clearly a lot of love here for the hobby from you and that always comes across in your videos. The variation in the videos each week is one of the best parts of the channel, I picked up copies of both "Xenos" and "For The Emperor" on the strength of your book club videos alone. That you aren't on a constant crusade in pushing for subs or patrons to your channel is so refreshing compared to so many other content makers on KZread. Keep up the great work!

Your delivery is clear and entertaining, your content is interesting due to its diversity (within 40,000). Your perspective is entertaining due to the context you have over this hobby, please keep it up, you deserve way more subscribers which I'm hoping comes with time. (and keep your theme music, it's catchy)!

Been Subbed since the Wib and Snipe tweet. Your content is relaxed and informative. I shared your Baddab campaign with my local group and everyone said they enjoyed it. I also shared it with the Ex GW staff FB and found that a fair few had discovered you as well. So glad you are doing well.

I found the channel during your big spike in June, watching your timeline video got me into the hobby (which friends had been trying to do for years). I knew nothing about 40K before hand. I've since taken up the painting side of things but so far I've been more interested in listening to and reading the books. Working through the Horus Heresy has been a blast. I really enjoy your content and you quickly became one of my more enjoyed channels. Thanks for putting the work in and creating your videos.

Amazingly, despite having watched all your videos i've only just now realised i'm not subscribed to you. Got that fixed pretty quickly.

Really enjoy your content. Well articulated and interesting content. I look forward to the videos dropping!

I'm really glad the algorithm recommended your channel to me, Ian. I don't even play 40K, but very much enjoy the universe and scrolling through endless articles on the wiki, and your channel makes me appreciate it even more. One question; what is the song for your intro/outro? Is it just a small clip or is there more to it? It gets stuck in my head, despite only hearing it for a few seconds.

This sort of video is much appreciated. I've never thought about getting into the youtube game, but always curious about the time/effort/reward various streamers that I like end up with. Cheers, love your normal content and I liked this other side of it very much.

Your videos and manner are so chill, it’s like the shipping forecast meets games workshop. Love it, keep up the great content.

The niche subjects is exactly why this channel is fantastic. When I get a steady source of income, I'll be on that squat fund!

You must be doing something right as I last had an interest in Warhammer back in the days of Rogue Trader, had have no intention of ever getting back into the hobby. I find your videos well presented and extremely interesting and look forward to each week to the next one. Keep up the good work

Thank you for this video and your channel! As someone who came into 40K via its video game incarnations (which has to have the greatest delta in quality for any i.p), I appreciate your approach grounded in how the game has changed over the decades and which also serves as an antidote against gatekeepers and some of the even more unsavory elements of the fandom. I was blown away by your map-work on the Badab war video. In thanks I should probably just let it loop for a couple hours. I also truly love the book club episodes. Already having met Caiphas Cain and his literary ancestor Harry Flashman, your videos led me to Eisenhorn and his corner of the galaxy. I finished the original trilogy and am now half-way through “Magos”. Thanks again and keep up the great work!

As someone who runs a small mini painting channel, this was very interesting. You’ve been way more successful than me so far, so thanks for the insightful tips!

Let me just say that you're my absolute favourite WH40k youtuber. I love how you discuss the history of the hobby linked to the history of the setting. Also, we share love for Necromunda and Squats, and it's thanks to you that I'm thinking of getting back into this hobby after having abandoned it for decades. Furthermore, not starting your video with "greetings and salutations" like most of the neckbeards is a plus.

congrats on One Year on KZread! I've enjoyed your channel immensely, it shines a light on the hobby that we don't often see.

I appreciate the obvious effort and love you put in your videos, mate, and I'm glad you're sticking at it. You're brining joy to a lot of people around the world.

Congratulations on getting this far, your channel has been a breath of fresh air. Hope you carry on making content!

Thanks Ian, thank you for trying this KZread thing and putting the effort, like you said there is a lot of people doing WH stuff but you have an amazing grasp on the historical part (our real world timeline I mean) and so far you look like a sensible person that does personify the "I love this hobby and I want everyone to enjoy it too" instead of those sorry excuses of human hate-mongering turds that just don't want to be questioned, so I enjoy thoroughly all the content you put out

@doomguy9049

2 жыл бұрын

Damn, why don't you stop mincing words and tell us how do you really feel about those people? 😱😒😂

You are an inspiration to aspiring creators. Thank you 👍

As someone who has only been into Warhammer since 2020, I've loved your retro 40K content. So cool to see the evolution of the hobby!

I look forward to your videos every week. I love your honest no BS approach

Just want to say thank you Ian for your fantastic content, I came across your channel when I was getting bogged down in the Horus Heresy books and your guide to the series was invaluable, since then I've followed your channel and really enjoy your content. On a personal note I love your guides to the 40K universe/lore, so please make more. Thank you and keep up the good work.

I always enjoy behind the scenes look at channels. Love your vids keep it up.

Thanks for this man! Know it's a couple of years on but this is still suuuuper handy and honest information!

Congratulations on the milestone. Enjoyed the content.

Can confirm the video that kept appearing in my recommended was "Warhammer 40k Timeline 20-Minutes". I ignored it for a while but eventually thought I would try. It was great! The algorithm works, sometimes.

Love the channel, thanks for the hard work you put in to make your videos so watchable

Glad to have you around! Tbh I somehow never watched the warhammer 40000 timeline video, should probably do that! Loved the necromunda videos however! And wh40k faction history like Custodes, or Slann (never heard about them before, really fun stuff)

Nice one Ian, I love that "meta" quality your videos have, and your way of looking at what's behind the curtain is very satisfying. Long may it continue!

Stumbled over your channel last year. Watched every Eisenhorn book review and stayed for your great content. Keep it up. :)

Thanks for all you do on this channel! I love the diversification on topics and content. Not all have the same appeal for me, but I’ve been surprised by some that have. Overall, I think your style and approach has been excellent and I look forward each week to see what’s next. Thanks again!

Thanks for everything you are putting out Ian. Your content is interesting, informatiive but also accessible to those just starting the hobby. I have used your videos in the school warhammer club I run and the kids really respond well to your content. Also thanks for your introductory videos to the novels of the Warhammer universe, I never really knew where to start but loved reading the Eisenhorn books.

Love your channel, your perspective and especially the lore and old gaming system videos. Thank you for your hard work!

Glad to hear you've had fun and made a bit of spending money at it Ian, you deserve it bud your videos are quite good. Keep up the good work!

I've very much enjoyed your work this year. Thank you for it.

You have the best “WTF is Warhammer anyway?” Type video I’ve come across on KZread. I’ve linked it to about half a dozen people myself, and usually get some pretty decent feedback from them. So while the Algorithm likes it, there’s a lot of us longer term subscribers helping those numbers too! My own feedback: your videos are typically one of the first that I’ll watch when I see them come up on my feed. In any topic. Love your work. Please keep the mix you’ve got, though also don’t feel you can’t try new stuff either. In particular, because I know they didn’t get huge view numbers, I did really dig your Tale of 4 Gamers series. So more old Fantasy content, and more of your mates doing group projects - potentially in other systems - is definitely welcome.

I have thoroughly enjoyed your channel! Unique content, great production value, please keep it going!

This has been my favorite warhammer KZread channel! Cheers Ian on the landmark

Congratulations on your one year Ian. Thank you for your videos! You do good work and I have been enjoying them.

Congratulations on your first year! Your content has perfectly filled that nostalgic nerd hole in my brain and I have greatly enjoyed the variety of your content: from TO4G to Mira's Book Club! May you have continued success because in the grim darkness of the far future there is only...MORE!

For a moment I thought you were going to inform us that you are retiring from 'normal work' and going full time as a content creator! Very interesting to see the nuts a bolts of the channel start up.

I really enjoy your videos as they go into the history and lore of 40k without being to in depth and too complicated which makes it ideal to have on in the background while doing my job. I also really enjoy the book clubs they are really fun and good way to find the better books to read from the 40k universe. Keep it up even if you do it as a hobby and for fun, it is most of the time that these channels remain much more enjoyable then when they become an income model.

Great video! Appreciate you taking everyone through your journey!

honestly, I thought you had been doing this for years, just the level of quality was very high, with great content.

Thanks for being authentic in your work. Greatly appreciate the transparency and genuine quality of your praxis.

Hey Ian, I have seen pretty much all of your videos, and I hope they keep coming! As someone who is still quite new to the hobby (at least compared to you), and I really love all the insights you bring as a so very experienced player, in terms of gameplay, lore, minis and "meta". Keep up the good work!

I don't think you've given your personaility enough credit - it comes across in your videos and you just seem like a very likable and down to earth person.

Been really enjoying your content over the past year as I also dove down the hobby rabbit hole during the pandemic! Keep it up and Thank you so much!

Keep going man! Love the multiple aspects you bring to the table 🙏

This was actually really helpful, thanks for sharing so much of your journey here. I've been considering setting up quite a niche channel but from what you're saying I'm at least going to have to learn to edit very efficiently to be able to make it viable (not even thinking about money).

honestly the best 40k content I've seen on youtube. Great great work, I really hope you stick with it

Stumbled onto the channel from the book club videos after catching up on the Eisenhorn book series, really found a lot of your videos interesting and entertaining so I'm glad you do this and glad its proving at least enjoyable for you and funding your hobby a little.

The thing I like about your channel is that I makes me feel like I’m hanging out with a buddy who is helping start playing the game while they share their knowledge and love of the hobby. I really appreciate how much you know about the lore and the older bits of Games Workshop games, everything from the “lost” factions and the odd old game. Thanks for the time and energy.

Enjoyed your channel from the early days. Fantastic success. Well deserved. Keep it up.

I actually really love your channel. Keep up the awesome work and here's to another 40k.

Really interesting, congratulations on a year. Looking forward to more content

Love the honesty and advice. Your videos are really interesting and informative and you’ve got a great way of speaking 👌🏼

Thank you for the great content! I have really enjoyed all of the videos you have posted. Cheers!

Wow thanks for the frank and honest video Ian, it isn't as much as I expected for the amount of effort you have put in. But I'm glad you have made your content and for your passion for the hobby. I love your channel. Thanks for all your excellent effort. Keep it up for as long as you can. I'll keep watching.

Thank YOU! And I totally wish you could make a bit more "quid" from this channel. As I am not a Warhammer player or collector, I still enjoy the game, its lore, and I would love to really get into it. Watching your channel really helps with all of those wants and am looking forward to more of your content. Thanks again and keep up the good work!

This channel is truly a gem. Thank you for the work you have put into it, Ian.

You put this up just as I was talking to some friends about starting my own channel, thanks for the info!

I regularly watch your 20min 40k video. As someone entering the lore and hobby it's been invaluable. Do keep up the videos though. They're awesome.

Cheers to a great year of videos and wishing you even greater success in the future!

Best Warhammer channel out there. Your videos are rare 'must watch as soon as I see it' content for me.

I really love the style of your videos and you can definitly notice the professional editing, It's all super well done! I only stumbled upon this channles recently but I've also watched the older videos and I always wondered how you just started out with everything being edited this well. I'm exited to see more Necromunda stuff and Hobby historia and I also like the old games workshop board games stuff :D well and also anything else.

Love your content, long may you enjoy creating it!

Thank you for sharing!