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[cristan10]

In my opinion it's also about the commentary. Now i'm going to be honest and say that haatfilms' commentary doesn't do anything for me, I think they are pretty boring. However a channel by the name of Epileptikrobot does about the same as haatfils ( Not copying since they started a long time ago) They have about 1k subs and they aren't that good compared to some skilled riders as yourself. But the commentary makes it entertaining. Even though I am a fairly skilled rider, I still do enjoy the gameplay because I think it's fun watching other riders fail for some reason .

[A7XfoREVer531]

I don't mind watching less skilled riders, but I can't stand when they don't edit the videos. Watching an entire run of someone faulting hundreds of times is ridiculously stupid. I do like when they keep in the entertaining parts like akamikeb or theRadBrad.

[morrillo]

I don't mind watching less skilled riders, but I can't stand when they don't edit the videos. Watching an entire run of someone faulting hundreds of times is ridiculously stupid. I do like when they keep in the entertaining parts like akamikeb or theRadBrad.

This ^
There certainly is a place for comedy in Evo track videos through both crashes and commentary, but like all the best comedy it needs a little crafting to actually be funny.

[D2Dahaka]

I don't mind watching less skilled riders, but I can't stand when they don't edit the videos. Watching an entire run of someone faulting hundreds of times is ridiculously stupid. I do like when they keep in the entertaining parts like akamikeb or theRadBrad.

This ^
There certainly is a place for comedy in Evo track videos through both crashes and commentary, but like all the best comedy it needs a little crafting to actually be funny.

+1

I think substance abuse and low IQ contributes to the enjoyment or perhaps just kids....they can find enjoyment from that kind of thing.

[Retribution]

In my opinion it's also about the commentary. Now i'm going to be honest and say that haatfilms' commentary doesn't do anything for me, I think they are pretty boring. However a channel by the name of Epileptikrobot does about the same as haatfils ( Not copying since they started a long time ago) They have about 1k subs and they aren't that good compared to some skilled riders as yourself. But the commentary makes it entertaining. Even though I am a fairly skilled rider, I still do enjoy the gameplay because I think it's fun watching other riders fail for some reason .

I dont listen to commentaries on any videos, its not that i dont want to, its just something that cant be helped. But i was never one to enjoy other's demise at the game and its something i probably will never get. But i cant imagine any type of commentaries would justify watching the same thing over and over, no matter how its twisted. On the other hand, i recall akamikeb making a commentary on Murdoc's run on Execution (which jook so generously translated for me) and i thought it was somewhat funny. Ive had friends over playin trials on occasion, and whenever they couldnt get pass an obstacle for the 20th/50th/100th time, i couldnt bring myself to laugh but say gimme that damn controller now!

I don't mind watching less skilled riders, but I can't stand when they don't edit the videos. Watching an entire run of someone faulting hundreds of times is ridiculously stupid. I do like when they keep in the entertaining parts like akamikeb or theRadBrad.

I feel the same way. I have no problem watching less skilled riders at all, as long as its editted. I have tremendous amount of respect for the average rider that attempts to go beyond their skill level and pull off an accomplishing feat, because i can relate. Its one of the most amazing feeling there is and i really enjoy seeing other riders pushing themselves even farther.

I can tell you with 100% certainty that "average trialers" enjoy crashes.

QFT, and it's not just Trials players, most people who see the game at shows (PAX and such) have more fun watching someone smash their face than complete a course flawlessly. People will stop and watch someone for 15 minutes yet never touch the game themselves.

Point well taken. I may be quite the opposite when it comes to determining for the first time whether i would like a game or not. I look at it like, is it a fun challenge and does the rewarding feeling paying off equally? Dont get me wrong, i enjoy the occasional blooper that you see in general FPS games, like shooting a launcher at an heli and having it miss and coming right down back at ya. But Trials wise, anything i find even remotely close to bein funny would probably have to do with all the squirrel easter eggs, i remember having a chuckle or two when i went through all of them.

Of course it doesnt help that ive faulted at least a million times since the days of HD and cannot stand the sight of crashes anymore. Maybe im reading too much into this, i dont know.

[shamusmon]

To be successful on YouTube you either have to be as skilled player that gives great advice or be entertaining or funny, hatfilms are entertaining. The videos are funnier when they fail as a perfect run is boring. For example I sent them a purposefully badly made track because it was funnier to watch their reactions.

[Claudia]

I watch their videos if I'm really bored and when it comes to skill they are not the greatest lol.
Don't really listen to the commentary much to be honest.
They are a pretty big channel, I guess it's good promo for Trials.
And a lot of people seem to really enjoy them, so yeah...

It's funny that somebody mentioned Epileptikrobot in here, I love his videos. Think they are hilarious.
He has some of the worst tracks sometimes, but I know he gets them out of the highest rated feeds.

I personally prefer entertainment over skill though, I watch other guys if I want to see skill.

[MrMurkz]

5 paragraphs of futility.

Good one. ...?

[Limit1997]

I watch them because they're funny, and that funniness comes from them playing the game, and I like trials, but I like to be able to watch game-play sometimes, rather than be the one at the wheel... or handle bars... cos the bike use handle bars...

[rlmergeuser]

simple solution is to not watch them IMAO