YouTubers help “constructively”

Do you think the main youtubers offer help/ make videos in our best interest or simply look out for #1??

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Those who sought to make a job of it most certainly are in it for the money/#1. Others found it to be their calling and are not necessarily playing the same angle.

Yeah you don’t agree with someone's opinion, welcome to society.

winterthur

Unless it is crystal opening, I think generally it is helpful to me. Better still, if the videos have printed words describing the actions, key messages.

Mathking13

I like two things about Youtubers and other MCOC Content Creators (which differs from those in the MCOC Content Creator Program btw).
1. There are times when it's nice to hear what they think on certain topics, whether it be how to beat content/play a certain champ, what they think of the new things that have happened, or whatever. It's really nice to hear other peoples' opinions on things most of the time.
2. It's nice seeing how wide a variety of people play this game.

So yeah I think, at the least, youtubers and content creators STRIVE to be constructive. Whether their advice is helpful to each and every person is another thing altogether.

Worknprogress

Regardless of motive, mcoc YT content is a tool that's available for you to use. It either gives you a look at a champion in use that you don't have but may want or can give you an insight into a different approach to content you're struggling with. I don't really care about why it's put out there additional information is always a good thing

Lvernon15

Besides crystal openings they do both, make helpful videos for people but also for money

AzKicker316

Why does it matter what the YT people do or why they do it? If you find their info useful then great, if not then so be it and move on.

RichTheMan

I thought i would give an honest account from a Youtubers perspective.
I began posting videos in August 2015, i posted World Of Tanks, World of Warship and MCOC vids + "Comedy"

Vids. I had no intention to have a career from Youtube as i was already a Manager with a Business Degree. The job was paid well , there was good job security, but i disliked it.
If you know me then you will be aware i post videos that are; information/newsy, comic book history, opinion, crystal openings and from time to time guides.

When i would go to work i used to look forward to coming home making a video and doing a live stream. At times i would work to 4am on a video knowing i would been in work 4 hours later, because i wanted to post the video for people to see. At that time me and my girlfriend bought our first home and lets just say Youtube was a big issue in our relationship. Which i think is one of the reasons Joel Line had to leave the game/youtube.
Anyway, Flash forward 4 years and now this is my full time job where it isn't paid as well, there is no job security and people can just stop watching ending 'ones' career , but i absolutely love it.

I do make money from Youtube, some months its good, some its bad. I pay my taxes , i pay bills. its just a very weird, scary but, fun career. If it ends tomorrow i would go back to working in management and occasionally post vids. i want to end by saying the real reason i wanted to do Youtube in the first place is to make people laugh. Some people get my humour and some dont, but if i can make atleast one person laugh and change their bad mood into a happy mood, then ive done something right.

digital-SOB

Helpful.
I watch gameplay vids when I land new champs and it helps doing new quests (Variant, Act 5/6 and monthly) to see more about the paths and what champs worked well beforehand. I like when they grade the offers and watch the news about changes or updates. Saves me a ton of time and units plus I’m more informed.

Worknprogress

Helpful.
I watch gameplay vids when I land new champs and it helps doing new quests (Variant, Act 5/6 and monthly) to see more about the paths and what champs worked well beforehand. I like when they grade the offers and watch the news about changes or updates. Saves me a ton of time and units plus I’m more informed.

The only person grading offers is the main one you shouldn't be listening to at all about anything

digital-SOB

Helpful.
I watch gameplay vids when I land new champs and it helps doing new quests (Variant, Act 5/6 and monthly) to see more about the paths and what champs worked well beforehand. I like when they grade the offers and watch the news about changes or updates. Saves me a ton of time and units plus I’m more informed.
The only person grading offers is the main one you shouldn't be listening to at all about anything

Clearly you don’t like that particular YouTuber, not sure why and why you would make a personal attack on them and single them out especially on the forum where that’s against TOS. Shame on you!
It’s fine to have an opinion, it’s doesn’t make it correct or even remotely relevant.
I myself make the final decision and I am always open to hearing what valid information is out there.

Worknprogress

Helpful.
I watch gameplay vids when I land new champs and it helps doing new quests (Variant, Act 5/6 and monthly) to see more about the paths and what champs worked well beforehand. I like when they grade the offers and watch the news about changes or updates. Saves me a ton of time and units plus I’m more informed.
The only person grading offers is the main one you shouldn't be listening to at all about anything
Clearly you don’t like that particular YouTuber, not sure why and why you would make a personal attack on them and single them out especially on the forum where that’s against TOS. Shame on you!
It’s fine to have an opinion, it’s doesn’t make it correct or even remotely relevant.
I myself make the final decision and I am always open to hearing what valid information is out there.

Valid information. Lol.

Watch what ya want man but that's funny.

Denzel116

Love or hate the guy, Seatin’s tutorial videos have literally taken me from “Uhm...wtf am I doing,” to uncollected, then Act 5 completion, then Act 5 exploration, then cavalier.

On top of that, there are times I pull a champ and I’m like “the hell am I supposed to do with this!?”....then I’ll load up YouTube...type on “Seatin (and whatever champs name)”....and he’s got some tutorial.

On top of THAT...I had not one clue about the Summoners Sigil’s benefits until he broke it down in a way I could process it and realize it might benefit me.

On. Top. Of. That.....I like watching his crystal openings because he always gives a quick suggestion on the champs he pulls if they are less than desirable.

For what it’s worth, on the the flip side....my guy dorky diggity Dave got me intercepting and baiting out specials and also gives decent quick blurbs when he pulls not so desirable champs.

As much hate as the homie Prof Hoff gets, he’s helped me save a couple dollars when I thought “hey let me just hit this purchase button,” then he breaks down how there might be better deals.

I could go on and on...but all I’ll say is for me YouTube is my number one source for saving my sanity, saving my butt, saving my money, or making educated rank up choices. Despite whatever additional motives, it’s insight...FREE insight.

Mattstafari

I find the YouTube videos very helpful, monthly EQ bosses that are tricky, are always beaten by the YT guys with useful tips and champ options.
I used YT to beat the collector and then get Cavalier and beat other game content.
Sure some of the YT videos aren't for me but, you choose what you click on or close

@RichTheMan you're doing good work mate, keep it up!

Fugitive21

Nope not one bit

Watching youtubers is like buying a strategy guide when you buy a new game. Why play the game if you going to follow a book.

80% of the times the youtubers are wrong.

TheTalents

I think most youtubers want to make money but they do it by serving our best interests. I just don't like the f2p youtubers that give the false illusion that you can play on the highest levels without spending. if you have a job you have to go to it is damn near impossible to play on a top 20 alliance level without spending.

digital-SOB

Nope not one bit

Watching youtubers is like buying a strategy guide when you buy a new game. Why play the game if you going to follow a book.

80% of the times the youtubers are wrong.

Strong disagree. Idk what channels you watch.
Seatin, RichtheMan, Dorklessons are all spot on.
Lagacy, iLacSkills and ProffHoff have their value as well.
A lot of others are spot on, I’ll check out mcoc vids that pop up on my feed that seem interesting or fruitful to me.

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digital-SOB

What’s the point of this post? It flat out seems ignorant

No idea. Either you have watched a vid and it helped or it didn’t. Not sure why we need a thread about YouTube tutorials and if they are helpful

CoatHang3r

What’s the point of this post? It flat out seems ignorant

Look at his post history and you’ll find your answer. Too lazy? He had an issues with someone’s opinion on the sigil but that thread was shut down and he needed a way to indirectly flame someone.

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DarkestDestroyer

Do you think the main youtubers offer help/ make videos in our best interest or simply look out for #1??

Of course they offer to help.

No one would watch the vids if anyone would feel they are being helped.

Seatin does video after video with champs he wouldn’t really use, just to showcase their in game abilities and performance against high level oppornents.

Obviously he is looking out for himself as it’s his job, but he is clearly making his audience Happy meaning we still watch.

GroundedWisdom

I think it really depends on the YouTuber. We all have our favorites. Generally, they all have helpful content. Some have their own agenda, which is easy to detach from and see if you take a step back. As with anything, it's good to take everything with a grain of salt. One person's views are not absolute. It's useful to look at many sources, rather than one fanatically. I think misinformation lives in blind faith when it comes to self-serving motives.

Spurgeon14

Helpful.
I watch gameplay vids when I land new champs and it helps doing new quests (Variant, Act 5/6 and monthly) to see more about the paths and what champs worked well beforehand. I like when they grade the offers and watch the news about changes or updates. Saves me a ton of time and units plus I’m more informed.
The only person grading offers is the main one you shouldn't be listening to at all about anything

If you don't have something nice to say don't say anything at all.

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Kabam Lyra

This discussion isn't very constructive. Everyone is welcome to enjoy whichever Youtube content they like.