Dial-a-Difficulty! Hermitcraft 9: #39 

I personally think DEEPFROST should be purple on the diffaculty sign it would make it pop a little more!

1:53 I seriously want this season to go on for 2-3 years. You guys did the quick stuff, now's the time for a serious long-term world

I really loved the whole "Tango and the Dungeon yelling at each other" bit.

Honestly Tango, I really appreciate the fact that you go into explanations on all the technical systems you're building. Most of us are not redstone geniuses, but you still explain it in a way that is very interesting and even makes sense. I enjoy this part of the content, and it's a big part of what makes your videos special.

For level 2 you gotta make the key drop sign say something like "Offer the key to the captain of the ship"

To make the Zelda noise: Place note blocks on top of gold blocks and put 2-tick repeaters in between. Tune them as follows: 13 G - 12 F# - 9 D# - 3 A - 2 G# - 10 E - 14 G# - 18 C

Seeing Tango effectively program an entire game with Minecraft engineering is a joy to see

Saving Create Mod vids for after Decked out is finished is like having dessert after a yummy, yummy dinner. Worth the wait! 💞

Man, every time I watch a Tango video where he gets into this level of depth about the mechanics of redstone, and *especially* that of Decked Out, it makes me want to do more with it in my own world. Intimidating and simultaneously inspiring, that's the TangoTek way!

Your transparency with regards to your time management between Hermitcraft and the Create series is much appreciated! You're a busy dude with all these big projects, but it's really cool to hear you make your decision clear and not diminishing your excitement about the Create series.

What a labor of love! I could see this becoming a standalone game outside of Minecraft!

I like how Tango is trying to finish decked out by making it more complicated lol. Love your work Tango!

I’m a simple man. I see a Tango video and I click and hit like immediately because I know it’s gonna be great.

You know it's a good episode when Tango brings out the spreadsheet.

I first got into Hermitcraft in season 7, and a big part of that was seeing Decked Out and just being so impressed that something like that could be made in survival minecraft. And with every update to Decked Out in this season, I am just more and more impressed by the scope of this project and how much work and detail and passion you've put into it. It's looking epic so far and I'm sure the other hermits will have an absolute blast playing it when it's ready!

"I dunno about you, but I can't wait." I CAN'T WAIT AS WELL TANGO I'M VIBRATING IN EXCITEMENT

15:03, This man is inventing a whole new game in a game. Tango never doubt, you are insanely smart.

Tango, to solve the "bad luck protection" problem around keys, you could add a shopkeeper or NPC that you can buy keys from for coins/crowns. Maybe it can go both ways too where you can sell your keys for coins in the case you get key flooded! Cheers, you're a true inspiration!

Tiny little detail: the gold keys do look great, but maybe they should be colored like oxidized copper as well. (That way you can also easier color-code keys for other levels).

The Mammoth effort and commitment Tango puts into this is unbelievable. Thank you Tango

I love the new difficulty system! Seems a lot friendlier than the delve cards. I’m really excited at how close this is getting!

It’s almost unfair for one person to have so much talent and great ideas, can’t be sad about create because I want to see decked out and even LL content just as much. You’re one of the first content creators that I wish there was just more Tangos

Oh man, this is going to be a fantastic game! Tango you have outdone yourself this time. No worries about putting the Create Mod aside for this, I am excited to see how your play test goes and wishing you luck on the Ravager and Evoker gathering...I hope your Totems are stocked up. Good Luck!

I can only bow to Tango’s mad genius

Don't worry about create- Decked out has to be the priority and we completely understand that :)

Can it be possible for two hermits to do a run together, that would be so much fun!

Tango Tek. I have no clue how the heck you can organize and maintain such a complex "mini" game. I love that you take such care to not only appease the fans but also the fellow hermits. You are definitely one of my favorite hermits. Stay awesome and keep being a madlad.

Have you thought about using zombies as a way to distribute the loot? Like, instead of having the keys spread out through the map, release a zombie that is holding the key that they have to kill. Not only will it improve their odds of finding it (sound ques via zombie) but it'll also add randomization of where the key might be (zombies wander / track something). Not sure of the viability, but it's a way to solve a few problems with the new loot system.

Tango this is so incredible. I can’t wait to see all the episodes of all the hermits enjoying your phenomenal game and build.

I'm SO EXCITED to see the Decked Out progress!! I can't wait 👀

The sheer SCALE of decked out 2 INCLUDING citadel defines the effort Tango puts in it and shtill he says he isn't doing his real best, wonder what this mad man is capable of 🤯🤯

The visual glitch of the tower overlapping his face so he had a warden face for just a split second during the outro was poetic af

Decked out and decked out 2 are games I would play! All of your ideas for Decked Out 2 are amazing and I think they are just perfect for the dungeon crawling theme that Decked Out is based off! Honestly I would watch a 5 hour long compilation of Best Moments Of Decked Out 2 On Hermitcraft Season 9, I would watch that if that was a video that will be made!

Glad to hear decked out is gonna be the main focus now! Love seeing everything about the design!

The create mod videos were great, but I always found the Hermitcraft content more engaging. I envy your time management skills!

I personally find Decked Out to be the most enjoyable to watch out of all your content. Keep it up!

The amount of snow that has been added by other Hermits is insane. I love seeing all the Hermits helping each other.

I would LOVE to see some sort of hard to get to but very well marked lectern as a challenge thing. I love all the new ideas but you're already doing so much!! You're awesome Tango!

I am still amazed by the sheer scale, detail, and work that Tango has put into creating a game within a game. I can't believe how close it is to Zed play testing!! I'm so excited to see his vision come to fruitation! He is a genius, and we don't deserve him!

I cannot wait to see what the Hermit’s think about this version of Decked Out! I cannot wait to watch the hermits runs.

When do you plan to create level 3 and 4? Love the progress ❤

As ever, Tango Never dissapoints . I am SO looking forward to the hermits trying to navigate this game.

I've been binging this series and I had some card ideas for you, but also a problem you seem to have overlooked: Hunger. The first Decked Out was huge and players could run out of sprint fairly easily. You saw people eating a golden carrot at the last minute to mitigate that sometimes. If not adding food droppers into the dungeon, or even a custom food, you may consider allowing people to take food with them into the game or adding in some food related cards like the ones below. That said, here's the card ideas. Starting Item Cards (most of these are probably ethereal) ~Vexbane: Provides a golden sword with just enough enchantment to one-shot a vex. The low durability is a feature, it will not last forever. ~Rusty Guard: Provides a pre-damaged shield, possibly with a custom banner texture. A ravager should destroy it in three hits or less. ~Stalwart Aegis: An undamaged shield. This one should be rare, and it should come with clank. ~Vial of Lethargy: Provide a splash potion of slowness. A careful throw lets you outrun a ravager. A careless one ends the run. ~Vial of Suffering: Provide a splash potion of weakness. Another way to survive a ravager by blunting their attacks. ~Cornucopia: Provides a bunch of different food items, so they don't stack. (the dungeon is huge, hunger is going to be a factor) ~A Very Merry Unbirthday: Provides a cake. Lots of food... if you can stop to use it. ~Second Chance: Provides a totem of undying. Given how quickly the things in the game can kill you unarmored, this might not be as powerful as you think. ~Stay Back!: Provides a Punch II bow, and several arrows tipped with potion of regeneration. This way a player can knock back a ravager, but can't kill them. ~Questionable Taste: Provides a bowl of suspicious stew. There are ways to select the potion effects these come with, so you can decide which ones are in the randomized pool. ~Mycellum Insistence: Provides a few bowls of mushroom stew.

this project only gets crazier lol the way everything moves together is really impressive!

I am so hyped!!! DO2 is looking SO COOL, and watching the progress over the last year has been so awesome. I can’t believe it’s finally happening!

I can't even describe how hyped I am for this game, so so so cool

Difficulty 5 would have also been cool if it was called “Decked out”

You've been putting in so much effort to this -cant wait for it to come out!!! 😁

Ive never wanted a series to come out faster than i want this one to

It’s so amazing how much thought and e heeding goes into this Tango. We’re so excited about what you’re creating!

Tango, I remember in a previous episode you were debating whether to add a secret area in one of the towers if the deepfrost citadel. What if that secret area was only available on deepfrost difficulty and was where the crafting room for cards was?

MOAR Decked out! My favorite! Over basically anything. Also, Tango is a madman. I don't know how this man has earned more hours in the day than the rest of the world lol

The Deepfrost difficulty doesn't look more menacing than deadly in colour

So pumped for Decked Out to be played! Create can wait :)

I was really surprised that you chose to have both Create and Decked Out running at the same time in the first place. Really enjoyed your Create series, but can't say I haven't been itching for more Decked out updates!

I really like the crafting system, I think it would be interesting if you could craft other things earlier in the dungeon like potions. And you could probably make a system where only certain items can be made at certain benches. You can include cards that make a chance for a potion-making items happen more often, there could be a brewer build (that sounds interesting)

You know it's the real deal when the spreadsheets come out. You're awesome, Tango!

Man, hearing the heartbeat made me so excited! It makes the Dungeon feel alive. This is so exciting!

The "Hi Scar" had me roflmao 🤣🤣 Also, i'm just in awe of the amazing work and time you put into this season of Decked Out 🙌 Well done!

Tango, thank you SO much! I just got surgery for my teeth, and not only did they pull put 2 teeth, but they pulled my wisdom teeth as well. My mouth is numb like crazy, and I can't eat anything solid for a while. The pain is mild, but it seemingly disappeared as soon as I clicked on your video and heard that awesome intro music! Thank you, Tango! I really appreciate the crazy fun and energetic content you always put out! And hey, don't sweat the Ties In the Skies Tower. We all make mistakes!

Literally any tango video is good. Doesn't matter if it's create or hermitcraft

Tango's game design skills are incredible

So happy that Create will be back eventually! But in the meantime, I’m very excited to see the Hermits play Decked Out when it’s ready!

Been a rough morning, I needed a little bit of Tango Tek today. And Im So excited for Decked Out! Great changes!

Love it! I think light blue may suit the "DeepFrost" sign better than black. Again, on brand😎

The dungeon is looking amazing Tango!!!

The testing phases is making me excited!! The whole decked out 2 process has been amazing! 🤩🤩🤩

I'm excited for decked out so much! But I also can't wait to see you do create mod again! I love both so much.

You know things are getting real when a spreadsheet gets pulled up

As much as I love the Create Series I am glad you have established your priority and are sticking to it :) Looking forward to everything you produce!

Outro: "I don't know about you, but I. Can't. Wait." We're all excited, Tango! Keep it up!

ITS INSANEEEE your doing this (mostly) by yourself!! Man I hope this season is long, just for games like this

You’ve been on one heck of a grind with Decked Out 2 to get it finished and available for the hermits to enjoy playing. I applaud your grind and dedication! 👏 Keep up the hard work! I’m here for it

❤ decked out 2 looking more and more AMAZING 😍

That compass drop right after the mine cart is pure style points. Great decision!

Tango that door opening is the best bit of red stone ever. Perfectly sets the vibe.

I hope you’re having fun making Decked Out! You’re so so dedicated to your work, I cannot wait to see it complete ❤️ Be good to yourself, Tango!

I am totally itching for more Create, but I am also totally itching for Decked Out to be finished. So I understand the priority of making sure DO gets finished. Great work all the way around Tango and can't wait to see more. Take your time and do the good job we all know is coming with DO and we will be waiting and ready when you are able to get back to Create. ❤

26:24 the glitchy flickering of Tango's character as he flies in front of the fortress and the Warden face momentarily peeks through feels like foreshadowing lmao

My idea to make the keys more consistent would be to have chests throughout, where at the start of each run 1 (maybe 2 or 3) chest(s) is randomly selected to have a key. The player then grabs that key and either drops it somewhere to open all locked doors on that level, or can unlock a specific door if multiple keys are in play.

I'm always so impressed with the amount of work you put into your projects. Great idea to have the Hermits search for a key to get them to the next level. My rhyming mind thinks the sign could say something like"Seek the key/to give the one who bends the knee". Great work, can't wait to watch the Hermits play Decked Out!

I love the Create series and am totally happy to wait for you to have more time. I understand. I'm glad that you're putting up good boundaries with your game time. Lol

This is all so exciting! The shriekers and heartbeat sound effects are spooky even in this casual testing mode, watching people unfamiliar with it play this game will be so tense and great! I'm looking forward to seeing the play testing with Zedaph, and I love the customisable difficulty options!

Your enthusiasm (and obvious madness) are contagious! I don't think I am ever going to be able to stop talking about how insane this project is, or how psyched I am to see it finally start getting tested and played! There's going to be something special about having a player's-eye-view/new eyes in general on this project. Gives a lot of opportunity for appreciation of the details!

Love the Zelda secret noise idea. I'm using it in one of my worlds for basically the same thing and it's amazing

So happy to hear create isn’t dead. Hope everyone returns with you

I actually cant believe how smart /creative tango is?!? I can hardly write a oc backstory and he’s making a game inside a game?!!!!! And that game is flipping AMAZING????????? Tango is crazy and I feed of of his craziness

Two of the more popular types of videos on THvid, Minecraft and Dev logs, combined with an incredible entertainer and game building genius, is a recipe for awesomeness.

Tango, what you did this season is just amazing, I'm really struggling for words to describe the scale of this accomplishment. When I see the dungeon with all the redstoney goodness around it, it's hard to remember that there's anything else on this server, and when you come back out and fly around the citadel I just forget to breathe. I really need to start mentally preparing for seeing this monster come to life... and devour Zedaph.

Can we just appreciate that not only is this man making a massive game inside a game, but he has managed to brush by the fact that he has made an incredible build to essentially build height that encases the whole thing. He just breezes right past it. It's heard to grasp the magnitude of it, but when you do, it's mind-blowing.

After following this project and countless others for years now, I'm really stoked to see how this turns out. Fantasticc ideas all around, Tango. One of these days, I wish I can meet you and get to know how you put this all together, outside of the streams and videos. Lots of factors come at play, I'm sure. Can't wait to see what happens next.

When i saw that you were participating in the life series alwell, i was impressed that you do three projects at once. I am excited for create, but prioritising your efforts seems very reasonably to me

I would make it clear to the hermits (via discord, signs, etc.) that you can re-select the difficulty if you change your mind while standing in that initial room. Otherwise, awesome addition to Decked Out!

Amazing progress Tango, the hype is real ^_^

21:50 Hi Tango, I've got a question regarding the tnt drop shortcut and your new key system to progress to lower levels. What happens if someone takes the shortcut without getting a key? Are they then required to go back up the tnt tunnel to get back out? or maybe some kind of sculk sensor system which'll detect a player coming out the bottom of the shortcut and auto-open the doors to level 1? The game looks incredible Tango and I can't wait to see the amount of fun this will bring to the hermits!

Tango you are super inspiring, mind-blowing to see a whole dungeon game coming together in Minecraft! Insanity. And it looks incredible, can't deal with how cool the castle is!

I don’t ever comment, but I was literally thinking about how you should have the Zelda sound for the doors opening and then you mentioned it!!! 👏🏼👏🏼 Can’t wait for this game to go live! You’ve done a fantastic job.

I’m so excited to see all the hermits running decked out, I love how some will be hilarious and some will be super thought out. All of the new features seem so great

I love the addition to the currency in the game, and the idea of having keys for unlocking doors. I can definitely see some of the Hermits utilizing the key-system as they get accustomed to the game, and want to delve deeper into the dungeon more quickly. I also like the difficulty being a chosen thing at the start.... I hope at least one Hermit tries Deepfrost on their first run. 😂

Thank you for not abandoning create mod. That has been my favorite series tbh