Welcome to Second Wind
Added 2023-11-07 17:38:37 +0000 UTC
Hey folks!
We're super excited to have you here early. The page wasn't quite ready yet, but sleuths found the Patreon almost immediately after announcing and so we went ahead and put it out there for the early birds wanting to sign-up right away which is A LOT of you.
I can't believe the amount of support we've received over the last 24 hours. The entire team is in awe, and we're excited to get right back to work on the content you've come to know and love from us.
Obviously we have some work to do on getting this page ready including graphics, descriptions, Patreon video, etc. All in the works, so stay tuned.
Tomorrow at 11 AM CT, Yahtzee and I will be live to discuss our plans for Second Wind, along with going over what happened, and when you can expect the first videos to drop!
And don't worry, streams and podcasts are coming back too. We'll have a second channel just for that just like you've always wanted back on The Escapist.
Excited for all of you to be on the ground floor of this new adventure with us, and thank you so much for believing and supporting us. We'll continue the vision we built with The Escapist here on Second Wind.
- Nick Calandra
Content Director
Comments
Finally made the Patreon plunge after your transition! Couldn't abide by how you guys were treated. Yahtzee's guilt guilt and eyelash batting also helped
Jesper van den Bergh
2024-02-07 02:40:40 +0000 UTCTake your time, we know great things can't be rushed!
Sebastian K
2024-01-13 22:00:04 +0000 UTCZero punctuation is vital to my mental health, what else am I supposed to do on long drives?? Shut up and take my money
Grace Rydburg
2023-12-01 05:56:31 +0000 UTCNothing to announce just yet. We're in negotiations for the IP. When we know you'll know!
Nick Calandra
2023-11-19 17:08:54 +0000 UTCWhat are the plans for DnD content? Could, perhaps, a new Adventure be Nigh?
Joshua Lee Pruss
2023-11-19 17:08:15 +0000 UTCsupporting max tier! *Braveheart yell* FREEEEEEEDOM!
Superintendent R
2023-11-18 19:36:29 +0000 UTCBeen watching since before Escapist. Thanks for all the laughs over the years. I was genuinely sad when I heard and thought for a moment that it was the end of an era. So happy to see this. I remember "Two little boys had two little toys" for the army of two review :)
Jesse Bodie
2023-11-18 19:30:50 +0000 UTCTotal support. Rooting for you guys!
Matthew Lowery
2023-11-18 11:26:42 +0000 UTCLooking forwards to hoodies!
Albert Ryan
2023-11-18 00:03:30 +0000 UTCHuge fan of Design Delve, the documentaries, ZP, Cold Take, and the 3MR's. I bought Tunic because of the 3MR and had a blast. Excited to see the team continuing to create great content! 💪
Joe G
2023-11-16 04:21:09 +0000 UTCLiterally every $1 helps! Just think about if all 200,000 subs on the channel gave us $1 :D
Nick Calandra
2023-11-15 22:25:03 +0000 UTCit's all i can manage at the moment, but i've joined the £1 tier. Hope you guys keep this momentum going ^^.
Aimee Glasgow
2023-11-15 22:24:21 +0000 UTCThank you all for all the amazing work you do! Hope this helps keep the lights on!
Funduffy900
2023-11-15 15:56:50 +0000 UTCMore than happy to support you guys and wishing you favourable winds and smooth sailing! Thank you for all the great work and the brilliant community that you have built. Looking forward to the phoenix taking to its wings and wishing you all the best and a bright future ✨🍀
René
2023-11-13 23:44:24 +0000 UTCReally thrilled to see you all launch this endeavour so quickly. I'm proud to support you guys and will do so for as long as I'm able. Been watching ZP since Yahtzee used to use copyrighted music in the intro; vividly remember "A little less conversation, a little more action please" at the start of the Mass Effect review. How very dare thee! Haha. The Escapist will miss you all, but on to the future... Long live Second Wind!
Isaac Winter
2023-11-11 18:33:43 +0000 UTCReally excited to be supporting this new venture. Congratulations to Nick and the whole team for taking this big, new step. Looking forward to the cool stuff to come!
Malaysian Gov
2023-11-10 23:56:51 +0000 UTCHappy to sign up and support you guys! We are all behind you!
William Axford
2023-11-10 18:11:58 +0000 UTCWelp. You've finally made me subscribe to a patreon. Here's to years of quality and absolutely dorky content. Keep being positive and enjoy yourself.
lrdcsx
2023-11-10 14:45:49 +0000 UTCBeen a big fan of the content and awesome team at Escapist for years. The way the team have dealt with this is fabulous and proves how my respect and admiration for you all was and is deserved. So glad to be here with you on the start of this great fun adventure!
Barnaby Wallace
2023-11-10 04:16:25 +0000 UTCWishing you guys the best! Can't wait to see what kind of crazy ideas you come up with now that you have more creative freedom.
Joshua Hughes
2023-11-10 00:08:18 +0000 UTCY'all are awesome. Sorry about the backlash with escapist, but like many, Yahtzee you've had my emotional support there, and you'll continue to have it here.
David Doornbos
2023-11-09 22:27:15 +0000 UTCWishing you guys the best! Love your content, keep up the good work! 🥰💖 Proud of you all in this endeavor.
Smut Grrl
2023-11-09 18:54:07 +0000 UTCI never subscribed to the escapist and I am hardly swimming in money. But I can probably spare $3 a month if it helps you get a running start on your new project. Best of luck to you all, looking forward to see what you'll get up to from now on!
Mooeow
2023-11-09 18:50:09 +0000 UTCHope you guys stay strong grew up with you guys since I was 18 I'm now 28 have grown but always checked in for games I liked but will definitely support since you entertained me for hours
Majub H
2023-11-09 06:46:11 +0000 UTCHell yeah we love a worker owned game journalism company I'm sure this is a hell of a lot of work to start up but love y'all are doing this
Connie Lukawski
2023-11-09 06:42:03 +0000 UTCZero Punctuation compilations seriously got me through the end of 2020 and all thru 2021. I absolutely adored Adventure is Nigh and sincerely hope you all develop new campaigns (since I figure those characters are locked over there). Fuck the parent company, you guys don't need them and while I'll miss ZP so so much, I'm here with my moneys and can't wait to see what you come up with next
Meli Bear
2023-11-09 04:23:08 +0000 UTCMay the soulless business homunculi who lead to this exodus spend the rest of their days in lamentation and envy of everything you go onto build. Though they squat in the palaces you and your compatriots made, they are doomed to watch it all fall to ruin and ash without you there to hold it aloft. And though you stand on the edge of a wilderness, it is yours to conquer and shape, free of the shackles of the fools you've left behind.
Michael Negranol
2023-11-09 04:12:23 +0000 UTCWell, its hard to go it alone, but I imagine the freedom will be worth it. Congratulations on the new beginning, and I am looking forward to your future work!
Daniel Turrill
2023-11-09 03:48:45 +0000 UTCHopefully this freedom will allow you folks to breath and enjoy yourselves a little more. But enough of that...where are our podcasts? ♥️
Caligari
2023-11-09 03:45:57 +0000 UTCBest of luck! I love your content and I thought the Escapist made an amazing turn around over the last few years bringing in new talent. I’m here for this new adventure, though!
Mass Defect
2023-11-09 00:20:02 +0000 UTCAre you guys looking for discord mods?
Justin Michael Baard
2023-11-08 23:57:36 +0000 UTCThanks for everything you do. Take the time to get things up and running and will be excited to see what is coming not your free
sc7639
2023-11-08 22:37:51 +0000 UTCNick, what you and your amazing hires turned the escapist into the last few years was really something special. I can't sit back without chipping in. This is surely the start of something even greater!
CryptidCrimewave
2023-11-08 22:13:09 +0000 UTCDuring the stream Marty told me to use the send a message to the creator here, on Patreon. Did that a while ago. No awnser yet but they are still getting everything sorted.
JOSE CARVALHO
2023-11-08 20:07:45 +0000 UTCSame problem for me. During the stream Marty told me to use the send a message to the creator here, on Patreon. Did that a while ago. No awnser yet but they are still getting everything sorted.
JOSE CARVALHO
2023-11-08 19:37:04 +0000 UTCYup, grabbing it now! Been pulled in a million different directions!
Nick Calandra
2023-11-08 19:33:00 +0000 UTCHello, I've been watching Fully Ramblomatic since Fully Ramblomatic, but my slow brain only just over the past year tuned into all the new and interesting and engaging and funny and dare I say heartwarming videos appearing alongside ZP. Having binged the astounding Adventure is Nigh several times in the past 6 months, I've been meaning to Patreon but kept forgetting, and then today happened, so luckily I have supported the correct channel. (And I really really really do hope AiN can continue in some form) Thank you, please carry on! 👍
ajokay
2023-11-08 19:32:01 +0000 UTCWas the discussion recorded? can we get it here?
David Santos
2023-11-08 19:31:59 +0000 UTCI Have confidence that Nick along with the group of talented people can make this channel into something memorable and meaningful to the audience and creators. I have been a fan of zero punctuation since 2010 and a fan of other escapists content since 2019. I can not wait to see what they do.
Patrick Weddington
2023-11-08 19:19:01 +0000 UTCNick, your input over the last few years is what took the old site from “Yahtzee’s platform” to new heights and greatness I never thought I’d see. I was stunned when I saw Yahtzee’s announcement but knew it would all work out when I saw that you two were still together. Onwards and upwards!
Chip Bloch
2023-11-08 18:55:47 +0000 UTCBuckle up, kiddos!
JC
2023-11-08 18:51:39 +0000 UTCThis was the best possible news to hear after hearing all of my fav Escapist people left the site. I look forward to your videos and other output. (Dare I not call it content.)
Caleb
2023-11-08 18:18:09 +0000 UTCThe king is dead, long live the king!
anklemonitor
2023-11-08 18:12:55 +0000 UTCThe “Join Server” option is not working for me for discord. I’m on the $10 tier and have tried every recommendation in the troubleshooter.
Boltonator
2023-11-08 18:12:03 +0000 UTClooking forward to great content like "Abscond away" and "vaguely tangential discussion"
Stewart Rose
2023-11-08 18:10:08 +0000 UTCWas weirded out Saturday when stuff wasn't as ought. Only heard last night. Initially gutted, then well made up. Love that you cat's all stickin together. Balls to the mugs who blew you off. Same top crew same top talent same top content. Glad to see ya back already you crazy cats x
MPH
2023-11-08 18:07:55 +0000 UTCSo glad to see you guys keeping up the good work! Best of Luck!
JC
2023-11-08 18:05:45 +0000 UTCGlad you guys just launched everything so quickly, just wanted to jump in to make sure I don't miss anything lol
LTHKdev
2023-11-08 18:05:36 +0000 UTCLooking forward to seeing journalistic endeavors untethered from corporate control.
Designer Dave
2023-11-08 18:05:15 +0000 UTCBIG MAN NICK MVP
Adrian “Origami” Cioc
2023-11-08 18:05:07 +0000 UTCplease go sleep like a champion nick.
Gazorp
2023-11-08 18:02:41 +0000 UTCCongrats on the launch, let's make this second wind take it all way!
Guybrush20X6
2023-11-08 18:02:13 +0000 UTCWe are so back
Manav Sridharan
2023-11-08 18:00:16 +0000 UTCI mentioned this on the crazy announcement chat but I love the premium shows you put out and I almost always have a stream on while I'm working at home as my background noise lol. I have cancer and I've had it since 2020. I couldn't go back to the office when covid ended and your youtube content really is a great substitute for office chatter and always entertains me and helps me get through my work day. When I heard what happened, I knew I would 100% support your next steps. As marty usually says, "We are so Back!"
Tom Smith
2023-11-08 17:59:53 +0000 UTCYou guys are moving! Heck yes
Jasin LastName
2023-11-08 17:58:31 +0000 UTCHappens to me also.
Froztik
2023-11-08 17:54:30 +0000 UTCLord's of the Fallen was an underwhelming game to cap off ZP. But I'm hopeful this will shake things up
Eating Pancakes Right Now
2023-11-08 17:51:09 +0000 UTCBeen in a similar situation as Mr Calandra -- forced out of doing what I loved by corporate fait accompli. Unlike Nick, I lacked the balls and the smarts to try to stand on my own. The money was soon gone, but the hole where my dignity used to be remained. My donation is a (modest) tribute to Mr. Calandra and his team's passion, independence, and hope that I gave up a long time ago. Viva Second Wind.
Lux 1nterior
2023-11-08 17:48:50 +0000 UTCWill probably have to drop down tier eventually for financial reasons, but really want to make sure you are a success initially. Love to all and thank you for your perseverance!
ChrisA
2023-11-08 17:43:54 +0000 UTCHere's to a fast and successful launch!
Daniel G
2023-11-08 17:41:57 +0000 UTCShut up and take my money.
Josh Morningstar
2023-11-08 17:41:55 +0000 UTCI put money in the money hole. Can't wait, funny men.
Smellbringer
2023-11-08 17:40:29 +0000 UTCHappy to be here supporting, all power to you guys! ❤️
Louise Tarrant
2023-11-08 17:40:19 +0000 UTCSo fucking here for this. Unprecedented support for and from the Escapist video team is incredible to see. Couldn't be more excited to see all of the talent I love move over to SW and support their peers. Can't wait for next steps!
Justin Olson
2023-11-08 17:39:00 +0000 UTCLet's gooooo! Proud of you all!! 💙
Connor Swenke
2023-11-08 17:38:45 +0000 UTCTAKE MA MONEY! Also Paypal link pls?
Chin Chilla
2023-11-08 17:38:20 +0000 UTCWasn't here for you guys during the escapist, but here for you now. Good luck everyone 👍
Aaron Samuels
2023-11-08 17:36:35 +0000 UTCLove you guys!
Artimas
2023-11-08 17:36:30 +0000 UTCHi, wish you all the best with this!
DOSGamerMan
2023-11-08 17:36:23 +0000 UTCI'm getting the same, just patience for now I guess
Ronald
2023-11-08 17:33:07 +0000 UTCLets frigging go
Eddy Ferreira
2023-11-08 17:28:49 +0000 UTCI started watching zp in 2007. I was 14. I've been watching it longer than I haven't. I'd follow Yahtzee to the moon, hahaha. Very happy for you guys to be doing this! Get that bread!!!
Andrew Walli
2023-11-08 17:28:22 +0000 UTCI've only been watching you guys for a few months but excited for the future :)
Archie Lawrence
2023-11-08 17:22:43 +0000 UTCHappy to support
Dinte
2023-11-08 17:22:41 +0000 UTCHave been following ZP since 2010. While I’m saddened to see things shape up the way they did I am eager to see how the next phase of this journey will play out.
Boltonator
2023-11-08 17:20:10 +0000 UTCGlad to be a part of this community
Christopher Eychaner
2023-11-08 17:19:15 +0000 UTCHi geldonyetich. Already tried that. The link takes me to Discord but the server is "empty". No channels or anything else.
JOSE CARVALHO
2023-11-08 17:11:58 +0000 UTCEchoing those above, I don’t really subscribe to much, but YC’s creative output, the documentaries and podcasts amongst all the other quality outputs have been a stalwart companion for years! So I will be loyally following along to support this new endeavour! Really excited to hear what you’re all planning next.
AmyC
2023-11-08 17:02:29 +0000 UTCFirst video should be "Let's all laugh at an industry that NEVER learns anything, tee hee hee..."
Nathan Phoenix
2023-11-08 16:42:11 +0000 UTCThere's a new one now, it's working for me, try the membership tab and click the link from there.
geldonyetich
2023-11-08 16:36:01 +0000 UTC💜
Mia Winter 🏳️⚧️
2023-11-08 15:37:18 +0000 UTCHi everyone. Is the Discord server available ? Having trouble connecting.
JOSE CARVALHO
2023-11-08 15:26:41 +0000 UTCYou guys got this!
Onicell
2023-11-08 15:24:28 +0000 UTCLet's. Fucking. Go. 🚀
Mirage the Fennec
2023-11-08 15:14:13 +0000 UTCI don't usually donate to Patreons but if it helps Jack, Yahtz, Nick and the rest keep the lights on, I'm happy to help.
Fatbeard
2023-11-08 15:10:07 +0000 UTCFuck the corpos. Glad you’re doing this, thrilled to support you directly.
Lori Ramey
2023-11-08 14:49:10 +0000 UTCI follow you.
Nathaniel Goff
2023-11-08 14:37:28 +0000 UTCWhat a power move to leave like you all did, and pursue this. I don't know why Nick got fired, but I'm guessing that he didn't want to sell his soul.
Nathaniel Goff
2023-11-08 14:37:05 +0000 UTC100% behind you guys. Love Yahtzee for years and his books are a blast when on a run. Love the respect he has for Nick and can honestly say that I can't wait to see what you guys do next. Tried to pay right away but couldn't. Will be checking in pretty much everyday. They don't know what they've lost. Love from rainy Manchester UK
Ash Moore
2023-11-08 13:46:15 +0000 UTCHappy to be here. Looking forward to it.
Geoff Matthews
2023-11-08 13:33:08 +0000 UTCBest of luck on your new venture guys, I'm happy to be here and wish you all the best.
Tony G
2023-11-08 13:28:36 +0000 UTCExcited to see what comes next. Keep it up people!
Fionn Bridges
2023-11-08 13:22:18 +0000 UTCHappy to be here guys. Good luck.
Ali Almuhanna
2023-11-08 13:08:04 +0000 UTCI’m so glad you’re gaining traction with this new venture.
Konpen V2
2023-11-08 12:31:33 +0000 UTCYou are the first Patron I’ve given to. Obviously a huge fan of Yahtzee but you’re all pretty much the first set of games journalists etc. I’ve liked in general, and I’m desperate to see your brand succeed! Hope the podcast can resume soon but obviously fine if not. Apparently something called Floatplane might work well for you too, best if luck and excited to see what you come up with!
Tim Wilson
2023-11-08 12:05:01 +0000 UTCAwesome to see this spring up so fast, I imagine there were warning signs but it still would have been a shock. Gamurs said thanks for rejuvenating the Escapist but we don't need you anymore, and it warms my heart to see the team collectively say "No, we don't need YOU." I wish you the best of luck and the most satisfying vindication in this endeavour! May fair second winds guide you to gilded shores.
Stoke me a clipper
2023-11-08 11:25:47 +0000 UTCIt's so disappointing to see you treated so poorly Nick, you deserve much better for the blood sweat and tears put into the Escapist over the last few years. On a happier note I am excited to support you folks here and looking forward to the new high quality content that you guys create. Best of luck!
Jonathan Langthorne
2023-11-08 11:03:18 +0000 UTChttps://www.youtube.com/@SecondWindGroup
Jimble-jämz
2023-11-08 10:52:31 +0000 UTCAs soon as I found out I ended my YouTube membership and came and signed up here. Gamur clearly don't get people care more about the content and its creators than a brand. What a bunch of greedy corporate wazzocks...
Jimble-jämz
2023-11-08 10:50:39 +0000 UTCGood luck Nick, Yahtz, and everyone! I've been watching ZP for well over a decade and I hate to see it end like this, but I'm happy to help you stick it to the greedy bastards.
Jacob Stephens
2023-11-08 10:01:47 +0000 UTCI remember watching zero punctuation reviews with my friends in my very early teens , I'm 30 now , I've watched yahtzee pretty much every week for over half my life , I can't say the same consistency for much else. I am glad to see a new start for everyone , I feel like the escapist was just hitting a new stride , well , they mucked that up ! Excited to see what's next.
Joe Bromage
2023-11-08 09:54:35 +0000 UTCWill we get a YT channel?
Spiros Diochnos
2023-11-08 09:42:49 +0000 UTCSorry to hear what the reward for all your hard work was Nick, though it is great to see the full staff reckognises what you did! Subscribed immediatly, I'm sure it's money well spent.
Jeans
2023-11-08 08:46:42 +0000 UTCI subscribed to The Escapist 15 years ago. It was the first channel I ever subscribed to. Yahtzee was the reason for that and he’s been an integral part of my life since then, helping me get through some of the darkest days of my life. What happened with Gamurs was shitty, but know that you’ll always have my support. If I wasn’t in such a financial bind I’d give more, but I hope every little bit helps
Mac Loves Manga
2023-11-08 08:41:34 +0000 UTCFuck the Escapist for their actions. Will happily support this venture. I'm really looking forward to see what names you will come up with for the shows :D "Nada Interrupt" , or some shit.
Tuomas Pesola
2023-11-08 08:25:04 +0000 UTCi'm sure Escapist will implode soon enough and Yahtzee will be able to buy back the rights.
LifeIsStrange
2023-11-08 06:37:09 +0000 UTCBest of luck guys! Really looking forward to continuing what was often the best part of my day.
Dan
2023-11-08 06:02:11 +0000 UTCI've watched the escapist, specifically ZP, since 2016. It wasn't until Nick came along and found so many talent people and basically reinvented the entire thing that I finally started watching for more than just the big guy. I wish you guys the best of luck and I hope I'm always around to support and see what you do next.
Sidney Smith
2023-11-08 05:45:18 +0000 UTCHappy to be on the ground floor of this one. As a former GAMURS employee, I'm as disappointed as I am unsurprised to see them kill something as beloved as The Escapist, but the team lives on!
Joshua McCoy
2023-11-08 05:01:31 +0000 UTCI look forward to a nod and a wink every time a fighter uses the Second Wind feature in your future D&D actual play content. Besides that, brilliant work; I started with ZP and came to watch and enjoy all of your different projects. Badasses.
Jademus Sreg
2023-11-08 04:56:17 +0000 UTCGlad to see you all following in Commander Sterling's footsteps in going independent! I wish it could've been under better circumstances, but either way you have my support.
Brendan Malaya Mitri
2023-11-08 04:23:48 +0000 UTCbeen obsessed with zero punctuation since they talked about it on attack of the show back in 2008.
Tragus
2023-11-08 04:07:56 +0000 UTCCan’t wait to see what you all create! Thanks for keeping us all in the loop.
punchy_
2023-11-08 03:37:03 +0000 UTCI was really sad to hear Zero Punctuation ended so abruptly and due to such a crummy situation. Then I heard you all banded together to do your own thing and I am beyond stoked. Been a ZP fan since near the beginning and I can't wait to see what you all get up to now that the gloves are off.
Cristian
2023-11-08 03:23:35 +0000 UTCI was gifted a channel membership a month ago and today was the last day, thank you Dour Dodger. I was going to renew it today but with the news I figured I should just move on over to here
Ian Rupar
2023-11-08 02:21:16 +0000 UTCI thought Yathzee was trolling at first 🤦
Sir Douchbag
2023-11-08 02:16:30 +0000 UTCThat's totally fine! We offered the free trial back on The Escapist so we wanted to try and keep as much parity here with what we offered there.
Nick Calandra
2023-11-08 02:08:42 +0000 UTCI tried to bypass the free trial thing to give you money sooner...but I don't know how. I will be officially paying in 7 days.
Cleveresthandle
2023-11-08 01:58:30 +0000 UTCJust got rid of my Escapist subscription on Patreon, now I'm here. I'm following the people who make my life better. Rock on guys!
Jay Walker-Brillig
2023-11-08 01:22:41 +0000 UTCHeard about Yahtzee leaving escapist about an 2 hours ago. Went searching for the discord and found all the new links including Youtube and this one and subbed to both of them. Got hooked on ZP and Adventure is Nigh has been the thing I most look forward to these days.
NEPaycheck
2023-11-08 01:07:28 +0000 UTCI saw a video on YouTube today talking about "the escapist problem" and I clicked on it expecting rage bait only to discover what had happened. - unsubscribed patreon for escapist and subbed here instead. Good luck everyone. Bunch of badasses.
Ben-Fisher
2023-11-08 00:57:52 +0000 UTCDitto
JD Ollett
2023-11-08 00:01:22 +0000 UTCThis is wonderful! I love you guys and adore how quickly you've all rallied together
Simon Penni
2023-11-07 23:57:30 +0000 UTCSame
Whitey04
2023-11-07 23:54:10 +0000 UTCCame for Yahtzee, stayed for everyone else, not sure what happened behind the scenes but happy to support you guys and your content. Cancelling my escapist membership now.
tehpastam4n
2023-11-07 23:43:20 +0000 UTCGlad to be a part of supporting ZP and Co. Thank you for all your team has done over the years. Looking forward to the new content yet to come.
Fuzzy Bear
2023-11-07 23:39:30 +0000 UTCIve been listening and lurking, watching ZP since around 2013. I was scared to hear the news. Wednesday morning Yatzhee stream was a tradition! Happy to be here now! Im in a postion to support yall! Ready to see what yall do next!
Arbe219
2023-11-07 23:23:55 +0000 UTCMade a patreon just for you guys, your solidarity is as awesome as the content you produced before, now take our money and live your dreams without the constraints of the escapist!
DavesBarbaricCookie
2023-11-07 23:18:26 +0000 UTCYou folks are all wonderful and i am glad i can help finance a super tiny part of all this! Cant wait to see where you take this. Special shoutout to Sebastian Ruiz, who stole my heart with his brilliant and witty writing style, big fan!!!
Robin W
2023-11-07 23:12:09 +0000 UTCNever been a Patreon supporter before however you guys are incredible and I just had to help out. The whole team are absolutely amazing.
Jacob Parr
2023-11-07 22:51:02 +0000 UTCLooking forward to this. The good thing is that we know it will be quality videos.
Hallvard Kjørvik
2023-11-07 22:49:54 +0000 UTCNo qualms spending this $$$. You guys have provided hundreds of hours of entertainment.
Jason Tudor
2023-11-07 22:49:02 +0000 UTCI guess we all have to grow out of Escapism at some point (heh). I'll put in what I can until I can't. LFG!
Ryan Williams
2023-11-07 22:43:50 +0000 UTCYou guys kept me same throughout covid and long before with yahtzees audiobooks. Stay awesome, can't wait to see the rise!!
Cooper2989
2023-11-07 22:42:00 +0000 UTCI'm happy to follow you out. For me the Escapist was a bastion of video games as culture discussion and content, but I'm not blind to who was responsible for it. It wasn't the logo, it's the people and unlike the suits: I know your names. Here's to all the other people in the know.
Hyomoto
2023-11-07 22:41:09 +0000 UTCSame. I have thought for a while that I should support them and now seems like a time where they need it the most. I love your guys work and I hope you all can bounce back.
Brody Atto
2023-11-07 22:41:06 +0000 UTCYou guys have been keeping me entertained and amazed for a long, long time, and I've no doubt you'll continue that with this new venture. Carry on and stay awesome!
Silv Dooley
2023-11-07 22:39:40 +0000 UTCMy first thought this morning when I saw the news was that I have to find out how to lend support to those rascals.
Douglas Scheiber
2023-11-07 22:16:54 +0000 UTCNever been on Patreon until now, excited for what's next from the team.
ROBBIE MATTSON
2023-11-07 22:04:48 +0000 UTCI was already thinking of supporting you all with a membership! This seems like the best time! Can't wait to see what you guy's are going to do with second wind.
4Bob
2023-11-07 21:58:08 +0000 UTCCant wait to see what you all get up to with the reigns taken off.
David Santos
2023-11-07 21:40:48 +0000 UTCCan't wait to see what you folks get up to!
Dan Roemer
2023-11-07 21:35:44 +0000 UTClong time watcher, first time supporter, hugely excited to see what you guys will do next, much love<3
Nick Blake
2023-11-07 21:34:11 +0000 UTCBeen following you guys for along time and will keep on doing so no matter where you go. Please take my subscription along with my heartfelt thanks. It's not much, but hopefully it will help you guys get things rolling here on Second Wind.
Bobolash
2023-11-07 21:27:43 +0000 UTCThrilled to see the solidarity! Best of luck on this new project!
Joshua Bernholtz
2023-11-07 21:24:20 +0000 UTCThe Escapist was nothing but a thin cracked shell to contain ZP until Nick came along and got a ton of people to make it into the awesome community and quality content that it became. I remember the first community post and how slowly the community came to appreciate the clear and transparent communication. You guys got this!! We're all rooting for you!
Victor Barcelo
2023-11-07 21:21:46 +0000 UTCThe Escapist is Dead. Long Live the Escapees.
C2
2023-11-07 21:20:48 +0000 UTCLooking forward to the new Second Wind!!
HuskyHighlander23
2023-11-07 21:15:57 +0000 UTCWatched Zero Punctuation for years! I thought Escapist really hit its stride with the 3MR, Cold Takes, and those crazy moments from online gaming Frost was covering. I know it's a tough situation, but hopefully similar to Drawfee, you will rise up to the challenge and get way more of what you put into it back with more creative control! Good luck!
Jay Zawrotny
2023-11-07 21:14:06 +0000 UTCSad to see The Escapist fall but glad to see all of you stick together. I will support your Second Wind
Fernando Martinez
2023-11-07 21:13:18 +0000 UTCMy girlfriend introduced me to Zero Punctuation and I was alarmed to hear what had happened to you all. Great to see you're getting support (albeit slightly before you were ready for it 😅). I wish you all the best and look forward to seeing what comes next.
Megan Lynch
2023-11-07 21:07:39 +0000 UTCI'm so happy you all are staying together, and that we can be here for your new project. I've been watching since... 2011?? I'm extremely interested to hear more about what happened 👀
zbs
2023-11-07 21:06:57 +0000 UTCI love this team and will of course be supporting this new era! No rush, take you time getting set up. I've been supporting this team since 2020 and have been proud of all your hard work and dedication to your craft. The fact that you all stood in solidarity and are going to build something new is beautiful.
Jamie Prinz
2023-11-07 21:04:44 +0000 UTCBeen an avid watcher for many years (Jesus, has it really been 15 or so?). Now is the time to show support that isn’t crappy advertising.
Bart King
2023-11-07 21:04:28 +0000 UTCJoined to show support for a great creative team. Please do NOT feel pressured to put out tons of content straight away. Everyone loves you guys and hopes you get time to find your way.
NotEasyBeingJoe
2023-11-07 20:59:34 +0000 UTCYou guys are one of my last bastions for quality content, please take my moneys.
Justin Furtado
2023-11-07 20:58:38 +0000 UTCI literally only started watch videos on the escapist a few weeks ago and now this happened. I definitely want to see where this new venture goes.
LunaInvicta
2023-11-07 20:57:47 +0000 UTCBeen enjoying your content for... a significant portion of my life. Wish you all the best, and I'll be following :)
Olivia Long
2023-11-07 20:55:23 +0000 UTCTake my money
Jiodi
2023-11-07 20:54:26 +0000 UTCGood luck, I’ve been a fan of you guys for years
Cole Christensen
2023-11-07 20:53:35 +0000 UTCMuch love to you guys! I can’t wait to see what you guys can do freed from the madness that was escapist.
Nekona
2023-11-07 20:52:46 +0000 UTCCheers to Nick, Yahtz, Jack, and the whole crew.
Scott Williams (TalynWuff)
2023-11-07 20:51:34 +0000 UTCMay your future be much brighter now!
Momiji
2023-11-07 20:48:28 +0000 UTCI already joined the 6 euro tier. Which is the 5 euro early access with VAT.
Lord Refa
2023-11-07 20:39:14 +0000 UTCFuck the corporate middlemen. Time to see what the workers can do unshackled.
David Arcaine
2023-11-07 20:32:20 +0000 UTCLet's do this, can't wait to see what you guys have in store.
Shalti
2023-11-07 20:26:50 +0000 UTCI am game, lets see what you all can do without the leash.
DOSGamerMan
2023-11-07 20:25:26 +0000 UTCI've only just learned the news, ditched the other place and joined here immediately. What you, Nick, and the rest of the team have done is produce amazing shows and writing that are THE BEST that former site has ever seen. I will continue to support you here, independent and free from the irrational whims of fools. I wish you all the best, both to everyone doing the work here and to all my fellow Patrons. ♥
Olly
2023-11-07 20:25:15 +0000 UTCIf this channel is barren of Darren we riot! :P
Anthony Nogales
2023-11-07 20:16:27 +0000 UTCIf we don’t see Darren’s bald head on camera soon we riot.
aaaaa
2023-11-07 20:13:20 +0000 UTCPretty wild that they not only acted supportive the entire last year since the acquisition, but put Nick in charge of like 8 projects only to ratfuck him in the pettiest way imagineable
Pablo Madoka
2023-11-07 20:03:28 +0000 UTCHaven't done a Patreon in years. But between Nick getting fired and the show of love from the amazing team taking the risk of having his back at the expense of their own jobs, I wanted to do just a little to help get you off the ground. I think the last 24 hours may prove to be a blessing in disguise.
PJ Close
2023-11-07 20:03:11 +0000 UTCI came across Cold Takes several months ago, loved it, and from there discovered ZP, Design Delve, 3MR and so many wonderful streams, podcasts and reviews. I’d just decided to finally sub to the Escapist because I realized that I spend more time watching the YT channel than all the streaming services I pay for. Yesterday motivated me - I made a Patreon to show you guys support here. Thanks so much for what you all do. Can’t wait to see what the future has in store!
Rylie Walsh
2023-11-07 20:02:06 +0000 UTCSad that things went down like they did, but the future is looking bright! Glad to be along for the ride!
Christopher Taylor
2023-11-07 19:55:16 +0000 UTCI set up a patreon account to support you guys. Thanks for the years of entertainment! I'm excited for what's next
2und2sind4
2023-11-07 19:50:17 +0000 UTCExcited for the future of Second Wind! I'll follow your team's journey all the way
Allen Roh
2023-11-07 19:49:01 +0000 UTCRandom fan reporting in 🫡 Excited for all of you and can't wait to see what you have planned!
Maverickx25
2023-11-07 19:47:52 +0000 UTCSigning up early to support everyone. I don't want to see this brilliant team split up. I hope you guys will come back from all of this better than ever and free from corporate tom fuckery. I think it's beautiful how you all stuck together! Looking forward to what's next and supporting you all.
Jennifer Burnstein
2023-11-07 19:46:44 +0000 UTCCan you guys get a Second Wind t-shirt designed? I have an Escapist one that is going to the charity shop ASAP so have a gap in my wardrobe.
NoteofDiscord
2023-11-07 19:46:17 +0000 UTCGood luck! Signed up to support you guys find your feet.
Alistair Hathaway
2023-11-07 19:46:07 +0000 UTCSigned up early to help show support for you guys and what you're doing. Cant wait to see whats next!
Jessica Leggett
2023-11-07 19:42:37 +0000 UTCI was sad to hear the news earlier but then was impressed at how everyone seems to be a family and is sticking together. It's great to hear. Just signed up to help you get started and will see how long I can go. Keep up the good work everyone!
Nightbreeze
2023-11-07 19:39:25 +0000 UTCGlad to be here. Let's build this thing up.
Joey Johnson
2023-11-07 19:37:57 +0000 UTCThrew in what i could until now. Happy to pitch in at least $5 per month while you guys hit the ground running! So happy to hear the band is holding together as much as possible.
Tyler G
2023-11-07 19:37:33 +0000 UTCJoined at the Phoenix level just now. Let it rise! You've got a ton on your plate but would be interested in putting in some kind of star-up funds to get this off the ground (heh) as well at some point if that is a thing you are considering.
Chris Gaines 2000
2023-11-07 19:32:52 +0000 UTCSame here. The solidarity they showed is amazing. And, it's an absolute tribute to how well Nick treats his workers and their faith in him continuing to run the ship. I'm so damn proud of everyone.
Jonathon Cain
2023-11-07 19:27:34 +0000 UTCI’m so happy that y’all staying together and I’m excited to see what comes next.
EllieBerry
2023-11-07 19:26:06 +0000 UTCI wasn't a subscriber before, but I sure am now! Very excited to be here and see what is next for you all. Everyone had done an amazing job the last year or so expanding the content for Escapist and creating new quality avenues to engage with communities and produce new entertainment. I wish everyone the best!
unshavendillon
2023-11-07 19:22:43 +0000 UTCI know that ya'll have basically become an extended family to each other—after working so closely together for so long—but, the worker solidarity and loyalty has been awesome to see. And, a special shout out to Nick for his accomplishments over the last 4 years. He successfully revived a media brand that'd been left for dead. And, with the rest of the team, created the best era of the former content brand. The suits trying to yank it out from under him, because of the success, is almost flattering in a way. I'm stoked to be here on day one of Second Wind's life (and, I know exactly where you got the name idea, you fighty nerds 😉).
Jonathon Cain
2023-11-07 19:21:18 +0000 UTCI Hope you have fun building something new
Vakter
2023-11-07 19:18:55 +0000 UTCI have only ever subbed to individual creators until this patreon. I don't care about the ads or early access or any perks at all for these tiers. Nick, you came to a dead channel held afloat by one phenomenal creator and helped it grow into a bastion of nuanced, enthusiastic, and entertaining content with the best family of creators I've ever seen in one place. The next chapter will be monumental and it couldn't be more exciting for all of us along for the ride.
Azazel 774
2023-11-07 19:18:47 +0000 UTCWishing you guys the best tiered contributed already and can’t wait for the content to come!
Taylor Forbes
2023-11-07 19:17:08 +0000 UTCBig ups to you guys for making this move. You're gonna be just fine
Graham
2023-11-07 19:12:16 +0000 UTC"We are *so* back." --Marty
KingDead42
2023-11-07 19:06:24 +0000 UTCKeep killing it guys
Glockinasock
2023-11-07 19:03:05 +0000 UTCLet it rip guys
Joshua DeBenedetto
2023-11-07 19:01:25 +0000 UTCI certainly have subbed here. Still like ZP, simple, nostalgic fun. And then I got into Frost's content. And while I liked AiN, it's certainly more podcast worthy unfortunately. I've got enough on my mind. Yet, it's still really good content. I hope this second wind will truly be the start of something great.
hickwarrior
2023-11-07 19:00:43 +0000 UTCFast work on the new branding, guys. I love it when a team works together.
John Aldrich
2023-11-07 19:00:14 +0000 UTCDoubled my contribution. It's a real testament to how much y'all care about each other that you'd build something new to stay together. So much love and solidarity.
theDudeWhoEatsPianos
2023-11-07 18:59:41 +0000 UTCJoined at the God tier, same as before.
Brian S
2023-11-07 18:58:21 +0000 UTCGlad to see how much you guys had each other's backs, something that's definitely lacking these days. I look forward to your future content!!
basstitan
2023-11-07 18:52:19 +0000 UTCJust created this account to subscribe. Its more expensive than the old YouTube membership but it's definitely worth it.
Andre driem
2023-11-07 18:49:27 +0000 UTCI have never contributed to a patreon before since I've been a university student until this summer. I just got my first post-graduation job, and you know that first paycheck is going to a patreon sub. The old Escapist team deserves so much better, and the higher-ups shot themselves in the foot with the biggest bullet they could. Long Live Second Wind!
Magic Myc
2023-11-07 18:47:31 +0000 UTCHaving been a ZP fan for many many years, and having recently loved... basically everything Frost is doing, but especially Cold Take -- really glad to see you folks remaining together. There's a ton of quality content that you all were making, and it's nice to see the solidarity that happened here.
Chris McElligott Park
2023-11-07 18:45:00 +0000 UTCI only gave $2 a month to the escapist youtube membership, but I got way more than $2 worth of entertainment from the whole team and I'm going to show that here and now. Good luck to you all, looking forward to whatever you all end up doing.
Regicidal Maniac
2023-11-07 18:44:19 +0000 UTCSo proud to see everyone standing together. Happy to jump in early at the $10 tier, something I've never done before on Patreon.
Earl Elmore
2023-11-07 18:43:33 +0000 UTCYou guys were so quick to bounce back! Can't wait to see where this whole endeavour goes, 'cause I'm going with it!
Emil Levin
2023-11-07 18:42:21 +0000 UTCHate that this all happened but I'm glad yall rallied together so quickly to put out all the shows we love again.
Aidan Kearns
2023-11-07 18:40:58 +0000 UTCAmazing turnaround here. Good luck and I look forward to seeing what you produce with the freedom that this independence gives you.
Glynn Fergusson
2023-11-07 18:40:37 +0000 UTCLegends. Can't wait to see what you put together here.
Jordan Mathews
2023-11-07 18:38:34 +0000 UTCYahtz has been a constant in my life for such a long time and seeing how you all had each others back how could I not contribute. Even if it's only a little.
Grant Doughty
2023-11-07 18:37:58 +0000 UTCFaster than Jesus. Took him 3 days.
Krystopher Lopez
2023-11-07 18:37:27 +0000 UTCCan't wait to see what happens next, excited for the future! -Christopher J. Teuton
Filthy & Free Publishing
2023-11-07 18:36:15 +0000 UTCSo happy to see this resurrection 🔥
Sai
2023-11-07 18:36:08 +0000 UTCOh. Oh no. This is too perfect.
DarwinsDummy
2023-11-07 18:35:49 +0000 UTCMy wife's going to kill me 🗡️ but here's something I should have done along time ago. An now that I know it's going to you guys and not some suit it's more of an investment then a cost.
Aaron Frego
2023-11-07 18:33:02 +0000 UTCWorker solidarity tucks at my heart strings. Go get 'em gang!
Lord_Frostfinger
2023-11-07 18:32:57 +0000 UTCCancelled my God Tier from Escapist and transferring to Phoenix here. Are you guys starting something like 'Adventure is Nigh' or are you able to retain that IP? :D
Anthony Nogales
2023-11-07 18:31:15 +0000 UTCSo glad I waited till now to set up my support, would have been wasted last week. Looking forward to the amazing work (no pressure) of everyone at Second Wind (I’m sure there’s a belching and fart joke here).
Horus
2023-11-07 18:30:46 +0000 UTChappy to support, hope you guys get back on your feet
Joseph stalin
2023-11-07 18:30:43 +0000 UTCAll the best, looking forward to what's coming next
Kai
2023-11-07 18:30:09 +0000 UTCIs this where we taunt Nick for making his new company logo Red Wings? regardless, looking forward to the new stuff and glad to get in on the ground floor
KingDead42
2023-11-07 18:29:58 +0000 UTCHell yes. Moved my god tier sub to Phoenix here. Been enjoying your content since the very beginning and glad to keep things rolling with you guys. Let's fukkin GO!
Ultraczar
2023-11-07 18:29:55 +0000 UTCNever really interact in comments but you guys have earnt our support with so much great content over the years! Here's to many more...
Louis
2023-11-07 18:29:50 +0000 UTCBeen watching ZP since the beginning, for... Good God half my life now. Thanks for a decade and a half of entertainment and information. You have my support.
HighVoltageCatfish
2023-11-07 18:29:12 +0000 UTC(pokes head in) Well, this looks like it'll be nice...
ewhac
2023-11-07 18:28:52 +0000 UTCCan I say I'm excited? I'm very excited.
GayBearDaddy2
2023-11-07 18:27:39 +0000 UTCYou have my axe... and my Patreon support. Excited to see what's to come! 🫡
David Liddle
2023-11-07 18:27:33 +0000 UTCI moved from youtube to patreon because it gave you guys a bigger cut, but I still kept my youtube tip jar so I could do a question during the live streams once a month. It would be great to keep this going forward if possible. Omw home from work but I'll sign up to the new patreon this evening :)
Steven Thomas
2023-11-07 18:26:21 +0000 UTCCame straight here. Supporting the creators who have given us so much
Sacha Zachariades
2023-11-07 18:26:16 +0000 UTC110% behind this. ZP has been a weekly breath of fresh air for years. Here's to many more.
Robert Hammerschmidt
2023-11-07 18:25:14 +0000 UTCHappy to support the creators of the content..
Jeppe Christensen
2023-11-07 18:24:56 +0000 UTCGo Team Second Wind!
Liasco Foxtail
2023-11-07 18:24:14 +0000 UTCGlad to support good creators. Hopefully Second Wind is 100% employee-owned so that those doing the work get the rewards.
dirtside
2023-11-07 18:24:13 +0000 UTCI hope Escapist goes down the shitter and Second Wind becomes more successful than ever!
Konpen V2
2023-11-07 18:24:07 +0000 UTCTossing some support your way, sorry things went south so quick. Looking forward to the work you guys do.
damien glenn
2023-11-07 18:23:01 +0000 UTCGood luck to everyone, and glad to be part of the effort.
David Clark
2023-11-07 18:23:00 +0000 UTCNick, you're amazing and your team is amazing. If you'll do it we will fund it.
TheNihilistEnthusiast
2023-11-07 18:22:55 +0000 UTCDEATH TO CORPOS LONG LIVE ARTISTS
mc_cheshire
2023-11-07 18:22:22 +0000 UTCSeize the means 🥳
btmp
2023-11-07 18:21:36 +0000 UTCYou guys are awesome. Wherever you go I'll be there. Looking forward to the new venture!
Matt Couture
2023-11-07 18:21:33 +0000 UTCDown with the Escapist. Yahtzee and the rest have poured their souls into making it great. I hope Second Wind buries the Escapist.
Chris Morris
2023-11-07 18:21:19 +0000 UTCY'all couldn't stop me from giving yall cash if y'all wanted to. Money could be gave, dipshit would give.
Denmark
2023-11-07 18:21:09 +0000 UTCcant wait to see what you guys do
Devin Taylor
2023-11-07 18:20:41 +0000 UTCStick it to the Man.
Exterminas
2023-11-07 18:20:23 +0000 UTCThis has turned out better for the creative team and fans. Maybe corporate greed is a force for good! 😂
Matt Evans
2023-11-07 18:20:20 +0000 UTCGood luck, lads! You’ve got our support. 👏
Dacvak
2023-11-07 18:14:45 +0000 UTCI was a 2 bucks / month YT member, and have now happily upped that to 5 / month over here. I will gladly support you guys through this, and can't see what you guys will have cooking up.
Aspharon
2023-11-07 18:05:08 +0000 UTCFIGHT THE POWER
MrMatchette
2023-11-07 18:03:54 +0000 UTCJust goes to show how well you did there compared to everyone else; even when the pre-Defy people got shoveled out, there wasn't THIS MUCH support for them. :P
Billy "Dosbilliam" Inlow
2023-11-07 17:54:11 +0000 UTCGreat to see this, good luck guys
Sean Ogden
2023-11-07 17:53:29 +0000 UTCLove the loyalty and I am so glad this community is staying together! Just cancelled my escapist membership. Ready for whatever comes next!
Peter Doolin
2023-11-07 17:49:45 +0000 UTCCan't wait to experience the Second Wind!!!! bad puns aside, I'll be super happy to have y'all back.
James Bonfan
2023-11-07 17:48:49 +0000 UTCHooray!
MrBlackDarkness666
2023-11-07 17:48:46 +0000 UTCCan't wait to see you all rise on this second wind!
Novursia
2023-11-07 17:47:49 +0000 UTCFor ages I mostly had interest because of Yahtzee but lately a lot of stuff has caught my eye, and evidently a lot of that was down to Nick having faith in new talent. So I'm excited to see what comes next.
Lucifer_Crowe
2023-11-07 17:47:26 +0000 UTCUpgraded from EA to Credit to celebrate y'all going independent, here's to the future!
DarwinsDummy
2023-11-07 17:46:10 +0000 UTCSucks that this had to happen but seeing you guys stand in solidarity is so heartwarming ♥️ Hopefully brighter days are ahead ♥️♥️♥️
Balachai
2023-11-07 17:46:00 +0000 UTClessgooo!!!
I will in fact be wearing a suit and tie to the superbowl
2023-11-07 17:42:36 +0000 UTCVery excited, good luck!
Emelie Graven
2023-11-07 17:41:52 +0000 UTCYou all are taking a chance on each other. I’m happy to take a chance on all of you.
Grey Lane
2023-11-07 17:40:41 +0000 UTCLoving this!
mjdanby
2023-11-07 17:40:13 +0000 UTC
