A short break is needed.
Added 2024-06-25 12:50:05 +0000 UTCHey everyone!
The next couple of episodes dropping in early access will be the ending of Ocarina of Time, and the first ending episode of Cyberpunk. What a journey!
With this in mind, it seems a perfect moment for me to take some time to rest. I've been very burned out in my life in general, and gaming is my escape from that. But that means I am sacrificing my health and needs more than usual, putting out a lot of content but I feel myself running on empty.
I'm going to take a week or two to recharge, and come back with Ghost of Tsushima, and also the Elden Ring DLC. I'm looking forward to continuing Zelda on the channel as well as plenty of other games, and your support means so much, thank you for allowing me to do this.
Obviously I don't get annual/sick leave in this kind of work, and I always feel immensely guilty taking time away so I hope you can be patient and allow me to get back on track!
I want to provide you great content for years and years until I am old and still gaming, so I need to make sure I am putting my physical and mental health first
Comments
Make sure to prioritize yourself Mapo! Thank you for all effort you make in all of the content you put out for all of us, but please don't push yourself too hard! We love you Mapo! I'm keeping you in my prayers :3
Sad
2024-07-17 16:23:05 +0000 UTCWe all love you and want you to be well and happy!
Susanna Curtis
2024-07-09 19:03:35 +0000 UTCI hope you don't feel guilty, needing some personal time for yourself is normal. Hope you enjoy some time to yourself.
runner18x
2024-07-03 02:57:48 +0000 UTCTake as much time as you need. Taking care of yourself is important. No excuses needed.
Delanoftw
2024-06-30 18:18:19 +0000 UTCMapo, you should never feel guilty for taking a break to work on your mental or physical health. If you feel better, you will find more enjoyment in everything you do, including the games you play on the channel – and people will notice :)
MrSilverstrike
2024-06-26 11:20:12 +0000 UTCLook after yourself buddy your mental and physical health comes first :)
Thatguyparsley
2024-06-26 11:06:01 +0000 UTCA healthy Mapo that feels good is the best kind of Mapo, we're all just human so take care of yourself and make sure you don't lose the enjoyment of doing it all. We'll be waiting here for you and looking forward to when you come back feeling better. As always love your content and I hope you'll love Elden Ring DLC as much as I am.
Freddie
2024-06-26 07:41:05 +0000 UTCHey, Mapo. Just wanted to say that I'm really glad I found your channel, and I'm sure that all of us here can say that you should absolutely feel free to take breaks. Gaming is fun, making content for an audience that enjoys it is nice for sure, but you should always put yourself first in those regards. We can't be having a Mapo in decline, and it would really suck to hear if you started having significant mental/emotional/physical problems that kept you from being you. We will be looking forward to your return, and I'm excited to see you play the Elden Ring DLC, having now beaten it myself.
Sins of the Last Dawn
2024-06-26 05:53:39 +0000 UTCYou’re the man mapo! Do your thing and the real fans will understand brother
Chris’ Brother Jarrod
2024-06-26 02:50:09 +0000 UTCa better mapo means a better viewing experience for us :) a short break is important for everyone
aloverofthefinerartz
2024-06-26 01:26:01 +0000 UTCNo need to feel guilty, Mapo! Physical and mental health breaks are important. Thanks for the updates/ transparency. Feel better soon!
Deidre
2024-06-25 21:47:04 +0000 UTCEnjoy your break, Mapo!
Ramen
2024-06-25 21:31:04 +0000 UTCThat is absolutely understandbale, there is no need to feel guilty at all. Your health matters most and you need to think on yourself, that's very important! So I hope you can enjoy your time off, try to relax and enjoy yourself! :)
MasterDraco
2024-06-25 20:51:28 +0000 UTC(Spoiler) Exactly, and since TP is on the same timeline als MM, it should be played before WW imo.
Daniel Burgmann
2024-06-25 20:41:00 +0000 UTCEnjoy a well earned rest!
B03O
2024-06-25 20:34:24 +0000 UTCdont feel guilty!! ive personally never seen more output from a single person on YouTube. This might even be relevant for the guys from Guinness World Records, if this would be a category :D
Diligent Milk
2024-06-25 19:51:13 +0000 UTCDEF needs to play Majoras Mask next since its a direct sequel. Would be weird to go to another game and later return to MM
Patrick
2024-06-25 19:38:12 +0000 UTC(Spoiler) According to the official zelda timeline chart, WW is on a different timeline than MM and TP while TP follows MM directly on the same timeline.
Daniel Burgmann
2024-06-25 19:18:35 +0000 UTCWithout going into spoilers, I think WW is very connected to OOT. I don’t feel like it’s enough of a difference from TP to warrant skipping around the order
Adrian Peña
2024-06-25 18:29:46 +0000 UTCTake all the time you need Mapo.
Adrian Peña
2024-06-25 18:22:12 +0000 UTCAt the very least this will give me some time to catch up. You more than deserve a rest mate, enjoy! Hopefully by the time you start uploading episodes I'll also be either well into, or done with Shadow of the Erdtree, so it would be nice to be ahead for once XD
DSilvermane
2024-06-25 17:20:58 +0000 UTCWe'll be here when you get back. Take that much needed break! Loving all the content, especially the Zelda series!! :)
Liz L
2024-06-25 16:37:12 +0000 UTCYou’ve been putting out a vid each day (and 2 on some days) plus streams, editing, and life. Seems like most YT channels upload 3 a week max. A break is needed and well deserved with a schedule like yours. Enjoy.
WryOnion
2024-06-25 16:21:47 +0000 UTCEnjoy the break!
Ryan Cusack
2024-06-25 16:01:56 +0000 UTCYeah dude you need time off just like the rest of us. Enjoy the break and don't worry about us
Wade Bell
2024-06-25 15:57:24 +0000 UTCLoving the Zelda and hoping for more but you need your time off like everyone else. Take your time even if it's a month
AndyTheWorm
2024-06-25 15:53:31 +0000 UTCI am loving the Ocarina of Time playthrough so much! Take some well deserved time off.
Languafe
2024-06-25 15:45:27 +0000 UTCDon't feel guilty. Remember in other countries/states, vacation is mandatory by law to keep employees healthy and able to work at high/full potential. Regarding Zelda, i highly recommend that you play Twilight Princess after Majora's Mask (and that after Ocarina of Time), as Twilight Princess is the Zelda game related to Ocarina of Time and Maroja's Mask the most out of all other Zelda games.
Daniel Burgmann
2024-06-25 14:29:47 +0000 UTCdude, I'm always amazed how much content you're putting out. no wonder you're burning yourself out. relax, touch some grass, refill your energy meter. and maybe do a little bit less in the future.
Sebastian Krüger
2024-06-25 14:28:48 +0000 UTCTake your time! Loved all the content lately
Patrick
2024-06-25 14:18:40 +0000 UTCYou deserve the break! We will still be here when you get back. YouTubers should get vacations just like everyone else - no need to feel guilty!
Richard Sansom
2024-06-25 13:34:46 +0000 UTCTake as much time as you need, we'll always be here :-)
Ohana Studio
2024-06-25 13:30:56 +0000 UTCGlad you are taking some time for yourself to recharge and relax, you absolutely deserve a nice break!
Angarl
2024-06-25 13:26:57 +0000 UTCTake a break and I'll keep supporting, have a good one Chris!
Kun Dong
2024-06-25 13:26:39 +0000 UTCHave a well deserved rest. The amount of content you produce is staggering and its all amazing. This also gives me time to catch up (im about a week behind). Enjoy your small restup
Arnt Roger Ugland
2024-06-25 13:22:32 +0000 UTCHave a great break!
Jake Turner
2024-06-25 13:20:59 +0000 UTCGet better soon, Chris! Thanks for everything!
Gonzalo Alexis González del Pliego del Río
2024-06-25 13:20:40 +0000 UTCRest up, mate, everybody deserves a vacation. We'll be here when you get back
Scalpel
2024-06-25 13:15:19 +0000 UTCI could never imagine attempting to juggle so much content without an impending burnout coming. Take good care of yourself ♡
RhaenysR
2024-06-25 13:02:44 +0000 UTCTake your time! We will still be there when you get back and your health is the most important thing you have!! I'm glad you are taking this step and are looking out for yourself! :)
smol_seli
2024-06-25 13:01:12 +0000 UTCI like the idea of YouTubers having more formal “seasons” (or series, depending where you are from) where you have scheduled breaks throughout the year to take two or three weeks (or whatever) off in between. Then you don’t feel like you are stuck between taking care of your mental health and losing your audience. It puts the audience on notice and creates an expectation of a break and you are proactively dealing with burn out before it happens. If the beginning of a new “season” brings with it a new, often-requested playthrough, it would create the anticipation needed to bring people back. Just an idea.
Dave
2024-06-25 13:00:22 +0000 UTCAyy, go recharge and dont worry bout anything but yourself :)
Odin Von Oslo
2024-06-25 12:58:43 +0000 UTCDon't feel guilty at all Mapo. Everyone is deserving of some rest and relaxation time. I know I need holidays in my work to recharge, so of course we support you.
Scott
2024-06-25 12:53:08 +0000 UTCTake all the time you need! Rest up and relax. I have GoS episodes to catch up on as I have been on a DLC binge. 🤓
Glenn Seburn
2024-06-25 12:53:04 +0000 UTCTotally understand! Please take the time you need, we want you both happy and healthy!! Enjoy your break, hopefully you can travel somewhere nice and get a ton of rest!
Drogrant
2024-06-25 12:52:29 +0000 UTCHey, take care of yourself! Glad you're realizing you need a bit of a break, we all need to do that on a regular basis to keep some sanity. Also thanks for the reminder I need to schedule a vacation of my own!
Naticus
2024-06-25 12:52:11 +0000 UTCHealth, as always, comes first! Rest well.
Ged_UK
2024-06-25 12:51:31 +0000 UTCNo worries brother, take the time you need, take care of yourself.
Zeallust
2024-06-25 12:51:02 +0000 UTC
