Hey everyone!
To get this out of the way, I’m writing this journal to tell you that the show @Joel and I produce, How To, is coming to a close. As much as it is disappointing that the show will not continue, I want to talk about how it came about, the joy we’ve had producing it, and how much it means that so many of you supported us.
Before I started at Rooster Teeth, I met Joel through @jack. Out of the blue one day I got a call from Joel asking me to come into the office (I shit my pants at this point) and help him with a project. When I came in, he handed me a controller and I felt a very magical moment unfolding around me. I was sitting in the Rooster Teeth office with the guy who voiced a character I had been a fan of since the age of 14, and I managed to piss him off. I moved when I wasn’t supposed to. He was having me help machinimate for a commercial and I learned that resetting a scene was a bit of a process. Oops. This would be the second time that I shit my pants.
Somehow, even after messing up my first professional impression with Joel, I managed to get a full-time job at Rooster Teeth working as desktop support and assisting Joel with commercial projects. It was, and is, a dream come true. A few weeks after officially starting, we wrapped up a commercial project and Joel asked me to come up with a game to play with him for a video. We landed on Terraria, and made our first ‘Let’s Play’ video together.
After several episodes we took a small break to work on a commercial project, and then got back to producing the show. Eventually we came up with a name for it. We landed on ‘How To’ as a tongue-in-cheek way to describe our skill levels in games, since we basically played games the opposite of how you should.
Joel wanted to produce a show that didn’t necessarily have to follow a format. In our Goat Simulator video, we took our first step outside the box and we spent a day filming a goat on a trampoline so that we could have a ~3 second cut in a video. This was the video for Joel and I that made us realize we could occasionally incorporate live action segments into our videos. For me, filming these segments was some of the most fun I had while making How To. I genuinely don’t think I’ve laughed harder than when we filmed Baking Simulator. And of course, How To wouldn’t have been the same without Jeremy and Matt hanging out with us every now and again.
Now I’m sitting here, trying to put into words my appreciation, love, and thankfulness that I have for everyone who watched How To, supported us, left comments, drew fan art, anything. You have all completely changed my life. Never once growing up did I think I would make something that so many people would watch and appreciate. Even being able to make a handful of people laugh is something that I will hold dear forever.
Finally, to answer the question of ‘Why?’. To start, I will say that neither Joel or myself is leaving Rooster Teeth; we are simply unable to produce How To. Part of the reason for this has largely to do with the fact that my role at the company has recently changed. I have shifted away from desktop support and commercials and moved into a Sys Admin role. This is a seriously daunting challenge, and my time is more limited than ever. This doesn’t mean I won’t appear on screen any more; in fact I have a couple of things coming up that you’ll see me in soon, and some more in the future.
Unfortunately, Joel’s schedule is also changing, and he is gearing up to work on some really exciting projects. Unfortunately, we’re at a point where we don’t have the time dedicate to making How To what we want it to be, and thus, we are bringing it to a close.
How To has been, from the start, a crazy whirlwind, and I will always be thankful for the joy it has brought me, the friends it has made me, and the people I have been able to connect with because of it. Thank you all so much for sticking with us all this time, and I hope to have you all along on whatever adventure is next.
Comments (262)
TheComplex
1 year ago
Hi Adam, in the latest Patch you mentioned a desire to read a Science Fiction novel possibly via Audible. John Scalzi's Old Man's War (http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51964.Old_Man_s...) is a very good book (and series) that many have compared to the Forever War (much better though). Another good Science Fiction book by Scalzi is Redshirts (http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13055592-redshi...) which the audible version is read by Wil Wheaton (There are about 5 Scalzi books read by Wil Wheaton which are all pretty good if you are interested). I hope you give one of these a try, and if not, at least find something good to read/listen to.
-Andy
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DaiHat
1 year ago
Thank you sir for you being on this planet and making me chuckle :D
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rudymcskoody
1 year ago
I know you and Joel aren't going to do how to anymore due to scheduling, but I wanted to let you know I really enjoyed the show! I also loved your dark souls video! I haven't played any of the dark souls games and your video make me want to! I and I'm sure many other would love to see you do a darks souls 3 play through. Any chance of that happening in the future?
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Toptoast Keeper of the Breakfast
2 years ago
Hey dude, you're awesome!
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Austin0434
2 years ago
saw your cosplay stuff keep it up it always amaze me to see the creativity in people
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Miamiron
2 years ago
RT#328, you talked about eating Dolphin yeah?
Open invite, next time you or any RT cast/crew are in Japan. Whale meat restaurant in downtown Tokyo.
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roses_23
2 years ago
Happy Birthday Adam!!! 🎂🎉
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Grifshot117
2 years ago
Happy Birthday Adam! :)
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THEDODGER JAMMYDODGER
2 years ago
Happy Birthday Adam! I hope you have a great day and make sure you enjoy yourself!
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ShyGuy4Life
2 years ago
Big fan of your How To video's
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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drew Duckster
2 years ago
You and Joel playing Tea Party Simulator had me and the guys from work laughing like crazy! Just Amazing!
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JohnConner
2 years ago
I had no idea you were in Chicago for C2E2 2015 until after the fact XD Would have been cool to bump into you, and hope you had fun in the Windy City :)
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Arctundra
3 years ago
I remember a day when @adam was the main Adam, now look at you stealing the spotlight haha oh yeah.... DARK SOULS SUCKS!!!
I'm joking Adam I just wanted to get a reaction out of you and I know you love DS to hell haha
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AndrewMitch4
3 years ago
Thank you for the add, I love your How To content with Joel some of the funniest stuff I watch and like to unwind with at the end of the day.
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Toptoast Keeper of the Breakfast
3 years ago
You are awesome and you have a really cool beard! Also, I love you How To videos with Joel. Very, very entertaining, especially when you're scared by jump scares and monsters.
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amyo68066
3 years ago
Thanks for the add!
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Jack_adams
3 years ago
Hey! I'm huge dark souls fan too and I am sooo hoping you'll do a bloodborne stream need a good one!
p.s would be halarious if you tried to teach Micheal how to play
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Caiti Velvet Scarlatina
3 years ago
ELLIE IS CUTER THAN SOLAIRE
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Jaybles522
3 years ago
false, all cats are adorable
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Desayjin RTX Guardian Emeritus
3 years ago
Shots fire. *bracing against collateral damage*
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CannonMan
3 years ago
So if I can be serious for a minute.....
How fuckin' amped are you for BloodBourne? Will you be doing some streaming of that?
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Nichalishis Spoonsor
3 years ago
Thanks for the friend accept!! Have an awesome week!!
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CJFouras
3 years ago
Nice beard. That's all I got......
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Agent_Colorado Soulstiss
3 years ago
You should try out SNOW using the Oculus. It would be an interesting video possibly.
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Dudemoo RT_ON & RT_OTT admin
3 years ago
Sponsorchat <3 You
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Smrty_Pance
3 years ago
Thanks for being so vocal about Zoids. I used to watch the show, but had since forgotten the name. All I remembered was there being a Liger. See you at RTX!
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susnikboyz
3 years ago
ADAM I SAW YOU IN THE PAX SOUTH FOOTAGE BEHIND BLAINE AND JACK'S WIFE!
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oloeopia
3 years ago
I know these aren't read, but omg, omg Adam i can't handle your cat like you don't understand i live off of the vines and photos now.
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Seraphys
3 years ago
Just wanted to say a GIANT <3 THANK YOU <3 for all your help over the last week sorting out my sponsorship issue! Your the best!
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Pegasus791
3 years ago
Thank you so much for fixing my sponsorship issue today!! Can't wait to see the next How To!
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SlothMcGee
3 years ago
I doubt you remember me, since everyone seemed pretty hammered, but we met at the wrap party this past weekend. Honestly gotta say, meeting you was definitely the best 'hooray-you-just-got-out-of-the-hospital' present ever. You were so unbelievably nice.
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MauriceV
3 years ago
Just noticed you blocked me on twitter. I requested my Twitter archive from my profile and nothing seems the be there. Are you sure you blocked the right person? Account: twitter.com/Maurice_V
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tony26
3 years ago
you probably get a lot of these and probably wont see this but i really need to thank you and Joel. ive struggled with depression and bad anxiety for as long as i can remember. my life has been hellish for a long time but i stumbled across AH a year ago and they made me happy again. they made me laugh and smile at a time when nothing else would and then i saw you and joel play terarria and it happened again. i remember deciding if i should kill myself one night when i saw your how to videos and i completely forgot why i didn't want to live. the combination of you two and AH made this last year actually good. i know im not gonna with this "fight" or "battle" or whatever you wanna call it because im just a weak person but before i die i needed to at least try to have you understand how much i appreciate what you and joel have done for me. thank you both so much for every single one of your videos.
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Gildarts That Guy
3 years ago
Don't kill yourself!
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s_gosser
3 years ago
Best Santa... Ever.
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cupcake_3392
3 years ago
If you posted a picture of yourself wearing these it would make my Christmas!!
mentalfloss.com/article/60586/finally-ornamen...
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redclaw209
3 years ago
Hey Gilby, How tall are you?
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swadZ Head Hunter
3 years ago
Adam I had a cat before he ran away and I miss him but you should name the cat Joel or dog and that was a very cute cat
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NBW72
3 years ago
Hey Gilby, thanks for the accepting my friend request, but do u remember on podcast 198 where u that beavers are cute? well what do u think about this upcoming movie... www.imdb.com/title/tt2784512/
Post edited 11/24/14 6:54PM
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Torria ;]
3 years ago
Hey, I'm a huge fan of yours and would like to meet you; are you visiting Canada any time soon?
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LizB
3 years ago
I was really hoping you were going to comb your beard with that fork, channel your inner mermaid.
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flutterrage
3 years ago
There's nothing I want more than to touch your amazing beard and listen to you laugh.
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c4t1t0n1c
3 years ago
Adam, I freaked when I saw you for the first time; it was like seeing every Darksouls 2 character I had ever made come to life.
Stay Awesome.
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MeganAmelia
3 years ago
I feel like I picked up on some slight insecurities at one point when you were talking on the live stream this weekend. Just thought I'd say I think youre an attractive man and you seem to have a great personality, so chin up :)
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bigmeek14
3 years ago
Hey, I just wanna let you know that Wobats run away from their predators then stop abruptly, so there predators run into their big bony butts. Just thought you should know.
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FantomFan56
3 years ago
Looks like you might need a bodyguard the next time you go to a haunted house. Very funny. HOLY FUCK!!! lol
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Lets-Avenge
3 years ago
I know it's your job but I still feel the gratitude so, thank you so much for fixing my problems with sponsorship.
I promise next time I'll be more careful with it to don't add more in your to do list.
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HoustonVW
3 years ago
Thanks for the friend add! Its good to see you in more content of late! You and Joels How to videos slay! Good stuff man, id kill for a job like yalls! It doesn't show mine on the site, but beards bros all the way man!
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davescotts
3 years ago
Thanks to you I'm in love with Dark Souls 1 and 2 thank you very much.
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Colonel_Cake
3 years ago
If you don't have anybody to play destiny with on the 4 like me send me a request "ColonelCake-" thank you Adam.
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Skaman789
3 years ago
Adam how are things.
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christinapls
3 years ago
I refuse to believe that you aren't actually a viking that traveled through time and has been living in our modern day world for only 24 short years, learning our ways, so you can go back in time and profit.
I mean it's possible.
I'm sure you could get like a flux capacitor on one of those bad boys.
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HPFanatic
3 years ago
I doubt you will see this, or that you will care, but @Megara811 is a large fan of yours and she is in the icu after open heart surgery. I know you guys are super busy, but if you could send positive energy her way I think many of us would be eternally grateful.
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