Joining a YouTuber Anarchy Server (80+ youtubers)

The YouTube anarchy server, LifeSteal World, introduces a unique permadeath mechanic: killing another player permanently steals one of their hearts. This creates high stakes for the 74 players participating over two weeks, including some of the best Minecraft players. The narrator enters the server alone, anticipating intense PvP and chaos. Upon joining, players are met with a one-hour grace period. This initial hour is crucial for forming teams and acquiring basic gear like armor, preventing an immediate, overwhelming bloodbath. During this time, players begin forming alliances and strategizing. The narrator encounters other players, including Derapchu and Theobald, who invite them to join their group. However, the narrator expresses a preference for a more independent, "goofy" playstyle, aiming to escape rather than engage in constant PvP. They plan to use a knockback sword with Smite enchantment for a trolling, evasive strategy. A common challenge mentioned is the abundance of Sharpness enchanted books when trying to obtain Smite. As the grace period nears its end, players start to die, signaling the activation of the core LifeSteal mechanic. The narrator focuses on gathering resources, particularly iron from water caves, and setting up a basic base. They find a diamond and a geode, and consider giving spyglasses as gifts. The first death on the server is noted, with the narrator relieved not to be the first casualty. The narrator encounters Fruit and trades for a bed. They also discover an igloo with a valuable underground room containing a zombie villager, golden apple, and weakness potion, which they secure for later use. With PvP about to commence, the priority shifts to obtaining enchantments for better defense. The narrator sets up a spawn point in a nearby cave as a contingency and enchants their gear. Once PvP is enabled, the game enters full LifeSteal mode, where every player can steal hearts. The narrator's chosen base location seems secure, but the desire to explore the Nether for resources like blaze rods and bone blocks grows. The plan is to immediately hide the Nether portal upon entry to maintain stealth. Other players are also stressed, creating opportunities for the narrator. In the Nether, the narrator encounters Spat and opts to mine away to avoid a direct confrontation. They locate a Nether fortress and a second portal, planning to gather blaze rods and quartz for future farms. The strategy involves minimizing block placement to remain incognito. The ability to instantly mine Netherrack is useful for rapid traversal, but limited by the pickaxe's durability. The narrator finds a source of fire resistance and secures power enchantments. They place ender pearls in boats to prevent despawning. A tense encounter occurs where the narrator, after being asked if they want enchantments, kills Parker to obtain hearts, expressing regret but prioritizing survival. The instinct to leave prompts a quick escape. The first PvP encounter is described as unfriendly, but the narrator continues their search for melons. They acknowledge the successful escape and the need for more such maneuvers. Facing two players in full diamond armor, the narrator feels vulnerable due to being solo and lacking a team. Another player, Berdunes, is killed by Wolf, highlighting the day's high kill count. The narrator recognizes the first day as the most challenging due to players' hunger for kills and considers returning to their base. The need for potions drives the narrator to consider returning to the Nether, despite its condensed and dangerous nature. They hear a ghast and proceed cautiously, assuming it's not angered by them. The narrator seeks out areas unvisited by others to find quiet sections of the Nether. They gather bones and observe flowing lava, feeling safe in an unexplored area. They also find scaffolding and note player kills in chat. The narrator's old spawners are no longer functional. They are low on food and in the second ring of the server, deciding to venture further out. They utilize server lag to their advantage, making it difficult for players to hit them. A skull is obtained from killing skeletons, which might be useful later. The Nether exploration concludes due to low food supplies. Upon returning to the Overworld, the narrator spawns in a jungle and prioritizes obtaining full diamond armor for intimidation. They note that full diamond is not their priority, as their base and resources are more important. They check their base for signs of intrusion and confirm their crops are not grown, indicating safety. An escape tunnel is immediately constructed. The narrator then heads to the mines for resources, specifically for an XP farm requiring slime. The discovery of slime is crucial. They use an eye of ender to locate the nearest stronghold. Despite lacking extensive gear, they are nearing a critical point for progression. An end portal is found and marked for future use. The narrator feels they are becoming "stacked" solo, potentially more so than some teams, especially those relying on villagers. While mining for diamonds, the narrator stumbles upon a trial chamber, which proves very useful. They open a vault and receive an ominous trial, even as a solo player. The narrator is surprised to get ten ender pearls from the trial, enough to potentially beat the game. They admit to prioritizing the trial chamber over mining diamonds, which was their original plan, and realize the need to get their base set up. Returning to the surface, the narrator builds a slime farm, nicknamed "Big Booty 7 Teens Slime Farm." Slime is needed for future plans, and the farm also provides significant XP. The farm's consistent XP generation is a valuable asset, especially if armadillos are scarce. The farm's functionality is confirmed, and the narrator reaches level 33, expressing happiness with its success. They note the scarcity of diamonds, a critical resource. Finally obtaining the last diamond, the narrator feels much safer and can now acquire cobwebs. They have accumulated 45 diamonds and enter an ancient city with caution, noting flowing lava and assuming it's unlooted. They find sweeping edge and swift sneak enchantments. After spawning a warden and multiple shriekers, the narrator decides on a hit-and-run strategy, gathering a full stack of diamonds and leaving the ancient city. The narrator reveals this is part of a series and that the slime will be used in future episodes. They also trim their armor for intimidation, hoping to deter attackers. Feeling relatively safe with their new gear, the narrator decides to visit spawn and interact with other players to assess threats. They mention the positive impact of armor trims on intimidation. At spawn, they meet Prince Zam, who is part of a group with Twurps and Lettuce. Zam shares their experience, including gaining many hearts, dying to Fray, being killed by Vitality twice, and being defeated by Flotives and Smiley. The narrator observes bases and feels more confident, as their own base took five hours to establish solo. Talking to people has been beneficial. They express a desire to find one more base before returning home. A village appears untouched, suggesting no players have visited it. The narrator attempts to join a group and is invited by Infamous's friend, who left Infamous due to his meanness. The narrator also notes Infamous's attempts to get them back. They then speak with Parker, who enjoys the LifeSteal experience despite not being used to making new farms without tripwire dupers. Infamous joins the conversation, and the narrator asks about his and Saps's progress. They admit to killing LeakLeak and Pilly, causing them to rage quit and resulting in the narrator losing two hearts. Infamous and Saps are not a team, but chat frequently. Infamous is described as not knowing how to talk to women and resorting to meanness. The narrator apologizes for a previous statement, attributing it to themselves. Gussie clarifies their team: Infamous with Saps, and then Tay, Epacks, and Curry. Another team includes Kyle, Terrain, and Vortex. Gussie initially intended to kill many players but changed their mind, feeling bad. They haven't killed anyone and are now pacifist, having spared Jimmy Solidarity and Pilly. Saps's definition of raiding involves burning down entire villages. The narrator decides to log off and grind, having enjoyed the experience. They plan to set up a villager, build a pumpkin and melon farm, return to spawn to give Mog his beehives, and potentially acquire Netherite. The formation of "Team Escape Artists" is considered, with a focus on escaping and using knockback swords. Secret tunnels under spawn are a planned endeavor. The narrator names their horse "Two" and acknowledges they are still a solo player competing fairly well.