Refreshingly honest, melancholically relatable and eloquent as always.

Even though this video might not appeal to the youtube algorithm, gbay is still making the video he is passionate about , and its truly amazing how much effort he put in to structure the video and the words he said is like teaching us something new

I see Gbay99, I click. Been following since the pre-rework Irelia days, and looking forward to seeing you grow even more. Lots of respect to you, as well as hoping to see you lots more in the next 10 years!

Gbay has really struck his niche where he creates passion-based videos in a "naive art" format. The happy accident that he's also made pro documentary level videos is because well, he's good at it. It's clear to me as a longtime fan that his vids have gotten more intentional, but they've always been very thoughtful. Now that he has so much experience telling stories I'm always excited for his next work. Well done Gbay, you are truly an original.

Even though I'm a lot "younger" in the youtube scene I've experienced how inconsistent KZfaq can be. Videos that popped off before are flopping now, videos that sucked before are popping off now. Ideas that I thought would draw attention because of their wider appeal are doing worse than videos that are niche or not as interesting (at least to me). The frustrating part is that KZfaq tells you what's wrong, but it doesn't tell you WHY it's wrong. So when you talked about how the downside to breaking conventional rules in art is that even though you have the freedom and potential to start something new, you also have no framework to compare yourself to. Everything is basically a crapshoot. We may THINK we know what sets off the algorithm but everytime we try to test it, it changes. In all honesty I'd rather 10 videos get 200k views each than for 1 video to get 2m views and the other 9 get 0. But I feel like KZfaq is designed to make you lose more than you win, so that you give into this "gambling addiction" and keep playing. If we were promised X amount of views per video, a lot of us would become complacent. But the lack of consistency would ultimately drive a lot of people to quit or burn out.

From one terminally online user to another, this video made me feel all kinds of warm fuzzy feelings that remind me why I love exploring the mess that is the internet. The growth I've seen in this channel is so clear and I feel every ounce of passion you put into it. League is really a game that is just so full of crazy things that you can never truly feel satisfied with it. You want to learn more, play more, explore more of it's History, and I'm thankful for your guidance in doing so. Here's to another decade of delving through the rich history of the game, written and unwritten. And what a time for it to hit, huh? Have you *seen* worlds this year? So many records and stories so far. I'm living through it and it's a sight to behold, and I'm sure you'll touch on it at some point, and the video will be amazing with all the time and passion you can pour into it with your even further trained skills.

Happy 10 years Gbay! From applying The Art of War and philosophy to League tutorials, eating a sock, giving silverware reviews to applying film making fundamentals to Gbay documentaries. Looking forward to the next 10 years of Gbay!

You've been one of my favourite creators since I found the "00:00 birth of a" video. Love seeing your name every once and then when watching old Reckful videos. Looking forward to all of the stuff you've got planned!

I was there Gbay 10 years ago. When you dropped your first video. I started playing lol around early 2010. My PC back then was shit, but I remember champions getting dropped every couple of weeks. The champions I can remember getting released back then were Shen and Kennen. Like with all sports some things grow. The lol industry and community grew to what it is today. Since the first video I saw made by you I was hooked. The way you tell these stories are pieces of art on their own. Yes maybe they don’t have a perfectly written script or buildup. But what they lack in that part they make up in passion, knowledge and the real feel. When I watch your video’s I always have the feeling of watching a video made by someone how knows his stuff. Not a video that is made by some wannabe. Go for it follow your passion, make better video’s structure wise, but stay true to yourself. Keep creating these unique documentary style video’s where people like me can relive those magic moments we experienced while playing lol.

I have been watching your content for a while now. It's incredible how you have grown so much, not only as a youtuber, but also as a person, right in front of my very eyes! I am so glad you made this video and that young gbay decided to become a youtuber exactly 10 years ago. I believe that even if you decided not to become a youtuber 10 years ago, you would have somehow still ended up doing what you do now, making educative, fun and interesting documentaries. The world holds so much opportunities for someone with so much potential like you. I look forward to all documentaries yet to come. Congratulations on getting engaged, on getting hired to work with some big name documentary makers and congratulations on all your hard work paying off!

Hey Gbay - Up until about a month ago I knew nothing about League of Legends but found your channel because I wanted to get the history and stories of Worlds. I am on my own KZfaq journey as a creator and nothing has rang more true to what I'm going through. In one of my recent videos I actually tried to pivot a bit more and tell a story. It didn't do crazy numbers but I was happy and fulfilled releasing it. I've been noodling with the idea of going back to school for story writing or film making so I can learn the foundational principles to make better KZfaq videos. I don't have anything else to say other than your scope of impact extends far beyond the League of Legends scene. Thanks for all you do.

Been following since 2014 although not religiously. I actually go into Blade and Soul because of you and that was my main game for 3 years from 2016 to 2019. I took a League hiatus during that time which made your content less appealing for me since I was out of touch with League. I have still come around to watching your videos here and there and watch you grow your content in a multitude of ways. From showing your ranked climbs, to speaking about mmos, to League documentaries, and even that eating sock video. This is a joke that you made a long time ago in one of your videos, but I always find it interesting and funny: you often make videos about making videos, and the fact that you made one for your 10 year video is great. I'm not sure how many others feel the same sentiment that I do, but making videos about making videos is a staple of Gbay99, in a good way of course. Keep it up

Gbay you've been one of the best people for me to re-discover. I remember watching all of your old youtube videos waaaaay back in the day, like season 2 and beyond. And I just love watching these documentaries you've done because I know they're coming from someone who has lived through all of these just as I have. Re-visiting and taking these trips down memory lane are the best and I can't think of anyone better than you to do it

You're TPA video got me back into watching professional League back during 2020 Worlds. I'm now a big Damwon Kia fan and have been watching every LCK Split, MSI, and Worlds since.

My favourite part is when you described the feeling of being excited to have a lot more to do, because that's really one of my favourite feelings too.

Man, Gbay, I remember still 10 years ago getting into League and looking online for video's to improve my play, when I stumbled upon you. For some reason I liked your video's and looking back it has been wonderful to watch your journey and growth in this online life you've had. It's strange to feel connected to someone I've never met, but seeing you propose to your girlfriend and moving forward in your career makes me feel happy. Thank you for existing I want to say haha, and for being you, and the best of luck in whatever is to come!

10 years later I still remember how I discovered this channel. In the old league forum back in season 2 there was a post from Trinidus, if i remember the name correctly, the rank one player on eune at the time and he was recommending this channel saying that is was a good channel for improving and have been subscribed since then

Really thank you for your content, Gbay! The documentaries that you did were nice to watch!

I'm so happy for you! I've been watching you for maybe 6 years and you always bring the biggest smile, big fashion choices, and big corgi energy!! I hope we get to watch the TV show you worked on soon! I'm super happy for you finding your passion again and growing, just don't burn out.

gbay out here making me cry at work. I'm very happy for you, sir

That sounds so great! Like you really found your groove now. Weirdly this mimics my own journey a bit. Im finishing uni now after 9 years and the structure you talked about is really a great thing one can learn. It gives you a funnel to push your energy into so it reaches the right place in the end. I still remember the first vid of yours I watched, it was about yorick top lane I think. Would be great to see your stuff for the next ten years again :)

Ayeeee congrats on the 10 years on KZfaq man. You're one of my comfort utubers and love Ur stuff😁. But also every time I see Ur documentaries I think back to some random meme from a Magikarpusedfly vid where his mate Yakko screams * Q u A l I T y C o N t E n T!!! * It's a scream of frustration of how the KZfaq algorithm always seems screw over KZfaqrs how make high quality content to promote daily game play uploads. But it's KZfaqrs like yall that really stick with me, and what really keep league content alive for me, so thanks 😁 (Also side note, the past few years I haven't cared about the pro scene (apart from Ur vids about em!) But for some reason I'm hyped for world's this year. Would you consider doing a doco about a current series? If not no worries though, you keep doing you dude😁)

I think it's worth mentioning too that numbers are only a small part of the picture. The "greatest PVP escape ever" is sitting right now at 138k, so probably just a modest success (by your standards!!!), but it's also one of the coolest glimpses into the old runescape era zeitgeist on the internet, and I really loved that one. I watched it several times on random days, there was something comforting about seeing those old pixelated characters walking around doing their business. Much love to ya gbay. I hope these new insights don't re-categorize some of your greatest hits as failures, they were still interesting and important to so many of us.

Love your Story gbay, been following for nearly 9 years now and your passion and excitement has always been an inspiration to me. Cant wait to see whats next!

Good one brobro. I commented somewhere before that your Khan video was very good and I enjoyed it so much and could sense how much effort you put into it, so that was cool to get some background on. You've had a good 10 years here's to another and also after seeing the end of the video I wanted to say RIP Reckful

I remember watching your first video 10 years ago, and glad I'm still around to catch this video today! Thanks for all your work, truly an inspiration :)

Looking forward to what you will create going forward! I think what you describe here can be experienced in any art form or expressive type of media. Going into it without much prior knowledge of theories and history of the medium, you can still create very interesting things, but they will never feel refined. However, I feel like the most refined films, songs, pieces of art in media in general, come from people that went through this process of starting out with nothing more than fun and passion, realizing they lack refinement after a while, strive to attain it and finally learn about the tools of their craft and how to use them. And your Khan documentary shows that kind of development. Best of luck for what's to come, I'll be here for it!

Will follow and love everything you make mate, whether that be a League doco or the tale of an obscure video games review show from the 90s - it's all seriously engaging stuff! Congratulations on the engagement and I look forward to all of your future work

you unironically made me addicted to league by watching you play your old master climb videos....love watching your videos..hope you keep on making them for a long time. BTW: your dignitas and khan videos are some of the best I have seen

Dude no joke Gbay I watched your videos when I was a kid getting into league of legends! I always felt your channel was different because of your creative approach. Not gonna lie I teared up seeing your "IRL" montage because it made me so happy to love life, idk why but I hadn't check your channel in a while but it was nice to know a stranger I grew up with is growing up and excited for what's to come!!

This video is a masterclass of art any way you slice it. it is obviously sincere and thoughtful as well as creative and inspiring. Congrats on 10 years my man and here’s to many more 🎉

i started playing league in 2017/2018 when the reworked runes came out, almost five years ago and i found your channel around the same time and have been watching every video since. Hope you keep doing what you love

Ive kind of always been a gbay fan and watched alot if not most of your content and its nice to see how much youve grown. Its gotten me thru so much at the time its really heckin nice to see you come back twice as strong. I wish you the best and will look forward to the content you make~

You have always been one of my favorite youtubers, and I'm happy that you still enjoy making videos, even if they are not in the same format, I still enjoy them just as much :)

Man I've been following you and your content for years now. You are so inspiring. I honestly just love your videos. You really transmit passion, and that is priceless. I hope I can watch your content and your growth for many more years

it's stuff like this that makes me weary of pursuing a career here, on KZfaq, but at the same time it makes me want to try even harder amazing work as always Gbay, here's to another 10 years! 🍷

not sure if you read all the comments but I want you to know that this and other of your documentaries just leave me sitting and actually watching the video through “end credits” moments to the very end like a good movie would, unlike most youtube content; so, well done 💜

Been here for a while and I must admit I felt genuinely happy when I heard the awesome stuff you've doing lately. Keep up the good work and thank you for the motivation to keep learning

There are so many people that really really appreciate what you have done with your videos, me included. The entertainment, the education about the history of league, the being amazed when watching one of your videos for the first time. This will always be worth fucking gold. I hope you keep this in mind and i hope you pull a lot of energy from it. Thank you. All is love.

Thanks for bringing us along! I'm glad you had such a huge breakthrough!

I haven't played League for years but I still watch every single one of your videos. Genuinely wish you all the best and it's great to see you feeling so positive about the future. Let's go!

ive been following for many years now and i really like your videos but i think its more because you are the type of person that i like, i really think that you are a great person with a very artistic and hard working mind, keep working and making amazing and interesting videos

I really appreciate how much of yourself is in this video. I’ve been watching for for countless years and I can’t wait to see how everything goes! I let out a small “excited noise” - my partner, when you appeared on players as it was surreal to think the videos of a person I’ve spent countless lunches watching is now on my TV Screen. Congratulations on getting thought the hard times and all of the good things that have happened recently!

I didn't realize how much you did with Players. That is super cool and it is amazing to see you back and growing. The Khan documentary was incredible, and I can't wait to see more!

I love this video. Thanks for all you do Gbay. I love reflective videos like this. It reminds me of your "birth of a..." video.

ive always loved these self reflective videos from you, hopefully this will be the inspiration I can use to progress my own art :)

Kind of crazy to think I've been watching your videos for 10 years. Keep it up, they are only getting better! Thank you for this video, hearing you talk about what inspires you gives me motivation

A very beautiful piece Gbay, you are great at analyzing and eloquently explaining your feelings on the subject matters even when it comes to a raw introspection or covering a wide brooching range of topics that are even potentially out of your wheelhouse. Well done. Off topic but I hope you can do something on Zeka, i feel like he has come out of this worlds as kind of the story that chovy and knight were said to be, this new blood that is just going crazy, I know he is just now showing it on the worlds stage and he had a poor performance and summer, but the way he is playing at worlds is incredibly inspiring for his first year.

Thanks G-bay, you are definitely one of my life heros and someone I really looked up to when you first started making videos. Thanks for the reminder of the journey and I'm excited to see what you make next.

Hey man. Been here since before your first documentary. You got me into Legends of Runeterra, which is now one of my favorite games to play. I do love your content, tho sometimes documentaries are too much for me. Hope you find something that sticks, and that you are happy with! We're waiting for ya!

Does this mean a new Era of gbay videos? I have enjoyed every documentary you've put out, can't wait for more.

Next year in May will be my 10-year anniversary being subscribed to you. Great story and great video as always :)

Been watching since like 2013/14 and seeing your channel and you as a person grow has been really cool and interesting. Keep it up!

hey, its so wonderful to hear that you've found new growth in the art that you have been working on for so long! I loved the khan documentary and I can't wait to see what you have in store for us in the next 10 years

i haven't played league since season 3, but i'm always interested in what you post. godspeed gbay, and happy 10 years.

Congratulation on your engagement. I am following your stuff since 2014 or 2015. Always looking forward to your work, but i also have to aggree that the video about Khan was a cut above the rest. You really did improve at video making and i am looking forward to more amazing entertainment and and Art in the future.

Top tier video. I'm glad you're finally coming into yourself, and while I've enjoyed lots of your videos, this is one I'll be coming back to. Your Khan video was definitely worth the effort. Keep it up man

Hey man I've been watching you since the road to diamond series. And I've always felt excited when you upload a new video. I thought all the video's you mentioned were great. To me, you've never disappointed. But indeed your videos have been improving, especially the khan documentary. Keep u the good work!

I have enjoyed League for decade and only really watched eSports at (IMO) League's peak. I missed out on a lot of good moments, games, players and even the organizations as a whole. I love your passion for story telling and I'll be here for the click bait videos, the experimental ones, and especially the ones you pour your heart and soul into. Thank you Gbay.

Very happy to see your doing well man been watching for a long time . Thank you for providing me and other with your content ❤️

i love you gbay! you are the man! dont worry bout a thing! i always enjoyed your take on things and your content! Always kept me company!

You have always been an insperation to me Gbay! I love your stuff and I am so glad you have found your passion and it gives me hope ill find mine.

Hello Gbay :) I am not sure if you read this but there is some stuff in my inside I wanna share. I follow you quite some years, discovered your channel first when you made your "war of art" league videos back in a time where I don't even really understood the English language but for some reason I was really fascinated by your calm character and I loved every one of your videos. You were honestly the first KZfaqr I was considering myself as a "fan". I think I watched more of your older League gameplay videos and I also enjoyed the times when you made smaller daily content. And Road to Diamond stuff etc. really miss this day, but also totally understand that you want to create something more meaningful in the world. :) This video was very intense for me for some reason. I ask myself if I should maybe spend less time on the internet and maybe search for some purpose in the real world, but until now the things that gave me a permanent good feeling were most of the time online. (besides friends & family and spending time with them). Even if I don't know you in person I was incredible lucky when I saw that you will marry. Almost cried I wish you two the very best!

FWIW, everything you mentioned that 'flopped', I remember watching and enjoying. Also congrats on your engagement!!

Keep being you Gbay, it's why I've watched for the last 8 years and it's why I'll watch for the next 8 years. Grateful to be on this journey with you!

This video really felt good to watch. I've been following you for a long time. It doesnt feel that way since the difference between one year and the next is just a season of League. I think you're the League content creator that inspired me most to make League content. And while its more a hobby for me, no other League creator is making content like yours. I think you should definitely be proud of it.

When I was watching the Khan doc and the korean hanlabong -> khan clip played, I got legit chills. WHAT A TWIST (for me, who didn't know anything about khan). :)

This takes me back... started following gbay99 because he was a pre rework irelia main and I wanted to learn more about the champion at the time... I learnt a lot and cried a lot when they reworked the champ but I am glad gbay has found his passion and I love your videos till now

You're a true gift, to the League community and more! And congratz to the 10 years and the wholesome propose there ;)

Ive enjoyed your good youtube videos as well as your "bad" youtube videos. Sure they might not be perfect to you but at the end of the day the stories you tell are what keeps me coming back. Never stop!

I went into this thinking "oh here we go, another 'my channel gets no bitches, life is bleak, i shouldn't have chased my passions, youtube is at fault, i'm quitting' type of video" I'm glad that's not it, good luck man

HECK YES, I followed your stuff since 2014, had trouble with your lack of self sense at some point, but I am very happy you have discovered your skill again and how to apply it!

You know, you're a really cool guy Gbay. The way that you can express relatively simple ideas with a certain level of depth, humor, and earnest passion makes for some captivating videos even if there's some lulls here and there.

This is a great video. I too wish I could see where I could really get people to watch my own stuff. I've went to school, was a film student, and after getting out of college I was making KZfaq videos like I was in 2007 again. I can't quite call my videos pro art or amateur art, but I naturally knew the basics of film making and yet they never take off in anyway. It's sad to say that my videos will likely be at the mercy of KZfaq no matter what I do. All I can do I work hard and keep moving until I can get people watch. My stuff is on indie games so it won't get picked up as easily because they are unknown games, but I try. Only recently have put my strength as a creative writer into my videos in talking about the stories and making the lofi vibes and my tone match to create a relaxing mood... with an unhinged touch lol. What I mean to say in this long stream of thought your video will me push a little bit longer. So I will say it again. Great video Gbay99... I still hate LoL tho LMAO

I myself got no clue about writing or screenplay so I dont really understand what is bad about your less succesful videos, especially since they were fun to me. Where can I find the stuff you worked on that arent on one of the 3 channels? A very inspiring video. Hope I can find myself something that I am that passionate about. Also congratulations on getting engaged! Very happy for you that stuff is working out.

Glad to hear you are doing well Gbae

man your Khan, and DWK are the best league video essays i've ever seen

really miss the climb to diamond series; but i'm glad you've found something that you enjoy doing as a career

I get what you’re saying when you say that some of your documentary videos failed, but I love them. All of them. Can’t get enough of them. I agree, the Khan one was the best for sure. But you haven’t failed, Gbay. Keep it up.

It's my birthday today, and watching this brought tears to my eyes. I remember first watching you back in 2012, when I first started playing League. My friends in school kept going on about how good your guides were, and while they were useful, I'm glad you're doing documentaries now. Life really happens in crazy ways, and more often than not, it just doesn't go as planned. It's so easy to be sucked into a loop, and a lot of us live our lives in the most mundane yet politically correct ways. Watching this made me feel things I haven't felt in a while, and I truly hope that we can all continue to be inspired to do the things we love, whether in a direct or indirect way. Thank you for the journey, and I'll always be rooting for you for as long as I live!

I enjoyed almost all of your documentaries, keep up the great work good sir!

old timer here, and just wanted to say that seeing that pre-rework irelia always brings me nostalgic joy keep doing what you do, gbabe. you're great :)

Every time I see a new gbay video, I'm always happy because I get to experience something new I never would have experienced without him and it's always interesting, humbling, and inspiring. Gbay, I appreciate your dedication and your passion, you've grown a lot and it truly shows. I hope you're doing well and I'm glad to see you find something that has fulfilled you throughout your life. You da best

Gbay, your Khan documentary was so good, I've actually sent it to my public speaking professor because pretty much everything we have gone over in his course I found in the doc, and applied very well.

Dude I’m so happy to hear your story of reinvigoration. Naïve art starting off, then slowly learning more and more it’s important to have a structure in your career, but I think it’s even more important to have a time in your career where you break all the rules. I’ve always appreciated how you always speak from the heart. We’re honored to see you grow, and we can’t wait to see more. Cheers man

gbay videos are always great, can't wait to finish it

I wish you nothing but the best! Thanks for all the years I've watched you and all the more to come.

You're one of the few youtubers that I feel like I have seen grow with my own eyes and there is something nice about that. Looking forward to anything else you have planned.

2:30 when you hover over this video on your subscriber page, this is what it shows you I was so confused, I almost hadn't realize this was a gbay video until I clicked it

I played league since 2013 and on december of last year I stopped playing. And around all that time I watched so many league youtubers, probably more than I can remember. Most of them I stopped following after a while, but you know, for some reason I just never felt like stopping watching your content. Can't remember when I started watching your vids, probably somewhere before the road to diamond series, but even before that it was always nice seeing you excited about league. Even now heheh. Here's hoping for more years to come, and for you to keep enjoying what you're doing

Back when I first started watching youtube you where the old person I was subscribed to for years. I loved the art of league series and everything from the 30 days of gbay to your documentaries. Keep up the good work, and great decade of content!

I hope you continue to cover video games for a long time. And I hope this years Worlds inspire you for new stories to tell. Personally I think we have one of the best Wolrds in a while

Thanks for always trying to be the best you Gbay. I’ve loved to see every new challenge you’ve taken.

GBay built different and btw I’ve watched everything you’ve posted since pre-rework Irelia so at least you’ll get some views from me no matter how insignificant. Also holy shit I had no idea you worked on those big project. Good for you GBay! Let’s hope these projects keep coming.

F*** iam old i follow you since s3 i think crazy what an irelia OTP turned Out to be one of the best Storytellers for League there is. Keep going gbay

Will always love your content gbay!!

Congratulations on 10 years! Your art of league series helped me reach gold all the way back in season 3, it's truly wild how time flies

Been watching your stuff since the days of climbing series, and sock eating contents -- cheers to more

Good on you man can't wait for your next project!

happy 10 years! incredible video