History LetsPlay / Kurtjmac

Kurtjmac started off doing a typical [[LetsPlay Let's Play]] of ''{{VideoGame/Minecraft}}''. Then, in episode 11 he decided to head off to the Far Lands, a point where the game, when far enough from the spawn point, completely bugs out. The series, Far Lands or Bust, is currently being done to raise money for the UsefulNotes/{{ChildsPlay|Charity}} charity. He's also a member of ''WebVideo/{{Mindcrack}}'' and does some of the best known Let's Plays of ''VideoGame/KerbalSpaceProgram''[[note]]He is prone to releasing several Kerbal videos in a short time.... then going for months without any[[/note]].

Kurtjmac started off doing a typical [[LetsPlay Let's Play]] of ''{{VideoGame/Minecraft}}''. Then, in episode 11 he decided to head off to the Far Lands, a point where the game, when far enough from the spawn point, completely bugs out. The series, Far Lands or Bust, is currently being done to raise money for the UsefulNotes/ChildsPlay charity. He's also a member of ''WebVideo/{{Mindcrack}}'' and does some of the best known Let's Plays of ''VideoGame/KerbalSpaceProgram''[[note]]He is prone to releasing several Kerbal videos in a short time.... then going for months without any[[/note]].

** In [[LetsPlay/MindcrackServer Mindcrack]] Ultra Hardcore Season 5, [[spoiler:Kurt somehow dies of fall damage. At full health. In a boat, which would [[FridgeLogic negate fall damage anyway]]. The probable cause is that his three dogs teleported into him.]]

Kurtjmac started off doing a typical [[LetsPlay Let's Play]] of ''{{VideoGame/Minecraft}}''. Then, in episode 11 he decided to head off to the Far Lands, a point where the game, when far enough from the spawn point, completely bugs out. The series, Far Lands or Bust, is currently being done to raise money for the UsefulNotes/ChildsPlay charity. He's also a member of the LetsPlay/MindcrackServer and does some of the best known Let's Plays of ''VideoGame/KerbalSpaceProgram''[[note]]He is prone to releasing several Kerbal videos in a short time.... then going for months without any[[/note]].

-->'''Kurt:''' ''[picks up a book]'' Literature/{{Twilight}}? [[BigNo NOOOOOOO]]! ''[[dumps it into a water drain]]''

-->'''Kurt:''' ''[picks up a book]'' Lierature/{{Twilight}}? [[BigNo NOOOOOOO]]! ''[[dumps it into a water drain]]''

* BigNameFan: Both in the Minecraft and VideoGame/KerbalSpaceProgram communities.

** Walking to the Far Lands, without mods or assistance. Which, at his current rate for those of you who are unfamiliar with just how far away the Far Lands are, will take him until August of 2036. As of 8th September 2018 he is 3,857,848 blocks travelled, or just over 30% of the way there.

** Walking to the Far Lands, without mods or assistance. Which, at his current rate for those of you who are unfamiliar with just how far away the Far Lands are, will take him until August of 2036. As of 7th January 2017 he is 3,116,936 blocks travelled, or just under 25% of the way there.

* {{Adorkable}}: When making the Lego Space Shuttle for the 25000 subscriber special.

-->'''Kurt:''' ''[picks up a book]'' Lierature/{{Twilight}}? [[BigNo NOOOOOOO]]! ''[[SugarWiki/FunnyMoments [[dumps it into a water drain]] ]]''

** The entirety of Episode 120 [[spoiler:for Wolfie. The episode, titled "Left Behind" and featuring what appeared to be a grave marker in the episode icon, has Kurt nearly dying as he falls into a deep pit partway through, with Wolfie barely avoiding the same fate. The yellow text warns that it won't be the last scare of the episode. Later on, he leaves Wolfie sitting down after feeding him and doesn't notice until night has fallen. [[SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments Kurt then braves his way through the dark to get back to Wolfie.]] For bonus points, Kurt posted a Far Lands or Bust {{Flashback}} episode showing his first meeting with Wolfie right before posting Episode 120.]]

* FriendOrIdolDecision: Has to choose between [[spoiler:going back for Wolfie and losing 4-5 hours of progress, as well as potentially losing [[InfinityPlusOneSword The Diamond Sword of Spawn-Pointyness]], or continuing on without him.]] [[SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments It takes him less than a second to choose Wolfie.]]

-->'''Kurt:''' ''[picks up a book]'' Lierature/{{Twilight}}? [[BigNo NOOOOOOO]]! ''[[CrowningMomentOfFunny [[dumps it into a water drain]] ]]''

** The entirety of Episode 120 [[spoiler:for Wolfie. The episode, titled "Left Behind" and featuring what appeared to be a grave marker in the episode icon, has Kurt nearly dying as he falls into a deep pit partway through, with Wolfie barely avoiding the same fate. The yellow text warns that it won't be the last scare of the episode. Later on, he leaves Wolfie sitting down after feeding him and doesn't notice until night has fallen. [[CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming Kurt then braves his way through the dark to get back to Wolfie.]] For bonus points, Kurt posted a Far Lands or Bust {{Flashback}} episode showing his first meeting with Wolfie right before posting Episode 120.]]

* FriendOrIdolDecision: Has to choose between [[spoiler:going back for Wolfie and losing 4-5 hours of progress, as well as potentially losing [[InfinityPlusOneSword The Diamond Sword of Spawn-Pointyness]], or continuing on without him.]] [[CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming It takes him less than a second to choose Wolfie.]]

* OneOfUs: Besides the obvious, he's very interested in astronomy.

** Averted in his DiRT Rally series, in which he actually says words like 'shit and 'fuck'. The instances of the f-words are usually censored with a honking horn (presumably for comedic purposes), but the instances of 'shit' and related words are unedited.

* [[spoiler:FakeKillScare]]: The entirety of Episode 120 [[spoiler:for Wolfie. The episode, titled "Left Behind" and featuring what appeared to be a grave marker in the episode icon, has Kurt nearly dying as he falls into a deep pit partway through, with Wolfie barely avoiding the same fate. The yellow text warns that it won't be the last scare of the episode. Later on, he leaves Wolfie sitting down after feeding him and doesn't notice until night has fallen. [[CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming Kurt then braves his way through the dark to get back to Wolfie.]] For bonus points, Kurt posted a Far Lands or Bust {{Flashback}} episode showing his first meeting with Wolfie right before posting Episode 120.]]

* DeadpanSnarker : The yellow text that shows up in most episodes of Far Lands or Bust is a prime example.

** Walking to the Far Lands, without mods or assistance. Which, at his current rate for those of you who are unfamiliar with just how far away the Far Lands are, will take him until August of 2036.

** In the 400+ FLOB episodes, Kurt's never died. [[spoiler: The closest he got was getting down to half a heart trying to save Wolfie.]]

** Several episodes in 2016 were recorded live on Twitch during "Far Lands or Bust Friday" streams.
--> The five-hour 50% livestream also ends in a live episode of Far Lands or Bust, with Kurt forgoing notes and taking questions selected by [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Lorgon111 Brian]] directly from the livestream chat.

* LiveEpisode: The "8-hour 20-minute Livestream for Child's Play Charity", which was an official continuation of Far Lands or Bust.