I Tried Following YOUR Advice In Geoguessr
TLDRIn this video, the host engages with viewer comments from a previous episode to improve their performance in the geoguessing game. They use various clues such as flags, road signs, license plates, and local landmarks to make educated guesses about different countries. The video features a mix of correct and incorrect guesses, with the host learning from their mistakes and viewer advice, ultimately aiming to extend their country-streak record.
Takeaways
- 🌍 The video involves using viewer comments for advice on the game GeoGuessr, focusing on country streaks.
- 🚩 The player initially identifies Slovenia by its flag and uses this as a starting point for their geographical guesses.
- 🌞 A tip from a viewer suggests using the position of the sun to determine the hemisphere, which the player attempts to apply.
- 📜 The player notes the importance of registration plates and language on signs for clues about the location.
- 🇷🇺 Russia is guessed based on the absence of blue on the registration plate and the presence of Cyrillic and Latin script.
- 🇳🇱 The Netherlands is guessed due to yellow number plates with a blue stripe and English-looking motorways.
- 🇹🇴 Tonga is guessed after seeing a flag, but it turns out to be New Zealand due to a misinterpretation of the flag.
- 🇸🇪 Sweden is considered based on the presence of an EU plate and the landscape, but it's actually Estonia.
- 🇮🇹 Italy is guessed after a series of misinterpretations and the presence of long words and EU plates.
- 🇩🇰 Pharaoh Islands (Faroe Islands) are considered but ultimately incorrect, as the location is identified as Italy.
- 📈 The player's confidence in guessing locations varies, showing both moments of certainty and doubt throughout the game.
Q & A
What game is the speaker playing in the video?
-The speaker is playing GeoGuessr, a geographical guessing game where players are dropped in a random location and have to guess where they are based on visual clues.
How does the speaker initially identify the location as Slovenia?
-The speaker believes they see the flag of Slovenia or Slovakia, and after some consideration, commits to Slovenia as their guess.
What advice does Matthew Leonard give to the speaker about determining the hemisphere?
-Matthew Leonard advises the speaker to look at the position of the sun to determine the hemisphere. If the sun is in the south, it indicates the northern hemisphere, and if it's in the north, it indicates the southern hemisphere.
What language clues does the speaker consider when trying to guess the location?
-The speaker considers the Acrylic language, which is common in several countries including Belarus, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Russia, Serbia, and Montenegro.
How does the speaker use registration plates to help guess locations?
-The speaker looks for specific features on registration plates, such as the presence of the EU logo or the color and design of the plates, to narrow down the possible countries.
What mistake does the speaker make with the flag of Tonga?
-The speaker mistakenly gets excited about a flag that they think is Tonga's, but it turns out to be a misunderstanding, and they end up guessing New Zealand instead.
How does the speaker use the sun's position to guess the hemisphere in the Netherlands round?
-The speaker notes that the sun is in the south during the Netherlands round, which confirms they are in the northern hemisphere.
What specific feature of the text makes the speaker consider Singapore as a possible location?
-The speaker considers Singapore when they see Chinese characters on a Chinese temple sign, as Singapore is ethnically Chinese.
How does the speaker confirm their guess of Australia?
-The speaker confirms their guess of Australia by seeing an Australian Post sign and Australian porcelain.
What strategy does the speaker use to guess locations in rural areas?
-In rural areas, the speaker often struggles and relies on finding any available clues such as road signs, license plates, or landmarks to make an educated guess.
How does the speaker's mood change throughout the game?
-The speaker's mood fluctuates between excitement and uncertainty, with moments of confidence when they find clear clues and doubt when they are stuck in rural areas with few clues.
Outlines
🌍 Geoguessing Adventure Begins
The video script starts with the narrator returning to geoguessing, a game where the player has to guess the location based on Google Street View images. The narrator mentions using comments from the previous video for advice on how to improve their geoguessing skills. They immediately recognize a flag, which they believe to be Slovenia's, and confidently make their first guess. Throughout the paragraph, the narrator interacts with viewer comments, using tips like the position of the sun to determine the hemisphere and looking at registration plates for clues. Despite some confusion and self-doubt, they manage to correctly guess Slovenia and continue their geoguessing journey.
🌾 Rural Mysteries and Sun Position
In this paragraph, the narrator continues their geoguessing adventure, focusing on the rural areas and the lack of clear clues. They mention an interaction with a previous commenter, Matthew Leonard, who jokes about using the sun's position to determine the hemisphere. The narrator applies this tip, noticing the sun's position to guess they are in the northern hemisphere. They encounter a language they cannot identify and consider various countries where it might be spoken. The paragraph ends with the narrator making an educated guess of Russia based on the clues they have gathered, including the absence of blue on a registration plate and the presence of an EU plate.
🌐 Netherlands and South American Confusion
The narrator's geoguessing journey continues with a focus on identifying countries based on车牌s and landmarks. They notice a windmill, which leads them to guess the Netherlands. However, the presence of a sun in the south contradicts this guess, leading them to conclude they are in the southern hemisphere, possibly South America. The paragraph includes a humorous anecdote about mistaking a flag for Tonga's and the excitement of correctly guessing New Zealand after some confusion. The narrator also reflects on the importance of the sun as a navigational tool and the challenges of identifying countries in South America.
🏞️ Scandinavian and Asian Guesses
The video script describes the narrator's ongoing geoguessing challenge, where they attempt to identify various locations in Scandinavia and Asia. They use clues such as the length of words on signs, the presence of a Massey Ferguson tractor (which shares the narrator's name), and the shape of the vehicles to make educated guesses. The narrator also mentions the importance of viewer comments in guiding their guesses, particularly regarding Lithuania's national bird and the prevalence of stalks on lampposts. After several considerations, including a close call with Estonia, the narrator confidently guesses Sweden, only to be thrown off course by a mention of Finland and the potential of being in Malaysia due to the use of the Latin alphabet.
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Keywords
💡Geoguessr
💡Flag
💡Registration Plate
💡Sun Position
💡Language
💡Streak
💡Lithuania
💡Netherlands
💡Singapore
💡Switzerland
💡Jordan
Highlights
The user begins by referencing comments from a previous video for advice on playing GeoGuessr.
The user identifies a flag that resembles Slovenia's, leading to an early guess.
Matthew Leonard's comment about observing the sun's position to determine the hemisphere is mentioned.
The user notes the presence of 'no legal' text on the ground, indicating a non-English language.
The user speculates about the location based on the absence of an EU license plate.
A viewer's advice about the prevalence of the Cyrillic alphabet in certain countries is discussed.
The user guesses Russia based on the cars and a potential mix of Cyrillic and Latin script.
The user correctly identifies the Netherlands using the yellow license plates and flat terrain.
The user uses the position of the sun to deduce being in the southern hemisphere, leading to a guess of South America.
The user receives advice about the unique features of Lithuania's national bird and lampposts.
The user correctly guesses Sweden based on the environment and the presence of an EU license plate.
The user considers the possibility of being in Finland or Estonia due to the long words.
The user correctly identifies Singapore based on the language and a Chinese temple.
The user is unsure about the location but considers Malaysia due to the use of the Latin alphabet.
The user correctly guesses Australia based on the presence of an Australia Post sign.
The user contemplates the location based on the rural setting and half-built houses.
The user correctly identifies Switzerland based on the landscape and疑似的 license plates.
The user uses the position of the sun to confirm being in the northern hemisphere.
The user correctly guesses Jordan after spotting the country's flag.
The user correctly identifies Belgium based on the professional kitchen supplies sign and the domain name.
The user correctly guesses the United Kingdom, specifically Wales, based on the red wheelie bins and seaside location.
The user contemplates the location based on the language and the presence of the word 'sortie' on a sign.
The user correctly guesses Spain based on the language and the presence of English tourists.
The user correctly identifies Hungary based on the language and the presence of deer.
The user correctly guesses Italy based on the landscape and the long words, despite initial doubts.
The user contemplates the location based on the rural setting and the presence of a flag.
The user correctly guesses Denmark's Faroe Islands based on the landscape and the EU license plates.
