Editing Surv

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'''Surv''' is a South African/American player and level creator, who has completed several Extreme Demons, namely [[Cataclysm]], [[Bloodbath]], [[The Ultimate Phase]], [[A Bizarre Phantasm]], [[The Hell Factory]], [[ICE Carbon Diablo X]], [[Conical Depression]], Crimson Clutter, Creeper Force, [[Phobos]], Betrayal of Fate, Plasma Pulse III, [[Artificial Ascent]], [[Yatagarasu]], [[Spacial Rend]], and [[Ouroboros]]. Surv was seen as the best [[Geometry Dash]] player for a while due to [[Riot|Riot's]] inactivity on YouTube and Geometry Dash. Surv would eventually quit the game and delete all the content on his channel. However, he returned to the game in 2022 and beat [[Zodiac]].

Following his return, he has beaten [[Bloodlust]], [[Lucid Nightmares]], [[Tartarus]], verified a currently unrated Extreme Demon named Duplication, and beaten his current hardest, [[Oblivion]], on 28 January 2024.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkiLKQIOUQ0</ref>

==History==
On 4 March 2016, Surv was involved in some drama against [[Quasar]] after Surv had crashed near the end of Bloodbath (96%). Quasar, an unknown player at the time, beat the level shortly afterwards, yelling, 'Get rekt, Surv, get fricking Surved!' on his stream.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlvdGvFCmr8</ref> Surv took offence, and Quasar promptly posted an apology video.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zzZe26BdtQ</ref> Surv apologized in return for overreacting.

On 23 May, he beat Phobos. Surv got 87% on the level the day it was rated and later beat it days after.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHiVsa4XS88</ref>

On 23 June, he had also been tasked to verify Yatagarasu after Riot had given up on it. Surv's record stood at 33% at the time, and it was his main focus.

On 31 August, Surv announced that he was quitting Geometry Dash and moving on to other games. This decision is because he found the community annoying. He also announced he was passing Yatagarasu to [[TrusTa]]. Later, Surv said he would still create levels but not play difficult levels. On 27 December, however, Surv beat Artificial Ascent on a stream, at the time, ranked #5 on the Official Extreme and Insane Demon Records List.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTGbepObkMI</ref> Then, on 16 January 2017, Surv beat Yatagarasu, being the second person to do so (after TrusTa).

On 29 October 2018, Surv released a video called #FREERIOT. In it, he said Riot's channel was removed and that he was supposed to have it back by now, but nothing had happened yet. Surv made the video free to reupload and wanted everyone to reupload it on their channels.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tju0moGS-_A</ref>

On 13 June 2019, Surv released a video showcasing his finished part in Night Rider. In the video description, he stated that it was decorated by OSIRIS.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zT1klx-yM5E</ref>

On 18 July 2019, Surv uploaded a 72% progress video on Spacial Rend,<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPo-VMrduhw</ref> and beat it on 16 August 2019.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqHUPCTXff0</ref>

On 25 July 2021, he beat Generic.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cw0kep4rSTE</ref> Then [[ZAPHKIEL]] on 28 July,<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xI2WMcoV_3s</ref> Catalyze on 1 August,<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXX8T-1PNJc</ref>

Surv completed Precipitance on 1 February 2022.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g45XM6wCKbU</ref> Then, Awakening Horus on 3 February,<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZrdON-ewg8</ref> HURRICANE on 5 February,<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68f5mUOc4dw</ref> Leyak on 9 April,<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CuimaVIFE</ref> CYCLONE on 12 April,<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hN13tEpih2A</ref> DARKENED on 24 April,<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HDMjtlCPtA</ref> MINDBREAKER on 27 April,<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auN4J4MSeSM</ref> Quaoar on 5 June,<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OnJOuzlP-A</ref> then APEX on 6 June,<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-QWe1m-9Uo</ref> Delta Interface on 12 June,<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRWzIqFk40c</ref> Asymmetry on 18 June,<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5gcRDlsNQg</ref> Spectrum Cyclone on 27 June,<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6G9HqyFPxHA</ref> and [[Sakupen Hell]] on 28 June.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lM4opuzxro</ref> On 1 July, Surv beat [[Sonic Wave]].<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DpuQ9s_zUg&l</ref> On 4 July, he beat New Record.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6x4OfL6PMSg</ref> On 12 July, Surv got 84% on Zodiac.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYNIJYP10Xo</ref> His previous record on the level was 59%.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GO53w5m9Wvs</ref> On 29 July, he completed Misty Mountains,<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iNlcuSa-18</ref> then TORNADO on 23 October,<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AIn4SnyeMM</ref> [[Infernal Abyss]] on 31 October,<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISeHzKnVymA</ref> [[Athanatos]] on 2 November,<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwMtitQ_d-A</ref> [[aftermath]] on 2 November as well,<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQ4IIpuvYoM</ref> and NecropoliX on 27 November.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VVF2EsQ8PA</ref> Finally on 28 December, Surv beat Zodiac as his new hardest.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svGf5tFcOwg</ref>

On 25 January 2023, he beat CHROMA FINALE.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUx8oHs4Mdw</ref> then Glide on 27 January,<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUgfBUerYuw</ref> Bloodlust on 2 February,<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJaTVDFXFMk</ref> [[Quantum Processing]] on 4 February,<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpmWlQs-dkY</ref> Lucid Nightmares on 9 February,<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXLJpR2-_hA</ref> verified Duplication on 13 February,<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Wi-FH1gp6w</ref> and completed Photovoltaic II on 18 February.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1OB8lPtx8I</ref> He then started playing Tartarus—he had 52% and 46-100% by 26 February,<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qn5MSkPJ6F0</ref> 60%,<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Rx4hkDGB3M</ref> 91% the next day,<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjW55rquiyY</ref> 97% on 1 March,<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDP5E4cOrQ0</ref> 98% on 11 May,<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tm244eAdSac</ref> and finally beat the level on 12 May as a new hardest.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJk1FtjB0ao</ref> In the meantime Surv beat [[Hyper Paracosm]] on 8 May<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4Ka1wL01LI</ref> and Hyper Paradox on 10 May.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQ8D788BAT4</ref> Following that, he completed moment on 14 May,<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oq1ieB3HbhE</ref> got 43% and 58-100% on [[Slaughterhouse]] on 29 May,<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WM5iRtJ0w8</ref> verified ReRUST on 10 June,<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfRtJOH_LnU</ref> did 43-91% on The Hallucination on 15 August,<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5T8QXymJ6k</ref> beat Karma on 10 September,<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHVNOrLyfEs</ref> Sink on 12 September,<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZUq6d8s0YM</ref> and verified CUBENSSI on 11 October.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUzT7qQ1jGc</ref>

On 28 January 2024, Surv beat Oblivion.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkiLKQIOUQ0</ref> then [[Plasma Pulse Finale]] on 2 February,<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAA2wVblqTc</ref> AKIRA on 3 February,<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Y3np2hC_24</ref> and STRATUS on 31 May.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBEv6WR_8qQ</ref> On 1 June, Surv verified Pantheon, a remake of [[Acropolis]] created by himself, Xavell, LIEB, Graded, Jhemyson, and Cryo.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aL2HF9Ux18</ref> On 5 June, he got Slaughterhouse in two runs—51% and 45-100%.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afHGY2aMA_g</ref> On 17 November, he fluked Crackhead Circles from 47% to 91%.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gop3fLq4ow4</ref> His next two videos were different layouts.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmQx6vA3svU</ref><ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OtBCbYHmNI</ref>

On 4 September 2026, Surv returned to Slaughterhouse and achieved a run of 23-90%,<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57bIGdbOwz8</ref> and on 8 September 2026, 76%.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1ItlCkIrd0</ref>

==Levels==
''Levels that are collaborations with other creators that are not on their account are italicised.''

;Unrated levels
*brandon larkin
*Chill N Bass - A very calm and easy level.
*csv
*demon level
*Devotion - A collaboration with Novus.
*Duality - His first level ever created.
*Free Layout
*Free Layout 2
*Ice Fortress
*Initial Illusion
*tales of africa
*The Classic

;Hard levels
*Last Prism (Featured) - A collaboration with Deceptivepan and Crazy.

;Harder levels
*Revolution (Star-rated) - A mega-collaboration with 14 other creators. It was originally called 'Triaxis'.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zos56-PnJsk</ref>

;Insane levels
*Dream Team (Featured) - A collaboration with Hub Dubs and Novus.
*Radio Wave (Featured) - His entry into PyroGamer's Creator Contest.

;Medium Demon levels
*Momentum (Featured) - A Motion v2-styled level. It is dedicated to [[TamaN]]. It is his entry into [[Manix648|Manix648's]] Creator Contest.
*Oridion (Featured) - A collaboration with [[Viprin]].

;Hard Demon levels
*Toxic Airflow (Featured) - A collaboration with Edge and Deceptivepan.

;Extreme Demon levels
*Breakout (Featured) - A collaboration with nwolc. It is his hardest level to date.
*''Damascus (Featured) - A retro-styled XL mega-collaboration hosted by Dz3ser and verified by Timo. The level is estimated to be around what was Top 25 difficulty at the time of verification.''
*''[[LIMBO]] (Epic) - A mega-collaboration hosted by [[MindCap]] and the former hardest memory Demon, verified by BGram.''
*''Night Rider (Epic) - A mega-collaboration hosted by [[LmAnubis]] and verified by LeslieDB.''
*''Omicron (Epic) - A sequel to Epsilon.''
*''[[Every End]] (Star-rated) - An XXL mega-collaboration hosted by MindCap where the gameplay consists only of normal-speed cube gameplay with spikes and blocks as the only obstacles.''

;Upcoming levels
*Electric Route - A collaboration with Grindex, Sequex, and ZeroSR.
*Misanthrope
*Nibelheim
*Obsidian Gate
*Unnamed fwe & Enlex upcoming level

==Nominations and awards==
''Received 1 nomination in [[The Geometry Dash Awards]]''

;Nominations
*Nominated in the [[Update 2.0|2.0]] Awards for ''Best Player''<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-37l16M9ws&t=460s</ref>

==Trivia==
*Surv has garnered over 37,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/@SurvGD</ref>
*Surv was often considered one of the best players during the 2017 era, along with TrusTa, [[BlassCFB]], Skullo, and [[Sunix]].
*Surv was the second victor of Bloodbath.
*Surv used to livestream his gameplay, especially when playing difficult Demons frequently.
*Surv kept his icon colour scheme nearly the same during his whole Geometry Dash career.
*Due to completing several Extreme Demons within a relatively short time, Surv had skyrocketed in YouTube subscribers (growing from about 200 subscribers to 11,000 in three months) and Twitch followers. He was one of the most rapidly growing Geometry Dash YouTubers in the community, thanks to his incredible skill and large exposure since he beat Bloodbath.
*Surv was originally from the United Kingdom but lived in South Africa for most of his life before living in the Netherlands.
**This is why Surv speaks with a British accent.
*Surv had said he lost lots of his data, including that of Yatagarasu. This problem was later fixed.
*While playing Yatagarasu on a stream on 18 July 2016, Surv raged and removed numerous objects from [[Jeyzor|Jeyzor's]] part, then accidentally saved it,<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZOrFkf72F8</ref> though the objects were eventually recovered.
*Surv participated in the mega-collaboration [[Fusion Z (Manix648)|Fusion Z]] (now [[Molten Gear]]).
*RobTop stated on Surv's stream that he would release [[Update 2.1]] once Surv beat Yatagarasu. That night, Surv achieved 100%, uploading the completion to YouTube hours before the release of Update 2.1.
*Zimnyte started a joke of calling Surv 'Sruv'.

==Videos==
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