Markiplier and his friends, Ethan and Tyler, attempted to build a ballista without instructions within a 3-minute time frame. The challenge quickly devolved into chaos, with Ethan experiencing a bathroom emergency, Markiplier getting frustrated with his build, and Tyler trying to cheat. After the timer went off, the friends continued to work on their projects, with Markiplier creating a wrist-mounted ballista and Ethan building a more traditional one. The group eventually decided that everyone was a loser, and the video ended with them laughing and joking about their failures.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Markiplier, Tyler, and Ethan participated in a Ballista Building Challenge.
2. They were given mini ballista kits to build within 3 minutes without looking at the instructions.
3. The kits were based on a Roman design with laser-cut hardwood parts.
4. Ethan had an emergency and had to leave to use the bathroom.
5. Ethan returned and continued building his ballista, but struggled to find glue.
6. Markiplier and Tyler eventually worked together to finish their ballista.
7. The challenge ended, and the timer went off after 3 minutes.
8. The participants evaluated each other's ballistas, with Ethan's being considered the most impressive.
9. Tyler's ballista was also noted for being impressive, but it didn't work as intended.
10. Markiplier's wrist-mounted ballista was unique, but it wasn't fully functional.
11. The participants decided that everyone lost the challenge due to the poor quality of their ballistas.
12. The video ended with Markiplier thanking viewers for watching and inviting them to vote for the real winner (although it was clear that none of them did well).