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The Dave Wave or First Wave refers to the influx of Realmers precedented by the popularity of a video on the Skeleton Realm YouTube channel. The video, titled "Working From Home With Desktop Dave | FULL GUIDE TO LOCATING CARMICHAEL'S CRYSTALS 2020," depicted a hacking event orchestrated by Desktop Dave, and is currently the most popular video on the Skeleton Realm YouTube channel.

Etymology

The concept of the "Realmer wave" was introduced on Skeleton Realm LIVE!: Episode #45, in a segment dedicated to addressing the recent influxes of Realmers. The video in question was identified among the first instances of Realmer influx, dating back to July 4th, 2020. The name is in reference to one of the more memorable subjects of the video, Desktop Dave, who single-handedly hacks the narrator hardcore style in a narratively compelling format. The video was received well by audiences, and attracted the attention of many users on YouTube.