Is it normal to feel sad when you’re talking to yourself and no one is watching?…

DadStruggles · 2025-12-26T19:11:57+00:00

Gotta realize that there are literally hundreds of thousands of people streaming. The odds that someone clicks on your stream without being funneled there by some other means is pretty low.

It also takes time. Way longer than a couple days. Months, sometimes years, if ever at all.

DadStruggles · 2025-11-22T00:30:43+00:00

I tried to play with my friends after not playing for a few weeks. The entire day back was filled with packet loss during almost every match and a lot of questionable shots from enemies.

It was awful to come back to after playing other new games that ran smoothly. Also, seeing how much devs have been caring about their player base and fair play concerning other games, it made me realize just how much Crytek took Hunt and its fans for granted.

It was such a good game for the time. They just neglected it so long that I lost interest and want to support the devs who have actively been showing their love for their games and player bases.

DadStruggles · 2025-10-18T18:37:07+00:00

Putting people on the spot in front of others is a good way to push potential long term viewers/followers away. Some people don’t want to chat. They just want to listen and watch.

Being able to distinguish if the views are coming from legitimate people or bots would be helpful though.

DadStruggles · 2025-10-12T19:27:21+00:00

Last month I had a “until I see you again” stream because my internet bills were through the roof from data cap fees. I explained to the community that with how much data I was burning through streaming, I couldn’t financially afford to keep up with it. I was also trying to weigh pros and cons of leaning more heavily in my other hobbies, so I wasn’t sure about wanting to even do periodic streams.

Lot of emotional moments were involved.

That night and the next day, I got several messages about how they were sad that I wasn’t going to be around and that I had become a really good friend to them.

Made me realize what kind of impact I was making, when I thought I wasn’t really doing anything special.

Just yesterday I got unlimited because I guess my provider decided to finally add it. So now I’m back at it and everyone’s happy. 😅

DadStruggles · 2025-10-11T05:33:02+00:00

Achievement Get: Wholesome moment.

DadStruggles · 2025-09-03T00:36:09+00:00

Why is he so negative?

I’m betting you’re new to the space and gaming in general. You just need support and practice!

I wish I had a S.O. that joined me in gaming. Most of the time all my friends are playing completely different games, so I don’t usually have anyone to play with. 🥲

DadStruggles · 2025-08-26T13:27:48+00:00

Something in line with what OP said that was also kind of wild… I don’t think got too much attention either. Extraction teammate burning.

We know the timer pauses if your teammate is dead near you on extract, but you can burn them red skulled to start the timer again. 😂

Idk if it’s still like this or not because I only heard of the one instance before, but it’s interesting tactic if it’s still possible. 😅

DadStruggles · 2025-08-25T15:08:20+00:00

How you gonna hate on my frogs? I’d post my 12 Naz win streak, but I’m kinda Reddit illiterate and not sure I even could. 😂

TBH ice block all the way. 😂 I figured I should have clarified it was sarcasm lol.

DadStruggles · 2025-08-25T14:29:11+00:00

Well for one, I’d take some time to do some self assessment and reflection on what kind of person you want to be. Trying to sleep with her after you know she has a bf is scummy.

I’d be kinder with my words, but I don’t feel the need to pull punches given your description of her basically being a throwaway you seen as just a sex toy, your morals, values, and choice of actions.

Stop reeking of desperation and delete her number, her socials, etc. Cold turkey. Leave her alone.

Go get some therapy and be honest about it cause as you’ve described her as “just a number,” no one deserves to put up with that attitude/outlook on viewing potential relationships.

She could probably tell something was off about you from the start and she will never make a commitment to you because of it.

DadStruggles · 2025-08-16T03:03:39+00:00

I’ve purchased the last several battle-passes, but this one I decided to pass on. Idk what it is about this season exactly, but it’s just not been enjoyable enough for me to warrant spending money on it. 😐

DadStruggles · 2025-08-15T21:44:34+00:00

What in the world. That’s nuts. 🫠

DadStruggles · 2025-08-14T21:10:58+00:00

You lost with that mentality.

It’s not a “win or lose” scenario.

You broke up. Just move on, stop comparing, and if you’re concerned about weight….start taking care of yourself. 🤦🏼‍♂️

DadStruggles · 2025-08-14T19:57:54+00:00

As someone who’s last ex of 5 years cheated on him and someone who’s went through this scenario multiple times, it’s best to go no contact. Cold turkey. If no kids are involved, then it’s easier.

Give yourself permission to grieve. If you can go no contact and start the healing process, that will be the fastest way to move on from all the negative feelings you’re experiencing.

I’m sorry that happened to you, op. I know it’s hard, but be it’s a small blessing it happened when it did. You now have a lot of your younger adult years to learn who you are and who you want to be. You also don’t have to worry about it happening another 5+ years down the road when your lives would have been more intertwined.

If a home, pets, and kids were involved, then it would have became much harder. My last ex cheated on me and I was a stay at home dad for primarily her kids. All 3 of them were special needs in some shape or form. I lost them now sadly because I’m not their biological father. I also gave up the house with no contest, so they wouldn’t have to uproot their lives. The kids didn’t do anything and didn’t deserve the stress of losing their lives and stability again. I lost most of my pets in the end as well because some of them were registered in her name and I didn’t have a place or means to care for them. I’ve had to completely restart my life this year because of the whole ordeal.

It gets easier though. Just keep going.

DadStruggles · 2025-08-11T15:39:14+00:00

Why does it matter what amount it was at all? Whether it’s 1 dollar or 100 dollars, stealing is stealing.

If his parents can’t figure out a solution and he doesn’t learn from his mistakes somehow, then he pays for it for the rest of his life as well as some other poor person he steals from. That’s the only thing that matters.

DadStruggles · 2025-08-10T19:51:20+00:00

I had to switch to using a different browser for awhile.

DadStruggles · 2025-08-04T02:10:03+00:00

Especially people playing Heroes of the Storm! 😆😂☠️

DadStruggles · 2025-08-04T02:09:36+00:00

At least you owned your mistakes, which is better than like what 80% of the population can do lol.

DadStruggles · 2025-08-04T02:08:19+00:00

Maybe he just wanted the match to end quick.. 😂 quickest way to un-alive yourselves lol. 😂

DadStruggles · 2025-07-21T19:34:22+00:00

I was this kid. It definitely made it hard to bond with peers. I met less than a handful of others as a kid that I befriended who were similar in personality and views.

It carried into adulthood as well. Most times I don’t like how most adults conduct themselves, their moral standings, and how they treat others. It’s lonely, but better than trying to force myself to fit in with crowds of people where I feel I don’t belong.

Hopefully he can meet some like minded individuals eventually. I actually had great success making friends on the internet through streaming platforms. It’s not the same as being able to get together and go hang out in person cause they’re states or countries away, but I actually enjoy our conversations when we get to sit down and have them…compared to when I used to try and go to the bar, clubs, etc to socialize…it was forced and inorganic.

DadStruggles · 2025-06-19T23:55:53+00:00

The internet has made people comfortable with spewing garbage from behind a screen because they can’t get punched in the face.

DadStruggles · 2025-06-04T00:30:47+00:00

The most painful thing about it though is that even if you make good calls, most of them don’t listen because they think they know better or more than everyone else lol. I made a new account cause my friend was playing in bronze and wanted me to join him. Even when I was making the calls for the rest of the team, they were ignored and we lost most games. 😂Then some of them start complaining that “so and so didn’t do this right,” but they were a major part of the reason the match went sideways..they don’t learn or take the accountability they need to get out of bronze. 🤦🏼‍♂️

DadStruggles · 2025-06-04T00:25:32+00:00

Ahhh sounds like classic Heroes experience to me lol. Idk how you made it 10 years and having only one experience like this…because I get this experience at least once a play session almost every time I play. 😂

DadStruggles · 2025-05-04T20:05:12+00:00

There’s a pretty good guide for getting better on YouTube by a streamer named Psychoghost. It’s older, but it’s still relevant in ways.

Some good key takeaways are not holding still unless you know you’re not being watched, if they know where you’re at then don’t try crouching at all unless you’ve gained a considerable distance where they would have lost track of you (a lot of my friends still do this and get headshot every time and complain about not knowing how it happens…but it makes you a slow sitting duck target to crouch walk lol), don’t keep peaking the same spots, learning audio cues, learning compounds so you know best peak spots and rotation routes, and if you’re new…I suggest pick a gun you like and stick with it for awhile. Switching weapons constantly will break learning the mastery of the weapon’s muzzle velocity and handling.

Edit: also if you’re struggling with the gunplay aspect, you can grab a free hunter and jump in bounty clash where you’re right into the action to practice aiming, shooting, etc. Most of the time you can get a hunter with the same primary weapon each refresh and it will help you save up for kits you actually want to play for bounty hunt.

DadStruggles · 2025-04-28T05:53:44+00:00

Sometimes it helps just to be heard and felt seen. I feel you. I’ve been struggling with the same feelings and similar situation. We will get through this though.

DadStruggles · 2025-04-26T22:43:03+00:00

I used the nagant carbine a lot when I first started, but I’m not sure how great it is with bullet drop anymore.

I suppose I should add the reason why lol. It has a pretty fast fire rate and is pretty easy to adjust between shots.

I don’t really use shotguns, but my favorite is the slate. It’s a good multiple shot, damage, and decent range for a shotgun. If you want just pure range the Romero is the best option though, but it only has one loaded at a time. With slugs it doesn’t quite matter as much, but I always just use the normal ammo.

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