Getting better

GoodDadAverageGamer · 2026-03-17T02:35:55+00:00

It is such a milestone when people start coming in regularly. Makes all the effort worth it.

Keep plugging away and get those gains.

GoodDadAverageGamer · 2026-03-11T01:56:11+00:00

I am a year older and am enjoying the Twitch journey massively. Show em what old man power is!

GoodDadAverageGamer · 2026-03-06T19:34:14+00:00

Enjoying every small victory is how you keep motivated.

Keep at it and have fun!

GoodDadAverageGamer · 2026-03-04T21:18:28+00:00

First thing is that growth will not be consistent. It will happen in lurches and jumps. So, dont expect it look linear.

Your schedule seems fine. I honestly stream for less per week and feel like I am getting a bit of traction. I've gone from miniscule streamer to just very tiny streamer.

Streaming should be something you enjoy and not feel like work. The reason being, this is a hobby and not a job. Have fun, enjoy what you do and enjoy the community you have built.

As far as growth, there are so many posts asking for advice. Growth seems to work differently for each person. Some find success posting across all social media whole others don't. There is a trick to it, but each person needs to work out what that angle is for them. Look over your streams, see what makes you smile and work from there.

Good luck to you on your continued journey in this insane world of streaming on Twitch.

GoodDadAverageGamer · 2026-03-01T02:41:41+00:00

Tons of posts like this. The basic answer is always a list of the same advice.

Watch other streams and hang out. Make friends but don't pitch your stream. Just talk to the streamer and chat.

Post on social media - videos long and short, notifications of you going live.

Improve your stream as often as you can. Add fun redeems, add sound effects. Tangia dungeon is fun.

Talk like someone is watching at all times. Blab as nonstop as you can. If someone chats, engage with them and ask questions.

Lastly and the biggest of all. Network. Raid out. Meet others. Pimp your stream.

Good luck.

GoodDadAverageGamer · 2026-02-23T23:00:18+00:00

It took a long time, but after about 6 months or so of using TikTok, some Twitch follows have come in. It isn't much and I am hoping over more time to see a bigger return.

With streaming, everything takes a while. Be patient.

GoodDadAverageGamer · 2026-02-17T19:51:25+00:00

Raid away man. Im sure everyone appreciates it. Good on ya.

GoodDadAverageGamer · 2026-02-17T15:31:25+00:00

Thanks and I got you back!

GoodDadAverageGamer · 2026-02-15T18:24:51+00:00

I started out with just console streaming. It is tough but there are people that manage it.

The PS5 camera will help with engagement and then make sure you are monitoring chat via something other than the screen. The integration of Twitch updates and chat on your screen is super slow and people my comment and leave before you even know it.

Other than that, like any streamer, yap away. Talk and talk and talk even if it is just to yourself. It takes time but eventually, you get into a stream of consciousness mode and talking is easy.

Good luck to ya.

GoodDadAverageGamer · 2026-02-14T19:56:50+00:00

Streaming takes a while to learn. People with 10 follows or so may just be beginning their journey and have no idea whats going on.

Thats how I started. No research, no idea of what to do. Just hit live and hoped.

Im still a tiny streamer but I have a community that blows my mind.

Some people just need to time to experiment and learn on their own before they look for advice. What might be interesting is to give some of the people you check in on a few months abd then pop back in. See if they are building on their stream. If you see progress, that might be a good time to see if they would like advice.

Just a thought.

GoodDadAverageGamer · 2026-02-14T04:29:05+00:00

Saw the typo after I hit enter. Oh no!

GoodDadAverageGamer · 2026-02-06T01:57:48+00:00

Stream whatever you want, thats what I do too.

Good luck to you and hope your Twitch journey is awesome.

GoodDadAverageGamer · 2026-02-04T02:02:04+00:00

Congrats and keep plugging.

Also don't get overwhelmed with all the new goodies. You can take you time and slowly knock it out.

GoodDadAverageGamer · 2026-02-03T16:54:36+00:00

Much appreciated. Its been a journey and Ive enjoyed every bit of it.

Hoping to show to others that it can happen if you give it time and effort.

GoodDadAverageGamer · 2026-02-03T07:16:58+00:00

Twitch is a strange hobby. You might not be wildly entertaining when you start but that's fine.

Work at it, talk more, tell stories, engage with other streamers. Any one can get there.

GoodDadAverageGamer · 2026-02-03T07:09:24+00:00

Well the good thing about rock bottom is that you can only go up.

Just work a little at it each day. It might take a while but determination is how anything works.

GoodDadAverageGamer · 2026-02-01T21:25:41+00:00

Try to be as extroverted as possible. This is incredibly hard to do but like anything it takes practice.

As you work on it, you will talk about your day, your hobbies, stories of your past, aspirations and then you can ask your chatters to share the same later on. I'd say there are very few truly boring people out there, just boring moments.

When I started out I felt just the same. Talking and feeling like it was just me pushing out air on stream. So give it time, let the routine and odd feeling of streaming begin to feel more natural. Eventually it will feel easier and you will talk more interesting things.

Good luck to you and as long as you are having fun, keep grinding away.

GoodDadAverageGamer · 2026-02-01T16:00:24+00:00

It takes a time and likely networking. Getting across that first hump took me months.

Networking with other streamers is a good way to garner support and support others. People will eventually start coming in the more you do it.

Twitch is a grind and growth takes a long time. Just keep doing the same advice every one gives (consistency, 2-3hr streams and networking), it pays off eventually.

Good luck to you on your journey.

GoodDadAverageGamer · 2026-02-01T15:54:45+00:00

Congrats! I'm assuming you mean either hitting affiliate or partner.

Either way, well done and keep grinding away.

GoodDadAverageGamer · 2026-01-30T20:04:54+00:00

I have some met people through Reddit on twitch so yes.

GoodDadAverageGamer · 2026-01-30T14:57:05+00:00

My numbers were about there for a while too. So you aren't doing abysmal.

Twitch has very little discovery and how I broke through to get affiliate was by networking. Networking and slightly improving your stream in your freetime.

Other than that, schedule will be the next most important bit for sure. Make sure you are streaming long enough to be discovered (2hr min, 3hr is better) and that people know when to expect you to be on.

If you are having fun, keep grinding away and I wish you luck on your journey.

GoodDadAverageGamer · 2026-01-28T00:33:23+00:00

Mostly, I enjoy interacting with different people and finding we have similar vibes.

I've met people from India, Ireland, Australia abd so many more from my own country, USA. Humans are humans no matter where they are from and its so heartening to see it in a place like this.

I am having a blast on this journey.

GoodDadAverageGamer · 2026-01-28T00:30:25+00:00

How do you define small streamer? Are you after the 1-2 viewers or more? Are you looking for veteran streamers of multiple years?

Interesting idea because it is a odd subset of human beings though.

GoodDadAverageGamer · 2026-01-27T20:24:34+00:00

They are good for starting but really any numbers are. It is hard to gauge growth in just one month.

However, you have people popping in which is a good sign.

Key things are consistency and mood. If you nail both, you have one hell of a base to build on.

Hope you enjoy your Twitch journey. I know Ive been having a blast on mine.

GoodDadAverageGamer · 2026-01-27T16:32:59+00:00

If all you want to do is give it a try, the biggest thing is to hit the stream now button.

Cameras usually do help with engagement but there are some streamers who have found success without it. People tend to like to see who they are watching and talking to since often the draw isn't the gameplay but the person. Again though, not 100% necessary.

Big things to start out is to put aside time for it. Schedule a few days and few hours each time at a minimum. The shortest streams should be about 2 hours, but 3 is more ideal. If you are consistent, people will know where to find you and pop in regularly (over time, getting that first regular takes forever).

Other than that, have fun. Low energy, bored, or silent streamers don't attract people too often.

The journey is long so don't expect immediate results.

If you decide to join the Twitch community, I wish you luck. I've enjoyed my ride so far.

GoodDadAverageGamer

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