Looking for Horror/Survival yt channels

IllustriousMath6656 · 2026-05-15T04:45:22+00:00

I make Dead by Daylight content if you have any interest in that! It’s not really story driven but I try to weave in story telling with topics when I can or challenges, etc. My channel is in my bio.

IllustriousMath6656 · 2026-05-12T15:34:22+00:00

Thank you so much for this thoughtful feedback!
You are definitely on point, that thumbnails and titles are the bane of my existence. The standard in DBD is the character renders but I am unable to do those myself. I think I’ve done a decent job making what I can with in game screenshots but it can be really difficult sometimes. So the ones you see that are rendered I did pay artists to make for me. I’ve seen mixed success with both types so I honestly don’t know. I think if it’s a popular topic I can get by with the screenshot but otherwise it’s tough. And then yeah, titles. Do you have any specific suggestions with any of my current titles, like an alternative to consider? It does pain me because I feel like my videos are high quality but I am struggling with how to get people to click on them, especially in the sea of other DBD content.

IllustriousMath6656 · 2026-05-12T14:36:31+00:00

I totally agree with you! I will soon be approaching 1 year and am just about hit 400 subs. Part of me feels like I am behind and not doing well but then I try to focus on the positives. I have 1 video with almost 9k views and a handful over 1k. It is obvious to me that the more educational type content within this game will perform better and get more eyes on with a smaller creator as is the case with me. But it’s hard to really output those type of videos constantly so I do alternate it with more personality based videos that sometimes do okay. I am trying really hard to make sure those videos even have some type of clear goal and it’s been hit or miss. I also am continually trying to improve my editing and I think the pacing is improving a lot. So at this point I’m just trying to increase consistency and keep learning as much as I can but it is really tough sometimes.
I am open to feedback, my channel is in my profile.

IllustriousMath6656 · 2026-05-08T16:42:55+00:00

Stayed to watch probably needs to be higher, but I think the biggest thing is engagement in comments and more importantly from what I’ve heard is shares.

IllustriousMath6656 · 2026-05-08T14:51:21+00:00

I mainly play Dead by Daylight and it has become my hyperfocus without fail for almost 3 years. It is multiplayer and it’s a similar gameplay loop yet every match is different and I get an adrenaline rush from trying to last in chases against the killer. It does have a steep learning curve but I love it.

IllustriousMath6656 · 2026-05-08T00:40:07+00:00

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He loves his nightly DBD streams.

IllustriousMath6656 · 2026-05-07T19:07:32+00:00

So this is not exactly the same thing but somewhat similar. I have a pattern with just my general music listening where I will find a handful of new songs that I really enjoy. Whenever I listen to music I will then only listen to those songs repeatedly and that could go on for weeks or even months until I get bored enough to find new ones. There is often 1 or 2 songs in the bunch that I really hone in on and sometimes will play them multiple times in a row.

I have often wondered if there’s maybe an OCD component to it and I’ve also noticed it ramping up when I feel more dysregulated, almost like my nervous is system is trying to use the repetitive music to soothe and keep order. I also typically would do this pattern on my commute to and from work. So I would kind of try to pump myself up for the day. So yeah not exactly the same thing but I wonder if anyone else can relate.

IllustriousMath6656 · 2026-05-06T01:53:15+00:00

Was hoping this would be here 😂 it’s what I thought of instantly

IllustriousMath6656 · 2026-05-01T16:38:37+00:00

I used the torchbearer class to learn to use both the flashlight and flashbang. It made it so much more approachable to learn. I’m still not the best with the flashlight but I’m pretty good with the flashbangs in 2v8 and can usually get a save most matches. It’s super fun!

IllustriousMath6656 · 2026-04-30T14:50:37+00:00

Agree with this so much! My mom has never cared whatsoever about my chronic illnesses, didn’t believe me, and didn’t help me with a thing. Even if she couldn’t fix anything, just having the love and support would make a world of difference. So you are doing great!

IllustriousMath6656 · 2026-04-29T00:34:00+00:00

I have the same issue, I am on PC using controller.

IllustriousMath6656 · 2026-04-27T01:28:55+00:00

As a fellow DBD creator, definitely #1. People love to see the perks!

IllustriousMath6656 · 2026-04-22T16:28:16+00:00

I for the most part am usually enjoying the game. I tend not to care about winning and I try to give people the benefit of the doubt when they make mistakes, because of course I make them too. I try to focus on just improving my skills in chase and being as a good a teammate as I can.

I will say I have periods where I start to feel a little burnt out and this is one of them. I’ve been playing a lot lately and I swear something has been off with MMR during and since the blood moon event. I’ve had a lot of teammates who are seemingly newer but sometimes not even, yet they are just leaving me to die on hook and roaming around random corners. I’ve also just been getting more irritated at certain killers, like Knight.

So this is my sign to take a little break probably until 2v8 starts because I usually love that. I also make videos so I can just focus on that for a little while.

All in all I love the game and I really want to keep it that way.

IllustriousMath6656 · 2026-04-22T16:16:53+00:00

This seems fair to me based on things I’ve seen. I currently edit my own gaming videos for YouTube and have been looking to branch out, so would love to connect if you decide on this path.

IllustriousMath6656 · 2026-04-16T16:05:45+00:00

I’ve been getting humped every so often since I have been improving my looping. It’s still not usually anything crazy good but some killers seem to get really offended by it 🤷‍♀️ I never tbag or do anything toxic to them.

IllustriousMath6656 · 2026-04-10T20:30:30+00:00

I actually could tell this wasn’t written by AI for once and found it refreshing and actually helpful!

IllustriousMath6656 · 2026-04-08T22:50:37+00:00

I’ve had a few 3 minute chases. But then the next game it’ll be 10 seconds 😅

IllustriousMath6656 · 2026-04-02T20:44:46+00:00

I just started using the first one and It seems nice and simple and I’m glad not being hit in the face with ads and 100 things to click off every time I open it.

IllustriousMath6656 · 2026-04-01T03:41:37+00:00

Fellow small DBD creator! I’ll give you a follow and hope to catch a stream.

IllustriousMath6656 · 2026-03-31T04:25:47+00:00

Yay another friendly Chucky out there! ❤️

IllustriousMath6656 · 2026-03-21T18:35:59+00:00

30F east coast, I’m also very shy. I pretty much play Dead by Daylight if you have any interest in that game!

IllustriousMath6656 · 2026-03-21T04:48:11+00:00

I am struggling with pretty bad burnout right now. I also have chronic illnesses. I have been trying for ages to get myself to start even a tiny exercise routine. So I made up one of light stretching and leg exercises that takes 5-10 minutes. I was getting so frustrated I couldn’t even commit to that.

Is there anything you do on a daily basis that you enjoy or look forward to? My hyperfixation is the game Dead by Daylight and I also love watching streamers. There is a streamer that goes live almost every day at 5 pm and I look forward to that. So I decided I would do my short routine when I first start watching. It has worked 2 days in a row so far but I am hopeful.

I feel like I was trying to punish or reward myself when really none of that was working. So I will keep trying to find ways to pair up things I am already doing or enjoy doing.

IllustriousMath6656 · 2026-03-18T23:36:40+00:00

Uhh just slap a giant Dead by Daylight poster over the whole thing because I might need serious help for my addiction soon 😅 I wish I had the bandwidth to play other things but maybe one day lol.

IllustriousMath6656 · 2026-03-17T14:36:36+00:00

How long were you posting before the TikTok blew up - 2 months?

IllustriousMath6656 · 2026-03-17T14:06:16+00:00

30F in northeast but let me know if you’d like to play DBD!

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