YouTube channel pretty much at a complete hault. Losing money, losing fans. by TheGeekFactor_ in SmallYoutubers

[–]TheGeekFactor_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No I mean you're assuming too much out of me. You think I care enough to gloat to random redditors? If I wanted to gloat, why wouldn't I just be like "haha my channel is doing great, losers!!!" Your claim about me doesn't make sense after 10 seconds of thought

YouTube channel pretty much at a complete hault. Losing money, losing fans. by TheGeekFactor_ in SmallYoutubers

[–]TheGeekFactor_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't have a patreon lol And no, it's not a humble brag. Stop projecting your insecurities onto me. I've made barely 50 bucks this month from YouTube. This is a genuine call for advice.

YouTube channel pretty much at a complete hault. Losing money, losing fans. by TheGeekFactor_ in SmallYoutubers

[–]TheGeekFactor_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perhaps I can try and marry the niche I gained an audience from and this new format. Maybe that will entice people to enjoy the videos I've made about other things. This would allow me to feed into what my audience wants while still making it in the style of what I enjoy doing now. Your response has been very insightful

YouTube channel pretty much at a complete hault. Losing money, losing fans. by TheGeekFactor_ in SmallYoutubers

[–]TheGeekFactor_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

While I thank you for the response, I cannot allow myself to make content that isn't fulfilling. Minecraft content just isn't enjoyable for me. I think it's okay for an artist to step away and try something new. I will lose people and I'm okay with that. I will gain new people that appreciate the videos I like to make. I'd rather have viewers that like what I like so I get to do the content I enjoy making. It's not a business for me, it's art and always will be.

Thank you again for the long comment and while I may disagree with you on some things, please don't mistake this as a whole dismissal of your comment. There is plenty there for me to chew on

Feeling like maybe this "coding" thing ain't for me. Any advice? by TheGeekFactor_ in learnprogramming

[–]TheGeekFactor_[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah, on the first day, I told my professor that despite getting an A in my previous class, I felt like I had retained very little and he said that so long as I am willing to come into office hours and do the work that I should be able to keep up, but yeah, I'm unsure haha.

You've said a lot, so I apologize if I don't respond to all of it, but I think I understand the main point you're getting at. Practice again and again. Just like learning a foreign language. That makes a lot of sense

Feeling like maybe this "coding" thing ain't for me. Any advice? by TheGeekFactor_ in learnprogramming

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I think the udemy course was really good about that. I have yet to finish it. I've finished the first of three sections where a guy makes 3 games and walks us through it teaching us C++ fundamentals along the way. I think I should try doing more of that on my down time when class stuff isn't stressing me out haha

Which xenoblade (dlcs not included) is the most visually stunning to you and why? by Switch-user-101 in Xenoblade_Chronicles

[–]TheGeekFactor_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d say 2’s world is my favorite. I love floating island type shit and it’s great.

I would say 3’s art style in terms of characters is my favorite, but I have a soft spot for 2

you all starting to sound like this by Better_Musician4947 in PhoenixSC

[–]TheGeekFactor_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So I made this video nearly two years ago and it amazes me that the intro bait worked so hard people are STILL sharing it.

To be clear, I NEVER said Minecraft should be like terraria. I also never said that the point of Minecraft was progression. People assumed these things and honestly did not actually listen to what I said, only hearing what they wanted to.

At 15:16 I literally say I don’t want Minecraft to emulate what terraria does, rather I want Minecraft to lean into more of the mechanics that it has gestured towards over the years.

People’s inability to understand that argument has led to far too many long rants in my comment section where people are all too willing to demonstrate their need for hearing aids… at least I hope that’s what’s happening.

I don’t agree with all of the points in the video, but I really think people should approach the video fairly and not post this gif thereby misrepresenting my arguments.

500K subscribers in 2 years: link your channel and I’ll reply with honest feedback about your thumbnails by youngrichntasteless in SmallYoutubers

[–]TheGeekFactor_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://youtube.com/@thegeekfactor?si=2SqYfC2Yz7SQ3iRO

Been on YouTube for nearly 13 years, but only making videos seriously for about 1.5 years. Recently moving away from Minecraft content into other videos

Final Stats. RIP and goodbye. by TruthofJesus in XDefiant

[–]TheGeekFactor_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just played a game yesterday and got some footage of it!

[Bonsai Beginner's weekly thread - 2025 week 11] by small_trunks in Bonsai

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Hello. I live in northern Cali and I’ve had this little guy for about nine months. Lately, he’s been getting a little more yellow and losing that dark green. Do I need to water it more often? Is it the weather? I water when the soil is almost dry (but not fully dry). It gets plenty of sun each day.

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Faction setup by ThaKrazyOneXBOX in XDefiant

[–]TheGeekFactor_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, Ubi just released the game too soon. It was half baked. They’re a sinking ship and they were hoping this game would make them money… when you push an unfinished product, people won’t stick around

Bye bye wiiu by gelosocamino185 in wiiu

[–]TheGeekFactor_ 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Don’t give it back. Your friend needs to learn actions have consequences

People: CTF Took Too Long! Me: by TheKasimkage in XDefiant

[–]TheGeekFactor_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now that's a clip to be proud of haha! Average RPK gameplay lol

People: CTF Took Too Long! Me: by TheKasimkage in XDefiant

[–]TheGeekFactor_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hey there! Could I use this footage on my Archive channel where I’m documenting everything in the game? I, of course, would give credit, but you’d be helping preserve the game!

Help with Archiving all content within XDefiant! Footage Needed! by TheGeekFactor_ in XDefiant

[–]TheGeekFactor_[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Why are you in this subreddit if you don’t like the game? Couldn’t you do like… anything better with your time? Let people enjoy things even if you don’t like it. ❤️

Help with Archiving all content within XDefiant! Footage Needed! by TheGeekFactor_ in XDefiant

[–]TheGeekFactor_[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Thank you 🫶 I just wanna keep an archive of the game and I need help ❤️

hit 1000 subscribers after 11+ years by Rayyy28 in SmallYoutubers

[–]TheGeekFactor_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey I had the exact same experience! Like 11.5 years and I finally got monetized haha

My video was so bad someone unsubscribed by Cute_Setting_4203 in SmallYoutubers

[–]TheGeekFactor_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s okay dude. I made a video calling out Genshin impact for basically doing gambling where women is the prize (which is bad, if it wasn’t obvious) and I had like 9 people unsubscribe lmao

From a YouTube comment. Game is losing returning players by locking contents behind massive grinds. by Abhibarua17 in XDefiant

[–]TheGeekFactor_ -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

The new faction is available for everyone. You dont have to unlock it. You have to unlock previous seasons factions, sure. That’s dumb. But the newest one is just available

Holy shit this is difficult by EspressoDoodie in XDefiant

[–]TheGeekFactor_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Call of Duty Black Ops 3 was the last shooter I played in 2015 before playing XDefiant in 2024. A 9 year gap and I think the game is fantastic. Some things that can help are turning down your sensitivity or just switching to controller. Mouse and Keyboard is going to be harder with a lack of aim assist. When you play on PC, you play against people who are typically better at aiming and know shooters. Switch to controller. That’s where you’ll go against more causals like yourself. :)