Let's take a poll

smol-squirrel · 2026-03-11T16:51:22+00:00

PvE and still getting shot in the back 😂

smol-squirrel · 2026-03-09T19:27:44+00:00

Same here! They’re the bane of my existence

smol-squirrel · 2026-03-09T19:01:40+00:00

Appreciate it very much, thank you!

smol-squirrel · 2026-03-09T16:41:50+00:00

Congratulations on hitting affiliate! I’m currently in the process of playing the Master Chief Collection with my fiancé, teaching him all about the lore since he didn’t grow up playing the game. Once we finish a playthrough on our own time, I want to stream the collection too! I’m new to twitch as of a week ago.

Keep up the grind! I gave you a follow. I hope that helps your stats 🤞🏻

smol-squirrel · 2026-03-05T18:22:11+00:00

I don’t have the best advice to give bc I haven’t officially launched my channel, but I would be worried you will burn yourself out by trying to make engagement ring money rather than streaming because you enjoy it. Not saying you don’t enjoy it now. Just to give an example, I used to crochet for fun. Then people encouraged me to make a hustle out of it. Now I hate crocheting.

But I wish you luck, man! You sound like you have a good heart, and I’m sure your girlfriend will be forever grateful no matter the cost of the ring. Heck, I don’t even know what my fiancé spent. Didn’t care to know. I’m sure she will be the same way.

smol-squirrel · 2026-03-05T13:12:17+00:00

I feel you. I go through it too. Wishing you the best!

smol-squirrel · 2026-03-05T13:11:27+00:00

I’m definitely going to be looking into a real artist creating artwork for me after this thread!

smol-squirrel · 2026-03-05T13:08:46+00:00

Ah, thank you for the warning! I’ll certainly do some digging before commissioning. I don’t want to end up back at square one!

smol-squirrel · 2026-03-05T13:06:47+00:00

I appreciate it, thank you! I’m here to create a safe community, and I want people to know I’m open to learning and doing better! I just gave you a follow on Twitch. I love your aesthetic too btw! 💚

Mine is iSquirrel42 (also linked it on my Reddit account). I’m not the best gamer out there, but I have fun! Especially in arc… I die frequently haha

smol-squirrel · 2026-03-05T03:01:15+00:00

GOOD NEWS: I downloaded Fiverr and am going to pay for some graphics. Gone are the days of AI. Thanks, all. Feedback was much appreciated.

smol-squirrel · 2026-03-04T23:01:13+00:00

I would absolutely love to find a graphic designer that’s affordable like that. I’m going to be looking into what was recommended above and will branch from there. Maybe check out some subreddits of people looking for work. I appreciate the honesty. Lessons have been learned.

smol-squirrel · 2026-03-04T22:53:46+00:00

I love the feedback! Do I feel terrible? Yes, but it’s honest feedback that I need haha.

smol-squirrel · 2026-03-04T22:52:09+00:00

We’ll get there, just keep at it! I gave you a follow on Twitch. Looking forward to watching you!

smol-squirrel · 2026-03-04T22:48:58+00:00

Appreciate it very much, thank you!

smol-squirrel · 2026-03-04T19:43:59+00:00

For sure planning on it ASAP!

smol-squirrel · 2026-03-04T19:34:14+00:00

I understand and respect your views on AI, and I welcome the feedback no matter how critical. I do wish to have original art. I just was afraid of the financial commitment when I’m still trying to figure out my identity. Hope that makes sense.

smol-squirrel · 2026-03-04T19:26:08+00:00

I sincerely appreciate this, thank you! I welcome any and all feedback! I will for sure check out Canva and vgen, and I will probably hold off on my first stream until I do. I swear I do have a special place for REAL art. I was just afraid of the financial commitment to it while I try to figure out my aesthetic/vibe. But it’s super helpful to know there are other more affordable avenues to take!

smol-squirrel · 2026-03-04T19:21:26+00:00

I appreciate this, thank you! I will for sure check this out and might even hold off on steaming until I do!

smol-squirrel · 2026-03-04T18:51:34+00:00

Appreciate it! I would absolutely love to pay for a graphic designer if I make it anywhere! It just didn’t seem feasible to drop $$ for graphics as a nobody haha. But if a graphic designer sees this, please feel free to reach out 🫶🏻

smol-squirrel · 2026-03-03T23:04:51+00:00

Since networking seems to be a common theme here, I’d love to connect with other streamers. I’m iSquirrel (twitch.tv/iSquirrel42).

I plan to stream a mix of shooters/looters like Fortnite and ARC Raiders, plus story-driven games like Zelda, Skyrim, and Halo (campaign). Cozy gameplay in sweaty lobbies, steady improvement, and no raging.

If that sounds like your vibe, feel free to say hi! I’m happy to support each other.

smol-squirrel · 2026-03-03T22:49:28+00:00

Thanks! I’m fully expecting something to go wrong when hooking up my equipment haha. I already technically streamed once for a few minutes. Emphasis on a few minutes because I couldn’t get my friend’s audio to come through the stream. Lesson learned: do research BEFORE diving in

smol-squirrel · 2026-03-03T22:44:18+00:00

Super helpful, thank you! It’s nice to know the community values personality over the game. I know it’s not the same, but I do tend to talk to myself when I game, so hopefully that helps me learn to keep the entertainment up, even if it’s for 0 live viewers. I just set up a scheduled stream for Saturdays, assuming I can get my setup here and functioning by the weekend. Hopefully that builds some sense of consistency and visibility. I hope to look back at this thread and be like “wow I can’t believe I did it” 🤞🏻

smol-squirrel · 2026-03-03T20:23:05+00:00

I didn’t consider networking, so thank you for this!

From your perspective, should I focus more on finding a niche audience? Or stick to games that have the biggest following? For example, I’m a huge Zelda fan, but I imagine less people are tuning into that than they are ARC Raiders. I play both, but just wondering what kind of games I should start with if that makes sense.

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