Alzorath
LightNews LightNews
alzorath.bsky.social
Alzorath
@alzorath.bsky.social
160 followers 190 following 360 posts
He/Him Artist/Youtuber/Game Reviewer/TTRPG Maker Main Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@alzorath
www.youtube.com
Posts Media Videos Starter Packs
Pinned
alzorath.bsky.social
Alzorath @alzorath.bsky.social · Oct 24
I'll get around to making a proper card eventually:
- Best way to contact me for press purposes is Discord (DMs are open to anyone on my server, don't need to send a friend request)
- Second Best is Email (for now, find it on the YT channel)
- third best is DM's here.
1
alzorath.bsky.social
Alzorath @alzorath.bsky.social · 3d
With the current state of the world, I shall henceforth consider myself Schrödinger's-whelmed - for I am every variant of whelmed until observed.
1
alzorath.bsky.social
Alzorath @alzorath.bsky.social · 5d
I get the same thing with youtube sometimes... everyone thinks a social media following means "money" - without really understanding how the systems work.
1 4
alzorath.bsky.social
Alzorath @alzorath.bsky.social · 5d
I really have to wonder how many accounts on reddit are just bots using gen-ai at this point... the amount of replies that just seem to latch on to keywords and then spit out weird unrelated comments is ridiculous. (I mostly only use reddit to discuss games and help new creators)
alzorath.bsky.social
Alzorath @alzorath.bsky.social · 5d
All I wanted was a borger, I didn't need that shade thrown...
[] While you wait for your order, you've unlocked 6 free months of weightwatchers.
1
alzorath.bsky.social
Alzorath @alzorath.bsky.social · 9d
If I get replies that get mad in both directions (too negative AND too positive) -that's when I know I did my job - bonus points when I get replies that claim several hundred (or thousand) hours in a title isn't enough to judge it.
alzorath.bsky.social
Alzorath @alzorath.bsky.social · 9d
The reason there's discussion about this particular skull is because a certain individual has it tattood on them and claimed they didn't know what it means (even though all evidence points to them not only knowing what it means, but actively seeking it out)
alzorath.bsky.social
Alzorath @alzorath.bsky.social · 11d
Personally I've always found them disorienting - I prefer relative controls with a level of movement persistence (FFX is an example of this) - though if resources allow it, the best solution is almost always "put it in the options menu and let the player choose"
alzorath.bsky.social
Alzorath @alzorath.bsky.social · 11d
I really wish devs would stop putting crt filters on their games - or at least give me a way to toggle them off.
1 1
alzorath.bsky.social
Alzorath @alzorath.bsky.social · 14d
Yes, I will from henceforth be referring to them as "Techbruhs" - it is my sole ¿useful? contribution to 2025, take it or leave it.
alzorath.bsky.social
Alzorath @alzorath.bsky.social · 14d
Literally having the grown up version of this: Leftover Pizza and a Chocolate protein drink...
2
alzorath.bsky.social
Alzorath @alzorath.bsky.social · 14d
Waiting for the "why were your financial reports late?" - "ChatGPT was down" - situation to really drive home how ridiculous techbruhs are.
1 14
alzorath.bsky.social
Alzorath @alzorath.bsky.social · 15d
I swear some of you would try to backseat and wrongly explain the mechanics a game even if I made it from scratch myself lol
1 2
alzorath.bsky.social
Alzorath @alzorath.bsky.social · 16d
You likely engage with less than 1% of any given platform you're on, and never even see a hint of the majority of that remaining 99%.
1
alzorath.bsky.social
Alzorath @alzorath.bsky.social · 16d
I don't think most people realize just how isolated their internet experiences are - we may exist on seemingly monolithic platforms, but what you see is HEAVILY catered (not by a person, but by the actions of "people like you" and how they interact with the systems)
1 2
alzorath.bsky.social
Alzorath @alzorath.bsky.social · 16d
It is unfortunately something, due to my age, that I have to actively work at remaining conscious of - familiarity with an individual or org does not mean that they are 'mainstream' or even well known. Despite globally used platforms, the internet, and media, is heavily fragmented and insular.
alzorath.bsky.social
Alzorath @alzorath.bsky.social · 16d
Creators like Cohh have a place in the ecosphere, but there hasn't been a "mainstream" in the traditional sense for gaming or music coverage for at least 7 years now (and the cracks were forming when I started in the industry well over a decade ago). (2/2)
1
alzorath.bsky.social
Alzorath @alzorath.bsky.social · 16d
That's just not how gaming spaces work though - it's kind of like saying "A lot of mainstream music outlets don't carry CDs for (insert genre of music)" - The example I gave of Baradul, actually gets ~3-10x the number of views per video (and as such reach) than a Cohh video. (1/2)
1
alzorath.bsky.social
Alzorath @alzorath.bsky.social · 16d
Cohh would technically also be shifting into a genre/niche as well - that being Variety AAA/AA (something harder to crack into for smaller creators), you have people like RCE being incremental/X-Simulator niche, you have wanderbots roguelite/indie, etc.
alzorath.bsky.social
Alzorath @alzorath.bsky.social · 16d
most games don't get big consistent coverage (cohh isn't even big consistent coverage of them - he's variety coverage) - games, like music, have moved much more into the space of genre/niche creators for genre specific coverage. For example Battletech would be creators like Baradul.
2
alzorath.bsky.social
Alzorath @alzorath.bsky.social · 18d
can I just make fun of both? ;)
alzorath.bsky.social
Alzorath @alzorath.bsky.social · 18d
Internet, you and I topped this pizza together ;)
1
alzorath.bsky.social
Alzorath @alzorath.bsky.social · 19d
It's just code for "We don't mind harvesting data of people, we mind when other people harvest data of people."
3
alzorath.bsky.social
Alzorath @alzorath.bsky.social · 19d
The only tool I'm seeing on that stage is Glen lol - I want games made by people who love games, not by some digital hallucination strapped to some accountant's attempts to maximize revenue streams through a multi-level monetization system
3
alzorath.bsky.social
Alzorath @alzorath.bsky.social · 19d
I do have to wonder what filling my inbox up with this kind of stuff accomplishes, other than making me laugh a little... (I swear, I get these more on my gaming channel emails than my non-gaming channel emails)
Email reads: Hi Alzorath, I've been following your channel for a while now and I'm truly impressed by the authentic connection you've built with your 18000 subscribers. Your content style aligns perfectly with our brand values, which is why I'm reaching out today. My name is Sophia, and I represent a premium women's lifestyle brand focused on comfort and confidence. We've recently launched a high-performance slip short designed specifically for women who want to stay cool and comfortable under their dresses or skirts. The product features anti-chafing fabric, innovative cooling technology, seamless construction, and multiple thigh widths to suit different body types. We believe this product would be an excellent fit for your audience, especially given the practical and stylish nature of your content. We'd love to offer you a complimentary set so you can experience the quality firsthand. If you're interested, I'd be happy to send over more details, including product links and high-res images. We're also open to discussing further collaboration opportunities that could benefit both you and your audience.
1
alzorath.bsky.social
Alzorath @alzorath.bsky.social · 19d
Take water and food, make sure someone you trust knows where you'll be and when you'll be back.

Pockets are your friends (backpacks and satchels are easy to grab if you need to run) - If in a higher risk area, go with a group if possible - at least one person should have medical supplies.
1 1