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Arsen D. Tabby 🐯💎 V-ARTIST | Thief Superhero @gianttabby.bsky.social · 2h

Really?? We tried a private lobby and that didn't work at all.

Arsen D. Tabby 🐯💎 V-ARTIST | Thief Superhero @gianttabby.bsky.social · 6h

🔴LIVE NOW

Back on the rank grind! I might be a bit low-energy, so bear with me while I warm up. Tune in for some superhero battles!!!

✨📺Watch Here: www.twitch.tv/gianttabby

#vtuber | #superhero | #action | #FGC

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Arsen D. Tabby 🐯💎 V-ARTIST | Thief Superhero @gianttabby.bsky.social · 8h

I'm half-joking.

Text: "I'm addicted to this Buddhism game. Think Duolingo, but instead of learning a language, you're becoming a Buddhism expert. It's fun, fast, and literally built by game designers and teachers. I finally feel like I'm finding some peace in my everyday life."

Image: Cover of the video game "Devil May Cry 5"

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Arsen D. Tabby 🐯💎 V-ARTIST | Thief Superhero @gianttabby.bsky.social · 4d

🐯[STREAM SCHEDULE]💎

Back to the fighter's grind! I'll finish Final Fantasy Tactics first before everything else!!

Other streams include:
✨2XKO
✨Guilty Gear Strive
✨Devil May Cry 5

#vtuber | #superhero | #action | #FGC

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Arsen D. Tabby 🐯💎 V-ARTIST | Thief Superhero @gianttabby.bsky.social · 9h

My favorite aspect of mods: when attractive gacha characters are added as cosmetics for my favorite games I buy. Here I'm playing Vergil as Zani. No RNG required.

#devilmaycry #DMC5 #wutheringwaves #vtuber #superhero

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Arsen D. Tabby 🐯💎 V-ARTIST | Thief Superhero @gianttabby.bsky.social · 10h

Last Halloween, I dressed as Clark Kent (normal clothes & glasses with Superman suit underneath). And my favorite candy from trick-or-treating is a Twix candy bar!

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Arsen D. Tabby 🐯💎 V-ARTIST | Thief Superhero @gianttabby.bsky.social · 11h

Honestly those are fairly educated guesses! I think No. 2 would make the most sense to look into, since it's akin to anticipating one's favorite TV show

I think I'm out of touch with meme culture. I'll watch tons of clips and it's a lot of wannabe comedians. Or the algorithm isn't do its job right.

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Arsen D. Tabby 🐯💎 V-ARTIST | Thief Superhero @gianttabby.bsky.social · 12h

Funny enough, I once stumbled upon a vtuber podcast of supposedly big vtubers.
It was difficult for me to tell what their viewers got out of a super casual and mundane conversation.

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Arsen D. Tabby 🐯💎 V-ARTIST | Thief Superhero @gianttabby.bsky.social · 13h

Maybe. It wouldn't surprise me if it's a question some people just weren't prepared to answer even after watching their favorite streamer so much.

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Arsen D. Tabby 🐯💎 V-ARTIST | Thief Superhero @gianttabby.bsky.social · 14h

That is something I am prepared to do.

Besides, I love psychology. Half the shit I learn appreciating video games ties into that subject.

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Evo @evo.gg · 14h

Any Leo enthusiasts?

Jonesy with the clean 3-0. #EvoFrance2025

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Arsen D. Tabby 🐯💎 V-ARTIST | Thief Superhero @gianttabby.bsky.social · 14h

That's great Star, but thats not what I'm trying to talk about. 😅
I'm trying to figure out why people watch vtubers for their personality.

Arsen D. Tabby 🐯💎 V-ARTIST | Thief Superhero @gianttabby.bsky.social · 14h

Guys, think about the audience's perspective. WHY does the viewer want to watch a vtuber for their personality? What do they gain from that?

Arsen D. Tabby 🐯💎 V-ARTIST | Thief Superhero @gianttabby.bsky.social · 1d

My research into vtuber appeal continues.
The next bit I've been looking into is personality. What makes the personality alone a selling point? I never held myself to that standard, so it's very puzzling. I know there are varying personalities, but I always wonder what you do with that as a viewer.

a man with tattoos on his arms is kneeling down reading a book

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Arsen D. Tabby 🐯💎 V-ARTIST | Thief Superhero @gianttabby.bsky.social · 14h

But that doesn't address what I'm curious about. What does the audience gain from it? Being genuine is great and all, but I'm talking about the viewers and how they're drawn towards a personality.

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Arsen D. Tabby 🐯💎 V-ARTIST | Thief Superhero @gianttabby.bsky.social · 1d

No, it's more like how a personality (regardless of the type) is the main draw for fans of vtubers/streamers.

I'm not asking which personality is the most appealing.

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Arsen D. Tabby 🐯💎 V-ARTIST | Thief Superhero @gianttabby.bsky.social · 1d

This is my dance about how much transphobes suck

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Arsen D. Tabby 🐯💎 V-ARTIST | Thief Superhero @gianttabby.bsky.social · 1d

Maybe there's some short-term appeal like cuteness and a few memes, but I don't believe that's enough for long-term appeal. There are vtubers that gain a loyal following with their personality and that's what I'm mostly curious about! It's enough to make people want to do meet & greets or buy merch.

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Arsen D. Tabby 🐯💎 V-ARTIST | Thief Superhero @gianttabby.bsky.social · 1d

Sometimes I'll check out vtubers (not friends, just strangers) who will do anything and talk about anything. And they *might* be people who sell on their personality. I don't understand it, but I want to! I'm never satisfied with "you just don't get it", it's a lazy answer. I crave knowledge!

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Arsen D. Tabby 🐯💎 V-ARTIST | Thief Superhero @gianttabby.bsky.social · 1d

My research into vtuber appeal continues.
The next bit I've been looking into is personality. What makes the personality alone a selling point? I never held myself to that standard, so it's very puzzling. I know there are varying personalities, but I always wonder what you do with that as a viewer.

a man with tattoos on his arms is kneeling down reading a book

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Arsen D. Tabby 🐯💎 V-ARTIST | Thief Superhero @gianttabby.bsky.social · 1d

I played Return to the Obra Dinn recently. I struggled with it a couple years ago, but tried again and solved more cases.
I highly recommend this game for anyone who wants to test their actual detective skills! Go in as blind as possible.

#TabbyLikesStuff

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Arsen D. Tabby 🐯💎 V-ARTIST | Thief Superhero @gianttabby.bsky.social · 1d

I'd say each girl should get their own post. Especially if you do a post mid-day and another later in the evening for example. Makes your pop up for people checking their feed at different hours!

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Arsen D. Tabby 🐯💎 V-ARTIST | Thief Superhero @gianttabby.bsky.social · 1d

I just found out that 2XKO is region locked. Tried to play with a friend in EU via private lobbies, the invites don't work.

That took the wind out of my sails with this game.

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Arsen D. Tabby 🐯💎 V-ARTIST | Thief Superhero @gianttabby.bsky.social · 2d

Jokes on you, I can hold my breath. 😤

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Arsen D. Tabby 🐯💎 V-ARTIST | Thief Superhero @gianttabby.bsky.social · 2d

Ninja Gaiden broke me, that's what's wrong. (´。＿。｀)

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Arsen D. Tabby 🐯💎 V-ARTIST | Thief Superhero @gianttabby.bsky.social · 2d

Pretty common thing to want. Humans are social creatures. But often times it's hard to tell what the community is built around, unless it's a niche such as fighting games.

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