monthly summary · June 2023
2023-06 summary
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Overview
June 2023 centered on Diablo 4: Daniel's initial verdict was disappointed (6.2/10, bland, overpriced cosmetics, lag), followed by many Rogue and Barbarian build videos and livestreams through Nightmare Dungeons and World Tier 4. By about level 72 he reported boredom and a gear/endgame plateau, and declining metrics led him to phase down Diablo 4 content.
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- HIGHEST Damage BARBARIAN WHIRLWIND Build ｜ Diablo 4 Best Barbarian AOE (Level 50+ Levelling Build)
- HIGHEST Damage [Hammer of the Ancients] BARBARIAN Build ｜ Diablo 4 Barbarian AOE Build (Level 60+)
- STRONGEST BLEED BARBARIAN Build ｜ Diablo 4 Best BARBARIAN BLEEDING +THORNS build (Level 60+)
- DO NOT BUY Diablo 4 - Very Disappointing [etznUeE9lWE]
- Why i Regret Buying Diablo 4
- grinding to level 70 - diablo 4 addiction continues
- hey guys whats up its me daniel
- Diablo 4 - Stealth Assassin Rogue Build
- Why I'm BORED of Diablo 4 at level 72
A UK tax compliance matter ran through the month: an accountant was hired for £150, a £3,600 liability was calculated at one point, and a tax authority reportedly compared about £36,000 earned with £16,000 declared for 2020–2021, with an unpaid balance of roughly £7,000–£7,300 plus possible penalties. A later account said the accountant stated no UK tax was owed for 2022. Final outcomes are unknown.
Daniel's life in Thailand was organized around Thai language school and an education visa; paperwork and appointment worries were followed by a six-month education visa and first classes by month's end.
Channel sustainability and social friction recurred: stalled subscribers (112,000), falling views, removal demands and blocking tied to his content, a disappointing Japan stay, and comparisons to childhood bullying.
Side threads included recurring streaming technical problems, painting (including a $250 sale of two paintings), Final Fantasy 16 criticism, handhelds, and market/macro commentary.
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- my girlfriend DUMPED me ：(
- im gay
- im gay
- Why i failed in life and became a loser ：(
- grinding to level 60
- How to Paint a Face with Acrylic Brushes - Painting Tutorial [iPad Pro]
- grinding to level 60
- hey guys whats up its me daniel
- update on my Tax Problem
- i need to get a job...
- grinding to level 70 - diablo 4 addiction continues
Themes
Diablo 4 builds, endgame mechanics, criticism and monetization.
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- Highest Damage ROGUE Build After LEVEL 50+ ｜ Diablo 4 Best Rogue DPS Build (Level 50+)
- HIGHEST Damage BARBARIAN WHIRLWIND Build ｜ Diablo 4 Best Barbarian AOE (Level 50+ Levelling Build)
- INSANE BARBARIAN THORNS Build ｜ Diablo 4 Best BARBARIAN DPS⧸TANK Build (Level 70+)
- STRONGEST TANK BARBARIAN Build ｜ Diablo 4 Best BARBARIAN SELF-HEALING TANK Build (Level 50+)
- HIGHEST Damage [Hammer of the Ancients] BARBARIAN Build ｜ Diablo 4 Barbarian AOE Build (Level 60+)
- The BEST Barbarian Leveling Build In Diablo 4 - Diablo 4 DEFENSIVE TANK Barbarian Build (Level 50+)
- STRONGEST BLEED BARBARIAN Build ｜ Diablo 4 Best BARBARIAN BLEEDING +THORNS build (Level 60+)
- DO NOT BUY Diablo 4 - Very Disappointing [etznUeE9lWE]
- What to do after Level 60+ in Diablo 4 - Helltides Explained
- Why i HATE Diablo 4 - Disappointing...
- Ultimate Barbarian BLEED Build - Bleed Stacking Playstyle Guide
- What to do after Level 50+ in Diablo 4
- Diablo 4 - Stealth Assassin Rogue Build
- Why I'm BORED of Diablo 4 at level 72
- Highest Damage BARBARIAN Build ｜ Diablo 4 Best BARBARIAN DPS Build (Level 50+)
Game reviews: Street Fighter 6 and Final Fantasy 16.
Streaming software and connectivity problems.
UK tax audit, residency, write-offs and installments.
Thai visa, language school and Bangkok living.
Privacy complaints, removal demands and social disapproval.
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Japan versus Thailand.
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Financial markets, Bitcoin, Fed policy and US debt.
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Allegations about Tokyo Creative taking creator revenue cuts and about Blizzard and Bobby Kotick.
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Developments
Early June recordings: Diablo 4 was rated 6.2/10, called bland and overpriced. The game was bought and play began on release day on World Tier 2.
Street Fighter 6 online setup was frustrating and Daniel regretted the purchase; a later recording dated 2023-06-15 reports it was refunded.
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Recording dated 2023-06-02: a former guesthouse manager demanded removal of a face from a 2020 thumbnail; Daniel blocked him and a YouTube privacy complaint set a 48-hour deadline.
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Recording dated 2023-06-12: a planned six-month Japan stay ended after one month, followed by a move back to Thailand.
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Recording dated 2023-06-14: Daniel finished the Diablo 4 campaign and played a Tier 15–17 Nightmare Dungeon on a defensive Barbarian build.
Recording dated 2023-06-15: Daniel collected language school materials, paid the accountant £150, received $250 for two paintings and a £46 Twitch payout.
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Recording dated 2023-06-18: Daniel's sister told him of a tax letter; he submitted bank statements, was told of about £36,000 earned vs £16,000 declared, and emailed admitting careless mistakes.
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Recordings dated 2023-06-21: the level 70 capstone dungeon was completed at level 64, leading into World Tier 4 and Tier 21–22 Nightmare Dungeons.
Recording dated 2023-06-22: a £1,078 YouTube payment arrived, a June 30 deadline for 2020 residence proof was set, a visa appointment was moved earlier, and Final Fantasy 16 was rated 4.2/10.
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Recording dated 2023-06-23: Daniel reached level 72 after two weeks and reported boredom with Diablo 4.
Recordings dated 2023-06-26 and 06-28: two months of Thai classes were signed up for, a tier 32 Nightmare Dungeon was finished on a level 74 Barbarian, and a Thorns build was presented.
Recording dated 2023-06-30: a six-month education visa was obtained, a storm outage disabled the shower heater, first Thai classes were attended, and a Barbarian build video reached 17,000 views in two days.
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Uncertainties & gaps
Tax outcomes remain unresolved: penalty size, installment approval, deadlines, acceptance of residency proof, and the reason for an extra balance of about £1,000–£1,100.
Relationship status is unclear: sources conflict between being dumped and being blocked after she found his channel.
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The guesthouse manager's motive is unclear, as is whether changing the thumbnail back would require a new complaint.
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The cause and healing of the tongue lump are unknown, and no diagnosis or treatment is established.
Why ROG Ally orders were cancelled, and its Thai availability and pricing, are unknown.
Causes of lag and performance problems in Diablo 4 and Street Fighter 6 are unknown.
Some dungeon outcomes and whether cautious play clears Tier 17 are unconfirmed.
Reasons for lower viewership are unknown, and whether Daniel will keep Diablo 4 or Street Fighter 6 and recoup costs is undecided.
Claims about Ice Poseidon's charges, a work-program allegation, and xQc's breakup remain unverified.
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Whether Japanese incidents reflected discrimination is uncertain, and market outlooks remain open.
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Explore this period
- Recording · June 2023
Why i Regret Buying Street Fighter 6
Daniel experienced significant frustration with Street Fighter 6 online, citing a convoluted Capcom ID account setup, sluggish matchmaking and loading, inactive opponents, and difficult gameplay mechanics such as air juggling, heavy combo m
- Recording · June 2023
DO NOT BUY Sony's PS5 Handheld Console - Project Q sucks!
Sony announced Project Q, a handheld streaming accessory tethered to the PlayStation 5 over a local network, which Daniel criticizes as redundant given smartphone Remote Play setups, expensive at around $800 combined, and lacking the standa
- Recording · June 2023
im gay
Daniel conducted streams while experiencing ongoing pain and speech difficulties from a recurring lump or ulcer under his tongue, discussing channel metrics, declining viewership, thumbnail edits, and transitioning to lower-effort content a
- Recording · June 2023
im gay
Daniel experiences repeated technical issues while streaming, including Streamlabs crashes and a dead microphone battery, while discussing streaming fatigue and video editing software. A painful lump under Daniel's tongue impairs his speech
- Recording · June 2023
my girlfriend DUMPED me ：(
Daniel conducts audio and microphone checks, adjusts items, and reflects on growing bored with Diablo 4 after roughly two weeks, feeling ready to move on to another interest.
- Recording · June 2023
Diablo 4 - Stealth Assassin Rogue Build
Daniel showcases a stealth assassin Rogue build focusing on concealment, traps, kiting, and damage over time to handle large groups of enemies while evading incoming damage. The build features skills such as Invigorating Strike, Twisted Bla
- Recording · June 2023
my girlfriend DUMPED me ：(
Correspondence with tax authorities involved COVID business grants, income declarations, potential penalties, and residency verification for Rotterdam, Germany, and Thailand, with accountant guidance stating zero UK tax was owed for 2022 du
- Recording · June 2023
What to do after Level 50+ in Diablo 4
After finishing the main campaign between levels 46 and 47 and reaching level 57, Daniel investigated Diablo endgame activities, finding basic side quests and Tree of Whispers tasks relatively unchallenging while progressing into World Tier
- Recording · June 2023
The ULTIMATE Guide for beginner's in Diablo 4 - AVOID THESE MISTAKES
A beginner guide covers core Diablo 4 mechanics based on experience leveling a Barbarian to 50 and a Rogue to 37, detailing fast-travel waypoints, early mount acquisition in Kyovashad, and performance overlays for FPS and latency. Town vend
- Recording · June 2023
hey guys whats up its me daniel
Daniel conducted Twitch livestreams while addressing audio setups, internet data constraints in Bangkok, workspace equipment mishaps, and physical discomfort from a recurring lump under the tongue. Daniel focused extensive gameplay sessions
- Recording · June 2023
Highest Damage BARBARIAN Build ｜ Diablo 4 Best BARBARIAN DPS Build (Level 50+)
Daniel introduces a mace-based Barbarian build centered on area-of-effect stuns, ground bashes, and heavy damage against stunned targets, built around Bash for Fury generation and Hammer of the Ancients as the main damage ability. Defensive
- Recording · June 2023
Why i HATE Street Fighter 6 - DO NOT BUY
Daniel played Street Fighter 6 and rated it 6.2 out of 10, considering the overall experience somewhat disappointing. World Tour mode was criticized for an unnecessary, bland open world with phone menus, quests, and an unskippable tutorial,
- Recording · June 2023
im gay
Daniel experiences severe technical issues, including a dead microphone, controller disconnects, and throttled internet data, and tops up a pre-Japan SIM card with a temporary data package. Daniel reflects on content creation, channel burno
- Recording · June 2023
grinding to level 70 - diablo 4 addiction continues
Daniel troubleshoots technical setup problems, working on webcam capture and experimenting with chroma key filters in Prism Live before continuing to play Diablo. Daniel manages character gear, affixes, and stats in Diablo, seeking thorns a
- Recording · June 2023
DO NOT BUY Final Fantasy 16 - Very Disappointing
Final Fantasy 16 is criticized as a disappointing entry and one of the worst in the franchise due to its shift away from turn-based traditions toward an unsatisfactory action style, earning an overall score of 4.2 out of 10 and a recommenda
- Recording · June 2023
Why i Regret Buying Diablo 4
Diablo 4 suffers from significant technical and gameplay shortcomings, including severe peak-hour rubber-banding, network instability, and disconnects that forfeit event rewards due to the absence of a quick-reconnect feature. The narrative
- Recording · June 2023
The BEST Barbarian Leveling Build In Diablo 4 - Diablo 4 DEFENSIVE TANK Barbarian Build (Level 50+)
Daniel outlines and demonstrates a defensive Barbarian leveling build configured to survive Tier 15 through Tier 17 Nightmare Dungeons while underleveled at level 57, prioritizing survivability, crowd control, damage mitigation, and barrier
- Recording · June 2023
STRONGEST BLEED BARBARIAN Build ｜ Diablo 4 Best BARBARIAN BLEEDING +THORNS build (Level 60+)
A level 64 Barbarian bleed build aims to survive World Tier 4 through hit-and-run kiting, utilizing Flay to generate fury and vulnerability, Rend for primary damage, defensive shouts, Iron Skin, and passives such as Hamstring and Gushing Wo
- Recording · June 2023
Why i will NEVER come back to Japan [CB-HKY2T-9E]
Daniel returned to Japan in 2023 for a planned six-month stay but departed after one month to return to Thailand, influenced by rude street encounters, perceived racial discrimination, an aging infrastructure compared to Bangkok, and disapp
- Recording · June 2023
grinding to level 60
Daniel addresses streaming logistics, tax obligations of roughly £3,600, potential business deductions for tech gear, investment declines, and the monetization differences between livestreams and uploaded videos. Daniel details progress on
- Recording · June 2023
Why i HATE Diablo 4 - Disappointing...
Daniel gave Diablo 4 a preliminary score of 6.2 out of 10 and hesitated to recommend it, having opted to purchase the standard edition upon release rather than paying extra fees for early access, which Daniel viewed as devious. Daniel found
- Recording · June 2023
HIGHEST Damage BARBARIAN WHIRLWIND Build ｜ Diablo 4 Best Barbarian AOE (Level 50+ Levelling Build)
A high-DPS Barbarian build centers on Whirlwind for direct damage, using War Cry, Challenging Shout, and Rallying Cry along with heavy Thorns mechanics to clear crowds passively and actively. The build relies on fortify, barriers, and proxi
- Recording · June 2023
HIGHEST Damage [Hammer of the Ancients] BARBARIAN Build ｜ Diablo 4 Barbarian AOE Build (Level 60+)
Daniel displays a level 63 Barbarian build centered around Hammer of the Ancients, demonstrating high critical hits, defensive barriers, thorn mechanics, and successful runs in Nightmare Dungeons. The build focuses on talent investments in
- Recording · June 2023
DO NOT BUY Diablo 4 - Very Disappointing [etznUeE9lWE]
Daniel views Diablo 4 as a bland, uninspired, and overpriced entry in the ARPG genre, awarding it a 6.2 out of 10 score. The game features a restrictive top-down camera view, an open world criticized as brown, barren, and dull compared to Z
- Recording · June 2023
STRONGEST TANK BARBARIAN Build ｜ Diablo 4 Best BARBARIAN SELF-HEALING TANK Build (Level 50+)
Daniel introduces and demonstrates a defensive, self-healing Barbarian build dubbed a vampiric setup, designed to prioritize survivability, life regeneration, barriers, fortification, damage reduction, and crowd control over pure damage to
- Recording · June 2023
my girlfriend DUMPED me ：(
Discussions cover deep-sea exploration risks, submarine tourism, and the Monotony and confinement of serving on nuclear submarines. Gaming gameplay frustrations involve prolonged stun durations, visual clutter, camera zoom issues, and strea
- Recording · June 2023
What to do after Level 60+ in Diablo 4 - Helltides Explained
Players entering World Tier 4 around levels 60 to 70 benefit from farming Helltides for ancestral gear and crafting materials like Forgotten Souls and Fiend Roses before taking on higher-tier Nightmare Dungeons. Tree of Whispers Grim Favors
- Recording · June 2023
Highest Damage ROGUE Build After LEVEL 50+ ｜ Diablo 4 Best Rogue DPS Build (Level 50+)
Daniel uses and details a high-DPS Diablo 4 Rogue trap build centered on Twisting Blades, Poison Imbuement, Poison Trap, Concealment, Dash, and Death Trap, entirely omitting basic skills from the active bar. Gear aspects provide defensive i
- Recording · June 2023
grinding to level 70 - diablo 4 addiction continues
Daniel streams and plays Diablo 4, managing game mechanics such as Barbarian builds, Nightmare Dungeons, Helltides, PvP combat, and item stats while handling technical streaming adjustments and lag. Daniel addresses channel revenue, YouTube
- Recording · June 2023
Why I'm BORED of Diablo 4 at level 72
Daniel reached level 72 in Diablo 4 over two weeks and experienced frustration with severe leveling slowdowns and a lack of gear upgrades, finding that grinding for two days yielded only one level between levels 65 and 72. Daniel faces a ge
- Recording · June 2023
grinding to level 60
Daniel tested Prism Live Studio as an alternative streaming platform to Streamlabs while troubleshooting mobile SIM card internet latency, disconnects, and performance issues in comparison to Manchester fiber optic infrastructure. Daniel de
- Recording · June 2023
INSANE BARBARIAN THORNS Build ｜ Diablo 4 Best BARBARIAN DPS⧸TANK Build (Level 70+)
Daniel utilizes a Barbarian Thorns build centered around stacking Thorns and passive healing, allowing attacking enemies such as ranged mobs, spider swarms, and the Butcher to defeat themselves while standing still, complemented by Hammer o
- Recording · June 2023
im gay
Daniel resumed streaming after resolving technical failures with Streamlabs by terminating and restarting the application. Daniel experienced mouth pain from a lump beneath his tongue that may stem from stress, raising concerns about his ca
- Recording · June 2023
How to Paint a Face with Acrylic Brushes - Painting Tutorial [iPad Pro]
Daniel demonstrated a painterly technique for rendering a face using acrylic brushes in Procreate on an iPad Pro, deviating from a standard workflow that starts with thick black outlines. Daniel blocked shapes, blended skin and hair tones,
- Recording · June 2023
grinding to level 70 - diablo 4 addiction continues
Daniel encountered glitches with Streamlabs during a setup test that prevented movement of the camera video capture, deleted the source, reset the program to resolve the issue, reflected on forgetting to use Prism Studio, and showed a new t
- Recording · June 2023
Ultimate Barbarian BLEED Build - Bleed Stacking Playstyle Guide
Daniel outlines a Barbarian bleed build designed around dual wielding, inflicting bleed effects, and kiting enemies to maintain survivability. The build utilizes abilities such as Flay, Rend, Ground Stomp, Kick, Call of the Ancients, and th
- Recording · June 2023
my channel is dead...
Daniel conducted a livestream from Thailand covering personal life updates, Thai language school attendance on an education visa, power outage shower issues, and strategic title testing for YouTube monetization. Daniel tracked the arrest an
- Recording · June 2023
Why i failed in life and became a loser ：(
Technical issues arose at the start of livestreaming, while financial and strategic differences between pre-recorded videos and streams were evaluated alongside critiques of content strategies and online drama. Personal finances, including
- Recording · June 2023
people suck... [B3SaTe1F2vE]
A former guesthouse manager contacted Daniel demanding the removal of his face from a 2020 YouTube video thumbnail regarding a gay experience in Japan, leading Daniel to block him and subsequently receive a formal YouTube privacy complaint
- Recording · June 2023
people suck...
A former guesthouse manager contacted Daniel after roughly 12 to 13 years of silence to demand the removal of his face from a 2020 YouTube video thumbnail detailing a gay experience. Daniel took offense at the tone and Japanese phrasing, bl
- Recording · June 2023
Why i will NEVER come back to Japan
Daniel reflected on leaving Japan after a one-month stay in 2023, concluding that a return is unlikely despite previously longing to return following a 2020 divorce and pandemic restrictions. Daniel relocated back to Thailand due to underpe
- Recording · June 2023
i need to get a job...
Daniel manages his residency and schooling in Thailand, enrolling in a language school for an anticipated six-month visa, scheduling an immigration appointment, and noting concerns regarding attendance tracking and language testing. Daniel
- Recording · June 2023
update on my Tax Problem
Daniel reviews his YouTube and Twitch streaming metrics, noting declines in viewership, earnings such as a monthly payout of £1,078, and the decision to step away from Diablo 4 content. Daniel addresses complex tax affairs involving UK auth
- Recording · June 2023
DO NOT BUY Diablo 4 - Very Disappointing
Despite being a dedicated fan of the series, Daniel found Diablo 4 bland, boring, and lacking luster. Daniel criticized Diablo 4 for its top-down camera view, dull brown open-world environments contrasted with Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, r
- Recording · June 2023
I'm in BIG trouble for Tax...
Daniel is undergoing a UK tax compliance check or audit concerning the 2020–2021 tax year, after the tax authority identified earnings of approximately £36,000 versus the declared £16,000, leaving an unpaid balance around £7,000 to £7,300 p
- Recording · June 2023
I'm Giving Up on Youtube...
Daniel conducted a YouTube livestream while dealing with severe speaking difficulty and eating limitations caused by a painful, recurring lump and ulcer under the left side of his tongue, suspecting a vitamin C deficiency. YouTube content s