monthly summary · September 2023
2023-09 summary
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Overview
September 2023 centered on Starfield. Daniel bought early access, found it bland with performance drops on his RTX 3060 laptop, and scored it 6.2/10, later raising it to 7.2 after nearly 40 hours. He made guides and long streams. After 100+ hours he felt disappointed by janky gameplay, shallow combat and an uninspired main story, though he enjoyed faction quests and lore.
Source recordings (10)
- Starfield - Ultimate SHIP BUILDING Guide
- why i HATE Starfield
- why i hate Starfield
- How to Build Your First Ship in Starfield - Shipbuilding Guide
- Starfield - Build the PERFECT Ship ｜ INSANE DAMAGE - Destroy ANYTHING
- I was SO wrong about Starfield - AMAZING Game
- creating all female crew - harem quest part 1
- Playing starfield again
- DO NOT BUY Starfield - Very Disappointing...
- The Comprehensive Beginner's Guide to Starfield
He posted many reviews, with several scored 6.2/10: Mortal Kombat 1, Payday 3, One Piece, iPhone 15 Pro and Dark Souls 3. Lies of P is reported at both 8.2 and 6.2. He called the Cyberpunk Phantom Liberty DLC not worth £25 and made Update 2.0 build videos.
Source recordings (13)
- why i hate Starfield
- How to Build Your First Ship in Starfield - Shipbuilding Guide
- DO NOT BUY Lies of P - Terrible Game
- BROKEN INSANE Melee Damage UNKILLABLE 2.0 Blade Build Cyberpunk 2077
- Cyberpunk 2077 HIGHEST CRITS SNIPER Build For Update 2.0
- I was SO wrong about Starfield - AMAZING Game
- Why I Hate the One Piece Live Action Remake on Netflix
- Lies of P is AMAZING - I Highly Recommend this
- DO NOT BUY MORTAL KOMBAT 1 - Very Disappointing...
- DO NOT BUY Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty
- DO NOT BUY Payday 3 - Very disappointed
- DO NOT BUY Dark Souls 3
- How It Feels Playing as a Netrunner in Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.0! New CyberWare and QuickHacks
A second thread was the iPhone 15 Pro: leaks, launch, purchase, unboxing, camera comparison with the iPhone 12 mini, and vlogging setup. He first leaned toward keeping the iPhone 12 mini, then bought the Pro.
Money and channel decline were recurring worries: revenue reportedly fell to about $500 a month, and main-channel streams were demonetized. He shifted to a second channel, began a third, and deleted old vlogs.
Investing content covered 2020 penny-stock losses, a 2021 CFD loss, dividend investing, a bearish Apple view, defensive portfolio positions and warnings against leverage.
Source recordings (5)
Daniel lives in Thailand on an education visa and attends Thai language school. UK trip plans, his girlfriend's visa, his Thai visa extension and job prospects remain undecided.
Personal reflections and creator conflicts included embarrassment over early recordings, isolation and bullying, Japanese learning, the PewDiePie backlash and the Aba and Preach reaction.
Themes
Starfield: performance tuning, mods, shipbuilding, boarding ships, quests and shifting opinion.
Game and media reviews with scores, FromSoftware comparisons and Cyberpunk 2.0 builds.
Source recordings (9)
- DO NOT BUY Lies of P - Terrible Game
- BROKEN INSANE Melee Damage UNKILLABLE 2.0 Blade Build Cyberpunk 2077
- Cyberpunk 2077 HIGHEST CRITS SNIPER Build For Update 2.0
- Why I Hate the One Piece Live Action Remake on Netflix
- Lies of P is AMAZING - I Highly Recommend this
- DO NOT BUY MORTAL KOMBAT 1 - Very Disappointing...
- DO NOT BUY Payday 3 - Very disappointed
- DO NOT BUY Dark Souls 3
- How It Feels Playing as a Netrunner in Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.0! New CyberWare and QuickHacks
iPhone 15 Pro evaluation, camera, benchmarks and vlogging gear.
Channel demonetization, multi-channel strategy, decline advice and financial insecurity.
Stock market experience, dividend investing, Apple analysis and diversification.
Source recordings (5)
Personal reflections on language learning, voice and self-image, taxes, visas and life in Thailand.
Commentary on Russell Brand, whose allegations are unproven in court.
Developments
Early September (catalog date 2023-09-01): Daniel bought Starfield early access for about £130 total, started at launch on a Razer Blade laptop, scored it 6.2/10 and advised against paying for early access.
Source recordings (2)
Catalog date 2023-09-03: a livestream covered Starfield graphics tweaks, an upscaler mod, story quests and ship modifications, plus talk of taxes, 2019 Japanese residency documentation and visa rules, and cooking.
Source recordings (1)
Around 2023-09-04: Daniel built a Starfield ship from scratch and reviewed live-action One Piece at 6.2/10.
Catalog date 2023-09-06: after nearly 40 hours, Daniel raised his Starfield score from 6.2 to 7.2.
Source recordings (1)
Around 2023-09-08: Daniel disabled comments on the PewDiePie/Marzia video after hostile reactions and considered apologizing; he also scored Dark Souls 3 at 6.2/10.
Catalog date 2023-09-10: a channel-decline guide and a Starfield shipbuilding guide, including selling the Valentine for about 5,000 credits profit.
Mid-September: Daniel waited at an Apple Store for the iPhone 15 launch (2023-09-12) and watched the launch, initially deciding to keep his iPhone 12 mini.
Mid-September: Daniel showcased the 'Wedge' ship (09-13), rated Mortal Kombat 1 at 6.2/10 (09-15), and reviewed Lies of P (09-16); the sources give both 8.2/10 and 6.2/10 for it.
Daniel posted two investing videos (2023-09-18) and a Russell Brand video (2023-09-21).
2023-09-22 to 09-25: iPhone 15 Pro unboxing, comparison, purchase (blue model at Icon Siam) and vlogging setup videos; he rated the phone 6.2/10 after several days.
Late September: Payday 3 rated 6.2/10 (09-24), Aba and Preach reply postponed (around 09-27), Phantom Liberty criticized (09-26), and Cyberpunk 2.0 builds posted (09-28/29).
Source recordings (6)
- BROKEN INSANE Melee Damage UNKILLABLE 2.0 Blade Build Cyberpunk 2077
- Cyberpunk 2077 HIGHEST CRITS SNIPER Build For Update 2.0
- DO NOT BUY Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty
- Aba N Preach are complete morons [ePftLTyhl-M]
- DO NOT BUY Payday 3 - Very disappointed
- How It Feels Playing as a Netrunner in Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.0! New CyberWare and QuickHacks
Around 2023-09-30: a main-channel stream was demonetized within six minutes; Daniel redirected viewers to a second channel, published 'I'm giving up on my main channel', renamed the streaming channel Chef Daniel, and deleted over 600 vlogs.
Source recordings (1)
Uncertainties & gaps
Whether PewDiePie saw Daniel's video is unknown; Elvis the Alien's reported statement about a conversation is an allegation.
Source recordings (1)
Whether the main channel is shadowbanned or flagged, and why streams are demonetized, is unclear.
Source recordings (2)
Outcomes of the girlfriend's UK visa, Thai visa extension, UK job prospects and tax records acceptance are undetermined.
Undecided or unresolved: asking his girlfriend's permission for another controversial video, Berlin Airbnb details, the illness type, tax inquiries, and whether Ice's street encounters are genuine.
Starfield's Nvidia performance cause, a fix, and several mechanics remain unclear.
Penny-stock loss figures are approximate; Apple sales, stock decline and market crash expectations are unconfirmed.
iPhone details are unresolved, including whether it was meant as a present, titanium scratch resistance, Cinematic mode, lens switching, Geekbench misidentification and any damage.
Cyberpunk melee details and the Lies of P protagonist's gender are unconfirmed.
Sources conflict on the Lies of P score (8.2 versus 6.2).
Source recordings (7)
- why i hate Starfield
- How to Build Your First Ship in Starfield - Shipbuilding Guide
- DO NOT BUY Lies of P - Terrible Game
- Starfield - Build the PERFECT Ship ｜ INSANE DAMAGE - Destroy ANYTHING
- I was SO wrong about Starfield - AMAZING Game
- Lies of P is AMAZING - I Highly Recommend this
- DO NOT BUY MORTAL KOMBAT 1 - Very Disappointing...
Explore this period
- Recording · September 2023
Russel Brand DESERVES to be cancelled.
Daniel supports the individuals alleging misconduct against Russell Brand, advocating that their accounts be accepted and that their identities remain anonymous to shield them from harassment by Brand's fan base. Daniel regards the demoneti
- Recording · September 2023
How to Build Your First Ship in Starfield - Shipbuilding Guide
Shipbuilding and space combat fundamentals encompass essential progression skills like Targeting Control Systems, Piloting, and Starship Design alongside manufacturer design choices, interface controls, and weapon loadout categories. Combat
- Recording · September 2023
[2023-09-10] My Youtube Channel Died - What now [U1KldAdCgmY]
Channel decline functions as a natural cycle akin to a living organism's lifespan—often driven by algorithm changes, changing viewer tastes, or reduced creator passion—rather than a personal failure in the absence of severe misconduct. Crea
- Recording · September 2023
[2023-09-08] pewdiepie viewers are hating on me [Ew5ArIxt5Us]
Daniel disabled comments on a video criticizing PewDiePie and Marzia raising a child in Japan following intense backlash and hostile messages, and Daniel considers offering an apology while reconsidering judgments on parenting, bilingual be
- Recording · September 2023
Why I Hate the One Piece Live Action Remake on Netflix
Daniel reviews the Netflix One Piece live-action adaptation, giving it a 6.2 out of 10 score and rating it above prior remakes like Death Note, but notes shortcomings in tone, name pronunciation, fight pacing, and CGI constraints alongside
- Recording · September 2023
i ran out of money -( [lEjL55GCA48]
Daniel staged a recurring prank pretending to be homeless in a tent before clarifying the setup. Daniel faced financial strain as YouTube revenue declined to approximately $500 monthly, complicating his finances even with low living costs i
- Recording · September 2023
DO NOT BUY Starfield - Very Disappointing...
Daniel played Bethesda's release Starfield after paying an expensive early access fee, but found it bland, boring, and uninspired relative to its massive hype. Starfield suffers from severe performance drops, frequent loading screens, repet
- Recording · September 2023
Unboxing my new iPhone 15 Pro
Daniel unboxes the iPhone 15 Pro in Titanium Blue and reviews its included accessories, which include a braided USB-C to USB-C cable, an information packet, a SIM tray remover key, and a sticker. Daniel inspects the hardware features, inclu
- Recording · September 2023
iPhone 15 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 Camera Comparison - Is the Upgrade Worth It？
The iPhone 15 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Flip 4Z differ across physical ergonomics, display proportions, processing benchmarks, and camera behaviors.
- Recording · September 2023
ASMR Talking to You Until You Fall Asleep
Daniel addresses persistent demonetization of livestreams on his main YouTube channel, Hiding in My Room, suspecting algorithmic moderation or shadowbanning while standard uploads remain monetized. Daniel restructures content across his cha
- Recording · September 2023
why i hate Starfield
Daniel livestreamed and evaluated Starfield while encountering technical difficulties, adjusting graphics settings, testing mods, and comparing its systems to games like Cyberpunk 2077, Fallout, Skyrim, and No Man's Sky. Extensive gameplay
- Recording · September 2023
BROKEN INSANE Melee Damage UNKILLABLE 2.0 Blade Build Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.0 and Phantom Liberty overhaul melee combat by introducing redesigned skill trees, advanced mobility options like dashing and air dashing, and potent cyberware upgrades. Melee setups utilize Body perks for blunt weap
- Recording · September 2023
Why I regret buying the iPhone 15
Daniel upgraded from a scratched iPhone 12 Mini to an iPhone 15 Pro, testing it for several days and rating it 6.2 out of 10 as an underwhelming, merely okay upgrade with very similar daily feel. App opening speeds and navigation responsive
- Recording · September 2023
DO NOT BUY MORTAL KOMBAT 1 - Very Disappointing...
Daniel rates Mortal Kombat 1 a 6.2 out of 10, considering it bland, uninspired, and inferior to Mortal Kombat 11 in visual design, gameplay, performance, and features. Mortal Kombat 1 features mechanical and aesthetic flaws, including repet
- Recording · September 2023
DO NOT BUY Payday 3 - Very disappointed
Daniel expressed strong disappointment with Payday 3, scoring the game a 6.2 out of 10 and declining to recommend it due to pervasive issues with matchmaking, stealth design, repetitive bank environments, and limited reward options. The gam
- Recording · September 2023
Lies of P is AMAZING - I Highly Recommend this
Daniel evaluated the Soulslike game Lies of P, covering its narrative setting in the dystopian city of Krat, combat systems, PC performance optimization, boss encounters, and pricing models. Lies of P centers on the puppet Pinocchio searchi
- Recording · September 2023
Starfield - Ultimate SHIP BUILDING Guide
Daniel introduces ship building and customization mechanics in Starfield, detailing controls, essential components, component class requirements, and shipyard locations. Daniel builds a spaceship from scratch using a customized Frontier and
- Recording · September 2023
DO NOT BUY Lies of P - Terrible Game
Lies of P is set in a gloomy Edwardian or Victorian town where players control Pinocchio on a quest to find Geppetto while fighting puppet enemies, utilizing an Ergo and Stargazer progression mechanic akin to Souls games. Daniel evaluated L
- Recording · September 2023
Cyberpunk 2077 HIGHEST CRITS SNIPER Build For Update 2.0
Daniel showcases a high-damage Cyberpunk 2077 sniper build following Patch 2.0, utilizing iconic sniper rifles alongside specific cyberware and Cool tree perks. The build features two Tier 5+ iconic sniper rifles, Rasetsu and Sparky, highli
- Recording · September 2023
[2023-09-17] How I learned Japanese in UNDER 6 months [SSpvEJzY3AM]
Japanese language learning steps based on personal experience emphasize prioritizing reading and typing over handwriting, mastering kana and basic kanji, and rapidly moving to core grammar and conversation rather than arbitrary vocabulary m
- Recording · September 2023
Dividend STOCKS Investing： DO THIS NOW to Earn PASSIVE income online
Dividend investing prioritizes direct corporate cash payouts over reliance on share price growth, differing from growth stocks like Tesla and Apple that target rapid appreciation. Yield metrics vary across firms, with 3% to 4% viewed as typ
- Recording · September 2023
The ULTIMATE iPhone 15 Pro vlogging setup!
Equipment recommendations and recording techniques turn the iPhone 15 Pro into an effective vlogging tool, including utilizing the DJI Wireless Mic system, a GoPro selfie stick with a smartphone mount adapter, Cinematic mode with post-captu
- Recording · September 2023
I was SO wrong about Starfield - AMAZING Game
Daniel played Starfield for nearly 40 hours after an initial 20 to 30 hours, concluding the game is better than widespread criticism indicates despite technical glitches and an overhyped launch. The experience felt initially janky and lacki
- Recording · September 2023
DO NOT BUY Dark Souls 3
Daniel purchased Dark Souls 3 on a 50% Steam sale after beating Elden Ring three times, but judged it to be bland, uninspired, and inferior in gameplay, freedom of exploration, and visual design. Dark Souls 3 received a 6.2 out of 10 score
- Recording · September 2023
The Comprehensive Beginner's Guide to Starfield
Starfield character creation encompasses backgrounds granting rank 1 access to three starting skills, leveling up for skill points, and optional traits that balance perks with drawbacks, dialogue bonuses, or financial costs. Gameplay fundam
- Recording · September 2023
How It Feels Playing as a Netrunner in Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.0! New CyberWare and QuickHacks
Daniel details a quickhack and cyberdeck setup for Cyberpunk 2077 focusing on talents within Intelligence and Technical Ability, cyberdeck loadouts, stealth mechanics, and manipulation of turrets and security cameras. The build incorporates
- Recording · September 2023
iPhone 15 - SHOCKING Leaks and UPDATES (LAST FINAL LEAKS)
Leaked details ahead of Apple's launch event indicate the iPhone 15 lineup shifts to USB-C charging without in-box color-matching braided cables, retains 128GB baseline storage across models, and introduces lighter brushed titanium frames,
- Recording · September 2023
[2023-09-19] Why i Hated my Gay Voice [awF3J2CDJ3M]
Daniel reflected on past speech patterns and vocal delivery, feeling embarrassed by early recordings including an old 2015 video about PewDiePie. Experiences of social isolation, childhood bullying, and quietness contributed to underdevelop
- Recording · September 2023
why i hate the iPhone 15
Daniel watched the Apple iPhone launch event and decided against upgrading from an iPhone 12 mini to the iPhone 15, preferring to wait for the iPhone 16 due to finding the new features unexciting and largely unnecessary. Daniel reviewed the
- Recording · September 2023
NEW Investors： DO THIS NOW to Unlock Massive Profits
Daniel reviews an investment portfolio covering stock picks for 2023 and 2024, noting that the discussion is not financial advice. The portfolio gained nearly £600 over the past month, rising from £10,000 to £10,600. Top portfolio holdings
- Recording · September 2023
New Investors： Avoid THESE Mistakes and get MASSIVE RETURNS
Daniel outlines an investment strategy centered on portfolio diversification, risk management, and disciplined asset allocation across ETFs, blue-chip stocks, defensive stocks, and speculative assets. Daniel cautions against leveraged tradi
- Recording · September 2023
Starfield - Build the PERFECT Ship ｜ INSANE DAMAGE - Destroy ANYTHING
Daniel showcased a custom Starfield ship named "The Wedge," built with a horizontal design and 11 forward-facing automated turrets configured across three weapon slots to eliminate hostile fleets without manual aiming. The build requires ma
- Recording · September 2023
Why Apple Stock Could CRASH the US Stock Market
Apple's stock declined from $189.94 to $174, facing downward technical pressure such as a head and shoulders pattern, double tops, lower highs, and lower lows that point to further drops toward lower support zones. The iPhone 15 launch even
- Recording · September 2023
Why New Investors Lose Money - AVOID These mistakes in the Stock Market
Daniel incurred substantial trading losses in penny stocks such as Bionano Genomics and Microvision after entering the stock market during the enthusiastic 2020 surge. Herd mentality, greed, and fear of missing out drive investors to purcha
- Recording · September 2023
DO NOT BUY Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty
Daniel found Cyberpunk 2077's Phantom Liberty expansion disappointing, noting that Dogtown, repetitive escort and scanning tasks, and the core mechanics remain largely unchanged from the base game. Additions including Idris Elba's character
- Recording · September 2023
creating all female crew - harem quest part 1
Daniel conducted livestreams of Starfield gameplay while navigating technical issues, graphics settings, capture adjustments, game-breaking bugs, and quest lines across corporate, faction, and undercover storylines. Daniel discussed content
- Recording · September 2023
iPhone 12 vs. iPhone 15 Pro Camera Comparison - Is the Upgrade Worth It？
Daniel upgraded from an iPhone 12 Mini to an iPhone 15 Pro after nearly three years of use, prompted by battery degradation down to 78% capacity, physical wear and denting on the frame, and outdated camera features. Daniel selected the iPho
- Recording · September 2023
Aba N Preach are complete morons [ePftLTyhl-M]
Daniel addressed a two-year-old critique by Aba and Preach regarding his 2017 upload about his then-girlfriend's appearance, characterizing the reaction hosts as hypocrites who misread his message and amplified the clip to hundreds of thous
- Recording · September 2023
Why I Regret Buying Starfield
Daniel spent £130 on early access for Starfield, purchasing a £31 upgrade and a £99.99 edition after skipping school to play at launch. Daniel experienced severe disappointment with Starfield due to barren randomly generated planets, repeti
- Recording · September 2023
why i HATE Starfield
After more than 100 hours in Starfield, Daniel feels disappointed near the end of the game due to janky gameplay, glitches, shallow combat, and an uninspired story with bland characters, artifact hunting for the Lodge, and companions like S
- Recording · September 2023
[2023-09-05] why I want to become a Woman [V4A6jPFsl08]
Daniel contemplates the appeal of transitioning to a woman while living in Thailand and theorizes on reasons behind the country's prevalence of ladyboys, including perceived societal advantages of womanhood over being an unsuccessful man, o
- Recording · September 2023
Playing starfield again
Daniel streams extended Starfield gameplay, dedicating extensive time to shipbuilding, testing weapon configurations like autocannons and proton beams, navigating faction conflicts, and progressing missions across locations such as Neon, De
- Recording · September 2023
i bought the NEW iPhone 15 Pro! [yu-fEBK6jX0]
Daniel upgraded from an iPhone 12 by purchasing a blue iPhone 15 Pro at the Apple Store in Icon Siam to enhance video quality for loyal channel subscribers despite the expense. Daniel switched video recording from a Samsung Flip 4Z to the i