monthly summary · October 2023
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Overview
Across October, Daniel produced a series of tech-review style recordings centered on the Asus ROG Ally handheld, comparing it against a gaming laptop, the Steam Deck, and the Nintendo Switch OLED, alongside separate reviews of an iPhone 15 Pro that he later returned.
Multiple recordings covered Diablo 4 Season 2 Sorcerer builds, detailing leveling strategies, endgame Nightmare Dungeon runs, and boss encounters with mixed success including several in-game deaths.
Daniel produced several home-baking recordings attempting pies and pastries (Cornish pasty, apple pie, chicken pie, empanada-style pastry, fish and chips, blueberry pie), with mixed results including flaky successes and failed or discarded attempts, alongside stated intentions to share results with his girlfriend.
Source recordings (6)
- [2023-10-19] day in the life of unemployed and bored person [w1c3fbWW34Y]
- how to make homemade cornish pasty by hand
- [2023-10-30] how to make perfect apple pie [SvZuegzt8Bc]
- [2023-10-23] what i eat as an Unemployed and Broke Person [Cef0EJUv9EI]
- Japanese Guy tries CORNISH PASTY for the first time
- how to make pie dough and perfect apple pie
Daniel reviewed several games this month, giving negative or lukewarm verdicts to Lords of the Fallen, Spider-Man 2, and Cities: Skylines 2 (each scored 6.2/10 and not recommended), and produced a guide to sniper rifles in Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty.
Daniel reflected on his YouTube channel's direction, noting audience complaints about content being 'boring' compared to a chaotic 2018-2019 period he says he pursued intentionally for views, while stating a preference for a calmer lifestyle without manufacturing drama, alongside noted declines in retention for outdoor content.
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Daniel described recurring health issues since moving to Thailand, including flu-like illness episodes, digestive problems, mouth ulcers, a gum infection, and persistent hand rashes, with uncertain causes explored across several recordings.
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One recording discussed controversy around nuisance streamers in Japan (Johnny Somali, Fidias) facing bans, strikes, or arrest for disruptive filming, alongside claims that commentary creators amplify such behavior for profit, and referenced Daniel's own past controversial content made in Japan around 2018 focused on personal and marital drama for views.
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Two recordings featured in-game narrative and dispatch content from Cyberpunk 2077 and Starfield, including police radio chatter and faction interactions, presented as gameplay commentary rather than factual reporting.
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Several recordings left open questions about the exact causes of Daniel's recurring illnesses and skin rashes in Thailand, including whether they stemmed from diet, water, humidity, or genetics, with no definitive explanation reached.
Themes
ROG Ally handheld reviews and comparisons to laptops, Steam Deck, and Switch OLED
Diablo 4 Season 2 Sorcerer build guides and endgame testing
Home baking and cooking experiments with pies and pastries
Source recordings (6)
- [2023-10-19] day in the life of unemployed and bored person [w1c3fbWW34Y]
- how to make homemade cornish pasty by hand
- [2023-10-30] how to make perfect apple pie [SvZuegzt8Bc]
- [2023-10-23] what i eat as an Unemployed and Broke Person [Cef0EJUv9EI]
- Japanese Guy tries CORNISH PASTY for the first time
- how to make pie dough and perfect apple pie
Video game reviews and guides (Lords of the Fallen, Spider-Man 2, Cities: Skylines 2, Cyberpunk 2077)
Reflections on channel direction, audience feedback, and past controversial content
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Recurring health issues in Thailand, including illness and skin rashes
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Commentary on nuisance streamers in Japan and online content controversies
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iPhone 15 Pro versus Android phone comparison and return
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Developments
Daniel returned an iPhone 15 Pro to an Apple Store after 13 days of use, receiving a full refund and concluding it did not justify its price.《e30》 He preferred the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 for camera processing, ergonomics, and file handling.《e31》
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Daniel purchased an Asus ROG Ally handheld and, after one to two weeks, returned to using his gaming laptop, citing crashes, weaker peripheral output, and portability trade-offs despite decent casual gaming performance.
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Daniel later expressed regret over the ROG Ally purchase ahead of a planned Christmas trip from Thailand to the UK, citing battery life, ergonomics, and peripheral bulk, and said he would probably look into returning or selling it.
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Daniel also described replacing his Razer Blade gaming laptop with the ROG Ally as a daily desktop computer, pairing it with a purchased curved monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
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Daniel described initially adopting the ROG Ally for roughly $690-$700 as a desktop replacement after his prior Razer Blade Pro laptop malfunctioned following over two years of use.
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Daniel leveled a hybrid lightning/frost Sorcerer build in Diablo 4 Season 2 to roughly level 50 within two days, defeated Lord Zir on the first attempt, and cleared the level 50 Capstone Dungeon at level 46, defeating four simultaneous bosses and the Curator.
In a separate Diablo 4 session, Daniel tested a melee lightning Sorcerer build in a Tier 18 Nightmare Dungeon, dying once to an ice whirlwind and once to a one-hit kill from the Drowned Sea Hag before eventually defeating her and upgrading gear.
Daniel recalled a 2018 incident in Japan in which a high fever caused him to lose vision and faint in a supermarket, later assisted by locals and a security guard.
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Daniel and his girlfriend contracted a severe flu-like illness with fever and headache; Daniel took longer to recover than his girlfriend, pausing exercise and missing school.
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Daniel described a fever, headache, sore throat, and cough occurring roughly two weeks prior, with temporary recovery before symptoms returned, along with voice changes.
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Daniel described recurring itchy rashes and swelling on his hands beginning about a month after moving to Thailand, worsening in November and December, and resolving overnight with a topical corticosteroid cream recommended by a doctor and pharmacist.
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Daniel's sister, visiting Thailand in May, reportedly developed similar hand rashes that cleared after returning to the UK.
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Daniel discussed a creator, TerryTV, whose viewership reportedly dropped from about 500,000 followers to 30,000-40,000 views per video, associating this with the creator likely leaving YouTube.
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Uncertainties & gaps
The exact nature and origin of Daniel's recurring flu-like illness symptoms remained unconfirmed across multiple recordings.
The cause of Daniel's persistent hand rashes and digestive issues in Thailand (diet, water, humidity, or genetics) was not definitively established.
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Details about consequences for streamers Fidias and Johnny Somali in Japan, including bans and earnings, and about Chris Broad's filming permissions, remained unconfirmed.
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Whether Daniel would ultimately return, sell, or successfully rely on the ROG Ally for travel remained unresolved across several recordings.
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Certain in-game mechanics and outcomes in Diablo 4 endgame content, such as gear breakage and exact lethal attack mechanics, were left unclear by Daniel.
Daniel expressed uncertainty about future content plans, including whether unplanned dramatic events might occur, viewer interest in a Christmas vlog, and his short-term recovery from illness.
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Explore this period
- Recording · October 2023
Can Cyberpunk 2077 run on the ROG ALLY？
Public notices, announcements, and police dispatches outline Trauma Team operations, police outreach, commentary on corporate influence, and an escalating armed confrontation with a designated psycho suspect following an officer down.
- Recording · October 2023
Why the ROG Ally is superior to gaming laptops
Daniel adopted an Asus ROG Ally for roughly $690 to $700 as a replacement desktop and primary gaming setup after a Razer Blade Pro gaming laptop malfunctioned following over two years of use. The ROG Ally was selected over options such as a
- Recording · October 2023
[2023-10-23] what i eat as an Unemployed and Broke Person [Cef0EJUv9EI]
Daniel prepares a creamy chicken pie filling using chicken breast, chicken stock, and crème fraîche, praising the sauce and flavor. Daniel experiences complications handling the pastry dough as it sticks to plastic and melts, prompting ques
- Recording · October 2023
Let's Talk About My Weird Hands
Daniel experiences childhood teasing and insecurity over his long, skinny fingers and naturally pink nails, while noting how his hand anatomy affects daily activities such as gripping and cooking. Since moving to Thailand, Daniel suffers fr
- Recording · October 2023
These Foreigners Are Ruining Japan [LR57ipUBs7s]
Streamers and YouTubers in Japan, such as Johnny Somali and Fidias, faced public backlash, channel strikes, or arrest after recording disruptive actions including trespassing and evading train fares. Daniel previously resided in Japan start
- Recording · October 2023
how to make pie dough and perfect apple pie
Daniel prepared pie dough without strict measurements by mixing flour, oil, salt, butter, and water through a messy, sticky process. Daniel rolled the dough with a drink container, divided it into base and lid pieces, lined an oiled bowl, f
- Recording · October 2023
Diablo 4 - New Best Sorcerer Leveling Build - Season 2 FAST 1 to 50 - Vampiric Powers Guide!
Daniel introduces a hybrid lightning and frost leveling build for the Sorcerer in Diablo 4 Season 2, utilizing skills, aspects, and vampiric powers for area-of-effect damage, defense, and crowd control. The build focuses on Arc Lash, Chain
- Recording · October 2023
Why the Switch OLED is Superior to the ROG Ally
The Switch OLED serves as the superior dedicated portable handheld console compared to the ROG Ally despite the Ally's stronger hardware specifications and computer versatility. Daniel prefers the Switch OLED for on-the-go play because of i
- Recording · October 2023
how to make homemade cornish pasty by hand
Daniel prepares, seasons, assembles, and bakes an empanada-style pastry flavored with garlic powder, chicken stock, pork, and onion. Daniel inspects and cuts open the baked pastry, observing a buttery smell and relief that the texture is so
- Recording · October 2023
[2023-10-04] why my life became so boring [laJgFUaYU6g]
Daniel has experienced viewers calling him boring, noting that much of his audience subscribed during a past chaotic, dramatic period in 2018 and 2019 that he intentionally pursued for views and recognition, including damaging relationships
- Recording · October 2023
Diablo 4 - New Best HIGHEST DAMAGE VAMPIRIC Sorcerer Endgame Build - HIGH END NIGHTMARE DUNGEONS
Daniel showcases a Diablo 4 Season 2 melee lightning Sorcerer build centered on Arc Lash, Chain Lightning, Ice Armor, Frost Nova, Unstable Currents, and Vyr's Mastery, supported by specific gear aspects, the Electrocute glyph, and vampiric
- Recording · October 2023
I Can’t Put This Down - ROG Ally 3 Months Later
Daniel replaced an RTX 3060 Razer Blade 17-inch gaming laptop with an ROG Ally to serve as a daily desktop computer, connecting it via a USB hub to a wireless keyboard, a wireless mouse, and a £100 27-inch curved monitor as the main display
- Recording · October 2023
why i HATE the ROG Ally
Daniel switched back to using his gaming laptop over the recently purchased ROG Ally, finding the laptop more powerful, enjoyable, and practical for everyday computing and gaming. The ROG Ally struggles with demanding titles such as Cities:
- Recording · October 2023
DO NOT BUY Spider-Man 2 - VERY disappointing!
Daniel views Spider-Man 2 on PS5 as disappointing and uninspiring despite its visual upgrades to New York City. The wingsuit feature detracts from the core identity of Spider-Man by undermining web-slinging mechanics. The combat feels repet
- Recording · October 2023
Can Starfield run on the ROG ALLY？
Visitors with appointments are welcomed into Mast with remarks on defending United Colonies citizens, while recruitment into the Vanguard to earn credits is explored alongside oaths. A corpse is encountered alongside scavenging activities a
- Recording · October 2023
[2023-10-19] day in the life of unemployed and bored person [w1c3fbWW34Y]
Daniel prepared fish and chips, during which the batter detached in the oil, the chips turned out soggy, and the dish was discarded due to an unpleasant sticky, chewy texture and fishy flavor from using Pangasius instead of cod. Daniel atte
- Recording · October 2023
Japanese Guy tries CORNISH PASTY for the first time
Daniel evaluated a handmade Cornish pasty he prepared, praising the crispy, flaky pastry as the best item he had made, contrasting it with an earlier brittle apple pie crust, and noting pastry techniques involving cold butter and ice water.
- Recording · October 2023
BEST Sniper Rifles in Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty Patch 2.0
Daniel reviews recommended sniper rifles in Cyberpunk 2077, detailing options such as the Nekomata, Ashura, Rasetsu, Breakthrough, and Sparky along with their statistics, modifications, and acquisition methods. The Nekomata is a Tier 5 tech
- Recording · October 2023
why i returned my iPhone 15 Pro
Daniel returned an iPhone 15 Pro within the 14-day return window and received a full refund after concluding that it did not justify its price of over £1,000. Daniel preferred the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 over the iPhone 15 Pro, citing issues
- Recording · October 2023
Why I Regret Buying the ROG Ally
Daniel expresses regret over purchasing an ROG Ally for a Christmas trip to the UK from Thailand, noting issues with travel bulk from extra accessories, short battery life, and uncomfortable button ergonomics. The ROG Ally's battery deplete
- Recording · October 2023
The ROG Ally vs Steam Deck - Which is better？
Daniel compares the ROG Ally to the Steam Deck, concluding that the ROG Ally outperforms and surpasses the Steam Deck across hardware layout, operating system flexibility, and gaming performance. Daniel prefers the design and controls of th
- Recording · October 2023
DO NOT BUY Cities： Skylines II - VERY disappointing!
Cities: Skylines 2 offers an uninspiring, repetitive city-building loop marked by fiddly utility connection errors, basic mechanics, and repetitive grid zoning. The game suffers from severe performance and optimization issues, failing to ma
- Recording · October 2023
DO NOT BUY Lords of the Fallen
Daniel evaluated Lords of the Fallen, giving it a 6.2 out of 10 score and advising against purchasing it due to derivative gameplay, easy combat, poor PC optimization, navigation issues, the Land of the Dead mechanic, and a high price. Dani
- Recording · October 2023
[2023-10-30] how to make perfect apple pie [SvZuegzt8Bc]
Daniel bakes an apple pie with an apple and honey filling and a woven lattice crust, later rating the outcome roughly six out of ten and reflecting on prior flawed baking attempts. Pie baking requires perseverance comparable to child rearin