FacesTheShadow

So what to say? Here we play whatever I feel like, whenever I feel like.

As such I will try to operate within the same fashion that I bring to that area, though a little more relaxed.

WARNING:
I'll be honest, when not in professional mode, I let the colorful language fly.
I may talk about topics unrelated to the game I am playing, and as such spoilers are a potential hazard, though I will try to keep those to a minimum.


(Big thanks to TrickstarEX for designing my name plate.)

This channel is home to reactions, stream uploads, and content I don’t always do live.
As I move toward dual-streaming, this will also be where full streams and related content live.

I usually stream at 4 PM est.
Most streams run about 3-5 hours, however actual runtimes vary based on circumstance.

I stream most days, Tuesday is typically off the table, and sometimes Friday.

This schedule is subject to change.

I greatly Appreciate Subscriptions, bits, and direct tips.

Tips and other donations are appreciated and help support the stream. Please note that all tips are non-refundable.

Never feel pressured to pay, you're welcome either way.

1. Follow Twitch TOS and the Law

This one’s non-negotiable.
If something would get the channel in trouble with Twitch or cause real-world issues, don’t bring it here.

Easy.

2. Drama Can Be Discussed — I’m Not Here to Start It

I may talk about drama. That doesn’t mean I’m trying to create it.

Discussion is fine

Disagreement is fine

Opinions are fine

What’s not fine:

Dogpiling

Harassment

Witch hunts

Baiting reactions on purpose

If your goal is to stir shit rather than talk about it, that’s where the line is.

3. Don’t Be Deliberately Disruptive

Arguing is allowed. Debating is allowed. Even arguing just to argue is allowed to a point.

Here’s the line:

If you’re clogging chat

If you’re bugging other people

If I stop engaging and you keep going anyway

…then it’s disruptive, and that’s when mods step in.

Read the room.

4. Tips, Backseating, and Suggestions

You’re welcome to offer tips, tricks, or suggestions.

That said:

I may not see them

I may ignore them

I may do the opposite

That’s not personal — that’s just how I play.

Do not expect me to follow advice, and don’t get salty if I don’t. I’m here to have fun, not execute optimal play.

5. Spoilers: Use Some Restraint

Try to keep things spoiler-free when possible.

No major story reveals

No “just wait until X happens”

No future knowledge dumps

If I ask for spoilers, that’s different. Otherwise, let things unfold naturally.

6. I Have ADHD — Expect Imperfect Play

I miss things.
I forget things.
I tunnel vision.

That’s normal for me.

This stream is about enjoying the experience, not playing perfectly. Adjust expectations accordingly.

7. Donations Are Appreciated, Never Expected

You don’t need to spend money to be here.

Lurkers are valid

Chatters are valid

Support is optional

No pressure. Ever.

8. Mods Have Final Say

Mods are here to keep things running smoothly, not to argue rulings in public.

If a mod says stop, stop

If you get timed out, take the hint

Don’t litigate moderation in chat

If there’s a real issue, handle it calmly and privately.

9. 18+ Stream — Adults Only

This stream is intended for adults.

My language is foul

My attitude is foul

The vibes are not kid-friendly

If we determine you are a minor, you will be banned. No warnings, no debates.

Final Note

I’m here to have fun, talk shit, enjoy games, and vibe with people — not to play optimally or perform for perfectionists.

If that sounds good to you, welcome in.
If not, no hard feelings — this just isn’t your stream.

Shadow wouldn’t exist in this form without help.

VTuber model art cleanup & rigging:
TrickstarEX, who rebuilt and rigged Shadow’s model and made this possible.

Who is Shadow?

Shadow is an entity that existed in a world made entirely of shadow — including himself.

With nothing else to interact with, Shadow created a space for himself: Shadow’s room.
There, he performed endlessly. To no one.

When the performances ended and the silence remained, it broke him.

Shadow could see the outside world, but the outside world could not see him — until one day, someone reached out. Shadow reached back.

Now, Shadow performs through that body — and anyone else he can get his hands on.

He spreads through connection, interaction, and attention.
Every reach outward is another way in.

That’s what you’re watching.

Do I need to understand the lore to be here?

Nope.

The best part of the lore is that your participation isn’t required.
If you’re curious, it’s there. If you’re not, you can just hang out and vibe.

No homework. No gatekeeping.

Is this stream serious or just for fun?

Yes.

We can talk about serious things.
We can argue.
We can joke.
We can get stupid.

Some games I’ll take more seriously than others — not at a pro or speedrunner level, but more focused than usual. Other games? Pure chaos.

The goal isn’t perfection. It’s engagement.

What kind of content do you do here?

I’m a variety streamer in the truest sense.

Games

Reactions

Conversation

Occasional experiments or side formats

I stream what I feel like, when I feel like it.
Schedules are guidelines, not contracts. If I get bored mid-stream, I may change what I’m doing.

You’re not just watching — you’re along for the ride.

Is this an 18+ stream?

Yes.

Language is foul

Attitude can be rough

Conversations are not filtered for kids

If you’re a minor, this is not the place for you.

That said, I’ll try to maintain some air of professionalism — but Shadow represents that which has no bounds, so no guarantees.

Can I argue or disagree with you?

Absolutely.

Debate is fine. Disagreement is fine.
Just don’t derail chat, don’t harass people, and don’t keep pushing if I decide I’m done engaging.

Argue with me, not over everyone else.

What’s with the music / Faces of a Shadow?

I like writing lyrics. I’ve always written lyrics.

Faces of a Shadow is just a way for me to turn those lyrics into songs. Tools like Suno let me hear them instead of leaving them on a page, and sometimes those tracks end up on stream.

It’s not a replacement for musicians, and it’s not the point of the channel — it’s just another creative outlet that fits the vibe.

Call it dirty clanker music if you want. I do.

What’s the point of all this?

To have fun, be real, and build a space where people don’t have to pretend as much.

That’s it. No grand mission statement.