Yeah, my avatar feels more like me than I do

@speedybee Honestly, that sounds like a lot of trouble for not much payoff. Hybrid rigs break easy and look messy if things lag. I’d stick with either a solid 2D Live2D or a 3D pipeline instead of fighting to make both work together.

@MochiMode__ Haunted doll vibes scream ‘mystery and lore,’ while the bunny girl says ‘party and charm.’ Both could work depending on what kind of energy your friend wants to bring. Honestly, I would check out whichever one has the better introduction stream.

@MysticTrail said in Anyone else finding it harder to stay “in character” during streams lately?: @Harry Honestly? I kinda gave up on it. Staying in character all the time feels more like a performance than a hangout, and that pressure kills the fun. I get that it’s part of the VTuber thing, but if I can’t be myself at least a little, it starts feeling fake. Totally get that. I have felt that pressure too. It can feel like you are forcing a script when all you really want is to vibe with chat and have fun. I still try to keep some character elements, but more like seasoning, not the whole dish. A little lore, a lot of real me. I think people connect more when it’s not 100% performance all the time.

@Virtual-Roost Same here, I haven’t tried it yet, but seeing VTubers show up at real events is wild in the best way. It really feels like the line between digital and real is starting to blur, and I am all for it.

@Sam I think visuals set the stage, but personality seals the deal, surprises and contrasts can make a VTuber even more memorable.

@ByteBunny Yeah true, sometimes taking a short break or switching up your content helps more than pushing through. Your spark will come back when it’s ready.

I keep my overlay simple, just my model, chat, and alerts. For BGM, I use chill lo-fi stuff.

I love when VTuber collabs. It just feel like a group of friends hanging out.

A little is good! The model should hint at your vibe or story, but your personality is what really matters.

Yeah, sometimes I do. Other VTubers are really loud and fun, and I feel super quiet. But I think that’s okay. Some people like calm vibes too.

Yeah, I’ve done it. I mixed in some of my native language here and there, and most people were really chill about it. Some even got curious and asked what certain words meant, it actually made things more fun and interactive.

@GlitchBloom Totally relate. My mic once cut out mid-boss fight monologue, chat thought the silence was dramatic effect and loved it. Tech fails equals to accidental gold sometimes.

Haha my first setup was so bad. I used a free model, tracking was all over the place, but I was just happy to go live. It felt really cool at that time.

Yeah, little hints still hit.

It helps, yeah but I don’t think it has to. Some people play off the contrast, and that can be just as fun to watch.

For me, it is just how fun and real some of them feel. Like, I will put on a stream while doing stuff and it feels like I am chilling with a friend. It is comforting.

Same here, I would probably go with a different color scheme and add more little details to make it feel more "me."

@NightSky I got into VTubing after watching a creator blend storytelling with gaming, it just clicked. Now I stay for the creativity and the awesome community vibes.

@Sniper Absolutely get that, what helped me was focusing on the fun over the numbers and celebrating small wins, like a good chat moment or a returning viewer. It adds up more than you think.