Chapter 150
Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 150
Chapter Title: Come to the Casino (1)
In this day and age, countless people are jumping into the broadcasting scene to start their own streams.
With so many broadcasters out there, each one naturally develops their own unique style.
"Today's an outdoor stream! Don't come pretending to know me just because you happened to spot me!"
For example, cam streamers who show their real faces tend to focus on content that makes full use of their personal appeal.
Outdoor streams are a prime example.
Unless technology advances another hundred years or so, VTubers can't exactly take their avatars out for a stroll in the real world.
And what else? Well, mukbangs come to mind. My old friend Raru—er, Rayeon sis—used to do those a lot.
"Today's game is 67-Man Expedition! But in that era, wouldn't dying at 67 count as retirement age?"
Of course, there are also general gaming streams or collaborative rewatches.
The forms broadcasting can take are endless.
Excluding those "cam streamer" types, it's time to look at the VTuber side of things.
In the old days, you'd have folks propping up a single illustration and doing bare-bones "this is my stream?" setups, but tech advancements eventually shifted most over to full virtual.
VTubers have become familiar and widespread these days, but if we're being precise, they're still somewhat niche.
Even some of my friends who know about Myth say they're a bit embarrassed to admit they watch VTubers out loud in public.
"What, you watch that stuff?"
"Aaaah, no! Forget I said anything—roundhouse kick!"
Of course, most people don't care, and with all the collabs between big corporate cam streamers and VTubers lately, it's no big deal anyway.
Still, if someone's self-conscious, they'll stay that way.
VTuber roleplay and modeling often target the so-called "otaku" crowd to begin with.
Anyway, in this era, while I was away, a new culture cropped up.
Large-scale "servers" where popular streamers from one platform all join up to build a shared storyline.
Nearly 100 broadcasters—pros and veterans at that—gathering to weave a narrative together.
"Ugh, those Yorongians are showing off again."
"Yorongians?! Do you have any idea how tough it is for us cooks stuck in front of the furnace all day without moving a step?!"
"Whoa, you make money copies without even budging? Man, us Yorongians have it easy, huh?!"
"Waaaaaah! I'm so frustrated I can't even—!"
For instance, there are servers focused on farming or fishing to earn cash—
"Whoa, axe DPS for real? How are spear users supposed to survive?!"
"If it bugs you that much, you should've rolled warrior instead of thief. Pathetic thief—Thiefy for short."
"Thiefy is my actual name?!"
"Yup~ Boss DPS share at 11%? Lame damage dealer~."
"Youngja! Fix the balance patch alreadyyyyyy!!"
—ones where guilds team up for hunts and boss first-clears—
"Sigh. Healing server today, so just fishing it is."
"Whoa! Got a flying mount from the pet gacha!"
"Congrats. How many pulls?"
"Just joined the server today?"
"Fuck, Youngja! I blew 3000 pulls and no flying mount— is this fair?!?!"
—and even "chill" healing servers, apparently.
Wait, huh?
Then why is everyone raging?
Turns out, that's the fun of large servers—screaming and venting over the gaps between players.
The laggers throw tantrums in what's called a "gald cup."
Anyway, why am I mulling all this over like a recap?
Because I'd just gotten a real-time invite to one of those massive servers.
LongNote.
A ten-year veteran Nutuber running some of the most successful servers in the indie streaming world.
Someone I've watched since I was a kid.
I always thought he was good at games, but now he's straight-up making them? Incredible.
Sure, it's built on a blocky base game, but producing something of this quality is nothing short of amazing.
But with so many others around, why invite me specifically?
The world's least active streamer?
Curiosity piqued—and personal interest too—I used the friend code attached to the email to message LongNote directly.
- Legend: Hello. This is Legend.
Ugh.
Even as I get older, self-intros like this never get easier.
Feeling my face heat up, I waited for LongNote's reply.
With server launch prep, he'd probably respond leisurely.
I sipped my cocoa and debated checking other videos when a reply pinged back instantly.
- LongNote: Whoa! Hello. This is LongNote, your host for LongNote's Casino Server.
- LongNote: I never dreamed you'd message me. What an honor!
Good lord.
The guy I'd watched growing up, calling it an honor to hear from me?
It hit me anew just how huge my name value is.
Though Myth accounts for like 80% of it—like being the girlfriend of a famous soccer star, maybe.
- Legend: I've watched a ton of your videos too.
- Legend: Mind if I ask something?
- LongNote: Of course! Ask away.
- Legend: Is it really okay for me to join the server?
- LongNote: ...? Could I ask why you're wondering that?
- Legend: I don't stream much normally. Just curious why you'd invite someone like me.
Obviously, Myth's platform has tons of streamers.
Especially the smaller ones dying to join something this big—did someone inactive like me really qualify?
That nagging doubt crept in.
- LongNote: I'm a personal fan, for one. And I think you'd have great chemistry with Myth on this server.
Straight out of the textbook.
Makes sense—he's not obligated to uplift small streamers. He wants buzz and a fun server.
Felt kinda silly for overthinking it.
What to do?
Unlike my usual aversion to streaming, this server personally intrigued me.
Large-scale servers looked fun, honestly.
A chance to actually chat with broadcasters I'd only seen on screens before.
Decision made quick—I replied right away.
- Legend: I'll join.
- LongNote: Whoa...! Thank you so much! Do you have MinecraXft?
- Legend: Uh... come to think of it, no. I'll grab it now.
- LongNote: No, no. Let me gift it to you. Keep it secret from the other streamers?
- Legend: You don't have to...
- LongNote: I've cried watching your streams so many times. I really want to do this as a small token of support. Please accept.
A copy of Minecraft arrived instantly.
Pretty generous for "small"—50,000 won worth. I thanked him profusely while installing, as he asked this and that.
Any trauma triggers to avoid?
Anything else you'd rather not have?
- Legend: Blood and car accidents, maybe?
I don't mind, but Myth hates them, so I passed it along.
Mid-convo, I asked something.
- Legend: Is Myth joining too?
- LongNote: Yes, she's confirmed.
Figures Myth wouldn't miss this.
- LongNote: Want me to mention it to her separately?
- Legend: Actually, keep it a secret.
Surprises like this are half the fun.
After that, he explained API usage, stream setup, basics, etc.
Could've gone through Myth, but surprise factor meant hogging his time instead.
- Legend: Sorry. Feels like I'm wasting your time.
- LongNote: Not at all! If it sparks fun moments in-server, you're more than welcome.
- Legend: Still, don't you have a ton to do?
- LongNote: It's fine. Chatting with Seven right now too.
- Legend: Whoa;;
Chatting with seven people at once?
That's server host level?
Shivering in awe, I fiddled with stream settings for ages before finally nailing it.
Resource packs and all that—total newbie struggle. He'd have saved my bacon otherwise.
One week till server launch.
To cover bases, I asked more.
- Legend: Any server pitfalls to watch for?
- LongNote: Hmm, just stream like normal, I'd say.
Exactly—'cause I don't stream normally.
LongNote caught on late and added clarifications.
Everyone's already tight-knit, so no FOMO.
Don't take gald cups too seriously, etc.
Obvious stuff, but slip-ups could spark drama.
I carefully noted it all, then he added one more.
- LongNote: Oh, right, there is one thing.
- Legend: What?
- LongNote: Lots of people will swarm in, so be careful.
Isn't crowds expected for big servers?
I tilted my head.