Octav1us King

An update

Hello everyone,

I've been thinking very seriously about what I'm doing with Octavius. For the last couple of months, just the thought of opening my editing software makes me feel sick. And then I think about you lot, supporting me and getting nothing back, and I feel worse.

Well, I've been thinking hard about how to actually start, you know, not being a bit shit. And I think it's time for me to go back to my roots, to a certain extent.

When this became my job and ...

Performing a song for you

I am suffering from a severe anxiety about uploading videos at the moment. I'm trying to get through it by uploading this and sharing it with you.

It's raw and unedited, but the it's the thought that counts! Also, to be honest, part of the CBT therapy is to...you know, accept that things are never gonna be perfect. And it's actually okay that stuff like this is...you know, a bit shit. 

In addition, thank you THANK YOU for giving me the courage I needed to do a charity stream ...

I'm now attempting to become an author

Hello you utterly gorgeous bastards.

So yesterday the campaign page for my book went live, and I wanted to give you guys first dibs just in case it's of interest to you. 

In addition, I want you to know that I'm very much more active on Twitch right now and you can find me on there every other night (aside from Sunday) at https://twitch.tv/Octavius_King . I think I might be enjoying it because, unlike my ...

Club Drive - Early Access

Hello there you beautiful bastards <3

Here is a review of literally the worst racing game ever, ever made. I mean, it is shockingly bad. Unreal. So I had to do a video about it. I really hope you enjoy it <3

In terms of a Sarah update, I appear to have levelled out a bit after switching anti-depressants and am feeling a lot better. I have no Octavius videos in a backlog now, so I'm gonna have to get my arse in gear and write some more scripts. 

I truly hope you ar...

Rats and Tat video, and important info

Hi everyone

Here is a new rats and tat video. I'm afraid the sound is shagged, I'm just going to bite the bullet and splash out on a decent microphone. Anyway, I hope at least seeing Oric makes you smile!

It is with regret I have to inform you that I am no longer able to read emails or DMs either on Patreon or via my email account - or any social media account. This has long been an issue for me, and a source of intense anxiety. But of late after a number of mentally unwell people...

My depression talk

Hi everyone,

Here's an edit of last Sunday's depression talk, with an attempt to at least reduce the crapness of the audio.

I probably will but this on my channel for everyone else at some point, although I'll be honest I am TERRIFIED. This whole stream was very intense, especially since I'm moving onto different antidepressants and have been feeling a bit...weird? 

I do hope that at least someone gets something from this, but the key thing is we got more than 1.5k for ...

Spud's Adventure - early access

Hello you lot

I hope you are looking after yourselves in these somewhat troubling times. 

Here is a new review video. My friend Quang mentioned it last year when we were discussing rare Game Boy games, and it's such a bizarre premise I HAD to take a look. 

Now the actual game goes for RIDICULOUS prices on ebay, so all of my footage is from an emulator, I am afraid. 

In any case, I really hope it brings you at least a smol smile <3

Sarah  2020-04-01 19:52:36 +0000 UTC View Post

Rats and Tat early access

Oh hai

I hope you are all doing okay in these bizarre times. It's all a bit scary, isn't it? Which is why I am moving to be streaming every day to provide some entertainment to people self-isolating. As an expert self-isolator myself, it feels right. 

As some of you may have heard, I did not get through the 3rd and final step to become a MSt student at Cambridge. This means Octav1us will be continuing, hopefully with continued improvements. 

If you do want to follo...

Early Access - Game Boys

Hallo you gorgeous sensual lot.

Last year, to cheer me up, my friend Quang came over with a bunch of his Game Boys. And he showed me them. And it was awesome.  I finally got around to making a video about it.

This is more of a basic overview of Game Boys rather than an in-depth look, but I'm hoping you will still enjoy it anyway.

He also brought around a bunch of games to show off. I think I will clip that together as a Patreon-only video though.

Have a good week!...

What do you want to see?

Hallo.

I am very conscious of the fact that I don't create any Patreon-only content.

Recently Nostalgia Nerd started taking vlogs of whenever he's hanging out with me, and while it is irritaiting having a hyper, bearded gent shoving a camera in your face (he knows I love him really), I hear his Patreons really like stuff like that.

I get very panicky every time I put up a video. I now know for a fact that there have been people who became a Patreon purely to screencap stuff,...

Play Expo Margate 2020 talk

Hello everyone

This Saturday just gone, I did a quick presentation that is to form the basis on what I hope will be a much better talk. After the week I'd had, I was in a bit of a state. But I won't beat myself up too much, because I did after all get up on the stage and do it.

I have no idea if any of you want to see this. I am far too terrified to put it public. This isn't a video of Octav1us, it's the person behind her. And I am fucking terrified about being this open in a publ...

Early access - Home Computer Museum SPECIAL SHOW

Ey up.

My video about the Home Computer museum in Helmond turned into twenty minutes of just sheer stupidity. But it's still pretty sweet to see such lovely computers.

Now my specific interests are far more in consoles and games rather than computers, but it was still great to see so much gubbins in one place. 

I hope you enjoy OCTAV1US'S SUPER COMPUTERY GUBBINS NON-INFORMATIONAL AND UTTERLY POINTLESS SPECIAL SHOW! including key segments as THE NERD OLYMPICS and THE OCT...

Quick, gushy post

Hi everyone. 

So, I finally made the mistake of looking up a smear video someone in the community did about me when Mr Andrews attempted to take down my channel. It was something I wanted to do, because the anxiety to do so was insane and I figured I will be better after watching it.

Well, of course it's full of lies - and yes, I did leave a response in the comments. And I got a bit upset. But then I realised;

I am now in a position where my channel/character is doing s...

Early Access - THE MIGHTY DYNOVISOR

Ey up, you highly sensual lot.

Here's my follow-up on the Jaguar VR, with the Dynovisor. It was *kind of* what the Jaguar VR was going to be, if the Jaguar VR was going to be baubles. The one I have was kindly given to me by ReEnthused. Using it was....an experience.

I really hope you enjoy the video! It's 4 days late according to my schedule, so I think my next video is going to be a simple Rats and Tat, or I might edit up some filming I did last year when I got Quang (Asobi.tech...

Quick message for Patreon supporters

Hi everyone,

Just a couple of things I wanted to say to you lot specifically.

Thank you xx

Early access - Jaguar VR Headset

Hallo you gorgeous lot.

I hope you all have the most wonderful new year! 

Here is my full documentary about the Jaguar VR. This was a tough one purely because I wasn't able to find one that's working to play, although I did get to touch one. I was told by the owner that doesn't mean it's mine, though.

The story behind it really is fascinating, so I had to take a look. I really hope you enjoy this video. The next one will be a rats at tat - due out next week - and then t...

Happy New Year!

Happy new year everyone! I spent my new year's eve sat on the sofa with rats. Pictured: Officer Waffles and Professor Flapjacks. 

I am well on my way to being sorted out now in terms of getting myself back together. I hate how long it took, obviously, but what matters is I'm making plans and videos properly again.

Next video is on the way! I think I might sneak in a cheeky Rats and Tat before the next proper review just to give myself a little more time with the next one. I a...

Early access vid - Virtuality Games

Hi everyone, and I hope you are having a lovely holiday season!

This video was due out last week, but me being me I agonised over it for that long. And then had serious problems with exporting it. BUT IT'S HERE FOR YOU NOW.

I hope you enjoy it <3

Octy x

We have lift off!

I just this minute finished filming the on-camera parts for FOUR SCRIPTS :D

I feel really excited to be back to work now. Just absolutely delighted. Really excited about getting videos done, very comfortable in my new editing suite I'm using, and just generally really up for the next chapter in what has so far been a bit of a mad ride for me.

I can't have done this without you.

Just a month ago, I was in an utter state. Looking back, I am VERY embarrassed about putting up th...

Octav1us 2.0

Hi everyone!

Sorry for going back up with Patreon without an explanation. I am officially making videos again!

I've been working hard on scripts that I had nearly finished before it all kicked off a month ago, so there will be videos very soon. I'm trying to give myself a set schedule of when to edit and write, that seems to be helping.

I have also started counselling - of course, all the crap that last month brought up has been talked about in detail during the sessions. Th...

Bye for now

Hi everyone.

On the back of everything that has been sent my way due to the IP troll, I'm closing down my Patreon account for a while.

Fact of the matter is, while I'm too unwell to make content, I don't deserve to be paid. I don't want to take anyone's money if I can't guarantee that it will be worth it. 

I really do appreciate you all so much - but I can't in good faith accept a "salary". Much in the same way that when I had a "proper" job, I never invoiced for the da...

Update

Hello everyone, and hello to my influx of new supporters.

Where do I begin? This past 24 hours has been...everything. Everything bad, and everything good. I haven't actually slept yet and am functioning purely on nervous energy, so please do bear with me. 

I have been promised that the strikes on my channel will be removed tomorrow morning. This is after hours of negotiation with the IP holder of the Horace character. To be honest, I am tired and I am scared and I just want t...

Rat.

Hi everyone,

I'm pleased to say I'm doing a lot better mentally now. Still struggling a bit, but no where near as bad as I was. I want to say formally and seriously, thank you SO MUCH for waiting for me and giving me the support I so desperately needed. I am so grateful.

I think I'm even stable enough to go back to doing my vlogs on my other channel. I got a treadmill (facebook marketplace bargain! Smells a bit of dog though) and I've been much better since I've been exercising ev...

Another Rats and Tat - early access

Hi everyone

Here's another cheeky Rats and Tat video. 

I'm really sorry how unwell I am right now. I've finally thought screw it, and am seeking help actively - went to the doctor and just had a massive breakdown and he sorted me out with an urgent referral. I'm so sick of feeling this bad, but I have to accept I need the help and just take it.

I hope you guys are all doing well. You are wonderful for putting up with this

Sarah xxx

Early Access - new Rats and Tat video

Hi everyone

This is the first video I've ever made with Vegas, and it will be abundantly clear that I have no idea what I'm doing. Please bear with me while I work out whether I want to stick with it or have a pop at Lightworks.

I have been really unwell mentally since my birthday, but it's ridiculous to be just languishing in depression. It means so much I have your support and I don't think it's acceptable for me to be so unproductive. I've started going to the gym again and am ...

Every Action 52 Megadrive game in 13 minutes

Hi everyone,

I clipped together each game from the Megadrive Action 52 stream I did last month. Makes a nice enough video if you like seeing dreadful games.

I've been really unwell mentally since my birthday. I really do feel like I'm a failure, I'm old, and it's too late for me to do the things I wanted to do. I'm really struggling to keep the sadness away, I joined the gym again but it's not really working. I hate feeling like this, because it makes me so unproductive.

Any...

August Newsletter

Hello everyone, here is your August newsletter as written by myself (Oct) while two of my rats try very hard to walk all over the keyboard.

As you will have noticed, the reward tiers have changed. I am trying so hard, with the help of Retro Princess who is doing an excellent job of keeping me in line, to be better for my supporters and more consistent. Thus the rewards have got smaller, but it does mean I have more time for videos and interaction with you lot.

Videos Plan...

2019-08-08 20:59:37 +0000 UTC View Post