I agree with these things, its becoming harder and harder to do rec room only idk if its the game, the times, the economy but hopefully we can adapt and continue onward after all thats all we can really do
I would absoultley love to see you do more than rec room. Rec room is fun and is how I found your channel, but I think you can be more than a rec tuber. Maybe like a VR tuber or like variety youtuber? Idk I just eat up VR content up so i'm just throwing in my 2 cents, but u do what u want :) . Stay strong queen ✊️
I recently got back into rec room content creation and it’s not as easy as it used to be back then. The biggest problem I have is just nothing to film about
15:32 It hurts to listen to, you and so many others are my absolute favorite UA-camrs and creators, and it just hurts to hear this.. but it needs to be said. No matter how hard I try, I feel like I could never understand where you and all of the other verified Rec Room UA-camrs who just suck it up and stick to Rec Room feel about this. Rec Room knows that no one likes them anymore. No one supports this game as much anymore because they’ve jeopardized every point of interest they had. Worst part? They lost it all too. Crescendo coming to quest was a step in the right direction, but thanks to you for shedding light on the Video Partner setting, I and so many others who know mostly nothing about it get a glimpse into something worse.. something that if they completely drop, could ruin thousands of lives. It’s amazing you’re in a relatively great lifestyle thanks to the program, but for the 18 year olds who struck lightning in a bottle and made it in will NOT be able to live on it. You’re right about this all and it’s just so painful to see. Regardless, I and so many others will continue to support you and your endeavors wherever you go and will not fail to keep watching, liking, commenting, and supporting. Being on your videos are truly some of my greatest memories with gaming, and life in general. You’re a beam of light to all who watch, and all you’ve inspired. It feels right to say keep going but I hope you find what’s best for you in terms of making a living off of social media. What’s good to remember is keep being you. You are what brought you here, from your personality, to your voice, to your mindset, it all brought you here. (Though along with Rec Room.) so no matter what you do, people WILL watch and support, and new people would have found a hidden gem on youtube. Keep going, Tarapeutic. Though Rec Room as a company is trying to take away so many creators, I’m glad you have stuck around this long. Your impact on this world is so much larger than you may know, but it’s all the more reason to be ready for what’s next. We believe in you.
You always have the most insightful messages!! I really thank you for that!! I'm not going anywhere, not for the foreseeable future anyway - but videos like this I have to make at times. It makes ME feel better (a little bit) to rant about what's on my mind - even if it's not pretty. And the whole situation is overall OK. I could keep going doing nothing but RR and make it work. I have to admit, it's tough seeing other rectubers go off to greener pastures and not feel very tempted to try the same. Thanks again for the feedback!! One of my most valued viewers, truly mean that!
All of these problems are going to affect so many people, it’s sad. Not only is it at a standstill for large content creators, but upcoming creators also have major penalties since there’s much less community interaction and engagement. Let’s hope things get better, because the present needs much improvement.
This video is great and so real, i hope you find something that you enjoy doing and i feel like everyone should. i feel like everyone should try something that *Isn't* rec room, cause literally at this point it's so boring same sh*t over and over. same updates same rro's. I hope everyone finds something that they like and go try something you love
Genuinley tried my hardest to be a rec tuber when i was only 12, now that im 16 i just realized that not being one of the mainstream rectubers had me miss out on a lot of potentially great memories i could’ve made, but ofc i couldn’t edit because i didn’t have the tools and resources + i was still young. It hurts that even though i really wish to achieve this goal still it just feels like there’s no point anymore cause the game just went down, the game deserves better but only if it could actually run like the game it once used to be. Even then i feel like the game itself is soulless, and i will always miss how i perceived the world back then because of how i felt about rec room, it was literally my home for a bit and now im barley happy playing geometry dash cause these extreme demons suck nowadays but it’s whatever, you made there exact points ive always wanted to get out
Man, that just crushed me. I really didn't need to feel my heart break twice today. First, my favorite show Superman and Lois hit me with this emotional bomb, and then you got all sentimental and set my heart ablaze. I genuinely wish the best for you, and I hope you find something else to fill that gap while you’re still around in Rec Room. I always miss you when you pop into the rooms my awesome friends create. Fingers crossed Rec Room helps out the creators too. Thanks for everything you do!
I'm a 14 year old and I suffer from people saying this about our gen I feel like I'm a 30year old man because I'm not like my generation and I respect it
I appreciate the real and straight forward breakdown you presented. Part of me so desperately wants to finish some room creations I’ve started and such. However, I’ve seen the ‘most popular’ rooms recently with at most around 20k room visits. From someone who’s played for over 4 years, possibly 5, it’s extremely disheartening. The game seems extremely barren. I worked on and watched the very beginning of the backrooms game made by Ozzie, and I watched it explode in popularity. The game seemed so alive and it reinforced the idea that anyone can have a popular room so long as it’s well made and interesting. But now? It really doesn’t feel like that. The games a husk of what it used to be.
I do think that the carousels/algorithm has been improved. The audience has also changed though. What they want and consider great and "quality" is not necessarily what I personally would enjoy. It's sad for me because it has been tougher to find epic maps especially with a lack of building contests... Thanks for your feedback!
I was never in the Video Partner Program and honestly never really cared about it. I enjoyed my small following and just being able to play, record, and put out rec room horror game content was enough for me. but since lately the game has gone stale. Every game is now a cash grab hellscape and nothing is original anymore. I would scour the Games page looking for fun and original games to play, but they were all the same cookie cutter cash grab nonsense. I believe that if Rec Room stopped doing too much and just started pushing out the well made and original games that older VR enthusiasts would return and make the game fun again and make more games that serve the purpose of just being enjoyable. Edit: Also your videos are still amazing and just because brain rot took over for a bit doesn't discredit the hard work you put into these quality videos that I and many others enjoy
I’m 16 years old and I’ve manage to hit almost 68k and make thousands a month but the thing with UA-cam I’ve learned is there 100% ups and downs and for whoever’s a upcoming creator reading this the wises thing Tara’s said is “keep going” bc that’s the BEST way to continue your success.
I have no current plans to stop uploading Rec Room! I may upload less frequently in the future depending on what happens, however. Best of luck with your channel!
Don't cry don't give up I see many UA-camrs give up and thank you for sending me invite on rec room I've been watching your channel ever since 16,000 subscribers keep up the good work 😀
I have watched many of ur videos before and each one I totally agree with u about . Especially this one it’s honestly sad to see such an amazing game slowly die out cuz it just feels like the game itself doesn’t bother to do what players want other then making cheaper outfits for ppl to enjoy and crescendo being available on quest for other players . But it’s just sad seeing rec room taking away reasons why ppl would get on like art contest , featured invention , featured custom shirts , I remember that was the reason why I loved getting on was being able to express my creativity and seeing if I got my shirts featured to see ppl enjoy my shirts as to see ppl enjoy watching rec room UA-camrs make funny or entertaining content . It sad seeing most of rec room UA-camrs leave the game cuz there isn’t any reason for them to stay and make content . Especially ppl like u who do this full time as like a job . I really hope u don’t leave . I always enjoy ur content on rec room and especially ur honest opinion on the game . I just hope rec room realizes that they really need to do something before they may lose this awesome game .
Thank you Tara,you’re the reason why I started playing VR I love Rec Room I’ve had so many amazing memories with my online friends,whenever you started tearing up and when I heard your voice change I started crying I really hope Rec Room gets more popular again I also hope you can continue making videos love ya Tara.💜
I'm really sorry to hear all these things. Being contented is a very real thing not many know of. Yes I hear you on the whole RecRoom went the money hungry route. Thats not what got me out of RR so much. Its been more for me it eventually becoming bland. I mean you can only play paintball so much with RecRoyale. I felt like if they had more maps at least and with gamemodes it would be more enjoyable just in that end for me. As far as sponsorships, take em!! Branch out, not only is the Vr scene changing, so is its audience.
one of the things i now know from watching this is how our promotions at places like rec con did, i was able to convince at least five people to use your code at least..
in my opinion it honestly feels like rec room are supporting some of their most cherished rectubers so much more less than they were a few years ago now, and it just hurts to see so many big names fade away in the rec room youtube community.
I’m so sorry that this has been happening to you. I don’t think it’s fair at all. And don’t think you’re making bad content I love watching your videos because it’s you and you talk to your viewers like they’re actual people, unlike most UA-camrs that just see their audience as dumb brain dead people to make cash. It’s just like you said, most of the rec room audience is kids so they might not like your style, but know that me and many others do and will always support you. Thank you for everything tarapeutic ❤
I would have to agree with most points made in this video, and I have DEFINITELY noticed a shift in Rec Room UA-cam, even having 5% of the subscribers as you have. I hit 5k subs recently and my whole entire bid to reach that goal was to get a support code in Rec Room. You were absolutely on the money when you mentioned that most people at this level probably only wanted the blue check mark, because that is exactly what I was working towards. My channel hardly gets any views anymore, so I knew I wouldn't have many people supporting me, I honestly just wanted to feel special, in a similar league as the big dogs if you will. My issue has been Rec Room refusing to open up the video partner forms, so I haven't been able to apply this whole time, but that's a seperate issue. Overall, Rec Room UA-cam is not as popular as it was, and the audience is dwindling each day. I used to average around 2-4k views on each of my older videos, around the peak of Rec Room, with at least 1k each time. Now I can't seem to hit 2-3 hundred despite growing in subs each day. People must not want Rec Room content as much anymore, and if they do, it's going to naturally fall under the brainrot/meme category. There's a reason why Slat is the biggest Rec Room UA-camr, and he's killing it there, but not all of us want to conform to that style, like you mentioned. I'm having a hard time finding my style, and I think that comes from the stress around creating a Rec Room video, there are only so many ideas to be had. I mean my most viewed video doesn't feature Rec Room at all. So, while I'll always appreciate Rec Room for what it's built my channel into, I think it's probably better for smaller Rec Room creators such as myself to step aside and create something other than Rec Room content. I think that's the only way we can truly start to build a loyal audience that we're confident will support us. That's just my two cents. Great video as always, mind opening topic as well!
Thank you for the feedback. I went to check out your channel, though it already sounds familiar. I agree that having the apps closed is frustrating. I have a friend who has been waiting for AGES after hitting 5k and can't seem to get in. And I'm sorry you're experiencing lower views on the same type of content too. It really is frustrating! Keep at it - like you said - not being brain rot content, we will likely stand out regardless and curate a different type of audience - even if it's smaller. I wish you good luck!
I left the Recroom community a while ago, but I really enjoy still peaking in on the creators and seeing what everyone is up to. Making Recroom content during covid was some of the most fun I've had with UA-cam for as short lived as it was but I felt like I rapidly aged out of the target demographic. I wish u luck with ur second channel ^^
Hey Tara I know that your one of the creators that genuinely care about rec room and the content you posting on your channel is great. Your doing everything right. Don’t stress about your work just hope that rec room improves the game for the creators good luck.
Subbed to your other channel! I love tips like that. I know it's scary, but you will find your way. I dated someone that was also a full time UA-camr and his biggest regret was limiting himself to one game because of burnout and numbers not reaching. I'm sorry all of you guys are not getting your worth. Take care of your mental health first.
@ it’s just a shame. The creator seems SO down to earth and since it is a smaller company where they thrive off of player base you would think they would take care of the die hards of them game. 🧍🏻♀️ It’s kinda wicked when you think about it.
Never give up Tara! You’re content is great and you make so many good points, you’re such an amazing person and can do anything if you put your mind to it! Keep your head up, stick on the ice and do what makes you happy! Good luck on the second channel 🫡🤗🐐
I only make short films every time the planets align, obviously I can't live off of that, so I can't really relate. But I wish you all the best anyway, Tara! 💪
As a Rec Room Ranger, I was spending $50- $100 (sometimes more) a week on rec tokens to give away gifts to random players telling them to use code Tara. Some did some didn’t, but it was difficult to keep doing that because it was taking big chunks of money out of me. I do it sometimes but not often as I did a few weeks back. I really hope you’ll get through this tough time. I also don’t want rec room dying either, but they need to do something for the creators
Despite this being the first video I've watched from you, I really feel you. I'm not a rectuber or anything like that, but being a normal player in rec is just so hard that I can't imagine how it feels to you even with watching through the whole video. But I'm positive ic yoy switch what you do up there will still be people who will watch your videos. And how I see it, if some people are scared away, that just means more people who like the style you try out can watch and keep watching. If you make different stuff, the audience for it will find it. Stay strong girly, you can do it 🧡🔥
Yes, this is a good point, I lost the love for the game, I made content every day, I have 2k subscribers but, I’ve slowly been drifting away from this game
I don't want you to quit, you still have the power to make great content and bring up points about topics, it inspires me, and make me more family friendly when it comes to my channel, even though it's not a rec room related channel. You inspired me to try to become a rec tuber just like you and Calmbee. You have what it takes, and I think you can do it, cause I believe in you
I last legitimately played Rec Room is 2022. I remember the good times Tara talked about. I miss those days. I’m pretty sure the downfall started around the time the watch menu was being changed.
The reason I personally uninstalled the game was it lost its vision, it started as a charming college campus social game that not only did its style well but actively leaned into it as a way to improve a already great game and in all honesty I was a tad late to the party. But when the game got more penny pinching and became a horrible Roblox Clone it became stale. I so badly hoped rec room would take the increased profits to help build up their old RROs hell update Rec Royale even but no. I gave up after a while cause the complaining was going nowhere and I say this with pride for the 3 years I played that game I never bought tokens ONCE I was a free to play to the end.
As a creator i have had to adapt so much to all the changes. When custom shirts came out, i switched to trying to get better at my shirt art. Then RecRoom studio became a thing and to stay relevant, i had to learn that as well. Now there is avatar studio which uses a whole new unfamiliar program. By the time i master blender, the program, all the creators who got in ahead of time will already have the market. It is as you said, i am heading up a hill that just keeps getting steeper.
Damn, this makes me sad that one of my favorite game’s content creators aren’t having a good time now, even the game. I wish you the best of luck for your second channel and onwards!
Tara, I love your videos and you’re one of the first creators who inspired me to start playing more and creating content myself. I found it really comforting that I wasn’t the only adult who really enjoyed the game. Speaking from the perspective of someone who’s jealous of the attention span of flies, I’ve always given up the grind on other platforms before becoming verified. There’s one in particular that specifically comes to mind. It’s frustrating to see everyone around you succeed and constantly wonder, “why am I not good enough?”. But I’ve never stopped to consider how much it would suck ti be successful at the grind, become verified, and then see the benefits of all that hard work fade. Personally, I would love to see you branch out and play other games or try new content. I think what keeps people coming back is that they love YOU, no matter what you’re playing or creating content about. I am confident that your story does not end here, and I’m excited to see what you come up with next! ❤
I’ve been playing Rec Room since 2017 and back in those days where covid didn’t even happen the game had its all time high percentage increase of like 300% from 300 to like 800-900 range of players. It might not seem like big numbers but the community was all vr players, usually it being mostly mature or somewhat mature people. There wasn’t much brainrot and it felt like a tight community. Now it’s like ever since screen mode was added, it ended up dividing the audience and eventually youngsters are now the majority. With low attention spans (no offense) where they want to play the same game over and over. No one feels like innovating or innovating in good ways. It’s all for greasy business and profit snubs (no offense because creators and rec room devs gotta make a living somehow). It’s sad to see, but yk it’s not too late to turn the ship to a different direction. Rec Room is a big ship it just takes a long time for things to steer, but I’m hoping there is some sort of longevity in for the old players too.
I'm hoping the same - I get that they had to do that to grow, and I get the resentment from VR players. To add insult to injury, it often feels like our game quality continues to decline. For example, just pulling out my camera on VR makes my game lag for a solid 3-4 seconds.
Community, bugs, and content (rec room dev created and user created) is the three biggest most important problems right now. As I said I wish you the best!
I really hope rec room changes for the better, helping their creators more, and fixing more bugs, I wish the best for you Tara, and the rest of you rectubers!
The way rec room is going forward to match games like roblox is definitely killing this game from its og audience. If they continue this way, they only seal their fate as a dead game with no soul.
i agree with this Tara, they want you to promote and make advertisement's for their game but they can't pay correctly. They need to change this, and its crazy how I wasn't the only one that thinks 2023 changed Rec Room, and in a horrible way too. I would like to see the old days again, and not the boring times nowadays. Even now you finished all the quests and there's nothing to grind for anymore. Run the Block isn't gonna be fun, it will be something just like MTM. We love you Tara, Ill be supporting you from now on, since I buy tokens daily. :)
Agreed. Thanks CB!! At least you have building/UGC design to fall back on! I kind of wish I'd learned building as I know many in the VPP might do a lot better just being able to plop support buttons in all their popular rooms.
I said this in MalvinVr’s video but sometimes I feel like everybody around me in rr hates rr and I feel like I’m the only one who love this game. Like sometimes for me it feels like I can’t love rr because everybody else hates rr. :( Edit: wrong word in the comment.
No, I DO love Rec Room! Lots!! And I see their visions for the future of the game. I really do. Whether that includes me or not, I'm not entirely sure. It seems that Rec Room UA-camrs don't entirely have a place in that vision. But we'll see.
RecRoom really needs to see this video and consider the marketing mistake they are making by stepping away from their prior methods that where used to motivate RecTubers BEFORE they lose them to other propriety's such as Meta's Horizon; word in the air is Horizon WILL become a multiplatform social platform and get a huge peace-of-the-pie that now is RecRooms.
I 100% agree, I'm relieved to hear that I'm not alone in these viewpoints! Would really love to see some more support from them going forward because otherwise I see the loyalty waning when other video games tend to get way more solid views on YT.
Honestly, I agree with everything in this video. A thing to add, I think, is that there are no popular games. This might be part of rectubers, but I struggle to find a game I like on the front page. Most of it is games I already played or something I don't find interesting.
I remember when it was covid and i didn’t know much english, i got a ad about rec room which then i obviously downloaded! I remember playing rec room and learning english slowly. Soon i found out about rec tubers, i watched them too, i found Slat first and then you, i wanted to be a rectuber too but when i saw rec room wasnt soo popular, i just gave up, i hate seeing how rec room isn't so popular (even if it's a great game) and how some great and talented creators quit because of something rec room did. I love how perfectly you covered everything about why rec rubers quit, it helps people understand that they had a reason to quit :3 Keep up the good work!!
🔥video! I love the points you covered within the video. I hate seeing other creators quit creating and making content because of something the game company could easily fix or make a bit better. Me personally I don't think I'll be quitting for a while because I'm still growing slowly as a creator and I wanna see how far I can push it until I graduate college. I definitely agree with you on a lot of these points. Some I can't really relate to because I'm not a big creator, but there are some points I can somewhat relate to. Wish you luck on growing even more and even on your 2nd channel!
Thanks Firegod! I don't think I'll be quitting either, but I have a lot on my mind about the future of Rec Room (not for the game itself per say, but what it means to be a VR focused channel about a game that's now mostly for screen players.)
I think subbing to your channel just for your voice should be a great advertisement. "Hey there! You like my voice? Is it nice to your ears? Subscribe over here". Maybe if you did an asmr channel you'd get a whole lots of subs that way.
Hey tara! Ive been watching for a while now and i love your videos. I'm currently 13 about to be 14 and your videos are edited great. Now to be honest i do like watching funny videos but the style and your talking that's not just speaking to speak. Keep going and if you were able to switch to other games. That would be really cool!
so... Tara. I remember years ago when I discovered your channel. I watched all of your vids at the time. I'm a little bit behind now, haha. but you are the reason that I joined Rec Room. and as a fellow adult that plays. 30's suck btw. anyhow, what I'm trying to say is I defiantly support you and what ever decision you make going forward. you are honestly one of my favorite youtubers and I have showed you many times to my family and they laugh at your vids like I do. so it goes without saying I'm here for the long haul.
I wish RecRoom cared more about the community, and it’s gotten slightly better but not really. I miss the semi-regular art contests when they weren’t just once a year, and when they really involved the community. I really hope to see you guys succeed. Take care of yourself, don’t let numbers completely rule your life, even though numbers do tend to matter sadly. (Also it’s really cool to see my work in here, I’ve drawn you a couple shirts as Mystic :)
I don't even have a code but i agree! It's getting scary to rely solely on rec room for revenue and yes i think that rec room is taking a dramatic shift in terms of content creators and also in quality of rooms. i hope that more is done to support us, but i also think there's a possibility that with the right talent, Rec Room could see a shift into much higher quality rooms and content! For example KonFront by beardabear, which while not everyone's cup of tea, was incredibly impressive and i think if more games come out of that quality then more high quality content will be possible. A shift is happening. I just hope its a shift that most of us that rely on this game can ride safely and can benefit from long term. Only time will tell! [|=)]
I agree! I'm not willing to jump ship, but I do hope things turn around and start looking up soon! Thanks for weighing in, Brodie! I always appreciate your POV on these issues.
never seen a game player base decline so rapidity- we got like 2 years of peak rec room and now it's a vr roblox rip off- literally can barely stand being on anymore because how many children there are and people just using it to get quick money with cheap maps and toxic militaries
As someone whos been playing for 7 years ive seen this game go up and down in popularity and i couldnt imagine trying to make a steady income with such an unsteady environment. Lowering the partner program $$ was definetly a scummy move on recs part considering todays economy and how reliant they are on you guys. Seems like its only gonna get worse before it gets better but you ve got my support in the meantime.
I miss the old days. I gave up on trying to make content cause it was too hard, and the game was going crazy with drama. I generally quit rec room because theres hardly anyone who's mature on the game, public servers are just chaotic even in the maps that we're all suppose to relax and talk in. I miss the game, this game used to be my life. Rec Room distracted me from my issues. It doesnt help that a good portion of the wonderful people i had been friends with, ended up becoming famous. They turned famous, and then it was like they never knew me, never spoke to me again. It hurts that the game turned out this way, I love the game but the young ones are ruining it for everyone. The brainrot, The drama, Annoying little kids. Rec Room is ruined.
This is gonna be a long one Frankly, I'm currently moving to greener pastures. I'm lucky enough to be small enough where I can still find a new audience without losing much but almost every big Rectuber is not as lucky. This year will most likely be my final Rec Room video, it's a small movie on a group of Laser Tag sweats but after that, I'm done. I'm done with Rec Room, I'm done with getting so little for such big projects and I have many other things I'm just more interested in. I love Rec Room, but after doing 2 years of it and my uploads slowly getting slower and slower, I don't know if I'm more infrequent because I don't want to post videos or if I don't want to make Rec Room videos specifically. There are a hundred different media products that I feel much more strongly towards and I really wanna move over to making other stuff I actually want to make. Now, it's a lot more difficult for you, this is your career but I think Rec Room is a dying game and the sooner every moves on the better. Rec Room will always be in my heart but I want to make stuff I like, even if I have to work a 9 to 5 to get to a position where I can sustain myself. Ok, long rant over, I'm sorry it's so long and good luck in your future endeavours!
To be honest I “quit” Rec room back in 2021 because I had issues with my account and I even had a very close priend I haven’t talked to since then and seeing this makes me so sad 😢🙁 Should I go back tho?
So, does this mean that it’s the WORST time to start as a Rectuber? Do you need to not rely on rec room while growing or do you need to stick to rec room then branch out to other games later? This worries me so much as a new rectuber
I wouldn't stress about it too much! I still think it's a not very competitive niche to be in! Which is a good thing if you're starting and you have a fresh vision and ideas and things to talk about.
As a creator myself the will to want to create on rec room lessens each day as they stay silent on many big issues, or giving us a bunch of talk but not following through with actual meaningful actions, I want to create more but i see less and less of a reason too
Great job and video thank you for being you and I do agree with you I’m not a creator but you have very valid points. Rec room is not what it used to be.. keep your head up and do what you love.
As a Rec Room Developer, It Frustrates Me When Cash grabs are the "Norm", why bother making a fully functioning, enjoyable game, where you can just make a "ESCAPEFROM____" Also I Was there before, in-between, and after rec room's popularity. And I Believe is that some rec room isn't Sociable anymore, You can just hangout at a party event and talk, but now there isn't any of that.
I mainly quit Rec Room entirely because of it betraying basically it's entire original identity. It went from a "relaxing more PG VRChat with high quality sport games" and the sort to most of it being UGC, toxicity and lack of moderation, and more. I think when the playermodels with the limbs came out, that is when I quit mainly because it was too much and I thought the playermodel was cursed. Don't get me wrong, I loved Rec Room back in the day. All of my fondest VR moments came from it. But now... the game's a shell of itself, and I can't support it anymore.
Well said Tara! and HUGE HUGS! scary times... OH!!! Yes indeedy you have peeps on this channel that need your second one..... EASY subscribe.. you GO GIRL!
Agreed. You have some valid points, especially with the content problem. I wanted a stable community aswell with lesser brainrot content. I made the mistake and got inspired by slat and made invention videos and blew up💀 no offense slat I love you. Still I kinda regret doing that because nothing else really works now instead of brainrot so I'm thinking of changing my content entirely or make a new channel or close this one. I feel you. Content was indeed easier back then. You could post what you wanted without getting no views. W video.
Its sad that recrooms came to this but all good things come to an end. In my personal recommendation stick with the recroom content but try mixing in something else see how it goes
My dummy silly self editing a non-recroom video for memberships and then watching and realizing if tara says some situation is bad, its bad ): Sometimes I feel like I shouldn't be on the rr yt space cuz Im no OG or as efficient at posting, and now the whole rr yt scene is almost in decline now... But I always like to think at least we have a more tight-knit community, and for myself I've learned quite a few skills and met a few friends! 🙃 And also don't cry, you almost made me cry... )':
Summary of video: we’re cooked.
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THESE ARE ALL GOOD POINTS! And I really relate here.. I wish you best of luck on your second channel!
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Thanks Sk0l! Was hoping you would weigh in on all this! ❤
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I'm not locked in if Rec Room isn't locked in.
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I agree with these things, its becoming harder and harder to do rec room only idk if its the game, the times, the economy but hopefully we can adapt and continue onward after all thats all we can really do
Agreed. Adapt and push forward! It's the only way!
Oh my God, is that the RCLman!!!!!!!!!
I would absoultley love to see you do more than rec room. Rec room is fun and is how I found your channel, but I think you can be more than a rec tuber. Maybe like a VR tuber or like variety youtuber? Idk I just eat up VR content up so i'm just throwing in my 2 cents, but u do what u want :) . Stay strong queen ✊️
She didn’t even heart it 😭🙏
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I recently got back into rec room content creation and it’s not as easy as it used to be back then. The biggest problem I have is just nothing to film about
Especially when all the new games being released are the same ignited clones…
film the laser tag leauge !!
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It hurts to listen to, you and so many others are my absolute favorite UA-camrs and creators, and it just hurts to hear this.. but it needs to be said. No matter how hard I try, I feel like I could never understand where you and all of the other verified Rec Room UA-camrs who just suck it up and stick to Rec Room feel about this.
Rec Room knows that no one likes them anymore. No one supports this game as much anymore because they’ve jeopardized every point of interest they had. Worst part? They lost it all too. Crescendo coming to quest was a step in the right direction, but thanks to you for shedding light on the Video Partner setting, I and so many others who know mostly nothing about it get a glimpse into something worse.. something that if they completely drop, could ruin thousands of lives. It’s amazing you’re in a relatively great lifestyle thanks to the program, but for the 18 year olds who struck lightning in a bottle and made it in will NOT be able to live on it.
You’re right about this all and it’s just so painful to see.
Regardless, I and so many others will continue to support you and your endeavors wherever you go and will not fail to keep watching, liking, commenting, and supporting. Being on your videos are truly some of my greatest memories with gaming, and life in general. You’re a beam of light to all who watch, and all you’ve inspired. It feels right to say keep going but I hope you find what’s best for you in terms of making a living off of social media. What’s good to remember is keep being you. You are what brought you here, from your personality, to your voice, to your mindset, it all brought you here. (Though along with Rec Room.) so no matter what you do, people WILL watch and support, and new people would have found a hidden gem on youtube.
Keep going, Tarapeutic.
Though Rec Room as a company is trying to take away so many creators, I’m glad you have stuck around this long. Your impact on this world is so much larger than you may know, but it’s all the more reason to be ready for what’s next.
We believe in you.
You always have the most insightful messages!! I really thank you for that!! I'm not going anywhere, not for the foreseeable future anyway - but videos like this I have to make at times. It makes ME feel better (a little bit) to rant about what's on my mind - even if it's not pretty. And the whole situation is overall OK. I could keep going doing nothing but RR and make it work. I have to admit, it's tough seeing other rectubers go off to greener pastures and not feel very tempted to try the same. Thanks again for the feedback!! One of my most valued viewers, truly mean that!
Solid points Tara! I hope things pick up for all of us and I hope all of our seconds channels go well!
Really hoping you don’t quit wish your channel and this game the best of luck in the future
Thanks Holistic!! appreciate it!
All of these problems are going to affect so many people, it’s sad. Not only is it at a standstill for large content creators, but upcoming creators also have major penalties since there’s much less community interaction and engagement. Let’s hope things get better, because the present needs much improvement.
Agreed. I feel it's a self fulfilling prophecy. Less RecTubers, less content. Less content, less viewers.
Hi Tara I’m sorry for what’s happening with you and other rr UA-camrs but I wish you and everyone else a better outcome and I’m truly sorry
This video is great and so real, i hope you find something that you enjoy doing and i feel like everyone should.
i feel like everyone should try something that *Isn't* rec room, cause literally at this point it's so boring same sh*t over and over. same updates same rro's.
I hope everyone finds something that they like and go try something you love
Thank you so much for the kind words and donation ❤
@@Tarapeutichi
@@Tarapeutic I love your videos❤
Genuinley tried my hardest to be a rec tuber when i was only 12, now that im 16 i just realized that not being one of the mainstream rectubers had me miss out on a lot of potentially great memories i could’ve made, but ofc i couldn’t edit because i didn’t have the tools and resources + i was still young. It hurts that even though i really wish to achieve this goal still it just feels like there’s no point anymore cause the game just went down, the game deserves better but only if it could actually run like the game it once used to be. Even then i feel like the game itself is soulless, and i will always miss how i perceived the world back then because of how i felt about rec room, it was literally my home for a bit and now im barley happy
playing geometry dash cause these extreme demons suck nowadays but it’s whatever, you made there exact points ive always wanted to get out
Man, that just crushed me. I really didn't need to feel my heart break twice today. First, my favorite show Superman and Lois hit me with this emotional bomb, and then you got all sentimental and set my heart ablaze. I genuinely wish the best for you, and I hope you find something else to fill that gap while you’re still around in Rec Room. I always miss you when you pop into the rooms my awesome friends create. Fingers crossed Rec Room helps out the creators too. Thanks for everything you do!
Sorry for the double whammy today, stevola. ❤ Thanks for the kind words!!
Taratag I want credit for ur new channel name 😅 but jokes aside I totally get it. It’s understandably an emotional topic but u nailed every topic.
Taratag ahahahah!!!
I'm a 14 year old and I suffer from people saying this about our gen I feel like I'm a 30year old man because I'm not like my generation and I respect it
I appreciate the real and straight forward breakdown you presented.
Part of me so desperately wants to finish some room creations I’ve started and such. However, I’ve seen the ‘most popular’ rooms recently with at most around 20k room visits.
From someone who’s played for over 4 years, possibly 5, it’s extremely disheartening.
The game seems extremely barren. I worked on and watched the very beginning of the backrooms game made by Ozzie, and I watched it explode in popularity. The game seemed so alive and it reinforced the idea that anyone can have a popular room so long as it’s well made and interesting.
But now? It really doesn’t feel like that. The games a husk of what it used to be.
I do think that the carousels/algorithm has been improved. The audience has also changed though. What they want and consider great and "quality" is not necessarily what I personally would enjoy. It's sad for me because it has been tougher to find epic maps especially with a lack of building contests... Thanks for your feedback!
I was never in the Video Partner Program and honestly never really cared about it. I enjoyed my small following and just being able to play, record, and put out rec room horror game content was enough for me. but since lately the game has gone stale. Every game is now a cash grab hellscape and nothing is original anymore. I would scour the Games page looking for fun and original games to play, but they were all the same cookie cutter cash grab nonsense. I believe that if Rec Room stopped doing too much and just started pushing out the well made and original games that older VR enthusiasts would return and make the game fun again and make more games that serve the purpose of just being enjoyable.
Edit: Also your videos are still amazing and just because brain rot took over for a bit doesn't discredit the hard work you put into these quality videos that I and many others enjoy
Whatever you do I will watch you and I’m excited for the future! Hope you still play recroom it won’t be the same without you
Thanks sam!!
I’m 16 years old and I’ve manage to hit almost 68k and make thousands a month but the thing with UA-cam I’ve learned is there 100% ups and downs and for whoever’s a upcoming creator reading this the wises thing Tara’s said is “keep going” bc that’s the BEST way to continue your success.
This is kind of why I branched out, still gonna make rec room content but it’s nice to not feel stressed about “forcing” something to be entertaining
Man please don’t quit, you inspired me to make MY UA-cam channel
If you change to another game that’s cool, but please don’t stop uploading
I have no current plans to stop uploading Rec Room! I may upload less frequently in the future depending on what happens, however. Best of luck with your channel!
Don't cry don't give up I see many UA-camrs give up and thank you for sending me invite on rec room I've been watching your channel ever since 16,000 subscribers keep up the good work 😀
I have watched many of ur videos before and each one I totally agree with u about . Especially this one it’s honestly sad to see such an amazing game slowly die out cuz it just feels like the game itself doesn’t bother to do what players want other then making cheaper outfits for ppl to enjoy and crescendo being available on quest for other players . But it’s just sad seeing rec room taking away reasons why ppl would get on like art contest , featured invention , featured custom shirts , I remember that was the reason why I loved getting on was being able to express my creativity and seeing if I got my shirts featured to see ppl enjoy my shirts as to see ppl enjoy watching rec room UA-camrs make funny or entertaining content . It sad seeing most of rec room UA-camrs leave the game cuz there isn’t any reason for them to stay and make content . Especially ppl like u who do this full time as like a job . I really hope u don’t leave . I always enjoy ur content on rec room and especially ur honest opinion on the game . I just hope rec room realizes that they really need to do something before they may lose this awesome game .
Thank you Tara,you’re the reason why I started playing VR I love Rec Room I’ve had so many amazing memories with my online friends,whenever you started tearing up and when I heard your voice change I started crying I really hope Rec Room gets more popular again I also hope you can continue making videos love ya Tara.💜
I'm really sorry to hear all these things. Being contented is a very real thing not many know of. Yes I hear you on the whole RecRoom went the money hungry route. Thats not what got me out of RR so much. Its been more for me it eventually becoming bland. I mean you can only play paintball so much with RecRoyale. I felt like if they had more maps at least and with gamemodes it would be more enjoyable just in that end for me. As far as sponsorships, take em!! Branch out, not only is the Vr scene changing, so is its audience.
one of the things i now know from watching this is how our promotions at places like rec con did, i was able to convince at least five people to use your code at least..
sorry tara, that was my fortnite alter ego speaking...
I appreciate the help, Orix!
in my opinion it honestly feels like rec room are supporting some of their most cherished rectubers so much more less than they were a few years ago now, and it just hurts to see so many big names fade away in the rec room youtube community.
I’m so sorry that this has been happening to you. I don’t think it’s fair at all. And don’t think you’re making bad content I love watching your videos because it’s you and you talk to your viewers like they’re actual people, unlike most UA-camrs that just see their audience as dumb brain dead people to make cash. It’s just like you said, most of the rec room audience is kids so they might not like your style, but know that me and many others do and will always support you. Thank you for everything tarapeutic ❤
thank you for the kind words
I would have to agree with most points made in this video, and I have DEFINITELY noticed a shift in Rec Room UA-cam, even having 5% of the subscribers as you have. I hit 5k subs recently and my whole entire bid to reach that goal was to get a support code in Rec Room. You were absolutely on the money when you mentioned that most people at this level probably only wanted the blue check mark, because that is exactly what I was working towards. My channel hardly gets any views anymore, so I knew I wouldn't have many people supporting me, I honestly just wanted to feel special, in a similar league as the big dogs if you will. My issue has been Rec Room refusing to open up the video partner forms, so I haven't been able to apply this whole time, but that's a seperate issue. Overall, Rec Room UA-cam is not as popular as it was, and the audience is dwindling each day. I used to average around 2-4k views on each of my older videos, around the peak of Rec Room, with at least 1k each time. Now I can't seem to hit 2-3 hundred despite growing in subs each day. People must not want Rec Room content as much anymore, and if they do, it's going to naturally fall under the brainrot/meme category. There's a reason why Slat is the biggest Rec Room UA-camr, and he's killing it there, but not all of us want to conform to that style, like you mentioned. I'm having a hard time finding my style, and I think that comes from the stress around creating a Rec Room video, there are only so many ideas to be had. I mean my most viewed video doesn't feature Rec Room at all. So, while I'll always appreciate Rec Room for what it's built my channel into, I think it's probably better for smaller Rec Room creators such as myself to step aside and create something other than Rec Room content. I think that's the only way we can truly start to build a loyal audience that we're confident will support us. That's just my two cents. Great video as always, mind opening topic as well!
Thank you for the feedback. I went to check out your channel, though it already sounds familiar. I agree that having the apps closed is frustrating. I have a friend who has been waiting for AGES after hitting 5k and can't seem to get in. And I'm sorry you're experiencing lower views on the same type of content too. It really is frustrating! Keep at it - like you said - not being brain rot content, we will likely stand out regardless and curate a different type of audience - even if it's smaller. I wish you good luck!
@tarapeutic Thanks, I appreciate the reassuring and kind words. Like you said, just gotta keep pushing!
From funny college campus physics vr game, to a husk of its former glory
I left the Recroom community a while ago, but I really enjoy still peaking in on the creators and seeing what everyone is up to. Making Recroom content during covid was some of the most fun I've had with UA-cam for as short lived as it was but I felt like I rapidly aged out of the target demographic.
I wish u luck with ur second channel ^^
Hey Tara I know that your one of the creators that genuinely care about rec room and the content you posting on your channel is great. Your doing everything right. Don’t stress about your work just hope that rec room improves the game for the creators good luck.
Subbed to your other channel! I love tips like that. I know it's scary, but you will find your way. I dated someone that was also a full time UA-camr and his biggest regret was limiting himself to one game because of burnout and numbers not reaching. I'm sorry all of you guys are not getting your worth. Take care of your mental health first.
will do, thanks Mac!! It's too bad it's so common for UA-camrs to endure these things.
@ it’s just a shame. The creator seems SO down to earth and since it is a smaller company where they thrive off of player base you would think they would take care of the die hards of them game. 🧍🏻♀️ It’s kinda wicked when you think about it.
Never give up Tara! You’re content is great and you make so many good points, you’re such an amazing person and can do anything if you put your mind to it! Keep your head up, stick on the ice and do what makes you happy! Good luck on the second channel 🫡🤗🐐
stick on the ice is the most Canadian thing I've ever heard. Thanks 905 !! I appreciate the kind words, it really means a lot!
I only make short films every time the planets align, obviously I can't live off of that, so I can't really relate.
But I wish you all the best anyway, Tara! 💪
Thanks Eylon!
As a Rec Room Ranger, I was spending $50- $100 (sometimes more) a week on rec tokens to give away gifts to random players telling them to use code Tara. Some did some didn’t, but it was difficult to keep doing that because it was taking big chunks of money out of me.
I do it sometimes but not often as I did a few weeks back. I really hope you’ll get through this tough time. I also don’t want rec room dying either, but they need to do something for the creators
I feel you it’s a real struggle to keep my income stable while doing this
Despite this being the first video I've watched from you, I really feel you. I'm not a rectuber or anything like that, but being a normal player in rec is just so hard that I can't imagine how it feels to you even with watching through the whole video. But I'm positive ic yoy switch what you do up there will still be people who will watch your videos. And how I see it, if some people are scared away, that just means more people who like the style you try out can watch and keep watching. If you make different stuff, the audience for it will find it.
Stay strong girly, you can do it 🧡🔥
Yes, this is a good point, I lost the love for the game, I made content every day, I have 2k subscribers but, I’ve slowly been drifting away from this game
I don't want you to quit, you still have the power to make great content and bring up points about topics, it inspires me, and make me more family friendly when it comes to my channel, even though it's not a rec room related channel. You inspired me to try to become a rec tuber just like you and Calmbee. You have what it takes, and I think you can do it, cause I believe in you
Thank you so much for the kind words! I really appreciate it!
The hill can only get steeper before it flattens. Keep pushing!!
I last legitimately played Rec Room is 2022. I remember the good times Tara talked about. I miss those days. I’m pretty sure the downfall started around the time the watch menu was being changed.
The reason I personally uninstalled the game was it lost its vision, it started as a charming college campus social game that not only did its style well but actively leaned into it as a way to improve a already great game and in all honesty I was a tad late to the party. But when the game got more penny pinching and became a horrible Roblox Clone it became stale. I so badly hoped rec room would take the increased profits to help build up their old RROs hell update Rec Royale even but no. I gave up after a while cause the complaining was going nowhere and I say this with pride for the 3 years I played that game I never bought tokens ONCE I was a free to play to the end.
I don't even actively play RecRoom, I haven't for months. However, I still buy RecRoom+ every month. Proud Tara supporter 💯
awwww thanks so much !!!
Had some friends that made yt for rec room, they gave up as soon as they hit 5k just do to the pressure
As a creator i have had to adapt so much to all the changes. When custom shirts came out, i switched to trying to get better at my shirt art. Then RecRoom studio became a thing and to stay relevant, i had to learn that as well. Now there is avatar studio which uses a whole new unfamiliar program. By the time i master blender, the program, all the creators who got in ahead of time will already have the market. It is as you said, i am heading up a hill that just keeps getting steeper.
Damn, this makes me sad that one of my favorite game’s content creators aren’t having a good time now, even the game. I wish you the best of luck for your second channel and onwards!
Thanks Billy!
Maybe when Christmas time rolls around, everyone who got a Quest 3S will get inteested in Rec Room stuff again
For sure - we could use more VR players!
Tara, I love your videos and you’re one of the first creators who inspired me to start playing more and creating content myself. I found it really comforting that I wasn’t the only adult who really enjoyed the game.
Speaking from the perspective of someone who’s jealous of the attention span of flies, I’ve always given up the grind on other platforms before becoming verified. There’s one in particular that specifically comes to mind. It’s frustrating to see everyone around you succeed and constantly wonder, “why am I not good enough?”. But I’ve never stopped to consider how much it would suck ti be successful at the grind, become verified, and then see the benefits of all that hard work fade.
Personally, I would love to see you branch out and play other games or try new content. I think what keeps people coming back is that they love YOU, no matter what you’re playing or creating content about. I am confident that your story does not end here, and I’m excited to see what you come up with next! ❤
This needed to be said. Everything about this game is changing and it scares me
I’ve been playing Rec Room since 2017 and back in those days where covid didn’t even happen the game had its all time high percentage increase of like 300% from 300 to like 800-900 range of players.
It might not seem like big numbers but the community was all vr players, usually it being mostly mature or somewhat mature people. There wasn’t much brainrot and it felt like a tight community.
Now it’s like ever since screen mode was added, it ended up dividing the audience and eventually youngsters are now the majority. With low attention spans (no offense) where they want to play the same game over and over. No one feels like innovating or innovating in good ways. It’s all for greasy business and profit snubs (no offense because creators and rec room devs gotta make a living somehow).
It’s sad to see, but yk it’s not too late to turn the ship to a different direction. Rec Room is a big ship it just takes a long time for things to steer, but I’m hoping there is some sort of longevity in for the old players too.
I'm hoping the same - I get that they had to do that to grow, and I get the resentment from VR players. To add insult to injury, it often feels like our game quality continues to decline. For example, just pulling out my camera on VR makes my game lag for a solid 3-4 seconds.
Community, bugs, and content (rec room dev created and user created) is the three biggest most important problems right now. As I said I wish you the best!
I really hope rec room changes for the better, helping their creators more, and fixing more bugs, I wish the best for you Tara, and the rest of you rectubers!
Thanks Evmations!!
The future of Rec Room at this moment may be uncertain, but we can always remain hopeful for positive outcomes!
of course!! And I do!
The way rec room is going forward to match games like roblox is definitely killing this game from its og audience. If they continue this way, they only seal their fate as a dead game with no soul.
i agree with this Tara, they want you to promote and make advertisement's for their game but they can't pay correctly. They need to change this, and its crazy how I wasn't the only one that thinks 2023 changed Rec Room, and in a horrible way too. I would like to see the old days again, and not the boring times nowadays. Even now you finished all the quests and there's nothing to grind for anymore. Run the Block isn't gonna be fun, it will be something just like MTM. We love you Tara, Ill be supporting you from now on, since I buy tokens daily. :)
It’s Tara time is back🗣️🗣️🗣️
It’s definitely been a difficult time for Rec Room UA-camrs lately. Also, I can’t believe your name on the Nintendo Switch was censored
Agreed. Thanks CB!! At least you have building/UGC design to fall back on! I kind of wish I'd learned building as I know many in the VPP might do a lot better just being able to plop support buttons in all their popular rooms.
Hope it gets better Tara!
I said this in MalvinVr’s video but sometimes I feel like everybody around me in rr hates rr and I feel like I’m the only one who love this game. Like sometimes for me it feels like I can’t love rr because everybody else hates rr. :(
Edit: wrong word in the comment.
No, I DO love Rec Room! Lots!! And I see their visions for the future of the game. I really do. Whether that includes me or not, I'm not entirely sure. It seems that Rec Room UA-camrs don't entirely have a place in that vision. But we'll see.
RecRoom really needs to see this video and consider the marketing mistake they are making by stepping away from their prior methods that where used to motivate RecTubers BEFORE they lose them to other propriety's such as Meta's Horizon; word in the air is Horizon WILL become a multiplatform social platform and get a huge peace-of-the-pie that now is RecRooms.
I 100% agree, I'm relieved to hear that I'm not alone in these viewpoints! Would really love to see some more support from them going forward because otherwise I see the loyalty waning when other video games tend to get way more solid views on YT.
I can hear her voice breaking.. tara my childhood youtuber i cant stand hearing her like thiss please dont give up❤❤
Honestly, I agree with everything in this video.
A thing to add, I think, is that there are no popular games. This might be part of rectubers, but I struggle to find a game I like on the front page. Most of it is games I already played or something I don't find interesting.
The 2021/2022 creator program was a generational run 😭 great video Tara we are so cooked ‼️
This is also placing great points on why I quit RecRoom and moved to Roblox with building and development as it helps me grow in all ways !
Tara your not bad at your job i understand that it can be hard at times but we support you tara ❤
Thanks
I remember when it was covid and i didn’t know much english, i got a ad about rec room which then i obviously downloaded! I remember playing rec room and learning english slowly. Soon i found out about rec tubers, i watched them too, i found Slat first and then you, i wanted to be a rectuber too but when i saw rec room wasnt soo popular, i just gave up, i hate seeing how rec room isn't so popular (even if it's a great game) and how some great and talented creators quit because of something rec room did. I love how perfectly you covered everything about why rec rubers quit, it helps people understand that they had a reason to quit :3 Keep up the good work!!
I quit rec room about 1-2 years ago because of the decline of the game and the lack of updates and I feel bad for the UA-camrs that stayed
I actually just got rr+ and I support you 😊
Thanks fruit!!
🔥video! I love the points you covered within the video. I hate seeing other creators quit creating and making content because of something the game company could easily fix or make a bit better. Me personally I don't think I'll be quitting for a while because I'm still growing slowly as a creator and I wanna see how far I can push it until I graduate college. I definitely agree with you on a lot of these points. Some I can't really relate to because I'm not a big creator, but there are some points I can somewhat relate to. Wish you luck on growing even more and even on your 2nd channel!
yo, you get shouted out by sk0l
Thanks Firegod! I don't think I'll be quitting either, but I have a lot on my mind about the future of Rec Room (not for the game itself per say, but what it means to be a VR focused channel about a game that's now mostly for screen players.)
@@Tarapeutic I can only think of one time you swore and it was one of your top 10 list videos you said bad ass. I think that was it was.
i’m not mad about it though
Rec room doesn't care about what you say and about the community but they care about the money
I think subbing to your channel just for your voice should be a great advertisement. "Hey there! You like my voice? Is it nice to your ears? Subscribe over here". Maybe if you did an asmr channel you'd get a whole lots of subs that way.
Are ASMR channels still a thing? oh lord, that's not something I could see myself doing. Maybe. I don't know 😂
@@Tarapeutic oh yeah!!! i've been watching/listening to them for years now.
Wait i had an idea for a video about this!- @Tarapeutic
Hey tara! Ive been watching for a while now and i love your videos. I'm currently 13 about to be 14 and your videos are edited great. Now to be honest i do like watching funny videos but the style and your talking that's not just speaking to speak. Keep going and if you were able to switch to other games. That would be really cool!
so... Tara. I remember years ago when I discovered your channel. I watched all of your vids at the time. I'm a little bit behind now, haha. but you are the reason that I joined Rec Room. and as a fellow adult that plays. 30's suck btw. anyhow, what I'm trying to say is I defiantly support you and what ever decision you make going forward. you are honestly one of my favorite youtubers and I have showed you many times to my family and they laugh at your vids like I do. so it goes without saying I'm here for the long haul.
I wish RecRoom cared more about the community, and it’s gotten slightly better but not really. I miss the semi-regular art contests when they weren’t just once a year, and when they really involved the community. I really hope to see you guys succeed. Take care of yourself, don’t let numbers completely rule your life, even though numbers do tend to matter sadly.
(Also it’s really cool to see my work in here, I’ve drawn you a couple shirts as Mystic :)
no matter the choices you make...we still here by your side Tara
Much appreciate the kind words of support, gabriel!
I don't even have a code but i agree! It's getting scary to rely solely on rec room for revenue and yes i think that rec room is taking a dramatic shift in terms of content creators and also in quality of rooms. i hope that more is done to support us, but i also think there's a possibility that with the right talent, Rec Room could see a shift into much higher quality rooms and content! For example KonFront by beardabear, which while not everyone's cup of tea, was incredibly impressive and i think if more games come out of that quality then more high quality content will be possible.
A shift is happening. I just hope its a shift that most of us that rely on this game can ride safely and can benefit from long term.
Only time will tell! [|=)]
I agree! I'm not willing to jump ship, but I do hope things turn around and start looking up soon! Thanks for weighing in, Brodie! I always appreciate your POV on these issues.
never seen a game player base decline so rapidity- we got like 2 years of peak rec room and now it's a vr roblox rip off- literally can barely stand being on anymore because how many children there are and people just using it to get quick money with cheap maps and toxic militaries
Oh boy it's Tara Time 🎉
Man I wish I was in the partner program
If you set your mind to it, I'm certain you can achieve the goal!
As someone whos been playing for 7 years ive seen this game go up and down in popularity and i couldnt imagine trying to make a steady income with such an unsteady environment. Lowering the partner program $$ was definetly a scummy move on recs part considering todays economy and how reliant they are on you guys. Seems like its only gonna get worse before it gets better but you ve got my support in the meantime.
I miss the old days. I gave up on trying to make content cause it was too hard, and the game was going crazy with drama. I generally quit rec room because theres hardly anyone who's mature on the game, public servers are just chaotic even in the maps that we're all suppose to relax and talk in. I miss the game, this game used to be my life. Rec Room distracted me from my issues. It doesnt help that a good portion of the wonderful people i had been friends with, ended up becoming famous. They turned famous, and then it was like they never knew me, never spoke to me again. It hurts that the game turned out this way, I love the game but the young ones are ruining it for everyone. The brainrot, The drama, Annoying little kids.
Rec Room is ruined.
This is gonna be a long one
Frankly, I'm currently moving to greener pastures. I'm lucky enough to be small enough where I can still find a new audience without losing much but almost every big Rectuber is not as lucky. This year will most likely be my final Rec Room video, it's a small movie on a group of Laser Tag sweats but after that, I'm done. I'm done with Rec Room, I'm done with getting so little for such big projects and I have many other things I'm just more interested in. I love Rec Room, but after doing 2 years of it and my uploads slowly getting slower and slower, I don't know if I'm more infrequent because I don't want to post videos or if I don't want to make Rec Room videos specifically. There are a hundred different media products that I feel much more strongly towards and I really wanna move over to making other stuff I actually want to make. Now, it's a lot more difficult for you, this is your career but I think Rec Room is a dying game and the sooner every moves on the better. Rec Room will always be in my heart but I want to make stuff I like, even if I have to work a 9 to 5 to get to a position where I can sustain myself. Ok, long rant over, I'm sorry it's so long and good luck in your future endeavours!
Good luck to you too!! Sorry you're feeling unmotivated w/ Rec Room creation! ❤
We love your vids Tara! Do what you need to to get by!
Havent seen you in a while. Great points here, Brainrot has dominated rec room in every type, games videos, etc. Keep going your a real one.
they even removed the daily gift machine in rec center CRAZY
To be honest I “quit” Rec room back in 2021 because I had issues with my account and I even had a very close priend I haven’t talked to since then and seeing this makes me so sad 😢🙁
Should I go back tho?
Please don’t quit Tara I love your videos and you inspire so many people you work so hard and you deserve so much more
So, does this mean that it’s the WORST time to start as a Rectuber? Do you need to not rely on rec room while growing or do you need to stick to rec room then branch out to other games later? This worries me so much as a new rectuber
I wouldn't stress about it too much! I still think it's a not very competitive niche to be in! Which is a good thing if you're starting and you have a fresh vision and ideas and things to talk about.
As a creator myself the will to want to create on rec room lessens each day as they stay silent on many big issues, or giving us a bunch of talk but not following through with actual meaningful actions, I want to create more but i see less and less of a reason too
Oh gee she really dose love this game and you can here the sadness and tears but you got this
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Great job and video thank you for being you and I do agree with you I’m not a creator but you have very valid points. Rec room is not what it used to be.. keep your head up and do what you love.
thanks for the support, christine!
As a Rec Room Developer, It Frustrates Me When Cash grabs are the "Norm", why bother making a fully functioning, enjoyable game, where you can just make a "ESCAPEFROM____"
Also I Was there before, in-between, and after rec room's popularity. And I Believe is that some rec room isn't Sociable anymore, You can just hangout at a party event and talk, but now there isn't any of that.
I will tell all my rec room friends to use your code 😊
That’s really kind of you, thanks!
@ your welcome!
@@Tarapeutic 10 new people joined your cult- I mean, code.
i think a big point is the game has changed alot from what it used to be so the original player base moved on
The crying was so adorable!!
I mainly quit Rec Room entirely because of it betraying basically it's entire original identity. It went from a "relaxing more PG VRChat with high quality sport games" and the sort to most of it being UGC, toxicity and lack of moderation, and more. I think when the playermodels with the limbs came out, that is when I quit mainly because it was too much and I thought the playermodel was cursed. Don't get me wrong, I loved Rec Room back in the day. All of my fondest VR moments came from it. But now... the game's a shell of itself, and I can't support it anymore.
Well said Tara! and HUGE HUGS! scary times... OH!!! Yes indeedy you have peeps on this channel that need your second one..... EASY subscribe.. you GO GIRL!
I really appreciate the support! Thanks delisha!!
Agreed. You have some valid points, especially with the content problem. I wanted a stable community aswell with lesser brainrot content. I made the mistake and got inspired by slat and made invention videos and blew up💀 no offense slat I love you.
Still I kinda regret doing that because nothing else really works now instead of brainrot so I'm thinking of changing my content entirely or make a new channel or close this one. I feel you.
Content was indeed easier back then. You could post what you wanted without getting no views. W video.
Its sad that recrooms came to this but all good things come to an end. In my personal recommendation stick with the recroom content but try mixing in something else see how it goes
Thanks for the advice!
My dummy silly self editing a non-recroom video for memberships and then watching and realizing if tara says some situation is bad, its bad ): Sometimes I feel like I shouldn't be on the rr yt space cuz Im no OG or as efficient at posting, and now the whole rr yt scene is almost in decline now... But I always like to think at least we have a more tight-knit community, and for myself I've learned quite a few skills and met a few friends! 🙃 And also don't cry, you almost made me cry... )':