October's schedule is out! Bittersweet since it's the last one, but we're going to make sure it's the best month we've ever had together! May move or add days here and there cause, you know, life stuff. You can find it on the home page of the website, my Discord server, and on my Twitch channel. As always, thank you for everything.
After much self-reflecting and being honest with myself, I have decided that I will be retiring from streaming at the end of October.
We started this together purely on a whim, during a time in which the world was shut down for months and when no one was sure what the future held. It was an opportunity to explore something I was always curious about and to see what could come from it. I could have never imagined what we would grow to become, and I've been extraordinarily lucky to spend the past 2.5 years with you on this journey. This community has inspired me to a be a better person and has reinstated my faith in the flight simulation community as a force of good, no matter what struggles it sometimes faces.
I have also come to realize that there are other aspects in my life that I would like to explore and to spend time on. I'm very much of the mentality that I give 100% of my effort to anything I put my mind to. That means that I try to excel in everything I do, but it also comes with a price of compromise and occasional imbalance in life. The world has reopened, life continues to push forward, and I don't want to miss opportunities that were put on pause due to COVID. I've thought of many different ways I could reduce my streaming schedule without reducing the quality and fun for you, but I don't think there's a way I can do it that would satisfy you and the expectations I hold for myself.
I'm extremely lucky to have the job that I have, but it does take a significant toll on me, especially as I get older and need more time to recover. I'm looking forward to regaining some flexibility in my life and giving myself the space I need to be physically and mentally well. I'm looking forward to sitting in a small cafe with nothing to do, being able to catch soccer games that I used to watch religiously, hanging out with my girlfriend and Koios with no other distractions, and traveling the world again to see friends and family and to further expand my horizons.
I will never forget what we've done together. I owe each and everyone of you the world for all the love and support you show not only me but each other. I can happily say this community has done good for the flight sim world and the individuals within them. We have become a home for many, and I will never stop supporting you. I will of course be around in the flight sim world; I'm not disappearing, but I will just be slightly less visible.
Administratively, I'm not sure what I will do with this Discord server. I'll probably just let it run organically until it goes quiet; at that point I'll probably shut it down. In terms of Twitch, make sure to cancel your subscriptions at the end of October so that you're not losing money to the ether.
I can't say for certain I will never stream again, but at this point in time, I don't have any plans to.
Thank you again for everything. You are the community; I'm merely a facilitator. Keep being the amazing people you are, and always know that I will be here to support you. I look forward to still talking to you all on the frequency and ending this chapter on a strong note.
With love,
sh3ed
Together. Forever. We are With You.
September's schedule is out! You can find it on the home page of the website, my Discord server, and on my Twitch channel. Cramming in as many streams as possible, and it's "Subtember" as well! Stay tuned for more details!
August's schedule is out! You can find it on the home page of the website, my Discord server, and on my Twitch channel. Thanks for all the support, and see you then!
July's schedule is out! You can find it on the home page of the website, my Discord server, and on my Twitch channel. Thanks for all the support, and looking forward to spending lots of time with you!
June's schedule is out! You can find it on the home page of the website, my Discord server, and on my Twitch channel. This month includes a special day on June 4th, celebrating becoming a Twitch Partner as well as attempting to set a new personal record for longest controlling session and stream! See you then!
I have officially become a Partner on Twitch! Thank you to everyone who has helped me get to where I am, from helping creating objects for the stream (emotes, badges, overlays, etc) to simply hanging out and making a comfortable, welcoming community for so many people. I owe each and every one of you the world. Thank you helping me achieve this milestone, and looking forward to many, many more days together!
May's schedule is out! You can find it on the home page of the website, my Discord server, and on my Twitch channel. See you then!
April's schedule is out! You can find it on the home page of the website, my Discord server, and on my Twitch channel. See you then!
Also, 24-Hour Stream on April 15th starting at 4pm PT / 7pm ET / 2300Z!
March's schedule is out! You can find it on the home page of the website, my Discord server, and on my Twitch channel. See you then!
February's schedule is out! You can find it on the home page of the website, my Discord server, and on my Twitch channel. See you then!
Navigraph is now sponsoring the stream! I am excited to work with them to make your experience better, in both the sim and stream worlds. You can check them out at https://navigraph.com. Thank you, Navigraph, for supporting our community!
January's schedule is out! You can find it on the home page of the website, my Discord server, and on my Twitch channel. See you then!
December's schedule is out! You can find it on the home page of the website, my Discord server, and on my Twitch channel. See you then!
November's preliminary schedule is out! You can find it on the home page of the website, my Discord server, and on my Twitch channel. See you then!
A very short bit of October's schedule is out! Since I'm on vacation this month, I'm taking things week-by-week. Look for additions to the schedule throughout the month! Thanks for all your support, and looking forward to seeing you all again soon!
September's streaming schedule is out! You can find it on the front page of the website, on my Twitch channel, and in Discord. Going to try to sneak in a couple extra as well, but will have to play those by ear as the days approach. See you soon!
August's streaming schedule is out! You can find it on the front page of the website, on my Twitch channel, and in Discord. It's a little limited right now due to life obligations, but as always, I'm going to try to sneak in a few more streams when I can!
3 new shirts are now available in the merch store! Inspired by viewers, these shirts use familiar logos but take them on differently. If you prefer something quieter and simpler, check out these new offerings!
Thanks for your support, and see you on the stream!
All merch prices have been reduced by at least 40% and have been set to the lowest prices possible! I want each and every one of you who want to rep the community to have the opportunity to do so. This community is about you, so I want to make sure you have the most access possible. Thank you for your support, and keep being awesome!
July's streaming schedule has been released! You can find it on the front page of the website, on my Twitch channel, and in Discord. I have a sneaky suspicion that dates and times will change, so make sure to check the times regularly for updates!
June's streaming schedule has been released! You can find it on the front page of the website, on my Twitch channel, and in Discord.
May's streaming schedule has been released! You can find it on the front page of the website, on my Twitch channel, and in Discord.
Today marks 1 year since my Twitch channel went live! Thank you all so much for your support and kindness and for making our community what it is! Never did I think we would be where we are today, and I am honored to have all of you be a part of this journey. I will be streaming for 24 hours starting tonight to celebrate (and, of course, to make the memes come true). Looking forward to seeing you all there and to the many more streams ahead!
April's streaming schedule has been released! You can find it on the front page of the website, on my Twitch channel, and in Discord. Keep an eye out for some specials in April as well!
March's streaming schedule has been released! You can find it on the front page of the website, on my Twitch channel, and in Discord. The schedule is a little short right now, but I'm working on adding more days!
February's streaming schedule has been released! You can find it on the front page of the website, on my Twitch channel, and in Discord. Make sure to update your calendars!
The first round of sh3ed swag is now available! Grab your sh3ed shirts, mug, and/or stickers now! These items also make great gifts and are sure to confuse every friend or relative that receives them.
Every purchase supports the stream, so thank you again for your support and for reppin' the community!
Welcome to the new sh3ed.com!
This is the new hub for all things sh3ed! You can find stream updates here as well as links to my Twitch channel, Discord server, and merch!
Thanks for all your support, and looking forward to our continued evolution!