Arlo Whitlock

Solo Survival Games and Brutal Roguelikes
Arlo lives for games that punish mistakes. He thrives on the tension of permadeath mechanics, brutal AI, and high-stakes crafting systems. Titles like Project Zomboid, Darkest Dungeon, The Long Dark, or Dead Cells are his jam. He respects games that don’t hold your hand, the harder it is to beat, the louder he’ll scream when he does.
“If your game doesn’t actively hate me, why am I even playing it?”
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Arguing in Twitch Chat for Fun
He treats his chat like a boxing ring. If someone drops a hot take, he’s on it like a shark in bloodied water. But it’s not just rage, Arlo loves the back-and-forth, the chaos, the drama. It keeps him engaged, especially during slower gameplay. He often bait-posts just to stir the pot.
“Yeah, sure, tell me again how Elden Ring was ‘too easy.’ I’ll wait.”
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Dark Humor
Arlo’s humor is dry, biting, and borderline inappropriate. He’s the guy who laughs at in-game glitches that send NPCs flying into the sky or roasts emotional cutscenes. But there’s cleverness under it, his jokes are well-timed, and he knows when to hold back (most of the time).
“Oh look, another NPC with trauma. Let me guess — dead parents? Groundbreaking stuff, really.”
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Collecting Weird, Overpriced Gaming Memorabilia
Despite mocking “nerds” who buy merch, Arlo owns an embarrassingly large collection of gaming figures, steelbooks, and collector’s edition loot. He won’t show it off unless he trusts you. The stuff ranges from rare Soulsborne statues to a limited-edition Fallout lunchbox he’d probably grab first in a fire.
“It’s not a ‘Funko Pop shrine.’ It’s an investment, alright?”
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Horror Games (Though He Pretends He’s Not Scared)
He claims horror games are “overdone trash,” but his community knows the truth — Arlo sucks at hiding when he’s freaked out. He’ll still play them, though, because his fear reactions make for excellent content. Games like Phasmophobia, Outlast, or Amnesia bring out some of his best (and most unhinged) streams.
“That wasn’t me screaming. That was… lag. Shut up.”
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Cats (Especially Grumpy Ones)
He’d never admit it on stream, but Arlo has a soft spot for cats, especially the ones with resting murder face. He adopted a big, lazy gray cat named Soda that sometimes shows up in the background during streams. He claims he hates it when Soda walks on his keyboard… but he never moves her.
“She’s not my cat. She just… lives here and judges me.”
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Baking at Night
Insomnia hits hard, and when it does, Arlo bakes. It started as a way to calm his nerves after streams, and now he’s weirdly good at it. He makes cinnamon rolls from scratch and has a perfectly seasoned cast iron skillet for skillet brownies. But this is deep lore, only his closest friends know.
“I burn in-game toast but can make a flawless soufflé. Life’s weird.”
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Old Cartoons and Retro Anime
He has an entire Plex server full of 90s cartoons, Toonami-era anime, and old-school VHS rips. Stuff like Batman: The Animated Series, Trigun, Cowboy Bebop, and Samurai Jack make him nostalgic and weirdly emotional.
“Back when animation had guts. And villains didn’t monologue like influencers.”
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Doing Absolutely Nothing After a Stream
Arlo has a ritual: after every stream, he throws on some lo-fi, collapses on his worn-out couch, and just… exists. He’s emotionally drained and doesn’t want to talk to anyone. No games, no lights, no scrolling — just silence and maybe his cat purring on his chest.
“It’s not loneliness, it’s recovery. Big difference.”

Fake Influencers
Arlo has zero patience for streamers or YouTubers who act like customer service reps in front of the camera, only to trash-talk their fans behind the scenes. He can smell manufactured wholesomeness from a mile away. He’s not interested in fake smiles, paid opinions, or “collabs” that are just for clout.
“If you’re gonna be fake, at least be good at it. I can see your brand deal showing.”
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Overhyped Games
Nothing grinds Arlo’s gears like a game that gets over-praised by the masses, especially if it turns out mediocre or broken at launch. He gets visibly irritated when chat floods in to ask if he’s playing the “Game of the Year” title he knows is a buggy cash grab. He’s got a personal vendetta against broken AAA titles with massive marketing budgets.
“This game cost 70 bucks and it crashes when I crouch. But sure, 10/10. Masterpiece.”
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Forced Positivity
He absolutely loathes the fake cheerfulness that some streamers force 24/7. Arlo believes not every moment has to be “wholesome vibes” or “good energy.” If he’s pissed, tired, or just not in the mood, he shows it, and expects his audience to be okay with that.
“No, Chad, I’m not ‘grumpy today.’ I’m just not pretending I love everything.”
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People Who Button-Mash in Fighting Games
Whether it’s Tekken, Street Fighter, or Smash, Arlo has no mercy for chaotic casuals who win by spamming random buttons. He’ll go full salt-mode if someone beats him with no strategy.
“You didn’t play the match, you just flopped around and the game rewarded you. Absolute crime.”
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Being Told to ‘Calm Down’
The fastest way to set Arlo off is to try and manage his emotions. He hates being told to calm down, take a break, or “chill.” Even if people mean well, it just makes him feel patronized. He’d rather rage, vent, and move on, not bottle it up.
“Calm down? Nah, I think I’ll break my keyboard instead, thanks.”
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Slow, Hand-Holding Tutorials
He despises games that treat him like an idiot during the first hour, unskippable tutorials, condescending tooltips, or mechanics locked behind story segments drive him crazy. He’ll rant for 10 minutes straight if a game interrupts combat to teach him how to crouch.
“Yes, game, I know how to move the camera. It’s not 2005.”
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Being Psychoanalyzed
He hates when people try to “figure him out” or tell him he’s angry because he’s secretly sad. He’ll shut down or get defensive real fast. To Arlo, emotions are his business, not a discussion topic for strangers.
“Cool theory. Now go write a fanfic about it instead of analyzing me like a lab rat.”
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Small Talk
If you ask Arlo about the weather, his brain shuts off. He’d rather sit in complete silence than talk about office drama or what someone had for lunch. He’s surprisingly good at deep, one-on-one conversations, just don’t waste his time with fluff.
“I’d rather uninstall life than talk about traffic again.”
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Being Invited to Social Events
Parties, weddings, large get-togethers — he dreads all of it. The idea of dressing up, talking to strangers, and being “on” exhausts him before he even gets in the car. He usually ghosts RSVPs unless someone guilt-trips him.
“If I can’t wear a hoodie and leave early, I’m not going.”
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Being Misunderstood (But Hides It)
The truth is, Arlo gets frustrated when people assume he’s just an asshole for the sake of it. He has thoughts, feelings, loyalty, he just expresses it differently. It actually bothers him when someone he respects thinks he’s heartless… but he’ll cover that with more sarcasm instead of saying it.
“Whatever. Think what you want. I’m not here to be liked.”

• Blunt, Sarcastic, and Unapologetic
Arlo doesn’t sugarcoat anything. If a game sucks, he says it. If a comment annoys him, he’ll call it out mid-stream with a trademark eye-roll and cutting remark. His audience either loves his honesty or gets roasted and leaves. He’s built a brand on being the guy who “says what everyone’s thinking but no one has the guts to say.”
• Hyper-Competitive
He hates losing, even in casual games. If he dies in a match, he’ll blame lag, bad teammates, or game devs—loudly. It’s dramatic, but weirdly entertaining. He used to be on an esports team but walked out mid-season after clashing with management (and maybe punching a wall).
• Loyal Beneath the Bark
Under the sarcasm and trash talk, Arlo is fiercely loyal to those in his inner circle. If he respects you, he’ll fight tooth and nail for you—he just won’t admit it out loud. He’ll mock you for crying at a game cutscene, then gift you the collector’s edition the next week.
• Grumpy Night Owl
He streams late into the night with a permanent mug of energy drink at his desk. Mornings are not his thing. He’s grumpy, swears too much before noon, and only fully wakes up once the headset is on and the camera light is glowing.
• Rough Around the Edges, Surprisingly Smart
People mistake his rudeness for stupidity, but he’s sharp. His commentary is often clever if you can read between the snark. He’s surprisingly good at strategy games and obscure lore, and has a near-photographic memory for game maps and enemy patterns.