Hi! My name is Ivan (but you please call me Rive), I'm 44 and I live in the European part of Russia. I've been playing games almost all my life and I've always dreamed of my own small radio station - nothing fancy, just to play some music and talk to friends. Well, streaming has given me the opportunity to do both at the same time. ;) For a brief period of time I used to be kind of a full-time streamer and streamed a lot, but these days I stream mostly to unwind. I play and stream mainly [DayZ](https://store.steampowered.com/app/221100/DayZ/) - I'm on Twitch because of this game (playing it brought me to YouTube gaming vids and then to streaming). Albeit DayZ stays my most loved game forever, sometimes I play and stream some other games: [GeoGuessr](https://www.geoguessr.com/), [Star Citizen](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/star-citizen), [Hellion](https://store.steampowered.com/app/588210/HELLION/) and some other games. Sometimes I stream building PCs and servers, tryng to fix random things or tinker with them, but it happens rarely these days. ***** **Dates and milestones** * The first stream – November 17, 2015 (DayZ Standalone) * 100 followers – January 6, 2016 (after second TRMZ raid) * 100th stream – June 2, 2016 (a drunk stream with beorne and kuku) * The first non-DayZ stream – September 28, 2016 ([Layers of Fear](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1946700/)) * The first non-gaming stream – October 6, 2016 (Creative – Rebuilding two PCs into server cases) * Twitch Affiliate – since April 26, 2017 * 1000 followers – July 8, 2017 (FT raid + new Twitch app, which was spamming me with new followers) * First 12 hour stream – December 13, 2017 * Left the Twitch Affiliate program – April 25, 2024 (because Twitch stopped sending money to Russia in March, 2022)

I stream every day, no days off, but sometimes I'd do only short streams, 1-2 hours. My main game is [DayZ](https://store.steampowered.com/app/221100/DayZ/), but I stream games like [Geoguessr](https://www.geoguessr.com/), [Icarus](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1149460/ICARUS/), [GTA V Chaos Mod](https://gta5-mods.com/scripts/chaos-mod-v-beta), [Hellion](https://store.steampowered.com/app/588210/HELLION/), [Star Citizen](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/). Other games are possible as well. I usually start in the late evening or at night (anytime from 9 pm EU time) and go for 2-5 hours. Because I don't have any fixed starting time, please, follow me with notifications on. Also my Twitter [@CallMeRive](http://twitter.com/callmerive) is good for the info on possible stream cancellation or rescheduling.

In March, 2022 Twitch stopped sending any money to Russia, and some time after I left the Twitch Affiliate program to prevent people from wasting their subs and bits on this channel (Twitch was just pocketing it). ***Because of this I kindly ask you to consider donating instead of subbing/sending bits. Any amount would be greatly appreciated!*** You can donate using [DonationAlerts](https://www.donationalerts.com/r/callmerive) - it's a Russian version of StreamLabs (takes cards, PayPal and whatnot) - or donate in crypto, which is not for everyone. You can find more info in the "Donate" panel. But if your budget is tight or you just don't want to deal with all the hassle, you always can support me by telling others about my streams and by liking, retweeting, subscribing, etc on social media. Thank you!

Right now donating to Russian streamers is tricky - more info about it [here](https://tinyurl.com/mw5a5x3a). The only easy way to donate is [DonationAlerts](https://www.donationalerts.com/r/callmerive), a Russian version of Streamlabs. They accept bank cards, PayPal and other methods, check it out. **Remeber, my notifications are under construction** - but I'll try my best to acknowledge you donation and read the message. Also, please, remember, that **these donations are non-refundable**. Using cryptocurrencies is another method, but it's not for everybody. Here's my crypto addresses: **BTC (Bitcoin)** - bc1qtmypw7np7d5rgaj4m8mzz28fs9nq8rf56d53kl **ETH (Etherium)** - 0xeDE293Dc757EbC53F044b8d86454f72dB176649c **LTC (Litecoin)** - Lb8Qk7VBXpCGWaASgy5KCQP17WaxL5boZN **RVN (Ravencoin)** - RPVRfPQn7Hi3xb5M3qtVfqoKCnVWS4EDwN (Donations in other coins are possible as well, just message me) Remember to check everything thrice before commiting your transaction. And please, let me know if you donated - crypto is anonymous by default and **there will be no notification**. Thank you! ***** ### **The generous people of 2024** [Merf714](https://www.twitch.tv/merf714) – $20 [spamin8r](https://www.twitch.tv/spamin8r) – $10 ### **The generous people of 2016-2023** 0hdear, 2ndflush, 5heppard, alexkc30, AlfredHagen, autobodymonte, beehive1982, BeiraoTheOne, beorne, Best_Driver_EU, Boydy73, Bullz01, cam392, Chambersenator, chrisFromPixelManiacs, Danielsk_, Decicus, DeltabravoProductions, Disgrutledhobo, DisruptedHarmony, Dmitry, DrCharismaCat, Eddy_SkyClear, emf333, Enricobandito, EnthusiasticGamer, evan12turdbals, Exylopus, Foptics, FrymeR6, Gaal242, gh0sttaxi, goggieplays, goodb9, HostileHero, hunterjp8, Ike_d, jackthefast, jesse32bits, JonseredRocks, joshjgrant, Kerbo_, KingDanielB, Kojak2477, kukuxumaxo, LdBulger, Maeson_IIVII_, makemeecoffee, MangledDangler, MegaTekFreak, MERF714, minicalculateur, Mr_StopWatch, MrCoach1951, MrFoptics, MrHigh, Nate_LapT, Nimp22, nostrod, NotAButtCat, Persolus, Phydi, PowerlineTyler, PrincessRobotBubblegum, prodevelopment, Puddin_TheKrow, RobDawg5150, rocky1and2, rogge70, Roviar, Runs_with_Cows, salsolo, salsolo73, scientics, Shade_exot1cz, SleepyMadeira, SligthlyMorbid, slothfuzz, Solorunner, Spud, superftlol, Swedish_Vikings, Tattlerman, THEcrimsonZAMBONI, TheDalePlays, TheLonelyBandit, theschmic, ToastEffect, Theo_Arctic, TheRunningManZ, tsvoff, tusted, Uncledolad, Upps1805, utahm1ke, viridian_gr, wllly_d, where_rabbits_play, WyvernSting, xSalty1, ynves and, of course, Anonymous Games gifted by: MrCoach1951 (GeoGuessr subscription), beorne (KHOLAT), DreadMetis (Star Citizen), Sky\_173 (items for SC). BTW, here's my Star Citizen [referral link](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/enlist?referral=STAR-DPXF-WP4X), use it for initial registration to receive 5000 ingame money if you buy the game or try it for free during Free Fly events.

I multicast to YouTube simultaneously –you can watch me there. It supposed to have better quality, but I'm not sure about that. As for just videos, I don't really do them. [https://www.youtube.com/@callmerive](https://www.youtube.com/@callmerive)

Schedule updates, channel news and announcements, just random things about the games I play - all here. I don't tweet much, but I check that platform every day. Don't have Twitter account? Not a problem, you still can read, just click it! ***** Plus I have an Instagram account, all about DayZ and other games I play - [https://www.instagram.com/callmerive/](https://www.instagram.com/callmerive/)

As I've mentioned before I really like when people actually communicate in the chat, hanging out and generally behaving like it's just a small party for friends and family. So – don't hesitate, you are welcome! :) But still, there are **a couple rules**, although fairly simple: - No sexism, racism, homophobia, hate speech, politics, religion/anti-religion talks, trolling, annoying/creepy/disruptive behavior, unapproved advertising, elitism of any sort (e.g. 1PP vs 3PP), backseat gaming (unless allowed on special occasions) and stream sniping/stalking (*no jokes about trying to snipe me either*) - Listen to the mods Bots, advertising things that break TOS of Twitch, and people, advertising other streamers or servers without prior approval, especially unknown to our community or joining the chat for the first time, may be banned without warning. **Recommendations:** - Follow [unwritten rules of Twitch chat etiquette](https://www.reddit.com/r/Twitch/comments/4r1srh/twitchtv_chat_etiquette_guide_for_the_new_viewer/) (recommended to read to all new Twitch users) - Avoid obscene language (swearing), please - Don't ask to play with me - I play with people who I know and can trust - Don't ask for server details - Be nice! One more thing, tho, more related to stream audio: if you happen to be in my stream (in TS with me, or if I meet you in game etc), please, avoid swearing. I want my channel to be **swear-free zone**. Not because of PG rating, not because of children, not because of monetization - just because I like it this way. Thank you.

**Musical compositions** you can hear in the beginning of the stream and sometimes during the stream were written by my friend Nik0la (with me, adding a few notes here and there :). Recently we've started to upload them to the Internet, and you can listen and download them at [spacemelodylab.com](http://spacemelodylab.com/). Not much there atm, but **all tracks are free for use**, you only need to credit us with a link to the site.

**BarelyInfected** ([YouTube](http://www.youtube.com/user/BarelyInfected), [Twitch](http://www.twitch.tv/barelyinfected)) – for being amazing DayZ video creator with absolutely unique playstyle, which is actually inspired my playstyle *(not at the moment, now I usually try to get as much PvP as possible just because I realized that PvP is my weak spot and I need to get better on it)*. **TheRunningManZ** ([YouTube](http://www.youtube.com/user/slinky9746), [Twitch](http://www.twitch.tv/therunningmanz)) – for his incredible streams and interesting videos. I'm here, on Twitch, because of him and he is the only Twitch streamer I'm subscribed to (he's grown big these times :). And to **FT** ([YouTube](http://www.youtube.com/superftlol)) and **NinjaYourself** ([YouTube](http://www.youtube.com/user/ninjayourself), [Twitch](http://www.twitch.tv/ninjayourself)), whose YouTube channels became actually the first ones I followed with a strong intention to watch every new video. :) ***** **My first follower** – [AlfredHagen](http://www.twitch.tv/alfredhagen/). Thank you, man! [ (Here's the VOD of this funny episode. :) ](http://www.twitch.tv/callmerive/v/27859586) **My first hoster** – [xZxFalloutDrxZx1](http://www.twitch.tv/xzxfalloutdrxzx1). Cheers, Kayla! :) **My first raid** – from [TheRunningManZ](http://www.twitch.tv/therunningmanz). That was really incredible, thank you for the support! [(Here's the VOD of this epic event :)](http://www.twitch.tv/callmerive/v/28293034) **The first donation** – $20 from [goodb9](http://www.twitch.tv/goodb9), received during my 31th stream. Thank you, man, I'm deeply grateful for your support. **The first Bits cheer** – 100 bits by [mtn52man](http://www.twitch.tv/mtn52man) (and then more and more and more :) on 202th stream, my first stream after I became Twitch Affiliate (on 26 April 2017). Thank you, Mountain Man (and Twitch, of course :). **The first subscriber** – [beorne](http://www.twitch.tv/beorne) using his Prime sub on 28 June 2017 (offstream), on the very same day Twitch made this feature available to Affiliates. The second sub – [mtn52man](http://www.twitch.tv/mtn52man) on the next day (offstream too), first non-Prime sub. The third sub – [patriots2win](http://www.twitch.tv/patriots2win), the first Tier 2 sub, during the first stream with the sub button.