I'm Robin, a 45 year old male noob gamer and streamer, from the Netherlands. Only playing (online)games for 4 years now, did not play games on PC/Console before that just to occupied with Job and stuff. But than 4 years ago I was deemed unable to work any more, now living from disability benefits, and nothing to do, I started playing (online)games to have something to do. notable games I played till now: Oblivion (+600h) Fallout 3 (+800h) Fallout new vegas (+150h) Skyrim (+300h) WoW (a few weeks) Guild Wars 2 (+/-1 year) EVE online (3-4 months) Archage incl. beta (+6 months) Landmark the game (+6 months) Elite:Dangerous (started on 20-10-2015) in Landmark I started streaming but like any noob streamer I made mistakes and in the end needed to take a bit of a break from streaming and rethink my priorities, and now I'm back streaming with a new game and better set-up and some extra rules where I want to adhere to myself so I do not burn out on streaming, for I like it a lot. oh right I got Autism (Aspergers syndrome)

. Follow me on [twitter](https://twitter.com/nibornightshade) for streaming news or to get in contact with me

. You can find me on [Steam](https://steamcommunity.com/id/NiborNightshade/), but my Elite: Dangerous does not run thru Steam (I bought it directly thru the [Frontier Shop](https://www.frontierstore.net/games/elite-dangerous-cat.html) )

There is no schedule, I will be streaming as much as I can, but due to my Autism and rigid day/week schedules and how my brain handles changes is it not possible to give a decent schedule. Also due to the pressure I experienced when I did try to keep to a regular streaming schedule, is it just not healthy for me to have one. So I will try to post it on my twitter, a bit before I start streaming, that I'm going live, but that is all I can promise

. Running an ready build system form [Alternate.nl](https://www.alternate.nl/html/index.html) * Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black) * Motherboard: MSI: Z97-G55 SLI * CPU: Intel Core i5 (4690K) running at stock 3.5GHz * Memory: 8 GB DDR3 * GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (MSI) * OS: Windows 10 * Monitor 1: LG 27" IPS LED (27MP65) * Monitor 2: LG 24" IPS LED (24 EA53) * Webcam: HP HD2300 (using its mic.atm) * Speakers: Logitech Z130 * Keyboard: Microsoft Wireless Comfort keyboard 5000 * Mouse: Razer Naga 2014 (lefthanded edition) * Keypad: Logitech G13 * Hotas: Saitec X52 Pro

The software I'm using atm for streaming: * [Elite: Dangerous](https://www.elitedangerous.com/) (game I'm playing atm). * [VoiceAttack](http://voiceattack.com/) (voice to keystroke software). * [HCS Voicepack](http://hcsvoicepacks.com/) (A.S.T.R.A.) not yet! using the free [Kics](http://www.ripleygalactic.com/kics/) in the meantime. * [OBS](https://obsproject.com/) * [Spotify](https://www.spotify.com/). * [Snip](https://github.com/dlrudie/Snip/releases/tag/v5.1.0) (Spotify played song info in OBS). * [TwitchAlerts](https://www.twitchalerts.com/) (to keep track of follows/donations/etc). * [Time and Date](https://obsproject.com/forum/resources/date-time-plugin.24/) plugin for OBS. * [Snaz](http://jimmyappelt.be/snaz/) (timers/countdowns/etc in OBS). * [Gimp](http://www.gimp.org/) (to do all the artwork).

All links are for Elite:Dangerous Ship outfitting tools: * [coriolis.io](http://coriolis.io/) * [www.edshipyard.com](http://www.edshipyard.com/) Trading tools: * [eddb.io](http://eddb.io/) * [www.elitetradingtool.co.uk](http://www.elitetradingtool.co.uk/) Station info: * [infolimpet.tk]( http://infolimpet.tk/) Free Voice pack: * [www.ripleygalactic.com/kics](http://www.ripleygalactic.com/kics/) HUD color tool: * [Hud Editor](http://arkku.com/elite/hud_editor/)

I got more or less just one rule for my chat and that is: Don't Be a Dick (thanks [Wil Wheaton](http://wilwheaton.net/) ) I'm not using a chatbot right now, I do not think my channel is big enough (yet). That is why, I for now, do not allow for links to be posted, so message me, and if I find the link useful, I will post it for you. (ohh right: Do not start any discussion on ban's or time out's)

First of all, thank you, for wanting to show your love for the channel and me, in the form of a monetary gift, but at this moment in time I got all the things I really need. Of course there are always things I maybe want, but need ? No. So I just want to ask of you, to give your gift to a charity. For your conveyance I just placed a few links here to Autism charities, because I myself got Autism, but feel free to donate to any other charity that is close to your heart. * [Autisme Fonds](http://www.autismefonds.nl/samen-op-stap/daar-waar-het-t-hardst-nodig-is.aspx) (NL) * [National Autism Society](http://www.autism.org.uk/get-involved/donate.aspx) (UK) * [Autism Speaks](https://www.autismspeaks.org/ways-give) (US) And do shout it out in chat or send me a message

. Because people asked how they could send me a gift directly and not just show their love by donating to the charities, I finally caved and put up this [gift](https://twitch.streamlabs.com/nibornightshade) button. I will spend it on making your streaming experience better by getting better or more gear, games, art, etc. However I may decide to donate a part or the whole gift to one of the charities after all.