Asking Sterling Questions!

What the actual fuck?

Pako

Late to the party, but very important question: do you remember watching Marvel Action Hour, the one with Hulk, Iron Man and Fantastic Four? If so, is it also the case for you that the Iron Man/Mandarin themes pop into your head every so often? And do you scream "LASER TIME, BOYZ" every time you don 3D shades at the cinema? Finally: Crunchies, or Double Deckers?

Hi Steph! With your new diet is Conrad bestowing you with his master-class cooking skills? If so, will you finally face Gordon Ramsey in a cook-off challenge for control of Dog Island? I propose a panel of judges for the cook-off which includes Jonathan Holmes, Jacob the Screaming Horse and Craig. Thank you for over a decade of entertainment, I hope for another decade of smiles and laughter!

Juicy Jeff

Steph, Can you please reprise Fly House in BFS? Colonel Beef Parrot was close, but Road Rules + Fly House has so much potential. Thanks!

Andrew

Have you considered putting your videos up anywhere aside from YouTube? I hear nothing but bad things about it as a platform from people who upload there. I know some folks are putting theirs up on Nebula as well as YouTube, but not sure how viable this is/would splitting your viewership between platforms be bad/do you need the YouTube platform for any specific reason? I'd be happy to leave YouTube, but a lot of my favourite creators still post there. Congrats on making yourself happy by the way! Always happy to see that sort of thing. Hope you are doing well. :)

Apologies if this is something you've answered before elsewhere, but I'm just curious about what the first video game you played was? It's a question I just like asking people. Thanks!

That Other Person

I know you mentioned you have reason you can't come to the U.K for a Jimquisition live, but I wondering is there a rule that say you have to hold a panel live. Is it not possible to live stream from America with Conrad and Laura would at the con live. Also for fun you can have Jonathan of road rules as well. Just One last question have you thought of uploading you're twitch V.O.D to your youtube channel for archival purposes.

Why do you think gaming has such a hard on for competitive multiplayer and next to no regard for co-operative gaming ? Do you think it is a cultural element that wants to politicize every aspect of art and inject it's social darwinism into everything and blind us to the obvious fact that co-operation is always better than competition in every realm of life ? And yes, this is a statement disguised as a question, deal with it Stephanie ?

Jean-Francois Perreault

Steph, I started gaming 30 years ago. What do you think gaming is going to look like in 30 years’ time? I know only one thing about Boglins … did you know that in The Fifth Element movie, the props for the small aliens they scrape off the bottom of the spaceship are Boglins? Keep up the good work! Dave

Hello! After reading the last State of Sterling I have to say, I've been enjoying your videos more and more, as you seem so much more confortable in your own skin. My question is: what are your plans for life post-pandemic? Wishing you all the best!

Luiza Melki

Any plans to work with Ian Boldsworth again or would if the opportunity arrived? Really enjoyed Jim won't give Ian their VR and would love to see something along those lines. Also just to say keep up the good work! I've been loving Bostons Favourite Son and looking forward to Stephs Heaving Toy Chest! Thank god for you!

Pronoun related question: Does Jim Stephanie Sterling prefer to be addressed as Mx? Or is Mr. or Ms. better? I’m sorry if you’ve already said this somewhere. I watch basically every video and the podcast, but I could have missed it.

Theo Caro

Given the difficulties with YouTube as a platform, do you see any alternatives on the horizon? As a long-time Patron, I wonder if you really need YouTube given your success here.

Aaron

My question is where did you get your adorable corseted top hat? It looks amazing on you! <3

Maxine

As a Pittsburgh native, I had no idea there was such a fleshed out world of indie wrestling based in my home town and am absolutely delighted by this knowledge. How did you end up getting connected with the Ryse wrestling group from where you originally started down in the south?

Lara

What's your opinion of Magic: the Gathering and similar Collectible Card Games? I feel like they and their related spin-off video games might make for an interesting alternative angle on the lootbox problem.

Fukata

As a game critique and journalist, what do you see yourself doing in the next decade? What is James Stephanie doing 10 years from now?

My question is: What the fuck?

Pako

Although you love certain Resident Evil titles, are you planning on discussing the (alleged) IP theft of monster designs and textures that have both come to light recently?

Sean_Bahamut

As Laura, Conrad et al. are now referring to you regularly as Stephanie, are you comfortable with the rest of us also dropping the 'James'?

Alice Maguire

Sorry, May I carry Your groceries?

phredgsanford

A question:

phredgsanford

Did any advertisers actually respond when you sent them your "I Won't Be Sponsored By Your Trash Product" video? And were any of the responses actually interesting?

Cyberweasel89

Good Morning, As a new patron I have been watching your videos through Patreon instead of YouTube. Is it still beneficial to you for me to remain subscribed to your YouTube, or does it hurt your metrics for me to be subscribed to your YouTube channel, yet not watch your videos on that platform? Thank you! *Edit* To clarify, I ask because even though I watch though Patreon my YouTube still indicates that I haven't watched the videos.

How's your dog?

What's your opinion on Western RPGs such as the Elder Scrolls and Dragon Age versus JRPGs like Zelda and Final Fantasy?

How does Twitch differ from YouTube in dialogue with your viewers? What mindset do you take into Twitch streams in terms of the production compared to YouTube? I've wanted to do Twitch or YouTube for ages but can't work up the courage.

Jackson

If someone were interested in getting into game reviews/blogging, what advice would you give them?

Pete Spicer

What is it like being the World's Most Number 1 Boglin Being?

Jammy

going out on a limb here. Do you have ideas for where to take the story of my sci-fi erotica? Only have the first chapter so far (its short) and figure you would have great ideas about where to take the story https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c8GgYUgoDU1D9cyrROXC5KlVzSlim1YFZpRZ__FXCOM/edit?usp=sharing

Mr. Martini

Unrelated but will you be commenting on Sony and the comment section under their recent press release...? https://blog.playstation.com/2021/06/02/hermen-hulst-qa-whats-next-for-playstation-studios/

Garbanarba

Hey Stephanie, big love as always for your work! As someone who is unashamedly fond of toys, and I assume has a (passing) interest in games, what are your thoughts on tabletop gaming, such as D&D or Warhammer? Have you ever dabbled, will you dabble again?

Hi Stephanie! Hope you're doing well! During the pandemic being isolated has really helped me alot: I'm introverted so when people stopped interacting with me that really allowed me to do what I wanted. So improved on my cooking skills, theres the theme for the question: What do you like to cook the most. Or, if you don't cook, what is your favorite dish? Been a fan since you worked for the escapist and your shows are better than ever, even if it means your subscribers on youtube have dropped. That just means you're quality over quantity. Take care!

Have you ever played magic the gathering/pokemon tcg/yu-gi-oh/any other collectable card game?

Jay Ellis-James

Have you considered covering the eSports side of the industry?

This question functions as a free space for you to talk about whatever you wanted to mention, but did not get a chance to bring up yet.

Rox

Where is Rory Fingers?

Sean_Bahamut

Excellent question

James Flinders

What's the best meal you've ever eaten, and where did you have it? I love hearing people talk about food as much as I love talking about it, cooking it and eating it. Also, have you seen 'Somebody Feed Phil'? If not I highly recommend it. The man has the happiest eating face I've ever seen, it's the most wholesome food show I've ever seen.

James Flinders

Considering how vocal you've been about how E3 is just the pinnacle of the utter circlejerk that is the gaming sphere on behalf of both publishers & The Gamers(TM), does this mean you won't be covering E3?

Hawkatana

What do you think of TTRPGs invovling wrestling such as https://ndpdesign.com/wwwrpg or https://kumada1.itch.io/the-flexorcists or https://davidson925.itch.io/cutapromo for example? Though do love how you often do short video with a lot of small stuff then go full in with a full episode about a single subject. You always do great videos weither it be Boggling or Mighty Max or the Egg thingy or anything. You do a great job of being a great bean. Also if Justin is reading this you do a great job with the edits and other great things they do.

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Having just weeks ago passed the 10 year anniversary of Podtoid 149 where you took over as host, how do you feel about those old shows in retrospect & was there any thought given at all to trying to get Max & Tara back for a reunion special?

Do you prefer to be called “Steph” or “Jim” for short? You’ve mentioned other people’s alternative or combined name suggestions as something that doesn’t interest you, so I’m guessing “Bittersweet Jimphanie” is out.

Jesse Dusk

Hi Steph! I recently picked up Drakengard 3 (and love it despite the severe jankiness) and couldn't help but smile when your old Destructoid review of it was one of the first things I ran across. Since you're such a big fan of Automata, have you revisited/enjoyed any of the Drakengard games or the Nier Replicant remake? PS (no need to read this I just wanted to throw it in, thanks so much for being my gateway to the world of wrestling and continuing to kill it in the ring. Hope you're well)

Who is meetroff the bongo boy? Why does he live on a boat with his seven sisters?

Sayucchi

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Karma Kuro

Hey STERDUST! New patron here and I'm gonna ask you a question that you've probably gotten a million times. What advise do you give to new YouTube game reviewers or related video game content creators? Also, as someone who is also non-binary, do you recommend talking about that on YouTube or is it better for our mental health to only bother when the topic comes up?

Karma Kuro

Non-gaming question, do you have any opinion on what's been happening in Israel and their attack on Gaza and the indigenous Arab population? Personally, I've unfriended people for denying what's happening to the Palestinians as a war crime and some of them have gotten as bad, as the right-wingers with regards to January 6th (aka, three kings day). Would love your input, and thank God for you. Best Regards, Gus R Gonzalez

What repeatedly asked question annoys you the most? What question did you make you laugh tears?

Tim Albers

You mentioned that now men offer to carry things for you. Have you noticed any other such gendered changes in how the world interacts with you-- or even how you interact with the world?

Lorne Kates was going to change this name for April 1st but clicked SAVE too soon.

Tell us Steph? When it comes to the untold stories. That are still in the Triple AAAAAAAAAAAA industry, are you still making plans to publish more stories like that. Along with adding your two cents with the main story discussions as well. Also are you going to rename jimpressions to something more in line with stephpressions?

Shapie Starberrie

With regards to one of your unofficial titles, “Jim Fucking Sterling Son”, how do we use this properly now that you’ve transitioned? James Stephanie Fucking Sterling Son? Or is it still the Jim version? As well, do you ever see yourself returning to doing Squirty Plays? Those remain to this day my favourite content on YouTube, thanks again for all the work you put in slogging through them!

Owen Shadd

What's your best Mysterio figure?

Beeray Echo

As a longtime fan of narrative based games such as the Fallout and Elder Scrolls series and Knights of the Old Republic, I just can’t seem to find those kinds of games (with any quality) wading through the massive sludge of Steam games and AAA garbage (got CP2077, meh). A good story! For the love of all things a compelling storyline! Thank God for you; any suggestions? PS: I already bought Outer Worlds and LOVE it!

What exercises do you do? I personally took up rowing machine two months ago in small part inspired by you and have been improving my physique gradually.

Ethan

Where do you get some of your clothes? As a plus-size non-binary person, it can be really hard to find clothes that fit me.

I don't know if it's one question per person but I have a question from my mother, she wants to know where you get your costumes from.

When do you think that the ethical decline for the video game industry began?

Been watching you from a time in my life when I was very interested in video games to the present, when I'm barely interested in video games at all. Still, I spend 20-80ish minutes a week enjoying what you put out there for us to see and hear (can't get myself to abbreviate that phrase to "your content" because I'm old.) So, I'm along for the ride. That said, do you think you'll ever pivot away from video games in your video and podcast (sigh) content? And what do you think about Dave Meltzer?

Do you watch anime? What's your favorite? :)

Sergio Augusto

What are some of your favorite and least favorite videos that you've made over the years?

From my perspective your transition is being generally well received and it's going relatively smoothly. You seem to be happier than you have been in a long time and that makes me happy. Would it be too weird to ask what your goal in this is? What I mean is that some people might abandon their first identity altogether while others may move "fluidly" back and forth between genders or identities or some might settle into some middle area of comfort. Where do you see yourself as an end goal? Are you comfortable as you are now or are there other things you want to do (eg, legal name change, etc)?

Tinwhisker

Hi James Stephanie Sterling, I have been watching on YouTube for years. I noticed that you are making some changes and living your true self. Curious what pronouns you are using and hoping your happy. I love the changes and the beautiful red hair the most!

Jeremy K. Woolf

So i've been listening to the SODs recently and was wondering, would you/have you considered doing a similar style thing about films that aren't necessarily video game related? Hearing you talk about other films has always been just as entertaining and it would be interesting to listen to.

Does the new Atari VCS make any sense at all?

CDPR seems to be in freefall at the moment. I'm not convinced the studio will even survive. Even given the recent major problems they'd had with Cyberpunk, I'm still really looking forward to Witcher 4. Will it even come out? Will it be good? Will development be taken over by another studio? Will they ruin it with microtransactions? Has CDPR learned valuable lessons from the Cyberpunk debacle? Curious about your thoughts.

I recently visited my local comic book shop and saw a stack of Boglins sitting in front of the register. I salute you in reviving their fortunes, well done. Do you have any interest in the Dino Riders?

David Earle

Can you say 'I'm James Fucking Stephanie Sterling, son!'?

What retro game is due for a modern reboot? Would love to see Primal Rage get some love.

Hey JSS, what was the hardest part of coming out? Love from a transmasc enby! Also, what’s the weirdest thing a man has offered to carry for you?

Have there been any new developments with Gilson B Pontes?

Congratulations on your weight loss. How are you feeling? Greetings from Iceland.

Also given the transgressions that came to light concerning Ubisoft, could we start referring to it as 'Abuse-isoft' as to further tie it's name to the heinous shit it pulled last year?

Hey Steph, what do you think of content creators coming out to do boxing or other combat sports? Also if you had to fight Logan Paul in the ring how would you defeat him?

Robert Swan

It is becoming more and more clear lately that the current state of Triple-A game developement and monetization is devastatingly flawed and fueled by ever increasing greed and immorality. Your show has really hammered home the importance of taking a stand against this system through discussion of these issues and NOT purchasing these companies' games. However, when you consider how many companies are guilty of immoral behavior, this begs the question: Is possible to be a well-informed game critic or have a fair perspective on video games overall by completely ignoring a large percentage of mainstream games and only playing indie games?

Justin Wolownik

Hey Steph, how are you doing today?

There's a rumor going on in the darkest web that I feel we should get closure on. Is it true that at one point you had your interns Chip and Craig attempt to cook and eat one another in a bizarre cookoff to the death while you and Justin pelted them with blunt utensils and expired condiments still in the package? Is this the real reason why Chip had disappeared and Craig took his place?

Are there any games your looking forward to being released and playing in the future? And if you don’t mind me adding this question, what gender and name do you prefer us using for you?

What billionaire should I eat for dinner tonight?

PapaBear

Excuse me if this is too personal, but what is your typical daily schedule? I remember past podcasts where you seemed to get very little sleep and/or wake up very early. You have fingers in so many pies (oooooh matron) I struggle to see how you organise it all. Have things improved since the ADD (ADHD?) diagnosis?

E B

Question that seems to be in the Smash community, would you consider “wanting variety” as a good reason to include fighters from different genres for the sake of representation and variety? Is there a character that if it was added you would have to play Smash for?

Have you played the BloodRayne remasters recently and do you have any hopes for the series with its new publisher?

Alan Digney

Is there anyone prominent in the triple A industry that doesn't seem like a total douchebag?

Bobby Tropicana

Apologies if this is too personal, but as a fellow enby, I'm curious as to how you got on HRT. Was it something you consciously pursued? What was the process like to get that started? Other than that, I really enjoy the direction the show has gone lately, and your embrace of your identity has been a huge inspiration to me. Thank God for you!

Kelerak

Have you considered expanding your coverage to other industries recently?

Chris Borden

I first must say I loved the "The Under 900,000 Subscribers Special". I do wish you would make a version about the being Trans issue that is I hate to say a little more off brand but something that people can share out easier (know it is most like not going to happen but a girl can dream). But it is wonderful to hear how much better you are doing in your life. As for an actual question, being a Saw fan have you seen "Spiral: From the Book of Saw" and if so what are your thoughts on it? Thank God for James Stephanie Fucking Sterling, Son! (or should it be James Fucking Stephanie Sterling, Son. Or James Fucking Stephanie Fucking Sterling, Son?) But keeping being the best you!

Morgan LeFay Dethen

What happened to the accompanying material for the Mortal Combat Annihilation Spin-off Doctors?

Chris Borden

You've been doing a lot of work to improve your life lately, and we all see that you're working hard, even if we can't see all the moments of work. If you were going to reward yourself with a dessert, would it be a cake or something else, and what flavor or style would the thing be?

Thomas Halpin

Are you going to have just the black dress/jacket as a Jimquisition costume going forward or is it going to be a semi-set wardrobe that varies at whim?

KB

First off, congratulations on your weight loss! Hope you continue feeling good about yourself - you deserve it. :) As for my question: in your "Political Agenda of Dark Souls" video, you mentioned that Dark Souls 3 had enough meat to deserve its own video. I'm curious: if you were to make that video, what would your core points be? Thanks for everything you do, and stay awesome!

I'm always amazed by your seemingly endless quest to call out and expose exploitation in the games industry and in capitalism as a whole. Just having these conversations with my friends is exhausting and takes a toll on my mental health. How do you find the strength to do it on a weekly basis? Thank God for you!

Your transition is beautiful and inspiring! Are you considering dating in the future? <3 much love

Alicejack Airheart

What are some necessary changes for the mainline Dynasty Warriors to be good again?

The Memory Card

If given the opportunity to work with AEW, would you take it?

Would you explain what it means to you to be non-binary? I've done some research, and asked questions in communities like those of Contrapoints', HBomberguy's, and PhilosophyTube's communities, but I feel it would be far more informative to hear from someone who identifies as such. For the record I'm a cis straight white guy so I'm basically clueless.

How are you doing?

Hey Jim, was wondering if you plan on making your greenlight vid Lovely Warriors of Friendship public again at some point. Your BOSGT was one of my favs and I always rewatch it for a good giggle. I am aware that your reason for privating it was due to some harassment dealt on the "developer" in the past, but surely that's history by now?

If you could hand off the Dead Space IP to any development studio, which one would you choose?

How did you start out with wrestling? I mean, it’s very different from what you have done before, right?

Julia Z.