Kiba Snowpaw

1 month ago | [YT] | 1

Kiba Snowpaw

1 month ago | [YT] | 1

Kiba Snowpaw

Big Changes Coming to My YouTube Channel! 🎥

Hey everyone! I’ve decided to change the way I handle my YouTube channel and memberships. Starting now, anyone who signs up for the cheapest membership tier will get full access to all future videos—even the ones I haven’t released publicly yet. There are going to be a lot of videos coming out.

The last time I uploaded a backlog like this, I had enough videos to cover an entire year—posting 1-2 videos every single day! This time, I might take it a bit slower and release content a month at a time, depending on how much editing work I need to do and how many future videos I end up creating. But rest assured, members will get early access to everything!

I’ve also given my feedback on how I think YouTube’s membership system could be improved—I've shared my thoughts in a video for them. Hopefully, they take it into consideration!

For those of you who don’t want to pay for a membership, no worries! You’ll still get all the videos eventually—they'll just be released at a slower pace. If you ever decide you don't want to wait, you can always try out a membership for one month and binge the early access content. 😊

Thanks for sticking around and supporting me however you can. This new approach should make it easier for me to stay motivated and keep delivering content for you all! 🎬✨

Let me know what you think! 👇

#YouTube #ContentUpdate #EarlyAccess #MembershipChanges

1 month ago | [YT] | 4

Kiba Snowpaw

CS2 Bug: Becoming Invisible and Unkillable While Knifing Players in Casual Servers
I recently stumbled across a video showcasing a bizarre bug in CS2, where a player can switch teams rapidly at the start of a round and end up in a glitched state. The bug causes the following:
1. The screen goes completely black, except for the minimap and audio cues.
2. The player becomes invisible to everyone else.
3. The server gets "confused," treating the player as being on both teams simultaneously.
4. This means:
- Enemies can’t shoot you unless friendly fire is enabled (which is rare in casual mode).
- You can knife opposing players freely, navigating via the minimap.
- Players from your "original team" can accidentally team-damage you, resulting in **their kick from the server** due to team damage rules.
This bug happens because of a *synchronization issue between the server and client*. When you switch teams rapidly, the server doesn’t correctly update your team status, and your player entity gets stuck in a limbo state. In technical terms, the server doesn’t "fully acknowledge" your team swap. This is most likely due to how the game engine processes state changes during certain frames at the start of a round, combined with the *peer-to-peer server mechanics in casual mode*.
Why This Bug Shouldn’t Happen
This isn’t just a harmless glitch. It’s a server-sided issue, which is much worse than a client-side bug because it implies deeper flaws in how the game engine and servers handle player states. This type of desync points to poor coding practices or insufficient testing during development.
Why Valve Needs to Fix This Immediately
This bug is a clear indicator of Valve’s lack of attention to detail with CS2, especially in casual servers. CS2 is built on a "competitive core," but casual modes are a significant part of the player base. If a bug this disruptive can persist in casual play, what does that say about the priority Valve places on their servers?
- Server Desync: The fact that the server doesn’t update your team status properly reveals either legacy spaghetti code left over from CS:GO or poorly optimized processes in the new Source 2 engine.
- Game Balance Impact: This bug isn’t harmless fun. It makes casual unplayable if exploited, and it could disrupt the entire experience for hundreds of players if it spreads.
- Valve’s Neglect: CS2 has faced constant criticism since its release, with bugs, crashes, and design choices alienating parts of the community. This is yet another example of Valve seemingly prioritizing monetization (*skins, cases*) over delivering a polished and reliable game.
My Thoughts on the Bug
As someone who has played CS for years, I’ve seen my share of glitches and exploits, but this one highlights a core problem in how Valve manages their games:
- Bugs like this are allowed to exist because casual modes are treated as secondary.
- A server-sided desync of this magnitude wouldn’t exist if casual servers had stricter safeguards and proper synchronization protocols.
- It shows a **disconnect between Valve’s client-side logic and server-side processing**.
- The casual mode’s lack of competitive anti-cheat or stricter server checks makes it ripe for abuse.
How It Works (For Those Curious)
To trigger the bug, you:
1. Join a casual server with room to switch teams freely (neither team is full).
2. Wait for the round to start.
3. Quickly swap to the opposing team and then back to your original team before the server has time to process the switch.
This results in the server failing to update your team status correctly. You spawn on the opposing team’s side but retain your original team’s affiliations. The game now thinks:
- You’re on Team A (your original team).
- But you’re also on Team B (because the server registered you spawning with them).
Because of this confusion:
- You can’t be hurt by opposing players unless they hit you with "friendly fire."
- You can freely knife opponents who don’t even see you because your model doesn’t render.
- Your teammates trying to shoot you get kicked for team damage.
This creates utter chaos, with an invisible player knifing others while causing teammates to get kicked.
What Valve Should Do
- Fix the Root Cause: The server should enforce stricter team assignment protocols to prevent desync.
- Add Team-Switch Cooldowns: Prevent players from switching teams multiple times in quick succession.
- Improve Testing: Bugs like this slipping through is unacceptable for a AAA game.
This bug might seem like a funny exploit, but it represents a deeper issue with CS2’s development and Valve’s approach to their game’s integrity. As a long-time player, it’s disappointing to see casual play reduced to such chaos while Valve focuses on monetization.
What do you think? Should ‪@Valve‬ address this immediately, or is this just another "CS moment" that we’ve grown too used to?

3 months ago | [YT] | 2

Kiba Snowpaw

🎄 Christmas dinner is served! 🎄

Duck, caramelized potatoes, plain potatoes, brown gravy, warm red cabbage, and a fresh salad to balance it all out – AND a juicy pork chop for that extra indulgence! 🍗🥔🥗

I’ve struggled with caramelized potatoes in the past, but I think I finally nailed them this year! 🙌 Sweet, glossy, and ready to pair perfectly with the gravy. 😋

Maybe it’s a bit unconventional to have both duck and pork chop, but hey, it’s Christmas, and you’ve got to treat yourself! 🎅✨

What’s on your plate this Christmas? 🤔

Merry Christmas, everyone! ❤️🎁

#furry #furries #food #ChristmasFood #homemade

4 months ago | [YT] | 2

Kiba Snowpaw

4 months ago | [YT] | 1

Kiba Snowpaw

I couldn’t have said it better myself. This is exactly how I felt when I lost my dad. It’s a constant echo in my mind—why do I keep fighting? Why do I keep going? Why do I even exist? Every single day feels like a battle against my own demons, and I’m so tired. So, so tired.

I think back to all the things I could have done differently, all the things I didn’t say when I had the chance. I’m left with this hollow feeling, this emptiness that I can’t fill, no matter how hard I try. I feel like nothing, like no one. And yet, for some reason I can’t understand, I still get out of bed. I still go to work. I still push forward. But why? Why? Why?

Everything I cared about feels gone—ruined, turned to dust, dead. And yet, here I am, still breathing, still walking, still moving through this world that feels so utterly dark and empty. This video captures that feeling perfectly—the weight of it all, the exhaustion, the loneliness.

I don’t know why I keep going, but I do. Even when it feels like I can’t take it anymore. Even when I’m screaming inside. I just... keep going. And that’s the part that scares me the most.

4 months ago | [YT] | 2

Kiba Snowpaw

This video resonates with me in ways I can barely put into words. It mirrors the weight I've carried for so long—the sacrifices, the endless battles, and the loneliness that comes with giving everything to someone, only to find yourself standing alone in the aftermath. For twenty years, I gave all of myself to my father, held the world on my shoulders, and when he was gone, it felt like the ground beneath me shattered.

The dialogue in this video reflects my inner demons—the dark corners of my mind where pain, emptiness, and loneliness reside, always lurking, waiting for a moment of weakness. It reminds me of the nights I faced my own darkness, fighting to keep moving forward, even when every part of me screamed to stop.

And yet, there’s a quiet strength in all of it—a reminder that even when you’re left alone in the cage, when the world feels like it’s crumbling around you, you have to take that one step forward. No matter the pain, no matter the cost, you keep going. Not because it’s easy, but because stopping isn’t an option.

This video isn’t just about sacrifice—it’s about resilience, about finding the courage to keep moving, even when the weight feels unbearable. It’s a raw, emotional portrayal of a truth many of us live with, and for that, it hits harder than words ever could.

4 months ago | [YT] | 2

Kiba Snowpaw

🌿 My Journey as a Hobby Wildlife Photographer: The Best Advice I Can Offer 🦉📸

Hi everyone! As a passionate hobbyist who’s spent countless hours exploring the beauty of nature through my camera lens, I wanted to share some hard-earned wisdom that I wish someone had told me when I was starting out. This post comes from my heart and my own experience, so take what resonates with you! 💚

The Gear Dilemma: Don’t Follow the Pros Blindly
If you’re new to wildlife photography, here’s my #1 tip: don’t blindly follow professional photographers’ advice on how to take great photos. Why? Because many pros are so accustomed to using high-end gear that they’ve forgotten what it’s like to shoot with beginner equipment. When they do use basic gear, their skill level and experience allow them to instinctively work around its limitations—something beginners simply can’t replicate.

For years, I watched endless YouTube videos and followed pro advice, only to feel frustrated when my results didn’t match what I saw online. I thought I was doing something wrong. Turns out, the problem wasn’t me—it was my gear.

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The Right Investment: Prioritize Lenses Over Camera Bodies
Here’s the game-changer: a great lens will improve your photos far more than an expensive camera body. 💡 If you’re deciding where to spend your money, get a budget-friendly camera body and invest in the best lens you can afford. Lenses determine so much—sharpness, light quality, focus speed, and that beautiful background blur (bokeh) we all love. 😍

I used a Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED for 12 years. It’s a solid lens for beginners, and I captured some beautiful moments with it. But when I upgraded to the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR, it was like stepping into a whole new world. 🌎 Even my “bad” shots looked leagues better compared to what I was getting before. Yes, this lens cost me about $2,000—half of my savings—but it was worth every penny.

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Why Lenses Matter More
- Light Quality: A good lens with a wide aperture (like f/2.8) lets in more light, making your photos sharper and more vibrant even in low-light conditions.
- Focus Speed: Wildlife photography is all about capturing fleeting moments. A pro lens nails focus much faster than a budget lens.
- Bokeh: If you love creamy, dreamy backgrounds that make your subject pop, a high-quality lens delivers this effortlessly.

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The Emotional Side of Photography
Photography is more than just capturing an image—it’s about connecting with nature, preserving fleeting moments, and sharing your unique perspective with the world. Upgrading my gear wasn’t just a technical improvement; it reignited my passion and made me fall in love with photography all over again. 💞 Seeing the details in a bird’s feathers or the sharp eyes of a fox is magical—it makes me feel more alive. 🦊✨

If you’re like me and wildlife photography is your escape, your joy, and your art, don’t hesitate to invest in the tools that fuel your passion. It doesn’t have to be the fanciest gear—just something that inspires you to keep shooting.

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Final Thoughts: Your Journey, Your Rules
You don’t need the most expensive equipment to capture incredible photos. What matters is your love for the craft, your patience, and your willingness to learn. But when you’re ready to upgrade, Focus on lenses—they’re the real stars of the show. 🌟

For those just starting out, don’t stress about having “perfect” shots right away. Enjoy the journey. Experiment. Learn from your mistakes. And above all, keep shooting. 📷💪

Let’s inspire each other! Drop your wildlife shots in the comments, or share your own experiences with gear upgrades—I’d love to hear from you. 🌿💬

Happy shooting! 🦋📸

4 months ago | [YT] | 4

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6 months ago | [YT] | 1