FFXIV Streamer Zepla to Flee Ukraine Due to Russian Threat
Zepla, aTwitch streamer known for her Final Fantasy XIV gameplay, will soon flee Ukraine due to the ongoing threat of Russian invasion. Originally from Louisiana, Jessica St. John moved to Ukraine in 2014 and streams on Twitch under the name Zepla. Well-known for her gameplay of Square Enix's massively multiplayer online role-playing game, the FFXIV Twitch streamer will soon find herself streaming a much different adventure.
Putting their lives on full display for viewers to see, professional streamers often have their private lives made public against their wishes. The live streaming service's most popular figures, such as Richard «Ninja» Blevins and Imane «Pokimane» Anys, have reached an outstanding level of success by cultivating a loyal community of followers. However, this constant existence in the public eye can sometimes be detrimental to the private lives of these streamers. Having personal information available can lead to harassment, or even threats, from the streamer's detractors. For example, an incident back in September 2018 saw gun shots hit Twitch streamer Dr DisRespect's house in the middle of a stream, with repeated incidents assumed to be deliberate attacks.
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Due to the increasingly tense situation on the border between Ukraine and Russia, PC Gamer reports that FFXIV streamer Zepla will soon flee the country. The Twitchstar moved to Ukraine from the United States in 2014, but the threat of invasion has motivated her to flee the country as soon as possible. However, before she can leave, Zepla must acquire pet passports for her dog Nora and cat Tallulah, and this can be a long process. Once the pet passports are finalized
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