Running 11 channels from one device sounds impossible until you understand how the machine separates concerns. Each channel is a folder. Each folder contains its own stories, voice configuration, description templates, and OAuth token. The machine iterates through folders -- not devices.

The Channel Folder Structure

Every channel has a directory under /channels/. Inside each: a stories/ folder, a config.json with channel-specific settings, an OAuth token file, and a footage/ folder for gameplay clips. The machine reads these directories in sequence and processes each independently.

How the Watchdog Handles Multiple Channels

The watchdog does not run all channels simultaneously. It staggers uploads across the day to stay within YouTube API quota limits. Each channel gets a unique time slot. Quota exhaustion on one channel causes a 6-hour wait for that channel only -- the rest continue posting normally.