I'm playing with PC and using broadcast program OBS
This might encourage me to do with mic. But here's another thought with mic
- I'm not really fluent in English so my speaking "kinda" weird for them (I'm person who into writing than speaking). So any comment for this?
- What should I talk with viewer when I'm playing frontline?
Just talk man it's that simple you wont get better unless you practice Livecasting is a great way to get used to speaking in English you learn a lot of the idioms this way and observing your chat. just be you and hopefully that's interesting
Figure I might chime in here. One of those aforementioned full time broadcasters. Any caster will tell you that consistency is key. Above all else, be consistent in your schedule. Find one that works with your real life, and stick to your guns. Nothing will keep people coming back quite like consistency. If people know for a fact that you'll be live at X:XX time (unless something catastrophic happens), they're much more likely to tune in. Not having a webcam is absolutely okay. I have friends who are partnered on twitch and don't use them. They add a bit of personality to the stream, and I personally use one, but they're absolutely not necessary. A microphone, on the other hand, is honestly pretty important if you're looking to grow a community. You might have people watch if it's a silent stream, but it's unlikely there will be much in the form of traction without one unless you have some other sort of major gimmick that keeps people interested.
That being said, there's honestly nothing wrong with not being fluent in english! In fact, some people might find it incredibly charming. It can also serve as an outlet for you to practice, if that's something you're interested in! I mean, English is my first language and I stumble over my words a few times every stream. That being said, there's also nothing wrong with taking it slow, as Ashewalker mentioned. Just sort of relax, go at it, and most importantly have fun. If you're having fun, chances are your viewers will also be having fun. Covering chat is a common courtesy, though you can also make a chat tab that simply doesn't have any private chat channels listed, such as FC chat, linkshells, /tells, etc. I do a mix of both, in that I have a tab with no private chat and I make the chat window so tiny that I can just hide it behind my chair. I use a green screen, and didn't really want a distracting picture slapped behind me.
As both a broadcaster and a viewer, though, the thing I can't stress enough is to just have fun. Enjoy what you're doing, and people will too! When I watch streamers, I like to see them have fun. In the same vein, when I'm live, I like to have fun and watch my viewers enjoy themselves as well. Whether you're casting to one person, or several hundred, it's all just about being there for whoever is watching.
If you want to keep an eye on your chat, use a tablet or laptop to watch the chat and/or talk. Easier than having to put a game in windowed mode (That may not even look right) and having multiple windows open and such. Just have your tablet/laptop open and near you so you can easily keep up that way. Also works if you have multiple monitors, just have one monitor for the game and the other(s) for the chat.
- First and foremost, remember you have to be the reason people come to watch you stream. Most twitch streamers use a webcam and mic to interact with their audience. While you're free to do however you like, you'll be starting out at a huge disadvantage by not showing yourself. Don't worry about living with your parents or background noises. Very few people actually care nowadays, and those who are easily removed. The important factor is creating an atmosphere both you and your eventual audience can feel comfortable in.
- Typically, people leave their game up and just do other content while waiting on queues or chat with their audience.
- Most do, yes. It's better to hide names and whatnot in case someone gets griefed for not playing well (according to some random person.)
What I suggest in popping over to MrHappy's stream sometime. Not only can you ask him questions directly, but it'll give you an idea of what to look at as a baseline. Either way, good luck!![]()
I appreciate with all of reply here. Thank you! I'm gonna prepare my channel and buying mic lol.
Also you don't need to spend an arm and leg on a mic or broadcasting hardware and software. You can buy a 30 dollar cam/mic and just use the mic until you're ready to use the cam and do just fine.
I'm streaming right now if you guys want to check it out, just playing some Overwatch but able to talk about Final Fantasy XIV patch notes at will^^ Come and give your feed back
https://www.twitch.tv/lambdaeleven
You could set the mic to Push to Talk, that will reduce any noise the mic might pick up to 0 unless you want to say something. I do believe OBS supports this, if not I know you can set a hot key to turn the mic on or off in it.
A good one, if not mentioned already - Keep away from ACT or other parsers while streaming. They are technically illegal or forbidden. So if SE catches you doing so with your character name clearly visible it might get you banned.
Lol don't worry I'm playing as healer so I only use SSS for my other dps job![]()
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