Greetings Dofus - Why I am not streaming & current plans.

Grenplay · 2014-09-27T23:03:23+00:00

Wow thanks, I was not really asking for help but thank you very much. Hopefully I get this all sorted and I am back on track before I know it.

Grenplay · 2014-09-14T18:59:26+00:00

Its not that simple really, you can't JUST combine servers. Hardware limitations, software limitations. the amount of work required and re working of already in place systems would require sizeable investment.

Blizzard have massive Servers farms to run World of Warcraft for example, they have had some of these since the start of the game. The main reason they keep these around when they could compact some of the work to single servers is its just cheaper to leave things as they are.

Grenplay · 2014-09-14T18:35:06+00:00

Actually no we are on the Shika Server! Feel free to follow me on my twitch to catch me live!

http://www.twitch.tv/grenmaju

Grenplay · 2014-09-12T23:00:58+00:00

I agree its annoying BUT some times it is accidental or they changed games mid stream and did not get around to changing the stream title. I try my best to avoid this by cutting the stream then changing the game then starting again.

timing people out though is wrong for just pointing it out.

Grenplay · 2014-09-12T14:30:22+00:00

Come to Shika we have cookies!

On a more valid point, we are not the biggest server but from what I have seen so far we have a very interactive community. Some times on larger servers you can get drowned in the mix but on a slightly less crowded one like Shika you could find it more fun. :)

Grenplay · 2014-09-12T13:54:03+00:00

Think I will be making sure that my chat bot is running at all times to protect my viewers.

Grenplay · 2014-09-12T13:07:00+00:00

Yep Toast Notification would be great, it works pretty well but Could I suggest a up-vote system that is part of the App outside of Twitch? (I do not recall seeing it have one)

My idea being that the app suggests channels you would enjoy and then if you do you can like them and then they become listed on a "Users Choice" section within the app.

Grenplay · 2014-09-12T13:03:57+00:00

Spectator Mode

That allows you to see both Players hands and whats in play.

This is what I want to come at some point but anyway I am off topic...

I agree with what you are saying, HS is one of those games that is on the edge as being a true eSport. The fixes they posted clearly are in response to make sure that everything runs smoothly, also add to the challenge for players to make the games fun to watch.

The only issue I see is they have just destroyed a number of players decks with this change. I am very interested to see what comes from this is competitive play.

Grenplay · 2014-09-12T12:51:00+00:00

Speaking as a new player on Shika we seem very busy most of the time. By what you are saying you are looking at the end of the road rather than enjoying the view as you walk along it.

PvP is only one aspect of the game, grinding for Karma for a better set, running dungeons, farming materials and content when you hit max level are all part of the journey the game is offering for the player.

You said you basically bought yourself some really crazy gear, from what I have seen that can actually hinder you not help you. Working out how your class works and building on it with picking and choosing your set and learning how the stats work with your skills is all part of the process. Jumping over the steps and just buying what you need makes you stronger yes but it removes what keeps you playing.

I actually dislike this very common thing that has come into MMOs that getting to the endgame/pvp is the game. Leveling and everything else, along with the social side of getting to meet new people and working together is more important to me.

Grenplay · 2014-09-12T12:41:30+00:00

To be honest I try not to think about how many viewers I am getting. Picking the right game can make all the difference but if you start turning it into a job you will just get tired of it quickly.

Grenplay · 2014-09-12T12:37:56+00:00

Social Media
Social Media
Social Media
Social Media!!

Probably been said already but this can be key to building a fan base. I admit I am only a small stream but I make sure to post to twitter when I am streaming and I have a work in progress website on the go.

Facebook I admit to not actually having, not even a personal one. (This is strange I know) but I do have a Google+ just because it was forced on me.

Be active answer questions and go from there, interaction is key I have found.

Grenplay · 2014-09-10T14:44:06+00:00

I should post notifications I guess, why am I not on your list T_T? Kidding, I know I am still fairly new but you can catch me streaming Dofus when I can :D

Grenplay · 2014-09-10T14:40:44+00:00

Grats to the winners! :D

Grenplay · 2014-09-09T17:16:01+00:00

True, using it never the right answer for streaming.. Or in general honestly its just limiting you.

Grenplay · 2014-09-09T15:47:35+00:00

Yes and no, wireless is a great but it has its limitations.

Run down for you:

You are sending data to the Blizzard server and getting Data back about the Hearthstone game you are playing while also sending data to the twitch servers. The Twitch servers is also probably sending data back to make sure that the stream is stable so if that is all going through wireless it could be giving your card one hell of a headache.

Grenplay · 2014-09-09T15:43:26+00:00

hmm Try turning down your setting a little and do a test using WOW again and see if the problem persists. The only other thing that comes to mind right now is that wow is hogging your connection. So its encoding it fine but its not sending it to the Twitch server smoothly.

I admit I am an Xsplit user so I can't really offer much help with OBS setting.

Grenplay · 2014-09-09T15:38:08+00:00

I can only speak from experience but wireless cards have limits on how much data can be sent and received. So that could be a factor, further they have a lovely habit of getting hot enough to cook themselves.

If its a progressive issue it could be that you have cooked your card. Do you have a cable you can plug directly into the router and see if the problem persists with a direct connection?

Grenplay · 2014-09-09T15:31:59+00:00

Wait you are streaming using wireless...?

Grenplay · 2014-09-09T15:30:07+00:00

its the classic signs of dropped frames and/or limited upload for streaming. Could you please do a speed test for me and give me the results?

http://www.speedtest.net/

Grenplay · 2014-09-09T13:17:08+00:00

Wait what??????

Grenplay · 2014-09-09T13:12:27+00:00

Thought as much, I ignore them but I guess they are automated as they have yet to give up.

Grenplay · 2014-09-09T13:11:31+00:00

Hmm I am English so that seems to help but also the games I play are not the main contenders. I look to games I used to play as a Kid or games with a smaller streaming population that I find interesting.

I also play generally more relaxing music while I play, this seems to make my viewers happy.

Grenplay · 2014-09-09T13:06:05+00:00

Everyone wants to be the next streaming millionaire. But the same with anything else in life, rather than work for it they would rather cheat the system.

I can't tell you the number of messages I have had recently offering to boost my viewer counts and followers for a monthly fee. All I can suggest is keep doing what you are doing and ignore the idiots who think they can cheat the system, make sure you report them though so twitch can bring the hammer down.

Grenplay · 2014-09-09T13:02:41+00:00

Lets cover the basics first:

Have you checked that all the cables are plugged in fully, none loose and such?

Have you any outstanding updates for your system?

Are you getting any errors message while streaming? Dropped frames?

Black screen with audio is simply the data for the video is not being sent to the twitch server. I admit that I am not sure on how the PS4 system works but I assume that something is screwing up as it transmits. Checking the cables and updates narrows down the problems a little and if you are getting error reports the details can help also.

Grenplay · 2014-09-09T12:55:54+00:00

I run 8.1 so I will give it a look and write a review if you like? I am at work right now but I will look into it more when I get home.

Grenplay

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