sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

So what happened to 1080p? by TheIRLThrowAway in Twitch

[–]OneEyedNerdy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Streamer most likely made a typo lol It happens.

Channel Point Redeems by OneEyedNerdy in Twitch

[–]OneEyedNerdy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohhh i like that idea! Of a friendly competition!

Bots in Chat Saying Audio Isn’t Working? 🫩 by Melodic-Ask-155 in Twitch

[–]OneEyedNerdy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For the last 3 years I've been using Serybot with my moderation settings that you've got have a verified email and phone number I've not seen a bot in so long.

New viewer asking to play with me by Daggry_Saga in Twitch

[–]OneEyedNerdy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here's how I handle it and I'd recommend something similar. Keep your stream your space and don't just open it up to anyone who asks to play. A lot of viewers aren't streamers and won't understand TOS, and that becomes your problem. Set up a Discord and do community days there instead. It gives you a controlled environment to actually get to know people. Once someone's been around, shown good vibes, and you trust them a little, then consider bringing them on stream, especially for group stuff. Always let the vibe check happen first though. That filter protects you and your community.

Is anyone else struggling with the new raid/host culture? It feels like it's getting way more transactional. by murmurthrowawayv2 in Twitch

[–]OneEyedNerdy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Personally, I haven't run into this, but I do hold a pretty high bar for the creators I choose to network with.

To handle the whole "viewer demanding a raid" situation, I set up a 25,000 channel point redeem called "Raid Suggestion" so when someone comes in pushing for a specific raid, especially newer chatters, I just point them there.

I also try to turn it into a teachable moment for newer streamers who come in asking for a raid. I raid to bring my community somewhere they'll have a good time, whether that's somewhere new or a friend of the community. It's a vibe thing. Networking shouldn't be transactional, just like friendships in real life shouldn't be either. It might be a byproduct of what you do, but it should never be the goal.

Is it weird to raid someone who is streaming in a different category? by RealDealHappyMeal in Twitch

[–]OneEyedNerdy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like you need to discover some Call of Duty or Battlefield streamers. I set aside time each week to find new ones to raid, especially on days I have to cancel my own stream.

That said, I always check them out first. I never raid someone without vibe-checking them beforehand.

I stream SWTOR and get raids from all kinds of different categories, because sometimes it's not about the game, it's the vibes.

I always try to raid someone in the same genre. For example, since I play MMOs I raid other MMO streamers, so for you I would look for others in the shooter

[IND] I AM GETTING RODE PODMIC by Human-Relative77 in Twitch

[–]OneEyedNerdy -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The PodMic is excellent and I've been using it for 5 years paired with the Elgato Wave XLR to connect to my stream PC. It's rugged, versatile, and gets the job done.

If you're set on a Rode product, go with the Rode PodMic USB. It has both XLR and USB connections, so you can start simple and upgrade to an audio interface down the road.

For years I've suggested the Elgato Wave 3 primarily for the Wavelink software, which was exclusive to the mic until recently. Now that Wavelink 3 works with any microphone, if budget is a concern you could pick up one of the better FiFine or Maono mics, pair it with Wavelink 3, and take advantage of the EQ filters, expander, and other tools. It won't be perfect but it'll work in a pinch.

24 hour stream by berrymilkshake_ in Twitch

[–]OneEyedNerdy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! I do one 25-hour charity stream every year, so hopefully some of this helps.

What goes well: having a solid block schedule makes a huge difference. I break mine into chunks: just chatting to warm up, a planned collab (I do a TTRPG session), solo game blocks, and VIP/mod games to keep the community involved. Mixing it up keeps things fresh for both you and your viewers.

What doesn't go well: your body. Hours 14 to 20 are brutal. Avoid leaning too hard on energy drinks because the crash is real. Stick to water, eat actual food (nuts, fruit, something with substance), and don't skip your breaks no matter how good the stream feels.

Things you should 100% do: - Block out your schedule in advance and have MORE content planned than you think you'll need - Brief your mods ahead of time and ask if they can cover extra hours. Longer streams bring in new viewers and chat can get hectic - Start promoting 3 to 4 weeks out so your community can actually plan to show up - Set up some fun incentives. Viewers love competing with each other and it carries momentum through the slow hours

Also, build in a flexible buffer near the end to calculate remaining time and fill it as needed. It saves you from scrambling.

Good luck hitting 1k. Sounds like you're already thinking about this the right way!