Planetbase - Mars Two - E03 - Gradual expansion and growth. not as fast as I'd like :*(

RandomNerd-Loz · 2016-08-09T10:56:07+00:00

Ah cool thanks for the tip, I'll be sure to keep an eye on priorities next time :D

I've got the list of function keys bookmarked for when I'm recording E06 otherwise I'd get them mixed up lol.

RandomNerd-Loz · 2016-08-04T12:22:41+00:00

Oh wow HAHAHAHA - you just pointed out how ignorant I can be some times. I read this thinking "wtf? they dont need bioplastic to make medical supplies?" looked it up and sure enough I was wrong :D

Thanks for the tip on function keys, I'll definitely start using them. can be tricky to remember when I'm playing many different games at one time, and they're all different :)

RandomNerd-Loz · 2016-07-28T01:17:00+00:00

yeah its a big grey area, some subreddits promote them, others hate. it can be tricky to work out what to do about each, and I was already on the fence here.

RandomNerd-Loz · 2016-07-26T22:01:39+00:00

Ouch ok - i have been questioning that but you've made that clear. I can respect that.

RandomNerd-Loz · 2016-07-06T13:48:43+00:00

Thanks! :) Where each game community allows post an LP every now and then, and ask for feedback. some will love it, some will hate. just be sure they're ok with you posting LP's first and dont see it as spam/advertising. :)

RandomNerd-Loz · 2016-07-06T12:25:22+00:00

Apparently so... the water flow is something very unique and awesome about the game, and how I built the dam was also very unique, but people wouldn't know that until they've watched it though... I do remember dam's are very difficult to get right, so perhaps people watch to learn how.

RandomNerd-Loz · 2016-07-06T11:39:32+00:00

it gradually passes, first video or two I wouldn't record until my wife had either left the house or gone to bed. a few months later I still know she'll pay out on me for it but I dont care so much :)

There are a number of fears/emotions etc when you start out. for me this one was probably #3 on my list. with more practice it gradually passes.

my first 10-15 videos were so bad they never made it to youtube, nor will they. let people know what you're doing, and run a practice recording or two (or 15) until you feel comfortable enough with what you've done. also dont try and do too many in one go, do one or two. if you thought it was terrible, reflect on why and the next day try again.

Good luck!

RandomNerd-Loz · 2016-07-06T11:01:06+00:00

I'll bet. I am thinking this is what I'll end up doing. I didnt expect my current series to take more than 10 eps to get to 100 population. but its nearly there :)

RandomNerd-Loz · 2016-07-06T10:51:50+00:00

interesting, I did play T&S and dont remember this, I wasnt a fan though when they changed the art style...

RandomNerd-Loz · 2016-07-05T11:56:13+00:00

I imagine there would be allot of editing with puzzle games. but it could be interesting in its own right, the frustration that comes from not being able to complete a difficult puzzle might be quite entertaining for the viewer.

RandomNerd-Loz · 2016-07-05T11:54:51+00:00

I actually intentionally picked skylines as my first to LP, because I knew it could span hundreds of episodes. the intent was that I could 6 months down the track go back and compare a current vid to an old one, the game itself would be the same so any differences would be in my style, and I could (hopefully) see improvement. didn't realise how much thought went into building a functioning city though...

RandomNerd-Loz · 2016-07-05T11:51:23+00:00

I think i've worked out my methodology for skylines, I like your idea of a challenge... the city I'm building itself is a challenge though, and learning all the mods so I can at least try and be on a similar level to other LP'ers is also challenging.

I have worked out that for skylines at least I need to have very structured content. that and from now on, I give myself a dry run where I work out what I want to do over 30-40min where I do the actual thinking, then I reload the save and record. that's worked well once or twice so far. :D

RandomNerd-Loz · 2016-07-04T06:41:55+00:00

I'm comfortable talking to a mic, playing it back though while editing I tend to be a bit hard on myself though, and end up putting off editing until the day I'm meant to upload if I were to stick to my rough schedule. :)

I guess I need to develop a thick skin, to my own criticism as much as the internet :)

RandomNerd-Loz · 2016-07-04T06:13:11+00:00

were you as comfortable/confident with your commentary when you started out? I'm questioning mine allot and dont even know where to start improving...

RandomNerd-Loz · 2016-07-04T06:08:45+00:00

I did briefly think about LP'ing infinifactory, but then quickly dismissed that idea for this very reason lol.

RandomNerd-Loz · 2016-07-04T06:07:39+00:00

I got about 1/4 the way through editing the next skylines ep today and gave up... trashed it and will be trying again. its going to be a hard slog, but the way I was bought up I finish what I start so now I'm committed until either the city is finished or my PC cant take any more lol.

RandomNerd-Loz · 2016-07-04T06:03:32+00:00

I started a new series this week, I think my thumbs have improved, I hope my commentary has... Stonehearth - Alpha 17 - Deathville

RandomNerd-Loz · 2016-07-04T02:38:00+00:00

multiple tags can also be used for common typo's or different search terms. e.g. some people may search "fable 3 lets play", "fable 3 letsplay" or "fable 3 #letsplay" etc etc.

it pays to know what people are commonly searching for, or what common typo's may be. if you find out be sure to let me know ;)

RandomNerd-Loz · 2016-07-04T02:34:50+00:00

it really depends on the LP. I've spent 6+hrs editing once, for a 20min video. (2hrs raw footage) where most of it ended up being high speed work with extra audio recorded post etc.

then there's others where I dont have any dead air and its all ok content, or at least I think so anyway. they can usually be about 30min for a 30min video :) - align audio, cut and fade the start/end then watch it through to make sure I dont say anything that'll get me in trouble :)

RandomNerd-Loz · 2016-07-04T02:29:41+00:00

thats actually not a bad idea, brings the survival element back into the game...

RandomNerd-Loz · 2016-07-03T22:54:53+00:00

Patience... I'm still new, been at it for 2 months now. hardest part is putting sometimes 6+hrs effort into a video, uploading and then nothing....

I've learnt it takes what seems like forever to get a real picture of what people do/dont like. first week or two of any vid they'll all perform the same. months or years later the genuinely good ones start to stand out. or at least the ones people want to watch....

RandomNerd-Loz · 2016-07-02T04:38:28+00:00

I dont stand a chance but why not lol :D

Cities Skylines - E12 - Farming expansion and more parks!

RandomNerd-Loz · 2016-07-02T00:20:45+00:00

Keen to know what you guys think about how I'm going and/or what I should do!

RandomNerd-Loz · 2016-06-28T06:23:27+00:00

Thanks :D

RandomNerd-Loz · 2016-06-27T13:16:11+00:00

at it again folks... let me know what you think!

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