Post by DaedalusMachina in What Makes a Game Streamable?

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DaedalusMachina5 years ago (2 edits) (+1)

I'd actually like to respond with a bit more detail.

-Borderless Fullscreen-Windowed and just regular 'Windowed' modes are crucial to have. If there is only exclusive full screen as an option then it can't be streamed easily without hack-y workarounds.

-There should be resolution support up to and including any monitor resolutions supported by the OS/GPU/Display. There is no excuse. Anything less is laziness because most (decent) game engines come with that level of support right out of the box.

-If applicable, there should be the following options:

Text customization such as font, size, style (bold/italic/etc), color
An in-game gui method to alter the FOV for any 3D games
Colorblind options for visual elements
Text alternatives for audio elements
Cross-platform support for Win/Mac/Linux-based OSes and possibly mobile devices if applicable

-Browser games typically don't command the type of audience that also watches these YouTubers/Streamers (aka enthusiast/hardcore audience). You'd honestly be better off putting browser games cross-platform on mobile as well and making money through passive (sensible) adverts; avoid the rapidly-flashing crap please.

-Try to stream the game yourself with OBS (Open Broadcast Studio) and see how well it works. Having 'streamer friendly' instructions for OBS ready-to-go will also be a nice way for new streamers to jump in and try it out. ^_^

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Krunchy Fried Games5 years ago(+1)

Thanks! That's all really helpful :)

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DaedalusMachina5 years ago (1 edit) (+1)

One last bit I'd like to add: When trying out test streams for yourself, make note of any issues/workarounds and include them in your 'streamer friendly' instructions when asking streamers to do their thing.

Also include a clear unambiguous 'free use' content license so that there's no issues.

Here's a dev that has a dedicated page with streaming/recording permission.

Streaming & Let’s Play Permissions
With the issue of legal threats being leveled at YouTube and Twitch broadcasters, we want to make sure that we give everyone permission to broadcast Race the Sun.
Flippfly, LLC hereby gives permission to:
– Record and publish video of Race the Sun gameplay along with accompanying sounds and music.
– Monetize said video with advertisements or promotions.
Notes: All of the music in Race the Sun is original and is exclusive to the game. If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us! We are happy to provide review copies of Race the Sun to the press and YouTube “Let’s Players”

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