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Mabilis
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States162 Posts
September 27 2011 22:12 GMT
#1
To anyone who sees this blog and would like to offer some input, feel free. I am pretty much an RTS and StarCraft 2 n00b, but I am very interested in possibly doing something to contribute to the community. I work full-time, but SC2 is my main hobby. I was thinking to myself, wondering if it would benefit the community if a "nobody" tried to create another stream when there are already so many great streams out there.

Short Version – Do you feel there are already enough StarCraft 2 guest interview streams, variety shows, and other content such that I shouldn’t bother trying to conceptualize and implement my own content since there are already many readily available? What do people find most interesting about the streams they watch (Watching the high quality play of the streamer to learn more, getting to know the player at a more personal level, commentary, guests, music, variety, non-StarCraft content, other, etc.)?

Long Version - read below if you are interested.
I know a lot of people (myself included) stream SC2 and other random stuff. Right now I just set up a stream for fun because at the time I had just purchased a new computer and I have a decent Internet connection at home. Considering that I am only a Gold level player, streaming my play wouldn’t really have any educational benefit (although it may be quasi-entertaining to watch how badly I play, especially for those who like watching the StarCraft 2 equivalent of a car wreck – I definitely know how to lose big battles and lose them very convincingly ). In addition, I’m not qualified enough to offer any commentary or thought processes while playing or while watching others play, so I wouldn’t do that yet until I become more experienced and knowledgable.

I was thinking of a few ways in which I can make my stream educational, entertaining, or both. I’m wanting to find out if it is worth pursuing and if anyone would find value out of these. There may already be enough well-established, high quality and entertaining content available to make another similar stream unnecessary.

1. Schedule guest StarCraft personalities and pro gamers who can be interviewed and interact with the viewers via Q&A, free lessons, practice games, etc. Logistically, is it feasible based on their availability, or maybe some players are only willing to go on streams of more well-known people (I’m pretty much a nobody at this point)? I know there are appearance fees involved, but I can cover those if it adds value to the community.

2. Provide non StarCraft-related help, such as free math and science tutoring, help with homework or with other topics where I am pretty knowledgable. If I cannot help the individual(s) myself, I can serve as a facilitator while the chatroom helps each other out. I realize no one may care about this but I am just brainstorming as I type.

3. Stream mostly based on viewer requests via chat or e-mail (cool links, videos, music, other random topics, etc.).

4. Stream other computer games (chess, Monopoly, whatever) and old retro games (VGA action!).

5. Do nothing new and just stream my SC2 ladder games and practice games with practice partners.


"Nice guys finish last, but we get to sleep in." -- Evan Davis
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
September 27 2011 22:16 GMT
#2
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=217998

Here are some other tips that might help you set yourself apart from everyone else.
https://twitter.com/#!/TorteDeLini (@TorteDeLini)
PenguinWithNuke
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
250 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-09-27 23:40:16
September 27 2011 23:39 GMT
#3
When I watch a stream, I group the stream into the following: pro player, and amateur.

When I watch a pro, gameplay and skill come first, everything else is second to this.

When I watch an amateur, like you, I expect to be entertained. I could care less if you're good at SCII, because I just want to have a good time while watching you.

You should do the following:
1. Interact with the audience.
2. If you're naturally humorous, please feel free to be funny. If not, don't bother.
3. Don't feed the trolls. Or feed them and countertroll. Either way, don't let it bother you too much.
4. + Show Spoiler +
u gotta skate

5. The inviting of pro players to converse with you is good. But IMO, I'd rather see SC2 (pretty explosions and colors)

Definitely do something to set yourself apart from other streamers, as they're a dime a dozen nowadays.

And above all, don't play crappy music. If your voice is nice, I'll listen to it. If not, don't speak.



On September 28 2011 07:16 Torte de Lini wrote:
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=217998

Here are some other tips that might help you set yourself apart from everyone else.



Hey torte, I swear that you had more posts than 75 yesterday? My mind must be playing tricks on me.
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