Gauging QL Stream Interest

T3tra

United States406 Posts

May 12 2012 16:20 GMT

So the semester just ended and I've got a little bit of extra time on my hands to play some video games and relax (aka rage). Lately I've decided to dabble a bit in the FPS scene with QuakeLive. I figured it's a fast game with a high skill ceiling that isn't as soul crushing as SC2 so I'd dedicate some time to it and see where it takes me. Unfortunately the community isn't nearly as large as SC2's, but the game itself is extremely fun and rewarding when you manage to succeed and beat your opponent. It's also an AMAZING spectator sport. Every time I've been able to catch a QL tourney stream, the games have been so incredibly intense and interesting, there's just so much that goes into being a top-tier QL competitor, much like Starcraft 2, but with some differences of course.

Since QL is so fun to watch I've been looking around for as much content as I can, but I haven't found too much. In SC2 we've got tournaments almost every weekend with numerous players streaming as they ladder in between. If you want to watch some SC2, you really don't have to look far to do it. I'm beginning to realize this isn't really the case with QL. I mean of course the community is (much) smaller so there isn't going to be a lot going on all the time but I figured players would at least stream themselves while they practiced, it's not that big of a hassle, right?

So I got to thinking that since I'm going to be able to play a lot more lately, why don't I stream myself as I try to improve? Obviously I'm not going to be an amazing resource for information or anything, nor am I going to be pulling off ridiculous move like Rapha or Cooller (The two guys from the video I linked that you totally watched, riiiiiight?) But I've always felt there's at least a little bit of entertainment value to watch a newbie get slapped around a little bit while he learns the ropes, especially in a community where there's not content being pumped out every single day.

Obviously not everyone on TL is going to be interested in Quake or any Quake content, but since I like and respect this community, I figured I might as well ask here before I start linking my stream on the QL community sites to gauge your reactions.

So would any TLers watch a bit of QL every now and then if I started streaming? Here's an example of how it would look quality-wise, this is just uploaded directly from a twitch.tv stream I did. Click Here! Tell me any comments you might have, whether it's about the idea of the whole thing or the stream itself.

Also, if anyone here already plays QL, I'd love a consistent dueling partner to practice with! Tell me your name so we can get a few games in, I've got a Pro account so I can host servers now :D

RaGe

Belgium9950 Posts

May 12 2012 16:44 GMT

I'd watch it! I don't think there's many QL streams around, especially with the ease with which you can spectate games yourself. However, if you're actually doing live commentary it might take off.

Then again, I think it's near impossible to give decent live commentary when dueling in quake. Duelling requires you to be in the zone so hard that I think hearing yourself voice your thoughts would distract you too hard. If you can make it work and provide decent analysis I'd definitely watch.

corumjhaelen

France6884 Posts

May 12 2012 17:56 GMT

I'd watch it if you're on and there is no good bw streamer at the same time =)

Jinsho

United Kingdom3101 Posts

May 12 2012 20:42 GMT

You should link it on esreality instead of TL.

T3tra

United States406 Posts

May 13 2012 04:43 GMT

On May 13 2012 01:44 RaGe wrote:
I'd watch it! I don't think there's many QL streams around, especially with the ease with which you can spectate games yourself. However, if you're actually doing live commentary it might take off.

Then again, I think it's near impossible to give decent live commentary when dueling in quake. Duelling requires you to be in the zone so hard that I think hearing yourself voice your thoughts would distract you too hard. If you can make it work and provide decent analysis I'd definitely watch.

It can definitely be a challenge trying to give in-depth analysis in the midst of a game, at least as in-depth as a player at my low skill level can offer, but I find myself talking out loud most of the time I'm playing anyways, so hopefully some of that qualifies as commentary.

On May 13 2012 05:42 Jinsho wrote:
You should link it on esreality instead of TL.

That's the plan, Jinsho! I figured I might as well do it on TL too.

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