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Edited by TheCodingKat:
9/15/2015 6:09:13 AM
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Im a newb streamer, don't want to be a cleavage streamer
http://www.twitch.tv/shootingpandas
[b]24+ hour stream on 9/15 starting at 5am eastern![/b]
So I'm a newb streamer. I plan on getting a playstation camera in the future to stream more, but I need pointers.
I am a girl and everyone says that I need to show cleavage to get a lot of views. I really don't want that. Granted I will freshen up though and wear makeup and dress appropriately but Can you give me pointers and advice? I have some past broadcasts and would love if anyone with some free time could check them out. Lately I have some cod ones so please excuse those.
I understand having a schedule helps, but I don't plan on making one until I get a camera.
Thank you so much ahead of time!!!!!
-pandas
WHAT I HAVE LEARNED:
Nightbot
Be yourself, dress as you would normally.
Don't be monotone, speak well and address audience.
If camera shy, place picture beneath camera to help.
Help viewers every once in a while.
Don't straight up ask for donations.
Check other high up streams for examples.
Try to be humorous and entertaining.
Don't be berating and trolly against chat trolls.
Expect nasty chat messages as a female, ignore it.
Try to save $ to invest in better streaming equipment.
Have party chat with everyone's voice to be heard.
Create a schedule, shows commitment.
Try streaming when main popular streamers are not.
Do not rage over own stupidity and blame other players
Do not need camera, but if do make sure background appropriate and lighting is good.
Have a good microphone.
There are some more that are very specific but I promise that I have made note of them. If I seem to be missing more info please let me know so I can add them to this post and use this thread as my "cheat sheet".
Edit: Lots of sound advice from everyone. Thank you so much! I still welcome more! YwY
Edit 2: wow! So much to read! I may not Che able to comment them all but I am listening to all you have to offer! Thank you so much for trying to help a future streamer! :)
Edit 3: I've decided to do the whole cam thing. I will be getting one this weekend and trying it out for a stream. :)
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3 RepliesHeya, When broadcasting initially, regardless if you have views, say hi to everyone. Make sure your have your mic sensitivity set to a decent level. If your laughing or making a noise that can be loud you don't want it to blast over the mic and be very very loud on thr playback. Practice speaking before your broadcasts. A lot of viewers want to listen to someone they can understand. If you have a thick accent from your area it can sometimes put people off. Be confident. Keep speaking, don't have Dead air time. If you are playing with someone and talking with them make sure your feed and recordings can hear them clearly otherwise people won't know what your talking about. Get yourself a logo for your twitch account. Yes, get a camera. Don't listen to idiots about showing cleavage. I would recommend however some light make up, which stops glare from your TV or lights in the room your playing in, and Wear something game related. Also have something game related in your backdrop of your own person. Hope that helps a little.
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To be honest I only watch female streamers because well... Females are better looking than dudes to me. That being said I will only sub or stay to watch if you have a personality and decent at whatever game you are playing. Cleavage makes no difference, only to teenage boys who get excited over 4x4 inches of skin. They are yours and do with them as you wish. If the stream is of good quality people will watch.
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4 RepliesDon't be a typical attention seeking "girl gamer" and I'll personally watch your streams to support you. I'll always support my fellow female gamers, if they aren't the "omg I'm a girl. Look at me" type. Massive pet peeve of mine. I'll check you out :).
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3 RepliesTry to have a Clickbait Title (Something that makes people want to click on your channel) Blending in to the crowd won't help with gaining viewers / followers. I see your past streams are all Pvp fun, try something like "Come Join! PvP <Console>" Because people want to feel involved in the community. And because there's already a fantastic Destiny community on Twitch, make sure you're friendly to people (unless they're butts). What you talk about isn't a huge deal, heck, watch the top streamers, they're not always talking about Destiny. Also try to find some people who can moderate your chat. You'll get more butt people because of your gender, which is unfortunate, but don't let it get to you.
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A Cleveland Steamer?
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5 RepliesGrow a stache and use a russian accent. Smoke cigars. Eat cantaloupe.
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If you have a group to play with, do that. Group banter enhances the stream.
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6 Replies[b]Do not show cleavage!!![/b] Way to undermine yourself if you want to be taken seriously!.
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1 ReplyI don't get why you HAVE to mention you're a female.
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I hought it said cleveland steamer at first....
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1 ReplyGood audio and light levels Speak clearly Positive attitude, neat appearance Cleavage or anything else sexual is not necessary, be yourself.
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Don't suck and if you do at least suck hilariously
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2 RepliesEdited by Muted: 8/26/2015 4:54:54 PMJust be fun, be good at whatever youre playing and have personality. Interact with the chat, play some good music; even music they like even if you dont (just shows that you care). Dont be an entitled whiny ass god complex streamer and you should be fine. Itll take ahwile to get a lot of viewers but thats how it is for everyone at first
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well since you're a girl you already got my vote. secondly, jam some tunes while you play only sometimes though
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1 ReplyDude don't show cleavage, it undermines this whole gender equality thing everyone's going for and it's generally looked down upon by the more intelligent members of the online community. Regardless I'll tune in and see what's up sometime.
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1 ReplyNice quality on your past streams I give you a thumbs up
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1 ReplyBe yourself always! Good Luck:)
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1 ReplyJust be yourself.
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tits or gtfo
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people on twitch are looking at the game and social aspect chatting of it not your appearance. just play the game.
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2 RepliesFor a start, if you start off with mentioning you're a girl, it instantly makes me lose all respect for you. So avoid doing that again. It comes off as you wanting to get viewers through that, which is essentially the same as flashing a camera.
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Just play, have fun and if you have a good personality people will start to follow. Also, interact with your followers a lot or they will get bored and move on.
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You should do it super professionally. Wear a pants suit, and take business calls during your play. Have an assistant bring you snacks, and charge your controller.
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Be yourself. Don't care about views as long as your having fun.
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Cleavage huh, bump me when you get that camera
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Interact with the chatroom often. That will help you a lot.
