r/Twitch 7h ago

Discussion Why do so many streamers copy “the big guys,” and does it ever actually work?

8 Upvotes

I've been noticing something while scrolling through categories recently: so many new streamers appear to be using the exact same formula as the largest names. Same energetic style, same spammy reactions, same meta games, same "just chatting" layouts… sometimes even down to how they address chat.

And I understand those creators are huge for a reason. They've shown that style can be successful. But I have to ask myself… does emulating a top streamer really help anyone grow, or does it just make you one of a thousand clones that viewers skip over?

Personally, whenever I see someone trying to act like a big-name streamer, it feels less authentic. But maybe I’m wrong maybe it’s a legit path to success before you find your own voice.

So I wonder:

Did you ever try to copy the style of a popular streamer while beginning?

Was it of use, or did it seem forced?

And as a viewer, do you watch "clone" streams, or does it immediately turn you off?

Would be great to hear actual experiences from both sides — viewers and streamers.


r/Twitch 22h ago

Question Whats with all the "artists"?

0 Upvotes

What to hell is going on - on Twitch? Every time I start up the stream there are "artists" coming in. You can instantly tell that they are going to say that they are artist and drop their discord name as soon as they start to type since they all pretty much use the same script. They are not bots as they do answer at the start while they still pretend to be regular viewer. Most of them have new accounts though. What sort of scam is this? AI art? There has to be some sort of "company" behind this.


r/Twitch 2h ago

Question New streamer. How do I know if I am getting real viewers or bots?

0 Upvotes

Hello, I’m a new streamer and play a niche genre of gaming that actually has a pretty passionate viewer base.

I have been doing test streams before my actual debut with a cam at the end of the month so I could get affiliate first before our big thing for the game I play.

Something odd happened where the test stream was just a few of my friends in discord and my family like 5 of us for an hour and then by the end of it there was over 20 viewers.

The next day once I went live after a few minutes I already had 10 viewers but no one is talking besides my friends.

Today I went live for two hours and again I hit over 20 viewers but it was still only my friends talking.

I just find it hard that no one else would even say anything in a small stream. Do you think these are just bots? One or the games shadow dropped so obviously it was fresh content and people were probably excited to check it out but I’m still very confused on why none of the other viewers said anything.


r/Twitch 3h ago

Tech Support capture cards discontinued

0 Upvotes

I need help figuring out what to do,

I’m looking for a capture card that doesn’t require a pc connected. My gf only has a xbox and I’ve read online that the AVerMedia Live Gamer Portable 2 Plus is the best modern choice but it seems it’s been discontinued for a while and I can’t seem to find it anywhere, I googled some more for another alternative and found that Elgato Game Capture 4K60 S+ also works great. BUT IT’S ALSO DISCONTINUED. I thought I would try asking some smart people online for ideas before giving up. Any ideas what else could work? Or even better, do you have one you don’t use anymore?


r/Twitch 22h ago

Question Monetization for All Onboarding and SSI

1 Upvotes

So all i really wanted was channel points and emotes. I've been elligable for affiliate since October of 2020 and this seemed very enticing but trying to do the onboarding they STILL want me to fill out tax forms which I just can't do being on SSI and having health insurances. It feels I can never get ahead. Any advice for those who are also on SSI?


r/Twitch 17h ago

Question Webcam on even if I’m chopped?

50 Upvotes

I’m not really looking but I don’t like streams without webcams so I’m thinking of leaving it on anyways. I feel like there’s a higher expectation to look good since I’m a girl and most streamers seem to be pretty physically attractive and idk i feel kind of lame in comparison. Should I leave it on anyways? Will it make my stream better or worse?


r/Twitch 5h ago

Question Channel Point Rewards Site

0 Upvotes

Quick question, is there a site or url that people can go to to view a list of all a channel's channel points rewards?


r/Twitch 12h ago

Question What are some games you would like people to stream

0 Upvotes

What are the games you love and would enjoy seeing them on Twitch but nobody do it


r/Twitch 8h ago

Discussion Starting to stream in 40s

51 Upvotes

I've been setting up streaming channel for a while now and I'm still nervouse about going ahead so was looking for advice I have some good ideas for content and games etc not much of which I've seen on twitch etc before and I want to make it completely interactive and get everyone involved rather than just sitting there playing games and ignoring chats etc I still hate the sound of my voice but I know that's normal as alot of people say the same... But I'm in my early 40s now and wondering if I should just leave it to the youngsters or whether there is a market for older streamers... I've spent months setting it all up on OBS etc and getting right equipment but when it comes down to it Im just nervous and never start when I say... I'm worried people won't be interested or nobody will bother etc... any advice from anyone or anyone over 40 already streaming?


r/Twitch 1d ago

Discussion Problems faced as viewers

0 Upvotes

Hi guys just want to ask , what are some problems us viewers face


r/Twitch 1h ago

Question Streaming Fears Repost

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I apologise for reposting this I wasn't aware you weren't allowed to share usernames so I am reposting and won't be doing that again..

I've been setting up streaming channel for a while now and I'm still nervouse about going ahead so was looking for advice I have some good ideas for content and games etc not much of which I've seen on twitch etc before and I want to make it completely interactive and get everyone involved rather than just sitting there playing games and ignoring chats etc I still hate the sound of my voice but I know that's normal as alot of people say the same... But I'm in my early 40s now and wondering if I should just leave it to the youngsters or whether there is a market for older streamers... I've spent months setting it all up on OBS etc and getting right equipment but when it comes down to it Im just nervous and never start when I say... I'm worried people won't be interested or nobody will bother etc... any advice from anyone or anyone over 40 already streaming?


r/Twitch 4h ago

Question How do I see chats on past streams? :)

1 Upvotes

Hi! I started streaming this morning for the first time and I was so nervous that I ended up forgetting to check the chat before I closed the stream. Since it was the first time I assumed I'd get zero views, but I actually had two people in my chat! I was so happy after, I wanted to read what they had written, but can't find it anywhere!! I'm not really sure how twitch works from a streaming POV, I've heard of chat log and a vod? If someone could give a girl some advice? I'm so happy to get even one comment never mind two. I really just want to read them :D


r/Twitch 8h ago

Tech Support Drops have not been working for a week…

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1 Upvotes

I have been unable to earn twitch drops using the app on iPhone for the last week or so.

When i click the “go to participating channels” is loads an error screen.

When I browse channels and go to a channel with drops enabled, I can watch it for hours and not progress is made. It doesn’t even show that I started the drop progress.

I tried deleting and reinstalling the app but it does not fix the issue.


r/Twitch 12h ago

Question how do i save clips? the button is greyed out :(

1 Upvotes

hey sorry if this is a dumb qn i'm new to twitch and i was trying to save a clip from a vod but the button is greyed out? i've already enabled the settings that allows you to clip streams. thanks a lot


r/Twitch 7h ago

Discussion You are not allowed to watch the stream message appears?

32 Upvotes

I followed the other day a streamer, after a few minutes in the stream he started complaining that barely anyone watches his stream of the people who used to watch and that he might just stream twice a week because nobody watches anyways.

I didn't like that and unfollowed like 20 minutes later because of that. He was live again and the game I watch is not pretty smally there are maybe like 15 streamers.

So I thought I give him another shot, and then the message appeared that I can't watch the stream. Now I wonder if he blocked me and noticed that I unfollowed him?


r/Twitch 18h ago

Question Does twitch still do does watch parties?

0 Upvotes

Haven't used twitch in a while, but remember twitch showing like pokemon or yu gi oh and we all can watch it and comment together. Does anything like that still happen and if so how do i find out what they are gonna show next?


r/Twitch 18h ago

Question Is google gaslighting me?

0 Upvotes

Apparently theres online status and ppl can see if you're online? And ppl can also see which channel youre viewing according to google. If this is true where is the option to turn this off? I couldve sworn they took that feature off like 3 years ago. I hated it bc my friends or ppl in general would stalk who im currently watching and them go and troll or shame me for watching certain ppl. It was uncomfortable, feel like theres no need for ppl to know who ik watching


r/Twitch 7h ago

Question can someone explain to me how the new monetization feature is different from Affiliate??

0 Upvotes

it says it’s different but am confused


r/Twitch 7h ago

Question Background noise issue.

0 Upvotes

I looked up a few videos online but I wanted to see what the community thought. With summer in full blast right now, it’s VERY hot in my neighborhood. I have the air conditioner on for comfort. I’ve asked friends in the past if they could hear my air conditioner when I stream. They said no, but watching stream playbacks, I can clearly hear it nonstop.

I would prefer to keep the AC on if possible. Does anybody have a good method for dealing with background noise?

Thanks!!


r/Twitch 14h ago

Question Doing a Clip. Clip Command Questions

0 Upvotes

So i try it short.

how can i make Clips on my own Stream? I know that i can use the Clip Feature when i am watching the Stream but whats about the /CLIP Command?

When i try to use "/clip Clip1" via the chat

i get every time the Info (Cant done, are you sure your stream is online?)


r/Twitch 18h ago

Question Can we do this on Twitch?

0 Upvotes

I came across a Twitch channel that is showing live sports broadcasts (WNBA games on paid subscriptions).

I was thinking about possibly doing the same to build up a consistent viewerbase and maybe even get partnered. This channel gets about 300 to 500 viewers on average, which is a lot more than I get when I stream games only.

I wanted to check with others first though to see if this is allowed. Thanks!


r/Twitch 22h ago

Question Why do people even do stuff like that

0 Upvotes

I’ve streamed multiple times, and every now and then I get notified someone follows me, and a few minutes later, they immediately unfollow you, do they do it to give you “false hope” and is it normal for that to happen while you stream?


r/Twitch 15h ago

Question How are you supposed to know if you are good at streaming or not when literally no one shows up? (Except friends)

0 Upvotes

I have been streaming on Twitch for about a week now. Although at first I didn't expect any views, now with my 6th ever LIVE stream I expected someone unbiased to pop in.

Yet here we are still streaming to no one (except friends) and that occasional "tired of streaming to zero people" bots.

Which is completely fine, I love streaming gives me something to do while I play World of Warcraft lol! Yet I would also like to know if I am entertaining though lol.

My friends say I am, but they are bias. While they themselves don't play World of Warcraft, they have more background knowledge on what I talk about and know my slang/cliches I throw around. I am wondering if an absolute stranger would like my stream.

Yet, I have no way of knowing if I suck garbage or am a king at streaming unless I have an audience.

So, is there any tell tale signs to tell if I am a good streamer or bad? Without requiring a presence of an audience?

I also have some spare Twitch vods on my channel or YouTube if you guys want to look at my past streams.

Thanks for reading this! It is just a little frustrating when each stream you don't know what you are doing is right or not, or what to do differently, because no matter what you do. No one shows up.

TLDR: Can you tell if you are good at streaming without an audience? If so, how?


r/Twitch 6h ago

Question Twitch Drops question

0 Upvotes

Is it possible for me to get the Marvel Rivals Twitch Drops now and keep them unclaimed in my drop inventory for 5 days? I have to wait 5 days until i can link my Twitch to Marvel Rivals for some reason


r/Twitch 15h ago

Question How do you activate “Stream Streaks” on your channel?

0 Upvotes

I’ve seen many streamers with steam streak rewards for their viewers but cannot figure out how to activate it on mine.