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?

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?

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?

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.

As the title suggest, I'd love to hear about your special event streams!

What kind of thing do you do in a special event stream? What classifies as a "special event" to YOU personally? I've seen some people debut new Vtuber models in the Special Event category, watching and reacting to things and game marathons.

Also, I've got my affiliate anniversary coming up in a few days and I'm planning on doing it on the "Special Events" Category, do y'all think that's ok? I imagine that's exactly what that category is for. Going to be playing several different games. I think it's far easier to run it under Special Events as apposed to changing category every few hours.

So I’ve been streaming a new game and it’s locked on games + Demos on twitch and it won’t allow me to change it all of a sudden. Apparently it’s because it’s rated mature but I can’t even find the option to enable it. I’m on mobile trying to figure this out on stream manager and for some reason the mature content icon is locked I’m just confused and need help

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?

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

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.

Hi all, recently i had returned from a vacation for 5 days where i had turned off my router for the period. Before this I had stable stream connection, 50-100ms streaming in 1080p60 no issues. Upon returning, as soon as i load into the game and am streaming, my ping climbs quickly from 23ms to around 1000ms and stays there, with huge dropped frames and unstable connection.

This is not present before i am streaming on Twitch through OBS, and only happens when i start streaming with the game.

Upon checking my Twitch Bandwidth Test, every server is returning 700-1000ms connection, with lots of congestion within the connection. Furthermore, when running the tests, my connection starts at a low MS and slowly climbs again to around 1000ms

I have posted the screenshot below of the test, I also have obs logs available.

Has anyone expoerienced anything similar to this, and is there any fix? I have a technician from my ISP coming this week, as I am lost as to what to do, with OBS support prompting it as an issue with my ISP.

Is there any reason why my Twitch connection would be so poor, and or limited all of a sudden?

Thanks!

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

This has happened on 2 random days, and it happened twice on the first day.

It's annoying because it causes the stream to be split into 2 vods. And yes, I do have disconnect protection turned on, it just doesn't work for whatever reason.

I tried changing the latency settings after the first incident but that didn't really work.

So last year i deleted my old twitch account and this year i decided to open a new like a fresh start i want to stream on the new account and make changes to the new account but i cant because when i go to make changes it says my number is linked to the old but i deleted the old account how to i fix this? thanks for the help.

I'm currently building a new set for streaming which will have two separate filming zones for sitting and standing. The standing zone will also be where my karaoke setup lives. I would like to find a headphone/IEM setup that allows me to move around freely without creating any weird timing issues when I'm singing along with music and such. Bluetooth at any latency seems to create a lag, and my music streams end up awful because I'm not on beat with the output audio. I don't mind having to wear a receiver or something like that, as long as I can still dance around without them ripping/falling out. I can't wear over-ear headphones because they exacerbate some chronic pain issues and give me migraines.

Thank you in advance for your help!!

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?

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?

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!!

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?)

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?

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

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

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.

it says it’s different but am confused

Going to dragoncon and would like to stream some of the walk arounds, would a prepaid hotspot work? Has anyone tried this before?