This is an idea that's been unusually persistent with me lately, but I need to know what is expected from a streamer.
Down to some details I've thought of.
Content: I want to stream playing RPG games, mostly, although I won't rule out other games (not online multiplayers, MOBAs or minecraft), mostly single player stuff. More specifically, I'm a fan of the Tales-series, and recently started playing them. But will there be an audience for that kind of stuff?
Equipment: Obviously I'll need capture software and hardware, and probably a mic of some sort if I want to record my running commentary track while playing as well. I should probably test the market before I start purchasing expensive equipment. Nonetheless, I need some capture hardware and software, since the tales-games are only on console.
Charisma: I want to say I have no charisma whatsoever, at parties I'm the awkward silent type, I'm not very talkative (apart from commentaries on games, I'm weirdly talkative about that), the only thing I have to offer is my particular blend of dry humour. Normally though, I'm more of the quiet type. I also have a somewhat nasal voice, I don't know if it would scare away people or not.
Schedule: I'm a very unorganized person, and a broadcast schedule would probably boil down to "when I feel like it". If I go for it, I might try to make it on a regular basis at certain times.
Then there's the fact that I don't really watch any streamers, I usually prefer to play games myself rather than watch someone else play it, the only exception being LoL. Can't get the hang of it, fun to watch the pro's in LCS go at each other. Anyway, what makes people interested in a stream? I'm a guy, so there's not much cleavage to look at, as I've noticed at least one streamer on twitch tried to pull.
Like I said, this is mostly an idea my head keeps toying with, maybe because I'm bored, I dunno what goes on in my head half the time, and I might be too much of a coward to actually begin. Also I'm worried that I might be a REALLY boring person. I find it hard to carry a conversation, and people don't really talk to me much. I do have friends, though.
Any thoughts?
Down to some details I've thought of.
Content: I want to stream playing RPG games, mostly, although I won't rule out other games (not online multiplayers, MOBAs or minecraft), mostly single player stuff. More specifically, I'm a fan of the Tales-series, and recently started playing them. But will there be an audience for that kind of stuff?
Equipment: Obviously I'll need capture software and hardware, and probably a mic of some sort if I want to record my running commentary track while playing as well. I should probably test the market before I start purchasing expensive equipment. Nonetheless, I need some capture hardware and software, since the tales-games are only on console.
Charisma: I want to say I have no charisma whatsoever, at parties I'm the awkward silent type, I'm not very talkative (apart from commentaries on games, I'm weirdly talkative about that), the only thing I have to offer is my particular blend of dry humour. Normally though, I'm more of the quiet type. I also have a somewhat nasal voice, I don't know if it would scare away people or not.
Schedule: I'm a very unorganized person, and a broadcast schedule would probably boil down to "when I feel like it". If I go for it, I might try to make it on a regular basis at certain times.
Then there's the fact that I don't really watch any streamers, I usually prefer to play games myself rather than watch someone else play it, the only exception being LoL. Can't get the hang of it, fun to watch the pro's in LCS go at each other. Anyway, what makes people interested in a stream? I'm a guy, so there's not much cleavage to look at, as I've noticed at least one streamer on twitch tried to pull.
Like I said, this is mostly an idea my head keeps toying with, maybe because I'm bored, I dunno what goes on in my head half the time, and I might be too much of a coward to actually begin. Also I'm worried that I might be a REALLY boring person. I find it hard to carry a conversation, and people don't really talk to me much. I do have friends, though.
Any thoughts?