Author Topic: robot arena 2 live stream channel? (Read 4207 times)

ianh05 · « **on:** February 08, 2011, 02:25:57 PM »

NOTE: this idea has been posted before by me a little while ago, topic was old so I'm posting a new one.

I have thought for a while now that the community lacks something and that something is a live streaming channel where people can hang out, chat and enjoy RA2 together. here are some things that would be possible with the live streaming channel:

- A shared account run by selected members, less downtime between live streams.
- Live Robot Arena 2 tournaments, Watch tournaments as they are hosted live and discuss results at the same time.
- Match Requests, anyone in chat would be able to request matches if there is no live tournament in progress
- Community building, the host is able to take ideas from the chat to build robots.
- Live commentary, always a possibility.
- Live Shows Run by the hosts, the hosts can put together series or shows they think up such as running through the single player tournaments with a chosen bot.

Stagfish · « **Reply #1 on:** February 08, 2011, 02:35:42 PM »

Sorry to sound a little stupid but what is a live streaming channel?

Scrap Daddy · « **Reply #2 on:** February 08, 2011, 02:37:10 PM »

live online tournament would be so dope.we should have one

ianh05 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 08, 2011, 02:51:30 PM »

Quote from: Stagfish on February 08, 2011, 02:35:42 PM

Sorry to sound a little stupid but what is a live streaming channel?

it's a live (not recorded) video channel, there's a couple of popular websites where you can broadcast for free which have a chat box right next to the stream which gives people a more immediate way to interact.

LiNcK · « **Reply #4 on:** February 08, 2011, 02:54:27 PM »

Quote from: ianh05 on February 08, 2011, 02:51:30 PM

Quote from: Stagfish on February 08, 2011, 02:35:42 PM
Sorry to sound a little stupid but what is a live streaming channel?

it's a live (not recorded) video channel, there's a couple of popular websites where you can broadcast for free which have a chat box right next to the stream which gives people a more immediate way to interact.

We could try JustinTV, Its a good website for Live Broadcasts...
And about the Tourneys, That would be AWESOME!!! ;DDD

Big, Phat, Green +1 for you

Stagfish · « **Reply #5 on:** February 08, 2011, 02:54:51 PM »

We would need a webcam then right?

LiNcK · « **Reply #6 on:** February 08, 2011, 02:56:29 PM »

Quote from: Stagfish on February 08, 2011, 02:54:51 PM

We would need a webcam then right?

I think its a software you record with that records your screen...
But you do need a good internet to stream the vid, And IDK how many people do have a good internet here

ianh05 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 08, 2011, 02:57:29 PM »

Quote from: Stagfish on February 08, 2011, 02:54:51 PM

We would need a webcam then right?

Nope, there are programs that allow you to stream what's on your monitor.

FOTEPX · « **Reply #8 on:** February 08, 2011, 03:00:23 PM »

I have a webcam, plus 3 years video experience. Lemme tell ya, the best free live desktop broadcaster is either the one which Livestream offers or, if you're not going to use that, Manycam. But once you get Manycam, it's quite the bitch to get off your PC.

ianh05 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 09, 2011, 03:25:54 AM »

I'm using Xsplit which is a new broadcasting program, quality is much better then what i was getting with manycam.

LiNcK · « **Reply #10 on:** February 09, 2011, 01:06:58 PM »

Quote from: ianh05 on February 09, 2011, 03:25:54 AM

I'm using Xsplit which is a new broadcasting program, quality is much better then what i was getting with manycam.

Remember that you need a good Upload speed to stream good quality stuff & The watchers also need a good internet to stream that good quality thing...
I can stream 720p HD Stuff, But other people here can too..?

TeamXtreemer · « **Reply #11 on:** February 09, 2011, 01:15:36 PM »

so thought this was a spalkey thread, but its a good idea.

TeamXtreemer · « **Reply #12 on:** February 09, 2011, 01:17:40 PM »

also, if this works i could set something up as i am experienced in these.

FOTEPX · « **Reply #13 on:** February 09, 2011, 01:18:01 PM »

I've never streamed above 480, the internet around my place is a bit, shall we say, crap.

TeamXtreemer · « **Reply #14 on:** February 09, 2011, 01:20:32 PM »

ive done 720 once, on my old laptop, i tried it on this one and it was ok.
shall we make a show list?

ianh05 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 09, 2011, 02:16:34 PM »

I'm hoping that some vets would be able to host the live stream so we don't have any drama, I'm sure my internet could handle it fine.

TeamXtreemer · « **Reply #16 on:** February 09, 2011, 02:18:01 PM »

Drama?
im not going to act like a douche or anything.

ianh05 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 09, 2011, 02:24:42 PM »

I want people outside of the forum flame wars to be hosts just to be sure, i don't want to have to continuously make new accounts because someone gets upset and changes the password or whatever. I just want the live stream to be a place where people can go and chill out while chatting and watching a robot arena 2 stream.

ianh05 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 09, 2011, 04:26:16 PM »

Double post :O

I have an idea for a show I can broadcast on the live stream... "Classic Battles" - Relive some of the best matches and moments from past tournaments. I'm currently testing out streaming here: http://www.justin.tv/wwe2005 if anyone wants to come and take a look.

currently the stream is 640x480, watchable and not that laggy. I'm streaming lower res due to me not knowing how much bandwidth usage I have left for the month.

Also you can view a recent broadcast from a couple of minutes ago while i was testing here: http://www.justin.tv/wwe2005/b/279283221 (includes bounty hunter vs Insult to Injury V)

ianh05 · « **Reply #19 on:** February 09, 2011, 07:27:55 PM »

any feedback on quality of stream would be great guys :P I'm going live now so you can go to the channel and join me in chat to share feedback.

Poll

would you like to see a robot arena 2 live stream channel?

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