C3N - A C&C livestream channel

[Plok 321]

 

I've had this idea for months now, and I think it's appropriate now that we get irregular CBCPT releases and Sybert is more busy with college.

 

I was thinking of creating a Command & Conquer community-made account on LiveStream that would showcase new fan videos/music, review mods (as in, showcase and rate), broadcast live matches (every game, including oldies and excluding TT), and possibly have some interviews, live or pre-recorded, with mod teams, site staff members or, if I can pull something off (in some hyperfantastic case), game devs. It is not intended to be attached to any site in particular, but rather all of them.

 

The name itself was inspired by E3 and W3N - Command (and) Conquer Community Network. Believe me, this name came up to me long before CnCSaga decided to put the "© 2012 Community Network" image at the end of this video.

 

It would be broadcast on a regular basis either by me or some team members I'd eventually find, I was thinking every or every other Friday evening (European perspective). I hope to learn how to record on LiveStream in a way that the videos can be watched at a later point, as I think I've seen on someone's LS account.

 

I require some opinions on this. If this is done properly, it might bring some life to this community.

 

Current supporters: AZ-Stalker, Jehal, Pasidon (Revora), tchutch, Tore, Zaptagious, zocom7

Currently against: Traymen

 

C3N Profile on Twitch.tv

Edited November 30, 2012 by Plokite_Wolf

[Traymen 6]

Personally, i wouldn't dare to start new project while everyone in CNC Community awaits new Generals.

[Plok 321]

All the more reasons to do it. C&C2013 will, at least temporarily, return some old fans and I'll have more material to work with.

[PurpleGaga27 39]

I kinda of like the idea you're doing, Plokite. Good luck.

[Guest Stevie_K]

You have my support.

[Tore 33]

Well if you guys need help with any livestream software I'm up for helping. I know my way around Xsplit, DXTory, Open Broadcaster Software and FFsplit and how to stream both modern and old C&C games.

[Plok 321]

Well, it seems Livestream can only allow registered users to see the video if it's a free account (screw them). Twitch.tv seems much more reasonable, but Xsplit requires Flash for IE (WTF????), while other supported broadcasters are not free.

 

Tore, can DXTory be used for Twitch through some bypass method or should I just download Flash for IE, even though I use Firefox?

[Tore 33]

Twitch.tv supports all streaming software, they just advertise a few.

 

DXTory is a tool you use in co-junction with a livestreaming program to hook into games and give better game performance while streaming.

 

When I stream I use Open Broadcaster Software.

 

As yes Flash for IE is a requirement to use Xsplit, you need to install it, but you don't need to use iE.

 

Just keep in mind that streaming is demanding for your computer and it's fiddly to setup.

Edited November 25, 2012 by Tore

[Plok 321]

I'm on XP, so I can't use Open Broadcaster Software. Is FFSplit any good as an alternative?

[Tore 33]

FFSplit is a light alternative, but it doesn't support any forms of overlays at all and it doesn't support multiple scenes.

 

And OBS should work on XP as far as I'm aware.You need .NET Framework 4.0 and Service Pack 3.

Edited November 25, 2012 by Tore

[Plok 321]

In their FAQ, they say XP isn't supported due to DX10 incompatibility. Guess Xsplit will have to do.

[Tore 33]

To get any decent audio from Xsplit you need a subscription.

[Plok 321]

MS Expression Encoder 4.0?

[Tore 33]

The free version of that seems to have limited time for streaming, it uses Silverlight and requires IIS. This is unsupported by Twitch and most free streaming services which are RTMP based.

Edited November 25, 2012 by Tore

[Plok 321]

Well, I'm left with Xsplit with all its disadvantages. OBS can't even run the installer on XP.

[AZ-Stalker 88]

Alternative: C3N YouTube channel. Not what you're aiming for, but just wanted to remind you of another option in case the idea doesn't goes as expected.

[Plok 321]

Can't quite stream there live without a webcam. I'd also have to do some wacky stuff to have more than 15 minutes at my disposal per video. But it is considered for uploading special content.

[Plok 321]

Excellent. I'm learning to use Xsplit. The video quality is decent, but audio is bad, but not as bad as I expected - I'm sure that once I get speaking, it'll be reasonable. All in all, I'm actually satisfied. Now what I have to do is gather a team, create a programme and advertise it. Tore, you're an immediate candidate, of course, and I'll have a little help from outside this forum.

 

The Twitch profile is set up at http://www.twitch.tv/c3nofficial

[tchutch 4]

great idea !

[Plok 321]

Hopefully, the first stream will *hopefully* air on December 14th. Here's a question for you: Which mod would you like to see reviewed in the mod review section?

Edited December 3, 2012 by Plokite_Wolf

[PurpleGaga27 39]

Hopefully, the first stream will *hopefully* air on December 14th. Here's a question for you: Which mod would you like to see reviewed in the mod review section?

 

For C&C3 mods: A New Experience, Tiberium Essence, Tiberian Apocalypse, Tiberium Wars Advanced, CNC Fallout, The Forgotten and C&C Retarded

 

For RA3 mods: The Red Alert, RA3 Paradox, RA3 Revolution, RA3 Insurrection

 

For Generals mods: Rise of the Reds, C&C Shockwave, C&C All-Stars, Red Alert 3: The Third War

 

Other C&C Mods: Mental Omega, Twisted Insurrection

[Plok 321]

Damn, forgot to mention - I was thinking of new releases, as people have mostly played all the older ones. The mods you mentioned might be kept as a reserve.

 

For RA3 mods: The Red Alert(...)

Done over a year ago

[PurpleGaga27 39]

Another question, will you implement a new section of the Battlecast Five (i.e. top 5 battlecast matches of replays from recent C&C games) named as "C3N's Top Five Replays of the Month"?

[Plok 321]

No. Instead, I intended to feature live matches from all C&C games except Tiberian Twilight, giving advantage to older titles, unlike previous projects.

[Nmenth 290]

Right... so "giving advantage to older titles" is the excuse you're going with then?