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I am getting a new PC along with some other PC related stuff (New mic, keyboard, etc...) and I am thinking about streaming through Twitch. I am sure that my new computer will be able to handle streaming, but I want to know if it is a good idea, and some pros and cons about it.
I have already been setting up things like Twitch overlays, Nightbot, Twitch-Alerts, and fancy stuff like that so if I do start streaming it will be as professional as possible. I don't have two monitors, but I have a tablet so I can read chat and see if people follow/sub/donate. I REALLY want to try streaming, it looks like a ton of fun.
I already have a YouTube account with 400 subscribers so I can get a decent amount of people watching my streams depending on the time of day, but the big question is... in your opinion, do you think I am in a position where streaming would be a good idea. I don't want it all to go downhill, and spend a lot of time on something that won't end up working out.
I just want to know what I am getting into before I get into it. So, what are some pros and cons for streaming, and overall should I stream?
I have already been setting up things like Twitch overlays, Nightbot, Twitch-Alerts, and fancy stuff like that so if I do start streaming it will be as professional as possible. I don't have two monitors, but I have a tablet so I can read chat and see if people follow/sub/donate. I REALLY want to try streaming, it looks like a ton of fun.
I already have a YouTube account with 400 subscribers so I can get a decent amount of people watching my streams depending on the time of day, but the big question is... in your opinion, do you think I am in a position where streaming would be a good idea. I don't want it all to go downhill, and spend a lot of time on something that won't end up working out.
I just want to know what I am getting into before I get into it. So, what are some pros and cons for streaming, and overall should I stream?
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Do what you love! And if the object in question in streaming, then I say just go for it. There is no reason not to, and it wouldn't even hurt if it wasn't as successful as you had hoped.
Don't worry about overlays, nightbot, Twitch alerts, and other "fancy" stuff. I understand that you want to start out as professional as possible right off the bat. I personally think that is a good way to start, but just remember that you won't get viewers because of your "fancy" stuff. You would get viewers because they enjoy your content. As long as you are entertaining to watch, then "fancy" stuff doesn't matter. If you compare a successful Twitch streamer from their beginning to now, you will notice a great difference because there is ALWAYS room for improvement. Just don't rush it. You will improve as you go by listening to your viewer's suggestions and by thinking like they would.
You say you REALLY want to try streaming because it looks fun. Well go for it.
Best of luck to your Twitch career!
Tristan
Don't worry about overlays, nightbot, Twitch alerts, and other "fancy" stuff. I understand that you want to start out as professional as possible right off the bat. I personally think that is a good way to start, but just remember that you won't get viewers because of your "fancy" stuff. You would get viewers because they enjoy your content. As long as you are entertaining to watch, then "fancy" stuff doesn't matter. If you compare a successful Twitch streamer from their beginning to now, you will notice a great difference because there is ALWAYS room for improvement. Just don't rush it. You will improve as you go by listening to your viewer's suggestions and by thinking like they would.
You say you REALLY want to try streaming because it looks fun. Well go for it.
Best of luck to your Twitch career!
Tristan
Buuuump.
