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Asynchronous (async) races are run in the Jets of Time Discord often. Some are part of larger events and some are standalone. They are automated by [[https:// | Asynchronous (async) races are run in the Jets of Time Discord often. Some are part of larger events and some are standalone. They are automated by [[https:// | ||
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+ | Players //are// allowed to pause their timer and take a break during an async. If you've done this in a video you're providing for a restream, please let the restreamer know when you took breaks so they can be edited out or otherwise handled. | ||
Live races are also organized in the Discord, and are often restreamed on either the Jets of Time Twitch channel, or on the [[https:// | Live races are also organized in the Discord, and are often restreamed on either the Jets of Time Twitch channel, or on the [[https:// | ||
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The term " | The term " | ||
- | A restream can be a live race or it can be a rebroadcast of several async videos. In the case of a live race, the runners will typically broadcast to their individual channels and the Restreamer - the person who is running the broadcast - will capture their streams for the main channel. | + | A restream can be a live race or it can be a rebroadcast of several async videos. In the case of a live race, the runners will typically broadcast to their individual channels and the Restreamer - the person who is running the broadcast - will capture their streams for the main channel. Commentators' |
===== Participating in Restreams ===== | ===== Participating in Restreams ===== | ||
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A Restream requires a **Restreamer** to run the stream on the main channel, one or more **Commentators** to provide a live play-by-play, | A Restream requires a **Restreamer** to run the stream on the main channel, one or more **Commentators** to provide a live play-by-play, | ||
- | All participants in a restream should be ready 15-20 minutes prior to the race time. That means restreamers should have everything set up other than their captures (as the racers will usually begin their streams so they may be captured at this time) and the other crew (comms and trackers) should | + | **All participants in a restream should be ready 15-20 minutes prior to the race time.** That means restreamers should have everything set up other than their captures (as the racers will usually begin their streams so they may be captured at this time) and the other crew (comms and trackers) should |
- | If we are being restreamed on a Speedgaming channel, a bot of theirs will send a call invitation about 15 minutes prior to the start of the race. | + | If hosted on Jets of Time: Commentators and Trackers should join the " |
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+ | If we are being restreamed on a Speedgaming channel: A bot of theirs will send a call invitation | ||
==== Restreamer ==== | ==== Restreamer ==== | ||
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A restreamer needs a decent computer and internet connection in order to run the stream -- you'll be pulling in all 2-4 streams from the runners, or playing 2-4 async race videos simultaneously, | A restreamer needs a decent computer and internet connection in order to run the stream -- you'll be pulling in all 2-4 streams from the runners, or playing 2-4 async race videos simultaneously, | ||
- | If you're interested in restreaming, | + | We are working on a restream setup that uses a cloud service instead. As we transition to this, the requirements for restreamers will loosen. |
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+ | As a restreamer: | ||
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+ | * You'll need access to create new tracker pages, or access to one you can reuse each race. | ||
+ | * You'll need a stream key to broadcast to. | ||
+ | * You'll need to set up tools for pulling in streams (streamlink and streamlink-twitch-gui for live races, at least). | ||
+ | * You'll need to set up OBS with the tracker & layout and add and crop streams before the race starts. | ||
+ | * You'll control audio levels between streams, Discord, your own mic, and any background music you play before or after the stream. | ||
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+ | If you're interested in restreaming, | ||
==== Commentators ==== | ==== Commentators ==== | ||
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Things to remember when commentating: | Things to remember when commentating: | ||
- | * Do an introduction after going live (ex: "Good evening and welcome to today' | + | * Do an introduction after going live (ex: "Good evening and welcome to today' |
- | * Introduce the runners specifically, | + | |
- | * Always feel free to banter with co-commentator if there is downtime, or ask each other and chat questions about Chrono Trigger or Jets of Time specifically. While the runners are the stars of the race, it's also nice to involve the chat. | + | * **Introduce the runners specifically, |
* Explain what is happening in the race, and don't worry if something comes off as obvious. There may be viewers unfamiliar with Jets of Time. Use your own knowledge of Jets to puzzle out what you think the racers' | * Explain what is happening in the race, and don't worry if something comes off as obvious. There may be viewers unfamiliar with Jets of Time. Use your own knowledge of Jets to puzzle out what you think the racers' | ||
+ | * Always feel free to banter with co-commentator if there is downtime, but **keep it on-topic.** You can also ask each other and chat questions about Chrono Trigger or Jets of Time specifically. While the runners are the stars of the race, it's also nice to involve the chat. | ||
* Praise runners for good decisions, but it's okay to question decisions you think might be poor, too. Just don't make it personal. | * Praise runners for good decisions, but it's okay to question decisions you think might be poor, too. Just don't make it personal. | ||
- | * Stay professional. Don't play favorites among the runners, and don't use inappropriate language such as cursing or slurs. | + | |
* Do your best to keep track of everything happening in the race. That said, it can be difficult to see everything going on at once, especially if it's a 3- or 4-person race. Don't feel ashamed to asked the Tracker or chat for reminders. | * Do your best to keep track of everything happening in the race. That said, it can be difficult to see everything going on at once, especially if it's a 3- or 4-person race. Don't feel ashamed to asked the Tracker or chat for reminders. | ||
- | * Check a spoiler log if you need to (this can be especially helpful in Chronosanity races where Key Items will show up without warning), but as forward knowledge can color your commentary, try not to lean on it too much. | + | * Check a spoiler log if you need to (this can be especially helpful in Chronosanity races in which Key Items will show up without warning), but as forward knowledge can color your commentary, try not to lean on it too much. |
- | * To conclude the race, be sure to thank the runners and the crew again, and if there is something scheduled in the future, be sure to plug it (and include the channel on which it will feature). | + | * To conclude the race, be sure to thank the runners and the crew again, and if there is something scheduled in the future, be sure to plug it (and include the channel on which it will feature). |
==== Tracker ==== | ==== Tracker ==== | ||
- | As Tracker, you will join the same voice chat room in Discord as the commentators and will be watching the race live with their commentary. Depending on the race, you may be the one who rolls the race seed and distributes it to the runners (if in doubt, ask in discord). Make sure to mute your microphone before the stream goes live. You will be provided a link to the tracking page by the Restreamer. Click on key items and other checks as the runners gather them in order to update the tracker on-stream. | + | As Tracker, you will join the same voice chat room in Discord as the commentators and will be watching the race live with their commentary. Depending on the race, you may be the one who rolls the race seed and distributes it to the runners (if in doubt, ask in discord). Make sure to mute your microphone before the stream goes live. You will be provided a link to the tracking page by the Restreamer. Click on key items and other checks as the runners gather them in order to update the tracker on-stream, and start the timer on the tracker and enter final times when the racers finish where applicable. |
* Do your best to pay close attention to when runners will pick up key items. This may be especially hectic at the start with early character pickups and quick checks such as Snail Stop and Carpenter' | * Do your best to pay close attention to when runners will pick up key items. This may be especially hectic at the start with early character pickups and quick checks such as Snail Stop and Carpenter' | ||
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==== Runner ==== | ==== Runner ==== | ||
- | Runners should be ready 15-20 minutes prior to the stream like everyone else. Specifically, | + | Runners should be ready 15-20 minutes prior to the stream like everyone else. Specifically, |
* Don't cheat (hopefully this is obvious). | * Don't cheat (hopefully this is obvious). | ||
* Whether live or from a VOD, the race should be presented with good quality game audio (if possible) and NO voice commentary. There are options in many streaming programs to record your own audio separately if you wish to stream with your own commentary but this is recommended for asyncs only. | * Whether live or from a VOD, the race should be presented with good quality game audio (if possible) and NO voice commentary. There are options in many streaming programs to record your own audio separately if you wish to stream with your own commentary but this is recommended for asyncs only. |