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races [2022/10/20 05:03] – [Commentators] lordbatsyraces [2023/01/12 00:24] (current) – external edit 127.0.0.1
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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://gitlab.com/akw5013/discord-race-bot|discord-race-bot]]. Async races are sometimes restreamed on the Jets of Time Twitch channel; when that's planned, we'll ask for a video, preferably with only game audio. Other than that, restreams of async races will run much like those for live races (described below). 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://gitlab.com/akw5013/discord-race-bot|discord-race-bot]]. Async races are sometimes restreamed on the Jets of Time Twitch channel; when that's planned, we'll ask for a video, preferably with only game audio. Other than that, restreams of async races will run much like those for live races (described below).
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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://speedgaming.org|SpeedGaming]] channels. Generally, race rooms are organized on [[https://racetime.gg|Racetime]] to synchronize timers. Live races are also organized in the Discord, and are often restreamed on either the Jets of Time Twitch channel, or on the [[https://speedgaming.org|SpeedGaming]] channels. Generally, race rooms are organized on [[https://racetime.gg|Racetime]] to synchronize timers.
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 The term "Restream" is used to refer to 2-4 racers' runs being broadcast together on another channel. Jets is usually restreamed on [[http://www.twitch.tv/jetsoftime|our twitch channel]], but sometimes we will be broadcast on one of the [[http://speedgaming.org|Speedgaming]] channels. The term "Restream" is used to refer to 2-4 racers' runs being broadcast together on another channel. Jets is usually restreamed on [[http://www.twitch.tv/jetsoftime|our twitch channel]], but sometimes we will be broadcast on one of the [[http://speedgaming.org|Speedgaming]] channels.
  
-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' audio is captured over Discord.
  
 ===== Participating in Restreams ===== ===== Participating in Restreams =====
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 **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 be ready and on discord. **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 be ready and on discord.
  
-If hosted on Jets of Time: Commentators and Trackers should join the "restream" voice chat channel. Anyone tracking but not commentating needs to have their microphone muted for the duration of the livestream.+If hosted on Jets of Time: Commentators and Trackers should join the "restreaming" voice chat channel, or join "General" and ask to be moved into "restreaming". Anyone tracking but not commentating needs to have their microphone muted for the duration of the livestream.
  
 If we are being restreamed on a Speedgaming channel: A bot of theirs will send a call invitation to the registered crew about 15 minutes prior to the start of the race. If we are being restreamed on a Speedgaming channel: A bot of theirs will send a call invitation to the registered crew about 15 minutes prior to the start of the race.
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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, plus running Discord for commentary, and broadcasting both to Twitch and to Discord for the other members of the crew (the screen-sharing in Discord is important because it allows the rest of the crew to commentate and track the race live without stream delay). 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, plus running Discord for commentary, and broadcasting both to Twitch and to Discord for the other members of the crew (the screen-sharing in Discord is important because it allows the rest of the crew to commentate and track the race live without stream delay).
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 +We are working on a restream setup that uses a cloud service instead. As we transition to this, the requirements for restreamers will loosen.
  
 As a restreamer: As a restreamer:
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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'Jet'of Time race. We're running [category] [take a minute to explain the category]). Introduce yourself, any co-commentators, and be sure to thank the rest of the crew as well.+  * Do an introduction after going live (ex: "Good evening and welcome to today'Jets of Time race. We're running [category] [take a minute to explain the category]). Introduce yourself, any co-commentators, and be sure to thank the rest of the crew as well
 +  * Use the time runners are shopping and checking easy/free Key Items to explain the basics of Jets of Time. For example: "Jets of Time is an open-world Chrono Trigger randomizer. As you can see, our players begin with the winged Epoch and have access to two different eras. They're going to be looking for three combinations of characters and/or items to unlock a Go Mode." etc. Otherwise, you don't need to explain the very basics of Jets, Chrono Trigger, or randomizers - unless someone asks.
   * **Introduce the runners specifically, as they are the stars of the show.** Good things to mention are how long the runner has been with the community and perhaps draw attention to particular strengths of that runner - maybe they are really good at overworld movement, or they have lightning-fast menu input, or are particularly strategic in battle.   * **Introduce the runners specifically, as they are the stars of the show.** Good things to mention are how long the runner has been with the community and perhaps draw attention to particular strengths of that runner - maybe they are really good at overworld movement, or they have lightning-fast menu input, or are particularly strategic in battle.
   * 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' motivations are. It's okay if you're ultimately wrong - it makes for an exciting race when the runners keep everyone guessing.   * 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' motivations are. It's okay if you're ultimately wrong - it makes for an exciting race when the runners keep everyone guessing.
   *  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.   *  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. Treat co-commentators and chat participants with respect.+  * **Stay professional.** Don't play favorites among the runners, and don't use inappropriate language such as cursing or slurs. Treat co-commentators and chat participants with respect. If you need to step away from comms, let your partner know in a discord DM.
   * 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 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.   * 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.
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 ==== Runner ==== ==== Runner ====
  
-Runners should be ready 15-20 minutes prior to the stream like everyone else. Specifically, it's helpful to already be broadcasting to your personal channel so the restreamer can quickly crop you into the broadcast. Since Chrono Trigger begins on a screen with a black background, it helps to load a previous save file so that the edges of your screen can be easily determined. Someone on the crew will also provide you with a Racetime room you can join through your timer.+Runners should be ready 15-20 minutes prior to the stream like everyone else. Specifically, it's helpful to already be broadcasting to your personal channel so the restreamer can quickly crop you into the broadcast. Be sure to hit "start" so that you're on the Active/Wait screen. Someone on the crew will also provide you with a Racetime room you can join through your timer.
  
   * 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.
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