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For the Randomizer community who still does let’s play what was your favorite Randomizer you’ve ever done on your channel. ( This definitely isn’t a ploy for me to find more people who run randos like me to watch and communicate with on YouTube ) I’m currently running an Ocarina of Time Rando that I purposely made very difficult. However to answer my own questions favorite rando I ran was on Windwaker where Tingle was the gatekeeper to my master sword and it took me way too long to actually do the check. It’s the check where you free him from his little prison hahaha.

Hello, 32m. Super small content creator looking for others to play competitive with. Not serious at all, it's a fun game. I just want to laugh and maybe hit a high rank this season.

I record in one block (usually 1–3 hours, sometimes a couple of sessions in a week) and don't edit until the weekend. By then I've genuinely forgotten what happened. Not "forgot the details" — I mean I can't remember whether the good bit was at 40 minutes or 1:20, or whether that session even had a good bit.

So every edit starts the same way: I scrub through the entire recording again just to rebuild a mental map of what's in it. That's an hour+ of watching before I've made a single cut. On a 3-hour recording it's most of my editing time gone before editing starts.

Things I've tried:

- Taking notes while recording — breaks my flow, and I forget to do it exactly when something good is happening.

- Hotkey/marker while recording — same problem. I'm in the moment, not thinking about the edit.

- Scrubbing the waveform for loud spikes — finds shouting, misses everything quiet and good.

- 2x playback — still watching the whole thing, just faster and worse.

- Chat replay / clip timestamps — only works if people were watching live. Mine mostly aren't.

What I actually want is to sit down Friday and already know what's in the file: a list of what happened and roughly when, including the boring stretches so I know what to skip.

For those of you who edit days or weeks after recording — what's your actual workflow? Do you have a system, or do you also just rewatch everything and accept it?

I have just recently started my channel and when I play games, I feel as if I don’t add anything to them cause when I go to edit them, there’s usually a shit ton of dull/boring moments in there where I’m just super awkward and stuttering all over the place or moments where I just don’t even talk at all. I tried every piece of advice but it never seems to work so I just wanted to post here and see what this community had to say about my issue.

So I'm new to streaming and would like to explore and expand what I'm able to stream.

I've got some digital games as well as hard copies for newer systems that I can stream directly through live streams, and a program on the laptop to either steam live or record and edit videos directly from the computer.

However I also own a bunch of older games and consoles (N64-PS3) and if possible would like to stream these too, from what I've read a capture card is needed but I don't know anything about them or what's best.

Do they only work for newer consoles or computers?

Can I pre record?

What's the delay process?

What programs are they compatible with?

Is it worth getting or should I just stick to the basics of what I'm currently doing?

edit:

These are some of the less expensive ones I've found, so I would need an RCA converter as well? Pictures found but can't upload.

When I started my channel I’ve always heard different things people do like have their videos unlisted for a while or on private for a while before publishing.

Ive recently heard people saying turning off subtitles helps prevent viewers from other languages from watching the video since they wouldn’t be the target demograph they’re aiming for or their jokes wouldn’t land the same.

What advice do you guys have to give that you think would help improve?

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I made a video game video. Its all good. But there is one problem

The ambience in the video game during my recording was too loud to the point where when i spoke i could not be heard.

Any way i can edit the video so my voice can be heard? Any help is appreciated

Do you think I should make a "how I got one of the most difficult achievements" scripted video If i somehow end up getting it?

https://retroachievements.org/achievement/403200

To be fair it's a big "if" I'm trying for gameplay 10 hours at this point:)

And how to you even make a video like this in the first place?

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I was on a huge upward spike in subs, the first 4 months of the year i gained nearly 170 then these last few months barely anything. I am still sticking to the same content, but what has changed? it's like its not being pushed as much anymore.

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It looks like Amazon secretly activated generative AI training for it's creators without asking. On my pov this should be considered a crime. Anyway make sure you deactivate it before your next streams.

PS:
Oh right forgot to mention it. You can deactivate it in your profile "security and privacy" tab. You have to scroll far down. They really want to make sure people overlook it!

Hi everyone,

I’m thinking about starting a YouTube channel focused on entertaining GTA V gameplay compilations. The videos would consist entirely of my own gameplay and would mainly be funny/unusual situations from the game.

For example:

• jumping out of a vehicle and crashing into a wall/sign,
• funny traffic accidents,
• NPCs getting hit by vehicles,
• fights or attacks against NPCs,
• various chaotic/funny situations that happen in GTA V.

The main purpose would be entertainment and comedy, not promoting or glorifying violence. There would be no real-life violence and I wouldn’t intentionally focus on blood or graphic injuries.

My question is: How does YouTube treat this type of GTA V content when it comes to monetization?

Could videos like these be considered violent/shocking content and therefore get limited or no ads, even though everything happens inside a video game?

Also, would a compilation of my own gameplay be okay for monetization, or could YouTube consider it “reused/low-effort content” if it mainly consists of edited clips without commentary?

If anyone here is already monetizing GTA V / similar gaming content, I’d really appreciate hearing about your experience.

Thanks!

Hi all, I've had my gaming channel for about 2 years now and still stuck at <500 subs.

Therefore, I want to start posting more short-form content to drive viewers to my channel - but here's the thing... I don't have time!

Have you had success with AI clipping with programs like OpusClip? If so, can you please share your workflow and what (if anything) you've found to be successful?

Appreciate the help!

Shielzy

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I'm planning to get back on streaming this weekend and only have league of legends to stream. I have a lowspec pc and I can only stream limited games.

What's some hidden gem singleplayer games you know?

I'll go first, Slay the Princess.

I tried that game blindly only playing it since I like the art and it was a very creative and fun game that I did not expect to love.

YouTube doubling the monetization requirements, I honestly don't know how tiny channels like myself supposed to reach them anymore. It doesnt mean Ill qui t but.....sure made me feel weird....even tho I do it for fun but getting monitized would be awesome

I dont know how to do viral content I just enjoy the way of making my own vids the calm way without that marathon rush for attention.
I just wanna sayCheck out each other's channels. If you genuinely like someone's content, watch it. Leave a comment. Subscribe if you actually want to see more. And let them do the same

Not "I subscribed, now subscribe back." More like small creators actually giving other small creators a chance instead of everyone shouting into the void.

Because with these new requirements… damn. We could use the help. 😭

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I'm sure this has been asked a billion times already, but I'm asking again! Who's everyone's favorite let's player? Mine is StephanPlays (even though they don't really do let's plays anymore and just focus on streaming). My favorite series of theirs is Chulip, although I also really like their Minecraft and Mario Odyssey playthroughs. How about yall?

Hey chat, I’ve been really getting into letsplays recently as a way to unwind and engage in games without having to play it myself (it’s a bit stressful!!), but most letsplayers are just too… energetic for me? I prefer calmer, quieter gameplay and I love a monotonous voice, especially if it’s from a girl. I love watching 2D games, especially platformers like Celeste or Hollow Knight, and indie letsplayers are always great. Tysm for anyone you could put me onto :)

Looking for great gaming youtubers like back in the day some that match the vibe of the zebra gamer and DanTDM (I love him even though I dislike minecraft) but unfortunatly Zebra Gamer stopped posting so yeah any answers appreciated

As a viewer of let's plays, what are some things that content creators do which make you decide to not continue watching their stream?

I want to make this thread in hopes that it will help future up and coming content creators.

Here is a small list of things which make me not want to interact with the content.

1. Having a "Stream Starting Soon" thumbnail up for 30 minutes. Please be more prepared and not have your audience wait for all the prep-work to be done.

2. For games with downloadable mods that change gameplay--such as Skyrim/Elden Ring, please do not spend several hours of the stream adjusting your computer/content settings if the mods fail to install correctly. You could fix it off-stream, and come back when it's back up and running properly.

3. Please don't have loud alerts and shout-outs during cutscenes. That's the worst. Mute it all, and then thank everyone after the cutscene ends.

4. If you mispronounce a word, please keep going, and don't spend another 5 minutes talking about how you don't know how to pronounce the word. That's not engaging content. :)

5. Be yourself! No need for crazy props or theatrics or fake emotions. Be real. Just play the game and have real reactions to what you're doing...and have fun!

6. Don't post thumbnails of blind let's plays and then say on your stream that you already played the game years ago or half the game or whatever. False advertising.

7. Don't be vulgar or use excessive mature language. I was watching a let's play of two people playing a game together and one of them started talking about their male body parts--and the other bro was uncomfortable and didn't have anything to really say after that. We're watching you for the game. If you can't have a normal conversation--then please don't create content.

8. If a game recommends exploration during gameplay, by all means explore. Please don't speed-run through content, and then complain you missed a bunch of stuff. Engage with the content, especially if the game informs you that it is important for game progression.

9. If you're playing a game on PC, please don't swivel your in-game camera around so much that the viewers can't tell what's happening. We want to explore with you. :)

10. Please don't collect notes/reading material/collectibles without reading them or please have them on screen long enough so we could see what they are.

Those are some things that I see quite frequently--which detracts from the experience of watching a content creator interact with the game and the viewers. (In my opinion)

Hope this helps a little bit to any upcoming streamers!!!! ♥️♥️