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Is it worth becoming a letsplay streamer as a hobby, sorta? (piefed.zip)
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I want to know the whole process of what its like streaming games as a hobby. Im not the best at games but i still like them and i think it would be neat to build a community possible, but im still unsure?

Im not even sure where to start to stream to a community? i may be hard on myself but i just feel im boring, i really demotivate myself instead of starting things i want to do.

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[–] B0NK3RS@lazysoci.al 2 points 2 days ago

I'd say the easiest/quickest way to start is on a console with a headset and using your phone to manage the stream. Just sit down, launch a game and start chatting to yourself. If you have a console that is?

PC isn't exactly difficult but you'll need to set up and use something like OBS.

I think making and keeping it a hobby you enjoy is the key to success. Don't burden yourself with thinking you have to be popular and just play what you want and when you want.