Watching Streams - Poll
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well, it all depends who's playing on the featured table and the tables surrounding it. For example, during the turning stone tournament when karen korr and that young russian feller (his name is eluding me atm) were on the stream table mike d and earl were playing across the room, I enjoyed watching the match but it would have been nice to be able to kind of see how the other match was playing out. But that was also across the room, sooo yeah, I spose I'll gratefully take whatever I can get as far as free streams go, we're pretty fortunate to be able watch live matches, specially fo free!
The white one, huh? Maybe thats why I struggle with this game so much, who knew?
I get the point about the free streams versus the higher end guys, that is kinda why I noted it. I understand. I simply don't know if I would be able to see it a whole lot better on Accustats or not, and thats ok too. Just illustrating why I would rather try to look at one table.
And I agree with you on the colors. Hell, in one of the rooms we play in, the lighting is bad enough that I can't tell the 2, 4, 6 or 8 if I'm too far away from the table. Even when I'm the one playing, I sometimes walk a couple steps to peek at one to make sure.
Honestly I can, and I just did. So what # were you looking for anyway? Gee, wonder who that lone 1 vote for the 100% was???
This is not the case. The more viewers you have, the more it costs the streamer to provide the bandwidth. If you have 200 viewers - it costs considerably more to stream that if you have 50 viewers.
Our last PPV, 'Busty vs Chohan' cost over $7k to produce. This includes everyone else's salaries and profit sharing. The bandwidth cost us almost $1,300.
I voted 30%
I just don't believe that if SVB and Alex were playing on the table next to the main stream table people wouldn't want a look over every once in a while..
I just don't believe that if SVB and Alex were playing on the table next to the main stream table people wouldn't want a look over every once in a while..
And that's probably without amortizing the cost of your equipment. It wasn't free...and it won't last forever.
Just a quick add to my earlier comment: If the players are taking an extended break (3+ minutes) it's okay to pan around the room or try to get an angle on another table. But it's distracting when it's done between games; when I watch a match I like to become as focused as the players.
I am a clownish type of person for sure. No question there.. But I can promise you less than 10% of the zero voters truly wish to be locked in tight on the main table 100% of the time. Think about it, you paid to watch pool action, so the more action the better, right?
I get if though, there probably are a few people who only want to see the main table 100%. But that percentage isn't near as high as this poll might suggest.
I'm not mad if you don't like my poll.
I get if though, there probably are a few people who only want to see the main table 100%. But that percentage isn't near as high as this poll might suggest.
I'm not mad if you don't like my poll.
Don't be mad. We like your poll.
We just don't like that you aren't willing to accept the poll's results for what they are. It's like posters who ask "How much is this cue worth?" and then argue with (and insult) people who state a value that's less than the poster assumed. It's rude and unprofessional.
It's clear from his reaction that this poll wasn't put up to get a take on others views but done in hopes that the results would validate HIS view.
It's the same with the people you mention in regards to cue value. As you stated they have an assumption of what it's worth & don't truly ask to get others opinions of what the value TRULY is. They are looking for someone to validate THEIR opinion of what it's worth.
Wow..I had no clue about the bandwidth cost, Daniel..Sure changes my perspective. I do know some of the pitfalls of streaming, as I'm good friends with Lenny, but I guess that particular subject never came up!
PS..May I ask how many viewers it took to incur a $1300.00 BW cost? (if its none of my business, just say so..no problem)
Yes I probably would rather see svb and Alex but not at the expense of an awkward camera angle or cutting back and forth from the main match I was watching. I will add this, if before a match had started or during an extended break or after the match no problem with camera panning around room to show the place .
I'm not understanding. I voted 20% because I figured maybe I'd want it zoomed out if there was no one playing on the main table (like between matches).
You don't seem to be happy with these results though. You were expecting it to be 70%+ but it's not.
Did you lose a bet or something? Were you trying to prove a point to a friend that didn't work out? You seem fairly unhappy about how this poll has turned out.
I really think the priority of streaming should be the game at hand. No reason to check out whats going on in the hall when the match is in full-swing.
If Alex Pagulayan starts lighting farts on the rail to shark someone he has bet against.... then yeah, I would allow for that kind of coverage. Otherwise, stick to the match por favor.
Lesh
If Alex Pagulayan starts lighting farts on the rail to shark someone he has bet against.... then yeah, I would allow for that kind of coverage. Otherwise, stick to the match por favor.
Lesh
I agree with this..that's why I voted 10%. I realize the Tournament director decides who gets on the stream table, but maybe some input from the streamer would be wise?
I feel this way about football too.
If I'm at a bar with a bunch of TVs, that's great. But when I only have one TV, like at home, I'm watching one game. During the commercials I might switch to see what's happening on the other games, but I'm not going to keep switching back and forth during. And I'm not a fan of PIP at all.
Not true.
At my age, focusing has become one of my biggest problems, so I appreciate having only one table to study during a match. I try to transfer that type focus to my own play.
I would like to be able to see the score, though, on those little turn-page scorekeepers.
I'm not clowning around here, seriously.
Jeff Livingston
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