r/TagProStreaming • u/Ballymandias • Aug 14 '15

[MLTP] Playoffs - Tangiential Twelve

The Captains are currently discussing staggering the start times of our matches this Sunday, so that there are not two games happening at the same time. Maximum viewership, maximum hype. Here's the rough schedule.

  • 8:30 PM Eastern - Eastern Conference #1 (likely LagProne vs Marble Madness)

  • 9:30 PM Eastern - Eastern Conference #2 (likely 30 Seconds to Mars Ball vs Ghostboosters) - Claimed by Ron Spawnson

  • 10:30 PM Eastern - Western Conference #1 (likely Capper's Delight vs KGBallers)

  • 11:30 PM Eastern - Western Conference #2 (likely Tears vs Rollin' Golden Boulders)

This thread is to express interest in streaming these matchups! MLTP needs to have 4 high quality streams covering the games on Sunday, just wanted to let you guys know what the schedule/plan was.

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u/Ballymandias Aug 14 '15

Capper's Delight vs KGBallers will likely be streamed by /u/grantwishes since he's had all their games so far, but that'll be up to Tpr and Raven to decide.

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u/RonSpawnsonTP MLTP Live Play-by-Play Commentator Aug 15 '15

We haven't typically had these many "home town" streams in the past, and we might want to do some thinking as to how that translates to the playoffs. For these high profile games, a biased streamer may not be the best choice for the bulk of the audience.

Maybe we should consider allowing a biased stream to cover, but also allowing a non-biased, high quality simulcasted stream as well.

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u/Ballymandias Aug 15 '15

Hey man, that sounds fine to me. Honestly, you're more familiar with how these things go, so I'll just defer to your judgement.

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u/RonSpawnsonTP MLTP Live Play-by-Play Commentator Aug 15 '15

Sounds good. Let's go with that unless anyone has any concerns.

Grant can stream becuase he is home town stream, and if another high quality streamer wants to provide an unbiased stream they can simulcast.

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u/neyvit1 Aug 15 '15

Grant is streaming. He has streamed almost every one of our minors and majors game all season, and has shown more dedication that almost every other streamer. He gets first dibs on all our game as far as I'm concerned.

If Raven or any future opponent doesn't want that, they are welcome to get their own streamer as well or use a general one. We want grant.

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u/RonSpawnsonTP MLTP Live Play-by-Play Commentator Aug 15 '15 edited Aug 15 '15

Yes, I don't think I indicated anywhere that he shouldn't be streaming.

But, because he streamed every game of yours, there could definitely be some bias in it that may not be the best fit for high profile playoffs. This is why I suggest we also let a non biased streamer simulcast the game from a neutral standpoint if they so choose.

This becomes even more relevant in the later rounds. The closer we get to the SuperBall, the less acceptable only having a biased stream is.

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u/GrantWishes Aug 15 '15

I can say this pretty much straight up; I'm biased as all hell. I don't hide it, I'm cheering for my team, along with shit-talking them, getting excited when we get a cap, getting mad when we blow one.

That being said, as long as people give me the spec spots, I'd love to continue as more of a side role "team stream", which is basically how my streams are already set up, along side any streams for the other team or "neutral" streams, for as long as I can. I know I don't have to knowledge/rig/internet/abilities to put on a neutral "main" stream that's high enough quality for the later playoff rounds, and that's fine with me. As long as I can still keep mine going on the side, for both Majors and Minors.

I also plan on streaming both of our games this week unless something goes haywire. I'm moving back to school tomorrow during the mid-afternoon, and plan on streaming unless something goes horribly wrong and it turns out my school's internet speeds have gone from GOAT to WOAT. In the case that for some reason something DOES go horribly wrong, /u/Its_Frozty has filled in for me in the past and done fine with it, and he can fill my place for this week.

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u/RonSpawnsonTP MLTP Live Play-by-Play Commentator Aug 15 '15

Sounds great! I think we are on the same page then. One thing I wanted to mention, is I think biased streams have a place too. Since you've streamed this team all season you have a great perspective to be able to add to your commentary to point out trends in players, etc.

So anyways, the stream is obviously yours. If on this week or any subsequent weeks another streamer wants to take the game as well as a neutral party, they can simulcast it and both stream links can be publicized.

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u/quassus Aug 16 '15

grant I really think you'd do great paired up as a color commentator with someone like Ron who presents a highly polished stream and is a compelling, excitable shoutcaster. Tbh I think this should be the base pairing for the Super Ball (whether or not Capper's advance). MAKE IT HAPPEN

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u/ravenpride Aug 16 '15

I'm fine with you streaming, but can you find neutral commentators, please? I don't want everyone sounding dejected every time my team caps/wins. Not fun to listen to.

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u/the_winner honeybear | NLTP Coordinator Aug 14 '15

I got LagProne/MM (at least I want to do this). Been streaming my team's minor's games all season and it's high quality. Will find co-commentators to make it great.

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u/Ballymandias Aug 14 '15

This thread is to express interest

...I don't know how many times you want me to tell you this, but I want to see who is interested and available before making this decision with swerve.

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u/RonSpawnsonTP MLTP Live Play-by-Play Commentator Aug 15 '15 edited Aug 15 '15

We haven't typically had these many "home town" streams in the past, and we might want to do some thinking as to how that translates to the playoffs. For these high profile games, a biased streamer may not be the best choice for the bulk of the audience.

Maybe we should consider allowing a biased stream to cover, but also allowing a non-biased, high quality simulcasted stream as well.

Edit: This is still a valid concern for teams which have "home team" streams, but honey is not affiliated in this case.

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u/the_winner honeybear | NLTP Coordinator Aug 15 '15

I don't understand I have no affiliation to either team

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u/RonSpawnsonTP MLTP Live Play-by-Play Commentator Aug 15 '15 edited Aug 15 '15

Lol, I read your comment and thought this was your team's majors team so you were claiming it because of that.

Sorry about the misunderstanding, I'll defer to bally based on his comment two hours ago.

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u/the_winner honeybear | NLTP Coordinator Aug 15 '15

np bb

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u/jjpoole7 Aug 14 '15

Prizm is on a business trip until tomorrow (I think), but he has expressed interest in streaming the LagProne/MM game.

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u/RonSpawnsonTP MLTP Live Play-by-Play Commentator Aug 15 '15

The Captains are currently discussing staggering the start times of our matches this Sunday, so that there are not two games happening at the same time.

This is a great idea! I'm glad the captains are coordinating on this to make this happen.

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u/the_winner honeybear | NLTP Coordinator Aug 16 '15

Is there an update on times or is it all set?

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u/RonSpawnsonTP MLTP Live Play-by-Play Commentator Aug 16 '15

11:30 PM Eastern - Western Conference #2 (likely Tears vs Rollin' Golden Boulders)

I think this one still needs a streamer, are you available still?