Shoutcasting Mode

[vernal plover]

I love that tournaments are back. but watching them is janky because they are so dependent on discord and other third party apps that need to work together. Please develop a mode that allows the commentators to commentate instead of work on technical limitations. give them the ability to scout and switch, analysis tools, this is blockchain so even the ability to look up on-chain tournament performances, inbuilt animations and transitions, in game audio controls, the ability to interview players in game, hidden caster-caster-player chat options, the ability for individuals to join a lobby to spectate, get next level with it!

[brisk tangle]

I think this is in the works

[delicate oracle]

yes, was mentioned the first time almost an eternity ago 😄
Not sure how deep it went down on priority list tho.
Imo super important if you want to focus on tournaments as a big part of marketing.

[mental python]

I've asked this for a long time and Stuart said it was difficult before but now "spectator mode" will be with us sooner rather than later

[unique zenith]

This is in the works. We are currently transitioning to a new system that will allow us much more flexibility and speed in building. You can blame me for having it be the way it is now, as it was ultimately my call and I got it wrong.

That being said the only way forward is to implement this ASAP (which we are doing) so that we can then add these types of features.

The actual 'shoutcasting' mode doesn't have as high priority as getting the game into a really good state, but it will come right after and is very important.

[rugged shoal]

Could you please elaborate further on the original system that was wrong? I'd be curious to learn more about this.

[unique zenith]

I would prefer not. At least until we fully transition to the new system.

[rugged shoal]

Is this the same reference to the implementation of multiplayer systems that was talked about in the Town Hall?