Thoughts on enhancing "Streamer Mode" visibility for new creators

  • With the recent high profile outage during a large scale stream, it’s clear that "Streamer Mode" (Replace Gamertags) is the most vital tool for server stability.

    Streamers like Summit1G and Pace22 and even CaseOh when he played, rarely have these "mass-crash" issues because they utilise these settings religiously.

    However, new creators coming from other games like, let’s say ARC Raiders, often aren't aware that leaking a Gamertag or not turning on Performance Counters is an invitation for server-hopping that the infrastructure isn't designed to handle.

    Should Rare make "Streamer Mode" a more prominent prompt, or even a forced toggle, for accounts with high social activity? It seems unfair to blame the game's stability when the existing tools to prevent these targeted attacks aren't being used.

    I realise that “streamer mode” is not the only issue big streamers have to protect them and there are other issues on the other side of things, but it’s something that I feel is being overlooked right now.

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  • often aren't aware that leaking a Gamertag or not turning on Performance Counters is an invitation for server-hopping that the infrastructure isn't designed to handle.

    if a streamer does not know how to "search" for if a game has these features or take a moment to check the settings, that is on them And makes them a poor streamer.

  • Yeah, I've been thinking about this. I think part of the issue is that those settings are buried.

    I think maybe moving all the "streamer mode" related settings to their own category in the settings would help. Things like hiding names and turning off copyrighted music would go in there. It may mean duplicating some settings like "mute other crews" or "hide invite notifications".

    They could also have a QR code there to link to a short guide on general streamer safety tips... such as not using the same name for your Gamertag as you use for your channel, what Xbox network settings to use, and what you should look to avoid showing on stream.

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