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''Stream Setup:  Xsplit + Twitch.tv + Mumble'' <br>  
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To stream the game you need at least average 2010s hardware. (Slower PCs can work if hardware capture, such as Intel QSV or Nvidia NVENC, is supported.)<br>
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Exampe of a streamed tournament: http://www.tus-wa.com/cups/cup-590/
  
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=='''Techs'''==  
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== Prerequisite: having W:A in a window ==
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*Get a powerful computer (i7 does it just fine)
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==<b>Wormkit module D3D9Wnd</b>==
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*Install Worms Armageddon with the [[Latest|latest update]].
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*Install Worms Armageddon with the latest update<br>
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*Run W:A, go into Settings and set the in-game resolution to 1280×720 (recommended for streaming, but you can pick your own).
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*Install Wormkit module D3D9Wnd (Kawoosh, StepS) (http://myfiles.my1.ru/wa/wk/wkD3D9Wnd.rar)<br>
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*Go into Advanced Settings.
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*Run W:A and set game resolution to 1280x720<br>
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**Tick "Windowed Mode".
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*Go to settings and click  on “load Wormkit modules”<br>
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*Exit W:A.
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*Exit W:A<br>
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*Start W:A again. Now you are in a windowed mode.
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*Start W:A again. Now you are in a windowed mode<br>
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==<b>Twitch.tv</b>==
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== Streaming website ==
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*Register at www.twitch.tv<br>
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=== Twitch.tv ===
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*Register at http://www.twitch.tv
  
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==<b>XSplit</b>==
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== Stream recorder ==
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*Install Xsplit (www.xsplit.com)<br>
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One of the following broadcasting software is required for streaming.
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*Start XSplit<br>
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*Add your twitch.tv channel <br>
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*Go to View-Resolutions-Edit resolutions and tick 1280x720<br>
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*View-Resolution – choose 1280x720<br>
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*Now setup your scene. Click “Add screen region” and click on your w:a window<br>
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*Stretch it in xsplit window<br>
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*Start your broadcast<br>
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==<b>Mumble</b>==
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=== XSplit ===
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*If you need an easy way to comment games with your friends just use Mumble (www.mumble.com)<br>
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*[https://www.xsplit.com Download] and install XSplit
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*Install client<br>
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*Start XSplit
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*Add server:<br>
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*Add your twitch.tv channel
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  Label: Worms<br>
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*Go to View -> Resolutions -> Edit resolutions and tick 1280x720 (the one you chose in the W:A settings)
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  Address: worms2d.info<br>
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*View -> Resolution – choose 1280x720
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  Port: 64738<br>
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*Now, set up your scene. Click “Add screen region” and click on your W:A window
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  Username: (your nickname)<br>
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*Stretch it in the XSplit window
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  Password: (no password)<br>
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*Start your broadcast
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*Turn your speakers off. Use headphones. Otherwise you will have annoying echo that can ruin your stream.<br>
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*Ask everyone who participates in the show to do the same.<br>
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*Check your hardware for background nosies <br>
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*Make sure there will be no noise in your room (talking, tv or any other sounds except your voice)<br>
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*Configure "Push-to-talk": <br>
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=== OBS Studio ===
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*[https://obsproject.com Download] and install OBS Studio
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*Start OBS Studio
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*Go to Settings -> Stream
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**Select Twitch
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**Click Use Stream Key
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**Select a server (nearest to you is recommended)
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**Click "Get Stream Key", paste into the box.
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*Go to Settings -> Video, select 1280x720 (the one you chose in the W:A settings)
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*(Optional) Go to Output -> set Encoder to a Hardware option, if available (for both streaming and recording)
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*Now, set up your scene. Add a W:A source by right-clicking in the "Sources" area
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*Use either Game Capture (recommended), or Window Capture (if you get no image otherwise).
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**(For Game Capture) Mode: Capture specific window.
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**Window: find WA in the list.
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**Window Match priority: "Match title, otherwise find window of same executable" (necessary to keep finding the window properly each time WA is restarted)
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*Start your broadcast
  
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   Configure->Settings->Audio Input->Choose “Push-to-talk” from drop-down menu.<br>
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== Stream vocal commenting ==
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   Shortcuts->Add->Choose “push-to-talk”->Click under Shortcut tab->Push “Right Ctrl” <br>
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=== Mumble ===
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   (or any other key of your choice)<br>
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*If you need an easy way to comment games with your friends just use [http://www.mumble.com Mumble]
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*Install client
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*Add server:
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  Label: Worms
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  Address: worms2d.info
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  Port: 64738
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  Username: (your nickname)
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  Password: (no password)
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*Turn your speakers off. Use headphones. Otherwise you will have annoying echo that can ruin your stream
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*Ask everyone who participates in the show to do the same
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*Check your hardware for background nosies
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*Make sure there will be no noise in your room (talking, tv or any other sounds except your voice)
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*Configure "Push-to-talk":
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   Configure->Settings->Audio Input->Choose “Push-to-talk” from drop-down menu.
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   Shortcuts->Add->Choose “push-to-talk”->Click under Shortcut tab->Push “Right Ctrl”  
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   (or any other key of your choice)

Latest revision as of 21:19, 14 October 2021

To stream the game you need at least average 2010s hardware. (Slower PCs can work if hardware capture, such as Intel QSV or Nvidia NVENC, is supported.)
Exampe of a streamed tournament: http://www.tus-wa.com/cups/cup-590/

Prerequisite: having W:A in a window

  • Install Worms Armageddon with the latest update.
  • Run W:A, go into Settings and set the in-game resolution to 1280×720 (recommended for streaming, but you can pick your own).
  • Go into Advanced Settings.
    • Tick "Windowed Mode".
  • Exit W:A.
  • Start W:A again. Now you are in a windowed mode.

Streaming website

Twitch.tv

Stream recorder

One of the following broadcasting software is required for streaming.

XSplit

  • Download and install XSplit
  • Start XSplit
  • Add your twitch.tv channel
  • Go to View -> Resolutions -> Edit resolutions and tick 1280x720 (the one you chose in the W:A settings)
  • View -> Resolution – choose 1280x720
  • Now, set up your scene. Click “Add screen region” and click on your W:A window
  • Stretch it in the XSplit window
  • Start your broadcast

OBS Studio

  • Download and install OBS Studio
  • Start OBS Studio
  • Go to Settings -> Stream
    • Select Twitch
    • Click Use Stream Key
    • Select a server (nearest to you is recommended)
    • Click "Get Stream Key", paste into the box.
  • Go to Settings -> Video, select 1280x720 (the one you chose in the W:A settings)
  • (Optional) Go to Output -> set Encoder to a Hardware option, if available (for both streaming and recording)
  • Now, set up your scene. Add a W:A source by right-clicking in the "Sources" area
  • Use either Game Capture (recommended), or Window Capture (if you get no image otherwise).
    • (For Game Capture) Mode: Capture specific window.
    • Window: find WA in the list.
    • Window Match priority: "Match title, otherwise find window of same executable" (necessary to keep finding the window properly each time WA is restarted)
  • Start your broadcast

Stream vocal commenting

Mumble

  • If you need an easy way to comment games with your friends just use Mumble
  • Install client
  • Add server:
  Label: Worms
  Address: worms2d.info
  Port: 64738
  Username: (your nickname)
  Password: (no password)
  • Turn your speakers off. Use headphones. Otherwise you will have annoying echo that can ruin your stream
  • Ask everyone who participates in the show to do the same
  • Check your hardware for background nosies
  • Make sure there will be no noise in your room (talking, tv or any other sounds except your voice)
  • Configure "Push-to-talk":
  Configure->Settings->Audio Input->Choose “Push-to-talk” from drop-down menu.
  Shortcuts->Add->Choose “push-to-talk”->Click under Shortcut tab->Push “Right Ctrl” 
  (or any other key of your choice)
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