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Streaming Worms Armageddon is different to streamings of other games, mainly because of it's OpenGL based graphics. So the usual way of streaming games fails for Worms Armageddon. This article gives an instruction how to avoid the graphic problems, though the author limits oneself on own made experiences.
 
  
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Stream Setup:  Xsplit + Twitch.tv + Mumble
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Streaming requires a moderate or powerful computer (i7 does it just fine).<br>
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Techs
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Exampe of a streamed tournament: http://www.tus-wa.com/cups/cup-590/
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Get a powerful computer (i7 does it just fine)
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Wormkit module D3D9Wnd
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== Prerequisite: having W:A in a window ==
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Install Worms Armageddon with the latest update
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Install Wormkit module D3D9Wnd (Kawoosh, StepS) (http://myfiles.my1.ru/wa/wk/wkD3D9Wnd.rar)
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*Install Worms Armageddon with the [http://wa.team17.com/main.html?page=supp&area=upda&file=15 latest update].
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Run W:A and set game resolution to 1280x720
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*Run W:A, go into Settings and set the in-game resolution to 1280x720 (recommended for streaming, but you can pick your own).
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Go to settings and click  on “load Wormkit modules”
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*Go into Advanced Settings.
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Exit W:A
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**Tick "Load WormKit modules".
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Start W:A again. Now you are in a windowed mode
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**In the "Graphics" drop-down select Direct3D 9 (shader palette).
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Twitch.tv
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*Exit W:A.
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Register at www.twitch.tv
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*[http://myfiles.my1.ru/wa/wk/wkD3D9Wnd.rar Download] and extract the archive with the D3D9Wnd module (by Kawoosh and StepS).
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XSplit
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*Start W:A again. Now you are in a windowed mode.
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Install Xsplit (www.xsplit.com)
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Start XSplit
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== Streaming website ==
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Add your twitch.tv channel.
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=== Twitch.tv ===
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Go to View-Resolutions-Edit resolutions and tick 1280x720
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*Register at http://www.twitch.tv
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View-Resolution – choose 1280x720
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Now setup your scene. Click “Add screen region” and click on your w:a window
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== Stream recorder ==
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Stretch it in xsplit window
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One of the following broadcasting software is required for streaming.
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Start your broadcast
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Mumble
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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)
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*[https://www.xsplit.com Download] and install XSplit
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Install client
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*Start XSplit
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Add server:
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*Add your twitch.tv channel
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Label: Worms
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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
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*View -> Resolution – choose 1280x720
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Port: 64738
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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)
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*Stretch it in the XSplit window
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Password: (no password)
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*Start your broadcast
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Turn your speakers off. Use headphones. Otherwise you will have annoying echo that might ruin the stream.
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Check your hardware for background nosies
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=== Open Broadcaster ===
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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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*[https://obsproject.com Download] and install OpenBroadcaster
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Setup Push-to-talk. Configure->Settings->Audio Input->Choose “Push-to-talk” from drop-down menu.
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*Start OpenBroadcaster
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Shortcuts->Add->Choose “push-to-talk”->Click under Shortcut tab->Push “Right Ctrl” (or any other key of your choice)
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*Go to Settings -> Broadcast settings
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**Select Twitch.tv
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**Select a server (nearest to you is recommended)
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**Insert your [http://www.twitch.tv/broadcast stream key]
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*Go to Settings -> Video, select 1280x720 (the one you chose in the W:A settings)
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*Now, set up your scene. Add a W:A source by right-clicking at the "Sources" area or use "Global sources" button
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*Use either Window Capture or Game Capture (if it works). To stretch, use "Edit scene" button
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*Start your broadcast
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== Stream vocal commenting ==
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=== Mumble ===
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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)

Revision as of 09:49, 14 July 2013

Streaming requires a moderate or powerful computer (i7 does it just fine).
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 1280x720 (recommended for streaming, but you can pick your own).
  • Go into Advanced Settings.
    • Tick "Load WormKit modules".
    • In the "Graphics" drop-down select Direct3D 9 (shader palette).
  • Exit W:A.
  • Download and extract the archive with the D3D9Wnd module (by Kawoosh and StepS).
  • 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

Open Broadcaster

  • Download and install OpenBroadcaster
  • Start OpenBroadcaster
  • Go to Settings -> Broadcast settings
    • Select Twitch.tv
    • Select a server (nearest to you is recommended)
    • Insert your stream key
  • Go to Settings -> Video, select 1280x720 (the one you chose in the W:A settings)
  • Now, set up your scene. Add a W:A source by right-clicking at the "Sources" area or use "Global sources" button
  • Use either Window Capture or Game Capture (if it works). To stretch, use "Edit scene" button
  • 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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