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Trovo Beginner Guide

This video provides a comprehensive beginner's guide to the Trovo streaming platform, covering account setup, navigating the Creator Studio, and customizing your Trovo Space.
Here's a breakdown of the key topics:
Creating a Trovo Account (0:00-2:48): The video begins by guiding users on how to create a Trovo account, emphasizing the need for a verified email and setting up a username and password. It also introduces the "Trovo Space," which functions as a personalized hub for live streaming, chat, and Discord-like features.
Creator Studio Overview (3:13-28:55): This section details the Creator Studio, which is where streamers manage their live broadcasts. Key features include:
Stream URL and Key (3:52-4:39): How to obtain and securely manage your stream URL and key for broadcasting software like OBS.
Latency Mode (4:40-5:22): Explains normal latency and how to add a stream delay to prevent stream sniping.
Stream Information (5:23-6:16): How to title your stream, select categories, choose a language, and set content ratings (G-rated, 13+, 18+).
Live Notifications (6:28-6:58): Customizing messages sent to followers when you go live.
Customization (7:00-8:18): Setting up emotes, custom spell emotes, chat settings (Magic Chat, Super Chat, Colorful Chat, Spell Chat, Bullet Screen), and custom subscriber badges and benefits.
Display Settings (8:21-9:13): Changing profile pictures, adding an "about me" section, and setting up an offline screen and streaming schedule.
Interaction Rate and Hosting (10:19-11:50): Managing raids from other channels, auto-hosting, and team invitations.
Trovo Points and Trovo 500 Program (11:51-17:28): Explains the new Trovo Points system and the Trovo 500 partner program, which offers additional income based on watch hours and community support. It details the different regional programs (Green, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange) and the tiered system (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Diamond).
Stream History and Analytics (17:29-20:00): Accessing past stream data, live analytics (unique viewers, chatters), and demographic information (location, platform, referral sources).
Revenue (20:00-22:29): Information on cashing out earnings (minimum $50) and revenue analytics, showing where income is generated (subscriptions, elixirs, gifts, magic chats).
Roles Manager (22:39-25:31): How to set up and manage roles like moderators, editors, and custom roles with specific permissions, as well as viewing a list of banned users and channel activity logs.
Manage Spaces and Teams (25:32-26:42): Overview of spaces you moderate and how to create or find teams to collaborate with other streamers.
Streaming Tools (26:45-28:55): Lists recommended broadcasting tools (OBS, Streamlabs Desktop, Melon, Restream.io) and chat bots (Cloudbot, StreamElements, Nightbot, Mix It Up).
Trovo Space Levels and Perks (29:17-38:39): This segment delves into the leveling system within Trovo Space, where viewers' contributions (Mana and Elixirs) help increase your space's level, unlocking various perks such as:
Increased room capacity and super mods.
More custom emotes, custom elixir spells, and Mana spells.
Higher member limits in custom roles.
Extended VOD and clip storage (from 7 days at Level 1 to 90 days at Level 6).
Ability to upload videos (starting at Level 4).
Increased video upload size and length limits. It also emphasizes the need to maintain streaming activity to retain your level.
Setting Up Your Trovo Space (38:48-48:01): The final section guides users on customizing their Trovo Space to create an all-in-one community hub, similar to Discord. This includes:
Creating Categories and Chat Channels (40:02-44:00): How to organize chat rooms with different access levels (public, limited, invite only).
Custom Panel Rooms (45:43-46:58): Setting up panel rooms for rules, info, social links, images, and leaderboards.
Adding Media (47:11-47:43): Uploading GIFs, images, and videos within chat channels based on your space's level.
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Get Streaming Now with Trovo

Walking you through in getting your Trovo account setup and added into OBS, the quick way. Focusing on ways to make your streaming or content creation life better through tutorials and our welcoming communities. Working with Guilded, Discord, Trovo and YouTube. Watch our live-streams over on Trovo - https://trovo.live/s/IndieCreatorHub Please CLICK THE BELL so you don’t miss new videos! Join the Indie Creator Hub community to stay up to date and to meet other like-minded creators. https://indiecreatorhub.com Twitter –   / indiecreatorhub   Our favorite tools for creators, these are affiliate links that help out the channel – Epidemic Sound – Royalty free music and sound effects. Use the following link to get 30 days free https://share.epidemicsound.com/q1miqk Ecamm Live - The professional content creation software for live streaming and recording. Free trail here https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/?... Linq - Using NFC or QR code technology too easily and quickly give your contact details to potential clients and organizers. https://buy.linqapp.com/discount/2ton... HELP US HIT 1K SUBSCRIBERS |||||.......... 14% ............... 146/1K ↗️ HIT SUBSCRIBE OR CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE https://vod.strms.net/s/UCQ8eUT8gVfjC... ‼️ NEWEST SUSCRIBER - Hamada Sat
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8 Reasons Why You Should Switch to a Discord Alternative

Guilded provides many options that would otherwise be locked behind a paywall, for free. Focusing on ways to make your streaming or content creation life better through tutorials and our welcoming communities. Working with Guilded, Discord, Trovo and YouTube. Watch our live-streams over on Trovo - https://trovo.live/s/IndieCreatorHub Please CLICK THE BELL so you don’t miss new videos! Join the Indie Creator Hub community to stay up to date and to meet other like-minded creators. https://indiecreatorhub.com Twitter –   / indiecreatorhub   Our favorite tools for creators, these are affiliate links that help out the channel – Epidemic Sound – Royalty free music and sound effects. Use the following link to get 30 days free https://share.epidemicsound.com/q1miqk Ecamm Live - The professional content creation software for live streaming and recording. Free trail here https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/?... Linq - Using NFC or QR code technology too easily and quickly give your contact details to potential clients and organizers. https://buy.linqapp.com/discount/2ton... HELP US HIT 1K SUBSCRIBERS |||||.......... 14% ............... 145/1K ↗️ HIT SUBSCRIBE OR CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE https://vod.strms.net/s/UCQ8eUT8gVfjC... ‼️ NEWEST SUSCRIBER - Hamada Sat

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First Look Trovo's New Spaces

This video provides a first look at Trovo's new "Space" feature, which has been fully released on the web and is in beta testing for the app (0:02-0:11). The presenter highlights several key updates and functionalities of this new feature:
Boost Space (0:40-1:04): This new section condenses boosted channels, making them easier to view. Previously, these were a long scroll of circles (1:05-1:24). There's also a dedicated "Boost Space" page to see all boosted channels (1:26-1:35).
Treasure Box (1:41-1:47): Streamers running treasure boxes will have them displayed in this section.
Following List and Creator Space (1:50-2:02): The following list is still present, and clicking on a creator's profile (their "space") when they are not live shows their clips, past streams, and chat rooms (2:08-2:22).
Profile Picture Menu Changes (2:42-3:02): The menu accessed by clicking the profile picture has been updated, including a quick link to "Your Space."
Space Settings (3:44-3:47): Users can customize their "Space" by setting a Space Cover (3:51-4:44) with specific dimensions (4:46-4:56), adding up to five game tags (4:57-5:02), and writing an "About Space" description (5:12-5:19) with a 300-character limit. The space name has a 50-character limit (5:28-5:31).
Navigation Issues (5:35-6:01): The presenter points out that the "X" button for exiting settings isn't intuitive and suggests a dedicated "back" button would be better.
Categories and Rooms (6:10-6:20): Users can create custom categories, and within those categories, they can create different types of rooms.
Room Creation Options (6:22-6:35):
Chat Rooms (6:38-6:40): These are customizable with names (6:41-6:50) and can be set to public (6:51-6:53).
Custom Panel Rooms (6:35).
Chat Room Features (7:07-7:19): Similar to Discord, users can change notification settings.
Room Description Editing (7:31-7:59): Descriptions can be added and edited directly within the room.
Member View (8:02-8:11): Users can see who is in a particular room or their entire space.
Limited Access Spaces (8:12-9:02): A significant feature is the ability to create spaces with limited access, such as:
Subscribers Only (8:21-8:22, 8:49-8:52)
Super Mods or Moderators Only (8:22-8:25, 8:27-8:44)
Invite Only (8:55-9:02)
Video and Live Rooms (9:05-9:24): The video room will display clips, past streams, and the live room shows the current stream.
Seamless Transitions (9:26-9:34): The presenter praises the ease of navigating between different sections of the "Space."
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Community Building With Mighty Networks

Mighty Networks is a platform designed for building a self-contained online community, offering an alternative to platforms like Facebook Groups, Discord, or Guilded (0:00-0:17). The main advantage of Mighty Networks is that it provides a focused, ad-free, and clutter-free environment for your community (0:31-0:59, 8:33-8:53).
Key features of Mighty Networks include:
Main Feed/Community Page: Displays all activity within the group, customizable to show everything, personal activity, or content from the host/admin (1:18-2:21).
Discovery Tab: Acts as a "lobby" showcasing top posts, nearby members, topics, top members, featured content, and upcoming events (2:46-3:06).
Member List & About Page: Provides a list of all members and a customizable "About" section for the community (3:08-3:24).
Invite Section: Allows easy invitation of new members via a shareable link and tracks sent invites (3:29-4:01).
Topics: Customizable sections for organizing content, such as updates, announcements, gaming news, or streaming platforms (4:03-4:25).
Events Tab: Enables setting up and managing events, both digital (e.g., Zoom calls, Twitch streams) and physical meetups, with RSVP options and comment sections (4:26-6:11).
Professions/Custom Fields: Allows members to categorize themselves (e.g., content creator, artist, musician), fostering connections among like-minded individuals (6:14-7:30).
Groups: Similar to channels in Discord or Guilded, allowing members to join specific interest-based groups (7:31-7:53).
Robust Search Functionality: Easily search within the entire community for specific keywords, filtering by posts, activity, or location (9:16-10:02).
Location-Based Connections: Members can set their generalized location (e.g., city, region) to connect with others nearby, useful for local communities (10:06-11:47).
Built-in Live Streaming: Offers the capability to host member-only or community-wide live streams directly within the platform, eliminating the need for external tools (11:50-12:28).
Mighty Networks operates on a paid service model, offering two main pricing tiers (12:38-13:01):
Community Plan: Costs $33/month (when paid annually) or $39/month. Includes all the core features demonstrated, with 5 hours of live streaming and up to 50 viewers per stream, and 250 GB of storage (13:01-13:29, 15:06-15:46, 16:17-16:19).
Business Plan: Offers additional features like courses (for trainers/coaches), Zapier API integration, 20 hours of live streaming with up to 200 viewers, and 1 TB of storage (13:32-14:56, 15:35-15:49, 16:20-16:26).
Both plans allow communities to be set up as free, paid, or completely private (13:57-14:16). The platform provides peace of mind by handling backend maintenance and infrastructure costs, allowing creators to focus on content and community engagement (16:49-17:56). A 14-day free trial is available (18:27-18:31).
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Everything You Need to Know About Trovo Goal Widget

The video introduces Trovo's new goal widget, a semi-transparent overlay on streams (0:03). This widget is visible to everyone streaming on Trovo (0:17).
Here's a breakdown of its features and how it compares to Twitch:
Trovo Goal Widget Overview:
Placement: Streamers can move the widget to the left or right side of the screen (1:20), but not the middle, to avoid obstructing gameplay or camera views (1:01). It appears when a viewer hovers their mouse over the player (1:14).
Editing Goals: To access the editing page, click the button between "cast spell" and "treasure boxes" on your Trovo streaming page (1:43). From there, you can edit your goals (1:55).
Goal Types: You can set up follower goals, spell goals, elixir points, or subscription goals (2:05). You can even have all four active simultaneously (2:11).
Visibility to Viewers: The widget is only visible to viewers if a goal is actively set up (5:55). If no goal is set, viewers will not see it (5:57).
Viewer Interaction: When a goal is displayed, viewers can click on it to directly follow the channel, open the spell window, or access elixir and subscription options (6:20). This makes it easier for viewers to support the streamer in achieving their goals (6:52).
Opt-Out vs. Opt-In:
The presenter notes that Trovo's widget is opt-out (2:58), meaning it's automatically on your stream, which they believe should have been an opt-in feature (3:09).
Removing the Widget:
To remove the widget, go into "edit goals," click on the open goal, and select "end goal" (3:28). This will clear the goal from your stream (3:41).
Trovo vs. Twitch Goal Widgets:
Twitch: Twitch's goal widget is a browser source that needs to be copied and pasted into streaming software like OBS (4:44). This can consume computer resources and affect stream quality, especially with many browser sources (5:05). Twitch currently only offers subscriber and follower goals (4:20).
Trovo: Trovo's widget is built directly into the platform's player (5:26), eliminating the need for browser sources. This means it doesn't consume additional computer resources, potentially leading to better stream performance (5:38).
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A Chat About Glimesh vs Trovo

This video provides a comparison between Glimesh and Trovo, two live streaming platforms, highlighting their differences in user experience, monetization, customization, and technical aspects (0:00-0:14).
Key Comparisons:
User Interface (UI):
Trovo (0:56-1:52): The UI is described as similar to Twitch, with a left-hand navigation bar for favorites, trending, and followed streams. It features boosted streams and trending tags. Users can search for games but cannot directly follow them as they once could.
Glimesh (2:51-3:19): Glimesh offers a randomized display of upcoming and recommended streams from various categories like games, music, and art. It also has a section for charity and user-created events.
Streamer Visibility:
Trovo (5:06-5:20): Displays smaller thumbnails with viewer numbers visible in the upper right corner of each stream thumbnail. It tends to show higher-numbered streams at the top.
Glimesh (4:15-4:55): Shows larger thumbnails without viewer numbers. The platform randomizes the listing of streams each time the page is refreshed, giving smaller streamers a chance to be seen at the top. Viewer numbers are only visible once you enter a stream (6:04-6:45).
Monetization:
Glimesh (8:00-8:35): Allows for quick monetization by setting up a Stripe account and submitting tax paperwork. Users can immediately set up subscribe and donation buttons.
Trovo (8:38-9:30): Requires streamers to reach Level 1 (at least 20 followers and 8 hours of stream time) to enable the subscribe button. Tax information is only required when reaching the payout threshold of $50.
Stream Customization (Chatbots):
Both platforms support various chatbots for alerts and stream management.
Glimesh (9:39-10:01): Supports Glomboi, Beatbot, and Odibot.
Trovo (10:04-10:22): Supports Beatbot, Botissimo, Baatrix, Stream Elements, and Streamlabs.
Developer/Admin Support:
Both platforms offer Discord servers for community support, suggestions, and direct interaction with developers and admin staff.
Trovo (10:41-11:20): Provides Discord server and email support.
Glimesh (11:22-12:04): Offers a Discord server and a forum for suggestions and API help.
Streaming Technology:
Glimesh (12:15-12:36): Uses FTL (Faster Than Light) technology, offering near-instantaneous interaction, but is currently only supported by OBS and its forks like Streamlabs Desktop.
Trovo (12:36-12:49): Uses standard RTMP server technology, which is compatible with a wider range of encoding software including XSplit, OBS, Streamlabs Desktop, and Ecamm.
Viewer Count vs. Community:
Trovo (13:48-13:53): Suggested for those seeking a higher number of viewers.
Glimesh (13:56-14:10): Recommended for those looking to build a dedicated community, especially for new streamers, as its viewership is not as large.
The video concludes by recommending that content creators try both platforms for a month to determine which best suits their streaming needs (14:30-14:56).
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Streaming to Trovo With Ecamm Live

This video provides a tutorial on how to set up Ecamm Live on a Mac to stream directly to Trovo.
Here's a summary of the steps and key information:
Access Trovo Account Information (0:17-0:56): The first step is to go to your Trovo account, log in, navigate to your Creator Studio, and locate two essential items: your Host URL and Stream Key.
Configure Ecamm Live (0:56-1:59):
Open Ecamm Live.
In the bottom right corner of your video feed, click on the "Destination" drop-down menu.
Select "Custom Stream Key."
A new window will open where you'll need to paste the Host URL (or domain name) and the Stream Key that you obtained from your Trovo account.
Click "OK" to save the settings.
Comments and Reactions Limitation (2:00-2:29): The video highlights a limitation: when streaming to Trovo via RTMP with Ecamm Live, you will not receive comments and reactions directly within Ecamm Live. This is a software limitation for RTMP streaming.
Workaround for Comments (2:29-2:38): A workaround is to keep a separate window open for your Trovo comments.
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Trovo Box Hunter Problems

The video discusses a significant problem on the streaming platform Trovo: the "treasure box" system and its abuse by "box farmers" (0:07-0:17).
Here's a breakdown of the issue:
Initial Purpose vs. Current State: Treasure boxes were initially introduced to help streamers gain a wider audience (0:27-0:46). However, this has led to a cultural shift where viewers primarily join streams to click on boxes for a chance to win rewards, with little to no actual interaction with the streamer or chat (0:49-1:07).
Impact on Streamers:
Lack of Interaction: The presence of box farmers leads to chat rooms filled with automated notifications, making it difficult for genuine interaction between streamers and viewers (1:48-2:04).
Trovo 500 Program: Trovo's attempts to combat this abuse, particularly within the Trovo 500 partnership program, have inadvertently caused more issues for streamers. Changes in audience demographics (e.g., non-English speaking viewers for English streamers) force streamers into more competitive tiers, requiring them to spend more on treasure boxes and stream longer hours just to maintain their standing (2:18-3:47).
Disillusionment and Exodus: This situation is causing many North American and English-speaking streamers to become disillusioned, leading them to stream less, abandon the treasure box system, or leave the platform entirely for Twitch or YouTube, or even quit streaming altogether (3:57-4:17, 8:50-9:07).
Proposed Solutions from the Community:
Region-Locked Discovery Boxes: Making discovery boxes exclusive to specific regions or communities (6:29-6:47).
Removing Treasure Boxes Entirely: Many believe the system is broken and should be removed if Trovo cannot fix it to be profitable for both the platform and beneficial for streamer discovery (7:08-7:39).
Limiting Box Runs: A potential middle ground suggested is limiting treasure box runs to one per week (7:39-7:48).
The video emphasizes that Trovo needs to find a solution soon to prevent the continued exodus of its core content creators (4:41-5:04, 8:42-8:49).
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Trovo Channel Panels

This video provides a guide on how to customize Trovo channel panels, highlighting Trovo's user-friendly approach compared to Twitch (0:00-1:05).
To access the customization options, you need to:
Log in to Trovo.live (0:29).
Click on your profile picture in the upper right corner (0:32).
Go to "My Channel" (0:37).
Scroll down and click on "Edit My Panel" (1:05-1:20).
The video then details the different types of panels you can add and customize:
About Me (1:32): Displays your streamer name, country, team affiliation, and a custom "about me" section.
Favorite Games (2:08): Showcases games you've played frequently. You can adjust the panel size (medium or large), change the header color, add an image to the header, and rename the title (2:10-2:48).
Social Link (2:52): Allows you to add links to your social media platforms like Facebook, Discord, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Snapchat (3:06-3:19). You can also adjust the panel size (small or medium), change the header color, or add an image (3:22-3:30).
Schedule (3:38): Displays your streaming schedule, which can be edited directly from the creator dashboard (3:41-4:02).
Image (4:06): Allows you to upload custom images to your channel. The video notes a common issue where recommended image resolutions (400x656 pixels) can result in blurry images, suggesting to double or triple the recommended size for better quality (4:23-5:47).
Text (5:51): Provides a space for custom text, such as PC specifications or other information. Like other panels, you can choose between small, medium, or large sizes (5:54-6:30).
After making all desired changes, click the "Finish" button to save and publish them to your channel (6:51-7:04). The video concludes by reiterating Trovo's superior panel implementation compared to Twitch (7:16-7:42).
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How To Role in Guilded - A Guide For Everyone

The video provides a comprehensive guide to setting up and understanding roles and permissions in Guilded servers (0:00).
Here's a breakdown of the key aspects discussed:
Accessing Role Settings: To manage roles, navigate to your server settings by clicking the drop-down arrow in the upper left corner and selecting "settings" (0:20).
Default Member Role: Every Guilded server automatically comes with a "Member" role, which is the basic role assigned to all users, including the server owner (0:52).
Creating Custom Roles: You can add various custom roles, such as "Mod," "Streamer," "Creator," or even roles based on subscription or XP leveling (1:06).
General Permissions: These permissions, like "update servers," "manage roles," and "invite members," should primarily be reserved for administrators and possibly super-mods due to their potential for misuse if granted to regular members (1:47).
Recruitment Permissions: If your server uses applications for new members, these permissions (e.g., "view applications," "approve applications") are crucial for staff to manage the recruitment process (3:10).
Announcement Permissions: While everyone should be able to "view announcements," the ability to "create," "remove," or "manage announcements" should be limited to staff (3:49).
Chat Permissions: Most chat permissions, such as "read messages" and "send messages," are open to all members, but "manage messages" and "manage threads" should be reserved for mods or admins (4:16).
Calendar Permissions: If you utilize Guilded's calendar, members can "view events," but creating or managing events and RSVPs should be restricted to staff (4:48).
Forum Permissions: Regular members can typically "read" and "create forum topics and replies," but "managing" or "locking topics" is for staff (5:28).
Document and Media Permissions: Similar to other content, members can "view documents" and "media," but "creating," "managing," or "removing" these items should be restricted to staff (5:51, 6:00).
Voice Permissions: Users can "join voice channels" to hear, but "add voice" (to speak), "manage voice rooms," or "mute/deafen members" should be staff-only permissions (6:17).
Competitive Permissions: These are for managing tournaments and scrims and should be assigned to staff responsible for organizing such events (7:15).
Customization Permissions: This includes managing emojis and nicknames. While allowing members to change their own nicknames is optional, "managing nicknames" (e.g., for inappropriate names) should be a staff function (7:36).
Forms, Polls, Lists, Brackets, and Scheduling Permissions: These functionalities allow for community interaction but require careful management. Permissions for creating, managing, or deleting these items should generally be restricted to staff (8:09, 8:22, 8:55, 9:09).
Bot and Server XP Permissions: These should never be granted to regular members (9:37, 9:47).
Stream Permissions: Members can "view streams," and depending on community engagement, some can "join voice" or "set up their own streams." However, the ability to "manage streams" or "send text messages within streams" is a control option for the server owner (9:50).
Creating and Cloning Roles: New roles can be created by clicking "add another role," giving it a title, and choosing a color (10:45). A convenient feature is the ability to clone existing roles to quickly create similar roles with minor modifications (11:03).
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Trovo Out Of Beta Issues

This video discusses the ongoing issues and challenges faced by the streaming platform Trovo, particularly since it came out of beta (24:53). The host, Josh, highlights several key problems and offers his perspective on the platform's current state and future.
Main Issues Discussed:
Treasure Box System Abuse: The "treasure box" system, designed to reward viewers, has become a point of contention (1:36). It's described as an incentive for viewers to watch streams, spin mana, or follow channels to win rewards like mana or elixirs (comparable to Twitch's bits) (1:39-2:31). However, many perceive it as a "pay-to-win" scheme (2:35) where streamers, or even bots, exploit the system to gain followers and viewers (7:51). This leads to a cycle of "box farming" by bots that then funnel the winnings back to streamers in a form of "money laundering" (9:08-9:55).
Streamer Burnout and Unrealistic Expectations: The grind for the Trovo 500 program (a monetary reward system based on viewing hours) (3:53) encourages streamers to work excessively long hours (10+ hours a day, 7 days a week), leading to burnout and health issues (3:04-3:36, 10:00-10:22). Many new streamers on Trovo have unrealistic expectations of becoming full-time streamers and earning large incomes, comparable to top Twitch streamers, which is not currently feasible due to Trovo's smaller viewership and market size (17:39-18:12, 23:37-24:46).
Trovo 500 Program Fairness: The Trovo 500 program is tiered (Bronze, Gold, Platinum, etc.), with Bronze having a $50,000 reward split among all eligible streamers (4:43-5:18). Streamers are complaining about lower payouts, which is simply due to more people entering the bronze tier, thus splitting the reward among a larger group (6:04-7:12).
Bot Accounts and Verification: A significant problem is the presence of bot accounts that participate in discovery boxes, winning and funneling funds to other streamers (20:42-21:11). Trovo is trying to address this delicately to avoid creating barriers for new users, unlike Mixer's past issues with mandatory Microsoft accounts (21:11-22:20). Trovo has implemented verification steps, such as CAPTCHAs, to combat bots (22:50-23:29).
Market Share and Viewership: Trovo's market is predominantly outside North America, with less than 10% of its audience being North American (15:23-15:47). The platform is much smaller than Twitch in terms of viewership, making it difficult for new streamers to gain a large audience without bringing in an existing community from other platforms (15:55-18:19).
Trovo's Response and Future: Trovo acknowledges these issues and plans to implement changes monthly, starting February 1st, to create a fairer environment for everyone (12:16-13:06, 30:29-30:46).
Advice for Streamers: The speaker encourages streamers, especially those with fewer than 20 viewers on other platforms, to try Trovo (28:03-28:12). He highlights that Trovo offers easier monetization, requiring only 8 hours of streaming, 5 days, and 20 followers in a 30-day period to unlock a "sub" button (28:26-28:42). Community boxes are recommended over discovery boxes as they reward loyal viewers (18:41-19:15).
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Glimesh Beginner Guide 2022

This video provides a beginner's guide to Glimesh.tv, covering account creation, connecting with OBS Studio, and customizing stream settings.
Here's a breakdown of the key steps:
Creating an Account The video begins by demonstrating how to register for a Glimesh.tv account, including entering a username, email, and password (0:00-1:01). It also suggests considering whether to receive newsletter emails for platform updates (0:26).
Finding Your Stream Key To stream, you need your unique stream key. The video shows how to access this by navigating to your profile settings and then channel settings (1:24-2:40). It emphasizes the importance of keeping this key private to prevent unauthorized streaming on your account (2:16).
Connecting OBS Studio The guide explains how to connect OBS Studio to Glimesh, noting that newer versions of OBS have built-in Glimesh support (2:41-3:32). You'll go to OBS settings, select 'Stream,' choose Glimesh as the service, select a server location, and paste your copied stream key.
Starting and Viewing Your Stream After setting up OBS, the video demonstrates how to start streaming and then view your live stream on your Glimesh channel (3:36-4:26).
Customizing Stream Settings The tutorial concludes by detailing various stream customization options (4:48-9:18). These include:
Setting your channel category (e.g., gaming, IRL, education, music, tech, art) (4:57-5:15).
Adding tags (e.g., "casual," "playthrough") to help discoverability (5:18-5:36).
Configuring chat persistence, allowing you to choose whether past chat messages appear in new streams (5:50-6:47).
Controlling link posting in chat, either making them clickable or blocking them (6:50-6:57).
Requiring confirmed emails or a minimum account length before viewers can chat, which helps manage community interaction and prevent unwanted activity (6:57-8:41).
Setting chat rules using markdown (8:44-9:16).
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What is Guilded

This video provides an overview of Guilded, a chat application presented as an alternative to Discord and Slack, offering more features and being completely free (5:40).
Key takeaways from the video:
What is Guilded? Guilded is a chat app similar to Discord and Slack, but it has improved upon features offered by these services to create a better experience for communities (5:40-6:21). It's free to use, including features like unlimited emotes, larger file uploads, and better voice chat quality, which often cost money on other platforms (7:44-8:12, 22:47-23:18, 32:46-33:22).
Server Overview and Features (9:23-10:52):
Announcements and Games: Servers can display the latest announcements and games members play, allowing for easy connection among gamers.
Blog Postings: Announcements can be turned into blog posts that are easy to share on social media.
Channel Types (11:01-22:30):
Chat Channels: Similar to Discord, these are places for general conversation (11:01-12:30).
Media Channels: Guilded shines with its dedicated media channels, allowing users to showcase pictures and videos in an infinite-scrolling grid format, with options to comment on individual items (12:31-18:50). This is a significant improvement over just posting images in text channels.
Document Channels: These are actual document folders where users can create, share, and link documents within Guilded or externally. Members can also comment on specific document items (18:51-22:30).
Community Calendar and Scheduler (23:44-25:40): Guilded offers a calendar view for events and a scheduler, allowing community members to see availability and set up events easily with RSVP options.
Customization and Ease of Use (25:41-26:39): The platform is highly customizable, allowing users to tailor their servers to various needs, such as role-playing communities. The learning curve is not steep, especially for those familiar with Discord.
Bot Flows (not Bots) (28:15-29:57): At the time of recording, Guilded uses "bot flows" (if-then statements) instead of traditional bots. They are working on releasing a public bot API.
Acquisition by Roblox (30:00-30:39): Roblox acquired Guilded, providing the platform with more financial resources for development and marketing.
Why Choose Guilded? (30:40-34:57): The video encourages users to try Guilded due to its free features, advanced functionalities, and the ability to create a more engaging community experience. It acknowledges the challenge of moving an established community but suggests testing it out.
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Trovo.live Treasure Box Problems

This video discusses the problems with Trovo's treasure box system, particularly the "discovery boxes," and how they are being abused by some streamers (5:21-6:02).
Key Issues and Abuses:
Abuse of Discovery Boxes: The system, designed to help streamers get discovered, is being exploited by some who invest large amounts of money into these boxes, effectively creating a "pay-to-win" scenario (5:41-6:22).
AFK Streaming: Some streamers are using discovery boxes to attract viewers while being AFK (away from keyboard) or simply displaying a static screen, accumulating watch hours for the Trovo 500 program without engaging with their audience (9:57-12:00).
Viewer Drop-off: After the treasure box rewards are distributed, the viewer count for these abusing channels drops significantly, indicating that viewers are only there for the free rewards, not the content or community (10:59-11:14).
Unfairness to Regular Streamers: This abuse hurts smaller, regular streamers who are trying to build genuine communities, as the system favors those with more money (6:37-6:42, 16:04-16:10).
Trovo's Efforts and Proposed Solutions:
Reduced Discovery Box Frequency: Trovo has already reduced the frequency of discovery boxes from multiple times a day to three times a week to combat abuse (12:20-12:40, 16:40-16:50).
Community Boxes: The video highlights that "community boxes" are a separate, positive feature that allows streamers to reward their existing community (12:42-13:35, 28:01-28:48).
Community Input: Trovo is actively seeking ideas from its community on how to fix the situation, with discussions happening on their Discord server (16:50-17:08, 23:53-24:01).
Potential Solutions Discussed: The speaker suggests ideas like limiting discovery boxes to once a week (17:11-17:19), implementing a paid boost system similar to Facebook or Instagram (17:22-18:28), or tiering treasure boxes based on a streamer's concurrent viewer count (23:05-23:42).
Need for Better Analytics: The speaker also emphasizes the need for Trovo to integrate more detailed analytics, similar to YouTube's, to help streamers understand their audience demographics and optimize their content (20:41-22:25).
The video concludes by acknowledging that Trovo is in beta and going through "growing pains," making it difficult to satisfy everyone with changes (27:05-27:26).
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Trovo Squad Streaming Starts Beta

The video discusses Trovo's new squad streaming feature, which is currently in beta (0:21). This feature allows viewers to watch one main streamer and up to six other invited streamers within the same Trovo player window simultaneously (0:29-0:41).
The speaker highlights the smooth and flawless experience of Trovo's squad streaming (1:04-1:08), where all streams are visible side-by-side, and the chat is fully integrated within the same channel page (1:26-1:32, 8:00-8:17). Viewers also have customization options to choose between a focused or grid view (7:05-7:13).
The video contrasts Trovo's approach with Twitch's co-streaming feature, which was announced in 2018 but has seen limited adoption, primarily being released only to partners (1:33-1:59). The speaker notes that Twitch's implementation is not as great as what was seen on Mixer (2:04-2:15), which had the best implementation of co-streaming at the time (2:11-2:15).
Trovo's rapid development and release of squad streaming, even with a beta period, are praised compared to Twitch's slow progress (2:37-3:07). The speaker emphasizes that Trovo's feature will be available to all streamers, not just a select few, offering an advantage over other platforms (4:55-5:00). This accessibility, along with easier monetization paths, positions Trovo to attract more streamers (5:03-5:17).
The speaker also mentions that starting a squad stream on Trovo is a simple process, requiring just two or three button clicks (5:55-6:07).
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Guilded Suggestion Bot Setup

This video provides a tutorial on how to set up a suggestion bot in a Guilded server (0:15). The bot automates the process of managing user suggestions, making it easier for staff to track and respond to ideas.
Here's a breakdown of the setup process:
Create a Suggestion Channel (2:40):
The first step is to create a dedicated channel for suggestions within your Guilded server.
It is recommended to use a "list" type channel (2:55) because it allows for easy tracking and completion of suggestions.
Permissions can be set so that only staff members can mark suggestions as complete (3:04).
Set up the Bot (3:11):
Access your server settings and navigate to the "Bots" section (3:19).
Add a new bot or select an existing one to configure (3:35).
Configure the "List Item Created" Trigger (3:43):
This trigger tells the bot to react when a new suggestion is made.
Select "List item created" as the trigger (4:10).
Choose your newly created suggestion channel (4:17).
Set the trigger to apply to "any member or any role" (4:23) so that anyone in the server can leave a suggestion.
For the action, choose "Send a custom message" (4:51).
The message should be sent to your staff or mod-only channel (4:57).
Include the triggering user's name, a link to the suggestion, and a summary of the suggestion (5:18).
Configure the "Toggle a List Item" Trigger (6:18):
This trigger allows the bot to notify staff when a suggestion has been addressed or closed out.
Select "Toggle a list item" as the trigger (6:36).
Ensure the same suggestion channel is selected (6:42).
Set the trigger to be updated by the mod team (7:03).
For the action, again choose "Send a custom message" (7:23).
The message should inform who closed out the suggestion and optionally include a link back to it (7:35).
Once set up, the bot will notify staff when new suggestions are made and when suggestions are closed out, helping to streamline the feedback process (8:08).
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Move Discord Server To Guilded Easily

This video provides a quick and easy guide on how to move your Discord server's categories, roles, and permissions to a Guilded server (0:00-0:10).
Here's a breakdown of the steps:
Generate a Discord Server Template:
Go to your Discord server settings (0:24-0:31).
Click on "Server Templates" (0:34-0:37).
This will collect your channels, channel topics, roles, permissions, and default server settings (0:38-0:45).
Set up a title for your template (0:50-0:56).
Copy the generated URL (0:57-1:03).
Import to Guilded:
On your Guilded server, open a new server (1:07-1:11).
Go to "Settings" (1:14-1:18).
Select "Integrations" (1:18-1:20).
Find "Discord Server Template" and click "Import" (1:23-1:28).
Paste the Discord template URL and hit "Continue" (1:31-1:36).
Verify Import:
The video shows that all items, such as channels, categories, permissions, and roles, are successfully imported (1:40-1:53).
It's recommended to go back into Guilded settings and check your role permissions to ensure everything transferred correctly (2:16-2:24).
The creator also invites viewers to join their Guilded server for further questions (2:49-2:58).
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Guilded Roleplay Server Creation

The video provides a guide on how to create and set up a Guilded server specifically for roleplaying communities (0:00-0:12).
Here's a summary of the features and steps discussed:
Guilded Features for Communities: Guilded offers various features for community management, including calendars, voice chat (multiple rooms), forums, a scheduler, media sharing, and document sharing (0:30-1:02).
Initial Server Setup:
The video shows how to create a new server, bypassing the gaming community-specific setup if your roleplay isn't tied to a particular game (1:08-1:36).
It also highlights the immediate availability of an invite link for sharing on social media (1:41-1:48).
Application System: The video demonstrates setting up an application system to screen new members. This allows you to create custom questions with various answer types (short answer, long answer, multiple choice, checkbox, single selection) and mark them as mandatory or optional (2:21-4:57). You can also create multiple applications for different roles (e.g., Dungeon Masters, staff) (4:57-5:17).
Groups (Sub-servers): You can create "groups" which act as sub-servers within your main Guilded server. These subgroups can have their own channels, like voice chats, calendars, and schedulers, mirroring the functionality of the main server (5:41-6:57). An example of a "Tavern" group is provided (5:56).
Docs Channel for World Building: Guilded's "docs" channel is ideal for world-building, allowing members to write, read, and comment on documents (7:02-7:55). You can set documents as public or private to control visibility for non-members (8:06-8:36).
Media Share for Inspiration: A "media share" channel can be used to collect and share pictures and videos for character or world-building inspiration. Members can upload media with descriptions and tags (10:48-12:31).
Voice Chat Channels: The video explains how to set up voice chat channels, including creating sub-rooms within a main voice channel for different purposes, such as staff rooms or idea boards (12:36-13:55).
Text Chat Customization: Existing text chat channels can be renamed to reflect specific roleplay locations, like "Bartender Louie," allowing for focused roleplay within those sections (13:55-14:49).
Calendar and Scheduler:
A calendar channel helps organize events, such as "raids" or scheduled roleplay sessions, allowing for easy event creation with specific dates and times (14:50-15:34).
A scheduler channel enables members to mark their availability, making it easier to find common time slots for events (15:48-16:25). Events can then be created directly from the scheduler based on member availability and linked to the calendar (16:27-17:49).
Forums: Guilded also includes a forums feature for discussions and topics, similar to traditional online forums (17:52-18:20).
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Set Up Trovo.live With Xsplit

This video provides a quick guide on how to set up your Trovo.live account details within XSplit for streaming.
Here's a breakdown of the steps:
Access Trovo Account: First, sign in to your Trovo.live account (0:31).
Navigate to Creator Studio: Click on your profile picture in the upper right corner and select "Creator Studio" (0:45-0:52).
Copy Stream Information: On the "Stream Setup" page, copy the Host URL and Stream Key (0:57-1:04).
Configure XSplit:
In XSplit, go to Broadcast and set up a new output (1:06-1:17).
Paste the copied Host URL into the "RTMP URL" field (1:27-1:33).
Paste the Stream Key into the "Stream Key" field (1:34-1:37).
Adjust your bit rate and codec as needed (1:41). The video suggests using the NVENC encoder for NVIDIA cards or x264 (CPU) for AMD cards (1:43-1:53).
Go Live: After setting up, press "OK" and then "Go Live" to start your stream (1:58-2:08).
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Set Up Trovo.live With OBS

This video provides a quick guide on how to set up your Trovo.live account details in OBS for streaming (0:00).
Here's a breakdown of the steps:
Access Trovo Account: Sign in to your Trovo account at trovo.live. You'll need your stream key and host URL (0:37).
Find Stream Key and Host URL:
Click on your profile picture in the upper right corner (1:00).
Select "Creator Studio" (1:02).
Configure OBS Settings:
In OBS, click on "Settings" (1:12).
Go to "Stream" (1:19).
For "Service," choose "Custom" (1:23).
Copy and paste the host URL into the "Server" field (1:27).
Copy and paste the stream key into its respective field (1:34).
Press "Apply" and then "OK" (1:40).
Go Live: Once your stream overlays are set up, you can hit the "Go Live" button in OBS (1:44).
The video also notes that Trovo is not fully integrated with OBS at the moment, so you'll need to use other services like StreamElements, Botrix, or Nightbot for alerts and other features by bringing in their browser sources into OBS (2:13).
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Set Up Trovo.live With SLOBS

This video provides a quick guide on how to set up your Trovo.live account with Streamlabs OBS (SLOBS) for streaming (0:00).
Here's a breakdown of the steps:
Sign in to Trovo: First, ensure you are signed into your Trovo account on the Trovo.live website (0:21).
Access Creator Studio: Go to your profile picture in the upper right corner and click on "Creator Studio" (0:36). This page will display your host URL and stream key, which are essential for SLOBS.
Open Streamlabs OBS Settings: In Streamlabs OBS, click the gear icon on the bottom left to open "Settings" (1:13).
Configure Stream Type: Navigate to the "Stream" tab and select "Custom Streaming Server" as your stream type (1:20).
Enter URL and Stream Key: Copy the host URL from your Trovo Creator Studio into the URL section in SLOBS, and then copy your stream key into the designated stream key section (1:31).
Go Live: After entering the information, click "Done" (1:43). Once your overlays and stream setup are complete, press "Go Live" (1:46). You should be live within a few seconds (2:03).
Important Note: The video mentions that Trovo is not directly integrated into Streamlabs OBS, meaning you cannot use built-in widgets or alerts directly. You will need to use external services like StreamElements, BotRix, or Nightbot, and bring them in as a browser source into SLOBS (2:10). As of the recording, there are no immediate plans for Streamlabs to add direct Trovo integration (2:47).
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Quickly Get Started With Trovo.live

This video provides a quick start guide to Trovo.live, a relatively new streaming platform (0:14) that has been in beta for about a year and a half (0:41-0:56). The platform emphasizes community and discoverability for mid-tier and smaller streamers (1:38-2:05).
Here's a summary of the key steps and features discussed:
Signing Up (2:20-4:36): You can create an account using an email or phone number and set up a password. After creating an account, you'll select games you're interested in, which will customize your homepage (4:38-5:19).
Accessing Creator Studio (5:50-6:19): Once logged in, click your icon in the top right and select "Creator Studio" from the menu.
Stream Setup (Start Your Stream Journey) (8:01-9:57): This section provides your host URL and stream key for use with streaming software like OBS. You can also:
Title your stream.
Set the category and language.
Choose an age range for your content (All viewers, 13+, or 18+).
Customize live notifications for your followers.
Sync to your Twitter account for automatic live announcements.
Chat Options (10:13-13:59):
Block hyperlinks to prevent spam or malicious links (10:17-10:30).
Block terms and phrases to filter unwanted language (10:37-10:58).
Followers-only chat: The presenter advises against this for new streamers as it can create a barrier for new viewers (11:01-11:49).
Chat rules: Set up rules that appear when users start typing in chat (11:51-12:22).
Alert options: Customize welcome alerts for new viewers and follower alerts (12:25-13:36).
Who can clip: Choose who can clip your streams (all users, mods/followers/subscribers, mods/subscribers, or mods only) (13:39-13:59).
Display Settings (14:52-16:59):
Set up your profile picture (JPEG, PNG, or GIF under 10MB).
Add more information about yourself.
Set up an offline screen to display schedules or social media links (15:17-15:54).
Manage event plugins, which are special seasonal events Trovo hosts (15:57-16:34).
Set up your stream schedule to notify followers (16:38-17:02).
Raid and Host (17:06-18:04):
Raiding requires reaching community level two.
You can host other channels as a new streamer and set up an auto-hosting list for when you're offline.
Trovo 500 (18:12-19:56): This is a monthly profit-sharing program rewarding streamers based on watch time within a 30-day period. It provides guaranteed earnings in addition to regular income.
My Growth (19:59-21:48): This section tracks your streaming progress on Trovo, showing requirements to level up (e.g., streaming hours, followers, average viewers) and the perks associated with each level (e.g., moderators, channel subscriptions, monetization, cash-out limits).
Community Section (21:59-23:05):
Roles manager: Set up super mods, moderators, VIPs, or custom roles with specific permissions (e.g., chatting in restricted modes, pinning messages, posting links, downloading clips).
Banned list: View and manage banned users.
Activity and Mod Teams: View your activity and any mod teams you're part of on other channels.
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