I was wondering... What is your opinion about streamers who don't have a webcam? Is this something you consider very important? To the point of NOT watching the streamer if you can't see their face?
They say that the webcam helps the viewers connect with the streamer. Do you think it is possible to achieve the same without a cam?
I'm just asking... you know... for a friend... (Insert "rolling eyes" or "see no evil" emoji here )
IMHO, it can vary. There's plenty of streamers who don't use a cam at all, as it is all about narrating through what they're doing in game.
When you're interacting more with your chat (as in doing some games with your viewers or are actively talking with your chat), it's nice to see the face of the streamer because one can connect better.
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I had a similar question for a while.. But Is microphone necessary. I have serious stammering issue and language translation delay makes it worse. I dont mind turning on webcam to show my ugly oily face if its necessary but voice, I just cant!!
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It's the voice you listen to. The face is a distraction. Many bad/boring streamers get followers because they look good. I'd rather hear someone interesting and/or funny and genuine.
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I think it's okay to have not a webcam on stream. I am not a streamer, but as an audience-- I prefer hearing only the voice, and make the face a mystery. Like sovietwomble's face, if you know him. Back in the day.
This is just my opinion as an audience.
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