![]() Speaking of the Admin panel, this is where you can setup things such as roles and server descriptors so people can discover your server. From the Admin panel you can set a variety of different variables regarding the events. This adds a nice level of interactivity among the community. The Events tab will show any events currently running such as Giveaways and Polls. You can filter for those specific types of files and can filter for things posted by everyone or just by you. This is a helpful feature to organize all the links, videos, and images posted in the server. On the right side of the Server you can also click two tabs that are some nice little extras Files (the two papers) and Events (the present icon). Since Twitch will let you watch your favourite streamers directly in the App, you also are able to view Twitch chat directly from the App! This is particularly nice for larger streamers that have people communicating/lurking in their Twitch chat since they can monitor and chat with their community without having to go to their Twitch page and popping chat out. Main chat area is front and center with the rooms (both voice and chat) and members on the right side. If you’ve been using Discord for awhile you’ll pick up things fairly easily. The servers are likely the area most of you will be using so let’s quickly browse through that shall we? Additionally by being connected directly to Twitch servers you’re protected from DDoS attacks! In the top left you’ll see the duration of the call as well as hovering over the connection bars will tell you which server you’re connected to and if there are any connectivity problems. If you don’t need the main App window open, there is also a handy little overlay bar that holds a mute mic, mute headphones, and end call button. The main area shows who is in the call and if you want, you can also enable a chat area for people who may not have a microphone. All your options below such as screen sharing, invites, and audio settings can be accessed with a click of a button. Like the rest of the app, the call screen is neat and organized. It is clear Twitch is attempting to go above and beyond in making this the app to use for all your gaming and social media needs.įor example unlike Discord (but similar to Skype), you can start calls that are able to utilize webcams and screen sharing as well. There are tons of features found throughout the App. This means if you are planning on making a public server, you’ll want to ensure you have proper moderation in place. Unless the server is private you don’t need anything to join a server unlike Discord where you need at least an Instant Invite link. Discovering Servers offers a bit more as you’re able to use a wide range of filters such as the type of server, number of members, or what game its focus is. If you’re searching for specific people you can do that by their Username, E-mail, or even their Character Name which is a nice feature. The list seems to be compiled from connected programs such as Steam/ or mutual friends. With the Discover Friends button, you’ll be presented with a list of recommended people to add to your friends list or whisper them. Discovering friends and servers boasts the same idea. The video game integration further emphasizes what Twitch is going for which is all around connectivity for their users. More game integration will be available in the future as there is a Game Library tab that will allow you to launch your games that you have purchased off directly off the App. Additionally due to Curse’s mod support, if you have any compatible games, you can search and install add-ons directly through the Twitch App. The far sidebar also includes the button to switch to Chat and also windows to discover new friends and servers to join. ![]() ![]() On the left everything is neatly labelled and organized into the various areas of the App such as Recent interactions, Friends, Servers, and Groups. Right away you have the choice to create a server, join one, or start a call where you can invite people via a link or adding your friends. When you open the App you are greeted by a nice Twitch purple homepage. ![]() The Rundownĭue to Curse having their own VOIP service before Twitch acquired them, they have been able to use it as a foundation for the Desktop App. I’ll also be checking out the main features of the App since things like statuses, friend lists, settings, etc. The service is an upgrade and re-skin of the old Curse VOIP service but as someone who never used the old Curse program, I’ll be viewing the app as a first time user. Alongside their launch of Pulse, Twitch is starting to make their mark on the Social Media world. Thanks to the acquisition of Curse last year, they now have a new VOIP service. Twitch recently launched their Twitch Desktop App. ![]()
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