New Experiment - Streaming Game Rebroadcast

**DaFace** · 12:17 PM

I'm playing around with another idea that could be pretty cool for some people. I've noticed people mentioning that they couldn't see the game for one reason or another nearly immediately after the games, so this might solve the problem.

It's possible to record the whole game as it's being streamed, so I may start trying to record the games, then rebroadcast them on a loop starting around an hour after the game. We'll see how it turns out!

Anyway, if you're in the mood to play around with it, I'm rebroadcasting the game on the usual SOPCast channel. I'd appreciate feedback on 1) how it works for you and 2) if you think you would use this, or if you would rather just wait a couple days for a high-quality torrent.

Thanks for the input.

sop://broker.sopcast.com:3912/10690
Download the player here.

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Current bitrate is 267kbps. Let's see if that holds...

I'd appreciate it if some of you could try it out. I need to know if the stream seems stable, or if it seems to rebuffer or skip a lot. If it seems stable, I will probably try and stream the games at that rate on game day as well.

Current schedule (times are approximate):
1:15pm
3:00pm
4:50pm
6:40pm

JBucc · 10-03-2006, 04:15 PM

So can you fast forward using this or do you have to watch the whole game through?

**DaFace** · 10-03-2006, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBucc

So can you fast forward using this or do you have to watch the whole game through?

Unfortunately, there's no way to do any fast-forwarding or rewinding except by hosting it on a server with real bandwidth. That's the drawback.

JBucc · 10-03-2006, 04:22 PM

Well, if I had missed the game I'd rather watch that than have to wait for a torrent to download.

**DaFace** · 10-03-2006, 04:23 PM

One nice thing - once commercials are removed you can watch the whole game in about an hour and a half. I started it around 5:15, and it's on a loop, so you could watch the whole game through starting around 6:45 or so.

**morphius** · 10-03-2006, 04:24 PM

I may have to test that out tonight, sounds cool!

**DaFace** · 10-03-2006, 04:25 PM

I will also mention that there's a POSSIBILITY that archived games may appear in a similar format sometime in the future.

FAX · 10-03-2006, 04:28 PM

Hmmm. There appears to be a problem, Mr. DaFace.

It says, "Can not retrieve data". It has worked in the past, though. And, on this computer. I am disheartened but grateful for the effort.

FAX

**DaFace** · 10-03-2006, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FAX

Hmmm. There appears to be a problem, Mr. DaFace.

It says, "Can not retrieve data". It has worked in the past, though. And, on this computer. I am disheartened but grateful for the effort.

FAX

Unfortunately, SOPcast is still a bit buggy. It's working on my remote computer, so I know it's there. You might try:

1. Stop and restart the stream. -or-
2. Close and reopen the program. -or-
3. Restart your computer.

Hootie · 10-03-2006, 04:31 PM

Noice!! I could watch this game for hours!

FAX · 10-03-2006, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaFace

Unfortunately, SOPcast is still a bit buggy. It's working on my remote computer, so I know it's there. You might try:

1. Stop and restart the stream. -or-
2. Close and reopen the program. -or-
3. Restart your computer.

Odd. Restarted the app. No joy. Restarted the app again. No joy. Restarted the stream. Joy.

Thanks, Mr. DaFace.

FAX

JBucc · 10-03-2006, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaFace

I will also mention that there's a POSSIBILITY that archived games may appear in a similar format sometime in the future.

You need to break into NFL films and get our Super Bowl victory tape and play it. Also while you are in there could you destroy all video of Donks/Faiders SB victories? Thx in advance.

**Smed1065** · 10-03-2006, 04:40 PM

It is working for me..

Thanks

unlurking · 10-03-2006, 04:45 PM

Tried the Linux client. Must say it sucks ass.

Appreciate the effort, but the client doesn't work for Linux.

**DaFace** · 10-03-2006, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unlurking

Tried the Linux client. Must say it sucks ass.

Appreciate the effort, but the client doesn't work for Linux.

I haven't used the linux version, but slag02 was able to get it working a couple weeks back. He'd probably be able to help you figure it out.

10-03-2006, 04:13 PM
DaFace Kind of a mod Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Donkey Land Casino cash: $1646899	New Experiment - Streaming Game Rebroadcast I'm playing around with another idea that could be pretty cool for some people. I've noticed people mentioning that they couldn't see the game for one reason or another nearly immediately after the games, so this might solve the problem. It's possible to record the whole game as it's being streamed, so I may start trying to record the games, then rebroadcast them on a loop starting around an hour after the game. We'll see how it turns out! Anyway, if you're in the mood to play around with it, I'm rebroadcasting the game on the usual SOPCast channel. I'd appreciate feedback on 1) how it works for you and 2) if you think you would use this, or if you would rather just wait a couple days for a high-quality torrent. Thanks for the input. sop://broker.sopcast.com:3912/10690 Download the player here. ----- Current bitrate is 267kbps. Let's see if that holds... I'd appreciate it if some of you could try it out. I need to know if the stream seems stable, or if it seems to rebuffer or skip a lot. If it seems stable, I will probably try and stream the games at that rate on game day as well. Current schedule (times are approximate): 1:15pm 3:00pm 4:50pm 6:40pm Last edited by DaFace; 10-04-2006 at 12:17 PM..
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10-03-2006, 04:15 PM	#2
JBucc MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Casino cash: $10004952	So can you fast forward using this or do you have to watch the whole game through?
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10-03-2006, 04:22 PM	#4
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10-03-2006, 04:23 PM	#5
DaFace Kind of a mod Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Donkey Land Casino cash: $1646899	One nice thing - once commercials are removed you can watch the whole game in about an hour and a half. I started it around 5:15, and it's on a loop, so you could watch the whole game through starting around 6:45 or so.
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10-03-2006, 04:24 PM	#6
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10-03-2006, 04:25 PM	#7
DaFace Kind of a mod Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Donkey Land Casino cash: $1646899	I will also mention that there's a POSSIBILITY that archived games may appear in a similar format sometime in the future.
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FAX testing ... 1, 2, 3 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Tennessee Casino cash: $6753759	Hmmm. There appears to be a problem, Mr. DaFace. It says, "Can not retrieve data". It has worked in the past, though. And, on this computer. I am disheartened but grateful for the effort. FAX
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10-03-2006, 04:45 PM	#14
unlurking MVP Join Date: Aug 2003 Casino cash: $7737309	Tried the Linux client. Must say it sucks ass. Appreciate the effort, but the client doesn't work for Linux.
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