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A cute update has come to the store within Moonbeam, avatar flairs, are a small bit of flair that you can use on top of your avatar picture. Very similar to what you can see within Discord, these avatar flairs come in three flavors currently and are free to claim. The future I can see in that these flairs can be purchasable for a low cost on each flair, even going as far as future collaborations. While the current flairs are rather simple, I can see the future potential for these as another item that people would be able to purchase which would help Moonbeam bring in some revenue that wouldn't be advertising. Of course, this source of revenue wouldn't be much compared to…
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The Meld Studio team has released v0.9.4.1 with several new features and improvements. macOS release is temporarily delayed for a bug fix but will be available soon. Key New Features: 🌐 Interactive Browser Layers You can now embed fully clickable, real-time web pages directly into your canvas. This eliminates the need to alt-tab during streams when interacting with web content. 🎵 VOD Audio for Multi-Platform Streaming VOD audio tracks can now be used as the main audio source for YouTube, Kick, or custom RTMP streams. Note that audio muting will affect both live broadcasts and VOD recordings simultaneously. 🌍 Expanded Multi by Meld Coverage New dedicated servers have b…
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When I started the forums here I had the mindset in which our community can provide a place for other creators to come together and share their experiences and knowledge. I think I made some improvement on that bit, mostly. Taking the time and going over what is presented here in our community and I'm seeing that there can be some improvements made. Wanting to narrow down the focus of what the 2TonWaffle Community is here to provide you all with. Tutorials and guides on how to better your content creation journey along with the platforms and communities found out on the internet. Discussion on the open source projects that are important to many creators in how they work, …
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Some of the best content comes from creator collaborations, but finding the right people to work with can be challenging. Share success stories of collaborations that elevated your content or helped you grow. How do you approach potential collaborators? What makes a partnership work beyond just audience size?
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Beyond the success stories, what's the real experience of trying to make a living as a content creator? Share honest experiences about monetization challenges, unexpected costs, income inconsistency, or business side surprises. What advice would you give to creators just starting to think about turning their passion into profit?
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Microsoft has given up on the selling of media like movies and TV shows. It was a weird mix of this mega corp that is known for enterprise software and selling an operating system throughout the world, for them to get into the market of selling content. At least they can focus on more important stuff like, AI or selling your data via their operating system. Thurrott.comMicrosoft Store Stops Selling Movies and TV ShowsMicrosoft has quietly stopped selling movies and TV shows on its Microsoft Store for Windows PCs and Xbox consoles.
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Balancing consistent content scheduling with authentic, spontaneous creativity is one of the biggest creator challenges. How do you maintain a content calendar while leaving room for those spur-of-the-moment ideas that often perform best? Share your planning strategies, tools that work (or don't), and how you handle when life disrupts your carefully laid plans.
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Early access has become a major part of indie gaming culture, allowing players to experience games as they develop. Do you enjoy being part of a game's journey from alpha to release, or do you prefer waiting for the finished product? Share experiences with early access games that either exceeded expectations or left you disappointed, and discuss the pros and cons of this development model.
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Hey creative community! 👋 I've been diving deep into how the digital landscape is evolving for artists, and I'm genuinely excited to share some insights about a platform that's quietly revolutionizing how creatives build their careers: Substack. After watching an incredible breakdown by a photographer who's been consistently using the platform for over 3 years (and building 5.5K engaged subscribers!), I'm convinced this might be the alternative social media solution many of us have been searching for. Why Substack Hits Different for CreativesUnlike traditional social platforms that feel like you're constantly feeding an algorithm beast, Substack operates on a fundamentall…
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For the past 8 months I've been running our front page with the open source software Ghost. It is a great system for blog posts, articles and even for newsletters. After 8 months I'm going through the metrics and seeing how well our reach is for the posted content. The news isn't all that great, over these many months our membership level is stagnant at the same level for over several months. In the beginning when the forums were being run under NodeBB, my idea was to integrate the blog posts comments to live within their posts in the forums. Unfortunately the plugin to get this taken care of wasn't working and had not been updated for the latest version of NodeBB. The f…
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With online games shutting down, digital storefronts closing, and older hardware failing, gaming preservation has become increasingly important. What games or gaming experiences are you worried we might lose forever? Have you been affected by a game shutdown or delisting? Discuss the importance of preserving gaming history and which titles need urgent attention.
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As I've been going through and re-editing past live streams of the First 2 Hours, I had in the back of my mind of setting up a database of the games I've reviewed. Having a place that would hold the information of each games, it's associated pictures and videos and including the reviews of the game. Knowing what I wanted to see for this new system I actually caught myself in going through some painful building of something that might not look great or even work out as I wanted, I knew about a plugin that does everything I was looking to have done. The Games DatabasePurchasing the plugin and getting it installed is quite easy as Invision Community makes the process user f…
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We all have those games that feel like a warm hug - titles we return to when stressed, overwhelmed, or just need something familiar. What's your gaming comfort food? Is it a cozy farming sim, a familiar RPG you've completed multiple times, or maybe a puzzle game that helps you unwind? Share what makes these games your go-to stress relievers.
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The indie game scene continues to flourish with incredible releases flying under the radar. What indie game from the past few months grabbed your attention but didn't get the recognition it deserved? Whether it's innovative gameplay mechanics, unique art styles, or compelling storytelling, share your recent indie discoveries and what made them special enough to recommend to fellow gamers.
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Between the Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and Nintendo Switch's continued dominance, portable gaming is having a major moment. What's driving this shift back to handheld devices? Are you finding yourself gaming more on portables than traditional consoles or PC setups? Share your handheld gaming setup and what games work best for on-the-go sessions versus docked experiences.
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Whether it's advanced video editing, perfect audio mixing, natural on-camera presence, or something completely different - if you could wake up tomorrow having mastered one creator-related skill, what would transform your content most? Explain why that particular skill would be your game-changer and what you'd do with it first.
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We've been waiting patiently for any news regarding Shareplay 2.0 and we've received a new announcement.
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Beyond just content creation, how has being part of online communities (like this one) affected your offline relationships, career choices, or personal growth? Share positive changes, unexpected connections, or skills you've developed that translate beyond the digital world. Sometimes the real value of communities isn't what we originally expected.
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We all have those creative ideas sitting in our "someday" pile - maybe it's learning video editing, starting a podcast, trying game development, or experimenting with a completely different content format. What's on your creative bucket list? What's holding you back, and what would it take to actually start this weekend?
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We all have that game we're slightly embarrassed to admit we love - whether it's a mobile match-3 game, an "objectively bad" title with charm, or something completely outside your usual genre. What's your gaming guilty pleasure and why does it hook you despite knowing "better"? Sometimes the games we're supposed to hate end up being exactly what we need.
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Every creator has influences - that video, stream, or podcast that made you think "I want to try that" or completely shifted your approach. Share the content that inspired your creative journey or significantly changed your style. What specific elements did you try to emulate or deliberately avoid?
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If you could go back to when you first started creating content (or thinking about it), what's the one piece of advice you'd give yourself? Would it be technical, mindset-related, or about building community? For those just starting, what questions are you hoping someone will answer from experience?
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AI is everywhere now - from thumbnail generation to script writing to voice cloning. Which AI tools have actually improved your workflow, and which ones feel like overhyped solutions looking for problems? Are you embracing AI assistance or worried about oversaturation? Let's have an honest discussion about the practical applications versus the fears.
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Forget flying cars - what technology advancement would actually make your creative life better? Better compression for faster uploads? Universal scheduling tools? More intuitive editing software? Share your wishlist for creator-focused innovations, whether realistic near-term improvements or dream features that would revolutionize content creation.
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Every platform's algorithm seems to change weekly, leaving creators constantly adapting. Do you find yourself tailoring content to what you think the algorithm wants, or do you stick to what genuinely interests your audience? Share experiences with algorithm changes that helped or hurt your reach, and strategies for balancing algorithmic optimization with authentic content creation.
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