Twitch Drops Esports issues

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I live in the land down under otherwise known as Australia, I dislike the current going ons with the Esports skins being timed in the worst times imaginable trying to get a good night sleep. Between the times of 1AM and 2AM my time zone is terrible for getting the skins I think its unhealthy and unkind for it to be set in such times for people who like to sleep at reasonable times.

My main issue comes down to this: it does not respect my time or life style I don’t want to be conflicted between staying up and feeling like a bus hit me in the morning but I get a cool skin or a healthy sleep…I enjoy this game immensely.

It should be something like 24/48 hours straight all channels have twitch drops, or at least replay the stream for other time zones.
Thanks for reading this rant.

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Even for people who are awake at the time it’s a nightmare currently - 4 hours for everything, but the stream only runs 4 hours and 45 minutes? That means there’s only a very, very brief 45-minute window to remember it’s happening, to get on Twitch, and make sure Twitch isn’t being dumb and not counting the time.

Gaijin, please, put the stream on a loop or something for the weekend so people can actually get the drops.

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Remember, they did 24hr re-runs for a bit so that people could get the drops easily, but as soon as they did that the viewership dropped massively during the matches and they realised that noone actually watches the esports because they care, they just want the drops, so they stopped doing it. Gotta justify the investment gaijin puts in to it somehow.

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Several Suggestions for Optimizing the Armored Apex 2024 Twitch Drop Event

Amidst the current live streaming frenzy surrounding Armored Apex 2024, the participation restrictions imposed on the Twitch Drop event, particularly the strategy of limiting it exclusively to official esports broadcast accounts (such as warthunder_esports and its multilingual branches), have sparked widespread discussions. While this setup stems from a well-intentioned premise, it has unveiled numerous limitations in practical application, particularly pronounced among the global player base.

Firstly, the specific broadcast timings of the official accounts, such as the frequently scheduled GMT 16:00, evidently fail to adequately cater to the viewing needs of players across different time zones. For individuals residing in a GMT+8 timezone like myself, this translates into late-night broadcasts, inevitably clashing with daily routines and posing a dilemma between passion and responsibility. War Thunder, as a globally renowned game with players spanning the globe, deserves to have their enthusiasm and anticipation for esports events acknowledged and not overshadowed by time zone disparities.

In light of this, we sincerely present the following recommendations to Gaijin Entertainment, aiming to promote the game while better serving the global player community:

Implement a 24-Hour Rolling Broadcast Strategy: During the Twitch Drop event, the official esports broadcast accounts could experiment with a 24/7 uninterrupted live streaming model. This would involve broadcasting live match footage during the event and seamlessly transitioning to replays of exciting game highlights post-match. Such an arrangement would not only ensure that players from every timezone can enjoy the matches at their most convenient hours but also effectively extend the engagement window for the Twitch Drop event, enhancing player participation and satisfaction.

Expand Collaboration with Third-Party Streamers: If the official resources or technical constraints prevent the full realization of the above solution, another viable approach would be to broaden the access granted to third-party streamers for activating War Thunder Twitch Drops. Encourage and invite renowned streamers from diverse time zones to participate, allowing them to flexibly schedule their broadcasts according to their respective time zones, thereby reaching a broader audience. This collaborative model would not only facilitate player viewing and participation but also leverage the influence of these streamers to further boost the game’s popularity.

In conclusion, we believe that through these enhancement measures, not only can the current shortcomings in timezone coverage for the Twitch Drop event be effectively addressed, but also the enthusiasm and engagement of global players towards the Armored Apex 2024 esports events can be further ignited. We eagerly anticipate Gaijin Entertainment’s positive consideration and adoption of these suggestions, jointly creating a more captivating and convenient viewing and interactive experience for War Thunder players worldwide.