![]() This following graphic explains the installation process. I'm a streamer, how do I enable this for my stream? You don't need to! Feel free to poke your favorite streamers to remind them you want to use this. Instead, we've provided UI showing the 10 heroes in the game and their general information. On mobile you are not able to mouse over the spells like on desktop. The Desktop version is an interactive overlay, while mobile is more of a side panel available when the chat window is open. This graphic shows the differences between modes: This mode simply means the streamer has not setup their GSI file properly. The top bar works after a delay (up to 3 min) and the bottom hud will only work for the hero they are playing.īasic Mode is not recommended as only the top bar will work (with a delay). Gaming Mode is enabled when the streamer enters a game themselves. The top bar becomes available right away and the bottom hud works for all heroes. In this mode, we gain the most information. Spectating Mode is enabled when the streamer is spectating a game via DotaTV or Replay. What are the different modes included?Īn indicator will pop up on screen when the streamer enters a different state of the game. We use the GSI file to see what is available, but also periodically scan the Twitch thumbnail in order to recognize what heroes are in your actual game. Keep in mind that they have someone physically in the lobby, so ALL information is available to them.įor us, it's not that easy. You may have seen similar extensions for some tournaments. Depending on the mode, this GSI file allows the extension to see limited information from the game. GSI is officially supported by Valve, and if you have any RGB peripheral, chances are there is already an existing file in your folder. Streamers will install the extension, along with a GSI (Game State Integration) file in their Steam folder. If you are a tournament organizer and would like to use this, please contact us. If you have any ideas for a good way we can make additional revenue without ruining the experience, please let us know via twitter.Īt this time, we are not allowing this extension to be used for free by tournaments. At the moment it is impossible for us to know. We may keep it free, but we also might add a subscription fee for bigger streamers. For the streamers, we are keeping it free for now so we can get a better idea as to how much servers will cost to maintain an extension of this kind. Is this free?įor the viewers, all the base features of this extension will always be free. If you are a tournament and would like to use a specialized version of this extension, please contact us. This version of the extension is NOT intended for tournaments. ![]() We hope this extension will allow viewers to get the information they seek with very little effort. Keeping up with all the Aghs, Shards, and general changes feels impossible these days. This is very helpful for both newer players and veterans alike. When enabled by a streamer, viewers will be able to use the extension instantly. Our target audience for this tool is streamers. ![]() The tooltips will also show recent changes made via Dota patches. ![]() If enabled by the streamer, it allows the viewers to check out cool information from the game, including but not limited to Hero skills, Aghs, Shards, and items. ![]() My good friend bukka and I have recently launched a Twitch extension that you may have already seen being beta tested called Dota 2 Tooltips. Dota 2 Tooltips Twitch Extension 19 April 2021 ![]()
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