[FAQ]

So I’ve had Channel Points active on my stream for ages, but I feel like I’m not using them to their full potential. Right now I’ve just got the default rewards enabled, like unlocking an emote or highlighting a message, and I’ve noticed my regular viewers are sitting on a massive pile of points with nothing really exciting to spend them on.

I want to make the system way more interactive and fun for my community. I’m trying to brainstorm some custom rewards that go beyond the basics. What are some of the most creative and effective rewards you’ve seen or used on other channels? I’m open to anything – stuff that impacts the game I’m playing, silly real-life things I have to do on camera, you name it. Just looking for some cool ideas to get started.

[Jeff Bullas]

Leveraging Channel Points correctly turns passive viewers into active participants.

Short Answer: The most effective rewards are those that allow a viewer to directly influence the stream’s content in a tangible way. Organise your rewards into categories that impact your gameplay, your audio, or your on-screen actions to create a more engaging broadcast.

Let’s categorise some effective, content-altering rewards you can implement.

First, you should create rewards that manipulate the video content of your stream. These are often the most popular as they provide immediate visual feedback. This can include in-game actions like forcing you to use a specific item or play with a handicap for a short period. For non-gaming content, this could be a reward that makes you wear a silly hat or glasses for ten minutes, allowing the audience to directly alter the video feed. Second, you can give viewers control over the stream’s audio content. Sound alerts are a common and effective example, where a viewer can spend points to play a specific audio clip live on stream. Another powerful tool is using text-to-speech rewards that allow a viewer’s message to be read out by a bot, temporarily giving them control of the broadcast’s audio. Finally, you can create more meaningful text and recognition-based rewards. Beyond simply highlighting a message, you could offer a reward that lets a viewer choose the title for your next YouTube video or receive a dedicated social media shout-out, giving them influence over your content ecosystem.

Cheers,

Jeff

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