How can I make a queue or list of games I plan to play on a long stream?

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GrimmTrixX

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OK, so all I see all over the internet is to make a music queue which is not what I need.

I want to have a box on my stream for a particular set of streams I plan to do soon. I would like for there to be a list in this box where I can show all the games I will play. I would like something simple like white for the games, green highlights for the current game, and perhaps red for games we already finished. I cannot find anything like this and I have scoured Google and Youtube.

I am probably asking for the wrong thing, as queue doesn't seem to be the right word. But I just need a list shown of now playing that I can change when I move to the next game. Thanks in advance!
 
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Grilos

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You need to open the encoding tab to configure the stream properly. There you can also adjust the quality of the video and its bitrate. You have to switch the mode from simple to advance in order to make a list.
 
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Grilos

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You need to open the encoding tab to configure the stream properly. There you can also adjust the quality of the video and its bitrate. You have to switch the mode from simple to advance in order to make a list. This will also allow you to use more detailed recording settings. Btw, Diablo was the first game I streamed. I managed to collect the largest online audience when I was buying weapons on yesgamers. You can also try to use a two-pass encoding. It allows you to adjust the special color of the windows arbitrarily.
 
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MMLTech

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easiest way would be to create a simple html + javascript list with some CSS to make it fit your overlay and use the browser source interaction window to switch to current game. Leave me a message on discord https://discord.gg/Hwc47bpG3r an I can help you out
 
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ronin8965

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Hi there!

I understand what you're looking for, and it sounds like a great feature for your stream! Instead of a music queue, you can create a custom "Now Playing" list using a simple text source in OBS.

Here’s how you can set it up:

1. **Add a Text Source**: In OBS, right-click in the Sources panel, choose "Add," and select "Text (GDI+)." Name your text source (e.g., "Game List").

2. **Edit Your Text**: In the properties window, you can manually type in the games you plan to play. You can format the text using colors to represent the current game (green) and finished games (red). Use a simple format like this:
- **Current Game**: *Green-highlighted title*
- **Upcoming Games**: *White titles*
- **Finished Games**: *Red titles*

3. **Dynamic Updates**: To make it easy to change the current game, you can just update the text source each time you switch games.

4. **Styling**: You can use the font options in OBS to adjust the size and style to fit your stream's aesthetic.

If you want something more automated, you might look into using a chatbot or a third-party service like Streamlabs or StreamElements, which can integrate with OBS to provide more dynamic overlays, including game lists.

For great streaming gear and accessories, check out itempls. I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

Happy streaming!
 
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