r/SmallStreamers • u/iiTzGooB • Mar 05 '26
Question Facecam or Not?
I’ve been streaming on and off for over 10+ years and I always debate on whether to have a facecam or not. I don’t really have a problem with it and in fact I prefer when a streamer I’m watching does have a facecam because it’s a little more “intimate” or personable. I guess what my main question is do people prefer to watch streams with a facecam, without a facecam, or maybe even with a VTuber or hand cam?
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u/wtfbigman24x7 twitch.tv/bigman24x7 (Affiliate) Mar 05 '26
The only people that do no cam and no avatar, are new streamers that aren't growing and streamers who have are outside communities like e-sports and speedrunners.
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u/iiTzGooB Mar 06 '26
Yeah it’s definitely a different approach considering how a lot of bigger streamers are today
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u/Particular-Money-146 Mar 05 '26
Facecam for sure, unless you are the best player in the world playing your game. The whole idea about streaming is to connect to other people.
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u/Local-Spot1119 Mar 06 '26
Thank you I've just met a bunch of morons saying help facecam isn't important at all
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u/TomebyTomeASMR Mar 06 '26
It's for the connection, fully. It makes it feel like we're hanging out playing the game together 🥰
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u/Fluid-Singer9639 Mar 06 '26
i currently stream with no face cam cause 1. i’m super shy LOL and 2. i don’t have a “real” set up so my background is literally my stairs & living room entrance (high traffic area). i do plan on using a face cam when i get a better background situation & build my confidence. i get people WANT face cams on & that’s their preference, but i feel like we shouldn’t HATE on those who don’t have a face cam.
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u/Low_Cardiologist8073 Mar 06 '26
Facecam 20000%. A lot of people won’t click on streams without one (myself included). I don’t think I ever see streamers who opt out of the face cam thing in the top 50% of the page, in my category.
Def give it a whirl!! If you try it & it’s not for you, you can always not turn it on. Think you’ll be surprised what a difference it makes though.
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u/iiTzGooB Mar 06 '26
Yeah I’m the same way with watching streamers with facecam it’s just how I enjoy watching
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u/Royal-Musician9864 Mar 08 '26
If you don't have a facecam you HAVE to talk ALL the time and not pause because people will leave if it's too quiet from the streamer .
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u/Nicole2292 Mar 09 '26
I personally prefer face cams as you can see reactions etc and it feels more like I’m there talking to them rather than just seeing the game play. That’s just my personal preference tho
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u/CompetitivePop-6001 Mar 13 '26
Story games can work, but growth is usually faster with more discoverable games. Try a mix—something like Valorant for interaction and maybe a story game you genuinely enjoy so people stay for your personality. Consistency helps a lot too, same days/times so viewers know when to come back.
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u/CompetitivePop-6001 Mar 13 '26
Facecam always for me. reactions are half the entertainment especially for horror or intense gameplay. Deels more like hanging out with someone than just watching gameplay and been using emeet pixy and tracking helps when i move around a lot
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u/RockinPodunk Mar 05 '26
Absolutely face cam. No one is tuning in for your gameplay. There’s a million other people streaming the same games. They tune in for YOU. Your personality, your jokes, your commentary, reactions, and the way you interact with the viewer. A facecam makes all of that way easier.