? Introducing GoTV ?

Hey everyone,

We’re excited to announce a new feature on OGS: GoTV!

GoTV Overview

GoTV is your new go-to spot for live Go streams, featuring Twitch streams from the Go community. Dive into live games and watch players share their experiences.

How to Use GoTV

1. Visit the GoTV Page: Head over to the GoTV page on OGS to see a list of live Go streams. Look for the GoTV indicator in the navbar when streams are available.
2. Browse Streams: Filter by language, check viewer counts, and click on a stream to start watching.
3. Join the Chat: Connect with other Go fans in the chat. You can switch between OGS chat and Twitch chat easily.
4. Quick Access: Find the GoTV link under the Watch dropdown menu for quick access anytime.

Getting Your Stream on GoTV

If you stream Go content, here’s how to get featured on GoTV:

• Stream in the Go category on Twitch.
• Alternatively, you can stream in Twitch’s Board Games category. Just be sure to use tags like go, weiqi, or baduk so we can find your stream.
• Your stream will automatically appear on GoTV, making it easy for the OGS community to watch and engage.

Upcoming Features

We’re also working on including the highest-rated ongoing live games for all three board sizes (9x9, 13x13, and 19x19). You’ll soon be able to watch some of the best games on OGS as they happen on GoTV.

Feedback and Suggestions

We appreciate your feedback and suggestions. Share your thoughts in this thread or drop us a message.

Thanks for being part of the OGS community and helping make it a great place to play and enjoy Go.

Happy watching and playing!

2024-06-30 Update

• Moved language filter to GoTV preferences
• Made language filter multi-select and persistent
• Added quick access to preferences through gear icon in the list pane
• Introduced StreamManager singleton class for handling stream fetches and updates more efficiently
• Implemented workaround for Twitch API bug that intermittently drops active streams from the response
• Additional minor bug fixes

2024-06-25 Update

• Default to Twitch chat, but remember which chat tab was active if a user prefers to use OGS chat
• Remember if chat pane was expanded or collapsed
• Add GoTV Preferences to Settings menu, with:
  • Setting to hide active streams indicator
  • Setting for disabling autoplay on load
  • Setting to filter mature streams, default: filtered
• Clicking TV indicator while on GoTV page will return user to previous location
• Immediately show indicator on site load if streams are available, rather than waiting for next push from backend
• Additional visual bug fixes