hpr4699 :: Sunshine, Moonlight, Playnite !?
Technical challenges with Sun Shine, Moonlight, and Play Night setups.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FM4FbA4-W_c
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Detached Command:
@ECHO OFF cd "C:\backup\gamestream_launchpad" c:\windows\System32\HdrSwitcher.exe disable start /MIN gamestream_launchpad.exe 1920 1080 gamestream_playnite.ini
.bindkeys rc cat .xbindkeysrc /bin/bash /home/plex/.local/bin/Plex.sh /bin/bash /home/plex/.local/bin/Steam.sh /home/plex/.local/bin/kasa --host 192.168.1.239 --port 9999 --type dimmer on; /home/plex/.local/bin/kasa --host 192.168.1.239 --port 9999 --type dimmer brightness 100;xgamma -gamma 1.3 /home/plex/.local/bin/kasa --host 192.168.1.239 --port 9999 --type dimmer on; /home/plex/.local/bin/kasa --host 192.168.1.239 --port 9999 --type dimmer brightness 40;xgamma -gamma 1.3 /home/plex/.local/bin/kasa --host 192.168.1.239 --port 9999 --type dimmer on; /home/plex/.local/bin/kasa --host 192.168.1.239 --port 9999 --type dimmer brightness 12;xgamma -gamma 1.3 /home/plex/.local/bin/kasa --host 192.168.1.239 --port 9999 --type dimmer off;xgamma -gamma 1.3"
cat /home/plex/.local/bin/Steam.sh
# requires wmctrl -l and xbindkeys
#
# xdotool windowactivate ```xdotool search --name 'window name'```
# 0
StartSteamLink(){
echo "restarting bluetooth"
sudo systemctl restart bluetooth
echo "Waking Game PC"
sudo /usr/sbin/etherwake -i enp1s0 -D "d8:bb:c1:a2:2c:0b"
echo "Starting steamlink"
killall -9 steamlink
killall moonlight
sleep 20
# /snap/bin/moonlight
/home/plex/.local/bin/Moonlight-6.1.0-x86_64.AppImage
}
StartSteamLink
SUMMARY:
- Speaker discusses technical challenges with Sun Shine, Moonlight, and Play Night setups.
IDEAS:
- Sun Shine and Moonlight enable remote game streaming.
- Play Night acts as a multimodal launcher for Steam.
- Resolution changes cause display issues during gameplay.
- Proper exit sequence is critical to revert settings.
- Ultra-wide resolutions are unusable in some configurations.
- Multiple launchers require separate logins for different games.
- Environment variables can adjust client dimensions.
- Background commands improve system stability.
- Cat named Mojo is mentioned during the discussion.
- 5G networks support slower-paced gaming.
- Technical glitches include frame drops and latency.
- Steam accounts are tied to specific game libraries.
- Detached commands run in the background without user interaction.
- GameStream Launchpad manages resolution and launcher paths.
- Magical system behavior simplifies remote gaming.
- Star Wars and Baldur’s Gate are cited as example games.
- 22nd Millie thing refers to network latency.
- Multiple Steam accounts complicate game access.
- Task killing reverts system settings automatically.
- Cross-platform streaming solutions are highlighted.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Use environment variables for client resolution adjustments.
- Exit applications properly to revert settings.
- Set up detached background commands for stability.
- Monitor ultra-wide resolution compatibility.
- Utilize Play Night for Steam account management.
- Avoid multiple logins for different game libraries.
- Opt for cross-platform streaming solutions.
- Check network latency for smooth gameplay.
- Use bat files for automated task execution.
- Configure GameStream Launchpad for resolution changes.
- Prioritize proper task termination to prevent glitches.
- Test 5G networks for slower-paced gaming.
- Leverage environment variables for client settings.
- Ensure all applications exit before shutting down.
- Use detached commands for background processes.
- Verify resolution compatibility with ultra-wide displays.
- Combine Sun Shine and Moonlight for reliable streaming.
- Log in once for multiple Steam accounts.
- Address frame drops in low-latency networks.
- Stream games universally across platforms.