2023/4/26 [New Feature] Virtual Livestream
Streamers can create their own virtual characters to make their content more interesting and engaging for viewers.
<2023/9/27 Update>
If the character file uploaded on 17.live is an incorrect format, a reminder window will appear.
<2023/9/5 Update>
- New feature: “Live 2D” facial expressions
- Animation optimization: users can now pin 10 sets of animations.
<2023/8/22 Update>
The Live2D file size limit has been increased from 35MB to 50MB.
<2023/8/16 Update>
New feature “3D Mode”
※ Minimum requirement of operating system
iOS:v3.251.0
Android: v2.166.0
Contents ・Virtual Livestream Setting(2D / 3D) |
▼ Livestream Setting
① Select “V-Stream” at the bottom and tap “Go LIVE”
② <Before Going Live>
Tap the figure icon at the bottom right to change your settings.
③ <During the Livestream>
Tap “•••” in the bottom right → Tap “Virtual Effect” to change your settings.
▼ Virtual Livestream Setting
◆ 2D (Live2D) Mode
● Tap “2D” to switch to 2D mode.
■ Changing/Uploading Virtual Characters on the App
● Tap “Character” to check which one is in use (default). You can upload your own virtual character, too!
To upload your own character compress your Live2D file to a .zip file format and save it to your phone. Then tap ① “Add” to upload the file of your virtual character.
● Uploading Virtual Characters on the Webpage
● Go to the 17LIVE webpage → Click ① “My Virtual Character” on the top right → ② Upload your virtual character here.
17LIVE Webpage: https://17.live/
※ If the character file you upload is the incorrect format, a reminder window will appear. <2023/9/27 Update>
● Format
File size: 50MB <Updated on 8/22, may vary by device capacity.>
※ The format must be a Live2D file folder compressed to .zip. Please check that the folder contains model3.json and the file it describes.
Note
※ You can only upload 3 characters each on the app and the webpage. For built-in characters, you can have 7 virtual characters in total associated with your account. If you don't have a virtual character, you can design one with help from a 2D animation studio, or you can simply purchase a Live2D model.
※ Please export Live2D files to a suitable format to avoid possible issues with virtual characters' facial expressions. Currently, we support Cubism 3 and above.
※ Please name Live2D files and folders in alphanumeric characters to avoid garbled character names and incomplete files during file compression.
※ On Windows OS, We recommend using 7zip as the compression tool to compress the folders.
■ Changing the Scene
● Tap “Scene” and swipe left/right to choose the background that you’d like to apply.
<2023/9/5 update>
■ Setting the Animation
● Tap “Animation” to check and pin animations.
※ You can pin up to 10 sets of animations. Once an animation is pinned, it can easily be found in the list.
● Tap the pinned animations to use the feature. The animation you select will be shown for 5 seconds.
※ If you’ve never pinned an animation before starting the livestream, please click the “figure” icon on the bottom left to use animations.
◆ 3D (VRM) Mode
● Tap “3D” to switch to 3D mode.
■ Select/Add a Character on the App
●Select “Character” to check available characters (default). You can also tap ① “Explore” to select a character from VRoid Hub.
●After linking your VRoid Hub account to the 17LIVE app, you can select a character from VRoid Hub.
※The character list only shows skins that comply with the Terms of Use. You can check your uploaded/favorited skins on VRoid Hub.
※ Please ensure you have reviewed the Terms of Use when selecting a character that doesn’t belong to you.
● After selecting a skin, it will be saved in your character list.
Note
※ If you don't have a virtual character, you can design one with help from a 3D animation studio, or you can simply design one on VRoid Studio. In addition, you can save pre-existing skins on VRoid Hub and use those to go live.
※ Currently, 3D V-Stream mode is not supported on the following devices: Phone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, Reno 2 Z, Redmi Note 8 Pro, and Pixel 3a XL.
■ Change the Setting
● Select “Scene” to swipe left and right and choose the default setting that you’d like to use.
■ Set Motions
● Tap “Animation” to check and pin animations.
※ You can pin up to 10 sets of animations. Once an animation is pinned, it can easily be found in the list.
● Tap the pinned animations to use the feature. The animation you select will be shown for 5 seconds.
※ If you’ve never pinned an animation before starting the livestream, please click the “figure” icon on the bottom left to use animations.
▼Disconnect VRoid Hub Account from 17LIVE
● Head to Profile → Advanced Settings → Linked Account
● Click “Remove” to disconnect your VRoid Hub account from 17LIVE
▼ Watching Virtual Livestreams
● Go to the “Genre” page and you can see virtual streamers under the “V-LIVER” section.