Restrictions
Discord has put some restrictions in place because video consumes a lot more bandwidth than audio does. Up to 50 users, including the hosts, can share video and screens in Stages on any server that has the free Community capabilities enabled. Discord notes that this is still twice as many viewers as are allowed for video chat in standard voice channels. At Tier 2 and Tier 3, boosted servers may accommodate 150 and 300 users in a video stage, respectively.
Features
In contrast to the above restrictions, text chat functions the same way as voice channels. Users can ask questions or make comments on what the speakers are saying by choosing Show Chat in the panel’s upper right corner. Additionally, moderators can restrict who can share video or their screen on a server by only allowing users with specifically designated roles. Meanwhile, whilst you’re waiting for a Stage to begin, Discord will now play waiting room music. By pressing the eighth note button, you can turn off the music if you’d prefer not to hear it.
Although Discord players won’t be able to reach as many users with their video Stage chats as they can on platforms like Twitch, this upgrade will undoubtedly be appreciated by subscribed users. Stage Channels have been used to host events like AMAs, fireside chats, live podcast recordings, beatboxing competitions, and others. Now, producers have the option to employ the functionality for expensive gaming streams. By including video, moderators can mute and unmute fewer users, giving the subscribed users greater flexibility. It’s helpful for audience members as well because it will be more difficult to unmute yourself accidentally when watching a Discord video presentation.
