hpr4699 :: Sunshine, Moonlight, Playnite !?

Technical challenges with Sun Shine, Moonlight, and Play Night setups.

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general.

sunshine / xbox contlers / plex / steam / UWPHook / Bluetoothctl restart / HDMI dongle

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:

  1. Speaker discusses technical challenges with Sun Shine, Moonlight, and Play Night setups.

IDEAS:

  1. Sun Shine and Moonlight enable remote game streaming.
  2. Play Night acts as a multimodal launcher for Steam.
  3. Resolution changes cause display issues during gameplay.
  4. Proper exit sequence is critical to revert settings.
  5. Ultra-wide resolutions are unusable in some configurations.
  6. Multiple launchers require separate logins for different games.
  7. Environment variables can adjust client dimensions.
  8. Background commands improve system stability.
  9. Cat named Mojo is mentioned during the discussion.
  10. 5G networks support slower-paced gaming.
  11. Technical glitches include frame drops and latency.
  12. Steam accounts are tied to specific game libraries.
  13. Detached commands run in the background without user interaction.
  14. GameStream Launchpad manages resolution and launcher paths.
  15. Magical system behavior simplifies remote gaming.
  16. Star Wars and Baldur’s Gate are cited as example games.
  17. 22nd Millie thing refers to network latency.
  18. Multiple Steam accounts complicate game access.
  19. Task killing reverts system settings automatically.
  20. Cross-platform streaming solutions are highlighted.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

  1. Use environment variables for client resolution adjustments.
  2. Exit applications properly to revert settings.
  3. Set up detached background commands for stability.
  4. Monitor ultra-wide resolution compatibility.
  5. Utilize Play Night for Steam account management.
  6. Avoid multiple logins for different game libraries.
  7. Opt for cross-platform streaming solutions.
  8. Check network latency for smooth gameplay.
  9. Use bat files for automated task execution.
  10. Configure GameStream Launchpad for resolution changes.
  11. Prioritize proper task termination to prevent glitches.
  12. Test 5G networks for slower-paced gaming.
  13. Leverage environment variables for client settings.
  14. Ensure all applications exit before shutting down.
  15. Use detached commands for background processes.
  16. Verify resolution compatibility with ultra-wide displays.
  17. Combine Sun Shine and Moonlight for reliable streaming.
  18. Log in once for multiple Steam accounts.
  19. Address frame drops in low-latency networks.
  20. Stream games universally across platforms.


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