Confession time

I wasn't talking about commentary, it is the game itself really. Though I also watched the first part of a day and things really only get tense near the end. (unless you're the one playing of course)

 

I can understand that; it really is a very different feeling watching horror games versus playing them, and I'd argue that this is equally true for most genres. Exceptions being many of the more cinematic games that focus less on game mechanics and more on storytelling.

 

It's difficult to keep commentary flowing, especially when you play alone. That's why a lot of LPers, like Game Grumps and TBFP have at least two people playing or at least one person playing and the other helping to keep the conversation going. Typically you just talk about whatever. Normally the topic starts with the game but ends up turning into stories about past experiences, jokes, and, in some sleep deprived situations, things that just make you go wtf.

To be an LPer, you don't actually have to have commentary anyway. It just helps to give the audience something more to listen to while watching you play. Otherwise it just turns into a walkthrough/gameplay video more or less. If you'd like to try commentary, try inviting a friend over to commentate with you. Like I said though, it's not something you absolutely have to have.

~Nights