Engaging with your audience while playing Rise of the Tomb Raider can take your stream from good to legendary. We're talking going from a handful of viewers to a packed house, everyone hyped and ready to dive into Lara's adventures with you. The game is packed full of immersive plots, like Lara tackling the challenges of Siberian tundras and uncovering the secrets of Kitezh. You want your viewers living those moments with you, as if they're right by Lara's side (or maybe even running from a bear!). Let's dive into how StreamAlive can help you boost that engagement, create an awesome community vibe, and maybe even up your revenue through Superchat and memberships.

Start with Magic Maps: Where's Everyone From?

Picture this: You’ve just started your stream, and you’re gearing up to lead Lara through a dangerous tomb. Why not kick things off with a bang by asking your audience, 'Where in the world are you watching from?' The Magic Maps feature gets everyone involved by pinpointing their locations on a global map. This is perfect for sparking conversation, especially when someone joins from a place that connects with Lara’s travels. It's like shouting out every new viewer while Lara travels from Syria to Siberia, making everyone feel part of one epic adventure.

Dive Deep with Open-Ended Polls

For those intense storyline moments, like when Lara’s dealing with her father's mysteries, Open-Ended Polls are perfect. Ask your viewers their thoughts or theories on the plot twists. Something like, 'What do you think of Trinity's plot?' allows the audience to express themselves in more than just a few words, creating a deeper chat engagement as everyone shares and debates their views.

Run Power Polls to Keep the Energy Up

While Lara's dodging arrows or scavenging for resources, fire up a Power Poll to get some quick feedback on the adventure they're vibing with the most. You can ask something like, 'Should we go stealthy or guns blazing in this section?' Having the results light up in real-time amps up the interaction, making everyone feel even more invested in the outcome.

Use the Spinner Wheel to Hype Up the Chat

The Spinner Wheel is your ticket to keeping everyone glued to the chat. Maybe you've just scaled a mountain or narrowly escaped a death-defying trap. Ask a random question to get everyone commenting and then use the Spinner Wheel to pick a random winner from those comments. A little giveaway, like gifting a digital badge or even a shoutout, can energize your viewers and get that chat buzzing with excitement.

Create Buzz with Wonder Words

When Lara finds herself face-to-face with a mythical guardian or figuring out a complex puzzle, ask a question like 'What single word describes this moment?' Using the Wonder Words feature will turn those responses into an awesome real-time word cloud. The crowd will love seeing their thoughts light up the screen and take shape as they become part of the narrative tapestry you're weaving.

Make Decisions Fun with Choice Circle

Stuck on what stealth weapon to craft next or deciding on the path Lara should take? Get your viewers involved with the Choice Circle. They’ll love helping make the choices that directly impact the gameplay—whether it's deciding on the next skill upgrade or which tomb to raid. You just throw the options up there and let the Choice Circle do its thing. It's a fun way to make everyone feel they’re crafting the adventure story with you.