Stream Partners¶
The Etherscape streamer program has five levels designed to support channels from their first stream through established partner communities: Starter, Basic, Bronze, Silver, and Gold.
Starter is open to everyone, Basic is the automatic milestone for growing Affiliate channels, and Bronze, Silver, and Gold are manually awarded partner tiers. Benefits scale as streamers progress through the program.
Granted at the team's discretion
Bronze, Silver, and Gold partner status is granted — and may be removed — at the sole discretion of the Etherscape dev team. These are hand-picked tiers reserved for streams we have personally reviewed and verified. Basic promotion is handled automatically based on the requirements below.
Streamer Level Benefits¶
| Benefit | Starter | Basic | :material-medal-outline: Bronze | :material-medal-outline: Silver | :material-medal: Gold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Follower guideline | None | 100+ | 200+ | 500+ | 2,000+ |
| Twitch Affiliate required | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Manual promotion required | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Streamer Enjinite per drop | None | 0.5× target | 1× target | 1.25× target | 1.5× target |
| Streamer Resonance per drop | None | Viewer-scaled | Viewer-scaled | Viewer-scaled | Viewer-scaled |
| Maximum Reward Drop rarity | Magic | Rare | Epic | Legendary | Legendary |
| Viewer Power Multiplier cap | 250% | 250% | 250% | 400% | 800% |
| Resonant Shard boost | — | — | +50 effective shards | +100 effective shards | +200 effective shards |
| Max Reward Drops per day | Base | Base | Base | +50% | +100% |
Starter¶
Starter is designed to help new streamers build their first Twitch community. There are no follower or Twitch status requirements, and every eligible linked streamer begins at this level automatically. Starter streamers do not receive Streamer Enjinite or Resonance from their Reward Drops, and their maximum Reward Drop rarity is Magic.
Basic¶
Basic is for growing channels with at least 100 Twitch followers and Twitch Affiliate or Partner status. Basic streamers receive 50% of the target Streamer Enjinite from each Reward Drop, and their maximum Reward Drop rarity is Rare. Promotion to Basic happens automatically when both requirements are met.
Partner tiers¶
Bronze, Silver, and Gold are manually awarded partner tiers for channels that consistently represent Etherscape well and help welcome new players into the community. Stream quality, professionalism, community engagement, and positive impact are considered together when assigning a tier.
Bronze partners receive 100% of the target Streamer Enjinite, a boost equal to holding 50 additional Resonant Shards, a 250% Viewer Power Multiplier cap, and the base daily Reward Drop allowance. Their maximum Reward Drop rarity is Epic. Silver and Gold receive the enhanced benefits shown in the table above.
Viewer Power Multiplier cap¶
The more viewers you have, the faster your Broadcast Power Bar charges. This viewer power multiplier is capped so a single huge stream can't trivialize the system. Starter, Basic, and Bronze streamers are capped at 250%, Silver partners at 400%, and Gold partners at 800% — letting larger partner streams charge their drops faster.
Boosted Streamer Enjinite¶
Streamer Enjinite is awarded when you trigger a Reward Drop (see Stream Rewards). Starter streamers receive none, Basic streamers receive 0.5× the target amount, Bronze streamers receive 1×, Silver partners receive 1.25×, and Gold partners receive 1.5×.
Resonant Shard boost¶
Your held Resonant Shards unlock streamer bonuses and channel point redeems for your viewers. Bronze partners receive a boost equal to holding 50 additional shards, Silver partners receive 100 additional shards, and Gold partners receive 200 additional shards, so partner channels unlock redeems and bonuses sooner.
More Reward Drops per day¶
Every streamer can trigger a limited number of Reward Drops per day. Silver partners get +50% to that daily cap and Gold partners get +100%, rewarding their communities more often during long streams.
Becoming a Partner¶
We review Bronze, Silver, and Gold partner applications individually. To apply:
- Send a Direct Message to SamTheBay on Discord.
- Include a link to your stream.
We'll review your channel along with some of your past VODs (recorded streams) to determine eligibility for Bronze, Silver, or Gold. Because partner status and tier placement are granted at the dev team's sole discretion, not every applicant will qualify.
What We Look For¶
The criteria below are general guidelines, not hard guarantees. Partner status is ultimately granted at the dev team's sole discretion, so meeting these does not automatically qualify a channel.
General requirements for Bronze, Silver, and Gold:
- The stream has a high level of polish and professionalism — good production quality, clean layout, and a welcoming presentation.
- The streamer is a known, active member of the Etherscape community.
- The streamer actively engages with their stream community and creates an interactive, welcoming experience for viewers.
- The streamer helps onboard new players by explaining the game, answering questions, and making newcomers feel welcome.
- A microphone is generally required so the streamer can engage with viewers and help new players in real time.
- A camera or animated avatar is encouraged because it helps viewers connect with the streamer and makes the stream more engaging.
- All partner channels should be a Twitch Affiliate (or higher).
Follower guidelines:
| :material-medal-outline: Bronze | :material-medal-outline: Silver | :material-medal: Gold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical follower count | 200+ | 500+ | 2,000+ |
Standards we look for
Follower counts are guidelines, not fixed minimums or guarantees. The team may grant a higher tier to an account with fewer followers when the stream's quality and community impact warrant it. Partner channels must continue to present Etherscape well, foster a positive community, and help onboard new players to maintain Bronze, Silver, or Gold status.