My D&D Livestream Setup

My D&D Livestream Setup

When I first decided to start streaming my D&D games, I wanted to create a setup that would be clear, fun, and easy to manage. Over time, I’ve refined that setup into something that works well for me—and I hope it can help you too!

For sharing notes and collaborating with my players, I use Google Drive. It’s straightforward and lets everyone access campaign guides, character sheets, and handouts no matter what device they’re on.

My streaming platform of choice is YouTube. It made sense to connect my videos and livestreams all in one place—and it helps people find my content, too. Plus, the built-in music library is a nice bonus for background tunes.

For characters and rules, D&D Beyond has been a game-changer. I can pull up character sheets live during the stream, and my players get access to all the books and homebrew I’ve added over time.

For visuals, I love using HeroForge for custom portraits and miniatures, and Canva for overlays, puzzles, and graphic design. Canva, in particular, has become a go-to for everything from combat overlays to puzzle handouts.

When it comes to describing scenes, dScryb is my secret weapon. Their evocative text snippets save me time and help set the mood in a pinch.

For combat maps, I keep it simple with Owlbear Rodeo. It’s lightweight, intuitive, and doesn’t get in the way of gameplay.

All of this comes together in Ecamm Live, the software I use to livestream, switch scenes, and manage the entire session. It’s Mac-only and paid, but for me, it’s been worth every penny—especially paired with a Stream Deck for quick scene switches.

I even put together an example walkthrough in the video, showing how I prepped Session 3 of our Relics of the Ancients campaign. From puzzle visuals to NPC backstories, you’ll see how I use these tools to create a seamless and immersive session.

If you’re curious how it all fits together, check out the full video above. And if you have your own favorite tools or streaming tips, let me know in the comments—I’d love to hear what’s working for you!

Cheers,
Brian