OrfeasZ/GrooveCaster

Feature request: Broadcaster shoutouts

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gsclassics commented

Would be great if the broadcaster can send shoutouts (chat announcements) from the Web UI.
In addition, could also be great if shoutouts could also be scheduled to be done periodically.

Now Brodcaster can't write messages to the chat because the broadcaster cannot take over the broadcast.

OrfeasZ commented

The next version will introduce a chatbox to the admin dashboard:

As for periodic announcements, you can probably do that with a custom module.
When I get some time I'll write an example and attach it here.

gsclassics commented

Great Orfeas, you are implementing a new Grooveshark from scratch!

OrfeasZ commented

Well, not quite, but close enough.
Such features are useful for remote management, especially for devices that can't directly access GS (like mobiles, etc.).

OrfeasZ commented

Version 1.2.0.0 of GrooveCaster introduces the ability to use the chat via the dashboard, as well as handy Timer class, which can be used by Modules for timing events.

You can find a sample module that sends an announcement to the broadcast chat every 30 seconds here.

OrfeasZ commented

Additionally, you can get the name of the currently playing playing (if there is one) by doing something like the following:

if PlaylistManager.PlaylistActive:
    ChatManager.SendChatMessage('Currently playing from %s.' % PlaylistManager.ActivePlaylist.Name)