Why Early Access?

“While Puppetstring is already fully functional, we are still looking for feedback from users, especially actual streamers/video makers regarding real-world use cases. For example, is the provided adjustment settings for the face tracker enough to produce satisfactory results? Are the available keyboard control commands enough to accommodate all your VTuber model toggles? Is there any stability problems, especially during long streaming/recording period?

Every VTuber has their own preferred software and hardware setup, in addition to different focus regarding their content (i.e. art, gaming or programming). We are looking to gain feedback from as much diverse scenarios as possible.”

Approximately how long will this software be in Early Access?

“Around one year.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“We're planning to implement more tracking options in addition to what is currently available in Puppetstring:

• Gamepad tracking
  
• BLE heart rate sensor tracking
  
• Connection to smartphone-based face tracking apps
  
• MFCC-based mouth tracking using microphone input

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What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Currently, Puppetstring has already implemented a fully functional model renderer alongside these tracking options:

• Webcam face tracking
  
• Microphone volume tracking
  
• Display color tracking
  
• Mouse pointer tracking
  
• Keyboard control

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Will this software be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“No. It's free.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“Feature requests and bug reports are welcome through Steam forums and Discord!”