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Boss Battle Instructions

CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

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Table of contents

Project Overview

Welcome to OVG! The goal of this project is to collect a library of high-quality video game videos, each lasting at least 21 minutes. These videos will focus on showcasing each designated video game, assigned by the project team. Participants will record and submit their gameplay videos following the provided guidelines.

Updates

Update Jan 12, 2025

Document creation

Update Feb 18, 2025

Added duplicate keys uploader warning

Guidelines

Videos must be at least 21 minutes long to qualify for payment. Shorter videos will not be compensated. While there is no maximum duration, we recommend keeping videos under 30 minutes, as payments will be capped at the 21-minute rate.
Video games must be downloaded exclusively from the Xbox/Microsoft Store on PC. Downloads from Steam or other platforms are not allowed.
You can purchase the assigned video game. If you already own it on your main account, feel free to purchase it using an alternate or new account. Game Pass downloads are also approved!
If you purchase the game, you'll be reimbursed upon providing proof of purchase.(Detailed steps for this process will be provided in a separate section.)
The video games to be recorded will be pre-selected and assigned to each contributor.
To record the videos you must use OBS and the plugin shared in the next steps.
Contributors are required to upload a minimum of 20 hours of gameplay per week.
Your skill level in the assigned video game won’t be evaluated—just play genuinely and have fun while recording.
However, if we detect any intentional sabotage or time-wasting in your uploaded videos, you will be immediately removed and banned from the project.
No mods or cheating software are allowed. Anyone detected using them will be removed.
Please mute your microphone/headphone. Only the game audio should remain on, this is mandatory.
Payment is made per submission, so it’s crucial that each submission adheres to the specified guidelines.
Upload videos only from the assigned video game. Submissions featuring other games will not be accepted.
While we’ll do our best to assign you the games you want, we can’t guarantee specific titles.
You will use an uploader to complete the following steps:

Map your in-game keybinds (in .json format).
Upload a screenshot of your keybinds from inside the game (in .jpg or .png format).

Next, you will upload your videos. Each submission must include:

The video file (.mp4).
The log file (.log).

A video ID will be generated and linked to each of your uploads (details explained in a later section). You will need to use this ID to submit a task in Outlier, which will serve as the platform for processing your payment.
Detailed instructions for recording, creating log files, and submitting videos and keybinds will be provided in the following sections.
Important: When joining the project, your first video will need to be reviewed to ensure quality. This process may take a couple of days, but once approved, you will be able to upload videos freely.

Important links

Workflow

Read carefully all the instructions.
Set Up OBS and Plug-in:

Install OBS and the required plug-in.
Once installed, test the setup: open Notepad on your computer, start recording in OBS, type anything, then stop the recording.
Verify that two files were created: one for your video recording and one for the input log.

Check this link for detailed steps on this process.

Prepare the Video Game:

Check the game assigned to you in the next sheet: OVG Videogame assignation
Buy the game from the Xbox/Microsoft store on PC and ensure you upload proof of purchase for reimbursement.(Detailed steps for this process will be provided in a separate section.)
If you already own the game on your main account, you can purchase it using an alternate or new account. Downloads from Game Pass are also approved!
Steam downloads are prohibited.
Download the assigned video game.
* Submit a receipt of your purchase [here]

Recording Process:

Launch the assigned video game.
Open OBS and start recording.
Record gameplay for at least 21 minutes. You can record for longer, but we don’t recommend it, as submissions are capped at the 21-minute pay rate.
Stop the recording and ensure you have the corresponding files: the video (.mp4) and the log (.log).

Submission Process:

Log in to https://boss-battle-data-uploader.vercel.app/. Make sure your email is correct and in lowercase, as the platform is case-sensitive. Write your email without “+outlier”.
Upload your computer specs.
Add your game by clicking on “Add another game” at the bottom. Upload videos only from the assigned video game. Submissions featuring other games can lead to removal from the project.
Click on “Edit control map”. Enter your keys and actions for both your keyboard and mouse. Ensure that all keys used in the game are mapped.
Click on “Attach Control Screenshot” and upload a picture from your in-game controls.
Click on “Attach new recordings” and upload both your .mp4 and .log.
You will be given a Video ID.
Open a new task from your queue in Outlier, input your Video ID, game title and video length.
Your video ID must match the one you uploaded to the uploader, if the ID does not match, you will not be paid.
Submit your first task!

*(Detailed steps for this process will be provided in a separate section.)

Important: When joining the project, your first video will need to be reviewed to ensure quality. This process may take a couple of days, but once approved, you will be able to upload videos freely.

Video Submissions

📹Video Instructions: Uploader Walkthrough

Log in to https://boss-battle-data-uploader.vercel.app/ and add +outlier at the end of your email. Make sure your email is correct and in lowercase, as the platform is case-sensitive.
Upload your computer specs by clicking on the upper red icon:

Fill in your PC specifications:

You can check your GPU model by searching for Task Manager < Performance:

You can check your CPU model and frequency by searching for System Information < System Summary:

You can check your display settings by opening your windows settings < System < Display:

Click on “Save Mapping” to finish setting up your computer specs.

Click on “Add Another Game” in the bottom left corner and search for your assigned game.

Input all the keys used in your corresponding game and match them with their actions. To do this, click on “Edit Control Map.”

For each key:

Click on Edit Key Mapping:

Click on 'Click to listen for key combo.' Once pressed, input the key you want to map and wait 3 seconds for the listening process to finish.

Once that you have your desired key, link the in-game action. Then click on “Save Mapping”.

Repeat this process for all your in-game keybinds.
Do the same for your mouse mapping:

To check your currently saved keys you can click on “View saved controls”:

You can also check your currently saved bindings in the “Edit as raw JSON” tab (don’t modify this tab):

Attention:

If you have multiple keys mapped to the same action, the uploader will alert you. Please be mindful of this—if you see this warning, you should adjust your key mappings accordingly to avoid any issues.

Once your keybinds are complete, upload a screenshot of your in-game controls:

- Example of in-game keybinds screenshot (You can upload as many screenshots as you need to cover all your bindings):

You can now upload your video by clicking on “Attach New Recording.”

Upload both your video file (.mp4) and the corresponding text file (.log).

After your upload is complete, a Video ID will be assigned to you.

Open a new task from your queue in Outlier and enter the following details:

Video ID – Use your video ID without the .mp4 extension. For example, in the earlier image, you should input the ID as follows: upload_1737481004802 (without the .mp4 extension). This will ensure that the ID is valid.

Game Title – Provide the title of the game.

Video Length – Specify the duration of the video in minutes and seconds.

Ensure the Video ID matches the one provided during the upload. If the IDs do not match, you will not be paid.
Submit your first task!