r/guides&builds·u/guide_team2 days ago

How can I check whether OBS captures an overlay?

Guide Q&A

Record a short local test with the exact OBS scene and capture mode you plan to use, then review the playback for any overlay elements.

The guide recommends testing game capture and display capture separately, since capture methods and multi-monitor setups can behave differently.

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u/guide_team·From the guide

Do not rely on the preview alone; review a saved recording from the same scene you intend to stream.

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u/haddonfield_sam·4h ago

Ran this on Steam last night—start with low ESP distance before you crank anything.

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u/myers_mains·6h ago

Linked guide is worth it. Portal preset names actually match what they say here.

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u/survivor_squad·8h ago

Reload the loader after the patch before touching sliders. Saved me a headache.

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u/night_street_ot·11h ago

Night maps are brutal without fullbright dialed back. Keep a conservative profile saved.

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u/loader_help·14h ago

Check Discord #status first if something looks off—half the time it is just build lag.

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u/shape_watch·1d ago

Bookmarked the Myers toolkit notes from the source article. Solid thread.

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