SundanceMLG Profile Joined July 2010 33 Posts Last Edited: 2011-04-18 22:19:54 #1



With that in mind, I'm opening this thread as a place for me to get some feedback around a number of ideas that have surfaced regarding the SC2 fan experience moving forward. Some questions will be related to the broadcast while some will focus on the live event experience. I'll be posting in small bunches (3-4 questions at a time) so as not to overload you.



1. First question is related to supplemental video content. This content would complement the LIVE hosted SC2 stream. Which of the following would you prefer during caster or tournament breaks?



- LIVE, raw, uncommentated tournament play as it happens



- Replays of unstreamed matches from earlier in the tournament with play by play voice over

Poll: What content would you prefer during caster breaks?



LIVE, raw, uncommentated tournament play as it happens (646)

86%



Replays of unstreamed matches from earlier in the tournament with play by play voice over (102)

14%



748 total votes (646)86%(102)14%748 total votes Your vote: What content would you prefer during caster breaks? (Vote): LIVE, raw, uncommentated tournament play as it happens

(Vote): Replays of unstreamed matches from earlier in the tournament with play by play voice over







2. How important is local language to our international viewers? German, Spanish, French and Korean locales are all possible distribution points for us starting with Columbus. If the coverage is in English would that be a deal breaker?



3. Dynamic polling regarding match schedule. Would folks take time ahead of and during the event to vote on which matches we broadcast? We provide a list of the pool matches prior to the tourney and you submit your choices - top votes are streamed on Day 1. The following days are done live on the fly.



4. Player interviews. How important are player interviews to both the stream and live event experience? Are they important enough to delay moving on to the next match?



That's it for now.



As always - thank you for your time and feedback.



-Sundance First off, I want to thank everyone who has been sending me feedback and suggestions via twitter and email. As painful as it was at the time the Dallas event is now being used as a building block. We have learned a great deal and are moving forward with numerous changes - not only in how we deliver the stream but also with regard to what (and how much) is being streamed.With that in mind, I'm opening this thread as a place for me to get some feedback around a number of ideas that have surfaced regarding the SC2 fan experience moving forward. Some questions will be related to the broadcast while some will focus on the live event experience. I'll be posting in small bunches (3-4 questions at a time) so as not to overload you.1. First question is related to supplemental video content. This content would complement the LIVE hosted SC2 stream. Which of the following would you prefer during caster or tournament breaks?- LIVE, raw, uncommentated tournament play as it happens- Replays of unstreamed matches from earlier in the tournament with play by play voice over2. How important is local language to our international viewers? German, Spanish, French and Korean locales are all possible distribution points for us starting with Columbus. If the coverage is in English would that be a deal breaker?3. Dynamic polling regarding match schedule. Would folks take time ahead of and during the event to vote on which matches we broadcast? We provide a list of the pool matches prior to the tourney and you submit your choices - top votes are streamed on Day 1. The following days are done live on the fly.4. Player interviews. How important are player interviews to both the stream and live event experience? Are they important enough to delay moving on to the next match?That's it for now.As always - thank you for your time and feedback.-Sundance I don't always play SC2 but when I do I prefer Marines

Endorsed Profile Joined May 2010 Netherlands 1221 Posts Last Edited: 2011-04-18 21:20:43 #2



In Halo I always Enjoyed the LIVE< raw uncommentated tournament matches. Because I just wanted to listen to the players talking anyway, the commentating didn't really add anything. But for starcraft i'm not sure, I don't think anynbody is and we should just try both out. If you could get a FPS view from the player playing there games right now. Then hell yes! Screw replays. But otherwise idk



2.



Being Dutch myself, I have no problem with English coverage.



3.



I would.



4.



I feel they are important, they do add a new aspect to the viewing experience. So if the match has to be delayed a couple of minutes, so be it.



1.In Halo I always Enjoyed the LIVE< raw uncommentated tournament matches. Because I just wanted to listen to the players talking anyway, the commentating didn't really add anything. But for starcraft i'm not sure, I don't think anynbody is and we should just try both out. If you could get a FPS view from the player playing there games right now. Then hell yes! Screw replays. But otherwise idk2.Being Dutch myself, I have no problem with English coverage.3.I would.4.I feel they are important, they do add a new aspect to the viewing experience. So if the match has to be delayed a couple of minutes, so be it.

Slasher Profile Joined September 2007 United States 1059 Posts #3 To note for users submitting their responses, here is the MLG Dallas Feedback Thread: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=208820

KvltMan Profile Blog Joined October 2010 Sweden 1575 Posts #4 3. Dynamic polling regarding match schedule. Would folks take time ahead of and during the event to vote on which matches we broadcast? We provide a list of the pool matches prior to the tourney and you submit your choices - top votes are streamed on Day 1. The following days are done live on the fly



That sounds like a great idea, tbh. It's always great to get the community involved, and this sounds like a unique way of doing it. Would br cool to have the commentators commentate matches in between main stage-games too.



Overall, I'd say stick to your guns on the rest, everything but the stream was great at Dallas. Get crunk

Oreo7 Profile Blog Joined December 2010 United States 1643 Posts #5 1.

Replays.



2.

I'm american, makes no real difference.



3.

Yes please.



4.

Very important, but let JP do the interviews, not some random MLG guy. Stork HerO and Protoss everywhere - redfive on bnet

Sobba Profile Joined August 2010 Sweden 576 Posts #6 1: Without a doubt id rather watch live tournamet games without commentary.



2: There are no good swedish casters. Not an option for us.



3: Yes! Great idea!



4: Depends on how much is lost because of the interview. If i were to choose an interview and 30 min until next game or just the next game. Then id skip the interview. But if its possible interviews are always an appriciated bonus.



Hierarch Profile Joined February 2011 United States 2197 Posts #7 1) I would be fine with either of the choices, as they both would be awesome.



2) As an English speaker/listener I don't have the experience to give a good opinion on this.



3) I would love this, giving the fans what they want/vote for would be awesome and it encourages viewer participation and gives people a feeling like they're more involved.



4) I personally don't care if interviews are there or not, I don't think they're an integral part of the tournament or stream experience. MC|NonY|HerO|NaDa|MVP|DRG|Ret|Sen|Dimaga|Leenock

Yamulo Profile Blog Joined October 2010 United States 1914 Posts #8 1. Really either of the two would work, but maybe commentated matches live because it gives you the live feeling, but if replays are convenient i see absolutely no problem in that either.

2. Being American this wouldn't really effect me but i think it might be a good idea!

3. I would for sure! you guys usually know the fan favorite matches though but this will be good as well =D

4. I feel like player interviews are really important because to be honest if you are a fan of someone you really do want to know there personality, and i feel it is also really interesting tbh.



Good luck for Columbus ~~~Liquid Fighting (SC2)~~~

DanFoX Profile Joined November 2010 United States 13 Posts #9 It's ok Mr. Sundance, we all know that you will do everything you can to provide the best viewing experience ever for MLG Columbus and the rest of the events for the season.



For myself I rather watch LIVE matches with no commentary while the main stage is waiting for the next match. There were way to many matches I was really disappointed about because I believe you guys decided to cast the wrong matches.



4) the player interviews are important to me but I rather watch matches and I feel that during the time when it says "Stream will return shortly" you can replay the interviews instead of having the stream in pause mode. TuFoxy

Conquerz Profile Joined December 2010 Argentina 5 Posts #10 I don't have an opinion on everything, just in the language thing.

Imho, if they know about MLG, they most likely know english. I'd recommend having spanish max, cause most latin americans (being one myself) barely speak english, making it quite hard for them to understand. (dumbasses...) - Wouldn't be a deal breaker for me, i'd rather listen to english commentary though.

relyt Profile Blog Joined November 2010 United States 1062 Posts #11 3. I love this idea. I would love to vote which matches I would like to be streamed.



4. I really like seeing interviews with the players. It adds a little personality and back-story the players we always watch.

Nokarot Profile Blog Joined April 2010 United States 1410 Posts #12 1. Depends on the replays. There have been a couple instance in the last few MLGs where there's been a match between two stars going on while something equally important, but less anticipated is happening on screen. Obviously you cant delay a match from starting while waiting for the current on-stage one to end, so if there is any big matches that were missed, I'd prefer to see replays.



2. n/a to me



3. Perhaps turn your voting idea in to a "stage priority" list. See who the world most wants to watch and try to plan accordingly. Basically, the same way you do it now, except knowing in advance who is the most anticipated.



4. I like short interviews. The players need a chance to show their personality, for sponsors if anything. I'd probably keep it to "Heres our winner ___. Good job back there, how do you feel?" "I feel good, blah blah blah" "Alright well congratulations, now lets head back up to Day9/JP/Wheat for the next game." beep beep boop

RoJoZa Profile Joined February 2009 United States 5 Posts #13 1. If people enjoy watching streams then I think they will be fine with watching a FPV match or something along those lines. Of course this is only if it doesn't interfere with that casting schedule.



On the flip side, if there is a really exciting game going on and it cuts out to the casters that could be quite disappointing.



2. N/A



3. I would definitely take the time to vote for my picks. This also adds a layer to the 'underdog factor' that can make games more exciting.



4. Not only are player interview interesting, but they will also give the casters something to talk about. MLG offers a ton of starcraft in just a short weekend, giving the casters something to comment on other than the matchup or the map which can help break the monotony of just grinding out games. No. Not even in the face of Armageddon. Never compromise.

firexfred Profile Blog Joined September 2010 United States 78 Posts #14

- LIVE, raw, uncommentated tournament play as it happens would be fantastic. Streams with this sort of thing are constantly watched by many people and are found greatly enjoyable.



- Replays of unstreamed matches are often used heavily by youtube commentators and others (such as iccup mlg days), which I think is a better way of getting those distributed



2. How important is local language to our international viewers? I can't comment on this, seeing as english is my main language



3. Dynamic polling regarding match schedule. - I think this would be absolutely fantastic, I think you will also find that you will be pleasing a majority of viewers, as many people in the community will agree on which matches are going to be very worthwhile.



4. Player interviews. I don't think interviews should cut in to the time for the matches, though that is not to say I don't like player interviews.



It is incredible to know that you are willing to take the advice of the people for whom you put on the show, as ironic as that may seem

1.- LIVE, raw, uncommentated tournament play as it happens would be fantastic. Streams with this sort of thing are constantly watched by many people and are found greatly enjoyable.- Replays of unstreamed matches are often used heavily by youtube commentators and others (such as iccup mlg days), which I think is a better way of getting those distributed2. How important is local language to our international viewers? I can't comment on this, seeing as english is my main language3. Dynamic polling regarding match schedule. - I think this would be absolutely fantastic, I think you will also find that you will be pleasing a majority of viewers, as many people in the community will agree on which matches are going to be very worthwhile.4. Player interviews. I don't think interviews should cut in to the time for the matches, though that is not to say I don't like player interviews.It is incredible to know that you are willing to take the advice of the people for whom you put on the show, as ironic as that may seem

theherder2 Profile Joined September 2010 United States 538 Posts #15 1. Either or. If its a caster's break then maybe replays with commentary will be hard to do, so live matches uncommented will work. If it's just dead time then replays with commentary is more engaging and interesting. I said either or because having either one of these options is a desirable option over just no stream/dead time.



2. English streams are fine. If other commentators want to do so in native languages can there be an option for league sponsored restreams?



3. Yes, in general MLG should know beforehand who the hot hands are that viewers will most want to watch, but a poll option to reaffirm streamed choices would be fine too.



4. Interviews are great, but should be short and concise. Games shouldn't be held up too much because of interviews, the interviews should be in there to fill the time during the transition period.



Thanks Sundance!

Jacuzzi Profile Blog Joined August 2010 United States 528 Posts #16



2. N/A I'm a lazy American that only speaks English



3. I think the matches you guys picked to cast on Day 1 were fine, but a poll wouldn't hurt anything either.



4. Player interviews are always a plus. You should use that time as filler for the next players to set up anyway.



Also, I don't know what you guys have planned but you NEED 4 computers on the stage so the next two players can be setting up and ready to play by the time the current game is finished. 1. Cast from replays2. N/A I'm a lazy American that only speaks English3. I think the matches you guys picked to cast on Day 1 were fine, but a poll wouldn't hurt anything either.4. Player interviews are always a plus. You should use that time as filler for the next players to set up anyway.Also, I don't know what you guys have planned but you NEED 4 computers on the stage so the next two players can be setting up and ready to play by the time the current game is finished.

Alaz Profile Blog Joined October 2010 108 Posts #17 I don't know what I'm getting at here but I don't like the vote on who is broadcasted type thing.



There's TONS of fan boys for certain people who will vote the same player over and over again. While I'd love to watch Idra or Incontrol more than the rest, I wouldn't necessary want to see them EVERYTIME its their turn and with some die hard fan boys..you might get that with opening up polls.

Lipski Profile Joined October 2010 Poland 370 Posts #18 [

- LIVE, raw, uncommentated tournament play as it happens



- Replays of unstreamed matches from earlier in the tournament with play by play voice



live, uncommentated play, preferably with first person view would be awesome.

live, uncommentated play, preferably with first person view would be awesome. "i'll just train hard and win the next one"

POiNTx Profile Joined July 2010 Belgium 308 Posts #19 1. Replays of unstreamed matches. If possible matches from well-known players.



2. Definitely not a deal breaker for me. The quality of an English stream can't be improved by a stream in my language (In this case Dutch). It would actually break the experience since I will not be able to communicate in the chat and/or threads about things the casters say because they hear different casters. I don't know about other countries but here in Belgium we generally don't like if things are in our language if the original content is in English (I prefer to play games in English, even if there is a translation in Dutch).



3. That would be nice I think. Not sure about this one.



4. Yes I find them important enough to delay moving on to the next math. Have like a 1 minute short interview about what happened in the game like in Dallas with JP. Some players have funny interviews :D. Fuck yeah serotonin

PrimeTimey Profile Joined January 2011 Canada 368 Posts Last Edited: 2011-04-18 21:29:16 #20 1)



Replays from earlier in the DAY (not tournament) matches with voice play by play casting.



2)



Does not apply to me, I speak English.



3)



Polling does not reflect a balanced schedule. Take the time to break down the best matches available per round but split up which players on getting casted and which aren't. I don't want to watch three Idra matches and zero Kiwikaki as an example.



4)



Usually the interviews are no more than a minute long, I see no reason why you can't ask the player about a certain build or what he thought of the match. To me this is a miniscule delay, if any at all. I would hope the questions would get more broad than just the same old ___ "and back to you guys at the desk". Lets mix things up a little so its not the same thing over and over and over and over three days in a row.

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