Applying and Visualising Complex Models in Esport Broadcast Coverage
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Alan Pedrassoli Chitayat, Florian Block, James Alfred Walker, Anders DrachenAuthors Info & Claims
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Abstract
Esports has become a popular field of research, enabling advances in areas such as machine learning and environment modeling. However, complex modeling systems require complex visualisations. Despite that, visualisation of complex modeling systems within esports have been limited or fragmented, particularly when focused on the audience. Furthermore, the use of data visualisation and data-driven storytelling has been proven to be an effective and imperative method for enhancing audience experience for esport spectators. Therefore, this paper investigates data visualisation techniques within esports, and compiles design considerations for developing visualisation tools for esports broadcast. This is achieved through a case-study, in which the WARDS model was utilised in live coverage of a Dota 2 tournament and evaluated through observational data.
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