Photo Credit: The Gamers Change Lives Podcast (Reuters)
Get ready for an electrifying performance! The Shoutcasting On Demand Challenge is a dynamic team event where 2 students step up to the microphone to deliver live commentary for our Super Smash Bros. Ultimate esports tournament. Much like skilled broadcasters, these teams will transform raw gameplay into an exciting and insightful experience for viewers. This challenge invites students to showcase their talent in esports commentary by demonstrating deep game understanding, sharp communication, and the ability to craft a captivating story as the action unfolds.
To prepare for the Pre-Qualification Round and showcase your awesome shoutcasting skills, make sure you complete these steps:
Understand the Game Plan: I will carefully review the rubric to fully understand how my shoutcasting will be judged. This is my guide to success!
Practice Makes Perfect: I will actively practice shoutcasting Super Smash Bros. Ultimate matches. I'll use all the skills and notes I've gathered from our lessons (like understanding game mechanics, character abilities, map layouts, and strategies).
Build My Shoutcaster's Notebook: I will create a detailed Shoutcaster's notebook. This will be my go-to resource, filled with key game data, character notes, fun facts, and team insights that I can use during a live or recorded broadcast.
Prepare for My Broadcast: For the pre-qualification submission:
I will receive a specific Super Smash Bros. Ultimate match recording.
I will record my team's shoutcasting over this match.
I will review and refine my commentary, ensuring it's the best it can be.
I will create a final shoutcasting video of my team's performance.
I will submit a final video along with an example character write up that I created in my shoutcaster notebook. (can be a picture taken of your notebook, or a pdf of one of the pages you created)
If your team is selected to shoutcast at STLP state here’s what you need to do to conquer the mic and deliver an unforgettable Super Smash Bros. Ultimate broadcast:
Team Up & Plan: Work seamlessly with your teammate; discuss roles (PBP/Color) and how you'll support each other.
Use Your Playbook: Have your Shoutcaster's Playbook ready with game knowledge, character notes, and strategies.
Analyze & Predict: Actively analyze the live match, anticipating moves and explaining strategic decisions.
Engage the Crowd: Keep the audience excited and informed with energetic, clear, and captivating commentary.
Adapt Quickly: Be ready to adapt to unexpected moments and changes in momentum, maintaining a smooth broadcast.
Be Professional: Speak clearly, maintain an appropriate volume, and keep an unbiased, professional tone.
Collaborate Constantly: Continuously communicate with your teammate for natural flow and balanced coverage of action and analysis.
During the On-Demand Challenge:
Full details regarding the competition location and a complete event schedule for the On-Demand Challenge will be announced and shared with all participating teams after the finalists have been selected from the Pre-Qualification Round. Please await further communication for these specifics.
EVENT TIMELINE
9:30am Arrival
10:00am Shoutcasting Begins
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