Using Data to "Git Gud": A Push for a Player-Centric approach tothe Use of Data in Esports

Abstract

The rapid increase in the availability of player data and the advancement of player modeling technologies have resulted in an abundance of data-driven systems for the domain of esports, both within academia and the industry. However, there is a notable lack of research exploring how players use their data to gain expertise in the context of esports. In this position paper we discuss the current state of the field and argue that there is a need for further research into how players use their data and what they want from data-driven systems. We argue that such knowledge would be invaluable to better design data-driven systems that can aid players in gaining expertise and mastering gameplay.

Towards an Understanding of How Players Make Meaning from Post-Play Process Visualizations

“…The last decade has seen an increased interest in player-facing post-game visualizations [5,5,15,21,29,43,44,50]. Recent work has, however, revealed that existing visualizations do not often provide enough causal information for players to make connections between their actions and the outcomes they experienced [23].…”