Monday, May 30, 2011

What would be more efficent?

Hypothetically lets say you're watching a guide for a game you like. You're stuck at one point or you want to become better...

Would it be better if you saw how a moderately good player plays and learn it first hand from first person point of view. (With commentary whilst playing)

Or.

Would it be better if you see that moderately good player cast the game from a 3rd person point of view and commentate on a replay of the game he played said above. The advantage here is that you could learn whats happening from both sides since there wont be a limitation to only a 1st person PoV.

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55 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 30, 2011 at 4:30 AM

    I'd probably prefer the first option if there was commentary, but I can be a little weird sometimes.

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  2. phosportsMay 30, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    1st option, easier to see what is happening in game

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  3. ScrewsAndFeathersMay 30, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    Yeah, first option. Definetely.

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  4. Simon blackMay 30, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    Think the first opinion is the better one.

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  5. el jeffeMay 30, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    first option.

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  6. FranciMay 30, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    The first one, no doubt. Also, visiting your blog...

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  7. BeansMay 30, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    Second one. Expert opinion and both points of view are better and help you improve your game.

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  8. pamphl3tMay 30, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Maybe a bit of both? but i prefer to see it first person. great blog btw!

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  9. Fermium DeathMay 30, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    1st.

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  10. ClosedMay 30, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Second. When the commentator critiques his own performance, it's the best.

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  11. AnonymousMay 30, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    You need to learn analysis your faults on your own. I think some things come with experience only. Will think about this thuogh, following!

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  12. brnMay 30, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Definitely the first option...

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  13. MikeMay 30, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    First person imo

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  14. Lt NiteMay 30, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    First option by far.

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  15. AnonymousMay 30, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    ya have a neat blog mmm

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  16. FrankMay 30, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    I would have to watch it in first person to truly understand it.

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  17. robbieritchieMay 30, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Without a shadow of a doubt, first option. Nice blog mate(:

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  18. FrostyCMay 30, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    I like watching people stream games on Justin.tv whilst commentating & replying verbally to the chat from the viewers...

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  19. kchganinjaMay 30, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    dude when will be ur next stream?

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  20. LutherMay 30, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    1st person would be better, but only if the commentary is adequate.

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  21. CameronMay 30, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    So, if I'm getting this right.. For the 3rd person the person doing to walkthrough would record the video, with commentary, and then run through the commentary using a video editor, with anyother set of commentary saying where he when wrong ect?
    If this is the thing you mean then the 3rd person would definitely be better as it would incompas both sides of the walkthrough. But in practicality it would be a difficult concept. If you did the 3rd person commentary using text instead of your voice I think that would solve the problem. I know this really good example of it, but it's in the back of my head. ;_;

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  22. MagnumMay 30, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    The first option fits me better. It's always easier to say a lot of sometimes unnecessary things about gameplay after completing it.

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  23. Kunta JayMay 30, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    First person most definitely.

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  24. LiquorKingMay 30, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    first person definitely, I like to see how others play this way

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  25. KellyMay 30, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    The first one.

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  26. Chicity11May 30, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    First option for me.

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  27. UnratedMay 30, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    The first one. Because that's what I do when I make guides

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  28. dapsandhugsMay 30, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Definitely first option

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  29. gonblaterMay 30, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Replay, Replay, from first person view? :)

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  30. Bunny HillMay 30, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    The first choice look the best for me but the second is interesting at least

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  31. AnonymousMay 30, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    First one would be ideal imo

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  32. waa97May 30, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    The first option sounds alot better for learning how to get through a specific spot

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  33. Quick ReadsMay 30, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    First option dude :) thanks for sharing, take care!

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  34. DolaMay 31, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    comment on ur vid after you've made it that way you can point out mistakes you made =D

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  35. AnonymousMay 31, 2011 at 3:26 AM

    Both are good ideas, but the second one might be annoying if the player don't know how to narrate.

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  36. RageCompeXMay 31, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    second one..

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  37. Kristof UnpronounceableMay 31, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    Tough call, but I'll agree with opinon two.

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  38. Bland FibreMay 31, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    Definitely the first person.

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  39. BobMay 31, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    hmm both? :P

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  40. KalOoMay 31, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    best would be to get a coaching by a good player and not just semi good ^^

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  41. ChoiMay 31, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Both have their merits - the first person view, you could be just as surprised as the player himself. But in the third person, you could get a better sense of the overall strategy of your matchup.

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  42. JTouchMay 31, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    I'm unsure as to which would be the best alternative, but I prefer the first person perspective. Great blog!

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  43. fpotdMay 31, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Good read.

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  44. Kristof UnpronounceableMay 31, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Yeah, I like the othe rone better, but its up to you.

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  45. BerryMay 31, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    First person is the way to go, I think it provides a more unique overview.

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  46. Zoupic MusicMay 31, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    second option is better imo

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  47. mindlessfrkMay 31, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    More than one point of view is always better.

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  48. zemzeroMay 31, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    I'm thinking the first option, a guide doesn't need to hold your hand and if you're that stuck on a game try again the next day. Being told something and understanding something are two different things.

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  49. Elliot MacLeod-MichaelMay 31, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    First option without question.
    +followed

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  50. DvallejJune 1, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    the first one

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  51. AnonymousJune 1, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    Mooore posts!

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  52. anchors89June 2, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    Bit of both, despite its limitations

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  53. AlekseezyJune 3, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    I'll have to go with the first one..

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  54. Delirium TigerJune 5, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    I think it's not something you do by principle... every case is different and answer can by different too

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  55. T. Roger ThomasJune 28, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    #1 for sure

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