That night, the two GPL league matches on Saturday were over.
After the interview ended, the host introduced the schedule for tomorrow's competition. Then, the audience began to leave in an orderly manner.
The two official commentators heaved a sigh of relief. Today's work was finally done. They could go back and have a good rest.
It had to be said that commentating was actually a physical job. It looked simple, and one only needed to move their lips, but in fact, there were many tricks.
The commentator had to be highly focused throughout the entire process. He could not miss too many details or make too many mistakes. Sometimes, he had to go back to study some game knowledge after work and surf the internet to understand the latest jokes. If he cooperated with the official platform to film some other programs, his working time for the day would easily reach more than ten hours.
However, before the two commentators could take off their headphones, they heard the director say, "Don't leave yet. Come to the lounge. Boss Zhao has something to say."
The so-called Boss Zhao was definitely Long Yu Corporation's Zhao Xuming.
The two commentators were stunned.
They knew about Zhao Xuming, but they did not really meet or interact much with him. That was because Zhao Xuming's level was too high. Even if he had anything to say, he would talk to the director and director of the ICL league project team. Then, the director would relay it to the commentators.
What did it mean that Zhao Xuming was personally looking for them for a meeting this time?
The two of them arrived at the lounge backstage with uneasy hearts.
However, they were stunned the moment they entered the lounge.
There were so many people!
It was not just the two of them. Even the other commentators who were not on duty today were all present.
Apart from that, all the staff in charge of OB and back-end data analysis were present. The entire lounge was filled with people.
Obviously, Zhao Xuming had already found these people while the competition was still ongoing.
With such a big lineup, everyone was a little confused. They didn't know what Director Zhao was going to do and they were very worried.
Zhao Xuming's expression did not look good. He clicked on the remote control and a competition video started playing on the big television in the lounge.
The two commentators were stunned. Didn't they just finish commentating the competition today?
However, they realized that this was not the version they had commentated on!
Obviously, this was the video of Bunny Tail live-streaming today's competition.
Since Zhao Xuming did not speak, the others naturally did not dare to make a sound. The entire lounge was very quiet. Only the voice of Bunny Tail Live-Stream echoed in the entire conference room.
"We saw on the official screen that the one-tower victory rate is as high as 74%, but in reality, this team has several sets of early-stage tactics. We can't generalize them …"
The commentators did not understand Zhao Xuming's intentions at first, but as they listened, they realized that something was wrong.
Obviously, the commentator for Bunny Tail Live-Stream was much more professional than them!
It was the same data, but the content of their analysis was too superficial. The commentary on Bunny Tail Live-Stream could always dig out more information through other data.
What's more, the gap between the two sides was not just that. From the early tactical predictions, to the BP, to the detailed explanations during the competition … The two commentators today could be said to have been completely defeated by the commentators on Bunny Tail Live-Stream!
The two commentators' faces turned ugly.
Zhao Xuming was broadcasting the commentary video of Bunny Tail Live-Stream in front of so many people. It was equivalent to a public execution. Who could take it?!
Too unlucky!
What was even more terrifying was that the commentary video on Bunny Tail Live-Stream had most likely spread across the entire internet. Now, all the viewers of the ICL league had already seen the comparison between the two commentators!
The other commentators also lowered their heads, feeling both lucky and worried.
Fortunately, it wasn't his turn today, so he wasn't the first to step into the pit and get beaten up in front of everyone. He was worried that his level was about the same as the two commentators today. When he went up to commentate, he would also be hung up and beaten up!
It was not just the commentators. The OB and the team that provided data support all understood Boss Zhao's intentions.
Could it be that they would be fine if all the blame was placed on the commentators?
Of course not!
The OB on Bunny Tail Live-Stream followed the requirements of the commentator. If the commentator wanted to see both sides farming, the OB would place the main camera on both sides' jungles.
Thus, there was a huge difference between Bunny Tail Live-Stream and the official OB.
Even when the MVP was given in the end, the MVP of both sides was different.
All in all, Bunny Tail Live-Stream was indeed much better than the official platform. What's more, it was all-encompassing. From the commentary to the OB to the data support, it was basically a complete suppression.
Zhao Xuming only pressed the pause button on the remote control after the entire competition was played.
"Now do you understand why I wanted to have a meeting with you?"
"You are the official commentators. You should have the highest standard, but you were beaten by an unofficial commentator from a live-stream platform!"
"The public opinion on the internet has exploded. There are a lot of viewers in the official live-stream channels of various live-stream platforms. Isn't it embarrassing?!"
"You are all professionals and have rich work experience in this industry. How did you end up like this? Is there a problem with your ability, your attitude, or both? "
Zhao Xuming's series of rhetorical questions stumped everyone.
The commentators cried out in their hearts.
Can you blame us?
Isn't it a joke for you to ask us to compete with the active professional players of FV Team Two in terms of game understanding? We are only at the platinum and diamond level!
Compared to the understanding of those professional players, they were several Pacific Oceans apart.
What's more, we have been commentating like this since the beginning of other games. There's nothing wrong with that, right? We work hard every day, practice our eloquence, and understand the game. We have already worked very hard, alright?
Why does it seem like we are a bunch of trash waiting to die?
However, he did not dare to say that even though he thought that in his heart.
They had also watched the commentary video on Bunny Tail Live-Stream. They had to admit that there was an obvious gap between the two sides.
They could not admit that there was a problem with their ability or attitude now. No matter which one it was, there would be a huge problem if they admitted it.
What was the problem then?
In the end, the director was more quick-witted. He stood up and said, "Boss Zhao, calm down."
"This, I have to admit that there is indeed a gap in understanding the game between our commentators and the two professional players found by Bunny Tail Live-Stream. We have to admit that."
"Our commentators are professionals after all. They are better at explaining professionally, but they are not as good as professional players in understanding the game."
"However, this problem is not difficult to solve. We just need to add some professional players to the normal commentator lineup."
"Just like Bunny Tail Live-Stream, the official commentator will control the rhythm. Professional players or former professional players will be the guest commentator for professional analysis. The two will be able to achieve a similar effect if they coordinate."
The best attitude would definitely be to appease Zhao Xuming and then do the official commentary for the ICL league well.
These commentators might not have a good understanding of the game and could not compare to professional players, but it was impossible to fire all of them, right?
That was because these commentators had been recruited through a unified process. They were all professionals. Before commentating on the ICL league, they had also commentated on other competitions. They could be considered reputable figures in the industry. There might be complicated relationships behind them. How could they be fired just like that?
Zhao Xuming obviously did not intend to fire all these commentators. What if the newly recruited group of people was not as good as them?
Thus, Zhao Xuming's anger this time was only to knock the director and commentators of the ICL league down. He wanted them to have a sense of crisis and think of ways to improve their standards.
The official commentator of the ICL league was not as good as the unofficial commentator of Bunny Tail Live-Stream. That was too ridiculous and unacceptable.
Since the director had already expressed his stance, there was no need to be too harsh on him.
Zhao Xuming said, "All commentators, watch the commentary of Bunny Tail Live-Stream from beginning to end every day when you get off work. Review it and improve your understanding of the game!"
"In addition, the official real-time data application is about to be completed. It should be released on various platforms one after another. I hope it can improve the situation of the audience being split up on various platforms."
"Also, hurry up and find some professional players who have a deeper understanding of the game and are eloquent in the various clubs. They have to be special guests as commentators. This matter must be implemented as soon as possible."
Then, Zhao Xuming turned to his assistant and said, "Keep an eye on this matter and report to me at any time."
The assistant nodded. "Alright, Boss Zhao."
…
At night.
The boss of SUG E-Sports Club, Ding Gan, had just finished a meal with a few friends and was preparing to go back for a good sleep.
However, his cell phone rang just as he got into the car and took a short nap.
He picked it up and saw that it was Manager Yang from his club.
"Boss Ding, I have something to report to you."
"The director of the ICL league called just now and asked if there are any professional players in our club who want to switch to commentating. He said that there's a good opportunity now."
Ding Gan was a little confused. "Didn't we already recommend Old Zheng?"
Manager Yang reminded him, "No, Boss Ding. We recommended Old Zheng because Boss Pei wanted him. He was recommended to Bunny Tail Live-Stream. He's now the official commentator team of the ICL league. "
Ding Gan said, "That should be it! Our main players are playing well. The substitutes and trainees also have to train seriously. Old Zheng is the only one who is older, so let him try being a commentator. Everyone else is suitable. "
Manager Yang said, "Little Gao is not bad. He's eloquent and knows how to perform."
Ding Gan was unhappy at that time. "That won't do. Little Gao might be a substitute now, but he's just over eighteen years old. He's in his prime and will soon be promoted to Team One. Wouldn't it be a waste to send him to be a commentator?"
Manager Yang said, "Yes, Boss Ding, I think so too. Then … should we reject them directly? "
Ding Gan thought for a moment. "We can only reject them. Who asked them to not come earlier? Bunny Tail Live-Stream came first. We've already sent out the suitable candidates. Zhao Xuming just came. There's nothing we can do. "
"… Don't tell me he can't find a suitable person?"
Manager Yang said, "That won't be the case. As far as I know, Bunny Tail Live-Stream only looked for people in FV Team and our team. They did not ask about the other teams. "
"Our two clubs have a better relationship with Boss Pei after all."
"If the official commentator team of the ICL league looks for other clubs, they should be able to find some suitable candidates."
"However, these people's understanding of the game will be slightly worse. FV Team's strength and understanding of the game are unique after all. Our team is in the first tier compared to them. The other teams are a few empty slots behind them."
Ding Gan said, "That has nothing to do with us."
"Alright, just reply like that. We can't help even if we want to."
Manager Yang: "Alright, Boss Ding."
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