the culture of dota in the philippines (beamer slides)

The Culture of DOTA in the Philippinesand its effects to Filipino gamers

J Franco Ray

CS 296 Graduate SeminarDepartment of Computer Science

University of the Philippines Diliman

February 13, 2016

IntroductionDOTA Invasion

Analysis of Survey ResultsConclusion and Recommendations

Outline

1 IntroductionOverviewOriginGame Strategy

2 DOTA InvasionGamers’ AttractionPlaying in Computer ShopsSample Art Forms

3 Analysis of Survey Results

4 Conclusion and Recommendations

J Franco Ray The Culture of DOTA in the Philippines



OverviewOriginGame Strategy

Because of its very creative gameplay, it caused Filipino studentshard for them to avoid the game.Brought intense effects to gamers physically, mentally, socially andpsychologically





Origin

Blizzard Entertainment released Warcraft III: Frozen Throne in 2003and IceFrog, et. al. released the custom map named DOTAThe most popular and most discussed free, non-supported gamemod in the worldOne of the most addictive game yet requires good team strategy





Game Strategy

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Players focuses on leveling their hero up, getting hero kills, pushingthe allied units, defending against enemies.




Gamers’ AttractionPlaying in Computer ShopsSample Art FormsSocial MediaEffects of DOTA

Gamers’ Attraction

They prefer strategy and action games among other types -encourage critical thinking and body coordinationMultiplayer game - promotes teamwork and players’ chemistryEmploys high quality visual effects from hero’s spells

The best things in this world are freeSpread of knowledge is geometric





Gamers’ Attraction

They prefer strategy and action games among other types -encourage critical thinking and body coordinationMultiplayer game - promotes teamwork and players’ chemistryEmploys high quality visual effects from hero’s spellsThe best things in this world are freeSpread of knowledge is geometric





Playing in Computer Shops

Bonding with friends and meeting new people - developinterpersonal skills, fosters camaraderieOne round lasts for an average of 45 mins - extends up to 5 roundsPlaying late nightTrash talkingPinoy DOTA lingoPustahan





Gender Exclusivity

Majority of players are male - war-themedNo issues and no discrimination with regards of player’s gender





DOTA Invasion

Concerned people express thoughts about playing the game through artforms and in the Internet:

PoemsSongsMoviesEsoteric languagesSocial media





Poem: DOTA o Ako





Song: DOTA o Ako

(Girl:)Anong pipiliin mo DOTA o akoAnong mas gusto mo pagkasama kay yun ang nasa isipAnong pipiliin mo DOTA o akoAt ano ako sayo? Mahal mo ba akong talaga?

...

(Boy:)Kapag naglalaro anong ligaya ang nadarama, nalilimutan angproblema...kapag meron kang pera, sa DOTA ang 20 pesos; the restmapupunta kay GF





Song: DOTA o Ako

(Girl:)Anong pipiliin mo DOTA o akoAnong mas gusto mo pagkasama kay yun ang nasa isipAnong pipiliin mo DOTA o akoAt ano ako sayo? Mahal mo ba akong talaga?

...(Boy:)Kapag naglalaro anong ligaya ang nadarama, nalilimutan angproblema...kapag meron kang pera, sa DOTA ang 20 pesos; the restmapupunta kay GF





Song: DOTA o Ako

(Girl:)Di ka kayang mahalin ng DOTA kailanmanYan ay nagbibigay libang kahit sa sinumanAno bang nakita mo sa DOTA na wala ako...Ang DOTA ay laro na pwede mong paglaruanWag mong itulad sa akin na nasasaktan





DOTA o Ako: The Movie

Filipinos have produced their own movies/videos related to the game





Pinoy DOTA Lingo

ImbaGGGLHFBKSPushawts!





DOTA Invasion

The creativity of Filipinos is very visibleSends message to everyone involved in the gameServes as a warning for the gamers to be aware of its consequences





Effects of DOTA

Physical(+) Improves body-mind coordination, critical thinking, mentalalertness and reaction time(-) Excessive eye exposure, poor eyesight, eyebags, body clock shift,obesity, bad eating patterns

Psychological(+) Meet new friends, develop social skills, coordination, escapefrom the real world(-) Tend to be violent, war-freak, abuse other people, cutting class,poor school performance, spend money for DOTA rather on food, nofamily time, gambling, decrease working time





Effects of DOTA

Most of relationships are ruined if one plays DOTA.Females usually sacrifice timeMales tend to abuse their partner physically or verbally




Analysis of Survey Results

Majority are students ages 16-20Discovered the game from friends and classmatesMajority said it was very interestingPlays average of 3 hours per sessionMain positive effect: develops their critical thinkingExperience: 8.32/10




Conclusion and Recommendations

Inform and remove negative thoughts about the gameStudy hard, play hardWorking people should not play while at workMake yourself busySet priorities is everything you do: studies, work, relationships.




Conclusion and Recommendations

DOTA is only a gameServes as a significant challenge to filter responsible persons


Thank you for your attention!

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