Splash Biography
ERIC GUAN, Awesome Dude.
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Major: Math College/Employer: UChicago Year of Graduation: 2014 |
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Brief Biographical Sketch:
Does math. Plays video games. Likes cool stuff. Check out this video. Past Classes(Clicking a class title will bring you to the course's section of the corresponding course catalog)H769: Super Smash Bros. -- an Introduction to Competitive Play in Splash! Fall 2011 (Oct. 01, 2011)
The Super Smash Bros. series is a popular yet unique type of fighting game. This class offers an introduction to competitive Smash play. Specific combos and mechanics, as well as broader fighting game theory (strategy, metagame, etc.) will be covered.
The focus and complexity of discussion will depend on the students' interests and knowledge. All 3 games (64, Melee, Brawl) are open for discussion.
H893: Playing to Win - Why and How Games are Played Competitively in Splash! Fall 2011 (Oct. 01, 2011)
Games are a classic source of entertainment for a fun afternoon with friends and family. So why are games like Chess, Starcraft, or even Rock-Paper-Scissors played competitively?
In this class, we will explore strategy in competitive gameplay, such as covering options and the metagame. We will also discuss what game design elements make games competitive.
The games discussed will primarily consist of video games: Pokemon, Starcraft, Smash Bros., etc. Abstract games (e.g. Chess, Rock-Paper-Scissors) will also be central to discussion.
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