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1. Do you consider yourself a gamer?
890/1237 72% Yes
347/1237 28% No
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0/1237 0% No answer selected
2. What game(s) do you play?
311/1237 25% Hearthstone
133/1237 11% Heroes of the Storm
535/1237 43% League of Legends
485/1237 39% Super Smash Brothers https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 1/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE
672/1237 54% Other
188/1237 15% I don't play video games.
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3. If you answered 'Other' to the previous question, what video games do you play?
Final Fantasy XIV, Diablo III, Blade and Soul counter-strike global offensive Overwatch CSGO cats gathering, pokemon Halo 5, Call of Duty, Black Ops, Overwatch Blade and Soul, CS:GO, Various steam games Minecraft Tabletop Simulator, CSGO Single Player Games I play several different titles, I'm a gaming connoisseur, playing the newest games whenever I can. Fallout 4 Counter Strike: Global Offensive Counter strike, team fortress, pokemon, fire emblem, and more Fallout 4 BLADE AND SOUL, TALES OF SERIES (JRPGS), PERSONA osu MMOs, RPGs, JRPGs, Mobile GACHA games, Visual Novels Kingdom Hearts Fallout 4 How much time do we have? Lots of Steam/ 2DS games. Currently Binding of Isaac, Witcher, Pokemon. A few MMOs. Dota 2 Blade and Soul, Starcraft 2, Diablo 3, Overwatch, Persona series Counter Strike: Global Offensive https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 2/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE DOTA, SuperNova, Dragon Age, Monster Hunter, Pokemon, mobile games Pokemon, Overwatch Team Fortress 2, Left For Dead 2, Runescape, etc. Fallout, Guild Wars 2, Skyrim, Blade and Soul, Age of Empires, TERA, Mass Effect CS:GO TF2 Overwatch, Ultra Street Fighter 4 Madden Super Mario Sunshine Literally everything Diablo 3, Dota 2, World of Warcraft Mechwarrior Online, Fallout, Skyrim, Connect 4 (not kidding), others not worth mentioning... MMORPGs Counter Strike: Global Offensive Guild Wars 2, Call of Duty, Assassin's Creed, Skyrim, Fallout, Battlefield, and Shaiya Csgo??????? single player games, like RPGs, Bioshock, etc. Fallout 4, Rocket League Black Desert, FALLOUT4 Pokemon CSGO, Halo World of Warcraft Team Fortress 2 CSGO, Pokemon Call of Duty Runescape, Steam games, TricksterOnline TF2, WoW, FFXIV, Too many Steam games Runescape Counter-Strike: Global Offensive call of duty rocket league Counter-Strike: Global Offensive mostly FPS or Strategy https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 3/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE csgo CSGO, TF2, Other random steam games Fallout, Halo, Dirty Bomb, Duelyst Dragon Nest, pokemon Everything under the sun - mostly RPGs, but a little bit of everything. Counter Strike: Global Offensive Touhou, Final Fantasy, Football Manager, "Tales of" series, various VNs Counter Strike: Global Offense Call of Duty, Diablo, Maplestory, Warcraft, A buttload of steam games H1Z1 MMORPGS CS GO Fallout, Minecraft, Star Wars Battlefront FALLOUT, CIV 5, COD, CSGO, L4D, etc. various steam games NBA2k, Civ 5, Fallout, Batman series Osu, Ps3 games, Town of Salem, etc. mario kart, story based games like the last of us, resident evil, warioware is fun with friends, pikmin, destiny Dota2 Counter Strike Counter strike: GO, Smite, mobile games CS:GO, and others Blade and Soul Don't Starve Together, MMORPGs, etc., CS:GO I play hundreds of games. I've been playing since I was five. There are too many to name. Terraria, Age of Empires 2, Guild Wars 2, The Ship, Final Fantasy series, Tekken, BioShock, etc Starcraft Legend of Zelda, Fire Emblem, Overwatch Console games! Dota 2 Dota 2, which isn't a dead game https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 4/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE Counter-Strike Global Offensive DOTA2, Starcraft 2 blade and soul!! CS:GO, Fallout4, Halo5, Starwars Battlefront console games, shooters, action/adventure, rpgs, the occasional rhythm game Legend of Zelda, FIFA, football manager, NBA 2k, runescape, net decking DOTA 2, CSGO COUNTER STRIKE Console games Counter Strike: Global Offensive Dota 2, Path of Exile, Fallout 1, Oblivion, Counter-Strike, Diablo 2 Dota 2 A lot of different MMOs Rng and Mmo counterstrike, starcraft Starcraft Trackmania Arma 3, Men of War, Dying Light, Doorkickers, Insurgency, Mount & Blade CS:GO Too many to name but the main game is CS:GO pokemon, fallout, terraria, call of duty, battlefield Console Games of all sorts. Fallout 4 Dance Dance Revolution! Pokemon Starcraft 2 , Counter Strike Go Counter Strike, Fallout CS:GO, do people play other games? RPG games Guild Wars 2, pokemon Fallout 3, Diablo 3, Maple Story, Audition CS:GO https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 5/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE Too many to type out Star Wars the Old Republic, TERA, Guild Wars 2, Archeage Monster Hunter, Assassin's Creed,Starcraft,Final Fantasy 14 CSGO Call of Duty Call of duty osu! CounterStrike Global Offensive Other Mario and Legend of Zelda games Civ V Call of Duty. Call of Duty, Battlefield, Batman, Assassins Creed, GTA, Destiny, Mario Kart 8, Dragon Ball Z, Infamous Second Son, etc. Counter Strike: Global Offensive Destiny, Borderlands, Fallout Mabinogi RPG games, rhythm games, puzzle games, etc. StarCraft II, Rocket League, DotA 2, Overwatch, many more Legacy of the Void, CSGO Kingdom Hearts RPGs like Undertale, Online console games, etc Competitive Pokemon Battling through Pokemon Showdown Uncharted Metal Gear,Uncharted,Fallout 4 The Sims (various incarnations), Bayonetta, Mass Effect 2 Console Dota 2 DOTA 2 Dota 2, CS GO, Fall out 4 Counter Strike, Fallout, Elder Scrolls, Battlefront, Battlefield, Dragon Age, XCOM, Civilization Dota2 CS:GO Steam games https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 6/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE Maplestory I don't really play anything right now; I use to play Team Fortress 2, DotA 2, and Counter Strike: Global Offensive, etc RPGs, MMOs Sims, simulator games Real Time Strategy final fantasy, blazblue, assassins creed, kingdom hearts, maplestory, audition, etc. World of Warcraft mmorpgs FIFA , black ops , Wizards 101 , fantasy games Such as final fantasy kingdom hearts etc. General MMORPGs, RPGs, tabletop RPGs, Handheld Games, Pokemon, Etc... Counter-Strike Global Offensive Path of Exile Dota 2 Too many, I also just realized I'm not your target demographic. Fallout series, Rocket league, dota, etc.... DotA 2, CS:GO, Rocket League DOTA World of Warcraft Minecraft Dota 2 Fifa Undertale DoTA 2 Most Single-person games (Not a huge fan of massive multiplayer, but I do see the appeal) Counter Strike: Global Offensive Counterstrike: GO, Overwatch Steam Games Doto Counterstrike JRPGs Call of Duty ZELDAAAAA and angry birds https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 7/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE CSGO TF2 Smite Dota 2 QQ car racing, TianXia 3 Civ 5, Starcraft 2, CS:GO, Diablo 3, World of Tanks Overwatch Counter strike: global offensive, dota 2 Counter Strike: Global Offensive Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Counter Strike: Global Offensive A lot Counter Strike: Global Offensive, Battlefield 4 Pokemon CS:GO COD Counter Strike: Global Offensive FPS, RPGs, platformers RPG games, non-multiplayer games Counter-Strike: Global Offensive kids video games with my nephews like Mario cars Counter-Strike: Global Offensive NBA 2k15, Call of Duty Just Dance, Black Ops, Burnout Revenge CS GO World of Warcraft Some apps BioShock, XCOM, Minecraft, Gary's Mod Counter Strike Global Offensive, Call of Duty Counter Strike Global Offensive, The last of Us, Black Ops 3 Call Of Duty, Pokemon Casual console first person shooters, RPG's, or sports based games (FIFA, etc.) Fallout series, Battlefront series, Counter-strike, X-com series, Civilization series, GTA series, Starcraft series, etc https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 8/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE NBA 2K Counterstrike: Global Offensive Halo, Star Wars Battlefront Contra, bomb, Tetris Dota2 Overwatch, World of Warcraft Street Fighter Destiny Borderlands 2, Animal Crossing, COD zombies, Dark Souls, GTA V online mainly. Counter Strike Counter Strike: Global Offensive Splatoon Starcraft WoW CoD CSGO; Rocket League; the Ark Osu! Counter Strike: Global Offensive Sports Team Fortress 2 Dark souls, fallout Batman Arkham Asylum, Batman Arkham city, Bayonetta, Zelda Street Fighter Halo, Call of Duty, Madden NFL UMVC3, USF4 CS:GO, Star Craft 2, World of Warcraft, Street Fighter 4 FIFA Dota2 Call of Duty, Destiny SO Many others World of Warcraft single player JRPGs, mobile TCGs Call of Duty: Black Ops III, FIFA 15 https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 9/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE FIFA Call of Duty Need for speed Street fighter and splatoon Mobile games NBA 2K, MADDEN Counter Strike: Global Offensive Madden football NBA 2k, console games in general Monster Hunter, Left 4 Dead 2 Fire Emblem, Undertale, OFF Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Overwatch, Starcraft 2 Counterstrike: Global Offensive Professor Layton series Smite First Person Shooter Games(Call of Duty), Sport Games (FIFA, Madden) FIFA World of Warcraft, Dungeon Fighter, Single-Player Games Dota 2 A lot of different games such as: TF2, Fallout, Borderlands Counter Strike: Global Offensive Combat arms, maplestory Counter Strike: Global Offensive Mount & Blade: Warband, Rocket League, Dota 2 Bioshock, Fall Out etc. Call of Duty Team Fortress 2, Fallout 4, World of Tanks, World of Warships, Monster Hunter 4U starcraft 2 Civilization V Counter Strike: Global Offensive Counter Strike Counter-strike global offensive https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 10/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE Madden, NBA 2k, Call of Duty Many other big brand name video games Starcraft 2, Battlefield 4, CSGO, Overwatch, Witcher 3 etc etc etc pokemon Counter-Strike: Global Elite osu!, Beatmania IIDX, Sound Voltex, Initial D Call if Duty Fallout 4 CSGO <<< ITS UP AND COMING (WE HAVE A UCI TEAM) Pokemon, Legend of Zelda, Grand Theft Auto PS4, dota Dota Fallout 3, Fallout NV, Skyrim, CS:GO, Tera, COD, Ratchet&Clank, Ace Attorney, Fire Emblem, Professor Layton, Zero Escape, Fantasy Life World of Tanks, World of Warships, Armored Warfare, Starcraft 2, Maplestory Nba 2K FPS; MMOFPS; Sports; Arcade Fallout 4, DotA 2 A lot Too many to list Starcraft a lot Final Fantasy Get a Football Team first, it unites the people on campus. I play online MMO RPGs, as well as Skyrim Call of Duty Black Ops 3 Star Wars Battlefront, Plants vs. Zombies, Starcraft, Fallout, FIFA Fallout, Call of Duty, Halo, GTA Wario Ware Counter Strike: Global Offensive Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Star Wars Battlefront Osu, Left 4 Dead 2, Team Fortress 2, Bioshock Infinite, Maple Story, Portal 1 and 2, F.E.A.R https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 11/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE counter strike Counter Strike: Global Offensive FIFA PC games in general, like (non-MOBA) MMOs, RPGs, Fantasy/Adventure, and rhythm games Counter Strike: Global Offensive sports video games- Madden, Fifa, etc Pokémon Team Fortress 2 CS GO Mainly JRPGs, along with some fighting (BlazBlue) and racing games (Gran Turismo, etc.) Phone App Puzzle games Fallout, Halo, Call of Duty Destiny, Call of Duty PlayStation Games, like Naruto, Sims, Catherine, Kingdom Hearts osu!, World of Tanks Dota 2, Age of Wushu, Tera, etc Too many games to name. Binding of Issac CS:GO (counter strike: global offensive) CSGO Pokemon (Gen 1-5), Need for Speed, Begone, Shellshock Live 2 Console games Fallout, Dark Souls, Minecraft, Civ 5 Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Call of Duty, Halo, Grand Theft Auto 5 Halo 5, Call of Duty, FIFA. Overwatch, Halo, World of Warcraft Dota 2 Dota 2, World of Warcraft, Counter Strike GO Too many to list... World of Warcraft Madden Fallout Series, Skyrim, Starcraft https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 12/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE Counter Strike: Global Offensive, StarCraft 2 Counter Strike Global Offensive Single player RPGs, visual novels, puzzle/platformers. Not really a competitive gamer. Halo Dota, CS:GO Starcraft H1Z1 Xbox games, a lot of them. Dota 2 CSGO Most flash games and other games that I am introduced to Fallout , grand theft auto , halo , call of duty FIFA Counter Strine Global Offensive pokemon Counter Strike Global Offensive, various other titles occasionally (casual games) Halo Call of duty Call of Duty, Halo, Gears of War Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Nba 2k16 DOTA, CS:GO Multiple mmos, and other rpgs and fps occasionally. Minecraft, Legend of Zelda Diablo, World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, Metal Gear Solid, etc. Starcraft 2 Minecraft Pokemon,Bloodborne,Fallout,Mass Effect,Bioshock Usually shooters, some RPGs and sports games CS:GO, Rainbow 6 Siege, Elite: Dangerous Animal Crossing, Brain Age, etc Counter strike global offensive Dota2 csgo https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 13/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE CSGO Clash of clans StarCraft II, Overwatch, Team Fortress 2, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, osu! Minecraft, call of duty, mortal kombat CSGO Street Figther 4 and Counter Strike Maplestory Call of Duty Pokemon Pokemon, Street Fighter, Destiny, other RPG games on consoles Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Starcraft II Minecraft Halo Skyforge First person shooters, strategy/puzzle All kinds of first person shooting games Call of Duty, SMITE, Minecraft Rocket League, Counter Strike: Global Offensive Dota 2 FIFA, Rocket League, Batman Arkham Series, Assassin's Creed Overwatch LTK. Legends of the Three Kingdoms CS:GO CS:GO, Other Steam Games Mario kart and donkey kong Pokemon World of Tanks, CSGO Sims Chivalry Medieval Warfare, Rocket League Clash of Clans Counter-Strike, Street Fighter, Injustice Call of duty, assassins creed https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 14/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE Final Fantasy XIV Counter strike: global offensive Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Counter Strike:Global Offensive, Rocket League Rocket League, Counter Strike Global Offensive All of the Halo titles, Titanfall, Destiny, Call of Duty, Overwatch whenever it comes out. Counter Strike Global Offensive Broodwar, StarCraft II Guild Wars 2 and currently Fallout 4 Starcraft SNES Counter-Strike: Global Offensive DOTA 2 Pokemon Call of Duty Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, Assassins Creed, Ect XBOX IS BETTER Starcraft World of warcraft, starcraft, counter strike, halo, call of duty CS:GO Counter Strike: Global Offensive, Starcraft 1, Starcraft 2, etc. FIFA 16 csgo Rocket league, Call of Duty, CS:GO Starcraft 2 A few of the games I play are Minecraft, Monster Hunter, Halo, CoD games, Pokemon, Dynasty Warriors, Skyrim Counter Strike (CSGO), some MMOs Call of Duty. Destiny. Halo. Gears of War. Counter Strike Global Offense Street fighter, World of Warcraft, Counter Strike Destiny, Call of duty RPGs https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 15/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE Destiny, Call of Duty Csgo CS: GO, Combat Arms Risk of Rain, Spelunky, Portal 2, Binding of Isaac, Botanicula, etc. Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy, Pokemon, Elder Scrolls, Legend of Zelda, Super Mario, COD, and too many more to name!!!!! MMORPGs and FPS games Black ops and halo. UFC Maplestory, Vindictus DOTA2, Starcraft 2 Storyline based games on the consoles. Pokemon, other Nintendo games. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Titanfall, Halo, TF2 Team Fortress 2 Mario Kart, Wii Games, etc. Dota 2 CS:GO CS:GO I don't need to justify this to you. PS4 games: tomb raider, uncharted, elder scrolls. need for speed pocket maplestory Overwatch Tribes ascend Skyrim, Fallout 4 Dota 2 CS: GO counter strike: Global Offensive Puzzle and Dragons MLB the Show, Madden, Call of Duty RPG games like Skyrim, Legend of Zelda, and Pokemon, Gears of War. ... lots. RTS, various steam games, puzzles, phone games, browser games... Tekken, Grand Theft Auto, DBZ Budokai https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 16/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE Counter Strike: Global Offensive, Payday 2 I play a more unconventional genre of games. They're called Visual Novels and they're a Japanese niche category. Fable, guitar hero, halo Clash of Clans, Boom Beach, other mobile games and console games Bravely Default, Pokemon, Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, Okamiden, Professor Layton, Splatoon COUNTER STRIKE, DOTA2 Mostly apps from the iPhone store or from Steam (but not often) Dota 2 COD BLACK OPS OSU! DoTA2 Dota 2 Call of Duty Rocket League Starcraft 2 Counter Strike: Global Offensive, Starcraft II Fighting games like Marvel, Street Fighter, BlazBlue, etc. NBA 2K, Madden, MLB the Show NBA 2K 16 mostly RPGs and random stuff like visual novels, dating sims (for research), DDR All genres of games. Competitive especially. Elsword, Blade & Soul World of Warcraft, Planetside 2 StarCraft II Pokemon, Mario Kart Counter strike global offensive I play stuff like call of duty, halo, etc csgo I love playing Disney games SWTOR, Destiny, Call of Duty, Battlefront, Pokemon, but these probably aren't the games you're referring to Puzzle and Dragons Duelyst, https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 17/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE Black & White Wizard101 CSGO Kingdom Hearts, Pokemon, MarioKart FIFA Soccer Starcraft 2, Counterstrike GO Dota, CS:GO Diablo, Dota, Counter strike, Path of Exile, and many more Cs:go, dota2 Dota 2 Starcraft 2 DOTA 2 Whatever I want; something something steam; PC master race Call of Duty, Overwatch, Destiny, Diablo 3 Tekken, Metal Gear Solid, noncompetitive PC, PS2 and Xbox 360 games Smite Sims, Fire Emblem, Pokemon COD, Skyrim DOTA 2 Chess, Kongregate, Tomb Raider, Fallout 3 Zelda Dota 2, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Call of Duty Call of Duty Series FIFA, Counter Strike, Guild Wars 2 UMVC3 Halo Counter Strike: Global Offensive Elder Scrolls, Fallout Halo, Pokemon I have a DS so only the games on that console. Dragon Age, Baldur's Gate, etc. https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 18/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE Many RPG, FPS, MMO, and side-scroller games All Kinds. CS:GO, OSU!, Payday 2, COD and more Starcraft and other steam games. dungeon fighter online; left 4 dead 2; GTA5; battlefield 4; call of duty Pokemon Visual Novel Games Dark Souls and COD Steam games Fallout 4, Alien:Isolation, CS:GO, etc. Maple Story Rocket League Star Wars The Old Republic Counter-Strike:Global Offensive, Overwatch Dota Solo Rpg games and Call of Duty Counter strike: global offensive. Starcraft 2 Guild Wars 2, Fallout, Ark Survival, etc Call of duty, Battlefield dota2 csgo DOTA2 Counter Strike: Global Offensive Battlefield, Dino D-Day, Borderlands 2, Crysis CS:GO Runescape, Dishonored, Archeage GTA MapleStory Madden, NBA 2k, Call of Duty Halo, Fable,Starcraft Mario Kart, Fire Emblem (in past) Path of Exile, lethal league, many others HoN, Dota 2, Warcraft III https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 19/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE Fallout 4 world of warships Gundam extreme vs Pokemon, The legend of Zelda, Kingdom Hearts Old PC games- Cesar IV, Roller coaster Tycoon, Halo 4 World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, TES: Skyrim, South Park: Stick of Truth... Others CSGO, Overwatch Mortal Kombat, Pokémon, Resident Evil Fifa, Call of Duty, Counter Strike Various FPS, RPGs, and some Strategy Daggerfall, X-com, Deus Ex, MGS series, Morrowind, Starcontrol 2, Gmod, starcraft 1,Shadow of the collosous Retro games on sega genisis/play station 1 Osu!, CS Go Call of Duty CS:GO Fifa Older PlayStation games Minecraft, Guitar Hero, Just Dance, etc. Fifa, NBA 2k NBA 2K16, Gears of War, Halo 5 Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts Tekken (fighting game series), Metal Gear Solid V:The Phantom Pain MapleStory Animal Crossing Team Fortress 2, Counter Strike Global Offensive, Overwatch Diablo 2 Elsword Dota 2, Elder Scrolls Online Counter Strike, Command & Conquer, Red Orchestra 2, Dark Souls RPGs Ipad games Pokemon CS:GO, Warframe https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 20/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE DotA The Witcher 3, Board Games osu! Role playing games, mostly fantasy or slice of life... Call of Duty, Battlefield Call of Duty First person shooter Left for Dead 2, Team Fortress 2 Madden, FIFA, NBA 2K guitar hero and injustice PS4 sport games. Call of Duty Pokemon, Legend of Zelda, Monster Hunter, Kingdom Hearts, etc. NBA 2K, WWE 2K, and Madden, along with the Super Mario games. Team Fortress 2, Vindictus FIFA Madden Dota 2 T.O. Zestiria, Portal, H-Dimension Neptunia, Project Diva, Hotline Miami, OSU, Battlefield 4 Counter strike global offensive Counter Strike: Global Offensive CS:GO Fallout, Halo 5, Age of Mythology, Town of Salem Counter Strike Global Offensive Legend of Zelda, Tales of, Fallout, etc Minecraft and GTA Fallout series Guns of Icarus Destiny, Halo, Call of Duty COD When I do play video games, I like fighting games like mortal kombat and street fighter. MINECRAFT NBA 2K, FIFA https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 21/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE Counter Strike Global offensive (really why is this not a choice) Everquest, SW: TOR, Fallout(s), KoToR Naruto series, sims franchise, pokemon, Smite sc2 More than I can count CoC Clash of Clans Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Diablo3, Overwatch, StarCraft2, StarCraft1, The Binding of Isaac, Civilization V COD, Titanfall, Halo Sports Games Call of Duty fifa, mob the show Dead or Alive, Mario
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591/1237 48% No answer entered
4. On a scale from 1 to 5 (with 1 being 'none of them' and 5 being 'all of them'), how many of your friends play video games?
47/1237 4% 1 (none of them)
132/1237 11% 2
349/1237 28% 3
473/1237 38% 4
236/1237 19% 5 (all of them)
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https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 22/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE 5. On a scale from 1 to 5 (with 1 being 'not very big' and 5 being 'huge'), how big do you think gaming is at UCI?
52/1237 4% 1 (not very big)
109/1237 9% 2
315/1237 25% 3
439/1237 35% 4
322/1237 26% 5 (huge)
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6. On a scale from 1 to 5 (with 1 being 'never' and 5 being 'very frequently'), how often do you participate in or watch competitive gaming (eSports)?
317/1237 26% 1 (never)
221/1237 18% 2
213/1237 17% 3
207/1237 17% 4
279/1237 23% 5 (very frequently)
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7. Do you support the creation of an official UCI eSports program to compete against the best collegiate teams?
1100/1237 89% Yes https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 23/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE
137/1237 11% No
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8. Please elaborate or explain your answer to the previous question.
I've been involved in the gaming community for practically my entire life, with the last ~5 years dedicating to organizing events and promoting gaming culture. One of my largest goals is to legitimize gaming as a healthy, social, and skillful hobby (and potentially, a career), and I believe the legitimization of eSports through Universities is one of the first and largest steps we can take. UCI is already an awesome campus that also has great involvement in the world of gaming, so I feel that it makes complete sense and is a worthy venture for UCI to explore and support eSports on a higher level. :D Creation of an official esports program is the first step to encouraging many gamers to follow their dreams. Funding and sponsorships would be much more easily attainable, and the awareness among the campus as a whole would increase and build support across the student body. UCI is a proud school and leads the top scientific develops and is always pushing the boundary to create new methods to solve complicated problems. From boiling an egg to supporting the successful Men's basketball team, UCI bleeds pride. I think with such a diverse culture, the addition of eSports would not only solidify UCI as a school for all interests but also as the leading school to promote diversity. eSports is reaching a critical time and the scene is exploding, UCI has everything to gain from this move and it would help tie together the student body. It would be very fun to watch eSports now is exciting, just like any other sports. It'd be cool to watch UCI's League team against other school's league team. :) Gaming is starting to grow more than just a hobby, but is now a community, a culture. It drives people and unites them the same way as sports do. It is something UCI can be proud of. I think collegiate teams are awesome. It's great networking for the teams and also the students who get to say that a specific team is from their school. UCI is the epicenter of e-Sports. It only makes sense that UCI would be spearheading the collegiate scene. I believe that our school has a severe lack of school spirit. e-Sports could be utilized as a catalyst that could propel our school from "THE" gaming school, to "THE" e-sports school. e-Sports is a growing industry that shows no signs of stopping. I love e-sports and what it represents. If UCI were to launch an official e-Sports program, it would bring newfound legitimacy to something I hold dear. E S P O R T S. Esports has grown to prize pools in the millions of dollars. We should have a multiple teams to promote our own university and have pride to be anteaters! UCI already has strong collegiate esports teams, we just need the infrastructure from the school. For example, in Super Smash Brothers Melee, UCI is one of the best teams in the WORLD. We are competing this weekend (Saturday, November 21st) versus the best NorCal school. Event link is here if you are interested: https://www.facebook.com/events/831451630302833/ I believe it shows the participation of UCI in a sort of sport and allow for students to be apart of something they themselves are good at. https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 24/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE It would be cool to have an official UCI team. It'll make gaming at UCI even bigger. Yes! Gaming is such a huge part of the UCI campus community. There a lot of negative stereotypes surrounding gaming as a whole, but if there was to be an official program sponsored through ASUCI and the university itself, I believe that we can really show the world how vital gaming is not just college students, but others around us as well! Thanks Mark for working with TAG :) We're gonna do big things here!! Sounds cool Esports can have a similar environment to existing recognized sports. The reason is that esports features a team and requires that players communicate with one another like in any other sport to attain a goal. I think it'd be pretty cool to compete at a collegiate level not only for fun but to test our skills against one another. We're making history. eSports is a real thing now. People get scholarships for it, travel internationally, real outside companies are getting involved, like the Sacramento Kings and RNG. UCI is known as one of the biggest schools for League. It'd be really cool to keep that going. It would be interesting. We have a very strong group of people here, and there is a large community. We should be competing as well. I want an official team to support Dota 2 Melee already has this but u guys should give us money to travel cuz We're literally the best school Esports is a great competitive outlet for a lot of people and it inspires a focus on self improvement. There are a lot of motivated gamers at UCI that could benefit greatly from the added confidence gained from more official competitions. I think gaming at UCI has grown into a huge community and would really appreciate and need the school's support to continue growing and competing with other top schools and teams. Our current "official" teams have some questionable players, and UCI's gaming talent pool is pretty untapped. Example: My team (made up of UCI students) beat CSULB's Counter strike team, whereas our "official" team lost badly to them. Our representative teams could be extremely good with the amount of talent we have. School pride is huge, and since we dont have a football team to root for, we might as well want some sort of esports team. UCI was rated by College Magazine as the best school for gamers back in May 2015. Our players in League of Legends and Smash Bros are highly regarded and well known. Actual training and practice like D1 sports So long as the elitist culture is removed from the e-sports culture at UCI, there is not a reason to not encourage people who can play games at a high level the ability to do so. If we do the same thing for physical sports, what prevents us from doing the same in video games, which in it of itself are virtual forms of sports. Even professional gamers admit that they have to exercise in the real world to keep their gaming ability up. It would be a model of health and wellness for the rest of UCI's gamers to follow as well! Having an official UCI eSports program opens up more possibilities for the club and going against collegiate teams sounds exciting. eSports are a very central part of my extracurricular activity here at UCI, as I am part of TAG and the League of Legends club here. Having an official UCI eSports program would help make competitive gaming as important as other sports here, a long-term goal I had in mind when I joined TAG this year. With the help of my fellow League family, I want to show not only UCI but also colleges around the nation that collegiate gaming can become something as integral as collegiate football, baseball, etc. https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 25/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE Because our gaming community is big!!! I'm really excited for Overwatch, I have a ton of experience with its predecessor (TF2) and there's already thriving communities here for Street Fighter. We'd be missing a huge opportunity without an esports division. Why not if other colleges have it, why don't we. UCI's gaming scene is dead. TAG is not even an official organization as I have been told, and having been in the scene for a LONG time (retired amateur pro-gamer), I know what goes on behind the scenes, ESPECIALLY with the current "administration". The current staff mostly consists of nobodies trying to be somebodies, taking credit for work that isn't theirs, being dishonest, breaking game code of conduct/rules, lying on resumes about professional/work experience AND about their majors/minors at UCI. They talk WAY too much behind eachothers' back, and spread lots of false rumors, including ones that completely diminish one's reputation. I almost took someone related to League @ UCI to court over libal public defamation, but instead opted to solve it amicably through a cease & desist, in which all whose affected social media accounts were frozen. The old League @ UCI President was forced to move out of his freshman year Mesa Court hall for stealing $400 and tech from his then-roommate. He's a known crossdresser and was accused of stealing his ex-girlfriend's dresses from her own apartment. He also has cut me off from several tournament prizing behind the scenes, and most recently stole from the group of friends that took him in after he stepped down as "President". I left the scene because it's becoming extremely monetized and fake... There's a reason why the core group of league players (especially the Season 1 and 2 IvyLoL UCI team champs) stopped playing. Praying this first-hand account doesn't get "filtered out" just because their staff doesn't like it. Pretty big joke in my opinion. I lost respect for them long ago. It's not a club and was never a club... it was a monarchy. The people under "TAG @ UCI" also refused to share funding with the was up-and-coming "UCI eSports", headed by Lanvi Nguyen. Too much drama to count. All in in, totally unbiased answer: I don't support it & the staff running it. We need competition in gaming every chance that we get because it's amazing. ESPORTS YEAH :D Just cause uci needs to get it up I think it would be fun to watch schools team play my favorite games and have them represent the large gaming population at our school. We already have some of that going and lots of people are willing to play and participate. HYPE I think that eSports probably take about as much time and dedication as collegiate sports, so eSports players should have a chance to compete on a collegiate level. Sounds fantastic. Irvine is, to my knowledge, one of the best competitive gaming schools in the world, and ought to take the crown if possible. I would happily compete if I qualified/was appointed to represent us in a game. Competition is about making others feel less of themselves than they do of you, and I suggest we do just that. UCI has without a doubt the best Super Smash Brothers Melee Team in the Nation. With 4 currently ranked players, another player who should inarguably be ranked, and multiple players that can put up a fight against ranked players, UCI is known to be a base for some of the best Melee players in the world. However, even with the amazing skill and talent that our top UCI players have shown, most of the UCI student body does not know that a few of our students are internationally ranked in Melee. I'd like to point out that there were numerous cases of students who chose UCI primarily based on UCI's Melee skill level. I'd like to point out Santiago Pinon, Connor Nguyen, Matt Tafazoli, and Jeremy Guenette-Deutsch, and Griffin Williams make strong cases for why UCI should create an official eSports program. Most of them are close to graduating soon so a team of this caliber may not be around for long. However, there are many students in UCI who are striving to attain their level. Only by officiating a UCI team can there be a reason for these top players to actively help their fellow students develop their gaming abilities. As of right now, there are only individual singles tournaments that many of us lower tier players may do fairly well in, but will not win. This creates the skill gap and also gives our top players reasoning contrary to helping their fellow students. If by any means there could be an official UCI eSports team, I know from the bottom of my heart that UCI will develop in ways that we might not have ever thought https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 26/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE possible. Just like real sports, esports has a big presence worldwide. People love to watch and compete in several kinds of games from fighting games to multiplayer online battle arenas, I being one of them. Our school already has a large gaming presence the logical next step would be to expand into a more professional level. Our school doesn't have the best athletics, it doesn't have the best academics. How do we stand out from other UC schools? If our campus developed a professional esports team we would have a recognizable name for ourselves. Offer scholarships to incoming students, build a esports team, create a location on campus such as an esports arena and we would be able to be leaps and bounds above other campuses. Maybe talk to team liquid...;). Having a esports team will give the large gaming presence on campus something to be spirited about that they can connect with and be passionate about. It will also attract applicants to this campus due to the video game popularity in today's youth. yeah. Sounds like a great idea. we don't have a football team, so why not an eSports team? It would be c00l As a UCI alumni, I think it's great that kids have another means of expressing themselves, and being competitive. I am still bitter that we don't have a football team though. Play black desert. It is a way not just for the club to grow but an entire league. No thanks. Although I do not believe that competitive gaming is a sport, I believe that there should be competition between colleges just like other sports. Modern, non-shooter, video games require a lot of discipline, strategy, and coordination by part of the player/players to be considered competitively viable. Worldwide competitions already exist in which professional gamers win millions of dollars, such as The International for Dota2 and the GSL for Starcraft II. A UCI eSports program makes sense, we already reward athletes for toning their bodies for the sake of their games, why not reward students for toning their minds for the sake of their video games? Also, these inter-collegiate competitions are already happening without school sponsorship, Blizzard hosts the Hearthstone Collegiate Championships, and the Smash community hosts independent crowdfunded tournaments. An organized effort with the school's cooperation would only help the community grow, while actually validating students' interests as more than mere "childs play". League of Legends and Super Smash Bros. Melee has a very large presence in terms of competitive gaming in UCI, so it would be reasonable to create some program on this. In fact, Melee already has a collegiate tournament called The Melee Games. The only thing I ask for is to put in some consideration for other parts of UCI gaming other than LoL or Melee, like fighting games or Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (Wii U plays differently than Melee in terms of game mechanics that the only similarities they have is that they share the series name and the main objective of each player is the same.) It would be good to see eSports getting the same spotlight as traditional sports, and UCI already has the foundation for eSports to move forward. It would be great if people at our college could support an UCI league or smash team like any other sport. I just want esports to be more accessible to more people Who are we to stop people from dreaming about having a career in eSports? Dlift could have went to UCI. I'm pretty sure we're good. We have a massive League fan club as much as I don't care for it, and there is bound to be great people. Esports is a large and growing scene that will only get bigger. By establishing an Esports team, UCI not only gets its foot into a massive https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 27/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE developing industry, but shows support for the large amount of students that enjoy casual and competitive gaming. I fully support this and would like see the success of UCI participating in collegiate eSports tournaments, especially for Counter Strike Global Offensive, which is huge right now. Before I came to UCI, it was already known that the gaming scene at UCI is huge, so this program just makes sense. If anything, it'd be nice to have a in-school program designed to support e-sports in general. It's too big of a movement to say it's a passing- fad that won't hold up. I chose UCI over other UC's because it is a nerdy school. I believe that it would be appropiate for it to have e-sport's teams im already a part of ucis official csgo team It has always been an interest of mine to play video games semi competitively but I have never had a platform to do it. I also think it would be pretty cool if there were an official UCI esports program. I just love games, I think this seems to suffice as an explanation :D Blizzard hosted Heroes of the Dorm once. They could do it again and I would love to see a UCI team at that level Competitive eSports gets me excited - there's honestly not enough of it done. Having an official eSports program at UCI could only help the eSports scene as a whole, helping foster talent and increasing North America's ability to remain competitive on the world stage. Even if it is an eSports team, it will be fun for the players and spectators/create more school spirit like any other sports team on school. I am a member of the League of Legends Collegiate team for UCI and I fully support the creation of an official UCI esports program. ESports is growing on a world wide scale and companies are getting into the collegiate scene for a variety of games, including League of Legends. We are competing for the NACC and any amount of help or support would be amazing to help us as a team represent UCI and win it. eSports is a valid, relevant, and hugely influential in both cultural and economic standpoints, and should be treated as a respected field of talent, expertise, and commitment. Sounds like an extension of the physical sports. It will be another good way to show our school spirit. Today, everyone is striving for equality, no matter what the aspect it may be. So a simple reason is if Athletically build students are able to get grants and scholarships based on Athletics, then there should be something offered for those who are better at eSports with the same competitive aspect as a traditional sport. eSports just like any other sport, has a culture and competitive drive to it which can benefit a large community. It already has a large community and is in the process of becoming legitimized. If UCI would like to maintain its reputation of being progressive and innovative, I think it would be a good scene to invest. Many other colleges and universities have a dedicated eSports such as UBC, who won the previous intercollegiate League Of Legends tournament. We would be at a significant disadvantage without one. I play for the League of Legends esports team. I do not follow too closely with collegiate esports teams; however, I feel UCI has many students with gaming talent and could make its presence more well known among the collegiate gaming society. Not familiar with the California region, I am not aware of current collegiate team standings in this community. UCI has a huge population dedicated to gaming and it would only seem natural for UCI to have an official program supporting one of the largest organizations in the school. https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 28/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE I think it would be awesome for UCI to have an eSports program to facilitate the scene and the teams. Esports is a growing community and should have legitimacy to it as well. I think esports is a growing activity that should be embraced by our university I think UCI has able gamers that can represent our school well and give us a name in eSports. As a gamer, it would be nice to have an official school team representing my interests, since I do not watch too many other sports in my free time. I want to see my school represented at collegiate events. I want to see and support a League of Legends from the school I go to. It would pretty much be very fun to watch your own team play against other collegiate teams. league and smash are really relevant for uci anteaters nowadays. it really does deserve more exposure. Sounds cool Sure why not! If people are willing and able to, let them compete! It's good A UCI eSports program would not only allow students that attend UCI, the chance to demonstrate their video game prowess on a larger scale, but could attract more students into joining the TAG clubs as well. Counter Strike. I think it is really important because eSports are almost as popular as any other sports out there. It is a great way to get people to want to come to UCI. If UCI becomes the hub of college eSports, then all the smart nerdy gamers will want to come to UCI. The idea of having a competitive team allows our school to be represented in another aspect. Cool to see how the school places compared to others. I love esports and I think it'd be great if our school can recognize it. ESports is rising as an activity and more and more freshmen that play eSports will be coming in. A few colleges have already been doing things for eSports (scholarships, supporting clubs) and it's been giving them a lot of fame in the eSports community. IT'd be great if UCI can do something like that - I'm sure it'd attract a lot of students here. Plus, Blizzard is in the area, so that's even better. I consider gaming also an online sport. It allows for a wide range of people to be able to participate, learn, enjoy, and compete. From my understanding, we already have collegiate teams for certain "video gaming" clubs -- Super Smash Bros. Melee and League, so an official program to support them would be great! Esports has been showing an exponential growth over the last few years. Now is the time to adopt this trend, and support esports. This will make UCI ahead of the curve in terms of progressive action. It will also be a majorly appealing factor for incoming students, as gaming is a widely practiced pasttime across all sexes, races, and age groups. Yeah I want a league team. More opportunities for gamers to get scholarship and prizes from tournaments. eSports has always been very popular at UCI, as an active member and senior officer at TAG at UCI, we have had such an amazing experience running both large and small scale events. The sponsorship and turnout for competitive events is beyond what I expected to have but these events have been the source of the majority of my close friends at UCI even after graduation. https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 29/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE I wanna see college teams compete for bragging rights! We already have some teams that compete under the UCI name, and having a program for it would really encourage more people to get into watching and supporting them. I feel like many students here at UCI play competitive games, and we do not have a football team. I think eSports are really things that people can rally behind. I believe eSports to be a valid form of competition that can be held between colleges, regardless of the lack of physical engagement. It's like having a sports team except for online gaming competition. Moreover, I would like to see that the game that I play can have some fierce competition against other college teams. Rather than that, we should develop a way to bring players of lower skill to a higher level of play, and teach proper etiquette. There is too much disrespect in the gaming community and companies such as Steam, Riot, and Blizzard do their best to make these communities a better place. Also, among higher level play, there tends to be a rift between the players of skill level, which can result loss of interest for both lower and higher skilled players. I feel like we have the gamer base needed to support an official program in all categories involved. This included gameplay, coaching, media, as well as fan/friends support. I think it'd be fun to have an official club team, as I notice that esports is definitely growing larger and larger over the coming years. Yes It's a waste of money. We already waste of money and is just an excuse to glorify games such as legue of legends which are average games at best. eSports is becoming very popular world wide. Creating an official university sponsored program will help facilitate involvement and progression that will be certainly encouraged by a large amount of students here at UCI. Gaming is becoming a very popular scene and many incoming students are in fact, gamers. This allows UCI to gain sponsorships for their student players and allows UCI students to represent UCI in a field other than academics or sports, esports. Video games are a point of pride in the UCI Engineering/ICS community. We not only enjoy the gameplay offered, but the social bonding of like enthusiasts and it is common for conversations to steer towards tactics and the like in a normal day. This passion and culture we share does not go unnoticed, as prestigious gaming companies like Riot Games and Blizzard regularly recruit from our ranks and aid our organizations. To have an official UCI eSports program would be awesome and allow our own university to support the many top quality players and hobbyists that make up UCI's student body. we need to git gud eSports is a new and rising trend that can't be ignored. League of Legends and other competitive gaming are becoming a widely across the globe. Whether we like it or not competitive gaming will be in front of our door steps sooner or later, so why not now than later? Gaming is starting to become huge, and more colleges are slowly starting to realize how big it could be. So to be one of the colleges to have the eSports program to compete is pretty amazing. I think UCI has one of the biggest gaming communities of any UC and should have it's own offical teams. I personally am not fond of eSports in general since I'm not into the competitive scene of gaming. I'm part of cooperative scene in hardcore tactical shooters and the modding/editing scene of it. I do know a large amount of people who would be interested in an official UCI eSports program. It won't affect me in any way so I don't see a reason to be against it. I have family members who are really passionate about eSports although it may not be my thing, but if that is what they truly have passion for and love, then let them have it. I believe an esports program is a great way for students to become more social with each other as they share the same interests. They can https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 30/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE create memories outside of their dorm rooms where they otherwise would be spending their time. I also believe we have the talent when it comes to being able to compete against the best collegiate teams. A program like this makes sense at UCI since we are big in the computer science department and this can help lead to growth among students. Its all about the students right? What is there to lose in this tech savvy world we live in? I want more esports. The eSports scene has grown immensely a it would be great if the university helped the UCI students do what they want to do as a way to improve the way the university looks to the outside world. We are good. It's a way for students to earn money as well as network with companies that create those games Just why not? Most schools have pretty big esports things. It would be hype. Because we can widen our horizons and raise school spirit. If it's run by uci faculty and not the students who have mismanaged the LoL competitive team for years I fully support the creation of this program. If it is going to be run by those same people then I do not think it is worth the time or resources to perpetuate that farce. I am currently a member of the UCI's Collegiate Star League for Hearthstone and have been in many competitive scenes in Hearthstone as well as League of Legends. I believe competition, teamwork, and the aspiration to better one's skill, regardless if it's a physical sport or an eSport, gives an individual attributes that prepare him/her for his/her future. An individual could just join another club or sport, but many of today's students are passionate about video games. The creation of a UCI eSports program will help turn that passion into a useful skill set. I think it's a great idea. There is already a really big movement for this (we have unofficial teams for league and cs:go already) and making it into an official team would be really awesome! We gotta. Well, I believe anything at UCI should be done. This is the school of diversity, that promising title should be kept. Maybe this experience would bring gamers out of the "rathole" and allow us to have an excuse to socialize or give authenticity to compete. If there are teams with idiots chasing after a ball, why the not gaming? Yes, I would love to be able to spectate UCI e-sports matches and cheer on a collegiate team. I think it would be a great merger between sports and video games. Collegiate events are getting bigger than ever. And, especially at UCI, collegiate esport competitors are more than capable of being intense competition (UCI is already arguably the strongest Smash Melee college in the US). Also at UCI it appears esports has a much bigger audience than regular sports. Students have been gaming many years in secret before attending UCI. Even today gaming has been socially labeled as "unacceptable" and a "waste of time." League of Legends at UCI, for one, believe otherwise. I have moved all the way from the east coast in the suburbs of Connecticut to meet my friends in sunny California and the land of esports. I had been a shy, introverted freshman and sophomore in snowy Syracuse University when I decided to make the move and transfer. I jumped at my application to UCI being accepted and have never for a second regretted my decision. I pushed myself to join the League of Legends at UCI club where I soon found many students who shared my passion. Of those included the current lineup of the Zot Boys (our very own League of Legends team!). I had been informed UCI had the best esports, but never imagined it had been this big! Students from all over the country have come to celebrate this creation of this wonderful game. As I mentioned earlier, I am very close friends with the team-- two of them even have the lovely chance to be my roommates! I can full heartedly say that everyone, especially the team captain Jay Yang puts 110% of his willpower into the game to ensure the greatest outcome https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 31/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE for the team's competitive matches. I have the chance to sit in while they play and hear them strategize and communicate and I cheer them on while they play competitive matches against other collegiate teams and I am proud to say that they are one of the best (and they have the prizes to back it up)! They recently acquired a friend to help coach them and have been working hard and improving ever since. Additionally, I am currently in charge of the social media facebook page "Z O T B O Y S" where I post updates on their competitive matches. Recently they have even qualified to play in the creator (Riot Game)'s collegiate tournament in which they received $1,000 each for qualifying and they will then play in a 10 week round robin in order to see where they rank- how exciting! I cannot stress enough how wonderful the League of Legends at UCI club has been to everyone. ZotBoys have especially been working hard to balance the long hours of play time (10+ hr/wk team practice, 15+ hr/week individual practice, 5+ hr/wk tournament play time) and the entirety of their school work. They are practicing at highly competitive levels compared to other colleges they have played against (e.g., CSULB, whom they played recently) and deserve the recognition from the university like any other competitive sport. Please let me know if you have any questions or would like to discuss anything further in detail! I would love to provide more input. While I don't play video games, I used to and thus I do understand the competition and skill behind video games. If people are passionate enough about games and become SERIOUSLY good, gaming can be a major and impressive skill. Thus, why not let everyone have fun competing, especially here at UCI, what I consider a pretty nerdy school (myself included)! I think games like hearthstone, or any skill based game, can and should be considered to be a competition between schools. They promote a friendly sense of competition and bring communities closer while having fun at the same time. With an eSports program at UCI, gamers aspiring to become professionals can show off their skills and possibly be scouted by major teams as subs. It's a way to facilitate players into the professional scene just as college sports are a way for the major league sports to scout potential professionals. Becoming known as a school with an official eSports scene will also attract attention from students applying to UCI. I believe with the vast amount of gamers going to UCI it would be a shame not to provide an outlet for witch they can test their skill. I highly support the creation of eSports programs at UCI. It would provide another outlet for our gamers and to top it off, it would be awesome. Although I personally dislike playing against players or eSports in general, I believe it's time for people to take eSports seriously and give it a proper place. Yes, I believe that eSports is a growing community and it is a good program for people to compete with others who share a common interest. I support it because I'm actually on the team that competes in the collegiate League of Legends team. Undeniably so, eSports are on a major rise globally. Although the trend has yet to blow up, so to speak, having UCI participate in leading it towards a blow up would be amazing. Creating an official UCI team could be great for players and for the local fans. The creation of a UCI Team would allow for the school to excel performance in video games. With national recognition and tournaments, this would greatly benefit students who play video games. Regardless of opinions whether eSports is considered a sport or not, it is still a competitive arena for people to participate in. And if there is already an infrastructure for collegiate eSports tournaments, UCI should fully support those who go and represent UCI, regardless of whether they play on a field or on a computer. I would love to support UCI esports team ^.^ I would hope to be able to join in the future. Esports is a growing field and is considered a sport. And also, why not? Seems like a cool thing to have. It'd be interesting to see how eSports holds up against traditional sports (basketball, volleyball, etc). https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 32/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE UCI already has been officially recognized by Riot for its League of Legends club. Having an increased, successful presence in the eSports world for a variety of games would give UCI yet another unique accomplishment to keep it on the radar as a top school. Video games in the past decade have evolved from the old pixelated fun filled "time wasters" to various genres including eSports. There are casual players and competitive players in many games, but some games that rewards skill and strategy more than others have found superior spots in the eSports community. It is these games that hold millions of audiences and consumers including those who attend UCI. The competitiveness of gaming within as few as 2years began to incline with official major league sports TV programs covering eSports and with the rising of huge sponserships and tournaments. This is the beginning of the popularity of eSports, and if UCI can get a head start on supporting eSports, it will benefit both the gaming community in UCI and the school itself in the long run. I think esports is as much a sport as any athletic sport is, and I fully support the creation of an esports program A lot of people might find gaming as their home and are willing to game intensively. However, I think that already exists in forms of club. I think the gaming culture is one that has a lot of stigma behind it. I feel that the creation of UCI eSports teams is a wonderful opportunity for these gamers, such as myself, to express their love for their passions outside of academics. While gaming is fun and competitive it can hurt your eyes, requires sitting for extended periods of time, and can lead to bad posture. All of these are adverse health affects. I think it would be a very popular program, especially since the League of Legends club at UCI is so large. I also think it would be beneficial to UCI if we were to win against other collegiate teams. I would support an eSports program to compete against the best collegiate teams if the games being played are of interest. FPS, action, and RPG games would definitely be something I would fully support. I am an avid CS:GO player and I would be interested in a UCI esports program for CS:GO. I'm not really sure big our gaming community is. I would need to see how many students this would actually benefit before I would want to put any money into it. we should do it Yes, I would do my best to come out to games/tournaments! eSports should be considered as a sport. I believe that eSports is an up and coming program at many college campuses across the US. But not only that, I believe it is finally gaining traction in the world market, and we should be supporting the growth of the next big thing to watch. I feel it's similar to when American football was created and first played at colleges, at first no one knew what it was but now it is one of the biggest things around. I would like to the esports scene branch out and grow as a field instead of stickcing to a few major games. Being voted the number 1 school for nerds, I'm surprised we don't already have one. UCI's gaming community unites people and creates life long friendship. I hope we do create one on a large scale to help perpetuate our title. A lot of UCI students are gamers and might be interested in making teams to compete I think that gaming is a big part of the UCI community and having an eSports team would be good for our student body. A lot of the gaming related clubs on campus are already very popular and I think an organized eSports team done throug ASUCI would create a sense of cohesive unity for the students that identify as being gamers. waste of money It would bring out a HUGE crowd. I think the formation of an official team could also help rectify the gender disparity to some degree at UCI in https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 33/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE gaming. The formation of an official Women's team would encourage women gamers to continue their hobbies, bring new women gamers out, and would help to protect them from the common harassment and other forms of violence perpetuated against women in the gaming community if being an official team came with more institution resources. Good luck with getting this to work out! Yes I believe it is a great opportunity for UCI students to branch out into different activities. It will distinguish UCI from other schools. I think it'd be pretty cool for people to go around playing video games competitively. Very popular eSports is a great way to recognize a new form of competitive sports. It allows students to bond and get more involved with an activity, especially under the support of the university and peers. I think it is a great opportunity for gamers to interact and be social. Like any other sport, it would bring great publicity for UCI and a sense of competition. Lacking major sports like football, eSports will be the best way to show school spirit and support the school since there are so many interested gamers here. Also, we would excel in these competition due to the large population of incredible players. I think it's a good idea to have a Dota2 team for school! We have a large gaming community, and would be great to expand upon it by making it more of a competitive atmosphere. I think it would create a good community of support for gamers to learn with each other. Especially, from what I've seen of some of my friends at UCI, I think it would be a wonderful encouragement for female gamers if they had a supportive and competitive group of people to game with. Yes I think it's a growing industry and something that many people that attend UCI would be interested in participating in. I believe where other schools might be apprehensive to foray into something considered to be "childish", UCI can make a name for itself. It adds another fascinating aspect to UCI that supports an interest that many of its students already hold. It would be nice to support our own UCI eSports team since UCI has many students who are involved in gaming and enjoy the gaming background. We have students literally dropping out because we can't afford to be here, I would rather have more grants available. UCI excels in a wide variety of competitions both academic and athletic; therefore, esports would provide yet another venue to develop and demonstrate the abilities and skills of the UCI students. I think it's something everyone can enjoy and get hyped about. If there's basketball and volleyball competition against other colleges then there should be one for eSports UCI has a computer science gaming major. Why not have a UCI eSports Program to show that UCI is an entrepreneur in the gaming field and really appeal to an even larger crowd of people as well as current students? fun Our college is already known for having one of the top 5 league of legends teams in the country and many of the students are full supporters of the esports clubs that are in place right now and adding an official program will just generate more support. I would be down to watch more eSports if UCI had its own team! https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 34/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE I enjoy games and would love to watch and support a UCI esports team. I think it would be enjoyable to have a team to root for in the collegiate brackets. TAG at UCI members have passion Sounds like a good idea Competition is in the spirit of games like League and Smash. Getting gamers from colleges and universities across the country is an amazing opportunity for the scenes that each of the games listed have. In particular, collegiate Smash Bros would be awesome. Although I don't play online games, I think that many students on campus do, and this would be one more way for students to become more involved on campus and feel more at home at UCI. Since eSports are growing worldwide, UCI should also follow with their own eSports program eSports has evolved in recent years to become a huge networking and recreational space for people to be competitive in a fast-pace cognitive manner while at the same time enjoying themselves. eSports players have to train mentally and physically as well just like real competitive sports players, which is why they should be considered a legitimate sport community. I like watching competitive dota. Having a dota team for our school gives me a sense of honor for being a part of this community. Many UCI students already play the games mentioned above, and it would be great to have something they can all be excited for here at UCI. It would also be a great opportunity for many UCI students to bond and make connections beside academically. Why not? Our LoL team already claims it's one of the best in the nation, we might as well make it official. Plus, it would be great for our CGS majors. Those guys deserve a bit of love, they don't get much from ASUCI. In recent years, the public profile of competitive and professional gaming has risen dramatically. More and more people across more and more games have been able to make their livings doing competitive gaming, financed through things like sponsorships and Twitch subscriptions. UCI is already deeply engaged with gaming: students from Donald Bren get recruited to Blizzard annually; UCI has hosted talks from scholars like Kurt Squire and industry icons like Nolan Bushnell in recent years; and this spring's Press Start event, hosted at UCI, attracted many of the world's top players for their respective games. An official UCI eSports program would be very much in line with UCI's existing interest in exploring the cultures, creative practices, and industries around competitive gaming. Such a program would serve as another indication that UCI is at the forefront of the study of digital media and that it supports its students' diverse interests. It would be fun to see the school competing in eSports. I'd probably watch it and if i was good enough I'd compete in it too. Collegiate level eSports is important to the growth and quality of eSports as a whole. Some of the universities around the nation are starting it and it's been successful for them It would be another way for students to have fun. There are far more prudent investments to be made. It's pretty fun to compete against other teams. It'll take some stress off of college work. Esports is becoming a very popular in today's ever changing atmosphere and to not take advantage of an opportunity like this is ludicrous. Gaming is not defined just by competitive games such as League of Legends or Smash; gaming is a lot of things but the competitive nature of games draws crowds of people and gives everyone a chance to become a part of the action. why not I think there is a large part of the UCI community that plays games, and would enjoy playing them competitively. It could benefit a lot of students. If done right, it could be a very successful program. https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 35/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE I think we need an official UCI eSports program because the school pride on UC Irvine campus sucks. Everyone knows UC Irvine is known for being more nerdy and introverted since we excel in STEM and not so much athletics. But all the STEM majors know that gaming is huge on this campus and we could build school pride on that. UC Irvine is the best California university (if not one of the best) in competitive gaming. The UCI eSports program has a lot of potential to grow simply by becoming recognized. As an official program, the dormant individual talents of UCI will be able to flock together to provide an enjoyable experience to everyone involved at a relatively low cost to UCI as a whole. I feel that one of the university's duties is to foster and promote programs in which students are passionate. In addition an eSports team would reach out to a certain demographic, further increasing the prestige of our school and further promote certain majors like ics, cgs, or computer engineering. E sports become bigger and bigger each year. Its is only naturally that UCI creates a program for a competition that many of the school care about. I just heard that we won the regional tournament several times between several UCs. Considering we are that good, I think that's its a great idea to create a team and try out the bigger leagues. I'm a fan of esports and played on our collegiate team for League of Legends during NACC last year. Esports is a growing trend, especially at UC Irvine. Not too long ago, our Super Smash Brothers club became at least top 8 in the state and are moving to compete nationally. The League of Legends team is one of the best collegiate teams nationwide. The Heroes of the Storm by Blizzard collegiate tournament showed that UC Irvine is top 8 in the nation. eSports is p huge. We do not have a football team and i hear the lol team is good so why not? I know that the gaming scene is pretty big here at UCI. It would be cool to encourage and support this atmosphere. I think it'll be interesting to see this play out. League of Legends in particular has a fantastic collegiate program in which teams from universities across the states get to compete in a league similar to pro matches that are viewed by an upwards of 300k concurrent viewers. E-Sports is the next big thing in sports and I'd love to be apart of the generation that had front row seats in viewing it explode into mainstream media. I believe that it is a growing area and although may not carry the same weight as sporting events, will in its own right draw its own crowd League is life. I would actively support an legit esport league (LoL) team because the game is so communal and the community is very welcoming. I like gaming and its environment. It's a really good way to remove stress and it's really fun. It should be made available to us. It will give our teams a much better chance at competing against other teams. UCI has a large gaming community and should create a collegiate team to further add to the excellency and prestige of the school. If people are interested in it then they should be able to compete with others in an open environment. I think gaming is a very competitive thing and official leagues and programs are quickly gaining respectability in the public eye. It's a sport like any other. It won't cost us very much and it could bring positive attention to our school. I have no opposition to it. I think gaming has a great and passionate community that should get more recognition for what they do and how committed they are. https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 36/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE I believe an eSports program will give gamers more outlets for social interaction. It will also allow them to showcase their skills, and will give UCI a reputation in gaming (which I consider cool). It also allows a diverse student body to come together under one cause, one that is both challenging and fun. I just think it will be fun, study and having fun at the same time in college. I have always supported the growth of competitive eSports. Considering the large gaming community here at UCI I think it would be a great opportunity for the school. Also UCI would be able to garner a lot of fame in the eSports community and I believe that we would be able to attract great players to watch compete. eSports have become such a huge thing, especially with consideration to games like League of Legends, and officially supporting them would provide an enjoyable community for gamers on campus It's a great way to involve more of the schools student body in representing and supporting the university. Not only would this create good revenue, but UCI is so close to many professional gamers, many huge competitions such as EVO and many gamers on this campus would participate and go to watch and support games. It would be amazing to be able to cheer on my school in eSports, especially CS:GO It would be another great way to support the interests of uci students that care about esports. It would be awesome to have a team represent our school and have someone to cheer for in collegiate events. Uci pride Ibelieve esports has become large enough that it can rival many traditional sports. It would be a logical step for UCI to sponsor an eSports program. Yes, I think it'd be great for gamers and non-gamers. It would encourage people to strive and proper competitive skills. Since this is not costing the University any money, I believe esports brought to uci will support students who play video games. It supports the interests of students who are involved in competitive gaming as well as also introduces the rest of the UCI community to the concept of eSports. eSports visas have also become popularized which shows how they have become an integrative part of our society now. It's prominent enough for it to be a legitimate thing. I think it would be great in my opinion and that it would bring more opportunities to UCI. I understand that some games require great tactical intelligence, however, gaming is not a sport. Call it anything other than a sport because unless they are training, i.e. getting out of their chairs and being physically active, then it does not deserve to be a sport. I understand that there are a lot of people at this school that enjoy video games and having a competitive environment for it would foster a great outlet for those students. But for them to get a scholarship and priority registration for sitting on their asses is not even close to fair for those who work hard, are active, and don't play video games. I am in a club sport and think a competitive outlet like that is appropriate for gamers. I don't get priority registration or scholarships, but I get to be competitive and create lasting relationships with other people. Gaming is a sport and it is very popular among students. I think it should be recognized. Esports is cool It would be fun to participate in them. eSports can not only create profit for UCI but also encourage students to develop more interest in various fields We already have multiple clubs dedicated to gaming on campus, and many of players from those clubs are very competitively skilled and already go to multiple tournaments and compete against other collegiate teams. This would just make it official. I think that the people who have spent the time to hone their skills in competetive video games should have an opportunity to use them as https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 37/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE regular athletes have in teaditional sports. I think it will be a wonderful idea to create such eSports program due to technology is here to stay and at some point we all need to adapt and find new ways to incorporate it in our lives. I support, and would gladly represent, a UCI CS:GO team. However, the idea of providing scholarships to elite gamers is a little ridiculous to me, for the same reason providing scholarships to ANY athlete is. University is about education, and giving students free or discounted education for being good athletes should never be allowed. How about for any other activities? I'm a fantastic sleeper... nobody can sleep as deep or as long as me. I feel like I should receive a scholarship for being such an elite sleeper. How about that? Equally ridiculous as saying hey, he's good at video games, let's give him a scholarship. Oh, that's right... the school can't profit from that. That makes it not okay. Nonsense. Not everyone is an outstanding physical athlete. This would allow other students who are often left out now participate and compete in something too. It would promote inclusion,diversity and changing the current ideology of "Gamers". Having a official esports teams would be great for irvine because i belive that it is already one of the top videogame universities in california. This would just cement and further the legacy that UCI has in esports. I support this since eSports is going every year and it'll be a good chance for those individuals who excel in eSports to also obtain a college education (such as how regular athletes get full rides to college). I've wanted to get involved in esports but lack the professional experience that the previously established esports opportunities offered. I feel that esports needs to be recognized at UCI. Me and my boyfriend both play league of legends and we attend events hosted by riot. We recently just came back from San Jose from the IEM 2015 League of legends tournament. I support it! eSports is big, like really big. So might as well. Seems legit. I think it's awesome. Even though I don't personally know many gamers or hear others, I know they're out there and this would be a great way for more people to connect. I think it is a good idea eSports is a huge thing now, and it would be interesting to embrace what has occurred in gaming. I believe having a competitive eSports program would bring a lot of attention to UCI and it would bring about a new type of competition. because a lot of students play serious gaming at UCI, and should be able to put it on their resume since it's their life Introducing and officially supporting an eSports program will affect our reputation as a university in a way that I do not support. As a growing university, this may become a cornerstone of our reputation, and repel potential students who either do not accept, or do not care for video games as sport. I think there should be opportunities for students with all types of interests. I am not interested in this, but I feel like many others are so I think it would be cool to create this. I want UCI to foster a community where everyone is involved in something and where everyone can join together to proudly represent UCI. Rather have a football team Not only is eSports the sports of the future, but by creating an official collegiate eSports presence at UCI, we here would be putting the college ahead of the others, by being some of the first. Supporting eSports at UCI this early in it's development would set UCI as an early adopter and https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 38/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE thus, in the future, leader in this area, making our college better overall. Esports is a sport just like basketball and football. If we wait any longer, UCI is going to miss one of the biggest game changers to the sports industry. If it costs us nothing, why not? I've seen how the UCI gaming community has grown a great deal. Creating an environment that can allow eSports gamers to compete and achieve greatness or possibly a career would be highly beneficial to our school's representation in eSports throughout the nation or even the world. ESports are becoming highly valued in this day and age, offering a rewarding lifestyle for many individuals. UCI is a prime candidate for fostering this kind of lifestyle. I do not think that more money should be diverted to create an eSports program. Perhaps more money should be allocated to funding the education of the current student body. There is a lack of sufficient financial aid for students to even attend school; I think that having an eSports program at school is a matter of secondar nature. I heard that the competitive gaming scene is big in irvine I would love a more organized structure for gamers at UCI to compete. There are already many smaller groups/clubs on campus, including the League of Legends Club, and the Fighting Gamers Club. A way for these groups and others to compete on a broader scale and get more recognitition/opportunities would be wonderful. I've feel like this can attract more people and finally be apart of a group in a different way. I don't think playing video games is a sport. That may be a controversial statement but I stand by it. Additionally, I don't think scholarships should be handed out for being good at video games. I don't even think sports players should get free money to go to school. You could be the most uneducated person, but if you can shoot a basketball you get into school for free and get special treatment. Expanding this free money and special treatment to kids who like to sit down and click a mouse over and over again is the most idiotic idea I've ever heard in this entire week, no, this entire month. And I know who ever wrote that email said it wouldn't cost students any money, but this school lies to us a lot already and takes our money, so I know our tuition would be raised just to pay for kids to play games with other kids. Why not. Gaming is a big part of the culture here. From previous experiences associated with the video game clubs that probably suggested the idea for this program, i found the process of being a part of the school team was a very biased and connection based process. I don't support the usage of school funds to groups which have an unfair selection process. Would support it if the cost to the University was relatively low. eSports has gotten big enough to be on ESPN, so why not make it a thing at colleges now? Besides, it might give me something to try and join. It's yet another reason for Anteaters to be proud of their school. I think there is no down side for creating at least an official program for competing against other collegiate teams. And it would bring a way for students to come together in a competitive environment and become better as gamers and people. Gaming is considered a sport I suppose becuase one needs to train for long period of time to be skillful. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXsQAXx_ao0 This sounds like something very interesting - the email I received asking me to take this survey was the first I had ever heard of these sorts of plans. I feel like UCI leading the way on developing an eSports program would be fantastic! This sort of a program would surely draw many to UCI simply due to the lack of eSports programs elsewhere. I think the eSports competitive scene on the UCI is large and lively and would definitely benefit from official UCI support. https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 39/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE If people want it then why not. I think the need for players from the US is growing and to have the possibility of having a UCI student compete internationally is very exciting. I think the creation of an official UCI eSports program would be a unique addition to UCI that sets it apart from all other universities. eSports is a growing industry and is becoming increasingly popular. For UCI to become a part of that would be huge. eSports has been rising in popularity over the past few years, especially at campuses like UCI. With some of the top gaming teams locate right here on campus, to have an official UCI team would be a great program and a wildly attractive feature to certain prospective students. To help esports prosper have not actually heard of competitive gaming before and neither do i care for it. and it seems silly to "hire coaches" for gaming? you do mean video games right? also, "through the support of corporate partners" you are helping to further privatize the university. I believe an official esports program at UCI would help diversity UCI to an extent. I think it'll be fun for people to participate in an activity that they have a passion for. It'll also be interesting to get people to try new things. Gaming is a very fun and competitive sport. It brings a drive within us to prove ourselves in the areas of intuitive thinking and reflexes. Also, strategy is very important and video games actually (whether you believe it or not) teach us strategy, since we have to overcome "enemies" constantly on the battlefield. And this fluent usage of strategy and being a solid gamer is what separates the dogs from the puppies, and I think that UCI college gamers should definitely be recognized for their talents. Furthermore, the better people are at games, then the more fun they become, so having the best players compete against each other as a challenge would be an awesome idea. Plus you get your name in the newspaper! And possibly money if you play at a very high level. It would create a new a breakthrough program at UCI and we would be a strong presence. UCI is known to have a large league of legends club that is very good. In fact, previous UCI students have participated in professional leagues. UCI has a great gaming community, already has active competitive gamers. I support mainstream game competition, but also consider classic game speedrun competition. A competitive gaming team will be obsolete. I would rather prefer any club sport become hugely competitive rather than gaming. E-sports is getting huge worldwide. The biggest Dota 2 tournament, "The International", has a prize pool of 18 million dollars, and the champion team can get six million dollars. And an American team took that prize! A team consists of five American college students also participated in the tournament, they were one step away from the main tournament. They participated in the America qualifier, where the top 2 teams can make it to the main event, and got place 3/4. Furthermore, one of the players in this team is a student here at UCI! Imagine if UCI had a really good e-sports scene, they could prepare better for it, and they could make it to the main tournament and complete for 18 million dollars with other 15 teams from all over the world. There are some really talented players I know here at UCI. If we can support our e-sports scene, I bet UCI team is gonna be super competitive. Last, Dota 2 is a pretty popular game. And Dota 2 is definitely a big part of e-sports. I know Dota 2 at UCI is not as big as league of legends, because league of legends is like super popular, and not as big as Blizzard game, because Blizzard is located at Irvine after all, BUT Dota 2 really need to be involved in the UCI e-sports scene. If people are interested and are very good, and other universities have these types of programs, we should offer it to our students as well! We should never let our students be limited in their opportunities, especially if it is a very well funded opportunity. YES!!! Hackathons, gaming competitions, yes yes yes Yes i would love to see UCI have a Esports team. I would support that! It would provide support and a venue for those interested in this field who initially would not consider doing so due to various obstacles, such as lack of funding or social stigma. https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 40/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE I think that this would be amazing. One of my friends at UCI was in the top 100 in the world for WOW at one point, so we definitely have the potential to rock. Yes, it would be an awesome experience for students in the school to have. It seems it interests many students in our school. I know a lot of people who would be interested in spectating as well as participating I dun need to elaborate nething, bring on da eSports. I do not agree with it because I feel like eSports would only make more peoe addicted to video games and they would not be going out to play an actual sport instead.I think it is a bad idea. In addition to academic studies, competitive gaming can also bring out one's individual potential as well as teamwork. Gaming competitions have been around for a while now, but I feel as though recently it's been growing. I can't remember which games exactly we're played but these competitions are popular enough to feature on Conan, and, most recently, ESPN3. Also, I believe creating such a program would tap into the massive gaming community here at UCI, and find students who would be both willing to compete and able to compete at high level. It is a mainstream nowadays. I support this initiative of an esports program being created in UCI. In fact, the many various clubs that have competitive video games have already set a good foundation for teams and organization. Furthermore, there is an abundance of members in those clubs that will appreciate the school's effort into supporting this program and will gladly contribute into starting it off right. It would benefit UCI and the students greatly as competitive gaming has been growing into a spectator sport exponentially, with the advent of Twitch and other streaming websites. More and more people are watching competitive video games, and that can be another source of revenue for UCI, along with many various sponsorship opportunities. Gaming is already a huge deal at UCI. I think giving those students opportunities to get scholarships for them would just be another good step. UCI should create an esports team(s) to further validate the sport in the eyes of the sports world. We should do hearthstone firesides I feel like there are a lot of students who are involved in playing esports, so if there is a demand for it, I think it is always great to create a community where a large group of students can come together and interact with others who they share a common interest with. I think having exports team can be a great opportunity for students win scholarships and enjoy themselves. There is only money and recognition to a few select teams. Although practice is required it is yet to be universally recognized. Perhaps in 5 more years. I think there is better things to invest in than a gaming team. We should use that money to improve our campus and academics, not on gaming. I do think eSports could be a part of the UCI culture; although I'm not into competitive gaming, I do have close friends that are and they have learned a lot through gaming. Important skills like leadership, teamwork, thinking ahead, etc. can be acquired through games and playing as a team, and creating an official UCI eSports program can help make UCI more lively and connect a lot of students with similar interest. If it is established, I will support them from the sides. It is already my understanding that UCI has very competitive teams and players set up. UCI Super Smash players have already made it as https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 41/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE California TMG Champions and are now competing for the Western Conference. UCI League of Legends team already competes in the Collegiate Star League and places quite well each year. I would support the creation of official UCI eSports program to compete in the tournaments. If this includes providing gaming facility for practice, and staff members to organize teams. I agree that the funding for all of this would need to come from sponsors, since I wouldn't support UCI's decision to admit students on scholarships for their ability. UCI should remain a research institution first and should keep funding research projects a priority. If there are people that want to compete against these other teams, I see no reason why they shouldn't be allowed to. I think gaming is a big part in today's culture and it can add/build a specific sense of community for all the people who love to game. I think it will give an opportunity to so many people that play video games to gain recognition for their skills and I think it would be really cool to be a part of the esport community I support it because I think it would be a great opportunity for students to be involved more and participate in an activity in which their strengths help promote their self-esteem and overall confidence. I do love watching good gamers play against each other, so being able to cheer for it as a school would be super cool. Anything where we get to kill the opponent with our mad skills is a big plus. The gaming community is growing and it will bring out a different aspect of school spirit Bring. Uci to the map of competitive gaming I think it would be a fun for gamers. They will have an opportunity to interact with real people as opposed to playing at home alone. In addition because they will be competing for UCI they will be given a great sense of purpose. eSports is a growing field for the youth, but it is not a persistent and stable lifestyle. The lifestyle is extremely tenacious, rather than people believe it to be. Most professional eSports players are forced to retire after a couple of years. eSports at UCI should remain to be an extracurricular, and not be taken competitively. Although introducing a team here will contribute to building the community, it sidetracks a large amount of students from their focus. Extreme cases can bring students to pursue a career in competitive play. Meh... I guess its cool. ASUCI too OP plz nerf. gg ez If we can have sports, then we can have esports. The school itself could consider this a major investment for its students. Esports has grown over the past few years and and competitive gaming has grown significantly as a major source of entertainment. This will drive competition into a whole new light and UCI will be a pioneer for this change, which of course will improve the quality of the school. It is something people enjoy. Creating a sports program will help foster new talent and give the opportunity to become a pro to some players possibly I think it is a waste of time and effort to create this program at UCI. UCI is already very active in the gaming community, with players from various clubs already going to competitions around the nation, and even attracting big gaming names from around the world. Making it official would help give the gamers of UCI the support they need to keep gaming and pursuing their passions. I have participated in competitive gaming for the past 3-4 years now in a game called Mount & Blade: Warband, and just finished wining a tournament about a month ago with a 1.1K+ prizepool, in addition to several other tournaments with several other small prizes such as money prizes, t-shirts, etc. About a week ago, I finished a small Rocket League tournament in which my team of 3 made it to the semi-finals, losing to the team that would then win the whole tournament. I have experience with competitive gaming as well as being a part of a gaming community, and I would very much like to support a competitive gaming community here at UCI. I think adding an esports program to UCI would bring more diversity to the campus. https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 42/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE Interesting sport involving an entirely new group of people to collegiate sports. If it will cost the university little to no money then I support the creation. I feel like there is a huge amount of students on campus who do play video games. Competitive gaming is growing among college students and many would like to see eSports competitions. eSports is growing rapidly, and official collegiate teams are almost inevitable. The earlier UCI starts getting to into it, the better. It would mean more time to look for the most talented players and coaches as well as build their experience. Would promote the same things other sports promote. While I believe in the creation of official UCI eSports teams, I don't support the idea of using valuable school funds in a fully drawn out program. It would be cool If people want to join then they will so just do it! That would be a fun thing to get involved with at UCI There are lots of UCI students who are gamers. As an gamer, I and other UCI students would love to see our college go against other colleges as well. I think creating a esport program will definitely lead to lots of students supporting the program and supporting our school. I don't think video games should be related to sports what so ever. I think there are good things that come with video games but I think encouraging people to learn and get involved in playing a real sport is more important. I tried out to be a member of the UCI league of legends collegiate team but withdrew my application and efforts due to the fact that I had to place my studies first. I think UCI would highly benefit from an eSports program since the campus is really lacking a football team! Yes I support the creation of an official UCI eSports program because I feel that it's a great opportunity for students to relax from school work. E sports is a new industry that is becoming really big in our society. Even going on espn. That is ground breaking for our generation of tech addicts. We should foster these future industries. We would be one of the firsts to do it, bringing UCI a lot of publicity and forward progress in our society!! Kickass and gamble I came to UCI because I knew the eSports scene was very big here. To have an arena or program affiliated with the school would validate the community here at UCI. I personally play to become a better player though I am far from being able to play at a high level, simply because those who are at the top are very strong. My high school took second place in nationals for the high school league for League of Legends and I am currently the team analyst for our CSGO Team at UCI. it would be fun to watch! and if it will be of little to no cost for UCI, bring it on! We have pretty good gamers at UCI for things like Super Smash Bros., and some of them really could go far. It would support the diversity of the school community. Not only that, but make UCI even more acceptable of the changing world today. This money should be spent on real sports in the club sports program. The UCI Taekwondo team could use this kind of support from the school. We compete at national collegiates (NCTA) every year and because of expenses cannot send the whole team. Last year on the east coast only one student represented UCI, compared to two years ago when NCTA was in California at UC Berkeley we had 15 competitors and more than half earned medals. We have nationally ranked members and the school has no idea. We've even had one team member compete in worlds in Indonesia and receive the bronze medal. Video games are cool, but Taekwondo is an Olympic sport. With proper support a UCI TKD team member has the potential to be on team USA, which happened only two years ago. Before wasting money on virtual sports, take a https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 43/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE look at some of the great athletes already present in club sports. We get some money thanks to the club sport initiative, but this is still not enough to cover even a fraction of tournament and travel expenses, or pay our very hard working coaches. We are athletes, just like those a part of UCI athletics who get special treatment from the school. Video games are fun, but myself and the other 50 or so members of the Taekwondo team would like to see this money spent elsewhere. We love this school and would be thrilled at the possibility of representing UCI not spending money from our own pockets. Esports is the next big thing I just don not see why gaming is so important. I also do not want an increase in tuition for supporting something like this. I support the program. Although I don't watch esports regularly, in the past I've watched a bunch of Call of Duty esports competitions. I can see the potential of how big this program would be at UCI as well, these games are hugely popular although I don't play mmorpg's myself. Can't say no to scholarships. Also, I would love to participate in something like this, depending on the game. I'd think it would serve the group of gamers at UCI who are into esports. People here are interested in playing video games comepetitively. It will give an opportunity to people who are passionate in playing video games. Yes Offering scholarships to elite gamers? It's absolutely despicable that this is an actual suggestion. How about giving scholarships to hardworking middle class students who are getting killed by loans. I find it hard to believe this program (hiring coaches, an arena) will cost the school little money. I feel gaming is a waste of time and more focus should be placed on actual sports, varsity and club, considering sports brings in better profits and helps to enhance the school's reputation and school spirit. Or maybe more focus should be put towards enhancing the social scene and school spirit on campus. It shocks me how ASUCI and it's president is working on this instead of working on what he promised last year when he ran: PARKING PRICES. "I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change; I am changing the things I cannot accept." -Parshan Khosravi Looks like you accepted the parking prices. ESports are extremely intellectually competitive and foster intellectual development for not only those who play, but for everyone who watches. I think it also contributes positively to mental health. I think every student on this campus should be able to do something they enjoy. If they enjoy competitive gaming then who am I to stop them? With the growing world of eSports, it is a right time for schools to start forming official teams and start adapting to the new culture. This will lead to many bigger opportunities for the school and students. eSports will become common place among normal sports in a manner of years, so why not adopt it early. I believe gaming should be limited to a hobby and nothing more. We all paid a large sum of money to go to a "research" university so gaming promotion/competitive gaming presents a huge tempting distraction. In addition, it breeds a sense of unfairness for those who cannot afford to get into gaming. Gaming in itself is definitely not cheap. Think gear, game upgrades. Competitive gaming only reinforces the idea of our priorities being pushed aside. Being a professional gamer is a huge sacrifice and who said it's easy. If it was easy, everybody would do it. As someone who enjoys Super Smash Bros I think it'd be fun to see a UCI eSports team. This money is a waste. This money should go towards a football team instead and give players on the football team a scholarship. School communities rally around large team sports. For example, look at how much UCI loves its basketball team. The men's basketball team is something most students are proud of here on campus. Having a football team would even further bring the student community together. Look at all of the successful football programs across the country. Furthermore, football brings in revenue to the school. Gaming would promote people to stay cooped up in their rooms and dwindle exercise and social interaction. This is why America is obese, we want to pay https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 44/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE students to sit in front of a TV screen all day. This is honestly a terrible proposal of an idea. If this program is asking students to pay more tuition and fees then I don't support because this isn't something I want my money to count towards in my tuition. I think gaming is big at UCI. Last year it was announced that UCI was very on gaming. I have seen competitive Smash Bro's on campus. If there's talent out there, there should be support. I think it's unnecessary I think it would be great to add another club/group to the list of things uci students can get involved it. It might reach some students that aren't involved in anything now be could be if group was created Scholarships are for competitive sports where individuals put in time to represent there school on an athletic level. The school already wastes enough of our money and this is another tactic you liberals are putting into to try to drain the students wallets. Stop worrying about silly ideas such as this and worry about cutting down the comical programs ASUCI already has implemented which drain my quarterly tuition. Because we have no football team. I do not actually travel or participate in the events that our school competes with other schools in, but from what I read from the emails and posts on Facebook, our gaming teams, though unofficial, are already doing work on the scene and winning some of those competitions. If I remember correctly, I believe out Super Smash Bros Melee team just won a competition. Competitive eSports is something that our school is already doing well and providing support to the scene might be what pushes those players to do be the best. We do have a lot of talent here on campus, we might as well take advantage of it. It's a great opportunity to bring people together with similar interests so they can interact with each other. It's a growing sport that even developers are recognizing and sponsoring, Considering the intense competition in video games, it makes sense that colleges should do eSports leagues based on a particular video game. I support the creation of an official UCI eSports program because eSports is a growing program around the world and it gives gamers an opportunity to do what they love at a competitive level. It also gives them the chance to make money and other opportunities while being in college. I noticed that it is difficult to play at a competitive level in college because of priorities in studies. This would give them the opportunity to focus both on studies and gaming. I believe that it'll be a great opportunity for some students if there was a UCI eSports program. I think it would be a great opportunity for many college students to showcase their skills. It would help raise awareness that esports is going to become a big thing. I know UCI's smash bros melee club is very good, and they even play against other schools on stream. It'd be amazing if they had a place to actually play live for others to watch. I just feel that we should have a program that supports our hobbies like we do with sports. gaming is not a sport and does not have a positive effect on the human brain and body. supporting such a program would be detrimental to the overall health of our society. it encourages young children of all ages to pursue a career in gaming and discourages studying by taking up their time with gaming. it would be harmful to our society to support kids spending all their time playing video games in the hope that they would get a scholarship and a career in something so unproductive to society This would add another unique quality to UCI. Plus, there is enough base in UCI from eSports clubs and casual MOBA MMO players to support this. Also, as a non-sports but pro-eSports fan, I have another method/reason why to feel more school spirit/pride towards UCI. Seeing that there is little-to-no monetary loss, this is a huge "Why not?" case. https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 45/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE Considering the fact that we don't have a football team but we have a League of Legends team (the Rosewill Z O T B O Y S), I believe that we should at least make them official so that we can root for someone else. Besides the basketball team here at UCI, I don't think students have much to cheer for. Lets be real, online gaming is one of the fastest growing industries. This university is known for its gaming community, and it would only be ideal to assist in that. Funding for esports should be given to the existing athletic teams on campus. Uci athletic programs are not fully funded. This proposal is ridiculous and I will not stand behind a university who takes gaming more seriously than athletics. I think it would add an excellent dimension to UCI and make it more attractive to prospective students. Creating our own eSports team in UCI would be so cool ! Even though I do not consider myself a competitive player, this could be a start of a big adventure for all the gamers on UCI (including people like me), and by broadcasting it it might create an even bigger community of gamers. If this program could be non-competitive gamer friendly, it would be profitable for all of the people involved in a sense that it would: - first, may recruit more gamers that wants to be competitive but don't know how -second, have more people in the program would give diversity in techniques and resources Basically what I want to say is that I fully support this program and you guys rock !! As we know, LOL is becoming more and more popular. I think UCI should have our own pro esport team, especially for LOL. It would be a great opportunity and be a very popular thing. As well as show how UCI is amazing in yet another area. I think eSports are the future and its time to represent UCI among the best of the best. Its another way to build school spirit and gives something to cheer for for students that don't care about traditional sports (I don't care for Basketball or Football, but I'd support UCI's eSports teams, for example.) It is very popular and I think students would enjoy the opportunity. It would bring great revenue to the university. eSports is an exciting event for those who play those games. It attracts a lot of viewers online and is very easy for everyone to get into since its just a video game. The gaming industry continues to grow and with it the eSports scene is developing more and more. The gaming community at UCI is very strong. Not only would it make fun experiences for students, it would also make UCI and UCI students well-recognized in eSports. I believe our League of Legends team is in the top 5 in the country in the collegiate levels. Although I do not play, there might be other student who do and this program would probably benefit them. I think it would be awesome to see a team representing our school on streaming services such as Twitch.TV. Plus, the eSports industry is relatively new and has so much potential for growth so I am positive that pursuing a career in competitive gaming will become more and more attractive to students. Having a developed eSports program here at UCI would therefore make the school a more attractive choice for such students. Gaming is a huge community and it would be very interesting to see how it will play out. However, I don't know about building an actual eSports arena but since it won't cost much/any I think it wouldn't be a bad idea. I just really don't want it to come out of the pockets of students. More representation of UCI! But... of course I'd rather have a football team before an eSports team. It's really dumb and it's not a sport. It should not be taken seriously because that's just ridiculous. It's creating an excuse for people to sit on their ass all day and play games. We have a large body of students that play and watch games, and we therefore we have a lot to offer. https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 46/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE Would be a fun and entertaining way to see video games evolve. eSports should be allowed to evolve on a collegiate level too I think it'd be a great idea, as the gaming community here is pretty big. There's plenty of clubs relating to gaming, so I don't see why this would be a bad idea, and it gives people that are interested in gaming another outlet to do so. I think eSports is really going to be even more huge in the future and taking an initiative to help and develop an area that is currently in its baby phase will be really great to help those who wants to pursue career in it. It's always good to have something to compete with and increase the UCI prestige. video games are soooo popular. Most of my friends play them. Uci has other sports teams that are highly competitive, its time that it branched out and joined in the struggle of eSports. I really don't care what they do as long as they don't use my tuition money to support their team or any collegiate sports team for the matter I think if there were to be a eSports arena built on or near, campus, it would bring in a lot of students to watch the games as well as many people outside the campus. There is an arena in Santa Ana and I know a lot of people went there for a recent eSports event and there was no shortage of people either. I imagine it would be fun for those involved, give excitement to those wondering if competitive gaming is for them, and allow outsiders a chance to see how fun video games can be for all kinds of people. As a student with both a passion for my career and a heart for good entertainment the thought of furthering competition for the namesake of outstanding quality is both necessary, and greatly desired. As a University it can only demand the growth of the community and its current pursuit of excellence in all endeavors. It brings students together, gives us heroes to cheer for and look up to, as well as demonstrates that pursuing the betterment of ourselves in all aspects is honorable. With that said, I full-heartedly agree with this movement and provide my outspoken support moving forward. Its a growing market and uci could be the rolemodel for esports for other colleges. I think people will enjoy it because gaming can become a interesting competitive sport for some people I believe gaming has changed and it brings in many fans and viewers in a similar fashion to football or basketball, where fans cheer on their favorite teams and players. I think that despite the stigma, esports has become a legitimate form of sports and I like the fact that UCI is embracing this new form of entertainment while it's still in its infancy. I would probably support our teams and be a part of smaller competitions if I can. Bottom line is that I think it's fun. And having fun in college is almost a necessity. It would help expand and legitimize an already largely established community within the school. It would also offer professional and career development I am a supporter of video games and support this cause. Waste of money. Video games are for simple enjoyment. The idea that people are competing for money and prizes is absurd. Let them make a team but fund themselves, I don't want my money being used on stupid things like this! Being that UCI is a university that emphasizes on diversity, I believe that an official UCI eSports program would bring a diverse group of students together. I don't really have an opinion Offering this would be great for those that excel in this area; I think that it's great that we are putting these gamers' potentials to use I believe that everyone should be entitled to play any sport in whichever shape or form and UCI has many dedicated students who would love to play the best collegiate teams. https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 47/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE eSports is becoming very popular as a form of entertainment (and as a sport) and the age group of the audience fits most students at UCI. It's not a surprise that many UCI students are gamers. In addition to this, there are dedicated clubs on campus for many games including League of Legends and Blizzard games. Many universities and colleges already have official sponsored eSports teams. We are already behind! Bring an eSports program to UCI would be huge for the students actively engaged in eSports competitively,casually, or a fan. Lots of people that love to game would fully appreciate an eSports team to be promoted for competition against other colleges too. Competitive gaming is gaining in popularity, but there is still sometimes a negative stigma associated with gamers that doesn't exist for traditional sports. The creation of an eSports program would help dispel those negative stigmas by providing a university-supported venue for gaming that recognizes high achievers. That being said, it should not be too high on UCI's priority list, especially in times of tight funding, because opportunities for competitive gaming exist outside university sphere and are available to those who seek it out. But if the money is available, starting a small program that grows with time would be an excellent way to support the gaming community at UCI. Gaming has become incredibly popular nowadays and official competitions are now gaining much more attention. Perhaps investing in an official eSports team would be beneficial for not only advertising UCI, but also for giving students a chance to show off their own skills in games that many people usually consider useless. It'd be a nice step away from academics as well. Having and watching a game tourney would also be something nice for people who don't exactly appreciate physical sports but enjoy the gaming arena. I think any form of competition that involves bringing together students of the school is healthy. It will be a good way of giving some attention to the gaming clubs in our school and allowing them to meet new people and work together to represent their school through friendly competitive gaming Zero lose sum. I believe esports is a growing sport with a huge fan base that should not be ignored. I feel that in the long run everyone will, at one point, have to adopt esports. Waste of money I full heartedly support an official eSports league. I personally grew up playing video games and still currently play video games. I have acquired a vast amount of my knowledge from video games and would love to earn scholarships and compete on an official team for gaming. There should be a competition of best collegiate teams because it would give students an opportunity to get involved more. I believe due the amount of Asians in Orange County , we have a lot of skill here #facts I strongly believe that competitive eSports is on the rise and I also believe that every campus should take the opportunity to diversify. People will love having the option of traditional sports and eSports. we da best I think this would motivate other students who play video games to polish up their skills, including those who don't play as often. I would love to cheer for a UCI LoL team especially since I love watching pros play the game! I believe a eSports team for UCI would bring in a whole new experience to UCI and would involve much of the students at UCI than our current sports do and will ever do. I believe there is a divide amongst students and this will branch a new opportunity to remove that divide. I believe funds can be spent on academic needs. I think it's a unique and interesting idea, it could also be a way to increase school sprit To put money into this if any at all from the university is a waste. It shouldn't start trending as a sport of any kind. It's just a game to play for https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 48/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE fun. Sports should be kept physical, not blantely clicking the keyboard. I do play League of legends, but I think it's a bit over rated in making this thing about it. Like to hire coaches to play a game? That's just...so dumb. Like maybe they can have little tournaments but it shouldn't be full blown into this thing that thousand watch and a scholarship for it? Lol it made me laugh It'd be cool eSports continues to be a rising sport, and with UCI being a campus where students do partake in gaming, the creation of an official UCI eSports program can be a great opportunity for students to showcase their passions and strengths. Gaming is constantly growing in popularity and it is something that everyone can participate in I think UCI has a lot of gamers and it would be cool to have something that would unite the best gamers here to play competitively. It would be interesting to see how our gamers can show off their skills! Though I am not a gamer myself, I think my friends would greatly appreciate an eSports program at UCI! eSports allow those who are not as athletically gifted a chance to earn their degree as well as participate in team activities. I think it is only fair for our gamers at UCI to have a program supporting their interest. Just how we have soccer, basketball, and other sports supporting others interest. The closer the better! I think it would be great to get UCI involved in the competitive collegiate gaming scene, and it would definitely be something I'd be interested in doing (if I get better at League lol) It would be amazing to attend a school that grts with the times this quickly. Not many schools have esports teams but I'm certain in a few years it will be like any other sport and every scholl will. I think gaming should have its own are of competition just all other sports do! Since it is a big part in many campuses, I think it should be made into a competitive program. Many people do that already at a competitive level so why not made it a eSport program here. It sounds AWESOME! I feel as though events such as these can bring together a lot of people with similar interests that may not always get to go places because we usually don't "fit in" with most events. It's nice to have a program that can bring out a different group of individuals to meet and befriend! I support the creation of the UCI esports program because it gives gamers a way of connecting with other gamers. If competitive gaming is this big, it deserves its own program instead of just a small club on campus. Nowadays competitive gaming racks in more money than traditional sports, so why not acknowledge this and make use of this opportunity. Gaming is already a huge part of the culture at UCI so it would be nice to show our pride in this part of the culture through this added support. Unofficial teams are already in existence, so I assume the transition to an official team would be smooth. But I do not support the creation of an official program if it will cost more towards my total tuition and registration fees. As long as it doesn't increase tuition I'm fine with it, but if it leads to a marked increase in the cost for everybody else then I don't think its worth it That sounds like a HUGE waste of money! There are so many other better things we could be spending this money on. The percentage of people that play these games is probably so small that it's not fair to spend everyone's money on this. I do not support this AT ALL! eSports is becoming a massive and whidly popular sport genre, UCI being one of the first to embrace it will be big publicity for the college. https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 49/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE Because I am a gamer I am able to say If you join the eSports program and don't do well in studies, that's on you. Don't blame the program. It's there doesn't mean you HAVE to join. I absolutely am against this program. With actual athletics programs struggling to maintain funding, and club sports having to fight the ARC program for any possible money, I find it ridiculous that UCI would consider offering scholarships to gaming students who would do nothing for UCI's publicity. The UCI rowing team, water polo and swim clubs were all cut several years ago and if there is now funding available to begin offering scholarships then these athletic clubs should be given priority. They bring in money to the school with event tickets, and can lead to even more support with new talent. The UCI rowing team suffered from an accident earlier this year, yet we have received no support from the mainstream UCI network, only the club sports department. This is ludicrous to consider create a new program when so many others are struggling. Competitive gaming has become very big these past few years. Establishing a competitive gaming team will give uci gamers more to cheer for It is something new that is developing in the U.S. and would be beneficial to those without athletic ability but still working with a team in a competitive setting. Some students like sports, while others like theater. I think gaming helps those that like to play video games, and want to go involved at UCI in a way that intrigues them. With eSports getting bigger and bigger, and collegiate tournaments and leagues have started to pop up, UCI should invest in developing gamers to compete with other schools. I am the product manager of a high school esports league and would love to see this translated over in collaboration with the existing Collegiate Starleague and the gaming clubs on campus. My friends and I show support by keeping up with news and spread the word about events. I feel like UCI needs to support all interests. Just because esports are not physical like traditional sports doesnt mean it doesnt require skill. I think we need to support what students wants and if it's becoming popular enough that students are demanding it then I think we should support it and at least give it a try. Definitely a confidence booster for some gamer I love watching eSports and I think this would be a great addition to UCI as we already have a great foundation for it. I might not be able to contribute with money or anything of that sort but I would not mind contributing time to volunteer for anything that would help this become a reality and reach its full potential. much UCI community plays video games and have already formed their own social networks, it would be nice to have an official community at UCI to bring the fractured eSports groups together I think it would be fun to meet other people who play the same games I do too. I would be more than willing to help support the creation of an official UCI eSports program. I have experience competing in official tournaments and would be willing to help in any way possible. Based on speculative interests in the eSports scene shown by recent purchases of professional teams by traditional sports and venture capital investors, it's clear that the market is growing rapidly. Collegiate involvement helps provide security to players who can pursue their education while also pursuing their eSports career in a similar way that players of traditional sports have been able to. UCI has an opportunity to be a leader in this movement and as such attract the best players, in turn becoming renowned as a top school for eSports just like it's already a top public educational institution. That distinction in turn can bring revenue to the school to help its other programs, because the relative costs of maintaining eSports facilities and programs compared to traditional sports are not that high, when contrasted with something like football. eSports is an upcoming industry that is growing and needs to be nurtured or else nobody will want to invest in it anymore. By making it a https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 50/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE college sport, we will be able to see it grow and more money to be put into these games. A creation of a UCI eSports team would be a nice integration of gamer culture here at UCI eGamers spend a lot of their time practicing their games, strategy etc. Unlike regular athletes where your body gives out faster, eGamer can stay on very very long. I think those time should be better spend on studying, although there are some benefits of playing competitive games such as teamwork, coordination, concentration, etc. I do support an eSports program here at UCI because I know that many people could benefit from their skills in video games, although, I would hope that more games are available to compete in. Game competing is interesting I think it would bring a lot of good attention to UCI and help improve its reputation as a top university I follow Dota 2 which is now having Valve sponsored competitions every season. It is very fun to watch the professionals play, but it is even more fun to actually play. It's exciting to see the professionals work as one to win games, but it rarely happens outside of the competitive scene. I would like to be able to play with a consistent team and be able to grow with them instead of starting ever game with complete strangers. I believe that the creation of an eSports program will give an opportunity to the students who are not athletically gifted to experience the bonding and exhilaration that UCI's collegiate teams feel. UCI is known for its League of Legends community. Many players do not want to compete just because it's not worth their time. Incentive from an official UCI eSports program would draw more students to UCI and to the collegiate scene. (This is coming from a player on the current UCI team.) While I don't play games myself, I know that gaming is HUGE at UCI. The Video Game Development club has one of the largest populations in a university gaming club. I think people would really like to participate in this. I don't think video games qualify as sports. How would we fund this? And couldnt the funds for a video game team be used in a much better way to support students how have a hard time paying for school? We could fund more tutors or other academic resources. Even though I probably won't be a gamer, I think this would be interesting to follow. Yes esports is evolving quickly and I feel UCI should participate sooner rather than later. I think with how big the gaming community at UCI is, the creation of this could be really beneficial to our school and our school's gaming culture! Competitive gaming is becoming huge around the world and it would be fun for UCI to get involved in it. Our school already spends enough money on meaningless athletic programs that have nothing to do with what college is truly meant for: receiving an education and obtaining a degree to verify your studies to qualify yourself for a positon in the workforce. Money for these functions should be allocated from independent student run fundraising. I played in heroes of the dorm and placed in the top 64. It was an enjoyable experience. I want to have a chance to participate in a competitive gaming environment. Esport is definitely growing and as a gamer I would love to see my fellow Anteater compete in collegiate tournaments! We already have a pretty good League team on campus so why not. We should always take an opportunity to compete Having a competitive gaming program would allow students that don't interact much to find a place to belong at school. There are lots of people in my hall who enjoy video games and think they would really enjoy eSports. It's always good to form a community, whatever the area is. Since I enjoy playing video game, I'm willing to join them. https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 51/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE eSports is a growing field that is generating large amounts of revenue. In addition, multiple universities have begun offering scholarships for eSports athletes. According to some statistics, collegiate eSports athletes outnumber athletes in other conventional sports, including soccer and basketball. Having an eSports program would better enable our athletes to compete against other top level teams across the nation, as well as provide opportunities for gamers who are new to the concept a place to gain experience. Collaborate with TAG@UCI, most of the framework for it is already in place. I think the money spent on creating such place should be used to have more resources for the students instead. One of my friends competes internationally for Street Fighter. It would be nice to know that UCI supports the video game community. It's only a matter of time before something like this is created. If not now, within the next 10 years this will be established. I want to be able to be a part of something new. I think it would be a great opportunity to showcase some of the talented gamers at our school. Plus, it would give students something fun to watch and participate in outside of traditional sports, while cheering on their friends/classmates. I've been playing League of Legends since high school and my school had an HSL team who ended up winning. What sucked was that the team did not get any recognition by the school because it wasn't exactly school-affiliated since it wasn't considered a sport. I personally knew the members of that team and it was sad knowing that they worked really hard to win and didn't get any recognition. I know a majority of the people at UCI play League of Legends and if we were to have an eSports program, it would definitely bring people together and take a lot of people out of their shells! E-sports is cool :^) Competitive gaming would be a great introduction to UCI as a whole and benefit many people. TSM TSM TSM Its good to have a broad range of activities to suit all interests at uci Yes, I believe it would help promote gaming culture. I also do believe it would create another competitive outlet for people who want to get into esports through the convenience of a community from the university. There are division 1 sports which were dropped by UCI which have had a lot of success and history with the university. I believe this history and their continuing success even after becoming club sports should grant them the funding that would be allocated to this program Gaming is not just a form of entertainment for people, but it is a passion for some. A collegiate team would allow people who are really good and passionate about gaming to express themselves. Since UCI is a diverse community, we should include those minority groups. As an eSports fan and competitor myself in many different leagues, I have sought some type of competition where I can participate with others around me and play the game that I enjoy playing competitively. I think its a great way to integrate student's who have a passion for this. Not all of us are into sports, so its a step into making UCI more inclusive to all the students. I believe it's an opportunity for gamers at UCI to come together and use competitive gaming as a way to support and build teamwork and communication skills and help validate gaming as a competitive sport that colleges and universities can take part in. I think esports is a real league that has its challenges and competitiveness like other sports and can be beneficial to the campus I not only support the creation of such a program, I would like to be a part of it. Especially since there is a particular tournament that will be opening up soon that would have been perfect for a team to join. https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 52/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE This is a good way to create bonds between the gaming community. I believe there is a strong based community here at UCI for certain games. I also believe that there are plenty of clubs that would like opportunities to show their skills more competitively by representing the anteater community. I believe that eSports can become a legit thing at UCI if the school (ASUCI) backs it up enough. Times change and so does videogames. Something we considered a pasttime has now been integrated to the point of where it can compared to an actual sport. Let people do what they want to do. It'll help get the school more recognition The money could be allocated to other causes There is a big gaming community here and I would like to make UCI known to the larger gaming community outside of UCI. If my skills are good enough, I would like to be a representer of what the community here can do. It would be really nice to see a DOTA 2 team for again. I know it was up last year. I really love this game, and even though it doesnt get that much attention, it would be nice if it had a small place in the gaming community at UCI. It would be a good experience and great way to bring gamers together I support the notion of broadening extracurricular programs to suit growing student interests, but I also believe the financial cost (if levied upon the entire student body) should equate to some reasonable benefit for the school as a whole (fame, ranking, school spirit) NOT WORTH, BUILD A FOOTBALL STADIUM INSTEAD Although there are many passionate gamers at UCI, promoting an eSports team seems like it will become a popular obsession or distraction amongst competitive gamers in what should be majorly an academic environment. But if UCI provides an equal opportunity for all students to have a place on the team, sponsors all and awards most or all gamers with scholarships, then the team could be a good community for gamers to bond and for more UCI competitive spirit. It's a good way to show how uci can be a part of college esport. And participation will be impressive Esports is growing bigger and bigger each year. It's such a huge part of many people's lives, from twitch streams to full blown international competitions. Esports is even getting recognition within ESPN and the professional sports industry. Within a few years it will be a fully respected sport/career for many people. Many students will show interest and participate to create a competitive gaming community. Gaming is an art now I strongly support because I want to become a member of the UCI FIFA team (to be created) Since we're in the twenty first century technological age, esports and gaming has become a huge part of our culture. It would be nice if we had it be a competitive sport despite it not being the conventional "athletic sport" that we're frequently used to. Money can go to other places ; like helping creating resources centers for minorities and all that jazz. Gaming is not substantial and needed on campus. It would be interesting to see how the UCI eSports program compete against over teams. I think a lot of gamers would enjoy that. Probably the most ridiculous thing to fund. Use that money for something else like the UCI track team or the nursing program. I'm pretty sure they need the money. It sounds like an amazing oppurtunity for those really involved with gaming. https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 53/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE I think that eSports will be a good place for people who are really talented with games to show their skills and possibly create a new record for UCI. I'm not sure how competitive the gamers at uci are, but I know that there are a lot of gamers here. I remembber the first VGDC meeting i went to was absolutely packed. And the Computer game science major is growing as well.I don't generally participate in competitive gaming, but I'm sure there's some people that do, and this might be a cool thing for people to be able to participate in. I support the creation of the stadium, hiring of coaches, and offering scholarships to elite gamers. It would be cool to see classes offered in getting better at these certain games too. This will help attract attention to UCI. I think it is an opportunity to adapt to the growth of eSports. that would be cool. I haven't heard about this program, but I want to learn more about it. Mostly everyone plays video games, this way they can get something out of it rather than wasting time. Competitive gaming is only going to get bigger and more popular as the years go by due to advancements in technology. There are already professional teams from countries around the world competing with each other for large sums of money and for recognition of being the best in the world. From these teams there are already star players who are consider to be like their Micheal Jordan or Tiger woods of their specific genre of games that they compete in. It's not even the question if esports would be a thing, it IS already a thing and has been for quite some time now. If UCI creates an esports program, as a college we will definitely be ahead of the game amoung not only other colleges in our country but possibly around the world as well. If such a program were to exist and be treated like how colleges usually treat their sports teams, as a training ground for their athletes to grow and become better at their specific sport and also as a gateway to someday play professionally,then UCI might possiblely gain alumnis of professional players and even star athletes. Creating an Esports program could only boost our schools reputation and can attract more students to apply to this Universtiy thus also increasing our popularity. This is a game changing move for the University system and also for the future of esports. It would be great if gamers got the opportunity to get scholarships by doing something they love doing. Yes because it would bring students closer together and they would be able to work as a team. It would encouraging to students who have the brains and talents to compete, giving an important message that not all people who play video games have no lives or social issues. Esports is bigger than sports at UCI. Appeal to what you have let them have esports. Gaming is a growing industry and this applies even more to its competitive environment. UCI's participation would not only help the sport grow but the university as well. I am UCI is taking into consideration other games and I think it will be a great way for the rest of the gaming community to be involved, as well as other people who may have an interest. As a computer science major and tech enthusiast, I'm all for creating an eSports program! I think that if we have physical sports programs, why can't we have mental sports programs. I will only support the creation if there is no money involved from the UCI students OR the money from the sponsorship of the eSports program goes to facilities that still has debt that needs to be repaid. I don't support the creation of eSports because there are a lot of issues and resources needed on campus, that have been asked for decades. Why is it that the creation of this space for gamers is something that is being talked, along with coaches, and scholarships, when black students and undocumented students are not being given that. The different orgs in the cross cultural center are in this small space, and https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 54/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE other groups of campus hace nothing. I would like for administration to really think who are their priorities and the people who would benefit from the space. They should be investing in their students that really needed and not gamers. I think it is unfortunate that this space and funding towards this meaningless program is being considered, while entire communities at UCI are struggling and are not heard when they ask for resources. This is ridiculous. The eSports crowd has gotten much bigger over recent years, and if UCI will support traditional sports, then they should support eSports as well. I support it because eSports is a growing sports that will continue to do so in the future. Esport became more and more popular, even UC Berkeley has League of legend class right now. Creating this club will increase student's participantion of school NACS I believe it is a great step forward with the new technology especially in regards to scholarships. You may be able to receive a scholarship in something some people actually find amusing instead of writing tedious essays. I would like to see our school go against other schools. This new program will be a public health disaster, though I think UCI will go through with it regardless. By officially integrating gaming into a component of UCI infrastructure and with the support from ASUCI, we are conveying to students that we are supporting the health hazard that indefinitely coincides with video games and immobility. Though this will be an innovative and lucrative method to control and facilitate the gaming culture already established at UCI, I do not think we have the capacity to deal with the detriments that comes with gaming. Videos games have been linked with social isolation and anxiety, along with other health conditions. By incorporating this program and eventual center, we are fostering and perpetuating these conditions. In addition, with incidences like Gamergate and other cyber- terrorizing, is it a good idea for UCI to foster these mediums when campus climate is already at an all-time low this year? I'm interested in seeing an official team made at UCI that would compete against other teams and see how well people are at in the games It'd make the school gain fame and attract the attention of professionals. Why not? It's a growing scene, competitive gaming. Might as well get a head start on having esports teams. While the main problem with collegiate ESports is the lack of teams, refraining from entering the pool isn't going to do much. Plus, an esports team as of right now would just require try outs and slapping the UCI label on it. It would probably be super low cost as compared to conventional athletics. I think having an official eSports program would be a cool thing to have here at UCI. It just adds another awesome club/program we have here in this university. I would not mind the creation of an official UCI eSports program if it does not take away from the students financial aid or use. The program may begin similarly to the collegiate sports club where they begin in the first year with no funding but the next year they can be evaluated based on membership and compliance points. I really think that gaming as a whole can bring people together and any support for the gaming community, regardless of games, is appropriate in achieving this. I think it is an interesting idea and it gives a chance for students to receive non traditional scholarships that will contribute to the diversity and intellectual background of the student body. Yes, forming a UCI eSports program to play against other college teams would be entertaining and fun, just like other sports. UC Irvine has many gamers who can use their talent to make our school proud. https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 55/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE It would be great to have an eSports team because, eSports are growing more popular.In addition, this can help UCI students experience the world of competitive gaming. I feel it is good to explore new things and have others be exposed to them. It sounds pretty cool. I'd support it only if the students on the eSports program can also be considered student athletes. In other words, students in that program should have access to the same benefits as a UCI student who plays basketball; i.e. earlier registration windows. I don't care. I'm also not big on any kind of competitive sports atmosphere. If we're supporting athletes, we should support eSports too. Both are similar in that they require skills to win. I would go to tournaments if it wasn't in conflict with my schedule and I would try to join the team myself. Though I do not find those types of video games fun (not every genre of video games can be popularized) and do not participate in them, there is a huge following here on campus. If you can train and equip a team for nationwide competitions, why not? It'll bring recognition and prestige to the university. I believe it is forward thinking, but part of me also thinks it's ridiculous. Do not play much video games Yes Like it or not, eSports is here to stay, and is becoming more popular by the year. It'd be great to bring some of that growth here to campus. What doesn't seem necessary is to spend a lot of money. Constructing an arena solely for eSports is a waste - surely a couple extension cords could be laid out in the Bren instead. If we get sponsors, that changes the game, but our wallets are tight enough as is. Let's keep this as low- cost as possible. It's equally important to insure collegiate gamers keep up on their academics as well. Gaming can be EXTREMELY disruptive if it gets out of control, and at the end of the day the eSports world doesn't provide the same job security that a college degree does. We should make sure to monitor the academic success of collegiate gamers and be prepared to step in if it seems school is being sacrificed for games. I don't take eSports seriously but I am interested to see where this goes when college campuses officially partake in these events. More eSports is more good! eSports is a growing program that is picking up within younger generations. UCI already has the largest league of legends club and the best collegiate team for league. I want to see UCI compete in Smash! If this is something that interests our students, then I don't see a reason to be against it. I don't play games that much myself, but I'm sure other people would love to compete with other colleges! I think it would be a cool idea to bring campuses together for this kind of competitive event. Competition, in any capacity, is extremely healthy! While I think it's great that UCI has a gaming community and people interested in video games I was wondering if this would be a useful allocation of resources (time, money, management, etc.). Perhaps there are other parts of student life from which this kind of attention could benefit issues likes housing, food security, etc. I would support it given that tuition or fees do not raise. However if they will rise I would say we should either hold off on it or until ways to cover the cost are found. Yes if it really isn't going to cost more than an arm and a leg. But no, it will. I believe eSport growing rapidly and I believe it will benefit students if we have an official UCI team for them to compete. https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 56/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE It would be cool to support a UCI video game team; I think it would be exciting and would allow me to root for UCI for a sport I actually know about. UCI should compete with other schools in eSports I believe having an eSports program would be great for the school. Even though I personally don't play video games, I recognize that not only a huge majority of my friends are gamers but that there's a HUGE community of gamers here at UCI. I think that if we had an official UCI eSports program here at UCI, it would unite anteaters and give those gamers an area to fit in. I think this program would truly prosper and contribute to UCI's achievements, which would be a huge bragging point for any anteater - regardless if you play or not. UCI is young and a trendsetter so I think that it would fit for us to create this program. Our resources need to be used more usefully. I don't believe gamers need their own space because gaming is an online phenomena in which gamers hone their skills at home. There are other groups of students who need those resources. Like undocumented students who have yet to receive a resource center and a full time faculty member to tend to their needs UCI is 60% Asian. All Asians play video games. Asians are better at video games. The question should be "why DON'T we already have an eSports program?" UCI IS LITERALLY BRED FOR THIS. I don't think it's an important concern at this time. Although we kind of already have collegiate teams, it'd be nice to make it an official UCI one and get their backing/support. It will make UCI more competitive and involved I think that just like "traditional" sports, it's important to recognize the passion that students have for eSports and for video games in general, and acknowledge that passion and competitive spirit with an eSports program. Pride and glory I think it'd be great. I don't see why e-sports can't be as supported as regular sports. UCI has a gigantic population of people who follow eSports (especially League of Legends) and by creating an official program, the population would be happy, there would be more student participation, and UCI would get positive publicity. Rather watch physical sports than E-sports. I like games and rito games. eSports is a growing activity. Start early and get a head start. I think it would be really awesome. Gaming is becoming a huge part of society and our culture in general and I feel like it would be right to recognize it as a growing, important thing. I believe e-sports is growing and it's only a matter of time before it gets as competitive as modern physical sports. The earlier we make the transition the better our chances to become a known and recognized institution of gaming. I am a huge fan of eSports and seeing teams from UCI would increase my school spirit and make me proud knowing there's other fellow gamers at UCI. I think it would be cool for UCI to have a eSports team. eSports is pretty big right now and as many people play games in this school, I believe many would support our eSports team. I think that it is a good way to support gamers as well as helping with school spirit. I just don't like that the students would end up paying more fees for it. eSports and competitive gaming is still a very new thing; there are no standards to go off of in building such a program (besides Robert Morris https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 57/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE University, which had tons of inside problems exposed by an ex-member). I would imagine it'll be very hard to develop and organize anything. It's too popular! I feel that as a casual gamer, the esports community is growing quite substantially and other colleges have taken the opportunity to implement it as part their community as well. With the big esports community that exists in both Irvine and the Southern California area, an eSports program will not be beneficial for the school, but for people aspiring to be involved in the eSports community in the future. That eSport team will need funding, and I'd like my tuition to go elsewhere. I think it will be a good opportunity for gamers to show off their skills. I think it is a great way for people to bond and meet new people. People should be able to act on their hobbies and I feel as if this program will provide friendly competition. Good opportunity for UCI to contribute to a growing scene that has plenty of potential I feel like UCI has a big enough gaming culture to support official esports teams. I know that we also have some very skilled/successful players in our school. Recently representatives from the Super Smash Bros club became state champions in the collegiate division, which is not a small feat. I'm not sure if the school should spend money for an arena though considering that we don't even have a football team. I think the Bren Events Center is sufficient, but getting scholarships and coaches would definitely be a great step in expanding our school's presence in this growing field of entertainment. Why not? If people are interested in gaming, this opportunity would be good for them. Esports is getting bigger and bigger. Especially counter strike. Many major companies are now backing esports as well and it is about time for uci to step up our game. I think the funds of eSports can go towards other avenues. I believe that sports so be elaborate since it is a habit that people enjoy to do. There are some people who enjoys going to the gym and other who enjoy gaming. Gaming is a stress relieve and a great time to pass time and enjoy yourself. Please consider building this program. I would have never imagined such a program be built in UCI and I would love to see my peers and I share this passion for gaming with others. Thank you. Honestly, I think that creating a program like this would be amazing because although some/most people may not take competitive gaming seriously as an actual support, there is definitely a huge fanbase out there dedicated to games like LoL, WoW, Hearthstone, and Super Smash Bros. My roommates and their friends actually went to go see a LoL competition last year and it dazed my mind because I could never really understand how they could just watch a big screen of people playing games? This is also my same reasoning for watching sports since I do not watch sports. But I do know there are clubs on campus that is active when it comes to playing LoL or Super Smash Bros. Among my friends, the moment Super Smash Bros comes up, it is like catnip to them in terms of being more competitive. Like they really get into it. So I would definitely get on board for an official eSports program here at UCI since I see no reason why not if there is a huge fanbase, actual competitions/tournaments, and another way to represent UCI and connect with other campuses in a whole different channel. Also, students play Quidditch at a collegiate level, so why not also video games? e-sports aren't that big I believe these students deserve to have their efforts and dedication recognized by the UCI body. Amateur gaming and professional gaming requires mental swiftness, critical problem solving, and also grants unique experiences. Yes, I believe that with the growth of Esports and its worldwide attention, i believe UCI could make a name for itself in this blooming industry. Our school already has a ton of top talent, and it would be nice to find new opportunities for existing and incoming students. For example, if https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 58/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE we take a look at a current professional League of Legends player on the team, Team Solo Mid, Doublelift, he was accepted and was planning to come to UCI. However, due to circumstances, he was unable to afford coming to UCI and had to make the switch into becoming a fulltime professional player at a young age with no backup plans. However, if we had a team, and had Scholarship opportunities, he might have been able to come to school here and play for UCI. I have been following and supporting the esports scene for several years now. A lot of students are interested in it. Studies have shown that (some) gaming can have positive affects on the mind. Some researchers here at UCI even use gaming in their studies. While the US has become more and more sedentary and gaming has certainly contributed to that, we live in a technological society. Providing creative outlets for participation helps keep people from engaging in other activities that might be not be healthy or possibly even risky. Personally, face to face outdoor activities in nature with fresh air would be ideal, but that is not the world we live in. A healthy balance between the two would be preferred if possible. sure eSports has been very interesting, and as someone who likes to watch, I would love to cheer on our very own eSports team here at UCI. I feel like if there is a demand for fit an did UCI students are willing for participate then there should be one. It's only fair. eSports have become more and more popular these days, it is a great opportunity for talented gamers to shine in these events. I also see the potential of steaming these events help gathering funds which can be used to help students to pay for their tuition. I feel their are people who are interested in being part of the team or would be interested in watching it play out. It has become much more popular and current in recent years. There is a high interest at UCI for gaming and therefore UCI should have more involvement. I think that helping gamers pursue their education due to their accomplishments in developing their skills in gaming is a noble goal. I was involved in the competitive gaming community for many years and find it to be a fun yet rewardin league. It is worth it. Simply a good idea. Not only is it appropriate for the developments that have occurred in professional/collegiate gaming in recent years, but UCI would probably kick ass. Game is a way to escape from life. If there are great students that want to divide his focus between study and gaming. I am completely support that. That will reduce (by small number tho) competitive level in school(grade) and internship/job hunting. As there is rise in eSport, many students are giving up the college education to have a chance to go professional. Unfortunately, the majority of them will fail. Therefore, this opportunity gives these kids an incentive to obtain an education while doing what they love, gaming. eSports is just as legitimate as other sports, only the viewers differ. Players still need to put in time and dedication to their sport and anything else you can think of when you think of a "normal" sports player. E Sports has become very popular and the majority of college generation people play games. It seems to me that gaming culture is fairly big at uci, so adding an official UCI eSports program would just add to the student experience Everyone should feel like they can do something at school; something they take pride in. There are a lot of gamers here at UCI, they should feel appreciated too. I would like to say my answer to question 7 is a soft "yes" because I don't find the games listed in question 2 interesting to watch or play. If the eSports program is limited to these games, I would support, but not be interested in following the development of, the eSports program because they're not my type of games. I usually watch fighting game tournaments; the games in these tournaments include Ultra Street Fighter IV, King of Fighters XIII, Tekken Tag Tournament 2, Killer Instinct, and so on. As far as I'm aware, Super Smash Bros. is considered a fighting game as well, but I personally dislike Smash so I wouldn't really want to watch it. If the eSports program is not planning to include https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 59/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE more fighting games, it's understandable as I can see that the four games listed in question 2 are very popular on campus and played by a very large majority of players, whereas fighters usually attract a more niche crowd. I would still support the creation of an eSports program regardless because it offers scholarship opportunities and it offers a different sort of appeal to UCI depending on its success; that said, I personally would not be interested in watching streams of the games listed above. Lastly, I'm also of the opinion that the eSports program might see broader appeal if it covers more bases. Counter-Strike Global Offensive is a largely competitive game, yet it is not represented in the list above, and there is no real-time strategy game such as StarCraft II listed. While I am not deeply rooted in the competitive scene, I believe these two games are extremely popular in competitive scenes as well and might warrant representation. Waste of money. Play real sports. Burn some calories. I believe it is a great outlet and yet another way for UCI students to stand out and pursue what they want to pursue. I also believe the following for eSports is growing exponentially. The video game industry has grown exponentially in the past couple years. Gamers have become mainstream. eSports are slowly becoming a popular pastime. It would be nice to have a community of gamers here in UCI beyond the circle of Computer Game Science majors. Scholarships to play video games? That seems a bit absurd. People should be able to enjoy their hobby. It'd be nice to see my own college have an eSports team and see them compete with other teams. More school spirit! What kind of joke is this? Yes, I acknowledge the fact that other schools have this but come on. I wouldn't want my tuition money to waste on hiring coaches for this. This is a hobby that you play for fun. Not some competitive nonsense. There are plenty other ways ASUCI can spend money on. If this actually get passed through, I would honestly lose all my support to ASUCI because it's just ridiculous. I think if people want to compete in eSports, fine, but does it really need to be associated with UCI? How much money will this cost? Are the benefits similar to the benefits of actual physical exercise one receives from playing real sports? I think it'll provide students another pathway for them to take as they might want to join a program here, yet there are none of those programs that are here at UCI. If it costs no money, why not have an esports team. Esports is growing very popular. It may even bring revenue to UCI. And although they don't count as sports, they do take skill. Not worth spending money on I think it would be very cool to have a bigger eSports community at UCI. Many of my friends are very passionate about their games and it would be a great way for them to channel their interests in this way. I plan to attend events and matches for most collegiate eSports teams that are established. May also be interested in being an active supporter of the program in any way possible given the opportunity to do so by working for any available eSports programs. If you consider the significance and size of "The International" Dota 2 tournament that is held every year, with teenagers becoming millionaires for playing a video game I find it hard for people to speak ill of the considerable amount of interest piqued in competitive gaming. I think there's enough support/interest in an eSports team/program at UCI, and it wouldn't be a bad idea to form one if the cost is minimal. I believe that eSports is emerging as a new competitive program that requires real training and skill development. I think it would provide another outlet for individuals to connect with their school and really feel like a part of something bigger than themselves. It would let people enjoy something and be proud to support their school. UCI deserves a program such as this in order to gain recognition for many of our top gamer students. It takes dedication and skill to be good at gaming. https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 60/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE My tuition already goes toward sports areas and gyms. Why would I want to raise costs more for something so unconnected to academics? Why not? ESports is a new and upcoming large field with the potential for many students to join in the movement. Especially given the location of uci in the heart of one of the biggest eSports areas, it would be a very strong move to create a well run and fulfilling uci eSports team. League especially already has a large following at uci and many pros and well know players either went to school at uci or live nearby, lending to the atmosphere. I watch a lot of competitive League of Legends, and I'd love to be able to cheer for my school. I think it's a fun opportunity and reaches out to the large, growing gamer community. It would really reflect the diversity and various opportunities available at UCI. It's a good way to incorporate the video game culture at UCI. Video games teach many important lessons such as strategy and planning. While also rewarding the hard work and commitment just as classic sports do. I believe that the day has come where mental prowess should be as celebrated as its physical counterpart and this would be a good step towards it. Training your mind to think in new ways in order to get the edge on your competition is a very important skill that is not always emphasized. Rewarding those who are willing to devote their time to train and perfect their strategies should be rewarded just as those who devote their time to training in any classic sport, one such reward being college scholarships. Many games also share common themes with sports, like team work, leadership, good sportsmanship, strive to be better, etc. In short, the skills and traits necessary to be successful in eSports should be seen as equal to those needed to be successful in classic sports. I think it is a great opportunity for college students to make their mark and get their name out there for the official competitive teams. This is a great opportunity for students to further their future. It's cool, and it is fun to watch. Other sports are allowed to compete competitively so why can reports (a sport ad well) be able to do that while being sponsored by UCI? I'd prefer that the money went elsewhere. As we enter a new age of technology, we should support the growing eSports community by allowing our school to expand in having an eSports program. Our school is already currently ranked for having a gaming community so providing an official program will bring more publicity to our school. That would be awesome because some students really enjoy gaming and offering even scholarships is a great way to gather participants. Please do so. Gives students a healthy outlet to release stress and feel like they are a part of something huge. Study is still a main work for students, but in free time, playing games is a way to relax. Regular sports don't really interest me. I would support an eports team If that is what interest people It'll give a wider range of interest We're one of the largely known school and I think it's about time we compete against other schools. There's nothing to lose and people would have fun and maybe win scholarships. I didn't even know what an "eSport" was until I googled the term and watched several youtube videos to take this survey. If UCI starts an eSports program, I'd definitely go watch the game. I believe the creation of this program is a great way to enlarge the gaming community and https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 61/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE UCI, and will spread more knowledge to those students, like me, who didn't know what an eSport is. As a gamer it would be awesome to have competitive gaming on campus and compete in huge tournaments. It would help the sport grow and bring even more recognition to UCI. It's cheaper to fund than basketball hopefully. I would feel some school pride as well, and it's interesting for a school to have an esport team! I think it would show that you dont have to just play typical sports to get a scholarship or win a tournament. If you are good enough then you should be able to show it. Establishing more events and groups for any particular activity should encourage more engagement and interaction between students in the community. While I do not play video games some students here at UCI do and I think it would be great for them do join a extracurricular activity. I think everyone should be awarded for their efforts they put into extracurricular activities. I think it's a great idea to start a team. But I think it should be considered a 'club sport'. Scholarships for playing video games will not sit well for many people especially those who are struggling to pay for their education. ESports has been an up and coming phenomena over the past years and like its physical counterparts does require a great amount of skill and practice and does require the same discipline and respect. UCI students want it, students who aren't even at UCI YET would want it. eSports is a sport. I may not be as hyped as the next person, but it is something worth investing in obviously. I think it could be a great way to build the campus community, especially as a somewhat significant population is a part of it. However, there would need to be regulation on "trolls" or students hating on other students. id love to join an esports team for smash bros, and i enjoy watching competitive smash too. I have already played in a counter stirke tournament here on campus in calboratoon with CSULB. And esports is life Kappa. I would love to see this at UCI since gaming is a passion of mine Yes because a lot of students take gaming seriously. Having an official eSports program would really make UCI stand out It's a good way to have more of the student body be involved in something they're passionate about. i like esport I want to win TI6 Even though I don't really play video games, I think it would be awesome for UCI to have an eSports program, especially because we aren't super well known for our athletics, it would make us stand out as a school to be a topranked competitive video gaming school. Viedo games competition are fun to watch. If this will satisfy people who are interested, then it should become an offical program Taking into consideration that eSports is on the rise, it would be a great idea to start this program. There is also very little, if anything, to lose by making this happen. It would bring uci gamers closer and provide another element to the school to be excited about. It targets a different audience and I feel like it's important to take as many people into consideration as possible. It'd be great to take gaming to the next level at UCI. To have a local team would be great to watch and support. Esports becomes favorable and common to each student, we can do esports everywhere, especially we have hard study and less time to rest. Because eSports is being recognized as a valid form of competition, not just in colleges but around the world, it would be astounding to have https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 62/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE an official college team for certain games. Ignoring the eSports community in UCI would mean that potential within gamers would remain untapped. Creating an official UCI eSports team would involve a large demographic of students who might otherwise never engage in school activities. I think it'll bring a lot of students together in a unique and positive way. I think we'd win a lot (as we already do). Physical sports already exist, I don't see a reason why e-sports should be an exception. It would be interesting. eSports provides people with interests other than physical activities to compete in something that they love. eSports is geared to challenge the mind, promote teamwork, and other important skills that other sports might not offer. League of Legends for example shows high levels of teamwork, communication, quick-thinking, and critical analysis of every situation in real time. If these skills aren't considered something that's worthy of a sport, then many other sports like basketball, volleyball, and water polo would not be considered a sport as well. Only different between eSports and other sports would be the fact that eSports doesn't require the players to keep in peak physical condition; eSports does require players to keep in peak mental and emotional conditions. It's great. It seems pointless. A lot of my friends are really into gaming and can get really competitive. I'm Korean and South Korea is huge about gaming competitions. I think it's a good opportunity for students to become involved on campus. However I'd want to mention that more than just MMORPGs should be included if this type of program was created, so console players can also have a chance to play competitively. eSport is quite hot now as the League and Hearthstone catch people's eyes. And now Hero of the Storm has just been carried out for around one year. I would give high expectation on that game. I think UCI should consider build up an eSport team because the influence of video games are big now Competitive gaming is becoming a huge part of society and attracts a large audience from a variety of age groups, but most specifically high school through college age people. ITs a great way to adapt to the changing environment in gaming and would be very progressive step that UCI can take in order to participate and show pride in competitive events with other universities. If my school fees increase because of this, then no..... Having eSports at irvine would be awesome!! Would be able to identify with a team for once I think that an official UCI eSports program would benefit the university and the students because for the university it would bring in new students, and publicity to the university. As for the students, a eSports program, would students a chance to demonstrate their passion for video game in a official way. I would support our UCI eSports team by watching events that they hold, and hopefully join a team. My friends and I alreadt love gaming, so supporting this would be easy for us. Because it would help bring a lot of people with the same interest together I think it is interesting and i have never seen it before. Not everybody excels at sports. Having an official UCI eSports program will give those people who excel at videogames an opportunity to represent and compete against other schools worldwide. sounds like fun https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 63/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE There are many students on campus who have yet to find a club/sport they feel at home in and I think that creating this eSport program will definitely help some students feel more at home on-campus. It doesn't hurt to try, right? With gaming being so popular, I don't see how this can fail. I don't think that the resources at UCI should go to this. As a person who is not a gamer, I don't think this is a big deal and I personally have no interest in it. It would make the students lazier to exercise and gaming could trigger the students to get worse grade due to bad time management. I am a gamer who is completely blind, and it would be my fantasy to encourage accessibility across the field of competitive gaming (sound is a blind gamer's best friend!). I truly feel like further attention to the eSports scene in an academic environment can be a healthy step in achieving this goal. it is fun and not harm to your school work. there are also national gaming competitions in the world and most of them are quit popular, so, why not. The school serves to assist the students in all things beneficial to the students well-being. Sports either electronic or physical exercise a students mind and develop teamwork, leadership, discipline, and creative thinking. Given its large popularity with the students, to deny them the access and the opportunity to use their passion to enhance their potential, you are both hurting the students and ultimately alienating them. I do think it benefit the school and the people who do enjoy esports. My friend Evan Teo is the president of the Smash Club!! I don't have too much interest in competitive games. Being a student athlete, it is not fair to add a hobby as an equivalent to sports. We physically work hard and bring revenue to the school through ticket sales and gear. I would definitely support a UCI esports team by attending events and purchasing merchandise, and I know most of my friends would too. It'd be awesome to have something like that and I'd gladly try my hardest to attend events or even get in the collegiate team! I support such endeavor of establishing esport program on UCI not only because it will facilitate a prominent community that has a standing in the gaming community, but also recognize esport as an competitive play comparable to physical sports. By creating an esport program, it will tie UCI gaming community together into a more close-knit interaction under the passion of gaming. Such program connects students of different background/culture together under a friendly program that challenges players to strive for excellence with their hardwork as any other sport. This will serve as a motivation for students to pursue a career in competitive esport and enhance a player's character through effort. In addition, players gain valuable experience from competitive play and improve one's skills such as eye coordination. Yes because I think that video games do require skill and there are a lot of people who would compete,so what makes it different than sports? It would be fun to watch. UCI, JUST DO IT. DON'T LET YOUR DREAMS BE DREAMS. The creation of an official UCI eSports program would promote UCI's social reputation and boost its status to the #1 Coolest School in the nation for gamers and nerds alike and #1 Coolest School in the nation for sustainability. I think its awesome. Im jealous that they get a gaming building..... we should have a tv station before that! If there's been enough support for this survey to have actually been made, then I think students will really enjoy this. It seems like a new entertaining form of sports competition, so I think it would be great to at least try it. I think its good to have as much diversity as possible. It gives everyone a chance to be involved in something they enjoy. I think an eSports program would be beneficial and fun for students who maybe don't like to participate in other activities as much as gaming. https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 64/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE However, I believe the program should use computers that are already located on campus rather than purchase new ones specifically for this program or spending money on a facility if there is a computer lab where the program can be held. I think it would be fun for a lot of students and many people would participate. I think this team will give new students an opportunity to show their talents in gaming while having a new, social aspect of their lives with people like them. Not only is this a great way to make new friends and do what you love, but it can also lead to success in professional gaming in the future. To be able to provide a student with an opportunity like that can change their lives forever in a positive way Power to the people. If there's a desire for this uci should make it happen I would have rather more active and non virtual sports. Having a UCI eSports program is a great social outlet as well as heightening school spirit. It kind of fun watching our school compete with others I like games would be interested in participating in actual competitions that my skills may be relevant in. I believe League of Legends brings people together. And I believe that it will bring the UCI community together. Much like university sports teams, there is no need for such programs in a university setting. Since UCI does not have a collegiate football team, we can compete with other schools in other sports/games. Why not? Make UCI inclusive of all types of people and their respective hobbies/interests. I wold LOVE if this arena would be created. Any support for eSports I support, since it will also benefit eSports in areas beyond college. Yes, esports is a growing community. To some people regular physical sports are boring, yet there are still many people that can gather and discuss about it. The same thing can happen for eSports and should be able to happen as well. Times change and although gaming was seen as geeky before, it is becoming a social normality. I think it's an amazing way to show the talents that some students have. I believe that competitive gaming creates opportunity for members in a team to get to know each other better while encourages them to be more active in the UCI community. Gaming at UCI is unrecognized and unappreciated. It would be a huge encouragement for gamers at UCI to receive more recognition and support from their fellow students. people should do what they think is fun and have a way to release stress. Although I don't particularly have an interest in gaming, I think it would great opportunity for other students to get more involved on campus. I support the creation of an official UCI eSports program, because like traditional sports, it has a much larger audience than most people believe. Those who cannot participate in a traditional sports (i.e. Basketball) usually are not able to, because of physical disabilities. eSports can provide the same competitive mentality, mutual fanbase/community, and feeling of being a part of something that anyone can participate in. A lot gamers have talent that is associated with their respective game. Having a venue to showcase that talent is often very exciting for both the gamer and the audience. And just as with sports players, gamers can also become a role model or idol for most people. Of course, such programs or events can be expensive. The cost comes from the need of top-level computers/consoles, the associated peripherals (i.e Monitors, mice, gamepads, etc.), high speed internet, streaming equipment, etc. However, a lot of Companies are willing to sponsor events such as these (i.e. BenQ, ASUS, Intel, etc.). With the ability to stream these events (especially through a streaming site called Twitch.tv) viewers can range from UCI students, Alumni, Staff, other gamers, and Professional Gamers. With high enough viewership, UCI can earn money through subscriptions if twitch.tv is chosen as the streaming platform. Eventually a team from the UCI eSports program would be able to compete in a national or international tournament hosted by various Game companies (i.e Valve, Blizzard Entertainment, etc.). It would be a https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 65/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE great pleasure to be able to watch and support a team that has reached the top. This is why I support an official UCI eSports program. I think it is a cool idea because I know there are quite a few gamers at UCI and it is good way to accomodate them as well. Competitive gaming is akin to a sport, in that people enjoy watching elite performers of the activity play. It' something gaming students could connect with, thereby making them feel closer to the school as a whole; MOAR SCHOOL SPIRIT. I think the gaming community at UCI is already huge and we should take advantage of that to create some school spirit. I don't see the point of the creation of an eSports program. It is a growing sport. YES YES YES YESSSSS! YES YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would love to see tournaments at UCI to compete competitively Why not? I think it will be a good opportunity to please the huge gaming community around at UC Irvine and also because we are close to the a center of esports in Santa Monica I don't support Sports. The program can definitely unite people with common interests and create many friendships, helpful guidance, and fun. It would be great for the best players at UCI to compete against other collegiate teams representing our university, and giving us a reputation in the gaming world. i does not matter If it cost the school a large amount of money, I wouldn't support it. But implementing something that a lot of students support and are passionate about deserves substantial consideration--especially if it really will cost little to no money! That being said, I'd hope there'd be a way to make sure the students involved keep their academic studies as priority. If it doesn't cost money and it makes the school look better and gain prestige, then I don't see why its a bad idea. I support the creation of an esports team. If it will make students more involved and more school spirited, then I am all for it. We're here to study not play games. Even though I'm a gamer, I'd rather see my money go into ventures that are more academically inclined. No one has supported me thru college, no scholarships(d/t restrictions), no one supported the big UCI solar decathlon team which I was part of. If someone whats a gaming team, let them do it on their own time and with their own money I believe there should be a space to compete for gamers to create an environment at UC Irvine that supports are interests. I do support the creation of an oficial UCI eSports program for competitions because it's a healthy way to invest extra time in students, instead of be wasting time in bad habits such as drinking alcohol, etc. I would join I think it would be a great opportunity to take what people really like to do and represent UCI while they do it. Seems cool. Will attract more diverse students to apply here. That would be awesome. Although I am graduating and will probably not be able to take part in this if it actually happens, I think it would be an excellent addition to the https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 66/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE activities to do at UCI. I believe there are an above average amount of gamers here as compared to most colleges and that this program would end up thriving. Overall, I just think it's a great idea. It would be a unique addition to UCI. While I think it's cool to acknowledge the presence of us gamers on campus, I am also a bit worried. Having this program could potentially deviate people from their studies. In addition, it'll be hard to be able to include all forms of gaming that everyone does. But if it's more casual and just for fun that that's cool too. I would fully support a UCI Gaming program, as long as they would have games such as NBA 2K along with the mainstream games like League of Legends. That way, more casual gamers can also get involved in the program. Everyone has their own way of having fun. Regular sports are great and all, but I think eSports should also get some attention and love (for once). Gamers I feel are often looked down upon as lazy and inactive, but with such a program, it would show the public that it's just as intense as any other sport. Would be a progressive addition to competitive college sports. There are 18 year olds from low income neighborhoods in Orange County that could use these scholarships. Also, there are plenty of current UCI students that could use scholarships that are STEM majors and I think that is far more important to fund that professional video game players. Just to clarify, I'm not a Stem major. I have no interest in competitive gaming so I would care very little for an "eSports program" on campus. However, if it doesn't have an effect on my tuition, then by all means, go for it. It's a cool thing to have that would be nice. Recognition is always great, especially for something that many students at this school are passionate about. Just seems like any other sports program that could be fun and enjoyable for the students. It would be great to have an eSports division on campus. It would be awesome to be able to meet like minded individuals with the events and teams on campus. It's time to move on to the future where eSports is slowly becoming more and more popular than traditional sports as the spread of games encrouches the worldwide population. I believe this would allow others to be competitive in the things they love. It is something that people dedicate themselves to improving at so they should be able to compete officially as well. The questions is, why not? I think that the eSports is going to be a huge market in the near future. Online gaming is already an increasing sport and it will only continue to grow. As someone who does not play any video games, I am aware of the eSports arena because of its growing popularity. It would be very smart for UCI to be at the forefront of a collegiate eSports program. I think this does not need to be sponsored by ASUCI, competitive games happen anyway and this is a complete waste of money. I am a NCAA Division 1 Student-Athlete (Track and Field) here at UC Irvine. I was shocked when I received the email about creating an eSport program at UCI. I know and have experienced first hand the lack of funding and the incredibly low budgets of each and every NCAA program at this school. I receive absolutely no scholarship or financial assistance of any kind and I bust my butt everyday to compete for this school and to represent the anteater name with honor and pride. My teammates and fellow student athletes make huge sacrifices to compete for this institution. The time commitment alone cuts in to the academic, social, personal, and family aspects of our lives, not to mention the physical, mental, and emotional toll that comes with being a full time division 1 athlete. Year after year, I have been disappointed in the https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 67/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE university's support (or lack thereof) in my sport, and in the sports of my peers. How can the university justify spending money to build an eSports area when they can't even maintain our own athletic facilities? The track has been in desperate need of being resurfaced ever since I arrived here at Irvine. The equipment for my event (high jump) is often broken and we can't afford to replace it, so we just have to make do with what we have. The field staff won't allow us to turn on the field lights when we have high jump practices because they told us it was too expensive, leaving us to practice in the dark. We have to drag out our own extension cords and set up portable lights, which helps a little bit but it is still very dark, making it difficult for us to have a productive practice session. How can the university justify hiring coaches for an eSport program when they can't even manage to staff the current NCAA sports on campus? In my 4 years as an athlete, I have had 5 different coaches, 4 of whom are volunteers. I have never once seen the track program fully staffed, and currently we do not even have a volunteer or any kind of help for 6 of our athletes. They are currently entirely coaching themselves. This puts additional stress on our head coach, because he now has to fill 4 or 5 different roles out on the track. This takes time away from his ability to succeed in his role of head coach and thus the program suffers as a whole. How can the university justify spending money on scholarships for gamers when they can't even provide scholarships for their own athletes? I know that each sport does receive a small scholarship budget, but a vast majority of the athletes here at Irvine receive absolutely no scholarship money or financial support of any kind. Most of us work one or multiple jobs to pay tuition, rent, and other basic costs. We work a job or 2, all while being full time students, and full time athlete,s to represent and compete for this university. I love being an anteater, and being able to represent my school and my sport on a collegiate level. I understand that there is a substantial gaming community here, and that some people might be excited about an opportunity to create a university sponsored eSport program. But I believe it would be foolish and a bit shameful for the university to support and spend money that they dont have on this type of a program when they can't even support of fund the NCAA programs that exist currently. I wish that the sports programs here were supported by the university, so that we could actually be the elite and upstanding institution that UCI claims to be. We all want UC Irvine in be a vibrant, impressive, and important presence both in the local community, and the collegiate community as a whole. I believe that the eSports program will move us farther away from this goal, not closer to it. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about my above response, or if you would care to discuss the issue further. Obviously, this topic hits close to home for me, and I would like to help in any way I can. Madelyn Sando [email protected] (714)917-9691 Sure if people are into it and it doesn't hurt me. I consider myself to be an elite gamer, so the creation of such a program would enable present opportunities for me and other supporters of eSports. Our school seems prime to actually do this. It is another opportunity for UCI to show how it is unique and inclusive and that it respects student's talents and interests as well as acknowledging the cultural and social impact of gaming. I believe that the creation of an official UCI eSports program will allow students to exercise and express their passion and love for the culture and lifestyle. I would love to see the establishment of such a program and will most definitely attend such events. To have a UCI based gaming team would create an opportunity to make a whole budding community relevant in the everyday world. Students would be able to take advantage of the programs and be enjoying themselves in the process. Additionally it would bring another segment of interest to prospective students of UCI. I mean if there is a huge demand for this then I think that at most this should be discussed as a possibility. I don't play pc based games and mass mulltiplayer online rpg because I heard (from several/many sources) that a game session takes forever(relatively). Former Warcraft players have told me that their addiction to this type of gaming was truly unrewarding(in the end) and was a waste of their life that they will never be able to get back. Ever. The investment of time for pc gaming is too great for serious college students. I'd much rather play a quick game of minesweeper that I can finish in a couple of minutes and get on with my studies. I don't think that this is money well spent. I would rather have the money used to buy food for the food pantry or help students who may https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 68/120 6/30/2016 Survey EEE need some help. Since it would cost students/university "little to no money" according to the email I received, I think it would be a great addition to our campus. This would be a great way to support students who identify as gamers, and it would complement campus life in general. It would be awesome! And would increase student engagement within the school. I think it'll be a pretty cool experience being a gamer in college. You don't have to rely on physical contact(sport), you can just rely on your gaming skills. Not interested in any manner personally, though I do believe there would be a significant population within the student body who would appreciate the formation of a program. I don't think UCI should spend so much money on this endeavor before we even have a football team. UCI struggles with spirit for real, in- person sports, and I think more effort should be built into that before we go all-out on an eSports program. Maybe a small-scale version of this plan would be nice to start off with to accommodate the students who enjoy gaming. I think UCI has a lot of gamers, especially since we have a game development major. With the growing trend of eSports on a global scale, I think creating an eSports program to help foster and develop gamers should seen as a critical next step towards the direction UCI is already heading towards. Esports is becoming more important and mainstream as a sport and it is similar to real sports emphasizing teamwork and cooperation. The less UCI spends on non-collegiate endeavors (education, research, outreach), the better. Having a competitve esports team is similar to having a collegiate basketball team. It's cool to see fellow UCI students competing against other schools for a title or championship Since esports are being recognized as an official sport, a lot of colleges are providing scholarships for esport gamer students I believe that students who love to play video games should have a gaming program because that would be a stress reliever and fun. There are people who are not into physically involved sports but instead into something that stimulates their brain more and I think everyone should get a chance to compete in something they're interested in I have friends who would love to compete in video games Someone does like video games, creating an official eSports program is a great event for these guys. I'm selfish. I don't care if it doesn't have anything to do with me. If people want to form an organization or program for gaming to spark interests of those who are interested in gaming or to unite those, then it should be created here at UCI. I feel that exports deserves the same amount of respect as regular sports and UCI offically supporting an UCI team supports this effort. I think there are a lot of people at UCI that play eSports games, and not only is it fun but it also connects people with other players and with other collegiate teams. I think eSports is a competition that has equal value as Physical Sports (basketball, soccer, etc.). UCI already has a sports program to compete against the other teams, so why not for eSports? I don't see any reason to not support this creation. I think it's important to consider competitive gaming as a sport equal to football, because both require special skills in order to win and be successful and improve. While a lot of people think that eSports team members just press buttons, it's more than that, there's a lot of strategy that goes into competitive gaming and having an official program will show the community these ideas. It would be a good opportunity for expert gamers at UCI to be sponsored through our school https://eee.uci.edu/toolbox/survey/results_by_question.php?assigned_id=34385 69/120