Chapter 328: A Fully Immersive Match Experience
It wasn't just the holographic projection; there was also a large LED screen in the spectator area. This big screen would broadcast the match alongside the holographic projection, and with the excellent sound system, the atmosphere in the spectator area was bound to be explosive.
The blue and purple sides had already finished their bans and picks, and the game was now loading.
Chen Mo handled the observer and commentary duties himself. First, because no one else understood the game well enough or had the eloquence for it—this was something only he could do. Second, because this was the first match in the holographic projection spectator area, making it quite memorable.
One by one, the champions appeared on the summoning platform behind the crystal nexus, and the game officially began.
"Alright, the match has officially started. Let's first take a look at the lineups. The blue side's lineup is Malphite, Gragas, Twisted Fate, Vayne, and Lulu. The purple side's lineup is Jax, Shaco, Kassadin, Ezreal, and Blitzcrank."
"Currently, the blue side's level-one team strategy focuses on protecting their own jungle, which is also a popular tactic in high-tier ranked matches right now."
"The purple side, led by Blitzcrank, chooses to invade the jungle, but the blue side responds well, and no kills occur between the two sides."
All the spectators' attention was fixed on the holographic projection devices and the LED screen.
The three holographic projection devices were displaying completely different content at that moment.
The largest holographic projection device in the center showed a full view of Summoner's Rift, including the crystal nexuses, towers, and the positions of all champions on both the blue and purple sides.
Summoner's Rift itself was a square, perfectly matching the holographic projection device. All players could clearly see the entire battlefield through it.
Gragas was taking his team's blue buff.
Shaco used his Jack-in-the-Boxes to quickly clear the red buff and then headed to the top lane jungle, hoping to find an opportunity to gank Malphite, hiding in the bushes and waiting for the right moment.
In the mid lane, Twisted Fate and Kassadin were farming peacefully. Twisted Fate tried to harass, while Kassadin carefully last-hit minions.
In the bottom lane, the duo from both sides had already engaged in a fierce skirmish, burning several summoner spells before retreating with low health to continue farming.
With the holographic projection, all champions, jungle monsters, and structures were displayed in 3D. The audience watched from a god's-eye view at a 45-degree angle from above, which was very comfortable. They could also freely adjust the viewing angle, adding a unique flavor.
Some flashy skill effects were also well-rendered, exciting the audience immensely.
The two smaller holographic projection devices displayed first-person follow-up perspectives of the players from each side.
The player's champion was centered on the screen, with the camera following the champion's movements. This perspective changed periodically, switching from the mid-laners to the junglers, then to the bottom lane. The two devices showed the blue and purple sides separately, allowing players to better observe the details of the battle.
Meanwhile, the LED screen followed the observer perspective, displaying the match situation for both sides, which was completely consistent with how League of Legends matches were broadcast in Chen Mo's previous life.
Coupled with Chen Mo's insightful and well-timed commentary, the audience was thoroughly entertained.
"Wow, this holographic projection setup is amazing! It's so satisfying to watch—you can grasp the entire battlefield!"
"It's really immersive, like watching a real battle."
"And this big screen is great too, plus the sound effects—it feels even more comfortable than a movie theater!"
"Yeah, I don't think any game has done this before?"
"There have been some, but their influence was too small, just for self-entertainment. Plus, those game types weren't suited for this. I have to say, League of Legends is perfect for this holographic projection setup, even the map is square!"
"That's impressive! I think watching the match is more fun than playing the game myself!"
"The shop owner's commentary is great too. Watching the match and listening to the commentary is just a pleasure."
Soon, the players' enthusiasm was ignited.
When an intense team fight broke out, everyone was on edge, holding their breath to observe every detail. When they saw the players' brilliant plays during the team fight, the audience gasped and cheered loudly. When they saw the players' blunders and funny moments, they burst into laughter...
The entire second floor of the experience store was immersed in the match atmosphere, just like a League of Legends competition venue in Chen Mo's previous life. Some people even cheered so hard their voices went hoarse.
Fortunately, the store's renovation had accounted for this, with excellent soundproofing on the second floor, so it wouldn't disturb the neighbors.
Three matches, including breaks between them, lasted a total of three hours. In the end, the blue side won, and the five players received Katarina figurines. The purple side narrowly lost and got Teemo hats.
The players came out of the soundproof booths, still wanting more.
The players from both sides hadn't known each other before, but after the match, they felt a mutual respect and exchanged contact information, agreeing to duo queue together.
Many spectators also gathered around, asking them about their experience playing in the soundproof booths.
"Wow, it's totally different from just playing the game—it's so intense! We were shouting so loud in the booths that our voices went hoarse."
"The pressure was huge. Even though we couldn't hear the outside clearly in the booths, seeing so many spectators out there made us nervous involuntarily. I felt like my mechanics were a bit off."
"It was really exhausting. I felt like I was about to collapse."
"Your focus is razor-sharp. You can't sense anything except the game—it's total immersion. In ranked matches, you can take a sip of water when you die, but not here. Even when dead, you have to keep observing the situation on the field without a moment's slack."
"There was one moment when it felt like we were done for, but we kept encouraging each other, saying it was fine. Then our jungler stole the dragon, and we were screaming like crazy—it was so thrilling!"
The spectators were also reluctant to leave, all demanding another match.
Seeing everyone's high enthusiasm, Chen Mo thought for a moment and said, "Alright, from now on, every weekend, the holographic projection devices will be automatically available. I'll arrange for someone to organize the matches. As for selection... we'll handle it from Monday to Friday. Anyone interested can sign up."
"I'll head out for today. My voice is hoarse from commentating for hours, and I have other things to do. If you want to keep using the holographic projection, go ahead. From now on, it'll be a fixed weekend event. Just show up on time."
Chen Mo called over the girl in charge of reception on the second floor and briefly explained the key points to her. She would be responsible for the registration, selection, and matches after the players formed their own teams.
As for commentary, there was no clear plan yet. Chen Mo considered picking a few promising candidates from the store's customers and slowly training them to take turns. After all, this wasn't an official competition—it was more like an experience store activity for the players' own entertainment. It didn't need to be too professional; the main goal was to let the store's players fully participate.
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