Production desk / FAQ
Answers from the production desk
Short answers to common planning questions. Use the topic manuals for the dependencies behind each decision.
What should be fixed first: format or venue?
Define competition requirements first, then validate them against the venue before committing. Change the format or venue if capacity, access or infrastructure cannot support the plan.
How much schedule contingency is enough?
Model setup, player calls, vetoes, overtime, rulings and recovery by stage. Protect the critical path and agree which presentation elements may be shortened; there is no universal percentage.
Does a second internet connection guarantee resilience?
No. Connections may share ducts, equipment or upstream infrastructure. Investigate shared dependencies and test failover with the actual game and broadcast workflows.
Can a small crew combine production roles?
Yes, if responsibilities remain explicit and simultaneous duties are manageable. Provide coverage for breaks and escalation, and avoid combining conflicting decision-making roles without a documented safeguard.
Should every match be broadcast?
Only if the staffing, observer access and technical capacity support it. Clearly distinguish full production, limited feeds and matches with no live coverage.
Who decides whether a paused match restarts?
The official named in the competition rules, normally the head referee or delegated competition authority. Technical staff provide evidence; the producer coordinates audience communication.
Is a spare computer enough for recovery?
Not unless it has the accepted configuration and has been tested. Confirm the game build, drivers, accounts, peripherals and replacement procedure before treating it as operational cover.
What should a technical rehearsal include?
Run the full match-to-programme path, including player calls, readiness checks, observer feeds, commentary, graphics, delay and recording. Practise a pause and a controlled source failure.
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