EPTAnd Happy vs ToD was so bad, it even made mass nukes boring.
Good job and thanks for sharing, I appreciate the love and effort you put behind eSports.
Dreamhack Winter Post-mortem - Page 2
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Zarathusta
United States114 Posts
And Happy vs ToD was so bad, it even made mass nukes boring. Good job and thanks for sharing, I appreciate the love and effort you put behind eSports. | ||
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Aylear
Norway3988 Posts
You're right about pretty much everything, TB, and I don't have much to add. This DreamHack wasn't quite as well-produced as the last one (which was just... phenomenal, I mean good GOD that bar was just too bloody high), but it was still an amazingly fun event. HerO's amazing run (hyped to hell after his performance at MLG) made me so freaking happy. You are absolutely right; that story is so much more interesting than their nationality. I consider HerO a Liquid player, an amazing young Protoss with some fantastic games ahead of him... not "a korean". His journey has been so inspiring. However (and this is the pettiest gripe I've ever indulged in, but fuck it), the heartbeat sensors were pointless gimmicky bullshit. I was trying to enjoy the show, the ebb and flow of the game, listening to the casters analyse the play and hype it up, and suddenly I'm taken out of that moment as the casters bring attention to someone's bodily function. Because... you know... that's vital information. It was pissing me off, but from what I've heard I am in the minority on this, so with that I will bow out. Good write-up TB, thanks. =) | ||
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SolidMustard
France1515 Posts
On November 29 2011 02:08 TotalBiscuit wrote: I am not legit as an analyst, but have never claimed to be one to begin with. There is more to public speaking than just game knowledge. True, I got your point better now. Still the couch thing was awesome ! | ||
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TotalBiscuit
United Kingdom5437 Posts
On November 29 2011 02:11 LiteralZero wrote: MLG next?! Only thing in my way is US border control and that problem should disappear shortly. | ||
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Roberi
Sweden347 Posts
Several of us said that we'd love what we said on the couch during the games to be like a directors commentary, an alternate stream or some kind of bonus because I think people would have enjoyed (as well as have been a little offended) by the stuff we said. That would be incredibly awesome, but I think I'd rather listen to regular commentary during the games. Would be fantastic to be able to listen to afterwards though. Thanks for your incredibly hard work John, your commentary has improved to the point of you being up there as a favorite of mine. Looking forward to seeing you commentate at more events, maybe some hosting as well! | ||
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TotalBiscuit
United Kingdom5437 Posts
On November 29 2011 02:15 Roberi wrote: That would be incredibly awesome, but I think I'd rather listen to regular commentary during the games. Would be fantastic to be able to listen to afterwards though.! Yeah, I'd like to see that (with consent from the casters ofc, bearing in mind we can and do say shit we wouldn't usually on camera) added as a commentary track for a VoD, like how you get directors commentary on DVDs. You watch the movie first then watch the alternate commentary for a different perspective. | ||
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JellowLight
60 Posts
I wanna thank you for being on DreamHack. It was awesome to meet you and I loved your castign with d'apollo and TLO! Btw, where were you when TLO and Sheth casted that game, since they said you disappeart?  | ||
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Gnarfle
Sweden170 Posts
I have also been thinking about how long you guys are casting for though, during tournament. Anyone thats ever worked a 10+ shift knows that you always return home completely drained and most of us dont have jobs where we have to keep constant attention while looking somewhat decent infront of a crowd. I would have thought that the tournaments themselves would have realized by now that you cannot work a person for that long and expect a flawless product. From here on I suggest that more casters be used, if you have three streams that will air 6-8 Bo3's a day, you need at least 2 caster teams per stream/day. Ok, if you want to be cheap, you could form 3man teams and using a rotation system but the product will obviously suffer from this. Also, I think people zone in too much on this in depth analysis that all casters/commentators are suppose to be able to give. I have enjoyed plenty of games from TB solo casting without any super deep analysis but on the other side some not-to-be-mentioned casters have ruined a few by trying to do analysis they were not capable of. All in all, a great tournament and a superb effort! Thanks a ton! /Gnarfle | ||
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Ahelvin
France1866 Posts
And once again, don't let yourself be fooled by the negativity on Reddit/YT/TL/Whatever. The internet is what it is, and the most vocal people are all too often the one not civilized enough to speak rather than yell  . | ||
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dmans
Sweden358 Posts
 and yeah dapollo is so good, and so cute. the caster bisu | ||
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Zorkmid
4410 Posts
On November 29 2011 02:13 TotalBiscuit wrote: Only thing in my way is US border control and that problem should disappear shortly. Um. Careful bro, this is just the kinda phrase that might get you on a no-fly list. | ||
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falafelnr1
Sweden444 Posts
On November 29 2011 02:15 Roberi wrote: Thanks for your incredibly hard work John, your commentary has improved to the point of you being up there as a favorite of mine. Looking forward to seeing you commentate at more events, maybe some hosting as well! Btw just realized this is the first time i heard/read your real name and I have like watched all your SC-casting | ||
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ProGear
Sweden35 Posts
If you look at day9 and apollo they go very deeply into detail very often. For a person who's not that familiar with starcraft this could ofc be a negative thing. Although ofc they contribute just as much they are also great casters... *whisper* I love you tb.. I love you....... | ||
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betaman
United Kingdom355 Posts
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MrHoon
10183 Posts
make more videos with jesse cox CMOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON | ||
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TotalBiscuit
United Kingdom5437 Posts
On November 29 2011 02:17 JellowLight wrote: Btw, where were you when TLO and Sheth casted that game, since they said you disappeart? There was a miscommunication. We were scheduled (or so we thought) for 3 RO16 BO3s, then 1 hour lunch and then 2 hours signing before going direct to the arena for briefing and setup. In reality, we were supposed to cast 4 BO3s and go direct into signing with no break. I think someone goofed the schedule there since that would have not been an ideal arrangement at all. Sheth and TLO jumped in when the admins realised there were no casters available. I liked the couch idea but as you have said you couldn't really add to the analysis and thus looked a little uncomfortable. Perhaps you could have done like a 'Gary Lineker' role on MOTD and just ask the other casters questions and reintroduce the casters/pump up the crowd for the next match when the next match is ready. You would make a great host as well with that epic voice of yours, you really got the crowd going. This is what I'd like to do yes, that would make sense. As it stood, the role fell to Day9 and Tasteless, who were both kind enough to throw me a pity-ball every now and again so I could say some inane bullshit. | ||
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OGKruemmel
Croatia270 Posts
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evilCursor
Germany49 Posts
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DusTerr
2520 Posts
On November 29 2011 02:21 betaman wrote: I liked the couch idea but as you have said you couldn't really add to the analysis and thus looked a little uncomfortable. Perhaps you could have done like a 'Gary Lineker' role on MOTD and just ask the other casters questions and reintroduce the casters/pump up the crowd for the next match when the next match is ready. You would make a great host as well with that epic voice of yours, you really got the crowd going. Agreed - I do think TB would make an excellent emcee. | ||
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karkinator1
Norway3 Posts
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