I had never seen the Chill-Combat-ex grudgematch.That's some quality entertainment. -_-

I wish i had more time to watch old BW. I feel like i could spend every waking moment for years and still not be satisfied. I have yet to get through all of the old OSL and MSL finals.

Wrath 2.1

Germany880 Posts

October 02 2011 20:30 GMT

#46

On October 02 2011 20:11 CollinatoR wrote:

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thanks

ive played a few games, and im horrible lol i dont even know what race i should play

play terran and watch the stylish vod's. It's really cool and works.

Edit: And become a Fan of some bw player, there are so many cool personalities! My favs are Jaedong (I love how he looks/ talks and his Z style is super style..) and Fantasy (he plays terran the way I always image humans would fight the alian races, full mech/ valkyries high tech unites, with doing epic defences and walls super cool to watch)

just my recommendations.

DyEnasTy

United States3721 Posts

October 02 2011 20:41 GMT

#47

Favorite thread ever. Congrats on finding the best game ever made and ever to be made. I bookmarked this thread for my own selfish searches as well!

DropBear

Australia4437 Posts

October 02 2011 20:47 GMT

#48

This epic post from moktira has vods for every MSL up until 2007, he's still updating it too.

The GOM S1 and You are the Golf King finals are recommended!

deafhobbit

United States828 Posts

October 02 2011 20:49 GMT

#49

On October 03 2011 05:04 sheaRZerg wrote:
I had never seen the Chill-Combat-ex grudgematch.That's some quality entertainment. -_-

I wish i had more time to watch old BW. I feel like i could spend every waking moment for years and still not be satisfied. I have yet to get through all of the old OSL and MSL finals.

Glad i could point you to it - truly one of the greatest matches ever played. One wonders what Bisu would be capable of if he discovered the glory of the double observatory build.

Nakata

Bulgaria67 Posts

October 02 2011 21:23 GMT

#50

Thank you man your thread gives me hope. Enjoy watching and playing BW.

CollinatoR

United States25 Posts

October 02 2011 23:09 GMT

#51

: ) thanks everyone again, so much BW that needs to be watched <3

FlaShFTW

United States10575 Posts

October 02 2011 23:32 GMT

#52

i love the enthusiasm here. you've gotten lots of love from the TL community collin.

id help, but everything is up there, and then some. GOGO BW4LYF

oldgregg

New Zealand1176 Posts

October 02 2011 23:33 GMT

#53

You've discovered the most beautiful computer game ever created. Welcome to the BW community, we share you passion. Be sure to check out sAviOr's games, they are just incredible

Stijx

United States804 Posts

October 02 2011 23:36 GMT

#54

I was going to give you the same advice everyone else did... Enjoy! ^_^

Mortality

United States4790 Posts

October 03 2011 00:17 GMT

#55

On October 03 2011 05:47 DropBear wrote:
This epic post from moktira has vods for every MSL up until 2007, he's still updating it too.

The GOM S1 and You are the Golf King finals are recommended!

The titanic clashes between Nada and Gorush were always epic. E-P-I-C.

Watch:
YATGK Winner's bracket finals
YATGK Finals (played shortly afterwards -- the rematch)
IOPS OSL Semifinal of NaDa/Gorush (played a week later -- the re-rematch)

E
P
I
C

No other rivalry has produced average game quality that high. Even if you look at Boxer/Yellow or Flash/Jaedong, you never get the same level of tension.

Introvert

United States5055 Posts

October 03 2011 00:22 GMT

#56

Thank you everyone who has posted in this... I am in the EXACT same position as Colin is (well, I'm 19 and didn't play the beta :p ) but I've been wondering about this as well. There is something about BW that appeals to me, and I regret not knowing about it even 5 years ago. Thanks for all the help!

meegrean

Thailand7699 Posts

October 03 2011 00:34 GMT

#57

Just watch every game from the previous 10 OSLs to see the awesomeness that is Brood War. I know I did.

stork4ever

United States1036 Posts

October 03 2011 00:46 GMT

#58

On October 03 2011 09:34 meegrean wrote:
Just watch every game from the previous 10 OSLs to see the awesomeness that is Brood War. I know I did.

Must add MSL so we get the beesuit!

ShadeR

Australia7535 Posts

October 03 2011 01:39 GMT

#59

I had similar feelings of regret that i hadn't found the scene sooner. When i was a forum newbie i spent so much time reading final edits and such and remember feeling so amazed at the richness of proBW. It's never too late get into Korean BW though. I've been watching since 2009 and i do feel like i'm witnessing events that are special, that history will not forget (Flash golden mouse, Jangbi OSL, even match-fixing scandal.)

Caladbolg

2855 Posts

October 03 2011 02:02 GMT

#60

I agree with the person who said follow a particular player first. Well, of course it would be better to decide on a main race you play (keep playing off-race as well to hone your understanding of the game) and watch a particular player...

Just gonna share some personal stuff. I used to be a Protoss player, and I played a lot of FFAs with my friends. I didn't get into the proscene until late 2004, and of course, Boxer became my favorite player. He was a god among men and he could do no wrong. When he went up against oov, I knew this was going to be his last chance (although I was wrong) to get a golden mouse. As fate had it, I didn't like oov. I thought he was a boring player. And so when I saw that result I decided to (1) play Terran to honor Boxer and (2) stop watching pro-BW cause it hurts when your favorite player loses.

And now, I'm a Terran player primarily, but a Bisu fan. Funny how things work out. My point is this: it's always nice to play the game you're watching just so you don't forget how difficult the game is and how much you love it. But follow the players. Follow the teams. Follow the history, and you will never regret doing so.