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Hi everyone, long time no see! After years of lurking (yes years, my last post before this was June 2012), I’ve decided to make a comeback to TeamLiquid with the most exciting and respectful way possible to our original StarCraft Broodwar community! This also officially marks my 3000th TL post (partially why I didn’t post all this time).
Recently as I was cruising through snipealot streams on twitch.tv and browsing TL BW threads, I’ve noticed amazing moments in StarCraft Broodwar scene in Korea! The rise of Sonic’s shoe empire and Sonic Starleague being hosted on Ongamenet, LoveTV’s high sponsored prize pool Starleague, and YellOw’s Kongdoo Starz League, it’s as if the long awaited revival to the Broodwar scene we all once loved is back in action! With 3 big Starleagues and many more events to come in near future, I feel there needs to be a call for something just BIG for all the English fans watching one of the most amazing game in modern history. Hence, I want to bring forward with the unity and organization of StarCraft English Commentators Thread!
Also this thread is for many viewers who wants know the availability of current English commentators’ status and who/what to expect in future events for someone who wants to watch StarCraft Broodwar in English.
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+ Show Spoiler +So you want to be a caster/commentator? Or maybe you used to be one and want to get back in the scene? I’m here to help and get you started. Here’s some tips to keep in mind: + Show Spoiler [Casting vs Commentating] +
1. First thing to keep in mind is that the words “cast” and “commentate” are used interchangeably in this setting. I won’t go in detail with the whole history or references behind these facts but when anyone mentions casting a game vs commentating a game, casters vs commentators, or simply English cast vs English commentary, they all mean the same thing.
2. You have to question yourself whether you want to be a solo caster or co-cast with other people? Both are difficult choices where being able to constantly talk for the duration of a whole game by yourself vs sharing airtime with others where you have to constantly discipline yourself to not talk over one another. There’s no easy answer for either scenario but practice makes perfect right?
3. The main tools you absolutely need to individually cast games are a mic, a reasonable specs PC (for video editing), access to the content you’re casting from (live game or recorded game), and programs to put them all together such as video/audio recording programs and video editing programs (ie. Final Cut Pro for macs and Sony Vegas Pro for Windows PC).
Now if you are co-casting the games with others, you’ll have to find the game content at the same level (watching the games at the same time/minutes/seconds) and designate which one of you will create the new English content for everyone to see!
4. Always remember to have fun and enjoy doing English commentary because nothing is more satisfying than viewers from now to the future watching StarCraft with your voice! Who knows, maybe you’ll be the next Day9, Tasteless or Artosis!
I'll add more details in near future. But if you have anymore questions, free feel to post on thread or PM me anytime!
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+ Show Spoiler ++ Show Spoiler [Section Info] +This section is an overall list for all English commentators who wants to be publicly mentioned. For anyone looking to co-cast games with or simply find people who are English commentators, this is the list! This includes active and retired English commentators on TeamLiquid. Make a post on this thread or PM me if you want to be included!
Now there are two main types of casters (as seen below) which defines what type of English commentary you want be seen as. Live casters are those who commentate live games happening at that moment and on the spot. VOD casters are those who commentate off an already finished games through replays or VODs. The choice is up to you as you can do one or the other or even both!
QuickStriker HeyImFinn Bisudagger Dok_- L_Master DepressedOne konadora ninazerg amazingxkcd Cele Scan Sayle Sc2ggRise
+ Show Spoiler ++ Show Spoiler [Section Info] +This section is a list of all LIVE English casters currently active. Live casters are those commentate games happening at that moment and on the spot. For anyone looking to co-cast live games with, this is the list to be and find! HeyImFinn Bisudagger Dok_- L_Master Cele Scan
+ Show Spoiler ++ Show Spoiler [Section Info] +This section is a list of all VOD English casters currently active. VOD casters are those who commentate off an already finished games through replays or VODs. For anyone looking to co-cast replay/VOD games with, this is the list to be and find! Sayle Sc2ggRise
+ Show Spoiler ++ Show Spoiler [Section Info] +To better organize, find games or events to commentate, or find who the English casters are for those particular times, this is the hub of all English casters knowledge. This is THE MOST IMPORTANT part of the whole thread. If for some reason I cannot timely update this section, I do allow any TL mods to intervene and update on my behalf.
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+ Show Spoiler +Q: Who are you?A: I’m a long time TeamLiquid member who was inactive until recently. Back in the day, I used to stream Proleague/OSL/MSL on livestream.com and twitch.tv, commentate/cast Korean SC BW in English, provided live speedy text translation from Korean to English during live SC BW events, be a long time fan of SK Telecom T1, zerg progamer  Hyuk ( even made a fancafe off him) and K-Pop idol IU, and self-proclaim myself as the one and only Korean Usher. Q: What made you make this thread?A: All these excitement happening around the current Korean StarCraft scene made me finally come out of my artificial cave of TL and start a new chapter in my life. That and many people on twitch, IRC, and elsewhere constantly nagged me to make my 3000th post already. Q: Why are you saying commentators in one line and casters in another?A: As mentioned in the “How to Cast” section, these two terms are used interchangeably in this setting and basically mean the same thing. Some people like to say one or the other and I personally feel both are equally important yet commentators are slightly more professionally sound. Q: Your favorite role model?A: Sonic hands down. He built a freaking shoe empire in Korea and at the same time continually supported Korean StarCraft Broodwar scene. At this day and age, people like him are the rarity of all rarities. If this was Pokémon, Sonic is like the rarest shiny Pokémon ever into existence. He even had to take a loan to continue supporting the Korean SC BW scene and maintain his business. If he ever offers me a job, I will take that offer in a heartbeat. Q: Do you still like IU?A: That’s debatable. Q: Will you co-cast with me?A: I’m very open with co-casting with anyone. I’m looking for people who I can have the best synergy with when we co-commentate which is something I’ve found to be very challenging. But I’ll continue to find people to co-cast with and so should you if you’re into co-casting! Q: Why are most of these FAQ centered on you?A: I’ll update the FAQ as this thread grows but making this thread days late and well into 4 AM in the morning, I can’t think of other questions right now. If you got a better question to ask, feel free to PM me or post on this thread. Thanks! Q: Why is this thread practically buried or lifeless?A: Honestly, I don't expect anything coming from this thread. I just needed to make my 3000th post at some point and if this thread brings attraction, triple bonus points for me. But if no one cares about being an English commentator and I end up being the sole caster, so be it. STAR(CRAFT) WILL NEVER DIE. Q: Any special thanks or mentions?A: I like to say special thanks to TeamLiquid BW forums and community for keeping it alive even to this day and age, the entire nanashin IRC community, snipealot streams, DiMiaN for nice banners/logos and progamer Hyuk for coming back to BW so I can finally get a chance to be the next Cholera. I would like to mention the following people and give a shout-out: Kimoleon, nalho, craton, nanashin, entocheets, foxu116, Stratos, amazingxkcd, XiaoJoyce-, Kittan, GGzerG, konadora, and Sayle.
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nice thread!
this is making me start to think about casting some ssl games althou my voice is so fcking ugly through a mic^^
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On December 23 2014 19:04 QuickStriker wrote:
Q: Do you still like IU?
A: That’s debatable.
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Nice thread!
i'm gathering information since the news of the Ro32, got send to this thread by Stratos.
I"ve been casting bw in French until the last OSL season on OGN on Elive.pro and Showprime.com which closed since then.
So my original plan was to cast live in English if nobody was doing it or else cast i in French. I'm fluent in English as well so i can join you or cast it on my side in French as you wish 
Long lives BW!
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On December 23 2014 20:03 sabas123 wrote:
nice thread!
this is making me start to think about casting some ssl games althou my voice is so fcking ugly through a mic^^
Thanks! You should consider trying anyway and not worry about your voice! I personally hate listening to my own voice but that doesn't stop half of the things I do that involves communication!
On December 23 2014 20:21 Stratos wrote:Show nested quote +On December 23 2014 19:04 QuickStriker wrote:
Q: Do you still like IU?
A: That’s debatable.
Explain yourself + Show Spoiler +
It's still debatable.
On December 23 2014 23:51 DoK_- wrote:Nice thread! i'm gathering information since the news of the Ro32, got send to this thread by Stratos. I"ve been casting bw in French until the last OSL season on OGN on Elive.pro and Showprime.com which closed since then. So my original plan was to cast live in English if nobody was doing it or else cast i in French. I'm fluent in English as well so i can join you or cast it on my side in French as you wish Long lives BW!
Thanks!
Well I don't know any French at all so I don't think I could join your casting but you're always welcome to cast with me in English. 
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That being said, I noticed in about 10 and half hours, we'll have SSL 10 Ro32 Group A and B live. I noticed my thread came at a late point for that so to compensate, I MIGHT (not 100% definite) provide some sort of live English commentary tonight for those interested.
I'll probably have to reconfigure my stream settings, figure out how to get a suitable afreeca popout live stream going to use on VLC + OBS, and possibly do some warm up practice English casting off current afreeca streams beforehand but I'll let people know of the situation. Time to scout for anyone who can possibly help with my stream and/or co-casters.
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I know for a fact that Bisudagger wants to live cast KSL (add him to the list)
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On December 24 2014 02:11 amazingxkcd wrote:
I know for a fact that Bisudagger wants to live cast KSL (add him to the list)
Alright, added him. What about you? I remember you said you were interested too during Group Selection ceremony.
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On December 24 2014 01:51 QuickStriker wrote:Show nested quote +On December 23 2014 23:51 DoK_- wrote:Nice thread! i'm gathering information since the news of the Ro32, got send to this thread by Stratos. I"ve been casting bw in French until the last OSL season on OGN on Elive.pro and Showprime.com which closed since then. So my original plan was to cast live in English if nobody was doing it or else cast i in French. I'm fluent in English as well so i can join you or cast it on my side in French as you wish Long lives BW! Thanks! Well I don't know any French at all so I don't think I could join your casting but you're always welcome to cast with me in English. --------------------------------------------- That being said, I noticed in about 10 and half hours, we'll have SSL 10 Ro32 Group A and B live. I noticed my thread came at a late point for that so to compensate, I MIGHT (not 100% definite) provide some sort of live English commentary tonight for those interested. I'll probably have to reconfigure my stream settings, figure out how to get a suitable afreeca popout live stream going to use on VLC + OBS, and possibly do some warm up practice English casting off current afreeca streams beforehand but I'll let people know of the situation. Time to scout for anyone who can possibly help with my stream and/or co-casters.
Well i don't expect you to know any French :D it's just to give more coverage in more language is the English one is covered i can still join you tho we'll see
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I'll probably be doing some live casting. Throw me on ze list.
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Throw me on the VOD list and the commentator list :D
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holy shit it's you quickstriker HI
i would like to co-cast but sadly I am in my hostel and there might be some afreeca streaming lag.. T_T
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This list is a sham if I'm not automatically on it.
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On December 24 2014 09:05 ninazerg wrote:
This list is a sham if I'm not automatically on it.
^^ 100%
On December 24 2014 02:20 QuickStriker wrote:Show nested quote +On December 24 2014 02:11 amazingxkcd wrote:
I know for a fact that Bisudagger wants to live cast KSL (add him to the list) Alright, added him. What about you? I remember you said you were interested too during Group Selection ceremony.
I can't really cast this week but next week i should be available to cast
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my timezone is CET, so i won't be able to Cast the SSL, but since there are more events coming up, sign me in. I do live casting in general and im also eager to co-cast. Im casting stuff since the time people did audio commentaries basically and i prefer co-casting to solo casting for the options of interaction and taking different roles etc etc.
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Ok added all the people who wanted to be mentioned on the list. Got 10 for overall commentators roster. Looking good people!
On December 24 2014 07:09 konadora wrote:
holy shit it's you quickstriker HI
i would like to co-cast but sadly I am in my hostel and there might be some afreeca streaming lag.. T_T
Hi konadora. I'm sure there's always a workaround that. Like for live casting, it doesn't necessary have to be from afreeca as our only source, we could always use twitch source (which is basically a restream of afreeca source so inception anyone?) or maybe by ro16 when it's on OGN, there'll be a private OGN feed like in the past.
But we'll see.
On December 24 2014 09:05 ninazerg wrote:
This list is a sham if I'm not automatically on it.
I look forward to co-commentate with you too.
On December 24 2014 09:50 supernovamaniac wrote:
...Is this real
Yes.
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this is so cool
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On December 24 2014 09:50 supernovamaniac wrote:
...Is this real
How come you haven't volunteered to co-cast ksl with me?
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On December 24 2014 11:55 BisuDagger wrote:How come you haven't volunteered to co-cast ksl with me?
I'm too busy to look around the forums these days, although currently I'm on vacation so I have more free time. Someone needs to remind me that there are things going on.
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For tonight's Ro32 Group A/B matches on Sonic Starleague 10, a brave sole challenger has decided to do an English commentary and I feel he deserved a shoutout for being the first guy to do so for SSL 10:
http://www.twitch.tv/lldokll
All the best Dok!
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I'll be casting the next set.
ZerO 
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On December 24 2014 13:59 L_Master wrote:I'll be casting the next set. ZerO
Where at? I'll update your name at the schedule section!
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I so want english vods of Ro32 SSL10.
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On December 24 2014 15:08 Antisocialmunky wrote:
I so want english vods of Ro32 SSL10.
Me too! Christmas eve morning is the worst time for me to watch it 
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@ L-master, youtube says yur video is removed because it was too long... Any1 else the same problem?
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On December 25 2014 07:12 [PAPPA] wrote:
@ L-master, youtube says yur video is removed because it was too long... Any1 else the same problem?
Mine says that too.
Wtf.
Vid was only a little over 2 hours in length, and other people already linked to VODs well over 2 hours. I shouldn't have any problems as I made my YT channel partnered or whatever they call it specifically so I could upload longer stuff.
It's here on twitch for now: SSL10 Group B
MTA: Youtube video should work now, apparently they added some extra verification feature I had to go and do.
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So guys how are doing it tonight? are we teaming up with one english stream?
Because if you look at the timezone, a lot of you will have problems with christmas right? and as it's over for me ... just wondering
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On December 25 2014 08:05 L_Master wrote:Show nested quote +On December 25 2014 07:12 [PAPPA] wrote:
@ L-master, youtube says yur video is removed because it was too long... Any1 else the same problem? Mine says that too. Wtf. Vid was only a little over 2 hours in length, and other people already linked to VODs well over 2 hours. I shouldn't have any problems as I made my YT channel partnered or whatever they call it specifically so I could upload longer stuff. It's here on twitch for now: SSL10 Group BMTA: Youtube video should work now, apparently they added some extra verification feature I had to go and do.
It says that the YT video is private for me
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On December 25 2014 11:25 jello_biafra wrote:Show nested quote +On December 25 2014 08:05 L_Master wrote:On December 25 2014 07:12 [PAPPA] wrote:
@ L-master, youtube says yur video is removed because it was too long... Any1 else the same problem? Mine says that too. Wtf. Vid was only a little over 2 hours in length, and other people already linked to VODs well over 2 hours. I shouldn't have any problems as I made my YT channel partnered or whatever they call it specifically so I could upload longer stuff. It's here on twitch for now: SSL10 Group BMTA: Youtube video should work now, apparently they added some extra verification feature I had to go and do. It says that the YT video is private for me
That's happened to me because of copyright music. It gave me the too long message instead of copyright notice.
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On December 25 2014 11:25 jello_biafra wrote:Show nested quote +On December 25 2014 08:05 L_Master wrote:On December 25 2014 07:12 [PAPPA] wrote:
@ L-master, youtube says yur video is removed because it was too long... Any1 else the same problem? Mine says that too. Wtf. Vid was only a little over 2 hours in length, and other people already linked to VODs well over 2 hours. I shouldn't have any problems as I made my YT channel partnered or whatever they call it specifically so I could upload longer stuff. It's here on twitch for now: SSL10 Group BMTA: Youtube video should work now, apparently they added some extra verification feature I had to go and do. It says that the YT video is private for me
Well the twitch VOD should be watchable under any circumstances. Dunno why there is copyright issue, but could be YT thing picking up Sonics music in between games in the background.
Sadly I won't be available for much casting tonight as I have church here in an hour + driving time. If I get back in time I might be able to do the last game or two.
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I won't be doing LIVE English commentary but I will do a restream/VOD English commentary definitely for Group C and D, especially to show my love for Hyuk.
Will keep people posted since I do need to finish reconfigure all settings on my PC.
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Anyone happened to cast SSL C/D groups in english?
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On December 26 2014 00:39 DoK_- wrote:The live VOD of yesterday if someone need uncut etc etc still a lot to improve but at least u can just mute me and have the matches :D http://www.twitch.tv/lldokll/b/602957644
Oh I assumed these were from earlier groups, but title says atleast C group is casted here (don't want to fast forward in the end to see if group D is casted as well). Thanks!
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On December 26 2014 06:59 Piste wrote:Anyone happened to cast SSL C/D groups in english? edit: Oh I assumed these were from earlier groups, but title says atleast C group is casted here (don't want to fast forward in the end to see if group D is casted as well). Thanks!
Group D is there as well @ roughly 2hrs 40m.
Also thanks a lot for the english cast DoK_-, maybe there may not be as many viewers but having an english stream is pretty much essential if we hope to attract any new people to the game so you're a real hero thx ^^
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Thank you guys so much for doing these english casts - you've got at least one raving fan here :D It's awesome to see a group of good knowlegable casters starting up again, reminds me of the days of rise/cholera/moletrap/diggity and of course the klazart.
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On December 26 2014 07:06 Stratos wrote:Show nested quote +On December 26 2014 06:59 Piste wrote:Anyone happened to cast SSL C/D groups in english? edit: On December 26 2014 00:39 DoK_- wrote:The live VOD of yesterday if someone need uncut etc etc still a lot to improve but at least u can just mute me and have the matches :D http://www.twitch.tv/lldokll/b/602957644 Oh I assumed these were from earlier groups, but title says atleast C group is casted here (don't want to fast forward in the end to see if group D is casted as well). Thanks! Group D is there as well @ roughly 2hrs 40m. Also thanks a lot for the english cast DoK_-, maybe there may not be as many viewers but having an english stream is pretty much essential if we hope to attract any new people to the game so you're a real hero thx ^^
Yep group D is in there too DoK_-, please keep on casting, it was enjoyable
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Awesome job guys. It is people like you that keep the BW community alive! Many thanks to llDoKll for the group C/D cast. First time I watch a French guy casting BW in English, so yay for France!
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Resurrect VioleTAK. I can get ahold of Moletrap/diggity if you guys were interested.
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Anyone planning on doing vods yet ?
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I'd be able to if my co-caster would reply to my Skype messages
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On December 31 2014 00:36 Antisocialmunky wrote:Anyone planning on doing vods yet ?
Hi there! I am! I'll get to it eventually but there's currently a delay with other things but I'll get to it before ro16 starts!
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Thanks for making this thread.
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Thanks for your casts DoK, I've been watching some of them on my phone while in bed but usually have to go to sleep before it's over, I'm going to watch the rest of it now
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I'd like to cast this tomorrow night, but I need the original VOD to do it from rather than voice over a voice over... Is there a VOD source yet?
edit: found it! RisePubGames on twitch @ 8:30PM tomorrow. Come join the nostalgia!
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United Kingdom3685 Posts
Cool stuff. I'll be doing same-day rebroadcasts of all the SSL games from now on. Was planning to do the Sunday ones live but 4am start is a bit much :S
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GRAND OLD AMERICA16375 Posts
the english live cast for KSL day 1 of ro16 (group a-d) should be up soon whenever bisudagger puts it up
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Updated the OP based on relevant info on current caster list + who's casting which games on which match. In near future, I'll put the url or links that goes to the casting game (once I invested some time into it) next to the caster name on schedule section.
On January 03 2015 14:14 Sc2ggRise wrote:
I'd like to cast this tomorrow night, but I need the original VOD to do it from rather than voice over a voice over... Is there a VOD source yet?
edit: found it! RisePubGames on twitch @ 8:30PM tomorrow. Come join the nostalgia!
Added ya to casters roster list. Wasn't clear from your post but are you going to cast games live or off VODs (games already played)? So I can put you also on the correct section. Thanks!
On January 03 2015 18:46 Sayle wrote:
Cool stuff. I'll be doing same-day rebroadcasts of all the SSL games from now on. Was planning to do the Sunday ones live but 4am start is a bit much :S
Hi Sayle, added you to the casters list on OP. Good to see you up and running for SSL10.
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I'll be doing them off of VODs since the games are played at a god awful hour for US viewers.
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On January 04 2015 01:13 Sc2ggRise wrote:
I'll be doing them off of VODs since the games are played at a god awful hour for US viewers.
Alright sounds good, added you on VOD caster list. Same case for me too, aside from SSL10 thus far (which is noon time KST or 10 PM EST for me), KSL games today happened at 5 AM EST (2 AM PST). I fixed my insomnia problem just few days ago so waking up at 5 AM is a thing of a past now.... lol
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Cool, thanks. I didn't realize people were still interested in broodwar and casting it, glad to see the scene is still alive after all these years away.
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On January 03 2015 18:46 Sayle wrote:
Cool stuff. I'll be doing same-day rebroadcasts of all the SSL games from now on. Was planning to do the Sunday ones live but 4am start is a bit much :S
SAYLE SAYLE SAYLE HYPE HYPE HYPE!!!!
Thanks to all of you for keeping the English BW scene alive, I really appreciate it.
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Vatican City State78 Posts
Hey folks thanks for doing the English cast and recast; it would definitely help those interested in viewing the streams if they would link them in TL under the events section, especially once they go live. Also posting the event ahead of time in the event calender would obviously be beneficial for everyone.
Welcome back Rise and Sayle!
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Thanks, I've updated my stream link and it was approved today so hopefully I remember to do that!
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Has anyone re-casted group E to H?
I mean, it's hard to find all your twitch or youtube accounts. (I haven't found the secret yet ^_^)
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Sayle is back?! Is this the real life. Are you still streaming on SayleSC? I don't see any broadcasts on your channel.
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