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Gendo
Profile Joined June 2012
United Kingdom216 Posts
September 06 2013 17:02 GMT
#121
Q: What happened to The GD Show?
Obmighting(AQ)
Profile Joined September 2013
Korea (South)8 Posts
September 06 2013 17:06 GMT
#122
1) Who's your best 5 Dota 2 players personally?

2) Have you seen Korea Dota 2 players skills? then what do you think about Korea dota 2 players merits and demerits?

3) What is E-sports do you think?

p.s) noob english.
Gendo
Profile Joined June 2012
United Kingdom216 Posts
September 06 2013 17:09 GMT
#123
Noob Yames is late
JayJay_90
Profile Joined October 2010
Germany1632 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-09-06 17:18:59
September 06 2013 17:11 GMT
#124
Q: Did you know about Semmler's history in porn when you hired him?
BlueFlames
Profile Joined February 2011
Germany1756 Posts
September 06 2013 17:19 GMT
#125
On September 07 2013 02:11 JayJay_90 wrote:
Q: Did you know about Semmler's history in porn when you hired him?


Why do you think he got hired in the first place?
crms
Profile Joined February 2010
United States11933 Posts
September 06 2013 17:21 GMT
#126
Q: If I want to move to Sweden and invest a bunch of money into GD Studio, can I get a job? I don't need camera time, I'm a behind the scenes guy.




http://i.imgur.com/fAUOr2c.png | Fighting games are great
zdfgucker
Profile Joined August 2011
China594 Posts
September 06 2013 17:22 GMT
#127
I think I speak for many people when I say that I greatly enjoy your interviews, especially the ones where you actually have much time to talk. You're a really interesting person and aren't as reserved as many people in Esports. My question is: Have you considered doing a show where you talk to veterans of the industry and don't just interview them but rather have a discussion?

I REALLY want to see more of you than the average plain 5 minutes interview "Hey, what are you doing?" - "Casting" - "Nice and what will be next?" - "Casting" - "Thanks for the interview".
fLDm
2GD
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United Kingdom15 Posts
September 06 2013 17:23 GMT
#128
On September 06 2013 11:58 [DekAr] wrote:
AWW YISS IT'S 2GD!

Now that teams are shuffled up a bit, what teams are you looking forward to watching with their new lineups?


@ [DekAr] - I'd have to say very obviously I'm looking forward to DK, they should be one of the most individually skilled teams around, I'm really looking forward to their matches
2GD
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United Kingdom15 Posts
September 06 2013 17:24 GMT
#129
On September 06 2013 11:58 GranDGranT wrote:
Love 2gd and everything he does.

Q: How do you balance your trolling/cussing/generally Rude but funny behaviour with still making people believe your serious about things?

Edit: Also it was nice to meet you not shit faced and yelling at you on the desk


@ GranDGranT - Hello GranDGranT, Yes it was nice to meet you when you were sober and less annoying . Well I guess people take me somewhat seriously because I've managed to produce products, from the twitch.tv lounge concept to features in BLC and the Studio in Sweden. I generally think it's fine to express yourself by cussing or being rude. but If I only went around the internet trolling, I doubt people would care much about me. Imagine athene if he didn't raise money for dem kids. what would he be?
2GD
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United Kingdom15 Posts
September 06 2013 17:24 GMT
#130
On September 06 2013 12:04 Snorkle wrote:
Question: What is the current status of Reborn?


@ Snorkle Reborn is alive, It hasn't been an easy project to get going due to funding it's still underdevelopment, and I'll have more to say on it when the time is right, It's odd for me to be so private about a project. and I haven't yet decided on how open I should be about information. being a very manic person, my view on Reborns public appearances change daily. so right now I just let the project mature behind closed doors. Hopefully I'll figure out soon how to address the community
Oakenshield
Profile Joined January 2013
United States347 Posts
September 06 2013 17:36 GMT
#131
Hey James/Mr. GD

Of all your jokes at TI3 which were you most proud of? My favorite was when Pyrion Flax was trying to trade plushies with teenagers and you said something like "Isn't that amazing. He's a grown man".

Also do you think Slardar needs and deserves a buff?
2GD
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United Kingdom15 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-09-06 17:53:34
September 06 2013 17:42 GMT
#132
Due to how TL is working with flood protection, I will post in bulk. these bulk replies will be listed by page.

Page 1 replies

On September 06 2013 11:58 [DekAr] wrote:
AWW YISS IT'S 2GD!

Now that teams are shuffled up a bit, what teams are you looking forward to watching with their new lineups?


@ [DekAr] - I'd have to say very obviously I'm looking forward to DK, they should be one of the most individually skilled teams around, I'm really looking forward to their matches

On September 06 2013 11:58 GranDGranT wrote:
Love 2gd and everything he does.

Q: How do you balance your trolling/cussing/generally Rude but funny behaviour with still making people believe your serious about things?

Edit: Also it was nice to meet you not shit faced and yelling at you on the desk


@ GranDGranT - Hello GranDGranT, Yes it was nice to meet you when you were sober and less annoying . Well I guess people take me somewhat seriously because I've managed to produce products, from the twitch.tv lounge concept to features in BLC and the Studio in Sweden. I generally think it's fine to express yourself by cussing or being rude. but If I only went around the internet trolling, I doubt people would care much about me. Imagine athene if he didn't raise money for dem kids. what would he be?

On September 06 2013 12:04 Snorkle wrote:
Question: What is the current status of Reborn?


@ Snorkle Reborn is alive, It hasn't been an easy project to get going due to funding it's still underdevelopment, and I'll have more to say on it when the time is right, It's odd for me to be so private about a project. and I haven't yet decided on how open I should be about information. being a very manic person, my view on Reborns public appearances change daily. so right now I just let the project mature behind closed doors. Hopefully I'll figure out soon how to address the community

On September 06 2013 12:05 daley wrote:
Q: How is Reborn doing? Any updates?


@ daley ^^

On September 06 2013 12:08 KgKris wrote:
Q: When is the GD Show coming back :D


@ KgKris We are meant to start off the studio again with a meeting, but soon we will be doing fragbite masters, which means Trance has rebuilt the studio. so I guess we will get the GD Show back around the same time (end of this month). Though we are still awaiting the return of Adebisi to Sweden. The meeting will hopefully reveal some interesting changes for the Studio and the viewers. Hopefully all contracts are in place by the time of the meeting or it will just continue as normal until we can change the broadcasting game

On September 06 2013 12:11 Iplaythings wrote:
Hey James, have Bruno ever wingmanned you?

Also, favorite pokemon game?

And finally, preferred position in dota? (1,2,4 etc)


@ Iplaythings Bruno, Yes. he's very adept at this, you should see his magic tricks! Regarding pokemon games I never really played the ones of the GameBoy. My little brother did (only little by 1 year) but I didn't touch them. My favourite position in Dota is 4. It's nice to get to play a support hero who can control the map some, and make a big difference in team fights, my fav support is probably Rubick & SD.

On September 06 2013 12:12 NB wrote:
I noticed that you do pissed a lot of people off in 2012 but 2013 not so much. My question is: How much do you love Reborn and how far are you willing to go to get the game done right?

I am watching you!


@NB - Reborn is probably the project which will allow me to be properly self sustainable in eSports and really boost the GD brand and allow for more exciting opportunities. I really want projects that impact the industry, so Reborn is currently the number 1 focus of my time. I've done a lot so far to try get the game done right, and will continue to do so. I'm pretty sure it will be a product that the eSport audience will enjoy. at least that's my goal

On September 06 2013 12:13 siMN- wrote:
Q: Can you give any details regarding when people will see something of Reborn, or when a beta will be available?

Get it done, James. The FPS genre is just for people who want medals for sucking atm.


@ siMN- Hopefully some sneek peeks 'soon'. But I don't think we are more than 6-9 months away from really showing you what's up. but depends on the development now and also some funding

On September 06 2013 12:13 zev318 wrote:
wow nice pic lol looks like he's about to cry


@ zev318 - I did cry zev318. I did.

On September 06 2013 12:19 Gaius Baltar wrote:
Q: Are you planning on publishing Reborn yourself or once you're further in the development process might you consider publishing through a company like Valve?


@ Gaius Baltar - I really like the idea of Steam, since it reduces development time and gives the customer a very suitable launch product for the game, but no contracts are in place for distribution yet. but I defiantly won't be taking a mainstream publisher. the idea of working with anyone makes me a bit sickly, I'd rather the only outside influence with game development be from the community itself. I have friends who work at Ubisoft and blizzard, and I still think to myself wow.. that must suck.

On September 06 2013 12:19 fdoom wrote:
Q: Favorite beer?


@ fdoom - hmmmmm, the kind that looks and taste like whisky. yup, whisky is my fav beer.

On September 06 2013 12:25 ReignSupreme. wrote:
Damn I love me some 2GD content

I want industry stories (the hilarious ones preferred).

Q. Do you keep an eye on online communities (TL, Reddit, etc) yourself or are you among the many personalities who disregard them as a bunch of angry/entitled children?

also Q. How did it really feel to kill Dendi? Was it erection-inducing?


@ ReignSupreme. - Hey, yeah I read a lot of team liquid & reddits, If I load my webbrowser, from the 8 tabs there is, SC2 Reddit, Dota2 Reddit, GD Studio Reddit, Teamliquid and Twitch are the more gamer ones. I think it's important to read what people are saying. Even in feedback on our stuff or me directly, there is always some truth to what people say, even in the most negative comments. I always took pride in being part of the gaming community, and if I shied away from gaming or reading the forums, It would probably hurt my decision making within this industry. It's important to stay part of the community and experience the same things everyone else does as a viewer or user.

On September 06 2013 12:26 Verator wrote:
If you could run a major event of any game in any place you wanted, DH/ MLG/ TI scale, what would it be and where?


@ Verator - I'd run a Quake/Reborn tournament in the style of TI in Prague. yes Prague.. think of the after party!?

On September 06 2013 12:30 TargA wrote:
Q. Fuck Kill Marry: Trance, Semmler and your mom


@ TargA - damnit TargA, I'd kill you, then fuck you, then marry you! I know its sick right. sex before marriage and all...

On September 06 2013 12:34 evoli wrote:
What caused the worst hangover of your life?


@ evoli - 2 bottles of Vodka (I carried one in each pocket of my trousers) at the age of 16 at a local carnival in Glastonbury. holy shit that turned me off vodka for a long time.

On September 06 2013 12:38 killerdog wrote:
When does the gd show start again, I'm lost without it

Also that focus mode button is awesome, first time I've seen it. Is it new?



@ killerdog - at a similar time as the fragbite masters this month I guess.

On September 06 2013 12:43 dooshplayer wrote:
how did you convince your parents to allow you to play video games for a living/working in the esport business?


@ dooshplayer - My parents were cool. they didn't want to tell me what I had to do or what I couldn't do. but instead would at least encourage me to think about what I'm doing. and I thought about it.. and decided I like video games . whenever I personally stressed as a young adult not being able to figure out what I was meant to do. I remember my Mum told me she knows 40 year olds who just enjoy getting high and listening to old records, but they're happy, and that's more important. Also my Grandad always had a rule that if I helped myself, he will help me. So If he saw me making efforts to be a great gamer, or try and get to France for my first ESWC. If I ever struggled or hit a hurdle, he would always be there to help me. I have a pretty amazing family.
2GD
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United Kingdom15 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-09-06 17:57:12
September 06 2013 17:43 GMT
#133
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On September 06 2013 12:44 acidviper wrote:
Magnums or Magnum XLs? http://i.minus.com/iJIzUiMQsIJtk.gif


@ acidviper - I'm not sure I didn't buy them, I had a girl pick them up on the way over. *brag*

On September 06 2013 12:46 wanghis wrote:
Do u think axe needs a 2nd beard?


@ wanghis - No it would be manliness overload, he's perfect.

On September 06 2013 12:48 LiamBrady wrote:
Are there any shows or production improvements that you wanted to do or implement in the GD Studio, but couldn't due to time or budget issues? Basically, any cool ideas that you never got to do?


@ LiamBrady - Yes, SF, CS:GO, more people, more event coverage (like espn cover DH or what not), we just don't have the budget and room sometimes

On September 06 2013 12:49 Lynkilen wrote:
Q: Do you have any comments on Semmlers past career?


@ Lynkilen - I'm very proud and asking him for some contacts to start my porn career. (porn was actually an interest for me as a career when I was younger) though at the time I had spots on my back and was like naaah no one wants to see that. gaming it is! I wish I was jking

On September 06 2013 12:49 mnck wrote:
I really love those stories from the past. His Quake days etc.


@ mnck - I love them too!

On September 06 2013 13:00 Confuse wrote:
When things don't go as expected (as it did when Godz couldn't make it to cast TI3), how much does that affect you as a caster? Did you guys prepare material ahead of time that all had to be scrapped?

As a viewer the replacement of Godz with Merlini seemed flawless and the analysis desk was spot on, so I was just curious as to how it affected the team behind the scenes, thanks!


@ Confuse - Changing casters never effects me, cus the only thing I ever rehearse for a tournament is my intro line of welcome to the blah blah tournament. after that it's all freestyling.

On September 06 2013 13:00 Kleinmuuhg wrote:
Still got an affair with Joe from your old ESL days? Those casts were the best


@ Kleinmuuhg - Yup, Joe is still my fav dude to do a cast with, it feels like we're just 2 mates hanging out.

On September 06 2013 13:21 Muyfeo wrote:
You have to pick 1 pro player to be your wingman/drinking buddy, who is it and why?



@ Muyfeo - I'd go with Joe when he was single, cus he's great at drinking, talking plus he gets pretty drunk so he'd deffo take the fat chick home, so I'd get the fitty. Also when he gets overly drunk and rude, I look just look nicer by the minute!

On September 06 2013 13:39 Madbanana wrote:
How do you feel about twitch parties. Do you love them or are you too old for that shit.


@ Madbanana - I like em, always down for a drinky!

On September 06 2013 13:39 popcornz79 wrote:
How does the 2GD studio even make money?


@ popcornz79 - Hmm good question, I don't think we do haha. the first year was great, but the second year I didn't really care to work hard to renew sponsorships, I always found sponsorships in eSports a very overcompensating backbone to the companies. So I've constantly always been trying to build brands that the community support. though I'd never take donations. I believe people who pay money should get something for it. not just donate. Though this year I've dumped 60k euro of my own money to keep the GD Studio alive. I did consider selling it at one point, but I've almost managed to stop the bleeding. It's a shame though since If I had that money available Reborn would be so much more already. but I wanted to keep both projects under my bad influence

On September 06 2013 13:46 Zhek wrote:
Will you give Semmler a raise now that he's been found out as a male pornstar?


@ Zhek - his past seemed to give him enough raises for one lifetime

On September 06 2013 13:56 Kraznaya wrote:
whats ur issue with KP and NV in particular


@ Kraznaya - KP, just seem slightly unstable, no real issue there, just not something I'm interested in. and Na'Vi I like.

On September 06 2013 13:57 erby wrote:
I feel like a lot of people (read: viewers, Twitch chat people, Reddit people) have made a lot of personal remarks about who they think you are (from insecure to egomaniac to "worst boyfriend ever"). Does it amuse you? Do you think the community is just fucked up and needs to stop?


@ erby - I'm a little of all those things maybe, and I'm fine being talked about. as Oscar Wild once said "There is only one thing in life worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about". Plus, it does amuse me

On September 06 2013 13:57 zagato19 wrote:
Hey James!
Jack Daniels or Johnnie Walker?
How is Reborn developing going?

and please cast more dota on GD studio i really enjoyed West Quals for TI3!
you rock man, i hope to see you more in the scene and Bruno too!


@ zagato19 - Jack Daniels, If I want a good whisky, I very rarely go for Johnnie Walker, unless its blue label. Jack Daniels gets the job done for a good price!

On September 06 2013 14:05 WindWolf wrote:
Hello. First of all, thanks for doing a good hosting job at both TI2 and TI3

Then, some questions
1: In the preview of the GLaDOS announcer, "Dota" is apparently pronounced "ota". Will you start saying "ota" once the GLaDOS-announcer is released.
2: Outside of TI and tournaments that you run/cast, who do you like the most.
3: Why did the courier cross the river?
4: What's the name of the river in Dota?


@ WindWolf -
1. No.
2. Asus Rog/DH, cus they let me do as I please .
3. Because it was time to come out.
4. The river Fag

On September 06 2013 14:06 amazingxkcd wrote:
Q: What's the progess on Reborn?


@ amazingxkcd - slow but steady. we have our own engine though, and it rocks
hadang
Profile Joined April 2010
Germany941 Posts
September 06 2013 17:44 GMT
#134
Q: Are you planning to do more Hearthstone Arena streaming ? I really enjoyed the ones you have done so far.
2GD
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United Kingdom15 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-09-06 18:01:06
September 06 2013 17:45 GMT
#135
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On September 06 2013 14:24 Tminus____ wrote:
wow a q&a on TL for 2GD nice!

I got two questions

#1 What is your favorite color?

#2 Starcraft a real time strategy game has been turned into a sort of

[image loading]

where Koreans own white dudes. Can the DOTA2 or any competitive game be anything but Korean dominated in a few years time?


@ Tminus____ -
1. Blue... No Yel.. arrrrrghhhhooooooOOOOOOOO

2. Yeah other games will be fine, SC2 has become very dull for me lately :/ I think WCS was a huge mess, and still is. they need to really step up the SC2 eSport scene for 2014. or it might be its last decent year.

On September 06 2013 14:32 Mitchel DDoS wrote:
When are we going to finally play again and when are you going to add me?


@ Mitchel DDoS - I haven't play much dota lately, its been refreshing to take some time off after TI, and get some good work hours in

On September 06 2013 14:33 LoLAdriankat wrote:
Dota has managed to acquire a massive casual player base as well as a very huge and healthy competitive player base thanks to it's combination of a low mechanical skill requirement and a deep and complex metagame. Unfortunately, a player base such as this hasn't been seen in FPS games since Counter-Strike 1.5/1.6. FPS player bases these days are either casual (CoDBO2) or hardcore (Quake Live), but rarely a good mix of both. What is your take on this and how important do you think it is for a competitive game to have a huge casual following?


@ LoLAdriankat - I agree with your statement. I think it's very important to have a good casual base with a competitive game, Pro-Gamers want to be a pro in the games with the largest audience. It just feels better. that being said there is a place for just competitive games, but you have to be very smart with your budgets during development. But overall the best situation is having a healthy casual scene and a strong competitive. also F2P works best with eSports currently. due to events/tournaments do boost sales and sign ups quite a bit.

On September 06 2013 14:44 1Dhalism wrote:
Q: how can i be as dreamy as 2gd.


@ 1Dhalism - Just Dream!

On September 06 2013 14:51 Dubzex wrote:
2gd what is your favorite cheese?


@ Dubzex - English Cheddar, mature.

On September 06 2013 14:52 KgKris wrote:
Q: Can Yames give us a final post-mortem on the QPad Red Pandas? What does he think went wrong? What he thinks will become of Wagamama and SingSing? Will he ever try to build another team again?


@ KgKris - There really wasn't a leader in the team, that was the start of it all. SingSing will always be fine. Waga can build the team up again, he's learnt a lot from the Red Panda experience

On September 06 2013 15:00 Lathund wrote:
Q: What is the current status of Victory Cat and the kittens? Tell us EVERYTHING


@ Lathund - Victory cat goes out a lot cus she doesn't like the kittens, Munchkin is going to Germany to live with Soe, hes also been kitted out with a secret spy cat cam. The 2 white ones need homes. They're the most friendly bunch of kittens we've had. It helps we are always with them

On September 06 2013 15:08 Boundz(DarKo) wrote:
How drunk can you get?


@ Boundz(DarKo) - I'm one of the best drunks I know! I can do anything drunk. Dance better, Drive while rolling, Perform heart surgery, you name it. no matter how much I drink, still able to get the job done!

On September 06 2013 15:19 BlueFlames wrote:
Q: What is your favorite stand-up comedian?


@ BlueFlames - Oh crap thats hard, Louis CK, Noel Fielding, Mitch Hedberg, Frankie Boyle, Eddie Izzard from his earlier days I say. to pick one, maybe Louis CK.

On September 06 2013 15:21 gostunv wrote:
Q: Top 3 of your best drunken adventures


@ gostunv - I shouldn't

On September 06 2013 15:25 P_e_X wrote:
when did you have your first threesome?


@ P_e_X - University, walking back from the 24 hour Tesco's slightly drunk eating a couple of pork-pies. when I met 2 cheeky ladies. Ladies love a bit of porking

On September 06 2013 15:27 Aiden1337 wrote:
Q: How is it to live in Sweden(Stockholm) And what do you enjoy most staying there?


@ Aiden1337 - Swedens great, the country makes sense in regards to people and the government. it just feels nice. I really enjoy the internet and tap water the most

On September 06 2013 15:35 Geisterkarle wrote:
Because 2GD played and commented for many years I would like to know if he is missing an "old" game in todays competitive/esport scene?


@ Geisterkarle easy missing Quake or a duel fps game. certainly not missing shootmania though, that game was as exspected. DOA

On September 06 2013 15:44 sumsaR wrote:
Will there be a The Meeting accompanying the restart of the GD Show to update us on the workings of the GD Studio? Has been a while now since last time.


@ sumsaR - Yes there will be a meeting, I just hope everything I want to talk about in the meeting has been finalized

On September 06 2013 15:50 dmans wrote:
Q When are you going to do a roadtrip in Sweden?


@ dmans - When the community invite me to enough college parties

On September 06 2013 16:01 Jinsho wrote:
Hey James how are you doing? :D


@ Jinsho - Stop hitting on me! I'm good thanks

On September 06 2013 16:05 Pegas wrote:
Q1: What do you think is the main ingredient for a game to succeed ?

Q2: If you could time travel only once and change your life what is the one thing that you would change and why?


@ Pegas - 1. Delivering features and game play the customer wants, 2. I'd go back to university, quit Uni earlier and take eSports more seriously from the get go.
xtfftc
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United Kingdom2343 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-09-06 17:57:47
September 06 2013 17:56 GMT
#136
Here's 2GD's answers for page 1with the questions before them:
Someone's editing his posts already; guess I don't need to bother with the other pages :D

+ Show Spoiler +

On September 07 2013 02:42 2GD wrote:
Due to how TL is working with flood protection, I will post in bulk. these bulk replies will be listed by page.

Page 1 replies

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On September 06 2013 11:58 [DekAr] wrote:
AWW YISS IT'S 2GD!

Now that teams are shuffled up a bit, what teams are you looking forward to watching with their new lineups?


@ [DekAr] - I'd have to say very obviously I'm looking forward to DK, they should be one of the most individually skilled teams around, I'm really looking forward to their matches

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On September 06 2013 11:58 GranDGranT wrote:
Love 2gd and everything he does.

Q: How do you balance your trolling/cussing/generally Rude but funny behaviour with still making people believe your serious about things?

Edit: Also it was nice to meet you not shit faced and yelling at you on the desk


@ GranDGranT - Hello GranDGranT, Yes it was nice to meet you when you were sober and less annoying . Well I guess people take me somewhat seriously because I've managed to produce products, from the twitch.tv lounge concept to features in BLC and the Studio in Sweden. I generally think it's fine to express yourself by cussing or being rude. but If I only went around the internet trolling, I doubt people would care much about me. Imagine athene if he didn't raise money for dem kids. what would he be?

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On September 06 2013 12:04 Snorkle wrote:
Question: What is the current status of Reborn?


@ Snorkle Reborn is alive, It hasn't been an easy project to get going due to funding it's still underdevelopment, and I'll have more to say on it when the time is right, It's odd for me to be so private about a project. and I haven't yet decided on how open I should be about information. being a very manic person, my view on Reborns public appearances change daily. so right now I just let the project mature behind closed doors. Hopefully I'll figure out soon how to address the community

@ daley ^^

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On September 06 2013 12:08 KgKris wrote:
Q: When is the GD Show coming back :D


@ KgKris We are meant to start off the studio again with a meeting, but soon we will be doing fragbite masters, which means Trance has rebuilt the studio. so I guess we will get the GD Show back around the same time (end of this month). Though we are still awaiting the return of Adebisi to Sweden. The meeting will hopefully reveal some interesting changes for the Studio and the viewers. Hopefully all contracts are in place by the time of the meeting or it will just continue as normal until we can change the broadcasting game

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On September 06 2013 12:11 Iplaythings wrote:
Hey James, have Bruno ever wingmanned you?

Also, favorite pokemon game?

And finally, preferred position in dota? (1,2,4 etc)


@ Iplaythings Bruno, Yes. he's very adept at this, you should see his magic tricks! Regarding pokemon games I never really played the ones of the GameBoy. My little brother did (only little by 1 year) but I didn't touch them. My favourite position in Dota is 4. It's nice to get to play a support hero who can control the map some, and make a big difference in team fights, my fav support is probably Rubick & SD.

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On September 06 2013 12:12 NB wrote:
I noticed that you do pissed a lot of people off in 2012 but 2013 not so much. My question is: How much do you love Reborn and how far are you willing to go to get the game done right?

I am watching you!


@NB - Reborn is probably the project which will allow me to be properly self sustainable in eSports and really boost the GD brand and allow for more exciting opportunities. I really want projects that impact the industry, so Reborn is currently the number 1 focus of my time. I've done a lot so far to try get the game done right, and will continue to do so. I'm pretty sure it will be a product that the eSport audience will enjoy. at least that's my goal


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On September 06 2013 12:13 siMN- wrote:
Q: Can you give any details regarding when people will see something of Reborn, or when a beta will be available?

Get it done, James. The FPS genre is just for people who want medals for sucking atm.

@ siMN- Hopefully some sneek peeks 'soon'. But I don't think we are more than 6-9 months away from really showing you what's up. but depends on the development now and also some funding

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On September 06 2013 12:13 zev318 wrote:
wow nice pic lol looks like he's about to cry


@ zev318 - I did cry zev318. I did.

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On September 06 2013 12:19 Gaius Baltar wrote:
Q: Are you planning on publishing Reborn yourself or once you're further in the development process might you consider publishing through a company like Valve?


@ Gaius Baltar - I really like the idea of Steam, since it reduces development time and gives the customer a very suitable launch product for the game, but no contracts are in place for distribution yet. but I defiantly won't be taking a mainstream publisher. the idea of working with anyone makes me a bit sickly, I'd rather the only outside influence with game development be from the community itself. I have friends who work at Ubisoft and blizzard, and I still think to myself wow.. that must suck.

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On September 06 2013 12:19 fdoom wrote:
Q: Favorite beer?


@ fdoom - hmmmmm, the kind that looks and taste like whisky. yup, whisky is my fav beer.

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On September 06 2013 12:25 ReignSupreme. wrote:
Damn I love me some 2GD content

I want industry stories (the hilarious ones preferred).

Q. Do you keep an eye on online communities (TL, Reddit, etc) yourself or are you among the many personalities who disregard them as a bunch of angry/entitled children?

also Q. How did it really feel to kill Dendi? Was it erection-inducing?


@ ReignSupreme. - Hey, yeah I read a lot of team liquid & reddits, If I load my webbrowser, from the 8 tabs there is, SC2 Reddit, Dota2 Reddit, GD Studio Reddit, Teamliquid and Twitch are the more gamer ones. I think it's important to read what people are saying. Even in feedback on our stuff or me directly, there is always some truth to what people say, even in the most negative comments. I always took pride in being part of the gaming community, and if I shied away from gaming or reading the forums, It would probably hurt my decision making within this industry. It's important to stay part of the community and experience the same things everyone else does as a viewer or user.


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On September 06 2013 12:26 Verator wrote:
If you could run a major event of any game in any place you wanted, DH/ MLG/ TI scale, what would it be and where?


@ Verator - I'd run a Quake/Reborn tournament in the style of TI in Prague. yes Prague.. think of the after party!?

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On September 06 2013 12:30 TargA wrote:
Q. Fuck Kill Marry: Trance, Semmler and your mom


@ TargA - damnit TargA, I'd kill you, then fuck you, then marry you! I know its sick right. sex before marriage and all...

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On September 06 2013 12:34 evoli wrote:
What caused the worst hangover of your life?


@ evoli - 2 bottles of Vodka (I carried one in each pocket of my trousers) at the age of 16 at a local carnival in Glastonbury. holy shit that turned me off vodka for a long time.

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On September 06 2013 12:38 killerdog wrote:
When does the gd show start again, I'm lost without it

Also that focus mode button is awesome, first time I've seen it. Is it new?



@ killerdog - at a similar time as the fragbite masters this month I guess.

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On September 06 2013 12:43 dooshplayer wrote:
how did you convince your parents to allow you to play video games for a living/working in the esport business?


@ dooshplayer - My parents were cool. they didn't want to tell me what I had to do or what I couldn't do. but instead would at least encourage me to think about what I'm doing. and I thought about it.. and decided I like video games . whenever I personally stressed as a young adult not being able to figure out what I was meant to do. I remember my Mum told me she knows 40 year olds who just enjoy getting high and listening to old records, but they're happy, and that's more important. Also my Grandad always had a rule that if I helped myself, he will help me. So If he saw me making efforts to be a great gamer, or try and get to France for my first ESWC. If I ever struggled or hit a hurdle, he would always be there to help me. I have a pretty amazing family.




P.S. 2GD didn't answer Adebisi's question:

On September 06 2013 12:08 Adebisi wrote:
Did you give away the kittens yet?


TanGeng
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Sanya12364 Posts
September 06 2013 18:01 GMT
#137
What are these questions, 2GD!!! I can't tell what you're saying since it's comments are so random.

What would be your hour-long music mix that you could listen to on repeat while playing games?
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TanGeng
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Sanya12364 Posts
September 06 2013 18:02 GMT
#138
If you could play a matchmaker and get two other people to marry each other, who would you choose?
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Profile Blog Joined March 2010
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Last Edited: 2013-09-06 18:11:43
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#139
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On September 06 2013 16:37 sd_andeh wrote:
Question: how come you don't mention us Quakeworld players from Dreamhack in the best moments!?


@ sd_andeh - Hah, yeah the QW guys were awesome to hang with. really enjoyed commentating some QW despite I really suck at it.

On September 06 2013 16:43 Nus5 wrote:
Q: Will you come back to casting/hosting starcraft 2 events?


@ Nus5 - I will probably never host a SC2 event again. but I guess you should never say never. *reads* *doh*

On September 06 2013 16:59 Taku wrote:
Q1. What's one line you've said in public that you regret and why?

Q2. What do you think it would take for more major esports events to reach Canada given the many notable players from here, and why or why not would it happen?


@ Taku - 1 . Non, I don't have regrets, though I say the stupidest shit when im bored. to just entertain myself, hence DH Valencia

2. I love the idea of doing more eSports in Canada, I've been banging on to DH they should go there Adebisi could help set it up also. he's a local! I donno would DH coming to Canada be kinda cool? I think it would be

On September 06 2013 17:07 Re1nForce wrote:
How many bottles of Laphroaig, pack of cigarettes and Vesuvio's am I close to become a member of TheGDStudio?


@ Re1nForce - anywhere between 1 more and 2000. so your maybe really close. maybe send more and I'll let you know

On September 06 2013 17:10 BlackPanther wrote:
Q1: Is there anything you'd ask of the community that isn't already being asked?

Q2: How big do you think eSports can get? Will it, at some point, reach a level of popularity that surpasses football? Is it destined to be a more niche thing like Tennis, F1, or Golf?


@ BlackPanther - 1. Help, but I donno how, but all I do know is as many we can be quite powerful, with either starting a project, crowd funding. but right now we don't need some big community project. a lot of companies are handling eSports fine. but if it ever got dire. I think this community is more powerful and compassionate than we think

2. Good question, I think it will always be niche, mainly because you have to have experiences with the type of genre of video game to understand it as an eSport and want to be a part of the community. but we have a big advantage due to gaming is truly global. so sure we'll always stay niche, but we will be one of the biggest niches out there

On September 06 2013 17:10 xtfftc wrote:
Any thoughts on Day9's game?

Any thoughts on Day9's game?

(asking the question twice since I hope to get one serious "2GD has very deep insight of the industry" answer and one "2GD loves his jokes even when it might be better to keep quiet")


@ xtfftc - I haven't read much about it, but I'm sure he'll probably do something successful on a small scale. ones thing's for sure, he probably has more funding to make video games than me

On September 06 2013 17:23 JayJay_90 wrote:
Q: What's your favourite whiskey?

Q: I'm part of a team of Uni students developing an FPS game, what would say is the most important thing to make it fun to play?

Q: Can you give me an internship at the GD studio?


@ JayJay_90
1. Right now bowmore surf, 12 year. its amazing.
2. Movement
3. We lack physical room, or we would of had a lot of internships. but you're more than welcome to email - james@thegdstudio.com , any information you'd think I'd like to know.

On September 06 2013 17:26 Gammkrabb wrote:
Q uestion - Do you get into alot of trouble in your personal or professional life by your "I dont care" kind of personality? I know that you can control it or can I ? :D


@ Gammkrabb - I don't get job offers or people contact me for collabs, cus they think I have this fuck the man attitude. but other than that there is no trouble really. Probably got in a few fights when I was younger cus of my mouth, but thats normal when you grow up in England. everyone's a gobby twat where I'm from.

On September 06 2013 17:48 xou wrote:
Q: Have you tried militia ?


@ xou - no Xou I havent. also I miss your little French face.

On September 06 2013 18:10 Kergy wrote:
cant believe he's older than totalbiscuit


@ Kergy - Don't get a real job, play video games, avoid stress, stay young looking .

On September 06 2013 18:18 bQttger wrote:
Hello Good Sir.

Q: What hero is the best Dota hero, and why is it AXE?


@ bQttger - Hey BQ my fellow Axe brothering. My best hero is Axe yes, but One does not simply pick Axe, Axe picks you.

On September 06 2013 18:29 Nore wrote:
Where is Matt Rider ?


@ Nore - In Germany working for game studios. He still looks like a lost puppy. I meet him at Gamescom. We were going to an afterparty, I told him we were going to slaughter house, but instead we all went to rose club, but I forgot to tell him. so by the time he got to Rose Club. we were leaving. oh god how the torment continues...

On September 06 2013 18:49 hifriend wrote:
Cool interview. I love the focus mode thingy!

Q: What do you want to do next?


@ hifriend - Make the video game Reborn, and turn the GD Brand into a better company. it has a lot of potential. I have a good 5 year plan though, It involves more games, more GDness and more entertainment

On September 06 2013 18:53 Eshez wrote:
Q: What's your issue with Day9?


@ Eshez - Don't have an issue, I just don't trust who he is on camera and off camera. It's too far apart for my liking. So I don't find him very believable or enjoyable. but I just let him do his shit and I do mine.

On September 06 2013 19:13 Latsom wrote:
yaay :D

Q: I live in Oslo, can I come down to Sweden and be your Au Pair for a weekend or to? I have good references ^.^


@ Latsom - show me your references james@thegdstudio.com

On September 06 2013 19:16 zul wrote:
Q: in what countries you got laid already?


@ zul - I don't see countries or race, I am a man of the world with a quest -

fdoom
Profile Joined August 2012
United States12 Posts
September 06 2013 18:02 GMT
#140
Why does the UK produce so few players but so many commentators?
this but unironically
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