This Saturday at 9PM EST/6PM PST two Starcraft 2 players, Joe K and HLPRMNKY, will fight to the death in order to settle their grudge and raise money for sick children. All proceeds go to the Child's Play hospital of the winner's choice.
Your donations will directly provide video games to hospitalized children, please donate now!
The matches will be shoutcasted by EG.iNcontrol and Trus, a Penny Arcade forumer who casts their regular tournaments. You can watch the action live via Trus's Starcraft stream.
LOL I'm pretty stoked now, I thought I was going to spend my Saturday night listening to my wife bitch and moan... Now I get to watch some bruisin' bronzers. Awesome trailer btw.
This will truly be a great thing to watch. iNControl casting + awesome bronze level play will probably be one of the most entertaining US starcraft 2 experiences this year. I say that with no intention of hyperbole.
On December 01 2010 04:44 Goggalor wrote: Lmao that was hilarious. Gotta catch this. Great work on the trailer btw.
All artwork and trailers were done with volunteers, and they have all delivered spectacularly. Be sure to check out the linked thread for more artwork, more banners, and sig lines.
Really glad everyone is looking forward to this! And thanks for the kudos on the videos!
I hope we can get as many people as possible to watch and also donate,seeing as this is a charity event, so it would be amazing if you could tell as many people as possible about our "Rumble in the Bronze"!
That was an awesome intro video, wow. I was hoping for a little more backstory drama though, it's always more fun when the two guys are playing because they hate each other.
Even if they're friends, invent something they disagree on to fuel the fire and increase the hype.
On December 01 2010 04:57 Cel.erity wrote: That was an awesome intro video, wow. I was hoping for a little more backstory drama though, it's always more fun when the two guys are playing because they hate each other.
Even if they're friends, invent something they disagree on to fuel the fire and increase the hype.
PA and Iowa im guessing is where they are from based on the hospitals. They are clearly in a huge fight over which state has better farm land and decided to settle it based on SC2
I hope people will enjoy our special "micro/macro" 2vs2! We have a Diamond player teamed up with a Bronze player. The Diamond macros, the Bronze micros. SO many units will die horrible deaths for our amusement,haha.
As Klyka mentioned, we start with the special 2v2, have a mid-card fight of a Bo3 Diamond 2000+ Z v P, and then finish it off with a Bo5 in the Bronze.
Already donated quite a bit to Child's Play with the Desert Bus For Hope event by Loading Ready Run. I'll happily add a little more onto that for this though, looks like it'll be great fun.
On December 01 2010 07:10 MOOG wrote: Bahaha. The poster shows a supply cap with massive resource floating. Looks random but nice touch. Berry Berry Bronzey.
That was one of the better details that artist put on there. ;-)
This is the greatest low level bronze league trailer tounrnament grudge match thing I have ever seen. I hope the PA community keeps these types of events up.
On December 01 2010 07:54 57 Corvette wrote: Wow, def gonna watch this if my brother doesn't be an ass and kicks me off early/.
Will there be Vods after?
The event will be run through my stream so I can answer this;
VoDs will be up, but since Own3d doesn't do any sort of live recording of streams the videos will take a bit to upload. Everything gets saved as a .flv on my harddrive as the cast moves along so once everything gets finished I will get to work converting them to a better format and uploading them but it will probably take a day or two.
Honestly, the game that has made me laugh the hardest since release was a base race between between two bronzies at a lan, 45mins walking around the map in circles building and losing bases to each other with like 5 units each. The micro was epic.
On December 01 2010 07:54 57 Corvette wrote: Wow, def gonna watch this if my brother doesn't be an ass and kicks me off early/.
Will there be Vods after?
The event will be run through my stream so I can answer this;
VoDs will be up, but since Own3d doesn't do any sort of live recording of streams the videos will take a bit to upload. Everything gets saved as a .flv on my harddrive as the cast moves along so once everything gets finished I will get to work converting them to a better format and uploading them but it will probably take a day or two.
I think you'd be safe uploading flv. I'd say the majority of people have VLC player, and if they don't they should.
I'm gonna be at work during this... I really wish I could watch it live. Incontrol is, hands-down, my favorite personality in the SC2 scene (with Day[9] like... riding on his shoulders or something... I don't know, but they're close). More than anyone in the SC2 community, you guys just "Get it" as Day[9] would put it.
Just remember, Incontrol, for every loud-mouthed douchebag critic you have over your posts and/or SotG casts, you have 100 silent fans who actually have a brain and understand (and largely agree with) the context of the things you say.
Should be possible to add the time so it shows for whatever timezone the player has set his teamliquod too in the OP, just a thought. Anyway will be looking forward to this if i am able to tune in, can only imagine incontrol casting bronzeish level players will be awesome.
On December 01 2010 18:42 SiEGEstarcraft wrote: This looks awesome, I just hope its not one of those events where im up till 4am to watch it. I wish I lived in the US
if the event goes on until 4am, I'm not going to be happy about it...
Now, the post-cast lobbies may go that late, but hey, you never know.
I know there was one worker at AMH here. If there are a couple more philly peeps, we can have a post-match drinking binge at the Drake.
Haha, this is going to be awesome! Always liked incontrol's sense of humor (from listening to him on Sotg). I'm glad you guys are uploading VODs!! I really liked the trailers too! :D
i love incontrol casts. it's always entertaining. is he back in the us or still in korea? (dunno if he just went there to play GSL, but i think i remember something about an EG house/apartment over there?)
On December 02 2010 06:52 sCuMBaG wrote: i love incontrol casts. it's always entertaining. is he back in the us or still in korea? (dunno if he just went there to play GSL, but i think i remember something about an EG house/apartment over there?)
He's back in the US. Any EG house in Korea wouldn't be established until 2011 as far as I know.
Also I hope they don't make iNcontroL hold back. I want an uncensored iNcontroL.
On December 02 2010 06:52 sCuMBaG wrote: i love incontrol casts. it's always entertaining. is he back in the us or still in korea? (dunno if he just went there to play GSL, but i think i remember something about an EG house/apartment over there?)
He's back in the US. Any EG house in Korea wouldn't be established until 2011 as far as I know.
Also I hope they don't make iNcontroL hold back. I want an uncensored iNcontroL.
One of the players is someone we regularly make fun of (good-naturedly, of course). The whole point of two Bronze players duking it out is so we can watch and laugh and let iNcontroL makes jokes to his heart's content.
This is gonna be awesome! I really can't wait! I'm especially excited to hear iNcontroL shoutcasting, it'll be my first time hearing him in game and not just in an interview/discussion
I'll try to help out anyway I can, not sure if I'll be around for much of the actual event but maybe we can continue it after wards or something to get some more donations rolling.
On December 02 2010 06:52 sCuMBaG wrote: i love incontrol casts. it's always entertaining. is he back in the us or still in korea? (dunno if he just went there to play GSL, but i think i remember something about an EG house/apartment over there?)
He's back in the US. Any EG house in Korea wouldn't be established until 2011 as far as I know.
Also I hope they don't make iNcontroL hold back. I want an uncensored iNcontroL.
One of the players is someone we regularly make fun of (good-naturedly, of course). The whole point of two Bronze players duking it out is so we can watch and laugh and let iNcontroL makes jokes to his heart's content.
as the begrudging organizer of this event, and one of the main participants - i talked directly with iNcontrol today, and told him that we know his shitick and that he didnt need to adjust.
all he needed to do was flog the Child's Play donations.
On December 02 2010 10:57 FuriousJodo wrote: I'll try to help out anyway I can, not sure if I'll be around for much of the actual event but maybe we can continue it after wards or something to get some more donations rolling.
I'm all for keeping it rolling as long as we have participants, casters and fun.
Any chance we could get a small highlight reel of cheeses/harasses/micro/macro? Doesn't need to be particularly high production value, but I enjoyed the first trailer so much, I'd love a shorter sequel if possible to hold me over til Saturday.
inControl's hilarious commentating style is so entertaining. Anyone who hasn't seen the old Mojojojo vs alamojojojo on Rise's channel feat. inControl needs to give it a watch to prepare for the awesomeness. pt1 http://www.youtube.com/user/SC2GGRise#p/u/45/rRsVM8idvng
On December 03 2010 01:40 Le BucheRON wrote: inControl's hilarious commentating style is so entertaining. Anyone who hasn't seen the old Mojojojo vs alamojojojo on Rise's channel feat. inControl needs to give it a watch to prepare for the awesomeness. pt1 http://www.youtube.com/user/SC2GGRise#p/u/45/rRsVM8idvng
I cant wait to watch this, and I am really looking forward to Incontrol commentating! Watched one of his coaching videos and his knowledge and personal.. style would be great for casting, in my humble oppinion
Haha I literally laughed my ass off watching that trailer. A real cheer to you guys pulling this off, and I hope you get some good donations going on. This just looks to be such a fun event!
Incontrol is the perfect caster for this event. I can't wait to hear the shit talking.
This reminds me of this video, which is one of the funniest things ever. Now that I watch it again, he kinda reminds me of Raelcun with his voice (<3 rael casting).
Finally got myself to register an account here. I'm gonna be one of the micro guys in the micro/macro team match :D Phoenixes gonna be lifting so much, you'd think it was a powerlifting meet!
On December 03 2010 23:34 SmoKim wrote: more people should hype their events like this, with hillarious small/big teaser trailers and stuff =) im almost interested in watching just for that
The team putting this event together has delivered far and above expectations. If you appreciate their efforts, and the efforts of all the behind the scenes work, as well as the Bronzer's taking a pie in the face from inControl,
On December 03 2010 23:34 SmoKim wrote: more people should hype their events like this, with hillarious small/big teaser trailers and stuff =) im almost interested in watching just for that
The team putting this event together has delivered far and above expectations. If you appreciate their efforts, and the efforts of all the behind the scenes work, as well as the Bronzer's taking a pie in the face from inControl,
On December 03 2010 23:34 SmoKim wrote: more people should hype their events like this, with hillarious small/big teaser trailers and stuff =) im almost interested in watching just for that
The team putting this event together has delivered far and above expectations. If you appreciate their efforts, and the efforts of all the behind the scenes work, as well as the Bronzer's taking a pie in the face from inControl,
On December 04 2010 03:40 DminusTerran wrote: The first hype video is just awesome, when the epic music que starts off to the worst probe split I've ever seen I just can't stop laughing.
Honestly, my favorite is the second. But Mr. Klyka deserves all the credit for such funny, prolific videos!
can't wait to see this, bronze play plus incontrol comentary's bound to be nothing but epic. also, the original video was incredibly funny, you got the smarts
On December 04 2010 09:23 kedinik wrote: Joe, you better not practice too much. It's always possible that you'll make it into Silver and then the event name would just look bad.
meh, i barely ladder anymore... i usually enjoy just getting pummeled in random custom games by diamonds.
On December 04 2010 09:23 kedinik wrote: Joe, you better not practice too much. It's always possible that you'll make it into Silver and then the event name would just look bad.
meh, i barely ladder anymore... i usually enjoy just getting pummeled in random custom games by diamonds.
ehm im aware that its a US event, im just saying that i find it sad that the time isn't better for EU watchers, it really bothers me because it happens way to often (GSL is like what 4 at night in US ect) with different US/EU events
im not hating on you, just dissapointed that i can't watch yet another fun cool event because it's in a retarded hour
On December 04 2010 23:44 SmoKim wrote: ehm im aware that its a US event, im just saying that i find it sad that the time isn't better for EU watchers, it really bothers me because it happens way to often (GSL is like what 4 at night in US ect) with different US/EU events
im not hating on you, just dissapointed that i can't watch yet another fun cool event because it's in a retarded hour
no need to say sorry
it would have been great to have a time that works great for everyone. One of our fighters tonight is in Japan, and we may have an Aussie in there, I can't remember.
Unfortunately, no matter what time we pick, some region is going to be screwed. 9PM EST/6PM PST gives us the best coverage over on this side of the pond.
The VODs of the event will be up shortly afterwards, so you can watch the whole thing post-match.
On December 05 2010 00:19 wilt wrote: Well this European will be watching.
Although my day is from like 13:00 to 07:00 at the moment so it ain't no thang.
Are PA folks going to go on vent during the cast?
I think there will be a PA vent party, at least i'll encourage it.
BTW - Thanks to the TL community for letting us crash here while the boards crashed at PA. Our donations are high, and only going to climb higher. Please, come enjoy me taking a pie in the face from inControl, and have some fun.
And, for the "I want to see a good game" people... we do have a mid-card match of 2k+ diamonds.
Finally, the day has arrived! I'm really humbled and a little 0_o to see how my little forum slapfight has grown into this. Thanks so much to everyone who worked so hard on this event.
Still gonna bop me a clown tonight, tho. Sorry Ender, I'll try to make it quick and painless! :D
On December 05 2010 01:40 Callow wrote: Finally, the day has arrived! I'm really humbled and a little 0_o to see how my little forum slapfight has grown into this. Thanks so much to everyone who worked so hard on this event.
Still gonna bop me a clown tonight, tho. Sorry Ender, I'll try to make it quick and painless! :D
Ughhhh, 2 more hours until this. Can't wait to see incontrol casting this mostly. I can honestly see him just poking fun at them while trying to maintain a professional standpoint.
i wana see idra commentate aka analyze idra would constantly be like "irl faceplam, facepalm - if only his apm was greater than 50 he could use his 6000 minerals"
hope tourny goes well .
p.s. can i go buiy a new acct, lose all my placement matches then app for tourny ))))?
On December 05 2010 09:47 majestouch wrote: i wana see idra commentate aka analyze idra would constantly be like "irl faceplam, facepalm - if only his apm was greater than 50 he could use his 6000 minerals"
hope tourny goes well .
p.s. can i go buiy a new acct, lose all my placement matches then app for tourny ))))?
p.p.s jk.
This is Starcraft 2. 50 apm is plenty to get into diamond, never mind bronze!
iNControl: "If this Protoss player doesn't move any of those Probes out I'll punch a child." Trus: "That's not really in the spirit of the event." iNControl: "It's OK. This event is gonna pay for the bills."
I so want to watch this but the stream is unwatchable, is it lagging/breaking up for anyone else? I know this is a charity event but is anyone restreaming it or something?
On December 05 2010 12:47 Beside_kr wrote: I so want to watch this but the stream is unwatchable, is it lagging/breaking up for anyone else? I know this is a charity event but is anyone restreaming it or something?
Yeah I get maybe 10 seconds and then buffering into skipping into more buffering, it's infuriating.
That was completely amazing. I'm serious when I say that was the most entertaining hour of SC2 I've seen in a long time and I was in tears almost the whole time.
I'm definitely giving to Child's Play right now, and I'll double it up if you guys ever run this again with Inc. :D
"DO I have your permission to start mining" "What are you thinkinking" "What are you already scouting me for" "Hep roxied in my face" "My wife said you gonna play with one arm behind your back?" "In their defense, they're terrible"
On December 05 2010 13:31 anycolourfloyd wrote: assuming completely serious play, what do you guys think the maximum number of bronzies incontrol could beat would be?
On December 05 2010 13:31 anycolourfloyd wrote: assuming completely serious play, what do you guys think the maximum number of bronzies incontrol could beat would be?
All of them
i'm pretty keen to see incontrol vs 7 at once
be like a professional boxer vs 7 teenagers
they could maybe take him down if they strategized and worked together
That second 2v1 was stupid. They matched up iNcontrol with two diamond players without telling him, and not only that, they were clearly listening to the stream (blind 5 queens and overseerer, yeah right). He thought they were bronze so he was offracing and attempting to troll (like the first 2v1).
On December 05 2010 13:47 Impeccable wrote: That second 2v1 was stupid. They matched up iNcontrol with two diamond players without telling him, and not only that, they were clearly listening to the stream (blind 5 queens and overseerer, yeah right). He thought they were bronze so he was offracing and attempting to troll (like the first 2v1).
That WAS bs. Incontrol still made it hilarious though rofl.
I just donated! I think this is a really, really great cause. If you have even a couple dollars, PayPal 'em! Come on, let's show them how awesome this community is. Let's meet this goal!
On December 05 2010 14:05 Bear4188 wrote: Wow that is an absurdly narrow choke, I have not actually seen the SC2 match point.
Your base is so far away from the enemy though that you should never allow them to get to that choke. Mix that with 2 close expansions and zerg can get 3 base quite easily and take map control.
In future events like this I hope they stay away from showing decent players play. This current platinum vs diamond player is a good example. You lose the entrainment gained from watching terrible players play, and you also don't get to see high level player. It's just a boring random game, not to mention they are listening into the stream and cheating.
> cheat on stream > pretend you're not cheating on the stream, after being directly asked > admit like 10 minutes later that you actually are cheating > try to justify it by claiming you're drunk > lose anyway
On December 05 2010 14:12 PartyBiscuit wrote: Anna vs. Joe's wife needs to happen...
There is a difference between a bad player and a player that has never played a RTS
It would be boring to watch :/
funny thing. 2 ex guildmates are living together now. they play abit of sc2. he diamond. she, a girl who calls probes "little cute yellow thingies" is plat. never played a rts before.
That was a surprisingly entertaining and successful event, apparently they raised over $3000, and there were like 2800 people on the stream at one time.
A couple of lame games with DECENT players, but otherwise very entertaining noob play.
On December 05 2010 14:42 Ewli wrote: The stream numbers were up to 3000 in the end, and all for a good cause. I really enjoyed it, so much that I stayed up to 6:42 am
oshit youre right. almost 7 daaaamnnn
well gz on the amount of donations and ty for providing us with excellent entertainment.
The entire event was created by a group of us in just under 2 weeks. We learned a lot from this and, if we decide to, the next event will be that much better.
There will be VoDs up in the near future. But only for the good stuff I think. I'm sure the OP will be updated with links to it when it happens. If not the penny-arcade forums thread on it will have info.
On December 05 2010 15:02 EMCL wrote: Loved the event, but wanted to throw out some constructive criticism.
If asked to rate the different parts of the stream, I'd give:
The 2v1 against Incontrol by two bronze a 6.
The 1v1 with the two diamondish players a 3
The 2v1 against Incontrol by two diamondish players (listening to the stream...) a .001
The last 1v1 between the two bronzeish players a 6.
and finally, the beginning best of 5 absolutely a 10 - was fuckin awesome.
All in all great! Please stick to the horribad players and make sure they aren't listening to the stream!
I'd like to thank everyone for watching, donating and making this event a success. We pulled this off with 2 weeks of planning, and made significant money for Child's Play.
Thanks again to the TL community, and everyone who donated, snarked, or just watched. I whope that everyone had fun in support of a great charity.
VODs will be up. I don't know if I'm watching them, sometimes its better not knowing what happened.
On December 05 2010 16:21 Doctorjorts wrote: Keep reaching for that rainbow, Ender. Silver is JUST out of your reach. :-P
its been a saga on PA... just trying to get me out... i've played wayyy too many ladder games when i shouldnt be (after 1 am, kindof drunk, etc.) and every time i pull pretty far ahead in recent w/l ratio, i'll go on a 8-10 game loss streak.
i've kindof stayed off the ladders for a while, just to get my head cleared and the kinks worked out. still working on it.
but again, thanks for everyone tuning in and contributing. i hope that you were well entertained.
Some constructive criticism though: -Don't be inviting random people from chat. They will lie about their rank, listen to the stream, and do/say dumb things on purpose (all of which we saw). Prepare plenty of people beforehand if possible. Just my 2 cents. -Bronzies are by far the best. Stick to 'em!
The 2 diamonds vs. incontrol was ultra lame, not even close to a fair fight. The bronze bo5 was the highlight of the night though and I could barely breathe the whole time. Incontrol, you are hilarious, WTB like 5 of these in a row please!
All in all, good job by everyone, the success of the event in $ raised alone should be incentive to do more I reckon. Props!
On December 05 2010 17:03 MuteZephyr wrote: Great, I loved it! Please do another!
Some constructive criticism though: -Don't be inviting random people from chat. They will lie about their rank, listen to the stream, and do/say dumb things on purpose (all of which we saw). Prepare plenty of people beforehand if possible. Just my 2 cents. -Bronzies are by far the best. Stick to 'em!
The 2 diamonds vs. incontrol was ultra lame, not even close to a fair fight. The bronze bo5 was the highlight of the night though and I could barely breathe the whole time. Incontrol, you are hilarious, WTB like 5 of these in a row please!
All in all, good job by everyone, the success of the event in $ raised alone should be incentive to do more I reckon. Props!
There has been talk of making this a regular type event. We've learned a lot in the planning process, especially that 2 weeks is incredibly straining on everyone involved.
We mapped out the first three matches, and kindof opened it up at the end, just to keep the donations rolling in. I would have hated to cut it after the planned matches, or even iNc nuking me 2v1, because i think that we got more donations by airing it longer.
Incontrol was a great host and commentator and the event wouldn't have gotten the attention without his participation. He was a true professional all the way, and really should be looked to cast major events.
surprisingly, outside of GSL, this event had more money in it than anything else in NA. we're over $3000 raised and we kindof expect the VODs will raise that total some more.
and i didn't set up the diamonds vs. inControl. someone else called that tune.
On December 05 2010 17:24 enderwiggnz wrote: We mapped out the first three matches, and kindof opened it up at the end, just to keep the donations rolling in. I would have hated to cut it after the planned matches, or even iNc nuking me 2v1, because i think that we got more donations by airing it longer.
Yeah, I feel ya. Probably doubled donations by keeping it on, I agree! Don't get me wrong, not hatin', I realize it was pretty impromptu and all the positive response was unexpected (but great!). I'm just excited for the prospect of the next one being even better.
and i didn't set up the diamonds vs. inControl. someone else called that tune.
Oh, I wasn't aware, not a big deal. Nobody likes seeing their favorite players get crushed in an unfair fight though
Thanks again mate, and good job! There's gonna be a lotta happy kids out there.
A very satisfying event overall. In the future I'd recommend against having the caster attempt to play and cast at the same time because that is actually super difficult, and I don't think any professional caster or gamer practices doing that. Of course when Incontrol was able to focus on casting, he brought extreme hilarity to the table. His colorful language, voice inflection, energy, and wit really make him a top notch caster, particularly suited for this event too. Ender and Callow are also extraordinarily ballsy for putting their terrible play on the line for everyone's enjoyment.
Thanks for creating this event. I know I enjoyed it, and I hope it greatly benefits its cause as well.
Trus hasn't seen me play since beta so I think that was kind of a misunderstanding on how bad I am. Once the game had started though I think playing it out was a better option than just saying "Oh wait we have two diamonds". As stopping and starting games has the potential to be harmful to an event.
Also Joe and the rest of the guys who put effort in on this (not me) you guys are champions.
Thanks to everyone that came and watched, thanks to everybody that donated, and a big thanks to Incontrol for commentating! We put this together haphazardly in only two weeks, but the next time we do something should be much better organized.
Fantastic matches. Was able to rope some of my non SC friends into watching the match over the Cornhuskers game here in Nebraska (sacrilege in this state btw :D). Great work incontrol.
I was disappointed by the fact that they didn't seem to be reading the IRC chat which was heavily requesting an Anna Prosser v Joe's Wife deathmatch. Other than that, was fantastic especially the first 1v1 Bronze, Incontrol is amazing.
VODs are on the way. Trus (the guy who's responsible for the VODs) is working on it, but is also dealing with finals for college as well. Please give him some time, the wait is certainly worth it.
On December 06 2010 03:35 PartyBiscuit wrote: I was disappointed by the fact that they didn't seem to be reading the IRC chat which was heavily requesting an Anna Prosser v Joe's Wife deathmatch. Other than that, was fantastic especially the first 1v1 Bronze, Incontrol is amazing.
Not exactly true - they did read those requests, but Joe's wife had already gone to sleep, so they didn't really consider it.
I logged in around the last game of the Bronze bo5, eagerly awaiting VODs of the other games!
On December 06 2010 07:08 enderwiggnz wrote: if you can't wait for VODs, I can post the replays.... though, you'll be missing out on the best part of the games, inControls casting
Yeah, that wouldn't be as fun! Sure, the games were hilarious. But inControl were a huge part of it ;D cant wait for the voids, gotta rewatch this bo5
On December 06 2010 23:35 rawk wrote: If you care this much about the VoD's you should probably watch the event in the first place...
Most of the people asking for VOD's live waaaaay outside of the timezone that the event was casted in. Therefore the only way to see them is via the VOD's. I was going get up at 3am to watch the live event but because of a busy day with the family the day before I was knackered so I didn't.
On December 06 2010 23:35 rawk wrote: If you care this much about the VoD's you should probably watch the event in the first place...
Most of the people asking for VOD's live waaaaay outside of the timezone that the event was casted in. Therefore the only way to see them is via the VOD's. I was going get up at 3am to watch the live event but because of a busy day with the family the day before I was knackered so I didn't.
I eagerly await the VOD's along with the others
Or we were working at our jobs and couldn't watch there either. Im ok with waiting though apparently the guy who has the vods is in school and has papers/exams due right now it being the end of the semester.
On December 06 2010 23:35 rawk wrote: If you care this much about the VoD's you should probably watch the event in the first place...
Why do people spew out retarded comments just because they can?
- Perhaps I was away at the time. - Perhaps I didn't know about it. - Perhaps there was something else I prioritized instead. - Perhaps *insert any other valid reason*
Just stop posting retarded comments. No! Just stop!
Sorry for the delay on the VoDs, It's the last week of class for me so I am currently stuck in paper writing hell, but I am finishing up my last one today and then I'll have a good amount of free time as I study for finals.
If everything goes according to plan I'll have the VoDs uploading tonight and I'll get them posted tomorrow
On December 06 2010 23:35 rawk wrote: If you care this much about the VoD's you should probably watch the event in the first place...
Why do people spew out retarded comments just because they can?
- Perhaps I was away at the time. - Perhaps I didn't know about it. - Perhaps there was something else I prioritized instead. - Perhaps *insert any other valid reason*
Just stop posting retarded comments. No! Just stop!
And your comment is not retarded? The kids busy, give him time - just like you were "busy". He'll get them up. If you go to a college/university you don't exactly have a lot of free time right now. I'm pretty sure that 50 kids shouting at him to get VoDs up aren't going to actually get them up faster. Patience is a virtue.
On December 06 2010 23:35 rawk wrote: If you care this much about the VoD's you should probably watch the event in the first place...
Why do people spew out retarded comments just because they can?
- Perhaps I was away at the time. - Perhaps I didn't know about it. - Perhaps there was something else I prioritized instead. - Perhaps *insert any other valid reason*
Just stop posting retarded comments. No! Just stop!
And your comment is not retarded? The kids busy, give him time - just like you were "busy". He'll get them up. If you go to a college/university you don't exactly have a lot of free time right now. I'm pretty sure that 50 kids shouting at him to get VoDs up aren't going to actually get them up faster. Patience is a virtue.
Wow, way to jump on the retard bandwagon.
He didn't demand the replays. He just explained why people might want them.
Honestly, get down off your soapbox. We know that it takes time. We're patient. Now hush.
On December 07 2010 04:36 TrusPA wrote: Sorry for the delay on the VoDs, It's the last week of class for me so I am currently stuck in paper writing hell, but I am finishing up my last one today and then I'll have a good amount of free time as I study for finals.
If everything goes according to plan I'll have the VoDs uploading tonight and I'll get them posted tomorrow
On December 07 2010 04:36 TrusPA wrote: Sorry for the delay on the VoDs, It's the last week of class for me so I am currently stuck in paper writing hell, but I am finishing up my last one today and then I'll have a good amount of free time as I study for finals.
If everything goes according to plan I'll have the VoDs uploading tonight and I'll get them posted tomorrow
Dude, you're doing a great thing! Get your school work handled, VoDs happen when they happen. People are just anxious to see the awesome event you and iNcontrol put on.
On December 07 2010 04:59 riverkim09 wrote: Its shouted by iNcontrol? Forget that then.
WhaT? First, isn't it in the title of the thread? Second, go download the TLA's from earlier in the year and tell me if you don't find that very amusing. He's a funny dude with tons of knowledge of the game.
On December 07 2010 04:36 TrusPA wrote: Sorry for the delay on the VoDs, It's the last week of class for me so I am currently stuck in paper writing hell, but I am finishing up my last one today and then I'll have a good amount of free time as I study for finals.
If everything goes according to plan I'll have the VoDs uploading tonight and I'll get them posted tomorrow
On December 07 2010 17:02 TheOverEagerBeaver wrote: I made an account on these forums after lurking for like 6 months just to tell you how excited I am for these VODs. Words cannot describe.
Haha, almost the same here. I have been registered but never really posted, but this made me make my first "real more than 1 sentence"- post.
I think the big attraction here is, these "oh shit"-moments have happened to everyone of us,(maybe not as crass as in the teasers) so it's great fun to relate. Also top level pro play is a great sight to behold, but can tend to produce such predictable and boring play.(SCV-Marine push anyone?)
Add to that Incontrol, one of the few people that is abled to be funny, instead of trying, like some other casters..
And on top it's for a good cause? Count me in. I'll gladly give some donations if they are still open. Can't wait for the VODs!
On December 07 2010 04:36 TrusPA wrote: Sorry for the delay on the VoDs, It's the last week of class for me so I am currently stuck in paper writing hell, but I am finishing up my last one today and then I'll have a good amount of free time as I study for finals.
If everything goes according to plan I'll have the VoDs uploading tonight and I'll get them posted tomorrow
On December 06 2010 23:35 rawk wrote: If you care this much about the VoD's you should probably watch the event in the first place...
Why do people spew out retarded comments just because they can?
- Perhaps I was away at the time. - Perhaps I didn't know about it. - Perhaps there was something else I prioritized instead. - Perhaps *insert any other valid reason*
Just stop posting retarded comments. No! Just stop!
And your comment is not retarded? The kids busy, give him time - just like you were "busy". He'll get them up. If you go to a college/university you don't exactly have a lot of free time right now. I'm pretty sure that 50 kids shouting at him to get VoDs up aren't going to actually get them up faster. Patience is a virtue.
Wow, way to jump on the retard bandwagon.
He didn't demand the replays. He just explained why people might want them.
Honestly, get down off your soapbox. We know that it takes time. We're patient. Now hush.
Would be great if someone could also update the original post to include all those hilarious videos that are currently spread over a few pages. I would do it if I would be able to edit, but I guess only the OP can do it. This thread is awesome and deserves more spotlight!
I wanted to throw my 2 cents in here as to why I think this event was so great.
I'm a Gold Player. I watch Day9, I Listen to SotG, I watch fuck-tons of replays and I really want to get good at this game and I'm not sure why. I think that maybe succeeding is something I always strive for, but I lack the time and possibly the skills to become even a top 20% player. But I love this game! I love the community, I think it's incredible that you've created a sport out of a god damn video game, did anyone really think this was possible 10 years ago?
But it is an elitist community.
But now, in one fell swoop this event has not only mobilised thousands of players to watch, and cheer, and feel for guys that are only just getting a feel for the way the game works, not only has it inspired THOUSANDS of hard-ass (and yes, you guys are hard asses) TL members to tune in, chat, and discuss the play of mere beginners, you have raised THREE FUCKING GRAND for a children's hospital. 3 grand! What would any one of you do with that much money? We haven't really focused on this yet.
3 thousand dollars spent on games consoles, games, controllers, headsets, everything that might make these kids' lives just a tiny little bit better. But not just kids in the hospital now, kids that will be entering it for years to come. PS3 and XBox's, well these will last for years, and the charity (Childs Play) that created this situation has been going for at least 5 years by my count, will continue to supplement these wonderful gifts for as long as the internet continues. Penny Arcade is one of the largest gaming websites on the web, and raises over 1 million dollars every year so that sick kids can enjoy some gaming while they get treatment and recover. Now that PA has reached out to, and I hope touched the TL community, we can do so much more! If PA can raise a million, how much can TL achieve?
We can do more, we can do better, this was the FIRST TRY. $3k is just the beginning! If every viewer of the cast had given a dollar each, we'd have doubled the amount given already. If we'd charged for the cast like the GSL, god knows what would have happened. I cannot wait to see what we do next.
I'm a little bit drunk so I am going to bed, but I am fucking proud of this community right now. If this is going to be a legit sport people sit up and take notice of, it's events like this that will make it happen.
On December 08 2010 12:24 Radnewt wrote: Spaffy, drunk or not, you rock. Well said.
I agree. Well Said!
I am not even a Gold player (Bronze). I watch pro games, watch day9, and these days think I have a fairly good theoretical understanding of the game, but just can't pull it all together yet. It help watching other games of people like me, makes me feel more normal
For all of you bronzies I have something to say if you want to improve...
Just keep playing.
Getting a grasp of this game is hard and takes years. I played Broodwar for 2 years and only got to D+ in iccup.
I'm still playing (caught 2 weeks of beta) and I'm more or less at 2k diamond (decent for a casual player, but still no where close to many of the veterans in this forum)
The thing is, I've enjoyed all my games since the beginning, because I never saw it as a chore or a task, I just played and had fun, listened to tips and pointers and just kept playing.
If you just keep playing you'll eventually become better, play on your free time, enjoy yourself, and learn. A couple of years from now you'll have the game down.
btw, this event was an excellent initiative, I hope we see some vods soon!
On December 08 2010 23:10 IndigoCZ wrote: I'm checking this thread way too often. Please update the original post once you upload the VODs. Pretty please.
On December 08 2010 23:10 IndigoCZ wrote: I'm checking this thread way too often. Please update the original post once you upload the VODs. Pretty please.
lol same
I have checked every 8-12 hours since Sunday... If you have a look at the views on this topic, it is apparent that a lot of other people are doing the same thing. My donation is ready... bring on the VODs!
On December 09 2010 15:06 Djeez wrote: That best of 5 was hilarious, and that Protoss bronze player seemed like a nice guy too. Very kind of him to organize this.
On December 09 2010 23:47 canSore wrote: Wishing the main event was a Bo7 and not Bo5.
We should have done a Bo3 for the Micro/Macro game.
A Bo5 for the diamonds might have been better, but at least one of those guys had serious nerves. (i really don't think that you get a good measure of a matchup until a Bo5)
and while a Bo7 would have been great for entertainment, Callow/hlprmnky would be hospitalized with PTSD from the pressure. I've talked with him, and game 4 he should have A-Moved to victory, but his brain shut down from the "pressure". You never know how you'll react until you're there.
So, for all you players that have nerves when laddering - I've got a great way to overcome them. Have iNcontrol cast you playing to over 3500+ simultaneous viewers. Not much intimidates me in that regard anymore.
intro video so racist, i did not see one terran in there doing something scrubby! like manner blocking his geyser with a depot and never lowering it hahaha
,,Uh ... 4 Mutas moving into the red's base, I can't wait to see his reaction. Does he warp in Zealots? Does he warp in sentries? Does he warp in Mutas? HE CAN'T WARP IN ANYTHING HE'S SUPPLY BLOCKED! How incredibly ... predictable. "
Oh iNcontroL, you always have some of the funniest things to say, and doing it for such a worthy cause too. I am looking forward to you casting other games, seriously or otherwise, in the future.
So many good laughs. Thanks for playing guys its great that you were willing to put yourself out there for such a good cause ^_^.
edit: The greedy protoss unsatisfied with the amount of minerals he has banked and has decided to move on and horde the minerals from the next location. Ah that made me cry.
Wow. That was a very very well put together event. First, I lolol'd. Then, raged. Then came the tears. So fun to watch. loved the promos, I laughed my ass off. Thank you!
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