Husky's SCV Love Song - Page 28

On January 04 2011 22:52 Morfildur wrote:
Wait, Husky does it all for the money? So he kept the Money he made with the Baneling Song for himself? And he got a ridiculous haircut to earn more money for himself?

Oh, and look, a Day[9] video in 4 parts... Day[9] must have done it for the money, too.

http://www.youtube.com/day9tv#p/u/137/tohnP5C1nJA

I like Husky because he stays himself, he does what he likes to do instead of trying to suit any audience. He posts videos of himself playing other games because he wants to and doesn't care that others think he shouldn't. I especially liked how he made fun of that in the BlackOps video a while ago. He also says himself that he is not a good player (though i think his play is actually quite good, though his mechanics are lacking) and just wants to entertain.

And in the end he is one of the most mature casters out there. I never heard him using any "bad words" nor does he ever say that a player is bad or stupid. Well, he likes to make fun of people that don't like him, but... who doesn't?

You can like him for the entertainment or just not watch him, but hating on him is just stupid. There is no reason to. It makes as much sense as hating on Day[9] because of the horrible advertising on blip.tv...

On January 04 2011 22:30 djtopa wrote:


This.

I just hope that Day9 won't step into the same route. Then I'll be sad.

From an SC2 fan point of view the baneling song is way better and more funny. This is just like "ok let's replace the lyrics of a backstreet boys song with SC2 quotes".

On January 05 2011 09:02 Plaxy wrote:


people smart enough to actually use a browser that supports adblock probably wont fall prey to cheap internet advertising anyhow.

On January 05 2011 03:32 UberThing wrote:
There are way too many unsubstantiated claims about Husky being said in this thread. He isnt the ideal caster (voice, nerdgasm, analysis, nerd looking). BUT

Husky does care for the SC community:
1. Was casting lots of broodwar. He had tons of vids but he had to take it all down to get his partnership because of copyright infringement
2. Put out load of SC2 commentaries in HD quality when they were scarce (beta)
3. Organised and ran one of the first big SC2 tournaments HDH. He had no real experience prior to this, but he did it and did it pretty well and kept a lot of people entertained. This must of taken a lot of time and energy
4. Willing to go cast at tournaments
5. Makes some professionally produced SC2 music videos (Has anyone else even done one? They may not be to everyones taste, but comeon). 4 million views??

It would be fair to claim Husky has done fuck loads for Starcraft.

Furthermore, it is clear that Husky has brought a large number of people out from the shadows and into the SC community and TL. He is probably got more people into watching SC vids as entertainment (not just improving your play) than anyone else. Not everyone has to be good as SC2. Hell, I was in diamond (I had to quit cause of medschool) but I still watch his videos regularly even though I dont play the game. Before criticising his analysis, think that there are way more people out there who watch the game just for fun and entertainment, not to really become a pro. (If you are trying to be a pro why on earth are you complaining about him. Its quite obvious there are other people who can help you improve your play)

Husky does make money from his casting. So what?? If he can make a full time decent paid job form SC2 then whats the problem? Isnt this what Day9, Tasteless, Artosis, Hotbid are doing amongst others. Im pretty sure a lot of people hate his guts for this (ahem Idra) and his apparent lack of talent. There are loads of people who have put in countless more hours into SC with less to show for it. SO isnt this just sour grapes?

Other criticisms such as splitting up videos. This used to be done because of a) HD videos (1080p) take ages to upload and frequently fail (40% of the time) b)he used to have a normal internet connection. So this is quite nderstandable. Guess what tho? Now he has a decent internet connection the games are really long and not split into parts,

For putting adverts on youtube before the video. HAve you even watched Day[9]s blip tv? Most youtube channels? The adverts there are the same if not worse.

Casting talent. This is subjective. Dont like it, dont watch it. Wait 300,000+ people like his stuff. It would be fair to claim he is the "one of the biggest if not the biggest SC2 caster". Its not like a TV program (GOM GSL) where you are forced to watch the guys. Also its just pure SC2. I dont have to look at his face at various times too.

Being homosexual. Dont be so bigoted. U got pussy in the last video

Dissing Idra. Idra just ripped into Husky. The guy needs to grow up and learn some social skills (how to better express his opinions for one).

If I have missed anything out (good or bad), quote this post and say why.

PS. I found it better to listen to the SCV song. The lyrics are wicked

On January 01 2011 21:52 TotalBiscuit wrote:


So be it. Not really concerned about the respect of random people on the internet when it comes to defending a friend. You don't mock someone's genuine willingness to help the community and not expect some kind of backlash. Let's also be honest, the backlash from my end was mild at best. We know exactly what he meant when he laughed.

I doubt most sane, rational people would be concerned with said respect either. That is after all, what friends are for. Ya don't abandon them or let someone slander their good name just because that person happens to be the Big Bad Wolf of SC2, huffing and puffing and trying to blow your supply depot home down

On January 06 2011 05:29 ZlaSHeR wrote:


Defending your friend is fine but saying you don't give a shit about someones respect for you or husky because they're a random person on the internet helps about as much as your defending your friend. Believe it or not, you too, are just a random person on the internet to everyone here on TL. Husky isn't a saint and neither are you. If you think that you're the king of trolling the internet then you'd realize that people stating their opinions on husky are just as, if not more relevant and helpful than you trying to defend husky from idra, who quite frankly, could be a dick at times, but has garnered respect from tens of thousands of more people than yourself or husky. But respect is useless on the internet, luckily the 300k subs that husky has are on the internet but at least anyone who's met Idra in person at the events he goes to realizes he's one hell of a guy, and has respect in person that you won't get from saying you're a better troll

On January 05 2011 09:39 IPA wrote:
Husky has no discernible skills except making grating videos and apparently appealing to a massive pool of adolescents. I can respect the fact that he brings newer players into the fold; but his videos and overall persona are like nails on a chalkboard to me.