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Homage to casters and introducing the CatsPajamas

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CatsPajamas
Profile Joined October 2010
United States337 Posts
January 03 2011 05:26 GMT
#1
Ok, a little backstory: I'm new to RTS games. I primarily played FPS/RPG games as a kid with a healthy dose of adventure games for flavor. While I screwed around in Brood War, it was more fun for a 10 year old kid to play turret defense than league matches. But, despite not playing much, I held a special place in my heart for it and was excited for the release of Starcraft 2. It wasn't much long after that my friend introduced me to Team Liquid and I started watching the best players in the world compete. So, despite being an RTS noob, I set out to play the game as intended, no more turret defense for me It was shortly thereafter that I started watching the major casters. Day[9] dailies, especially, took me from a gold level player to diamond in under 100 matches.

As I got further into the game, I started finding out about the wonderful world of esports casting. I was introduced to Ipp, Raelcun, TheGunrun, Tasteless, Artosis, Psy, HD, Husky, and others in a very short period of time. Given the fact that I had three years radio experience and was going to school for a masters in communication, I thought it appropriate to give casting a try. Thus, I established a stream here and began my adventure.

Now, I know I'm not exactly the most popular caster around, but I have begun to assemble a group of dedicated followers (big shout out to Reched, Shift, Blow, Jubbs, Vexxin, VADER, beefynoodly, guch, and the rest of the normal viewers) and have been approached to do some pretty big tournaments. So, shortly after beginning my youtube adventure, I have gotten over 100 subscribers. I therefore present my brief video as a thanks to not only those that have subscribed but also to the amazing amazing caster that work their ass off day in and day out to bring fantastic Starcraft 2 content to you all. I can't thank them enough.

So above all, support the Starcraft streamers and give them your thanks!


http://twitter.com/kevinknocke
HollowLord
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States3862 Posts
January 03 2011 05:30 GMT
#2
Artosis with Choya was the best. Awesome vid, lots of props to everyone out there who works hard to bring us content.
dota 2 stream #noskill #feed #noob twitch.tv/dmcredgrave
goldenwitch
Profile Joined August 2010
United States338 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-01-03 06:05:13
January 03 2011 05:49 GMT
#3
That was a great vid, I'll have to check your casts out <3

edit - watched a few of your videos, and your style is very different compared to most of the other sc2 casters. You do a more professional play by play at a time when the trend is a very analytical and more abstract style of casting. Its really kind of cool because I can totally listen to you without even watching the game and get a good feel for what is going on, much like traditional sports casting.

I would love to listen to some pure audio casts if you could record them at a higher audio quality then your video casts have.
Epictortilla
Profile Joined December 2010
United States8 Posts
January 03 2011 06:11 GMT
#4
Sadly I was subscriber 106 last night I'll continue looking forward to more of your casts I've watched them for awhile but rarely join chat :S. Great job Cats!
Nizzy
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States839 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-01-03 07:33:41
January 03 2011 07:32 GMT
#5
Lets go cats! I'm a huge fan. Congrats on the 100+ cats.

CatsPajamas will be casting elevengaming's MWC - Mid West Championship LIVE February 18th-20th in St. Louis.

We love you Cats! Great job with the nightly KOTH's!

http://www.catspajamas.tv

http://www.elevengaming.com/mwc
CatsPajamas
Profile Joined October 2010
United States337 Posts
January 03 2011 09:07 GMT
#6
Thanks guys, really appreciate the support!

To goldenwitch, thanks, that's exactly the style I'm going after. I feel that right now the casters that are out there are very knowledgeable Starcraft players, but that most aren't approaching the craft from a professional broadcasters point of view. That's my angle. I may be able to record at a higher rate for a pure audio cast. I've not done that yet, but I can certainly try!
http://twitter.com/kevinknocke
Sarchasm
Profile Joined April 2010
South Africa64 Posts
January 03 2011 10:20 GMT
#7
Ill definitely check one of your casts out when I get home.
Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most
densha
Profile Joined December 2010
United States797 Posts
January 03 2011 12:28 GMT
#8
A great video tribute that kept me smiling! I look forward to seeing more CatsPajamas. A great voice combined with a play-by-play style of commentating brings something new to SC2 casting. I think if SC2 would show up on ESPN someday, Cats' style would be the standard, especially if teamed up with an analyst like Day9.
If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe.
Purpose2
Profile Joined August 2010
England187 Posts
January 03 2011 12:31 GMT
#9
Approached that video quite skeptical but it was actually pretty good. I think you have a good casting voice, will have to check out some full casts though.
Twitter @PurposeGaming
trancey_
Profile Joined May 2010
Germany729 Posts
January 03 2011 13:33 GMT
#10
strange name but video was good
FenneK
Profile Joined November 2010
France1231 Posts
January 03 2011 13:52 GMT
#11
Love it, will definitely check you out.

O.o
good luck have batman
CatsPajamas
Profile Joined October 2010
United States337 Posts
January 03 2011 19:52 GMT
#12
Thanks again everyone.

Densha, thanks, I do think that the exciting play-by-play style has a spot. It would be interesting to team with a color commentator to see what sort of dynamic we would find.

Purpose2, appreciate you giving it a shot! Look forward to seeing you when I cast.

Trancey_, the name comes from my Xbox days. My friend and I assembled a ton of 48 hour accounts and used those up in a short period of time to power level some accounts in Halo (I know, I know...). We started picking ridiculous names. One of the first I chose was ShadowTiger, simply because we played a guy with that name, and I thought to myself, "Who seriously sits down and then gets excited because of the name ShadowTiger? Clearly they think this is the most intense name ever, and I'm stealing it." Well, after a couple of accounts, we ended up going after 30's catchphrases. I became the CatsPajamas, and he the BeesKnees. And it stuck.
http://twitter.com/kevinknocke
shifty
Profile Joined July 2010
United States280 Posts
January 08 2011 18:31 GMT
#13
Catspajamas is the shit! :D. I really like that he trys to make everyone feel like they are apart of whatever he is doing. Mainly when he is doing his KOTH's! FOR HONOR GUTS AND GLORY!
Western Tribe http://www.wtr1be.com
CatsPajamas
Profile Joined October 2010
United States337 Posts
January 08 2011 18:40 GMT
#14
Haha, thanks shifty!
http://twitter.com/kevinknocke
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