Wow I really like doa so far. Even better, Kelly seems to be more comfortable with him and is casting better herself. I think this is actually better than Tasteless/Artosis + Kelly. His knowledge isn't underwhelming, either; certainly better than Kelly's (not phenomenal, but that's why she's the play-by-play).

I like this so far.

Orphen

United States101 Posts

March 07 2011 10:49 GMT

#263

hes really doing a good job, and plus really easy to listen to.

aderum

Sweden1459 Posts

March 07 2011 10:51 GMT

#264

To does who thinks he has a swedish sounding name. He's from minnesota hu? cause thats the place nearly all of the emigrants from sweden went to during 19th century. So he probebly has relatives that are from sweden.

Devlawl

Australia122 Posts

March 07 2011 10:53 GMT

#265

What happened to Torch casting code A?

derElbe

Germany571 Posts

March 07 2011 10:54 GMT

#266

yeah he's got a real nice voice,
and since this is his first day i'm impressed.

he's already good and will be awesome in quite some time!

Dox

Australia1199 Posts

March 07 2011 10:54 GMT

#267

On March 07 2011 19:53 Devlawl wrote:
What happened to Torch casting code A?

Rumours and speculation~

Drayne

Canada239 Posts

March 07 2011 10:57 GMT

#268

I think this sounds abit like CholeraSC, caster that left the scene i while back, abit less manly but still doing a good job out there

cuppatea

United Kingdom1401 Posts

March 07 2011 10:58 GMT

#269

He seems like a good play by play guy, now they just need to ditch Kelly and bring in a good analyst.

Escapist

Portugal548 Posts

March 07 2011 11:02 GMT

#270

Wanting Tasteless and Artosis casting 24/7 might seem reasonable but it isnt and would probably end up on both of them disappearing for good after being totally burned down, mind and vocal wise. Then instead of thread debating the fact that human beings dislike change, hence "omg Code A casters suck so bad!" seems to make sense (and it doesnt) we would have threads going on about "what happened to Tastosis? omg we drained them to the last drop of blood and sweat?" (exagerated figure of speech, trolls ---> that way).

Personal opinion: i enjoy the casters work in a prespective of providing a bit of dynamics to what im watching and im never a big fan of having the casters plugged into polygraphs to make sure everything they say can be written in stone and its the most beuatifull revelation ever. For me they're casting to entertain and provide some dynamics to what im watching, the rest i can see for myself and take it as deep as i might consider to be right for my taste.

Peace and best of luck for Kelly and DoA.

Grumbels

Netherlands7032 Posts

March 07 2011 11:02 GMT

#271

Rather, what they should do is have people like HuK and Jinro join the commentary booth to provide special analysis once every few days for a couple of matches. At least, anything to stop me from having to mute GSL because Kelly's voice hurts my ears, especially when DoA's voice is so nice! :/

Daudr

Sweden275 Posts

March 07 2011 11:02 GMT

#272

Doa is absolutely fantastic, I was afraid I would lose interest in watching Code A but i will definitely tune in now, not only for the matches but to watch the progress of Doa + Kelly.

PraetorianX

Sweden780 Posts

March 07 2011 11:03 GMT

#273

He is doing an excellent job, very easy to listen to and not at all nervous.

So his name is Erik Lönnquist but he is American? He seems very Swedish (both in name and pigmentation) but his English is flawless, so I guess he was born in America but still has a Swedish name and stuff?

Anyway, great choice.

Colourz

England27 Posts

March 07 2011 11:04 GMT

#274

I am certainly impressed, he appears very calm considering it's his first day, I'd say good choice by GOM from what I've seen so far =)

My only 'gripe' is the dynamic of having two play by play casters, I feel my eyes already do their job pretty well! While play by play is certainly essential, its the analysis casters add that really enhance viewing (in my opinion).

Erandorr

2283 Posts

March 07 2011 11:06 GMT

#275

wrong thread Oo

BoneDancr

United States130 Posts

March 07 2011 11:07 GMT

#276

It's been pretty clear to me ever since they starting working Kelly into the commentaries that GOM was reducing their western dependency on Tasteless and Artosis. The real question is the 'why', which we likely won't learn for a couple days.

I kind of like Kelly to be honest, having a hot chick commentate on what is normally a nerd-fest is good marketing. The new guy has a great voice and all that but put them together and they have 1/10th the synergy that Tasteless and Artosis had. The banter from these guys was most of the reasons I could tolerate rooting for a handful of Korean stars and a whole ship-load of people I'v never seen/heard of from the Korean scene.

I won't be subscribing to GOM for next season if these are the permanent casters, I don't get to catch most games live, and the thought of hearing these guys on all the VOD's is not very motivating.

ilikeLIONZ

Germany427 Posts

March 07 2011 11:10 GMT

#277

he's really good, i like him! especially for his first time i can't wait until he's warmed up a bit!

Dommk

Australia4865 Posts

March 07 2011 11:14 GMT

#278

Nice clear, soothing voice. Very easy on the ears. Great job casting

gogogadgetflow

United States2583 Posts

March 07 2011 11:14 GMT

#279

I realize I'm late to the party here but Whaaaaaat!? Doa is an awesome commentator. Now I *really* miss that Artosis-level analysis but of course there is only so much Artosis to go around. Based on the last minute of those games he and kelly will be great.

Woony

Germany6657 Posts

March 07 2011 11:15 GMT

#280

On March 07 2011 20:07 BoneDancr wrote:
It's been pretty clear to me ever since they starting working Kelly into the commentaries that GOM was reducing their western dependency on Tasteless and Artosis. The real question is the 'why', which we likely won't learn for a couple days.

Tastosis themselves requested to get extra code A casters, both their mind and their voice get's burned out from casting code S AND code A. I think Tasteless put it nice, you just can't do improvised commentary and be funny on stage for multiple hours five days a week. So with the new casters, Tastosis quality of casting will also improve.