DoA is doing good
I've watched some of his vods long before GSL
He's very focused and unlike other commentators rarely says something wrong (by this I mean unit name, building names etc)
Sure for us that played BW collosus den is something we understand however a lot of my friends don't get jokes like that so I applaud DoA for that

However I must say I like kelly's personality better

Tehbing

Singapore99 Posts

March 11 2011 14:53 GMT

#644

I've never heard Doa cast before GSL and I must say I was satisfied with his performance when I caught his first day casting in Code A some days back. He held his nerves pretty well for facing the camera and casting on Gom where so many people from all over the world are watching on his first day. I like his cool, calm and collected voice. It's easy to listen to.

On March 10 2011 05:53 TokyoDriftingPhoenix wrote:
People need to take a step back and realize that she's commentating on an incredibly complex and fast paced game in a second language, and she's fucking insightful.

In Singapore, English is our first language because of the need to have a common language to communicate in across the various races staying here.

sansalvador

Austria308 Posts

March 11 2011 15:04 GMT

#645

He has a very calm and clear way to speak. I think he could do very well with the right sidekick, because I sense some potential humor in doa as well.

underdawg

United States399 Posts

March 11 2011 16:25 GMT

#646

good god he's rather boring. and he talks about high fives 100 times a day

but it's also hard to cast with kelly when she ignores half of the stuff you say

1337mango

Sweden10 Posts

March 11 2011 16:30 GMT

#647

Doa is impressing me as usuall while kelly... is still kelly. I have to comment on the fact that Kelly was not at all following up on doa's jokes and that made me sad, he deserve a good cocaster and when he get one it will be great

pampelmus

Switzerland215 Posts

March 11 2011 16:46 GMT

#648

I feel like somehow Doa ist just trying to be like Tastosis.
Same words, similar jokes, same "I-am-so-exited"- and "go-tell-your-friends"-stuff.
Also, he sometimes does really strange analysis ingame.

SirGlinG

Sweden933 Posts

March 11 2011 16:51 GMT

#649

It's probably a difficult situation for them. They're supposed to function perfectly together, and at the same time outshine the other one so they'll get to stay on the job when the casting of casters is over.

I know I wouldn't have enjoyed it or done close to my best job.

AnotherEon

United Kingdom250 Posts

March 11 2011 17:01 GMT

#650

Hes doing great, and he'll only improve... To be honest tasteless was fairly awful at the start of GSL1. Having watched the brood war GOM tournaments that tasteless casted he just seemed like he had no idea how sc2 worked, he says he is master league now (and i believe him) but it felt like he didn't know anything about the game when he first started... And artosis was doing his infamous weatherman style commentary - but they really improved and are now great again

people dont seem to realise how nervewracking it can be being infront of a camera but doa handled it really well for his first day and hes been improving

Wish kelly would work with him a bit more, seems like when he makes a joke she doesnt even pay attention or follow it up with anything and sometimes outright ignores him, but whatever gom will undoubtedly get rid of her after all the feedback

GagnarTheUnruly

United States655 Posts

March 11 2011 17:19 GMT

#651

Doa seems like a legitimately nice guy and I want him to succeed and it's obvious he's trying. What I can't understand is why he's not catching more flak for his lack of game sense and knowledge.

blk.man.smart

United States20 Posts

March 11 2011 17:33 GMT

#652

On March 12 2011 02:19 GagnarTheUnruly wrote:
Doa seems like a legitimately nice guy and I want him to succeed and it's obvious he's trying. What I can't understand is why he's not catching more flak for his lack of game sense and knowledge.

I find it strange too. Idk, it seems like people are willing to endure Doa and his growing pains, but wouldn't give Kelly the same chance. People were complaining that they don't want a "plat player casting" in Kelly, but Doa even admits he would lose to Kelly in a match. Oh well, for whatever reason Kelly rubbed people the wrong way and wanted her out right away. Doa seems a bit plain to me and kind of boring, but he has gotten better in his last few cast. I'll see how he does with another caster next season. Hopefully he takes the time in between seasons to work on his game knowledge.

Belial88

United States5217 Posts

April 08 2011 06:33 GMT

#653

So I can't find any information on this guy. Is he like some casters, someone who played a completely unskilled game like WoW and decided to jump on the bandwagon because SC2 is getting popular and had no real passion for SC? Or does he know about the game? How well does he play SC:BW and/or SC2? How long has he been casting? I really hope that he's knowledgeable about the game, the lack of knowledge on the game is really frustrating when a caster says wrong things and doesn't pay attention to important things going on in the game.

I just know he started as a youtube caster but I don't know his history on the subject. I also am wondering who exactly Moletrap is. KellyMilkies was not a bad caster at all, I think I heard she was Diamond and she actually was familiar with playing the game in a competitive, formal setting in front of a stage so she had knowledge and experience, I just think she may have not been the best caster because of lack of experience, but a season later she improved a lot and began to focus on casting instead of getting super excited. Her accent killed her though, unfortunately, I really think she could've been good but I guess a bad accent is the worst thing for a caster, although I didn't think so.

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VictorX

United States773 Posts

April 08 2011 06:37 GMT

#654

Moletrap is a long time veteran caster of the BroodWar scene

He has played BroodWar, and covered the BroodWar korean pro scene for many years with Cholera, Diggity, Klazart, and VioletaK. His knowledge of Starcraft has been tempered by years of experience, however his Starcraft 2 knowledge will be put to the test.

They are forefathers of the tradition of casting SC games. Their youtube channels, filled with countless videos, are a google away.

oh and, MOLETRAP HWAITINGGGG

JamesNK

New Zealand6 Posts

April 08 2011 06:44 GMT

#655

I've watched many of Moletrap's BW casts over the years. He is kind of scatter brained and says "um" a lot but overall he is a good caster.

Jerubaal

United States7684 Posts

April 08 2011 06:46 GMT

#656

He sounds like SeaNanners.

IT"S A TRAP!

pandaminion

United States270 Posts

April 08 2011 06:53 GMT

#657

You guys should probably use this thread to discuss the new Code A Caster, Moletrap:

http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=210038

This thread was about Doa. Hence, the poll for Doa, and the fact that it was posted a month ago.

Belial88

United States5217 Posts

April 08 2011 14:39 GMT

#658

Right, which is why i mainly asked about doa, not moletrap.