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leakingpear
Profile Joined March 2006
United Kingdom302 Posts
May 18 2011 19:15 GMT
#261
I voted DoA horrible because he just tries too hard at everything that he shouldn't, being funny, creating catchphrases, referencing other catchphrases, while not trying hard enough to create a good back and forth with moletrap, have requisite match knowledge or anything. He reminds me too much of Napolean Dynamite too. I just don't know why people like him are popular, he's so remarkably unremarkable when it comes to casting, it's like he was chosen precisely because the reaction to Kelly was that violent that they wanted someone who couldn't possibly cause offense but now they're keeping him on despite it being obviously awkward as shit. Moletrap is equally responsible but at least he's a good hype man when it comes to battles and whatnot and actively tries to improve instead of pretending that he does while never changing.
timbo
Profile Joined October 2010
United Kingdom70 Posts
May 18 2011 20:49 GMT
#262
Enough can't be said about how Artosis and Tasteless are the best commentating duo by far.

If I wasn't used to Tastosis I would say Moletrap and DOA are great casters but I just don't get anywhere near as much enjoyment out of them as I do the Tastosis casts.

I have paid for every GSL / GSTL since season 2 and was set on paying for this new GSTL until I realised it was Moletrap and DOA doing the casting. Because of that sole reason I decided not to bother to pay to watch any of the games. It's a shame because I feel Tastosis have given me such a high expectation of casters I can't enjoy those who are not on the same level.

Another great commentating duo is Demuslim & Rotterdam, the next best thing to Tastosis. and i'll also happily watch any commentary including Day9 or Idra.
rave[wcr]
Profile Joined March 2011
United States1166 Posts
May 18 2011 20:55 GMT
#263
could the poll be extended to casters in other big tourneys like nasl and starswar. i wanna vote on some people
carloselcoco
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States2302 Posts
May 18 2011 21:02 GMT
#264
Tastosis by far the best.
The Plott commentator clan is simply amazing and Artosis by himself is out of this world.
http://www.twitch.tv/carloselcoco/b/296431601 <------Suscribe! Casts in Spanish :) |||| http://www.twitch.tv/carloselcoco/b/300285215<----- CSL: Before Sunday! Episode 3!
karpo
Profile Joined October 2010
Sweden1998 Posts
May 18 2011 21:02 GMT
#265
On May 19 2011 05:49 timbo wrote:
Enough can't be said about how Artosis and Tasteless are the best commentating duo by far.

If I wasn't used to Tastosis I would say Moletrap and DOA are great casters but I just don't get anywhere near as much enjoyment out of them as I do the Tastosis casts.

I have paid for every GSL / GSTL since season 2 and was set on paying for this new GSTL until I realised it was Moletrap and DOA doing the casting. Because of that sole reason I decided not to bother to pay to watch any of the games. It's a shame because I feel Tastosis have given me such a high expectation of casters I can't enjoy those who are not on the same level.

Another great commentating duo is Demuslim & Rotterdam, the next best thing to Tastosis. and i'll also happily watch any commentary including Day9 or Idra.


I really don't understand how people can be so invested in the casters that they don't even watch great games just cause the casting isn't done by Tastosis. Also the money spend is so little that i bought a ticket for the regular May season even though i didn't watch any matches. It's for esports and the development of the GSL so i'll happily pay those few dollars just to support them.
Avs
Profile Joined November 2010
Korea (North)857 Posts
May 18 2011 21:04 GMT
#266
Some people have higher expectations for casters than others. Both might agree that a caster is average in a poll like this. But one might think for the big picture, the caster is actually bad, and needs lots of improvement, while another might think their bad as well, but acceptable and therefore will rate higher.
Aruno
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
New Zealand748 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-05-18 21:18:49
May 18 2011 21:09 GMT
#267
Originally I was not much into DoA. But frankly he's grown on me more and more. I feel Moletrap and DoA are forming a better bond too. Which helps the chemistry of the cast.

If they stay on together. They could be called the MD cast. Or maybe "Do-Trap" ? Mole-A? IDK. I'm sure as a community we could come up with a more definitive and agreeable nickname for the duo.

Edit: Also I'd like to see KlaZart + Diggity casting combo next up.
aruno, arunoaj, aruno_aj | Those are my main aliases
oo inflame oo
Profile Joined April 2011
United States286 Posts
May 18 2011 21:11 GMT
#268
Tastosis is great. Them and idra are the best casters bar none, imo.

Kelly wasn't that bad, but I guess that's just because I'm used to listening to all kinds of accents. Her game knowledge is greater than DOA and Moletrap.

DOA and Moletrap are unwatchable for me. Moletrap has an extremely high-pitched voice and yells constantly, and DOA says a lot of jokes, which are funny because they aren't funny, but really doesn't bring much knowledge to the game.
rycho
Profile Joined July 2010
United States360 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-05-18 21:12:27
May 18 2011 21:11 GMT
#269
really love tasteless and artosis, i know a ton of people have posted this already but i really feel like they're head and shoulders above any other casting duo. i actually watch starcraft on mute most of the time and when i unmute it its usually because they're casting the game. i really feel like they add a lot to the viewing experience.

great job guys

edit: btw i think idra is second best, he's the only other caster i really enjoy listening to
supersoft
Profile Joined April 2010
Germany3729 Posts
May 18 2011 21:11 GMT
#270
The Castersranking for me is:

1. Artosis
2. Tasteless
3. Idra
4. Day9
5. Chill
oblong
Profile Joined January 2011
United States86 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-05-18 22:34:43
May 18 2011 21:12 GMT
#271
On May 18 2011 16:15 ihasaKAROT wrote:
Fix Kellys poll, I dont think 'his' commentary makes the game better...


terrible.

were you grinning/laughing when you decided to post this?

i laughed because you are so desperate to bash somebody that you sat on TL and found the most bashable person there currently is, and your insult was fucking retarded.

edit: nevermind -_-

Goliathsorrow
Profile Joined September 2010
Italy317 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-05-18 21:13:36
May 18 2011 21:13 GMT
#272
On May 19 2011 02:14 Rammstorm wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 18 2011 16:54 Drygioni wrote:
I like all of them, although tastosis are the best ofc. Kelly had decent game knowledge and denied a high 5 to artosis, doa makes D&D references and moletrap is all around funny guy.

Should put jason lee in the poll for lulz.


"slip a cannon in you backyard" anyone? or something simliar xD

"IT'S GONNA BLOW THE WHOLE COMMAND CENTER"

(akward silence during a game while the terran is making Battlecruisers - lol - against IdrA) "uhm..... battlecruiser .... " (back to awkard silence)

"how do you deal with a protoss who try to slip his cannon in your backside ?"

But seriously what I really liked about Jason Lee is that he was effin professional with the interviews even when he lacked game knowlegde almost completely.

I really would have liked to see a Jason Lee paired with someone such as IdrA... and in fact, they did a cast together and it was oh so incredible.


Regarding the votes:

Artosis: Excellent

Tasteless: Excellent
Kelly: Bad - this is due to reasons already mentioned such as accent plus the fact that I found her annoying, I know that it's not objective so I'm just gonna leave it at Bad.
Doa: Average - the guy is not bad but can still improve
Moletrap: Excellent - he's great, the only thing I regret is that I don't feel he makes a good co-op with Doa... not blaming it on either side thought.
supersoft
Profile Joined April 2010
Germany3729 Posts
May 18 2011 21:14 GMT
#273
On May 19 2011 06:12 oblong wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 18 2011 16:15 ihasaKAROT wrote:
Fix Kellys poll, I dont think 'his' commentary makes the game better...


terrible.

were you grinning/laughing when you decided to post this?

i laughed because you are so desperate to bash somebody that you sat on TL and found the most bashable person there currently is, and your insult was fucking retarded.



i think you don't understand him... He just wanted to turn the "his" into a "her"...
Pandain
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States12989 Posts
May 18 2011 21:15 GMT
#274
On May 19 2011 06:12 oblong wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 18 2011 16:15 ihasaKAROT wrote:
Fix Kellys poll, I dont think 'his' commentary makes the game better...


terrible.

were you grinning/laughing when you decided to post this?

i laughed because you are so desperate to bash somebody that you sat on TL and found the most bashable person there currently is, and your insult was fucking retarded.



What?
He's talking about that the poll refer's to kelly via "his", when it should be "her."

Unless I totally misunderstand you, I believe you are just misinterpreting his post.

As for the casters, I like each caster for different reason. Do I have a favorite? Of course I do! That doesn't mean others can't shine in their respective areas.
Chicane
Profile Joined November 2010
United States7875 Posts
May 18 2011 21:15 GMT
#275
I think Tastosis is very good... no surprise there.

Personally I enjoy Doa's laid back humor, I think he adds a lot of entertainment with it. I feel that if the same jokes were coming out of Artosis or Tasteless' mouth people would be praising them for the jokes (though they already are hilarious.. I am not saying Doa is funnier. hopefully my point was clear), but everyone has to look down on the other casters so.. yea. I never thought too much about Moletrap but I don't think he is awful.
Macibax
Profile Joined March 2011
33 Posts
May 18 2011 21:24 GMT
#276
kelly isnt bad imo, my native language is not english and i can understand everything she says
moregamethanSEGA
Profile Joined May 2011
United States76 Posts
May 18 2011 21:24 GMT
#277
Tastosis > DoATrap > DoAMilkies >= the Korean commentators.
Heroes live forever... but legends never die.
Krehlmar
Profile Joined August 2010
Sweden1149 Posts
May 18 2011 21:28 GMT
#278
On May 19 2011 02:56 bruteMax wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 18 2011 16:12 KMARTRULES wrote:
Anyone who votes horrible or even bad are either trolls or have really high standards, all the casters have done a great job.


Have to agree with this.


No they haven't. It's subjective you commie.

Let's put it simple and easy for everyone to contemplate;
If Kelly was a fairly average looking guy from the same country as she is from, he would just be a guy with a bad accent, subpar analyzing (she thought 200/200 infestors were going to fungal drones instead of just mass infested terran and kill the whole godamn expansion etc etc), bad pronunciation and 1000% less white-knight nerds who defend her for no reason.

Yeah she does her best and yeah it's all good and dandy, do it somewhere else not at the major tournaments. I'm not trolling here or trying to be mean, but in all godamn honesty, if kelly wasn't a girl nobody would give two shits and there had been no one to vote "Excellent" on the poll for her.
My Comment Doesnt Matter Because No One Reads It
TemplarCo.
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Mexico2870 Posts
May 18 2011 21:29 GMT
#279
Why the hate on Kelly?? Also lolwtf I want to know the people that voted No for Artosis... Seriously, who doesn't like Artosis cast??
With an average game length of 7m36s over his 6 games in GSL3, this is a no-brainer. BitByBit pulls more SCVs than yo momma at a club on Mar Sara. ♞
mav451
Profile Joined May 2010
United States1596 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-05-18 21:38:48
May 18 2011 21:37 GMT
#280
On May 19 2011 06:02 karpo wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 19 2011 05:49 timbo wrote:
Enough can't be said about how Artosis and Tasteless are the best commentating duo by far.

If I wasn't used to Tastosis I would say Moletrap and DOA are great casters but I just don't get anywhere near as much enjoyment out of them as I do the Tastosis casts.

I have paid for every GSL / GSTL since season 2 and was set on paying for this new GSTL until I realised it was Moletrap and DOA doing the casting. Because of that sole reason I decided not to bother to pay to watch any of the games. It's a shame because I feel Tastosis have given me such a high expectation of casters I can't enjoy those who are not on the same level.

Another great commentating duo is Demuslim & Rotterdam, the next best thing to Tastosis. and i'll also happily watch any commentary including Day9 or Idra.


I really don't understand how people can be so invested in the casters that they don't even watch great games just cause the casting isn't done by Tastosis. Also the money spend is so little that i bought a ticket for the regular May season even though i didn't watch any matches. It's for esports and the development of the GSL so i'll happily pay those few dollars just to support them.


Casters can make or break a broadcast. In college basketball, Exhibit A-Z is Dick Vitale. To put it lightly, he rarely brings anything useful to the table apart from slobbering over players and saying "PTPers" or other random catchphrases designed to annoy. Sure the game is unaffected if I mute the TV, but then I'm losing the rest of the sound as well. Wouldn't it be something if we could mute casters as a choice?

Now of course that's never gonna happen for college sports, so I doubt we see that in the SC2 world either. But my point is that casters can very easily damage/undermine the viewing experience. I think the issue is that the bar is set so high (either meet Tastosis or exceed) that no casting duos have much of a chance of meeting those expectations.

Now there are clear omissions to the thread at hand (no mention of TSL casters, who are excellent), so let's not get carried away here. We are just discussing the GSL casters at the moment.
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