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Zhalad
Australia231 Posts
Not sure where abouts in Aus you are from BoSs, but the only thing I can really relate it to is our 'Territory Day' fire works up here in the NT, where every year a lot of people trying to ban them because of the accidents, caused by mis-use and fireworks that malfunction. Again, don't want to see it go.. but maybe more control on the quality of them. Fine lines.... | ||
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FlyingDJ
Germany153 Posts
I am well aware, that's why I asked how long. I find it strange that you would not have experienced something like this when everyone I know who has lived there for a while, including me, has had this kind of thing happen to him, and why you would say that it "definitely wouldn't happen" there. | ||
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FXOpen
Australia1844 Posts
 Just its not the most friendly place in the universe :D | ||
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ForeverSleep
Canada920 Posts
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TheAmazombie
United States3714 Posts
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Dubpace
United States251 Posts
Nice write up. | ||
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ff7legend
United States213 Posts
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StarStruck
25339 Posts
The difference is originality. Something I pointed out before. Chick was original and professional at the same time. You can be both. | ||
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Skogsbaret
Sweden45 Posts
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Kage
India788 Posts
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starcraft2rush
306 Posts
.Nick and Dan have excellent charisma and chemistry together, you can tell they are straightforward and honest with their casting. They are also knowledgeable about SC2 and have a deep background in competitive RTS's to draw experience from. Simply put they are some of the most talented casters out there and they manage to pull it off w/out fake enthusiasm and that fact alone makes them rare. I can understand with how poorly FXO is doing in the GSTL why you would get offended/defensive after their analysis of the games but to be quite frank I have never heard them give undeserved criticism of players. You probably need to get some thicker skin if your going to be putting yourself out there in the public eye and on stream such as the GSL with the whole worldwide sc community watching. Because trying to take out your frustration on the what most would agree as the best SC2 casters(while hiding it behind some half-assed critique of them) is kind of ridiculous. | ||
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shell
Portugal2722 Posts
Tastosis many times doesn't know what's going on! Hope you make shit happen boss! | ||
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FXOpen
Australia1844 Posts
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Barett
Canada454 Posts
I like the ladder insight. I always thought to my self that I would be in Platinum (Diamond on NA) in Korea, but apparently I would be in Silver-Gold lol. Thanks for making me feel bad Boss! ;P I could not agree more with the practice. I always disagreed with people saying that less then 8 hours is best. The more you put into something, the better you will be. This only is not true when it comes to exhaustion. Only after you become exhausted, anything negative happens. There is a reason in NA we work 8 hours a day. It's not enough to exhaust anyone, but enough time to get alot done. Why would the same not work for gaming? Just my opinion. I know when I played Team Fortress almost 8 hours a day, my skill never decreased. It did nothing but good for me. I'm surprised honestly they still have the flame guns. I have not had the time to watch GOM for a couple months now (Need time to play), and I thought they would have gotten rid of them along time ago. They could just make it so players HAVE to walk around them. Long story short they really need to block it off. I appraise you for being one of the first to even say anything bad about the Casting Archon, although you said they are great which we all agree with. Just like anything though, they can approve. They have awkward moments, and can be to casual at times. Overall I like them alot more then any other casters, but it would not hurt to be a little more professional. Last it is cool to hear how intense the Code A really is. We all hear from players that it is hard, and not always the best players get through (DRG, oGsSTC etc.), but you showed how hard it really is. The emotions is interesting. We like to cast Koreans as emotionless (for the most part). Sucks to hear that Code A is so hard. It could really use a change. This is by far the longest post I have ever made on TL. I thank you for writing this Boss. It was very interesting throughout, and made me want to talk about it my self. I hope someone sees some value out of what I write. Thanks for reading. | ||
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Nayl
Canada413 Posts
I may be way off but it seems to me that vast majority of english casters just show up to an event and talk about anything in order to fill up the gaps between games. This is when all the "bad jokes" happen and I agree with FXOBoss. Korean casters are often much more prepared to talk about a map, possible strategies and the players in between the gap and during the game itself. | ||
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Rococo
United States331 Posts
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DamianDante
Sweden8 Posts
Thirdly English casting. Although 90% of the time the english cast is done well, there are a bunch of things that need to change. The cast needs to be more scheduled and less random. The crappy jokes need to stop (not the good ones, just the crappy ones). Heres a pointer, if you are laughing mid joke at your own joke, its probably not funny. It also needs to bring more insight into the game, more facts more figures and probably a 3rd person. The korean casters. The most prepared, professional, amazing casters out there. They don't talk crap on stream, they talk serious starcraft sport. They are what e-sport should represent, even if they do silly video introductions to players They talk about a players play, they are ex progamers, so they know their shit. I think eventually the western e-sports scene will get english commentators of similar charisma, when the scene starts to get a little older. Kudos to Gisado and the gang. Thank you! its hard for me to get my voice heard but thank you Boss for speaking your mind.. and whats on my mind! Too many random casters making it to the big scene even though they don't know sh-t about the game. NO! look at the other big sports, copy that recipe god damit, one caster and one expert, at least! I really enjoyd hearing progamers casting the games at Homestory Cup 3. | ||
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Krehlmar
Sweden1149 Posts
As BoSs said; It's ok to joke around and whatnot but having close to 100% internal jokes or "internet" humour will turn away 90% of the potential crowd. I appritiate some shit talking, it's awesome, but it was mostly shit talk when QXC and Wolf was on. | ||
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k!llua
Australia895 Posts
On July 15 2011 15:41 FXOpen wrote: However Korea is a very unique place. The people all look somewhat depressed, however when you try to talk to them, they greet you with one of the largest smiles I have ever seen. Theres alot of public drunkeness on any single night and it seems like there is some sort of hidden pain in the country. North Korea, perhaps? | ||
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HitMonkie
Australia518 Posts
lmao | ||
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