On October 11 2011 15:09 0neder wrote:
I'd like to give you some feedback you probably weren't expecting. I hope you guys, IPL, and your competitors take it to heart. I know I will give definite preference to whoever does.

1. TURN OFF PROGRESS STATS BARS.
Existing stuff is fine, income is fine, just don't tell me what's going to happen in the future. It completely kills the excitement by about 300%. Don't tell me how behind someone is either. That kills the game instantly. Don't show the worker/unit tab.

2. To be honest, I don't expect amazing game knowledge, and I don't even really want it. Don't try to predict what will happen, just hype up what IS happening. Don't show skepticism of a strategy, give a player the benefit of the doubt and hype up his guts to give each variable more importance by cheesing.

I enjoy your casting in terms of delivery and excitement. Sometimes it feels a little fake, but overall you guys are good. Just give me uncertainty and excitement over omniscience and declarations that a game's over so I might as well stop watching.

I completely disagree. I prefer the Progress Bar on because it lets me catch things faster than the observer does, and I feel like it doesn't hinder suspense or excitement at all.

EDIT: Wait, we're talking about the Production tab right? Just realized you called it a progress bar and I blindly copied it, lol.

latan

740 Posts

October 14 2011 15:55 GMT

#425

i like you HD but you have a tendency to make stuff up

OmyVi

United States137 Posts

October 14 2011 16:00 GMT

#426

Been following you since the beta HD, keep doin your thing

I'd say the best advice I could give is to not be so impulsive.

Haters gonna hate, these people don't realize how tough live casting really is.. regardless of your knowledge base.

hipsterHobbit

United States218 Posts

October 14 2011 16:07 GMT

#427

HD, try not to sound like you're constantly constipated. (i'm referring to the .ehhhhh i dunnos that you always throw in)

You could probably fix that by just being more confident in what you're saying, which might require a bit more experience actually playing the game as all 3 races

decaf

Austria1797 Posts

October 14 2011 16:16 GMT

#428

I think you (HD) can directly convert the league you're in into your casting level. And my guess is you're bronze.
99% of your jokes aren't funny, you lack basic knowledge and make wrong calls all the time and I personally can't stand your accent (accent is very important to me when listening to someone).

mr.reee

121 Posts

October 15 2011 22:40 GMT

#429

On October 12 2011 10:19 Peterblue wrote:

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I love how you were so offended by that you mention it in every thread that it might possibly relate to.

Posted it in one feedback thread, saw HD had his own feedback thread, posted it here. cool guy.

slytown

Korea (South)1411 Posts

October 15 2011 22:44 GMT

#430

I love the casts. Just as a critique, i agree you guys prematurely get excited. Don't focus so much on making a scene, if u are, and just let the action happen. If games aren't explosive, it's still a great cast with good strategy discussion and banter.

Takezou

United States320 Posts

October 15 2011 22:44 GMT

#431

On October 15 2011 01:16 decaf wrote:
I think you (HD) can directly convert the league you're in into your casting level. And my guess is you're bronze.
99% of your jokes aren't funny, you lack basic knowledge and make wrong calls all the time and I personally can't stand your accent (accent is very important to me when listening to someone).

Well tbh you are just coming off as a douchebag. HD is masters and his accent is the same as most other American casters.

iAmJeffReY

United States4262 Posts

October 15 2011 22:45 GMT

#432

I enjoy you and painuser. Lots of humor, with some good knowledge in my book.

ReachTheSky

United States3294 Posts

October 15 2011 22:49 GMT

#433

I think Painusers game knowledge is great for his casting career. However, when he casts with CatsPajamas, i constantly feel as if painuser is trying to compete with him during casts. It adds an unpleasant feel to the cast.

kasperklysner

Denmark44 Posts

October 15 2011 23:00 GMT

#434

Great feedback Sir, i'm sure HD is willing to change his accent, perhaps even loose his sense of humour.

As for the first line you wrote, trying to say "I wish you'd spend more time looking into the different pro strategies in the different match ups", he already stated he's trying to put more time into reading and watching more high level play to understand the strategies, aswell as playing on the ladder to learn the odd common ones he doesn't know (I believe HD is masters? But he might be Diamond now, as he was inactive for a long time).

As for me, if I had to criticism anything, it'd be as mentioned above, to improve HD's knowledge strategies, but since he already said he's looking into that i'll have to say...
Keep up the good work! I'm loving the casting reactor!

Brutaxilos

United States2633 Posts

October 15 2011 23:13 GMT

#435

ever since you departed with husky, i feel like you've been struggling to change yourself so that your more entertaining. in my honest opinion you should stick to yourself and do analysis based casting and find a cocaster who can fill in that role for you. (i havent watched painuser much so i cant tell).

TheKK

Canada164 Posts

October 15 2011 23:28 GMT

#436

The feeling I get from HD is that he lacks wit and convincing enthusiasm to be an enjoyable caster for live events. The way he leads in into asking for cheers from the crowd is often awkward instead of fluid, witty and genuine looking. I hope he works on that. His game knowledge is lacking but I feel like he should focus on being a good caster for play-by-play because he has a good voice and there is a co-caster for a reason. He should take a role he can do well and play it.

sephius

United Kingdom200 Posts

October 15 2011 23:33 GMT

#437

You're both very likable. I've always enjoyed your casts but sometimes your jokes, HD in particular, can be a little uncomfortable to sit though

But that may be part of the charm, I don't know.

emc

United States3088 Posts

October 16 2011 00:27 GMT

#438

HD: you have really good analysis in ZvX matchups. I really think you need to maybe ladder or study some games as the other 2 races to diversify your knowledge. Your understanding of zerg is great but I really think if you want to elevate your casting you should learn T and P.

MotherOfRunes

Germany2862 Posts

October 16 2011 02:14 GMT

#439

Hey i dont know if you (HD and PU) still reading this thread, but i wanted to say one more additional thing to mr. HD
i had very harsh critizsm but here is an advice...
get in contact with husky and ask him how he managed to get better so fast...i very disliked husky since beta, because he was not good at the same things you are, but since the last 2 MLG (including ongoing orlando) he improved so greatly and i dont know how. he really impresses me now and you clearly can see how he tried hard to improve. if you take the same way he did, you can be in good shape too.....

Stijx

United States804 Posts

October 16 2011 02:21 GMT

#440

What I don't like about your casting HD, isn't that you lack knowledge, a lot of casters do and do fine, it's that you don't seem to realize it. You kind of make things up, or make impulsive statements that aren't really based on anything... It's like you're not playing the role you're cut out for. Especially alongside Painuser who does have an excellent understanding.
Now, if you were to keep working on your game knowledge and get it up to a level where you can make some of your statements correct, then you'd be a great caster.
Keep it up, you're doing the right things to improve.

edit: and seriously guys, this isn't the "tell HD that he sucks" thread... this is a thread where you leave constructive feedback to help someone improve. Giving him advice will ultimately improve YOUR viewing experience.