SC2 Casting, Too Much of a Clique. Thoughts? - Page 4

Chill

Calgary25980 Posts

February 29 2012 16:40 GMT

#61

What's your point? Who are you targeting with this thread?

Things are one way and you say they shouldn't be. Okay, but they are. So...? Are you asking organizations like MLG and IPL to hire better casters? Are you asking minor casters to put more effort in to overthrow the "bad" established casters? Are you asking TL to promote up and coming casters more so unknowns get a better shot at being known? Are you asking the established casters to take their job more seriously?

I just don't get the point. You've said "If casters were better, the scene would be better" without offering a path of how to get there from here.

stevetodd

United States4 Posts

February 29 2012 18:03 GMT

#62

You say some friends tried and failed to be casters. The beauty of this community is that the only way you can fail as a caster is to stop casting. If you are getting into it for the fame/money/power you are doing it for the wrong reason.

Do you think its any easier to get into any other profession with so few high visibility positions? How the hell do you think Joe Buck is a sportscaster. Most people hate him, but he's got the right ties.

And as long as I mentioned fame/money/power I'll just put this right here....

Tony Montana

Animzor

Sweden2154 Posts

February 29 2012 18:17 GMT

#63

On February 02 2012 18:48 Velr wrote:

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Lol.. I personally think Bitterdam is about the nicest thing that can happen to any event, on the other side Day9 and most of all DJWheat makes me switch the stream asap. That does not make them bad casters.... Tastes are diffrent.

Totally agree. I actually think Bitterdam is the best caster duo at the moment, it's a shame Tastosis still get so much recognition even though it was such a long time ago that they were great. Bitterdam should get flown around to all the big tournaments, because they are awesome. Totally agree about DJWheat as well, he just doesn't have the personality to be a caster.

briandawkins

United States19 Posts

February 29 2012 18:21 GMT

#64

Sports casting, particularly at the (US) national broadcast level, is cliquey and often bad.

TotalBiscuit

United Kingdom5437 Posts

February 29 2012 18:25 GMT

#65

Imagine having a SC2 game with a play by play as good as this:

I'm just curious, can you point out specifically why that commentary is better than say, mine?