IN THE SPOTLIGHTwith Ⓙojo is a new weekly live show on twitch.tv that features players, industry insiders and many more StarCraft personalities. We will talk about anything StarCraft related and talk a bit more about interests and hobbies outside of StarCraft with our guests.
Latest Episode:
IronManSC is a mapmaker and member of the ESV mapmaking team. His most notable creation is Ohana. He is also a host in the live show Mappers.
My guest for next week will be announced soon.
What: A show that digs a little bit deeper. You can submit your questions for the guest live on twitch.tv via Chat.
When: Usually every Monday at 23:00 GMT/18:00 EST
Who: The Guests will include Professional and up and coming players as well as industry insiders and other StarCraft personalities such as StarCraft II voice actors or shoutcasters. The Host: Ⓙojo - Described by Robert Clotworthy aka Jim Raynor as "he may talk funny, but if there's one guy I want backing me up in a tight spot - it's him." + Show Spoiler +
Thank you to: Noobity - who helps with animations and these sorts of things. Thank you to: InsidiA - who made the banner as well as the new overlay
Guests will be announced at least a week in advance and you can submit your questions ahead of time in this thread.
Who is this p4NDemik guy? 01:23 Personal background 01:56 Will you pursue a career within the gaming community? 02:38 Hobbies 03:18 What got you hooked on StarCraft? 03:56 Comparing BW and SCII The difference as a viewing experience 05:20 Two favourite moments in StarCraft history 06:52 TL.net staff – meeting in person 09:26 What do you do exactly at Teamliquid.net? Database 11:23 Moderating 13:24 What kind of posts make you most angry? 13:54 Teamliquid Twitter 15:50 How much dialogue is there between you guys at Teamliquid and Blizzard, if any? 17:10 Communities around video games? The key to maturing as a mainstream media? 18:10 What league are you in? 19:50 Do you stream? 20:00 Is the acceleration of the eSports scene around SCII sustainable? 20:13 As eSports grows, will personal interaction e.g. between players and fans decrease? 22:18 Should the community decide which streams are featured on Teamliquid.net? 23:40 Favourite SCII Team 25:20 Which player would you add to the roster of Teamliquid? 26:04 Teamliquid roster: Marry, Have Sex with, Kill, Wingman, Personal hero... 27:15 Impact of the Heart of the Swarm release 32:15 The need of a regulatory body (like Kespa) in StarCraft II eSports (relating to Naniwa, Stephano) 33:45 What Broodwar players will be dangerous when/if they swap over to SCII? 35:19 If you could have one feature from another sport or eSport brought over to StarCraft II, what would it be? 37:09 Shout-outs 39:20
03:28 Comparing Brood War and Wings of Liberty Single Player
04:14 Starting off at Teamliquid and the path to becoming Marketing Manager
07:26 Main ways Pro Teams are funded at the moment
09:15 So you will focus on selling your own products – How come TL is always sold out of shirts?
10:30 The basic blue shirts – Will they ever come back?
11:24 Talking eSports future – Pay-Per-View (as seen in MLG Winter Arena) the way to go?
14:20 Implementation of a governing body like MLB, NFL etc. where the teams help fund the league rather than third party tournaments?
16:00 Steps to be taken to monetize eSports and what will the community have to expect?
18:00 eSports changing, does the community attitude need to change?
20:20 Official Teamliquid stand on this? (regarding the fact that it wasn't featured in the calendar)
22:55 The influence of Teamliquid (site, team, everything) on foreign eSports – Where would the scene be without Teamliquid?
24:28 Release of StarCraft II meant a massive increase in numbers and substantial growth for Teamliquid – Do you think Heart of the Swarm has the same potential?
25:33 How closely do you [Teamliquid] work together with Blizzard? (relating to the fact that Blizzard included community maps in the Season 7 Map Pool)
27:55 APRIL IS COMING! Brood War Pro's switching to StarCraft II
29:05 Is it going to change the game?
30:05 Do Korean teams have a problem with marketing to the foreign scene? (also regarding TL/OGS partnership)
32:22 Mechanics implemented like auto-mine and smart-cast – Have they significantly lowered the skill cap/skill gradient?
33:54 Favorite Brood War Player – Hoping for a switch to SCII?
34:18 Favorite StarCraft II Player
34:40 Kennigit's Intel Extreme Masters World Championship Predictions
40:30 Holding StarCraft tournaments at conventions – Do StarCraft II tournaments still need conventions (rather than being standalone events)?
42:38 How polished/professional does casting need to be? (in relation to the racism/sexism in casting thread)
45:22 Katu calling Dragon a stream cheater – Where is the line between goofy and unprofessional?
46:49 How much money is there really in StarCraft II? Why player salaries are not made public / Cash flow in the scene
49:49 Implementing new features on Teamliquid and thinking outside the box in eSports
52:35 Shout-outs
53:43 What can people do to help out the community?
EXTRA: 54:53 Jason “InsidiA” Pun – a 15 year old TL.net member who reached out to the community and does amazing designs and overlays (including the one for In The Spotlight)
____________________________________________________________________ Episode #5 March 13th 14:00 PST/17:00 EST/22:00 GMT
On February 07 2012 05:21 Azza1109 wrote: Excited for this!
Me too, believe me. 2 hours until we go live. Getting a bit nervous now. Technical difficulties are my biggest fear. Everything is well prepared though so let's hope I didn't jinx it.
On February 13 2012 08:31 Terranist wrote: you might consider releasing mp3 formats. lots of people like me love listening to sc2 content while working out or at work.
Great idea. I'll see if I can have that up and ready for the show tomorrow. If not, I'll certainly put up mp3 recordings for the following shows.
May i ask questions in this thread? To Kennigit, if there was one feature you could implement on this website, what would it be? To Kas, his opinion on new recruit Violet? ie how is he in training etc?
On March 01 2012 04:10 exia33 wrote: May i ask questions in this thread? To Kennigit, if there was one feature you could implement on this website, what would it be? To Kas, his opinion on new recruit Violet? ie how is he in training etc?
Yes! Please ask questions in this thread! You will also have the chance to ask questions live during the show but the more questions collected ahead of time, the better!
Both questions will make it into the show. Do you want a name to go with the question or do you want me to refer to you as "exia33 from Teamliquid.net"?
Finally, thanks for your contribution, really good questions!
New layout for the show will be presented tomorrow. We will quickly talk to the guy who made it. He's a regular contributor to the community (InsidiA).
If you have any questions for tomorrow's quest Kennigit, please post them here.
Hope you succeed, a show like this must be hard to get off the ground; i.e contacting big names like Nestea/MC and then getting translators and stuff must be really hard. Also, even getting people to take your show seriously must be hard.
I concur, it's a great concept, you put a lot of effort in and I really hope you succeed, shows like this are very interesting, but it'll take time for people to notice you. Don't give up, you're appreciated!
On March 11 2012 07:07 Jedclark wrote: Hope you succeed, a show like this must be hard to get off the ground; i.e contacting big names like Nestea/MC and then getting translators and stuff must be really hard. Also, even getting people to take your show seriously must be hard.
So far I haven't had problems with contacting people. It requires a lot of work, dedication and professionalism as well as being able to deal with rejection.
I am not sure what you mean about being taken seriously but I agree that it is not easy to get exposure. While the VOD's generally reach a huge audience on Youtube, the live show is still not established in people's minds. Do I worry about it a lot? No! I keep producing good content and I am convinced that quality content will be appreciated.
Let me know if you have any questions for the upcomings guests (Empire.Kas and/or David Ting).
On March 11 2012 07:11 StarVe wrote: I concur, it's a great concept, you put a lot of effort in and I really hope you succeed, shows like this are very interesting, but it'll take time for people to notice you. Don't give up, you're appreciated!
Thank you! I truly believe the content coming out of this is extremely valuable. That should lead to being noticed but you never know. The internet is a cruel place my friend
On March 11 2012 07:07 Jedclark wrote: Hope you succeed, a show like this must be hard to get off the ground; i.e contacting big names like Nestea/MC and then getting translators and stuff must be really hard. Also, even getting people to take your show seriously must be hard.
So far I haven't had problems with contacting people. It requires a lot of work, dedication and professionalism as well as being able to deal with rejection.
I am not sure what you mean about being taken seriously but I agree that it is not easy to get exposure. While the VOD's generally reach a huge audience on Youtube, the live show is still not established in people's minds. Do I worry about it a lot? No! I keep producing good content and I am convinced that quality content will be appreciated.
Let me know if you have any questions for the upcomings guests (Empire.Kas and/or David Ting).
Jojo
What I mean by being taken seriously is like, if I made a show called "The SC2 Fun Gang" and contacted a pro gamer they'd be like, "Is this just some random guy making a bad show that it's worth putting my name to?"
On March 11 2012 07:07 Jedclark wrote: Hope you succeed, a show like this must be hard to get off the ground; i.e contacting big names like Nestea/MC and then getting translators and stuff must be really hard. Also, even getting people to take your show seriously must be hard.
So far I haven't had problems with contacting people. It requires a lot of work, dedication and professionalism as well as being able to deal with rejection.
I am not sure what you mean about being taken seriously but I agree that it is not easy to get exposure. While the VOD's generally reach a huge audience on Youtube, the live show is still not established in people's minds. Do I worry about it a lot? No! I keep producing good content and I am convinced that quality content will be appreciated.
Let me know if you have any questions for the upcomings guests (Empire.Kas and/or David Ting).
Jojo
What I mean by being taken seriously is like, if I made a show called "The SC2 Fun Gang" and contacted a pro gamer they'd be like, "Is this just some random guy making a bad show that it's worth putting my name to?"
Alright. I understand much better now. You are absolutely right. Of course, the bigger your name the easier it is to get people in the business. That is one of the reasons why I keep producing content. It increases the credibility immensely.
On March 11 2012 09:28 Torte de Lini wrote: Still love this show! Interesed to see what you'll ask a progamer, I liked usually the voice actors of the game (as you know) and tl staff.
Thanks for your support (you know that I really appreciate it). It has always been reassuring! I had the chance to interview Aleksey Krupnyk (WhiteRa) and Kevin Riley (qxc) a while back. It wasn't part of the live show but they are up on the Youtube channel.
Going live in two hours with IGN Pro League (IPL) General Manager for eSports/VP of Research and Development David Ting. Last chance to get some questions in (eg. about IPL 4 in Las Vegas, co-operation with GOM.TV, monetization models etc.).
On March 13 2012 06:15 dotDash wrote: I like the idea and loved the interview with "Tychus". Looking forward to the one with Kas now! :D
Cheers Dan
Hey Dan, Kas will be on tomorrow out of the normal schedule. It will also be an hour early compared to the normal schedule. There is a show tonight though with David Ting from IPL (normal schedule).
I tuned in to watch live today. Really enjoyed the interview with David, though I'd wish it had been a little longer! Damn those hard working eSports figures. Also saw the Kennigit interview last week, which I liked a lot as well.
Looking forward to future episodes. Keep up the good work!
I was just watching Kas's Stream a few minutes ago. I'll tune in, I think it's great how you've evolved your show over the short time it's been up. Keep doing what you're doing man,
On March 14 2012 06:58 NoctemSC wrote: I was just watching Kas's Stream a few minutes ago. I'll tune in, I think it's great how you've evolved your show over the short time it's been up. Keep doing what you're doing man,
Thank you! UPDATE: The interview has been postponed to tomorrow! It will go live at the time that was scheduled today!
On March 14 2012 06:55 nebok wrote: I tuned in to watch live today. Really enjoyed the interview with David, though I'd wish it had been a little longer! Damn those hard working eSports figures. Also saw the Kennigit interview last week, which I liked a lot as well.
Looking forward to future episodes. Keep up the good work!
The episodes are usually a bit longer but he is a really busy man. The write-up of that interview will be later tonight
Go watch, it's rare to see extensive 1 on 1 interviews mit pro players.
Hm, that's a bit unfortunate with his mic, I can imagine it is pretty hard for you to concentrate.
Really interesting so far, certainly deserves much more viewers than the 12 you have at the moment. The show has a long way to go yet in terms of promotion.
On March 15 2012 07:06 StarVe wrote: Go watch, it's rare to see extensive 1 on 1 interviews mit pro players.
Hm, that's a bit unfortunate with his mic, I can imagine it is pretty hard for you to concentrate.
Really interesting so far, certainly deserves much more viewers than the 12 you have at the moment. The show has a long way to go yet in terms of promotion.
Hey, thanks for the feedback. The microphone issues were unfortunate but we tried unplugging and it didn't work. About promoting this. I am not sure how to get the word out there to be honest. It's quite hard to gain attention I think. Hm... if you have ideas, let me know! Always appreciated.
On March 16 2012 03:16 battyone wrote: missed Kas, when is vod going up?
Hey, sorry for the delay with the VOD's. I had quite a busy week. Both VOD's (IPL General Manager David Ting and Empire.Kas) will go up tomorrow! Sorry again.
On May 10 2012 23:20 exia33 wrote: A question to smix - Have you had any trouble in regards to translations? Unfamiliar phrases, diferent grammer, slang, perhaps swearing? O.o
Thank you exia! Excellent question! I really appreciate the questions you post in here. They're always really good!
On May 17 2012 10:31 Anacletus wrote: Awesome and good quality. I can't wait for you to start your own SC2 team, having JOJO as a clan tag would be great xD
Haha, I don't think that'll happen too soon. Remember, this Monday my guest will be Smix. If you have any questions for her, please post them here. In the meantime listen to this.
Questions: Where did the nick Smix come from and how do you pronounce it? How come you translate so fluently, did you have to train hard, what is your language background: born in bilingual family etc,.? What is your most embarrassing translating screw up? Who is your favorite pro-gamer of all time? And why! I'm a complete musical snobtard, yet your singing sounds pretty good, have you got any musical training? What is your musical background ?
On May 19 2012 05:59 HwangjaeTerran wrote: Questions: Where did the nick Smix come from and how do you pronounce it? How come you translate so fluently, did you have to train hard, what is your language background: born in bilingual family etc,.? What is your most embarrassing translating screw up? Who is your favorite pro-gamer of all time? And why! I'm a complete musical snobtard, yet your singing sounds pretty good, have you got any musical training? What is your musical background ?
Great questions! I have a feeling this will be a great interview.
Less than 2 hours to go until the interview with Smix. Last chance to get questions in before the show. You can submit questions live in twitch.tv chat during the show too.
Q for Smix (Credit to jaaaasper for asking me to blow him, and for letting me steal his question);
In general, what is it like being a girl in the extremely male-dominated world of Starcraft/Gaming in general?
How do you cope with the consequences (negative and/or positive) of being a public female figure in the world of starcraft? (there may be some overlap between these two questions)
Either way you should probably be happy that you're part of one of the more civilized online gaming communities
On May 22 2012 06:43 Arnfasta wrote: Really nice interview with Smix. Glad I could catch it live this time :D Nice to learn about the person behind all those fantastic translations ^~^
Thanks a lot for stopping by and I recognize your name. You have submitted a question on reddit and in the chat right? Thanks a lot for that!
Next week's guest will be confirmed soon. Stay tuned.
GOGOGO we need more people like you willing to report news from the battlefront! Ill try to get you some people for interviewing and ill send them through PMs. Cant wait for the next one(s)
I am very happy to welcome Travis "IronManSC" Rinker to the show this Monday. He is one of the dedicated mapmakers who shape our experience of StarCraft II. His most successful map is one that all of us know - Ohana. Travis is also a host of the live show Mappers (link here) that focuses on map creation and design.
I am very delighted to have someone on the show who is so deeply involved in creating a great gaming experience on the highest level.
Use the opportunity and ask questions for IronManSC here!
I was actually wondering how into the graphics/aesthetics side of things map creators get. I understand it's relatively important, but how much so? Do they go for strictly balanced maps before anything else?
I've personally wanted to get into the map making scene a little bit, but on the graphics side. I can't stand Max, so I've been waiting for a Maya plugin, which hasn't happened. I'd love to hear more about the creation of doodads, or tilesets or anything that the mapmaking scene has needed or wanted that has been particularly difficult.
On May 29 2012 01:34 Noobity wrote: Keep up the great work, Jojo!
I was actually wondering how into the graphics/aesthetics side of things map creators get. I understand it's relatively important, but how much so? Do they go for strictly balanced maps before anything else?
I've personally wanted to get into the map making scene a little bit, but on the graphics side. I can't stand Max, so I've been waiting for a Maya plugin, which hasn't happened. I'd love to hear more about the creation of doodads, or tilesets or anything that the mapmaking scene has needed or wanted that has been particularly difficult.
Interesting question. I'll ask it for sure. Thanks for your input and thanks for the nice words!
On May 29 2012 03:58 IronManSC wrote: This is frightening. It's like being on national tv O_O
Haha Thanks for being on the show today! It was a lot of fun and a really insightful interview. The mapper's perspective is a perspective we don't often get to see.
Hello, watched my first episode of the show today. My first insight into the map making world, really appreciate you giving them a spotlight, great points through out the interview. I shall check back for future episodes.
On May 31 2012 06:28 Imascotsman wrote: Hello, watched my first episode of the show today. My first insight into the map making world, really appreciate you giving them a spotlight, great points through out the interview. I shall check back for future episodes.
Thanks a lot! It really was my first insight into the map making world too. I found it extremely interesting and right now I am actually taking my first baby steps in the editor. I am realizing ledge by ledge that I will probably never become a map maker.
I have so much respect for them though! The amount of work that goes into a map is mind-boggling and you never know whether or not it will become a competitive map.
On May 31 2012 06:41 FrodaN wrote: Hey I liked this past show! Keep it up
Hey I just watched Smix interview (damn it took me way too long to do it) and had a good laugh when you were asking my questions, I mean good laugh in a positive a bit awkward way Really, really great interview overall after watching it I listened to this Smix song
and good damn her voice is so clear and nice I feel bad for not spotting this song in the List of songs about StarCraft and thus not including in my recent blog, shit.
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Empire.ho8ot
Empire.Kas
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List of songs about StarCraft
