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Because you asked for feedback: I think it is really, really great. There is 100% no stream like yours atm and although I'm from europe I still tuned in all the time in the last couple of days between laddering. Really valuable, cool insights, just fun to watch and a quite reasonable time schedule for europeans.
I still see risks though, you make yourself extremely vulnerable with this kind of public training imo, because if at one point in the future the tournament results are bad, you will get harsh critics. As long as you yourself feel that you get a lot of improvements out of that observer heavy training it is fine I guess, but having a training open for the public can also lead to very critical points from higher level (or wannabe higher level) players who might see flaws in how you approach your training if you can't back it up with results. You can see it from the point of view that it provides a lot of analyzation insight and you help each other very well, but you can also see it from the more negative side that you are too lazy to properly train enough in the game itself. And if you don't get tournament results, people will always complain and will be happy about having proper reasons to criticize you. 
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On February 04 2012 10:25 Bommes wrote:Because you asked for feedback: I think it is really, really great. There is 100% no stream like yours atm and although I'm from europe I still tuned in all the time in the last couple of days between laddering. Really valuable, cool insights, just fun to watch and a quite reasonable time schedule for europeans. I still see risks though, you make yourself extremely vulnerable with this kind of public training imo, because if at one point in the future the tournament results are bad, you will get harsh critics. As long as you yourself feel that you get a lot of improvements out of that observer heavy training it is fine I guess, but having a training open for the public can also lead to very critical points from higher level (or wannabe higher level) players who might see flaws in how you approach your training if you can't back it up with results. You can see it from the point of view that it provides a lot of analyzation insight and you help each other very well, but you can also see it from the more negative side that you are too lazy to properly train enough in the game itself. And if you don't get tournament results, people will always complain and will be happy about having proper reasons to criticize you.
Being in the spotlight and getting criticized are not new concepts to me >_< in fact I get criticized probably around the most to be honest!
That said the reason I do this is because it works for me personally. Already in team league matches I am producing better results.. this should carry over to offline and online tourneys soon as well.
Ty for your concern though and I appreciate your support!
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On February 04 2012 10:16 DrN0 wrote:I recently had a chance to start playing but after being out for about 4 months I have no idea what the current meta game is, this is extremely frustrating as trying to find out is really difficult as there is no one localized source for this, liquidpedia is alright but it really only tells you about builds and the game has a lot more depth then that. So my question is as a player what do you do to keep up on the current meta and what would you suggest someone do in my position? Also on a side note I really appreciate the new form of streaming it is very entertaining. And on another side note I think your casting at homestory cup was sublime as even with more reserved players you were able to bring them into the fray and it is a skill which I think is often overlooked. You really injected a lot of positivity and humor into your casts because of it. So yeah big fan. And congratulations on your impending nuptials, nothing like spending the rest of your life with the person you love .
Hmm as a player I am current on the meta game because I am in and around this game ALL DAY LONG hah. So for you it's dabble in as much as you can. Streams, vods, GSL, forums.. this will give you a good idea of what is going on in the game.
ty for all the kind words btw <3
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Hihi. You asked for feedback earlier and I didn't get a chance to respond because of homework! Just wanted to say that the team Q&A is a big success and very awesome! +1 from me.
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HEY iNcontrol i have been watching your stream since i started playing sc2 and i have to say i really like the new style of streaming with your team (my team starting doing this because we liked what you all were doing) Thank you for everything you do for the community and i can't wait to see you start tearing through these up coming tournaments!! keep up the hard work
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Just wanted to let you know been watching the EG practice, and I can see a definitive improvement in your play and I'm really excited for this coming year for you. Wish you best!!
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Geoff ur stream is awesome man.
I love all these practice games u are streaming and I think it's awesome u guys switched to practicing this way.
Since all of u seem to improve a lot by it.
Really cool, keep it up! :D
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Love the stream but will not be watching anymore due to the mods in the chat. It's seriously out of control and I'm fed up with it.
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On February 05 2012 09:20 retardstrong wrote:
Love the stream but will not be watching anymore due to the mods in the chat. It's seriously out of control and I'm fed up with it.
Dude, it's so easy to just not open up chat. EZPZ.
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Geoff you're my favorite player and personality, results or not! Reminds me a lot of myself except much older and much better at starcraft haha. Love the round robin based training you're doing also. Keep doing your thing and results will come
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Like your stream and your music. Any chance that I could find Geoffs playlist somewhere? ^-^
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Hey Geoff!! just wanted to say that I absolutely love your stream and play styles. The only thing that sucked about 2011 SC2 for me was not getting to see you take an MLG, but your play has improved phenomenally and I can't wait to see how much better you do this year. Yours is the only SC2 stream that my son (who is 14 months old) will watch with me. He loves seeing you and yelling "Geoff!" and pointing at the screen. Thx for being the best all around professional Starcraft 2 player to date and don't listen to the haters. You rock no matter what people say. Congrats on you're engagement, and best of luck in your future endeavors.
P.S. I have tried a few times to find out this info my self but can't really find anything, sorry if u've alrdy answered this b4 but, Can you tell us about media and clan 88?
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Could u add 720p quality in stream ? many times 720p+ is laggy and others are too bad. TY
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Why do you always wear a hoodie? arent you hot in that? is there a specific reason for wearing it?
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Geoff, I just wanted to come here and say thank you for some things.
1) Being a great Player but being modest and helpful
2) Doing so much for the community, and being one of the funniest men alive. Especially on SoTG
3) Being relentlessly positive despite all the moronic haters with tiny dicks.
Watching your stream now and your hot fiancée came on camera so you probably don't need fanboys like me. But
I just wanted to let you know that you are an inspiration to me and fellow players.
Keep working hard.
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Hey iNcontrol!
I have been watching your stream for awhile now, and it seems like you are an amazing coach to your team, and i see Machine improve everyday from your coaching, how does your team help you improve your play? from what i've seen on your stream, they don't help nearly as much.
Sincerely, EG fan for liiifee!!!! :D
Congrats on the engagement
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I watch a lot of your stream. If you want some constructive criticism I think that you are still not playing safe enough in most games I watch. You are not allowing yourself to out skill your opponents with micro and macro, rather relying on build orders and gimmicks to win a lot of the games I watch you play. While these strats are wonderful to have in your bag of tricks it seems you have less success and therefore practice these winning builds and strategies more.
just a friendly opinion. your stream rocks socks
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I'd like to see more playing from you and less staring at your chat answering nonsensical questions
you seem to spend more time doing that + spectating your friends play then actually playing yourself.
If i wanna see some other pro gamer play i will go and watch their stream instead....
cmon bro, step it up......
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You Idra and Machine please please please make it happen this year.
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