[EP7] State of the Game SC2 Podcast

itmeJP

United States1101 Posts

July 07 2010 22:10 GMT

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What's all this uproar? Did I hear something about a patch? Real ID shenanigans? Beta Phase 2? DID TASTELESS FINALLY DECIDE TO COME ON THE PODCAST?!?!?! I think its about time for a new State of the Game. Let it begin! Two hours of SC2, Tasteless, Jinro, TLO, and some nerd named JP await.

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I've setup our e-mail and will only take questions from this e-mail from now on: StateOfTheGameQuestions@gmail.com

Episode 7 Guests:

JP McDaniel - Host / Former WoW Addict / Giant Nerd
Nick 'Tasteless' Plott - Do I really need to tell you who this is?
Jonathan 'Liquid`JinrO' Walsh - Sweet Swede / Terran God
Dario "Liquid`TLO" Wünsch - German badass / Genius / Statistician
Maybe one or two more special guests! WHO KNOWS!

Please tag all questions with a bolded @Question! Thanks!

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JP here from MLG. If you haven't watched or seen MLG's Showcase Series, then you probably don't know me. If you have, thanks for watching!

A little about me...
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While I don't intend to tell my life story here, I do want to include a little background about my podcasting history. I've run a WoW PvP podcast (oh no, my secrets out!) for two years coming up this June. ArenaCast did quite well for itself, building a community and peaking at around 12,000 weekly downloads on shows. As of late, my interest in the game has slowed down, and I've stopped doing it as my co-hosts bowed out one-by-one.

Podcast Info
I've decided to go ahead and do a podcast -- maybe weekly, maybe bi-weekly, or this may be the first and last episode -- for SC2. Right now its a developing project, so I'm just winging it and naming it State of the Game SC2 Beta Podcast. Keep in mind that I'm still working on molding the show. I'm more of a dive-right-in, fix-it-later type guy so that's what I plan on doing!

SotG 6.24.10
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Oh hello! Remember the good ol' State of the Game podcast? It wasn't that long ago that I posted a show I hope! People still remember the name... right? Well, in case you have no idea who the hell I am please read below. If you do, then hello again!

Show is now recorded and available for download below!

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Episode 6 Guests:

JP McDaniel - Host / Former WoW Addict / Giant Nerd
Sean "Day[9]" Plott - Co-host / Day[9] Dailies / Commentator / You know. Comon.
Dan "Artosis" Stemkosky - SCForAll.com / Commentator / Dr.Evil
Dario "Liquid`TLO" Wünsch - German badass / Genius / Statistician
Maybe one or two more special guests! WHO KNOWS!

Quite a roster! Feel free to direct questions at any one of the guests specifically or at the group. Please tag all questions with a bolded @Question! Thanks!

We're going to be talking about the last two patches we didn't talk about before the beta ended, what the hell a nerd is supposed to do without SC2 beta, and some other topics I'll save for the show! Thanks everyone!

P.S. - I might broadcast this live (or convince Sean to do it) over UStream.TV, but I'll confirm / deny this before we record Wednesday night.

SotG 5.20.10
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Episode 5: a bittersweet semi-end to what has now grown into a great podcast to be a part of -- something the community now 'owns'. It's been a weird and wild ride but I'm closing up shop for a couple of weeks as I have travel to California and then to Ohio for the start of the MLG PC Circuit.

This weeks podcast I think is the finest yet. It was definitely crazy and if you don't find yourself cracking a smile at least once I seriously question your sense of humor. Patch notes + a look back at the beta from all aspects are the topics. Also, forgive me for being insanely tired and forgetting which match-ups were discussed later on.

Also, if any Blizzard employees listen to this podcast, please do NOT take any of the suggestions from this cast. Except for the Ultralisk with cannons on its side. Do that. Thanks!

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Episode 5 Guests:

JP McDaniel - Host / Former WoW Addict / Giant Nerd
Sean "Day[9]" Plott - Co-host / Day[9] Dailies / Commentator / Town Drunk
Dan "Artosis" Stemkosky - SCForAll.com / Commentator / Dr.Evil
Tyler "Liquid`NonY" Wasieleski - SC1 Veteran / All-around badass
Rori "Cluck" Bryant-Raible - WC3 Veteran / The Cluckiest Clucker Who Ever Clucked

This isn't goodbye, it is only a see you later. Till next time!

SotG 5.11.10
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The show runs about 1h40m long as we really dig into the patch notes.

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Remember to checkout all of the MLG SC2 events going on: Fight Night, Showmatch Series, MLG YouTube Page and the GameBattles 1v1 SC2 League (link forthcoming)

Thanks everyone and feel free to post questions for the next cast in this thread using the @Question signal.

Episode 4 Guests:

JP McDaniel - Host
Sean "Day[9]" Plott - Co-host / Day[9] Dailies / Commentator
Liquid`TLO
Tyler "Liquid`NonY" Wasieleski - SC1 Veteran / All-around badass

SotG 4.23.10
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The podcast has been added to iTunes and should show up in the next couple of hours.

Show can now be downloaded below. We had a last second guest sub in but I think you guys will be happy with the two new guests.

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A new week, a new podcast! Just not quite yet. We'll be recording later in the week most likely so I apologize for people clicking this and expecting a brand new cast, however, don't close the thread! We need user questions! The second week we skipped them altogether because of my poor planning. This week, that just won't do.

So if you're interested in submitting a question to ask this weeks cast, simply respond to this post and include a bolded @Question tag before your question. Pretty simple!

Below you can find more information about the podcast if you're a new listener and also links to our previous episodes. Also, this week we have a special treat for everyone: Nony!

Episode 3 Guests:

JP McDaniel - Host
Sean "Day[9]" Plott - Co-host / Day[9] Dailies / Commentator
Liquid`TLO
Liquid`Jinro
Tyler "Liquid`NonY" Wasieleski - SC1 Veteran / All-around badass

I'll update this thread with more information as to when we're recording (maybe I'll even do a live show this week? and also download links when we finish it.

SotG 4.9.10
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Episode 2 Guests:

JP McDaniel - Host
Sean "Day[9]" Plott
David "EG.Louder" Fells
Jacob "EG.LzGaMeR" winstead

Topics:

Patch 8
SC2 evolution vs. SC1 evolution
Event Watch
Rising Stars

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SotG 4.1.10
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Episode 1 Guests:

JP McDaniel - Host
Sean "Day[9]" Plott - Co-host / Day[9] Dailies / Commentator
Dan "Artosis" Stemkosky - SCForAll.com / Commentator
David "EG.Louder" Fells - Team EG SC2 Member / GosuCoaching.com Member
Tyler "Liquid`NonY" Wasieleski - SC1 Veteran / All-around badass

Topics:

Patches - major changes from each patch, thoughts on it
SC2 vs SC1 - major / minor differences, better / worse?
Match-up of the week: ZvT - an all encompassing discussion about the match-up
SC2's gunna be big in e-sports; we know that. What do we want to see happen, though?
Evolution of Play in SC2 -- Week 1 to Now
Map Banter: Desert Oasis -- discussions about the map

Podcast is recorded and can be downloaded >>HERE<<

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Sorry, download is kinda slow. Sorry, not all topics were covered. Sorry, Nony's computer died right before the cast or something. Hope he's not dead. PLEASE comment and tell me what everyone thinks!

User Questions

If you're interested in submitting a question to ask this weeks cast, simply respond to this post and include a bolded @Question tag before your question. Pretty simple!

As always, I am constantly looking to improve anything I do on the internetz. If you have any suggestions about topics or you feel like calling me a giant noob then feel free to post!

Eiii

United States2566 Posts

July 07 2010 22:13 GMT

Cool, new podcast :D Alright, let's give this a shot.

@Question -- What effect is the ultra change going to have? It seems kind of insignificant :S
Also, do you think the infested terran reversion is okay where it is now, or does the spell (or its caster) need some more changes?

@TLO -- When can we expect to see a grudge match between you and artosis? :D

OHtRUe

United States283 Posts

July 07 2010 22:15 GMT

sweet

@Question What do you feel about the removal of statis field, dark swarm and the lack in general of AoE spells in SC2. Do you feel that the skill cap in the game is high enough to be played truly competitively.

elroy

United States51 Posts

July 07 2010 22:16 GMT

@Question What spell would you like to see the overseer get (old or new) now that it no longer has infested terran?

Sleight

2471 Posts

July 07 2010 22:17 GMT

@Question for Tasteless -Will you be casting the Day[9] SC2 release from Korea or will you be coming back to the States?

@Question -What is the biggest hurdle currently to incorporating FE's into top-tier Terran's play in the various match-ups? Why is aggressively FEing not seen as often (yes the Morrow build, but not much else), despite 'free' bunkers, and the nice defender's advantage of Tanks?

Kisra

United Kingdom466 Posts

July 07 2010 22:17 GMT

(Love all the work you do, JP, just to say)

Perhaps a question more for Tasteless, as he's more involved with the Korean scene.

It might just be because I don't see as much of it, but one thing I've noticed is that the west seems to have jumped onto Starcraft 2 with both hands. Groups like MLG seem to be eagerly awaiting its release to bring it on board and the popularity of it is really thrilling.

In the East, they seem much more cautious. There seems to be less SC2-related stuff going on that we can see, as opposed to the huge amount of European and American tournaments.

@Question - Do you think we'll see an East/West divide emerge where the East stays with Brood War and the West moves to Starcraft 2? Or is the East just moving more cautiously as it has so much history with Brood War. Or do I just have this totally wrong :D

I for one would love to see a worldwide scene, the EU vs US rivalry is something really exciting, and the EU vs Asia showmatches showed that although Asia still seems to be on top, there's an enjoyable contest to be made of it.

Thegilaboy

United States2018 Posts

July 07 2010 22:18 GMT

Now this is the announcement I've been waiting for! Great choices for guests, can't wait to download, thanks JP!

@Question As we can see they still have not removed the Infested Terran from the game, and have in fact brought it back to the Infestor. Do you think this switch back will effect how it is used, or will it continue to be minimally used? Any other thoughts on the spell, aka tossing it, improvements, etc would be appreciated. Thanks guys!

Kpyolysis32

553 Posts

July 07 2010 22:18 GMT

Is there a way to watch this live?

itmeJP

United States1101 Posts

July 07 2010 22:20 GMT

On July 08 2010 07:18 Kpyolysis32 wrote:
Is there a way to watch this live?

Currently I do not stream these live. I have thought about it in the past and perhaps in the future once we get things rolling over at MLG (more to be said in the podcast -- sorry) I might do it.

PrinceXizor

United States17713 Posts

July 07 2010 22:20 GMT

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@Question With the difference in styles between Asia (heavy aggression), Europe (Solid Compositions and Build orders), and the US (Macro and econ play), which do you see rising to be the most dominant, and what combinations of styles do you feel is more potent?

ItsTheFark

United States158 Posts

July 07 2010 22:20 GMT

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@Question Do you feel like the ideal way to allow zerg to handle mech is to simply to make roaches cost 150/50, be 3 supply, and spawn two at a time?

Phayze

Canada2029 Posts

July 07 2010 22:21 GMT

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These are all two pronged questions. These are all related so please ask all of them or none! :D These are all related to the recent patch.

my name is pronounced faze. Like Phaser without the R at the end (Its not FAZEEE)

@Question What does TLO,and Tasteless (The players who play zerg albeit randomly) think about the recent ultralisk buff, and do they think this will change the ZvT dynamic much? With their experiences with Ultralisks do they feel this buff was necessary, or just another gimmick and why do you guys feel this way?
@Question in comparison would an Ultralisk range addition or other suitable buff that would increase the chance of the ultralisk getting into melee range be more effective in promoting the ultralisk to do damage? and are there any specific changes you could think of that would accomplish this feat better than the stun resistance buff?
@Question Continuing on my Ultralisk questions, What do you feel the Ultralisk is being designed to accomplish in Starcraft 2, and what are your thoughts on how blizzards plans for the ultralisk will affect the game in the near future?

and randomly, a bad question, you can skip this last one below if you like ^^;

@Question And also, WHENS THE BETA COMING UP, Does any of the guests on the show have any insider information?

I Love SOTG, Keep on doing it!

Alou

United States3748 Posts

July 07 2010 22:22 GMT

#13

@Question Do you think the rally point change will have a negative effect on the lower level players. While I love the change, I can't help but think lower level players, a part of the player base that Blizzard is paying specific attention to, will be hurt by this.

@Question Warp Prisms - They're obviously fucking awesome. So why aren't we seeing more players use them? Things like drops could really help the Protoss play not to mention the added mobility it could bring too an army or defense when in the non-transport mode. Why aren't we seeing more awesome Warp Prism play?

Dental Floss

United States1015 Posts

July 07 2010 22:23 GMT

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@Question @Tasteless: During a GOM broadcast you talked about trying to get a 6-pack. Did it work out? Any tips?

BreakEnter

Bulgaria81 Posts

July 07 2010 22:23 GMT

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I really enjoy the podcasts, thanks for the effort. I like how every time there is a slightly different line up. Keep them coming!

Merikh

United States918 Posts

July 07 2010 22:23 GMT

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@Question - There haven't been much high level play around defensive burrowed banelings, Do you think using banelings defensively, somewhat like how spider mines were in starcraft1 will play a big roll in sc2 in the future? What are your views on it? (TLO/Tasteless)

LazyScout

United States223 Posts

July 07 2010 22:23 GMT

#17

Yay Jinro

TrueRedemption

United States313 Posts

July 07 2010 22:24 GMT

#18

@Question: 3 months ago hyper aggressive play usually fueled off of one base was terrorizing the scene, and a new high ground mechanic was being accused of breaking the game. As Beta went down the community was questioning if the defensive strength of tanks was insurmountable, and a protoss who didn't early expand to match the zerg opponent was dead in the water. Has the strategy of SC2 Beta evolved faster or slower than you expected at the top level as well as the general community?

koppik

United States676 Posts

July 07 2010 22:25 GMT

#19

Also just saying it's a kickass lineup (though, adding a 'toss special guest might be nice!)

Dance.jhu

United States292 Posts

July 07 2010 22:25 GMT

#20

Tastless with no Day??? Noooooooooooooo!

@Question - Map balance seems to be one of the main factors holding the game back. Do you feel the matchups are solid enough to begin focusing on map balance?

@Question - Have any of you tried the 3v3 or 4v4 playlists? I personally found it useful in improving my apm because there is so much happening. Do you feel any of the team playlists could ever appear in tournaments? Is there anything that could be done to help it, or is it impossible to balance?

Spain vs Germany results question to TLO:
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@Question @TLO Are you sad that Germany was knocked out?

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