Starcraft 2 Tea Party Podcast

After what seems like an eternity, Tea Party returns better than ever! (kind of). We apologise for the long hiatus and Matt's infidelity.

Timestamp

00:00:00 - Introduction
00:04:42 - GSL Overview
00:07:10 - Nestea's counter to Forge FE
00:13:06 - Flavour of the week - Sheth's ZvP timing attack
00:16:00 - PTR 1.3.3. (revised changes)
00:39:36 - State of the Drama
00:46:54 - Australia WCG & local SEA competitions
00:48:55 - University of Queensland Starcraft Society
00:49:54 - University of New South Wales GSL Finals Screening

UQSS Facebook Group - http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_207794662566070
UQSS Teamliquid Thread - http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=198459
UNSW/USYD GSL Finals Screening - https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=113523312065482

Note: Download link is in the title

I would like to take the pleasure to introduce all you fine folks to the Tea Party! Tea Party is a Starcraft 2 podcast between friends who are brought together through the love, appreciation and enjoyment of SC2 (original, I know). The show can be described as a relaxed commentary between learned gentlemen about a motley amalgam of things obvious and intricate. Basically, Tea Party can be likened to a variety show with a quaint SEA perspective. The show seeks to offer food for thought whilst entertaining SC2 players at large.

Henry - Breaker
The main host. He has an open mind and is always looking to improve. For what it's worth, he was once ranked top 200 on the SEA server not long after release. Unfortunately, he has grown complacent and does not ladder as much as he should. He also participated in the beta. Henry recently upgraded his headset in order to provide a deeper, smoother, studio quality voice for the audience's listening pleasure. Henry plays Protoss and despises Terran.

Dennis - WakingLife
The contender. The man with the experience; from humble beginnings in Bronze to current day Masters. Laddering more than any of the other hosts, Dennis has a vast pool of knowledge and experience to draw upon. He has witnessed and born the brunt of a variety of play-styles, skill levels, cheese and BS that SEA has thrown at him on his journey to Masters. Dennis is here to share what wisdom he has gathered in the hopes of helping everyone progress their own game. Dennis has dabbled in random for a while but mains as Zerg and occasionally weeps Swarm tears.

Matt - Sudoxe
The anti-hero. Matt is the average Joe who keeps the show honest, real and in your face. You won't find him waffling or beating around the bush. In addition to being straight up, Matt is also quite the joker. He enjoys candlelit dinners, strolls along the beach and trolling. Matt plays Protoss and is slowly, but surely, climbing his way up the treacherous SEA ladder.

Jack - Elanshin
The news guy. Jack probably watches more SC2 streams, videos and replays than is considered healthy. He lurks on TL.net more than any of the other hosts and is the man to go to for any SC2 news, announcements, competition results, drama etc. He also participated in the beta and enjoys roflstomping n00bs. Jack plays Terran and looks down on all the other races. He also looks like TSL_Rain.

In addition, we're all avid followers of the GSL/GSTL and we try to compete in as many local SEA based tournaments as possible such as; Dogsi's, IEM SEA Qualifiers, local LAN events ( e.g. Cityhunter etc). We look to be more active in the SC2 community and e-sports scene at large in the near future and appreciate any and all support.

The spark and inspiration behind this show originated from Day9's union address in daily #232 . From this spark, I decided to actively contribute something to the SC2 community in one way or another after watching DJ Wheat's Weapon of Choice Ep20.

The idea for a podcast came to mind after I realised I had some pretty good SC2 discussions over Skype with my friends. We jokingly referred to these discussions as 'tea parties' because sometimes we spent more time talking about the game rather than actually playing it. From there ... BAM! this podcast was born.

I personally listen to State of the Game, amongst other podcasts, and I really want to make Tea Party something of its own. As such, I strive to minimise any overlap with other shows by having different content as well as offering different perspectives with a unique feel and delivery. Some things that separates us from other more established shows is that:

- We are from Australia and play on the SEA server (yeah!)
- We are not hardcore pro-gamers (yet!)
- We are not idiots! (I promise ..)
- We are friendly (<3)

As if you're not sold, right?