I really enjoyed everyone's casting. The long hours must've been tough for you guys, and it's clearly not ideal working conditions. But most of us appreciate the hard work. It was an awesome tournament.
Dreamhack Winter Post-mortem - Page 12
Blogs > TotalBiscuit |
stratman
Canada110 Posts
I really enjoyed everyone's casting. The long hours must've been tough for you guys, and it's clearly not ideal working conditions. But most of us appreciate the hard work. It was an awesome tournament. | ||
sucuriju
3 Posts
| ||
Grend
1600 Posts
On November 29 2011 10:19 GhandiEAGLE wrote: Great first post buddy! Now go leave TL forever. So someone being a bit harsh (most of what he says is true I think, its the part about commitment that is off, as I think TB is committed. He is kind of like DjWheat imo, only noone gives wheat any flak. ) entitles you to be a dick too? Borderline backseat moderating isnt exactly great posting either. | ||
Icky
Denmark95 Posts
| ||
Hypemeup
Sweden2783 Posts
On November 29 2011 18:29 Grend wrote: Borderline backseat moderating isnt exactly great posting either. The irony in this statement is funny. Also hey, thats me in the horsehead, cool! I should so bring that to the next DH as well. | ||
Grend
1600 Posts
On November 29 2011 18:53 Hypemeup wrote: The irony in this statement is funny. Also hey, thats me in the horsehead, cool! I should so bring that to the next DH as well. Lol I see what you did there :-P I just get annoyed when people tell others they're not wanted/needed like that. It's not really his choice to make. (hence the moderating comment) | ||
Mentalizor
Denmark1596 Posts
I'm glad you know your own flaws and speak about them openly However, on camera it was all analysis and let's be honest, what place do I have there alongside Day9, Bitter, Tastosis and Apollo? What can I offer in that scenario? Nothing at all Let's be honest - You're a great caster; Even more so when combined with Apollo. I love your co-casting, but being part-time you cannot have the same knowledge as someone who dedicated their last 12 years to this game (Day9 / Tastosis) - so I'm happy to see you're actually aware of this. Also: There are times when I think it can be perceived that I'm ignoring Apollo's points, more often than not it's simply because his explanation is so thorough and accurate that I have no followup ... I actually wondered about this during your casts. Maybe it's just my personal opinion but sometimes you simply repeat Apollo's point, where I'd almost rather have you go on with something else - or explaining even further (e.g. drops: Apollo explaining how a drop killing double forges can be devastating - I wouldn't mind you explaining how much this delays upgrades/weakens the main army). This was just my thoughts. Great blog man Enjoy Stockholm. When will we be seeing you in action again? | ||
JohnGreggor
Canada148 Posts
| ||
TotalBiscuit
United Kingdom5437 Posts
On November 29 2011 19:16 Gono wrote: The best advice I can give you is to wear better clothes. Seriously. I know you want the top hat to be your thing, but it doesn't mean you can ignore everything else you are wearing. You are a caster, not a random sc2 fan. That's really the least relevant thing i can think of tbh. Suit-jacket + t-shirt and jeans are hardly smart, proper attire either. TBH one of these days I'll do an event in a proper tailored suit, but Dreamhack isn't a suitable venue for that, plus I was one of 3 commentator in jeans + t-shirt for the finals yet they didn't get criticised for it. | ||
Yngvi
Netherlands70 Posts
| ||
Hypemeup
Sweden2783 Posts
On November 29 2011 19:19 TotalBiscuit wrote: That's really the least relevant thing i can think of tbh. Suit-jacket + t-shirt and jeans are hardly smart, proper attire either. TBH one of these days I'll do an event in a proper tailored suit, but Dreamhack isn't a suitable venue for that, plus I was one of 3 commentator in jeans + t-shirt for the finals yet they didn't get criticise for it. You would be surprised how concerned people are with the casters fashion sense, I remember the NASL feedback thread was mostly filled with comments about them wearing a sportsjacket+Tshirt. That said, a ESPORTS embroidery on to the jacket/top hat should be prioritized. | ||
kerp
Sweden2 Posts
| ||
JohnGreggor
Canada148 Posts
On November 29 2011 19:19 TotalBiscuit wrote: I was one of 3 commentator in jeans + t-shirt for the finals yet they didn't get criticised for it. They didn't have to work with a top hat. | ||
salle
Sweden5554 Posts
| ||
Tobberoth
Sweden6375 Posts
My biggest complain with DH was that it just feels like an MLG but with a massively smaller budget. DH has been the biggest LAN in the world for ages, it makes no sense that it feels so small and unprepared (then again, I was only watching stream, I haven't actually been there). So many issues during the events, and the speakers are just dreadful, thank god for the casters who are WAY more professional. | ||
Lip the Pencilboy
Italy420 Posts
| ||
Paladia
802 Posts
| ||
Wout
Netherlands76 Posts
| ||
ElliePW
9 Posts
Don't worry so much about analysis. I said something like this in the chat at the time. You may not have pro level knowledge of the game but you ARE a pro level caster. You are the exciting guy with a great voice. The ability to Host and quip and talk really really fast and cheer are just as vital to a great cast as being able to analyse the play. Adding a caster like you to an analyst takes the spectator experience from Golf to Football. The people who don't like what you do because you can't give pro level analysis, they are %$#ing golf fans. They want to watch a game because they know sooo much about they can smile smugly and nod along while people talk about the evolving meta game. People who watch you want, OMFG marines are shooting stuff, that thing exploded, **pop gaming culture reference** blood everywhere **horrible pun** GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAL I'm not really hiding my bias, I think you are WAY more entertaining to watch, and when you work with dApollo we get the best of both worlds. Just because you are forever gold league doesn't make you not a pro level caster. | ||
ZombyBatman
United States5 Posts
Good job! Seemed to be a motley crue on the couch, but it made sense in a weird way. | ||
| ||