Introduction God, does Artosis need an introduction? Anyone who has been a part of the Starcraft or Starcraft II community for any amount of time knows Artosis. Dan "Artosis" Stemkoski is a long time community member and pillar, playing competitively as Terran in Starcraft: Brood War as well as being one of the most notable commentators of that era, belonging to the foreigner clan [Media]. Artosis was a regular at WCG from the early days of Starcraft: Brood War and onward. Artosis also commentated for notable events such as the PokerStrategy TSL with fellow caster Nick "Tasteless" Plott" (Forming one half of "The Casting Archon") as well as hosting events such as "Ascension". Artosis has been living the dream, living in Korea, working at SCForAll, quitting to pursue more active playing before being approached by GOMTV for a commentating position in GSL.
Artosis was active from Hour 0 of the Starcraft II beta, quickly becoming a top foreigner. Artosis was one of the early Zerg icons along with EG.IdrA popularizing the passive, macro styling that is so prevalent today. Artosis was an active member of MYM Gaming in the beginning stages of the SCII beta and release, leaving more recently, but not before qualifying for the GSL 1, where he unfortunately lost in the RO64 to NEXFreeSaga. Artosis has been one half of the popular Code S GSL casting team of "Tasteosis", offering insightful commentary for the biggest Starcraft II Starleague in the world (atm). Artosis has recently race switched to Protoss, despite his history of disliking the race in Starcraft: BW.
Why Support Artosis? Well, Artosis is simply a cornerstone of this community that should be supported by all its members. Few people know the game as well as Artosis, and no one loves the game and is more passionate about it than Artosis. Here are a few things his peers have to say about Artosis...
"...no one has a passion for Starcraft like him, and no one has a passion for competing in Starcraft like him. It would just tickle the soul of my heart, I would even go so far as to not be chill for a brief moment of my life, and just be ecstatic, go wild if Dan was in this league...his skill level is there, and his passion; no one can compare" -Liquid`Tyler
"Like when you listen to Artosis commentate, he's almost never off the mark on that stuff, because when he's not commentating he's playing. JPYeah, I can't speak enough to how incredible Artosis is as an Analytical Caster" -iNcontroL and JP McDaniel
"Artosis, he loves Starcraft more than anyone else in the world. I'm sorry if you think you love Starcraft as much as Artosis; You don't. And, he's hilarious, and he's very loyal and a perfect gentleman" Liquid`Tyler
In the NASL Here is Artosis's audition video. Go to NASL.tv and vote for him ^^
Fun Facts Artosis is A Vegetarian Artosis is A noted animal lover and raises many pets in his South Korean home Artosis is A noted Guinea Pig expert Artosis has A friendly rivalry with famed commentator Sean "Day[9]" Plott going back to their days as competitive Starcraft: Brood War players
So support Artosis guys, no one is as deserving as Artosis of a loyal fanbase, as no one cares as much about this game than him. He is truly an icon of the Starcraft community! Here's to hoping for a spot in the NASL If anyone feels there's something that should be added to the above links send me a PM or leave a post and I'll make sure it makes it on here ^^
*Edit* LOOKS LIKE OUR BOY IS IN, CONGRATULATIONS ARTOSIS!
Artosis recently signed on with SixJax Gaming as their captain. Good Luck to sixjax and Artosis with this move.
Artosis first NASL matches are rapidly approaching, go cheer him on as Artosis finally shows the world what he can do on the big stage!
Last edit: 2011-04-28 11:20:26
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LittleAtari Jordan. March 14 2011 17:23. Posts 1073
Artosis is the reason i pay season ticket for GSL i got better because listening to his comments on the game hes truly the best analytical caster im his loyal supporter! sign me up! lolol
Last edit: 2011-03-14 17:27:34
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Special Endrey Germany. March 14 2011 17:30. Posts 1853
Easily the greatest person and definitely one of the most personally influential Starcraft players/commentators. Will always be a huge fan, Sign me up!
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