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On February 12 2013 10:06 coolcor wrote:Show nested quote +On February 12 2013 10:03 Doodsmack wrote:On February 12 2013 09:55 ShAdZ_ZX wrote: Any casting line-up without either Artosis, Apollo or Wolf is pretty weak imo. Doesn't fit my personal, entirely subjective preference therefore weak nice argument I'm personally fine with the lineup, but couldn't one objectively say those 3 are the best at analysis, and therefore the lineup is objectively weak on analysis, which might be important for good casting?
No you can't objectively say that because the only criteria you are applying are subjective points.
Not to mention analysis in the first HotS tournament is something of a moot point. The entire game is in a state of flux and you'll probably find that at least for a little while, analysis is going to be along the lines of "this looks like some kind of... 4 gateway rush"
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United Kingdom12011 Posts
Day9xHusky is awesome and Axel/Axslav who've been doing the showdowns recently have been great.
The only major one missing that'd make it awesome for me is Apollo as Apollo/TB / Husky or Day9 work really well together. Infact, I think it's just Apollo works great with anyone. :p
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On February 12 2013 10:06 coolcor wrote:Show nested quote +On February 12 2013 10:03 Doodsmack wrote:On February 12 2013 09:55 ShAdZ_ZX wrote: Any casting line-up without either Artosis, Apollo or Wolf is pretty weak imo. Doesn't fit my personal, entirely subjective preference therefore weak nice argument I'm personally fine with the lineup, but couldn't one objectively say those 3 are the best at analysis, and therefore the lineup is objectively weak on analysis, which might be important for good casting?
I couldn't care less about analysis, i'm starting to understand the damn game since a while now. I like Artosis and Apollo because they're genuinely funny as fuck, and not because they've an undisputed knowledge.
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I want Excellent girl to be a floor report!
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Anna replacing Clutch? But who's gonna go running around in the crowd doing epic dance moves now?
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On February 12 2013 10:17 LuckyFool wrote:Anna replacing Clutch? But who's gonna go running around in the crowd doing epic dance moves now?
Anna now I assume xD
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On February 12 2013 07:53 Seiniyta wrote:Happy to see Husky again at an MLG Good line-up.
On February 12 2013 07:54 phipsL wrote:I know they're busy casting Code S, but i still miss Tastetosis
First two comments were my first two impressions, lol. I am really hoping we have the K9 combo more often than not.
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Quite a good line up of casters there i must say.
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On February 12 2013 10:09 Larkin wrote:Show nested quote +On February 12 2013 10:03 Doodsmack wrote:On February 12 2013 09:55 ShAdZ_ZX wrote: Any casting line-up without either Artosis, Apollo or Wolf is pretty weak imo. Doesn't fit my personal, entirely subjective preference therefore weak nice argument Artosis, Apollo and Wolf are the best analytical casters right now, there is little debate about that.
And all of them are in different countries and probably not interested.
Incontrol can actually provide some good analysis (depends on whether or not he is being goofy - which is a funny, so it's fine), and Day9 can also provide great analysis. Day9 just alternates between commentary styles so people don't put him into either category.
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People worrying about lack of analytic casters (ie Artosis and Apollo) yet MLG has iNcontroL, someone who has played the game at a higher level than pretty much any other caster. Same with Axslav.
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I don't care much for analysis in casters anyway. Most of the time the calls and predictions are wrong, I rather much be entertained. TB, Husky, and Day9 do an excellent job at entertaining; hopefully we see Idra vs Flash. Hopefully it will recapture some of the magic that was Idra vs Boxer in Orlando.
Hope I didn't jinx Idra!
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I vaguely remember Artosis mentioning that he was going to switch to HoTS like a few days ago -- so even if he was there, it wouldn't be much of a thing.
i'm more worried that the quality of games aren't going to be that good because the people that are playing are pros, and they need to win; therefore they must do whatever works best or whatever. I'm worried that we'll see old strats more frequently than the newer stuff that could be possible because of the fact that the game just came out and some of those guys stuck to WoL. A tourney that is more into the release of the game might make for more robust strategies and whatnot -- however, w/ regards to entertainment, I think we might see some pretty cool gimmicks, or the same stuff from a while ago.
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On February 12 2013 10:03 Doodsmack wrote:Show nested quote +On February 12 2013 09:55 ShAdZ_ZX wrote: Any casting line-up without either Artosis, Apollo or Wolf is pretty weak imo. Doesn't fit my personal, entirely subjective preference therefore weak nice argument
Is English not your first language? Or perhaps you don't know how opinions work? Because I'm simply stating mine.
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I would have liked to see Kaelaris and khaldor. Those 2 have improved so much I feel.
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On February 12 2013 10:12 Lukeeze[zR] wrote:Show nested quote +On February 12 2013 10:06 coolcor wrote:On February 12 2013 10:03 Doodsmack wrote:On February 12 2013 09:55 ShAdZ_ZX wrote: Any casting line-up without either Artosis, Apollo or Wolf is pretty weak imo. Doesn't fit my personal, entirely subjective preference therefore weak nice argument I'm personally fine with the lineup, but couldn't one objectively say those 3 are the best at analysis, and therefore the lineup is objectively weak on analysis, which might be important for good casting? I couldn't care less about analysis, i'm starting to understand the damn game since a while now. I like Artosis and Apollo because they're genuinely funny as fuck, and not because they've an undisputed knowledge.
There are many who disagree, including myself. For me, its not a case of them explaining (at a basic level) what is happening on screen to me, I have been watching SC2 at the absolute highest level for years now, I don't need to be told. Its about the caster commentating the game as it plays out, and having a full understanding of what has happened, what is happening, and how that will effect the game later on, and having that knowledge flow through their cast.
There are very, VERY few caster who can do this. Wolf, Artosis, Apollo and Day9 are in this category.
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Well, the ONLY time I have it mute OFF (so I hear the casters) is when it's Wolf/Khaldor, Incontrol, or any pro-gamer. Otherwise, it's always muted. On very rare occasion, I'll leave it un-muted and listen to how stupid the "popular" casters can be, just for kicks, ya know?
Also, if they are going to have any female whatsoever it should definitely be Soe, because she's not a complete idiot (or someone who is just fanservice herpderp).
Please, keep Incontrol casting as much as possible. He's funny and experienced enough (SC2-wise) that he's actually worth watching.
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Not a fan at all of total biscuit, but really excited about the rest of them. DJ and day9 are great. Husky really came into his own so I am excited to hear him cast again.
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iNcontroL
USA29055 Posts
Super excited and I cannot wait to cast this event!
With no open bracket and me not garnering enough points to qualify through last year being able to cast at MLG Dallas is a dream come true.. I love competing but if I can't compete casting is a close second.
Comments about analytic casting are understandable but I don't think you will have to worry too much.. while Artosis/Apollo are never anything but an absolute upgrade to any casting lineup a few of us are working with hots on a regular basis.. speaking for myself I play it 5-8 hours a day with less and less WoL sprinkled in there. When I am not playing I am watching vods/streams etc.. we got ya covered!
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On February 12 2013 12:02 iNcontroL wrote: Super excited and I cannot wait to cast this event!
With no open bracket and me not garnering enough points to qualify through last year being able to cast at MLG Dallas is a dream come true.. I love competing but if I can't compete casting is a close second.
Comments about analytic casting are understandable but I don't think you will have to worry too much.. while Artosis/Apollo are never anything but an absolute upgrade to any casting lineup a few of us are working with hots on a regular basis.. speaking for myself I play it 5-8 hours a day with less and less WoL sprinkled in there. When I am not playing I am watching vods/streams etc.. we got ya covered!
Awesome, look forward to hearing it. When you cast with confidence you cast quite well!
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United States97250 Posts
On February 12 2013 12:02 iNcontroL wrote: Super excited and I cannot wait to cast this event!
With no open bracket and me not garnering enough points to qualify through last year being able to cast at MLG Dallas is a dream come true.. I love competing but if I can't compete casting is a close second.
Comments about analytic casting are understandable but I don't think you will have to worry too much.. while Artosis/Apollo are never anything but an absolute upgrade to any casting lineup a few of us are working with hots on a regular basis.. speaking for myself I play it 5-8 hours a day with less and less WoL sprinkled in there. When I am not playing I am watching vods/streams etc.. we got ya covered! I enjoy your casts. Can't wait!
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