Commentators for pound 4

[Tyserification]

someone link to when HBK proved VBM was legitimately existent?

Lol Pocky didnt you use Sheik? That was before I got my Reno practice.

And Virus...like please for the sake of saving face within the community, just change your smashboards name and start all over. I know I only played you in teams today but you have the such noob habits that make you a terrible player. I can honestly say that if you attend RoM 2 and Pound 4 you'll lose every MM you participate in. I mean really before you embarress yourself...keep in mind NO one in the community knows what you look like so its really not to late to start over. No reason in having 100+ people s***ting on you if you can avoid it.

I mean if your ego/pride is just that big that you still wanna go through with all of it by all means thats on you lol. But its not looking pretty right now. RoM2 is Sat and even if you were to double your skill level you still wouldnt be able to hang with all these people your calling out.

I have absolutely no problem going to your school again sometime this week and recording if for some odd reason you still think you can compete. Just lemme know when your free and I'll make the trip

Srry for derailing the thread but **** has to be said

Eggm hit the record button if you want your matches to be put online lol. Prog doesnt like to keep his **** running all day, I think thats why alot of his SPOC vids ended up missing

Sorry, HBK. I love ***** is all.

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[DAftFlip]

DrPP will vouche for me. I can do good commentary. But in lightning speed spanish like a soccer commentator ? Yes I can do that to.

Edit : C'mon it's been a long time since DA has done any commentary. Lemme take a crack at the mic.

 

[Ballistics]

Few things:

Talking during someone's match is very rude, if you are far enough away from the players so that they don't hear you i suppose thats fine, but the kinds of stories i usually want to hear are about the player's backgrounds, not what's actually going on in the match, because background is interesting and we can't get that from the matches.

Also make sure to repeat whos playing often for the livestreams. If you are livestreaming please don't talk to the livestream chat but instead text them because your speech shows up on youtube when the comments no longer mean anything.

If someone has taken the time to set up a recording device please don't assume you can walk over to it and start talking please ask the owner first.

I like Brandon's approach the best personally.

Melee Tournament Livestream Thread: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3i6OrOZwtmA

 

[Dr Peepee]

DrPP will vouche for me. I can do good commentary. But in lightning speed spanish like a soccer commentator ? Yes I can do that to.

Edit : C'mon it's been a long time since DA has done any commentary. Lemme take a crack at the mic.

Seriously, Daft sounds like a soccer commentator. It's toooooo funny!

I'm fine with or without commentary, but if there was any, then I guess I'm fine with whoever(for the most part).

 

[S l o X]

few Things:

Talking During Someone's Match Is Very Rude, If You Are Far Enough Away From The Players So That They Don't Hear You I Suppose Thats Fine, But The Kinds Of Stories I Usually Want To Hear Are About The Player's Backgrounds, Not What's Actually Going On In The Match, Because Background Is Interesting And We Can't Get That From The Matches.

Also Make Sure To Repeat Whos Playing Often For The Livestreams. If You Are Livestreaming Please Don't Talk To The Livestream Chat But Instead Text Them Because Your Speech Shows Up On Youtube When The Comments No Longer Mean Anything.

If Someone Has Taken The Time To Set Up A Recording Device Please Don't Assume You Can Walk Over To It And Start Talking Please Ask The Owner First.

This !

 

[Dark Hart]

Did anyone mention Drephen yet?

 

[Composeur]

I definitely agree that commentators should be out of earshot of the players, but I like more than just background info on the players. Perceptive commentators can talk about what's going on in the match in ways that are edifying and interesting, like observing if one player keeps getting punished for a certain mistake, or, in the case of players like mango or Armada, how the players appear to be adapting to one another.

Speaking of AR, I asked Aniolas and he said he'd be honored to commentate on some matches, especially the Europe vs America ones! And who would make a better, more INFORMATIVE commentator on Armada's matches than Aniolas? He can actually tell us things we don't know about his brother's playstyle and what's going on in his head.

Aniolas wants to know who he should talk to about commentating; I assume he wants to message that person beforehand. Who'd be in charge of it?

 

[strawhats]

Just ask HMW, Phil, and DJN. They'll probably be the ones commentating along with (D1 for some matches).

If everlasting Yay can have a say in Genesis GFs then so can Aniolas.

 

[Wife]

I really appreciate the kind words re: my commentary. I really enjoyed doing it for MLG, but I'm not sure it belongs at fan-run tournaments.

At MLG I explained the gameplay, I gave background on rivalries and such, and gave non-smashers an idea of what was difficult and what was a gamble and what was intense. The viewers of these videos will be mostly min-experts themselves, so why do we need commentary?

And no offense intended, but these days I just mute all of the youtube videos I watch because the commentary is useless and oftentimes annoying. It just seems like a series of inside jokes and passing the mic back and forth.

Maybe it's just me because I've always seen smash as a competitive sport, but these videos are just for other smashers, I'd like it if we could preserve the music and sound effects to preserve the integrity of the match.

So I vote "no" to commentary at Pound 4.

 

[strawhats]

Spoken like a true commentating professional.

 

[brg]

We should clone HMW or Wife several times to have 3 or 4 HMW's or Wife as commentators

 

[HoChiMinhTrail]

I 2nd Wife's statements. Not since MLG have i heard a good commentary. The ones we get these days are annoying as ****.

 

[S l o X]

hmw and phil

**** what you heard these *****s is funny as ****

 

[ChRed2AKrisp]

My problem with Waffles these days is he seems to be saying less funny stuff and more just saying "ohhhhh" or "oh ****" and not necessarily in a loud hype way either. I think he gets really tired. That and he doesn't commentate well by himself, he needs a partner to work with, so when he commentates on these matches I want to make sure someones with him.

There are going to be a lot of recording setups at this though, so I assume this thread is more about who commentates on the main TVs, where finals are going to be. We are going to have more commentary though, I think it would be interesting to have a poll for who the best commentary comes from post tourney, with each name having a link to a match they commentated on. It would take place a few weeks after the tourney when everything is up.

 

[Virusbluemage]

I really appreciate the kind words re: my commentary. I really enjoyed doing it for MLG, but I'm not sure it belongs at fan-run tournaments.

At MLG I explained the gameplay, I gave background on rivalries and such, and gave non-smashers an idea of what was difficult and what was a gamble and what was intense. The viewers of these videos will be mostly min-experts themselves, so why do we need commentary?

And no offense intended, but these days I just mute all of the youtube videos I watch because the commentary is useless and oftentimes annoying. It just seems like a series of inside jokes and passing the mic back and forth.

Maybe it's just me because I've always seen smash as a competitive sport, but these videos are just for other smashers, I'd like it if we could preserve the music and sound effects to preserve the integrity of the match.

So I vote "no" to commentary at Pound 4.

Well said, I we don't need any commentary at Pound 4. Sadly however I doubt that's gonna happen.

I still think even it's a fan-run tournament your commentary would be good though. You did a good job commentating some of the rom1 matches.

 

[Foy]

hmw and phil from wc
dj and hazz and alukard on ec
everlasting yay from south

if dogysamich was going thats a wrap right there

lol

The peoples champ! The peoples champ! The peoples champ! The peoples champ! The peoples champ! The peoples champ! The peoples champ! The peoples champ! The peoples champ! The peoples champ! The peoples champ! The peoples champ! The peoples champ! The peoples champ! The peoples champ! The peoples champ! The peoples champ! The peoples champ!

 

[Ballistics]

My problem with Waffles these days is he seems to be saying less funny stuff and more just saying "ohhhhh" or "oh ****" and not necessarily in a loud hype way either. I think he gets really tired. That and he doesn't commentate well by himself, he needs a partner to work with, so when he commentates on these matches I want to make sure someones with him.

There are going to be a lot of recording setups at this though, so I assume this thread is more about who commentates on the main TVs, where finals are going to be. We are going to have more commentary though, I think it would be interesting to have a poll for who the best commentary comes from post tourney, with each name having a link to a match they commentated on. It would take place a few weeks after the tourney when everything is up.

lol i am the total opposite of you I think

 

[Charlesz]

I agree with Wife but Phil and HMW's commentary is just too good =]

 

[wraith55]

I understand about the commentary guys, sometimes it is pretty weak, and especially lately. HMW has a rep for being a great commentator so he has to constantly try and say funny stuff, which is often distracting from the match itself. However, Wife, I think you should reconsider commentating. While I realize you don't like the direction commentary is going, you are in the unique position to do something about it. I have learned so much from your commentary that I would hate for you not to give me and other smashers more opportunities to learn from a veteran like you.
HMW's commentary is great, don't get me wrong, but come on guys, we will never get new players with commentators who say stuff that is geared only to people who know the game well already, well enough to understand the smash jokes. I love it personally, but I think a commentator like Wife can really help bring in new players to the community,

 

[kupo15]

I personally enjoy listening to ppl that actually talk about the match in an intelligent way. The last most entertaining commentating was from D1? I honestly forget (not sure why) but I remember he did quite a few matches and actually talked about the game. I also don't think just because people are mini experts that you shouldn't have more of an 06 commentating approach. You see the commentators in football games talk about the game which most likely is common knowledge to people who follow football.

 

[M3RC]

The ultimate commentary team would look like this:

DA Dave: Simply because he's hilarious

HMW: Tons of experience and also hilarious

Wife: Smash commentary legend

 

[Strong Badam]

I think an experienced player able to explain the histories of the two players (akin to how Wife explained Mew2King's methodology when he was playing KDJ, where he was 3-2'd at one tournament and then 3-0'd him decisively next) in high profile matches and the history of the match-up (both player and character-wise) would be optimal.

but that's not going to happen

 

[HomeMadeWaffles]

man

for those of you that don't know

i mute my commentary

like everytime

its bad lol

 

[ETWIST51294]

lol that's ironic.

 

[The Irish Mafia]

Against wife's wishes (lol) I'd like him to commentate. He's just so **** informative.

 

[Foy]

I mostly mute the commentary unless someone sends me one that has funny commentary.

Have people commentate on their own matches. All of them. >_>

 

[Ballistics]

man

for those of you that don't know

i mute my commentary

like everytime

its bad lol

Brandon! Post your stuff in the Melee Tournament Livestream Thread! : http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=249284

 

[ZomgNinjah!!!1]

I don't want DJ to commentate.

Or anyone else who is biased as hell against Puff.


I don't care either way for commentary, but you GOTTA have a mic that can hear the audience watching the match cheering.

That's what the hype is about.




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[t3h Icy]

I'd like to see how Aniolas does as a commentator. Someone from Europe has to out of respect.

It'd be interesting to see what it'd sound like with Aniolas/HMW during Armada vs Mango or another high-profile Euro player vs a high-profile US player.

 

[Dark Hart]

I call for Wife and AZ, like MLG.

 

[SOLAR]

I really appreciate the kind words re: my commentary. I really enjoyed doing it for MLG, but I'm not sure it belongs at fan-run tournaments.

At MLG I explained the gameplay, I gave background on rivalries and such, and gave non-smashers an idea of what was difficult and what was a gamble and what was intense. The viewers of these videos will be mostly min-experts themselves, so why do we need commentary?

And no offense intended, but these days I just mute all of the youtube videos I watch because the commentary is useless and oftentimes annoying. It just seems like a series of inside jokes and passing the mic back and forth.

Maybe it's just me because I've always seen smash as a competitive sport, but these videos are just for other smashers, I'd like it if we could preserve the music and sound effects to preserve the integrity of the match.

So I vote "no" to commentary at Pound 4.

I agree, there needs to be a professional aspect to the commentating, however I do think it's grown to be part of the smash culture, and shouldn't be ignored. Perhaps there could be a play-by-play style commentator, and a funny style commentator who has a history of entertaining people during smash matches, to back eachother up. Just think of Jim Ross and Jerry King, or Mike Gormon and Tommy Heinsohn!

 

[brg]

We should get morgan freeman to commentate

 

[The Irish Mafia]

^ I want to sig that so bad

 

[Zephynazo]

I would really like Wife to commentate! He is so good, and it's so calm just listening to him, makes me relax while watching the video.

I don't think there will ever be any commentators as good as Wife and M3D, those were definetaly the best!

 

[Virusbluemage]

I don't want DJ to commentate.

Or anyone else who is biased as hell against Puff.


I don't care either way for commentary, but you GOTTA have a mic that can hear the audience watching the match cheering.

That's what the hype is about.




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I agree with this DJN sucks at commentary. Please keep him away from the mic. It's good for Smash videos that PB&J won't be going to this.

 

[Virusbluemage]

We should get morgan freeman to commentate

It would actually be really cool if we could get a celebraty to do commontary. If not Morgan Freeman, then Seth Mcfarlin or Adam Sandler. Aren't there any celebraties that are really into this game?

 

[Composeur]

I really appreciate the kind words re: my commentary. I really enjoyed doing it for MLG, but I'm not sure it belongs at fan-run tournaments.

At MLG I explained the gameplay, I gave background on rivalries and such, and gave non-smashers an idea of what was difficult and what was a gamble and what was intense. The viewers of these videos will be mostly min-experts themselves, so why do we need commentary?

And no offense intended, but these days I just mute all of the youtube videos I watch because the commentary is useless and oftentimes annoying. It just seems like a series of inside jokes and passing the mic back and forth.

Maybe it's just me because I've always seen smash as a competitive sport, but these videos are just for other smashers, I'd like it if we could preserve the music and sound effects to preserve the integrity of the match.

So I vote "no" to commentary at Pound 4.

Wife, I definitely understand where your feelings on commentary are coming from. A lot of the commentary on YTed matches in the last year is really stupid and has caused part of the smash community to loser respect for commentary. That's exactly the reason you SHOULD commentate.

Yes, the crowd at fan-run tournaments is going to have a much better understanding of the game and won't need commentary as basic as the MLG commentary you did. You still have an understanding of the mechanics and psychology of the game that's better than at least, what, 80-90% of the people who will see the video in the end, and it really does help bring more sophisticated gameplay alive for people like me who haven't played long enough to know all the stuff that you take for granted.

Someone also made the valid point that things like informative commentary are what keep this game open to newcomers. If we treat every tournament in a way that caters ONLY to the most experienced veterans, how can we expect to interest new players in the smash community and its events? I think we should behave as if this tournament is of interest to people at ALL skill levels, and not just mini-experts (even if they comprise the majority of the demographic).

The video's integrity can be preserved if we mix recorded sound from the GC with the actual commentary (and, of course, the crowd reactions!). Or, for that matter, we could upload non-commentated versions of matches, too, for players who, like yourself, prefer to watch their matches unadulterated.

Either way, I strongly urge you to reconsider your position. Bring integrity back to commentating!

(edits for clarity)

 

[Rybaia]

Sliq all day.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PK7WRLre6TI

at 4:13... I copy pasted the Scar quote on YT:

"He's kicking himself in the back of the head. Now he's gonna get murdered. 'Cause Dark- oooh wait, he gets away from the tech chase.

Darkrain does not gentleman him... 'cause Darkrain is NOT a gentleman. He likes to push old people down and laugh at... orphans.

Souroush beefs the edgeguard. Like th-like the squid. From Rocket Power. 'He beefs the... the Squid totally beefs it!"

This guy is a genius.

 

[sauc3]

JV should come back and commentate

 

[Divinokage]

I would personally prefer someone like Samurai Panda to commentate because I think he's too good at it. I love informative commentary on matches without any bias whatsoever.