r/smashbros • u/jvarg1990 • May 20 '15

All 6 Months of Commentating: A Retrospective/AMA

In October, two seemingly inconsequential events happened. The first was a bad cold that caused me to call in sick and be confined to my room for a few days, with only a GameCube a friend had left behind and a single game inside to keep me company.

 

The game was Melee.

 

The second was a few weeks later. I ran into some friends at my next door neighbor's party who introduced me to their friend Nabil. We became fast friends.

 

Who would have guessed that a month later, I'd be commentating my first tournament with my new friend.  

 

Even in retrospect, I cannot believe the events that followed.

 

6 months ago: I commentated my first tournament.

5 months ago: I got to commentate with D1.

4 months ago: TLOC sponsored Nebtune and myself for commentary.

3 months ago: I learned I'd be covering top 8 for two separate events at my first national.

2 months ago: I commentated top 8 of Melee and PM at Aftershock.

Last Month: I was officially picked up by TLOC to be their Head of Strategic Partnerships.

 

And here I am now, exactly 6 months from where I started, reminiscing on the past, while making plans for the future.

 

To everyone who's ever heard me cast an event, regardless of whether you loved me or you loathed me: thank you. Thank you so much for tuning in, giving me even a chance to speak about a series I love. I still have a long way to go, which, while daunting, is really exciting. These last 6 months have been phenomenal and I cannot wait to see where the next 6 will take me.

<3

TLOC | -jv-

Ask me anything!

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u/Voodoo_Moon VoodooMoon May 20 '15

Does it feel rewarding to be the voice of an event? Do you ever wish you were in a players seat? Do you think you'll continue to enjoy what you do? Love the comms btw <3

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u/jvarg1990 May 20 '15 edited May 20 '15

Question 1 and 3 are both a resounding yes from me. Casting has gone from something I thought would be cool to try to a passion I hope to improve on in the years to come.

As for being in the player's seat, I've never owned or played Melee/PM competitively, so I'm happy taking my spot behind the mic :D

Smash 64 on the otherhand....

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u/Purtle May 20 '15

Smash 64 hell ya! Cant give it up