[ENG] ASL S16 RO.8 Match2 SoulKey vs JyJ (Tastosis)

[@cameronnielsen6483]

This was the match of the tournament so far. Every season there is a match so good that it doesn’t matter if later matches are duds. This is that match!

[@Akumasama]

That's a fair point. However, consider Effort vs Action.

[@cl8804]

good, because this season has been one of the worst yet, so far

[@noblehelium3794]

@@Akumasama Effort vs Action had the best individual game, but it's hard to beat this match. And even then the last game of this match was pretty close in quality.

[@EagleInFlames]

@@cl8804game-wise it really has unfortunately

[@AndrewTheTransformer]

The final game was good. Unexpected result

[@bassbeardiful]

We joke around a lot, but this may be a perfect example of what blizzard had in mind for z v t when they made the game. In their wildest dreams, this was the apex of both races going against one another in synchopated harmony. Just honestly stunning how great both of these guys are. Top tier casting from our boys tasty nick and artosis. Thanks Afreeca for hosting and producing.

[@cl8804]

idk this series was very hit and miss. standards have got pretty LOW though

[@davidgatten1033]

Well said dude

[@denesolah1328]

yeah but we have to admit that mech is not DOABLE in tvz, jyj seemed like he was going home with a 3-0 till that crazy all in, nevertheless soulkey played amazing and what a comeback! greatest march off the season apart from that best sharp pvt

[@khuo0219]

last year was more amazing, this year's map pool seems to favour Zerg@@cl8804

[@davidgatten1033]

Mech has had good results at the pro level. I think it's generally when they win with the first push though, if the game goes on too long they get overran like what happened here@@denesolah1328

[@rumpelmeister]

22:06 haha love that moment when Artosis notices the ebay upgrading and shouts "OOOOHHH" and then Tasteless keeps talking and talking and you just know that Artosis desperately wants to talk about that ebay upgrade.

[@ExChops]

Agreed. I wish Tasteless would limit his long-winded speeches. Artosis was about to describe the strategy at the appropriate time, but he had to wait for what felt like forever💀

[@jamie_miller]

@@ExChops nahhhh edging Artosis is half the fun 😂

[@ExValeFor]

I mean it's artosis' fault for not talking about it once he was done like 5 seconds later

[@cl8804]

that's useless for you

[@FrogFace64]

So I wasn't the only one!! It was a bit painful but I feel atrosis is super patient in those situations

[@bandwarrior007]

1 - audio sounds great imo. 2 - I love the faster uploads 3 - I notice no audio/ visual drop. 4 - I love what you have been doing the past 2 year. keep it up!

[@TheGero95]

Yeah fast uploads>everything else.

[@ethansaltmere]

What an amazing set of games… ASL never stops delivering

[@majormononoke8958]

It is all fixed. Soulkey will win this season. As some other users already pointed out. ASL sadly matchfixed because to many Terran winners in the last years.

[@yyyy-uv3po]

@@majormononoke8958 BW is balanced by the maps. If ASL wants to prevent Terran from winning, they'll do what they did in season 5.

[@hunterclark5345]

@@majormononoke8958grow up

[@yukitaro2744]

Terran crybaby when they potentially don't get to see another TvT final @@majormononoke8958

[@narutokunnn]

​@@majormononoke8958lolll you're funny

[@pauliusgecas472]

this definitely is one of the best TvZ matches ever. what a crazy entertainment that was to watch!

[@draakisback]

Incredible games, thank you guys for continuing to cast ASL. I've stopped watching starcraft 2 for the most part and watching brood war just so cathartic and entertaining. I hope a new RTS comes out that rivals brood war but I don't think that'll ever really happen. Games one, four and five were so incredible.

[@antilarge7860]

Love how Afreeca put a picture of the boys from back in time. 100% nostalgia trip seeing that. Tasteosis really are the best

[@ultralyrics1]

TASTOSIS + ASL FOREVER!!!!! Thank you for these casts!

[@christopherho7856]

Love the casting as always but love the thumbnails! Homage to the eternal casting duo in the best e-sports game ever. I do appreciate the quicker vids and no desync issues. Sucks to not have Tasteless on cam but as long as Tastetosis offers their signature commentary I’m content. Great job!

[@bunsofthunder9827]

I like the guy doing the voice over at the end the best of those that have done it so far. Keep him around please.

[@WibaTalks]

Best series of sc1 I'v seen in recent years. Absolute madlads.

[@stiv66630]

Spoiler Super good matches, gotta love to see guardians and well sunken guarded bases.

[@Strauss-]

can I just say I am p impressed by you guys' flexibility with the set up. Changing the whole setup around in the middle of the tournament (to the better, I'd say!) is no mean feat.

[@gymfamily]

As usual thank you for the casting. You two are my childhood heroes

[@Eliteownage]

they're grown ups

[@CURichard2019]

​@@EliteownageChildhood hero is a term used to describe someone you look up to as a child. It refers to the developmental stage of the admirer while they were admiring the subject, not the person being admired.

[@Nooctae]

I haven't watched it yet, but the thumbnail using some very old pictures of Tastosis from the early GSL days warm my heart.

[@camthompson4191]

The translation in these last episodes has been amazing.

[@detrockcity3]

Much, much better than the last guy half-assing.

[@graemebooth6685]

One of the best bo5 I ever watched. Incredible play from both. Amazing cast as always!

[@PoliticalFuturism]

Man, that was unreal. Congratulations to everyone involved; ASL is a tremendous thing, and it's so cool that an old game can continue to evolve decades on.

[@marccarillo4125]

These updated thumbnails are hilarious! Great casting as always.

[@majormononoke8958]

You are also hilarious... hilariously bad.

[@orriHirro]

@@majormononoke8958 who hurt ya?

[@H3O.]

The thumbnails are so good. Brings back memories of watching sc on the gom tv player at 3 in the morning

[@loredo182]

Thank you so much Tastosis for all the commentary!

[@SERGIYAN]

I love to see both of you , just once there was delay in sound in 1 game , but other video was perfect maybe 1-2 seconds delay , but 1-2 seconds delay is no problem , we want to see Tastless aswell :)

[@VersusAllOdds]

The faster uploads absolutely rock!

[@snaffu1]

Absolutely phenomenal series! Match of the tournament here, quite possibly. Spoilers---- - - I'm so happy for my boy Soulkey here. He has a genuine best case matchup against Rush next round, since he's already knocked out the strongest terran in the tournament here, and has a GREAT shot at getting to the finals. He will definitely have to put in some work and stay on top of it, but I have faith in his killer instinct. Now I just want to see Mini make it out of the other side of the bracket. A Mini Soulkey finals would be INSANE!

[@MunkeyBrewster]

"You're not gonna be happy, I accidentally hit spacebar." I died lol The dubbed interview is really fun to listen to! I'm surprised how easy this is to watch, coming from SC2 content and not knowing anything about Broodwar except elementary school nostalgia!

[@JRTIntervencion]

Tastosis *really* know sc1 well. Like very, very well. They really make it easy to watch

[@sohkrazed]

Amazing and funny thumbnail and made me realize again how old Starcraft truly is. It's just so crazy how long it'd lasted and how much of a personal fan I am of tastosis duo .

[@michaelbird9148]

Wild games! Amazing play by both, and there was so much innovation across four of five games. So good to watch both players play so well.

[@fifthofascalante7311]

Good interpreter. Where I previously skipped the interviews, I find them interesting now. Well done.

[@ShawnL3113]

Audio levels are bang on, commentating is top notch... looks like I'm headed over to the Patreon.

[@DerpHerper]

I'VE GOT IT! If you really can't manage to get Tasteless on-screen. Get a little cardboard cut out of him and have him sit next to Artosis. I cannot see how this would go wrong.

[@andreicoman11]

This was a fantastic series of games, thanks for continuing to do this! I'm sure it's not as easy as it looks ("just talk over the video, how hard can that be?"), so thanks to all the people involved for making this possible

[@SebastianGodoyMedel]

This was amazing! Thabk you for bringing the VODs quicker than ever

[@zscors1918]

greats games and casting, also the sound its perfect, units and music can be hear so keep like that!

[@iqjump123]

appreciate the quick delivery and same quality casting.

[@sergiutofilat3360]

An impressive play by Soulkey, the 4th and 5th games were just insane. Well done!

[@kevinhu7684]

As much as I love Andy, Ziggy's dubbing is much stronger than Andy's. Having trained as an interpreter myself, I suspect this is due to the fact that most people who do translation and interpreting and dubbing for a living have a stronger direction: usually second language --> native language. Being a [incorrect: native English speaker,] (as noted below, Ziggy's Polish) Ziggy is always going to express things in English more smoothly and more naturally when interpreting Korean into English. Just my 2 cents.

[@majormononoke8958]

2 cents to much, for sure. Try 1 cent next time.

[@SpaceSc2Vids]

Ziggy is actually polish, so he's translating his 3rd language into his 2nd language.

[@gfdgdfgdfgdfggfdgdfgdfgdfg9709]

I looooove Tastosis and the best Event of the Year!

[@danielhole8164]

this game is pure gold, they don't make games like this anymore.

[@luluonly486]

Don’t need to, already have SC 😎🫡

[@exist0142]

That was a sick series. Super impressed with both these guys!

[@kylehostetter9292]

I hate that all the negative made them feel like that had to change the format. Tastosis is literally the reason I became a Starcraft fan. I don’t care if it takes a few weeks, I never miss an episode.

[@alan_e_]

the issue was audio desyncs for the most part

[@rng1160]

Amazing play and amazing casting!

[@dkkli985]

The moment I heard Tastosis complimenting JYJ for playing the best TvZ, I knew it's probably Soulkey's game 🤣.

[@Vognee]

They were styling on each other: what a great set!

[@michael.nikolaev]

quick vod for no Tasteless (on camera) ? yes, please! Thanks a lot for casting Brood War. You're the best.

[@l4unchp4dgaming38]

BROOD WAR WILL NEVER DIE! TASTOSIS LET'S GOOOOOOOOO!!!!

[@КонстантинИванов-д1д]

ALRIGHT, DAMN !! What a set of games, very insightful commentary (Tastosis are not just nostalgia, they ARE the best). THIS WAS A CELEBRATION of Starcraft: Broodwar and I am thankful :)

[@inguh7041]

A truly great series. The winner played out of his mind too at times

[@KuraiChanZ]

People keep asking for faster casting and that's cool and all but RIP to the editors. Now they've lost work

[@Slybow]

This was such a beautiful game. The range of gameplay was amazing, the series itself was ultra competitive, and the casting was phenomenal! Tasteless jokes are too funny, and the level of gameplay analysis/insight artosis is able to provide is shockingly prophetic sometimes! Broodwar forever!

[@kristoferjhess]

I appreciate that you guys are always looking to improve the cast, just know that i am not going anywhere. ASL is always a treat and this season has been one of my favorites! I love what you and your team do and i hope it continues for a long time.

[@ThisNameIsBanned]

I like the big ramp maps, much more interesting for offensive plays.

[@danieln6700]

Same

[@jackal327]

Best series so far

[@CPSnare91]

Really like having the videos out fast. Also holy crap what a match. Might be Soulkeys season

[@weevsta7586]

Unreal! To beat arguably the best TvZ player in the world AND from 2-0 down 😱

[@svenrei5438]

1. I like the changes (I like to see tasteless but I'm fine with that tradeoff) 2. Sound is perfect (subtle music in background, gamesound and commentator loud and clear) 3. Amazing translation by Ziggy! That must have been a lot of work 4. In case it does not go to the last game it would be appreciated if you add random stuff at the end 5. No names in titles please - in case someone watch the whole series later 6 . Love you and want to watch you comment broodwar the next 30 years ;-)

[@ShiladieSC]

Absolutely fantastic final game

[@xKharrneX]

What an incredible match! It might be the first time that I'm actually rooting for both players, it feels bad that one of them has to lose.

[@cdklyz2]

Great games!!! Thanks for casting them!!

[@noahbaker-kang5148]

Guys make sure and contribute to the ASL fund. If they make it to 15k/month (they’re currently at 11k) Artosis said they’ll get tasteless a new webcam!!!

[@majormononoke8958]

AHAHAH, should i eat my socks for them, while Artosis never reads my comments on his stream ?

[@yyyy-uv3po]

@@majormononoke8958 Oh poor thing, now I understand the bitterness.

[@KuraiChanZ]

@@majormononoke8958 Just another guy in chat, sadge

[@logan27000]

Thanks for the quick release times!

[@Kasparovwannabe]

First off, great quality, loving the fast uploads. Small suggestion, since the split Artosis/Tasteless camera isn't possible with this style, I think it would look cleaner if you just didn't show the camera at all. Show a graphic, even the Patreon one perhaps? Either that or a still shot of Tasteless or something where he'd normally appear. This didn't hurt my enjoyment at all, to be clear. But it was a noticeable oddity. Felt strange to watch Artosis sitting there listening.

[@majormononoke8958]

Get rid of everything but their voices. In some years, we can get rid of them entirely just upload their recordings into a machinelearning programm and whopp we can have all the future asl casted by a much cooler duo, that never ages, never is bored while casting, never loses its sparks and doesnt lose their quality because of health problems. Long live the future AI, buuu the humans!!!

[@KuraiChanZ]

​@@majormononoke8958 AI Artiosis still wouldn't read your chat messages dude

[@ExValeFor]

what the fuck are you on about @@majormononoke8958

[@BLooDCoMPleX]

I really like the new format, a suggestion though, turning up Tasteless just a smidge or turning down Artosis just a smidge would level the audio between you two. Not too much, only a little.

[@Existence_End]

I am at a loss for words amazing series....rewatchable forsure

[@orpheos9]

As a Protoss player I’m a huge PvT fan but TvZ will always be the classic broodwar matchup.

[@Shirahoshan]

We need more throwback Thumbnails! I insta clicked just for old tastosis.

[@jon1805]

you two really do keep this game alive, at least for me... if you were to stop casting these, i'd just never watch these anymore... thank you

[@majormononoke8958]

Oh, a FANBOY.

[@danieln6700]

​@majormononoke8958 why u so mad

[@KuraiChanZ]

​@@danieln6700 Artosis doesn't read his messages in chat :'(

[@kennysambiase7983]

What a brillant first game. One of those that shows why Starcraft is special as an e-sport.

[@icecoldporksoda3461]

Just want to acknowledge what you said near the beginning of the cast and say thank you for getting them out quicker this season. It’s been noticed and it’s been fantastic. No de-sync is great too 😊

[@ch33riosnch3x]

Series was effing AWESOME. That last game? Chef's kiss 🤌

[@AaronEscobedo]

absolutely unbelievable set between titans of the game, hoping the rest of the tournament comes close to this level of play

[@De_Nome]

I have a complaint about the audio: Artosis voice is a bit sexy and it makes me to lose my broodwar focus :D

[@avos5]

Damn, in the early crowd tonight Thanks for the english casts team

[@NP-gb5su]

What an amazing match but also such an incredible casting duo

[@mlogicli]

So exciting to see a new meta of TvZ surfacing! We are witnessing history!

[@somecooney5304]

Ever since Mihu dominated that TvZ with wraiths, I've been hoping to see more wraith builds against zerg. That wraith micro that game was sick

[@JakeGittes84]

What game?

[@catra195]

Game 1 JyJ stole Flash's build from Flash vs Queen (season 9?) Which is also the series that Light stole Flashs Valkyrie build .

[@CURichard2019]

They should probably switch who is on camera every other video, or perhaps round of the tourney. Just to make sure each are getting screen time.

[@secondhatchery]

this guy soulkey is a hell of a player, actually i think one of the goats of the game already

[@tttyyy949]

Audio here is very slightly out of sync. Queen was spotted by Tasteless before it was shown on the screen.

[@nanthilrodriguez]

More ASL? Yes Please!

[@MultiColoredHairBoy]

The TTS volume needs to be turned up. I cant hear it at all. There's also no TTS transcription on the screen anywhere either.

[@Kasparovwannabe]

Dude....spoiliers incoming Why why why why why does JYJ not just play standard when he's up 2-0. The chances of him winning 1 out of 3 STANDARD game is really solid. Instead he goes for an uber cheese and a mech play, which I don't think I've ever seen win. Why go crazy. Obviously he's infinitely better than I am, but it just seems weird.

[@stiv66630]

Overconfident gamble move, but yeah i agree.

[@IIGrudge]

It wasn't even an all in cheese. He got unlucky that SoulKey chose 9 pool. Last game I respect him for trying something new. Sometime you live and die by a new strat.

[@TheBryceWade]

SiegeHammer by JYJ was epic. If he had 1 full bunker at each base, those attacks would have been significantly less effective. What an epic series by both players. Best match of the tourney so far for sure.

[@jakovmatosic4890]

Spoilers G1 and G4 are amazing. Soulkey playing hydra lurker is always such a treat to watch. No one does it as well as he can. The attack with guardians reminds me of shine vs light last ASL or myb the asl before that. G5 awesome too!

[@jamespatterson7634]

Love the speed of the release!

[@Halpmeplox]

man that was an amazing series

[@oluckyasian24]

best cast, best game. period. thank you both 🙏

[@tobiasroth90]

Sick sick sick Match. Set 4 and 5 were awesome to watch!

[@MatnissEverdrink]

I think you guys should do the interview translations “live”, with Arty as the girl and and Tasteless as the players (doing different voices, of course).

[@shivers222]

Great games!! Love the new Tastosis format! No audio issues and quick!

[@alexanderlinton6946]

Awesome series. Spoiler below: I think JYJ needed to do more early pressure in game 5. He let Zerg hace too many bases with little army

[@dirkauditore8413]

Well yeah, but thats kinda the limitation of mech, its not a guerilla based playstyle like bio

[@michaellopate4969]

@@dirkauditore8413 Right? Like early pressure with what, some goliaths? Mech always takes a while to build up, and if you are spending time and money on vultures you can't build as many turrets or goliaths / tanks, and then your eventual push gets wrecked. And remember this is a map with near-island bases, so not everything is as harass-able as normal zerg expansions.

[@МихаилВикторович-ь3к]

Я как-будто финал чемпионата мира с участием любимой команды посмотрел. Невероятные эмоции.

[@gochubattamugga]

I just rewatched this and dam such good games.

[@steampunkwhale2280]

I miss the TAMS jingle

[@meowmers2512]

Phenomenal games. Favorite day so far of ASL this season

[@yyyy-uv3po]

I think that if Soulkey wins this, he'll win this season. Let's see, can't wait! Edit: btw the sound levels are much better adjusted than the previous match, it's great, thank you!

[@pauldurand8981]

Qué emocionantes partidas, muchas gracias!

[@dylanfalk3243]

What a great match holy moly

[@pite9]

There's no way that Fantasy taught him this strategy since he didn't lay a single spider mine. I don't know what JyJ had planned, but it's clear that the game wasn't going the direction he expected. He let Soulkey expand too much and didn't force many engagements. Soulkey knew that the economy was way in his favor and played patiently. You need to treat late game mech as a TvP and focus non-stop on taking down zerg bases. Spider mines have always been key to late game mech. They're just a pain to deal with for zerg and also provide you with scouting. Arbiters have stasis, which fills a similar function as broodlings. In fact stasis is more potent and requires less micro. But both units are useless without proper ground unit support, and when they regain mana, their armies will be weaker than they would have been without them. Even if their queens are being evasive, you can take advantage of that window to attack.