I Ran Into a Korean Progamer In The ESL Open Cup... (Challenge Monday)

[@kevinchang5082]

Your commentary is a big part of the reason I watch.

[@DoctorPlacebo]

It's the only reason I watch. I don't even play StarCraft so would have no idea what was going on without it

[@kevinchang5082]

@@DoctorPlacebo I used to play bw and sc2 but quit over a decade ago. Thermys videos randomly showed up in my KZbin feed recently and I’ve been hooked. His positive personality and attitude is just good vibes.

[@sherifnour183]

@@DoctorPlacebo I thought I was the only one

[@Parlefalk]

Same! Also played a lot of sc and bw a decade ago. Love the commentary And skills!

[@raystir98]

I watch cause he literally has 5 heads growing out of his head that are greenscreened and im waiting for the day that the greenscreen slips up so i can catch him and his 5 other heads.

[@benw4467]

don't worry about the people complaining about not trying hard enough and commentary and shit, love your videos and style, not everything needs to be so serious!

[@ChrisZPR]

100% agree, i love the strange mix of hardcore but also casual gameplay commentary, its like... youre spouting knowledge but in a casual way

[@kaerscarface]

Agree

[@jessewilson7415]

Never stop the commentary!!! It's why I love your channel so much. You have really interesting, thoughtful, funny play by play chat that is why I watch your videos everyday.

[@SvendleBerries]

I personally love the commentary you do. If there are moments though where commentary becomes difficult (like with your insane comp challenges) you can do voice overs for those segments whilst leaving the commentary for other segments intact.

[@ghostrake3]

Hey just wanted to say love the commentary and I also really respected your decision to choose the challenge for the game 3 at the end!

[@fergusonja8]

I love your commentary, it’s actually the reason why I keep watching.

[@Gorbachoph]

Never stop the commentary. One of the reasons I am so impressed with your play, is the fact that you can call exactly what is going on during the game as you play.

[@Fungustus1]

2 hour video from uthermal is a gift from the gods. entertainment and educational holy grail. your map control in the 1st map hooked me to watching the whole 2 hrs lol

[@estebanrizzo3172]

I actually love your commentary. You make the game more interesting and you explain what's happening along with your thought process :)

[@朕是神]

Random attack delay is an intentional feature to let, say, a 20 stalker squad on amove after a blink to stop being so synced after a few volleys. It makes the game look better, and if you don't micro as much, decreases the amounts of wasted shots on overkilling.

[@Eddyhartz]

Thanks for sharing! That makes sense.

[@ucleazgard]

It takes A LOT of talent and effort to play and comment simultaneously not failing at either while being entertaining In my humble opinion you are one the best SC2 content maker ever

[@Eight_BulZ]

I find your commentary impressive as hell, the fact that you can concentrate on the game as strong as you do and still manage to speak the whole time is incredible!

[@symbally]

At 37, having only played SC1 a long time ago, I enjoy watching your SC2 video's. Your are highly skilled and understand the mechanics like most people breathe; the strategic insights and sportsmanship on top makes this treasure. Great Game

[@stevef68]

PiG did the whole series with him on his channel, but cool to see the others on this video.

[@slimpwarrior]

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[@__Mr.White__]

With "him"? Who is him? KZbinMan or PIG?

[@reactivereplays5666]

The mere fact that the SECOND Pig sees 2 or 3 units he knows what UThermal's build will be and he is still able to pull off the win without changing the build structure at all is insane to me... It shows how powerful these pushes are and I think with some playing around you with unit switches you may be on to some meta shifting if you take it to tourneys and change the build about 5-10 mins in to do what you need.

[@Chris971.]

I think it's more a testament to how mechanically skilled a player UThermal is rather than that these unit comps are especially powerful. If he wanted to have the highest chance of winning he would definitely do something else

[@asdfasdf-mn8iu]

I mean, PiG is a caster and streamer, he's good, but he's not at the same level as a t3 pro like uthermal is, not even remotely. I guess their MMR difference is at like 600+, so i think marc wins mostly off being the better player, not necessarily a good unit comp. Also, 3 rax vs protoss is incredibly strong and marc got very far ahead in that game.

Just shows that pig is garbage.. As a player as well as a caster...

[@tabby7189]

This was absolutely insane. Beating two high MMR opponents who knew your gimmick builds in medium detail, and then even taking a game off a Korean pro before losing to blind counters, this was such a blast to watch

[@SvendleBerries]

1:29:20 I watched PiGs video of him playing from his perspective. He knew it was mass marine/medivac lol It was fun to see the back and forth side by side as you two would call what eachother was doing, especially in the third match.

[@IamKnucks]

I love uthermals use of "we", "us" , we've" makes you feel like part of the team. but it's definitely all you buddy! haha

[@xeruexe1624]

Saw PiG's video of this and it was fun as punch. Congrats on getting so far this time. I don't think it really matters if you're doing live or afterwards commentary, what's really great is that it seems you are really having fun with this.

[@__Mr.White__]

How can I find this video? This PIG guy has a lot of videos.

[@remervkeberb1128]

Incredible video, if you do this again I'd love to see you choose the challenges tactically instead of randomly. Would be interesting to see the insights you'd have determining which challenge to do at what point when each choice limits your options for the rest of the tournament.

[@isanyoneelseheretoday]

I suspect the bong cloud is the strongest because uthermal is really good and he his simply giving them a 30-40second handicap before going full force

[@SuperBlazeomatic]

Keep talking dude it's great to hear your stream of thought as you play!

[@nmerrillvt]

A 2hr episode! You're the freaking man thanks!

[@Gnolomweb]

twitch has a lot more content... i dont watch there bc I dont support porn sites

[@lalalu7866]

@@Gnolomweb kek

[@Necroneer]

@@Gnolomweb lmao

[@zkhydro4985]

I would love to see a colab series where you pit 2 of your challenges against each other. Get someone like lowko harstem or pig to play the other side so we can see which challenge is the reigning king.

[@lynk_1240]

This was amazing! I cannot wait to see this on PiG's channel so we can watch it from his POV too.

[@kiarrakiarra7269]

Amazing performance, also pretty wild display of skill from solar, that perfectly executed surround on the hellions was the clutch move that knocked you out. Watching you play SC2 is a thrill, thank you for the video

[@morningstar6123]

Your commentary in particular is 90% of the reason i watch your videos. Its more interesting and much cooler for a noob like me to hear your thoughts on the game as it goes on.

[@glados4765]

lol Thermal doing cheese strats in a tournament is hilarious.

[@MrMcMuggel]

diryt bongcloud cheese :/

[@flamebreakk]

It’s the absolute best. Challenges are great for honing new builds but to pull them off in tournaments is next level

[@Spicy_Tiramisu]

Another great video. You are the reason I downloaded SC again after many years of not playing. Your energy and commentary keep me coming back daily. Keep it up.

[@CamiloCBG]

I like that you talk a lot, explaining and narrating everything. I don't mind silence moments, they're fine as well. Everything done in a natural way, as you do, is fine.

[@XicoSyfi]

watched all other videos and this one it makes me watch more to learn different tactics with different units. every time you surprised me with new things and attacks with different units. this can be done by this and that. amazing job 👍🏼 WP GGz and in the last NT. keep on coming 🙏🏼👌🏻

[@Ty-bz7zx]

Some of us anyway ... would not be here without the genius insight and constant wisdom during these matches! =) Without the innermost secret workings being brought to light it would just be another SCII game to drudge through to the end. Keep killin' it. Thanks for the work!

[@contemplate1789]

Oh, that's cool long video and challenging games! Totally worth it!!!

[@TheWoWisok]

People are crazy. I love the live commentary. It's the main reason to launcher seeing you get all excited when you get a good trade and you're like all. This is a good game I lost but it was a good game gg It's I love to see it

[@like-eich]

As a new watcher, your commentary is what caught my attention the most. I’m not a professional, so telling me what’s going on has kept me soooo engaged

[@Swake_au]

Started watching recently and have become addicted to your videos - I love the running commentary!! Please don't stop it! (also, another fan from Australia)

[@thekillerbunny]

something that some speed eaters do is to chat in the video for as long as they can, and then they overdub commentary later for the parts they couldn't chat during the live vid. it cuts in and out so it doesn't feel too weird and keeps the continuity. It may not be your style but thought you may like to entertain the idea! love your vids man, cheers.

[@Lollonman1]

Amazing gameplay, the day you'll win with these strats against a pro korean is gonna be the day you are gonna show up in every youtube's channel thumbnail and we'll rush to 100k subs. GGWP

[@rainermusikgenuss]

your commentary is the reason why i fall in love with your channel - its unique, funny and interessting =) i love it this way =)

[@Moongrazzer]

The commentary is awesome! I've learned so much.

[@christophernelson3057]

Please continue to do the commentary. I really like it! It feels like I am able to watch the game I love through the eyes of someone who is better. I learn so much from you while you do the commentary.

[@DaddyDizz716]

Good call on pulling rank and doing penguin bros on the last game, I do want to see you try as best you can considering the challenge.

[@MarlonSolisFallas]

Who doesn't like your comentary? That's one of the best things about watching your stuff.

[@datatravelleri]

I've been waiting for this since Pigs upload. Love to see it from both sides.

[@yallacttry4945]

Uthermal listening to your voice and your thoughts real time is the most entertaining thing. We all know your perfectly capable with heinsight! But if you don’t have heinseight? How do you respond why! That’s why I love your commentary!!!

[@gp123lIlI]

Awesome awesome awesome video!!!!!! Congrats on making it so far. I thought you had Solar too but im glad you didnt gg immediately after seeing the roaches in game 3. You rock, keep it up

[@lescrub8040]

I love the 2 hour upload! I can't usually catch streams, so seeing extended videos makes my day

[@FreakinRocket]

It's impressive that you commentate so entertainingly and still do well in the game. You possess a rare skill! Use it :)

[@adamhenrie3879]

don’t you DARE stop the commentary uThermal it’s amazing

[@tondekoddar7837]

I've watched uThermal a lot. It was in fact skill - outside game irl though, knowing what uT would do... uT, don't start lying to yourself now you're so far.

[@simongold4697]

Your commentary, personality and game play and a big reason I watch you. Before your channel I would only watch sc2 tournaments if they had commentary. You got me back into sc2. Ty

[@NusquamAcNihilum]

Being able to do commetary at the same time as playing is a incredible strenght in my opinion! I guess this is one of those "can't please everyone" situations. Thank you for the good content!

[@FilisMF]

Please, never ever stop the commentary. It is a best part of your channel

[@ColeS1]

I don't even watch your videos-- I listen to them while I do work. Please don't stop the commentary!!

[@itschrisperry]

Landed vikings are one of my favorite and least utilized terran units. I don't know why, but its so satisfying watching them land and then start obliterating everything. Good gameplay as always Marc, thanks :)

[@tysonpham7714]

I love the commentary, pls continue with that. I learn so much and it's very entertaining. That is actually why I watch you and not Harsteem, he is way to silent. ;) Watching this from Eindhoven btw 🇳🇱

[@hm09235nd]

go on

[@DarthTigger]

I would love to see both you and Pig do a Split screen dual cast of this game where we can see what both of you were thinking / Doing at the same time.

[@CamiloCBG]

Gosh, that 1st game was freaking scary. Even more when the opponent came up with that last surround out of nowhere!

[@Tootsby]

Genuinely the best syarcraft content I've seen in a long time. Thanks uThermal

[@chrisgriffith1573]

Today was a 5 job day, all over the CRSA, with big jobs and a lot of long pulls for the hose. Feels good to get off even if it's late on a Friday! Have a great weekend, good matches, enjoyed your play no matter what.

[@time5490]

I love your commentary! It’s apart of the experience with your vids! Love you thermy

[@ПлатоновРоман]

You just blown down my imagination with that hellion-raven build against the Zerg! Wu-ooff! I need a break )))

[@monstersaint]

Love your comments; great insight into the game.

[@bobjohnson1096]

Nice job! Truely high level skills! Idk why launching Mules is BM you could do a surround of sorts if you launch them beside or behind the enemy army to draw fire.

[@icyvampire1]

In the wise words of Day9, if they are doing something weird, just go across the map and kill them. You talked at length about how to counter your cheeses and your build orders, and this phrase from Day9 has always stuck with me and has served me very while in SC2. Love the content thermy and great performance in the open, if there ever was a youtube content creater tourny - I really think you'd win it all.

[@danielbrunk9121]

the commentary ist the key for this content i like to watch so much. Also wtf u beast, u beat harstem when he exactly knows what you are doing haha

[@MSSynsyterGates]

I love hearing your commentary. The voice over is nice for the 1 vs 7 challenges but live games the commentary is great. We dont mind if you have to go silent to concentrate.

[@biserrizov6863]

What!? I like the comentary! It's nice to give referances and explanations, while I don't aim to be high ranking player it's nice to have it all "Huh, so that's why he did that", "Interesting reasoning" etc.

[@cheesypuffs1342]

1:35:40 moments like that bring me to the edge of my seat in games. my medivacs are usually clumped up, and I'm not accurate enough with my mouse clicks to unload my medivacs so they just get blown out of the sky. XD what an amazing fight vs marine's hard counter

[@stendaalcartography3436]

If anyone wondering why Solar typed WW, it's because in Korean keyboard W is the spot for Korean alphabet that sounds like G.

[@EarlTsunami]

+1 for the commentary. Would not watch without it.

[@km333dev2]

Leave the fan on man, I can't even notice when it's on

[@stefanconradsson]

Bongcloud is a chess term for playing an idiotic opening that only someone very high on weed would think good .. such as opening up by moving the King out on the board. Magnus Carlsen and other top chess players have played such openings simply for the memes and the laughs. Peresonally I love that uThermal has adopted the term and made it into mean meme machine. Cheers 🍺

[@fernandoalbertojimenezvald9689]

I love your content! Big fan!

[@Kirk.television]

Great contents. Watching from the US. Let's go!

[@drxenon3864]

You simply have to upload longer content, I will not accept any shorter vids anymore! This luxury is the sort of pick me up that I look forward to. Good job man, hope you get 100k by end of the year!

[@cheesypuffs1342]

man, that 2nd game was so close. almost sniped that CC crazy how you can commentate, play vs high lvl players & look like you're not really going try hard mode

[@n0madfernan257]

heart is hanging on a thin thread with that fight with solar hahahaha well played youtubeman

[@720zone]

EPIC episode here. Love this one.

[@mackharrisiii3306]

Love your commentary.

[@paulhull8382]

Saw Pig's video of this game first,but totally enjoyed seeing it from your perspective. I look forward to watching your content every day!

[@stefanalenius]

Additonal challenges, if you do not have them already: Fully zoomed in, no clicking on minimap, no hotkeys and no looking at supply or minerals.

[@spider0804]

Should probably add a challenge that can deal with roaches.

[@Scawtsauce]

ohh challenges in a tournament you are crazy. I think you should choose the challenges so you aren't too handicapped. hopefully you win.

[@junkmauler]

Don't change the way you do your videos, they are great just how they are! :)

[@kaiser2261]

“Penguin Brothers is my only chance to win” Marine Medivac: am i a joke to you

[@adrianlayman892]

18:23 The MOMENT you unclench your fists and breathe lol God Bless you ALL!

[@bigscoop91]

32:00 All I could think while your base was being attacked was "Nuke'em all!' Might be a reason I'm not grandmaster.

[@asdfasdf969]

Cheeses first game "I hope he forgets to scout" (Do you believe in magic song starts playing)

[@ChrisM541]

Really enjoyed this episode!

[@ZergOp]

Keep the commentary. We all love it

[@nidabu93]

Please don't listen to the haters about the commentary. It's amazing and perfect

[@catbert7]

The Raven and Marines matches were so good! I'd love to see a tourny where you give yourself a real chance: Each game you get to select from the most viable builds - Raven, Marine, Cheese, etc. - and it's not a purity deal; you can make other units as necessary, you just keep to the build as much as is reasonable. It would be great to see funky builds actually reach 2nd or 3rd. I also wish you'd take the bong cloud out of rotation. I get it's nostalgic, and I'm sure it's somewhat amusing against new players, who don't know spawn points are fixed in 1v1, but it's just not interesting against everyone else. It's just a normal game, but slightly behind. Nothing like the other challenges, which require unique strategies. It seems like you get excited about it; if so, do what you like. Just, from a viewer's perspective, I'm always disappointed when it comes up.

[@faridmk3707]

I really enjoyed you clowning pig with mass ravens ^^

[@adamcooper3318]

Thanks for the movie length episode ♥

[@raymondsimanjuntak2761]

No way, I like how you do the comment while you playing. It's a multi task job...

[@marcoCampanella]

Dude, nice try with the penguin brothers against Solar!

[@tommyc4641]

I love your commentary and content.

[@sverrekvernevik6222]

Uthermal: "OOh I got the oracle. that is MASSIVE.." PiG: "OH he is doing penguin brothers. okey.🤷.."

[@anari234]

Your narration is excellent.