T90 Reacts to: The Genius Behind AOE2's Greatest Tournament

[@shanerooney7288]

T90 reacts to T90 hosting T90's tournament.

[@Seedy_Sea]

Can't wait for T90's reaction to this video

[@pioneerAv]

T90 reacts to 90T

[@HellsJayBells]

T90 agrees with a lot of what T90 says about T90's tournament.

[@--SPQR--]

T90ception

[@paulinasieron9261]

This Spider-Man mem would fit here pretty nicely

[@pyrouscomments]

If he can make people watch for the game, not for their favorite players, T90 confirmed.

[@Ericbomb]

His points are so valid. With NAC5 I don't mind skipping matches that don't seem interesting based on the players. But with HC? ANY of them can be bangers, we never know when an amazing match up is going to happen.

[@AggroJordan86]

Dude did you watch NAC ? I can't remember a single match that I would call boring... Absolute banger of a tournament!

[@roym2185]

‘What was I thinking with that hair?’ He says while sporting that moustache :p we love you t90!!

[@niki8280]

I got into the AoE2 community thanks to Hidden Cup 2. I saw it on Twitch and was surprised that my favorite game from 2000 was still alive and well. I suspect my story is very similar to many others'. Thank you man!

[@Cabooseiscool111]

Same, I pulled up twitch and couldn’t believe that AoE 2 was on the front page. It was the hidden cup 2 finals and that was basically what got me back into AoE 2 and I’ve been watching ever since.

[@tylerward3126]

I remeber the finals for hidden cup 2. It was the first pro aoe2 i ever watched. Found it in a buffet. Didnt leave for 3 hours because i was watching so much. Havent missed a hidden cup since

[@markusdegenhardt8678]

The Hidden Cup series is truely the best. Im a hardcore aoe2 fan since 4 years and the only time i open twitch is to watch a hidden cup. I will do it again this time. Thanks for your amazing work tristan.

[@Naccarat]

You won't even have to open twitch this time. T90 will stream it live on both KZbin and Twitch.

[@ivdamkebanana]

Low elo legends made me give aoe a shot as ive never played it before. So i owe you one Loved the hidden cups, even though i watched them on YT, after the fact. Normally i dont really watch streams, as its much more convinient to watch stuff on YT, but i think i'll tune in for hidden cup 5 :)) Keep up the good work, as long as it makes you happy and keeps ya entertainined t90

[@mrkirby8622]

Watching it live and seeing the chat go insane when something cool happens is definitely something that isn't really translated to a YT video. Hope to see you on twitch! HYPE

[@domhuckle]

I'm one of those guys who used to watch all the videos on KZbin catch up. I'm now gonna make sure I'm there live 🤙

[@josephwhite838]

Hidden Cup 3 got me into competitive AOE. I'm really excited for Hidden Cup 5.

[@andy_v2904]

Only started watching your content last autumn, and I rarely make it to streams, but hooked since minute 1; watching your videos daily. Will be there for Hidden Cup and hopefully for the live viewing in London too!

[@roym2185]

Second comment… you mentioned at the end about how you don’t do sketchy sponsors and sell out and such. This can’t be understated. Fair play and respect to you for that. Reminding people each stream and video about HC is absolutely fine and us casuals don’t mind that at all. Especially cos you’re not banking on sketchy shit. Nice one bro.

[@joshrobinett249]

Great point about how we stop watching a tournament after Viper loses. I'm definitely guilty of that myself and never considered the viewing consequences for the event organizers

[@joshrobinett249]

Back just to add, totally agree with you on HC5 breaking viewer records. As a guy who's been watching yt since Before HC1 but doesn't get as much time to watch anymore, you're damn right I'll be there to help hit that record on the day of the finals. Might even tell my mom to tune in too

[@epsilon2944]

I've seen this video original, viper's reaction, yours reaction on stream and now watching it from here. I'm addicted

[@pyrouscomments]

28:43 POINTY BOY

[@SocksyyAU]

One could argue that casting games is a form of react content, so you have already been a reactor all this time Kappa

[@explosivfury]

I'm pretty new to watching and playing AOE but been loving it since starting watching last year. Even with just what I've seen from you this kinda makes me teary, you're a champion T90 every other game wishes they had a T90 of their own

[@nathanyorgason8213]

Hidden Cup 5 is going to be sooo massive! Wish it wasn’t my busiest season at work and would love to find a way to be at the event in person 35:12

[@BallisticAero]

Honestly jokes aside, the one person I could easily watch do a react channel is someone like T90 because he'd provide actual input instead of just laughing like the other react channel monkeys

[@Cecil_Augus]

There must be created an emote for the earpads

[@aaronh678]

Didn't play AoE2 since I was a teen around 16years ago. Watching you casting Wololo when I was sick at home during covid really got me into this game. I still haven't played but I always tune in. This will be my first Hidden Cup.

[@bjornlepisto1716]

You're a gem T90! Also something that I wrote on Tiramis's vid, another effect HC had was that it opened atleast my eyes to other players that I didn't know very much about because if they did cool plays as their alias you wanted to know who that guy was!

[@marwanbensaud548]

The live time is difficult for me, time in general is difficult for me, but I will watch every single game on youtube, I have been waiting for two long years for this. I wish you luck, and good luck for the players too.

[@nemes1s_aoe]

Riley historian confirmed

[@legs_11.82]

Heroes get remembered, legends never die - The Sandlot.

[@tag180rotax]

I remember the hype watching the HC2 talk show. Wild how long ago that was

[@maxt7449]

Great video and T90, as someone who has phases of watching you and not watching you since 2017, I've not watched for about 6 months but I am hyped for HC5. I loved watching HC4 ❤

[@lyinarbaeldeth2456]

13:11 T90 being real about mental health, respect.

[@Ericbomb]

When I saw this I commented "I hope T90 reacts to this because it'll embarrass him" . I am not disappointed.

[@shyplox]

Man I’m still tryna get into a community game

[@ulixo1132]

The genius is that I want to each every series to ensure I don't miss the good ones. Genius.

[@TheTWH9]

We love this community and can't understate how valuable your contributions have been. Thank you T90. Obligatory: And fuck the companies who don't want to sponsor because of "safety."

[@wnood]

I love the idea of side stories and discussing the characters. Wish this couldve been used when I was back in high school, as I mightve found History fun. Keen to see this new comp play out. One thing Ive noticed to date: Too many are confused with Qualifiers vs Actual comp. Can this be explained further to stop people asking in chat why names arent hidden during Qualifiers games. Wish Id known about the AOE2DE community during COVID-19 as Im one of the Melbourne, Aust survivors who made it through the 263 days of lockdowns. Best wishes for Hidden Cup 5 as this will be my first time following the comp 😊🤩

[@abidkhattak5780]

Man we love you and what you did to this lovely niche community. I will be there viewing live amigo

[@Cheximus]

2:15 - You'll be saying the same in a few years about your moustache.

[@bobnob4393]

I never played this game but i watch every tournament and i know a LOT about the competitive scene, all thanks to T90

[@SpartacusSurvives]

2:00 T90: "weird time to pause, but why did no one talk shit about my hair?" LITERALLY THE FIRTS COMMENT I SEE IN THE CHAT FROM THAT SCENE: "who fucked your hair up?" 😂😂😂😂😂

[@justinthomas3253]

This was such a fun recap of T90s career. I loled repeatedly. BTW its the same shirt it has just faded from washing.

[@Wysch]

I haven't played this game in twenty years. I used to have the Conquerors expansion disc in my drive and to play a skirmish every day twenty three years ago. I didn't have an internet connection back then, so I never played online. Six years ago, in 2018, I somehow stumbled upon a certain youtube video with forest and nothing else. Ever since then AoE 2 has become my favourite game I don't play. I haven't missed a single Hidden Cup while I have missed almost all NACups or most of the Wololos. I will not miss this Hidden cup either. I'm taking my days off at work for it. HC5 will be great, I'm sure of it.

[@schmid1.079]

I think I have seen more footage of IRL T90 watching the original and this than in the last few years combined.

[@Viene11Biene]

Meantions how no one called out his haircut, "that one dude in the stream chat roasting him" 😢

[@BleachWizz]

19:10 - that's very yes, bro.

[@markdowse3572]

Tiramis is a 'neutral commentator'. He's also a very clever dude - his analyses are spot on. (As such, he makes NO COMMENT about hairstyles or cheesy 'staches. 😂 Great work, Tiramis!) Congratulations, T90! You should be very proud of what you've created, Sir. And HIDDEN CUP 5 will break records, I'm sure. 👍😁 I'll be there. M 🦘🏏😎

[@joshsa4935]

Watched this documentary 3 times now, the original on Viper and now here. 11 Can't wait for Hidden Cup Tristan, gonna be awesome!!!

[@CaptainoftheH]

My man is so intense about this, its so great. I'm here for all you have up those sleeves, whether its the same shirt or not! ❤

[@orCana]

Suggestion for future Hidden Cups: Team Hidden Cup! I once organized it with my friends and it was soooo funny :D teams were made by seeding. Best seeded player teamed up with the worst seeded one, then second best with second worst and so on. Srsly, this was so entertaining. We did 8 Teams with 2 players per team.

[@flugaflaug1647]

First of all, you need more than one shirt Tristan. Second, this was such a pleasure to watch. Thank you for doing what you with such passion! Take care. And buy some shirts. You deserve it. Edit: Also, when you only have one shirt, dont let the snake borrow it.

[@MohammadHossainMD]

13:43 T90 The way you talk about your hair cut from 5 years ago, is it going to be the same way you will talk about your moustache in 2029?

[@amrosh791]

The stance is glorious

[@dimitrikemitsky]

Showed gf, she said he looks like a "a fake cop, you know, like a cop that would be working the tables at a party." Now I can only see it as the stripper cop stache.

[@schandthrax6397]

sTrip90Official

[@SirQuantization]

I know exactly what you mean about why this game doesn’t click for more people. Every friend I’ve gotten to try it doesn’t end up sticking around yet personally I play daily and don’t see myself quitting for many more years. I wonder what it is that makes the game so unapproachable for new players? If we figure that out this game could go even further

[@BAKAxZango]

Obviously the players and the game and event are majro draws, but I also watch the content for T90 himself. Awesome guy, hard worker, and his passion is contagious. Already watching all the qualifier streams I can, looking forward to more HC5!

[@noahevans4510]

So glad to see HC back! It's the best event in E-Sports. I've been telling all my friends they have to tune in.

[@MorleyGames1]

Hero history? Riley confirmed!

[@nicksturzz]

This brings back memories for not just T90 but everyone in the community! ❤️

[@marstoes]

I love all of this. What a great analysis.

[@Connection-Lost]

"Why did no one talk shit about my hair" Probably because all young people have dumb hair and we're used to it. Just look at that broccoli head thing that refuses to die.

[@EokaBeamer69]

I will watch T90's casts like a boomer dad watches football on TV, even tho I stopped playing the game.

[@charleysaiz]

T90 you are flawless and make zero mistakes

[@not_milk]

I remember

[@anezay4987]

This is very important to me - What is the model of clip-on headphones that T90 is using? They look similar to my all-time comfort favorite Sony MDR-Q22LP which isn't made anymore.

[@Mantolwen]

Shoutout to talking about mental health. More people should do that. I have no idea about competitive AOE I just watch LEL as when I was going through a rough patch it helped distract me from my brain. Maybe I'll watch this though. I don't have to be invested in a specific player so I can just enjoy it all.

[@tlsgrz6194]

I like the idea of little historical breakdowns of the heroes, but might i suggest this also including a section on how to pronounce their names? For Ivaylo's sake

[@MrCrimsonhermit]

If you do a mock history based on previously won sets for example, joan of ark wins the first round, T90 could regail us a tale about joans quick walling, saving villagers from a northern raid ect could be a fun time... i dont know the recipe im just saying 😅

[@nathanyorgason8213]

So hyped for hiden cup now! More hyped that I already was and I didn’t know that was possible

[@erica9593]

I say "next lever" all the time and couldn't remember what it was from until you said it in this video lol

[@rbhatt2247]

This video needs to be on the main channel for all the new people

[@punbug4721]

16:22 Ok but why does Dave look like Michael from Vsauce?

[@bensmith426]

2:28 That hair cut is actually better than what you have now :P

[@keatonklemencic8724]

Much love to T90!

[@robsonperez90]

28:30 so that why t90 dream about halbs vs knights.

[@balikbalikbalik]

I had the same hair 2:16. My wife love my beard now and average style of hair.

[@JPcelticfc]

The hype is becoming real! Baby is due on 25th feb so i am very much looking forward to watching this at 2am

[@brendanhart517]

let's give covid a thanks for the assist, that helped me find T90

[@marwanbensaud548]

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[@hugogaratecallejo9817]

T90, you're awesome

[@theterriblegamer1228]

I want an all pro hidden cup style community game where they have to use diplo.

[@NemesisTheOne-x3z]

You should get spirit of the law to tell the history of each hero

[@pioneerAv]

Tiramis out here making bait 11

[@jeroendevries6408]

As long as Alfred the alpaca wins, I'm happy.

[@petekin21]

We love T90 We love T90 We love T90 We love T90 We love T90 We love T90

[@alejandrogarcia9637]

We will be ther when hidden cup starts

[@bananan7]

so can T90 pronounce Ivaylo right?

[@TheFirebirdAce]

While i do see the war hero from age of empires ingame characters. I would find it much more comedic if the players could just choose some series or movie character. Like Idk Heisenberg or Legolas or something like that

[@mopster]

You should do a small ad campaign on YT/Twitch, to a broader audience

[@Kezzabezza1987]

I think a cool addition that would kind of be interesting to see, that would also nullify some of the strengths or weaknesses of a player’s Hero; would be to have a small army that goes head to head (including the Hero) against another army. Both hidden players would be given an identical amount of resources (e.g. 500W, 500F, 500G) and would need to draft an army composition prior. They don’t get to see what their opponents draft until both armies have to fight and by then it’s too late, they have to try and make it work. Thanks T90 for bringing a bit of love to a game that I played as a child, that now my own children enjoy! P.S. love that we share the same last name!

[@EBAH_FEAR]

I WAS HOPING YOU SAW THIS

[@averagesavage1285]

This should be on the main channel 100%

[@goncalomarques251]

It will be my first hidden cup!!!! Let's go!!!!

[@daveb.3169]

Don't you react to AOE2 matches all the time!?

[@ashley-paul]

I’ll be watching on KZbin

[@MrARock001]

That video should be good for your mental health ❤️

[@daveb.3169]

The viewing also doesn't include all the casting on KZbin I assume. I never watch live- it's KZbin for me

[@timoflo369]

Since u mentioned it: what are these headphones??? And why choose these over all other options? They look like cheap airplane headphones :D

[@dodgydondbo1361]

Change your shirt T90! 14:56 hahahaha

[@bensonrabe6728]

I hope u can get a good sponsorship!!!

[@marstoes]

Yes humanizing the hero! Yes. Put the hero character in the game!

[@0rphros]

Big ups on the body positivity and keeping fit brother!

[@zechico2009]

Riley Knight for hero history lessons??

[@Eametsa]

This video was so good.

[@lokenontherange]

Btw, pls leave the streams up on youtube for HC.

[@OldToothbrush0210]

In tennis terms, HC is one of the grand slams of AOE2

[@MrARock001]

T90 BLUSH!

[@drumdrum4467]

how could forrest nothing not be mentioned ...

[@kingj282]

Salutes in the chat