The Protagonist is finally here, but is it kissable? | My thoughts and review

[@nmadden02]

I've built this thing like 10 times in the configurator. Great review!

[@thecaptainsterling]

Thanks a lot! Would love to know what combo you’re going with!

[@shentobento1079]

Honestly wonderful design, reasonable price, perfect layout, but I have yet to see a single protagonist that doesnt sound hollow or resonant. And nobody talks about this because the moment you bring it up on reviews/wired-in discord, you get gaslit into thinking the sound is perfect.

[@Silvragon]

nice review! Sub! I saw you did a review on twitch about mode sixty five too. Would you pick this over Mode for now? I'm debating which one I should buy currently between these two! Thank you

[@sleepykeeb]

Is the top keyframe flush with the bottom case edges? Or does it sit a bit higher? Love this combination so much -- stuck on rose gold top or PC.

[@thecaptainsterling]

Yeah it’s slightly elevated!

[@leftcoastfunk]

I don't even like 60% boards and now i want one

[@yuekosho6938]

I have been thinking between this one and mode tempo so much. The weight is cool and catch my eyes. The keyframe as long as it is pc. it is decent since I do not like the wide keyframe. The anoze looks so so, not so standout. The sound, it's just ok, it will depend on how the final build turn out. The pcb, not the best one I have seen. The pcb in newretro66 catch my eye more. So, I think this is still a pass to me. Anyway, thanks for the great vid!

[@LeweiHe-tc3rh]

What's the keyboard at the top? Looks nice

[@hirohime]

I think it's a hibiki by hibi

[@Pikachu123OP]

98 gaskets?!?

[@gaphs879]

30a, 60a, and 90a Bean Gaskets

[@subho1766]

Would have loved to get some disclaimer. Was this a paid review? Did you pay for the item? Was the script reviewed by the vendor or the maker?

[@thecaptainsterling]

This was streamed live on twitch, not paid to make it, all my thoughts are my own and I wasn’t forced to say anything. I never am and I’m always honest with my opinions.

[@subho1766]

@@thecaptainsterling Thanks for the response. The disclaimer really helps the viewer distinguish between paid reviews and unpaid ones.

[@seoul_matthew]

한글 키캡을 쓰시네요 ㅎㅎ

[@Pikachu123OP]

Ohh 90a 💀💀💀

[@thecaptainsterling]

Yeah 90a!!

[@RadRemi]

lets go

[@tjscorner3400]

great video i can tell you like alexotos

[@thecaptainsterling]

Haha I do but what do you mean?😂

[@underdoglucifer]

Should have let the board speak for itself. The sauce is lost when you express or explain too much. There are definitely good and interesting things going on but felt this review was more personal.

[@thecaptainsterling]

The board can still be heard clearly in sound tests. My viewers typically are interested in my thoughts and opinions which is why I make sure to highlight the things I’m feeling about the product.

[@underdoglucifer]

@@thecaptainsterling Sure nothing wrong with that, just felt skeptical when some area were emphasized when is nothing new with that 9.5 overall at the end. I understand it's based on your preference but I do have my doubts. Nevertheless hoping for more reviews from other reviewers. Probably it is just me thinking such a perfect board is not possible.