One of the things I enjoy the most is finding the story *behind* the story... If you're aware of any events that aren't quite what they appear to be on the surface, be sure to let me know... They may end up being the next project I dive into!
@MrGameAndToyКүн бұрын
It’s so funny to look back on history. Seems so odd now to see an entire crowd extatic to see the Shanghai Dragons win a match, given how that franchise dominated OWL for half of its seasons.
@XDeejКүн бұрын
Perhaps it's just the universe balancing things out and paying back all the shanghai diehards the kept their hope alive through that first season. Regardless, it's definitely funny seeing how their franchise turned out in the long run lol
@MissMindykins3 күн бұрын
Not me crying over a single win in a game I've never played. I've seen a few videos about this streak, but never with this emotional delivery. Fantastic work.
@XDeej2 күн бұрын
I always prefer to get under the surface to see what the story behind the story is. At the end of the day, any story worth telling is about people, and after finding out what they went through (as a team, and as individuals), I knew I had to bring my personal take on this journey to a wider audience.
@FluidoftheDruidsКүн бұрын
Also not me crying. I do play the game, and I've watched OWL, but still...
@TheBigBruvv23 сағат бұрын
I dead thought i was going crazy crying over this 😂, such a great video
@XDeej23 сағат бұрын
There's nothing more human than feeling sadness when you see others struggling, and feeling joy when you see them overcome. It's my hope that there are many who can relate to the ups and downs of this team, and I'm willing to bet there are many who react the same way.
@TheBigBruvv23 сағат бұрын
@@XDeej Real, been a hard year for me personally, and me randomly clicking on this vid and hearing this story def made me emotional yet hopeful, Thank you 🙏🏾
@kayjarray4 күн бұрын
As an avid player of Overwatch but also someone who knows nothing about Overwatch's 'pro play', this was a super interesting video to catch! That match against Boston was 😱
@XDeej3 күн бұрын
Even though I'm not a pro at anything gaming related, human stories where you see someone achieve something they deserve can still connect us all. If I offer anything to the gaming community at large anything, I hope it's that.
@technounionrepresentative427417 сағат бұрын
0-42, Hmm, finally someone to rival my record of wins and losses
@XDeej13 сағат бұрын
I had to lose the title at *some* point. I'm just glad to be facing such dedicated competition.
@MizzMinMomКүн бұрын
Love a good underdog story! Found myself cheering to try to drive the Shanghai Dragons while watching-even though I knew that the games had already been played....Story took me right in!
@XDeejКүн бұрын
People love underdogs because there's a small part of us that always wants to believe we can achieve the incredible. Beyond that, it's always exciting to see it happen. Even having lived through the events myself, that same spark continues to evoke that sheering even when I know the outcome. Glad you enjoyed it!
@booleanbunko19 сағат бұрын
WHY THIS SHIT GOT ME CRYING LMAOO amazing video tho keep it up
@XDeej19 сағат бұрын
Sometimes games... Aren't just games. I'd like to think we all rise and fall with those around us. Let yourself feel it... That's our connection to each other. 😊
@MissMindykins15 сағат бұрын
RIGHT??
@RefugeeKLicious14 сағат бұрын
Bro, you got me shedding ugly man tears over something I didn’t even know the lore on. Great job on the vid mate!
@XDeej11 сағат бұрын
Whether in sadness for their struggle, or as a way to share in their joy... there aint nothing wrong with that from where I'm sitting.
@Ulquiorra-j7n9 сағат бұрын
I still remember that stage 3 win by the Dragons. They refused to play the GOATS meta and instead played 3 DPS 1 Ball comp. Then proceeded to stomp the top3 teams (NYXL, Vancouver, and SfShock) back to back.
@XDeej8 сағат бұрын
Absolutely SICK approach. They always kinda did their own thing, whether it worked or not... I'm just glad it helped shift the meta away from being hard-stuck in goats forever.
@cooperlohr646213 сағат бұрын
I thought this was a video posted by a huge channel. Shocked to see you at 2k subs. You have a bright future!
@XDeej13 сағат бұрын
All big things had to start as something small. Consider yourself in on the ground floor of something I hope to be doing bigger and better going forward. 😉
@laser531719 сағат бұрын
insane quality, keep up the good work
@XDeej18 сағат бұрын
A welcome kindness! Do take some time to poke around some older offerings... They may not be as good, but, I can promise I tried just as hard. 😂
@ssstewart120 сағат бұрын
Absolutely fantastic video. Instant subscribe.
@XDeej19 сағат бұрын
Thank you for the kind words! Feel free to share around if you come across any vids you can comfortably throw your stamp of approval on! 😉
@whyIeo21 сағат бұрын
great video, would love to see one on the uprising's season 1
@XDeej21 сағат бұрын
It definitely wasn't as dramatic on paper... But gawdammmm did they have an absolute SHIT show of a season behind the scenes. lol Definitely worth a video at some point if folks are into it.
@Robbdawe12 сағат бұрын
Great job - love this
@TheGamingBun5 сағат бұрын
Cried the good tears and felt like 2019 again seeing them finally win
@XDeej3 сағат бұрын
I'm glad I could assist in taking the trip back. It was definitely a powerful moment a long time in the making.
@RainBfaLL20 сағат бұрын
Very well made, sharing around. Keep these up
@XDeej19 сағат бұрын
Even the smallest acts of support, when added together, can accomplish big dreams. Thank you for lookin' out.
@jonathoncalleija292617 сағат бұрын
Great video, deserves way more views!
@XDeej10 сағат бұрын
Well, they're continuing to roll in slowly. Don't hesitate to share around if you're interested in helping out the cause. 😉
@jamesross62193 күн бұрын
This story didn’t resonate with me based on its subject of Overwatch (I don’t play). This story hit hard for its overall message: no matter how far you’ve fallen, no matter how difficult the road ahead, you can always succeed if you remain focused and fully apply yourself to achieving your goals.
@XDeej3 күн бұрын
A message and principle I do my very best to remind myself of often.
@yilmazzzz904412 сағат бұрын
i remember watching this match live with a friend of mine in a discord call. we were fucking yelling in hype as we were absolutely gassed. this was epic.
@XDeej10 сағат бұрын
Shanghai was for sure my team during the first season, and it made it a ROUGH 9 months... It all paid off when I got to see them clutch it out. I too remember it well!
@rishabh57509 сағат бұрын
Great vid
@GarySnail-o3j10 сағат бұрын
The worst team ever is always the one I'm on.
@XDeej10 сағат бұрын
A fellow solo queue player I see...
@mackb28526 сағат бұрын
Video was amazing. Only comment is that the music is just slightly too loud for your voice. Otherwise was great!
@XDeej6 сағат бұрын
I mixed it for desktop speakers since I assumed that's what, on average, most people use, and since the whole soundtrack is from Overwatch, there's some moments where its given a little extra presence on purpose. That said, I always love hearing feedback, technical or otherwise, and if I miss the mark in a big way I always appreciate people politely pointing out areas where I have an opportunity to improve. Thank you for the kind words and the keen ear.
@mackb28526 сағат бұрын
@@XDeej Its totally not a do or die thing, certainly not a mistake either. Just wanted to note that I was listening to you but the music was just a tiny bit too loud during the climaxes to hear what you were saying. I totally understand why you did so, and its hardly an 'issue', just wanted to leave some feedback. Looking forward to your future videos! (Im listening on headphones for context)
@lozeritis961215 сағат бұрын
awesome vid!!! i could NEVER do what those guys did, if i was spending FOURTEEN FORCED HOURS A DAY, first to come and last to leave on a game only to lose all forty games of a season, i would quit XD
@XDeej10 сағат бұрын
I can't even do things I enjoy for 14 hours a day... So, I'm SURE they were probably just miserable. After all the research I did for this video, I'm convinced that a lighter schedule probably would have ultimately netted them a lot more wins.
@Spicy_Fries4 сағат бұрын
Imagine being new to the overwatch scene and seeing this video so you think gamsu is better than fearless😭
@XDeej3 сағат бұрын
Fearless has definitely come a LONG way from where he started. That's for sure. I believe Gamsu went back to League of Legends... sooooo, Fearless definitely mops these days, no question.
@Ejolf5 минут бұрын
A great Video. 😊👍
@zentheoriginal3782Күн бұрын
good video
@XDeejКүн бұрын
I love sharing stories, and it's even better when people enjoy the journey. Thank you for the kind words.
@KimboSlice915 сағат бұрын
Outro song ?
@XDeej14 сағат бұрын
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@asherswnin98448 сағат бұрын
vegas were worse
@XDeej7 сағат бұрын
They went 11-17 their first season, finished 4th overall in 2020, and went even in 2021... They weren't all that good, but to call them worse? Literally no shot. Ridiculous idea.
@Spicy_Fries4 сағат бұрын
Ignoring their 2022 and 2023 performance ??@@XDeej
@XDeej3 сағат бұрын
@@Spicy_Fries I think with only 16 games in a season as of 2022, it's just not enough games to say that a fair comparison can be made. Don't get me wrong... they were bad. For sure. But, I don't think they go winless across the same number of games. There's literally never going to be a team as underqualified and outmatched as the 18' shanghai dragons imo.