Think Like A Super Unicum - In-depth Analysis #1 - Farragut

[@Flamuu]

What does Super Unicum mean? It's a term that has moved over from WoT, referring to the top 0.1 percentile of players. Example of WoT rankings; i.imgur.com/e5z0iIh.png On the RU account that I'm playing in the video for example, I'm ranked second on the entire Russian server in their ratings. Let me know if you enjoyed the vid and would like to see more like it. I won't do them too often as they are quite time consuming (a 10min game became 26mins of video), but I can make one every now and then if they are appreciated.

[@6uiti]

you are a re-roll actually , but you are good none the less

[@thelvadam2884]

Flamu Yeah I love it! Teach us to become super unicum Players and then ther will be raise a army of them lead by the Legend him self!

[@parliamentlite]

Super unicum means super humble.

[@blankmoment2]

lol

[@7Phoenix1]

Really like this style of commentary Flamu, always looking to learn more and become a better player, please do more vids like this. Cheers.

[@ypark8481]

This is one of the best video for unskilled potatoes to learn how to play the game. Excellent work.

[@jakejones8032]

Unfortunately potatoes don't watch youtube or try to improve themselves

[@Rakshiir]

Yes and no I'd say. First of all you have the problem that alot of the really bad players don't really want to imrove. They won't read chat, won't react to any useful tips and tricks. Some of them don't even understand that they are actually not playing well, and because of that they don't see any reason to improve (as we all know, its always the team thats bad...) Also, as a bad player, this video would be alot of information to process (maybe to much, and it won't help as much as you'd think. I mean yeah, its better than doing nothing to improve, but still... could be to much information at once). I think this video is better for people who are above 50% winrate and already have a good basic understanding what to do, just need more information when to do what to actually achieve it. For the very new players or the very bad players the basic commentary would be better, to get to that basic understanding what you need to do, what is your role and so on.

[@ypark8481]

Rafael Webster Whatever they see this or not, it's good thing that this video exists. If only 1 potato watch this video it already works.

[@2008s2008]

I agree. Loved the vid. I got some good pointers from it and think a cruiser one would be great next.

[@TheSaberra]

Well, there is a reason this serie is called think like a super unicum and not like a good player.

[@geivnv]

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[@thelvadam2884]

George Ivanov 😂😂 intressting way to look at this

[@grezgorztube]

Careful! Don't offend the Flamu by comparing it to its natural enemy, the Swedes!

[@hijjins]

Great video, love the indepth strategy discussion. Very helpful for my own game play.

[@xiaonanliu9513]

We only have 5.4 km health. --------Flamu 2017

[@BruhPK]

That is some health measurement XD

[@AceHawk37]

I love this type of commentary and its why I sub. There are tons of replay channels out there, but I watch this one regularly to learn new things to think about while I play and therefore become better at the game. Thanks Flamu!

[@liorlotr]

oh wow !!! plz do more of this video type , its very eye opening !!

[@richardweber6167]

Terrific info, brother. A master-class "how-to" video that not only offers specifics for the Farragut, but a glimpse into the thought processes that can help any player in any ship, even under terrible match-making conditions. Much appreciated!

[@Trades46]

This is why I watch your vids more than any other WoWs channel on YT. Even picking up the smallest detail here would make for much better players & more competitive environments (and less infuriating potatoes). Make more of these please.

[@akujirule8441]

The problem with that is that potatoes still are potatoes, no matter all these videos...

[@christophpoll784]

Definitely. I would like to have some BB "Super-Unicum"-Analysis pls (as I play them quite a lot). This video, and his last one about german DDs, really improved my playstile with DDs. Finally pushed my Geade over the 50% winrate :)

[@junkiexl86]

Between Flamu and Business6, my WR and average damage/kills have definitely gone up since watching them and paying attention to how they handle various situations. I've gone from a measly 48% WR to almost 60% in a pretty short amount of time. I rarely play in divisions as well.

[@yourrightiamwrong9643]

Shawn Elliott you heard of business6 as well ?

[@feyfamily9985]

AKUJIRULE to be honest, I started playing this as only a “game”...didn’t take it seriously, just fun with my teenage sons. Then I was introduced to Jingles and Flamu and I really wanted to improve and learn. Unfortunately I already had around 2k battles so it becomes difficult to quickly improve stats. I started another account on another server with my new found knowledge and my stats are night-and-day compared to my old account. I learned and others will too. Still frustrates me when someone judges me by my original account stats as WR is only 49%, but I am more than happy to let my in-game play prove them wrong.

[@lanoa111]

This is probably my favourite video that you've ever made. Really hope that you do keep making these, because seeing the split second decision making behind every play is very helpful for new and old players alike.

[@Luminator_maior]

I guess the verdict is obvious: This vid is nothing short of awesome. More of this pls! I'm learning so much from your vids already, and this format just feeds me even more. 10/10

[@steveharris4958]

Excellent video, commentary, and analysis Flamu. More of this type of video would be greatly appreciated. You describe situations and solutions that I have not thought of, which means that I'm learning a lot from you. Thanks and cheers!

[@smbsystems]

Fantastic job!! Please publish more of these ! I consider myself very lucky that I found your channel some time ago. Even your regular vids are super informative to learn tactics if you watch them carefully. But this new format definitely takes it to the next level.

[@sleepygryph]

Very nice gameplay video. Showcases how to minimize weakness, maximize strength and how to weigh risk when going up against opponents. These are all things that can be applied to any ship in the game. Well done.

[@thelvadam2884]

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[@tomaszlitwora3934]

Amazing amount of details on what / when / why ! Keep them coming - I will watch them all multiple times. Have a great day sir!

[@glrider100]

I can't say thank-you enough! This is precisely what I have searching for ever since I started playing WoWs. It's also good that you're doing this with lower tier ships. I watch other videos and they're all Tier 9 or 10 ships, and the author just assumes the viewers have ground their way into the higher tier ships, and that they somehow know everything about all the opposing ships, etcetera. This is so refreshing to see this indepth analysis.. To see things explained. I hope you continue these episodes... maybe one a week? Again.. thank-you, thank-you, thank-you

[@munkeybiznus70]

Awesome video Flamu!!! This is what I've been waiting for. A step by step breakdown of what you are looking for. Nicely done and can't wait for Cruiser and Battleship to follow. Thank you for taking the time to put this series together!

[@dg19de]

I cannot thank you enough for your effort; you pointed out a lot of important matters for any unexperienced player (like me) ty for your many videos and insightful commentaries, this series is so far the pinnacle of your video teaching work; whenever you find the time, pls continue with this series

[@commanderchicken4019]

The videos on your channel are always helpful (and sometimes very entertaining), but this one is the best I've seen so far in terms of teaching people how to play. Amazing job!

[@AlexFeldstein]

Really like this format. One of your best vids. Helpful information to see the thinking process behind the play. Well done!

[@madcapmagician3130]

A very useful and worthwhile video, Thx Flamu. Knowing why you are doing something rather than just see you do it is a fantastic method of growing my own skills. More like this pls.

[@dionkraft6782]

That was a very indepth analysis of what took place as well as your experienced deductions of the game play at hand. VERY NICELY done. I am sure much time and effort was invested to make this video happen. Again thanks for your efforts.

[@arsk5127]

The amount of info that you are processing during a combat (not to mention coming to the right conclusions all the time) is admirable! Excellent work!

[@sondrelol2456]

This is truly one of the best videos to watch if you want to get better at the game. This really helped me Flamu, i hope you will continue with this series.

[@halostryke]

i knew some and learned some, thank you Flamu

[@Hexaion]

I knew some things about the soon gameplay in DD, but I learned a much more about later gameplay. Thanks !

[@Trblmkr07]

Yes I love this kind of commentary. This can take a persons's gaming up to a whole new level by learning how to watch the mini-map and try to predict what the enemy is going to do. You can find stats all over the place, but no other CC's provide this type of strategy thinking. TYVM!!!

[@thelvadam2884]

Dan Girard This dude is awesome! I love his Videos

[@williamampuero2841]

Strategic and Tactical breakdown...very very nice to observe and understand exactly why and when. Thanks Flamu.

[@MrAlumni72]

Definitely do more of these, please! Seeing things happen is one thing, but understanding why they happen, and that you can affect events during a battle by using certain information - that's really not available anywhere, so listening to your internal monologue during a battle, so to speak, will be extremely helpful to many players who want to improve their gameplay. I've already seen (been the victim of) your explanation of how to shoot at someone in smoke, so people definitely learn from your videos.

[@phillipmh9997]

This is an absolutely beautiful video. Even for a player who's playing DDs in competitive, this is one of the most educating WoWs videos i know about. I'm sure you will help a ton of players to step up their DD gameplay. Excellent job!

[@RogueArbiter]

Please do more of these! Super helpful, and I appreciate the time you took on every little detail.

[@indy11original]

WOW. Thank you so much. I don't know if I will have the presence of mind to go through all of those analytical steps but having you explain all of it this way certainly gets me thinking about how much better I should try to play this game.

[@steveknight4094]

great vid, Flamu, will watch this over & over again - i WILL benefit greatly from the insight you have given to the gameplay. thank you so much, please do more of these if and when you can find time. thanks again!

[@haldesoothen5792]

As one of the 99.9% below you, I found your analysis and breakdown of map intel to be very helpful. Your videos are much more game play focused than some casters, and this was taking it to a new level, knowing even more about the thought process of one of the game's best players. I'll take as much of that as can has.

[@EdwardDudley]

I was on your stream yesterday when you asked for our input and totally was for it, and after your first video, hooked! Well done, and great decision making as well.

[@mzrockz5862]

Loved it. Hope you make plenty more because the analysis as to why you do things are so important and often overlooked in a normal video... and even then I could never keep up with all the decisions you're making on the fly! So the stops are really nice to.

[@bradymills2610]

I loved this type of commentary. Please make more like this with many ship types.

[@seb4o100]

Thank you so much! This is by far one of the best vids i've seen about wows. Even though it's time consuming, it helps so much!!! Please go on with this type of vids!

[@Brian-WolfmanJack99]

This is great! Thanks for taking the time to do this. Great information for playing any DD especially while encountering a charging ship.

[@myth650]

That wreckage use and change to AP was really nice! Hope you make such in depth videos more. The amount of time and effort you have put in this video is amazing. Hats off man! :)

[@RightOnTarget1]

Excellent! Possibly the best WoWs video I have seen! I really appreciate the professional tone too!

[@batrastardly4574]

Wow! IMHO, not only is this the best video I have seen from you ... it's the best WOWS video I have watched from anyone. EVER! I rate it as an advanced class in how to DD. I am closing in on 8000 matches and this vid pointed out several errors I commonly commit and and some bad habits in my play style. Thank you very much and please continue in this vein at whatever pace you can afford. I'm nobodies "fanboy" but I have to say it looks like you are starting up a WOWS University at a perfect time. Well Done, Das Bat

[@jasonalexander1067]

thanks flamu, this sort of vid is both entertaining and very helpful. the thoughts on smoke play were amazing. keep up the great work.

[@judzon144]

I like this type of video. info overload gives so much new things to think in a game. Nice job.

[@palervon]

Excellent vid...I watch you vids not only for the entertainment, but also to better my play. I'd definitely like to see more in-depth commentary like this.

[@tHePyROpiGeOn]

great work on this video, I would love to see more of this type of video, I always learn something from your videos but this one was definitely the most informative and helpful yet. keep up the great work, and thank you!

[@Altaree1]

I appreciate the time it took for you to make this video and hope you do more. I really enjoyed the format.

[@kingaerim]

AWESOME, keep up these Vids, love them, helped me so much to know how your minds ticks in a battle. 10/10. Would watch again

[@brianlee6447]

Very useful analysis and explanation. A must view for anyone, who are not expert wow players yet. Yes, continue with this format, Flamu!

[@lindsywhiting3936]

I know this video was put up over half a year ago, but thank you. I'm relatively new to Warships and your guidance, on exactly the ship I'm using, will be so valuable to me. Again, thanks!

[@malcolmgambrill2692]

Love it, more of this kind of thing please, the game play decisions will help player learn what they should be considering and what they should avoid.Very useful!

[@Rob.DB.]

HELL YES!!! THANK YOU FLAMU!! and MORE PLEASE!! This is exactly the way you should "teach" us young spuds! keep up the good work.

[@gregdz11]

Amazing, well done. Your game sense is impeccable

[@EldiApex]

Extremely useful and educational!!! Thank you very much Flamu to the effort and dedication of your time in the realization of this video! Greetings.

[@Snagabott]

I really liked this video! This kind of in-depth analysis is a great way of learning more.

[@herrvorragend882]

absolutely glorious. i think i learned everything I needed to know to improve my WoWS gameplay by watching Flamu Videos. and this one is the cream topping. i make a bow!!!

[@Gondrith]

Flamu, great video and I would like to see more of this series when you can make them. I normally watch your videos to learn more about the game and improve myself so that there is one less potato sailing these seas. I liked hearing the logic behind the decisions.

[@tuo4004]

As a new comer of this game, I really love this kind of content. Please keep it up. Thank you flamu.

[@mightywizard83]

This is a WONDERFUL video. Please continue, we want more!!!

[@samuelwong4152]

Bravo, best video from you I've ever watched, very comprehensive and detailed, THANKS Flamu !

[@UnintentionalSubmarine]

Most excellent commentary. I am myself quite good, good enough that I can expect to be the best in any given match, but this commentary really showed me how far I have yet to go. I still go a hell of a lot by my gut-feelings, and only really consider the immediate options. Especially the Kiev encounter was illuminating. That consideration of the friendly and enemy layouts was well beyond what I am normally able to do. To be shown just how quick you calculate and figure fights out, it's quite humbling. Do make more. The potatoes out there need to know that things are possible that they presently think is not, and not because of luck, but because it is possible to stack the fight in your favour, continually and in situations where it might look horribly grim otherwise.

[@jamesmcmillan1809]

Many thanks for this Flamu. Excellent video. Please continue with this series!

[@snafufubar]

Always like your build and play tips. Missing from many good players is why they did a certain play. Just wish more players understood how important the mini map can be and that I could read it as well as you do.

[@Sean-xu5ti]

Great video. We would love more yes. We also appreciate the extra time Flamu, but these videos are the most important. WG should give you a bonus for helping all the new players. Thanks again. :)

[@mikeadams3656]

I, for one, would like to see more of these and even better, more like this on the stream! Going through your thought processes as things are happening would be instructive and entertaining!

[@mrxinblacky]

Fantastic Vid, I appreciate the extra time it took to make but this quality of information is why I subscribe. Keep up the good work

[@davidchow7099]

This commentry video showing step by step decisions and your thought process is awesome. Please can we have more like this. Thank you Flamu. Keep up the good work. o7

[@Redchrome1]

Definitely your best video ever. One of the best explanations ever given on a step-by-step basis. I would watch many more of these, and I don't watch many of your videos. Ideally, if you could break down what you do into generalized concepts and rules-of-thumb, instead of why you did something in a given situation, that would be even better. Things to keep in mind *before* a situation happens, are more useful than explanations *after* a situation.

[@uconnjames]

Really like this video. Learned a lot from you. Would certainly love to see more. Keep up the great job!

[@sashasol5899]

Super!!! Flamu, at last l can understand how you thinking))) Thank you very much for this video! Please, make more videos like this.

[@Alcom6]

this new format is absolutely awesome. For someone to learn how to play at your skill level. Great video... killa...

[@duncanstevens2631]

I love this style of video!! I have played for a while and feel that I am good player but I still learned some important points that I will take into my playing. Thanks! I hope to see more of these!

[@rwpgng]

Thanks for the great analysis.

[@DekzART09]

Fantastic video on top of an already excellent library of videos Flamu. i look forward to the next one 👍🏻

[@duncan287]

This video really is the best WoWs video I have seen in a long time. Well explained in depth analysis of how a good player plays... and thinks. Really well done, can we have more of this content please? I think it is unique to your channel and sets you apart from some other content providers...

[@RobertHorton2]

Brilliant! Flamu to the rescue again. Exactly the type of WoWs video I've been hoping to see, particularly for a DD. Thank you so much for this content and am really looking forward to seeing more in the Super Unicum series. Keep it up! Your Twitch subscriber - Soulstryke2

[@brianswanson1967]

Thanks Flamu, this was pretty damn informative. Gives a great insight into what I need to be thinking when approaching different situations.

[@pahtar7189]

You have amazing situational awareness, getting lots of information from the Minimap.

[@kamchatka_survivor1959]

Thank you. I’m am relatively new to WOWS. I learned more with this video than 6 months of trial and error.

[@oldschoolgaming4763]

This is a great new idea for a series and i think definitely there is a huge interests in these types of videos where you can learn new and old players more about how they should analyse the team lineups in the start, all the information you get from the minimap during the game and how you should react to said information. All this will benefit us all to root out really bad players and make bad players better. All players should be forced to watch a series like this before all ranked seasons. Keep these ones coming Flamu!!

[@papasmoke5279]

This was a really good watch, thanks Flamu! Excellent video

[@timmy3822]

Flamu this was a fantastic video. I have unicum stats on many of my ships but I feel like an absolute scrub compared to you. Your map awareness and knowledge is truly formidable. Please do more of these when you have the chance!

[@thomasbernecky2078]

Excellent advice, Flamu. Thanks, hope you can do more of these?

[@sp1hund]

Maybe your best video ever! Please make this your standard format. I would rather have one of these every week than a normal one every day. Amazingly good!

[@imperator_danny]

Excellent Commentary. Would love to see this type of Video again especially for Higher Tier Cruisers, where map awareness and Positioning is vital to your Survival and positive impact in the game. Thanks Flamu.

[@stigyang8550]

Useful! You put your heart in it, and I respect that!

[@donnazy1]

I enjoyed this commentary and would like to see more. It is a great tool for everyone.

[@bigshygaming]

Love this kind of video. Especially when you so tiers 5 6 7 for people still trying to figure out how the game works. Please do more.

[@duncanidaho84]

Excellent commentary and much knowledge gained. Now for the execution part. :-) Plz make more whenever you are able. Thanks for the hard work and info.

[@markfelton3599]

Excellent!!! Thank you! New players like me need this additional insight. Thanks again.

[@andrewcofrin7907]

Excellent in-depth analysis. Keep up the good work.

[@TheJuan72]

I like your explanation on always being aware of positioning very important, thanks.

[@nemoulysses]

Thanks, very interesting to have in depth analysis of what you do.

[@TheFuzzypuddle]

Great video! Risk analysis and decision making are very interesting to hear.

[@donmills10]

Love your stuff Flamu...you explain tactics and I live for that as a raw noob...thanks man

[@myrmix4242]

I really like this kind of commentary, it gives an idea for average players, who get the basics of the game, to learn what they can do better, and what to look out for. Something I would like to see explained from you, is a BB-analysis, especially with focus on overextension (maybe with german BB). This is still my main problem, that I often find me in positions, going from aggressive to suicidal. Would help me a lot to learn to recognize and avoid those situations.

[@GSCETR]

I thought it was excellent, I like the freeze frame and play by play explanation, especially when you push the smoke out ever so slowly. Also the anticipating moves are awesome.

[@brileri]

This was great! Helps so much to understand the critical decision making.

[@Bluegumtiger]

An awesome commentary - very definitely appreciated. Thank you

[@redramage]

love the detail, thank you for taking the time to make this. I learned a ton!

[@Natbasher_]

A Flamu 'Master Class' video - great stuff, highly informative so more please 👍🏼