yeah, Harstem forgets talking/listening while playing is a separate skill that most people haven't even practiced. Also noticed that in his coaching videos. He's not giving the guy time to process the info and act on it.
"Right now, you are completely dead and I've practically already won. I'm starting to think what I'll have for dinner. I feel like pizza, but maybe I'll make some pasta. I really like pasta."
Not only does Harstem tell him what he does, but also any other information that could help him win. Including tipps what to do. Strong Harstem, very strong.
"I think you shouldn't continue pushing here, at least for now" "I'm not afraid of this fight." "I really liked that move with the liberator and I respect you as a player even more than I did before."
It’s interesting, at first when not many things are going on I’m sure the information is dead helpful. Once things start speeding up and you are just non-stop mic spamming with info however, I feel like it just causes decision paralysis for your opponent. Not only that, but it also tends to make your opponent only think reactively, and prevents them or at least makes it difficult for them to create offensive strategies of their own. Really cool concept, I greatly enjoyed this one!
7:06 "I spotted your army. My observer is to the north of your army right now" - *Immediately loses it* LOL you absolute double agent! such a traitor to the Obz. :D
@NinjadoPantanoPlays not worth any risk if you participate in tournaments Same reason he will never install a hack to see how it works as someone suggested.
Not sure if you verbalise more info in this video then your usual ladder videos, but I really really like how you laid out your thought process right down to Gate and unit numbers. Helps a noob like me have an idea of what you're thinking and why you're doing what you're doing. Defos would love this kind of narration. Love this, Captain. Many thanks
"I am moving forward now to attack you with my main army." "I am moving back." "I am moving back too." "Okay... I am moving forward again now, to attack you" "Wait, what are you talking about i thought you... Ah fuck it." 😂
This is a great idea. But I think many opponents would get overehelmed and would get afraid to do anything. So much info coming your way lol Really cool watch
This would actually be way more entertaining to watch if there was an observer in the privat match that is in a call with Harstem's opponent, calling him out anything he asks questions about. Also that way Harstem can focus 100% without having to talk or to listen to anything, and his opponent can choose the exact information he likes in the moment. And i am sure the reaction out of Harstem would be more fun because it's kinda hilarious if someone magically finds every opening into your bases for drops or runbys and pretty much always is ready for any kind of move out or runby that comes from yourself 😄 Also i wonder how Harstem would perform in an Archon 1vs(xyz amount) Grandmasters Matchup like Reynor does sometimes to prepare for big events.
I noticed that you often warped in units without mentioning it because you were focused on reporting army movement. I would be interested to see this run again, but without the positioning information. Basically you announce when you start buildings, upgrades, what units you are building, when you are cutting probes, but no tactical information. IE you are taking a third but don't mention which one. It think this may be easier for the opponent to parse though, and might actually lead to a closer game. But, either way I would love to see more of this concept, very entertaining!
If the main and the natural are already taken; calling out a third expo on a map like Ghost River, its not going to require specifying the location. Same applies for the callout on the unit positioning such as "Moving my army to hold strategic positions", there's literally 4 ramps. Only 2 of them being relevant to hold before the 8 minute mark while running on 3 expos. All the tactical info is given, but takes a bit more of background to graps it. Its not an insane expectation if the other player is on GM level. Now, expecting to retain and process all this info while also micro+macro-ing is the hard bit. But +1 on wanting more of this content, its damn informative to see what's going behind Hartem's big brain.
This was actually pretty wholesome. I really liked the premise of this video. Cap'n, your content is top tier. Keep it up and I'll give you my Prime sub UwU
Holy crap! I am totally flabbergasted! Harstem is sharing EVERYTHING he does, and still wins vs another GM. The skill differential is so HUGE between the pro's and other GMs. This was amazing.
this was the most informative gameplay ive ever watched. i (think everyone) often wonder if im assessing the situation correctly; like - ok - the build is nailed, but am i right to think i can hold the tanks? be fearful of the lib? this is gold.
Video idea: How about another Archon bo5 between top tier pro players? I just watched the *"ARCHON With Serral, Reynor Lambo and Elazer vs Clem, SouL, Kelazhur and Harstem (first view)"* video from 4 years ago so i thought to myself: "Why hasn*'t there been another on of these banging videos? How about: Serral, Reynor, Lambo and Elazer *vs.* MaxPax, ShoWTimE, SKillous and Harstem? or MaxPax, ShoWTimE, SKillous and Harstem *vs.* Clem, HeRoMaRinE, Spirit and Kelazhur? After that long of a time and so many changes with the balance patches and new maps etc.. I do believe it is time for some up to date archon pro battle.
I actually would love a video series where he plays his ladder games the same way, explaining literally every action and decision he makes, usually a lot of it is just assumed but I think the reasoning is interesting
this was very interesting.... at some points he is definately overloading him with info, and at another point, when he tells him about pylons, he's stalling for time
I once played a game against my brother where he had forgotten that he was still sharing his screen on discord and i watched everything he was doing the whole game without him knowing, i still lost because i'm way lower mmr but it was close at least. I think sharing your screen through discord to your opponent would be a better way of doing this because then he can watch your minimap and see everything instead of having to figure out exactly where you are and what to do from what you're saying.
I think this would be better as beating grandmasters with stupid stuff. Type your overall plan and tell them when you're attacking, tell them when you get a new base etc