This list will be updated as I go through and commentate more games. Let me know what you think, I've never commentated before, but I think they came out alright.

Game 1 Part 1/5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Jj_Dl-cfPs

Game 2 Part 1/3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPpDvsbkjTY

Game 3 Part 1/4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXojFSsPEQE

Game 4 Part 1/3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKW38TMnMw8&list=PLABA18B61EF62BC7B&context=C3c05eb3ADOEgsToPDskKhFjHjtX8Rdsg8CVF5a1I1


Game 5 Part 1/3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJFI2FyEEMM&feature=BFp&list=PL49F842DF88D41B52

Game 6 Part 1/4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYOtAKw_kUs&list=PLB2D2737A1933BB73&feature=view_all

It was fun commentating for the first time with you. Shoutcasting is something I definitely want to improve at. Looking forward to more in the future

Great work both of you! Glad your both enjoying doing this because I sure wouldn't haha. Is there a service besides YouTube we can use where whole games can be uploaded?

I searched around for about 30 minutes to see what I could find. Youtube allows longer videos, but you must be a partner, which means you have to post fairly often and have a good following. Vimeo would allow longer videos but they specifically don't allow gaming videos.

Not sure what other options there are.

I dont think there is a limit on Blip.tv

well it looks like we will have to have lots of games recorded and casted also my name is pronounced ar-chaos or arch for short but nice work so far guys

edit: i just watched the match i was in and just as a recommendation you might want to talk about item choice and if possible cover the draft of the match. also the second caster i forget the name was very quit and the game volume was loud and made it hard to hear the casters at some points. I remember that some kill were missed and since this is a replay maybe watching it 1 or 2 times before casting it would be helpful so that you dont miss things but great over all job guys keep it up

I think my account is "partnered" I wonder if I could change my account name to DotaNoobs so we could use that? I'll mess with it an see. I know I've heard of people using GameReplays.org but I've never checked them out. I know own3d and twitch have full replays, but are those only of games that were streamed on their site?

We'll figure something out eventually, until then great work with the tools available to you!

I'm definitely going to have to apologize for any mispronunciations. If I don't know how to pronounce something I just make it up, but I'll remember if anyone points it out. While watching a game 1 or 2 times beforehand would certainly help, that takes more time and patience than I have. I'll learn as I go and I'll start to figure out when a gank/kill is coming up.


We didn't cover the draft because quite honestly we have no idea what we would say during the draft. Very little action goes on during the draft, and they usually take about 10 minutes. Once I get more comfortable with filling dead air, and I learn more about the heroes I'll add in drafting.

I'll take a look at some other sites and see how they compare to youtube. The only real downside to youtube is having to split up the files, which we may be able to get around later on. They have probably the most reliable player, a good upload system, an extremely far-reaching community, and if we later on get a good following we can put in ads to help support the site and mumble server.

This is not entirely correct. Some of the most important game making/breaking decisions occur at hero select.

Well... at least at a very high level. At our level, someone could choose to play a ham sandwich and carry with it if they knew what they were doing.

The point is - hero select in something like captains mode especially - where bans / fist picks come into play - you have a lot that you could say. My suggestion is look at any Dota2 or League of Legends (because their draft pick is not that dissimilar to captain's mode) pro castings. Particularly those at MLG, IEM, or IGN Pro League.

I think watching some of those games and the casting done will give you a lot of ideas.

There is certainly a lot that could be said, but I'm still too new to both casting and DOTA to be able to fill those 10 minutes. I'm working on playing all of the characters a few times, but I'm still not there yet.

if you need help with any of the "meta" and analytic questions i think i may be about to help out

Thanks for offering. Its hard for me to ask specific questions because what I really need to do is just study and memorize at this point. If you want to cast with me and pick up areas I miss, or start conversations during the cast about these topics let me know, as that would help me as well as anyone watching the VOD.

Yeah - totally fair. I was just trying to point out that a lot more goes on during hero selection than it would at first appear. A great many decisions are usually made at that time.

And as you have more experience with the game - you'll be able to fill the gaps with your own personal experience which is the interesting part about watching casted games.



Also just playing a lot will help too .

Not trying to pick you apart here by the way. Just pointing out areas that I saw needed improvement. I think it's totally cool you're doing this!

Yeah, I know you're just offering help. I memorize best through practice, so that's what I'm doing.

Well thanks for stepping up to the plate Love is Dead. I'm happy we have someone willing to go through and do this for us. I'm sure your commentating abilities will become more refined as we continue to have more games.

You'll be #1 commentator in e-Sports world-wide by the time we're done here

"Love is Dead here coming to you from the DOTA International, where this year's prize pool is 10 million dollars. DOTA 2 has really taken off and the community is astounding. A shout out to my roots over at dotanoobs.com, possibly the best community in the world to learn how to play. Let's check in with the teams, Tobi."

haha its good that some one is stepping up to the plate and if you ever need a co-caster just send me a message in game or yell at me on mumble

Game 3 is now live! Go check it out!

I have to apologize to my two commentators, we ran through a fourth game, but I made the classic and incredibly stupid mistake of not hitting the record button. I'm still kicking myself for that one. But, on the bright side, we still got the experience of doing it.

I think it's pretty awesome that you guys are putting in the time to do this. Thanks.

ya the 3 was better with the noise level and thanks for getting my name right 1 time hope fuly next time will be 2