Chapter 126 - Spoiler Commentary
While the machines were still being tested, Chen Mo and Zhang Yang continued chatting.
“To be honest, this is my first time meeting Mr Chen Mo. I’ve heard so much about you.”
“Geez, I’m flattered. I’ve also heard plenty about Mr Zhang Yang, in particular in Chinese commentary community. If you claimed first, nobody would claim second!” said Chen Mo.
Zhang Yang was shocked, “Huh?”
The chat was filled with laughter, he must’ve said it backwards!
Chen Mo continued, “I actually really look up to Mr Zhang Yang. If I had to rate you, I’d give you ten!”
Zhang Yang waved his hands, “Geez, that’s too much! I’m not worthy of that!”
Chen Mo continued, “As for the remaining nine hundred and ninety nine…”
And sometimes he even found time to crack jokes.
The viewers were shocked as Chen Mo’s commentary far exceeded their expectations.
“Oh man, spoiler commentary? It feels like he sees the match two minutes into the future.”
“Why does it feel like the players are listening to Chen Mo’s order? They’d do everything Chen Mo says!”
“The thought process is very clear and full of reason, he can even tell the players’ intent!”
“This is amazing! Who knew there were so many considerations behind one decision!”
The audience discovered that the commentary was more enjoyable than the competition!
The players played as best as they could, but in the end, the Orcs’ Blademaster was killed instantly followed by a GG. The match was taken by the Undead.
Chen Mo concluded, “I think it was entirely even from the early to mid game. It was down to the Orcs being unable to kill the Undead, and when they failed to take over mines in the mid-game, losing two towers in the process. Of course, the Orc player also had a few mechanical mistakes…
“And I think that the Orc player is lacking a bit afraid of fighting, as the Blademaster is one of the best early game heroes, but never killed too many Undead units when it was at its strongest.
When Chen Mo finished his conclusion, there were some unhappy viewers in chat.
“He said it wasn’t bad at the start, but what did he say afterwards? The Orcs made mechanical mistakes? This is an RTS game, and all the players are top ten in the ladder. It’s alright to say that they messed up strategically, but how can he say so sternly that they didn’t execute well?”
“Yeah, I wanna ask what rank Chen Mo is, how dare he say that they made mechanical mistakes!”
“This doesn’t feel right, there should be an upper limit for the executing in an RTS game. How could someone watch over dozens of units? I don’t think its a mechanical mistake.”
“Of course Chen Mo could tell from the perspective of an observer, but what would happen if he was the one playing? I’d want to see him prove it!”
“He’s calling the Orcs bad? These are all top tier players, do you think it’s played by noobs?”
Evidently there were playing viewers that are fans of the ORc player. They would’ve felt nice after watching their player lose, but it was salt on wounds to see Chen Mo criticise the player they were supporting.
TL note: [1] I think this refers to the level of the units in the camp
[2] Various items in Warcraft that give the Heroes bonuses, Agility basically makes the Blademaster stronger