Poll: Totalbiscuit
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I've a vaguely mixed opinion of him. On the one hand, I genuinely am thankful for the insight and information he provides about games that you just can't find outside of a knowledgeable individual's experience - there are a lot of "Let's Play" people out there, but I don't really categorize what he does as that, since he's actively trying to impart knowledge on the viewer rather than specifically to entertain. That's unfortunately rare in the games industry, and invaluable to have when you're trying to make a decision on whether to try a game or not.
On the other hand, watching him play through a lot of the things is tortuous at best. I understand that doing live commentary is extremely taxing on one's concentration, but he seems particularly unperceptive when it comes to actual gameplay. I don't think it's fair to compare him to anyone else that does Let's Play videos. Introducing an audience to games they may not have heard of, and offering thoughts on things they would have is in no way similar to just plowing through a game from start to finish and trying to be entertaining while doing so.
It gets me wondering, though. Jim Sterling, Yahtzee, and TotalBiscuit are all people whose opinions on games I give some weight to, and they're all British. Is the UK just full of people like this?
On the other hand, watching him play through a lot of the things is tortuous at best. I understand that doing live commentary is extremely taxing on one's concentration, but he seems particularly unperceptive when it comes to actual gameplay. I don't think it's fair to compare him to anyone else that does Let's Play videos. Introducing an audience to games they may not have heard of, and offering thoughts on things they would have is in no way similar to just plowing through a game from start to finish and trying to be entertaining while doing so.
It gets me wondering, though. Jim Sterling, Yahtzee, and TotalBiscuit are all people whose opinions on games I give some weight to, and they're all British. Is the UK just full of people like this?
On second thought, make sure the second person in your LP arguing duo agrees with your opinions.Zachary Amaranth said:
Why? Because, if there's one thing the internet relishes in more than arguing, it's pointless arguing. And let's face it, there's nothing more pointless than arguing when you and the person you're arguing with share the same opinions.
Mainly because I can't imagine him ordering a pint in a pub in that voice! To be clear, I don't think he's putting on the accent (I have the same one as him), just that he's using a "presenting voice". A lot of people do this without really realising they're doing it. They just go into "talking to a microphone mode".treeroy said:
I like most of his journalism-related stuff (content patch, WTF), don't care much about commentary/shoutcast stuff. Chose the first option, overall I like his channel and style.
I like his videos for the most part but, just like many youtubers, I don't like him in large doses. I get motion sickness from some games but not as badly as he does so I appreciate that he puts some time into talking about FOV settings and work arounds for games that don't have those settings.
...I find it surprising that he never does."TomWiley said:
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Personally, I like TotalBiscuit. I think he's very well-spoken, intelligent, hard working, and genuinely wants to do right by his audience.
That said, he IS rather arrogant, particularly during the TGS Podcast. He frequently interrupts the other panelists, makes their points for them, and usually tries to get the last word in.
That said, he IS rather arrogant, particularly during the TGS Podcast. He frequently interrupts the other panelists, makes their points for them, and usually tries to get the last word in.
I don't have a personal opinion about him because I've never met him or interacted with him. I'm a regular viewer because he provides content that I find informative and useful.
Wait, so something like:Vigormortis said:
Them: DRM is crap.
Me: You are so stupid, dude. DRM is like the asshole of the industry! I can't believe you're such a fanboy!
Exactly.Zachary Amaranth said:
You'd just need to carry on that conversation/argument for ten to fifteen minutes; so as to not bore the ADD-ridden audience. Then, finish it off by saying, "Oh yeah *****? I'll show you just how stupid and wrong you are! 1 v 1 me in LoL, bro. Then we'll see who's right!"
I can see it now. Ten million hits in a week.
If you have met John Bain outside in real life he is totally different. He is easier to approach than Jesse Cox (seriously) I met him briefly during hes visit in Finland. He is totally different person, very nice and... How would I put it... "Dad like" controlled well mannered and extremely friendly. He looks like he doesn't want to be bothered but really he likes it more than Jesse (Even Jesse has said stated this on hes FAQs)Fappy said:
He is just one of those people who people are afraid to approach. But really when you get to meet him, he is really great. He will give signature, take a picture, have a chat. (If hes not busy - but he really is busy all the time)
Really try meeting him in non-work environment and you'll learn hes a mirror of hes TotalBicuit personality. He has even said it that he is different on internet compared to real life. Just watch some vids from Jenna Bain. He is totally different there.
I like TB. I like his opinions on the worsening state of the video game industry, and I share his attitude towards the console market and the negative effect it's had on the PC side. He can be a bit vitriolic at times, but that doesn't bother me simply because I tend to agree with him. Aside from his listless acceptance of the only-getting-shittier "cut content and sell it as DLC" trend the industry is so obsessed with, it's hard for me to find a reason to argue with the guy.
I don't follow him. Sometimes pals show me videos with him talking about video games in general, and I mostly agree with his opinion. So that's OK.
What I despise about him are his activities in the Starcraft eSports scene as a caster. I just can't stand his way of commentating matches. His lack of knowledge about the game keeps him from being analytical about it. You don't need to tell me what is happening on the screen all the f*cking time. I have eyes of my own - thank you. Sure, that's what even the most experienced commentators do, but they usually include somekind of analysis and advice for normal players to improve their playstile. Since there are usually two persons casting, I could stand him when he's with someone who actually knows Starcraft. But his voice can get really annoying at times (e.g. too loud). I always mute my stream when he's there.
Well, I've been going kinda offtopic with this, since it's more about his youtube videos. Sooo going back to my first point, I don't mind his work. But there's no reason for me to watch it.
What I despise about him are his activities in the Starcraft eSports scene as a caster. I just can't stand his way of commentating matches. His lack of knowledge about the game keeps him from being analytical about it. You don't need to tell me what is happening on the screen all the f*cking time. I have eyes of my own - thank you. Sure, that's what even the most experienced commentators do, but they usually include somekind of analysis and advice for normal players to improve their playstile. Since there are usually two persons casting, I could stand him when he's with someone who actually knows Starcraft. But his voice can get really annoying at times (e.g. too loud). I always mute my stream when he's there.
Well, I've been going kinda offtopic with this, since it's more about his youtube videos. Sooo going back to my first point, I don't mind his work. But there's no reason for me to watch it.