Happy Friday Watching WWPDSTEVEN go down in a blaze of glory
Sadly there were a ton of misplays but it was a good watch. Had fun conversing!
I'll get to an AAR for my Pittsburgh regional. Maybe Sunday I'll have time.
Last Friday on the ambulance.
Next week I start in the ER full time.
Sadly there were a ton of misplays but it was a good watch.
It was Drinko De Mayo in the WWPDStevenDome, give us a break man 
Sadly there were a ton of misplays but it was a good watch.
It was Drinko De Mayo in the WWPDStevenDome, give us a break man
You guys had fun which is all that one can ask. I just want your opponent to become better so we can all watch you get destroyed. 
Why am I thinking about Bon Jovi's "Blaze of Glory" right now?
Sadly there were a ton of misplays but it was a good watch. Had fun conversing!
Edited by B2000
Sadly there were a ton of misplays but it was a good watch. Had fun conversing!
I thoroughly enjoy the games you post, so Steven please continue. "Sadly" there were numerous posts in the chat window that detracted from the game trying to pick out mistakes and had nothing to do with the game. And most of those you were the one mistaken, and Steven had to correct you.
The only other times could of been when WWPDSteven had 1 too many Victory Tokens, or when they deployed that asteroid in the play area and not the setup area?
Now, the average damage of an ISD 2 at medium to close range is 6 damage with an Accuracy. This means that most all CR90's die. With Gunnery Teams, why would you want to have your Gladiator attack a ship that is going to likely die from the ISD? If he had attacked the one on the right on that turn with his Demolisher and not the Little Red Corvette he would of forced the one that he shot (had it lived) to move and that little red Corvette would of likely died taking out 2 whole activations.
The next turn if he activated the ISD first he would ok likely killed Mon Mothma and the other CR90.
That was the major mistakes imho. Am I wrong?
Edited by LyraeusYour quote "You know...I could play my own game" and the comments Steven made at the end of the broadcast and in this thread sums it up for me. Mistakes happen all the time, so what, it's not important. I prefer to focus on how others play the game and appreciate the time and effort Steven puts into making the video. Great sportsmanship by both players make it enjoyable to watch.
I was watching on Roku so I didn't get timely comments. I usually sit back and wonder why steven or his opponents choose to do things. Maybe I'm looking for a stream of thought show or just more commentary. I'm sure if someone watched me play they'd get back seat Admiral on me as well.
Is it just me or does Lyraeus sound like the funnest guy ever to invite to parties?
At the end of the day, we open ourselves up to that level of scrutiny by streaming. And on one hand, we appreciate minor corrections. On the other, being told how to play your game significantly drains the fun, and we've had more than one discussion about whether streaming is worth it in those cases.
We're not professional streamers who make a living off it or anything- we do it all just for fun. We take the game only as seriously as a game about toy spaceships needs to be taken. We have real life and real jobs and this is a stress reliever.
I can tell you, the way a thought is conveyed certainly makes the reception far easier. Plenty of mistakes are made- and it's easier to spot those mistakes when watching someone else playing. Every game of Armada I've ever watched has had mistakes made- it happens. It's a large complicated game. Throw in some booze and it's going to happen.
Steven, I watch your stream to see World's quality play from the comfort of my computer chair. I demand you deliver that! Dance, Steven. DAAANNCCEE!
Edit: All kidding aside, I think the majority of the community really enjoys watching you guys play just to watch and listen to your chatter and discuss the game with each other in the chat. Keep up the good work. I look forward to seeing you guys at the NC Regional here in about a month.
Edited by WuFameCan't wait to get down there! I still can't decide on a list. I'm heading to NY this weekend. Something Rebel I think... but still not 100% on anything.
It's gonna be awesome!
I also think it is refreshing that people make mistakes, as I have played this game a TON and still make mistakes. You guys are entertaining as hell and I've learned a lot about how this game is played by watching your streams. I guess all this just to say:
The friction. It lives within us all.
That's the problem man, you just can't fight the friction.
Hell, I wish I had people telling me when I was messing up.
Something Rebel I think... but still not 100% on anything.
Nebulons, lotsa lotsa Nebulons
At the end of the day, we open ourselves up to that level of scrutiny by streaming. And on one hand, we appreciate minor corrections. On the other, being told how to play your game significantly drains the fun, and we've had more than one discussion about whether streaming is worth it in those cases.
We're not professional streamers who make a living off it or anything- we do it all just for fun. We take the game only as seriously as a game about toy spaceships needs to be taken. We have real life and real jobs and this is a stress reliever.
I can tell you, the way a thought is conveyed certainly makes the reception far easier. Plenty of mistakes are made- and it's easier to spot those mistakes when watching someone else playing. Every game of Armada I've ever watched has had mistakes made- it happens. It's a large complicated game. Throw in some booze and it's going to happen.
My actions were not to tell you how to play but to see what could of been different and why.
Taken it as you will and thank you. For streaming
I think most people appreciate some friendly advice in the proper context. Steven said that a lot of it is in the delivery and that's true. Just be polite and don't overdo it.
But I mean... following the game up with a statement like "Sadly there were a ton of misplays" isn't really a great way to have your advice listened to. Likewise, do you not see how saying "is it so wrong of me to want you both to become better players" could come off as a bit cocky? Like you are somehow at a higher level of play than they are and you have this ability to teach them how to be as good as you are? That may not be your intent, but that's the way it reads. And to go further, maybe they don't want to be better players anyway. Maybe they just want to play the game casually on stream, and that's totally fine too.
It's about learning when and where to apply advice and how to apply it in a way that's constructive and mutual.
Valid point.
WuF nailed it.
Plus, we ain't too shabby 
I've got a few medals to prove I can hold my own!
To be completely honest here. My opponents are not as strong at Armada as I am. And they know that and I appreciate them playing with me still. However, I think criticism from the chat can sort of poke at that slight apprehension and maybe affect them a bit. It doesn't bother me as much, except that I want to make sure my opponents who are graciously playing with me (and who aren't as experienced or ridiculously into Armada as I am) have a good time. Knawmean y'all?
We're all good though.