I feel like Semmler is trying too hard

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Hello guys,

I am just writing this post to voice my opinion and, hopefully constructive, criticism of Semmler who currently is commentating Dreamhack Masters Las Vegas.

First off, Semmler is part of the elite of CS:GO commentators, and normally I'd say rightfully so. He and Anders are legendary as a caster duo.

However, during DH Las Vegas I just can not stand him commentating matches. Here are a few bulletpoints, which I find disruptive to me fully enjoying the product:

  1. He and Anders are having too much fun. Do not get me wrong, they have every right and privilege to have fun while commentating, in fact, I am happy that they have fun. But, to me, it just feels that they sometimes are having too much fun during a round and similar which disrupts the experience - No, they are not supposed to become gothic during commentating and have a completely dry, golf-ish commentary - They sometimes just drift off too far.
  2. Semmler is trying too hard to make metaphors, find fitting anecdotes and forgets to call the match and give insight on the round.
  3. He uses his "classic" phrases too much - he feels like a broken record at times.

Again, I love Anders and Semmler, and I really appreciate them, but I hope that this may help Semmler eliminate small errors while keeping the fun he has while commentating.

Have a nice day.

Edit: Instead of downvoting you could voice your opinion and have a meaningful discussion.
Edit 2: I do not condone anyone insulting or trolling Semmler or other casters. I feel like a good chunk of people "participating" in this discussion are nothing short of unable to formulate real criticism and have a meaningful discussion. This post was intended as a source for feedback for Semmler - not to ride the wave of hate a few people have started.

We love you, Semmler. You and everyone who has devoted their life to entertaining us!

Posted Feb 16, 2017, 7:43 PM UTC · edited

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