Dude, your English is obscenely good. Be proud of it. My favorite language researcher says we all learn accents pretty easily but we don't use our ability because it feels like we're lying about our identity. But if you ever decided to "fake" an American accent I would 100% believe you were a native speaker. In dozens of videos I've been impressed dozens of times and can only recall one instance where I thought you said something that I wouldn't say.

@Grak70

Жыл бұрын

The Dutch (including Thermy) speak English better than most monoglot Americans. My father emigrated from the Netherlands in the 40s and I’ve always wanted to learn Dutch. Then I think, what’s the point. 😆

@jerds9293

Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah. And he'd be an amazing commentator.

@gillsejusbates6938

Жыл бұрын

Out of thermy lowko and harstem, lowko has the cleanest english imo, i like the dutch accent shining through though

@SwarmSSBM

Жыл бұрын

@@gillsejusbates6938 definitely an enjoyer of the Dutch accent as well, but Lowko still calls it "de udder side of deh map". They're both refining :D

@kevinchang5082

Жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s crazy hearing Dutch ppl speak English so well, even using proper slang and shit.

I have no idea how you manage to play so well on top of the meaningful commentary on builds, timings, what to do better, and explaining your own actions as you go through the game. Incredible

18:47 “That is 200 minerals down the drain, let’s freaking go” thermy such a memer haha I love it. And the humility is awesome

@Magrior

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, even his mistakes happen so fast I have t rewind and go frame by frame to see what happened

Good guy uThermal - reviewing the games, treating opponents with respect and helping them out by pointing out their mistakes.

uThermal needs to make merch with the phrase, "Let's Freakin Go!"

@NA-jq3yo

Жыл бұрын

would totally buy that,

Let it Be Known. Fully upgraded 3-3 Marines is SO SATISFYING to see their full DPS unleashed.

@user-mv2nn6rw2w

Жыл бұрын

Ironically commented on the one video where he never finished any upgrades

These are great Marc. You are my favorite for a reason. The way you compliment the other player's strengths and genuinely critique their weaknesses, not just trash them, is fantastic. You are growing for a good reason man! This is what I love about your content, maybe others do too

Scanning your own base at 4:30, what a psycho move

I always appreciate the after game recaps of the short games, I wouldn't be able to follow the fast games otherwise :D

@PaulEmsley

Жыл бұрын

Yes! So intense otherwise.

Hey uThermal,i think one "hero" unit per challenge would be a fun idea,like making 1 tank as a hero unit and if it die no more tanks 😀

You have some of the best content on youtube dude. I cannot even understand how I watch this game I don't even play. Your commentary, your kindness, and your skill is mindblowing. Love it.

Thank you so much for explaining your game! I'm learning so much from this!

Another Banger... And BTW... Your English is better than a large % of native English speakers =)) If anyone gives you any crap for near perfect mastering of the English language, just ask them to describe and cast a convoluted hour long game of SCII with intricate details as you do, but in a second language like Dutch or Flemish / Vlaans!!

With that TvZ build you might need to change your name to combatshieldamove

Lol is anyone else keeping track of if uthermal is ACTUALLY playing all these people in previous games? I love they he always brings it up at the start of each game and I am super curious if he’s just crazy or on point ahahah. Keep up the great content buddy!!!

Again amazing content-keep on shining uthermal, keep on shining, SC-All-Star! Thank you.

Could land that factory in the last game in that rear expo spot to force reaction and block the hatchery build!

I think you could make top 25... You're such a great player. Why did you retire? You've inspired me to dust of SC and play again and boy do I suck lol. I haven't ever played SC 2, interesting that you can make an addon then switch the main building for it. Crazy! Your micro is on point my friend

“Everything is HELLA weird” uthermal most of done some time in the Bay Area of California 🤣

LOVE your content, uThermal! 🥰

I remember Serral had 28 PRO MATCHES winning streak at some point. he finally ended up losing to the greatest Terran of all time. does anyone remember who it was?

@nicolaslalonde2807

Жыл бұрын

...uThermal??

14:28 - the moment player called "stimamove" wins a game without stim and with heavy micro

Im really hyped to see how the double reactor build does in higher mmr!

Hey uThermy! I just wanted to say I recently went back to casting after a long break because of anxiety but your videos gave me the inspiration and courage to get back on it because you put out such great content while also giving so many good vibes and deep analysis of what you are doing. Thank you for being you!

You're the best player in the world Seriously. You toy with grandmasters regularly while doing "challenges" and strange strategies all while streaming it onto youtube... do not let these words get to your head, keep improving. You deserve to be told that. All you have to do is prove to the world you're the best. Trust me, you can and WILL do it! GL!!!! Ty for all your content!!!!

Just wanted to say you have great english. I didnt even know it wasnt your first language I just assumed you had an accent. Keep doing the lords work!

> "...How high can I get?..." You are an adult, mate. You can get as high as a kite, as far as I'm concerned.

I dont even like starcraft, but enjoy your videos, your on to something, your commentary is great.

That multipronged attack in the last game was amazing!

Thank you. I can't wait to see you play challenge builds at dreamhack

You steam rolling so hard just with Marines. It is nuts!

Missed a day of uthermal but got back today and now I get to watch 2 videos:) And uthermal, your English is spot on bro don't trip, I grew up in Hawaii and they speak English there but it is a terrible version of it, you are just fine:)

that was a fantastic nice funny hectic warmup game

I'm optimistic for you, you'll get to top 16 for sure!!

uThermal your speech is good, don't worry about it man!

I dont even play starcraft because I have boomer hands, and yet here I am. Ive been watching all of your videos. Keep up the great work, youre very fun to watch.

The importance of scounting... something Demuslim never learned.

I think top 50 will happen for sure, I’d love to see you push for top 25

Video build order timing is good today :DDD

Love your content, and yes, any time you think about english sentences they sound wrong (fully native english speaker here). Currently living in Germany and failing hard to speak German.

Let's go!

is it considered bm to use tank splash as a counter to counter-drop defense? for example, the drop attempt ~20:50?

omg! when are you going to dreamhack for the event?

The idea that you can be a grandmaster terran player while also still leaving every single TvT at start is fucking mind blowing to me xDD

I'm going to call top 20! You got this Thermy

Hey UThermal veel liefde van utrecht 😁

Top 20 for sure... GL 💜

uThermal = planet size brain compared to my pea brain

that is a hella funny spray

I'm thinking if Uthermal ever gets to the top 15 on this challenge - Blizzard will step in and nerf the marines 😁

Man, how did you drop your marines from 4 Medivac at the same time? Did you push the d button on each one of them? It’s so crazy!😮

I hate watching these videos because it makes me, someone that has never played an actual matchmaking game in SC1 or SC2, think that I could be great at this game. Love these videos, keep them coming uThermal!

@Lewdacris916

Жыл бұрын

start playing and find out! ive been playing since broodwars amazing game design

dear marine man marc, You should never feel like you have to apologize for your english! How may languages do you speak? 3? 4? Your vocabulary and grammar is better than the english I hear in my american town. Another great video! Looking forward to you bringing some fun builds to the tournament in Atlanta.

I think people in gm will recognise you and hard counter the comp so even top 50 may be a little rough. If you hit top 16 it will be quite incredible.

uthermal, have you played arcade Direct Strike?

thank you. rank 25. your English is very good. don't worry about small details.

if you make top 16 will you come out of retirement to play terrain?

Honestly I couldn't tell you weren't born in North America dude. Don't worry about your english, it is more than passable and is better than many native speakers. Congrats on the worlds first 1vs7 challenge wins as well.

What a god

NA pros that I can think of - Trigger, Special, Astrea, Scarlett. There's a probably a couple more.

Game 1 is "Acheron", the Terran one was "Aqueron" iirc.

@uThermal

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha nah I wouldnt beat aqueron with a challenge, hes sick

I'll support you in DH atlanta

Your English is better than my Fresian/Dutch

What were starting to say when they recalled to the base you had dropped in?

@stevef68

Жыл бұрын

He was talking about map vision.

Based on your comment and comparing my units movements and reaction, I guess I'm playing offline with 450 ping LOL !!!

500 mmr difference between rank 1 and highest "to GM" rank is actually pretty big bc it's much harder to gain mmr as you go higher. You eventually only face low elo foes, where losses hurt hard and wins are worth much less

From time to time I would probably like also few games from the main acc

@VeselenyiVlado

Жыл бұрын

too old to have time to catch u on twitch

14:22 ... those splits were slow?

Your English is better than some people I know, and that’s the only language they speak 😹

I definitely think you can get top 30 if you go all out.

Top 17. I think you can get with this challenge :)

I believe you can reach top 16 with marine only. They are pretty good and so is your micro and decision making.

Great hold on that first game

Top 20 GM doable!

Bro, I didint even know you spoke a different main language 😂 your a really fluent speaker…

I'm sure you know this but you can set a preferred server in settings so you get the Singapore server less.

@uThermal

Жыл бұрын

Only works below Master League :(

@xcel9769

Жыл бұрын

@@uThermal ahhh yeah I'm bad so I don't run into that

@LARPing_Services_LLC

Жыл бұрын

Lmao. Pro player problems.

whats the worst mistakes you've made? - nuked your own army/base? - lifted all command centers? - doom dropped but wasn't looking and all medivacs died? I've done all 3 🤣 yeah I suck

4.5k zerg needs a bar code in case somebody recognizes them.

Why are you talking about TvT during a TvP?

6:21 could you explain what was unfortunate?... if you can remember enough to finish that thought. :-)

@uThermal

Жыл бұрын

I didn't realise his intention was to recall so I pulled back my units, if I chased the stalkers instead he would not be able to recall or take extra damage on his stalkers ^^

@lupusprobitas

Жыл бұрын

@@uThermal ah that makes sense, and you did explain that a bit later, so you didn't lose the train of thought after all 🙂

My guess rank 30, it's not really a surprising guess when the number one expert in the world in these challenges gives you the answer

I realy think you cold win a ept with this

400 minerals down the drain, 1 scan is 2 mules and they are 200 each

Regardless of what rank you end up in, I hope you at least hit rank 69 along the way.

cmonBruh

whats is tvt?

@bronzecomeshome9517

Жыл бұрын

Terran versus Terran

I would guess at least rank 32 Marc 💪

top 69

Dont mind top 50 with m.m

rank 25 for sure

next patch blizzard nerfs marines

Your English is excellent. Other than possibly....."on accident".......it's "by accident" in reality - but you've probably said it so often by now it'd feel strange to use it. I'm kinda krap with languages (other than maybe Korean) so I'd say don't worry about it - and definitely just follow your tongue rather than brain - mental translation is kinda death for me at least 😃

rank 8

Great English, U-Thermal. Just two points - we say "by accident", not "on accident". Have a look at 'Conditionals' on a short You-Tube video to fix those "if" sentences.

@amythystmiriel

Жыл бұрын

American English being weird again, we do say "on accident"

You will get to rank 60

I think you can get top 20 NA

I propose you rename to combatshieldamove

Every single time I've ever seen you think you've made an english mistake, it's been entirely fine. It might have been, like, a technical mistake that a literature professor would correct, but not the average native speaker. As for ranking, my bet is capping out at Rank 47

top 10 NA easy👍