A 2 hour cast? On Christmas? Thanks for the gift, Lowko.

@6416661

2 жыл бұрын

+1

@mgaus

2 жыл бұрын

2.34 hours!

@tylernapier1017

2 жыл бұрын

Plus we get to see his handsome face in the corner truly a great present

@lhalfcube

2 жыл бұрын

not just that its maru vs serral'!

@jkoenig2677

2 жыл бұрын

Took me 3 days but watched it all! Epic!

Maru's strategy: 1. T U R T L E 2. Refuse to die. 3. W I N

@IMatchoNation

2 жыл бұрын

KOREAN MAN TOO STUBBORN TO DIE

@Franpowah

2 жыл бұрын

>=(

@pavel9652

2 жыл бұрын

2b. Decline to gg out when prompted by opponent [only at bronze/silver league]

@anarchosnowflakist786

2 жыл бұрын

zerg wants to destroy your bases ? just say no ! he cannot legally take your minerals without your consent

@sloper013

2 жыл бұрын

trying this in life atm

Maru is the embodiment of the phrase "you should've gone for the head" where if you're ahead and failed to kill him, he'll slowly crawl back and destroy you. Also Merry Christmas!

@ashleyalexander7388

2 жыл бұрын

Watching gods play starcraft is my favourite pass time.

@ulyssesdoroja2973

2 жыл бұрын

Artosis said this about Maru. If he's behind, the game is even. If it's even, he's ahead. If he's ahead, you're dead.

@acidosis1985

2 жыл бұрын

@@ulyssesdoroja2973 Very true statement right here.

@Rorimac67

2 жыл бұрын

Ok, when was that specific moment to go for the throat ? I've seen serral trying 100x in this series. With every unit combination possible, with every timing and angel possibel, with simultanous attack from different angels or at different locations. WHAT did he wrong ? WHAT awas his mistake ? Where WAS the moment to win the series ? I didn't get it.

@ole-martinbroz8590

2 жыл бұрын

@@Rorimac67 watch maru vs dark, recent game.. That's a zerg capable of absolutely destroying this style. Darks recent zvt style and form has been on point! You don't see dark playing better than serral but different and thus smarter. If serral wants to beat clem and maru i think he should really study dark now 👌

You ask about old replays being relevant still? I would personally love it if it were possible to maybe once a month do a "From the Archives" episode where you cast a competitive game from pre HOTS, or at the very least, pre LOTV. It would be incredibly fun to see a throwback like that :D

@ulyssesdoroja2973

2 жыл бұрын

I second this.

@leojohn1615

2 жыл бұрын

that sounds like heaps of fun

@TheIardis

2 жыл бұрын

I think what you'd find, very often at least, is that the skill level has gone up so amazingly much that the old games don't feel that special anymore. I watched a few of the old 'games of the decade' and was rather underwhelmed. Good games for sure but nothing compared to what we are seeing now.

@Alekouzos

2 жыл бұрын

Totaly agree! I wanna se 2 base swarm host vs 3 base terran again!

@shinzoux5912

2 жыл бұрын

This is a good idea.

playing a nearly 2.5 hour series is really a testament to how incredible both these players are. its like watching 2 grizzly bears push, bite, and claw each other for that long

2 hrs of Serral and Maru alright where's my popcorn

@kardainzr161

2 жыл бұрын

I think you forgot to buy popcorn, what are you going to do now??!!???

@kevincadelina8288

Жыл бұрын

37 yrs.10

@jacktryinn6678

7 ай бұрын

@@DeceptiveMoth😈🫠🦍

@jahjah410

4 күн бұрын

@@kevincadelina8288va . Wow.

I just watched Maru drop Widow Mines under Brood lords to kill them, and Serral save a Drone from a mine hit by morphing it into a crawler, with the missile in mid-air. Sweet baby Jesus, these two are on a whole different level!! What a holiday treat this is!

"When you're ahead we're even. When we're even you're behind. When you're behind you're dead." Anyone facing Maru, apparently even Serral himself.

2 hour, Bo7, Serral v Maru... Lowko, how did you know what I wanted for Christmas?

@kardainzr161

2 жыл бұрын

Because he is the Zergaclaus!

I love watching SC2 and Lowko is the only way I get to see the pro scene. So I will always watch an old video. I just love to see their skills

Love the addition of the facecam due to the live cast, would love to see your facial reactions to more games! Merry Christmas!

@LowkoTV

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! You too!

@CalciumChief

2 жыл бұрын

Now, if you are to havea facecam, it's preferable to have something in the background. A blank wall is not the most popular choice. I guess that's the set-up for when he's on Twitch, but still. Can always geta green screen and put something there too, like the Zerg briefing room from SC1.

@ZC.Andrew

2 жыл бұрын

@@CalciumChief that's a great idea. It would be pretty cool to see the briefing rooms, or other SC2 backgrounds.

@AAkCN1

2 жыл бұрын

second that

@KiddKiller

2 жыл бұрын

@@LowkoTV hi

i love how you often mention the "top ten things science cant explain" in SC2 i feel like we need an actual video outlining all of them and why they deserve a place on the list

It took me three days to get through the entire video. But 100% worth it. The back and forth, the splits, the transitions. It is ALL amazing.

If I played at this intensity for this long.... I honestly can’t even imagine. Truly gods amongst men

Maybe there is something I'm not thinking about, but I feel like Ravens are super underrated in TvZ, so many scans could be saved!

@davidpage7900

Жыл бұрын

I'm thinking just the same thing! Makes me want to try it out vs a computer opponent.

@ZC.Andrew

Жыл бұрын

Ravens are generally dead weight in late game: too slow, too vulnerable, and too expensive. Terrans have plenty of Orbitals with energy anyway. Scans are instant and cost zero gas, which is good because they need that gas for Ghosts to counter Infestors and Vipers. Sometimes a Raven can land a sick AA missile vs Corrupters and Brood Lords, so making 1 or 2 can be nice, but it's situational.

@trstnhn

7 ай бұрын

I think the problem is that they are too slow so always susceptible to getting picked off in fights or retreats and also that they cost a lot so you can't afford to be losing them like that.

That SCV pilot at 1:25:47 and his lovely built turret are took place in my heart. Such a touching story, it deserves at least something. A poem? A movie, maybe? Or at least this comment.

Hey Loko, i really appreciate the longer video, even if they're not that popular on your channel, as a long time viewer of yours, i love it thanks again :)

Not going to lie, I usually don’t watch anything Starcraft over an hour, especially when it’s obvious how the matchup will play out. But holy moly did I need two plus hours of Starcraft today. Thanks lowko!

2 hour casts are great, i can watch/listen while painting, Merry Christmas Lowko

@jucoco1

2 жыл бұрын

Painting 40k?

@ZC.Andrew

2 жыл бұрын

Do you paint the epic battle scenes of Maru vs Serral?!

You have no idea how much I miss IdrA. He was by FAR my favorite personality in pro Starcraft. Toxic as hell, but when he delivered, he freaking delivered. He reminds me of Phil Hellmuth from professional poker. My all-time favorite smacktalk from any online game comes from him. He used a strategy he personally disapproved of. I don't remember what the strategy was. But as he was winning the game he said "No wonder you people play this way. It's so much easier than being good." Of course as player skill increased across the board, he fell behind and bowed out. :( Edit: Oh man, he said that during the HDH Invitational. The greatest competitive Starcraft event ever held. Video's no longer vailable. :(

@plasmaoctopus1728

2 жыл бұрын

I still think seeing the match where Idra rage quit seeing the Hallucinated Void Rays was golden!

@bananian

2 жыл бұрын

@@plasmaoctopus1728 You know those are halluc, right?

@ZC.Andrew

7 ай бұрын

​@@bananianMost hilariously epic exchange between Idra and Huk ever!

At 1:38:30 maru brings in like 10 SCV's on autorepair and those guys go to work for like 60s straight. I'm surprised we haven't seen this more often in the lategame to dump scv's, because it looked like they did quite a bit of healing and kept at least 1 thor alive through the fights. Guess it's just another one of those small 'only Maru' things xD

Been a while since I've even touched SC2, but having these amazing casts in my video recommended has me wanting to jump back in. Ty and keep at it Lowko!

Absolutely loved the twitch livestream overlay on the KZread VOD. Felt like you were watching it live, while still being able to watch at your own pace and on your own schedule. Amazing video Lowko! :D

Watching this on New year's Eve, the best way to end the year. This was the most awesome series I've seen this year

As a casual (never really played starcraft) who watches all your vids - I don't have any concern about replays from months or even years ago. I just enjoy listening to you chat over the games and pointing things out (or even just chatting such as the water discussion). Totally understand that it can feel totally different to others, though! Thanks for the great vids and hope you have / are having happy holidays :)

Merry Christmas and happy best-of-seven! Hope everyone's day is fantastic!! Been hoping there was a cast today and was not disappointed!

Dude thanks so much for posting this extra long content on Christmas. Its helped me relax during the holidays. Watched the whole thing in chunks. Keep up the incredible work. Love your channel.

Ah, yes. It was nice to see this live cast. Hopefully there'll be more of these at least on occasion in the future. Lowko even peeled back the curtain a little bit to show us how he makes his thumbnails with far more effort than most would think is absolutely necessary lol. We appreciate all the work, my dude. Merry Christmas!

47:45 mine-able mineral walls have been around since brood war maps. long standing tradition

I liked this longer cast - I could watch a match and come back to it when I wanted another, or if a new SCII cast wasn't posted that day. More like this please?

this was a very entertaining battle, two really awesome players and @Lowko your story telling makes it a notch up more fun to watch! thanks for doing these long format videos, i might have to watch it multiple sittings but its all worth it. gg

Hey Lowko, just wanted to say thank you and sponsor your work. I really enjoy watching your videos and I hope you will continue making them in the future.

Yesss 2 hour best of 7 for Christmas!!! Amazing!! Thanks, Merry Christmas

Absolutely awesome!!! Thanks for the long cast lowko!

I love having these casts on in the background as I do my god forsaken homework so thanks for the long casts.

1:25:52 that SCV just nonchalantly building the tower as if nothing is happening.

@ZC.Andrew

7 ай бұрын

And it survived too. Lol!

Really enjoyed this series. I personally don't mind the length at all, as long as it's top tier gameplay. I found your channel a couple of weeks ago or so, and been watching about two dozen uploads by now. Top quality content. Keep up the fine work.

Thanks Lowko! Great cast, great series! Happy new year!

Man Lowko you're the best. I'm catching my self watching your sc content through out the years now. Thank you!

I just realized this was 2 hours. Alright saving this for NYE marathon. THANKS SO MUCH, LOWKO!!!

Great stream, I don't mind more of this multiple hours stream. Keep up the good work

Sadly missed the live cast on twitch, but I really love this, chat being there makes it more interesting as well. Hope for more live casts in the future! :D

Great games. I love the unit variety in this series. So often it feels like pro games are just based around a few units (ling, bane, hydra for Zerg/marine marauder medivac ghost for Terran/ etc.) It’s really enjoyable and interesting to watch a series where the unit compositions change so much. Merry Christmas and thanks for the great content Lowko!

Ah, a full plate of leftovers, a 2 hour long best of 7 cast of probably the two best players in the world, now this is Christmas.

This is the best xmas gift ever!! I think your viewers (i know i certainly do) will love the longer series.

2 hour cast with my top favourite SC2 players AND it's blessed with face cam?! What a time to be alive!!

@WindsorMason

2 жыл бұрын

Do you happen to watch Two Minute Papers, by any chance? :D

Thank Lowko, appreciate you releasing something for those that have longer attention spans.

Great game, whatched the whole thing my man! Have a blast of a year!

Christmas, Pizza and Lowko casting 2 hours of Serral vs Maru. 'tis a good day!

What an insane series. These guys are just clearly the best. Every move they make is so perfect and calculated

Just started this and am super excited, for the match up, and for the new type of casting style. Love your videos!! Love SC2 and have been following since release and your channel has been most consistent in content I enjoy. Keep it up and great stuff!!

I got one of your "don't forget to smile" Tshirts for Christmas! It made me really happy. Thank you for doing what you do and happy holidays!

Merry Christmas to you lowko! God bless and thank you for this long and most likely Rockin Video!!

Merry Christmas, thank you for all the great casts in 2020

OMG a 2 hours and a half video is the perfect Christmas gift from Lowko, thank you!

@LowkoTV

2 жыл бұрын

Happy holidays!

i know, this year aint fully over yet, but still i want to thank you for your content and every part of your soul you put into it. i started this video on yesterdays evening around 23:00 o'clock because i was tempted. i only got like 4,5h of sleep yesterday but i just could not not-watch it. serral vs maru casted by lowko? you're just so entertaining. doing it life with the chat creates some more interaction as well, so doing it like that from time to time sounds promising to me. Thank you Lowko for another awesome year of content!

So great!! Thanks!

Helluva treat; Merry Christmas Lowko!

One hell of a Christmas present man! Thank you so much

Merry Christmas thanks for the cast!!

1:16:52 I just love how the music kicks in right after he goes "Isn't that insane?"

So far as replays being fresh goes, I watch your SC2 videos because they tend to be really fun matches with a lot of entertainment value. It's less important to me whether or not the game is up to date than it is that it's just a fun series to watch. I've tried other channels now and then but yours tends to be the most fun.

Thanks for the long cast today. Merry Xmas!

Lowko Chrismas Special 2021 is absolute bangers. Congrats in your almost 12 years making this awesome casts! Nothing like professional Starcraft 2 to keep the holidays pump it. Happy Holidays to everyone!

Thanks for this 2hr vid lowko!

I love these 2hr games. Keep 'em coming!

wow this was awesome! Thanks Lowko! Merry Christmas!

A wonderful christmas gift thank you Lowko!

Merry Christmas / happy holidays from Oregon Lowko.

I watched this match live and I've gotta say that this was one of the best series I have ever watched

really awesome cast

Yessss I'm gonna watch this for sure lowko

Merry Christmas luv your vids a fan for many years

I loved this! Took a couple days to get through it but I enjoyed the long cast.

Merry Christmas!!!!! Thank you so much for this video! Loving your content lowko!

Love the Best of 7's, Thank you!

Nice, love the Christmas present.

MERRY CHRISTMAS LOWKO!!!! THANK THANK THANK YOU!!!!

The greatest Christmas present is the KOB2 Finals Serral v Maru, TY Lowko !!!!

I like the long videos! Thanks man.

Lowko - "How long do replay stay relevant?" Me, who only watch starcraft on this channel - "Until you cast it"

Thanks for the cast lockout!

I like watching Lowko on .75 or .5 it sounds like he's drunk and just feels right to me, especially with his bottle of vodka. Lots of love.

Merry Christmas and thanks for the long vid. Long time fan, first time commenting: Hope to see more of you playing!

I am 100% appreciate the two hour upload, That’s literally two hours of work you help me kill.

2hr Christmas Special. NICE. Thank you!!!

thanks for the 2 hour cast

5:00 Stimming just the ONE Marine to show Serral he is watching all at every single moment. Maru has being my favorite for decades now. "He's a god playing just for the lols..."

Wow, what a series!!

Merry Christmas Lowko!

Merry Christmas Lowko

Amazing thank you!!

Lowko, i know that this is a job for you as well as a passion/craft. but when i hear about you saying things like "i was hesitant to cast this game because... [long videos] really don't do well on youtube", it kind of annoyed me. and i know thats not your intent. but to those who really love what you do, this is nothing but a big blessing and a big gift. love these long form things, i am grateful for them. thank you for doing them.

Merry Christmas from the U.S.!!! We celebrate on the 25th typically! Love this longer series!!!

I can remember you asked in the past and now you are doing it. A long cast. Many thanks for the christmas gift :) I am curios.

Because I had been busy, I have been postponing it and made time to specifically binge this. Made some tea and here we go boys.

Thats a nice Bo7! Merry Christmas Lowko~

Thank you, doing a long one

Merry Christmas Lowko 🎄

Thank you Lowko!!!