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Use code THORIN at http://gamersupps.gg/?afmc=THORIN for 10% off an order of GamerSupps' delicious energy formula. ► Join the Scrilluminati to get exclusive perks and support this channel: https://www.patreon.com/Thooorin ► Check out a previous SC2 Reflections here: https://youtu.be/Danmjej_HOM James "Kaelaris" Carrol, famed commentator and desk host in StarCraft2 and PUBG, is the star of the 447th Episode of 'Reflections'. This is episode one of three about Kaelaris's career. Kaelaris made his name commentating StarCraft2 and desk hosting. Working WCS and IEMs, due to his role at ESL, established him as one of the talents fans became accustomed to seeing on Western broadcasts. He continues to work in the game to this day and has partnered and collaborated with most of the big names. Elsewhere in the industry he worked the Heroes of the Storm scene from 2015-2018, appearing on a number of world championships. He has been a mainstay in PUBG from 2017 to this day and most recently worked the Esports World Cup. In part one, Kaelaris talks about his entry into esports, changing his profile as talent, becoming the desk host, his mentality to career progression, the famous names he has worked with and SC2's longevity. This interview was recorded on the 9th of September, 2024. ► Time-line of topics discussed: 00:00 Alias 01:17 Relationship in Finland leading to esports career 06:41 Early years of SC2 before he was at the events 09:56 Working for ESL full-time 11:59 Hierarchy of casting 15:12 Commentary profile 17:26 Fan expectations 20:10 Professionalism on desk 23:22 Critiques of casting style 26:30 How good was he early on? 28:44 Mentality 30:00 Reflection 31:48 Esports being more loose and fun 33:41 Apollo 35:58 ToD 38:26 RotterdaM 42:20 Casting with Artosis 44:17 Korea 46:28 SC2 balance 49:47 Trade show era 52:07 WCS and region-locking 54:25 StarCraft2 longevity 57:11 Love of the game Subscribe this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfeeUuW7edMxF3M_cyxGT8Q/join ► Check out bite-sized Thorin on my new clips channel: https://www.youtube.com/thorinclips ► Follow me on social media: https://twitter.com/Thorin https://facebook.com/Thooorin https://www.instagram.com/thooorinofficial/ ► My written content: https://iamesports.substack.com/ ► My stream: https://www.twitch.tv/Thorin ► You can discuss this content at my Discord server: https://discord.gg/rDKxKfM ► This video was kindly supported by: Ahmed Hadjou Matt, Pugnatio, Rajcula Adam Tomlin Animosity Jensen Goh Tosh touken_ Special thanks go out to JerCkysMiNi0n. #Kaelaris #starcraft2 #Thorin