Oswald Rant: Shout It Out!

“Welcome to the Team Sportcast Network, I am your shoutcaster for this evening, Oswald.” That is usually my opening line when it comes to online shoutcasting for TsN, the Team Sportscast Network. This is the same online station that brings you Urban Radio (usually) every Friday.

Many still do not know that shoutcasting or TsN exist. Hell, to be honest, I did not know they existed until early in 2002. Since that time, the partnership between TsN and Urban Terror and eventual position on the management staff has flourished. Urban Terror is now a highly casted mod covered by casters who play and enjoy the game, such as JeffT, Whizperz and Vansilli.

With action being covered in the OGL, STA, CAL, TWL and Clanbase, there is something for everyone to listen to. But where are the listeners? The numbers we used to see for Urban Terror do not seem to be bringing in the number of listeners, based on the figures we see from those playing the mod and idling in #urbanterror on the ETG Network.

I think it is human nature to get excited to see coverage of any sort of an event you are participating in. You know what I mean, if there was a hot chick, a professional scout or a news crew covering some type of sporting event, you would walk a bit taller and be a touch more proud in what you are doing. I know the clans we have covered, some more than other, really enjoy the coverage and hearing their names in all the glory. That final cap or the death defying strafe jump to take out the last red team member, it is this action brought to you by a dedicated group of casters that brings the action to life.

Thanks to guys like Sephy, STA Admin and Spellbinder of Clan {TRIAD}, there have been a few times where GTV has been provided in conjunction with the TsN coverage. This has provided the listening community a chance to tune in, listen and watch all the action as it happens on the server.

There are some big events coming up very shortly, hopefully with the support of the Urban Terror Community they will be a success. STA League is in full swing, with some great clans battling for the top spot in both the Flags and Frags Division. The OGL Ladders are always active, from the Team Open and CTF to the 2v2 and recently establish FTL Ladder. Not to be outdone, TsN casters have also provided coverage from Europe. That’s right, Clanbase is where all the European action is at. Currently, the Nations Cup and the Open Cup are nearing the semis and finals. You can bet, TsN will be there to bring you ALL the Urban Terror action.

Next time you are bored and wondering what to do, then tune in to the shoutcasting going on at TsN, the Team Sportscast Network. A very professional group, providing a skill that takes time to master, but really adds a new dimension to online gaming.