lord's the best guest so far, most definitely. the reads has always been a lot of fun to watch but this is the first set of episodes (imo, anyways) where the analytical elements of the show become super pronounced without sacrificing any of the levity. it's really what i wish more of this community looked like on the ground.
Lord is absolutely insane. So much learning and processing is going on in his head while he's playing that he's so easily able to dissect the the other players gameplay. I was like Scar during the video, just in constant awe of Lord's skill. Not to mention he seems like he would be super good at coaching considering how good he is at explaining both his and his opponents' thought processes.
Lord has probably been my favourite guest so far. Being good at the game is one thing, but breaking down high-level concepts for weaker players to understand is a skill in itself. Good stuff!!!
These were some of the best episodes yet, Lord's marth just changed the way I think about melee, i've never been so into a slow paced marth/puff matchup haha
I guess you guys get most views when Mango is on, but I hope you keep balancing it out by having older/obscure players like Lord that we don't see as much on every once in a while. He was so sick to watch. The way he articulated his thought processes was really eye-opening.
1:01:11 i felt physical pain watching this the first, second, third, and fourth time. lord completely inhabited that puff’s brain. i wince at how hard that man was read, but what more can you expect from a show called the reads?
This week's episode of The Reads with Toph and Scar was especially relatable after they briefly talked about the second season of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya's Endless Eight arc. Man what a time that was.
I was literally thinking this the whole time. It’s so fucking weird but it works. I don’t know any other players that do stuff to that level of strange playstyle as Lord’s Falco and Borp
I wish they got as analysis-heavy with all guests as they did with Lord. It feels more akin to that Excellent Adventures style of show, and I think it balances out the Johns and the trash talk.
Do you feel that your talent is so overwhelming that perhaps it's your defining characteristic? Are you able to interpret both your wins and your losses in ways that further prove your inner ability? Do you wish that other people could see that despite outward appearances, that you actually are the greatest of all time? Now's your chance. Join Scar and Toph this holiday season with your very own Peco star shirt. Everyone who cops one will be a part of our The Reads holiday portrait that we take at Genesis 5. And btw I’m definitely mfkn peco.
Lord is literally a keyboard warrior. It's amazing. Plus, his presence of mind and raw ability makes the game look like Street Fighter...in melee. I'm a Smash scrub but even I can recognize the apparent skill.
You guys should check out smashladder dolphin launcher. It's in beta but it's awesome. Tracks match stats and makes matchmmaking a little more streamlined/automated.
lord looking like he's filing his taxes at break-neck speeds
Yukke5569 lmfao
LMFAO!
laughing way too hard at this
He's filing his taxes 3 times faster than average
As beyond a complete noob of Melee, watching Lord and hearing him explain his plan as he plays was a real treat.
Quinn Bratteng That’s a super unconventional Falco though so it’s a nice little lesson for all of us
Bobby's face when Lord said "just play efficient; have reasons for your moves" absolutely killed me.
I feel like lord would be really good at playing instructional melee, where he teaches the opponent's weakness by playing and having them see it.
Dude, Lord's mindgames are beyond insane, really makes me feel like a scrub watching him play in that way
lord is SO sick, get him back on the show every other show TY
lord's the best guest so far, most definitely. the reads has always been a lot of fun to watch but this is the first set of episodes (imo, anyways) where the analytical elements of the show become super pronounced without sacrificing any of the levity. it's really what i wish more of this community looked like on the ground.
I think Lord just showed everyone what top level players are thinking in slo mo but he and they can all do it at breakneck speed
Ehh, it's moreso that you just predict/make it muscle memory at a certain point. You shortcut the thinking process once you know what you're doing.
what the fuck lord is actually the sickest guest these guys ever had despite being the only one i never heard of before
Watch some of his other sets too. Lord has many notable wins, and is a very creative Falcon player. He is great at playing the player.
Lord is absolutely insane. So much learning and processing is going on in his head while he's playing that he's so easily able to dissect the the other players gameplay. I was like Scar during the video, just in constant awe of Lord's skill. Not to mention he seems like he would be super good at coaching considering how good he is at explaining both his and his opponents' thought processes.
Yep, Pro players in any game or sport have that distinct presence of mind that just sets them apart.
Lord makes Melee seem like a science. He has an explanation for everything that can and might happen and always has an appropriate response prepared.
Lord's commentary on his thought process was amazing. Also, the look of pure admiration/amazement by Scar was too good. Great ep.
"I have a kid" > "I have a dog" > "I have a wife"
Ok Scar. We know where your priorities lie.
Can we have a Lord encore? He was amazing. Great show.
That marth puff match opened the game for me, ascending me to a whole to new level of melee.
Come back to lord series so much , learn something new everytime , love the reads , keep it up !
Lord has probably been my favourite guest so far. Being good at the game is one thing, but breaking down high-level concepts for weaker players to understand is a skill in itself. Good stuff!!!
Caleb Romeo he’s too smart
Lord’s stupid shit working perfectly and Scar’s reactions were so fucking hilarious. This and the last one might be my favorite episode
These were some of the best episodes yet, Lord's marth just changed the way I think about melee, i've never been so into a slow paced marth/puff matchup haha
I wouldn't mind having like 4 more one hour episodes with Lord.
1:00:42 "I haven't forward smashed in a while" > Puff dies at from a tipper at 56 on fucking dreamland... Lord is beyond mortals
Lord is the embodiment of EDUTAINMENT
Lords play gets me tilted and I'm not even playing against him, he's actually sick
I gotta say i love watching lord explain and play. It's calming and reminds me that melee can be played this way.
Lord is the best guest since PPU, please have him back soon. He's a great teacher and still plenty entertaining. Great show guys
Lord made the puff matchup look solved... what a sick player
I'm floored by Lord. Such a good guest
Ive never been more satisfied than i was while watching king george get dismantled.
Lord takes Keyboard Warrior to a whole new level
Lord is actually a savant, so much to learn from someone like that.
Lord, you can shield-drop on UCF with keyboard!
Thanks for the heads up! I realized this when Anther's ladder made Faster Melee 5.8.7 the standard version so this should make things easier :).
At 22:56 when Toph is talking about Lord's reason for success, the eye roll to finger check to verbal confirm is the best combo of the video
Watching Lord play against Puff and the way he talked about about it blew my mind...
I guess you guys get most views when Mango is on, but I hope you keep balancing it out by having older/obscure players like Lord that we don't see as much on every once in a while. He was so sick to watch. The way he articulated his thought processes was really eye-opening.
1:01:11
i felt physical pain watching this the first, second, third, and fourth time.
lord completely inhabited that puff’s brain.
i wince at how hard that man was read, but what more can you expect from a show called the reads?
Okay, but how come nobody gives ME props for typing this comment with a GameCube controller?
Lord was so amazing to watch, the way he dismantles players is crazy. Please bring Lord back on the reads.
This week's episode of The Reads with Toph and Scar was especially relatable after they briefly talked about the second season of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya's Endless Eight arc.
Man what a time that was.
Please have Lord on again, he was great
Lylodile not really , I think having his presence once is too nutty bringing him back would be bad I think
Listening to lord speak just raised my IQ by at least 5 points
Lord's Falco is the Borp of Falco
I was literally thinking this the whole time. It’s so fucking weird but it works. I don’t know any other players that do stuff to that level of strange playstyle as Lord’s Falco and Borp
I wish they got as analysis-heavy with all guests as they did with Lord. It feels more akin to that Excellent Adventures style of show, and I think it balances out the Johns and the trash talk.
i wanted an Excellent Adventures Holiday special, and i guess i'm getting it. much love to Scar, Toph, Lord, and Ludwig.
it's like lord is playing chess
it's nuts. i love it
I loved these episodes, Lord got me in the edge of my seat just gawking at his gameplay
Lord is reminding me that sometimes I just have to slow the hell down.
Dude, Lord is too good for this show, Jesus Christ.
Ludwig read out "Clay, David" at the end and I was like 'sheeeeeiiiiittttt'.
PECO SHIRT ARE YOU KIDDING ME, THAT IS MY FAVORITE ANIME AND HAS THE BEST SOUNDTRACK AND STORY!
"you seriously have to apply that exact weekend?" "..... YES!! IM BROKE!"
Fuck yeah something to enjoy my breakfast with
Bobby just looks so dumbfounded by how sick Lord is at the end.
An hour long episode? You guys are amazing.
Lord ended that guy's entire career from 26:00 to 26:30
Scars reaction, watching in disgust as Lord continuously reads the Falcos soul and punishes with ftilt, is just brilliant.
Best Christmas sweater ive ever seen ever
Thankx to lord my edutainment bar has filled up once again, plz teach me your ways
I could actually watch Lord play all day long I don't understand how he plays like that. Does he stream?
CCing laser reduces the hitstun from 12 frames to 7 fyi.
Bobby's Fsmash on the peach was god-like
In a way I imagine zain's thoughtful approach to marth is similar to Lord's, but his rock solid neutral comes with an insane punish game
Happy to see Toph and Atrioc get a shirt from peopleschamp. Happy holidays my niggas
lord talks about moving with reason which is awesome and I would love to see him play Westballz who moves just for the fun of it.
lord is a fucking lord
Do you feel that your talent is so overwhelming that perhaps it's your defining characteristic? Are you able to interpret both your wins and your losses in ways that further prove your inner ability? Do you wish that other people could see that despite outward appearances, that you actually are the greatest of all time?
Now's your chance. Join Scar and Toph this holiday season with your very own Peco star shirt. Everyone who cops one will be a part of our The Reads holiday portrait that we take at Genesis 5. And btw I’m definitely mfkn peco.
Ping Pong: The Animation was SO GOOD!
what's a king to a lord
very funny hearing Ludwig do the outro now
1:03:26 Scar just questioning everything in the universe after watching Lord dominate that Puff
Favorite reads series and leverage
Respect the art! Haruhi
now THAT'S edu-tainment
man if this lord character only had a gamecube controller he'd be the best in the world
I have no idea who Lord is, but he's a fucking god. Makes me wish keyboards were tournament legal.
God I love that ending song. Wish there was a full version :(
This is my favorite thing to watch
LORD is a fucking GOD! All those reads and ON A KEYBOARD!
Lord is actually a genius
THAT PING PONG SHIRT
GGs!! Scar is humbled every episode lol
The Reads ft. Santi?
Lord is literally a keyboard warrior. It's amazing. Plus, his presence of mind and raw ability makes the game look like Street Fighter...in melee. I'm a Smash scrub but even I can recognize the apparent skill.
I need lord to be my melee coach
He was.....electrified ...
what's up future bobby i hope you're having a great day
Holy crap Lord is fucking amazing
Lord is soooooo sick holy shit
1:02:31 im stealing the sheild wobble reaction bait
Lord is like a tutor.
Bobby gets really eager when puff violence is going on.
lord is a fuckinggg genius
Lord is my favorite player, I would be so tilted by playing his Marth holy shit.
Toph IS techinal
Yeah - he plays green. Duh.
Also he played silentwolf a ton. so.
*techincal
realityofimagination *technical
Teck. Nicole. *
0:06 - those guys are assholes. U rock, Toph!-xd
Am i the only one, who honestly think, that Lord carried sooo many points? I mean as usual, but this time! :D
LORD IS BACK BABY HOLY
Lord you are a legend
tofe!
Doc players go to stadium because there's no top platform to camp on. Getting platform camped against as doc is the worst -__-
You guys should check out smashladder dolphin launcher. It's in beta but it's awesome. Tracks match stats and makes matchmmaking a little more streamlined/automated.
Wtf, that sounds sick
lord with the fucking soul reads. he's sick man