Three Moves Ahead

Three Moves Ahead 629: RTS Shoutcasting and Stormgate 0.3.0 with BeoMulf

Feb 28, 2025

Philip "BeoMulf" Mulford, a professional RTS esports caster and PhD student focused on space robots, shares his dual passions in a lively discussion. He explains the unique skills required for shoutcasting and contrasts it with traditional sportscasting. The conversation also explores the latest updates in Stormgate, including graphical enhancements and new gameplay features. BeoMulf highlights the dynamics of the RTS community and upcoming charity tournaments, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and support among gamers.

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Philip "BeoMulf" Mulford

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Quick takeaways

Philip Mulford, a professional RTS esports caster, illustrates the unique challenges of casting RTS games compared to traditional sports.

The decline of RTS games has led to a lack of quality titles, impacting competitive scenes and community engagement.

Philip discusses the significance of crowdfunding for grassroots competitions, emphasizing community support through events like the charity tournament for Stormgate.

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Introduction to the Guest

Philip, known as Bamilf, introduces himself as an RTS esports caster and a PhD student working on technology for lunar navigation. He shares his journey in competitive gaming, starting with StarCraft during the COVID pandemic. Philip highlights his experiences casting offline events, including DreamHack Atlanta and tournaments in Bulgaria, and his current involvement with Stormgate by organizing weekly events for the community.

Intro

2min

Lunar Navigation and Gaming Journeys

19min

Navigating the RTS Landscape

19min

Navigating RTS Community Dynamics

17min

Upcoming Charity Tournament for Stormgate: A Blend of Competition and Community Support

3min

Exploring the Excitement of Stormgate's Development

3min

Navigating Early Access: The Balance Between Anticipation and Stability

2min

This week, Len sits down with Philip "BeoMulf" Mulford, a professional RTS esports caster. We discuss how you get that gig, how you develop the skills for it, and how it compares to traditional sportscasting. We also dig in a bit to the recent 0.3.0 patch for Stormgate and how the first big graphical refresh, automated control groups, and fully rebindable hotkeys change the experience. NOTE: We found out after the show was recorded that Philip will be handling the main stream for the CHOC tournament on Sunday at https://www.twitch.tv/beomulf. You can find out more at https://playstormgate.com/news/stormgate-for-choc-charity-tournament

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