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■ Python
■ Forest
army value
■ Python
■ Forest
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 The Blue Python spawns at s3 while Teal Cineast spawns at s2.Python in Blue at s3. Cineast in Teal at s2. The map is set.
0:53 Python gets 12 Pool against Cineast's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Python's 12 Pool against Cineast's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:10 Python places down a hatchery.Quietly, Python adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:46 Cineast warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cineast expands.
2:16 Python's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Python goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:53 Cineast is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Cineast: the first units are already marching.
3:18 Python places down a hatchery.Python plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:10 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast takes another base — the economy widens.
4:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
5:11 Cineast successfully fends off Python's attacks.Cineast holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
5:48 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Python keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:05 With excellent skills and micro, Python managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:44 Python is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Python tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:28 Cineast decides to move out with his armies.Cineast has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:37 Python lost all of his zerglings to Cineast's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Cineast breaks Python's front door.
9:04 With excellent skills and micro, Python managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
9:38 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Python while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Python — the losses are light.
10:03 Python places down a hatchery.Python takes another base — the economy widens.
10:46 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:17 Cineast is pushing out with his zealots.Cineast goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:36 Currently, neither Python nor Cineast appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Python and Cineast match each other.
12:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Forest holds the stronger army for now.
12:57 Python's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Cineast continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Cineast breaks Python's front door.
13:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Python seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:02 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Python destroyed only less than half of Cineast's army.Python clips Cineast's army — real damage, but Cineast fights on.
14:32 Cineast is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Cineast: the first units are already marching.
15:09 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
16:12 The battle outcome favors Cineast as Python's armies melt into Cineast's armies' weapon fire!Python's army evaporates. Cineast doesn't even slow down.
16:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Python seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:20 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Python while losing less than half of his army.Python keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Forest holds the stronger army for now.
17:58 Cineast's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Cineast tests the door early. Is anyone home?
18:32 Python places down a hatchery.Python plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
19:29 Python failed to bring in overlords as Cineast's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!Python's defense bends, then snaps. Cineast takes the middle of the game.
19:59 Cineast destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Python's army has been decimated.Cineast takes a bite out of Python's force and backs off.
— The late game —
20:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Python — the losses are light.
21:10 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Python GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Python taps.
Python taps out. Forest's mid game was simply better.
■ Python
■ Forest
army value
■ Python
■ Forest
economy
Play-by-play (221 lines)
0:07 Python spawns in Orange at s2 while Cineast spawns in Blue at s1.Python takes s2 in Orange; across the map, Cineast settles in at s1 in Blue.
0:23 Python gets 12 Pool against Cineast's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Python's 12 Pool against Cineast's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:03 Python places down a hatchery.Quietly, Python adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:20 Cineast warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cineast expands.
1:50 Python pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Python goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:11 Cineast is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Cineast tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:25 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:55 Python successfully fends off Cineast's attacks.Cineast commits and it's the wrong call — Python cleans it up.
3:12 After that battle, Python still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:35 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Python while losing less than half of his army.Python keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:56 Python places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Python expands.
4:08 Cineast warps in a nexus.Quietly, Cineast adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:46 Python pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Python tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:13 Cineast's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Cineast tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:26 It seems like Python has more units than Cineast!Python's army is visibly the bigger one — Cineast should not take this fight.
5:46 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:10 Cineast failed to kill off Python's defending zerglings.Cineast's early gamble buys nothing — Python's defense was already in place.
6:23 With excellent skills and micro, Python managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
6:56 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Python keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:11 Eager to end the game, Python moves out with his armies.Python has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:42 Cineast moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Cineast pushes.
7:58 Cineast starts expanding.Cineast takes another base — the economy widens.
8:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:51 Cineast failed to break Python's zergling line of defense.Cineast's early gamble buys nothing — Python's defense was already in place.
9:20 After that battle, Python still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:31 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Python while losing less than half of his army.Python keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:54 Python places down a hatchery.Quietly, Python adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:16 Python's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Python tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:46 Cineast is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Cineast tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:59 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:43 Cineast failed to break Python's zergling line of defense.Python holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:03 After that battle, Python still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Python keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:04 Python places down a hatchery.Python plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
13:11 Python brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Python's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
13:52 Cineast starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Cineast pushes.
14:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:32 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Python didn't even have a chance against Cineast.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Cineast holds Python.
14:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Python keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:16 It seems that Cineast only managed to destroy less than half of Python's army.Cineast clips Python's army — real damage, but Python fights on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:43 What a pity! Python managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Cineast's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Cineast shuts the door on Python.
16:01 Python now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Python's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
16:26 Python places down a hatchery.Python plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:50 Cineast warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cineast expands.
16:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:36 Python's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Cineast's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Python breaks Cineast's position.
18:01 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Python keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:20 After that battle, Python still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
18:27 Cineast tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Python's economy.Good instincts from Python; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
18:51 What superior Mutalisk micro from Python! Cineast's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Python chips away at Cineast's foundation.
19:27 Python now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Python's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
19:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:09 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Python didn't even have a chance against Cineast.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Cineast holds Python.
20:36 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Python while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Python — the losses are light.
20:50 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Cineast destroyed only less than half of Python's army.Cineast clips Python's army — real damage, but Python fights on.
21:18 In terms of army size, Python is behind Cineast!Python needs production, fast; Cineast's army has outgrown his.
21:37 Python brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Python's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
22:06 Cineast starts pushing across the map.Cineast tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
22:20 Python places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Python expands.
22:34 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
23:27 Python kills off Cineast's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Python. The push continues.
23:42 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Python while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Python — the losses are light.
24:15 Cineast destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Python's army has been decimated.Cineast takes a bite out of Python's force and backs off.
24:47 What a pity! Python managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Cineast's army.Python goes for the raid — Cineast is ready, and nothing comes of it.
25:06 Python decides to start pushing across the map.Python tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
25:28 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
25:40 Python failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Python's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Python is backing off!Cineast absorbs the mid-game push — Python gained nothing for the cost.
26:10 It seems that Python only managed to destroy less than half of Cineast's army.Python clips Cineast's army — real damage, but Cineast fights on.
26:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Python seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:48 Zerglings ran past Cineast's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Python!The raid lands — Python chips away at Cineast's foundation.
27:25 Where is Python's detector? Cineast sends dark templars to harass Python's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Cineast. Python's economy takes a real hit.
27:32 Python has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Python's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
28:03 Python decides to expand.Python plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
28:31 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast takes another base — the economy widens.
28:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
29:08 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Python didn't even have a chance against Cineast.Cineast absorbs the mid-game push — Python gained nothing for the cost.
29:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Python keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Python seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:23 It seems like Cineast has more units than Python!Cineast's army is visibly the bigger one — Python should not take this fight.
30:38 Looks like Cineast is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Cineast's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
31:29 Cineast can't push any further as Python burrowed some lurkers and Cineast has no observers!Python absorbs the mid-game push — Cineast gained nothing for the cost.
31:49 It seems that Cineast only managed to destroy less than half of Python's army.Cineast takes a bite out of Python's force and backs off.
32:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Python keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
32:25 Cineast tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Python.Cineast goes for the raid — Python is ready, and nothing comes of it.
32:51 Python brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Python's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
33:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
33:49 Python brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but Cineast had the observers and archons to deal with. Cineast successfully defended Python's push!Cineast absorbs the mid-game push — Python gained nothing for the cost.
34:03 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Python while losing less than half of his army.Python keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Python seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:48 Python brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Python's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
35:02 With corsairs sniping overlords, Cineast is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Cineast starts the push.
35:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
35:52 A few beautiful storms from Cineast turned the battle around! Cineast won the battle!Python's defense bends, then snaps. Cineast takes the middle of the game.
36:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Python seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
36:38 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Python — the losses are light.
36:52 Cineast destroys Python's hatchery, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Python watches Cineast level the expansion.
37:20 Python places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Python expands.
37:38 Python brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Python's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
38:19 Unwilling to make the game too long, Cineast starts moving out.No more waiting. Cineast pushes.
38:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
38:47 Cineast can't push any further as Python burrowed some lurkers and Cineast has no observers!Python absorbs the mid-game push — Cineast gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
39:10 With excellent skills and micro, Python managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
39:38 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Python while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Python — the losses are light.
40:07 Cineast tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Python.Cineast goes for the raid — Python is ready, and nothing comes of it.
— The late game —
40:18 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Python goes in.This is the big one — Python commits the late-game army.
40:40 Cineast rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Cineast has built comes forward at once.
41:07 Both Python and Cineast appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
41:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
42:04 Python ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. Cineast is inside the third.The final army does its work — Cineast breaks Python late.
42:11 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Cineast destroyed only less than half of Python's army.Cineast takes a bite out of Python's force and backs off.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
42:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Python — the losses are light.
43:02 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Python goes in.This is the big one — Python commits the late-game army.
43:16 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Cineast.Max supply, full upgrades: Cineast moves out to end it.
43:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
44:07 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Python breaks Cineast wide open.There's no rebuilding from that. Python's late-game push decides it.
44:28 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Python while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Python — the losses are light.
44:59 After that battle, Python still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
45:22 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Python pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Python moves out to end it.
45:49 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Cineast.Everything Cineast has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
46:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
46:25 Python successfully fends off Cineast's attacks.Cineast commits and it's the wrong call — Python cleans it up.
46:52 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Cineast destroyed only less than half of Python's army.Cineast takes a bite out of Python's force and backs off.
47:04 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Python while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Python — the losses are light.
47:38 Cineast must macro up quickly or Python will just roll him over!Cineast is badly outgunned — Python's force is a size larger.
47:50 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Python pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Python moves out to end it.
48:09 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Cineast moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Cineast moves out to end it.
48:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
49:04 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Python's ultralisks cannot get through.Python throws the endgame army in and Cineast simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
49:29 It seems that Python only managed to destroy less than half of Cineast's army.Python takes a bite out of Cineast's force and backs off.
49:46 Python has lost about half of his army in that battle.Cineast pays for that trade with about half his army.
50:08 Zerglings ran past Cineast's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Python!The raid lands — Python chips away at Cineast's foundation.
50:45 Python decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Python pushes.
50:57 Every gateway is pumping and Cineast starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Cineast commits the late-game army.
51:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
51:40 The corsairs cleared the sky and Cineast's ground army does the rest to Python.There's no rebuilding from that. Cineast's late-game push decides it.
52:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Python seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
52:37 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Python while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Python — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
52:54 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Python commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Python moves out to end it.
53:10 Attempting to end the game, Cineast moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Cineast pushes.
53:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
53:52 All of a sudden, Cineast has no armies left while Python is continuing to push across the map!Cineast's army evaporates. Python doesn't even slow down.
54:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Python — the losses are light.
54:51 With excellent skills and micro, Python managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
55:16 Python shot down Cineast's nexus.No reinforcements in time: Cineast watches Python level the expansion.
55:23 Python places down a hatchery.Python plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
55:42 Cineast decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Cineast pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
56:11 In terms of army size, Python is behind Cineast!Python needs production, fast; Cineast's army has outgrown his.
56:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
56:51 Dark swarm covers the hatcheries — Cineast's dragoons fire into nothing and Python holds.Cineast throws the endgame army in and Python simply refuses to lose.
57:14 After that battle, Python still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
57:38 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Python — the losses are light.
57:58 Python moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Python has built comes forward at once.
58:38 Eager to end the game, Cineast moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Cineast pushes.
58:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
59:23 Cineast's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Python's defilers die with it.There's no rebuilding from that. Cineast's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
59:39 After that battle, Python still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
59:50 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Python — the losses are light.
60:13 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Python pushes.This is the big one — Python commits the late-game army.
60:38 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
60:59 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Python's ultralisks cannot get through.Cineast holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
61:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Python keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:45 After that battle, Python still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
62:17 What superior Mutalisk micro from Python! Cineast's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Python chips away at Cineast's foundation.
62:31 Cineast's army is small compared to Python!Cineast is badly outgunned — Python's force is a size larger.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
63:05 What a pity! Python managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Cineast's army.Python goes for the raid — Cineast is ready, and nothing comes of it.
63:28 Where is Python's detector? Cineast sends dark templars to harass Python's mineral line!Python looks away for one second and Cineast makes him pay for it.
63:48 Python appears to have more army than Cineast!Count the units: Python has the edge over Cineast right now.
64:12 Python tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Cineast's defense line.Python knocks, Cineast answers. No damage done.
64:35 Cineast tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Python.Cineast goes for the raid — Python is ready, and nothing comes of it.
64:43 Cineast is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Python's army.Cineast is badly outgunned — Python's force is a size larger.
65:07 What a pity! Python managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Cineast's army.Python goes for the raid — Cineast is ready, and nothing comes of it.
65:47 Cineast harasses Python's economy and gets ahead of the game.Cineast gets into Python's mineral line — workers are dying.
65:59 Python is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Cineast's army.Python needs production, fast; Cineast's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
66:26 In terms of army size, Python is behind Cineast!Python needs production, fast; Cineast's army has outgrown his.
66:46 Python tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Cineast's defense line.Good instincts from Cineast; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
67:11 Python harasses Cineast's economy and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Python chips away at Cineast's foundation.
67:26 Python is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Cineast's army.Python is badly outgunned — Cineast's force is a size larger.
68:01 Python tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Cineast's defense line.Good instincts from Cineast; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
68:13 Python tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Cineast's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Cineast shuts the door on Python.
68:39 In terms of army size, Python is behind Cineast!Python needs production, fast; Cineast's army has outgrown his.
69:10 What a pity! Python managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Cineast's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Cineast shuts the door on Python.
69:27 Cineast might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Python did.Cineast is starving on bases while Python spreads across the map.
🎙 Python is a step behind and knows it.
69:46 In terms of army size, Python is behind Cineast!Python is badly outgunned — Cineast's force is a size larger.
70:18 Python tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Cineast's defense line.Python goes for the raid — Cineast is ready, and nothing comes of it.
70:37 What superior Mutalisk micro from Python! Cineast's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Python. Cineast's economy takes a real hit.
71:03 Python must macro up quickly or Cineast will just roll him over!Python needs production, fast; Cineast's army has outgrown his.
71:22 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Cineast.Max supply, full upgrades: Cineast moves out to end it.
71:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
72:04 Cineast's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Python's defilers die with it.The final army does its work — Cineast breaks Python late.
72:34 Python lost about half of his army in that battle.Cineast pays for that trade with about half his army.
72:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Python — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Forest — a lead, but not a safe one.
73:18 Python having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Python types it out: GG.
Python taps out. Forest's late game was simply better.
■ Python
■ Forest
army value
■ Python
■ Forest
economy
Play-by-play (38 lines)
0:10 The game starts with White Python spawning at s1 and Purple Cineast spawning at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Python at s1, Cineast at s2.
0:52 Python opens 12 Pool against Cineast's Forge Fast Expand.Python shows 12 Pool — Cineast has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:16 Python places down a hatchery.Python plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:01 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast takes another base — the economy widens.
2:28 Python decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Python crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:05 Cineast's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Cineast: the first units are already marching.
3:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
4:20 Python with some nice speedling surrounds killed Cineast's zealots!The early pressure works — Python breaks Cineast's front door.
4:54 About half of Cineast's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Python's force stays on that battlefield.
5:25 Cineast destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Python's army has been decimated.Cineast takes a bite out of Python's force and backs off.
6:11 Python pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Python: the first units are already marching.
6:39 Cineast's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Cineast tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:16 Cineast warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cineast expands.
— The mid game —
7:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Forest is a step behind and knows it.
8:39 Python with some nice speedling surrounds killed Cineast's zealots!Cineast wasn't ready. Python's early aggression takes the lead.
9:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Python — the losses are light.
9:52 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Cineast destroyed only less than half of Python's army.Cineast takes a bite out of Python's force and backs off.
10:13 Unwilling to make the game too long, Python starts moving out.Python has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:07 Python places down a hatchery.Quietly, Python adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:04 Cineast lost some of his dragoons to Python's speedlings!Cineast wasn't ready. Python's early aggression takes the lead.
12:39 Python destroyed about half of Cineast's army after that battle.Python cuts Cineast's army in half.
13:32 With excellent skills and micro, Python managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Python is far ahead.
— The late game —
13:55 Python is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Python tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:33 Cineast must macro up quickly or Python will just roll him over!Cineast needs production, fast; Python's army has outgrown his.
15:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
15:47 All of a sudden, Cineast has no armies left while Python is continuing to push across the map!Python wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
16:22 After that battle, Python destroyed about half of Cineast's army.Half of Cineast's force is gone — Python took it apart.
16:59 After that battle, Python still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
17:38 Python pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Python goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:20 Cineast having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Cineast looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Python defeats Forest, settled in the early game.
■ Python
■ Forest
army value
■ Python
■ Forest
economy
Play-by-play (52 lines)
0:13 Python spawns at s1 in Purple while Cineast spawns at s2 in Blue.We're underway — Python spawns at s1, Cineast answers from s2.
0:41 Python gets Overpool against Cineast's Forge Fast Expand.Python shows Overpool — Cineast has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:10 Python places down a hatchery.Python plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:47 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast takes another base — the economy widens.
2:25 Unwilling to make the game too long, Python starts moving out.Python has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:54 Cineast's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Cineast goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:20 Python places down a hatchery.Quietly, Python adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
3:40 Cineast warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cineast expands.
4:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:47 Cineast failed to kill off Python's defending zerglings.Python holds the early rush without blinking.
5:33 With excellent skills and micro, Python managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:59 Cineast has lost about half of his army in that battle.Python pays for that trade with about half his army.
6:20 Python moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Python crosses the map with everything.
6:50 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Python holds the stronger army for now.
7:21 Python with some nice speedling surrounds killed Cineast's zealots!The early pressure works — Python breaks Cineast's front door.
8:03 About half of Cineast's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Python's force stays on that battlefield.
8:22 After that battle, Python still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
9:13 Python's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Python goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:43 Cineast is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Cineast tests the door early. Is anyone home?
— The mid game —
10:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:44 Python with some nice speedling surrounds killed Cineast's zealots!The early pressure works — Python breaks Cineast's front door.
🎙 Python's force dwarfs what Forest has left on the field.
11:03 Cineast lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Python's force stays on that battlefield.
11:37 With excellent skills and micro, Python managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
12:06 Python places down a hatchery.Quietly, Python adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:34 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast takes another base — the economy widens.
13:22 Unwilling to make the game too long, Python starts moving out.Here it comes: Python crosses the map with everything.
13:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
14:12 With really nice micro, Python's speedlings kills off Cineast's dragoons.Cineast wasn't ready. Python's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Python is far ahead.
14:51 Python looks beastly after destroying more than half of Cineast's army.When the smoke clears, Python has erased most of what Cineast brought.
15:13 Cineast destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Python's army has been decimated.Cineast clips Python's army — real damage, but Python fights on.
15:49 Python's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Python: the first units are already marching.
16:29 Cineast must macro up quickly or Python will just roll him over!Cineast needs production, fast; Python's army has outgrown his.
— The late game —
16:46 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
17:26 With really nice micro, Python's speedlings kills off Cineast's dragoons.Cineast wasn't ready. Python's early aggression takes the lead.
18:07 Python looks beastly after destroying more than half of Cineast's army.When the smoke clears, Python has erased most of what Cineast brought.
18:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Python seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
18:51 Python is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Python tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Python is far ahead.
19:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:59 Cineast lost some of his dragoons to Python's speedlings!Cineast wasn't ready. Python's early aggression takes the lead.
20:43 Cineast lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Python — more than half the force is gone.
20:57 After that battle, Python still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
21:40 Python's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Python: the first units are already marching.
22:08 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Cineast GGs!Cineast GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Python defeats Forest, settled in the early game.
■ Python
■ Forest
army value
■ Python
■ Forest
economy
Play-by-play (59 lines)
0:07 Python spawns at s1 in Yellow while Cineast spawns at s2 in Purple.Python takes s1 in Yellow; across the map, Cineast settles in at s2 in Purple.
0:48 Python opens 12 Hatch against Cineast's Forge Fast Expand.Python commits to 12 Hatch; Cineast answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:18 Python places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Python expands.
1:43 Cineast warps in a nexus.Quietly, Cineast adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:09 Python's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Python: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:40 Cineast decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Cineast tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
2:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
3:32 With really nice micro, Python's speedlings kills off Cineast's dragoons.The early pressure works — Python breaks Cineast's front door.
4:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Python — the losses are light.
4:41 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Cineast destroyed only less than half of Python's army.Cineast clips Python's army — real damage, but Python fights on.
5:03 Python pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Python goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:40 Cineast is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Cineast: the first units are already marching.
5:59 Python desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Python expands.
6:41 Cineast warps in a nexus.Quietly, Cineast adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:52 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:20 The battle outcome favors Python as Cineast's armies melt into Python's armies' weapon fire!Python wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
8:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Python — the losses are light.
8:39 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Cineast destroyed only less than half of Python's army.Cineast takes a bite out of Python's force and backs off.
9:03 Python must macro up quickly or Cineast will just roll him over!Python needs production, fast; Cineast's army has outgrown his.
9:37 Python's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Python goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:55 Eager to end the game, Cineast moves out with his armies.Cineast tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:03 All of a sudden, Cineast has no armies left while Python is continuing to push across the map!Python wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:22 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Python while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Python — the losses are light.
12:04 After that battle, Python still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:28 Python pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Python goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:01 Python places down a hatchery.Quietly, Python adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:33 Cineast decides to expand.More workers, more money: Cineast expands.
14:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:24 Python kills off Cineast's armies and continues pushing!Python wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
14:56 Python only destroyed about half of Cineast's army.Python cuts Cineast's army in half.
15:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Python seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Python edges ahead on army strength.
15:47 Python shot down Cineast's nexus.Python finds the weak point and Cineast's new base is gone.
16:17 Cineast warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cineast expands.
— The mid game —
16:50 Python brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Python's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
17:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:37 Python's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Cineast's army.Cineast's defense bends, then snaps. Python takes the middle of the game.
— The late game —
18:26 After that battle, Python destroyed about half of Cineast's army.Half of Cineast's force is gone — Python took it apart.
18:52 After that battle, Python still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:13 Where is Python's detector? Cineast sends dark templars to harass Python's mineral line!The raid lands — Cineast chips away at Python's foundation.
19:53 Python brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Python's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 It's all going Python's way right now.
20:13 Python places down a hatchery.Python plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:42 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast takes another base — the economy widens.
21:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:46 Python's scourge sniped a few of Cineast's observers! Cineast can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Python breaks Cineast's position.
22:02 After that battle, Python destroyed more than half of Cineast's army.When the smoke clears, Python has erased most of what Cineast brought.
22:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Python seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:08 Cineast's nexus has been destroyed by Python.Python finds the weak point and Cineast's new base is gone.
23:38 Python has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Python's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
24:19 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Cineast taps out!That's it. Cineast looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Python defeats Forest, settled in the mid game.
■ Python
■ Forest
army value
■ Python
■ Forest
economy
Play-by-play (62 lines)
0:07 Python spawns at s1 in Yellow while Cineast spawns at s2 in White.Python in Yellow at s1. Cineast in White at s2. The map is set.
0:35 Cineast gets Forge Fast Expand against Python's 5 Pool.Python commits to 5 Pool; Cineast answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
0:59 Python's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Python tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Python's force dwarfs what Forest has left on the field.
1:42 Python decides to cheese today.Python Has cooked up something crazy, an early rush. They go all in!
1:57 Taking the advantage of an aggressive build, Python attacks Cineast.Python commits to the cheese — it's at Cineast's door already.
2:40 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
3:14 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Python edges ahead on army strength.
3:27 All of a sudden, Cineast has no armies left while Python is continuing to push across the map!Cineast's army evaporates. Python doesn't even slow down.
4:04 Cineast has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Python's force stays on that battlefield.
4:43 After that battle, Python still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
4:56 Python places down a hatchery.Python plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:32 Python is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Python goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:08 Cineast's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Cineast goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
6:58 All of a sudden, Cineast has no armies left while Python is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Python. The push continues.
7:31 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Python — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:08 With excellent skills and micro, Python managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
8:37 Python pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Python: the first units are already marching.
8:54 Cineast is pushing out with his zealots.Cineast goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:27 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:29 Python successfully fends off Cineast's attacks.Python takes the fight on his terms and sends Cineast home with nothing.
10:55 With excellent skills and micro, Python managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
11:32 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Python — the losses are light.
12:02 Python might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Cineast did.Python needs an expansion soon or Cineast's economy simply wins this.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:25 Python places down a hatchery.Python plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:59 Python pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Python: the first units are already marching.
13:33 Cineast moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Cineast pushes.
13:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:17 Cineast failed to kill off Python's defending zerglings.Python holds the early rush without blinking.
14:47 It seems that Cineast only managed to destroy less than half of Python's army.Cineast takes a bite out of Python's force and backs off.
15:23 Python destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Cineast's army has been decimated.Python takes a bite out of Cineast's force and backs off.
15:54 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast takes another base — the economy widens.
16:30 Python pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Python: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:52 Python places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Python expands.
17:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:39 All of a sudden, Cineast has no armies left while Python is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Cineast's way of life — Python marches on.
18:17 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Python — the losses are light.
18:46 After that battle, Python still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
19:23 Python brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Python's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
19:52 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
20:12 Cineast failed to deal nicely with Python's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.Cineast's defense bends, then snaps. Python takes the middle of the game.
20:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Python — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Python as the game develops.
21:16 With excellent skills and micro, Python managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
21:39 Python now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Python's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
22:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:52 Python's zerglings surround Cineast's archons while Python's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Python!The mid-game push crashes through — Python breaks Cineast's position.
23:21 About half of Cineast's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Python's force stays on that battlefield.
23:51 It seems that Cineast only managed to destroy less than half of Python's army.Cineast clips Python's army — real damage, but Python fights on.
24:11 Python shot down Cineast's nexus.No reinforcements in time: Cineast watches Python level the expansion.
24:49 Python brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Python's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
25:08 Cineast having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Cineast GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Python closes it out over Forest.
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