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■ Grandma
■ Smirk
army value
■ Grandma
■ Smirk
economy
Play-by-play (139 lines)
0:11 The game starts with Blue Grandma_ spawning at s2 and Teal Smirk spawning at s3.Grandma_ in Blue at s2. Smirk in Teal at s3. The map is set.
0:23 Grandma_ opens Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's 12 Hatch.Grandma_ commits to Forge Fast Expand; Smirk answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
0:53 Grandma_ warps in a nexus.Grandma_ plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:18 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
1:55 Grandma_'s zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Grandma_: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:02 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:53 Grandma_ lost some of his dragoons to Smirk's speedlings!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Grandma_'s front door.
3:17 Smirk only destroyed about half of Grandma_'s army.Half of Grandma_'s force is gone — Smirk took it apart.
3:39 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Grandma_ while losing less than half of his army.Grandma_ keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:09 Grandma_ warps in a nexus.Grandma_ plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:28 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
4:45 Grandma_'s zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Grandma_ goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:10 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:11 Grandma_ was out-microed by Smirk and loses all his attacking forces.Grandma_ commits and it's the wrong call — Smirk cleans it up.
6:33 Grandma_ destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Grandma_ clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
6:49 After that battle, Grandma_ still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
7:20 Grandma_ is pushing out with his zealots.Grandma_ tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:46 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:11 Smirk appears to have more army than Grandma_!Smirk's army is visibly the bigger one — Grandma_ should not take this fight.
8:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:46 Smirk lost all of his zerglings to Grandma_'s zealots and dragoons!Smirk wasn't ready. Grandma_'s early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:21 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Grandma_ while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Grandma_ — the losses are light.
9:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Grandma_ seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:08 Grandma_ warps in a nexus.Grandma_ plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:33 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
10:50 Grandma_ decides to start pushing across the map.Grandma_ has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:26 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:59 All of a sudden, Grandma_ has no armies left while Smirk is continuing to push across the map!Grandma_'s army evaporates. Smirk doesn't even slow down.
12:19 Grandma_ has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Grandma_ keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
13:16 Grandma_ is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Grandma_ hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:38 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
13:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:22 Smirk's massive number of speedlings stopped Grandma_'s speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Smirk!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Smirk holds Grandma_.
14:52 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Grandma_ while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Grandma_ — the losses are light.
15:11 Grandma_ lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
15:31 What superior Mutalisk micro from Smirk! Grandma_'s economy is suffering!The raid lands — Smirk chips away at Grandma_'s foundation.
16:01 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:30 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
16:43 Smirk is leading the game with more expansions than Grandma_.Smirk runs 1 more bases than Grandma_. That compounds.
17:21 Grandma_ warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Grandma_ expands.
17:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:53 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Smirk didn't even have a chance against Grandma_.Grandma_ absorbs the mid-game push — Smirk gained nothing for the cost.
18:24 After that battle, Grandma_ still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Grandma_ keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:13 Smirk has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
19:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
20:04 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Smirk didn't even have a chance against Grandma_.Grandma_ absorbs the mid-game push — Smirk gained nothing for the cost.
20:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Grandma_ seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:45 About half of Smirk's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Grandma_'s force stays on that battlefield.
21:06 Grandma_ tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Smirk.Good instincts from Smirk; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
21:29 Zerglings ran past Grandma_'s defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Smirk!Smirk gets into Grandma_'s mineral line — workers are dying.
21:57 Grandma_ warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Grandma_ expands.
22:23 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:36 Smirk starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
23:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:33 Smirk's scourge sniped a few of Grandma_'s observers! Grandma_ can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!Grandma_'s defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
23:59 Smirk only destroyed about half of Grandma_'s army.Smirk cuts Grandma_'s army in half.
24:24 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Grandma_ — the losses are light.
24:43 Smirk now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
25:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
25:25 Grandma_ failed to deal nicely with Smirk's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.Grandma_'s defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
26:02 Grandma_ lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
26:23 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Grandma_ while losing less than half of his army.Grandma_ keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:39 Smirk shot down Grandma_'s nexus.No reinforcements in time: Grandma_ watches Smirk level the expansion.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
27:15 Grandma_ warps in a nexus.Quietly, Grandma_ adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
27:36 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
27:59 Aaaaaa, Smirk's mineral line is stormed by Grandma_'s high templars!The raid lands — Grandma_ chips away at Smirk's foundation.
28:29 Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
28:52 Grandma_ warps in a nexus.Grandma_ takes another base — the economy widens.
29:12 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
29:35 Smirk micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Grandma_'s storms, and seems to have won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Grandma_'s position.
29:53 After that battle, Grandma_ still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
30:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Grandma_ — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
30:37 With corsairs sniping overlords, Grandma_ is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Grandma_ starts the push.
31:04 Smirk starts pushing across the map.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
31:29 Grandma_'s number of expansions are equal to Smirk's.Base for base, they're level — Grandma_ and Smirk match each other.
31:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
32:21 Smirk scourged some of Grandma_'s annoying corsairs, and kills off majority of the speedlots with his lurkers!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Smirk holds Grandma_.
32:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Grandma_ — the losses are light.
33:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Grandma_ seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
33:38 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
33:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
34:25 Grandma_ failed to deal nicely with Smirk's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.Grandma_'s defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
34:49 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Grandma_'s army.Smirk takes a bite out of Grandma_'s force and backs off.
35:01 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Grandma_ while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Grandma_ — the losses are light.
35:22 Grandma_ tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Smirk.Grandma_ knocks, Smirk answers. No damage done.
35:57 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
36:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
36:48 Smirk micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Grandma_'s storms, and seems to have won the battle!Grandma_'s defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
37:01 With excellent skills and micro, Grandma_ managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Grandma_ — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
37:57 Aaaaaa, Smirk's mineral line is stormed by Grandma_'s high templars!Smirk looks away for one second and Grandma_ makes him pay for it.
38:19 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
38:43 Grandma_'s number of expansions are equal to Smirk's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Grandma_ and Smirk yet.
39:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
39:29 Smirk's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Grandma_'s army.Grandma_'s defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
39:42 With excellent skills and micro, Grandma_ managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:07 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Grandma_ destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Grandma_ takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
40:41 Grandma_ tried to harass Smirk but Smirk successfully fends off the harassment.Grandma_ knocks, Smirk answers. No damage done.
41:05 Looks like Grandma_ is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Grandma_ hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
41:24 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
41:54 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.
42:20 Smirk was out-microed by Grandma_ and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Grandma_'s line. Great positioning.
42:36 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Grandma_'s army.Smirk clips Grandma_'s army — real damage, but Grandma_ fights on.
43:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Grandma_ keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
43:17 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
43:52 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
44:15 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Smirk breaks Grandma_ wide open.The final army does its work — Smirk breaks Grandma_ late.
44:40 Smirk only destroyed about half of Grandma_'s army.Smirk cuts Grandma_'s army in half.
🎙 The scales tip toward Smirk — a lead, but not a safe one.
44:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Grandma_ — the losses are light.
45:27 Grandma_ tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Smirk's economy.Grandma_ knocks, Smirk answers. No damage done.
45:39 Grandma_ is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Smirk's army.Grandma_ needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
46:04 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Smirk pushes.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
46:38 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
46:59 Under dark swarm Grandma_'s dragoons are useless — Smirk's cracklings tear the army apart!The final army does its work — Smirk breaks Grandma_ late.
47:25 Grandma_ lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
47:40 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Grandma_ destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Grandma_ takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
48:08 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Grandma_ GGs!That's it. Grandma_ looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Grandma taps out. Smirk's late game was simply better.
■ Grandma
■ Smirk
army value
■ Grandma
■ Smirk
economy
Play-by-play (157 lines)
0:12 The game starts with White Grandma_ spawning at s2 and Blue Smirk spawning at s3.Grandma_ takes s2 in White; Smirk settles in at s3 in Blue.
0:36 Grandma_ gets Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's 12 Pool.Grandma_ shows Forge Fast Expand — Smirk has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:56 Grandma_ warps in a nexus.Grandma_ takes another base — the economy widens.
1:28 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:43 Grandma_ is pushing out with his zealots.Grandma_ tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
1:56 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
2:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:48 Smirk kills off Grandma_'s armies and continues pushing!Smirk wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
3:18 After that battle, Grandma_ still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Grandma_ keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:02 Grandma_ is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Grandma_: the first units are already marching.
4:34 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
4:47 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:11 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:46 Smirk failed to kill off Grandma_'s defending zealots.Grandma_ holds the early rush without blinking.
6:02 With excellent skills and micro, Grandma_ managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
6:34 Grandma_ destroyed about half of Smirk's army after that battle.Grandma_ cuts Smirk's army in half.
6:50 Grandma_ warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Grandma_ expands.
7:00 Grandma_ is pushing out with his zealots.Grandma_ tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:26 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:55 Smirk must macro up quickly or Grandma_ will just roll him over!Smirk needs production, fast; Grandma_'s army has outgrown his.
8:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:42 Grandma_ kills off Smirk's armies and continues pushing!Smirk's army evaporates. Grandma_ doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:03 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Grandma_ — the losses are light.
9:36 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Grandma_'s army.Smirk takes a bite out of Grandma_'s force and backs off.
9:50 Grandma_ decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Grandma_ has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:13 Smirk starts pushing across the map.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:39 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:21 Smirk's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Grandma_ continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Grandma_ breaks Smirk's front door.
11:47 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Grandma_'s force stays on that battlefield.
12:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Grandma_ seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:30 Grandma_ decides to expand.Grandma_ takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
12:54 Grandma_ is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Grandma_ starts the push.
13:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:46 Smirk successfully fends off Grandma_'s attacks.Grandma_ commits and it's the wrong call — Smirk cleans it up.
14:19 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Grandma_ while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Grandma_ — the losses are light.
14:45 After that battle, Grandma_ still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
14:54 Grandma_ casts some storm! But Smirk lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Smirk shuts the door on Grandma_.
15:18 Looks like Grandma_ is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Grandma_ starts the push.
15:55 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:03 Smirk's army is small compared to Grandma_!Smirk needs production, fast; Grandma_'s army has outgrown his.
16:29 Grandma_ warps in a nexus.Quietly, Grandma_ adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:57 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
17:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:40 Grandma_ successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.The attack shatters on Grandma_'s line. Great positioning.
18:04 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Grandma_'s army.Smirk takes a bite out of Grandma_'s force and backs off.
18:28 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Grandma_'s force stays on that battlefield.
18:55 Grandma_ tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Smirk's economy.Grandma_ goes for the raid — Smirk is ready, and nothing comes of it.
19:10 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Grandma_'s defense line.Smirk knocks, Grandma_ answers. No damage done.
🎙 The scales tip toward Grandma — a lead, but not a safe one.
19:46 Grandma_ tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Smirk's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Smirk shuts the door on Grandma_.
19:56 Grandma_ is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Grandma_ starts the push.
20:34 Smirk has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:11 Grandma_ made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Smirk's hydralisks! Smirk has to back off!Grandma_ absorbs the mid-game push — Smirk gained nothing for the cost.
21:27 After that battle, Grandma_ still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
21:59 About half of Smirk's army has been decimated in that battle.Grandma_ pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:16 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
22:46 Grandma_ tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Smirk.Good instincts from Smirk; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Grandma edges ahead on army strength.
23:06 What superior Mutalisk micro from Smirk! Grandma_'s economy is suffering!Smirk gets into Grandma_'s mineral line — workers are dying.
23:23 With corsairs sniping overlords, Grandma_ is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Grandma_ hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:05 Grandma_ warps in a nexus.Quietly, Grandma_ adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
24:49 Grandma_ kills off Smirk's armies and continues pushing!Grandma_ wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
24:58 It seems that Grandma_ only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Grandma_ takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
25:30 With excellent skills and micro, Grandma_ managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:53 Grandma_ tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Smirk.Good instincts from Smirk; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
26:21 Looks like Grandma_ is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Grandma_ starts the push.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
26:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
27:05 Smirk failed to bring in overlords as Grandma_'s dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!The mid-game push crashes through — Grandma_ breaks Smirk's position.
27:19 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Grandma_'s force stays on that battlefield.
27:58 With excellent skills and micro, Grandma_ managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:17 Reaver! Reaver! Grandma_'s reaver is killing off most of Smirk's workers!Smirk looks away for one second and Grandma_ makes him pay for it.
28:35 Zerglings ran past Grandma_'s defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Smirk!Smirk gets into Grandma_'s mineral line — workers are dying.
28:51 Grandma_ warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Grandma_ expands.
29:17 Smirk desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
29:47 With corsairs sniping overlords, Grandma_ is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Grandma_'s mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
30:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
30:28 Smirk's massive number of speedlings stopped Grandma_'s speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Smirk!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Smirk holds Grandma_.
30:54 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Grandma_ while losing less than half of his army.Grandma_ keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:14 After that battle, Grandma_ still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
31:51 Currently, neither Grandma_ nor Smirk appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Grandma_ and Smirk match each other.
32:08 Grandma_ decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Grandma_ crosses the map with everything.
32:27 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
32:44 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
33:10 Smirk was out-microed by Grandma_ and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Grandma_'s line. Great positioning.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
33:30 After that battle, Grandma_ still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:07 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Grandma_ while losing less than half of his army.Grandma_ keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:19 Zerglings ran past Grandma_'s defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Smirk!The raid lands — Smirk chips away at Grandma_'s foundation.
34:49 Zerglings ran past Grandma_'s defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Smirk!Beautiful harassment from Smirk. Grandma_'s economy takes a real hit.
35:15 Zerglings ran past Grandma_'s defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Smirk!Smirk gets into Grandma_'s mineral line — workers are dying.
35:34 Looks like Grandma_ is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Grandma_'s mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
36:08 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
36:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
36:42 Smirk's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.The mid-game push crashes through — Grandma_ breaks Smirk's position.
🎙 Slight advantage Grandma as the game develops.
37:07 About half of Smirk's army has been decimated in that battle.Grandma_ pays for that trade with about half his army.
37:41 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Grandma_'s army has been decimated.Smirk clips Grandma_'s army — real damage, but Grandma_ fights on.
37:49 Grandma_ successfully blocked Smirk from harassing his economy.Smirk goes for the raid — Grandma_ is ready, and nothing comes of it.
38:26 Smirk's army is small compared to Grandma_!Smirk is badly outgunned — Grandma_'s force is a size larger.
38:38 Looks like Grandma_ is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Grandma_'s mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
39:04 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.
39:34 The battle outcome favors Grandma_ as Smirk's armies melt into Grandma_'s armies' weapon fire!Smirk's army evaporates. Grandma_ doesn't even slow down.
39:58 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Grandma_ — the losses are light.
40:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Grandma_ seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The late game —
40:38 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Grandma_ moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Grandma_ moves out to end it.
41:00 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Smirk pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
41:30 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
42:01 Grandma_ successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.Smirk commits and it's the wrong call — Grandma_ cleans it up.
42:21 With excellent skills and micro, Grandma_ managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
42:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Grandma_ — the losses are light.
43:01 Grandma_ rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Grandma_ moves out to end it.
43:25 In terms of army size, Smirk is behind Grandma_!Smirk needs production, fast; Grandma_'s army has outgrown his.
43:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
44:05 Smirk's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Grandma_ has no observers left. The push stalls.Smirk holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
44:41 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Grandma_ while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Grandma_ — the losses are light.
45:01 After that battle, Grandma_ still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
45:19 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Grandma_ moves on the hatcheries.Everything Grandma_ has built comes forward at once.
45:38 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
46:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
46:27 The battle outcome favors Grandma_ as Smirk's armies melt into Grandma_'s armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Smirk's way of life — Grandma_ marches on.
46:51 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Grandma_ while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Grandma_ — the losses are light.
47:28 After that battle, Grandma_ still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:35 Grandma_ decides to start pushing across the map.Grandma_ tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
48:16 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.
48:25 Smirk ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. Grandma_ is inside the third.There's no rebuilding from that. Grandma_'s late-game push decides it.
48:48 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Grandma_ pays for that trade with about half his army.
49:17 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Grandma_'s army.Smirk takes a bite out of Grandma_'s force and backs off.
49:45 Grandma_ shot down Smirk's hatchery.No reinforcements in time: Smirk watches Grandma_ level the expansion.
49:59 Zerglings ran past Grandma_'s defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Smirk!The raid lands — Smirk chips away at Grandma_'s foundation.
50:28 Grandma_ warps in a nexus.Grandma_ takes another base — the economy widens.
50:45 Grandma_ rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Grandma_ has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Smirk is hanging on by a thread against Grandma's army.
51:06 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
51:36 All of a sudden, Smirk has no armies left while Grandma_ is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Grandma_. The push continues.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Grandma is far ahead.
51:52 The attack was a success, Smirk lost more than half of his army in that battle.Grandma_ limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
52:25 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Grandma_'s army.Smirk clips Grandma_'s army — real damage, but Grandma_ fights on.
52:37 Smirk's hatchery has been destroyed by Grandma_.Grandma_ finds the weak point and Smirk's new base is gone.
53:13 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Smirk GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Smirk taps.
Grandma takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Grandma
■ Smirk
army value
■ Grandma
■ Smirk
economy
Play-by-play (174 lines)
0:07 Grandma_ spawns at s1 in Blue while Smirk spawns at s2 in Purple.Grandma_ in Blue at s1. Smirk in Purple at s2. The map is set.
0:42 Grandma_ gets Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's 12 Pool.Grandma_ shows Forge Fast Expand — Smirk has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:52 Grandma_ desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Grandma_ takes another base — the economy widens.
1:22 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:44 Grandma_'s zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Grandma_: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:06 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
2:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:52 Smirk lost all of his zerglings to Grandma_'s zealots and dragoons!Smirk wasn't ready. Grandma_'s early aggression takes the lead.
3:16 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Grandma_ keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:37 With excellent skills and micro, Grandma_ managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:07 Grandma_ warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Grandma_ expands.
4:35 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:43 Attempting to end the game, Grandma_ moves out with his armies.Grandma_ tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:12 Smirk decides to start pushing across the map.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
5:49 Smirk failed to kill off Grandma_'s defending zealots.Grandma_ holds the early rush without blinking.
6:12 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Grandma_'s army.Smirk takes a bite out of Grandma_'s force and backs off.
6:50 Grandma_ destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Grandma_ takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
7:01 Grandma_ is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Grandma_ goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:22 Smirk starts pushing across the map.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:11 Smirk with his speedlings successfully defend against Grandma_'s early zealot pressure.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
8:41 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Grandma_ while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Grandma_ — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:01 After that battle, Grandma_ still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
9:32 Both Grandma_ and Smirk appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Grandma_ and Smirk match each other.
9:45 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
10:09 Eager to end the game, Grandma_ moves out with his armies.Grandma_ has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:37 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
11:11 Grandma_ warps in a nexus.Grandma_ takes another base — the economy widens.
11:20 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:38 Smirk with some nice speedling surrounds killed Grandma_'s zealots!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Grandma_'s front door.
12:19 About half of Grandma_'s army has been decimated in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:31 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Grandma_ keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
13:06 Smirk now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
13:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:44 The battle outcome favors Smirk as Grandma_'s armies melt into Smirk's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Grandma_'s way of life — Smirk marches on.
14:05 After that battle, Grandma_ still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
14:24 It seems that Grandma_ only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Grandma_ takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
14:46 Smirk desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
15:19 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
15:48 Grandma_ is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Smirk's army.Grandma_ needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:00 Grandma_ warps in a nexus.Grandma_ plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:01 Smirk's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Grandma_'s army.The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Grandma_'s position.
17:21 After that battle, Grandma_ still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:38 It seems that Grandma_ only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Grandma_ clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
18:01 Smirk now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
18:24 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:19 Grandma_ made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Smirk's hydralisks! Smirk has to back off!Grandma_ absorbs the mid-game push — Smirk gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:35 After that battle, Grandma_ still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Grandma_ keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:29 Grandma_ warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Grandma_ expands.
20:36 Smirk has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:22 Smirk's scourge sniped a few of Grandma_'s observers! Grandma_ can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Grandma_'s position.
21:45 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Grandma_'s army has been decimated.Smirk takes a bite out of Grandma_'s force and backs off.
22:10 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Grandma_ — the losses are light.
22:43 Grandma_ casts some storm! But Smirk lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Smirk shuts the door on Grandma_.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:01 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
23:37 Smirk decides to expand.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
24:22 The battle outcome favors Smirk as Grandma_'s armies melt into Smirk's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Smirk. The push continues.
24:29 With excellent skills and micro, Grandma_ managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
24:56 It seems that Grandma_ only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Grandma_ clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
25:23 Smirk has more expansions than Grandma_.Smirk is out-expanding Grandma_ — the money game is tilting.
25:49 Grandma_ warps in a nexus.Quietly, Grandma_ adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
26:02 Grandma_ is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Grandma_ starts the push.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:34 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
26:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
27:17 Smirk failed to bring in overlords as Grandma_'s dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!Smirk's defense bends, then snaps. Grandma_ takes the middle of the game.
27:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Grandma_ keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:16 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Grandma_'s army.Smirk clips Grandma_'s army — real damage, but Grandma_ fights on.
28:36 What superior Mutalisk micro from Smirk! Grandma_'s economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Smirk. Grandma_'s economy takes a real hit.
29:03 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
29:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
29:36 All of a sudden, Grandma_ has no armies left while Smirk is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Smirk. The push continues.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
30:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Grandma_ seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
30:18 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Grandma_ keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:41 Looks like Grandma_ is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Grandma_'s mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:12 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
31:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
32:07 With beautiful placement, Smirk successfully fends off Grandma_'s attacks.Grandma_ commits and it's the wrong call — Smirk cleans it up.
32:23 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Grandma_ while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Grandma_ — the losses are light.
32:48 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Grandma_'s army.Smirk clips Grandma_'s army — real damage, but Grandma_ fights on.
33:00 Both Grandma_ and Smirk appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Grandma_ and Smirk match each other.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:37 Looks like Grandma_ is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Grandma_ starts the push.
34:06 Smirk now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
34:14 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
34:46 Grandma_ tried to break into Smirk's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped Grandma_!Smirk absorbs the mid-game push — Grandma_ gained nothing for the cost.
35:09 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Grandma_ keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:24 With excellent skills and micro, Grandma_ managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:42 Grandma_ is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Grandma_ hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:24 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
36:31 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
36:55 The battle outcome favors Smirk as Grandma_'s armies melt into Smirk's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Smirk. The push continues.
37:27 About half of Grandma_'s army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
37:57 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Grandma_ — the losses are light.
— The late game —
38:04 Every gateway is pumping and Grandma_ starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Grandma_ commits the late-game army.
38:33 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
38:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
39:28 Grandma_'s storms land on the swarm and Smirk's cracklings die before they reach the line.Smirk throws the endgame army in and Grandma_ simply refuses to lose.
39:38 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Grandma_'s army.Smirk clips Grandma_'s army — real damage, but Grandma_ fights on.
39:59 It seems that Grandma_ only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Grandma_ clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:39 Where is Smirk's detector? Grandma_ sends dark templars to harass Smirk's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Grandma_. Smirk's economy takes a real hit.
40:48 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
41:21 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
41:34 With beautiful placement, Grandma_ successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.Grandma_ holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
42:13 After that battle, Grandma_ still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Grandma_ keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:56 Reaver! Reaver! Grandma_'s reaver is killing off most of Smirk's workers!Beautiful harassment from Grandma_. Smirk's economy takes a real hit.
43:22 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Grandma_ moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Grandma_ commits the late-game army.
43:37 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
43:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
44:15 Grandma_'s storms land on the swarm and Smirk's cracklings die before they reach the line.Smirk throws the endgame army in and Grandma_ simply refuses to lose.
44:49 With excellent skills and micro, Grandma_ managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:17 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Grandma_ while losing less than half of his army.Grandma_ keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:28 Grandma_'s forces appear to be larger compared to Smirk's!Grandma_'s army is visibly the bigger one — Smirk should not take this fight.
46:02 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Grandma_.This is the big one — Grandma_ commits the late-game army.
46:16 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Smirk pushes.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
46:48 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
47:16 With beautiful placement, Grandma_ successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.Grandma_ takes the fight on his terms and sends Smirk home with nothing.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:36 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Grandma_'s army has been decimated.Smirk clips Grandma_'s army — real damage, but Grandma_ fights on.
47:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Grandma_ keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:27 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Smirk pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
48:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
48:59 The battle outcome favors Smirk as Grandma_'s armies melt into Smirk's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Smirk. The push continues.
49:34 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Grandma_'s army.Smirk takes a bite out of Grandma_'s force and backs off.
49:43 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Grandma_ destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Grandma_ clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
50:19 Grandma_ is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Smirk's army.Grandma_ needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
50:41 Aaaaaa, Smirk's mineral line is stormed by Grandma_'s high templars!The raid lands — Grandma_ chips away at Smirk's foundation.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
51:08 Grandma_ casts some storm! But Smirk lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Smirk shuts the door on Grandma_.
51:15 In terms of army size, Grandma_ is behind Smirk!Grandma_ is badly outgunned — Smirk's force is a size larger.
51:38 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
52:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
52:42 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Smirk's ultralisks cannot get through.Smirk throws the endgame army in and Grandma_ simply refuses to lose.
52:55 With excellent skills and micro, Grandma_ managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Grandma_ keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:34 Grandma_ tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Smirk.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Smirk shuts the door on Grandma_.
54:10 Reaver! Reaver! Grandma_'s reaver is killing off most of Smirk's workers!The raid lands — Grandma_ chips away at Smirk's foundation.
🎙 Slight advantage Smirk as the game develops.
54:29 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
54:43 Grandma_'s army is small compared to Smirk!Grandma_ needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
55:11 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
55:36 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Smirk breaks Grandma_ wide open.There's no rebuilding from that. Smirk's late-game push decides it.
56:03 Smirk destroyed about half of Grandma_'s army after that battle.Smirk cuts Grandma_'s army in half.
56:17 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Grandma_ — the losses are light.
56:50 Smirk moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
57:19 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.
57:41 Smirk's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Grandma_ loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Smirk's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Smirk's force dwarfs what Grandma has left on the field.
58:08 About half of Grandma_'s army has been decimated in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
58:20 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Grandma_ while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Grandma_ — the losses are light.
58:41 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
59:06 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Grandma_ GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Grandma_ taps.
That's the game: Smirk defeats Grandma, settled in the late game.
■ Grandma
■ Smirk
army value
■ Grandma
■ Smirk
economy
Play-by-play (51 lines)
0:09 The Yellow Grandma_ spawns at s2 while Red Smirk spawns at s3.We're underway — Grandma_ spawns at s2, Smirk answers from s3.
0:32 Grandma_ gets Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's Overpool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Grandma_'s Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's Overpool.
— The early game —
1:20 Grandma_ warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Grandma_ expands.
1:36 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:08 Grandma_ is pushing out with his zealots.Grandma_ goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:49 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
3:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:57 Smirk failed to break Grandma_'s defending line of zealots.Smirk's early gamble buys nothing — Grandma_'s defense was already in place.
4:30 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Grandma_'s army has been decimated.Smirk clips Grandma_'s army — real damage, but Grandma_ fights on.
5:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Grandma_ keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:21 Grandma_ desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Grandma_ expands.
6:08 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:37 Grandma_ is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Grandma_ goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:05 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
8:14 Smirk with some nice speedling surrounds killed Grandma_'s zealots!Grandma_ wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
8:50 Grandma_ has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
9:22 It seems that Grandma_ only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Grandma_ clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
— The mid game —
9:46 Grandma_ decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Grandma_ pushes.
10:25 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:03 Grandma_ was out-microed by Smirk and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Smirk's line. Great positioning.
11:21 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Grandma_ — the losses are light.
11:57 Grandma_ lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The scales tip toward Smirk — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:32 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
13:02 In terms of army size, Grandma_ is behind Smirk!Grandma_ needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
13:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:14 Smirk with some nice speedling surrounds killed Grandma_'s zealots!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Grandma_'s front door.
14:41 After that battle, Grandma_ still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:08 It seems that Grandma_ only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Grandma_ clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
15:40 Eager to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
16:05 Grandma_ warps in a nexus.Quietly, Grandma_ adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The late game —
16:42 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
🎙 Grandma is a step behind and knows it.
17:13 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:52 Grandma_ lost some of his dragoons to Smirk's speedlings!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Grandma_'s front door.
18:19 Grandma_ has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
19:04 It seems that Grandma_ only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Grandma_ clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
19:37 Smirk starts pushing across the map.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
20:03 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.
20:39 All of a sudden, Grandma_ has no armies left while Smirk is continuing to push across the map!Grandma_'s army evaporates. Smirk doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Smirk has built a commanding army lead — Grandma needs something special here.
21:06 Grandma_ has lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:33 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Grandma_ — the losses are light.
22:19 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Grandma_ GGs!Grandma_ GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Smirk closes it out over Grandma.
■ Grandma
■ Smirk
army value
■ Grandma
■ Smirk
economy
Play-by-play (39 lines)
0:07 Grandma_ spawns in White at s3 while Smirk spawns in Green at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Grandma_ at s3, Smirk at s1.
0:50 Grandma_ gets Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's Overpool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Grandma_'s Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's Overpool.
— The early game —
1:29 Grandma_ warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Grandma_ expands.
2:01 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:27 Grandma_ starts pushing across the map.Grandma_ tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:11 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:19 Smirk failed to break Grandma_'s defending line of zealots.Smirk's early gamble buys nothing — Grandma_'s defense was already in place.
4:48 With excellent skills and micro, Grandma_ managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:31 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Grandma_ keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:04 Grandma_'s zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Grandma_: the first units are already marching.
6:30 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
7:13 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The scales tip toward Grandma — a lead, but not a safe one.
— The mid game —
8:12 Smirk lost all of his zerglings to Grandma_'s zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Grandma_ breaks Smirk's front door.
8:55 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Grandma_ pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Grandma_ seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
10:00 Grandma_ is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Grandma_ goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:28 Smirk is leading the game with more expansions than Grandma_.Smirk is out-expanding Grandma_ — the money game is tilting.
11:07 Grandma_ warps in a nexus.Grandma_ plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:20 Grandma_ kills off Smirk's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Grandma_ breaks Smirk's front door.
12:57 About half of Smirk's army has been decimated in that battle.Grandma_ pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Grandma has built a commanding army lead — Smirk needs something special here.
13:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Grandma_ seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
— The late game —
14:07 Unwilling to make the game too long, Grandma_ starts moving out.Here it comes: Grandma_ crosses the map with everything.
14:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:14 Grandma_ kills off Smirk's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Smirk wasn't ready. Grandma_'s early aggression takes the lead.
15:49 About half of Smirk's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Grandma_'s force stays on that battlefield.
16:22 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Grandma_'s army.Smirk takes a bite out of Grandma_'s force and backs off.
16:57 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
17:36 Grandma_ is pushing out with his zealots.Grandma_ goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:01 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Smirk GGs!That's it. Smirk looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Grandma closes it out over Smirk.
■ Grandma
■ Smirk
army value
■ Grandma
■ Smirk
economy
Play-by-play (168 lines)
0:19 The Yellow Grandma_ spawns at s2 while Purple Smirk spawns at s3.Grandma_ in Yellow at s2. Smirk in Purple at s3. The map is set.
0:26 Grandma_ gets Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's 12 Pool.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Grandma_, 12 Pool from Smirk.
— The early game —
0:46 Grandma_ warps in a nexus.Grandma_ plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:11 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
1:45 Grandma_ is pushing out with his zealots.Grandma_ tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
1:59 Smirk starts pushing across the map.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
2:43 Grandma_ kills off Smirk's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Grandma_ breaks Smirk's front door.
3:23 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Grandma_ while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Grandma_ — the losses are light.
3:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Grandma_ seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
3:53 At the moment, Grandma_ seems to have more units than Smirk.Grandma_'s army is visibly the bigger one — Smirk should not take this fight.
4:20 Grandma_ is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Grandma_ tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:54 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
5:10 Grandma_ warps in a nexus.Quietly, Grandma_ adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:32 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
5:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:18 The battle outcome favors Grandma_ as Smirk's armies melt into Grandma_'s armies' weapon fire!Smirk's army evaporates. Grandma_ doesn't even slow down.
6:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Grandma_ — the losses are light.
7:05 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Grandma_'s army.Smirk takes a bite out of Grandma_'s force and backs off.
7:40 Grandma_ decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Grandma_ pushes.
7:52 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
8:23 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
8:47 Smirk's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Grandma_ continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Smirk wasn't ready. Grandma_'s early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:06 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Grandma_ — the losses are light.
9:34 With excellent skills and micro, Grandma_ managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:47 Attempting to end the game, Grandma_ moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Grandma_ pushes.
10:07 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:38 Grandma_ decides to expand.More workers, more money: Grandma_ expands.
10:53 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
11:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
11:46 Grandma_ failed to kill off Smirk's defending zerglings.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
12:13 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Grandma_ keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:30 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Grandma_'s army has been decimated.Smirk takes a bite out of Grandma_'s force and backs off.
12:53 Unwilling to make the game too long, Grandma_ starts moving out.No more waiting. Grandma_ pushes.
— The mid game —
13:31 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
13:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
14:00 Grandma_ failed to deal nicely with Smirk's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Grandma_'s position.
14:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Grandma_ seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
14:47 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Grandma_ while losing less than half of his army.Grandma_ keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:20 Grandma_ harasses Smirk's economy and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Grandma_. Smirk's economy takes a real hit.
15:33 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Grandma_'s defense line.Good instincts from Grandma_; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:07 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
16:22 Grandma_ warps in a nexus.Grandma_ takes another base — the economy widens.
16:54 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:27 Smirk brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but Grandma_ had the observers and archons to deal with. Grandma_ successfully defended Smirk's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Grandma_ holds Smirk.
18:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Grandma_ seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Grandma_ keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:39 Where is Smirk's detector? Grandma_ sends dark templars to harass Smirk's mineral line!Grandma_ gets into Smirk's mineral line — workers are dying.
19:06 Both Grandma_ and Smirk appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Grandma_ and Smirk yet.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:30 Grandma_ casts some storm! But Smirk lost no workers.Grandma_ goes for the raid — Smirk is ready, and nothing comes of it.
19:47 With a successful harassment, Smirk hurts Grandma_'s economy.Beautiful harassment from Smirk. Grandma_'s economy takes a real hit.
20:19 Looks like Grandma_ is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Grandma_ hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:46 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:22 The battle outcome favors Grandma_ as Smirk's armies melt into Grandma_'s armies' weapon fire!Grandma_ wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
21:45 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Grandma_ destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Grandma_ clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
22:16 With excellent skills and micro, Grandma_ managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
22:48 Grandma_ warps in a nexus.Quietly, Grandma_ adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
22:56 Unwilling to make the game too long, Grandma_ starts moving out.No more waiting. Grandma_ pushes.
23:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
23:47 The battle outcome favors Grandma_ as Smirk's armies melt into Grandma_'s armies' weapon fire!Smirk's army evaporates. Grandma_ doesn't even slow down.
24:12 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Grandma_ — the losses are light.
24:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Grandma_ seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
25:08 With corsairs sniping overlords, Grandma_ is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Grandma_'s mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:19 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
25:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
26:16 Grandma_'s massive number of speedlots slice through Smirk's zerglings and hydralisks.Smirk's defense bends, then snaps. Grandma_ takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:40 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Grandma_ destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Grandma_ clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
26:57 With excellent skills and micro, Grandma_ managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
27:23 What a pity! Smirk managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Grandma_'s army.Smirk knocks, Grandma_ answers. No damage done.
27:45 Grandma_ might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Smirk did.Grandma_ needs an expansion soon or Smirk's economy simply wins this.
28:07 Grandma_ warps in a nexus.Quietly, Grandma_ adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
28:34 Looks like Grandma_ is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Grandma_ starts the push.
29:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
29:11 Smirk's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.The mid-game push crashes through — Grandma_ breaks Smirk's position.
29:40 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Grandma_ while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Grandma_ — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Grandma_ seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
30:27 Looks like Grandma_ is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Grandma_'s mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:42 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
31:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
31:28 Grandma_ tried to break into Smirk's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped Grandma_!Smirk absorbs the mid-game push — Grandma_ gained nothing for the cost.
32:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Grandma_ — the losses are light.
32:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Grandma_ seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
32:39 Looks like Grandma_ is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Grandma_ hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:57 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
33:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
33:47 Grandma_ failed to deal nicely with Smirk's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.Grandma_'s defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
34:23 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Grandma_'s army has been decimated.Smirk clips Grandma_'s army — real damage, but Grandma_ fights on.
34:42 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Grandma_ — the losses are light.
35:08 Smirk destroys Grandma_'s nexus, denying expansions.Smirk finds the weak point and Grandma_'s new base is gone.
35:24 What a pity! Smirk managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Grandma_'s army.Smirk knocks, Grandma_ answers. No damage done.
35:54 Grandma_ starts expanding.More workers, more money: Grandma_ expands.
36:23 With corsairs sniping overlords, Grandma_ is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Grandma_'s mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
36:40 Smirk now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:07 Both Grandma_ and Smirk appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Grandma_ and Smirk yet.
37:14 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.
37:55 Smirk burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off Grandma_'s push!Smirk absorbs the mid-game push — Grandma_ gained nothing for the cost.
38:12 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Grandma_ while losing less than half of his army.Grandma_ keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:33 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Grandma_'s army.Smirk takes a bite out of Grandma_'s force and backs off.
38:57 Grandma_ is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Grandma_ hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
39:28 Eager to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
39:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
40:06 Smirk's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Grandma_ loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Smirk's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
40:27 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Grandma_'s army.Smirk takes a bite out of Grandma_'s force and backs off.
40:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Grandma_ keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:20 Unwilling to make the game too long, Grandma_ starts moving out.Grandma_ tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
41:41 Smirk moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
42:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
42:17 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Grandma_ walks through Smirk's army.There's no rebuilding from that. Grandma_'s late-game push decides it.
42:59 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Grandma_ while losing less than half of his army.Grandma_ keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Grandma_ seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:44 Smirk's hatchery has been destroyed by Grandma_.Smirk's expansion burns — Grandma_ tears it down.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
43:54 Grandma_ warps in a nexus.Quietly, Grandma_ adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
44:18 Grandma_ rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Grandma_ moves out to end it.
44:43 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
45:04 At the moment, neither Grandma_ nor Smirk is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
45:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
45:55 Smirk's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Grandma_ loses everything.The final army does its work — Smirk breaks Grandma_ late.
46:21 With excellent skills and micro, Grandma_ managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:35 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Grandma_ while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Grandma_ — the losses are light.
46:55 What a pity! Smirk managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Grandma_'s army.Smirk knocks, Grandma_ answers. No damage done.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
47:33 Every gateway is pumping and Grandma_ starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Grandma_ moves out to end it.
48:00 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
48:07 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.
48:31 Smirk spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Grandma_ is still standing.Smirk throws the endgame army in and Grandma_ simply refuses to lose.
49:07 After that battle, Grandma_ still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:29 Grandma_ destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Grandma_ takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
49:51 Grandma_ rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Grandma_ commits the late-game army.
50:19 Smirk decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
50:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
51:02 Grandma_ walked into plague and swarm together. Smirk gave up nothing.Grandma_ throws the endgame army in and Smirk simply refuses to lose.
51:21 It seems that Grandma_ only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Grandma_ takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
51:54 After that battle, Grandma_ still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:01 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Grandma_ moves on the hatcheries.Everything Grandma_ has built comes forward at once.
52:24 It seems like Grandma_ has more units than Smirk!Count the units: Grandma_ has the edge over Smirk right now.
52:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
53:17 Grandma_ kills off Smirk's armies and continues pushing!Smirk's army evaporates. Grandma_ doesn't even slow down.
53:48 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Grandma_ keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Grandma_ seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
54:37 What superior Mutalisk micro from Smirk! Grandma_'s economy is suffering!Smirk gets into Grandma_'s mineral line — workers are dying.
55:00 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Grandma_ moves on the hatcheries.Everything Grandma_ has built comes forward at once.
55:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
55:46 The battle outcome favors Grandma_ as Smirk's armies melt into Grandma_'s armies' weapon fire!Grandma_ wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
55:53 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Grandma_'s force stays on that battlefield.
56:33 With excellent skills and micro, Grandma_ managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:47 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Grandma_.Everything Grandma_ has built comes forward at once.
57:08 Smirk having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Smirk types it out: GG.
Grandma takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Grandma
■ Smirk
army value
■ Grandma
■ Smirk
economy
Play-by-play (38 lines)
0:07 Grandma_ spawns in Green at s3 while Smirk spawns in Blue at s1.Grandma_ takes s3 in Green; Smirk settles in at s1 in Blue.
0:37 Smirk gets 12 Hatch against Grandma_'s Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Grandma_, 12 Hatch from Smirk.
— The early game —
1:26 Grandma_ warps in a nexus.Grandma_ plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:50 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
2:42 Eager to end the game, Grandma_ moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Grandma_ pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:10 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:50 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:27 Grandma_ failed to kill off Smirk's defending zerglings.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
4:50 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Grandma_ while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Grandma_ — the losses are light.
5:33 After that battle, Grandma_ still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
6:13 Grandma_ is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Grandma_: the first units are already marching.
6:44 Smirk decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
7:18 Both Grandma_ and Smirk appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Grandma_ and Smirk yet.
— The mid game —
7:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:39 Smirk with his speedlings successfully defend against Grandma_'s early zealot pressure.Grandma_'s early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
9:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Grandma_ — the losses are light.
9:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Grandma_ seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
10:18 Grandma_ warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Grandma_ expands.
10:52 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
11:30 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
12:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:41 With really nice micro, Smirk's speedlings kills off Grandma_'s dragoons.The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Grandma_'s front door.
13:18 Grandma_ has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Grandma is a step behind and knows it.
— The late game —
13:53 Grandma_ destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Grandma_ takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
14:36 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:52 Smirk with some nice speedling surrounds killed Grandma_'s zealots!Grandma_ wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
16:22 Grandma_ has lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Grandma_ — the losses are light.
17:39 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
18:10 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Grandma_ taps out!Grandma_ GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Grandma taps out. Smirk's early game was simply better.
Head to head
26 games
Grandma
10 – 16
Smirk