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■ Smirk
■ Jazz
army value
■ Smirk
■ Jazz
economy
Play-by-play (49 lines)
0:17 Smirk spawns in Purple at s3 while Bedford spawns in Orange at s4.We're underway — Smirk spawns at s3, Bedford answers from s4.
0:42 Smirk opens 12 Hatch against Bedford's 9 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Smirk's 12 Hatch against Bedford's 9 Pool.
— The early game —
1:20 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:48 Bedford places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Bedford expands.
2:15 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.
2:51 Bedford's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Bedford: the first units are already marching.
3:18 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
3:50 Bedford failed to kill off Smirk's defending zerglings.Bedford's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
4:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Bedford — the losses are light.
4:56 Smirk only destroyed about half of Bedford's army.Half of Bedford's force is gone — Smirk took it apart.
5:18 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
6:00 Attempting to end the game, Bedford moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Bedford crosses the map with everything.
6:27 In terms of army size, Bedford is behind Smirk!Bedford is badly outgunned — Smirk's force is a size larger.
6:58 Smirk starts expanding.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:36 Bedford places down a hatchery.Bedford takes another base — the economy widens.
7:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
8:43 Smirk with more superior zergling control outpowers Bedford!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Bedford's front door.
9:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Bedford seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
9:39 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Bedford keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:08 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
10:31 Bedford's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Bedford: the first units are already marching.
11:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:34 With really nice micro, Smirk kills off Bedford's zerglings.The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Bedford's front door.
🎙 Jazz is a step behind and knows it.
12:20 Bedford lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:49 It seems that Bedford only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Bedford clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
13:10 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:59 Bedford starts expanding.Quietly, Bedford adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:01 All of a sudden, Bedford has no armies left while Smirk is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Smirk. The push continues.
15:15 About half of Bedford's army has been decimated in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:57 Bedford destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Bedford clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
16:21 Smirk destroys Bedford's hatchery, denying expansions.Bedford's expansion burns — Smirk tears it down.
🎙 It's all going Smirk's way right now.
17:06 It seems like Smirk has more units than Bedford!Count the units: Smirk has the edge over Bedford right now.
17:35 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
18:00 Bedford places down a hatchery.Bedford plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:36 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
19:04 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.
— The mid game —
19:37 Smirk made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Bedford's position.
20:11 About half of Bedford's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
20:41 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Bedford while losing less than half of his army.Bedford keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:09 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Bedford GGs!That's it. Bedford looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Smirk defeats Jazz, settled in the mid game.
■ Smirk
■ Jazz
army value
■ Smirk
■ Jazz
economy
Play-by-play (8 lines)
0:07 Smirk spawns in Yellow at s3 while Bedford spawns in Blue at s1.Smirk takes s3 in Yellow; across the map, Bedford settles in at s1 in Blue.
2:19 Bedford gets 5 Pool against Smirk's Overpool.The builds are down: Overpool from Smirk, 5 Pool from Bedford.
4:02 Bedford is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Bedford: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Jazz's force dwarfs what Smirk has left on the field.
6:09 Bedford opens with a cheesy build.Something sneaky from Bedford. This is an early gamble.
8:14 Bedford with an aggressive opening starts to attack Smirk.All or nothing: Bedford's gamble arrives at Smirk's base.
10:06 Smirk GGs after being cheesed by Bedford.The cheese lands — Smirk GGs, and Bedford steals the game.
Smirk taps out. Jazz's early game was simply better.
■ Smirk
■ Jazz
army value
■ Smirk
■ Jazz
economy
Play-by-play (129 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Blue Smirk spawning at s1 and Orange Bedford spawning at s2.Smirk in Blue at s1. Bedford in Orange at s2. The map is set.
0:33 Bedford opens 12 Pool against Smirk's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Smirk, 12 Pool from Bedford.
— The early game —
0:52 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
1:21 Bedford places down a hatchery.Bedford plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:39 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:05 Unwilling to make the game too long, Bedford starts moving out.Bedford tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
2:29 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.
3:04 Smirk lost all his zerglings to Bedford!Smirk wasn't ready. Bedford's early aggression takes the lead.
3:14 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Bedford while losing less than half of his army.Bedford keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Bedford seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:06 Smirk starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
4:33 It seems like Bedford has more units than Smirk!Bedford's army is visibly the bigger one — Smirk should not take this fight.
5:06 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
5:29 Bedford places down a hatchery.Quietly, Bedford adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:17 With really nice micro, Smirk kills off Bedford's zerglings.The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Bedford's front door.
6:31 After that battle, Bedford still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
7:10 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Bedford — the losses are light.
7:31 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:51 Bedford pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Bedford tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:16 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.
8:34 With really nice micro, Bedford kills off Smirk's zerglings.The early pressure works — Bedford breaks Smirk's front door.
9:01 About half of Smirk's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Bedford's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:28 With excellent skills and micro, Bedford managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
10:03 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:18 Bedford places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Bedford expands.
10:32 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
10:59 Bedford is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Bedford goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
11:53 With really nice micro, Smirk kills off Bedford's zerglings.The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Bedford's front door.
12:27 Bedford lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:41 Bedford destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Bedford clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
13:08 Smirk's number of expansions are equal to Bedford's.Base for base, they're level — Smirk and Bedford match each other.
13:40 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
14:04 Bedford pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Bedford tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:18 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
14:41 Bedford places down a hatchery.Bedford plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:19 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.
15:44 With beautiful placement, Smirk successfully fends off Bedford's attacks.Smirk takes the fight on his terms and sends Bedford home with nothing.
15:51 About half of Smirk's army has been decimated in that battle.Bedford pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:18 About half of Bedford's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:46 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 Bedford's army.Smirk goes for the raid — Bedford is ready, and nothing comes of it.
— The mid game —
17:05 Smirk is pushing his speedlings.Smirk's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:29 Eager to end the game, Bedford moves out with his armies.Bedford tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
18:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:32 Bedford failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Smirk's mutalisks!Bedford's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
18:52 Smirk only destroyed about half of Bedford's army.Half of Bedford's force is gone — Smirk took it apart.
19:09 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Bedford pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:39 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 Bedford's army.Smirk goes for the raid — Bedford is ready, and nothing comes of it.
19:54 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
20:24 Bedford is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Bedford hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:55 Bedford is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Smirk's army.Bedford is badly outgunned — Smirk's force is a size larger.
21:24 Bedford places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Bedford expands.
21:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:08 Smirk's mutalisks failed to dodge some scourges and he lost the mutalisk battle to Bedford!Bedford absorbs the mid-game push — Smirk gained nothing for the cost.
22:27 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Bedford's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Bedford's force and backs off.
23:01 Bedford destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Bedford takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
23:16 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 Bedford's army.Smirk goes for the raid — Bedford is ready, and nothing comes of it.
23:43 Smirk is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Smirk starts the push.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
24:02 Bedford is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Bedford starts the push.
24:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
24:50 Bedford was out-microed by Smirk and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Smirk's line. Great positioning.
25:21 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Bedford — the losses are light.
25:38 Bedford lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
26:15 Smirk is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Smirk starts the push.
26:31 Bedford is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Bedford hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
27:12 Smirk's mutalisks failed to dodge some scourges and he lost the mutalisk battle to Bedford!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Bedford holds Smirk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:52 After that battle, Bedford still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
28:06 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Bedford while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Bedford — the losses are light.
28:29 Smirk is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Smirk's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:53 Bedford decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Bedford crosses the map with everything.
29:11 Smirk is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Bedford.Smirk is starving on bases while Bedford spreads across the map.
29:54 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
30:04 With beautiful placement, Bedford successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.Bedford holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
30:40 With excellent skills and micro, Bedford managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
31:07 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Bedford's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
31:22 Zerglings ran past Smirk's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Bedford!Smirk looks away for one second and Bedford makes him pay for it.
31:40 What superior Mutalisk micro from Smirk! Bedford's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Smirk chips away at Bedford's foundation.
32:13 Bedford is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Bedford's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:54 Smirk successfully fends off Bedford's attacks.Smirk holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
33:15 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Bedford destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Bedford takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
33:51 With excellent skills and micro, Bedford managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
— The late game —
34:19 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Bedford's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Bedford shuts the door on Smirk.
34:39 Bedford tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Smirk's defense line.Good instincts from Smirk; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:54 Smirk is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Smirk starts the push.
35:23 Bedford is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Bedford hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:47 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
36:16 Bedford kills off Smirk's armies and continues pushing!Smirk's army evaporates. Bedford doesn't even slow down.
36:34 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Bedford pays for that trade with about half his army.
36:53 Bedford has lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
37:18 What superior Mutalisk micro from Smirk! Bedford's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Smirk chips away at Bedford's foundation.
37:50 Bedford tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Smirk's defense line.Good instincts from Smirk; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
38:16 Bedford is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Smirk's army.Bedford needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
38:44 Zerglings ran past Bedford's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Smirk!Smirk gets into Bedford's mineral line — workers are dying.
39:09 Bedford is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Bedford's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
39:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
39:57 Bedford with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!Smirk's defense bends, then snaps. Bedford takes the middle of the game.
40:08 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Bedford pays for that trade with about half his army.
40:36 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Bedford's army.Smirk clips Bedford's army — real damage, but Bedford fights on.
41:15 Bedford destroys Smirk's hatchery, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Smirk watches Bedford level the expansion.
41:26 Bedford is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Bedford starts the push.
42:02 Bedford places down a hatchery.Bedford takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Jazz edges ahead on army strength.
42:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
42:44 Smirk made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Bedford is pushing his mutalisks further on!Smirk's defense bends, then snaps. Bedford takes the middle of the game.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Jazz is far ahead.
43:16 Smirk lost more than half of his army in that battle.Bedford limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
43:32 With excellent skills and micro, Bedford managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:01 Smirk's hatchery has been destroyed by Bedford.No reinforcements in time: Smirk watches Bedford level the expansion.
44:21 With a successful harassment, Smirk hurts Bedford's economy.Beautiful harassment from Smirk. Bedford's economy takes a real hit.
44:55 Bedford is pushing his speedlings.Bedford hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
45:02 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Smirk taps out!That's it. Smirk looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Smirk taps out. Jazz's mid game was simply better.
■ Smirk
■ Jazz
army value
■ Smirk
■ Jazz
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:09 The game starts with Yellow Smirk spawning at s2 and White Bedford spawning at s1.We're underway — Smirk spawns at s2, Bedford answers from s1.
0:35 Bedford gets 9 Pool against Smirk's 9 Pool.Smirk commits to 9 Pool; Bedford answers with 9 Pool.
— The early game —
1:09 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
1:37 Bedford places down a hatchery.Quietly, Bedford adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:22 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:57 Bedford is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Bedford: the first units are already marching.
3:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:03 With really nice micro, Smirk kills off Bedford's zerglings.The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Bedford's front door.
4:27 After that battle, Bedford still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:59 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Bedford while losing less than half of his army.Bedford keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:31 Bedford places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Bedford expands.
5:57 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:31 Bedford pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Bedford goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:08 Bedford is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Smirk's army.Bedford needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:37 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
8:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:49 Bedford lost all his zerglings to Smirk!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Bedford's front door.
9:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Bedford seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
9:55 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Bedford keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:33 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
11:03 Bedford's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Bedford goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:04 Bedford was out-microed by Smirk and loses all his attacking forces.Bedford commits and it's the wrong call — Smirk cleans it up.
🎙 Jazz is a step behind and knows it.
12:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Bedford — the losses are light.
13:01 Smirk only destroyed about half of Bedford's army.Half of Bedford's force is gone — Smirk took it apart.
13:40 Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
14:06 Bedford pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Bedford goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:52 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
15:07 Bedford places down a hatchery.Bedford takes another base — the economy widens.
15:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:12 The battle outcome favors Smirk as Bedford's armies melt into Smirk's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Smirk. The push continues.
16:48 Bedford lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Smirk's force dwarfs what Jazz has left on the field.
17:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Bedford keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
18:04 Smirk is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Smirk's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
19:06 Bedford made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Smirk is pushing his mutalisks further on!The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Bedford's position.
19:38 Smirk destroyed about half of Bedford's army after that battle.Smirk cuts Bedford's army in half.
20:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Bedford — the losses are light.
20:43 Bedford tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Smirk's defense line.Bedford goes for the raid — Smirk is ready, and nothing comes of it.
21:13 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Bedford taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Bedford taps.
Smirk takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Smirk
■ Jazz
army value
■ Smirk
■ Jazz
economy
Play-by-play (42 lines)
0:11 Smirk spawns in Red at s2 while Bedford spawns in Green at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Smirk at s2, Bedford at s1.
0:35 Smirk opens 12 Pool against Bedford's 12 Pool.Smirk commits to 12 Pool; Bedford answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:22 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
1:43 Bedford places down a hatchery.Quietly, Bedford adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:24 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:02 Bedford pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Bedford goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:34 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:08 Smirk successfully fends off Bedford's attacks.Bedford commits and it's the wrong call — Smirk cleans it up.
4:44 It seems that Bedford only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Bedford takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
5:21 After that battle, Bedford still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:56 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:27 Bedford places down a hatchery.Bedford takes another base — the economy widens.
7:07 Eager to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:43 Bedford pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Bedford: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
8:46 Bedford failed to break Smirk's zergling line of defense.Bedford's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
9:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Bedford — the losses are light.
10:04 About half of Bedford's army has been decimated in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:39 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:47 Smirk with more superior zergling control outpowers Bedford!Bedford wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
12:23 After that battle, Smirk destroyed about half of Bedford's army.Smirk cuts Bedford's army in half.
12:45 Bedford destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Bedford takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
🎙 The scales tip toward Smirk — a lead, but not a safe one.
13:19 Smirk destroys Bedford's hatchery, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Bedford watches Smirk level the expansion.
14:09 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
— The late game —
14:33 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:10 Bedford places down a hatchery.Bedford takes another base — the economy widens.
15:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:08 With really nice micro, Smirk kills off Bedford's zerglings.Bedford wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Smirk is far ahead.
16:56 Bedford lost more than half of his army in that battle.Smirk limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
17:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Bedford keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:08 Bedford places down a hatchery.Bedford plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:33 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
19:14 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Bedford GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Bedford taps.
GG. Smirk closes it out over Jazz.
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