Tournament · Bo7 · engine v5.3
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■ Smirk
■ Masaq' Orbital
army value
■ Smirk
■ Masaq' Orbital
economy
Play-by-play (38 lines)
0:07 The Teal Smirk spawns at s2 while White Masaq' Orbital spawns at s4.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Smirk at s2, Masaq' Orbital at s4.
0:36 Masaq' Orbital opens 2 Rax FE against Smirk's 12 Pool.Smirk commits to 12 Pool; Masaq' Orbital answers with 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:21 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
2:05 Masaq' Orbital places down a command center.Quietly, Masaq' Orbital adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:32 Smirk's zerglings are pushing out!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:16 Masaq' Orbital moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Masaq' Orbital pushes.
3:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:20 Masaq' Orbital failed to kill off Smirk's defending zerglings.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
5:04 Masaq' Orbital destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Masaq' Orbital clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
5:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Masaq' Orbital seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
6:01 Masaq' Orbital is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Smirk's army.Masaq' Orbital needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
6:45 Smirk is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:23 Masaq' Orbital feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Masaq' Orbital: the first units are already marching.
— The mid game —
8:07 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Smirk holds the stronger army for now.
8:42 Masaq' Orbital places down a command center.Masaq' Orbital takes another base — the economy widens.
9:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:42 Nice control from Smirk! He killed Masaq' Orbital's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Masaq' Orbital's front door.
10:17 With excellent skills and micro, Masaq' Orbital managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:04 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Masaq' Orbital while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Masaq' Orbital — the losses are light.
11:25 Smirk with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:50 Smirk kills off Masaq' Orbital's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Smirk. The push continues.
13:13 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Masaq' Orbital's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Masaq' Orbital's force and backs off.
🎙 Smirk edges ahead on army strength.
— The late game —
14:04 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Masaq' Orbital keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:33 Smirk with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
15:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
15:51 All of a sudden, Masaq' Orbital has no armies left while Smirk is continuing to push across the map!Smirk wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
16:13 Masaq' Orbital lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
16:58 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Masaq' Orbital destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Masaq' Orbital takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
17:41 Smirk with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:03 Masaq' Orbital having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Masaq' Orbital GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Smirk closes it out over Masaq' Orbital.
■ Smirk
■ Sholan Hadesh Huyler
army value
■ Smirk
■ Sholan Hadesh Huyler
economy
Play-by-play (41 lines)
0:07 Smirk spawns at s2 in Teal while Mahrai Ziller spawns at s4 in Blue.We're underway — Smirk spawns at s2, Mahrai Ziller answers from s4.
0:35 Smirk opens 12 Hatch against Mahrai Ziller's Forge Fast Expand.Smirk shows 12 Hatch — Mahrai Ziller has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:20 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.
1:55 Mahrai Ziller warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Mahrai Ziller expands.
2:35 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:16 Mahrai Ziller is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Mahrai Ziller: the first units are already marching.
3:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:19 With really nice micro, Smirk's speedlings kills off Mahrai Ziller's dragoons.Mahrai Ziller wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
5:02 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Mahrai Ziller's army has been decimated.Smirk takes a bite out of Mahrai Ziller's force and backs off.
5:37 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mahrai Ziller — the losses are light.
6:07 Smirk's number of expansions are equal to Mahrai Ziller's.Base for base, they're level — Smirk and Mahrai Ziller match each other.
6:37 Mahrai Ziller warps in a nexus.Quietly, Mahrai Ziller adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:24 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:51 Mahrai Ziller's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Mahrai Ziller: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
— The mid game —
8:22 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
8:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:32 Smirk with some nice speedling surrounds killed Mahrai Ziller's zealots!Mahrai Ziller wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
10:11 After that battle, Mahrai Ziller still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mahrai Ziller — the losses are light.
11:16 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
12:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:31 Smirk with some nice speedling surrounds killed Mahrai Ziller's zealots!Mahrai Ziller wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
13:18 Mahrai Ziller lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Slight advantage Smirk as the game develops.
13:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Mahrai Ziller keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
14:28 Mahrai Ziller starts expanding.Quietly, Mahrai Ziller adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:03 Smirk decides to start pushing across the map.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
15:31 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
16:49 The battle outcome favors Smirk as Mahrai Ziller's armies melt into Smirk's armies' weapon fire!Mahrai Ziller's army evaporates. Smirk doesn't even slow down.
17:20 Mahrai Ziller lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:53 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Mahrai Ziller while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mahrai Ziller — the losses are light.
18:36 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Smirk is far ahead.
19:13 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Mahrai Ziller taps out!Mahrai Ziller GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Smirk closes it out over Sholan Hadesh Huyler.
■ Smirk
■ Kabe Ischloear
army value
■ Smirk
■ Kabe Ischloear
economy
Play-by-play (49 lines)
0:07 Smirk spawns at s2 in Teal while Kabe Ischloear spawns at s1 in Blue.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Smirk at s2, Kabe Ischloear at s1.
0:50 Kabe Ischloear opens 12 Hatch against Smirk's Overpool.Smirk shows Overpool — Kabe Ischloear has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:14 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:38 Kabe Ischloear places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Kabe Ischloear expands.
2:12 Smirk decides to start pushing across the map.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:49 Kabe Ischloear is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Kabe Ischloear goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:24 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:58 Kabe Ischloear lost all his zerglings to Smirk!Kabe Ischloear wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
4:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Kabe Ischloear seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
5:09 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kabe Ischloear — the losses are light.
5:31 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:59 Kabe Ischloear places down a hatchery.Kabe Ischloear takes another base — the economy widens.
6:29 Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:12 Kabe Ischloear's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Kabe Ischloear tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:12 Smirk with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Kabe Ischloear's zerglings!Kabe Ischloear's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
8:48 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Kabe Ischloear while losing less than half of his army.Kabe Ischloear keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:27 Kabe Ischloear has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
9:48 Both Smirk and Kabe Ischloear appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Smirk and Kabe Ischloear yet.
10:23 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:00 Kabe Ischloear is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Kabe Ischloear goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:35 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:57 Kabe Ischloear places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Kabe Ischloear expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:56 The battle outcome favors Smirk as Kabe Ischloear's armies melt into Smirk's armies' weapon fire!Smirk wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
13:27 About half of Kabe Ischloear's army has been decimated in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:15 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kabe Ischloear destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Kabe Ischloear takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
14:46 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:50 Smirk with more superior zergling control outpowers Kabe Ischloear!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Kabe Ischloear's front door.
16:20 About half of Kabe Ischloear's army has been decimated in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:42 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kabe Ischloear — the losses are light.
🎙 Kabe Ischloear is a step behind and knows it.
17:27 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.
17:51 Kabe Ischloear is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Smirk's army.Kabe Ischloear is badly outgunned — Smirk's force is a size larger.
18:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
19:09 Smirk made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!Kabe Ischloear's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Smirk's force dwarfs what Kabe Ischloear has left on the field.
19:35 The attack was a success, Kabe Ischloear lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Smirk — more than half the force is gone.
— The late game —
20:03 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Kabe Ischloear while losing less than half of his army.Kabe Ischloear keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:44 Smirk is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Smirk hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:16 Kabe Ischloear having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Kabe Ischloear taps.
Kabe Ischloear taps out. Smirk's mid game was simply better.
■ Smirk
■ Yuki
army value
■ Smirk
■ Yuki
economy
Play-by-play (77 lines)
0:18 The game starts with Orange Smirk spawning at s2 and Teal Uagen Zlepe spawning at s3.Smirk takes s2 in Orange; across the map, Uagen Zlepe settles in at s3 in Teal.
0:33 Uagen Zlepe opens Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Smirk's 12 Hatch against Uagen Zlepe's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:06 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:40 Uagen Zlepe warps in a nexus.Uagen Zlepe takes another base — the economy widens.
2:01 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:20 Uagen Zlepe is pushing out with his zealots.Uagen Zlepe goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
3:19 Uagen Zlepe failed to kill off Smirk's defending zerglings.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
3:42 It seems that Uagen Zlepe only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Uagen Zlepe clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
4:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Uagen Zlepe seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
4:48 In terms of army size, Uagen Zlepe is behind Smirk!Uagen Zlepe needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
5:05 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.
5:32 Uagen Zlepe is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Uagen Zlepe tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:42 Smirk with his speedlings successfully defend against Uagen Zlepe's early zealot pressure.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
7:12 It seems that Uagen Zlepe only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Uagen Zlepe takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
7:33 After that battle, Uagen Zlepe still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:57 Smirk desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
8:22 Uagen Zlepe warps in a nexus.Uagen Zlepe takes another base — the economy widens.
8:47 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
9:33 Uagen Zlepe decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Uagen Zlepe has seen enough — the army moves out.
9:54 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
10:23 Smirk with some nice speedling surrounds killed Uagen Zlepe's zealots!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Uagen Zlepe's front door.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
10:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Uagen Zlepe seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Uagen Zlepe — the losses are light.
11:37 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?
12:00 Uagen Zlepe is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Uagen Zlepe goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:33 At the moment, Smirk seems to have more units than Uagen Zlepe.Smirk's army is visibly the bigger one — Uagen Zlepe should not take this fight.
12:58 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.
13:26 Smirk with his speedlings successfully defend against Uagen Zlepe's early zealot pressure.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
14:09 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Uagen Zlepe while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Uagen Zlepe — the losses are light.
14:28 About half of Uagen Zlepe's army has been decimated in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Yuki is a step behind and knows it.
15:06 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
15:26 Uagen Zlepe warps in a nexus.Uagen Zlepe plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
15:45 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.
16:26 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.
16:52 Smirk's zerglings surround Uagen Zlepe's archons while Smirk's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Smirk!Uagen Zlepe's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
17:10 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Uagen Zlepe's army has been decimated.Smirk takes a bite out of Uagen Zlepe's force and backs off.
17:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Uagen Zlepe — the losses are light.
18:03 Uagen Zlepe casts some storm! But Smirk lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Smirk shuts the door on Uagen Zlepe.
18:42 Smirk decides to start pushing across the map.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Smirk edges ahead on army strength.
19:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
19:42 Smirk's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Uagen Zlepe's army.Uagen Zlepe's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
19:58 Uagen Zlepe has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
20:35 Uagen Zlepe destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Uagen Zlepe clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
21:03 Uagen Zlepe desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Uagen Zlepe takes another base — the economy widens.
21:16 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.
21:41 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
22:26 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.
— The late game —
22:50 Smirk's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Uagen Zlepe's army.Uagen Zlepe's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Smirk's force dwarfs what Yuki has left on the field.
23:11 Uagen Zlepe lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
23:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Uagen Zlepe — the losses are light.
24:15 Uagen Zlepe's army is small compared to Smirk!Uagen Zlepe needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
24:30 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
25:14 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:27 Uagen Zlepe warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Uagen Zlepe expands.
26:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
26:28 Smirk's zerglings surround Uagen Zlepe's archons while Smirk's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Smirk!Uagen Zlepe's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
27:05 Uagen Zlepe lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 It's all going Smirk's way right now.
27:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Uagen Zlepe — the losses are light.
27:58 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
28:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
28:52 Smirk's scourge sniped a few of Uagen Zlepe's observers! Uagen Zlepe can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!Uagen Zlepe's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
29:04 Uagen Zlepe has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
29:35 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Uagen Zlepe while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Uagen Zlepe — the losses are light.
30:10 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Uagen Zlepe GGs!Uagen Zlepe types it out: GG.
Smirk takes it — the mid game decided this one.
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