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■ Paean
■ Holster
army value
■ Paean
■ Holster
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Purple Holster spawning at s4 and Green Paean spawning at s1.Holster takes s4 in Purple; across the map, Paean settles in at s1 in Green.
0:40 Paean gets 12 Hatch against Holster's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Holster, 12 Hatch from Paean.
— The early game —
1:07 Holster warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Holster expands.
1:43 Paean places down a hatchery.Quietly, Paean adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:15 Holster decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Holster has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:44 Paean decides to move out with his armies.Paean tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:04 With beautiful placement, Paean successfully fends off Holster's attacks.Paean takes the fight on his terms and sends Holster home with nothing.
4:36 It seems that Holster only managed to destroy less than half of Paean's army.Holster takes a bite out of Paean's force and backs off.
5:02 After that battle, Holster still has most of his army with him.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:37 Holster is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Holster: the first units are already marching.
6:10 Paean is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Paean goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:33 At the moment, Paean seems to have more units than Holster.Count the units: Paean has the edge over Holster right now.
7:17 Holster warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Holster expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:34 Paean places down a hatchery.Paean plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:54 Paean with his speedlings successfully defend against Holster's early zealot pressure.Paean holds the early rush without blinking.
9:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holster — the losses are light.
9:57 It seems that Paean only managed to destroy less than half of Holster's army.Paean takes a bite out of Holster's force and backs off.
10:23 Holster is pushing out with his zealots.Holster tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:46 Paean starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Paean crosses the map with everything.
11:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
12:10 With really nice micro, Paean's speedlings kills off Holster's dragoons.Holster wasn't ready. Paean's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Paean holds the stronger army for now.
12:42 With excellent skills and micro, Holster managed to fend off Paean while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
12:59 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holster destroyed only less than half of Paean's army.Holster takes a bite out of Paean's force and backs off.
13:30 Paean's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Paean: the first units are already marching.
14:05 Paean places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Paean expands.
14:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:04 All of a sudden, Holster has no armies left while Paean is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Holster's way of life — Paean marches on.
15:47 Holster lost about half of his army in that battle.Paean pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.Holster keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:43 Holster might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Paean did.Holster is starving on bases while Paean spreads across the map.
🎙 Holster is hanging on by a thread against Paean's army.
17:30 Holster warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Holster expands.
— The mid game —
17:46 Paean brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Paean's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
18:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
18:53 Holster failed to deal nicely with Paean's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.Holster's defense bends, then snaps. Paean takes the middle of the game.
19:32 Holster has lost about half of his army in that battle.Paean pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:59 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holster — the losses are light.
20:39 Paean destroys Holster's nexus, denying expansions.Paean finds the weak point and Holster's new base is gone.
21:19 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Holster GGs!Holster GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Paean defeats Holster, settled in the mid game.
■ Paean
■ Holster
army value
■ Paean
■ Holster
economy
Play-by-play (193 lines)
0:15 Paean spawns at s2 in White while Holster spawns at s3 in Teal.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Paean at s2, Holster at s3.
0:38 Paean gets 12 Pool against Holster's Forge Fast Expand.Paean commits to 12 Pool; Holster answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
0:49 Paean places down a hatchery.Paean takes another base — the economy widens.
1:25 Holster warps in a nexus.Holster plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:36 Paean is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Paean: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:00 Holster is pushing out with his zealots.Holster goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
2:44 Holster lost some of his dragoons to Paean's speedlings!The early pressure works — Paean breaks Holster's front door.
3:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Holster seems to be fine.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:25 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.Holster keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:05 Paean decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Paean crosses the map with everything.
4:12 Attempting to end the game, Holster moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Holster pushes.
4:44 Both Paean and Holster appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Paean and Holster match each other.
5:11 Paean places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Paean expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:31 Holster warps in a nexus.Holster plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:20 With really nice micro, Paean's speedlings kills off Holster's dragoons.Holster wasn't ready. Paean's early aggression takes the lead.
6:39 With excellent skills and micro, Holster managed to fend off Paean while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
6:56 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.Holster keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:24 Paean pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Paean: the first units are already marching.
7:51 Holster is pushing out with his zealots.Holster goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:28 Paean with some nice speedling surrounds killed Holster's zealots!Holster wasn't ready. Paean's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Paean holds the stronger army for now.
8:48 After that battle, Paean destroyed about half of Holster's army.Paean cuts Holster's army in half.
9:19 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.Holster keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:46 Paean decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Paean crosses the map with everything.
9:53 Eager to end the game, Holster moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Holster pushes.
10:24 Paean starts expanding.Quietly, Paean adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:47 Holster warps in a nexus.Holster plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:26 Holster kills off all of Paean's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Holster holds the early rush without blinking.
11:45 After that battle, Holster still has most of his army with him.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:19 It seems that Holster only managed to destroy less than half of Paean's army.Holster clips Paean's army — real damage, but Paean fights on.
— The mid game —
12:35 Paean has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Paean's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
13:08 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holster starts moving out.Holster tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:35 In terms of army size, Holster is behind Paean!Holster is badly outgunned — Paean's force is a size larger.
13:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:14 Paean burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off Holster's push!Paean absorbs the mid-game push — Holster gained nothing for the cost.
14:43 Holster destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Paean's army has been decimated.Holster clips Paean's army — real damage, but Paean fights on.
14:58 With excellent skills and micro, Holster managed to fend off Paean while losing less than half of his army.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:28 Holster warps in a nexus.Holster plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The scales tip toward Paean — a lead, but not a safe one.
15:39 Paean tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Holster's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Holster shuts the door on Paean.
16:07 Paean now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Paean's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
16:33 Holster moves out with his armies.Holster tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
16:46 Paean decides to expand.Quietly, Paean adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
17:31 Holster failed to deal nicely with Paean's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Paean breaks Holster's position.
17:50 After that battle, Holster still has most of his army with him.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:20 With excellent skills and micro, Paean managed to fend off Holster while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holster — the losses are light.
18:36 Paean brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Paean's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:06 With corsairs sniping overlords, Holster is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Holster's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
20:01 Paean scourged some of Holster's annoying corsairs, and kills off majority of the speedlots with his lurkers!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Paean holds Holster.
20:08 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.Holster keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:29 With excellent skills and micro, Holster managed to fend off Paean while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
21:02 Holster casts some storm! But Paean lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Paean shuts the door on Holster.
21:18 Holster warps in a nexus.Holster plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:37 Paean now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Paean's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
22:07 Paean places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Paean expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:54 Paean's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Holster's army.Holster's defense bends, then snaps. Paean takes the middle of the game.
23:07 After that battle, Holster still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
23:32 It seems that Holster only managed to destroy less than half of Paean's army.Holster takes a bite out of Paean's force and backs off.
23:55 Paean tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Holster's defense line.Good instincts from Holster; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
24:30 Where is Paean's detector? Holster sends dark templars to harass Paean's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Holster. Paean's economy takes a real hit.
24:41 Paean tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Holster's defense line.Paean goes for the raid — Holster is ready, and nothing comes of it.
25:10 Paean decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Paean pushes.
25:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
25:47 Paean's zerglings surround Holster's archons while Paean's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Paean!Holster's defense bends, then snaps. Paean takes the middle of the game.
26:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Holster seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
26:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.Holster keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:02 Where is Paean's detector? Holster sends dark templars to harass Paean's mineral line!The raid lands — Holster chips away at Paean's foundation.
27:26 Looks like Holster is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Holster's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:46 Paean's forces appear to be larger compared to Holster's!Count the units: Paean has the edge over Holster right now.
28:07 Holster warps in a nexus.Holster takes another base — the economy widens.
28:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
28:57 Holster's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!Paean's defense bends, then snaps. Holster takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holster — the losses are light.
29:52 With excellent skills and micro, Holster managed to fend off Paean while losing less than half of his army.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:09 Paean places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Paean expands.
30:22 What superior Mutalisk micro from Paean! Holster's economy is suffering!Holster looks away for one second and Paean makes him pay for it.
30:42 Paean brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Paean's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
31:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
31:38 Holster's speedlots dealt with Paean's speedlings, while archons dealt with mutalisks. Holster successfully fended against Paean's push!Holster absorbs the mid-game push — Paean gained nothing for the cost.
31:49 Paean destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holster's army has been decimated.Paean clips Holster's army — real damage, but Holster fights on.
32:17 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.Holster keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
32:49 Unwilling to make the game too long, Paean starts moving out.Here it comes: Paean crosses the map with everything.
33:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
33:19 Paean failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Paean's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Paean is backing off!Holster absorbs the mid-game push — Paean gained nothing for the cost.
34:01 With excellent skills and micro, Holster managed to fend off Paean while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
34:20 Paean lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holster's force stays on that battlefield.
34:37 Holster warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Holster expands.
34:50 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holster starts moving out.Here it comes: Holster crosses the map with everything.
35:30 Paean places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Paean expands.
35:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
36:14 Holster tried to break into Paean's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped Holster!Paean absorbs the mid-game push — Holster gained nothing for the cost.
36:31 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holster destroyed only less than half of Paean's army.Holster takes a bite out of Paean's force and backs off.
37:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Holster seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
37:22 Paean now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Paean's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
37:37 Looks like Holster is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Holster's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
37:52 Currently, Paean and Holster appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Paean and Holster are level.
38:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
38:51 Holster tried to break into Paean's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped Holster!Paean absorbs the mid-game push — Holster gained nothing for the cost.
39:15 With excellent skills and micro, Paean managed to fend off Holster while losing less than half of his army.Holster keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
39:35 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Paean destroyed only less than half of Holster's army.Paean clips Holster's army — real damage, but Holster fights on.
39:58 Holster tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Paean's economy.Holster goes for the raid — Paean is ready, and nothing comes of it.
40:22 Holster warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Holster expands.
40:46 Holster tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Paean.Holster goes for the raid — Paean is ready, and nothing comes of it.
41:05 Eager to end the game, Paean moves out with his armies.Paean has seen enough — the army moves out.
41:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
41:42 Paean's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Holster's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Paean breaks Holster's position.
42:18 After that battle, Holster still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
42:27 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holster — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The late game —
42:56 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Paean goes in.This is the big one — Paean commits the late-game army.
43:19 Holster decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Holster tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
43:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
44:05 Plague on the templar, and Paean's ultralisks walk straight through Holster.There's no rebuilding from that. Paean's late-game push decides it.
44:29 Holster lost about half of his army in that battle.Paean pays for that trade with about half his army.
44:52 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holster destroyed only less than half of Paean's army.Holster clips Paean's army — real damage, but Paean fights on.
45:06 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Paean pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Paean moves out to end it.
45:38 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Holster moves on the hatcheries.Everything Holster has built comes forward at once.
45:50 Holster is leading the game with more expansions than Paean.Holster runs 1 more bases than Paean. That compounds.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
46:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
46:50 Paean kills off Holster's armies and continues pushing!Holster's army evaporates. Paean doesn't even slow down.
47:07 Holster lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Paean's force stays on that battlefield.
47:35 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holster — the losses are light.
47:48 Paean moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Paean crosses the map with everything.
48:12 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holster starts moving out.No more waiting. Holster pushes.
48:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
48:59 With beautiful placement, Holster successfully fends off Paean's attacks.Holster takes the fight on his terms and sends Paean home with nothing.
49:20 Holster lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Paean's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
49:38 About half of Paean's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holster's force stays on that battlefield.
50:14 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Paean pushes.This is the big one — Paean commits the late-game army.
50:25 Holster rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Holster commits the late-game army.
51:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
51:12 Paean spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Holster is still standing.Holster holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
51:34 Paean destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holster's army has been decimated.Paean takes a bite out of Holster's force and backs off.
52:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.Holster keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:16 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Paean goes in.Everything Paean has built comes forward at once.
52:47 Every gateway is pumping and Holster starts walking across the map.Everything Holster has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
53:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
53:41 All of a sudden, Holster has no armies left while Paean is continuing to push across the map!Paean wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
54:04 It seems that Paean only managed to destroy less than half of Holster's army.Paean takes a bite out of Holster's force and backs off.
54:15 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.Holster keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:36 At the moment, Paean seems to have more units than Holster.Paean's army is visibly the bigger one — Holster should not take this fight.
55:01 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Paean commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Paean moves out to end it.
55:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
55:49 Holster's storms land on the swarm and Paean's cracklings die before they reach the line.Paean throws the endgame army in and Holster simply refuses to lose.
56:07 After that battle, Holster still has most of his army with him.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Holster as the game develops.
56:44 After that battle, Holster destroyed about half of Paean's army.Half of Paean's force is gone — Holster took it apart.
56:55 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Holster.Max supply, full upgrades: Holster moves out to end it.
57:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
57:44 Holster's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Paean's defilers die with it.The final army does its work — Holster breaks Paean late.
58:00 Paean lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holster's force stays on that battlefield.
58:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Holster seems to be fine.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:44 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Paean goes in.Everything Paean has built comes forward at once.
59:21 Holster moves out with his armies.Holster tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
59:44 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The scales tip toward Holster — a lead, but not a safe one.
60:03 Paean ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. Holster is inside the third.The final army does its work — Holster breaks Paean late.
60:14 About half of Paean's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holster's force stays on that battlefield.
60:46 With excellent skills and micro, Holster managed to fend off Paean while losing less than half of his army.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:13 What superior Mutalisk micro from Paean! Holster's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Paean chips away at Holster's foundation.
61:25 It seems like Holster has more units than Paean!Count the units: Holster has the edge over Paean right now.
61:46 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holster starts moving out.Holster tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
62:20 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
62:43 Holster's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Paean's defilers die with it.The final army does its work — Holster breaks Paean late.
62:52 About half of Paean's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holster's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 It's all going Holster's way right now.
63:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Holster seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
63:44 Every gateway is pumping and Holster starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Holster commits the late-game army.
64:12 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Paean taps out!Paean types it out: GG.
Holster takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Paean
■ Holster
army value
■ Paean
■ Holster
economy
Play-by-play (63 lines)
0:07 The White Holster spawns at s4 while Blue Paean spawns at s2.We're underway — Holster spawns at s4, Paean answers from s2.
0:47 Paean opens 12 Pool against Holster's Forge Fast Expand.Holster commits to Forge Fast Expand; Paean answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:06 Holster decides to expand.Holster takes another base — the economy widens.
1:42 Paean places down a hatchery.Paean plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:13 Holster's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Holster goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:41 Paean pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Paean tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:03 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.
3:37 Holster kills off Paean's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Holster. The push continues.
3:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.Holster keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:26 After that battle, Holster still has most of his army with him.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:05 Holster is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Holster: the first units are already marching.
5:27 Paean pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Paean tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:52 Holster warps in a nexus.Holster takes another base — the economy widens.
6:18 Paean places down a hatchery.Paean plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:24 With really nice micro, Paean's speedlings kills off Holster's dragoons.The early pressure works — Paean breaks Holster's front door.
7:58 Paean destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holster's army has been decimated.Paean clips Holster's army — real damage, but Holster fights on.
8:20 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holster — the losses are light.
8:41 Holster is pushing out with his zealots.Holster tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:23 Paean decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Paean pushes.
9:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:15 Paean kills off Holster's armies and continues pushing!Holster's army evaporates. Paean doesn't even slow down.
10:49 It seems that Paean only managed to destroy less than half of Holster's army.Paean clips Holster's army — real damage, but Holster fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:10 Holster destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Paean's army has been decimated.Holster clips Paean's army — real damage, but Paean fights on.
11:32 Holster warps in a nexus.Holster plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:15 Paean places down a hatchery.Paean takes another base — the economy widens.
12:31 Holster is pushing out with his zealots.Holster tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:59 Paean is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Paean goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:46 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:07 Holster kills off Paean's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Holster breaks Paean's front door.
14:39 Holster destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Paean's army has been decimated.Holster takes a bite out of Paean's force and backs off.
15:01 Paean destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holster's army has been decimated.Paean takes a bite out of Holster's force and backs off.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The mid game —
15:24 Looks like Holster is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Holster starts the push.
16:09 Paean now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Paean's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
16:33 Holster warps in a nexus.Quietly, Holster adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:07 Paean places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Paean expands.
17:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:53 All of a sudden, Holster has no armies left while Paean is continuing to push across the map!Holster's army evaporates. Paean doesn't even slow down.
18:35 Holster has lost about half of his army in that battle.Paean pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
18:53 With excellent skills and micro, Paean managed to fend off Holster while losing less than half of his army.Holster keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:27 Holster's number of expansions are equal to Paean's.Base for base, they're level — Holster and Paean match each other.
🎙 Holster is a step behind and knows it.
19:57 Paean now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Paean's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:43 All of a sudden, Holster has no armies left while Paean is continuing to push across the map!Paean wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
21:16 Holster has lost about half of his army in that battle.Paean pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:58 With excellent skills and micro, Paean managed to fend off Holster while losing less than half of his army.Holster keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:15 Eager to end the game, Paean moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Paean pushes.
22:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
23:09 Paean's scourge sniped a few of Holster's observers! Holster can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!Holster's defense bends, then snaps. Paean takes the middle of the game.
23:44 After that battle, Paean destroyed about half of Holster's army.Paean cuts Holster's army in half.
🎙 Paean's force dwarfs what Holster has left on the field.
24:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.Holster keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:50 Paean destroys Holster's nexus, denying expansions.Holster's expansion burns — Paean tears it down.
25:19 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Holster taps out!Holster types it out: GG.
That's the game: Paean defeats Holster, settled in the mid game.
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