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■ Kobalt
■ Smirk
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Smirk
economy
Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:18 The Orange Barbershop spawns at s2 while Yellow Smirk spawns at s1.Barbershop takes s2 in Orange; across the map, Smirk settles in at s1 in Yellow.
0:49 Barbershop gets Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Barbershop's Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:22 Barbershop desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Barbershop expands.
1:51 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.
2:17 Barbershop's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Barbershop goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:53 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?
3:21 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.
4:03 Barbershop was out-microed by Smirk and loses all his attacking forces.Smirk holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
4:30 Barbershop destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Barbershop takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
5:16 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Barbershop's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Barbershop's force and backs off.
5:41 Barbershop is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Barbershop: the first units are already marching.
6:16 Smirk moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
6:59 Barbershop must macro up quickly or Smirk will just roll him over!Barbershop is badly outgunned — Smirk's force is a size larger.
7:22 Barbershop desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Barbershop expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:05 Smirk decides to expand.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
8:59 The battle outcome favors Smirk as Barbershop's armies melt into Smirk's armies' weapon fire!Barbershop's army evaporates. Smirk doesn't even slow down.
9:33 Barbershop has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
10:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Barbershop keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:46 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
11:57 Barbershop lost some of his dragoons to Smirk's speedlings!Barbershop wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
12:29 After that battle, Barbershop still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
🎙 Smirk holds the stronger army for now.
12:58 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Barbershop while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Barbershop — the losses are light.
13:34 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:44 Smirk with some nice speedling surrounds killed Barbershop's zealots!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Barbershop's front door.
— The late game —
15:06 Barbershop has lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Barbershop — the losses are light.
16:07 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.
16:40 Smirk decides to expand.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
17:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 It's all going Smirk's way right now.
17:51 All of a sudden, Barbershop has no armies left while Smirk is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Barbershop's way of life — Smirk marches on.
18:39 Barbershop lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Smirk — more than half the force is gone.
19:09 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Barbershop destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Barbershop clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
19:46 Eager to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
20:18 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Barbershop taps out!That's it. Barbershop looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Smirk defeats Kobalt, settled in the early game.
■ Kobalt
■ Smirk
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Smirk
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:16 Barbershop spawns at s2 in Teal while Smirk spawns at s3 in Red.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Barbershop at s2, Smirk at s3.
0:33 Smirk gets 12 Hatch against Barbershop's Forge Fast Expand.Barbershop shows Forge Fast Expand — Smirk has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:22 Barbershop decides to expand.Barbershop takes another base — the economy widens.
1:40 Smirk desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:14 Barbershop is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Barbershop: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:48 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
3:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:01 Smirk kills off Barbershop's armies and continues pushing!Smirk wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
4:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Barbershop seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:51 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Barbershop while losing less than half of his army.Barbershop keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:37 Barbershop desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Barbershop adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:08 Smirk desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
6:38 Barbershop starts pushing across the map.Barbershop tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:21 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Smirk edges ahead on army strength.
7:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:12 All of a sudden, Barbershop has no armies left while Smirk is continuing to push across the map!Barbershop's army evaporates. Smirk doesn't even slow down.
8:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Barbershop seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
9:15 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Barbershop — the losses are light.
10:01 In terms of army size, Barbershop is behind Smirk!Barbershop needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
10:32 Barbershop is pushing out with his zealots.Barbershop tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:57 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
11:39 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:12 Barbershop lost some of his dragoons to Smirk's speedlings!Barbershop wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Smirk holds the stronger army for now.
12:25 Barbershop lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
13:02 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Barbershop keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:50 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?
14:20 Barbershop desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Barbershop expands.
14:41 Smirk starts expanding.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:58 Barbershop lost some of his dragoons to Smirk's speedlings!Barbershop wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
16:25 About half of Barbershop's army has been decimated in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Barbershop keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Smirk is far ahead.
17:28 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
18:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
18:32 Smirk's zerglings surround Barbershop's archons while Smirk's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Smirk!Barbershop's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Smirk's force dwarfs what Kobalt has left on the field.
19:00 The attack was a success, Barbershop lost more than half of his army in that battle.Smirk limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
— The late game —
19:46 It seems that Barbershop only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Barbershop takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
20:18 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Barbershop taps out!Barbershop GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Kobalt taps out. Smirk's mid game was simply better.
■ Kobalt
■ Smirk
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Smirk
economy
Play-by-play (188 lines)
0:16 Barbershop spawns in Teal at s4 while Smirk spawns in Blue at s3.We're underway — Barbershop spawns at s4, Smirk answers from s3.
0:39 Barbershop opens 2 Gate Rush against Smirk's Overpool.Barbershop shows 2 Gate Rush — Smirk has gone Overpool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:58 Barbershop is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Barbershop: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Kobalt's force dwarfs what Smirk has left on the field.
1:15 Barbershop opens with a cheesy build.Something sneaky from Barbershop. This is an early gamble.
1:49 Barbershop with an aggressive opening starts to attack Smirk.Barbershop commits to the cheese — it's at Smirk's door already.
2:12 Smirk starts expanding.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:49 Smirk lost all of his zerglings to Barbershop's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Barbershop breaks Smirk's front door.
3:20 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Barbershop keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:36 With excellent skills and micro, Barbershop managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:58 Barbershop starts expanding.Barbershop takes another base — the economy widens.
4:17 Barbershop's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Barbershop tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:38 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:16 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
5:27 Smirk failed to kill off Barbershop's defending zealots.Smirk's early gamble buys nothing — Barbershop's defense was already in place.
5:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Barbershop seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:23 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Barbershop while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Barbershop — the losses are light.
6:40 Barbershop's number of expansions are equal to Smirk's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Barbershop and Smirk yet.
7:14 Barbershop decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Barbershop tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:32 Eager to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:45 Barbershop decides to expand.Quietly, Barbershop adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:09 Smirk decides to expand.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
8:46 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:00 Smirk failed to kill off Barbershop's defending zealots.Smirk's early gamble buys nothing — Barbershop's defense was already in place.
9:24 After that battle, Barbershop still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:37 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Barbershop's force stays on that battlefield.
10:13 Attempting to end the game, Barbershop moves out with his armies.Barbershop tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:31 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
10:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:22 Barbershop kills off Smirk's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Barbershop breaks Smirk's front door.
11:44 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Barbershop destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Barbershop takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
12:09 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Barbershop's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Barbershop's force and backs off.
12:33 Barbershop decides to start pushing across the map.Barbershop tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
12:43 Barbershop desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Barbershop takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
13:15 Smirk starts expanding.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:35 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:06 Smirk lost all of his zerglings to Barbershop's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Barbershop breaks Smirk's front door.
14:25 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Barbershop pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:43 After that battle, Barbershop still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:04 Barbershop moves out with his armies.Barbershop tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
15:30 Smirk starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
15:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
16:10 Smirk failed to bring in overlords as Barbershop's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!Smirk's defense bends, then snaps. Barbershop takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:46 Barbershop destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Barbershop clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
16:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Barbershop seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:28 Smirk must macro up quickly or Barbershop will just roll him over!Smirk needs production, fast; Barbershop's army has outgrown his.
17:58 Looks like Barbershop is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Barbershop's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:20 Barbershop decides to expand.Barbershop plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:27 Smirk decides to expand.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:25 Smirk burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off Barbershop's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Smirk holds Barbershop.
19:43 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Barbershop while losing less than half of his army.Barbershop keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
20:05 After that battle, Barbershop still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:23 With corsairs sniping overlords, Barbershop is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Barbershop's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:09 Smirk's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.Smirk's defense bends, then snaps. Barbershop takes the middle of the game.
21:46 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Barbershop while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Barbershop — the losses are light.
21:55 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Barbershop's army has been decimated.Smirk clips Barbershop's army — real damage, but Barbershop fights on.
22:30 Smirk's expansion have been wiped off by Barbershop!No reinforcements in time: Smirk watches Barbershop level the expansion.
22:52 Smirk starts expanding.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
23:05 Looks like Barbershop is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Barbershop starts the push.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
23:33 Barbershop appears to have more army than Smirk!Barbershop's army is visibly the bigger one — Smirk should not take this fight.
23:49 Barbershop desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Barbershop adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:19 Smirk starts expanding.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
24:45 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.
25:04 A few beautiful storms from Barbershop turned the battle around! Barbershop won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Barbershop breaks Smirk's position.
25:36 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Barbershop's force stays on that battlefield.
25:48 After that battle, Barbershop still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:23 Smirk tried to harass Barbershop but Barbershop successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from Barbershop; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
26:49 Barbershop is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Barbershop starts the push.
🎙 The scales tip toward Kobalt — a lead, but not a safe one.
26:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
27:25 Barbershop can't push any further as Smirk burrowed some lurkers and Barbershop has no observers!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Smirk holds Barbershop.
27:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Barbershop keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:11 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Barbershop's army has been decimated.Smirk takes a bite out of Barbershop's force and backs off.
28:40 With corsairs sniping overlords, Barbershop is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Barbershop hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:06 At the moment, Barbershop seems to have more units than Smirk.Barbershop's army is visibly the bigger one — Smirk should not take this fight.
29:25 Barbershop desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Barbershop adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
29:38 Smirk desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
30:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:35 Smirk scourged some of Barbershop's annoying corsairs, and kills off majority of the speedlots with his lurkers!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Smirk holds Barbershop.
30:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Barbershop — the losses are light.
31:24 Smirk destroyed about half of Barbershop's army after that battle.Smirk cuts Barbershop's army in half.
31:37 Nice try from Smirk to harass Barbershop, but Barbershop's reaction is just too agile.Good instincts from Barbershop; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
31:59 Barbershop decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Barbershop pushes.
32:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:44 Barbershop tried to break into Smirk's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped Barbershop!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Smirk holds Barbershop.
33:02 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Barbershop while losing less than half of his army.Barbershop keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:41 With excellent skills and micro, Barbershop managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:51 Barbershop desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Barbershop adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
34:26 Smirk starts expanding.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
34:50 Nice try from Barbershop to harass Smirk, but Smirk's reaction is just too agile.Barbershop goes for the raid — Smirk is ready, and nothing comes of it.
35:01 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.
35:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
35:47 Smirk kills off Barbershop's armies and continues pushing!Barbershop's army evaporates. Smirk doesn't even slow down.
36:16 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Barbershop's army.Smirk clips Barbershop's army — real damage, but Barbershop fights on.
36:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Barbershop — the losses are light.
37:01 Barbershop is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Barbershop's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
37:26 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.
37:55 Barbershop's number of expansions are equal to Smirk's.Base for base, they're level — Barbershop and Smirk match each other.
38:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
38:31 Barbershop's massive number of speedlots slice through Smirk's zerglings and hydralisks.Smirk's defense bends, then snaps. Barbershop takes the middle of the game.
38:55 Barbershop destroyed about half of Smirk's army after that battle.Half of Smirk's force is gone — Barbershop took it apart.
39:18 After that battle, Barbershop still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
39:48 Nice try from Barbershop to harass Smirk, but Smirk's reaction is just too agile.Good instincts from Smirk; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
40:16 Barbershop moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Barbershop crosses the map with everything.
40:31 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:46 Barbershop can't push any further as Smirk burrowed some lurkers and Barbershop has no observers!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Smirk holds Barbershop.
41:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Barbershop keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Barbershop seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
42:07 Smirk appears to have more army than Barbershop!Count the units: Smirk has the edge over Barbershop right now.
42:22 Barbershop moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Barbershop crosses the map with everything.
42:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
43:13 Barbershop kills off Smirk's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Smirk's way of life — Barbershop marches on.
43:41 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Barbershop while losing less than half of his army.Barbershop keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Barbershop seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:16 Without any further reinforcements, Smirk's expansion is decimated by Barbershop's armies.Barbershop finds the weak point and Smirk's new base is gone.
44:37 Barbershop decides to expand.Quietly, Barbershop adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
45:13 Barbershop successfully blocked Smirk from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Barbershop; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
45:22 Barbershop moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Barbershop pushes.
45:59 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.
46:24 With beautiful placement, Smirk successfully fends off Barbershop's attacks.Barbershop commits and it's the wrong call — Smirk cleans it up.
46:40 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Barbershop — the losses are light.
47:05 Barbershop lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
47:23 Barbershop moves out with his armies.Barbershop has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:54 Smirk starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
48:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
48:38 All of a sudden, Barbershop has no armies left while Smirk is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Smirk. The push continues.
49:02 With excellent skills and micro, Barbershop managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:16 Barbershop destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Barbershop clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
49:51 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Barbershop's expansion has fallen to Smirk's armies.Smirk finds the weak point and Barbershop's new base is gone.
50:02 Barbershop starts expanding.Barbershop takes another base — the economy widens.
50:37 Barbershop moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Barbershop crosses the map with everything.
50:58 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
51:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
51:41 The battle outcome favors Barbershop as Smirk's armies melt into Barbershop's armies' weapon fire!Smirk's army evaporates. Barbershop doesn't even slow down.
52:08 It seems that Barbershop only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Barbershop clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
52:27 With excellent skills and micro, Barbershop managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
52:56 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Smirk's expansion has fallen to Barbershop's armies.The base falls. Barbershop rips Smirk's economy back a full step.
53:03 In terms of army size, Smirk is behind Barbershop!Smirk needs production, fast; Barbershop's army has outgrown his.
53:37 Smirk decides to expand.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
53:58 Barbershop decides to move out with his armies.Barbershop has seen enough — the army moves out.
54:26 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
54:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
55:10 With beautiful placement, Smirk successfully fends off Barbershop's attacks.Barbershop commits and it's the wrong call — Smirk cleans it up.
55:36 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Barbershop keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:46 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Barbershop's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Barbershop's force and backs off.
56:21 Barbershop decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Barbershop crosses the map with everything.
56:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
56:58 With beautiful placement, Smirk successfully fends off Barbershop's attacks.Barbershop commits and it's the wrong call — Smirk cleans it up.
57:26 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Barbershop while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Barbershop — the losses are light.
57:53 Barbershop has lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
58:09 Attempting to end the game, Barbershop moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Barbershop pushes.
58:36 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
59:00 Barbershop kills off Smirk's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Barbershop. The push continues.
59:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Barbershop — the losses are light.
59:43 With excellent skills and micro, Barbershop managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
60:00 Without any further reinforcements, Smirk's expansion is decimated by Barbershop's armies.The base falls. Barbershop rips Smirk's economy back a full step.
60:20 Unwilling to make the game too long, Barbershop starts moving out.Barbershop tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
60:54 Barbershop desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Barbershop takes another base — the economy widens.
61:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Slight advantage Kobalt as the game develops.
61:39 Barbershop kills off Smirk's armies and continues pushing!Smirk's army evaporates. Barbershop doesn't even slow down.
61:57 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Barbershop's force stays on that battlefield.
62:13 With excellent skills and micro, Barbershop managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
62:49 Barbershop decides to move out with his armies.Barbershop has seen enough — the army moves out.
63:03 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Smirk taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Smirk taps.
Kobalt takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Kobalt
■ Smirk
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Smirk
economy
Play-by-play (74 lines)
0:12 The game starts with Red Barbershop spawning at s2 and Purple Smirk spawning at s3.Barbershop takes s2 in Red; across the map, Smirk settles in at s3 in Purple.
0:37 Smirk opens 12 Hatch against Barbershop's Forge Fast Expand.Barbershop commits to Forge Fast Expand; Smirk answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:08 Barbershop decides to expand.Quietly, Barbershop adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:32 Smirk starts expanding.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
2:06 Barbershop is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Barbershop tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:40 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:32 Barbershop kills off all of Smirk's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Barbershop holds the early rush without blinking.
3:45 About half of Barbershop's army has been decimated in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:18 Barbershop only destroyed about half of Smirk's army.Half of Smirk's force is gone — Barbershop took it apart.
4:40 Barbershop decides to move out with his armies.Barbershop has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:27 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.
5:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:19 Barbershop lost some of his dragoons to Smirk's speedlings!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Barbershop's front door.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:51 Barbershop lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
7:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Barbershop — the losses are light.
7:37 Barbershop desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Barbershop plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:12 Smirk decides to expand.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
8:30 Barbershop's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Barbershop: the first units are already marching.
9:02 Eager to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
9:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:59 Barbershop failed to kill off Smirk's defending zerglings.Barbershop's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
10:18 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Barbershop while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Barbershop — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
10:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Barbershop seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
11:15 Barbershop moves out with his armies.Barbershop tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:58 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?
12:21 Both Barbershop and Smirk appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Barbershop and Smirk yet.
12:41 Barbershop desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Barbershop adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:16 Smirk decides to expand.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:13 Smirk successfully fends off Barbershop's attacks.Smirk holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
14:37 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Barbershop destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Barbershop clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:12 With excellent skills and micro, Barbershop managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:27 Barbershop decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Barbershop has seen enough — the army moves out.
— The mid game —
16:10 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.
16:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:01 All of a sudden, Barbershop has no armies left while Smirk is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Smirk. The push continues.
17:20 Barbershop lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:04 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Barbershop keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:26 Barbershop decides to expand.More workers, more money: Barbershop expands.
18:58 Smirk decides to expand.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:29 Barbershop successfully blocked Smirk from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Barbershop shuts the door on Smirk.
19:41 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:54 Smirk was out-microed by Barbershop and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Barbershop's line. Great positioning.
21:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Barbershop seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:38 Barbershop destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Barbershop clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
— The late game —
22:02 Smirk harasses Barbershop and gets ahead of the game.Barbershop looks away for one second and Smirk makes him pay for it.
22:38 Smirk starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
23:09 Currently, neither Barbershop nor Smirk appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Barbershop and Smirk match each other.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:24 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.
23:58 Smirk's scourge sniped a few of Barbershop's observers! Barbershop can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Barbershop's position.
24:24 Barbershop lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
25:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Barbershop keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:27 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Barbershop's expansion has fallen to Smirk's armies.The base falls. Smirk rips Barbershop's economy back a full step.
26:01 Barbershop decides to expand.Barbershop takes another base — the economy widens.
26:15 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.
26:51 Smirk desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
27:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Kobalt is a step behind and knows it.
27:41 Smirk's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Barbershop's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Barbershop's position.
28:14 Smirk only destroyed about half of Barbershop's army.Half of Barbershop's force is gone — Smirk took it apart.
28:45 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Barbershop while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Barbershop — the losses are light.
29:04 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Barbershop GGs!That's it. Barbershop looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Smirk defeats Kobalt, settled in the mid game.
■ Kobalt
■ Smirk
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Smirk
economy
Play-by-play (210 lines)
0:11 Barbershop spawns in Purple at s4 while Smirk spawns in Red at s2.Barbershop in Purple at s4. Smirk in Red at s2. The map is set.
0:25 Barbershop opens Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's Overpool.Barbershop commits to Forge Fast Expand; Smirk answers with Overpool.
— The early game —
0:55 Barbershop desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Barbershop adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:07 Smirk desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
1:30 Barbershop decides to start pushing across the map.Barbershop has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
1:56 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?
2:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:40 Smirk with some nice speedling surrounds killed Barbershop's zealots!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Barbershop's front door.
3:19 Barbershop lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
3:29 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Barbershop while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Barbershop — the losses are light.
4:01 Smirk decides to expand.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
4:21 Barbershop is pushing out with his zealots.Barbershop tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:44 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
5:06 Barbershop desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Barbershop plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
5:51 Smirk's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Barbershop continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Barbershop breaks Smirk's front door.
6:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Barbershop — the losses are light.
6:36 With excellent skills and micro, Barbershop managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
7:05 Barbershop is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Barbershop tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:12 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:35 In terms of army size, Barbershop is behind Smirk!Barbershop is badly outgunned — Smirk's force is a size larger.
7:52 Smirk starts expanding.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
8:17 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:46 With beautiful placement, Barbershop successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.Barbershop takes the fight on his terms and sends Smirk home with nothing.
9:17 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Barbershop's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Barbershop's force and backs off.
9:35 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Barbershop keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:01 Barbershop decides to expand.Barbershop plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:14 Barbershop is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Barbershop tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:50 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
11:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:30 Smirk with his speedlings successfully defend against Barbershop's early zealot pressure.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
11:52 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Barbershop while losing less than half of his army.Barbershop keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:00 After that battle, Barbershop still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
12:24 Barbershop is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Barbershop starts the push.
13:02 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.
13:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:42 The battle outcome favors Smirk as Barbershop's armies melt into Smirk's armies' weapon fire!Barbershop's army evaporates. Smirk doesn't even slow down.
14:06 About half of Barbershop's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
14:19 Barbershop destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Barbershop takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
14:40 Smirk tried to harass Barbershop but Barbershop successfully fends off the harassment.Smirk goes for the raid — Barbershop is ready, and nothing comes of it.
15:11 It seems like Smirk has more units than Barbershop!Count the units: Smirk has the edge over Barbershop right now.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:36 Barbershop decides to expand.Quietly, Barbershop adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:51 Smirk decides to expand.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
16:07 With corsairs sniping overlords, Barbershop is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Barbershop hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:40 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
16:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
17:18 Smirk kills off Barbershop's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Barbershop's way of life — Smirk marches on.
17:51 Barbershop has lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:20 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Barbershop while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Barbershop — the losses are light.
18:27 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Barbershop's expansion has fallen to Smirk's armies.Smirk finds the weak point and Barbershop's new base is gone.
🎙 Smirk edges ahead on army strength.
19:01 Barbershop desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Barbershop takes another base — the economy widens.
19:22 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.
19:44 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.
20:05 The battle outcome favors Smirk as Barbershop's armies melt into Smirk's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Smirk. The push continues.
20:28 Barbershop lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
20:53 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Barbershop — the losses are light.
21:00 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Barbershop's expansion has fallen to Smirk's armies.Smirk finds the weak point and Barbershop's new base is gone.
21:34 Barbershop desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Barbershop adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:45 Smirk decides to expand.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The scales tip toward Smirk — a lead, but not a safe one.
22:07 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.
22:38 Barbershop starts expanding.Quietly, Barbershop adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
23:24 Smirk kills off Barbershop's armies and continues pushing!Barbershop's army evaporates. Smirk doesn't even slow down.
23:50 Barbershop lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
24:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Barbershop keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:25 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.
24:55 Smirk decides to expand.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:14 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Slight advantage Smirk as the game develops.
25:46 All of a sudden, Barbershop has no armies left while Smirk is continuing to push across the map!Smirk wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
26:03 After that battle, Barbershop still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
26:21 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Barbershop keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:46 Barbershop starts expanding.Barbershop takes another base — the economy widens.
27:19 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.
27:40 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
27:54 Smirk's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Barbershop's army.Barbershop's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
28:27 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Barbershop's army has been decimated.Smirk clips Barbershop's army — real damage, but Barbershop fights on.
28:40 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Barbershop while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Barbershop — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
29:10 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.
29:32 Barbershop must macro up quickly or Smirk will just roll him over!Barbershop needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
29:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
30:03 Smirk brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but Barbershop had the observers and archons to deal with. Barbershop successfully defended Smirk's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Barbershop holds Smirk.
30:40 After that battle, Barbershop still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
31:00 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Barbershop — the losses are light.
31:25 Smirk decides to expand.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
31:44 With corsairs sniping overlords, Barbershop is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Barbershop's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:10 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
32:24 Barbershop decides to expand.Barbershop takes another base — the economy widens.
32:44 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.
33:15 Barbershop's massive number of speedlots slice through Smirk's zerglings and hydralisks.Smirk's defense bends, then snaps. Barbershop takes the middle of the game.
33:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Barbershop — the losses are light.
33:54 After that battle, Barbershop still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:26 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Smirk's expansion has fallen to Barbershop's armies.Smirk's expansion burns — Barbershop tears it down.
34:47 Smirk decides to expand.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
34:56 Barbershop is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Barbershop starts the push.
35:33 Smirk moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
35:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
36:00 Smirk's scourge sniped a few of Barbershop's observers! Barbershop can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!Barbershop's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
36:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Barbershop seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
36:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Barbershop keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:13 Barbershop decides to move out with his armies.Barbershop tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
37:33 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
37:56 In terms of army size, Barbershop and Smirk are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
38:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
38:47 Smirk's massive number of speedlings stopped Barbershop's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Smirk!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Smirk holds Barbershop.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
39:13 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Barbershop keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:26 Smirk only destroyed about half of Barbershop's army.Smirk cuts Barbershop's army in half.
39:45 Barbershop desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Barbershop adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
40:12 Smirk decides to expand.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
40:45 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
40:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
41:29 The battle outcome favors Smirk as Barbershop's armies melt into Smirk's armies' weapon fire!Barbershop's army evaporates. Smirk doesn't even slow down.
41:45 After that battle, Barbershop still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Barbershop keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
42:32 Barbershop decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Barbershop crosses the map with everything.
42:54 Smirk decides to start pushing across the map.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
43:26 In terms of army size, Barbershop and Smirk are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
43:45 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
43:55 The battle outcome favors Smirk as Barbershop's armies melt into Smirk's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Barbershop's way of life — Smirk marches on.
44:24 Barbershop has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
44:47 Barbershop destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Barbershop takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
45:11 Without any further reinforcements, Barbershop's expansion is decimated by Smirk's armies.No reinforcements in time: Barbershop watches Smirk level the expansion.
45:39 Barbershop starts expanding.Barbershop plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
45:50 Smirk starts pushing across the map.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
46:15 Smirk desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
46:39 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.
47:06 The battle outcome favors Smirk as Barbershop's armies melt into Smirk's armies' weapon fire!Barbershop's army evaporates. Smirk doesn't even slow down.
47:35 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Barbershop's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Barbershop's force and backs off.
47:54 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Barbershop while losing less than half of his army.Barbershop keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:16 Nice try from Barbershop to harass Smirk, but Smirk's reaction is just too agile.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Smirk shuts the door on Barbershop.
48:29 Barbershop desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Barbershop takes another base — the economy widens.
48:46 Smirk moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
49:12 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
49:43 Smirk was out-microed by Barbershop and loses all his attacking forces.Barbershop holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
49:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Barbershop seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:20 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Barbershop destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Barbershop clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
50:50 Smirk starts expanding.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
51:20 Nice try from Barbershop to harass Smirk, but Smirk's reaction is just too agile.Good instincts from Smirk; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
51:36 Smirk starts pushing across the map.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
— The late game —
51:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
52:23 Smirk was out-microed by Barbershop and loses all his attacking forces.Barbershop holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
52:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Barbershop seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
53:08 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Barbershop destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Barbershop clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
53:32 Barbershop decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Barbershop tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
53:56 Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
54:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
54:32 With beautiful placement, Smirk successfully fends off Barbershop's attacks.Smirk holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
55:00 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Barbershop keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Barbershop seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:36 Barbershop decides to move out with his armies.Barbershop has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
56:11 Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
56:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
56:45 Barbershop kills off Smirk's armies and continues pushing!Barbershop wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
57:09 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Barbershop while losing less than half of his army.Barbershop keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Barbershop seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:56 Barbershop appears to have more army than Smirk!Count the units: Barbershop has the edge over Smirk right now.
58:07 Barbershop decides to start pushing across the map.Barbershop has seen enough — the army moves out.
58:43 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
58:53 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.
59:32 With beautiful placement, Smirk successfully fends off Barbershop's attacks.Smirk holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
59:39 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Barbershop while losing less than half of his army.Barbershop keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
60:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Barbershop seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
60:32 Barbershop decides to move out with his armies.Barbershop tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
60:45 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
61:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
61:39 All of a sudden, Barbershop has no armies left while Smirk is continuing to push across the map!Smirk wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
62:12 Barbershop has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
62:24 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Barbershop while losing less than half of his army.Barbershop keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
62:37 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Barbershop's expansion has fallen to Smirk's armies.The base falls. Smirk rips Barbershop's economy back a full step.
63:10 Barbershop desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Barbershop plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
63:26 Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
63:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
64:14 Smirk kills off Barbershop's armies and continues pushing!Barbershop's army evaporates. Smirk doesn't even slow down.
64:49 After that battle, Barbershop still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
65:08 It seems that Barbershop only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Barbershop takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
65:16 Smirk decides to move out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
65:52 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Smirk holds the stronger army for now.
66:13 All of a sudden, Barbershop has no armies left while Smirk is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Barbershop's way of life — Smirk marches on.
66:23 Smirk destroyed about half of Barbershop's army after that battle.Half of Barbershop's force is gone — Smirk took it apart.
67:00 Barbershop destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Barbershop takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
67:16 Smirk decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
67:48 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
67:58 All of a sudden, Barbershop has no armies left while Smirk is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Barbershop's way of life — Smirk marches on.
🎙 Kobalt is hanging on by a thread against Smirk's army.
68:26 About half of Barbershop's army has been decimated in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
68:40 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Barbershop — the losses are light.
69:13 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Barbershop GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Barbershop taps.
Kobalt taps out. Smirk's mid game was simply better.
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