Starleague · Bo3 · engine v5.3
· Sat, Aug 15 2026 · 16:00 server time
Games
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■ Jong
■ Gradual
army value
■ Jong
■ Gradual
economy
Play-by-play (64 lines)
0:16 The Orange Gradual spawns at s2 while Teal Jong spawns at s1.Gradual in Orange at s2. Jong in Teal at s1. The map is set.
0:49 Jong opens 12 Pool against Gradual's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Gradual, 12 Pool from Jong.
— The early game —
1:03 Gradual warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Gradual expands.
1:39 Jong places down a hatchery.Quietly, Jong adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:59 Gradual decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Gradual pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:43 Jong's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Jong: the first units are already marching.
3:05 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.
3:29 Jong kills off Gradual's armies and continues pushing!Gradual's army evaporates. Jong doesn't even slow down.
4:05 After that battle, Gradual still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Jong — the losses are light.
4:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Jong seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Gradual — the losses are light.
5:09 In terms of army size, Gradual is behind Jong!Gradual is badly outgunned — Jong's force is a size larger.
5:27 Gradual warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Gradual expands.
5:53 Jong places down a hatchery.Quietly, Jong adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:35 Gradual decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Gradual crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:53 Jong's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Jong tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:36 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:05 Gradual kills off Jong's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Jong wasn't ready. Gradual's early aggression takes the lead.
8:38 After that battle, Jong still has most of his army with him.Gradual keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Gradual seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Jong — the losses are light.
9:33 Gradual's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Gradual: the first units are already marching.
10:00 Jong is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Jong tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:31 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
11:02 Jong with his speedlings successfully defend against Gradual's early zealot pressure.Gradual's early gamble buys nothing — Jong's defense was already in place.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Jong seems to be fine.Gradual keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:00 Gradual lost about half of his army in that battle.Jong pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:30 Jong desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Jong adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:48 Gradual is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Gradual: the first units are already marching.
13:18 Jong pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Jong: the first units are already marching.
14:04 Jong has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Gradual.Jong is out-expanding Gradual — the money game is tilting.
14:33 Gradual warps in a nexus.Gradual takes another base — the economy widens.
14:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:31 The battle outcome favors Gradual as Jong's armies melt into Gradual's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Jong's way of life — Gradual marches on.
🎙 Gradual holds the stronger army for now.
15:45 After that battle, Gradual destroyed about half of Jong's army.Gradual cuts Jong's army in half.
16:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Gradual seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Jong — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
16:59 With corsairs sniping overlords, Gradual is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Gradual's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:12 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:46 Gradual's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!Jong's defense bends, then snaps. Gradual takes the middle of the game.
18:14 After that battle, Jong still has most of his army with him.Gradual keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:54 After that battle, Gradual still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Jong — the losses are light.
19:11 Jong places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Jong expands.
— The late game —
19:53 Aaaaaa, Jong's mineral line is stormed by Gradual's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Gradual. Jong's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Jong is a step behind and knows it.
20:14 Gradual moves out with his armies.Gradual has seen enough — the army moves out.
20:52 Gradual warps in a nexus.Gradual plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:50 Gradual's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!The mid-game push crashes through — Gradual breaks Jong's position.
22:19 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Gradual destroyed only less than half of Jong's army.Gradual takes a bite out of Jong's force and backs off.
22:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Gradual seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Jong — the losses are light.
23:18 Gradual decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Gradual crosses the map with everything.
23:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
24:16 Jong scourged some of Gradual's annoying corsairs, and kills off majority of the speedlots with his lurkers!Jong absorbs the mid-game push — Gradual gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Jong is hanging on by a thread against Gradual's army.
24:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Jong seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Gradual — the losses are light.
25:13 With excellent skills and micro, Gradual managed to fend off Jong while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Jong — the losses are light.
25:47 Gradual is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Gradual's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:05 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Jong GGs!Jong types it out: GG.
Gradual takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Jong
■ Gradual
army value
■ Jong
■ Gradual
economy
Play-by-play (289 lines)
0:12 The Red Jong spawns at s4 while Yellow Gradual spawns at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Jong at s4, Gradual at s1.
0:31 Gradual gets Forge Fast Expand against Jong's Overpool.Jong commits to Overpool; Gradual answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
0:45 Jong decides to expand.Quietly, Jong adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:16 Gradual warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Gradual expands.
1:40 Unwilling to make the game too long, Jong starts moving out.Jong tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
1:55 Gradual's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Gradual tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
2:39 Jong successfully fends off Gradual's attacks.Jong holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
3:09 It seems that Gradual only managed to destroy less than half of Jong's army.Gradual takes a bite out of Jong's force and backs off.
3:22 Jong destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Gradual's army has been decimated.Jong takes a bite out of Gradual's force and backs off.
3:44 Jong places down a hatchery.Jong plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:13 Gradual warps in a nexus.Gradual takes another base — the economy widens.
4:22 Jong pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Jong goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:47 Gradual is pushing out with his zealots.Gradual goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
5:36 Gradual failed to break Jong's zergling line of defense.Gradual's early gamble buys nothing — Jong's defense was already in place.
6:08 Gradual destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Jong's army has been decimated.Gradual clips Jong's army — real damage, but Jong fights on.
6:25 It seems that Jong only managed to destroy less than half of Gradual's army.Jong clips Gradual's army — real damage, but Gradual fights on.
6:45 Jong starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Jong pushes.
7:08 Gradual is pushing out with his zealots.Gradual tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:44 With really nice micro, Jong's speedlings kills off Gradual's dragoons.The early pressure works — Jong breaks Gradual's front door.
8:17 After that battle, Gradual still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Jong — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:39 After that battle, Jong still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Gradual — the losses are light.
8:56 Jong places down a hatchery.Jong takes another base — the economy widens.
9:07 Gradual warps in a nexus.Gradual plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:26 Jong moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Jong pushes.
9:52 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:11 The battle outcome favors Jong as Gradual's armies melt into Jong's armies' weapon fire!Jong wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
10:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Gradual seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Jong — the losses are light.
10:56 With excellent skills and micro, Jong managed to fend off Gradual while losing less than half of his army.Gradual keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
11:33 Jong has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Jong's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:01 Jong failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Jong's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Jong is backing off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Gradual holds Jong.
12:26 With excellent skills and micro, Gradual managed to fend off Jong while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Jong — the losses are light.
12:59 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Gradual destroyed only less than half of Jong's army.Gradual clips Jong's army — real damage, but Jong fights on.
13:08 Jong places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Jong expands.
13:46 Gradual warps in a nexus.Quietly, Gradual adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:06 Aaaaaa, Jong's mineral line is stormed by Gradual's high templars!Jong looks away for one second and Gradual makes him pay for it.
14:14 Jong has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Jong's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
14:49 Gradual's army is small compared to Jong!Gradual needs production, fast; Jong's army has outgrown his.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
14:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:24 Gradual failed to deal nicely with Jong's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.Gradual's defense bends, then snaps. Jong takes the middle of the game.
15:49 After that battle, Gradual still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Jong — the losses are light.
16:11 After that battle, Jong still has most of his army with him.Gradual keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:26 Where is Jong's detector? Gradual sends dark templars to harass Jong's mineral line!Gradual gets into Jong's mineral line — workers are dying.
16:47 Gradual casts some storm! But Jong lost no workers.Gradual goes for the raid — Jong is ready, and nothing comes of it.
17:08 Jong now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Jong's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
17:41 Gradual warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Gradual expands.
17:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
18:19 Jong was out-microed by Gradual and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Gradual's line. Great positioning.
18:43 With excellent skills and micro, Gradual managed to fend off Jong while losing less than half of his army.Jong keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Jong seems to be fine.Gradual keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:31 Nice try from Gradual to harass Jong, but Jong's reaction is just too agile.Gradual knocks, Jong answers. No damage done.
19:55 Jong places down a hatchery.Quietly, Jong adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:02 Jong has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Jong's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:30 With corsairs sniping overlords, Gradual is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Gradual hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:11 Jong brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but Gradual had the observers and archons to deal with. Gradual successfully defended Jong's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Gradual holds Jong.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
21:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Gradual seems to be fine.Jong keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:57 With excellent skills and micro, Jong managed to fend off Gradual while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Gradual — the losses are light.
22:10 Jong brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Jong's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
22:34 Looks like Gradual is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Gradual hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
23:20 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Jong didn't even have a chance against Gradual.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Gradual holds Jong.
23:44 After that battle, Gradual still has most of his army with him.Jong keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Jong seems to be fine.Gradual keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:20 At the moment, Gradual seems to have more units than Jong.Gradual's army is visibly the bigger one — Jong should not take this fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
25:01 Jong places down a hatchery.Quietly, Jong adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:22 Gradual warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Gradual expands.
25:29 Jong harasses Gradual and gets ahead of the game.Jong gets into Gradual's mineral line — workers are dying.
26:03 Jong now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Jong's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
26:19 Gradual is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Gradual starts the push.
26:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
27:01 Gradual tried to break into Jong's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped Gradual!Jong absorbs the mid-game push — Gradual gained nothing for the cost.
27:27 With excellent skills and micro, Jong managed to fend off Gradual while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Gradual — the losses are light.
27:37 With excellent skills and micro, Gradual managed to fend off Jong while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Jong — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
28:02 Jong places down a hatchery.Quietly, Jong adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
28:26 Jong now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Jong's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
28:50 Gradual moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Gradual pushes.
29:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
29:30 All of a sudden, Jong has no armies left while Gradual is continuing to push across the map!Jong's army evaporates. Gradual doesn't even slow down.
30:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Jong seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Gradual — the losses are light.
30:15 It seems that Jong only managed to destroy less than half of Gradual's army.Jong clips Gradual's army — real damage, but Gradual fights on.
30:47 Jong brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Jong's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
30:57 Gradual decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Gradual pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:19 Both Jong and Gradual appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
31:47 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
32:08 Gradual can't push any further as Jong burrowed some lurkers and Gradual has no observers!Jong absorbs the mid-game push — Gradual gained nothing for the cost.
32:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Jong seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Gradual — the losses are light.
32:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Gradual seems to be fine.Jong keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:06 Jong brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Jong's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
33:35 Gradual is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Gradual's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:52 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
34:21 Jong's zerglings surround Gradual's archons while Jong's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Jong!Gradual's defense bends, then snaps. Jong takes the middle of the game.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
34:43 With excellent skills and micro, Gradual managed to fend off Jong while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Jong — the losses are light.
34:57 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Gradual destroyed only less than half of Jong's army.Gradual clips Jong's army — real damage, but Jong fights on.
35:26 Gradual tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Jong's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Jong shuts the door on Gradual.
35:54 Jong now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Jong's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
36:03 Looks like Gradual is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Gradual hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
36:48 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Gradual walks through Jong's army.The final army does its work — Gradual breaks Jong late.
37:03 After that battle, Jong still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Gradual — the losses are light.
37:38 With excellent skills and micro, Gradual managed to fend off Jong while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Jong — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
38:04 Jong is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Gradual's army.Jong needs production, fast; Gradual's army has outgrown his.
38:19 Jong starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Jong crosses the map with everything.
38:33 Every gateway is pumping and Gradual starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Gradual commits the late-game army.
39:11 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
39:28 Gradual had the observers for those lurkers and Jong's push simply stops.Gradual holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
39:43 After that battle, Gradual still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Jong — the losses are light.
40:04 With excellent skills and micro, Jong managed to fend off Gradual while losing less than half of his army.Gradual keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:29 Aaaaaa, Jong's mineral line is stormed by Gradual's high templars!The raid lands — Gradual chips away at Jong's foundation.
41:00 Jong decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Jong pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
41:07 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Gradual moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Gradual moves out to end it.
41:33 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.
41:54 Under dark swarm Gradual's dragoons are useless — Jong's cracklings tear the army apart!The final army does its work — Jong breaks Gradual late.
42:11 Jong destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Gradual's army has been decimated.Jong takes a bite out of Gradual's force and backs off.
42:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Jong seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Gradual — the losses are light.
43:05 Gradual casts some storm! But Jong lost no workers.Gradual goes for the raid — Jong is ready, and nothing comes of it.
43:20 Attempting to end the game, Jong moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Jong pushes.
43:54 Gradual decides to move out with his armies.Gradual has seen enough — the army moves out.
44:16 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
44:28 The battle outcome favors Gradual as Jong's armies melt into Gradual's armies' weapon fire!Gradual wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
44:45 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Gradual destroyed only less than half of Jong's army.Gradual takes a bite out of Jong's force and backs off.
45:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Gradual seems to be fine.Jong keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:27 Jong's hatchery has been destroyed by Gradual.Gradual finds the weak point and Jong's new base is gone.
46:04 Gradual's forces appear to be larger compared to Jong's!Gradual's army is visibly the bigger one — Jong should not take this fight.
46:28 Jong places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Jong expands.
46:46 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Jong pushes.This is the big one — Jong commits the late-game army.
46:57 Gradual rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Gradual has built comes forward at once.
47:16 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.
47:49 Jong spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Gradual is still standing.Jong throws the endgame army in and Gradual simply refuses to lose.
47:57 It seems that Jong only managed to destroy less than half of Gradual's army.Jong clips Gradual's army — real damage, but Gradual fights on.
48:34 After that battle, Jong still has most of his army with him.Gradual keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:50 Gradual tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Jong.Good instincts from Jong; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
49:15 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Jong goes in.Everything Jong has built comes forward at once.
49:35 Attempting to end the game, Gradual moves out with his armies.Gradual has seen enough — the army moves out.
50:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
50:11 The battle outcome favors Gradual as Jong's armies melt into Gradual's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Gradual. The push continues.
50:33 Gradual destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Jong's army has been decimated.Gradual clips Jong's army — real damage, but Jong fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
51:09 With excellent skills and micro, Gradual managed to fend off Jong while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Jong — the losses are light.
51:16 Where is Jong's detector? Gradual sends dark templars to harass Jong's mineral line!Jong looks away for one second and Gradual makes him pay for it.
51:54 Jong moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Jong commits the late-game army.
52:05 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Gradual.Everything Gradual has built comes forward at once.
52:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
52:56 Jong's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Gradual loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Jong's late-game push decides it.
53:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Gradual seems to be fine.Jong keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:27 With excellent skills and micro, Jong managed to fend off Gradual while losing less than half of his army.Gradual keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:52 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Jong commits to the break.This is the big one — Jong commits the late-game army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
54:26 Gradual rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Gradual commits the late-game army.
54:45 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
54:52 Under dark swarm Gradual's dragoons are useless — Jong's cracklings tear the army apart!There's no rebuilding from that. Jong's late-game push decides it.
55:13 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Jong destroyed only less than half of Gradual's army.Jong clips Gradual's army — real damage, but Gradual fights on.
55:36 With excellent skills and micro, Jong managed to fend off Gradual while losing less than half of his army.Gradual keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:57 Gradual casts some storm! But Jong lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Jong shuts the door on Gradual.
56:19 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Jong goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Jong moves out to end it.
56:40 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Gradual.This is the big one — Gradual commits the late-game army.
57:13 Both Jong and Gradual appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
57:38 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
57:51 Jong's scourge take the corsairs and the speedlots die to cracklings. Gradual backs off.Gradual throws the endgame army in and Jong simply refuses to lose.
58:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Jong seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Gradual — the losses are light.
58:46 It seems that Jong only managed to destroy less than half of Gradual's army.Jong takes a bite out of Gradual's force and backs off.
59:07 Jong decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Jong has seen enough — the army moves out.
59:19 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Gradual moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Gradual commits the late-game army.
59:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
60:01 Gradual's storms land on the swarm and Jong's cracklings die before they reach the line.Jong throws the endgame army in and Gradual simply refuses to lose.
60:31 After that battle, Gradual still has most of his army with him.Jong keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
61:00 After that battle, Jong still has most of his army with him.Gradual keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:12 Gradual tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Jong's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Jong shuts the door on Gradual.
61:23 Where is Jong's detector? Gradual sends dark templars to harass Jong's mineral line!Jong looks away for one second and Gradual makes him pay for it.
61:59 Jong moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Jong moves out to end it.
62:15 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Gradual moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Gradual commits the late-game army.
62:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
62:52 Gradual was out-microed by Jong and loses all his attacking forces.Gradual commits and it's the wrong call — Jong cleans it up.
63:14 After that battle, Jong still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Gradual — the losses are light.
63:34 Jong destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Gradual's army has been decimated.Jong takes a bite out of Gradual's force and backs off.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
64:14 Gradual tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Jong's economy.Good instincts from Jong; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
64:27 Jong moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Jong has built comes forward at once.
64:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
65:08 Plague on the templar, and Jong's ultralisks walk straight through Gradual.There's no rebuilding from that. Jong's late-game push decides it.
65:36 With excellent skills and micro, Gradual managed to fend off Jong while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Jong — the losses are light.
65:47 With excellent skills and micro, Jong managed to fend off Gradual while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Gradual — the losses are light.
66:13 Gradual tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Jong.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Jong shuts the door on Gradual.
66:38 Jong is leading the game with more expansions than Gradual.Jong is out-expanding Gradual — the money game is tilting.
66:58 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Jong pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Jong moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
67:22 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Gradual moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Gradual moves out to end it.
67:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
67:58 Jong's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Gradual loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Jong's late-game push decides it.
68:19 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Jong destroyed only less than half of Gradual's army.Jong takes a bite out of Gradual's force and backs off.
68:44 With excellent skills and micro, Jong managed to fend off Gradual while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Gradual — the losses are light.
69:12 Eager to end the game, Jong moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Jong pushes.
69:25 Unwilling to make the game too long, Gradual starts moving out.Here it comes: Gradual crosses the map with everything.
69:47 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
70:25 Jong's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Gradual has no observers left. The push stalls.Gradual throws the endgame army in and Jong simply refuses to lose.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
70:37 After that battle, Jong still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Gradual — the losses are light.
71:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Gradual seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Jong — the losses are light.
71:13 Jong decides to start pushing across the map.Jong tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
71:37 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Gradual moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Gradual commits the late-game army.
72:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
72:24 Jong kills off Gradual's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Jong. The push continues.
72:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Gradual seems to be fine.Jong keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
73:16 Gradual destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Jong's army has been decimated.Gradual clips Jong's army — real damage, but Jong fights on.
73:27 Gradual casts some storm! But Jong lost no workers.Gradual knocks, Jong answers. No damage done.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
74:03 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Jong goes in.Everything Jong has built comes forward at once.
74:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
74:33 Gradual had the observers for those lurkers and Jong's push simply stops.Gradual holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
74:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Gradual seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Jong — the losses are light.
75:15 After that battle, Jong still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Gradual — the losses are light.
75:38 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Jong goes in.This is the big one — Jong commits the late-game army.
76:00 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Gradual moves on the hatcheries.Everything Gradual has built comes forward at once.
76:37 Both Jong and Gradual appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
76:50 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
77:13 Jong ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. Gradual is inside the third.The final army does its work — Gradual breaks Jong late.
77:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Jong seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Gradual — the losses are light.
77:58 With excellent skills and micro, Gradual managed to fend off Jong while losing less than half of his army.Jong keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
78:25 Jong decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Jong crosses the map with everything.
78:45 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Gradual moves on the hatcheries.Everything Gradual has built comes forward at once.
78:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
79:12 Jong successfully fends off Gradual's attacks.The attack shatters on Jong's line. Great positioning.
79:53 It seems that Gradual only managed to destroy less than half of Jong's army.Gradual takes a bite out of Jong's force and backs off.
80:00 After that battle, Gradual still has most of his army with him.Jong keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
80:21 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Jong commits to the break.This is the big one — Jong commits the late-game army.
80:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
81:01 Under dark swarm Gradual's dragoons are useless — Jong's cracklings tear the army apart!There's no rebuilding from that. Jong's late-game push decides it.
81:27 Jong destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Gradual's army has been decimated.Jong takes a bite out of Gradual's force and backs off.
82:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Jong seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Gradual — the losses are light.
82:26 Gradual casts some storm! But Jong lost no workers.Good instincts from Jong; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
82:40 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Jong goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Jong moves out to end it.
82:58 Jong's forces appear to be larger compared to Gradual's!Jong's army is visibly the bigger one — Gradual should not take this fight.
83:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
83:51 Plague on the templar, and Jong's ultralisks walk straight through Gradual.The final army does its work — Jong breaks Gradual late.
83:58 With excellent skills and micro, Gradual managed to fend off Jong while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Jong — the losses are light.
84:18 Gradual destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Jong's army has been decimated.Gradual takes a bite out of Jong's force and backs off.
84:44 Gradual casts some storm! But Jong lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Jong shuts the door on Gradual.
85:13 Unwilling to make the game too long, Jong starts moving out.Here it comes: Jong crosses the map with everything.
85:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
86:00 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Jong breaks Gradual wide open.There's no rebuilding from that. Jong's late-game push decides it.
86:13 Jong destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Gradual's army has been decimated.Jong clips Gradual's army — real damage, but Gradual fights on.
86:32 After that battle, Jong still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Gradual — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Jong as the game develops.
86:59 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Jong commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Jong moves out to end it.
87:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
87:38 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Jong breaks Gradual wide open.There's no rebuilding from that. Jong's late-game push decides it.
88:14 With excellent skills and micro, Gradual managed to fend off Jong while losing less than half of his army.Jong keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
88:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Jong seems to be fine.Gradual keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
88:49 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Jong commits to the break.Everything Jong has built comes forward at once.
89:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
89:35 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Jong breaks Gradual wide open.The final army does its work — Jong breaks Gradual late.
90:00 After that battle, Gradual still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Jong — the losses are light.
🎙 It's all going Jong's way right now.
90:07 With excellent skills and micro, Jong managed to fend off Gradual while losing less than half of his army.Gradual keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
90:29 Gradual's army is small compared to Jong!Gradual needs production, fast; Jong's army has outgrown his.
90:49 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Jong goes in.This is the big one — Jong commits the late-game army.
91:29 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.
91:43 Jong kills off Gradual's armies and continues pushing!Gradual's army evaporates. Jong doesn't even slow down.
91:57 After that battle, Gradual still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Jong — the losses are light.
92:30 With excellent skills and micro, Jong managed to fend off Gradual while losing less than half of his army.Gradual keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
92:54 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Jong goes in.Everything Jong has built comes forward at once.
93:18 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Gradual GGs!Gradual types it out: GG.
Gradual taps out. Jong's late game was simply better.
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Play-by-play (72 lines)
0:13 Gradual spawns in Teal at s1 while Jong spawns in Red at s2.We're underway — Gradual spawns at s1, Jong answers from s2.
0:44 Jong opens Overpool against Gradual's Forge Fast Expand.Gradual commits to Forge Fast Expand; Jong answers with Overpool.
— The early game —
1:08 Gradual warps in a nexus.Quietly, Gradual adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:35 Jong places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Jong expands.
1:58 Unwilling to make the game too long, Gradual starts moving out.No more waiting. Gradual pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:21 Jong pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Jong tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
3:28 Jong lost all of his zerglings to Gradual's zealots and dragoons!Jong wasn't ready. Gradual's early aggression takes the lead.
3:54 About half of Jong's army has been decimated in that battle.Gradual pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:25 Jong destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Gradual's army has been decimated.Jong takes a bite out of Gradual's force and backs off.
4:40 Gradual warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Gradual expands.
5:14 Jong places down a hatchery.Quietly, Jong adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:51 Gradual's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Gradual: the first units are already marching.
6:23 Jong is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Jong tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:18 Gradual kills off all of Jong's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Jong's early gamble buys nothing — Gradual's defense was already in place.
7:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Gradual seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Jong — the losses are light.
8:04 Gradual destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Jong's army has been decimated.Gradual takes a bite out of Jong's force and backs off.
8:29 Jong must macro up quickly or Gradual will just roll him over!Jong is badly outgunned — Gradual's force is a size larger.
8:56 Gradual is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Gradual: the first units are already marching.
9:24 Jong's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Jong tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:07 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:20 With beautiful placement, Jong successfully fends off Gradual's attacks.Gradual commits and it's the wrong call — Jong cleans it up.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:04 With excellent skills and micro, Jong managed to fend off Gradual while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Gradual — the losses are light.
11:23 With excellent skills and micro, Gradual managed to fend off Jong while losing less than half of his army.Jong keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:41 Gradual warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Gradual expands.
12:13 Jong places down a hatchery.Quietly, Jong adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:44 Gradual decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Gradual pushes.
13:15 Jong moves out with his armies.Jong tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:08 With beautiful placement, Jong successfully fends off Gradual's attacks.Jong holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
14:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Jong seems to be fine.Gradual keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Jong edges ahead on army strength.
15:01 About half of Gradual's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Jong's force stays on that battlefield.
— The mid game —
15:27 Looks like Gradual is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Gradual hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:03 Jong decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Jong has seen enough — the army moves out.
16:36 In terms of army size, Gradual is behind Jong!Gradual needs production, fast; Jong's army has outgrown his.
17:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:35 Jong's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Gradual's army.Gradual's defense bends, then snaps. Jong takes the middle of the game.
17:49 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Jong destroyed only less than half of Gradual's army.Jong clips Gradual's army — real damage, but Gradual fights on.
18:21 With excellent skills and micro, Jong managed to fend off Gradual while losing less than half of his army.Gradual keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:53 Zerglings ran past Gradual's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Jong!Gradual looks away for one second and Jong makes him pay for it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:10 Gradual warps in a nexus.Gradual plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:48 Jong places down a hatchery.Jong takes another base — the economy widens.
20:19 Jong brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Jong's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:36 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.
— The late game —
21:17 The battle outcome favors Jong as Gradual's armies melt into Jong's armies' weapon fire!Gradual's army evaporates. Jong doesn't even slow down.
21:47 About half of Gradual's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Jong's force stays on that battlefield.
21:56 After that battle, Jong still has most of his army with him.Gradual keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:28 Jong brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Jong's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
23:12 Gradual warps in a nexus.Gradual takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The scales tip toward Jong — a lead, but not a safe one.
23:33 Jong places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Jong expands.
23:51 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.
24:19 Jong kills off Gradual's armies and continues pushing!Jong wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
24:45 Gradual lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Jong's force stays on that battlefield.
25:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Jong seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Gradual — the losses are light.
25:43 Jong now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Jong's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
26:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
26:36 Jong kills off Gradual's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Jong. The push continues.
27:04 Gradual lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Jong's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Jong has built a commanding army lead — Gradual needs something special here.
27:32 After that battle, Jong still has most of his army with him.Gradual keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:06 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Gradual GGs!Gradual GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Jong defeats Gradual, settled in the mid game.
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