Starleague · Bo3 · engine v5.3
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■ Checker
■ Mahrai Ziller
army value
■ Checker
■ Mahrai Ziller
economy
Play-by-play (62 lines)
0:18 Kinescope spawns at s1 in Purple while Checker spawns at s3 in White.We're underway — Kinescope spawns at s1, Checker answers from s3.
0:39 Checker opens Siege Expand against Kinescope's 2 Gate Goons.Kinescope commits to 2 Gate Goons; Checker answers with Siege Expand.
— The early game —
0:58 Kinescope warps in a nexus.Kinescope takes another base — the economy widens.
1:46 Checker places down a command center.Checker plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:57 Kinescope is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Kinescope goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:41 Unwilling to make the game too long, Checker starts moving out.Here it comes: Checker crosses the map with everything.
3:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:40 With really nice micro, Checker kills off Kinescope's dragoons.The early pressure works — Checker breaks Kinescope's front door.
3:56 With excellent skills and micro, Kinescope managed to fend off Checker while losing less than half of his army.Checker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:38 With excellent skills and micro, Checker managed to fend off Kinescope while losing less than half of his army.Kinescope keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:54 Checker places down a command center.Checker plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:36 Kinescope is pushing out with his dragoons.Kinescope tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:04 Checker bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Checker tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:27 Kinescope desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Kinescope takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:33 Checker fends off Kinescope's early goons with his marines.Kinescope's early gamble buys nothing — Checker's defense was already in place.
8:08 After that battle, Checker still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kinescope — the losses are light.
8:25 With excellent skills and micro, Kinescope managed to fend off Checker while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Checker — the losses are light.
9:00 Kinescope is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Kinescope: the first units are already marching.
9:27 Checker decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Checker goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:57 Checker places down a command center.More workers, more money: Checker expands.
10:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:57 The battle outcome favors Kinescope as Checker's armies melt into Kinescope's armies' weapon fire!Checker's army evaporates. Kinescope doesn't even slow down.
🎙 The scales tip toward Checker — a lead, but not a safe one.
11:19 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kinescope destroyed only less than half of Checker's army.Kinescope takes a bite out of Checker's force and backs off.
12:01 With excellent skills and micro, Kinescope managed to fend off Checker while losing less than half of his army.Checker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:27 Kinescope warps in a nexus.Kinescope plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:00 Attempting to end the game, Kinescope moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Kinescope crosses the map with everything.
13:24 Checker decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Checker: the first units are already marching.
13:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:15 Kinescope was out-microed by Checker and loses all his attacking forces.Kinescope commits and it's the wrong call — Checker cleans it up.
15:01 After that battle, Checker still has most of his army with him.Kinescope keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:31 With excellent skills and micro, Kinescope managed to fend off Checker while losing less than half of his army.Checker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The scales tip toward Checker — a lead, but not a safe one.
15:57 Checker bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Checker goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:11 Checker desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Checker plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
17:26 Speed vulture micro in combination with tanks is definitely imbalanced! Checker is slicing through Kinescope's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Checker breaks Kinescope's position.
17:42 Checker only destroyed about half of Kinescope's army.Checker cuts Kinescope's army in half.
18:22 With excellent skills and micro, Checker managed to fend off Kinescope while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kinescope — the losses are light.
18:47 Kinescope decides to expand.Kinescope plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The late game —
19:17 Checker is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Checker's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:42 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Checker holds the stronger army for now.
20:12 Speed vulture micro in combination with tanks is definitely imbalanced! Checker is slicing through Kinescope's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Checker breaks Kinescope's position.
20:50 Kinescope lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Checker's force stays on that battlefield.
21:11 With excellent skills and micro, Checker managed to fend off Kinescope while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kinescope — the losses are light.
21:42 Checker's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Checker hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:17 Checker places down a command center.Checker takes another base — the economy widens.
22:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
23:03 Checker shows off his excellent vulture control by surrounding Kinescope's dragoons with mines. Kinescope is forced to retreat, but a few dragoons get caught up in the mines, while Checker's tanks finish off the rest!Kinescope's defense bends, then snaps. Checker takes the middle of the game.
🎙 It's all going Checker's way right now.
23:49 After that battle, Checker destroyed about half of Kinescope's army.Checker cuts Kinescope's army in half.
24:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Checker seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kinescope — the losses are light.
24:45 Checker is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Checker's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:07 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Kinescope GGs!Kinescope GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Checker takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Checker
■ Mahrai Ziller
army value
■ Checker
■ Mahrai Ziller
economy
Play-by-play (212 lines)
0:11 Checker spawns in Green at s3 while Kinescope spawns in Yellow at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Checker at s3, Kinescope at s2.
0:29 Checker gets 1 Fact Double Expand against Kinescope's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Checker commits to 1 Fact Double Expand; Kinescope answers with 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
0:58 Checker desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Checker takes another base — the economy widens.
1:26 Kinescope warps in a nexus.Kinescope plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:40 Checker decides to start pushing across the map.Checker tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
1:54 Kinescope starts pushing across the map.Kinescope has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
2:40 Checker's defending marines kills Kinescope's early goons.Kinescope's early gamble buys nothing — Checker's defense was already in place.
3:19 After that battle, Checker still has most of his army with him.Kinescope keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Kinescope seems to be fine.Checker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:00 Checker bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Checker: the first units are already marching.
4:19 Kinescope decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Kinescope pushes.
4:41 Checker desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Checker expands.
4:54 Kinescope warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kinescope adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
5:50 Kinescope kills off Checker's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Kinescope. The push continues.
6:12 With excellent skills and micro, Checker managed to fend off Kinescope while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kinescope — the losses are light.
6:36 With excellent skills and micro, Kinescope managed to fend off Checker while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Checker — the losses are light.
6:58 Kinescope decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Kinescope pushes.
7:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:48 Kinescope kills off Checker's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Kinescope. The push continues.
7:59 Kinescope destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Checker's army has been decimated.Kinescope clips Checker's army — real damage, but Checker fights on.
8:32 After that battle, Kinescope still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Checker — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Mahrai Ziller — a lead, but not a safe one.
8:39 Checker decides to expand.Checker takes another base — the economy widens.
9:05 Kinescope warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kinescope adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:30 Kinescope decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Kinescope crosses the map with everything.
9:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
10:25 Kinescope successfully pressures Checker with his dragoons! Checker is contained.The early pressure works — Kinescope breaks Checker's front door.
10:47 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kinescope destroyed only less than half of Checker's army.Kinescope clips Checker's army — real damage, but Checker fights on.
10:59 After that battle, Kinescope still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Checker — the losses are light.
11:37 Checker's army is small compared to Kinescope!Checker needs production, fast; Kinescope's army has outgrown his.
— The mid game —
11:44 Kinescope has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Kinescope's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:33 Checker did not have enough tanks to deal with Kinescope! Kinescope sliced through Checker!Checker's defense bends, then snaps. Kinescope takes the middle of the game.
13:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Checker seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kinescope — the losses are light.
13:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Kinescope seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Checker — the losses are light.
13:41 Kinescope shot down Checker's command center.Checker's expansion burns — Kinescope tears it down.
13:55 Checker has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Kinescope.No surprises today — Checker's harassment is scouted early.
14:20 Kinescope is still going ahead with his harassment!Kinescope wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
14:43 Kinescope tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Checker's economy.Kinescope goes for the raid — Checker is ready, and nothing comes of it.
15:22 Checker places down a command center.Checker takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:41 Kinescope warps in a nexus.Kinescope plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:48 Kinescope has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Kinescope's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:26 Checker places down a command center.Checker plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:09 Checker's sieged tanks saved the day! Kinescope's dragoons had to back off.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Checker holds Kinescope.
17:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Checker seems to be fine.Kinescope keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:48 With excellent skills and micro, Kinescope managed to fend off Checker while losing less than half of his army.Checker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:15 Checker's cloaked wraith did not do much to Kinescope's economy.Good instincts from Kinescope; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
18:35 Kinescope now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Kinescope hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
18:53 Kinescope appears to have more army than Checker!Count the units: Kinescope has the edge over Checker right now.
19:12 Kinescope warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kinescope adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:16 All of a sudden, Checker has no armies left while Kinescope is continuing to push across the map!Checker's army evaporates. Kinescope doesn't even slow down.
20:34 After that battle, Checker still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kinescope — the losses are light.
20:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Kinescope seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Checker — the losses are light.
21:15 Where is Checker's detector? Kinescope sends dark templars to harass Checker's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Kinescope. Checker's economy takes a real hit.
21:27 Kinescope has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Kinescope starts the push.
21:52 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
22:13 Kinescope micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Checker seems to lose a lot in this battle!Checker's defense bends, then snaps. Kinescope takes the middle of the game.
22:47 Kinescope destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Checker's army has been decimated.Kinescope clips Checker's army — real damage, but Checker fights on.
23:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Kinescope seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Checker — the losses are light.
23:39 Checker is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!The composition is ready; Checker starts the push.
23:50 Kinescope now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Kinescope's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:39 Kinescope's dragoons failed to dodge the mines and Checker's tank came bombarding into the scene! Kinescope has to fall back!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Checker holds Kinescope.
25:06 After that battle, Checker still has most of his army with him.Kinescope keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:23 After that battle, Kinescope still has most of his army with him.Checker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
25:40 Checker tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Kinescope.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Kinescope shuts the door on Checker.
26:04 Checker's army is small compared to Kinescope!Checker is badly outgunned — Kinescope's force is a size larger.
26:40 Checker starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Checker pushes.
27:00 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kinescope starts moving out.Here it comes: Kinescope crosses the map with everything.
27:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
27:40 Kinescope's dragoons failed to dodge the mines and Checker's tank came bombarding into the scene! Kinescope has to fall back!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Checker holds Kinescope.
28:07 After that battle, Checker still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kinescope — the losses are light.
28:22 With excellent skills and micro, Kinescope managed to fend off Checker while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Checker — the losses are light.
28:43 Checker's cloaked wraith did not do much to Kinescope's economy.Good instincts from Kinescope; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
29:02 Kinescope brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Kinescope's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:25 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
29:59 Checker failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, Kinescope cleans up and continues pushing!Checker's defense bends, then snaps. Kinescope takes the middle of the game.
30:20 With excellent skills and micro, Checker managed to fend off Kinescope while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kinescope — the losses are light.
30:48 Checker destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kinescope's army has been decimated.Checker clips Kinescope's army — real damage, but Kinescope fights on.
30:57 Checker is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Checker hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
31:29 Kinescope decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Kinescope tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
31:49 Currently, Checker and Kinescope appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
32:05 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
32:28 Kinescope's dragoons dealt with Checker's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor Kinescope!Checker's defense bends, then snaps. Kinescope takes the middle of the game.
32:47 After that battle, Checker still has most of his army with him.Kinescope keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:27 It seems that Checker only managed to destroy less than half of Kinescope's army.Checker clips Kinescope's army — real damage, but Kinescope fights on.
33:37 Checker's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!The composition is ready; Checker starts the push.
34:07 Kinescope brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Kinescope's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
34:54 Kinescope micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Checker seems to lose a lot in this battle!Checker's defense bends, then snaps. Kinescope takes the middle of the game.
35:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Checker seems to be fine.Kinescope keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:29 After that battle, Kinescope still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Checker — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
35:49 Attempting to end the game, Checker moves out with his armies.Checker tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
36:10 Kinescope brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Kinescope starts the push.
36:48 Both Checker and Kinescope appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Checker and Kinescope are level.
36:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
37:26 Checker successfully fends off Kinescope's attacks.The attack shatters on Checker's line. Great positioning.
37:43 With excellent skills and micro, Checker managed to fend off Kinescope while losing less than half of his army.Kinescope keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Kinescope seems to be fine.Checker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
38:26 Checker has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Checker has built comes forward at once.
38:45 Eager to end the game, Kinescope moves out with his armies.Kinescope has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
39:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
39:35 Stasis on the leading tanks! Checker's line is cut in half and Kinescope cleans up the rest.Checker throws the endgame army in and Kinescope simply refuses to lose.
40:05 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Checker destroyed only less than half of Kinescope's army.Checker clips Kinescope's army — real damage, but Kinescope fights on.
40:34 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kinescope destroyed only less than half of Checker's army.Kinescope clips Checker's army — real damage, but Checker fights on.
40:41 Checker moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Checker moves out to end it.
41:08 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Kinescope commits!This is the big one — Kinescope commits the late-game army.
41:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
42:01 Kinescope's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Checker has no answer left in the air.The final army does its work — Kinescope breaks Checker late.
42:29 With excellent skills and micro, Checker managed to fend off Kinescope while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kinescope — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
42:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Kinescope seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Checker — the losses are light.
42:56 Eager to end the game, Checker moves out with his armies.Checker tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
43:20 Kinescope has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Kinescope has built comes forward at once.
43:57 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.
44:07 Kinescope's storms came a second late and Checker held everything.Checker holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
44:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Checker seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kinescope — the losses are light.
45:00 It seems that Checker only managed to destroy less than half of Kinescope's army.Checker clips Kinescope's army — real damage, but Kinescope fights on.
45:23 Checker tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Kinescope.Checker goes for the raid — Kinescope is ready, and nothing comes of it.
45:51 Kinescope has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.This is the big one — Kinescope commits the late-game army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
45:58 In terms of army size, Checker is behind Kinescope!Checker needs production, fast; Kinescope's army has outgrown his.
46:28 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
46:59 Checker's goliaths shred the carriers — Kinescope has to retreat.Kinescope throws the endgame army in and Checker simply refuses to lose.
47:09 It seems that Kinescope only managed to destroy less than half of Checker's army.Kinescope clips Checker's army — real damage, but Checker fights on.
47:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Kinescope seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Checker — the losses are light.
48:00 Checker moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Checker moves out to end it.
48:13 Kinescope has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: Kinescope moves out to end it.
48:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
49:08 EMP lands on the arbiters! Kinescope's recall is stranded and Checker cleans it up.Kinescope throws the endgame army in and Checker simply refuses to lose.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
49:35 With excellent skills and micro, Checker managed to fend off Kinescope while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kinescope — the losses are light.
49:43 After that battle, Kinescope still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Checker — the losses are light.
50:08 Eager to end the game, Checker moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Checker pushes.
50:45 Kinescope has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.This is the big one — Kinescope commits the late-game army.
51:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
51:12 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Checker's line is broken.There's no rebuilding from that. Kinescope's late-game push decides it.
51:34 With excellent skills and micro, Checker managed to fend off Kinescope while losing less than half of his army.Kinescope keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Kinescope seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Checker — the losses are light.
52:21 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Checker starts the long push.Everything Checker has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
52:59 Kinescope has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.This is the big one — Kinescope commits the late-game army.
53:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
53:37 Checker is sieged behind the minefield and Kinescope's zealots never reach the tanks.Checker holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
53:58 Kinescope destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Checker's army has been decimated.Kinescope takes a bite out of Checker's force and backs off.
54:18 After that battle, Kinescope still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Checker — the losses are light.
54:54 Checker tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Kinescope.Good instincts from Kinescope; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
55:01 Kinescope must macro up quickly or Checker will just roll him over!Kinescope is badly outgunned — Checker's force is a size larger.
55:22 Checker moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Checker moves out to end it.
55:53 Kinescope pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Kinescope moves out to end it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
56:05 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
56:28 Checker is sieged behind the minefield and Kinescope's zealots never reach the tanks.Kinescope throws the endgame army in and Checker simply refuses to lose.
56:59 With excellent skills and micro, Checker managed to fend off Kinescope while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kinescope — the losses are light.
57:15 With excellent skills and micro, Kinescope managed to fend off Checker while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Checker — the losses are light.
57:54 Kinescope pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Kinescope has built comes forward at once.
58:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
58:30 EMP lands on the arbiters! Kinescope's recall is stranded and Checker cleans it up.Checker holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
59:02 It seems that Kinescope only managed to destroy less than half of Checker's army.Kinescope takes a bite out of Checker's force and backs off.
59:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Kinescope seems to be fine.Checker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
59:45 Checker tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Kinescope.Good instincts from Kinescope; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
60:09 Kinescope pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Kinescope moves out to end it.
60:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
60:35 Kinescope's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Checker has no answer left in the air.There's no rebuilding from that. Kinescope's late-game push decides it.
61:14 After that battle, Checker still has most of his army with him.Kinescope keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Kinescope seems to be fine.Checker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
62:02 Checker might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Kinescope did.Checker is starving on bases while Kinescope spreads across the map.
62:18 Checker tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Kinescope.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Kinescope shuts the door on Checker.
62:29 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kinescope starts moving out.Here it comes: Kinescope crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Mahrai Ziller holds the stronger army for now.
63:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
63:32 All of a sudden, Checker has no armies left while Kinescope is continuing to push across the map!Checker's army evaporates. Kinescope doesn't even slow down.
63:56 It seems that Kinescope only managed to destroy less than half of Checker's army.Kinescope takes a bite out of Checker's force and backs off.
64:12 After that battle, Kinescope still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Checker — the losses are light.
64:23 Kinescope shot down Checker's command center.No reinforcements in time: Checker watches Kinescope level the expansion.
64:56 Kinescope warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kinescope adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
65:16 Checker tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Kinescope.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Kinescope shuts the door on Checker.
65:40 Kinescope has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Kinescope has built comes forward at once.
66:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Slight advantage Mahrai Ziller as the game develops.
66:14 Stasis splits the tank line in half and Kinescope kills the rest at leisure. Checker is in ruins.There's no rebuilding from that. Kinescope's late-game push decides it.
66:50 After that battle, Checker still has most of his army with him.Kinescope keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
67:16 After that battle, Kinescope still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Checker — the losses are light.
67:41 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Kinescope commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Kinescope moves out to end it.
67:51 Checker is having a hard time catching up with Kinescope's number of expansions.Checker needs an expansion soon or Kinescope's economy simply wins this.
68:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
68:39 The battle outcome favors Kinescope as Checker's armies melt into Kinescope's armies' weapon fire!Checker's army evaporates. Kinescope doesn't even slow down.
69:07 It seems that Kinescope only managed to destroy less than half of Checker's army.Kinescope takes a bite out of Checker's force and backs off.
69:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Kinescope seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Checker — the losses are light.
🎙 Mahrai Ziller has built a commanding army lead — Checker needs something special here.
69:52 Eager to end the game, Kinescope moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Kinescope crosses the map with everything.
70:11 Checker having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Checker GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Mahrai Ziller defeats Checker, settled in the late game.
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Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:07 The Orange Kinescope spawns at s1 while Yellow Checker spawns at s3.Kinescope in Orange at s1. Checker in Yellow at s3. The map is set.
0:33 Kinescope gets 14 Nexus against Checker's 14 CC.The builds are down: 14 Nexus from Kinescope, 14 CC from Checker.
— The early game —
1:14 Kinescope warps in a nexus.Kinescope plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:46 Checker places down a command center.Checker takes another base — the economy widens.
2:11 Kinescope is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Kinescope goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:50 Checker decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Checker goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:21 Checker places down a command center.Quietly, Checker adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
3:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
4:21 With really nice micro, Checker kills off Kinescope's dragoons.Kinescope wasn't ready. Checker's early aggression takes the lead.
4:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Kinescope seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Checker — the losses are light.
5:29 With excellent skills and micro, Checker managed to fend off Kinescope while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kinescope — the losses are light.
6:12 Kinescope warps in a nexus.Kinescope plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:31 Kinescope is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Kinescope tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:16 Checker bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Checker goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:32 It seems like Kinescope has more units than Checker!Count the units: Kinescope has the edge over Checker right now.
8:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:46 Checker successfully kills off Kinescope's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Checker breaks Kinescope's front door.
9:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Kinescope seems to be fine.Checker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:47 With excellent skills and micro, Checker managed to fend off Kinescope while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kinescope — the losses are light.
10:21 Checker decides to expand.Checker takes another base — the economy widens.
10:54 Checker decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Checker tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:34 Kinescope warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kinescope expands.
12:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Mahrai Ziller is a step behind and knows it.
12:32 With really nice micro, Checker kills off Kinescope's dragoons.The early pressure works — Checker breaks Kinescope's front door.
13:07 With excellent skills and micro, Kinescope managed to fend off Checker while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Checker — the losses are light.
13:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Checker seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kinescope — the losses are light.
14:05 Eager to end the game, Checker moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Checker crosses the map with everything.
14:51 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:11 Kinescope's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Checker continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!The early pressure works — Checker breaks Kinescope's front door.
🎙 It's all going Checker's way right now.
15:41 Kinescope has lost about half of his army in that battle.Checker pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Checker seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kinescope — the losses are light.
16:57 Checker places down a command center.Checker takes another base — the economy widens.
17:31 Checker figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Checker: the first units are already marching.
17:59 Kinescope warps in a nexus.Kinescope takes another base — the economy widens.
18:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
18:51 The battle outcome favors Checker as Kinescope's armies melt into Checker's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Kinescope's way of life — Checker marches on.
19:41 About half of Kinescope's army has been decimated in that battle.Checker pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:55 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kinescope destroyed only less than half of Checker's army.Kinescope clips Checker's army — real damage, but Checker fights on.
🎙 It's all going Checker's way right now.
— The mid game —
20:31 Checker is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Checker starts the push.
21:00 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Kinescope GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Kinescope taps.
Mahrai Ziller taps out. Checker's early game was simply better.
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