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■ Smirk
■ Scarab
army value
■ Smirk
■ Scarab
economy
Play-by-play (52 lines)
0:16 Smirk spawns in Green at s1 while Scarab spawns in Blue at s3.We're underway — Smirk spawns at s1, Scarab answers from s3.
0:45 Smirk gets 12 Pool against Scarab's Forge Fast Expand.Smirk commits to 12 Pool; Scarab answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:21 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:49 Scarab warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Scarab expands.
2:10 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:40 Unwilling to make the game too long, Scarab starts moving out.Here it comes: Scarab crosses the map with everything.
3:27 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:51 Scarab kills off all of Smirk's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Scarab holds the early rush without blinking.
4:26 With excellent skills and micro, Scarab managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
5:02 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Scarab's force stays on that battlefield.
5:21 Scarab's forces appear to be larger compared to Smirk's!Scarab's army is visibly the bigger one — Smirk should not take this fight.
5:52 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:30 Attempting to end the game, Scarab moves out with his armies.Scarab tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:55 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:34 Scarab warps in a nexus.Scarab plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:24 Scarab kills off Smirk's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Scarab breaks Smirk's front door.
9:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:29 After that battle, Scarab still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
10:07 Scarab starts pushing across the map.Scarab tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:03 All of a sudden, Smirk has no armies left while Scarab is continuing to push across the map!Scarab wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 It's all going Scarab's way right now.
11:49 Scarab only destroyed about half of Smirk's army.Half of Smirk's force is gone — Scarab took it apart.
12:04 With excellent skills and micro, Scarab managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:37 Scarab is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Scarab: the first units are already marching.
13:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
13:47 Scarab kills off Smirk's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Smirk wasn't ready. Scarab's early aggression takes the lead.
14:24 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Scarab pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:40 After that battle, Scarab still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:14 Scarab is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Scarab: the first units are already marching.
15:49 Scarab warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Scarab expands.
🎙 Smirk is hanging on by a thread against Scarab's army.
16:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
16:58 The battle outcome favors Scarab as Smirk's armies melt into Scarab's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Scarab. The push continues.
17:34 Smirk lost more than half of his army in that battle.Scarab limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
17:59 With excellent skills and micro, Scarab managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:25 Scarab is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Scarab: the first units are already marching.
19:07 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
19:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:59 All of a sudden, Smirk has no armies left while Scarab is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Smirk's way of life — Scarab marches on.
20:44 Smirk lost more than half of his army in that battle.Scarab limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
🎙 Scarab's force dwarfs what Smirk has left on the field.
21:17 After that battle, Scarab still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:28 Eager to end the game, Scarab moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Scarab crosses the map with everything.
22:06 Smirk having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Smirk types it out: GG.
Smirk taps out. Scarab's early game was simply better.
■ Smirk
■ Scarab
army value
■ Smirk
■ Scarab
economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:15 The Blue Scarab spawns at s1 while Yellow Smirk spawns at s2.Scarab in Blue at s1. Smirk in Yellow at s2. The map is set.
0:49 Smirk opens 12 Pool against Scarab's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Scarab, 12 Pool from Smirk.
— The early game —
1:21 Scarab warps in a nexus.Scarab plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:39 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
2:13 Scarab is pushing out with his zealots.Scarab goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:38 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.
3:12 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:54 Smirk's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Scarab continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Scarab breaks Smirk's front door.
4:11 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
4:41 After that battle, Scarab still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
5:15 Scarab is pushing out with his zealots.Scarab goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:56 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.
6:12 Scarab warps in a nexus.Quietly, Scarab adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:51 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:24 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.
7:45 Smirk failed to break Scarab's defending line of zealots.Scarab holds the early rush without blinking.
8:26 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Scarab's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Scarab's force and backs off.
8:48 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:32 Scarab's forces appear to be larger compared to Smirk's!Scarab's army is visibly the bigger one — Smirk should not take this fight.
9:54 Scarab is pushing out with his zealots.Scarab goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:13 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:03 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.
11:16 Smirk was out-microed by Scarab and loses all his attacking forces.Scarab holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Smirk is a step behind and knows it.
11:50 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Scarab's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Scarab's force and backs off.
12:18 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Scarab pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:52 Eager to end the game, Scarab moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Scarab crosses the map with everything.
13:32 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
13:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:27 All of a sudden, Smirk has no armies left while Scarab is continuing to push across the map!Smirk's army evaporates. Scarab doesn't even slow down.
15:02 It seems that Scarab only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Scarab takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
15:40 With excellent skills and micro, Scarab managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
16:10 Scarab is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Scarab: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The scales tip toward Scarab — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:36 Scarab warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Scarab expands.
17:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
17:26 Smirk's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.Smirk's defense bends, then snaps. Scarab takes the middle of the game.
18:06 About half of Smirk's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Scarab's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
18:41 After that battle, Scarab still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:01 Looks like Scarab is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Scarab's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:12 All of a sudden, Smirk has no armies left while Scarab is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Smirk's way of life — Scarab marches on.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Scarab is far ahead.
20:29 Smirk lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Scarab — more than half the force is gone.
21:09 After that battle, Scarab still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:44 Unwilling to make the game too long, Scarab starts moving out.Scarab has seen enough — the army moves out.
22:13 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Smirk taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Smirk taps.
Scarab takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Smirk
■ Scarab
army value
■ Smirk
■ Scarab
economy
Play-by-play (152 lines)
0:15 Smirk spawns in Orange at s2 while Scarab spawns in White at s1.Smirk takes s2 in Orange; across the map, Scarab settles in at s1 in White.
0:43 Scarab opens Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Smirk, Forge Fast Expand from Scarab.
— The early game —
1:03 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:15 Scarab warps in a nexus.Scarab takes another base — the economy widens.
1:48 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:12 Scarab's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Scarab goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
2:55 Smirk failed to kill off Scarab's defending zealots.Scarab holds the early rush without blinking.
3:18 After that battle, Scarab still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
3:32 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
4:06 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
4:29 Scarab is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Scarab tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:43 Scarab warps in a nexus.Scarab takes another base — the economy widens.
5:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:35 With beautiful placement, Smirk successfully fends off Scarab's attacks.The attack shatters on Smirk's line. Great positioning.
5:55 Scarab destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Scarab clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
6:32 With excellent skills and micro, Scarab managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:42 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:19 Smirk moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
7:44 Scarab's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Scarab tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:05 Currently, neither Smirk nor Scarab appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Smirk and Scarab match each other.
8:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:45 All of a sudden, Scarab has no armies left while Smirk is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Scarab's way of life — Smirk marches on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:08 Scarab lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
10:05 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:28 Scarab is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Scarab: the first units are already marching.
10:39 Scarab warps in a nexus.Scarab takes another base — the economy widens.
11:17 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.
11:28 Smirk with his speedlings successfully defend against Scarab's early zealot pressure.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
11:56 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
12:13 Scarab has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The scales tip toward Smirk — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:44 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:06 Smirk starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
— The mid game —
13:35 With corsairs sniping overlords, Scarab is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Scarab's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:14 Smirk's scourge sniped a few of Scarab's observers! Scarab can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!Scarab's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
14:47 Smirk destroyed about half of Scarab's army after that battle.Half of Scarab's force is gone — Smirk took it apart.
15:05 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Scarab while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
15:27 What a pity! Smirk managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Scarab's army.Good instincts from Scarab; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
15:47 Aaaaaa, Smirk's mineral line is stormed by Scarab's high templars!The raid lands — Scarab chips away at Smirk's foundation.
🎙 Smirk edges ahead on army strength.
16:10 Currently, neither Smirk nor Scarab appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Smirk and Scarab match each other.
16:38 What superior Mutalisk micro from Smirk! Scarab's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Smirk chips away at Scarab's foundation.
17:09 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
17:21 With corsairs sniping overlords, Scarab is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Scarab hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:25 All of a sudden, Scarab has no armies left while Smirk is continuing to push across the map!Scarab's army evaporates. Smirk doesn't even slow down.
18:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
19:01 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:18 What a pity! Smirk managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Scarab's army.Smirk knocks, Scarab answers. No damage done.
🎙 The scales tip toward Smirk — a lead, but not a safe one.
19:48 Scarab casts some storm! But Smirk lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Smirk shuts the door on Scarab.
20:10 Smirk desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:42 Scarab warps in a nexus.Scarab takes another base — the economy widens.
21:05 Smirk now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:46 With beautiful placement, Scarab successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.Scarab holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
22:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:34 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Scarab while losing less than half of his army.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:54 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
23:57 Smirk brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but Scarab had the observers and archons to deal with. Scarab successfully defended Smirk's push!Scarab absorbs the mid-game push — Smirk gained nothing for the cost.
24:06 After that battle, Scarab still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:45 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Scarab pays for that trade with about half his army.
25:04 Scarab tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Smirk's economy.Scarab knocks, Smirk answers. No damage done.
25:28 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:38 Scarab warps in a nexus.Scarab takes another base — the economy widens.
26:02 Scarab tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Smirk's economy.Good instincts from Smirk; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
26:37 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:49 Smirk is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Scarab's army.Smirk is badly outgunned — Scarab's force is a size larger.
27:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
27:43 Scarab successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.Smirk commits and it's the wrong call — Scarab cleans it up.
28:06 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Scarab's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Scarab's force and backs off.
28:27 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Scarab while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
29:05 Where is Smirk's detector? Scarab sends dark templars to harass Smirk's mineral line!Smirk looks away for one second and Scarab makes him pay for it.
29:21 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
29:48 Scarab tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Smirk's economy.Scarab knocks, Smirk answers. No damage done.
29:58 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
30:37 Smirk's forces appear to be larger compared to Scarab's!Count the units: Smirk has the edge over Scarab right now.
30:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
31:08 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Smirk didn't even have a chance against Scarab.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Scarab holds Smirk.
31:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:07 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Scarab while losing less than half of his army.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:36 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Scarab's defense line.Smirk knocks, Scarab answers. No damage done.
32:52 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
33:22 Looks like Scarab is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Scarab hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
33:30 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.
33:52 Scarab failed to deal nicely with Smirk's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Scarab's position.
34:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
34:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:03 Scarab tried to harass Smirk but Smirk successfully fends off the harassment.Scarab knocks, Smirk answers. No damage done.
35:38 Scarab tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Smirk.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Smirk shuts the door on Scarab.
35:52 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.
36:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
36:49 Smirk brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but Scarab had the observers and archons to deal with. Scarab successfully defended Smirk's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Scarab holds Smirk.
37:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
37:25 Scarab only destroyed about half of Smirk's army.Half of Smirk's force is gone — Scarab took it apart.
37:49 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.
38:28 Scarab is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Scarab hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
38:53 In terms of army size, Smirk and Scarab are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
39:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
39:26 A few beautiful storms from Scarab turned the battle around! Scarab won the battle!Smirk's defense bends, then snaps. Scarab takes the middle of the game.
39:55 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Scarab's force stays on that battlefield.
40:16 After that battle, Smirk destroyed about half of Scarab's army.Smirk cuts Scarab's army in half.
40:49 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
41:12 With corsairs sniping overlords, Scarab is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Scarab's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
41:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
41:57 Scarab kills off Smirk's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Scarab. The push continues.
42:09 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
42:33 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Scarab's army.Smirk clips Scarab's army — real damage, but Scarab fights on.
43:03 Aaaaaa, Smirk's mineral line is stormed by Scarab's high templars!The raid lands — Scarab chips away at Smirk's foundation.
— The late game —
43:22 Scarab rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Scarab has built comes forward at once.
43:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
44:18 Scarab was out-microed by Smirk and loses all his attacking forces.Scarab commits and it's the wrong call — Smirk cleans it up.
🎙 Smirk holds the stronger army for now.
44:37 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Scarab while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
44:57 Scarab lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
45:27 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Scarab's defense line.Good instincts from Scarab; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
45:56 Smirk moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
46:11 Smirk's forces appear to be larger compared to Scarab's!Smirk's army is visibly the bigger one — Scarab should not take this fight.
46:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
46:57 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Smirk breaks Scarab wide open.The final army does its work — Smirk breaks Scarab late.
47:17 Scarab has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
48:00 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Scarab is hanging on by a thread against Smirk's army.
48:10 Aaaaaa, Smirk's mineral line is stormed by Scarab's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Scarab. Smirk's economy takes a real hit.
48:35 Smirk tried to harass Scarab but Scarab successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Scarab shuts the door on Smirk.
49:04 Scarab casts some storm! But Smirk lost no workers.Scarab goes for the raid — Smirk is ready, and nothing comes of it.
49:21 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
49:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
50:12 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Smirk breaks Scarab wide open.The final army does its work — Smirk breaks Scarab late.
50:25 Scarab lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
51:02 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Scarab destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Scarab clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
51:28 Reaver! Reaver! Scarab's reaver is killing off most of Smirk's workers!Scarab gets into Smirk's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Smirk's force dwarfs what Scarab has left on the field.
51:36 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
52:13 Scarab having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Scarab GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Smirk defeats Scarab, settled in the late game.
■ Smirk
■ Scarab
army value
■ Smirk
■ Scarab
economy
Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:07 Scarab spawns in Orange at s1 while Smirk spawns in Red at s2.We're underway — Scarab spawns at s1, Smirk answers from s2.
0:41 Smirk gets 12 Hatch against Scarab's Forge Fast Expand.Scarab commits to Forge Fast Expand; Smirk answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:12 Scarab warps in a nexus.Scarab takes another base — the economy widens.
1:30 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:04 Scarab is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Scarab: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:44 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
3:14 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.
3:48 Scarab failed to break Smirk's zergling line of defense.Scarab's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
4:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:11 Scarab's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Scarab tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:47 Smirk moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
6:17 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
6:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:12 Smirk with his speedlings successfully defend against Scarab's early zealot pressure.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
7:43 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
8:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
8:37 Scarab warps in a nexus.Scarab plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:15 Scarab is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Scarab: the first units are already marching.
9:41 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
10:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:38 Scarab failed to break Smirk's zergling line of defense.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
11:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
🎙 Scarab is a step behind and knows it.
11:33 Scarab lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:18 In terms of army size, Scarab is behind Smirk!Scarab needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
12:32 Scarab's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Scarab goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:12 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:44 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
14:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:34 Smirk successfully fends off Scarab's attacks.Scarab commits and it's the wrong call — Smirk cleans it up.
15:18 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:40 Scarab has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Smirk holds the stronger army for now.
16:12 Scarab warps in a nexus.Quietly, Scarab adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
16:41 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.
17:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
17:31 The battle outcome favors Smirk as Scarab's armies melt into Smirk's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Smirk. The push continues.
18:01 Scarab lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:41 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Scarab while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
19:08 At the moment, Smirk seems to have more units than Scarab.Count the units: Smirk has the edge over Scarab right now.
19:43 Eager to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
20:07 Scarab decides to expand.Scarab takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Smirk has built a commanding army lead — Scarab needs something special here.
20:38 Smirk starts expanding.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:35 Smirk's zerglings surround Scarab's archons while Smirk's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Smirk!Scarab's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
22:01 About half of Scarab's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
22:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:02 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Scarab GGs!Scarab types it out: GG.
Smirk takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Smirk
■ Scarab
army value
■ Smirk
■ Scarab
economy
Play-by-play (122 lines)
0:07 Smirk spawns at s2 in Purple while Scarab spawns at s1 in Yellow.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Smirk at s2, Scarab at s1.
0:35 Scarab opens Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's 12 Hatch.Smirk commits to 12 Hatch; Scarab answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:04 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
1:25 Scarab warps in a nexus.Scarab plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:46 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:03 Scarab is pushing out with his zealots.Scarab tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
2:53 Smirk with some nice speedling surrounds killed Scarab's zealots!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Scarab's front door.
3:19 After that battle, Scarab still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:14 Scarab's army is small compared to Smirk!Scarab needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
4:41 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:09 Scarab is pushing out with his zealots.Scarab tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:23 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:54 Scarab warps in a nexus.Quietly, Scarab adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:33 Smirk's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Scarab continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Smirk wasn't ready. Scarab's early aggression takes the lead.
7:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
7:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:48 Smirk decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
8:26 Scarab is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Scarab: the first units are already marching.
8:49 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:16 Smirk with his speedlings successfully defend against Scarab's early zealot pressure.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:33 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Scarab destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Scarab takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
9:50 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Scarab's army has been decimated.Smirk clips Scarab's army — real damage, but Scarab fights on.
10:18 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:51 Scarab starts expanding.Scarab takes another base — the economy widens.
11:20 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:42 Scarab's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Scarab: the first units are already marching.
11:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:37 Smirk with some nice speedling surrounds killed Scarab's zealots!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Scarab's front door.
12:44 With excellent skills and micro, Scarab managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
13:08 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:42 Smirk's forces appear to be larger compared to Scarab's!Count the units: Smirk has the edge over Scarab right now.
— The mid game —
14:04 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.
14:37 Looks like Scarab is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Scarab's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:23 Smirk scourged some of Scarab's annoying corsairs, and kills off majority of the speedlots with his lurkers!Smirk absorbs the mid-game push — Scarab gained nothing for the cost.
15:45 It seems that Scarab only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Scarab clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
16:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:30 Smirk starts pushing across the map.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
17:00 Looks like Scarab is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Scarab's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:22 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:51 Scarab starts expanding.More workers, more money: Scarab expands.
18:16 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.
18:32 Scarab's speedlots dealt with Smirk's speedlings, while archons dealt with mutalisks. Scarab successfully fended against Smirk's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Scarab holds Smirk.
19:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:25 About half of Smirk's army has been decimated in that battle.Scarab pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:52 Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
20:10 Looks like Scarab is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Scarab's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
20:29 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
20:57 The battle outcome favors Smirk as Scarab's armies melt into Smirk's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Scarab's way of life — Smirk marches on.
21:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:25 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.
22:43 With corsairs sniping overlords, Scarab is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Scarab hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:58 Smirk's number of expansions are equal to Scarab's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Smirk and Scarab yet.
23:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
23:49 The battle outcome favors Scarab as Smirk's armies melt into Scarab's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Smirk's way of life — Scarab marches on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
24:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:43 After that battle, Scarab still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
25:00 What superior Mutalisk micro from Smirk! Scarab's economy is suffering!Smirk gets into Scarab's mineral line — workers are dying.
25:24 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.
26:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
26:27 Smirk was out-microed by Scarab and loses all his attacking forces.Scarab holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
26:49 With excellent skills and micro, Scarab managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:21 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:35 Scarab casts some storm! But Smirk lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Smirk shuts the door on Scarab.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:52 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.
28:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
28:57 Smirk micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Scarab's storms, and seems to have won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Scarab's position.
29:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:33 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:12 What a pity! Smirk managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Scarab's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Scarab shuts the door on Smirk.
30:32 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.
30:59 Smirk's number of expansions are equal to Scarab's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Smirk and Scarab yet.
31:12 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.
31:47 Scarab failed to deal nicely with Smirk's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.Scarab's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
32:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:00 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.
33:17 Attempting to end the game, Scarab moves out with his armies.Scarab has seen enough — the army moves out.
33:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
34:02 Smirk's zerglings surround Scarab's archons while Smirk's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Smirk!Scarab's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
34:24 Scarab lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
34:56 Scarab destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Scarab clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
35:18 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
35:39 With corsairs sniping overlords, Scarab is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Scarab starts the push.
36:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
36:31 All of a sudden, Scarab has no armies left while Smirk is continuing to push across the map!Scarab's army evaporates. Smirk doesn't even slow down.
37:05 Scarab lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
37:19 It seems that Scarab only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Scarab clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
37:58 Smirk decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
38:24 Smirk's forces appear to be larger compared to Scarab's!Count the units: Smirk has the edge over Scarab right now.
38:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Slight advantage Smirk as the game develops.
39:13 The battle outcome favors Smirk as Scarab's armies melt into Smirk's armies' weapon fire!Smirk wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
39:38 About half of Scarab's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
39:47 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
40:19 Smirk destroys Scarab's nexus, denying expansions.The base falls. Smirk rips Scarab's economy back a full step.
— The late game —
40:44 Smirk moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
41:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
41:23 Plague on the templar, and Smirk's ultralisks walk straight through Scarab.There's no rebuilding from that. Smirk's late-game push decides it.
42:02 Scarab has lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
42:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Smirk has built a commanding army lead — Scarab needs something special here.
42:47 Scarab tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Smirk.Scarab knocks, Smirk answers. No damage done.
43:02 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Scarab taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Scarab taps.
Scarab taps out. Smirk's late game was simply better.
Head to head
1 game
Smirk
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Scarab