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· Wed, Aug 19 2026 · 11:11 server time
Games
6 · · ▶ replay
■ Surplus
■ Stepfather
army value
■ Surplus
■ Stepfather
economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:07 Stepfather spawns in Purple at s3 while Surplus spawns in White at s1.Stepfather takes s3 in Purple; across the map, Surplus settles in at s1 in White.
0:32 Surplus gets Overpool against Stepfather's Forge Fast Expand.Stepfather shows Forge Fast Expand — Surplus has gone Overpool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:13 Stepfather warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Stepfather expands.
1:37 Surplus places down a hatchery.Quietly, Surplus adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:10 Stepfather moves out with his armies.Stepfather tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:42 Eager to end the game, Surplus moves out with his armies.Surplus has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:43 Surplus failed to kill off Stepfather's defending zealots.Surplus's early gamble buys nothing — Stepfather's defense was already in place.
4:08 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:47 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:26 Stepfather is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Stepfather goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:55 Surplus pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Surplus: the first units are already marching.
6:18 Stepfather warps in a nexus.Stepfather takes another base — the economy widens.
6:55 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:44 Surplus failed to break Stepfather's defending line of zealots.Stepfather holds the early rush without blinking.
8:20 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Surplus destroyed only less than half of Stepfather's army.Surplus clips Stepfather's army — real damage, but Stepfather fights on.
8:59 Surplus has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Stepfather's force stays on that battlefield.
9:22 Stepfather is pushing out with his zealots.Stepfather goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:49 Surplus is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Surplus tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:28 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:01 Surplus failed to break Stepfather's defending line of zealots.Stepfather holds the early rush without blinking.
11:18 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Surplus is a step behind and knows it.
12:06 About half of Surplus's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Stepfather's force stays on that battlefield.
12:21 In terms of army size, Surplus is behind Stepfather!Surplus needs production, fast; Stepfather's army has outgrown his.
12:59 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus takes another base — the economy widens.
13:35 Stepfather is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Stepfather goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:52 Surplus pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Surplus: the first units are already marching.
14:33 Stepfather desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Stepfather expands.
15:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:31 Stepfather kills off Surplus's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Surplus wasn't ready. Stepfather's early aggression takes the lead.
16:07 About half of Surplus's army has been decimated in that battle.Stepfather pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The scales tip toward Stepfather — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:25 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
17:10 Stepfather is pushing out with his zealots.Stepfather goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:58 All of a sudden, Surplus has no armies left while Stepfather is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Surplus's way of life — Stepfather marches on.
18:45 About half of Surplus's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Stepfather's force stays on that battlefield.
19:02 Surplus destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Stepfather's army has been decimated.Surplus clips Stepfather's army — real damage, but Stepfather fights on.
— The mid game —
19:42 Looks like Stepfather is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Stepfather starts the push.
20:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
20:30 The battle outcome favors Stepfather as Surplus's armies melt into Stepfather's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Surplus's way of life — Stepfather marches on.
🎙 Stepfather has built a commanding army lead — Surplus needs something special here.
21:02 About half of Surplus's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Stepfather's force stays on that battlefield.
21:34 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:06 Surplus having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Surplus GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Surplus taps out. Stepfather's early game was simply better.
■ Surplus
■ Stepfather
army value
■ Surplus
■ Stepfather
economy
Play-by-play (85 lines)
0:07 Surplus spawns in Yellow at s2 while Stepfather spawns in Green at s1.We're underway — Surplus spawns at s2, Stepfather answers from s1.
0:35 Surplus opens Overpool against Stepfather's Forge Fast Expand.Surplus commits to Overpool; Stepfather answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
0:59 Surplus places down a hatchery.Quietly, Surplus adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:39 Stepfather starts expanding.More workers, more money: Stepfather expands.
1:55 Surplus pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Surplus goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:24 Stepfather decides to start pushing across the map.Stepfather has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:12 Surplus's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Stepfather continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Surplus wasn't ready. Stepfather's early aggression takes the lead.
3:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:09 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Surplus destroyed only less than half of Stepfather's army.Surplus clips Stepfather's army — real damage, but Stepfather fights on.
4:37 Surplus is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Surplus: the first units are already marching.
4:53 Stepfather is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Stepfather goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:36 Surplus is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Stepfather's army.Surplus is badly outgunned — Stepfather's force is a size larger.
5:50 Stepfather warps in a nexus.Quietly, Stepfather adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:51 Stepfather failed to break Surplus's zergling line of defense.Surplus holds the early rush without blinking.
7:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:33 About half of Stepfather's army has been decimated in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:18 Surplus places down a hatchery.Quietly, Surplus adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:32 Surplus's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Surplus: the first units are already marching.
9:00 Stepfather is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Stepfather: the first units are already marching.
9:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:50 Stepfather failed to kill off Surplus's defending zerglings.Surplus holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
10:29 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:42 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
11:11 Surplus decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Surplus has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:41 Stepfather is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Stepfather: the first units are already marching.
12:13 Stepfather warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Stepfather expands.
12:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:03 Surplus successfully fends off Stepfather's attacks.Stepfather commits and it's the wrong call — Surplus cleans it up.
13:24 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
14:04 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
14:16 Surplus's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Surplus: the first units are already marching.
14:52 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
15:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
15:40 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Surplus didn't even have a chance against Stepfather.Stepfather absorbs the mid-game push — Surplus gained nothing for the cost.
16:01 About half of Stepfather's army has been decimated in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:45 Surplus lost about half of his army in that battle.Stepfather pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:03 Stepfather must macro up quickly or Surplus will just roll him over!Stepfather is badly outgunned — Surplus's force is a size larger.
17:40 What superior Mutalisk micro from Surplus! Stepfather's economy is suffering!Stepfather looks away for one second and Surplus makes him pay for it.
17:57 Surplus has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Surplus's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
18:15 Stepfather is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Stepfather starts the push.
18:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:06 Surplus's massive number of speedlings stopped Stepfather's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Surplus!Surplus absorbs the mid-game push — Stepfather gained nothing for the cost.
19:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
20:20 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
20:43 What a pity! Surplus managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Stepfather's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Stepfather shuts the door on Surplus.
21:11 Stepfather warps in a nexus.Quietly, Stepfather adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:20 Zerglings ran past Stepfather's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Surplus!The raid lands — Surplus chips away at Stepfather's foundation.
22:05 Surplus now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Surplus's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
22:25 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
22:41 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
23:11 Surplus's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Stepfather's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Surplus breaks Stepfather's position.
23:47 About half of Stepfather's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
24:14 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Stepfather destroyed only less than half of Surplus's army.Stepfather clips Surplus's army — real damage, but Surplus fights on.
24:34 Surplus decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Surplus pushes.
25:06 Surplus's forces appear to be larger compared to Stepfather's!Surplus's army is visibly the bigger one — Stepfather should not take this fight.
25:33 Stepfather starts expanding.Stepfather plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Surplus edges ahead on army strength.
26:31 Surplus's zerglings surround Stepfather's archons while Surplus's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Surplus!The mid-game push crashes through — Surplus breaks Stepfather's position.
26:44 Stepfather has lost about half of his army in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
27:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:40 Surplus destroys Stepfather's nexus, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Stepfather watches Surplus level the expansion.
28:04 Stepfather tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Surplus's economy.Stepfather knocks, Surplus answers. No damage done.
28:35 Unwilling to make the game too long, Surplus starts moving out.Surplus tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
29:08 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
29:21 Stepfather warps in a nexus.Quietly, Stepfather adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
29:49 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Surplus edges ahead on army strength.
30:33 Stepfather failed to deal nicely with Surplus's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.Stepfather's defense bends, then snaps. Surplus takes the middle of the game.
30:44 About half of Stepfather's army has been decimated in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
31:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
31:46 Unwilling to make the game too long, Surplus starts moving out.Surplus has seen enough — the army moves out.
32:02 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Stepfather taps out!Stepfather types it out: GG.
That's the game: Surplus defeats Stepfather, settled in the mid game.
■ Surplus
■ Stepfather
army value
■ Surplus
■ Stepfather
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:11 The game starts with Orange Stepfather spawning at s2 and Yellow Surplus spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Stepfather at s2, Surplus at s1.
0:38 Stepfather opens Forge Fast Expand against Surplus's Overpool.Stepfather commits to Forge Fast Expand; Surplus answers with Overpool.
— The early game —
1:15 Stepfather warps in a nexus.Quietly, Stepfather adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:38 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
2:14 Stepfather is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Stepfather goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:41 Surplus moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Surplus crosses the map with everything.
3:15 In terms of army size, Surplus is behind Stepfather!Surplus is badly outgunned — Stepfather's force is a size larger.
4:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:32 Surplus's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Stepfather continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Stepfather breaks Surplus's front door.
4:58 Surplus lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Stepfather's force stays on that battlefield.
5:39 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
6:04 Stepfather is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Stepfather: the first units are already marching.
6:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:15 All of a sudden, Surplus has no armies left while Stepfather is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Surplus's way of life — Stepfather marches on.
🎙 The scales tip toward Stepfather — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:50 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:15 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:50 Unwilling to make the game too long, Surplus starts moving out.No more waiting. Surplus pushes.
9:23 Stepfather warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Stepfather expands.
— The mid game —
9:58 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus takes another base — the economy widens.
10:22 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.
10:47 With beautiful placement, Stepfather successfully fends off Surplus's attacks.Surplus commits and it's the wrong call — Stepfather cleans it up.
11:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Stepfather seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:07 Surplus lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Stepfather's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The scales tip toward Stepfather — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:32 Stepfather is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Stepfather: the first units are already marching.
12:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:34 Surplus's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Stepfather continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Surplus wasn't ready. Stepfather's early aggression takes the lead.
14:02 Stepfather destroyed about half of Surplus's army after that battle.Half of Surplus's force is gone — Stepfather took it apart.
14:36 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
15:20 Stepfather's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Stepfather tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:56 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 —
16:24 Stepfather kills off Surplus's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Surplus wasn't ready. Stepfather's early aggression takes the lead.
17:01 About half of Surplus's army has been decimated in that battle.Stepfather pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Surplus is hanging on by a thread against Stepfather's army.
17:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Stepfather seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
17:50 Stepfather is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Stepfather: the first units are already marching.
18:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:00 Stepfather kills off Surplus's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Stepfather breaks Surplus's front door.
19:25 Surplus lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Stepfather's force stays on that battlefield.
20:00 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Surplus destroyed only less than half of Stepfather's army.Surplus takes a bite out of Stepfather's force and backs off.
20:47 Stepfather is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Stepfather: the first units are already marching.
21:00 Surplus having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Surplus looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Stepfather takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Surplus
■ Stepfather
army value
■ Surplus
■ Stepfather
economy
Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Purple Surplus spawning at s2 and Green Stepfather spawning at s1.Surplus takes s2 in Purple; across the map, Stepfather settles in at s1 in Green.
0:33 Surplus gets Overpool against Stepfather's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Overpool from Surplus, Forge Fast Expand from Stepfather.
— The early game —
1:11 Surplus starts expanding.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:36 Stepfather warps in a nexus.Stepfather takes another base — the economy widens.
2:00 Surplus's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Surplus goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:34 Stepfather's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Stepfather tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:39 Surplus's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Stepfather continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Stepfather breaks Surplus's front door.
4:20 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Stepfather seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:19 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:37 Stepfather warps in a nexus.Stepfather takes another base — the economy widens.
6:00 Surplus decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Surplus crosses the map with everything.
6:43 Stepfather is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Stepfather: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:09 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.
7:40 Surplus lost all of his zerglings to Stepfather's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Stepfather breaks Surplus's front door.
8:13 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:42 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:20 Surplus is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Surplus: the first units are already marching.
9:33 Stepfather decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Stepfather crosses the map with everything.
10:17 Stepfather warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Stepfather expands.
10:38 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:15 Surplus failed to break Stepfather's defending line of zealots.Surplus's early gamble buys nothing — Stepfather's defense was already in place.
🎙 Surplus is a step behind and knows it.
11:31 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:08 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
12:33 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:08 Surplus pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Surplus goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:46 Stepfather is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Stepfather: the first units are already marching.
14:07 Surplus must macro up quickly or Stepfather will just roll him over!Surplus is badly outgunned — Stepfather's force is a size larger.
14:48 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
15:14 Stepfather kills off Surplus's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Surplus wasn't ready. Stepfather's early aggression takes the lead.
15:37 After that battle, Stepfather destroyed about half of Surplus's army.Half of Surplus's force is gone — Stepfather took it apart.
🎙 Slight advantage Stepfather as the game develops.
16:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Stepfather seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
16:44 With corsairs sniping overlords, Stepfather is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Stepfather starts the push.
17:02 Stepfather warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Stepfather expands.
— The late game —
17:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:15 Stepfather's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!Surplus's defense bends, then snaps. Stepfather takes the middle of the game.
18:45 Surplus lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Stepfather's force stays on that battlefield.
19:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Stepfather seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
19:34 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus takes another base — the economy widens.
20:13 Looks like Stepfather is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Stepfather's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Stepfather edges ahead on army strength.
20:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:19 A few beautiful storms from Stepfather turned the battle around! Stepfather won the battle!Surplus's defense bends, then snaps. Stepfather takes the middle of the game.
21:41 About half of Surplus's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Stepfather's force stays on that battlefield.
22:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Stepfather seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
22:43 Looks like Stepfather is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Stepfather's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:00 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Surplus GGs!Surplus GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Surplus taps out. Stepfather's mid game was simply better.
■ Surplus
■ Stepfather
army value
■ Surplus
■ Stepfather
economy
Play-by-play (33 lines)
0:10 The Yellow Stepfather spawns at s3 while Red Surplus spawns at s2.Stepfather in Yellow at s3. Surplus in Red at s2. The map is set.
0:49 Stepfather opens Forge Fast Expand against Surplus's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Stepfather, 12 Hatch from Surplus.
— The early game —
1:28 Stepfather decides to expand.Stepfather plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:08 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus takes another base — the economy widens.
2:43 Stepfather decides to start pushing across the map.Stepfather has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:28 Surplus pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Surplus: the first units are already marching.
4:02 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.
4:32 Stepfather failed to break Surplus's zergling line of defense.Stepfather's early gamble buys nothing — Surplus's defense was already in place.
5:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:55 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:35 Stepfather's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Stepfather tests the door early. Is anyone home?
— The mid game —
7:03 Surplus is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Surplus: the first units are already marching.
7:52 Stepfather warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Stepfather expands.
8:21 Surplus places down a hatchery.Quietly, Surplus adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
9:56 Stepfather lost some of his dragoons to Surplus's speedlings!Stepfather wasn't ready. Surplus's early aggression takes the lead.
10:26 Stepfather lost about half of his army in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:04 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:40 Surplus pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Surplus tests the door early. Is anyone home?
— The late game —
12:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:59 Stepfather lost some of his dragoons to Surplus's speedlings!Stepfather wasn't ready. Surplus's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Stepfather is hanging on by a thread against Surplus's army.
13:28 About half of Stepfather's army has been decimated in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:07 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:52 Stepfather is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Surplus's army.Stepfather is badly outgunned — Surplus's force is a size larger.
15:25 Surplus's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Surplus tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:03 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Stepfather taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Stepfather taps.
Surplus takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Surplus
■ Stepfather
army value
■ Surplus
■ Stepfather
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Play-by-play (155 lines)
0:09 Surplus spawns at s1 in Blue while Stepfather spawns at s2 in Yellow.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Surplus at s1, Stepfather at s2.
0:32 Stepfather gets Forge Fast Expand against Surplus's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Surplus's 12 Hatch against Stepfather's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
0:51 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
1:20 Stepfather warps in a nexus.Quietly, Stepfather adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:39 Surplus pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Surplus goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:11 Stepfather is pushing out with his zealots.Stepfather tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
2:54 Surplus failed to break Stepfather's defending line of zealots.Stepfather holds the early rush without blinking.
3:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Stepfather seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
3:46 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Stepfather destroyed only less than half of Surplus's army.Stepfather clips Surplus's army — real damage, but Surplus fights on.
4:08 Surplus is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Surplus: the first units are already marching.
4:39 Stepfather's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Stepfather tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:51 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:20 Stepfather warps in a nexus.Stepfather takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
6:02 Stepfather kills off Surplus's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Stepfather breaks Surplus's front door.
6:25 After that battle, Stepfather destroyed about half of Surplus's army.Half of Surplus's force is gone — Stepfather took it apart.
6:57 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Surplus destroyed only less than half of Stepfather's army.Surplus clips Stepfather's army — real damage, but Stepfather fights on.
7:12 Currently, neither Surplus nor Stepfather appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Surplus and Stepfather match each other.
7:42 Surplus's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Surplus tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:03 Stepfather's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Stepfather: the first units are already marching.
8:29 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:52 With beautiful placement, Stepfather successfully fends off Surplus's attacks.The attack shatters on Stepfather's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:02 Surplus destroyed about half of Stepfather's army after that battle.Half of Stepfather's force is gone — Surplus took it apart.
9:34 Stepfather destroyed about half of Surplus's army after that battle.Stepfather cuts Surplus's army in half.
10:05 Stepfather warps in a nexus.Stepfather plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:29 Surplus pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Surplus goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:52 Stepfather is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Stepfather tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:02 Stepfather has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Surplus.Economically it's Stepfather's game right now; Surplus is falling behind on bases.
11:35 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
11:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:25 Surplus with some nice speedling surrounds killed Stepfather's zealots!Stepfather wasn't ready. Surplus's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:40 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
13:07 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
13:31 Surplus has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Surplus's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
13:50 Stepfather is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Stepfather starts the push.
14:12 Stepfather warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Stepfather expands.
14:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
15:14 Stepfather failed to deal nicely with Surplus's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Surplus breaks Stepfather's position.
15:27 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
15:47 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:10 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
16:32 Surplus brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Surplus's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
17:05 With corsairs sniping overlords, Stepfather is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Stepfather's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:49 Surplus brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but Stepfather had the observers and archons to deal with. Stepfather successfully defended Surplus's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Stepfather holds Surplus.
18:20 It seems that Surplus only managed to destroy less than half of Stepfather's army.Surplus takes a bite out of Stepfather's force and backs off.
18:42 It seems that Stepfather only managed to destroy less than half of Surplus's army.Stepfather takes a bite out of Surplus's force and backs off.
19:02 Reaver! Reaver! Stepfather's reaver is killing off most of Surplus's workers!Stepfather gets into Surplus's mineral line — workers are dying.
19:20 Surplus has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Surplus's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:48 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:08 Stepfather's speedlots dealt with Surplus's speedlings, while archons dealt with mutalisks. Stepfather successfully fended against Surplus's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Stepfather holds Surplus.
20:24 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
21:04 Surplus has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Stepfather's force stays on that battlefield.
21:14 In terms of army size, Surplus is behind Stepfather!Surplus is badly outgunned — Stepfather's force is a size larger.
21:44 Surplus starts expanding.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
21:59 Stepfather warps in a nexus.Quietly, Stepfather adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:29 What a pity! Surplus managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Stepfather's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Stepfather shuts the door on Surplus.
22:54 Looks like Stepfather is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Stepfather hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Stepfather holds the stronger army for now.
23:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
23:45 Surplus's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.Surplus's defense bends, then snaps. Stepfather takes the middle of the game.
24:15 Surplus lost about half of his army in that battle.Stepfather pays for that trade with about half his army.
24:34 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:02 Looks like Stepfather is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Stepfather's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:10 Stepfather warps in a nexus.Stepfather takes another base — the economy widens.
25:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
25:56 Surplus failed to bring in overlords as Stepfather's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!The mid-game push crashes through — Stepfather breaks Surplus's position.
26:37 Surplus has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Stepfather's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:59 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:10 Stepfather has more expansions than Surplus.Stepfather is out-expanding Surplus — the money game is tilting.
27:44 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus takes another base — the economy widens.
27:59 Stepfather decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Stepfather pushes.
28:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
28:57 Stepfather kills off Surplus's armies and continues pushing!Stepfather wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
29:04 Surplus has lost about half of his army in that battle.Stepfather pays for that trade with about half his army.
29:46 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Surplus destroyed only less than half of Stepfather's army.Surplus clips Stepfather's army — real damage, but Stepfather fights on.
30:04 Stepfather warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Stepfather expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
30:21 Stepfather is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Stepfather's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:46 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
31:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
31:42 Stepfather's massive number of speedlots slice through Surplus's zerglings and hydralisks.Surplus's defense bends, then snaps. Stepfather takes the middle of the game.
31:49 Stepfather only destroyed about half of Surplus's army.Half of Surplus's force is gone — Stepfather took it apart.
32:31 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Surplus destroyed only less than half of Stepfather's army.Surplus clips Stepfather's army — real damage, but Stepfather fights on.
32:42 With corsairs sniping overlords, Stepfather is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Stepfather starts the push.
33:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
33:29 Surplus's massive number of speedlings stopped Stepfather's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Surplus!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Surplus holds Stepfather.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:55 About half of Surplus's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Stepfather's force stays on that battlefield.
34:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Stepfather seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
34:50 What superior Mutalisk micro from Surplus! Stepfather's economy is suffering!Surplus gets into Stepfather's mineral line — workers are dying.
35:15 Stepfather is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Stepfather hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
36:00 Surplus failed to bring in overlords as Stepfather's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!The mid-game push crashes through — Stepfather breaks Surplus's position.
36:14 Surplus lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Stepfather's force stays on that battlefield.
36:50 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
36:57 Surplus tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Stepfather's defense line.Good instincts from Stepfather; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
37:18 Stepfather moves out with his armies.Stepfather has seen enough — the army moves out.
37:44 Surplus's army is small compared to Stepfather!Surplus is badly outgunned — Stepfather's force is a size larger.
38:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
38:42 Stepfather's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!The mid-game push crashes through — Stepfather breaks Surplus's position.
39:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
39:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Stepfather seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
39:54 Surplus moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Surplus moves out to end it.
40:15 Stepfather rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Stepfather commits the late-game army.
40:38 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:49 Surplus's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Stepfather has no observers left. The push stalls.Stepfather throws the endgame army in and Surplus simply refuses to lose.
41:32 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
41:53 About half of Stepfather's army has been decimated in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
42:09 Surplus moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Surplus moves out to end it.
42:42 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Stepfather.This is the big one — Stepfather commits the late-game army.
42:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
43:15 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Stepfather walks through Surplus's army.There's no rebuilding from that. Stepfather's late-game push decides it.
43:44 After that battle, Stepfather destroyed about half of Surplus's army.Half of Surplus's force is gone — Stepfather took it apart.
44:02 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
🎙 Stepfather holds the stronger army for now.
44:26 Surplus's hatchery has been destroyed by Stepfather.Surplus's expansion burns — Stepfather tears it down.
44:51 Surplus decides to expand.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
45:28 Surplus tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Stepfather's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Stepfather shuts the door on Surplus.
45:51 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Stepfather moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Stepfather moves out to end it.
46:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
46:22 Surplus ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. Stepfather is inside the third.There's no rebuilding from that. Stepfather's late-game push decides it.
46:53 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
47:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Stepfather seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:36 Surplus is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Stepfather's army.Surplus is badly outgunned — Stepfather's force is a size larger.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:54 Surplus harasses Stepfather and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Surplus chips away at Stepfather's foundation.
48:36 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Stepfather.This is the big one — Stepfather commits the late-game army.
48:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
49:19 Stepfather's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Surplus's defilers die with it.There's no rebuilding from that. Stepfather's late-game push decides it.
49:43 Surplus has lost about half of his army in that battle.Stepfather pays for that trade with about half his army.
49:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Stepfather seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
50:25 Zerglings ran past Stepfather's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Surplus!Beautiful harassment from Surplus. Stepfather's economy takes a real hit.
50:41 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Stepfather moves on the hatcheries.Everything Stepfather has built comes forward at once.
51:13 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Slight advantage Stepfather as the game develops.
51:33 The corsairs cleared the sky and Stepfather's ground army does the rest to Surplus.There's no rebuilding from that. Stepfather's late-game push decides it.
51:49 Surplus has lost about half of his army in that battle.Stepfather pays for that trade with about half his army.
52:21 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Surplus destroyed only less than half of Stepfather's army.Surplus takes a bite out of Stepfather's force and backs off.
52:50 Surplus's hatchery has been destroyed by Stepfather.The base falls. Stepfather rips Surplus's economy back a full step.
53:02 Surplus having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Surplus taps.
Surplus taps out. Stepfather's late game was simply better.
Head to head
3 games
Surplus
1 – 2
Stepfather