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■ Kiowa
■ Surplus
army value
■ Kiowa
■ Surplus
economy
Play-by-play (167 lines)
0:17 The game starts with Red Kiowa spawning at s3 and White Surplus spawning at s1.We're underway — Kiowa spawns at s3, Surplus answers from s1.
0:31 Kiowa opens 1 Rax Gas against Surplus's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 1 Rax Gas from Kiowa, 12 Hatch from Surplus.
— The early game —
0:48 Kiowa places down a command center.Kiowa takes another base — the economy widens.
1:11 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:39 Kiowa starts pushing out with his marines.Kiowa goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:15 Unwilling to make the game too long, Surplus starts moving out.Here it comes: Surplus crosses the map with everything.
2:33 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.
2:51 Kiowa kills off Surplus's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Kiowa breaks Surplus's front door.
3:12 About half of Surplus's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Kiowa's force stays on that battlefield.
3:48 Kiowa has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
4:08 Kiowa feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Kiowa goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:29 Surplus moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Surplus pushes.
4:52 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
5:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:45 Surplus failed to break through Kiowa's marine defense line.Kiowa holds the early rush without blinking.
5:54 Kiowa lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
6:33 Surplus lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kiowa's force stays on that battlefield.
6:56 Kiowa starts expanding.Kiowa plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:13 Kiowa decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Kiowa: the first units are already marching.
7:25 Surplus's zerglings are pushing out!Surplus tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:03 Surplus is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Kiowa's army.Surplus is badly outgunned — Kiowa's force is a size larger.
8:31 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.
8:38 Kiowa gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Kiowa breaks Surplus's front door.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:03 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.Kiowa keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:42 After that battle, Kiowa still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
9:49 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
10:25 Kiowa starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Kiowa: the first units are already marching.
10:40 Surplus decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Surplus crosses the map with everything.
11:09 Kiowa places down a command center.Kiowa takes another base — the economy widens.
11:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
11:44 Kiowa failed to kill off Surplus's defending zerglings.Kiowa's early gamble buys nothing — Surplus's defense was already in place.
12:09 It seems that Kiowa only managed to destroy less than half of Surplus's army.Kiowa clips Surplus's army — real damage, but Surplus fights on.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:33 Surplus destroyed about half of Kiowa's army after that battle.Surplus cuts Kiowa's army in half.
— The mid game —
13:08 Kiowa now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Kiowa starts the push.
13:17 Surplus is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Surplus's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:09 Surplus's zerglings didn't do much damage to Kiowa's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.The mid-game push crashes through — Kiowa breaks Surplus's position.
14:46 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Kiowa while losing less than half of his army.Kiowa keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Kiowa seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
15:13 At the moment, Surplus seems to have more units than Kiowa.Count the units: Surplus has the edge over Kiowa right now.
15:38 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:19 Surplus moves out with his armies.Surplus tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
16:28 Kiowa places down a command center.Kiowa takes another base — the economy widens.
17:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:22 Surplus was unable to break through Kiowa's M&M group.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Kiowa holds Surplus.
17:46 Kiowa has lost about half of his army in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kiowa — the losses are light.
18:40 Kiowa's cloaked wraith did not do much to Surplus's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Surplus shuts the door on Kiowa.
19:04 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 Kiowa's army.Surplus knocks, Kiowa answers. No damage done.
19:11 Surplus starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Surplus hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:51 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:58 Surplus is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Kiowa's armies melt in the attack.Kiowa's defense bends, then snaps. Surplus takes the middle of the game.
20:34 About half of Kiowa's army has been decimated in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:46 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Kiowa while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kiowa — the losses are light.
21:20 Kiowa tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Surplus.Kiowa goes for the raid — Surplus is ready, and nothing comes of it.
21:44 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:01 Surplus brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Surplus hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:30 Kiowa must macro up quickly or Surplus will just roll him over!Kiowa is badly outgunned — Surplus's force is a size larger.
22:39 Kiowa places down a command center.Quietly, Kiowa adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Kiowa is a step behind and knows it.
23:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
23:27 Surplus's well-placed lurkers caught Kiowa's tanks and medics off-guard! Kiowa's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Surplus breaks Kiowa's position.
23:56 After that battle, Kiowa still has most of his army with him.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.Kiowa keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:52 Kiowa dropped some marines into Surplus's mineral line!Kiowa gets into Surplus's mineral line — workers are dying.
25:08 Surplus starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Surplus hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
25:52 All of a sudden, Kiowa has no armies left while Surplus is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Kiowa's way of life — Surplus marches on.
26:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Kiowa seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:45 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Kiowa while losing less than half of his army.Kiowa keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:01 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
27:25 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 Kiowa's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Kiowa shuts the door on Surplus.
27:51 Surplus starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Surplus starts the push.
28:06 Kiowa's forces appear to be larger compared to Surplus's!Count the units: Kiowa has the edge over Surplus right now.
28:40 Kiowa places down a command center.More workers, more money: Kiowa expands.
29:13 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.
29:28 Surplus lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Kiowa's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.Kiowa absorbs the mid-game push — Surplus gained nothing for the cost.
29:48 With excellent skills and micro, Kiowa managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.Kiowa keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:42 Cloaked wraiths from Kiowa are harassing Surplus!Beautiful harassment from Kiowa. Surplus's economy takes a real hit.
30:54 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 Kiowa's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Kiowa shuts the door on Surplus.
31:13 Surplus moves out with his armies.Surplus has seen enough — the army moves out.
31:43 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.
32:03 Surplus backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Kiowa absorbs the mid-game push — Surplus gained nothing for the cost.
32:33 After that battle, Kiowa still has most of his army with him.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:51 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kiowa — the losses are light.
33:12 Dropship! Dropship! Kiowa drops some vultures into Surplus's mineral line!The raid lands — Kiowa chips away at Surplus's foundation.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
33:35 Kiowa is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Kiowa hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:15 Surplus is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Surplus starts the push.
34:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
34:55 Kiowa was out-microed by Surplus and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Surplus's line. Great positioning.
35:21 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Kiowa while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kiowa — the losses are light.
35:33 After that battle, Surplus destroyed about half of Kiowa's army.Surplus cuts Kiowa's army in half.
35:59 What superior Mutalisk micro from Surplus! Kiowa's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Surplus. Kiowa's economy takes a real hit.
36:22 Kiowa is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Kiowa hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:05 All of a sudden, Surplus has no armies left while Kiowa is continuing to push across the map!Kiowa wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
37:44 It seems that Kiowa only managed to destroy less than half of Surplus's army.Kiowa takes a bite out of Surplus's force and backs off.
37:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Kiowa seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:30 Surplus tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Kiowa's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Kiowa shuts the door on Surplus.
38:55 Kiowa is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Kiowa's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
39:03 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 —
39:36 Irradiate on the defilers! Kiowa watches Surplus's swarm evaporate and pushes on.The final army does its work — Kiowa breaks Surplus late.
39:57 About half of Surplus's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Kiowa's force stays on that battlefield.
40:20 About half of Kiowa's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
40:56 Surplus tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Kiowa's defense line.Good instincts from Kiowa; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
41:05 Kiowa moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Max supply, full upgrades: Kiowa moves out to end it.
41:41 Surplus moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Everything Surplus has built comes forward at once.
42:05 Currently, Kiowa and Surplus appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Kiowa and Surplus are level.
42:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
42:46 Kiowa pushed into four hatcheries of larva. Surplus simply remade the army.Kiowa throws the endgame army in and Surplus simply refuses to lose.
43:11 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kiowa — the losses are light.
43:21 About half of Kiowa's army has been decimated in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
43:45 Attempting to end the game, Surplus moves out with his armies.Surplus tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
44:11 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
44:50 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Surplus destroys everything Kiowa had.The final army does its work — Surplus breaks Kiowa late.
44:59 Kiowa lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
45:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.Kiowa keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:53 Surplus tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Kiowa's defense line.Surplus knocks, Kiowa answers. No damage done.
46:22 What superior Mutalisk micro from Surplus! Kiowa's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Surplus chips away at Kiowa's foundation.
46:43 Currently, neither Kiowa nor Surplus appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Kiowa and Surplus match each other.
46:57 Kiowa's cloaked wraith did not do much to Surplus's economy.Kiowa knocks, Surplus answers. No damage done.
47:24 Kiowa scouted Surplus's attempt to harass!No surprises today — Kiowa's harassment is scouted early.
🎙 Surplus edges ahead on army strength.
47:47 Seems like Surplus is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Surplus wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
48:17 Surplus tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Kiowa's defense line.Surplus goes for the raid — Kiowa is ready, and nothing comes of it.
48:43 Cloaked wraiths from Kiowa are harassing Surplus!The raid lands — Kiowa chips away at Surplus's foundation.
48:55 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 Kiowa's army.Good instincts from Kiowa; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
49:28 Surplus tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Kiowa's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Kiowa shuts the door on Surplus.
49:49 What superior Mutalisk micro from Surplus! Kiowa's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Surplus. Kiowa's economy takes a real hit.
50:06 Kiowa dropped some marines into Surplus's mineral line!Kiowa gets into Surplus's mineral line — workers are dying.
50:24 Kiowa has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Surplus.No surprises today — Kiowa's harassment is scouted early.
51:05 Seems like Surplus is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Plans change: Surplus's raiders are needed on defense.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
51:14 Surplus tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Kiowa's defense line.Good instincts from Kiowa; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
51:41 Zerglings ran past Kiowa's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Surplus!The raid lands — Surplus chips away at Kiowa's foundation.
52:08 Kiowa's forces appear to be larger compared to Surplus's!Count the units: Kiowa has the edge over Surplus right now.
52:36 Surplus harasses Kiowa's economy and gets ahead of the game.Kiowa looks away for one second and Surplus makes him pay for it.
52:55 Kiowa's number of expansions are equal to Surplus's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Kiowa and Surplus yet.
53:15 At the moment, Kiowa seems to have more units than Surplus.Kiowa's army is visibly the bigger one — Surplus should not take this fight.
53:38 Surplus must macro up quickly or Kiowa will just roll him over!Surplus is badly outgunned — Kiowa's force is a size larger.
54:01 Kiowa's forces appear to be larger compared to Surplus's!Count the units: Kiowa has the edge over Surplus right now.
54:25 Surplus's army is small compared to Kiowa!Surplus needs production, fast; Kiowa's army has outgrown his.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
54:39 Kiowa appears to have more army than Surplus!Kiowa's army is visibly the bigger one — Surplus should not take this fight.
55:22 Plague first, then the charge — Surplus goes for the throat.Everything Surplus has built comes forward at once.
55:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
55:57 Surplus threw the swarm at a full tank line and Kiowa barely moved.Surplus throws the endgame army in and Kiowa simply refuses to lose.
56:26 After that battle, Kiowa still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
56:36 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kiowa — the losses are light.
57:16 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Surplus GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Surplus taps.
GG. Kiowa closes it out over Surplus.
■ Kiowa
■ Surplus
army value
■ Kiowa
■ Surplus
economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:07 The Orange Surplus spawns at s2 while Teal Kiowa spawns at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Surplus at s2, Kiowa at s1.
0:36 Kiowa gets 1 Rax Gas against Surplus's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Surplus, 1 Rax Gas from Kiowa.
— The early game —
1:05 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus takes another base — the economy widens.
1:35 Kiowa places down a command center.Kiowa plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:04 Surplus with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Surplus goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:39 Kiowa feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Kiowa: the first units are already marching.
3:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
3:39 Surplus failed to kill off Kiowa's defending marines.Surplus's early gamble buys nothing — Kiowa's defense was already in place.
4:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Kiowa seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
4:53 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Kiowa while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kiowa — the losses are light.
5:20 Surplus is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Surplus tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:44 Kiowa decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Kiowa crosses the map with everything.
6:10 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:39 Kiowa places down a command center.Kiowa takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
7:41 With beautiful placement, Kiowa successfully fends off Surplus's attacks.Kiowa holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
8:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Kiowa seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.Kiowa keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:23 Surplus is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Surplus goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:58 Kiowa starts pushing out with his marines.Kiowa goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:49 Kiowa has enough marines to deal with Surplus's zergling pressure.Kiowa holds the early rush without blinking.
11:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Kiowa seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Kiowa as the game develops.
11:58 Surplus lost about half of his army in that battle.Kiowa pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:20 Kiowa moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Kiowa crosses the map with everything.
12:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:26 Kiowa gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Kiowa breaks Surplus's front door.
13:52 About half of Surplus's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Kiowa's force stays on that battlefield.
14:21 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Surplus destroyed only less than half of Kiowa's army.Surplus clips Kiowa's army — real damage, but Kiowa fights on.
15:02 Kiowa starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Kiowa: the first units are already marching.
15:30 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus takes another base — the economy widens.
16:02 Kiowa places down a command center.Kiowa plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 It's all going Kiowa's way right now.
16:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:07 Kiowa gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Kiowa breaks Surplus's front door.
17:41 Surplus lost about half of his army in that battle.Kiowa pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:08 With excellent skills and micro, Kiowa managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:36 Kiowa decides to start pushing across the map.Kiowa has seen enough — the army moves out.
19:15 Kiowa's forces appear to be larger compared to Surplus's!Kiowa's army is visibly the bigger one — Surplus should not take this fight.
19:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
20:09 Kiowa stimpacked his marines and sliced through Surplus's units!Surplus's defense bends, then snaps. Kiowa takes the middle of the game.
🎙 It's all going Kiowa's way right now.
20:34 The attack was a success, Surplus lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Kiowa — more than half the force is gone.
— The late game —
21:06 With excellent skills and micro, Kiowa managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:46 Kiowa is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Kiowa hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:05 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Surplus taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Surplus taps.
Surplus taps out. Kiowa's mid game was simply better.
■ Kiowa
■ Surplus
army value
■ Kiowa
■ Surplus
economy
Play-by-play (58 lines)
0:11 The Purple Kiowa spawns at s1 while Green Surplus spawns at s2.Kiowa in Purple at s1. Surplus in Green at s2. The map is set.
0:30 Kiowa opens 14 CC against Surplus's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Kiowa's 14 CC against Surplus's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:11 Kiowa places down a command center.Kiowa plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:37 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus takes another base — the economy widens.
2:12 Kiowa decides to move out with his armies.Kiowa tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:47 Surplus with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Surplus goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
3:44 Mismicro from Kiowa gave opportunity to Surplus! Surplus is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Kiowa wasn't ready. Surplus's early aggression takes the lead.
4:03 Kiowa lost about half of his army in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:31 Surplus has lost about half of his army in that battle.Kiowa pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:17 Kiowa feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Kiowa goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:40 Surplus's zerglings are pushing out!Surplus goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:05 Kiowa places down a command center.Quietly, Kiowa adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:32 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
7:47 Surplus failed to break through Kiowa's marine defense line.Kiowa holds the early rush without blinking.
8:09 Surplus destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kiowa's army has been decimated.Surplus clips Kiowa's army — real damage, but Kiowa fights on.
8:49 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kiowa destroyed only less than half of Surplus's army.Kiowa clips Surplus's army — real damage, but Surplus fights on.
9:09 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kiowa starts moving out.No more waiting. Kiowa pushes.
9:39 Surplus's zerglings are pushing out!Surplus tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:07 Both Kiowa and Surplus appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Kiowa and Surplus yet.
10:43 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
11:05 Surplus failed to break through Kiowa's marine defense line.Kiowa holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:39 It seems that Surplus only managed to destroy less than half of Kiowa's army.Surplus clips Kiowa's army — real damage, but Kiowa fights on.
12:02 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Kiowa while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kiowa — the losses are light.
12:43 Kiowa starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Kiowa crosses the map with everything.
13:18 Attempting to end the game, Surplus moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Surplus pushes.
13:45 Kiowa decides to expand.Quietly, Kiowa adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:00 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:09 Mismicro from Kiowa gave opportunity to Surplus! Surplus is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Kiowa wasn't ready. Surplus's early aggression takes the lead.
15:48 With excellent skills and micro, Kiowa managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:11 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Kiowa while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kiowa — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
16:42 Surplus is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Surplus's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
17:45 All of a sudden, Kiowa has no armies left while Surplus is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Kiowa's way of life — Surplus marches on.
— The late game —
18:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Kiowa seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:37 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Kiowa while losing less than half of his army.Kiowa keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:13 Kiowa's cloaked wraith did not do much to Surplus's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Surplus shuts the door on Kiowa.
19:40 Zerglings ran past Kiowa's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Surplus!The raid lands — Surplus chips away at Kiowa's foundation.
20:09 In terms of army size, Kiowa is behind Surplus!Kiowa needs production, fast; Surplus's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
20:31 Surplus decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Surplus tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
21:00 Kiowa places down a command center.Kiowa plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:47 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus takes another base — the economy widens.
22:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:48 Surplus is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Kiowa's armies melt in the attack.Kiowa's defense bends, then snaps. Surplus takes the middle of the game.
23:01 Kiowa has lost about half of his army in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
23:49 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kiowa — the losses are light.
24:11 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Kiowa GGs!Kiowa GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Kiowa taps out. Surplus's mid game was simply better.
■ Kiowa
■ Surplus
army value
■ Kiowa
■ Surplus
economy
Play-by-play (59 lines)
0:11 Surplus spawns at s2 in Green while Kiowa spawns at s3 in White.Surplus takes s2 in Green; across the map, Kiowa settles in at s3 in White.
0:30 Kiowa opens 14 CC against Surplus's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Surplus's 12 Hatch against Kiowa's 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:15 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:37 Kiowa places down a command center.Kiowa takes another base — the economy widens.
2:02 Surplus decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Surplus pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:32 Kiowa starts pushing out with his marines.Kiowa tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:45 Nice control from Surplus! He killed Kiowa's marines and continues pressuring!Kiowa wasn't ready. Surplus's early aggression takes the lead.
3:59 After that battle, Kiowa still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
4:32 Kiowa destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Surplus's army has been decimated.Kiowa clips Surplus's army — real damage, but Surplus fights on.
4:54 Kiowa's army is small compared to Surplus!Kiowa is badly outgunned — Surplus's force is a size larger.
5:43 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:01 Kiowa places down a command center.Kiowa takes another base — the economy widens.
6:22 Surplus starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Surplus crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:03 Kiowa starts pushing across the map.Kiowa tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
7:54 Mismicro from Kiowa gave opportunity to Surplus! Surplus is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Kiowa wasn't ready. Surplus's early aggression takes the lead.
8:23 About half of Kiowa's army has been decimated in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:06 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kiowa destroyed only less than half of Surplus's army.Kiowa clips Surplus's army — real damage, but Surplus fights on.
9:20 Kiowa tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Surplus's armies.No reinforcements in time: Kiowa watches Surplus level the expansion.
10:05 Kiowa places down a command center.Quietly, Kiowa adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:27 Surplus's zerglings are pushing out!Surplus goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:49 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Surplus as the game develops.
11:35 Nice control from Surplus! He killed Kiowa's marines and continues pressuring!Kiowa wasn't ready. Surplus's early aggression takes the lead.
12:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Kiowa seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
12:26 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Kiowa while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kiowa — the losses are light.
12:49 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:32 Kiowa places down a command center.Kiowa takes another base — the economy widens.
13:54 Attempting to end the game, Surplus moves out with his armies.Surplus tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
14:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:47 Surplus kills off Kiowa's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Surplus. The push continues.
15:26 About half of Kiowa's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Surplus edges ahead on army strength.
15:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kiowa — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
16:17 Surplus brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Surplus starts the push.
16:49 In terms of army size, Kiowa is behind Surplus!Kiowa needs production, fast; Surplus's army has outgrown his.
17:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
17:56 Surplus seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Kiowa is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Surplus breaks Kiowa's position.
— The late game —
18:07 Kiowa has lost about half of his army in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:45 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kiowa — the losses are light.
19:12 What superior Mutalisk micro from Surplus! Kiowa's economy is suffering!Kiowa looks away for one second and Surplus makes him pay for it.
19:44 Cloaked wraiths from Kiowa are harassing Surplus!Beautiful harassment from Kiowa. Surplus's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Kiowa is a step behind and knows it.
20:21 Surplus places down a hatchery.Quietly, Surplus adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:37 Kiowa places down a command center.More workers, more money: Kiowa expands.
21:08 Kiowa's cloaked wraith did not do much to Surplus's economy.Kiowa knocks, Surplus answers. No damage done.
21:38 Surplus is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Surplus's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:31 Surplus's well-placed lurkers caught Kiowa's tanks and medics off-guard! Kiowa's army is completely melting!Kiowa's defense bends, then snaps. Surplus takes the middle of the game.
23:08 About half of Kiowa's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
23:50 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Kiowa while losing less than half of his army.Kiowa keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:01 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Kiowa GGs!Kiowa GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Surplus closes it out over Kiowa.
■ Kiowa
■ Surplus
army value
■ Kiowa
■ Surplus
economy
Play-by-play (169 lines)
0:13 The game starts with White Kiowa spawning at s3 and Purple Surplus spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Kiowa at s3, Surplus at s1.
0:39 Surplus gets 12 Pool against Kiowa's 1 Rax Gas.Kiowa shows 1 Rax Gas — Surplus has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:01 Kiowa places down a command center.Quietly, Kiowa adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:27 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
1:37 Kiowa feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Kiowa goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:03 Surplus is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Surplus: the first units are already marching.
2:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:58 Kiowa gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Kiowa breaks Surplus's front door.
3:18 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Kiowa while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kiowa — the losses are light.
3:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Kiowa seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
4:00 Kiowa decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Kiowa: the first units are already marching.
4:31 Attempting to end the game, Surplus moves out with his armies.Surplus tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
4:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
5:16 The battle outcome favors Surplus as Kiowa's armies melt into Surplus's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Kiowa's way of life — Surplus marches on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Kiowa seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:49 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.Kiowa keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:28 Surplus must macro up quickly or Kiowa will just roll him over!Surplus is badly outgunned — Kiowa's force is a size larger.
6:54 Kiowa places down a command center.Quietly, Kiowa adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:14 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:33 Surplus with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Surplus: the first units are already marching.
7:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:09 Surplus failed to break through Kiowa's marine defense line.Surplus's early gamble buys nothing — Kiowa's defense was already in place.
8:47 With excellent skills and micro, Kiowa managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:10 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.Kiowa keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:18 Kiowa feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Kiowa tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:44 Surplus decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Surplus has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
10:40 Surplus's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Kiowa continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Kiowa breaks Surplus's front door.
11:08 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.Kiowa keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Kiowa seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:50 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
12:07 Kiowa now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Kiowa's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:29 Surplus brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Surplus starts the push.
12:47 Kiowa places down a command center.Kiowa takes another base — the economy widens.
13:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:49 Surplus lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Kiowa's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Kiowa holds Surplus.
14:04 With excellent skills and micro, Kiowa managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:32 Kiowa destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Surplus's army has been decimated.Kiowa clips Surplus's army — real damage, but Surplus fights on.
14:56 Dropship! Dropship! Kiowa drops some vultures into Surplus's mineral line!Surplus looks away for one second and Kiowa makes him pay for it.
15:22 Kiowa decides to start pushing across the map.Kiowa tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
15:37 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:23 Even sunken colonies didn't help Surplus, Surplus has to pull some drones to fight against Kiowa's marines!The mid-game push crashes through — Kiowa breaks Surplus's position.
16:50 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Kiowa while losing less than half of his army.Kiowa keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:14 After that battle, Kiowa still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
17:31 Cloaked wraiths from Kiowa are harassing Surplus!Kiowa gets into Surplus's mineral line — workers are dying.
18:07 Kiowa places down a command center.Kiowa takes another base — the economy widens.
18:21 Surplus tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Kiowa's defense line.Surplus goes for the raid — Kiowa is ready, and nothing comes of it.
18:40 In terms of army size, Surplus is behind Kiowa!Surplus is badly outgunned — Kiowa's force is a size larger.
19:03 Attempting to end the game, Kiowa moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Kiowa crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:26 Surplus starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Surplus starts the push.
19:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
20:15 Surplus held off Kiowa's M&M group merely with the help of newly popped lurkers.Surplus absorbs the mid-game push — Kiowa gained nothing for the cost.
20:46 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kiowa — the losses are light.
21:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Kiowa seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:32 Surplus places down a hatchery.Quietly, Surplus adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:01 Surplus tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Kiowa's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Kiowa shuts the door on Surplus.
22:24 Kiowa places down a command center.Quietly, Kiowa adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:47 Surplus tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Kiowa's defense line.Surplus goes for the raid — Kiowa is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:05 Kiowa is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Kiowa hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
23:42 Kiowa stimpacked his marines and sliced through Surplus's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Kiowa breaks Surplus's position.
24:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.Kiowa keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:37 After that battle, Kiowa still has most of his army with him.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:04 Surplus tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Kiowa's defense line.Surplus goes for the raid — Kiowa is ready, and nothing comes of it.
25:12 Kiowa is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Kiowa starts the push.
25:49 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
26:14 Surplus held off Kiowa's M&M group merely with the help of newly popped lurkers.Surplus absorbs the mid-game push — Kiowa gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:39 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.Kiowa keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:46 After that battle, Kiowa still has most of his army with him.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:10 Kiowa scouted Surplus's attempt to harass!Kiowa's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
27:48 Surplus decided to abort his attempt to harass.Surplus thinks better of it and pulls the raiders back.
28:10 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
28:27 Kiowa now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Kiowa's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:58 Surplus starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Surplus starts the push.
29:12 Both Kiowa and Surplus appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Kiowa and Surplus are level.
29:45 Kiowa places down a command center.Quietly, Kiowa adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:11 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
30:22 Kiowa kills off Surplus's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Kiowa. The push continues.
30:54 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Kiowa while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kiowa — the losses are light.
31:19 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Surplus destroyed only less than half of Kiowa's army.Surplus clips Kiowa's army — real damage, but Kiowa fights on.
31:40 What superior Mutalisk micro from Surplus! Kiowa's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Surplus. Kiowa's economy takes a real hit.
32:06 Kiowa is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Kiowa hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:20 Surplus brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Surplus's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
32:58 Even sunken colonies didn't help Surplus, Surplus has to pull some drones to fight against Kiowa's marines!Surplus's defense bends, then snaps. Kiowa takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
33:37 Surplus lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kiowa's force stays on that battlefield.
33:48 With excellent skills and micro, Kiowa managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
34:27 Kiowa destroys Surplus's hatchery, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Surplus watches Kiowa level the expansion.
34:37 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
35:07 Attempting to end the game, Kiowa moves out with his armies.Kiowa has seen enough — the army moves out.
35:27 Surplus moves out with his armies.Surplus tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
35:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
36:10 Surplus's zerglings didn't do much damage to Kiowa's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.Surplus's defense bends, then snaps. Kiowa takes the middle of the game.
36:35 It seems that Kiowa only managed to destroy less than half of Surplus's army.Kiowa clips Surplus's army — real damage, but Surplus fights on.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
36:59 With excellent skills and micro, Kiowa managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:27 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 Kiowa's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Kiowa shuts the door on Surplus.
37:44 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 Kiowa's army.Good instincts from Kiowa; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
38:08 Kiowa now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Kiowa's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
38:34 At the moment, Kiowa seems to have more units than Surplus.Count the units: Kiowa has the edge over Surplus right now.
38:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
39:14 With beautiful placement, Surplus successfully fends off Kiowa's attacks.The attack shatters on Surplus's line. Great positioning.
39:52 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kiowa destroyed only less than half of Surplus's army.Kiowa takes a bite out of Surplus's force and backs off.
40:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Kiowa seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:27 What superior Mutalisk micro from Surplus! Kiowa's economy is suffering!Surplus gets into Kiowa's mineral line — workers are dying.
40:47 Kiowa decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Kiowa pushes.
— The late game —
41:07 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Surplus commits everything.This is the big one — Surplus commits the late-game army.
41:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
42:02 Kiowa's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Surplus.There's no rebuilding from that. Kiowa's late-game push decides it.
42:19 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kiowa — the losses are light.
42:52 Surplus destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kiowa's army has been decimated.Surplus clips Kiowa's army — real damage, but Kiowa fights on.
43:18 Kiowa shot down Surplus's hatchery.Surplus's expansion burns — Kiowa tears it down.
43:34 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 Kiowa's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Kiowa shuts the door on Surplus.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
43:48 Kiowa places down a command center.Kiowa takes another base — the economy widens.
44:28 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Kiowa starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Kiowa moves out to end it.
44:54 Surplus moves out with his armies.Surplus tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
45:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
45:35 The tank line advances and Surplus's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Kiowa is winning this.There's no rebuilding from that. Kiowa's late-game push decides it.
45:46 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Kiowa while losing less than half of his army.Kiowa keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Kiowa seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:47 Surplus tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Kiowa's defense line.Surplus goes for the raid — Kiowa is ready, and nothing comes of it.
46:55 Kiowa creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Kiowa commits the late-game army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
47:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
48:00 Dark swarm goes down on the ramp and Kiowa's marines cannot shoot a thing. The push is over.Surplus holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
48:08 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Kiowa while losing less than half of his army.Kiowa keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:31 After that battle, Kiowa still has most of his army with him.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:08 What superior Mutalisk micro from Surplus! Kiowa's economy is suffering!Kiowa looks away for one second and Surplus makes him pay for it.
49:21 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Kiowa pushes into the swarm.Everything Kiowa has built comes forward at once.
49:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
50:15 Kiowa was out-microed by Surplus and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Surplus's line. Great positioning.
50:24 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Kiowa while losing less than half of his army.Kiowa keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
50:50 With excellent skills and micro, Kiowa managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:31 Kiowa appears to have more army than Surplus!Kiowa's army is visibly the bigger one — Surplus should not take this fight.
51:44 Eager to end the game, Kiowa moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Kiowa crosses the map with everything.
52:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
52:29 Kiowa kills off Surplus's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Surplus's way of life — Kiowa marches on.
52:58 Surplus lost about half of his army in that battle.Kiowa pays for that trade with about half his army.
53:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Kiowa seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
53:43 Kiowa shot down Surplus's hatchery.No reinforcements in time: Surplus watches Kiowa level the expansion.
54:05 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Kiowa pushes into the swarm.Everything Kiowa has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Kiowa is far ahead.
54:18 Kiowa places down a command center.Quietly, Kiowa adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
54:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
55:10 The tank line advances and Surplus's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Kiowa is winning this.There's no rebuilding from that. Kiowa's late-game push decides it.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Kiowa is far ahead.
55:28 Surplus lost about half of his army in that battle.Kiowa pays for that trade with about half his army.
56:04 It seems that Surplus only managed to destroy less than half of Kiowa's army.Surplus clips Kiowa's army — real damage, but Kiowa fights on.
56:30 Zerglings ran past Kiowa's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Surplus!Kiowa looks away for one second and Surplus makes him pay for it.
56:53 Attempting to end the game, Kiowa moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Kiowa crosses the map with everything.
57:02 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Surplus taps out!Surplus types it out: GG.
Kiowa takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Kiowa
■ Surplus
army value
■ Kiowa
■ Surplus
economy
Play-by-play (8 lines)
0:13 The Blue Surplus spawns at s2 while Yellow Kiowa spawns at s4.We're underway — Surplus spawns at s2, Kiowa answers from s4.
2:05 Kiowa opens Proxy Rax against Surplus's 12 Hatch.Surplus shows 12 Hatch — Kiowa has gone Proxy Rax. The clock starts on who blinks first.
4:19 Kiowa feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Kiowa tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 It's all going Kiowa's way right now.
6:17 Kiowa opens with a cheesy build.Something sneaky from Kiowa. This is an early gamble.
8:09 Kiowa with an aggressive opening starts to attack Surplus.All or nothing: Kiowa's gamble arrives at Surplus's base.
10:04 Surplus was unable to defend Kiowa's armies and taps out.It works! Surplus can't hold the gamble and taps to Kiowa.
That's the game: Kiowa defeats Surplus, settled in the early game.
Head to head
2 games
Kiowa
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