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■ Surplus
■ Shepard
army value
■ Surplus
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (61 lines)
0:19 Surplus spawns at s1 in Purple while Shepard spawns at s2 in White.Surplus takes s1 in Purple; across the map, Shepard settles in at s2 in White.
0:41 Surplus gets 9 Pool against Shepard's 12 Hatch.Surplus shows 9 Pool — Shepard has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:08 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
1:32 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:04 Attempting to end the game, Surplus moves out with his armies.Surplus tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:35 Shepard starts pushing across the map.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:49 The battle outcome favors Shepard as Surplus's armies melt into Shepard's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Surplus's way of life — Shepard marches on.
4:11 About half of Surplus's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
4:39 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:08 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:38 Unwilling to make the game too long, Surplus starts moving out.Here it comes: Surplus crosses the map with everything.
6:18 Shepard moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
6:30 Shepard is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Surplus's army.Shepard needs production, fast; Surplus's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:18 Surplus places down a hatchery.Quietly, Surplus adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:09 Shepard kills off Surplus's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Surplus's way of life — Shepard marches on.
8:47 About half of Surplus's army has been decimated in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:16 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
9:42 Surplus is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Surplus: the first units are already marching.
10:03 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
10:36 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:40 Shepard with more superior zergling control outpowers Surplus!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Surplus's front door.
12:08 Surplus lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
12:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
13:01 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus takes another base — the economy widens.
13:47 Surplus is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Surplus tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:10 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
14:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:20 With really nice micro, Shepard kills off Surplus's zerglings.Surplus wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
15:36 About half of Surplus's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:06 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
16:47 Shepard is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Shepard's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:18 Shepard appears to have more army than Surplus!Shepard's army is visibly the bigger one — Surplus should not take this fight.
17:34 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:36 Shepard kills off Surplus's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Surplus's way of life — Shepard marches on.
— The late game —
19:08 Surplus lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
19:44 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
20:17 Shepard shot down Surplus's hatchery.No reinforcements in time: Surplus watches Shepard level the expansion.
🎙 Surplus is hanging on by a thread against Shepard's army.
20:46 What superior Mutalisk micro from Surplus! Shepard's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Surplus. Shepard's economy takes a real hit.
21:18 Shepard is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Shepard starts the push.
21:31 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
22:13 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:37 Surplus made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Shepard is pushing his mutalisks further on!The mid-game push crashes through — Shepard breaks Surplus's position.
23:01 About half of Surplus's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
23:42 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
24:15 Shepard shot down Surplus's hatchery.Surplus's expansion burns — Shepard tears it down.
24:42 Shepard is pushing his speedlings.Shepard's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Shepard's force dwarfs what Surplus has left on the field.
25:16 Surplus having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Surplus types it out: GG.
Shepard takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Surplus
■ Shepard
army value
■ Surplus
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (49 lines)
0:09 Shepard spawns in Blue at s3 while Surplus spawns in Red at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Shepard at s3, Surplus at s1.
0:44 Shepard opens 12 Pool against Surplus's 9 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Shepard's 12 Pool against Surplus's 9 Pool.
— The early game —
1:06 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
1:45 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:29 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:44 Surplus pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Surplus goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:23 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:47 With beautiful placement, Surplus successfully fends off Shepard's attacks.Shepard commits and it's the wrong call — Surplus cleans it up.
4:32 Shepard only destroyed about half of Surplus's army.Shepard cuts Surplus's army in half.
4:59 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:24 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:01 Surplus starts pushing across the map.Surplus tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:28 Shepard is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Surplus's army.Shepard is badly outgunned — Surplus's force is a size larger.
7:15 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:33 Surplus places down a hatchery.Quietly, Surplus adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:09 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.
8:38 Shepard lost all his zerglings to Surplus!The early pressure works — Surplus breaks Shepard's front door.
9:20 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:46 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
10:23 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
11:03 Surplus decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Surplus pushes.
11:35 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:01 Shepard failed to break Surplus's zergling line of defense.Surplus holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Surplus edges ahead on army strength.
12:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:04 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
13:31 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:08 Surplus's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Surplus tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:51 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:56 With really nice micro, Surplus kills off Shepard's zerglings.The early pressure works — Surplus breaks Shepard's front door.
16:11 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
16:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
🎙 Shepard is hanging on by a thread against Surplus's army.
— The mid game —
17:13 Shepard is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Shepard starts the push.
17:52 Surplus decides to move out with his armies.Surplus has seen enough — the army moves out.
— The late game —
18:27 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
19:08 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.
19:27 Surplus with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!Shepard's defense bends, then snaps. Surplus takes the middle of the game.
🎙 It's all going Surplus's way right now.
20:09 The attack was a success, Shepard lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Surplus — more than half the force is gone.
20:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
21:19 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Shepard taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Shepard taps.
Shepard taps out. Surplus's mid game was simply better.
■ Surplus
■ Shepard
army value
■ Surplus
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:08 The game starts with White Surplus spawning at s2 and Yellow Shepard spawning at s1.We're underway — Surplus spawns at s2, Shepard answers from s1.
0:35 Shepard opens 9 Pool against Surplus's 9 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Surplus's 9 Pool against Shepard's 9 Pool.
— The early game —
1:17 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus takes another base — the economy widens.
1:42 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:19 Surplus's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Surplus tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:03 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
3:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:56 Shepard with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Surplus's zerglings!Surplus's early gamble buys nothing — Shepard's defense was already in place.
4:33 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:01 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:40 Eager to end the game, Surplus moves out with his armies.Surplus tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:14 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:48 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
7:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Shepard holds the stronger army for now.
7:52 Shepard with more superior zergling control outpowers Surplus!Surplus wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
8:29 Surplus lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
8:57 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Surplus destroyed only less than half of Shepard's army.Surplus clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
— The mid game —
9:40 Shepard decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
9:57 Surplus places down a hatchery.Quietly, Surplus adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:19 Shepard with more superior zergling control outpowers Surplus!Surplus wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
11:54 Surplus lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
12:25 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Shepard has built a commanding army lead — Surplus needs something special here.
12:59 Shepard shot down Surplus's hatchery.Shepard finds the weak point and Surplus's new base is gone.
13:25 Shepard moves out with his armies.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:51 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
14:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:07 All of a sudden, Surplus has no armies left while Shepard is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Shepard. The push continues.
15:37 Surplus has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
16:08 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:53 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:12 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Surplus is hanging on by a thread against Shepard's army.
17:58 Surplus desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Surplus adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:27 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:50 Shepard with more superior zergling control outpowers Surplus!Surplus wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
19:37 The attack was a success, Surplus lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Shepard — more than half the force is gone.
20:11 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:27 Shepard moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
21:17 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Surplus GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Surplus taps.
Surplus taps out. Shepard's early game was simply better.
■ Surplus
■ Shepard
army value
■ Surplus
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (175 lines)
0:20 Shepard spawns at s2 in Orange while Surplus spawns at s4 in Teal.Shepard takes s2 in Orange; across the map, Surplus settles in at s4 in Teal.
0:43 Surplus opens Overpool against Shepard's 12 Hatch.Shepard shows 12 Hatch — Surplus has gone Overpool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:59 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:24 Surplus starts expanding.Surplus takes another base — the economy widens.
1:50 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:02 Surplus is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Surplus: the first units are already marching.
2:32 Surplus appears to have more army than Shepard!Count the units: Surplus has the edge over Shepard right now.
2:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:12 Shepard with more superior zergling control outpowers Surplus!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Surplus's front door.
3:29 Surplus lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
3:54 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:32 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:44 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus takes another base — the economy widens.
5:05 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:29 Surplus pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Surplus goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:52 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:17 Shepard with more superior zergling control outpowers Surplus!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Surplus's front door.
6:52 Shepard destroyed about half of Surplus's army after that battle.Half of Surplus's force is gone — Shepard took it apart.
7:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:38 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:48 Eager to end the game, Surplus moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Surplus pushes.
8:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:47 Surplus failed to kill off Shepard's defending zerglings.Shepard holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:55 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
9:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:44 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus takes another base — the economy widens.
10:16 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
10:37 Surplus is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Surplus: the first units are already marching.
11:06 Shepard desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
11:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:49 Surplus failed to kill off Shepard's defending zerglings.Surplus's early gamble buys nothing — Shepard's defense was already in place.
11:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:33 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:03 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shepard starts moving out.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
— The mid game —
13:19 Surplus is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Surplus's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:59 Shepard held off barely with 1 or 2 zergling advantage.Shepard absorbs the mid-game push — Surplus gained nothing for the cost.
14:19 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
14:59 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:18 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:31 Zerglings ran past Surplus's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Shepard!Surplus looks away for one second and Shepard makes him pay for it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:53 Shepard is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Shepard's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:26 Surplus's army is small compared to Shepard!Surplus needs production, fast; Shepard's army has outgrown his.
16:36 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
17:26 Shepard made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Shepard breaks Surplus's position.
18:04 Surplus has lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:11 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:50 Shepard is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Shepard starts the push.
19:05 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:25 The battle outcome favors Shepard as Surplus's armies melt into Shepard's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Shepard. The push continues.
19:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:04 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:41 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:07 Shepard starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
21:14 Shepard's forces appear to be larger compared to Surplus's!Count the units: Shepard has the edge over Surplus right now.
21:51 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
21:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:41 Shepard wiped off Surplus's zerglings, but Surplus had mutalisks popped just in time! Shepard has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Surplus holds Shepard.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
22:56 Shepard destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Surplus's army has been decimated.Shepard takes a bite out of Surplus's force and backs off.
23:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
23:33 Shepard is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Shepard hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:04 Surplus is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Surplus starts the push.
24:34 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
24:52 All of a sudden, Shepard has no armies left while Surplus is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Shepard's way of life — Surplus marches on.
25:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:35 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:09 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 Shepard's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shepard shuts the door on Surplus.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:18 Shepard starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
26:52 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
26:59 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
27:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
28:02 Surplus failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Shepard's mutalisks!The mid-game push crashes through — Shepard breaks Surplus's position.
28:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:38 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
29:04 Shepard is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Shepard's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:22 Surplus is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Surplus starts the push.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
29:54 Currently, Shepard and Surplus appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
30:06 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.
30:29 Surplus had some mutalisks popped in the closest timing possible which turned things around! Shepard's mutalisks are fleeing!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Surplus holds Shepard.
31:05 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
31:14 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
31:47 Shepard is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Shepard starts the push.
32:10 Surplus is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Surplus's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:38 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
32:55 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
33:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
33:46 Surplus failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Shepard's mutalisks!The mid-game push crashes through — Shepard breaks Surplus's position.
34:07 Surplus lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
34:25 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
35:00 Shepard decides to move out with his armies.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
35:09 Surplus is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Surplus's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:39 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.
36:09 Shepard made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Shepard breaks Surplus's position.
36:30 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
36:44 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Surplus destroyed only less than half of Shepard's army.Surplus clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
37:09 Shepard is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Shepard starts the push.
37:31 Surplus is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Surplus hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
37:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
38:30 Shepard wiped off Surplus's zerglings, but Surplus had mutalisks popped just in time! Shepard has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Surplus holds Shepard.
38:37 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
38:56 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
39:35 Surplus is planning a harassment, but Shepard scouted it!No surprises today — Shepard's harassment is scouted early.
39:54 It seems like Surplus is aborting his harassment.Surplus thinks better of it and pulls the raiders back.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The late game —
40:16 Ultralisks in a zerg mirror — this one has gone long, and Shepard is the one who commits.Everything Shepard has built comes forward at once.
40:42 A huge mutalisk flock with cracklings underneath: Surplus pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Surplus moves out to end it.
41:03 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.
41:34 All of a sudden, Surplus has no armies left while Shepard is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Shepard. The push continues.
41:52 Surplus has lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
42:15 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
42:27 In terms of army size, Surplus is behind Shepard!Surplus needs production, fast; Shepard's army has outgrown his.
43:03 Ultralisks in a zerg mirror — this one has gone long, and Shepard is the one who commits.Max supply, full upgrades: Shepard moves out to end it.
43:26 Eager to end the game, Surplus moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Surplus crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
43:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
43:58 Shepard's lurkers were already burrowed and Surplus's cracklings ran straight onto them.Surplus throws the endgame army in and Shepard simply refuses to lose.
44:20 It seems that Surplus only managed to destroy less than half of Shepard's army.Surplus clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
44:56 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
45:09 Ultralisks in a zerg mirror — this one has gone long, and Shepard is the one who commits.Max supply, full upgrades: Shepard moves out to end it.
45:32 Surplus moves out with hydralisks and lurkers, a rare sight this deep into ZvZ.Everything Surplus has built comes forward at once.
46:06 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.
46:20 Shepard's ultralisks are unanswerable this late — Surplus has nothing that trades with them.The final army does its work — Shepard breaks Surplus late.
46:46 About half of Surplus's army has been decimated in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:07 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
47:41 A huge mutalisk flock with cracklings underneath: Shepard pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Shepard moves out to end it.
48:08 Surplus decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Surplus pushes.
48:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
48:40 The mutalisk flock turns and Surplus has to disengage — Shepard holds.Shepard holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
49:02 Surplus destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shepard's army has been decimated.Surplus takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
49:39 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
49:59 With a successful harassment, Surplus hurts Shepard's economy.Shepard looks away for one second and Surplus makes him pay for it.
50:27 A huge mutalisk flock with cracklings underneath: Shepard pushes.Everything Shepard has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
50:34 Surplus moves out with hydralisks and lurkers, a rare sight this deep into ZvZ.Everything Surplus has built comes forward at once.
50:58 In terms of army size, Shepard and Surplus are around equal.Unit for unit, Shepard and Surplus are level.
51:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
51:44 Shepard wins the ultralisk fight at the choke and Surplus pulls back.Surplus throws the endgame army in and Shepard simply refuses to lose.
52:21 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
52:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
52:52 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shepard starts moving out.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
53:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
53:37 Shepard kills off Surplus's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Shepard. The push continues.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
54:15 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
54:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
54:47 Ultralisks in a zerg mirror — this one has gone long, and Shepard is the one who commits.Everything Shepard has built comes forward at once.
55:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
55:41 Surplus's lurkers were caught out of position and Shepard never slowed down.There's no rebuilding from that. Shepard's late-game push decides it.
56:11 About half of Surplus's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
56:29 It seems that Surplus only managed to destroy less than half of Shepard's army.Surplus takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
56:56 Shepard decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
57:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Shepard edges ahead on army strength.
57:29 Shepard wins the crackling fight and rolls straight into Surplus's hatcheries.The final army does its work — Shepard breaks Surplus late.
58:03 Surplus has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
58:21 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:40 Shepard starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
59:16 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Surplus GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Surplus taps.
That's the game: Shepard defeats Surplus, settled in the late game.
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Play-by-play (147 lines)
0:10 The game starts with Orange Surplus spawning at s1 and Teal Shepard spawning at s2.Surplus in Orange at s1. Shepard in Teal at s2. The map is set.
0:42 Shepard opens 12 Pool against Surplus's 12 Pool.Surplus shows 12 Pool — Shepard has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:49 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:19 Shepard decides to expand.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
1:52 Surplus pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Surplus: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:09 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
2:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:01 Shepard with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Surplus's zerglings!Shepard holds the early rush without blinking.
3:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
3:50 Surplus lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
4:00 Surplus's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Surplus goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
5:04 With beautiful placement, Shepard successfully fends off Surplus's attacks.Shepard holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
5:17 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Shepard holds the stronger army for now.
5:49 Surplus lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
6:18 Eager to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
6:34 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:05 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
7:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
7:41 Shepard with more superior zergling control outpowers Surplus!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Surplus's front door.
8:14 Surplus lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:42 Surplus only destroyed about half of Shepard's army.Half of Shepard's force is gone — Surplus took it apart.
9:02 Attempting to end the game, Surplus moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Surplus crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:29 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:46 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
10:09 With really nice micro, Shepard kills off Surplus's zerglings.The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Surplus's front door.
10:40 Surplus lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
10:55 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:21 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:35 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
12:12 Surplus pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Surplus goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:38 Shepard starts pushing across the map.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:52 It seems like Shepard has more units than Surplus!Shepard's army is visibly the bigger one — Surplus should not take this fight.
13:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
13:37 With really nice micro, Surplus kills off Shepard's zerglings.Shepard wasn't ready. Surplus's early aggression takes the lead.
14:16 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
14:35 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
14:55 Surplus is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Surplus hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:24 Shepard is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Shepard hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:39 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
16:14 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:50 Shepard made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Surplus is pushing his mutalisks further on!Shepard's defense bends, then snaps. Surplus takes the middle of the game.
17:09 After that battle, Surplus destroyed about half of Shepard's army.Half of Shepard's force is gone — Surplus took it apart.
17:37 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:03 Surplus tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Shepard's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shepard shuts the door on Surplus.
18:28 Attempting to end the game, Surplus moves out with his armies.Surplus tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
19:00 Shepard is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Shepard starts the push.
19:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:32 Shepard failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Surplus's mutalisks!Shepard's defense bends, then snaps. Surplus takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:38 Shepard destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Surplus's army has been decimated.Shepard clips Surplus's army — real damage, but Surplus fights on.
20:50 Shepard scouted Surplus's attempt to harass!Shepard's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
21:09 Surplus is still going ahead with his harassment!Plans change: Surplus's raiders are needed on defense.
21:45 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 Shepard's army.Surplus goes for the raid — Shepard is ready, and nothing comes of it.
21:56 Zerglings ran past Surplus's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Shepard!Beautiful harassment from Shepard. Surplus's economy takes a real hit.
22:21 Shepard is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Shepard starts the push.
22:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
23:10 Surplus held off barely with 1 or 2 zergling advantage.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Surplus holds Shepard.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:45 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:57 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
24:25 What superior Mutalisk micro from Surplus! Shepard's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Surplus chips away at Shepard's foundation.
24:50 Shepard tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Surplus's defense line.Shepard knocks, Surplus answers. No damage done.
25:17 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:37 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
26:00 What superior Mutalisk micro from Surplus! Shepard's economy is suffering!Shepard looks away for one second and Surplus makes him pay for it.
26:22 Surplus is pushing his speedlings.Surplus hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:57 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
27:22 Shepard failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Surplus's mutalisks!Shepard's defense bends, then snaps. Surplus takes the middle of the game.
27:41 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
28:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:33 Shepard's expansion have been wiped off by Surplus!Surplus finds the weak point and Shepard's new base is gone.
28:48 Zerglings ran past Surplus's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Shepard!Shepard gets into Surplus's mineral line — workers are dying.
29:23 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
29:32 Surplus decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Surplus crosses the map with everything.
30:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
30:34 Shepard failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Surplus's mutalisks!Shepard's defense bends, then snaps. Surplus takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
30:53 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
31:08 It seems that Shepard only managed to destroy less than half of Surplus's army.Shepard clips Surplus's army — real damage, but Surplus fights on.
31:28 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Surplus's economy is suffering!Shepard gets into Surplus's mineral line — workers are dying.
32:05 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
32:36 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
32:50 Surplus is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Surplus hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
33:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
33:35 Surplus made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Surplus breaks Shepard's position.
34:11 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
34:30 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:53 With a successful harassment, Shepard hurts Surplus's economy.Shepard gets into Surplus's mineral line — workers are dying.
35:15 Shepard tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Surplus's defense line.Shepard knocks, Surplus answers. No damage done.
35:35 Surplus is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Surplus hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
36:26 The battle outcome favors Surplus as Shepard's armies melt into Surplus's armies' weapon fire!Surplus wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
36:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:43 Shepard harasses Surplus's economy and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Shepard chips away at Surplus's foundation.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
38:03 Surplus is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Surplus's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
38:30 It seems like Surplus has more units than Shepard!Count the units: Surplus has the edge over Shepard right now.
38:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
39:06 All of a sudden, Shepard has no armies left while Surplus is continuing to push across the map!Surplus wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
39:33 Surplus destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shepard's army has been decimated.Surplus clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
39:57 It seems that Shepard only managed to destroy less than half of Surplus's army.Shepard clips Surplus's army — real damage, but Surplus fights on.
40:24 Surplus successfully blocked Shepard from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Surplus shuts the door on Shepard.
40:40 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Surplus's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Shepard chips away at Surplus's foundation.
41:18 Surplus is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Surplus hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
41:43 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
42:03 For a second it looked like Surplus had more zerglings, but in another second Shepard seems to have taken the lead! Surplus is backing off!Shepard absorbs the mid-game push — Surplus gained nothing for the cost.
42:17 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
42:46 It seems that Shepard only managed to destroy less than half of Surplus's army.Shepard takes a bite out of Surplus's force and backs off.
43:15 Surplus is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Surplus hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
43:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
43:58 Shepard failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Surplus's mutalisks!Shepard's defense bends, then snaps. Surplus takes the middle of the game.
44:31 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Surplus destroyed only less than half of Shepard's army.Surplus takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
44:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
45:06 Shepard tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Surplus's defense line.Shepard knocks, Surplus answers. No damage done.
45:38 Surplus decides to start pushing across the map.Surplus has seen enough — the army moves out.
45:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
46:16 Surplus kills off Shepard's armies and continues pushing!Surplus wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
46:37 Surplus destroyed about half of Shepard's army after that battle.Half of Shepard's force is gone — Surplus took it apart.
47:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
47:30 Shepard tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Surplus's defense line.Shepard goes for the raid — Surplus is ready, and nothing comes of it.
— The late game —
48:02 A huge mutalisk flock with cracklings underneath: Surplus pushes.This is the big one — Surplus commits the late-game army.
48:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The scales tip toward Surplus — a lead, but not a safe one.
48:41 Surplus wins the crackling fight and rolls straight into Shepard's hatcheries.There's no rebuilding from that. Surplus's late-game push decides it.
49:18 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
49:43 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
49:53 What a pity! Shepard managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Surplus's army.Shepard goes for the raid — Surplus is ready, and nothing comes of it.
50:12 What a pity! Shepard managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Surplus's army.Shepard knocks, Surplus answers. No damage done.
50:37 Surplus moves out with hydralisks and lurkers, a rare sight this deep into ZvZ.Max supply, full upgrades: Surplus moves out to end it.
51:01 Shepard having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Shepard taps.
GG. Surplus closes it out over Shepard.
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Play-by-play (162 lines)
0:20 Shepard spawns in Orange at s2 while Surplus spawns in White at s1.We're underway — Shepard spawns at s2, Surplus answers from s1.
0:27 Shepard gets 12 Pool against Surplus's Overpool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Shepard's 12 Pool against Surplus's Overpool.
— The early game —
0:54 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:19 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
1:49 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:05 Surplus pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Surplus tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:31 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.
2:51 Surplus kills off Shepard's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Surplus. The push continues.
3:11 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
3:38 Shepard destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Surplus's army has been decimated.Shepard clips Surplus's army — real damage, but Surplus fights on.
4:07 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:27 Surplus's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Surplus: the first units are already marching.
5:00 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
5:24 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:37 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.
6:06 Shepard lost all his zerglings to Surplus!Shepard wasn't ready. Surplus's early aggression takes the lead.
6:16 Surplus destroyed about half of Shepard's army after that battle.Half of Shepard's force is gone — Surplus took it apart.
6:48 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
7:11 Currently, neither Shepard nor Surplus appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shepard and Surplus yet.
7:38 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:49 Surplus is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Surplus goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
8:49 Surplus kills off Shepard's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Shepard's way of life — Surplus marches on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:13 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:28 It seems that Shepard only managed to destroy less than half of Surplus's army.Shepard clips Surplus's army — real damage, but Surplus fights on.
10:02 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:28 Surplus starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Surplus crosses the map with everything.
10:46 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus takes another base — the economy widens.
11:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
11:24 Surplus kills off Shepard's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Shepard's way of life — Surplus marches on.
11:48 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:17 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Surplus holds the stronger army for now.
12:34 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
12:55 Shepard is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Shepard starts the push.
13:33 Surplus is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Surplus hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:46 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:06 Shepard made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Shepard breaks Surplus's position.
14:39 It seems that Shepard only managed to destroy less than half of Surplus's army.Shepard takes a bite out of Surplus's force and backs off.
14:59 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:16 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Surplus's economy is suffering!Surplus looks away for one second and Shepard makes him pay for it.
15:47 Shepard decides to start pushing across the map.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:07 Surplus is pushing his speedlings.Surplus's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:31 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
16:57 Surplus places down a hatchery.Quietly, Surplus adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:41 Shepard failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Surplus's mutalisks!Shepard's defense bends, then snaps. Surplus takes the middle of the game.
18:05 It seems that Surplus only managed to destroy less than half of Shepard's army.Surplus clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
18:34 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:46 What superior Mutalisk micro from Surplus! Shepard's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Surplus chips away at Shepard's foundation.
19:19 Surplus is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Surplus's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:12 With beautiful placement, Shepard successfully fends off Surplus's attacks.Shepard takes the fight on his terms and sends Surplus home with nothing.
20:24 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:51 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:23 Zerglings ran past Surplus's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Shepard!Beautiful harassment from Shepard. Surplus's economy takes a real hit.
21:36 What superior Mutalisk micro from Surplus! Shepard's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Surplus chips away at Shepard's foundation.
22:03 Currently, neither Shepard nor Surplus appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Shepard and Surplus match each other.
22:31 Surplus places down a hatchery.Quietly, Surplus adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:57 Zerglings ran past Surplus's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Shepard!Surplus looks away for one second and Shepard makes him pay for it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:04 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
23:41 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shepard starts moving out.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
24:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:20 Surplus held off barely with 1 or 2 zergling advantage.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Surplus holds Shepard.
24:45 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
25:08 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Surplus destroyed only less than half of Shepard's army.Surplus clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
25:41 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Surplus's economy is suffering!Shepard gets into Surplus's mineral line — workers are dying.
25:50 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
26:10 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:33 Surplus moves out with his armies.Surplus tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
27:08 At the moment, Surplus seems to have more units than Shepard.Surplus's army is visibly the bigger one — Shepard should not take this fight.
27:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
27:55 The battle outcome favors Surplus as Shepard's armies melt into Surplus's armies' weapon fire!Shepard's army evaporates. Surplus doesn't even slow down.
28:17 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:39 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:09 Surplus tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Shepard's defense line.Surplus knocks, Shepard answers. No damage done.
29:21 Shepard decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
29:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
30:07 Surplus failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Shepard's mutalisks!The mid-game push crashes through — Shepard breaks Surplus's position.
30:36 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:56 It seems that Surplus only managed to destroy less than half of Shepard's army.Surplus clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
31:27 What superior Mutalisk micro from Surplus! Shepard's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Surplus. Shepard's economy takes a real hit.
31:42 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
32:14 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
32:22 What a pity! Shepard managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Surplus's army.Shepard knocks, Surplus answers. No damage done.
32:47 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Surplus's economy is suffering!Shepard gets into Surplus's mineral line — workers are dying.
33:15 Surplus tried to harass Shepard but Shepard successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shepard shuts the door on Surplus.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
33:51 Shepard is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Shepard starts the push.
34:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
34:34 Surplus failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Shepard's mutalisks!The mid-game push crashes through — Shepard breaks Surplus's position.
34:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
35:20 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:32 Shepard is pushing his speedlings.Shepard's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
36:05 Surplus decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Surplus pushes.
36:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
36:56 For a second it looked like Shepard had more zerglings, but in another second Surplus seems to have taken the lead! Shepard is backing off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Surplus holds Shepard.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
37:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
37:28 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
38:09 Both hives are up. Shepard moves first.Everything Shepard has built comes forward at once.
38:16 Both hives are up. Surplus moves first.This is the big one — Surplus commits the late-game army.
38:54 Currently, Shepard and Surplus appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
39:14 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.
39:33 Surplus attacked into more larva than he could ever kill. Shepard remakes and holds.Surplus throws the endgame army in and Shepard simply refuses to lose.
40:03 Surplus destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shepard's army has been decimated.Surplus clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
40:11 Surplus has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
40:51 Both hives are up. Shepard moves first.This is the big one — Shepard commits the late-game army.
41:02 Both hives are up. Surplus moves first.This is the big one — Surplus commits the late-game army.
41:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
41:58 Surplus was out-microed by Shepard and loses all his attacking forces.Surplus commits and it's the wrong call — Shepard cleans it up.
42:27 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:01 What superior Mutalisk micro from Surplus! Shepard's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Surplus. Shepard's economy takes a real hit.
43:26 Shepard must macro up quickly or Surplus will just roll him over!Shepard is badly outgunned — Surplus's force is a size larger.
43:51 Shepard moves out with hydralisks and lurkers, a rare sight this deep into ZvZ.Max supply, full upgrades: Shepard moves out to end it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
44:16 Surplus moves out with hydralisks and lurkers, a rare sight this deep into ZvZ.Max supply, full upgrades: Surplus moves out to end it.
44:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
44:52 Shepard's lurkers were already burrowed and Surplus's cracklings ran straight onto them.Surplus throws the endgame army in and Shepard simply refuses to lose.
45:19 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:52 Shepard only destroyed about half of Surplus's army.Half of Surplus's force is gone — Shepard took it apart.
46:01 Shepard moves out with hydralisks and lurkers, a rare sight this deep into ZvZ.Everything Shepard has built comes forward at once.
46:25 Both hives are up. Surplus moves first.Everything Surplus has built comes forward at once.
46:59 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.
47:24 Shepard's lurkers were caught out of position and Surplus never slowed down.There's no rebuilding from that. Surplus's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
47:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:07 It seems that Shepard only managed to destroy less than half of Surplus's army.Shepard clips Surplus's army — real damage, but Surplus fights on.
48:35 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 Shepard's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shepard shuts the door on Surplus.
48:48 What superior Mutalisk micro from Surplus! Shepard's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Surplus. Shepard's economy takes a real hit.
49:20 Both hives are up. Shepard moves first.Max supply, full upgrades: Shepard moves out to end it.
49:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
50:08 Surplus's lurkers were already burrowed and Shepard's cracklings ran straight onto them.Shepard throws the endgame army in and Surplus simply refuses to lose.
50:38 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:49 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
51:09 Both hives are up. Shepard moves first.This is the big one — Shepard commits the late-game army.
51:29 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
51:53 Shepard's ultralisks are unanswerable this late — Surplus has nothing that trades with them.The final army does its work — Shepard breaks Surplus late.
52:19 Surplus lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
52:51 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:08 Both hives are up. Shepard moves first.Max supply, full upgrades: Shepard moves out to end it.
53:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
54:09 The battle outcome favors Shepard as Surplus's armies melt into Shepard's armies' weapon fire!Surplus's army evaporates. Shepard doesn't even slow down.
🎙 What a turnaround: Shepard has wrestled the lead from Surplus!
54:16 Shepard only destroyed about half of Surplus's army.Shepard cuts Surplus's army in half.
54:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:04 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Surplus taps out!Surplus GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Surplus taps out. Shepard's late game was simply better.
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