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■ Surplus
■ Shepard
army value
■ Surplus
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (59 lines)
0:12 The Teal Shepard spawns at s1 while Blue Surplus spawns at s3.Shepard in Teal at s1. Surplus in Blue at s3. The map is set.
0:36 Shepard opens 12 Pool against Surplus's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Shepard's 12 Pool against Surplus's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:14 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
1:38 Surplus places down a hatchery.Quietly, Surplus adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:02 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:43 Surplus pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Surplus: the first units are already marching.
2:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:30 Surplus with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Shepard's zerglings!Shepard's early gamble buys nothing — Surplus's defense was already in place.
4:08 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.
4:42 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:11 Currently, neither Shepard nor Surplus appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Shepard and Surplus match each other.
5:30 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?
6:04 Surplus moves out with his armies.Surplus has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Slight advantage Surplus as the game develops.
6:53 Surplus with more superior zergling control outpowers Shepard!Shepard wasn't ready. Surplus's early aggression takes the lead.
7:24 Surplus only destroyed about half of Shepard's army.Half of Shepard's force is gone — Surplus took it apart.
8:04 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.
8:20 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:08 Surplus places down a hatchery.Quietly, Surplus adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:18 Shepard starts pushing across the map.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
9:52 Surplus's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Surplus: the first units are already marching.
10:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:57 Shepard failed to kill off Surplus's defending zerglings.Shepard's early gamble buys nothing — Surplus's defense was already in place.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Surplus is far ahead.
11:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:03 Surplus only destroyed about half of Shepard's army.Surplus cuts Shepard's army in half.
12:25 Eager to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
12:45 Surplus decides to move out with his armies.Surplus tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:32 It seems like Surplus has more units than Shepard!Count the units: Surplus has the edge over Shepard right now.
13:58 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
14:20 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:13 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.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Surplus is far ahead.
15:44 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:20 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 —
16:57 Surplus is pushing his speedlings.Surplus hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:42 Surplus made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Surplus breaks Shepard's position.
— The late game —
18:27 Shepard seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Surplus — more than half the force is gone.
18:52 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.
19:15 In terms of army size, Shepard is behind Surplus!Shepard is badly outgunned — Surplus's force is a size larger.
19:43 Shepard is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Shepard starts the push.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Surplus is far ahead.
20:16 Surplus is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Surplus starts the push.
20:50 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
21:08 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:04 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.
22:50 Shepard seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Surplus limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
23:06 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
23:43 Surplus is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Surplus starts the push.
24:06 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Shepard GGs!Shepard types it out: GG.
GG. Surplus closes it out over Shepard.
■ Surplus
■ Shepard
army value
■ Surplus
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:07 The Yellow Surplus spawns at s4 while Teal Shepard spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Surplus at s4, Shepard at s2.
0:44 Surplus gets 9 Pool against Shepard's 9 Pool.The builds are down: 9 Pool from Surplus, 9 Pool from Shepard.
— The early game —
1:04 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:45 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
2:16 Surplus pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Surplus tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:46 Attempting to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:39 With really nice micro, Shepard kills off Surplus's zerglings.Surplus wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
4:12 Surplus lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:41 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.
5:09 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.
5:36 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.
6:06 At the moment, Shepard seems to have more units than Surplus.Shepard's army is visibly the bigger one — Surplus should not take this fight.
6:45 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:17 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:44 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.
8:12 Surplus lost all his zerglings to Shepard!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Surplus's front door.
8:48 Surplus has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
9:19 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
9:34 Surplus pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Surplus goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:05 Shepard decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
10:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:20 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.
🎙 The scales tip toward Shepard — a lead, but not a safe one.
11:40 Surplus has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
12:10 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
12:39 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:10 Surplus decides to expand.Surplus takes another base — the economy widens.
13:39 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:36 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.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Shepard is far ahead.
15:18 Shepard destroyed about half of Surplus's army after that battle.Half of Surplus's force is gone — Shepard took it apart.
15:32 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.
16:13 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?
16:39 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.
17:12 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.
— The mid game —
17:38 Shepard had some mutalisks popped in the closest timing possible which turned things around! Surplus's mutalisks are fleeing!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shepard holds Surplus.
18:01 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.
— The late game —
18:32 Surplus seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Shepard — more than half the force is gone.
19:16 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.
19:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:20 Shepard with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Shepard breaks Surplus's position.
20:39 Surplus seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Shepard — more than half the force is gone.
21:05 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.
21:45 Shepard scouted Surplus's attempt to harass!Shepard's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
22:18 It seems like Surplus is aborting his harassment.The harassment is called off — Surplus keeps his units alive.
22:49 Shepard starts pushing across the map.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
23:15 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Surplus GGs!Surplus types it out: GG.
Shepard takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Surplus
■ Shepard
army value
■ Surplus
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (8 lines)
0:12 The Yellow Shepard spawns at s1 while Green Surplus spawns at s3.We're underway — Shepard spawns at s1, Surplus answers from s3.
2:12 Shepard opens Overpool against Surplus's 9 Pool.The builds are down: Overpool from Shepard, 9 Pool from Surplus.
4:06 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.
🎙 Surplus has built a commanding army lead — Shepard needs something special here.
6:14 Surplus opens with a cheesy build.Surplus isn't playing fair today — the cheese is on.
8:10 Taking the advantage of an aggressive build, Surplus attacks Shepard.All or nothing: Surplus's gamble arrives at Shepard's base.
10:05 Shepard was unable to defend Surplus's armies and taps out.It works! Shepard can't hold the gamble and taps to Surplus.
Surplus takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Surplus
■ Shepard
army value
■ Surplus
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:07 Surplus spawns at s2 in Green while Shepard spawns at s1 in Orange.Surplus in Green at s2. Shepard in Orange at s1. The map is set.
0:50 Shepard gets 12 Pool against Surplus's 9 Pool.Surplus commits to 9 Pool; Shepard answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:18 Surplus places down a hatchery.Quietly, Surplus adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:40 Shepard desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
2:08 Surplus's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Surplus: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:49 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:16 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.
3:50 Surplus failed to break Shepard's zergling line of defense.Shepard holds the early rush without blinking.
4:12 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:31 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shepard destroyed only less than half of Surplus's army.Shepard clips Surplus's army — real damage, but Surplus fights on.
5:08 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
5:49 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?
6:05 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.
6:47 Surplus places down a hatchery.Quietly, Surplus adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:49 Shepard was out-microed by Surplus and loses all his attacking forces.Shepard commits and it's the wrong call — Surplus cleans it up.
8:12 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:42 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.
9:02 Surplus's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Surplus: the first units are already marching.
9:30 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?
10:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:33 All of a sudden, Shepard has no armies left while Surplus is continuing to push across the map!Shepard's army evaporates. Surplus doesn't even slow down.
11:03 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:41 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.
12:10 Shepard must macro up quickly or Surplus will just roll him over!Shepard needs production, fast; Surplus's army has outgrown his.
12:39 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
13:13 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.
13:48 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
14:07 Surplus desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Surplus takes another base — the economy widens.
14:37 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:07 Shepard lost all his zerglings to Surplus!The early pressure works — Surplus breaks Shepard's front door.
15:50 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:17 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shepard destroyed only less than half of Surplus's army.Shepard clips Surplus's army — real damage, but Surplus fights on.
— The mid game —
16:41 Surplus is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Surplus hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
17:45 Shepard failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Surplus's mutalisks!The mid-game push crashes through — Surplus breaks Shepard's position.
18:14 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:10 Zerglings ran past Surplus's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Shepard!The raid lands — Shepard chips away at Surplus's foundation.
19:38 Surplus decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Surplus pushes.
20:03 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The scales tip toward Surplus — a lead, but not a safe one.
20:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:06 Surplus with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Surplus breaks Shepard's position.
21:46 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:05 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.
22:39 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.Good instincts from Surplus; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
23:05 Shepard having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap 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 (57 lines)
0:07 Shepard spawns in White at s3 while Surplus spawns in Yellow at s2.Shepard takes s3 in White; across the map, Surplus settles in at s2 in Yellow.
0:49 Surplus opens Overpool against Shepard's Overpool.Shepard commits to Overpool; Surplus answers with Overpool.
— The early game —
1:13 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:49 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
2:07 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:43 Surplus's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Surplus tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:49 Surplus lost all his zerglings to Shepard!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Surplus's front door.
4:22 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:23 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:41 Shepard starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
6:17 Surplus pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Surplus tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:42 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Slight advantage Shepard as the game develops.
7:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:51 Shepard successfully fends off Surplus's attacks.Surplus commits and it's the wrong call — Shepard cleans it up.
8:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:45 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.
9:21 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.
9:47 Surplus pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Surplus tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:44 Shepard successfully fends off Surplus's attacks.Shepard takes the fight on his terms and sends Surplus home with nothing.
11:32 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:49 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.
12:21 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
12:45 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:35 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:53 Surplus pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Surplus tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:19 Shepard appears to have more army than Surplus!Count the units: Shepard has the edge over Surplus right now.
14:49 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:19 Surplus lost all his zerglings to Shepard!Surplus wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
15:49 About half of Surplus's army has been decimated in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Surplus is a step behind and knows it.
16:31 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
17:10 Shepard is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Shepard starts the push.
17:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:57 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.
— The late game —
18:32 Surplus lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
19:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:31 Surplus tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Shepard's defense line.Good instincts from Shepard; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
20:07 Shepard is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Shepard's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:45 Shepard starts expanding.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The scales tip toward Shepard — a lead, but not a safe one.
21:02 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
21:34 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:13 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.
22:38 About half of Surplus's army has been decimated in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
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 pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Shepard's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:20 Surplus having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Surplus taps.
GG. Shepard closes it out over Surplus.
■ Surplus
■ Shepard
army value
■ Surplus
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (59 lines)
0:18 Surplus spawns at s2 in Orange while Shepard spawns at s1 in White.We're underway — Surplus spawns at s2, Shepard answers from s1.
0:42 Surplus opens 12 Pool against Shepard's 9 Pool.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Surplus, 9 Pool from Shepard.
— The early game —
1:11 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
1:44 Shepard decides to expand.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:58 Surplus's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Surplus tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:39 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:11 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:30 Surplus lost all his zerglings to Shepard!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Surplus's front door.
4:05 Surplus has lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:43 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:56 Surplus places down a hatchery.Quietly, Surplus adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:28 Shepard desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
6:04 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.
6:42 Eager to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:40 Surplus successfully fends off Shepard's attacks.Surplus holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
8:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
8:26 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
8:56 Surplus pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Surplus: the first units are already marching.
9:23 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:50 Both Surplus and Shepard appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Surplus and Shepard match each other.
10:17 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:24 With beautiful placement, Surplus successfully fends off Shepard's attacks.The attack shatters on Surplus's line. Great positioning.
11:59 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.
12:29 After that battle, Surplus destroyed about half of Shepard's army.Surplus cuts Shepard's army in half.
12:56 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
13:18 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?
13:47 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.
14:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
14:51 Shepard lost all his zerglings to Surplus!The early pressure works — Surplus breaks Shepard's front door.
15:20 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Shepard is a step behind and knows it.
15:54 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
16:12 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.
16:49 Shepard is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Shepard's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:18 Shepard desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:44 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.
— The late game —
18:21 Surplus kills off Shepard's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Surplus. The push continues.
18:50 Surplus destroyed about half of Shepard's army after that battle.Surplus cuts Shepard's army in half.
19:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:42 With a successful harassment, Shepard hurts Surplus's economy.Beautiful harassment from Shepard. Surplus's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Slight advantage Surplus as the game develops.
20:15 Surplus is pushing his speedlings.Surplus hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:34 Surplus's forces appear to be larger compared to Shepard's!Surplus's army is visibly the bigger one — Shepard should not take this fight.
21:09 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus takes another base — the economy widens.
21:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:14 Surplus kills off Shepard's armies and continues pushing!Surplus wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
22:42 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
23:05 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.
23:31 With a successful harassment, Shepard hurts Surplus's economy.The raid lands — Shepard chips away at Surplus's foundation.
24:06 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Shepard GGs!That's it. Shepard looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Shepard taps out. Surplus's early game was simply better.
Head to head
64 games
Surplus
36 – 28
Shepard