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■ Surplus
■ Shepard
army value
■ Surplus
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:07 The Purple Shepard spawns at s3 while Yellow Surplus spawns at s1.Shepard in Purple at s3. Surplus in Yellow at s1. The map is set.
0:38 Shepard opens 9 Pool against Surplus's 12 Pool.Shepard commits to 9 Pool; Surplus answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:11 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
1:44 Surplus places down a hatchery.Quietly, Surplus adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:24 Shepard decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:52 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?
3:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:46 Surplus with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Shepard's zerglings!Surplus holds the early rush without blinking.
4:21 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.
4:52 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:26 Shepard decides to expand.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
6:06 Surplus places down a hatchery.Quietly, Surplus adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:27 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.
7:15 Surplus pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Surplus tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Slight advantage Surplus as the game develops.
7:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:05 The battle outcome favors Surplus as Shepard's armies melt into Surplus's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Shepard's way of life — Surplus marches on.
8:36 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:09 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.
9:41 Currently, neither Shepard nor Surplus appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shepard and Surplus yet.
10:18 Shepard starts pushing across the map.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:06 Attempting to end the game, Surplus moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Surplus pushes.
11:28 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus takes another base — the economy widens.
12:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Surplus edges ahead on army strength.
12:23 Shepard lost all his zerglings to Surplus!Shepard wasn't ready. Surplus's early aggression takes the lead.
12:57 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
13:44 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.
14:19 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:38 Surplus pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Surplus goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:54 The battle outcome favors Surplus as Shepard's armies melt into Surplus's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Shepard's way of life — Surplus marches on.
16:14 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
17:01 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Shepard is hanging on by a thread against Surplus's army.
17:33 Surplus decides to move out with his armies.Surplus tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
17:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
18:19 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.
19:07 Shepard seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Surplus limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
— The late game —
19:34 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
20:05 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus takes another base — the economy widens.
20:30 Surplus is pushing his speedlings.Surplus hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:18 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Shepard GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Shepard taps.
Surplus takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Surplus
■ Shepard
army value
■ Surplus
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (66 lines)
0:08 The game starts with Green Surplus spawning at s1 and Purple Shepard spawning at s2.We're underway — Surplus spawns at s1, Shepard answers from s2.
0:29 Shepard opens 12 Hatch against Surplus's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Surplus, 12 Hatch from Shepard.
— The early game —
1:15 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus takes another base — the economy widens.
1:32 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:01 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:22 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.
3:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
3:35 Surplus failed to break Shepard's zergling line of defense.Shepard holds the early rush without blinking.
4:05 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.
4:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:51 Surplus pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Surplus goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:12 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:59 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
6:11 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
7:15 Surplus successfully fends off Shepard's attacks.Surplus holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
7:42 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
8:12 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.
8:40 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?
9:01 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
10:15 Shepard with more superior zergling control outpowers Surplus!Surplus wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
10:26 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:08 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
11:24 Surplus's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Surplus tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:57 Shepard decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
12:37 Surplus places down a hatchery.Quietly, Surplus adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:47 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
13:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
13:54 Surplus with more superior zergling control outpowers Shepard!Shepard wasn't ready. Surplus's early aggression takes the lead.
14:29 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
14:43 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
— The mid game —
15:14 Surplus is pushing his speedlings.Surplus's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
15:40 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.
16:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:34 Surplus was out-microed by Shepard and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Shepard's line. Great positioning.
17:12 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.
17:42 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
17:58 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.
18:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:09 Shepard made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Surplus is pushing his mutalisks further on!The mid-game push crashes through — Surplus breaks Shepard's position.
🎙 Slight advantage Surplus as the game develops.
19:25 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
19:55 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.
20:32 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:55 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
21:25 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.
21:55 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.
22:25 Shepard is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Shepard starts the push.
22:54 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.
23:15 Surplus kills off Shepard's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Shepard's way of life — Surplus marches on.
🎙 Surplus has built a commanding army lead — Shepard needs something special here.
23:51 After that battle, Surplus destroyed about half of Shepard's army.Half of Shepard's force is gone — Surplus took it apart.
24:10 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:48 What superior Mutalisk micro from Surplus! Shepard's economy is suffering!Surplus gets into Shepard's mineral line — workers are dying.
25:23 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Surplus's economy is suffering!Surplus looks away for one second and Shepard makes him pay for it.
25:43 Surplus is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Surplus starts the push.
26:12 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Shepard GGs!Shepard GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Surplus takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Surplus
■ Shepard
army value
■ Surplus
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (168 lines)
0:09 Shepard spawns at s1 in Teal while Surplus spawns at s2 in Green.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Shepard at s1, Surplus at s2.
0:29 Shepard opens 12 Hatch against Surplus's Overpool.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Shepard, Overpool from Surplus.
— The early game —
0:51 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
1:22 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:50 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:15 Attempting to end the game, Surplus moves out with his armies.Surplus tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
2:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
2:52 Surplus lost all his zerglings to Shepard!Surplus wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
3:08 About half of Surplus's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
3:49 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:03 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
4:35 Surplus decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Surplus pushes.
4:58 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:10 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
5:49 Surplus with more superior zergling control outpowers Shepard!The early pressure works — Surplus breaks Shepard's front door.
6:26 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.
6:51 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.
7:10 Currently, neither Shepard nor Surplus appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Shepard and Surplus match each other.
7:23 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:54 Surplus's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Surplus goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:40 Shepard failed to break Surplus's zergling line of defense.Surplus holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:56 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.
9:30 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:55 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.
10:04 Surplus decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Surplus pushes.
10:34 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:21 Shepard lost all his zerglings to Surplus!The early pressure works — Surplus breaks Shepard's front door.
11:48 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.
12:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:39 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
12:49 Surplus is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Surplus starts the push.
13:15 In terms of army size, Shepard is behind Surplus!Shepard needs production, fast; Surplus's army has outgrown his.
13:40 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.
14:01 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.
14:20 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.
15:02 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.
15:13 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Surplus's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Shepard chips away at Surplus's foundation.
15:39 Shepard scouted Surplus's attempt to harass!Shepard's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:54 Seems like Surplus is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Surplus wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
16:36 Shepard successfully blocked Surplus from harassing his economy.Surplus goes for the raid — Shepard is ready, and nothing comes of it.
16:43 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
17:08 Shepard is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Shepard starts the push.
17:33 Unwilling to make the game too long, Surplus starts moving out.No more waiting. Surplus pushes.
17:58 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:36 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!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shepard holds Surplus.
19:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
🎙 Shepard edges ahead on army strength.
19:25 Shepard only destroyed about half of Surplus's army.Half of Surplus's force is gone — Shepard took it apart.
19:56 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Surplus's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Shepard chips away at Surplus's foundation.
20:27 Shepard is pushing his speedlings.Shepard's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:12 Surplus successfully fends off Shepard's attacks.The attack shatters on Surplus's line. Great positioning.
21:28 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.
22:00 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.
22:25 Shepard tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Surplus's defense line.Shepard knocks, Surplus answers. No damage done.
22:38 What superior Mutalisk micro from Surplus! Shepard's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Surplus chips away at Shepard's foundation.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
22:55 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.
23:31 Surplus decides to move out with his armies.Surplus tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
23:59 Surplus places down a hatchery.Quietly, Surplus adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
24:45 Surplus's mutalisks failed to dodge some scourges and he lost the mutalisk battle to Shepard!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shepard holds Surplus.
24:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:26 Surplus has lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
25:39 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
26:05 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.
🎙 Shepard edges ahead on army strength.
26:28 Zerglings ran past Shepard's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Surplus!Surplus gets into Shepard's mineral line — workers are dying.
26:57 Shepard decides to start pushing across the map.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
27:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
27:41 Shepard with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!Surplus's defense bends, then snaps. Shepard takes the middle of the game.
27:58 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shepard destroyed only less than half of Surplus's army.Shepard takes a bite out of Surplus's force and backs off.
28:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:54 Surplus tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Shepard's defense line.Surplus knocks, Shepard answers. No damage done.
29:22 Surplus places down a hatchery.Quietly, Surplus adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
29:45 Shepard is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Shepard's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Shepard holds the stronger army for now.
30:01 Surplus must macro up quickly or Shepard will just roll him over!Surplus needs production, fast; Shepard's army has outgrown his.
30:29 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
30:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
31:11 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.
31:39 Surplus has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
31:55 After that battle, Surplus destroyed about half of Shepard's army.Surplus cuts Shepard's army in half.
32:11 Zerglings ran past Shepard's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Surplus!Shepard looks away for one second and Surplus makes him pay for it.
32:49 Shepard is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Shepard's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
33:40 Surplus made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Shepard is pushing his mutalisks further on!Surplus's defense bends, then snaps. Shepard takes the middle of the game.
33:52 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:16 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
34:43 Zerglings ran past Shepard's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Surplus!Surplus gets into Shepard's mineral line — workers are dying.
35:01 Currently, neither Shepard nor Surplus appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Shepard and Surplus match each other.
35:25 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
35:58 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
36:18 Shepard is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Shepard starts the push.
36:36 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
37:05 Shepard's mutalisks failed to dodge some scourges and he lost the mutalisk battle to Surplus!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Surplus holds Shepard.
37:32 Shepard destroyed about half of Surplus's army after that battle.Shepard cuts Surplus's army in half.
37:45 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
38:17 Surplus decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Surplus pushes.
38:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
38:53 Surplus with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Surplus breaks Shepard's position.
39:11 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
39:35 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shepard destroyed only less than half of Surplus's army.Shepard takes a bite out of Surplus's force and backs off.
40:10 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Surplus's economy is suffering!Shepard gets into Surplus's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:37 Zerglings ran past Shepard's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Surplus!The raid lands — Surplus chips away at Shepard's foundation.
41:02 Surplus is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Surplus's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
41:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
41:44 Shepard had some mutalisks popped in the closest timing possible which turned things around! Surplus's mutalisks are fleeing!Shepard absorbs the mid-game push — Surplus gained nothing for the cost.
42:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:21 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:57 Shepard appears to have more army than Surplus!Count the units: Shepard has the edge over Surplus right now.
43:08 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.
43:28 Surplus is pushing his speedlings.Surplus's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
44:22 Shepard wins the crackling fight and rolls straight into Surplus's hatcheries.The final army does its work — Shepard breaks Surplus late.
44:45 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.
45:04 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.
45:31 Surplus decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Surplus crosses the map with everything.
45:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
46:21 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.
46:48 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
47:03 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shepard destroyed only less than half of Surplus's army.Shepard takes a bite out of Surplus's force and backs off.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
47:20 Both hives are up. Shepard moves first.Everything Shepard has built comes forward at once.
47:55 Ultralisks in a zerg mirror — this one has gone long, and Surplus is the one who commits.Max supply, full upgrades: Surplus moves out to end it.
48:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
48:39 The mutalisk flock turns and Shepard has to disengage — Surplus holds.Surplus holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
49:08 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
49:34 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.
49:43 Both hives are up. Shepard moves first.Max supply, full upgrades: Shepard moves out to end it.
50:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
50:31 Shepard kills off Surplus's armies and continues pushing!Surplus's army evaporates. Shepard doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
51:04 About half of Surplus's army has been decimated in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
51:20 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.
51:47 Ultralisks in a zerg mirror — this one has gone long, and Shepard is the one who commits.This is the big one — Shepard commits the late-game army.
52:06 Shepard appears to have more army than Surplus!Shepard's army is visibly the bigger one — Surplus should not take this fight.
52:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
52:57 The mutalisk flock belongs to Shepard and Surplus's drones are dying by the dozen.The final army does its work — Shepard breaks Surplus late.
53:20 Surplus lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
53:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
53:57 Shepard moves out with his armies.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Shepard holds the stronger army for now.
54:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
54:49 Shepard's ultralisks are unanswerable this late — Surplus has nothing that trades with them.The final army does its work — Shepard breaks Surplus late.
55:13 Surplus has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
55:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:54 Surplus's hatchery has been destroyed by Shepard.The base falls. Shepard rips Surplus's economy back a full step.
56:23 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.Good instincts from Shepard; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
56:46 Ultralisks in a zerg mirror — this one has gone long, and Shepard is the one who commits.This is the big one — Shepard commits the late-game army.
57:05 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Surplus GGs!Surplus types it out: GG.
That's the game: Shepard defeats Surplus, settled in the late game.
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Play-by-play (7 lines)
0:07 Surplus spawns at s1 in White while Shepard spawns at s2 in Orange.Surplus in White at s1. Shepard in Orange at s2. The map is set.
2:16 Surplus gets 5 Pool against Shepard's 9 Pool.Surplus commits to 5 Pool; Shepard answers with 9 Pool.
4:31 Surplus decides to cheese today.Surplus Has cooked up something crazy, an early rush. They go all in!
🎙 Surplus has built a commanding army lead — Shepard needs something special here.
7:00 Surplus with an aggressive opening starts to attack Shepard.Surplus commits to the cheese — it's at Shepard's door already.
9:09 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.
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Play-by-play (58 lines)
0:13 The Teal Shepard spawns at s1 while White Surplus spawns at s2.Shepard takes s1 in Teal; across the map, Surplus settles in at s2 in White.
0:46 Shepard gets Overpool against Surplus's 12 Pool.Shepard commits to Overpool; Surplus answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:05 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:50 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus takes another base — the economy widens.
2:04 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:33 Surplus's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Surplus: the first units are already marching.
3:19 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.
3:32 Surplus with more superior zergling control outpowers Shepard!Shepard wasn't ready. Surplus's early aggression takes the lead.
4:06 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.
4:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
5:17 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
5:43 Surplus decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Surplus pushes.
6:18 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
6:46 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:38 With beautiful placement, Surplus successfully fends off Shepard's attacks.Shepard commits and it's the wrong call — Surplus cleans it up.
8:14 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:38 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.
9:01 Shepard moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
9:34 Surplus pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Surplus tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:17 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:43 With really nice micro, Surplus kills off Shepard's zerglings.The early pressure works — Surplus breaks Shepard's front door.
11:07 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:05 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.
12:46 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?
13:00 Surplus pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Surplus goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:50 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
14:13 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
14:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:10 Shepard failed to kill off Surplus's defending zerglings.Shepard's early gamble buys nothing — Surplus's defense was already in place.
15:34 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.
🎙 Surplus's force dwarfs what Shepard has left on the field.
16:07 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
16:36 Attempting to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
— The mid game —
17:12 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.
17:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
18:06 Surplus successfully fends off Shepard's attacks.Shepard commits and it's the wrong call — Surplus cleans it up.
18:40 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.
19:01 Surplus only destroyed about half of Shepard's army.Surplus cuts Shepard's army in half.
19:34 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Surplus's economy is suffering!Shepard gets into Surplus's mineral line — workers are dying.
20:20 Surplus is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Surplus hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Surplus is far ahead.
20:48 Surplus places down a hatchery.Quietly, Surplus adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:37 Shepard made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Surplus is pushing his mutalisks further on!The mid-game push crashes through — Surplus breaks Shepard's position.
22:07 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
22:47 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.
23:00 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.
23:50 Surplus is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Surplus starts the push.
24:08 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Shepard GGs!Shepard GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Surplus closes it out over Shepard.
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