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■ Surplus
■ Shepard
army value
■ Surplus
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:07 The White Shepard spawns at s1 while Orange Surplus spawns at s4.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Shepard at s1, Surplus at s4.
0:44 Surplus opens 12 Pool against Shepard's 12 Pool.Shepard commits to 12 Pool; Surplus answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:04 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:47 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
2:05 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:37 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.
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.
3:38 Shepard with more superior zergling control outpowers Surplus!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Surplus's front door.
4:00 About half of Surplus's army has been decimated in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:01 Eager to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
5:47 Surplus pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Surplus: the first units are already marching.
6:18 Surplus places down a hatchery.Quietly, Surplus adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:11 Surplus failed to break Shepard's zergling line of defense.Shepard holds the early rush without blinking.
7:48 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.
8:09 About half of Surplus's army has been decimated in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:41 Shepard is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Surplus.Shepard is starving on bases while Surplus spreads across the map.
9:16 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
9:46 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?
10:17 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.
10:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:09 With really nice micro, Surplus kills off Shepard's zerglings.The early pressure works — Surplus breaks Shepard's front door.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:47 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.
12:05 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.
12:33 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.
13:10 Surplus's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Surplus goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:32 Surplus places down a hatchery.Quietly, Surplus adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:49 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.
15:17 Surplus has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
15:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
🎙 Surplus is a step behind and knows it.
16:20 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
16:37 Shepard starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
— The mid game —
17:12 Surplus is pushing his speedlings.Surplus hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
— The late game —
17:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:16 Surplus wiped off Shepard's zerglings, but Shepard had mutalisks popped just in time! Surplus has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shepard holds Surplus.
18:40 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.
19:17 Surplus has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
19:45 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.
20:20 Shepard moves out with his armies.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Shepard edges ahead on army strength.
20:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:03 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.
21:49 Surplus lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
22:34 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.
23:18 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Surplus taps 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 (96 lines)
0:10 Surplus spawns at s2 in Red while Shepard spawns at s1 in Yellow.Surplus in Red at s2. Shepard in Yellow at s1. The map is set.
0:26 Surplus opens Overpool against Shepard's 9 Pool.The builds are down: Overpool from Surplus, 9 Pool from Shepard.
— 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.
1:49 Surplus's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Surplus goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:14 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:53 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.
3:06 Shepard with more superior zergling control outpowers Surplus!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Surplus's front door.
3:25 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
4:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
4:17 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.
4:56 Shepard decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
5:10 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:44 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.
6:13 Shepard lost all his zerglings to Surplus!Shepard wasn't ready. Surplus's early aggression takes the lead.
6:25 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.
7:08 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
7:35 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
7:57 Eager to end the game, Surplus moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Surplus crosses the map with everything.
8:08 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
9:02 With really nice micro, Surplus kills off Shepard's zerglings.Shepard wasn't ready. Surplus's early aggression takes the lead.
9:27 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
10:03 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.
10:34 Both Surplus and Shepard appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Surplus and Shepard yet.
10:41 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:05 Attempting to end the game, Surplus moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Surplus crosses the map with everything.
11:45 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:08 Surplus places down a hatchery.Quietly, Surplus adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
13:08 Shepard failed to break Surplus's zergling line of defense.Shepard's early gamble buys nothing — Surplus's defense was already in place.
13:15 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
13:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
14:25 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.
14:38 Attempting to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
15:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
15:37 Surplus held off barely with 1 or 2 zergling advantage.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Surplus holds Shepard.
16:05 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.
16:19 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
16:41 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Surplus's economy is suffering!Surplus looks away for one second and Shepard makes him pay for it.
17:18 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
17:36 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
18:07 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:22 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.
19:01 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.
19:19 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:39 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.
20:10 Surplus is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Surplus starts the push.
20:32 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.
20:58 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
21:22 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:06 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.
22:23 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.
22:54 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.
23:19 Attempting to end the game, Surplus moves out with his armies.Surplus tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
23:47 Shepard must macro up quickly or Surplus will just roll him over!Shepard is badly outgunned — Surplus's force is a size larger.
24:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:32 Surplus with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Surplus breaks Shepard's position.
24:54 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
25:24 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.
25:43 Surplus is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Surplus starts the push.
26:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The late game —
26:40 Surplus made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Surplus breaks Shepard's position.
26:53 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
27:24 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.
27:51 Surplus shot down Shepard's hatchery.Surplus finds the weak point and Shepard's new base is gone.
28:26 Shepard tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Surplus's defense line.Good instincts from Surplus; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
28:43 Surplus starts expanding.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:06 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Surplus's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Shepard. Surplus's economy takes a real hit.
29:29 Surplus is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Surplus starts the push.
30:11 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
30:21 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.
30:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:27 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.
31:45 Shepard is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Surplus.Shepard is starving on bases while Surplus spreads across the map.
32:11 Surplus is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Surplus starts the push.
32:41 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.
🎙 Shepard is a step behind and knows it.
33:07 Surplus made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Surplus breaks Shepard's position.
33:34 Surplus destroyed about half of Shepard's army after that battle.Surplus cuts Shepard's army in half.
33:54 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.
34:10 Shepard's hatchery has been destroyed by Surplus.No reinforcements in time: Shepard watches Surplus level the expansion.
34:53 Attempting to end the game, Surplus moves out with his armies.Surplus has seen enough — the army moves out.
35:17 Shepard having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Shepard types it out: GG.
GG. Surplus closes it out over Shepard.
■ Surplus
■ Shepard
army value
■ Surplus
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (124 lines)
0:09 Shepard spawns in Purple at s2 while Surplus spawns in Blue at s1.Shepard takes s2 in Purple; across the map, Surplus settles in at s1 in Blue.
0:44 Shepard opens 9 Pool against Surplus's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 9 Pool from Shepard, 12 Hatch from Surplus.
— The early game —
1:07 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
1:19 Surplus places down a hatchery.Quietly, Surplus adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:51 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?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:19 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.
2:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:05 Shepard lost all his zerglings to Surplus!The early pressure works — Surplus breaks Shepard's front door.
3:31 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.
3:43 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.
4:10 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:48 Surplus's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Surplus: the first units are already marching.
4:57 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
5:30 Surplus places down a hatchery.Quietly, Surplus adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
6:21 Surplus failed to break Shepard's zergling line of defense.Shepard holds the early rush without blinking.
6:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
7:16 About half of Surplus's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
7:26 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:55 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.
8:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
8:38 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.
9:21 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:37 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
9:59 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.
10:25 Surplus pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Surplus goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:41 Surplus places down a hatchery.Quietly, Surplus adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:45 Shepard kills off Surplus's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Surplus's way of life — Shepard marches on.
12:07 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
12:23 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.
12:56 At the moment, Shepard seems to have more units than Surplus.Count the units: Shepard has the edge over Surplus right now.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
13:15 Shepard starts expanding.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:49 Shepard decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
14:03 Surplus decides to start pushing across the map.Surplus tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
14:38 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
14:58 Shepard made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Shepard breaks Surplus's position.
15:15 About half of Surplus's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
15:45 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.
16:13 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Surplus's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Shepard chips away at Surplus's foundation.
16:43 Shepard is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Shepard starts the push.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
17:01 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:33 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus takes another base — the economy widens.
17:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
18:19 Shepard wiped off Surplus's zerglings, but Surplus had mutalisks popped just in time! Shepard has to back off!Surplus absorbs the mid-game push — Shepard gained nothing for the cost.
18:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:57 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.
19:24 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Surplus's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Shepard chips away at Surplus's foundation.
19:59 Shepard is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Shepard starts the push.
20:25 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
20:51 Surplus had some mutalisks popped in the closest timing possible which turned things around! Shepard's mutalisks are fleeing!Surplus absorbs the mid-game push — Shepard gained nothing for the cost.
21:05 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:07 Surplus is planning a harassment, but Shepard scouted it!No surprises today — Shepard's harassment is scouted early.
22:29 Shepard scouted the attempt but Surplus is still going with it!Plans change: Surplus's raiders are needed on defense.
22:52 What superior Mutalisk micro from Surplus! Shepard's economy is suffering!Shepard looks away for one second and Surplus makes him pay for it.
23:05 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus takes another base — the economy widens.
23:39 Shepard decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
24:11 Surplus is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Surplus's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
24:32 At the moment, neither Shepard nor Surplus is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Shepard and Surplus are level.
24:59 Shepard desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
25:34 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.
26:12 About half of Surplus's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
26:30 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:46 Zerglings ran past Shepard's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Surplus!Beautiful harassment from Surplus. Shepard's economy takes a real hit.
27:14 Shepard decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
27:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
28:07 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.
28:23 Surplus has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
29:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:17 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
29:37 Shepard is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Shepard's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:12 Surplus is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Surplus's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
31:03 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.
31:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:54 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.
32:11 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.
32:33 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.
33:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
33:18 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.
33:49 Shepard only destroyed about half of Surplus's army.Half of Surplus's force is gone — Shepard took it apart.
34:11 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.
34:48 Surplus's hatchery has been destroyed by Shepard.The base falls. Shepard rips Surplus's economy back a full step.
35:02 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
35:21 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.
35:57 Surplus is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Surplus starts the push.
36:18 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.
36:40 Surplus was out-microed by Shepard and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Shepard's line. Great positioning.
37:17 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:43 About half of Surplus's army has been decimated in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
37:51 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.
38:17 Shepard is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Shepard starts the push.
38:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
39:11 Shepard with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Shepard breaks Surplus's position.
39:35 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
39:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
40:35 Surplus is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Shepard.Surplus needs an expansion soon or Shepard's economy simply wins this.
40:52 What superior Mutalisk micro from Surplus! Shepard's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Surplus. Shepard's economy takes a real hit.
41:11 Shepard moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
41:36 Surplus is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Surplus starts the push.
42:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
42:27 Shepard's ultralisks are unanswerable this late — Surplus has nothing that trades with them.The final army does its work — Shepard breaks Surplus late.
🎙 Shepard holds the stronger army for now.
42:50 About half of Surplus's army has been decimated in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
43:11 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.
43:42 Both hives are up. Shepard moves first.Max supply, full upgrades: Shepard moves out to end it.
44:00 Surplus having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Surplus types it out: GG.
Surplus taps out. Shepard's late game was simply better.
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Play-by-play (78 lines)
0:11 Surplus spawns in Purple at s2 while Shepard spawns in White at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Surplus at s2, Shepard at s3.
0:27 Surplus opens 12 Hatch against Shepard's 9 Pool.Surplus commits to 12 Hatch; Shepard answers with 9 Pool.
— The early game —
0:55 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus takes another base — the economy widens.
1:38 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:50 Surplus's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Surplus goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:24 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:17 Shepard failed to break Surplus's zergling line of defense.Surplus holds the early rush without blinking.
3:43 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.
4:22 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
4:42 Attempting to end the game, Surplus moves out with his armies.Surplus has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:06 Shepard decides to move out with his armies.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:34 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:12 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:59 Surplus with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Shepard's zerglings!Surplus holds the early rush without blinking.
7:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
7:46 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
8:19 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.
8:55 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.
9:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:44 Surplus with more superior zergling control outpowers Shepard!The early pressure works — Surplus breaks Shepard's front door.
10:02 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Surplus holds the stronger army for now.
10:33 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.
10:54 Shepard must macro up quickly or Surplus will just roll him over!Shepard needs production, fast; Surplus's army has outgrown his.
11:41 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:55 Eager to end the game, Surplus moves out with his armies.Surplus tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
12:33 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?
13:02 Surplus places down a hatchery.Quietly, Surplus adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:58 Shepard failed to break Surplus's zergling line of defense.Shepard's early gamble buys nothing — Surplus's defense was already in place.
14:06 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.
🎙 Shepard is a step behind and knows it.
14:32 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The mid game —
15:04 Surplus is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Surplus hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:28 Shepard is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Shepard hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:10 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:35 Surplus was out-microed by Shepard and loses all his attacking forces.Surplus commits and it's the wrong call — Shepard cleans it up.
16:58 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
17:21 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.
17:43 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.
18:28 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Surplus's economy is suffering!Surplus looks away for one second and Shepard makes him pay for it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
18:46 Surplus is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Surplus hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:23 Shepard is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Shepard hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:33 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
20:08 Shepard decides to expand.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:56 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.
21:31 Surplus only destroyed about half of Shepard's army.Surplus cuts Shepard's army in half.
21:55 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.
22:20 What superior Mutalisk micro from Surplus! Shepard's economy is suffering!Shepard looks away for one second and Surplus makes him pay for it.
🎙 The scales tip toward Surplus — a lead, but not a safe one.
— The late game —
23:01 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Surplus's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Shepard chips away at Surplus's foundation.
23:19 Unwilling to make the game too long, Surplus starts moving out.Surplus tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
23:47 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.
24:09 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.
24:50 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.
25:04 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
25:43 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.
26:14 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
26:29 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Surplus as the game develops.
26:55 Surplus is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Surplus starts the push.
27:25 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
27:44 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
28:23 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.
28:54 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
29:18 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.
29:36 Shepard's expansion have been wiped off by Surplus!Shepard's expansion burns — Surplus tears it down.
30:15 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Shepard taps out!Shepard GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Surplus defeats Shepard, settled in the mid game.
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Play-by-play (164 lines)
0:07 The Yellow Shepard spawns at s1 while White Surplus spawns at s4.We're underway — Shepard spawns at s1, Surplus answers from s4.
0:33 Surplus gets 12 Pool against Shepard's 12 Pool.Shepard commits to 12 Pool; Surplus answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
0:56 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
1:23 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:39 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:10 Unwilling to make the game too long, Surplus starts moving out.Surplus tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
2:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:58 Shepard with more superior zergling control outpowers Surplus!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Surplus's front door.
3:08 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.
3:51 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
4:06 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.
4:37 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:58 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
5:21 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:34 Surplus failed to break Shepard's zergling line of defense.Shepard holds the early rush without blinking.
6:05 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.
6:17 Shepard only destroyed about half of Surplus's army.Half of Surplus's force is gone — Shepard took it apart.
6:44 Shepard decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
7:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
7:31 Shepard failed to kill off Surplus's defending zerglings.Shepard's early gamble buys nothing — Surplus's defense was already in place.
7:52 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
8:24 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.
8:47 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.
9:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:41 All of a sudden, Shepard has no armies left while Surplus is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Surplus. The push continues.
9:56 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:18 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:39 Shepard decides to start pushing across the map.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:57 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:40 Shepard with more superior zergling control outpowers Surplus!Surplus wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
12:04 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.
12:14 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:37 Unwilling to make the game too long, Surplus starts moving out.Surplus has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:01 It seems like Shepard has more units than Surplus!Shepard's army is visibly the bigger one — Surplus should not take this fight.
13:25 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:44 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus takes another base — the economy widens.
14:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:33 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.
14:58 Surplus destroyed about half of Shepard's army after that battle.Surplus cuts Shepard's army in half.
15:22 Surplus has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
15:44 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:08 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.
16:32 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
16:51 Shepard's mutalisks failed to dodge some scourges and he lost the mutalisk battle to Surplus!Surplus absorbs the mid-game push — Shepard gained nothing for the cost.
17:30 Shepard only destroyed about half of Surplus's army.Shepard cuts Surplus's army in half.
17:40 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
18:16 What superior Mutalisk micro from Surplus! Shepard's economy is suffering!Shepard looks away for one second and Surplus makes him pay for it.
18:43 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.
18:52 Surplus is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Surplus starts the push.
19:24 Surplus starts expanding.Surplus takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
20:09 With beautiful placement, Shepard successfully fends off Surplus's attacks.Shepard holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
20:31 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.
20:48 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:24 Shepard decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
21:52 Shepard might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Surplus did.Shepard is starving on bases while Surplus spreads across the map.
22:08 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
22:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
23:00 With beautiful placement, Surplus successfully fends off Shepard's attacks.Surplus holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
23:23 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:38 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.
24:10 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Surplus's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Shepard chips away at Surplus's foundation.
24:32 What superior Mutalisk micro from Surplus! Shepard's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Surplus. Shepard's economy takes a real hit.
24:42 Shepard is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Shepard's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:18 Surplus is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Surplus starts the push.
25:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
25:50 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.
26:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
26:55 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
27:12 Zerglings ran past Shepard's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Surplus!Beautiful harassment from Surplus. Shepard's economy takes a real hit.
27:41 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
27:51 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
28:31 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.
28:55 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.
29:06 Zerglings ran past Shepard's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Surplus!Beautiful harassment from Surplus. Shepard's economy takes a real hit.
29:24 Eager to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
30:03 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
30:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
30:39 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.
30:58 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.
31:38 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.
31:45 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Surplus's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Shepard. Surplus's economy takes a real hit.
32:24 Shepard is pushing his speedlings.Shepard hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:40 Surplus is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Surplus starts the push.
33:06 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
33:28 Shepard kills off Surplus's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Shepard. The push continues.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
33:54 About half of Surplus's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
34:10 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.
34:33 Zerglings ran past Shepard's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Surplus!Beautiful harassment from Surplus. Shepard's economy takes a real hit.
34:52 Shepard is pushing his speedlings.Shepard's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:20 Surplus is pushing his speedlings.Surplus's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:39 Currently, neither Shepard nor Surplus appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shepard and Surplus yet.
36:02 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
36:38 Shepard kills off Surplus's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Shepard. The push continues.
36:55 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
37:13 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.
37:47 With a successful harassment, Surplus hurts Shepard's economy.The raid lands — Surplus chips away at Shepard's foundation.
38:05 Shepard starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
38:31 Surplus is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Surplus hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
39:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
39:10 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.
39:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
40:11 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
40:30 Shepard's army is small compared to Surplus!Shepard needs production, fast; Surplus's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
41:01 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.
41:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
41:50 Shepard's lurkers were already burrowed and Surplus's cracklings ran straight onto them.Shepard holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
42:04 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.
42:29 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
42:56 A huge mutalisk flock with cracklings underneath: Shepard pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Shepard moves out to end it.
43:08 Surplus moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Surplus pushes.
43:32 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
44:07 Shepard was out-microed by Surplus and loses all his attacking forces.Shepard commits and it's the wrong call — Surplus cleans it up.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
44:29 Surplus lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
44:52 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
45:20 Shepard's number of expansions are equal to Surplus's.Base for base, they're level — Shepard and Surplus match each other.
45:31 Surplus appears to have more army than Shepard!Surplus's army is visibly the bigger one — Shepard should not take this fight.
45:53 Shepard must macro up quickly or Surplus will just roll him over!Shepard needs production, fast; Surplus's army has outgrown his.
46:18 Shepard must macro up quickly or Surplus will just roll him over!Shepard is badly outgunned — Surplus's force is a size larger.
46:41 Surplus's forces appear to be larger compared to Shepard's!Count the units: Surplus has the edge over Shepard right now.
47:14 Surplus appears to have more army than Shepard!Surplus's army is visibly the bigger one — Shepard should not take this fight.
47:34 It seems like Surplus has more units than Shepard!Surplus's army is visibly the bigger one — Shepard should not take this fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
47:52 Shepard's number of expansions are equal to Surplus's.Base for base, they're level — Shepard and Surplus match each other.
48:24 In terms of army size, Shepard is behind Surplus!Shepard needs production, fast; Surplus's army has outgrown his.
48:41 In terms of army size, Shepard is behind Surplus!Shepard is badly outgunned — Surplus's force is a size larger.
49:12 Surplus moves out with hydralisks and lurkers, a rare sight this deep into ZvZ.This is the big one — Surplus commits the late-game army.
49:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
50:00 Surplus kills off Shepard's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Surplus. The push continues.
50:18 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
50:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
51:12 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 armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
51:34 Surplus appears to have more army than Shepard!Count the units: Surplus has the edge over Shepard right now.
51:54 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.
52:22 Nice try from Shepard to harass Surplus, but Surplus's reaction is just too agile.Shepard knocks, Surplus answers. No damage done.
52:32 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.
53:10 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.
53:32 Shepard's number of expansions are equal to Surplus's.Base for base, they're level — Shepard and Surplus match each other.
53:48 Ultralisks in a zerg mirror — this one has gone long, and Surplus is the one who commits.This is the big one — Surplus commits the late-game army.
54:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
54:39 The mutalisk flock belongs to Surplus and Shepard's drones are dying by the dozen.The final army does its work — Surplus breaks Shepard late.
🎙 Slight advantage Surplus as the game develops.
54:59 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
55:25 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.
55:42 Both hives are up. Surplus moves first.Max supply, full upgrades: Surplus moves out to end it.
56:02 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Shepard taps out!That's it. Shepard looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Surplus closes it out over Shepard.
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Play-by-play (54 lines)
0:20 Surplus spawns in Red at s1 while Shepard spawns in Teal at s2.Surplus in Red at s1. Shepard in Teal at s2. The map is set.
0:33 Shepard opens 12 Hatch against Surplus's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Surplus, 12 Hatch from Shepard.
— The early game —
1:22 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
1:35 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:10 Surplus pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Surplus tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:54 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
3:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
3:56 Shepard failed to break Surplus's zergling line of defense.Surplus holds the early rush without blinking.
4:16 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.
4:58 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
5:21 Surplus pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Surplus tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:03 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.
6:29 Currently, neither Surplus nor Shepard appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Surplus and Shepard yet.
6:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:32 Surplus successfully fends off Shepard's attacks.The attack shatters on Surplus's line. Great positioning.
8:00 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.
8:29 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:53 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:34 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:05 Surplus decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Surplus crosses the map with everything.
10:37 Shepard decides to move out with his armies.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:31 Surplus lost all his zerglings to Shepard!Surplus wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Shepard is a step behind and knows it.
12:19 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.
12:44 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
13:10 Surplus's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Surplus tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:10 Shepard lost all his zerglings to Surplus!The early pressure works — Surplus breaks Shepard's front door.
14:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
15:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
15:48 Surplus pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Surplus tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:30 Shepard decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The scales tip toward Surplus — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:59 Surplus places down a hatchery.Quietly, Surplus adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:28 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
17:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
18:30 Surplus held off barely with 1 or 2 zergling advantage.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Surplus holds Shepard.
18:58 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 late game —
19:29 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:08 Surplus is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Surplus hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:58 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.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Surplus is far ahead.
21:34 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:06 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.
22:46 Surplus is pushing his speedlings.Surplus's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:02 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Shepard GGs!Shepard types it out: GG.
Shepard taps out. Surplus's early game was simply better.
Head to head
64 games
Surplus
36 – 28
Shepard