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■ Surplus
■ Shepard
army value
■ Surplus
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (51 lines)
0:20 Surplus spawns at s2 in Orange while Shepard spawns at s1 in Green.Surplus takes s2 in Orange; across the map, Shepard settles in at s1 in Green.
0:33 Surplus gets 9 Pool against Shepard's Overpool.Surplus commits to 9 Pool; Shepard answers with Overpool.
— The early game —
1:21 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:54 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
2:23 Surplus decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Surplus crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:45 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.
3:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:55 Shepard with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Surplus's zerglings!Shepard holds the early rush without blinking.
4:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
5:01 Surplus lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:33 Shepard's forces appear to be larger compared to Surplus's!Shepard's army is visibly the bigger one — Surplus should not take this fight.
6:01 Surplus's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Surplus tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:46 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.
7:05 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:07 Surplus lost all his zerglings to Shepard!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Surplus's front door.
8:41 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.
9:13 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.
9:51 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
10:25 Unwilling to make the game too long, Surplus starts moving out.No more waiting. Surplus pushes.
10:53 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?
11:17 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:59 With really nice micro, Shepard kills off Surplus's zerglings.The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Surplus's front door.
🎙 The scales tip toward Shepard — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:37 Surplus has lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:00 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
13:36 Shepard destroys Surplus's hatchery, denying expansions.Surplus's expansion burns — Shepard tears it down.
13:59 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
14:30 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:20 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:06 All of a sudden, Surplus has no armies left while Shepard is continuing to push across the map!Shepard wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
16:46 Surplus has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Shepard has built a commanding army lead — Surplus needs something special here.
17:21 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
17:43 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:20 In terms of army size, Surplus is behind Shepard!Surplus is badly outgunned — Shepard's force is a size larger.
18:46 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
20:07 Shepard made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!Surplus's defense bends, then snaps. Shepard takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Shepard has built a commanding army lead — Surplus needs something special here.
20:36 The attack was a success, Surplus lost more than half of his army in that battle.Shepard limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
— The late game —
21:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
21:32 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.
22:16 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Surplus GGs!That's it. Surplus looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Shepard defeats Surplus, settled in the mid game.
■ Surplus
■ Shepard
army value
■ Surplus
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (61 lines)
0:13 The Teal Shepard spawns at s2 while Orange Surplus spawns at s1.We're underway — Shepard spawns at s2, Surplus answers from s1.
0:45 Shepard opens Overpool against Surplus's 12 Pool.Shepard shows Overpool — Surplus has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:12 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
1:31 Surplus places down a hatchery.Quietly, Surplus adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:09 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:44 Surplus's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Surplus tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:35 Surplus failed to break Shepard's zergling line of defense.Surplus's early gamble buys nothing — Shepard's defense was already in place.
4:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:40 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.
5:05 Shepard starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
5:49 Surplus's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Surplus goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:11 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
6:37 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:46 With really nice micro, Shepard kills off Surplus's zerglings.Surplus wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
8:02 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:06 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:43 Surplus pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Surplus goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:45 With really nice micro, Surplus kills off Shepard's zerglings.Shepard wasn't ready. Surplus's early aggression takes the lead.
11:00 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:42 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:05 It seems like Surplus has more units than Shepard!Count the units: Surplus has the edge over Shepard right now.
12:50 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:01 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.
13:42 Shepard desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
14:16 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
14:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:18 Shepard failed to kill off Surplus's defending zerglings.Surplus holds the early rush without blinking.
15:31 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:11 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
16:48 Attempting to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
— The mid game —
17:13 Surplus is pushing his speedlings.Surplus hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:47 Shepard's number of expansions are equal to Surplus's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shepard and Surplus yet.
18:05 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:46 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.
— The late game —
19:07 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
19:32 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.
20:01 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
20:32 What superior Mutalisk micro from Surplus! Shepard's economy is suffering!Surplus gets into Shepard's mineral line — workers are dying.
21:06 Surplus is pushing his speedlings.Surplus hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:47 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:19 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus takes another base — the economy widens.
22:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:10 Surplus made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Surplus breaks Shepard's position.
23:42 Surplus only destroyed about half of Shepard's army.Half of Shepard's force is gone — Surplus took it apart.
24:04 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.
24:41 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.
🎙 Surplus edges ahead on army strength.
25:15 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Shepard GGs!Shepard types it out: GG.
That's the game: Surplus defeats Shepard, settled in the mid game.
■ Surplus
■ Shepard
army value
■ Surplus
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:07 Surplus spawns in Purple at s1 while Shepard spawns in Blue at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Surplus at s1, Shepard at s3.
0:34 Shepard gets Overpool against Surplus's Overpool.Surplus shows Overpool — Shepard has gone Overpool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:16 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
1:47 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:07 Attempting to end the game, Surplus moves out with his armies.Surplus has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:40 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.
3:15 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.
3:41 Surplus failed to kill off Shepard's defending zerglings.Surplus's early gamble buys nothing — Shepard's defense was already in place.
4:20 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.
4:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:14 Surplus is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Surplus goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:44 Attempting to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
6:18 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.
6:39 With beautiful placement, Shepard successfully fends off Surplus's attacks.The attack shatters on Shepard's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Shepard edges ahead on army strength.
7:28 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:49 Surplus lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
8:14 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:48 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
9:19 Surplus decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Surplus pushes.
10:02 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:02 Surplus lost all his zerglings to Shepard!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Surplus's front door.
11:20 Surplus has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Shepard holds the stronger army for now.
11:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:34 Shepard shot down Surplus's hatchery.Surplus's expansion burns — Shepard tears it down.
13:02 Shepard starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
13:20 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
13:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
14:30 With really nice micro, Shepard kills off Surplus's zerglings.The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Surplus's front door.
15:00 About half of Surplus's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
15:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
15:51 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 are no longer comparable: Shepard is far ahead.
16:28 In terms of army size, Surplus is behind Shepard!Surplus needs production, fast; Shepard's army has outgrown his.
17:06 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:07 With really nice micro, Shepard kills off Surplus's zerglings.The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Surplus's front door.
🎙 Surplus is hanging on by a thread against Shepard's army.
18:30 Surplus seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Shepard — more than half the force is gone.
18:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:36 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
20:01 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
20:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
21:17 Shepard made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!Surplus's defense bends, then snaps. Shepard takes the middle of the game.
21:38 The attack was a success, Surplus lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Shepard — more than half the force is gone.
— The late game —
22:03 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.
22:36 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.
🎙 It's all going Shepard's way right now.
23:01 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Surplus GGs!Surplus types it out: GG.
Surplus taps out. Shepard's mid game was simply better.
■ Surplus
■ Shepard
army value
■ Surplus
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (127 lines)
0:17 Shepard spawns at s1 in Green while Surplus spawns at s4 in Blue.Shepard takes s1 in Green; across the map, Surplus settles in at s4 in Blue.
0:28 Shepard gets 12 Hatch against Surplus's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Shepard's 12 Hatch against Surplus's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
0:49 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
1:25 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:54 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shepard starts moving out.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:17 Surplus decides to start pushing across the map.Surplus has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:42 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:01 Surplus with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Shepard's zerglings!Shepard's early gamble buys nothing — Surplus's defense was already in place.
3:33 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.
3:52 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.
4:18 Shepard decides to move out with his armies.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
4:43 Surplus starts pushing across the map.Surplus has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:06 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:19 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
6:20 Shepard successfully fends off Surplus's attacks.The attack shatters on Shepard's line. Great positioning.
6:46 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.
7:06 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:27 Shepard decides to start pushing across the map.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:45 Surplus's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Surplus: the first units are already marching.
8:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:48 All of a sudden, Surplus has no armies left while Shepard is continuing to push across the map!Shepard wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
8:55 After that battle, Shepard destroyed about half of Surplus's army.Shepard cuts Surplus's army in half.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:36 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
9:43 Surplus must macro up quickly or Shepard will just roll him over!Surplus is badly outgunned — Shepard's force is a size larger.
10:06 Surplus places down a hatchery.Quietly, Surplus adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:40 Shepard decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:10 Eager to end the game, Surplus moves out with his armies.Surplus tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:23 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
12:19 Surplus lost all his zerglings to Shepard!Surplus wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
12:40 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
13:06 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.
— The mid game —
13:24 Shepard is pushing his speedlings.Shepard hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:00 Surplus is pushing his speedlings.Surplus's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:12 Surplus desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:35 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.
15:05 Surplus successfully fends off Shepard's attacks.Surplus holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
15:38 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.
15:49 After that battle, Surplus destroyed about half of Shepard's army.Half of Shepard's force is gone — Surplus took it apart.
16:17 With a successful harassment, Surplus hurts Shepard's economy.Beautiful harassment from Surplus. Shepard's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:48 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
16:58 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.
17:27 What superior Mutalisk micro from Surplus! Shepard's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Surplus chips away at Shepard's foundation.
18:05 Surplus moves out with his armies.Surplus tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
18:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:38 Surplus's mutalisks failed to dodge some scourges and he lost the mutalisk battle to Shepard!Shepard absorbs the mid-game push — Surplus gained nothing for the cost.
19:12 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
19:28 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:05 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
20:24 Surplus tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Shepard's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shepard shuts the door on Surplus.
20:49 Eager to end the game, Surplus moves out with his armies.Surplus has seen enough — the army moves out.
21:08 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:42 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
21:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
22:13 Surplus kills off Shepard's armies and continues pushing!Shepard's army evaporates. Surplus doesn't even slow down.
22:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:37 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
23:49 Surplus decides to start pushing across the map.Surplus tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
24:16 Currently, neither Shepard nor Surplus appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Shepard and Surplus match each other.
24:37 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
25:06 Surplus made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!Shepard's defense bends, then snaps. Surplus takes the middle of the game.
25:43 After that battle, Surplus destroyed about half of Shepard's army.Surplus cuts Shepard's army in half.
25:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
26:34 Shepard tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Surplus's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Surplus shuts the door on Shepard.
26:48 Surplus decides to move out with his armies.Surplus has seen enough — the army moves out.
27:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
27:38 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.
28:09 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:19 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.
28:46 Zerglings ran past Surplus's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Shepard!Shepard gets into Surplus's mineral line — workers are dying.
29:23 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.
29:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
29:58 Shepard failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Surplus's mutalisks!Shepard's defense bends, then snaps. Surplus takes the middle of the game.
30:28 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
30:55 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
31:06 Surplus destroys Shepard's hatchery, denying expansions.Shepard's expansion burns — Surplus tears it down.
31:42 Shepard's army is small compared to Surplus!Shepard is badly outgunned — Surplus's force is a size larger.
31:54 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
32:31 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.
32:49 Surplus is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Surplus starts the push.
— The late game —
33:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
33:30 Surplus made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!Shepard's defense bends, then snaps. Surplus takes the middle of the game.
34:07 Surplus destroyed about half of Shepard's army after that battle.Half of Shepard's force is gone — Surplus took it apart.
34:37 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
34:52 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Surplus's economy is suffering!Shepard gets into Surplus's mineral line — workers are dying.
35:17 Surplus is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Surplus's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
36:06 All of a sudden, Shepard has no armies left while Surplus is continuing to push across the map!Surplus wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
36:32 After that battle, Surplus destroyed about half of Shepard's army.Half of Shepard's force is gone — Surplus took it apart.
36:45 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.
37:09 What a pity! Shepard managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Surplus's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Surplus shuts the door on Shepard.
37:34 Surplus is pushing his speedlings.Surplus hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
38:10 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
38:39 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.
39:03 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:15 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.
39:46 Surplus is pushing his speedlings.Surplus hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
40:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
40:32 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.
41:05 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
41:27 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.
41:49 Surplus is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Surplus starts the push.
🎙 Surplus holds the stronger army for now.
42:11 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
42:32 Surplus kills off Shepard's armies and continues pushing!Surplus wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 It's all going Surplus's way right now.
42:51 Shepard seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Surplus — more than half the force is gone.
43:30 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.
43:38 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.
44:13 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Shepard GGs!Shepard GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Surplus closes it out over Shepard.
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Play-by-play (99 lines)
0:07 Surplus spawns at s1 in Red while Shepard spawns at s2 in Blue.Surplus in Red at s1. Shepard in Blue at s2. The map is set.
0:33 Surplus opens Overpool against Shepard's Overpool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Surplus's Overpool against Shepard's Overpool.
— The early game —
1:03 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus takes another base — the economy widens.
1:35 Shepard desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:57 Surplus pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Surplus tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:19 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:02 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.
3:30 Surplus lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
3:50 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:24 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.
4:54 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?
5:24 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus takes another base — the economy widens.
5:36 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:22 Shepard lost all his zerglings to Surplus!Shepard wasn't ready. Surplus's early aggression takes the lead.
6:58 Surplus destroyed about half of Shepard's army after that battle.Surplus cuts Shepard's army in half.
7:13 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.
7:44 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.
8:06 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.
8:32 Surplus appears to have more army than Shepard!Surplus's army is visibly the bigger one — Shepard should not take this fight.
8:58 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.
9:28 Surplus successfully fends off Shepard's attacks.The attack shatters on Surplus's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
10:03 Surplus has lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:23 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
10:55 Surplus decides to move out with his armies.Surplus has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:09 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?
11:36 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus takes another base — the economy widens.
12:11 Shepard starts expanding.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
12:30 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.
12:50 With really nice micro, Surplus kills off Shepard's zerglings.The early pressure works — Surplus breaks Shepard's front door.
13:13 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
13:42 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
13:59 Surplus is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Surplus's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:28 Shepard is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Shepard's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:59 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.
15:17 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.
15:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:24 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
16:38 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Surplus's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Shepard chips away at Surplus's foundation.
16:56 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
17:23 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:47 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Surplus's economy is suffering!Shepard gets into Surplus's mineral line — workers are dying.
18:20 Surplus is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Surplus starts the push.
18:38 Shepard is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Shepard hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:29 The battle outcome favors Shepard as Surplus's armies melt into Shepard's armies' weapon fire!Shepard wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
20:12 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
20:32 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Surplus destroyed only less than half of Shepard's army.Surplus clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
20:46 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
21:17 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.
21:48 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.
22:02 Surplus must macro up quickly or Shepard will just roll him over!Surplus is badly outgunned — Shepard's force is a size larger.
22:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:53 All of a sudden, Surplus has no armies left while Shepard is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Surplus's way of life — Shepard marches on.
23:35 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:52 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.
24:14 What a pity! Surplus managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Shepard's army.Surplus knocks, Shepard answers. No damage done.
24:49 Shepard is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Shepard's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
25:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
25:27 Shepard made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!Surplus's defense bends, then snaps. Shepard takes the middle of the game.
26:10 About half of Surplus's army has been decimated in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
26:35 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.
26:54 Eager to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
— The late game —
27:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
27:33 Shepard with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Shepard breaks Surplus's position.
28:08 Surplus has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
28:40 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.
🎙 Shepard holds the stronger army for now.
28:50 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.
29:20 Shepard decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
29:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
30:08 The battle outcome favors Shepard as Surplus's armies melt into Shepard's armies' weapon fire!Shepard wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
30:45 About half of Surplus's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
31:08 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.
31:24 Shepard is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Shepard starts the push.
31:49 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:25 Shepard made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!Surplus's defense bends, then snaps. Shepard takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Shepard edges ahead on army strength.
32:42 Shepard destroyed about half of Surplus's army after that battle.Shepard cuts Surplus's army in half.
33:15 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.
33:39 Shepard is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Shepard starts the push.
33:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
34:31 Shepard kills off Surplus's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Shepard. The push continues.
34:55 Surplus has lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
35:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:35 Shepard is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Shepard starts the push.
36:06 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Surplus GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Surplus taps.
Shepard takes it — the mid game decided this one.
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Play-by-play (138 lines)
0:20 Shepard spawns at s1 in White while Surplus spawns at s2 in Blue.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Shepard at s1, Surplus at s2.
0:30 Shepard opens 12 Pool against Surplus's Overpool.Shepard shows 12 Pool — Surplus has gone Overpool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:07 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:15 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus takes another base — the economy widens.
1:40 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:10 Surplus pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Surplus goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:33 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:57 Shepard was out-microed by Surplus and loses all his attacking forces.Surplus takes the fight on his terms and sends Shepard home with nothing.
3:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
3:44 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:11 Shepard decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
4:28 Surplus is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Surplus goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:00 Shepard's number of expansions are equal to Surplus's.Base for base, they're level — Shepard and Surplus match each other.
5:27 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:39 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus takes another base — the economy widens.
6:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:33 With really nice micro, Surplus kills off Shepard's zerglings.The early pressure works — Surplus breaks Shepard's front door.
7:05 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
7:31 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.
7:50 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?
8:07 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?
8:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:01 Shepard lost all his zerglings to Surplus!The early pressure works — Surplus breaks Shepard's front door.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:24 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:48 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:20 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
10:33 Surplus decides to expand.Quietly, Surplus adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:07 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:25 Surplus's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Surplus goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:11 Surplus lost all his zerglings to Shepard!Surplus wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
12:29 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:49 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 —
13:12 Shepard is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Shepard starts the push.
13:37 Surplus is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Surplus starts the push.
14:05 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
14:33 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:31 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.
15:56 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
16:14 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:41 What a pity! Shepard managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Surplus's army.Shepard goes for the raid — Surplus is ready, and nothing comes of it.
16:49 It seems like Surplus has more units than Shepard!Count the units: Surplus has the edge over Shepard right now.
17:17 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shepard starts moving out.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
17:43 Surplus is pushing his speedlings.Surplus's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:42 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.
18:57 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
19:18 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.
19:42 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
20:20 What superior Mutalisk micro from Surplus! Shepard's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Surplus chips away at Shepard's foundation.
20:27 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shepard starts moving out.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
21:02 Surplus is pushing his speedlings.Surplus's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:19 Surplus places down a hatchery.Quietly, Surplus adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:03 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.
22:39 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.
22:48 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
23:31 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 is a step behind and knows it.
23:53 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
24:07 Surplus is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Surplus's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
25:02 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.
25:20 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
25:47 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:01 Surplus appears to have more army than Shepard!Surplus's army is visibly the bigger one — Shepard should not take this fight.
26:34 Surplus is pushing his speedlings.Surplus hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
27:28 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.
27:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
28:15 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.
28:37 Surplus is planning a harassment, but Shepard scouted it!No surprises today — Shepard's harassment is scouted early.
29:05 Surplus doesn't appear to want to go ahead with harassing anymore.The harassment is called off — Surplus keeps his units alive.
29:24 What a pity! Surplus managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Shepard's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shepard shuts the door on Surplus.
29:48 Shepard is pushing his speedlings.Shepard hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:19 Surplus is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Surplus's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:00 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.
31:25 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
31:49 After that battle, Shepard destroyed about half of Surplus's army.Shepard cuts Surplus's army in half.
32:20 Surplus starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Surplus pushes.
32:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
32:48 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.
33:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
33:36 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:04 What a pity! Shepard managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Surplus's army.Good instincts from Surplus; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
34:42 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.
35:07 Surplus starts pushing across the map.Surplus has seen enough — the army moves out.
35:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
35:43 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.
36:20 Surplus destroyed about half of Shepard's army after that battle.Surplus cuts Shepard's army in half.
36:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:01 Shepard's number of expansions are equal to Surplus's.Base for base, they're level — Shepard and Surplus match each other.
37:16 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.
37:52 Surplus is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Surplus's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
38:02 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
38:40 Surplus made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!Shepard's defense bends, then snaps. Surplus takes the middle of the game.
38:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
39:14 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.
39:43 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Surplus's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Shepard chips away at Surplus's foundation.
40:17 Surplus decides to move out with his armies.Surplus has seen enough — the army moves out.
40:44 Shepard must macro up quickly or Surplus will just roll him over!Shepard is badly outgunned — Surplus's force is a size larger.
41:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
41:16 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
41:39 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
42:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
42:43 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Surplus's economy is suffering!Shepard gets into Surplus's mineral line — workers are dying.
42:57 Zerglings ran past Surplus's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Shepard!Surplus looks away for one second and Shepard makes him pay for it.
43:32 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Surplus's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Shepard chips away at Surplus's foundation.
43:52 Shepard harasses Surplus and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Shepard. Surplus's economy takes a real hit.
44:16 In terms of army size, Shepard is behind Surplus!Shepard needs production, fast; Surplus's army has outgrown his.
44:44 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.
44:55 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
45:21 Shepard tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Surplus's defense line.Shepard goes for the raid — Surplus is ready, and nothing comes of it.
— The late game —
45:43 Both hives are up. Surplus moves first.Max supply, full upgrades: Surplus moves out to end it.
46:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
46:28 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.
46:59 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
47:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
47:55 Shepard's hatchery has been destroyed by Surplus.Shepard's expansion burns — Surplus tears it down.
48:17 Shepard having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Shepard GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Surplus closes it out over Shepard.
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Play-by-play (71 lines)
0:07 Surplus spawns at s1 in Yellow while Shepard spawns at s3 in Teal.We're underway — Surplus spawns at s1, Shepard answers from s3.
0:47 Shepard opens 12 Hatch against Surplus's 12 Hatch.Surplus shows 12 Hatch — Shepard has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:07 Surplus starts expanding.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:37 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
2:11 Surplus's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Surplus: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:37 Shepard decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
2:54 Surplus's army is small compared to Shepard!Surplus is badly outgunned — Shepard's force is a size larger.
3:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:48 Surplus successfully fends off Shepard's attacks.Surplus holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
4:32 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.
4:56 After that battle, Surplus destroyed about half of Shepard's army.Surplus cuts Shepard's army in half.
5:21 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.
6:00 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:10 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:49 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:51 Surplus with more superior zergling control outpowers Shepard!Shepard wasn't ready. Surplus's early aggression takes the lead.
8:10 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
8:42 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:07 Surplus's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Surplus: the first units are already marching.
9:39 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:45 Shepard was out-microed by Surplus and loses all his attacking forces.Surplus takes the fight on his terms and sends Shepard home with nothing.
🎙 Slight advantage Surplus as the game develops.
10:55 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
11:32 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:08 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:35 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
12:53 Surplus starts pushing across the map.Surplus has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:24 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:15 Shepard failed to break Surplus's zergling line of defense.Shepard's early gamble buys nothing — Surplus's defense was already in place.
15:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Surplus holds the stronger army for now.
15:15 Surplus only destroyed about half of Shepard's army.Surplus cuts Shepard's army in half.
— The mid game —
15:59 Surplus is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Surplus hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:18 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.
16:36 In terms of army size, Shepard is behind Surplus!Shepard needs production, fast; Surplus's army has outgrown his.
17:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:43 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.
18:16 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:05 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Surplus's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Shepard chips away at Surplus's foundation.
🎙 Surplus edges ahead on army strength.
19:36 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
20:08 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:41 What a pity! Surplus managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Shepard's army.Surplus knocks, Shepard answers. No damage done.
20:54 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.
— The late game —
21:37 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.
21:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
22:27 The battle outcome favors Surplus as Shepard's armies melt into Surplus's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Surplus. The push continues.
23:00 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
23:27 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
🎙 Surplus edges ahead on army strength.
23:58 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.
24:22 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.
24:57 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:29 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
25:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
26:09 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.
26:48 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
27:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
27:47 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.
🎙 Shepard is hanging on by a thread against Surplus's army.
28:06 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Shepard GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Shepard taps.
GG. Surplus closes it out over Shepard.
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