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■ Surplus
■ Shepard
army value
■ Surplus
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (111 lines)
0:07 The Orange Shepard spawns at s1 while Red Surplus spawns at s2.We're underway — Shepard spawns at s1, Surplus answers from s2.
0:44 Surplus gets 12 Pool against Shepard's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Shepard's 12 Pool against Surplus's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
0:51 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:32 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus takes another base — the economy widens.
1:56 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:06 Surplus is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Surplus goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:09 Shepard failed to kill off Surplus's defending zerglings.Surplus holds the early rush without blinking.
3:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:57 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
4:25 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.
4:51 Attempting to end the game, Surplus moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Surplus pushes.
5:12 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:29 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
6:19 Shepard failed to kill off Surplus's defending zerglings.Surplus holds the early rush without blinking.
6:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
7:12 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.
7:37 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:03 Surplus pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Surplus goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
9:08 Shepard with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Surplus's zerglings!Shepard holds the early rush without blinking.
9:15 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
10:16 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus takes another base — the economy widens.
10:38 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:58 Surplus pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Surplus: the first units are already marching.
11:36 Surplus's army is small compared to Shepard!Surplus needs production, fast; Shepard's army has outgrown his.
11:54 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:15 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.
12:56 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.
13:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
13:28 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 —
13:58 Shepard is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Shepard starts the push.
14:21 Surplus is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Surplus hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
15:29 Surplus with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!Shepard's defense bends, then snaps. Surplus takes the middle of the game.
15:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
16:13 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.
16:44 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.
17:04 Surplus places down a hatchery.Quietly, Surplus adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
17:22 Shepard is pushing his speedlings.Shepard hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:49 Shepard desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
18:43 All of a sudden, Surplus has no armies left while Shepard is continuing to push across the map!Surplus's army evaporates. Shepard doesn't even slow down.
19:13 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:40 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:49 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Surplus's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Shepard chips away at Surplus's foundation.
20:27 What superior Mutalisk micro from Surplus! Shepard's economy is suffering!Shepard looks away for one second and Surplus makes him pay for it.
20:50 Shepard is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Shepard starts the push.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
21:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:33 Shepard made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Shepard breaks Surplus's position.
22:13 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.
22:38 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:51 Surplus tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Shepard's defense line.Surplus goes for the raid — Shepard is ready, and nothing comes of it.
23:18 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
23:53 What superior Mutalisk micro from Surplus! Shepard's economy is suffering!Surplus gets into Shepard's mineral line — workers are dying.
24:06 Shepard moves out with his armies.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
24:45 At the moment, Shepard seems to have more units than Surplus.Shepard's army is visibly the bigger one — Surplus should not take this fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
25:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
25:22 Shepard made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!Surplus's defense bends, then snaps. Shepard takes the middle of the game.
25:45 After that battle, Shepard destroyed about half of Surplus's army.Shepard cuts Surplus's army in half.
26:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
26:49 Shepard is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Shepard starts the push.
26:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
27:35 Shepard made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Shepard breaks Surplus's position.
27:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:20 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
28:46 Shepard is pushing his speedlings.Shepard's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
29:48 Surplus failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Shepard's mutalisks!The mid-game push crashes through — Shepard breaks Surplus's position.
29:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
30:38 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:54 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.
31:19 Shepard is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Shepard's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
32:13 Shepard kills off Surplus's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Surplus's way of life — Shepard marches on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
32:32 Surplus lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
33:01 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.
33:31 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.
34:00 Shepard is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Shepard's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
34:35 Shepard kills off Surplus's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Shepard. The push continues.
34:58 About half of Surplus's army has been decimated in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
35:35 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.
35:52 Surplus tried to harass Shepard but Shepard successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shepard shuts the door on Surplus.
🎙 The scales tip toward Shepard — a lead, but not a safe one.
36:19 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.
36:42 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shepard starts moving out.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
37:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
37:33 Surplus made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Shepard is pushing his mutalisks further on!Surplus's defense bends, then snaps. Shepard takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Shepard has built a commanding army lead — Surplus needs something special here.
37:59 Surplus lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
38:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:44 Surplus's hatchery has been destroyed by Shepard.The base falls. Shepard rips Surplus's economy back a full step.
39:14 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.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shepard shuts the door on Surplus.
39:53 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.
40:07 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Surplus taps out!Surplus types it out: GG.
That's the game: Shepard defeats Surplus, settled in the mid game.
■ Surplus
■ Shepard
army value
■ Surplus
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (57 lines)
0:07 Surplus spawns in White at s1 while Shepard spawns in Orange at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Surplus at s1, Shepard at s2.
0:46 Surplus gets 12 Hatch against Shepard's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Surplus's 12 Hatch against Shepard's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:03 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:43 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
2:03 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:39 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.
3:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:35 Shepard with more superior zergling control outpowers Surplus!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Surplus's front door.
4:07 Surplus lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
4:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:11 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 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:10 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
6:54 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:50 Surplus successfully fends off Shepard's attacks.The attack shatters on Surplus's line. Great positioning.
8:12 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.
8:47 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
9:20 Surplus pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Surplus tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:52 Shepard decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
10:12 Shepard must macro up quickly or Surplus will just roll him over!Shepard is badly outgunned — Surplus's force is a size larger.
10:49 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.
11:15 Surplus successfully fends off Shepard's attacks.The attack shatters on Surplus's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Shepard is a step behind and knows it.
11:47 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.
12:17 Surplus destroyed about half of Shepard's army after that battle.Half of Shepard's force is gone — Surplus took it apart.
13:04 Surplus is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Surplus: the first units are already marching.
13:25 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:49 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
14:25 Shepard decides to expand.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
14:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
15:23 With really nice micro, Shepard kills off Surplus's zerglings.Surplus wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
15:57 About half of Surplus's army has been decimated in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:27 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
17:08 Surplus is pushing his speedlings.Surplus hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:41 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.
18:03 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.
— The late game —
18:22 Surplus made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Shepard is pushing his mutalisks further on!Surplus's defense bends, then snaps. Shepard takes the middle of the game.
19:12 Surplus lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
19:31 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.
20:01 Surplus places down a hatchery.Quietly, Surplus adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:32 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Shepard edges ahead on army strength.
21:16 Shepard is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Shepard's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:08 Shepard with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!Surplus's defense bends, then snaps. Shepard takes the middle of the game.
22:28 Surplus lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:58 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.
23:34 Shepard decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
24:14 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Surplus GGs!Surplus GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Surplus taps out. Shepard's mid game was simply better.
■ Surplus
■ Shepard
army value
■ Surplus
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (50 lines)
0:19 Shepard spawns at s1 in Orange while Surplus spawns at s2 in Purple.Shepard takes s1 in Orange; across the map, Surplus settles in at s2 in Purple.
0:50 Shepard opens 9 Pool against Surplus's 12 Pool.Shepard shows 9 Pool — Surplus has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:21 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:34 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
2:23 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:45 Surplus decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Surplus has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:43 Surplus failed to break Shepard's zergling line of defense.Shepard holds the early rush without blinking.
4:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:58 Surplus has lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:23 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
6:03 Surplus pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Surplus tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:27 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
7:04 Surplus places down a hatchery.Quietly, Surplus adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The scales tip toward Shepard — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:59 Surplus successfully fends off Shepard's attacks.Surplus takes the fight on his terms and sends Shepard home with nothing.
8:30 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
9:15 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
9:44 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
10:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
10:32 Shepard with more superior zergling control outpowers Surplus!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Surplus's front door.
11:19 Surplus has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
11:38 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.
🎙 Shepard edges ahead on army strength.
12:20 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
12:37 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
13:11 Shepard with more superior zergling control outpowers Surplus!Surplus wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
13:56 Surplus lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:51 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
15:16 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:04 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 It's all going Shepard's way right now.
17:04 With really nice micro, Shepard kills off Surplus's zerglings.Surplus wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 It's all going Shepard's way right now.
17:27 Shepard destroyed more than half of Surplus's army after that battle!Shepard shreds the better part of Surplus's army in one engagement.
18:02 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.
18:40 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.
19:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
19:43 Surplus failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Shepard's mutalisks!Surplus's defense bends, then snaps. Shepard takes the middle of the game.
20:03 After that battle, Shepard destroyed more than half of Surplus's army.Shepard shreds the better part of Surplus's army in one engagement.
— The late game —
20:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:17 Surplus having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Surplus GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Surplus taps out. Shepard's mid game was simply better.
■ Surplus
■ Shepard
army value
■ Surplus
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (62 lines)
0:11 Surplus spawns in Purple at s2 while Shepard spawns in White at s1.Surplus in Purple at s2. Shepard in White at s1. The map is set.
0:30 Shepard gets Overpool against Surplus's Overpool.Surplus shows Overpool — Shepard has gone Overpool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:15 Surplus decides to expand.Quietly, Surplus adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:48 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
1:58 Surplus's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Surplus goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:27 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
3:13 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:32 Surplus successfully fends off Shepard's attacks.Surplus takes the fight on his terms and sends Shepard home with nothing.
4:14 It seems that Shepard only managed to destroy less than half of Surplus's army.Shepard clips Surplus's army — real damage, but Surplus fights on.
4:39 Surplus destroyed about half of Shepard's army after that battle.Half of Shepard's force is gone — Surplus took it apart.
4:56 Shepard's army is small compared to Surplus!Shepard is badly outgunned — Surplus's force is a size larger.
5:33 Surplus's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Surplus: the first units are already marching.
6:10 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:27 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:11 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:05 Shepard with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Surplus's zerglings!Surplus's early gamble buys nothing — Shepard's defense was already in place.
8:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
8:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:25 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?
10:07 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?
10:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:07 With really nice micro, Surplus kills off Shepard's zerglings.Shepard wasn't ready. Surplus's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:22 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:48 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.
12:22 Surplus pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Surplus: the first units are already marching.
12:54 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.
13:31 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:02 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:51 Surplus kills off Shepard's armies and continues pushing!Shepard's army evaporates. Surplus doesn't even slow down.
15:19 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The scales tip toward Surplus — a lead, but not a safe one.
15:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:19 Surplus moves out with his armies.Surplus tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
16:43 Shepard decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
17:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
17:40 Surplus with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!Shepard's defense bends, then snaps. Surplus takes the middle of the game.
18:21 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:44 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
19:13 What superior Mutalisk micro from Surplus! Shepard's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Surplus. Shepard's economy takes a real hit.
19:44 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Surplus's economy is suffering!Surplus looks away for one second and Shepard makes him pay for it.
🎙 Shepard is a step behind and knows it.
20:12 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
20:37 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.
21:13 Surplus is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Surplus's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:53 Shepard has more expansions than Surplus.Economically it's Shepard's game right now; Surplus is falling behind on bases.
22:17 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus takes another base — the economy widens.
22:51 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:15 Surplus with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Surplus breaks Shepard's position.
23:37 Surplus only destroyed about half of Shepard's army.Surplus cuts Shepard's army in half.
24:07 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shepard destroyed only less than half of Surplus's army.Shepard takes a bite out of Surplus's force and backs off.
🎙 The scales tip toward Surplus — a lead, but not a safe one.
24:45 Surplus successfully blocked Shepard from harassing his economy.Shepard knocks, Surplus answers. No damage done.
25:03 Shepard having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Shepard looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Shepard taps out. Surplus's mid game was simply better.
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Play-by-play (33 lines)
0:19 The game starts with Red Shepard spawning at s1 and Teal Surplus spawning at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Shepard at s1, Surplus at s2.
0:39 Shepard opens 12 Hatch against Surplus's 12 Pool.Shepard commits to 12 Hatch; Surplus answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:19 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
2:08 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:41 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:28 Surplus's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Surplus tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:40 Shepard successfully fends off Surplus's attacks.Shepard takes the fight on his terms and sends Surplus home with nothing.
5:22 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.
6:03 About half of Surplus's army has been decimated in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
6:44 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
— The mid game —
7:15 Attempting to end the game, Surplus moves out with his armies.Surplus has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:45 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
8:28 Surplus places down a hatchery.Quietly, Surplus adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:54 With really nice micro, Shepard kills off Surplus's zerglings.The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Surplus's front door.
10:17 Surplus lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
11:51 Eager to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
— The late game —
12:24 Surplus pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Surplus tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:37 Surplus failed to break Shepard's zergling line of defense.Surplus's early gamble buys nothing — Shepard's defense was already in place.
14:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
🎙 Shepard's force dwarfs what Surplus has left on the field.
14:56 Shepard only destroyed about half of Surplus's army.Half of Surplus's force is gone — Shepard took it apart.
15:34 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:20 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Surplus GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Surplus taps.
That's the game: Shepard defeats Surplus, settled in the early game.
Head to head
65 games
Surplus
39 – 26
Shepard