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■ Smirk
■ Veri
army value
■ Smirk
■ Veri
economy
Play-by-play (189 lines)
0:17 The game starts with Blue Veri spawning at s1 and Orange Smirk spawning at s4.Veri in Blue at s1. Smirk in Orange at s4. The map is set.
0:29 Veri gets 1 Rax FE against Smirk's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 1 Rax FE from Veri, 12 Pool from Smirk.
— The early game —
0:52 Veri desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Veri expands.
1:22 Smirk starts expanding.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:50 Veri feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Veri goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:07 Smirk with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
2:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
2:55 Mismicro from Veri gave opportunity to Smirk! Smirk is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Veri's front door.
3:11 After that battle, Veri still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:25 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Veri destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Veri clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
3:52 Unwilling to make the game too long, Veri starts moving out.No more waiting. Veri pushes.
4:12 Smirk with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:38 Veri places down a command center.More workers, more money: Veri expands.
5:15 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
5:41 With beautiful placement, Veri successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.Veri holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
6:23 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Veri's army.Smirk clips Veri's army — real damage, but Veri fights on.
6:39 Veri destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Veri clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
7:00 Veri decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Veri goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:13 Smirk with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
7:40 Smirk is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Veri's army.Smirk is badly outgunned — Veri's force is a size larger.
8:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:26 Smirk kills off Veri's armies and continues pushing!Veri's army evaporates. Smirk doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Veri seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
9:18 It seems that Veri only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Veri takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
9:42 Veri starts pushing out with his marines.Veri goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:08 Smirk decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
10:24 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
10:49 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
11:18 Veri has enough marines to deal with Smirk's zergling pressure.Veri holds the early rush without blinking.
11:42 With excellent skills and micro, Veri managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:00 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Veri while losing less than half of his army.Veri keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:08 Veri places down a command center.Quietly, Veri adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:45 Eager to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
12:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
13:20 Smirk lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Veri's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.Veri absorbs the mid-game push — Smirk gained nothing for the cost.
13:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Veri seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
14:07 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Veri — the losses are light.
14:43 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Veri's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Veri shuts the door on Smirk.
14:53 Smirk brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Smirk's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
15:15 Smirk desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
16:01 Veri's marines forced Smirk's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.Veri absorbs the mid-game push — Smirk gained nothing for the cost.
16:24 After that battle, Veri still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
16:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Veri keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:13 Smirk has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Veri.Economically it's Smirk's game right now; Veri is falling behind on bases.
17:33 Veri places down a command center.More workers, more money: Veri expands.
18:10 Smirk is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Smirk hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
18:47 Smirk was unable to break through Veri's M&M group.Veri absorbs the mid-game push — Smirk gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:15 After that battle, Veri still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:22 About half of Smirk's army has been decimated in that battle.Veri pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:49 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
20:17 Attempting to end the game, Veri moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Veri crosses the map with everything.
20:39 Veri places down a command center.Veri takes another base — the economy widens.
20:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:19 Veri's M&M ball is rolling over Smirk's units.Smirk's defense bends, then snaps. Veri takes the middle of the game.
21:56 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Veri while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Veri — the losses are light.
22:05 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Veri's army has been decimated.Smirk takes a bite out of Veri's force and backs off.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
22:42 Smirk's hatchery has been destroyed by Veri.Veri finds the weak point and Smirk's new base is gone.
22:49 Smirk is having a hard time catching up with Veri's number of expansions.Smirk is starving on bases while Veri spreads across the map.
23:09 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
23:40 Veri now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Veri hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:55 Smirk decides to move out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
24:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
24:57 Smirk's burrowed lurkers saved the day! Veri's M&M had to back off.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Smirk holds Veri.
25:18 It seems that Veri only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Veri takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
25:30 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Veri's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Veri's force and backs off.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
25:48 Veri places down a command center.Veri takes another base — the economy widens.
26:18 Zerglings ran past Veri's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Smirk!The raid lands — Smirk chips away at Veri's foundation.
26:41 Veri is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Veri's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:06 Smirk starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
27:31 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
28:02 Smirk held off Veri's M&M group merely with the help of newly popped lurkers.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Smirk holds Veri.
28:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Veri — the losses are light.
28:39 With excellent skills and micro, Veri managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
29:07 Veri decides to move out with his armies.Veri has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
29:30 Smirk is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Smirk's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:46 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
30:17 Smirk seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Veri is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Veri's position.
30:29 After that battle, Veri still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
30:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Veri — the losses are light.
31:23 Veri is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Veri starts the push.
31:42 Smirk starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Smirk's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
32:34 Smirk's burrowed lurkers saved the day! Veri's M&M had to back off.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Smirk holds Veri.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
32:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Veri keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Veri seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:30 At the moment, Smirk seems to have more units than Veri.Smirk's army is visibly the bigger one — Veri should not take this fight.
33:58 Veri is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Veri hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:24 Smirk brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Smirk starts the push.
34:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
35:11 With beautiful placement, Smirk successfully fends off Veri's attacks.Smirk takes the fight on his terms and sends Veri home with nothing.
35:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Veri keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Veri seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
36:10 Veri decides to start pushing across the map.Veri has seen enough — the army moves out.
36:39 Smirk decides to start pushing across the map.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
37:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
37:17 Smirk's defilers made that army unkillable and Veri's position is gone.There's no rebuilding from that. Smirk's late-game push decides it.
37:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Veri seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:12 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Veri destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Veri takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
38:30 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Veri starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Veri moves out to end it.
38:45 Smirk moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
39:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
39:45 Dark swarm goes down on the ramp and Veri's marines cannot shoot a thing. The push is over.Smirk holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
39:54 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Veri keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Veri seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:50 Veri creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Veri has built comes forward at once.
41:13 Smirk moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
41:24 At the moment, neither Veri nor Smirk is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
42:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
42:12 Dark swarm goes down on the ramp and Veri's marines cannot shoot a thing. The push is over.Smirk holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
42:40 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Veri keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
43:00 About half of Veri's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
43:18 Eager to end the game, Veri moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Veri pushes.
43:47 Smirk moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
44:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
44:42 The tank line advances and Smirk's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Veri is winning this.There's no rebuilding from that. Veri's late-game push decides it.
45:05 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Veri keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:29 After that battle, Veri still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:39 Dropship! Dropship! Veri drops some vultures into Smirk's mineral line!Smirk looks away for one second and Veri makes him pay for it.
46:09 Plague first, then the charge — Smirk goes for the throat.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
46:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
46:57 Smirk kills off Veri's armies and continues pushing!Smirk wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
47:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Veri seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Veri keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:57 In terms of army size, Smirk is behind Veri!Smirk is badly outgunned — Veri's force is a size larger.
48:14 Smirk must macro up quickly or Veri will just roll him over!Smirk is badly outgunned — Veri's force is a size larger.
48:54 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Veri's defense line.Good instincts from Veri; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
49:14 Veri tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Smirk.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Smirk shuts the door on Veri.
49:28 In terms of army size, Smirk is behind Veri!Smirk is badly outgunned — Veri's force is a size larger.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
49:56 Veri's cloaked wraith did not do much to Smirk's economy.Veri goes for the raid — Smirk is ready, and nothing comes of it.
50:05 Smirk moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
50:29 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
51:06 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Veri's army simply dissolves.There's no rebuilding from that. Smirk's late-game push decides it.
51:26 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Veri's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Veri's force and backs off.
51:50 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Veri while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Veri — the losses are light.
52:05 Veri has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Smirk.Veri is out-expanding Smirk — the money game is tilting.
52:40 Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
53:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
53:08 Smirk threw the swarm at a full tank line and Veri barely moved.Smirk throws the endgame army in and Veri simply refuses to lose.
53:49 After that battle, Veri still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
54:00 About half of Smirk's army has been decimated in that battle.Veri pays for that trade with about half his army.
54:20 Smirk is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Veri's army.Smirk needs production, fast; Veri's army has outgrown his.
54:51 Veri's cloaked wraith did not do much to Smirk's economy.Veri goes for the raid — Smirk is ready, and nothing comes of it.
55:21 Cloaked wraiths from Veri are harassing Smirk!The raid lands — Veri chips away at Smirk's foundation.
55:31 It seems like Veri has more units than Smirk!Count the units: Veri has the edge over Smirk right now.
55:55 In terms of army size, Smirk is behind Veri!Smirk is badly outgunned — Veri's force is a size larger.
56:14 Veri's cloaked wraith did not do much to Smirk's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Smirk shuts the door on Veri.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
56:41 Smirk is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Veri's army.Smirk needs production, fast; Veri's army has outgrown his.
57:01 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Veri's defense line.Smirk goes for the raid — Veri is ready, and nothing comes of it.
57:35 Smirk might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Veri did.Smirk is starving on bases while Veri spreads across the map.
57:51 Veri dropped some marines into Smirk's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Veri. Smirk's economy takes a real hit.
58:09 Veri's forces appear to be larger compared to Smirk's!Count the units: Veri has the edge over Smirk right now.
58:36 Zerglings ran past Veri's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Smirk!Smirk gets into Veri's mineral line — workers are dying.
59:05 Veri has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Smirk.Economically it's Veri's game right now; Smirk is falling behind on bases.
59:28 Smirk is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Veri.Smirk needs an expansion soon or Veri's economy simply wins this.
59:35 What superior Mutalisk micro from Smirk! Veri's economy is suffering!Veri looks away for one second and Smirk makes him pay for it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
59:57 Smirk's army is small compared to Veri!Smirk is badly outgunned — Veri's force is a size larger.
60:38 Veri dropped some marines into Smirk's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Veri. Smirk's economy takes a real hit.
60:53 Smirk must macro up quickly or Veri will just roll him over!Smirk needs production, fast; Veri's army has outgrown his.
61:26 Smirk might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Veri did.Smirk needs an expansion soon or Veri's economy simply wins this.
61:33 Veri tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Smirk.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Smirk shuts the door on Veri.
62:02 Veri has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Smirk.Veri runs 1 more bases than Smirk. That compounds.
62:23 Veri has more expansions than Smirk.Economically it's Veri's game right now; Smirk is falling behind on bases.
62:55 Veri's cloaked wraith did not do much to Smirk's economy.Veri goes for the raid — Smirk is ready, and nothing comes of it.
63:07 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Veri GGs!Veri types it out: GG.
GG. Smirk closes it out over Veri.
■ Smirk
■ Veri
army value
■ Smirk
■ Veri
economy
Play-by-play (221 lines)
0:12 The Red Smirk spawns at s2 while Blue Veri spawns at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Smirk at s2, Veri at s1.
0:34 Veri opens 2 Rax FE against Smirk's 5 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Smirk's 5 Pool against Veri's 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
0:54 Smirk opens with a cheesy build.Smirk isn't playing fair today — the cheese is on.
🎙 Smirk's force dwarfs what Veri has left on the field.
1:27 Taking the advantage of an aggressive build, Smirk attacks Veri.All or nothing: Smirk's gamble arrives at Veri's base.
1:47 Veri places down a command center.Quietly, Veri adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:57 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
🎙 The scales tip toward Smirk — a lead, but not a safe one.
2:29 Smirk is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
2:58 Veri decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Veri has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:17 In terms of army size, Smirk is behind Veri!Smirk needs production, fast; Veri's army has outgrown his.
3:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:04 Veri failed to kill off Smirk's defending zerglings.Veri's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
4:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Veri keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Veri seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:01 Smirk's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
5:21 Veri feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Veri tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:44 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
6:01 Veri places down a command center.Quietly, Veri adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:23 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.
6:58 All of a sudden, Smirk has no armies left while Veri is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Veri. The push continues.
7:16 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Veri keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:38 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Veri's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Veri's force and backs off.
7:54 Currently, neither Smirk nor Veri appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Smirk and Veri yet.
8:32 Smirk starts pushing across the map.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
8:44 Veri starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Veri: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:44 Nice placement by Smirk, Veri can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Veri's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
9:51 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Veri while losing less than half of his army.Veri keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:14 With excellent skills and micro, Veri managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:44 Smirk with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:05 Veri places down a command center.More workers, more money: Veri expands.
11:21 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:52 Smirk's zerglings surround Veri's marines and kills it off!Veri wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
12:17 After that battle, Veri still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:34 Veri destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Veri clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
12:57 Smirk decides to expand.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
— The mid game —
13:16 Smirk brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Smirk starts the push.
13:37 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.
14:11 The battle outcome favors Smirk as Veri's armies melt into Smirk's armies' weapon fire!Smirk wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
14:21 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Veri's army.Smirk clips Veri's army — real damage, but Veri fights on.
14:41 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Veri destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Veri clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
15:15 What superior Mutalisk micro from Smirk! Veri's economy is suffering!Smirk gets into Veri's mineral line — workers are dying.
15:42 Smirk starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Smirk hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Veri is a step behind and knows it.
15:53 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:30 Veri places down a command center.More workers, more money: Veri expands.
16:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:55 Smirk is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Veri's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Veri's position.
17:29 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Veri's army.Smirk clips Veri's army — real damage, but Veri fights on.
17:45 It seems that Veri only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Veri clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
18:13 At the moment, Smirk seems to have more units than Veri.Count the units: Smirk has the edge over Veri right now.
18:33 Smirk is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Smirk starts the push.
19:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Slight advantage Smirk as the game develops.
19:13 Smirk kills off Veri's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Smirk. The push continues.
19:50 After that battle, Veri still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Veri keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:23 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
20:54 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
21:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:29 Smirk seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Veri is totally losing this battle!Veri's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
21:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Veri seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:18 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Veri keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Veri is a step behind and knows it.
22:39 Smirk brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Smirk starts the push.
23:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:37 Veri successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.The attack shatters on Veri's line. Great positioning.
23:44 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Veri's army has been decimated.Smirk takes a bite out of Veri's force and backs off.
24:06 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Veri while losing less than half of his army.Veri keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:31 Smirk starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Smirk's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:55 Veri is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Smirk's army.Veri needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
25:12 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
25:52 Smirk's well-placed lurkers caught Veri's tanks and medics off-guard! Veri's army is completely melting!Veri's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Veri seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
26:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Veri keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:49 Smirk is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Smirk's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:10 Unwilling to make the game too long, Veri starts moving out.Here it comes: Veri crosses the map with everything.
27:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
28:03 Veri kills off Smirk's armies and continues pushing!Smirk's army evaporates. Veri doesn't even slow down.
28:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Veri — the losses are light.
28:37 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Veri's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Veri's force and backs off.
29:05 Smirk brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Smirk hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
29:34 Veri is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Veri starts the push.
30:03 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
30:16 Smirk's zerglings didn't do much damage to Veri's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.Smirk's defense bends, then snaps. Veri takes the middle of the game.
30:35 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Veri — the losses are light.
31:04 With excellent skills and micro, Veri managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
31:27 Veri shot down Smirk's hatchery.Smirk's expansion burns — Veri tears it down.
31:47 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
32:15 Smirk brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Smirk's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:38 Veri is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Veri hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
32:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
33:26 Smirk kills off Veri's armies and continues pushing!Veri's army evaporates. Smirk doesn't even slow down.
33:34 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Veri's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Veri's force and backs off.
33:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Veri keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:17 Smirk starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Smirk hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:55 Eager to end the game, Veri moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Veri pushes.
35:13 Veri might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Smirk did.Veri needs an expansion soon or Smirk's economy simply wins this.
35:27 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.
36:02 Smirk kills off Veri's armies and continues pushing!Veri's army evaporates. Smirk doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
36:19 After that battle, Veri still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
36:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Veri — the losses are light.
— The late game —
37:03 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Smirk commits everything.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
37:34 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Veri starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Veri commits the late-game army.
37:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
38:08 The tank line advances and Smirk's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Veri is winning this.The final army does its work — Veri breaks Smirk late.
38:33 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Veri destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Veri takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
38:47 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Veri's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Veri's force and backs off.
39:24 Smirk moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
39:50 Veri moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.This is the big one — Veri commits the late-game army.
40:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
40:31 Smirk successfully fends off Veri's attacks.Smirk holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
40:45 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Veri while losing less than half of his army.Veri keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Veri seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:42 Smirk moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
42:00 Veri moves out with his armies.Veri tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
42:14 In terms of army size, Smirk and Veri are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
42:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
43:04 Veri successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.Veri takes the fight on his terms and sends Smirk home with nothing.
43:32 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Veri's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Veri's force and backs off.
43:39 Veri destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Veri takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
44:12 Plague first, then the charge — Smirk goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
44:24 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Veri pushes into the swarm.Max supply, full upgrades: Veri moves out to end it.
44:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
45:23 Smirk could not break the tank line, and Veri is already inside the fourth.The final army does its work — Veri breaks Smirk late.
45:44 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Veri keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Veri seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
46:21 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Smirk commits everything.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
46:57 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Veri starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Veri moves out to end it.
47:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
47:33 The tank line advances and Smirk's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Veri is winning this.There's no rebuilding from that. Veri's late-game push decides it.
48:07 It seems that Veri only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Veri clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
48:27 After that battle, Veri still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:48 Plague first, then the charge — Smirk goes for the throat.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
48:57 Veri creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Veri moves out to end it.
49:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
49:54 Irradiate on the defilers! Veri watches Smirk's swarm evaporate and pushes on.There's no rebuilding from that. Veri's late-game push decides it.
50:03 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Veri while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Veri — the losses are light.
50:37 After that battle, Veri still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:02 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
51:12 Veri creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Veri has built comes forward at once.
51:48 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
51:58 Smirk's defilers made that army unkillable and Veri's position is gone.There's no rebuilding from that. Smirk's late-game push decides it.
52:25 After that battle, Veri still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
52:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Veri keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
53:09 Veri's command center has been destroyed by Smirk.Veri's expansion burns — Smirk tears it down.
53:25 Smirk desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
54:01 Plague first, then the charge — Smirk goes for the throat.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
54:11 Veri creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Veri commits the late-game army.
54:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
55:16 Veri scans, the lurkers die, and Smirk's push is over.Veri holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
55:23 After that battle, Veri still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
55:41 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Veri keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:24 At the moment, Veri seems to have more units than Smirk.Veri's army is visibly the bigger one — Smirk should not take this fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
56:31 Smirk starts pushing across the map.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
57:05 Veri creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Veri has built comes forward at once.
57:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
57:40 Smirk successfully fends off Veri's attacks.Smirk holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
58:03 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Veri keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:29 With excellent skills and micro, Veri managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:59 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
59:12 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Veri pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Veri commits the late-game army.
59:32 Both Smirk and Veri appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
60:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
60:25 The battle outcome favors Veri as Smirk's armies melt into Veri's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Smirk's way of life — Veri marches on.
60:51 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Veri keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:11 With excellent skills and micro, Veri managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:40 Smirk moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
61:47 Eager to end the game, Veri moves out with his armies.Veri tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
62:17 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.
62:34 All of a sudden, Veri has no armies left while Smirk is continuing to push across the map!Smirk wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
62:51 After that battle, Veri still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
63:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Veri keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
63:44 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Smirk is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
64:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
64:32 Smirk was out-microed by Veri and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Veri's line. Great positioning.
64:53 With excellent skills and micro, Veri managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
65:18 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Veri while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Veri — the losses are light.
65:34 Veri's cloaked wraith did not do much to Smirk's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Smirk shuts the door on Veri.
65:56 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
66:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
66:41 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Smirk destroys everything Veri had.The final army does its work — Smirk breaks Veri late.
67:06 After that battle, Veri still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
67:33 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Veri — the losses are light.
67:55 Veri's cloaked wraith did not do much to Smirk's economy.Good instincts from Smirk; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
68:08 Veri's army is small compared to Smirk!Veri is badly outgunned — Smirk's force is a size larger.
68:34 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Smirk commits everything.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
68:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
69:29 Dark swarm goes down and Veri's marines are firing at nothing! Smirk's cracklings eat the entire line!There's no rebuilding from that. Smirk's late-game push decides it.
69:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Veri seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
🎙 Smirk holds the stronger army for now.
70:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Veri — the losses are light.
70:34 Dropship! Dropship! Veri drops some vultures into Smirk's mineral line!Veri gets into Smirk's mineral line — workers are dying.
71:03 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Smirk is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
71:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
71:33 Dark swarm goes down and Veri's marines are firing at nothing! Smirk's cracklings eat the entire line!There's no rebuilding from that. Smirk's late-game push decides it.
72:04 After that battle, Veri still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
72:15 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Veri — the losses are light.
72:40 Smirk moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
73:01 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Veri taps out!That's it. Veri looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Smirk defeats Veri, settled in the late game.
■ Smirk
■ Veri
army value
■ Smirk
■ Veri
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Play-by-play (61 lines)
0:12 The Red Veri spawns at s2 while Green Smirk spawns at s4.We're underway — Veri spawns at s2, Smirk answers from s4.
0:33 Veri opens 2 Rax FE against Smirk's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Veri's 2 Rax FE against Smirk's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:05 Veri places down a command center.Veri plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:31 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
2:10 Veri starts pushing out with his marines.Veri goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:35 Smirk with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:35 With some nice micro, Smirk successfully defend against Veri's marines.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
4:16 Veri only destroyed about half of Smirk's army.Half of Smirk's force is gone — Veri took it apart.
4:50 Veri has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
5:03 Veri moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Veri crosses the map with everything.
5:39 Smirk starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
6:14 Veri places down a command center.More workers, more money: Veri expands.
6:36 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:44 Smirk failed to break through Veri's marine defense line.Veri holds the early rush without blinking.
8:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Veri seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
8:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Veri — the losses are light.
9:07 Both Veri and Smirk appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Veri and Smirk yet.
9:50 Eager to end the game, Veri moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Veri crosses the map with everything.
10:08 Smirk with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
10:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:20 Veri has enough marines to deal with Smirk's zergling pressure.Veri holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Veri seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
12:00 About half of Smirk's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Veri's force stays on that battlefield.
12:45 Veri decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Veri goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:18 Smirk is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
13:31 Veri places down a command center.More workers, more money: Veri expands.
14:01 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
14:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:02 Nice control from Smirk! He killed Veri's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Veri's front door.
15:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Veri seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:10 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Veri while losing less than half of his army.Veri keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:45 Veri tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Smirk's armies.The base falls. Smirk rips Veri's economy back a full step.
17:00 Veri is having a hard time catching up with Smirk's number of expansions.Veri is starving on bases while Smirk spreads across the map.
17:31 Veri places down a command center.Veri takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
18:01 Smirk brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Smirk's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:36 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 —
19:18 Smirk is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Veri's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Veri's position.
19:33 Veri lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
20:16 Veri destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Veri clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
20:34 Zerglings ran past Veri's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Smirk!The raid lands — Smirk chips away at Veri's foundation.
21:12 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
21:31 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:44 The battle outcome favors Smirk as Veri's armies melt into Smirk's armies' weapon fire!Veri's army evaporates. Smirk doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Veri is hanging on by a thread against Smirk's army.
23:16 Veri has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
23:38 Veri destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Veri takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
24:20 Veri places down a command center.Veri plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
24:30 Smirk starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Smirk hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:03 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Veri GGs!Veri GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Smirk defeats Veri, settled in the mid game.
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■ Veri
army value
■ Smirk
■ Veri
economy
Play-by-play (65 lines)
0:15 The game starts with Red Smirk spawning at s1 and White Veri spawning at s2.Smirk in Red at s1. Veri in White at s2. The map is set.
0:41 Veri opens 14 CC against Smirk's 12 Pool.Smirk shows 12 Pool — Veri has gone 14 CC. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:09 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:43 Veri places down a command center.More workers, more money: Veri expands.
2:03 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:26 Veri decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Veri goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:55 Currently, neither Smirk nor Veri appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Smirk and Veri match each other.
3:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:10 Veri kills off Smirk's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Veri breaks Smirk's front door.
4:36 About half of Smirk's army has been decimated in that battle.Veri pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Veri seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:32 Smirk is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
5:55 Veri starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Veri: the first units are already marching.
6:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:55 Veri was out-microed by Smirk and loses all his attacking forces.Veri commits and it's the wrong call — Smirk cleans it up.
7:22 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Veri while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Veri — the losses are light.
8:01 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Veri's army has been decimated.Smirk takes a bite out of Veri's force and backs off.
8:16 Smirk must macro up quickly or Veri will just roll him over!Smirk needs production, fast; Veri's army has outgrown his.
8:50 Smirk starts expanding.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:19 Veri decides to expand.More workers, more money: Veri expands.
9:46 Smirk with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:23 Veri decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Veri: the first units are already marching.
10:48 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:06 With some nice micro, Smirk successfully defend against Veri's marines.Veri's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
11:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Veri keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:22 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Veri's army has been decimated.Smirk clips Veri's army — real damage, but Veri fights on.
12:42 Smirk with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
13:05 Veri decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Veri tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:36 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
13:59 Veri places down a command center.Veri plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
15:12 Smirk's zerglings surround Veri's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Veri's front door.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:24 With excellent skills and micro, Veri managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Veri keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:33 Smirk with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:33 Smirk kills off Veri's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Veri's way of life — Smirk marches on.
18:04 About half of Veri's army has been decimated in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:27 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Veri keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:47 At the moment, Smirk seems to have more units than Veri.Smirk's army is visibly the bigger one — Veri should not take this fight.
— The mid game —
19:21 Smirk is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Smirk hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Veri is a step behind and knows it.
— The late game —
20:02 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:28 Smirk's well-placed lurkers caught Veri's tanks and medics off-guard! Veri's army is completely melting!Veri's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
20:48 Veri lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:11 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Veri while losing less than half of his army.Veri keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:40 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:08 Veri places down a command center.More workers, more money: Veri expands.
22:57 Eager to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
23:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
23:41 Veri seems to have run out of scans! Smirk's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!Veri's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Smirk's force dwarfs what Veri has left on the field.
24:11 Veri has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
24:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Veri keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:03 Veri harasses Smirk and gets ahead of the game.Smirk looks away for one second and Veri makes him pay for it.
25:39 Smirk starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Smirk hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:16 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Veri GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Veri taps.
Veri taps out. Smirk's mid game was simply better.
Head to head
17 games
Smirk
10 – 7
Veri