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■ Smirk
■ Moominzerg
army value
■ Smirk
■ Moominzerg
economy
Play-by-play (120 lines)
0:17 Smirk spawns in Teal at s2 while Moominzerg spawns in Blue at s1.Smirk takes s2 in Teal; across the map, Moominzerg settles in at s1 in Blue.
0:26 Smirk gets 12 Hatch against Moominzerg's 9 Pool.Smirk shows 12 Hatch — Moominzerg has gone 9 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:55 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
1:24 Moominzerg places down a hatchery.Quietly, Moominzerg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:39 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:11 Moominzerg is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Moominzerg: the first units are already marching.
2:38 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:51 Smirk successfully fends off Moominzerg's attacks.Smirk takes the fight on his terms and sends Moominzerg home with nothing.
3:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Moominzerg — the losses are light.
3:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Moominzerg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
4:15 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:30 Attempting to end the game, Moominzerg moves out with his armies.Moominzerg has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:13 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:30 Moominzerg places down a hatchery.Moominzerg takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:08 Smirk failed to break Moominzerg's zergling line of defense.Smirk's early gamble buys nothing — Moominzerg's defense was already in place.
6:49 After that battle, Moominzerg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
6:57 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Moominzerg while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Moominzerg — the losses are light.
7:30 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
8:01 Moominzerg decides to move out with his armies.Moominzerg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:35 Moominzerg with more superior zergling control outpowers Smirk!Smirk wasn't ready. Moominzerg's early aggression takes the lead.
8:59 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Moominzerg's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:31 Moominzerg has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
10:03 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
10:21 Moominzerg is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Moominzerg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:36 Moominzerg must macro up quickly or Smirk will just roll him over!Moominzerg needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
11:20 Smirk decides to expand.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:32 Moominzerg places down a hatchery.Quietly, Moominzerg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:23 Smirk successfully fends off Moominzerg's attacks.The attack shatters on Smirk's line. Great positioning.
12:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Moominzerg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
13:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Moominzerg seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
13:27 Smirk is pushing his speedlings.Smirk hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:08 Moominzerg is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Moominzerg starts the push.
14:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:00 For a second it looked like Smirk had more zerglings, but in another second Moominzerg seems to have taken the lead! Smirk is backing off!Moominzerg absorbs the mid-game push — Smirk gained nothing for the cost.
15:10 With excellent skills and micro, Moominzerg managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
15:39 Moominzerg destroyed about half of Smirk's army after that battle.Moominzerg cuts Smirk's army in half.
16:11 What superior Mutalisk micro from Smirk! Moominzerg's economy is suffering!Moominzerg looks away for one second and Smirk makes him pay for it.
16:35 Zerglings ran past Smirk's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Moominzerg!Beautiful harassment from Moominzerg. Smirk's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:48 Smirk is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Smirk's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:18 Moominzerg is pushing his speedlings.Moominzerg's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:37 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
18:03 Moominzerg places down a hatchery.Moominzerg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
19:01 Moominzerg failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Smirk's mutalisks!Moominzerg's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
19:18 About half of Moominzerg's army has been decimated in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:52 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Moominzerg while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Moominzerg — the losses are light.
20:02 Zerglings ran past Moominzerg's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Smirk!Beautiful harassment from Smirk. Moominzerg's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
20:26 What a pity! Moominzerg managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Smirk's army.Moominzerg goes for the raid — Smirk is ready, and nothing comes of it.
21:02 Smirk is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Smirk's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
21:44 Smirk's mutalisks failed to dodge some scourges and he lost the mutalisk battle to Moominzerg!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Moominzerg holds Smirk.
22:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Moominzerg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
22:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Moominzerg — the losses are light.
22:53 Smirk is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Smirk starts the push.
23:33 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
23:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
24:04 Moominzerg held off barely with 1 or 2 zergling advantage.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Moominzerg holds Smirk.
24:38 Smirk only destroyed about half of Moominzerg's army.Half of Moominzerg's force is gone — Smirk took it apart.
24:57 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Moominzerg's force stays on that battlefield.
25:16 Zerglings ran past Moominzerg's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Smirk!The raid lands — Smirk chips away at Moominzerg's foundation.
25:46 Smirk's forces appear to be larger compared to Moominzerg's!Count the units: Smirk has the edge over Moominzerg right now.
26:15 Smirk is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Smirk hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
27:01 Smirk with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!Moominzerg's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
27:21 After that battle, Moominzerg still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
27:49 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Moominzerg while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Moominzerg — the losses are light.
28:13 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
28:51 Moominzerg decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Moominzerg has seen enough — the army moves out.
29:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
29:22 Moominzerg failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Smirk's mutalisks!Moominzerg's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
29:54 With excellent skills and micro, Moominzerg managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:17 It seems that Moominzerg only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Moominzerg clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
30:40 In terms of army size, Moominzerg is behind Smirk!Moominzerg is badly outgunned — Smirk's force is a size larger.
31:09 Moominzerg tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Smirk's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Smirk shuts the door on Moominzerg.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:35 Eager to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
— The late game —
31:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:32 Moominzerg successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.The attack shatters on Moominzerg's line. Great positioning.
32:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Moominzerg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
33:08 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Moominzerg's force stays on that battlefield.
33:30 Zerglings ran past Smirk's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Moominzerg!Beautiful harassment from Moominzerg. Smirk's economy takes a real hit.
33:57 Smirk moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
34:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
34:45 Smirk with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!Moominzerg's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
35:21 Moominzerg has lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
35:36 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Moominzerg destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Moominzerg takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
35:54 With a successful harassment, Moominzerg hurts Smirk's economy.The raid lands — Moominzerg chips away at Smirk's foundation.
36:32 Smirk is pushing his speedlings.Smirk's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
36:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
37:13 Smirk kills off Moominzerg's armies and continues pushing!Moominzerg's army evaporates. Smirk doesn't even slow down.
37:45 After that battle, Smirk destroyed about half of Moominzerg's army.Smirk cuts Moominzerg's army in half.
38:11 Moominzerg destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Moominzerg takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
38:25 Smirk shot down Moominzerg's hatchery.Moominzerg's expansion burns — Smirk tears it down.
🎙 Moominzerg is hanging on by a thread against Smirk's army.
39:04 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
39:18 What superior Mutalisk micro from Moominzerg! Smirk's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Moominzerg. Smirk's economy takes a real hit.
39:35 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
40:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
40:39 All of a sudden, Moominzerg has no armies left while Smirk is continuing to push across the map!Smirk wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Smirk has built a commanding army lead — Moominzerg needs something special here.
40:54 The attack was a success, Moominzerg lost more than half of his army in that battle.Smirk limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
41:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Moominzerg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:46 What superior Mutalisk micro from Moominzerg! Smirk's economy is suffering!Moominzerg gets into Smirk's mineral line — workers are dying.
42:12 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Moominzerg taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Moominzerg taps.
Smirk takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Smirk
■ Moominzerg
army value
■ Smirk
■ Moominzerg
economy
Play-by-play (8 lines)
0:15 Moominzerg spawns in White at s4 while Smirk spawns in Yellow at s2.We're underway — Moominzerg spawns at s4, Smirk answers from s2.
2:08 Moominzerg gets 5 Pool against Smirk's Overpool.Moominzerg commits to 5 Pool; Smirk answers with Overpool.
4:10 Moominzerg is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Moominzerg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Smirk is hanging on by a thread against Moominzerg's army.
6:20 Moominzerg decides to cheese today.Moominzerg Has cooked up something crazy, an early rush. They go all in!
8:08 Taking the advantage of an aggressive build, Moominzerg attacks Smirk.All or nothing: Moominzerg's gamble arrives at Smirk's base.
10:09 Smirk was unable to defend Moominzerg's armies and taps out.It works! Smirk can't hold the gamble and taps to Moominzerg.
Moominzerg takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Smirk
■ Moominzerg
army value
■ Smirk
■ Moominzerg
economy
Play-by-play (141 lines)
0:07 The Teal Smirk spawns at s2 while Green Moominzerg spawns at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Smirk at s2, Moominzerg at s1.
0:40 Smirk gets Overpool against Moominzerg's 12 Hatch.Smirk commits to Overpool; Moominzerg answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:05 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:21 Moominzerg places down a hatchery.Moominzerg takes another base — the economy widens.
1:43 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:13 Moominzerg pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Moominzerg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:25 Moominzerg appears to have more army than Smirk!Moominzerg's army is visibly the bigger one — Smirk should not take this fight.
2:53 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:27 Moominzerg failed to break Smirk's zergling line of defense.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
3:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Moominzerg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:15 About half of Moominzerg's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
4:36 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:03 Unwilling to make the game too long, Moominzerg starts moving out.Moominzerg has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:21 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:56 Moominzerg places down a hatchery.Quietly, Moominzerg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:36 Moominzerg failed to kill off Smirk's defending zerglings.Moominzerg's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
6:58 Moominzerg destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Moominzerg clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
7:29 About half of Moominzerg's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
7:48 Moominzerg's army is small compared to Smirk!Moominzerg needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
8:13 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
8:45 Moominzerg pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Moominzerg: the first units are already marching.
8:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:20 All of a sudden, Smirk has no armies left while Moominzerg is continuing to push across the map!Moominzerg wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
9:44 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Moominzerg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Moominzerg seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:46 Moominzerg places down a hatchery.Moominzerg takes another base — the economy widens.
11:05 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:15 Moominzerg starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Moominzerg crosses the map with everything.
11:51 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
12:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
12:41 With beautiful placement, Smirk successfully fends off Moominzerg's attacks.The attack shatters on Smirk's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
13:06 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Moominzerg while losing less than half of his army.Moominzerg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:17 Moominzerg lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
— The mid game —
13:39 Smirk is pushing his speedlings.Smirk's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:14 Moominzerg is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Moominzerg starts the push.
14:45 Moominzerg places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Moominzerg expands.
15:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:27 Moominzerg successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.The attack shatters on Moominzerg's line. Great positioning.
15:59 After that battle, Moominzerg still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:12 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Moominzerg pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:47 Zerglings ran past Moominzerg's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Smirk!The raid lands — Smirk chips away at Moominzerg's foundation.
16:57 Moominzerg harasses Smirk's economy and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Moominzerg. Smirk's economy takes a real hit.
17:20 Moominzerg is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Moominzerg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:00 It seems like Smirk has more units than Moominzerg!Count the units: Smirk has the edge over Moominzerg right now.
18:09 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
18:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
18:53 The battle outcome favors Moominzerg as Smirk's armies melt into Moominzerg's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Moominzerg. The push continues.
19:29 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Moominzerg pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:00 With excellent skills and micro, Moominzerg managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
20:22 Moominzerg tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Smirk's defense line.Moominzerg knocks, Smirk answers. No damage done.
20:42 Moominzerg is pushing his speedlings.Moominzerg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:05 Moominzerg places down a hatchery.Moominzerg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:24 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.
21:56 Moominzerg with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Moominzerg breaks Smirk's position.
22:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Moominzerg — the losses are light.
22:43 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Moominzerg's army.Smirk clips Moominzerg's army — real damage, but Moominzerg fights on.
23:07 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
23:18 Moominzerg is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Moominzerg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
23:52 Currently, neither Smirk nor Moominzerg appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Smirk and Moominzerg yet.
24:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
24:45 Smirk made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Moominzerg is pushing his mutalisks further on!The mid-game push crashes through — Moominzerg breaks Smirk's position.
24:57 It seems that Moominzerg only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Moominzerg clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
25:19 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Moominzerg's army.Smirk clips Moominzerg's army — real damage, but Moominzerg fights on.
25:59 Zerglings ran past Smirk's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Moominzerg!Smirk looks away for one second and Moominzerg makes him pay for it.
26:19 Moominzerg is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Moominzerg starts the push.
26:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
27:11 Moominzerg made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!Smirk's defense bends, then snaps. Moominzerg takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
27:21 After that battle, Moominzerg destroyed about half of Smirk's army.Moominzerg cuts Smirk's army in half.
27:57 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Moominzerg's army has been decimated.Smirk clips Moominzerg's army — real damage, but Moominzerg fights on.
28:21 Eager to end the game, Moominzerg moves out with his armies.Moominzerg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
28:31 Both Smirk and Moominzerg appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Smirk and Moominzerg yet.
28:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
29:25 Smirk made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Moominzerg is pushing his mutalisks further on!Smirk's defense bends, then snaps. Moominzerg takes the middle of the game.
29:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Moominzerg — the losses are light.
30:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Moominzerg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
30:43 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Moominzerg's defense line.Good instincts from Moominzerg; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
31:06 What a pity! Smirk managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Moominzerg's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Moominzerg shuts the door on Smirk.
31:37 Moominzerg is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Moominzerg's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:48 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:15 Smirk had some mutalisks popped in the closest timing possible which turned things around! Moominzerg's mutalisks are fleeing!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Smirk holds Moominzerg.
32:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Moominzerg — the losses are light.
33:04 Moominzerg lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
33:35 Moominzerg decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Moominzerg pushes.
33:45 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
34:08 Smirk successfully fends off Moominzerg's attacks.Smirk holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
34:36 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Moominzerg while losing less than half of his army.Moominzerg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:15 Moominzerg lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
35:22 Smirk moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
35:50 Moominzerg decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Moominzerg crosses the map with everything.
36:20 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.
36:52 Smirk wiped off Moominzerg's zerglings, but Moominzerg had mutalisks popped just in time! Smirk has to back off!Moominzerg absorbs the mid-game push — Smirk gained nothing for the cost.
37:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Moominzerg seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:39 About half of Smirk's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Moominzerg's force stays on that battlefield.
37:56 Moominzerg is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Moominzerg starts the push.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
38:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
38:38 Smirk successfully fends off Moominzerg's attacks.Smirk takes the fight on his terms and sends Moominzerg home with nothing.
39:09 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Moominzerg — the losses are light.
39:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Moominzerg seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:53 In terms of army size, Smirk is behind Moominzerg!Smirk needs production, fast; Moominzerg's army has outgrown his.
40:16 Zerglings ran past Moominzerg's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Smirk!Smirk gets into Moominzerg's mineral line — workers are dying.
40:52 Smirk tried to harass Moominzerg but Moominzerg successfully fends off the harassment.Smirk goes for the raid — Moominzerg is ready, and nothing comes of it.
41:08 Smirk's number of expansions are equal to Moominzerg's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Smirk and Moominzerg yet.
41:29 Zerglings ran past Moominzerg's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Smirk!Moominzerg looks away for one second and Smirk makes him pay for it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
— The late game —
41:48 Ultralisks in a zerg mirror — this one has gone long, and Moominzerg is the one who commits.Everything Moominzerg has built comes forward at once.
42:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
42:42 Smirk's lurkers were caught out of position and Moominzerg never slowed down.The final army does its work — Moominzerg breaks Smirk late.
43:00 About half of Smirk's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Moominzerg's force stays on that battlefield.
43:37 With excellent skills and micro, Moominzerg managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:54 Both Smirk and Moominzerg appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Smirk and Moominzerg yet.
44:24 A huge mutalisk flock with cracklings underneath: Moominzerg pushes.This is the big one — Moominzerg commits the late-game army.
44:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
45:09 Moominzerg wins the crackling fight and rolls straight into Smirk's hatcheries.The final army does its work — Moominzerg breaks Smirk late.
🎙 Moominzerg edges ahead on army strength.
45:34 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Moominzerg's force stays on that battlefield.
46:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Moominzerg seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:24 A huge mutalisk flock with cracklings underneath: Moominzerg pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Moominzerg moves out to end it.
46:46 In terms of army size, Smirk is behind Moominzerg!Smirk needs production, fast; Moominzerg's army has outgrown his.
47:11 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
47:37 Moominzerg kills off Smirk's armies and continues pushing!Moominzerg wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
47:49 About half of Smirk's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Moominzerg's force stays on that battlefield.
48:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Moominzerg seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:37 A huge mutalisk flock with cracklings underneath: Moominzerg pushes.This is the big one — Moominzerg commits the late-game army.
🎙 It's all going Moominzerg's way right now.
49:16 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Smirk GGs!Smirk GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Moominzerg takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Smirk
■ Moominzerg
army value
■ Smirk
■ Moominzerg
economy
Play-by-play (77 lines)
0:20 The Green Moominzerg spawns at s2 while Orange Smirk spawns at s1.Moominzerg takes s2 in Green; across the map, Smirk settles in at s1 in Orange.
0:38 Smirk opens 9 Pool against Moominzerg's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Moominzerg, 9 Pool from Smirk.
— The early game —
0:59 Moominzerg places down a hatchery.Quietly, Moominzerg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:25 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
1:53 Moominzerg pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Moominzerg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:19 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:21 Moominzerg kills off Smirk's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Moominzerg. The push continues.
3:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Moominzerg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:18 After that battle, Moominzerg still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:45 Moominzerg places down a hatchery.Moominzerg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:14 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
5:33 Moominzerg is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Moominzerg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:08 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:34 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
6:51 The battle outcome favors Moominzerg as Smirk's armies melt into Moominzerg's armies' weapon fire!Moominzerg wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
7:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Moominzerg — the losses are light.
7:44 After that battle, Moominzerg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
8:19 Moominzerg's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Moominzerg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:52 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
9:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
9:35 With really nice micro, Smirk kills off Moominzerg's zerglings.Moominzerg wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
10:12 Smirk destroyed about half of Moominzerg's army after that battle.Smirk cuts Moominzerg's army in half.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
10:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Moominzerg — the losses are light.
11:06 It seems like Smirk has more units than Moominzerg!Count the units: Smirk has the edge over Moominzerg right now.
11:38 Moominzerg places down a hatchery.Moominzerg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:52 Smirk desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
12:29 Moominzerg's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Moominzerg: the first units are already marching.
12:48 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:46 With beautiful placement, Smirk successfully fends off Moominzerg's attacks.Moominzerg commits and it's the wrong call — Smirk cleans it up.
14:04 Moominzerg destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Moominzerg clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
14:42 Moominzerg lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
— The mid game —
15:07 Moominzerg is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Moominzerg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:25 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
15:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
16:28 Smirk held off barely with 1 or 2 zergling advantage.Smirk absorbs the mid-game push — Moominzerg gained nothing for the cost.
16:58 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Moominzerg while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Moominzerg — the losses are light.
17:19 Moominzerg has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
18:00 Moominzerg scouted Smirk's attempt to harass!Moominzerg's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
18:20 Smirk is still going ahead with his harassment!Smirk wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
🎙 Smirk edges ahead on army strength.
18:39 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Moominzerg's defense line.Smirk knocks, Moominzerg answers. No damage done.
19:21 Smirk is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Smirk's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:47 Moominzerg places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Moominzerg expands.
20:01 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:57 The battle outcome favors Smirk as Moominzerg's armies melt into Smirk's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Smirk. The push continues.
21:22 Moominzerg has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
22:04 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Moominzerg while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Moominzerg — the losses are light.
22:24 Moominzerg's hatchery has been destroyed by Smirk.The base falls. Smirk rips Moominzerg's economy back a full step.
🎙 Smirk holds the stronger army for now.
22:43 Smirk is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Smirk starts the push.
23:19 Moominzerg decides to expand.Moominzerg takes another base — the economy widens.
23:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
24:17 Moominzerg made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Smirk is pushing his mutalisks further on!Moominzerg's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
24:30 Moominzerg lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
25:07 It seems that Moominzerg only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Moominzerg takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
25:40 Moominzerg's army is small compared to Smirk!Moominzerg needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
26:04 Moominzerg tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Smirk's defense line.Moominzerg knocks, Smirk answers. No damage done.
26:30 Smirk is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Smirk starts the push.
🎙 It's all going Smirk's way right now.
26:46 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
27:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
27:57 The battle outcome favors Smirk as Moominzerg's armies melt into Smirk's armies' weapon fire!Moominzerg's army evaporates. Smirk doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Smirk's force dwarfs what Moominzerg has left on the field.
28:21 Smirk looks beastly after destroying more than half of Moominzerg's army.Smirk shreds the better part of Moominzerg's army in one engagement.
28:43 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Moominzerg while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Moominzerg — the losses are light.
29:19 Moominzerg having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Moominzerg looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Smirk takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Smirk
■ Moominzerg
army value
■ Smirk
■ Moominzerg
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:10 Smirk spawns in Yellow at s2 while Moominzerg spawns in Blue at s1.Smirk in Yellow at s2. Moominzerg in Blue at s1. The map is set.
0:47 Smirk gets 12 Pool against Moominzerg's Overpool.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Smirk, Overpool from Moominzerg.
— The early game —
1:13 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:49 Moominzerg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Moominzerg expands.
2:17 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:58 Moominzerg moves out with his armies.Moominzerg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
3:58 With really nice micro, Smirk kills off Moominzerg's zerglings.Moominzerg wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
4:30 After that battle, Moominzerg still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Moominzerg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:44 Smirk decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
6:04 Moominzerg's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Moominzerg: the first units are already marching.
6:41 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
7:14 Moominzerg places down a hatchery.Quietly, Moominzerg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:23 Moominzerg lost all his zerglings to Smirk!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Moominzerg's front door.
8:40 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Moominzerg's army.Smirk clips Moominzerg's army — real damage, but Moominzerg fights on.
9:27 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Moominzerg while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Moominzerg — the losses are light.
9:58 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:24 Moominzerg is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Moominzerg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:58 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
11:25 Moominzerg failed to break Smirk's zergling line of defense.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
12:04 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Moominzerg while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Moominzerg — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Smirk — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:32 Moominzerg lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
13:03 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
13:50 Moominzerg is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Smirk's army.Moominzerg is badly outgunned — Smirk's force is a size larger.
14:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:48 Smirk with more superior zergling control outpowers Moominzerg!Moominzerg wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
15:25 Moominzerg lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
15:50 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Moominzerg while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Moominzerg — the losses are light.
16:19 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:01 Moominzerg decides to expand.More workers, more money: Moominzerg expands.
🎙 It's all going Smirk's way right now.
17:19 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
17:52 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
18:34 Moominzerg failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Smirk's mutalisks!The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Moominzerg's position.
19:13 Moominzerg seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Smirk limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
— The late game —
19:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Moominzerg — the losses are light.
20:02 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Moominzerg taps out!Moominzerg GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Moominzerg taps out. Smirk's mid game was simply better.
■ Smirk
■ Moominzerg
army value
■ Smirk
■ Moominzerg
economy
Play-by-play (88 lines)
0:11 Moominzerg spawns at s2 in Teal while Smirk spawns at s1 in Yellow.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Moominzerg at s2, Smirk at s1.
0:40 Moominzerg opens 12 Hatch against Smirk's 9 Pool.Moominzerg commits to 12 Hatch; Smirk answers with 9 Pool.
— The early game —
0:52 Moominzerg places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Moominzerg expands.
1:19 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:01 Moominzerg pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Moominzerg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:22 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
3:07 With beautiful placement, Moominzerg successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.The attack shatters on Moominzerg's line. Great positioning.
3:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Moominzerg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
4:09 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Moominzerg while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Moominzerg — the losses are light.
4:29 Moominzerg moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Moominzerg pushes.
5:01 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
5:27 Moominzerg's forces appear to be larger compared to Smirk's!Moominzerg's army is visibly the bigger one — Smirk should not take this fight.
5:55 Moominzerg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Moominzerg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:23 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
6:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:09 All of a sudden, Smirk has no armies left while Moominzerg is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Moominzerg. The push continues.
7:47 About half of Smirk's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Moominzerg's force stays on that battlefield.
8:06 With excellent skills and micro, Moominzerg managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
8:30 Moominzerg's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Moominzerg: the first units are already marching.
8:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:14 Moominzerg kills off Smirk's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Moominzerg. The push continues.
9:51 About half of Smirk's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Moominzerg's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Smirk is a step behind and knows it.
10:17 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Moominzerg's army has been decimated.Smirk clips Moominzerg's army — real damage, but Moominzerg fights on.
10:49 Moominzerg is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Moominzerg: the first units are already marching.
11:10 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
12:02 The battle outcome favors Smirk as Moominzerg's armies melt into Smirk's armies' weapon fire!Moominzerg's army evaporates. Smirk doesn't even slow down.
12:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Moominzerg seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:53 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Moominzerg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:25 Moominzerg moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Moominzerg crosses the map with everything.
13:47 At the moment, Moominzerg seems to have more units than Smirk.Moominzerg's army is visibly the bigger one — Smirk should not take this fight.
🎙 Moominzerg holds the stronger army for now.
14:07 Moominzerg places down a hatchery.Moominzerg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:41 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
15:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:28 Smirk lost all his zerglings to Moominzerg!Smirk wasn't ready. Moominzerg's early aggression takes the lead.
16:08 It seems that Moominzerg only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Moominzerg clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
16:19 After that battle, Moominzerg still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:55 Attempting to end the game, Moominzerg moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Moominzerg pushes.
— The mid game —
17:28 Smirk is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Smirk's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
18:03 Smirk made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Moominzerg is pushing his mutalisks further on!The mid-game push crashes through — Moominzerg breaks Smirk's position.
18:40 After that battle, Moominzerg destroyed about half of Smirk's army.Half of Smirk's force is gone — Moominzerg took it apart.
19:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Moominzerg seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:38 Zerglings ran past Moominzerg's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Smirk!Beautiful harassment from Smirk. Moominzerg's economy takes a real hit.
19:53 Moominzerg is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Moominzerg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:25 Moominzerg's number of expansions are equal to Smirk's.Base for base, they're level — Moominzerg and Smirk match each other.
20:45 Moominzerg places down a hatchery.Moominzerg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:08 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
22:10 Moominzerg's mutalisks failed to dodge some scourges and he lost the mutalisk battle to Smirk!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Smirk holds Moominzerg.
22:44 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Moominzerg while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Moominzerg — the losses are light.
22:58 Moominzerg has lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
23:24 Moominzerg has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Smirk.Moominzerg's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
23:50 Seems like Smirk is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Smirk wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
24:28 Nice try from Smirk to harass Moominzerg, but Moominzerg's reaction is just too agile.Smirk knocks, Moominzerg answers. No damage done.
24:54 Moominzerg is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Moominzerg starts the push.
— The late game —
25:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
25:49 The battle outcome favors Moominzerg as Smirk's armies melt into Moominzerg's armies' weapon fire!Moominzerg wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Moominzerg holds the stronger army for now.
26:10 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Moominzerg pays for that trade with about half his army.
26:27 With excellent skills and micro, Moominzerg managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:51 Eager to end the game, Moominzerg moves out with his armies.Moominzerg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
27:19 Currently, neither Moominzerg nor Smirk appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Moominzerg and Smirk yet.
28:02 Moominzerg places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Moominzerg expands.
28:10 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
28:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
29:14 Moominzerg made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!Smirk's defense bends, then snaps. Moominzerg takes the middle of the game.
29:48 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Moominzerg pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Moominzerg edges ahead on army strength.
30:07 With excellent skills and micro, Moominzerg managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:40 Zerglings ran past Moominzerg's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Smirk!Moominzerg looks away for one second and Smirk makes him pay for it.
31:02 Moominzerg is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Moominzerg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
31:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
31:52 Smirk made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Moominzerg is pushing his mutalisks further on!Smirk's defense bends, then snaps. Moominzerg takes the middle of the game.
32:22 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Moominzerg pays for that trade with about half his army.
32:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Moominzerg seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:17 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Smirk GGs!Smirk GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Moominzerg closes it out over Smirk.
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Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:15 The Orange Smirk spawns at s1 while Green Moominzerg spawns at s2.We're underway — Smirk spawns at s1, Moominzerg answers from s2.
0:34 Smirk gets Overpool against Moominzerg's 12 Hatch.Smirk commits to Overpool; Moominzerg answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:04 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
1:41 Moominzerg places down a hatchery.Quietly, Moominzerg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:14 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:41 Moominzerg's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Moominzerg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:38 Moominzerg was out-microed by Smirk and loses all his attacking forces.Smirk holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
4:08 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Moominzerg destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Moominzerg takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
4:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Moominzerg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
5:25 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:39 Moominzerg's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Moominzerg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:08 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:42 Moominzerg places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Moominzerg expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:44 Smirk kills off Moominzerg's armies and continues pushing!Smirk wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
8:25 Moominzerg has lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:46 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Moominzerg destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Moominzerg takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
9:28 Smirk appears to have more army than Moominzerg!Smirk's army is visibly the bigger one — Moominzerg should not take this fight.
9:54 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:21 Moominzerg moves out with his armies.Moominzerg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:46 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:17 Moominzerg lost all his zerglings to Smirk!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Moominzerg's front door.
🎙 Moominzerg is a step behind and knows it.
11:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Moominzerg seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Moominzerg — the losses are light.
12:46 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:17 Moominzerg pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Moominzerg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:55 Smirk starts expanding.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:34 Moominzerg starts expanding.Moominzerg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:25 Moominzerg lost all his zerglings to Smirk!Moominzerg wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
15:59 Moominzerg lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Moominzerg is a step behind and knows it.
16:39 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Moominzerg — the losses are light.
17:09 Smirk starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
17:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
18:10 Smirk with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Moominzerg's position.
18:25 Smirk destroyed about half of Moominzerg's army after that battle.Half of Moominzerg's force is gone — Smirk took it apart.
— The late game —
18:57 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Moominzerg destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Moominzerg takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
19:37 Smirk is pushing his speedlings.Smirk hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:01 It seems like Smirk has more units than Moominzerg!Smirk's army is visibly the bigger one — Moominzerg should not take this fight.
20:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Moominzerg is hanging on by a thread against Smirk's army.
21:01 Smirk made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Moominzerg's position.
21:48 Smirk destroyed about half of Moominzerg's army after that battle.Half of Moominzerg's force is gone — Smirk took it apart.
22:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Moominzerg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:49 Zerglings ran past Smirk's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Moominzerg!Moominzerg gets into Smirk's mineral line — workers are dying.
23:06 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Moominzerg taps out!That's it. Moominzerg looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Smirk closes it out over Moominzerg.
Head to head
201 games
Smirk
95 – 106
Moominzerg