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■ Sayers
■ Poetic
army value
■ Sayers
■ Poetic
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:11 Sayers spawns in Blue at s1 while Poetic spawns in Purple at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Sayers at s1, Poetic at s2.
0:47 Sayers gets 12 Pool against Poetic's 2 Rax FE.Sayers shows 12 Pool — Poetic has gone 2 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:11 Sayers places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Sayers expands.
1:42 Poetic places down a command center.Quietly, Poetic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:21 Sayers decides to start pushing across the map.Sayers has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:47 Poetic starts pushing out with his marines.Poetic tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:53 Poetic kills off Sayers's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Poetic breaks Sayers's front door.
4:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Sayers seems to be fine.Poetic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Poetic seems to be fine.Sayers keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:37 Poetic places down a command center.Poetic takes another base — the economy widens.
6:00 Sayers's zerglings are pushing out!Sayers goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:44 Poetic starts pushing out with his marines.Poetic tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:14 Sayers might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Poetic did.Sayers needs an expansion soon or Poetic's economy simply wins this.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:45 Sayers places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Sayers expands.
8:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:40 Poetic kills off Sayers's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Poetic breaks Sayers's front door.
9:23 About half of Sayers's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Poetic's force stays on that battlefield.
9:58 After that battle, Poetic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sayers — the losses are light.
10:36 Sayers is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Sayers tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:04 Poetic feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Poetic goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:01 With beautiful placement, Poetic successfully fends off Sayers's attacks.Poetic takes the fight on his terms and sends Sayers home with nothing.
🎙 The scales tip toward Poetic — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:42 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Sayers destroyed only less than half of Poetic's army.Sayers clips Poetic's army — real damage, but Poetic fights on.
13:02 Sayers lost about half of his army in that battle.Poetic pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:48 Poetic places down a command center.Poetic takes another base — the economy widens.
14:05 Poetic decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Poetic crosses the map with everything.
14:51 Sayers places down a hatchery.Sayers takes another base — the economy widens.
15:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:53 Sayers's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Poetic continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Poetic breaks Sayers's front door.
16:25 After that battle, Sayers still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Poetic — the losses are light.
17:04 After that battle, Poetic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sayers — the losses are light.
🎙 Poetic holds the stronger army for now.
— The mid game —
17:23 Poetic is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Poetic hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
18:34 Even sunken colonies didn't help Sayers, Sayers has to pull some drones to fight against Poetic's marines!Sayers's defense bends, then snaps. Poetic takes the middle of the game.
19:09 Sayers has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Poetic's force stays on that battlefield.
19:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Poetic seems to be fine.Sayers keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:16 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Sayers GGs!Sayers GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Poetic takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Sayers
■ Poetic
army value
■ Sayers
■ Poetic
economy
Play-by-play (52 lines)
0:19 Poetic spawns in Red at s4 while Sayers spawns in Purple at s3.Poetic in Red at s4. Sayers in Purple at s3. The map is set.
0:48 Sayers opens 12 Pool against Poetic's 1 Rax FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Poetic's 1 Rax FE against Sayers's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:12 Poetic places down a command center.Quietly, Poetic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:45 Sayers places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Sayers expands.
2:10 Poetic starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Poetic crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:57 Sayers is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Sayers goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:18 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.
3:59 All of a sudden, Sayers has no armies left while Poetic is continuing to push across the map!Sayers's army evaporates. Poetic doesn't even slow down.
4:27 With excellent skills and micro, Sayers managed to fend off Poetic while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Poetic — the losses are light.
4:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Poetic seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sayers — the losses are light.
5:24 Sayers places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Sayers expands.
5:50 Poetic feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Poetic: the first units are already marching.
6:36 Sayers's zerglings are pushing out!Sayers goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:06 Poetic places down a command center.Quietly, Poetic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Slight advantage Poetic as the game develops.
7:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
7:51 Sayers failed to kill off Poetic's defending marines.Poetic holds the early rush without blinking.
8:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Poetic seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sayers — the losses are light.
8:55 About half of Sayers's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Poetic's force stays on that battlefield.
9:26 Poetic starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Poetic pushes.
9:57 Sayers is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Sayers tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:45 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:18 All of a sudden, Sayers has no armies left while Poetic is continuing to push across the map!Sayers's army evaporates. Poetic doesn't even slow down.
11:36 About half of Sayers's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Poetic's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 It's all going Poetic's way right now.
12:14 After that battle, Poetic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sayers — the losses are light.
12:34 Eager to end the game, Poetic moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Poetic pushes.
13:18 Sayers places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Sayers expands.
13:52 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:12 Poetic kills off Sayers's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Poetic breaks Sayers's front door.
14:52 Sayers lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Poetic's force stays on that battlefield.
15:22 After that battle, Poetic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sayers — the losses are light.
15:42 Poetic starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Poetic: the first units are already marching.
16:34 Poetic places down a command center.More workers, more money: Poetic expands.
🎙 Poetic's force dwarfs what Sayers has left on the field.
17:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:35 The battle outcome favors Poetic as Sayers's armies melt into Poetic's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Poetic. The push continues.
18:02 The attack was a success, Sayers lost more than half of his army in that battle.Poetic limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
18:29 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Sayers destroyed only less than half of Poetic's army.Sayers clips Poetic's army — real damage, but Poetic fights on.
19:01 Poetic feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Poetic goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
19:39 Sayers's army is small compared to Poetic!Sayers is badly outgunned — Poetic's force is a size larger.
20:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
20:36 Poetic's M&M ball is rolling over Sayers's units.The mid-game push crashes through — Poetic breaks Sayers's position.
21:11 Sayers seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Poetic limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
🎙 Sayers is hanging on by a thread against Poetic's army.
— The late game —
21:28 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Sayers destroyed only less than half of Poetic's army.Sayers clips Poetic's army — real damage, but Poetic fights on.
22:02 Sayers having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Sayers GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Poetic defeats Sayers, settled in the mid game.
■ Sayers
■ Poetic
army value
■ Sayers
■ Poetic
economy
Play-by-play (138 lines)
0:16 The Green Sayers spawns at s2 while Orange Poetic spawns at s1.Sayers takes s2 in Green; across the map, Poetic settles in at s1 in Orange.
0:43 Sayers gets 12 Hatch against Poetic's 2 Rax FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Sayers's 12 Hatch against Poetic's 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
0:51 Sayers places down a hatchery.Quietly, Sayers adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:22 Poetic places down a command center.More workers, more money: Poetic expands.
1:49 Sayers's zerglings are pushing out!Sayers goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:09 Poetic feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Poetic tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:43 In terms of army size, Sayers is behind Poetic!Sayers is badly outgunned — Poetic's force is a size larger.
2:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
3:26 Sayers's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Poetic continues pressuring with his marines!Sayers wasn't ready. Poetic's early aggression takes the lead.
3:44 Poetic destroyed about half of Sayers's army after that battle.Poetic cuts Sayers's army in half.
4:17 After that battle, Poetic still has most of his army with him.Sayers keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:39 Poetic decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Poetic crosses the map with everything.
4:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
5:30 Sayers's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Poetic continues pressuring with his marines!Sayers wasn't ready. Poetic's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The scales tip toward Poetic — a lead, but not a safe one.
5:38 Sayers has lost about half of his army in that battle.Poetic pays for that trade with about half his army.
6:10 With excellent skills and micro, Poetic managed to fend off Sayers while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Sayers — the losses are light.
6:31 Sayers starts pushing across the map.Sayers tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:05 Poetic feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Poetic: the first units are already marching.
7:28 Sayers starts expanding.Sayers takes another base — the economy widens.
7:56 Poetic desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Poetic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:29 Poetic successfully fends off Sayers's attacks.Poetic holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
8:53 After that battle, Poetic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sayers — the losses are light.
🎙 Poetic has built a commanding army lead — Sayers needs something special here.
9:26 Sayers has lost about half of his army in that battle.Poetic pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:45 Sayers is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Sayers: the first units are already marching.
10:03 Poetic decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Poetic pushes.
10:29 Poetic appears to have more army than Sayers!Poetic's army is visibly the bigger one — Sayers should not take this fight.
11:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:21 All of a sudden, Sayers has no armies left while Poetic is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Poetic. The push continues.
11:42 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Poetic destroyed only less than half of Sayers's army.Poetic takes a bite out of Sayers's force and backs off.
12:19 It seems that Sayers only managed to destroy less than half of Poetic's army.Sayers clips Poetic's army — real damage, but Poetic fights on.
12:33 Sayers places down a hatchery.Sayers plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The scales tip toward Poetic — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:54 Poetic places down a command center.Poetic takes another base — the economy widens.
13:27 Poetic decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Poetic tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:17 Poetic kills off Sayers's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Poetic. The push continues.
14:42 Sayers has lost about half of his army in that battle.Poetic pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:59 With excellent skills and micro, Poetic managed to fend off Sayers while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Sayers — the losses are light.
15:14 It seems like Poetic has more units than Sayers!Poetic's army is visibly the bigger one — Sayers should not take this fight.
15:50 What superior Mutalisk micro from Sayers! Poetic's economy is suffering!Poetic looks away for one second and Sayers makes him pay for it.
16:20 Sayers places down a hatchery.Quietly, Sayers adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The scales tip toward Poetic — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:27 Poetic places down a command center.More workers, more money: Poetic expands.
— The mid game —
17:00 Poetic is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Poetic hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:44 Poetic's superior marine control beat up all of Sayers's zergling.The mid-game push crashes through — Poetic breaks Sayers's position.
18:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Sayers seems to be fine.Poetic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:39 After that battle, Poetic still has most of his army with him.Sayers keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:54 What a pity! Sayers managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Poetic's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Poetic shuts the door on Sayers.
19:27 Sayers places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Sayers expands.
19:54 Poetic places down a command center.Quietly, Poetic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Sayers is a step behind and knows it.
20:18 Poetic is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Poetic hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:00 Poetic's superior marine control beat up all of Sayers's zergling.The mid-game push crashes through — Poetic breaks Sayers's position.
21:14 With excellent skills and micro, Sayers managed to fend off Poetic while losing less than half of his army.Poetic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:36 With excellent skills and micro, Poetic managed to fend off Sayers while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Sayers — the losses are light.
22:11 Poetic destroys Sayers's hatchery, denying expansions.The base falls. Poetic rips Sayers's economy back a full step.
22:44 What a pity! Sayers managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Poetic's army.Sayers goes for the raid — Poetic is ready, and nothing comes of it.
22:53 It seems like Poetic has more units than Sayers!Count the units: Poetic has the edge over Sayers right now.
23:32 Sayers places down a hatchery.Sayers takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Poetic edges ahead on army strength.
23:39 Poetic is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Poetic hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:37 Sayers's zerglings didn't do much damage to Poetic's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.Sayers's defense bends, then snaps. Poetic takes the middle of the game.
24:57 About half of Sayers's army has been decimated in that battle.Poetic pays for that trade with about half his army.
25:19 With excellent skills and micro, Poetic managed to fend off Sayers while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Sayers — the losses are light.
25:40 Poetic places down a command center.Poetic takes another base — the economy widens.
26:20 Poetic is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Poetic starts the push.
26:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
27:04 Poetic's M&M ball is rolling over Sayers's units.The mid-game push crashes through — Poetic breaks Sayers's position.
🎙 Sayers is a step behind and knows it.
27:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Sayers seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Poetic — the losses are light.
27:37 It seems that Sayers only managed to destroy less than half of Poetic's army.Sayers takes a bite out of Poetic's force and backs off.
28:04 It seems like Poetic has more units than Sayers!Poetic's army is visibly the bigger one — Sayers should not take this fight.
28:28 What superior Mutalisk micro from Sayers! Poetic's economy is suffering!Sayers gets into Poetic's mineral line — workers are dying.
28:47 Attempting to end the game, Poetic moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Poetic crosses the map with everything.
29:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
29:54 Even sunken colonies didn't help Sayers, Sayers has to pull some drones to fight against Poetic's marines!Sayers's defense bends, then snaps. Poetic takes the middle of the game.
30:09 It seems that Poetic only managed to destroy less than half of Sayers's army.Poetic takes a bite out of Sayers's force and backs off.
30:31 After that battle, Poetic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sayers — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
31:07 Poetic shot down Sayers's hatchery.Poetic finds the weak point and Sayers's new base is gone.
31:22 Sayers places down a hatchery.Sayers plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
31:42 Poetic now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Poetic's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:07 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:42 Poetic's superior marine control beat up all of Sayers's zergling.Sayers's defense bends, then snaps. Poetic takes the middle of the game.
32:57 Poetic destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Sayers's army has been decimated.Poetic takes a bite out of Sayers's force and backs off.
33:13 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Sayers destroyed only less than half of Poetic's army.Sayers takes a bite out of Poetic's force and backs off.
33:49 Poetic shot down Sayers's hatchery.No reinforcements in time: Sayers watches Poetic level the expansion.
34:09 Sayers places down a hatchery.Sayers takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Poetic edges ahead on army strength.
34:28 Poetic now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Poetic's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
35:21 Poetic's superior marine control beat up all of Sayers's zergling.Sayers's defense bends, then snaps. Poetic takes the middle of the game.
35:42 After that battle, Sayers still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Poetic — the losses are light.
36:15 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Sayers destroyed only less than half of Poetic's army.Sayers clips Poetic's army — real damage, but Poetic fights on.
36:30 Sayers's hatchery has been destroyed by Poetic.Sayers's expansion burns — Poetic tears it down.
37:02 Poetic appears to have more army than Sayers!Poetic's army is visibly the bigger one — Sayers should not take this fight.
37:29 Sayers places down a hatchery.Sayers takes another base — the economy widens.
37:52 Poetic is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Poetic hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
38:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
38:39 Poetic stimpacked his marines and sliced through Sayers's units!Sayers's defense bends, then snaps. Poetic takes the middle of the game.
39:00 After that battle, Sayers still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Poetic — the losses are light.
39:12 It seems that Sayers only managed to destroy less than half of Poetic's army.Sayers clips Poetic's army — real damage, but Poetic fights on.
39:50 What superior Mutalisk micro from Sayers! Poetic's economy is suffering!Sayers gets into Poetic's mineral line — workers are dying.
40:05 Poetic decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Poetic crosses the map with everything.
40:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
40:53 Poetic's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Sayers.The final army does its work — Poetic breaks Sayers late.
41:24 Sayers lost about half of his army in that battle.Poetic pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Poetic holds the stronger army for now.
41:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Poetic seems to be fine.Sayers keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:08 Sayers tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Poetic's defense line.Sayers knocks, Poetic answers. No damage done.
42:26 What a pity! Sayers managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Poetic's army.Sayers goes for the raid — Poetic is ready, and nothing comes of it.
42:51 Poetic creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Poetic moves out to end it.
43:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
43:51 Sayers could not break the tank line, and Poetic is already inside the fourth.The final army does its work — Poetic breaks Sayers late.
44:10 With excellent skills and micro, Sayers managed to fend off Poetic while losing less than half of his army.Poetic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:25 With excellent skills and micro, Poetic managed to fend off Sayers while losing less than half of his army.Sayers keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:51 Sayers's hatchery has been destroyed by Poetic.No reinforcements in time: Sayers watches Poetic level the expansion.
🎙 Slight advantage Poetic as the game develops.
45:31 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Poetic starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Poetic commits the late-game army.
45:40 Poetic places down a command center.Poetic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
46:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
46:31 Irradiate on the defilers! Poetic watches Sayers's swarm evaporate and pushes on.The final army does its work — Poetic breaks Sayers late.
46:59 Poetic destroyed about half of Sayers's army after that battle.Half of Sayers's force is gone — Poetic took it apart.
47:16 After that battle, Poetic still has most of his army with him.Sayers keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:47 Poetic creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Poetic commits the late-game army.
48:11 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Sayers taps out!Sayers types it out: GG.
Sayers taps out. Poetic's late game was simply better.
■ Sayers
■ Poetic
army value
■ Sayers
■ Poetic
economy
Play-by-play (51 lines)
0:20 Poetic spawns at s4 in Purple while Sayers spawns at s3 in Teal.Poetic in Purple at s4. Sayers in Teal at s3. The map is set.
0:50 Poetic opens 1 Rax FE against Sayers's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 1 Rax FE from Poetic, 12 Hatch from Sayers.
— The early game —
1:15 Poetic desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Poetic expands.
1:38 Sayers places down a hatchery.Quietly, Sayers adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:17 Poetic starts pushing across the map.Poetic tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:55 Sayers decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Sayers has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
3:55 Sayers's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Poetic continues pressuring with his marines!Sayers wasn't ready. Poetic's early aggression takes the lead.
4:26 With excellent skills and micro, Sayers managed to fend off Poetic while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Poetic — the losses are light.
5:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Poetic seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sayers — the losses are light.
5:40 Poetic places down a command center.Poetic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:55 Sayers places down a hatchery.Sayers takes another base — the economy widens.
6:42 Poetic starts pushing out with his marines.Poetic goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:16 Sayers with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Sayers tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:15 Poetic kills off Sayers's zerglings with his marines!Sayers wasn't ready. Poetic's early aggression takes the lead.
8:48 Poetic destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Sayers's army has been decimated.Poetic takes a bite out of Sayers's force and backs off.
9:18 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Sayers destroyed only less than half of Poetic's army.Sayers takes a bite out of Poetic's force and backs off.
9:59 Poetic feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Poetic: the first units are already marching.
10:26 Sayers decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Sayers pushes.
10:44 Sayers places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Sayers expands.
11:28 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:07 Poetic has enough marines to deal with Sayers's zergling pressure.Poetic holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 The scales tip toward Poetic — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Poetic seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sayers — the losses are light.
13:09 About half of Sayers's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Poetic's force stays on that battlefield.
13:27 Poetic places down a command center.Poetic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:10 Poetic feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Poetic tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:45 Sayers with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Sayers: the first units are already marching.
15:05 Poetic's number of expansions are equal to Sayers's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Poetic and Sayers yet.
15:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
16:10 Poetic kills off Sayers's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Sayers's way of life — Poetic marches on.
16:53 About half of Sayers's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Poetic's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Poetic is far ahead.
17:16 After that battle, Poetic still has most of his army with him.Sayers keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:44 Sayers places down a hatchery.Sayers plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:28 Poetic decides to start pushing across the map.Poetic has seen enough — the army moves out.
18:50 Poetic places down a command center.Quietly, Poetic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:25 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
19:58 Sayers's zerglings didn't do much damage to Poetic's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.Sayers's defense bends, then snaps. Poetic takes the middle of the game.
20:41 About half of Sayers's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Poetic's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
20:56 With excellent skills and micro, Poetic managed to fend off Sayers while losing less than half of his army.Sayers keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:34 Zerglings ran past Poetic's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Sayers!Sayers gets into Poetic's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Poetic is far ahead.
22:18 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Sayers taps out!Sayers GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Sayers taps out. Poetic's mid game was simply better.
Head to head
21 games
Sayers
12 – 9
Poetic