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■ Smirk
■ Lady Esquire
army value
■ Smirk
■ Lady Esquire
economy
Play-by-play (126 lines)
0:18 Smirk spawns at s2 in White while Lady Esquire spawns at s1 in Orange.Smirk takes s2 in White; across the map, Lady Esquire settles in at s1 in Orange.
0:37 Lady Esquire gets Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's Overpool.Smirk shows Overpool — Lady Esquire has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:04 Smirk desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
1:26 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:44 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:09 Eager to end the game, Lady Esquire moves out with his armies.Lady Esquire has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:03 The battle outcome favors Smirk as Lady Esquire's armies melt into Smirk's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Lady Esquire's way of life — Smirk marches on.
3:19 Lady Esquire lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
3:44 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Lady Esquire destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Lady Esquire takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
4:11 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:42 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire takes another base — the economy widens.
4:58 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:17 Lady Esquire is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Lady Esquire: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:48 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:08 Smirk's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Lady Esquire continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Lady Esquire breaks Smirk's front door.
6:30 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Lady Esquire's force stays on that battlefield.
7:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:35 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:59 Lady Esquire is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Lady Esquire: the first units are already marching.
8:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:43 Smirk lost all of his zerglings to Lady Esquire's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Lady Esquire breaks Smirk's front door.
8:52 After that battle, Lady Esquire destroyed about half of Smirk's army.Half of Smirk's force is gone — Lady Esquire took it apart.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:36 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:53 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire takes another base — the economy widens.
10:13 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:46 Lady Esquire is pushing out with his zealots.Lady Esquire goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:08 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:01 With really nice micro, Smirk's speedlings kills off Lady Esquire's dragoons.The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Lady Esquire's front door.
12:24 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Lady Esquire's army has been decimated.Smirk clips Lady Esquire's army — real damage, but Lady Esquire fights on.
12:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
13:10 Smirk is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Lady Esquire's army.Smirk needs production, fast; Lady Esquire's army has outgrown his.
— The mid game —
13:36 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
13:47 With corsairs sniping overlords, Lady Esquire is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Lady Esquire's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:27 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:44 Lady Esquire tried to break into Smirk's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped Lady Esquire!Smirk absorbs the mid-game push — Lady Esquire gained nothing for the cost.
15:16 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
15:47 Where is Smirk's detector? Lady Esquire sends dark templars to harass Smirk's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Lady Esquire. Smirk's economy takes a real hit.
16:24 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Quietly, Lady Esquire adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:48 Lady Esquire tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Smirk.Good instincts from Smirk; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
17:07 Smirk now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
17:34 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
17:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
18:20 Smirk failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Smirk's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Smirk is backing off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Lady Esquire holds Smirk.
18:35 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
19:15 Lady Esquire destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Lady Esquire clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
19:38 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Lady Esquire's defense line.Good instincts from Lady Esquire; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
19:49 Lady Esquire tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Smirk.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Smirk shuts the door on Lady Esquire.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
20:13 Smirk now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:41 Looks like Lady Esquire is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Lady Esquire starts the push.
21:14 Smirk must macro up quickly or Lady Esquire will just roll him over!Smirk needs production, fast; Lady Esquire's army has outgrown his.
21:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
22:04 Lady Esquire's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!The mid-game push crashes through — Lady Esquire breaks Smirk's position.
22:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:52 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Lady Esquire's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Lady Esquire's force and backs off.
23:11 Lady Esquire tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Smirk's economy.Good instincts from Smirk; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
23:30 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
24:06 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
24:21 With corsairs sniping overlords, Lady Esquire is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Lady Esquire hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
25:18 Lady Esquire's massive number of speedlots slice through Smirk's zerglings and hydralisks.The mid-game push crashes through — Lady Esquire breaks Smirk's position.
25:41 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:56 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
26:27 It seems like Lady Esquire has more units than Smirk!Lady Esquire's army is visibly the bigger one — Smirk should not take this fight.
26:51 Reaver! Reaver! Lady Esquire's reaver is killing off most of Smirk's workers!Beautiful harassment from Lady Esquire. Smirk's economy takes a real hit.
27:02 Looks like Lady Esquire is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Lady Esquire starts the push.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
27:58 Lady Esquire can't push any further as Smirk burrowed some lurkers and Lady Esquire has no observers!Smirk absorbs the mid-game push — Lady Esquire gained nothing for the cost.
28:17 Lady Esquire destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Lady Esquire clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
28:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
29:23 With corsairs sniping overlords, Lady Esquire is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Lady Esquire starts the push.
29:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
29:54 Lady Esquire tried to break into Smirk's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped Lady Esquire!Smirk absorbs the mid-game push — Lady Esquire gained nothing for the cost.
30:24 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:45 After that battle, Lady Esquire 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.
31:05 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
31:42 With corsairs sniping overlords, Lady Esquire is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Lady Esquire starts the push.
32:09 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.
32:25 Lady Esquire made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Smirk's hydralisks! Smirk has to back off!Lady Esquire absorbs the mid-game push — Smirk gained nothing for the cost.
32:59 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Lady Esquire's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Lady Esquire's force and backs off.
33:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:35 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 Lady Esquire's army.Good instincts from Lady Esquire; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
33:55 Lady Esquire is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Lady Esquire hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:35 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:55 Lady Esquire's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!Smirk's defense bends, then snaps. Lady Esquire takes the middle of the game.
35:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
35:35 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:03 Smirk is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Lady Esquire's army.Smirk is badly outgunned — Lady Esquire's force is a size larger.
36:33 Looks like Lady Esquire is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Lady Esquire starts the push.
36:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
37:11 A few beautiful storms from Lady Esquire turned the battle around! Lady Esquire won the battle!Smirk's defense bends, then snaps. Lady Esquire takes the middle of the game.
37:43 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Lady Esquire pays for that trade with about half his army.
38:06 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The scales tip toward Lady Esquire — a lead, but not a safe one.
38:34 Lady Esquire shot down Smirk's hatchery.The base falls. Lady Esquire rips Smirk's economy back a full step.
38:58 Lady Esquire desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Lady Esquire adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
39:25 Lady Esquire is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Lady Esquire hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
39:33 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.
40:04 Lady Esquire's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!Smirk's defense bends, then snaps. Lady Esquire takes the middle of the game.
40:35 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Lady Esquire pays for that trade with about half his army.
40:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
41:21 Smirk now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
41:47 Looks like Lady Esquire is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Lady Esquire starts the push.
🎙 It's all going Lady Esquire's way right now.
42:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
42:27 Smirk ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. Lady Esquire is inside the third.There's no rebuilding from that. Lady Esquire's late-game push decides it.
42:53 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Lady Esquire's force stays on that battlefield.
43:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:46 Every gateway is pumping and Lady Esquire starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Lady Esquire commits the late-game army.
44:15 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Smirk GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Smirk taps.
Smirk taps out. Lady Esquire's late game was simply better.
■ Smirk
■ Lady Esquire
army value
■ Smirk
■ Lady Esquire
economy
Play-by-play (221 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Green Lady Esquire spawning at s2 and Yellow Smirk spawning at s1.Lady Esquire in Green at s2. Smirk in Yellow at s1. The map is set.
0:25 Lady Esquire opens Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's Overpool.Lady Esquire shows Forge Fast Expand — Smirk has gone Overpool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:00 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire takes another base — the economy widens.
1:07 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:40 Lady Esquire starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Lady Esquire pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:07 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:50 Smirk failed to kill off Lady Esquire's defending zealots.Lady Esquire holds the early rush without blinking.
3:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
3:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
3:52 Lady Esquire is pushing out with his zealots.Lady Esquire tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:14 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:48 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Lady Esquire expands.
5:13 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
5:57 Smirk failed to kill off Lady Esquire's defending zealots.Smirk's early gamble buys nothing — Lady Esquire's defense was already in place.
6:09 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:25 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Lady Esquire destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Lady Esquire clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
7:05 Lady Esquire's forces appear to be larger compared to Smirk's!Lady Esquire's army is visibly the bigger one — Smirk should not take this fight.
7:18 Lady Esquire is pushing out with his zealots.Lady Esquire goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:38 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
7:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:19 With beautiful placement, Smirk successfully fends off Lady Esquire's attacks.Smirk takes the fight on his terms and sends Lady Esquire home with nothing.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:45 Lady Esquire destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Lady Esquire clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
9:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
9:37 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
9:52 Lady Esquire is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Lady Esquire: the first units are already marching.
10:21 Smirk starts pushing across the map.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:50 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire takes another base — the economy widens.
10:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:33 Smirk failed to break Lady Esquire's defending line of zealots.Lady Esquire holds the early rush without blinking.
11:52 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
🎙 Lady Esquire edges ahead on army strength.
12:21 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
12:44 Lady Esquire is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Lady Esquire hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
12:51 Smirk decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
13:25 Smirk's army is small compared to Lady Esquire!Smirk is badly outgunned — Lady Esquire's force is a size larger.
13:46 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:57 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:36 Lady Esquire made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Smirk's hydralisks! Smirk has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Lady Esquire holds Smirk.
14:50 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Lady Esquire's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Lady Esquire's force and backs off.
15:19 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:27 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:58 With corsairs sniping overlords, Lady Esquire is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Lady Esquire's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:16 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
16:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
17:03 A few beautiful storms from Lady Esquire turned the battle around! Lady Esquire won the battle!Smirk's defense bends, then snaps. Lady Esquire takes the middle of the game.
17:32 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Lady Esquire destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Lady Esquire takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
17:47 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
18:14 Lady Esquire casts some storm! But Smirk lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Smirk shuts the door on Lady Esquire.
18:32 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Lady Esquire's defense line.Good instincts from Lady Esquire; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:07 Lady Esquire decides to start pushing across the map.Lady Esquire tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
19:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:51 Lady Esquire's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!Smirk's defense bends, then snaps. Lady Esquire takes the middle of the game.
20:11 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
20:37 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Lady Esquire's army.Smirk clips Lady Esquire's army — real damage, but Lady Esquire fights on.
20:46 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:10 Lady Esquire is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Lady Esquire hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:31 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
22:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:13 Lady Esquire kills off Smirk's armies and continues pushing!Smirk's army evaporates. Lady Esquire doesn't even slow down.
22:53 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:12 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Lady Esquire's army has been decimated.Smirk clips Lady Esquire's army — real damage, but Lady Esquire fights on.
23:32 Lady Esquire's forces appear to be larger compared to Smirk's!Count the units: Lady Esquire has the edge over Smirk right now.
23:56 Lady Esquire decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Lady Esquire pushes.
24:15 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
24:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
25:10 Smirk scourged some of Lady Esquire's annoying corsairs, and kills off majority of the speedlots with his lurkers!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Smirk holds Lady Esquire.
25:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
25:37 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:02 Lady Esquire is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Lady Esquire starts the push.
26:36 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
26:57 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
27:25 Smirk successfully fends off Lady Esquire's attacks.The attack shatters on Smirk's line. Great positioning.
27:46 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
27:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:30 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 Lady Esquire's army.Good instincts from Lady Esquire; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
28:47 Looks like Lady Esquire is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Lady Esquire hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
29:41 With beautiful placement, Smirk successfully fends off Lady Esquire's attacks.Smirk holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
29:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
30:06 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:39 Looks like Lady Esquire is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Lady Esquire's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:59 Smirk has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
31:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
31:45 Lady Esquire failed to deal nicely with Smirk's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.Lady Esquire's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
32:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
32:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
33:03 Lady Esquire casts some storm! But Smirk lost no workers.Lady Esquire knocks, Smirk answers. No damage done.
33:22 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Lady Esquire's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Lady Esquire shuts the door on Smirk.
33:29 Lady Esquire moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Lady Esquire pushes.
33:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
34:25 Lady Esquire tried to break into Smirk's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped Lady Esquire!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Smirk holds Lady Esquire.
34:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
35:02 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
35:28 Lady Esquire tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Smirk's economy.Good instincts from Smirk; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
35:50 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 Lady Esquire's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Lady Esquire shuts the door on Smirk.
36:13 At the moment, Smirk seems to have more units than Lady Esquire.Count the units: Smirk has the edge over Lady Esquire right now.
36:42 Eager to end the game, Lady Esquire moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Lady Esquire crosses the map with everything.
37:03 Smirk decides to start pushing across the map.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
37:25 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.
37:57 Smirk brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but Lady Esquire had the observers and archons to deal with. Lady Esquire successfully defended Smirk's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Lady Esquire holds Smirk.
38:04 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Lady Esquire's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Lady Esquire's force and backs off.
38:42 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:55 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Lady Esquire's defense line.Smirk goes for the raid — Lady Esquire is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
— The late game —
39:17 Every gateway is pumping and Lady Esquire starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Lady Esquire commits the late-game army.
39:35 Smirk decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
39:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
40:34 Dark swarm covers the hatcheries — Lady Esquire's dragoons fire into nothing and Smirk holds.Lady Esquire throws the endgame army in and Smirk simply refuses to lose.
40:48 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:07 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:34 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Lady Esquire's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Lady Esquire shuts the door on Smirk.
41:54 Every gateway is pumping and Lady Esquire starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Lady Esquire moves out to end it.
42:28 Smirk moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
42:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
43:04 The battle outcome favors Smirk as Lady Esquire's armies melt into Smirk's armies' weapon fire!Lady Esquire's army evaporates. Smirk doesn't even slow down.
43:19 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:45 It seems that Lady Esquire only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Lady Esquire takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
44:04 Lady Esquire tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Smirk.Lady Esquire goes for the raid — Smirk is ready, and nothing comes of it.
44:28 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Lady Esquire's defense line.Good instincts from Lady Esquire; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
44:58 Lady Esquire casts some storm! But Smirk lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Smirk shuts the door on Lady Esquire.
45:27 Smirk moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
45:42 Lady Esquire's army is small compared to Smirk!Lady Esquire needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
46:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
46:27 Smirk spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Lady Esquire is still standing.Lady Esquire holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
46:45 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Lady Esquire's army has been decimated.Smirk clips Lady Esquire's army — real damage, but Lady Esquire fights on.
47:10 It seems that Lady Esquire only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Lady Esquire clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
47:29 Lady Esquire rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Lady Esquire has built comes forward at once.
48:00 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
48:10 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
48:38 Smirk's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Lady Esquire has no observers left. The push stalls.Smirk holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
49:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
49:18 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Lady Esquire's army.Smirk clips Lady Esquire's army — real damage, but Lady Esquire fights on.
49:55 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 Lady Esquire's army.Good instincts from Lady Esquire; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
50:11 Lady Esquire tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Smirk's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Smirk shuts the door on Lady Esquire.
50:32 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
50:59 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.
51:23 Plague on the templar, and Smirk's ultralisks walk straight through Lady Esquire.There's no rebuilding from that. Smirk's late-game push decides it.
51:51 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
52:32 Reaver! Reaver! Lady Esquire's reaver is killing off most of Smirk's workers!Smirk looks away for one second and Lady Esquire makes him pay for it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
52:58 Smirk must macro up quickly or Lady Esquire will just roll him over!Smirk needs production, fast; Lady Esquire's army has outgrown his.
53:10 Aaaaaa, Smirk's mineral line is stormed by Lady Esquire's high templars!The raid lands — Lady Esquire chips away at Smirk's foundation.
53:37 With a successful harassment, Lady Esquire hurts Smirk's economy.Beautiful harassment from Lady Esquire. Smirk's economy takes a real hit.
54:05 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Lady Esquire.This is the big one — Lady Esquire commits the late-game army.
54:14 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
54:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
55:16 Under dark swarm Lady Esquire's dragoons are useless — Smirk's cracklings tear the army apart!The final army does its work — Smirk breaks Lady Esquire late.
55:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
56:01 It seems that Lady Esquire only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Lady Esquire takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
56:22 Lady Esquire rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Lady Esquire has built comes forward at once.
56:31 Smirk moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
56:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
57:27 Plague on the templar, and Smirk's ultralisks walk straight through Lady Esquire.The final army does its work — Smirk breaks Lady Esquire late.
57:54 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
58:10 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:30 Lady Esquire decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Lady Esquire tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
58:56 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Smirk pushes.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
59:09 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
59:29 With beautiful placement, Smirk successfully fends off Lady Esquire's attacks.Smirk takes the fight on his terms and sends Lady Esquire home with nothing.
60:00 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
60:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
60:47 Lady Esquire is having a hard time catching up with Smirk's number of expansions.Lady Esquire needs an expansion soon or Smirk's economy simply wins this.
61:13 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
61:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
61:48 Lady Esquire's storms land on the swarm and Smirk's cracklings die before they reach the line.Smirk throws the endgame army in and Lady Esquire simply refuses to lose.
62:12 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
62:32 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
63:04 Smirk successfully blocked Lady Esquire from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Smirk shuts the door on Lady Esquire.
63:19 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
63:50 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.
64:17 Plague on the templar, and Smirk's ultralisks walk straight through Lady Esquire.The final army does its work — Smirk breaks Lady Esquire late.
64:40 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
64:47 Lady Esquire destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Lady Esquire clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
65:16 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
65:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
66:11 Plague on the templar, and Smirk's ultralisks walk straight through Lady Esquire.There's no rebuilding from that. Smirk's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Smirk holds the stronger army for now.
66:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
66:46 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
67:00 Reaver! Reaver! Lady Esquire's reaver is killing off most of Smirk's workers!Lady Esquire gets into Smirk's mineral line — workers are dying.
67:32 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Smirk pushes.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
67:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
68:06 Under dark swarm Lady Esquire's dragoons are useless — Smirk's cracklings tear the army apart!There's no rebuilding from that. Smirk's late-game push decides it.
68:43 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
69:04 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
69:22 Smirk destroys Lady Esquire's nexus, denying expansions.Lady Esquire's expansion burns — Smirk tears it down.
🎙 Lady Esquire is a step behind and knows it.
69:52 Aaaaaa, Smirk's mineral line is stormed by Lady Esquire's high templars!Smirk looks away for one second and Lady Esquire makes him pay for it.
70:15 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
70:39 Smirk moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
70:54 Smirk has more expansions than Lady Esquire.Economically it's Smirk's game right now; Lady Esquire is falling behind on bases.
71:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
71:47 Smirk kills off Lady Esquire's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Smirk. The push continues.
71:58 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
72:32 Lady Esquire destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Lady Esquire clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
72:52 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Smirk pushes.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
🎙 Smirk has built a commanding army lead — Lady Esquire needs something special here.
73:03 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Lady Esquire GGs!That's it. Lady Esquire looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Smirk closes it out over Lady Esquire.
■ Smirk
■ Lady Esquire
army value
■ Smirk
■ Lady Esquire
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Play-by-play (58 lines)
0:13 The game starts with White Smirk spawning at s2 and Red Lady Esquire spawning at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Smirk at s2, Lady Esquire at s3.
0:33 Lady Esquire gets Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's 9 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Smirk's 9 Pool against Lady Esquire's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:02 Smirk decides to cheese today.Smirk isn't playing fair today — the cheese is on.
🎙 Smirk has built a commanding army lead — Lady Esquire needs something special here.
1:48 Taking the advantage of an aggressive build, Smirk attacks Lady Esquire.Smirk commits to the cheese — it's at Lady Esquire's door already.
2:09 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Quietly, Lady Esquire adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:47 Smirk starts expanding.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:10 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
3:36 Attempting to end the game, Lady Esquire moves out with his armies.Lady Esquire has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:40 With beautiful placement, Lady Esquire successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.The attack shatters on Lady Esquire's line. Great positioning.
5:18 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:51 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:24 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire takes another base — the economy widens.
6:40 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
7:25 Attempting to end the game, Lady Esquire moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Lady Esquire crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Smirk is a step behind and knows it.
7:49 Smirk desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:49 Lady Esquire kills off all of Smirk's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Smirk's early gamble buys nothing — Lady Esquire's defense was already in place.
9:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:50 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:14 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
10:58 Eager to end the game, Lady Esquire moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Lady Esquire crosses the map with everything.
11:17 Both Smirk and Lady Esquire appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Smirk and Lady Esquire match each other.
11:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Smirk is a step behind and knows it.
12:31 Lady Esquire successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.Lady Esquire takes the fight on his terms and sends Smirk home with nothing.
12:45 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Lady Esquire's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Lady Esquire's force and backs off.
13:36 About half of Smirk's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Lady Esquire's force stays on that battlefield.
13:52 Lady Esquire is pushing out with his zealots.Lady Esquire goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:30 Smirk starts expanding.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
14:54 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Quietly, Lady Esquire adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:51 Lady Esquire kills off Smirk's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Smirk wasn't ready. Lady Esquire's early aggression takes the lead.
16:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Lady Esquire is far ahead.
16:52 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:30 Lady Esquire is pushing out with his zealots.Lady Esquire tests the door early. Is anyone home?
18:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
18:41 Smirk failed to bring in overlords as Lady Esquire's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!The mid-game push crashes through — Lady Esquire breaks Smirk's position.
19:12 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Lady Esquire pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
19:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:10 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:42 Lady Esquire moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Lady Esquire crosses the map with everything.
21:05 Smirk desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Lady Esquire is far ahead.
21:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
22:15 The battle outcome favors Lady Esquire as Smirk's armies melt into Lady Esquire's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Smirk's way of life — Lady Esquire marches on.
22:46 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Lady Esquire's force stays on that battlefield.
23:08 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:45 Lady Esquire is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Lady Esquire hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:13 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Smirk taps out!That's it. Smirk looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Smirk taps out. Lady Esquire's mid game was simply better.
■ Smirk
■ Lady Esquire
army value
■ Smirk
■ Lady Esquire
economy
Play-by-play (244 lines)
0:07 Lady Esquire spawns at s4 in White while Smirk spawns at s2 in Teal.We're underway — Lady Esquire spawns at s4, Smirk answers from s2.
0:35 Lady Esquire opens Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Lady Esquire's Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
0:56 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:18 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
1:39 Lady Esquire's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Lady Esquire tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:11 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:45 Smirk failed to break Lady Esquire's defending line of zealots.Smirk's early gamble buys nothing — Lady Esquire's defense was already in place.
3:08 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:33 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:58 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:24 Eager to end the game, Lady Esquire moves out with his armies.Lady Esquire has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:41 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:07 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Lady Esquire expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:22 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
5:35 Lady Esquire failed to kill off Smirk's defending zerglings.Lady Esquire's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
6:01 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
6:20 Lady Esquire lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
6:55 Lady Esquire is pushing out with his zealots.Lady Esquire goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:06 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:41 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
7:55 Lady Esquire lost some of his dragoons to Smirk's speedlings!Lady Esquire wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
8:21 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Lady Esquire's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Lady Esquire's force and backs off.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:44 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
9:12 Lady Esquire starts pushing across the map.Lady Esquire has seen enough — the army moves out.
9:23 Smirk decides to start pushing across the map.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
9:51 At the moment, Smirk seems to have more units than Lady Esquire.Count the units: Smirk has the edge over Lady Esquire right now.
10:14 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:57 Smirk lost all of his zerglings to Lady Esquire's zealots and dragoons!Smirk wasn't ready. Lady Esquire's early aggression takes the lead.
11:09 Lady Esquire destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Lady Esquire clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
11:39 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Lady Esquire's army.Smirk clips Lady Esquire's army — real damage, but Lady Esquire fights on.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:14 Lady Esquire destroys Smirk's hatchery, denying expansions.Lady Esquire finds the weak point and Smirk's new base is gone.
12:21 Lady Esquire starts expanding.Quietly, Lady Esquire adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:52 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
13:20 Lady Esquire is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Lady Esquire starts the push.
13:27 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
13:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:08 Lady Esquire's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!Smirk's defense bends, then snaps. Lady Esquire takes the middle of the game.
14:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:09 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:21 Where is Smirk's detector? Lady Esquire sends dark templars to harass Smirk's mineral line!Smirk looks away for one second and Lady Esquire makes him pay for it.
15:47 Unwilling to make the game too long, Lady Esquire starts moving out.No more waiting. Lady Esquire pushes.
16:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:36 Lady Esquire was out-microed by Smirk and loses all his attacking forces.Lady Esquire commits and it's the wrong call — Smirk cleans it up.
16:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:13 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:32 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
18:07 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire takes another base — the economy widens.
18:18 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
18:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:16 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Smirk didn't even have a chance against Lady Esquire.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Lady Esquire holds Smirk.
19:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:49 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:14 Aaaaaa, Smirk's mineral line is stormed by Lady Esquire's high templars!Lady Esquire gets into Smirk's mineral line — workers are dying.
20:32 Reaver! Reaver! Lady Esquire's reaver is killing off most of Smirk's workers!Smirk looks away for one second and Lady Esquire makes him pay for it.
21:07 Looks like Lady Esquire is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Lady Esquire's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:21 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.
21:35 Lady Esquire tried to break into Smirk's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped Lady Esquire!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Smirk holds Lady Esquire.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
22:08 It seems that Lady Esquire only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Lady Esquire clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
22:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
23:00 Lady Esquire is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Lady Esquire's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:09 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
23:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:00 With beautiful placement, Smirk successfully fends off Lady Esquire's attacks.Smirk takes the fight on his terms and sends Lady Esquire home with nothing.
24:31 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:50 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:14 Reaver! Reaver! Lady Esquire's reaver is killing off most of Smirk's workers!Beautiful harassment from Lady Esquire. Smirk's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
25:21 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:59 Both Lady Esquire and Smirk appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Lady Esquire and Smirk yet.
26:18 Lady Esquire starts pushing across the map.Lady Esquire has seen enough — the army moves out.
26:35 Smirk has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
26:50 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
27:26 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
27:44 All of a sudden, Lady Esquire has no armies left while Smirk is continuing to push across the map!Smirk wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
28:11 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
28:21 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
28:49 Reaver! Reaver! Lady Esquire's reaver is killing off most of Smirk's workers!Lady Esquire gets into Smirk's mineral line — workers are dying.
29:11 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Quietly, Lady Esquire adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
29:41 Lady Esquire is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Lady Esquire hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
30:15 A few beautiful storms from Lady Esquire turned the battle around! Lady Esquire won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Lady Esquire breaks Smirk's position.
30:31 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
31:13 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
31:35 Lady Esquire starts pushing across the map.Lady Esquire tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
31:42 Smirk has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
32:17 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
32:27 Lady Esquire was out-microed by Smirk and loses all his attacking forces.Smirk takes the fight on his terms and sends Lady Esquire home with nothing.
33:02 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
33:24 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
33:42 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
33:59 Lady Esquire moves out with his armies.Lady Esquire has seen enough — the army moves out.
34:29 Smirk has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
34:42 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Lady Esquire expands.
35:02 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
35:28 Smirk's massive number of speedlings stopped Lady Esquire's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Smirk!Smirk absorbs the mid-game push — Lady Esquire gained nothing for the cost.
35:43 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
36:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
36:45 In terms of army size, Lady Esquire is behind Smirk!Lady Esquire needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
37:09 Lady Esquire is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Lady Esquire hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
37:16 Smirk decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
37:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
38:13 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Smirk breaks Lady Esquire wide open.There's no rebuilding from that. Smirk's late-game push decides it.
38:38 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
38:45 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
39:14 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
39:46 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
39:53 Lady Esquire rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Lady Esquire commits the late-game army.
40:12 Eager to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
40:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
40:58 With beautiful placement, Smirk successfully fends off Lady Esquire's attacks.The attack shatters on Smirk's line. Great positioning.
41:34 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
41:42 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire 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.
42:07 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Lady Esquire.Everything Lady Esquire has built comes forward at once.
42:27 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
43:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
43:26 The battle outcome favors Lady Esquire as Smirk's armies melt into Lady Esquire's armies' weapon fire!Lady Esquire wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
43:47 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:04 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Lady Esquire's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Lady Esquire's force and backs off.
44:16 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire takes another base — the economy widens.
44:52 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
45:05 With a successful harassment, Smirk hurts Lady Esquire's economy.The raid lands — Smirk chips away at Lady Esquire's foundation.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
45:40 Zerglings ran past Lady Esquire's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Smirk!Beautiful harassment from Smirk. Lady Esquire's economy takes a real hit.
45:58 Lady Esquire's number of expansions are equal to Smirk's.Base for base, they're level — Lady Esquire and Smirk match each other.
46:24 Lady Esquire rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Lady Esquire has built comes forward at once.
46:32 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
47:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
47:28 Lady Esquire had the observers for those lurkers and Smirk's push simply stops.Smirk throws the endgame army in and Lady Esquire simply refuses to lose.
47:50 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:39 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
48:51 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Lady Esquire moves on the hatcheries.Everything Lady Esquire has built comes forward at once.
49:23 Smirk decides to start pushing across the map.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
49:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
50:09 Lady Esquire kills off Smirk's armies and continues pushing!Smirk's army evaporates. Lady Esquire doesn't even slow down.
50:32 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:05 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Lady Esquire moves on the hatcheries.Everything Lady Esquire has built comes forward at once.
51:27 Smirk starts pushing across the map.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
51:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
52:18 Lady Esquire successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.Lady Esquire takes the fight on his terms and sends Smirk home with nothing.
52:42 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:30 Smirk must macro up quickly or Lady Esquire will just roll him over!Smirk needs production, fast; Lady Esquire's army has outgrown his.
53:41 Unwilling to make the game too long, Lady Esquire starts moving out.Lady Esquire has seen enough — the army moves out.
53:58 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
54:26 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.
54:43 Smirk's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Lady Esquire loses everything.The final army does its work — Smirk breaks Lady Esquire late.
55:13 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
55:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:58 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Lady Esquire moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Lady Esquire commits the late-game army.
56:12 Smirk moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
56:37 Both Lady Esquire and Smirk appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
57:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
57:33 Lady Esquire walked into plague and swarm together. Smirk gave up nothing.Smirk holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
57:54 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:31 Every gateway is pumping and Lady Esquire starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Lady Esquire commits the late-game army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
58:53 Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
59:09 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
59:40 Plague on the templar, and Smirk's ultralisks walk straight through Lady Esquire.There's no rebuilding from that. Smirk's late-game push decides it.
59:58 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
60:16 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
60:50 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Lady Esquire.Everything Lady Esquire has built comes forward at once.
61:14 Smirk moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
61:28 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.
61:59 With beautiful placement, Smirk successfully fends off Lady Esquire's attacks.Smirk holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
62:19 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
62:35 Lady Esquire has lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
62:53 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Lady Esquire.This is the big one — Lady Esquire commits the late-game army.
63:23 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
63:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
64:04 Smirk spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Lady Esquire is still standing.Smirk throws the endgame army in and Lady Esquire simply refuses to lose.
64:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
64:47 It seems that Lady Esquire only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Lady Esquire clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
65:16 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Lady Esquire's defense line.Smirk knocks, Lady Esquire answers. No damage done.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
65:44 Every gateway is pumping and Lady Esquire starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Lady Esquire commits the late-game army.
66:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
66:21 Lady Esquire was out-microed by Smirk and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Smirk's line. Great positioning.
66:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
67:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
67:22 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Lady Esquire.Everything Lady Esquire has built comes forward at once.
67:55 Smirk moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
68:08 Smirk is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Lady Esquire.Smirk needs an expansion soon or Lady Esquire's economy simply wins this.
68:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
69:01 Smirk's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Lady Esquire loses everything.The final army does its work — Smirk breaks Lady Esquire late.
69:15 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
69:48 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
70:16 Smirk is planning a harassment, but Lady Esquire scouted it!No surprises today — Lady Esquire's harassment is scouted early.
70:33 Smirk is still going ahead with his harassment!Plans change: Smirk's raiders are needed on defense.
70:56 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Lady Esquire's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Lady Esquire shuts the door on Smirk.
71:23 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Lady Esquire.Max supply, full upgrades: Lady Esquire moves out to end it.
71:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
72:07 Lady Esquire walked into plague and swarm together. Smirk gave up nothing.Lady Esquire throws the endgame army in and Smirk simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
72:21 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
72:47 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
73:12 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 Lady Esquire's army.Smirk knocks, Lady Esquire answers. No damage done.
73:21 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Lady Esquire moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Lady Esquire commits the late-game army.
73:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
74:05 Smirk ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. Lady Esquire is inside the third.The final army does its work — Lady Esquire breaks Smirk late.
74:44 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
74:59 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
75:25 Lady Esquire rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Lady Esquire has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Lady Esquire holds the stronger army for now.
75:43 Lady Esquire has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Smirk.Lady Esquire runs 1 more bases than Smirk. That compounds.
76:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
76:32 Smirk ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. Lady Esquire is inside the third.There's no rebuilding from that. Lady Esquire's late-game push decides it.
76:47 Lady Esquire only destroyed about half of Smirk's army.Half of Smirk's force is gone — Lady Esquire took it apart.
77:14 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Lady Esquire's army.Smirk clips Lady Esquire's army — real damage, but Lady Esquire fights on.
77:34 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 Lady Esquire's army.Good instincts from Lady Esquire; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
77:58 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Lady Esquire.Max supply, full upgrades: Lady Esquire moves out to end it.
78:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
78:46 Smirk ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. Lady Esquire is inside the third.There's no rebuilding from that. Lady Esquire's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Lady Esquire has built a commanding army lead — Smirk needs something special here.
79:13 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Lady Esquire pays for that trade with about half his army.
79:20 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
79:45 Every gateway is pumping and Lady Esquire starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Lady Esquire moves out to end it.
80:09 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Smirk GGs!Smirk GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Smirk taps out. Lady Esquire's late game was simply better.
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Play-by-play (142 lines)
0:07 Smirk spawns in Orange at s1 while Lady Esquire spawns in Yellow at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Smirk at s1, Lady Esquire at s2.
0:35 Lady Esquire gets Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's Overpool.The builds are down: Overpool from Smirk, Forge Fast Expand from Lady Esquire.
— The early game —
1:02 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
1:27 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:37 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:11 Lady Esquire's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Lady Esquire goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:52 With really nice micro, Smirk's speedlings kills off Lady Esquire's dragoons.Lady Esquire wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
3:29 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:01 Lady Esquire is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Smirk's army.Lady Esquire is badly outgunned — Smirk's force is a size larger.
4:32 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
4:55 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Quietly, Lady Esquire adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:30 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:46 Lady Esquire is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Lady Esquire tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:39 Smirk was out-microed by Lady Esquire and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Lady Esquire's line. Great positioning.
6:48 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
7:25 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:50 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
8:11 Lady Esquire is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Lady Esquire: the first units are already marching.
8:38 Lady Esquire starts expanding.Lady Esquire plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:13 Smirk with his speedlings successfully defend against Lady Esquire's early zealot pressure.Lady Esquire's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
9:44 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:09 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:24 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
10:45 Smirk decides to move out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:12 Lady Esquire decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Lady Esquire pushes.
11:34 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.
12:16 All of a sudden, Smirk has no armies left while Lady Esquire is continuing to push across the map!Lady Esquire wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
12:24 After that battle, Lady Esquire destroyed about half of Smirk's army.Half of Smirk's force is gone — Lady Esquire took it apart.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
13:02 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Lady Esquire's army has been decimated.Smirk clips Lady Esquire's army — real damage, but Lady Esquire fights on.
13:14 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Quietly, Lady Esquire adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
13:52 Smirk has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
14:01 Lady Esquire starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Lady Esquire pushes.
14:23 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
15:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
15:28 With beautiful placement, Smirk successfully fends off Lady Esquire's attacks.Smirk takes the fight on his terms and sends Lady Esquire home with nothing.
15:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:01 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:22 Currently, neither Smirk nor Lady Esquire appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Smirk and Lady Esquire match each other.
16:59 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
17:10 Lady Esquire decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Lady Esquire crosses the map with everything.
17:41 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:08 Lady Esquire made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Smirk's hydralisks! Smirk has to back off!Lady Esquire absorbs the mid-game push — Smirk gained nothing for the cost.
18:32 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:25 Lady Esquire desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Lady Esquire takes another base — the economy widens.
19:34 Smirk has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
20:13 Lady Esquire is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Lady Esquire starts the push.
20:26 Smirk decides to expand.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
20:57 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:09 Lady Esquire made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Smirk's hydralisks! Smirk has to back off!Lady Esquire absorbs the mid-game push — Smirk gained nothing for the cost.
21:43 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
22:04 About half of Smirk's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Lady Esquire's force stays on that battlefield.
22:33 Reaver! Reaver! Lady Esquire's reaver is killing off most of Smirk's workers!Beautiful harassment from Lady Esquire. Smirk's economy takes a real hit.
23:02 In terms of army size, Smirk is behind Lady Esquire!Smirk needs production, fast; Lady Esquire's army has outgrown his.
23:17 Looks like Lady Esquire is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Lady Esquire starts the push.
🎙 The scales tip toward Lady Esquire — a lead, but not a safe one.
23:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
23:54 Lady Esquire tried to break into Smirk's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped Lady Esquire!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Smirk holds Lady Esquire.
24:26 Lady Esquire destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Lady Esquire takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
24:52 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
25:08 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Lady Esquire's defense line.Good instincts from Lady Esquire; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
25:35 Aaaaaa, Smirk's mineral line is stormed by Lady Esquire's high templars!Smirk looks away for one second and Lady Esquire makes him pay for it.
25:55 Unwilling to make the game too long, Lady Esquire starts moving out.Lady Esquire tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
26:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
27:01 The battle outcome favors Lady Esquire as Smirk's armies melt into Lady Esquire's armies' weapon fire!Smirk's army evaporates. Lady Esquire doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
27:09 It seems that Lady Esquire only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Lady Esquire takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
27:30 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Lady Esquire's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Lady Esquire's force and backs off.
28:03 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 Lady Esquire's army.Smirk knocks, Lady Esquire answers. No damage done.
28:37 Lady Esquire is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Lady Esquire starts the push.
28:57 Both Smirk and Lady Esquire appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Smirk and Lady Esquire yet.
29:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
29:34 Smirk's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.The mid-game push crashes through — Lady Esquire breaks Smirk's position.
29:59 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Lady Esquire destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Lady Esquire takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
30:22 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
30:43 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
31:16 With corsairs sniping overlords, Lady Esquire is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Lady Esquire starts the push.
31:36 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
31:58 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Smirk didn't even have a chance against Lady Esquire.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Lady Esquire holds Smirk.
32:27 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
32:59 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
33:06 Smirk has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
33:47 Lady Esquire starts pushing across the map.Lady Esquire tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
34:00 In terms of army size, Smirk and Lady Esquire are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
34:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
34:53 Lady Esquire's massive number of speedlots slice through Smirk's zerglings and hydralisks.Smirk's defense bends, then snaps. Lady Esquire takes the middle of the game.
35:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
35:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
36:00 What superior Mutalisk micro from Smirk! Lady Esquire's economy is suffering!Smirk gets into Lady Esquire's mineral line — workers are dying.
36:19 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 Lady Esquire's army.Smirk knocks, Lady Esquire answers. No damage done.
36:53 Lady Esquire moves out with his armies.Lady Esquire tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
37:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
37:38 Smirk's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.The mid-game push crashes through — Lady Esquire breaks Smirk's position.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
38:07 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Lady Esquire's force stays on that battlefield.
38:31 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Lady Esquire's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Lady Esquire's force and backs off.
38:53 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
39:16 Lady Esquire decides to move out with his armies.Lady Esquire has seen enough — the army moves out.
39:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
40:07 Lady Esquire can't push any further as Smirk burrowed some lurkers and Lady Esquire has no observers!Smirk absorbs the mid-game push — Lady Esquire gained nothing for the cost.
40:29 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
40:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
— The late game —
41:01 Every gateway is pumping and Lady Esquire starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Lady Esquire commits the late-game army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
41:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
42:07 The battle outcome favors Lady Esquire as Smirk's armies melt into Lady Esquire's armies' weapon fire!Lady Esquire wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
42:29 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Lady Esquire's force stays on that battlefield.
42:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:20 Smirk is planning a harassment, but Lady Esquire scouted it!No surprises today — Lady Esquire's harassment is scouted early.
43:36 Smirk doesn't appear to want to go ahead with harassing anymore.Smirk thinks better of it and pulls the raiders back.
44:07 Lady Esquire starts pushing across the map.Lady Esquire tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
44:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
44:46 All of a sudden, Smirk has no armies left while Lady Esquire is continuing to push across the map!Smirk's army evaporates. Lady Esquire doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Smirk is a step behind and knows it.
45:11 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:34 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Lady Esquire's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Lady Esquire's force and backs off.
45:50 Unwilling to make the game too long, Lady Esquire starts moving out.Here it comes: Lady Esquire crosses the map with everything.
46:12 In terms of army size, Smirk is behind Lady Esquire!Smirk is badly outgunned — Lady Esquire's force is a size larger.
46:38 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.
47:20 The corsairs cleared the sky and Lady Esquire's ground army does the rest to Smirk.There's no rebuilding from that. Lady Esquire's late-game push decides it.
47:31 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Lady Esquire's force stays on that battlefield.
47:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
48:24 Smirk's hatchery has been destroyed by Lady Esquire.No reinforcements in time: Smirk watches Lady Esquire level the expansion.
🎙 Lady Esquire's force dwarfs what Smirk has left on the field.
48:45 Attempting to end the game, Lady Esquire moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Lady Esquire crosses the map with everything.
49:08 Smirk having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Smirk taps.
Lady Esquire takes it — the late game decided this one.
Head to head
37 games
Smirk
16 – 21
Lady Esquire