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■ Phoneme
■ Paean
army value
■ Phoneme
■ Paean
economy
Play-by-play (120 lines)
0:11 The game starts with Teal Paean spawning at s1 and Yellow Phoneme spawning at s2.We're underway — Paean spawns at s1, Phoneme answers from s2.
0:24 Paean opens 9 Pool against Phoneme's 1 Rax FE.The builds are down: 9 Pool from Paean, 1 Rax FE from Phoneme.
— The early game —
1:08 Paean decides to cheese today.Something sneaky from Paean. This is an early gamble.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Paean is far ahead.
1:18 Paean with an aggressive opening starts to attack Phoneme.Paean commits to the cheese — it's at Phoneme's door already.
1:43 Phoneme starts expanding.Phoneme takes another base — the economy widens.
2:13 Paean places down a hatchery.Paean plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:35 Paean with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Paean goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:05 Phoneme feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Phoneme goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:55 Paean's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Phoneme continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Phoneme breaks Paean's front door.
4:21 About half of Paean's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Phoneme's force stays on that battlefield.
4:30 Paean destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Phoneme's army has been decimated.Paean takes a bite out of Phoneme's force and backs off.
4:56 Phoneme decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Phoneme: the first units are already marching.
5:24 Phoneme places down a command center.Phoneme takes another base — the economy widens.
5:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Paean is a step behind and knows it.
6:14 Phoneme kills off Paean's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Phoneme breaks Paean's front door.
6:39 After that battle, Phoneme destroyed about half of Paean's army.Phoneme cuts Paean's army in half.
7:09 With excellent skills and micro, Phoneme managed to fend off Paean while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
7:28 Paean places down a hatchery.Paean takes another base — the economy widens.
7:47 Eager to end the game, Paean moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Paean pushes.
8:26 Attempting to end the game, Phoneme moves out with his armies.Phoneme has seen enough — the army moves out.
8:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
9:02 Phoneme failed to kill off Paean's defending zerglings.Paean holds the early rush without blinking.
9:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Phoneme — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Phoneme — a lead, but not a safe one.
9:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Phoneme seems to be fine.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:27 Phoneme places down a command center.Phoneme plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:50 Paean with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Paean: the first units are already marching.
11:17 Phoneme starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Phoneme: the first units are already marching.
11:44 In terms of army size, Paean is behind Phoneme!Paean needs production, fast; Phoneme's army has outgrown his.
12:02 Paean places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Paean expands.
12:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:39 Phoneme kills off Paean's zerglings with his marines!Paean wasn't ready. Phoneme's early aggression takes the lead.
13:03 Paean has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Phoneme's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Phoneme holds the stronger army for now.
13:41 After that battle, Phoneme still has most of his army with him.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:04 Paean is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Paean goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:31 Phoneme starts pushing out with his marines.Phoneme tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:58 Phoneme places down a command center.More workers, more money: Phoneme expands.
15:09 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
15:39 Phoneme was out-microed by Paean and loses all his attacking forces.Paean takes the fight on his terms and sends Phoneme home with nothing.
16:11 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Phoneme destroyed only less than half of Paean's army.Phoneme takes a bite out of Paean's force and backs off.
16:21 After that battle, Phoneme still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
16:48 Paean places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Paean expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
17:24 Paean decides to move out with his armies.Paean tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
17:40 Phoneme moves out with his armies.Phoneme has seen enough — the army moves out.
18:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
18:20 Paean was unable to break through Phoneme's M&M group.Phoneme absorbs the mid-game push — Paean gained nothing for the cost.
19:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Phoneme seems to be fine.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:27 With excellent skills and micro, Paean managed to fend off Phoneme while losing less than half of his army.Phoneme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:41 Zerglings ran past Phoneme's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Paean!Paean gets into Phoneme's mineral line — workers are dying.
20:16 Dropship! Dropship! Phoneme drops some vultures into Paean's mineral line!Paean looks away for one second and Phoneme makes him pay for it.
20:30 Phoneme places down a command center.Phoneme plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
20:58 Paean is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Paean's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:16 Phoneme is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Phoneme starts the push.
21:44 Paean places down a hatchery.Paean takes another base — the economy widens.
22:02 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:41 Paean was unable to break through Phoneme's M&M group.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Phoneme holds Paean.
23:10 With excellent skills and micro, Phoneme managed to fend off Paean while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
23:29 About half of Paean's army has been decimated in that battle.Phoneme pays for that trade with about half his army.
23:40 Phoneme tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Paean.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Paean shuts the door on Phoneme.
24:14 Paean brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Paean hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
24:31 Phoneme decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Phoneme has seen enough — the army moves out.
24:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
25:34 Paean backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Phoneme holds Paean.
25:53 It seems that Paean only managed to destroy less than half of Phoneme's army.Paean clips Phoneme's army — real damage, but Phoneme fights on.
26:06 Paean has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Phoneme's force stays on that battlefield.
26:35 Phoneme places down a command center.Phoneme plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
27:14 Dropship! Dropship! Phoneme drops some vultures into Paean's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Phoneme. Paean's economy takes a real hit.
27:25 Phoneme decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Phoneme pushes.
28:00 It seems like Phoneme has more units than Paean!Count the units: Phoneme has the edge over Paean right now.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
28:11 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
28:43 All of a sudden, Paean has no armies left while Phoneme is continuing to push across the map!Paean's army evaporates. Phoneme doesn't even slow down.
28:59 With excellent skills and micro, Paean managed to fend off Phoneme while losing less than half of his army.Phoneme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:40 After that battle, Phoneme still has most of his army with him.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:00 Phoneme is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Phoneme's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:25 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
30:47 With beautiful placement, Paean successfully fends off Phoneme's attacks.The attack shatters on Paean's line. Great positioning.
31:14 With excellent skills and micro, Paean managed to fend off Phoneme while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Phoneme — the losses are light.
31:28 After that battle, Paean destroyed about half of Phoneme's army.Paean cuts Phoneme's army in half.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
32:05 Phoneme now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Phoneme's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
32:44 Phoneme kills off Paean's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Paean's way of life — Phoneme marches on.
33:20 Phoneme destroyed about half of Paean's army after that battle.Phoneme cuts Paean's army in half.
33:32 With excellent skills and micro, Phoneme managed to fend off Paean while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
33:59 Eager to end the game, Phoneme moves out with his armies.Phoneme has seen enough — the army moves out.
34:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
34:50 All of a sudden, Paean has no armies left while Phoneme is continuing to push across the map!Paean's army evaporates. Phoneme doesn't even slow down.
35:14 Phoneme destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Paean's army has been decimated.Phoneme takes a bite out of Paean's force and backs off.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
35:40 With excellent skills and micro, Phoneme managed to fend off Paean while losing less than half of his army.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:03 Phoneme is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Phoneme starts the push.
36:31 Paean is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Phoneme's army.Paean needs production, fast; Phoneme's army has outgrown his.
36:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
37:10 Phoneme stimpacked his marines and sliced through Paean's units!Paean's defense bends, then snaps. Phoneme takes the middle of the game.
37:39 With excellent skills and micro, Paean managed to fend off Phoneme while losing less than half of his army.Phoneme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Phoneme seems to be fine.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:34 Phoneme destroys Paean's hatchery, denying expansions.Paean's expansion burns — Phoneme tears it down.
38:51 Paean places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Paean expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
39:14 What superior Mutalisk micro from Paean! Phoneme's economy is suffering!Phoneme looks away for one second and Paean makes him pay for it.
39:37 Phoneme now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Phoneme starts the push.
40:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
40:24 Even sunken colonies didn't help Paean, Paean has to pull some drones to fight against Phoneme's marines!Paean's defense bends, then snaps. Phoneme takes the middle of the game.
41:00 About half of Paean's army has been decimated in that battle.Phoneme pays for that trade with about half his army.
41:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Phoneme seems to be fine.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
41:52 Phoneme creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Phoneme has built comes forward at once.
42:00 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Paean GGs!Paean types it out: GG.
Phoneme takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Phoneme
■ Paean
army value
■ Phoneme
■ Paean
economy
Play-by-play (240 lines)
0:17 The game starts with Yellow Phoneme spawning at s2 and Teal Paean spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Phoneme at s2, Paean at s1.
0:37 Paean gets 12 Hatch against Phoneme's 14 CC.The builds are down: 14 CC from Phoneme, 12 Hatch from Paean.
— The early game —
0:53 Phoneme places down a command center.More workers, more money: Phoneme expands.
1:15 Paean places down a hatchery.Quietly, Paean adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:44 Phoneme decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Phoneme: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:04 Paean with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Paean: the first units are already marching.
2:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
2:46 With some nice micro, Paean successfully defend against Phoneme's marines.Paean holds the early rush without blinking.
3:12 Phoneme destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Paean's army has been decimated.Phoneme clips Paean's army — real damage, but Paean fights on.
3:23 After that battle, Phoneme still has most of his army with him.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:01 Phoneme places down a command center.More workers, more money: Phoneme expands.
4:22 Paean places down a hatchery.Quietly, Paean adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:30 Phoneme decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Phoneme crosses the map with everything.
5:00 Unwilling to make the game too long, Paean starts moving out.No more waiting. Paean pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
5:52 Phoneme has enough marines to deal with Paean's zergling pressure.Phoneme holds the early rush without blinking.
6:10 After that battle, Paean destroyed about half of Phoneme's army.Paean cuts Phoneme's army in half.
6:27 With excellent skills and micro, Paean managed to fend off Phoneme while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Phoneme — the losses are light.
6:43 In terms of army size, Phoneme is behind Paean!Phoneme is badly outgunned — Paean's force is a size larger.
7:15 Phoneme feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Phoneme goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:25 Paean with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Paean tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
8:21 Phoneme successfully fends off Paean's attacks.Phoneme holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:42 Paean destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Phoneme's army has been decimated.Paean takes a bite out of Phoneme's force and backs off.
9:07 With excellent skills and micro, Paean managed to fend off Phoneme while losing less than half of his army.Phoneme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:33 Phoneme places down a command center.More workers, more money: Phoneme expands.
9:52 Paean places down a hatchery.Quietly, Paean adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:59 Phoneme feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Phoneme: the first units are already marching.
10:37 Paean's zerglings are pushing out!Paean tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
11:11 Phoneme was out-microed by Paean and loses all his attacking forces.Phoneme commits and it's the wrong call — Paean cleans it up.
11:28 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.Phoneme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:58 With excellent skills and micro, Phoneme managed to fend off Paean while losing less than half of his army.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:12 Paean decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Paean crosses the map with everything.
12:35 Paean places down a hatchery.Paean plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:04 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
13:19 Phoneme seems to have run out of scans! Paean's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!The mid-game push crashes through — Paean breaks Phoneme's position.
13:44 With excellent skills and micro, Phoneme managed to fend off Paean while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
14:20 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.Phoneme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:30 Phoneme places down a command center.Quietly, Phoneme adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:03 Paean decides to move out with his armies.Paean has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
15:44 Paean is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Phoneme's marines melt in this attack!The mid-game push crashes through — Paean breaks Phoneme's position.
16:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Phoneme seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
16:33 With excellent skills and micro, Paean managed to fend off Phoneme while losing less than half of his army.Phoneme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:55 Phoneme's cloaked wraith did not do much to Paean's economy.Good instincts from Paean; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
17:15 Paean desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Paean expands.
17:28 Paean starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Paean's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:03 Phoneme places down a command center.Phoneme plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
18:33 Paean was unable to break through Phoneme's M&M group.Phoneme absorbs the mid-game push — Paean gained nothing for the cost.
18:56 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Paean destroyed only less than half of Phoneme's army.Paean clips Phoneme's army — real damage, but Phoneme fights on.
19:33 Phoneme destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Paean's army has been decimated.Phoneme clips Paean's army — real damage, but Paean fights on.
19:40 Paean tried to harass Phoneme but Phoneme successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from Phoneme; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
20:14 In terms of army size, Paean is behind Phoneme!Paean needs production, fast; Phoneme's army has outgrown his.
20:31 Paean brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Paean starts the push.
20:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:22 Paean was unable to break through Phoneme's M&M group.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Phoneme holds Paean.
21:46 After that battle, Paean destroyed about half of Phoneme's army.Half of Phoneme's force is gone — Paean took it apart.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
21:54 About half of Paean's army has been decimated in that battle.Phoneme pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:20 Paean places down a hatchery.Paean plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:41 Phoneme is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Phoneme hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:12 Phoneme places down a command center.Phoneme plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:49 All of a sudden, Paean has no armies left while Phoneme is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Phoneme. The push continues.
24:10 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.Phoneme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:33 Paean destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Phoneme's army has been decimated.Paean clips Phoneme's army — real damage, but Phoneme fights on.
24:46 In terms of army size, Paean is behind Phoneme!Paean is badly outgunned — Phoneme's force is a size larger.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
25:14 Phoneme now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Phoneme starts the push.
25:42 Attempting to end the game, Paean moves out with his armies.Paean tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
26:10 Paean places down a hatchery.Quietly, Paean adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
26:31 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
26:44 Paean is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Phoneme's marines melt in this attack!Phoneme's defense bends, then snaps. Paean takes the middle of the game.
27:16 Phoneme lost about half of his army in that battle.Paean pays for that trade with about half his army.
27:29 It seems that Phoneme only managed to destroy less than half of Paean's army.Phoneme takes a bite out of Paean's force and backs off.
27:53 Phoneme's command center has been destroyed by Paean.No reinforcements in time: Phoneme watches Paean level the expansion.
28:09 What superior Mutalisk micro from Paean! Phoneme's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Paean. Phoneme's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
28:39 Phoneme places down a command center.Phoneme takes another base — the economy widens.
29:10 Paean starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Paean crosses the map with everything.
29:18 Phoneme places down a command center.Quietly, Phoneme adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
29:54 Paean places down a hatchery.Paean takes another base — the economy widens.
30:10 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.
30:35 Paean's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Phoneme has enough M&M to prevent Paean from further poking in!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Phoneme holds Paean.
30:58 After that battle, Phoneme still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
31:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.Phoneme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:29 Phoneme places down a command center.Quietly, Phoneme adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:58 What superior Mutalisk micro from Paean! Phoneme's economy is suffering!Phoneme looks away for one second and Paean makes him pay for it.
32:24 Paean is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Paean hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:49 Paean appears to have more army than Phoneme!Count the units: Paean has the edge over Phoneme right now.
32:58 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
33:24 With beautiful placement, Phoneme successfully fends off Paean's attacks.Phoneme takes the fight on his terms and sends Paean home with nothing.
33:53 After that battle, Phoneme still has most of his army with him.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.Phoneme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:30 Paean tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Phoneme's defense line.Good instincts from Phoneme; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
35:01 Phoneme is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Phoneme hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
35:27 Paean places down a hatchery.Paean plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
35:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
36:03 Paean's burrowed lurkers saved the day! Phoneme's M&M had to back off.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Paean holds Phoneme.
36:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.Phoneme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:36 After that battle, Phoneme still has most of his army with him.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:04 Phoneme tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Paean.Phoneme goes for the raid — Paean is ready, and nothing comes of it.
37:24 Phoneme places down a command center.Phoneme plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
37:57 Phoneme decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Phoneme pushes.
38:11 Paean decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Paean crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
38:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
38:59 The battle outcome favors Phoneme as Paean's armies melt into Phoneme's armies' weapon fire!Paean's army evaporates. Phoneme doesn't even slow down.
39:16 With excellent skills and micro, Paean managed to fend off Phoneme while losing less than half of his army.Phoneme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Phoneme seems to be fine.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:58 Paean starts expanding.Paean plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The late game —
40:32 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Phoneme pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Phoneme commits the late-game army.
40:56 Plague first, then the charge — Paean goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Paean moves out to end it.
41:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
41:41 The battle outcome favors Paean as Phoneme's armies melt into Paean's armies' weapon fire!Paean wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
42:00 After that battle, Phoneme still has most of his army with him.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Phoneme — the losses are light.
42:45 Phoneme dropped some marines into Paean's mineral line!The raid lands — Phoneme chips away at Paean's foundation.
43:05 Cloaked wraiths from Phoneme are harassing Paean!Beautiful harassment from Phoneme. Paean's economy takes a real hit.
43:17 Zerglings ran past Phoneme's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Paean!The raid lands — Paean chips away at Phoneme's foundation.
43:56 Phoneme decides to start pushing across the map.Phoneme has seen enough — the army moves out.
44:07 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Paean commits everything.This is the big one — Paean commits the late-game army.
44:29 Both Phoneme and Paean appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Phoneme and Paean are level.
44:56 The battle to decide the game begins!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.
45:10 All of a sudden, Paean has no armies left while Phoneme is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Phoneme. The push continues.
45:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Phoneme — the losses are light.
45:57 With excellent skills and micro, Phoneme managed to fend off Paean while losing less than half of his army.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:27 Phoneme moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.This is the big one — Phoneme commits the late-game army.
46:40 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Paean is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Paean moves out to end it.
47:00 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
47:39 Paean was out-microed by Phoneme and loses all his attacking forces.Phoneme holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
47:46 With excellent skills and micro, Phoneme managed to fend off Paean while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
48:15 About half of Paean's army has been decimated in that battle.Phoneme pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
48:25 Phoneme moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Max supply, full upgrades: Phoneme moves out to end it.
48:57 Phoneme is having a hard time catching up with Paean's number of expansions.Phoneme is starving on bases while Paean spreads across the map.
49:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
49:36 Phoneme kills off Paean's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Phoneme. The push continues.
49:54 Phoneme destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Paean's army has been decimated.Phoneme clips Paean's army — real damage, but Paean fights on.
50:33 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Paean destroyed only less than half of Phoneme's army.Paean clips Phoneme's army — real damage, but Phoneme fights on.
50:52 Zerglings ran past Phoneme's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Paean!Beautiful harassment from Paean. Phoneme's economy takes a real hit.
51:15 Phoneme decides to start pushing across the map.Phoneme tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
51:25 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Paean commits everything.Everything Paean has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
51:46 In terms of army size, Phoneme and Paean are around equal.Unit for unit, Phoneme and Paean are level.
52:22 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
52:38 Phoneme's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Paean.There's no rebuilding from that. Phoneme's late-game push decides it.
52:57 About half of Paean's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Phoneme's force stays on that battlefield.
53:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Phoneme seems to be fine.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:38 Unwilling to make the game too long, Phoneme starts moving out.Phoneme has seen enough — the army moves out.
54:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
54:24 Paean plagues the vessels and Phoneme no longer has the detection to push any further.Paean holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
54:47 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Phoneme — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
55:21 With excellent skills and micro, Phoneme managed to fend off Paean while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
55:30 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Phoneme starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Phoneme moves out to end it.
56:01 Paean moves out with his armies.Paean has seen enough — the army moves out.
56:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
56:38 Irradiate on the defilers! The swarm breaks and Paean has to run.Phoneme holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
56:56 Paean destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Phoneme's army has been decimated.Paean clips Phoneme's army — real damage, but Phoneme fights on.
57:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Phoneme — the losses are light.
57:52 At the moment, Phoneme seems to have more units than Paean.Phoneme's army is visibly the bigger one — Paean should not take this fight.
58:20 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Phoneme starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Phoneme moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
58:28 Paean starts pushing across the map.Paean has seen enough — the army moves out.
59:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
59:26 Dark swarm goes down on the ramp and Phoneme's marines cannot shoot a thing. The push is over.Phoneme throws the endgame army in and Paean simply refuses to lose.
59:33 With excellent skills and micro, Paean managed to fend off Phoneme while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Phoneme — the losses are light.
60:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Phoneme seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
60:15 Zerglings ran past Phoneme's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Paean!Beautiful harassment from Paean. Phoneme's economy takes a real hit.
60:56 Phoneme moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Max supply, full upgrades: Phoneme moves out to end it.
61:07 Paean moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Paean moves out to end it.
61:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
61:56 The tank line advances and Paean's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Phoneme is winning this.The final army does its work — Phoneme breaks Paean late.
62:22 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Phoneme — the losses are light.
62:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Phoneme seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
63:03 Phoneme starts pushing across the map.Phoneme has seen enough — the army moves out.
63:14 Paean moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Paean moves out to end it.
63:42 In terms of army size, Phoneme and Paean are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
64:05 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
64:39 Paean's defilers made that army unkillable and Phoneme's position is gone.There's no rebuilding from that. Paean's late-game push decides it.
64:59 With excellent skills and micro, Phoneme managed to fend off Paean while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
65:06 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Phoneme — the losses are light.
65:43 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Phoneme pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Phoneme commits the late-game army.
66:03 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Paean commits everything.Everything Paean has built comes forward at once.
66:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
66:45 Paean plagues the vessels and Phoneme no longer has the detection to push any further.Phoneme throws the endgame army in and Paean simply refuses to lose.
67:13 With excellent skills and micro, Paean managed to fend off Phoneme while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Phoneme — the losses are light.
67:25 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Paean destroyed only less than half of Phoneme's army.Paean clips Phoneme's army — real damage, but Phoneme fights on.
67:51 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Phoneme pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Phoneme commits the late-game army.
68:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
68:43 The tank line advances and Paean's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Phoneme is winning this.The final army does its work — Phoneme breaks Paean late.
69:01 Paean lost about half of his army in that battle.Phoneme pays for that trade with about half his army.
69:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Phoneme seems to be fine.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
69:42 Paean's hatchery has been destroyed by Phoneme.No reinforcements in time: Paean watches Phoneme level the expansion.
70:05 Paean tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Phoneme's defense line.Paean goes for the raid — Phoneme is ready, and nothing comes of it.
70:23 Phoneme decides to expand.More workers, more money: Phoneme expands.
70:47 Phoneme moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Max supply, full upgrades: Phoneme moves out to end it.
71:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
71:29 Paean could not break the tank line, and Phoneme is already inside the fourth.The final army does its work — Phoneme breaks Paean late.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
71:51 With excellent skills and micro, Paean managed to fend off Phoneme while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Phoneme — the losses are light.
72:06 With excellent skills and micro, Phoneme managed to fend off Paean while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
72:27 Paean must macro up quickly or Phoneme will just roll him over!Paean needs production, fast; Phoneme's army has outgrown his.
72:50 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Phoneme starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Phoneme moves out to end it.
73:13 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
73:53 The tank line advances and Paean's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Phoneme is winning this.The final army does its work — Phoneme breaks Paean late.
74:10 Paean lost about half of his army in that battle.Phoneme pays for that trade with about half his army.
74:18 Paean destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Phoneme's army has been decimated.Paean takes a bite out of Phoneme's force and backs off.
74:44 Without any further reinforcements, Paean's expansion is decimated by Phoneme's armies.The base falls. Phoneme rips Paean's economy back a full step.
🎙 Phoneme edges ahead on army strength.
75:13 What superior Mutalisk micro from Paean! Phoneme's economy is suffering!Phoneme looks away for one second and Paean makes him pay for it.
75:42 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Phoneme starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Phoneme commits the late-game army.
75:54 Phoneme places down a command center.Phoneme plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
76:14 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
76:35 Paean could not break the tank line, and Phoneme is already inside the fourth.There's no rebuilding from that. Phoneme's late-game push decides it.
🎙 It's all going Phoneme's way right now.
77:13 Paean seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Phoneme limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
77:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Phoneme seems to be fine.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
77:38 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Phoneme starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Phoneme moves out to end it.
78:09 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Paean GGs!Paean GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Phoneme takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Phoneme
■ Paean
army value
■ Phoneme
■ Paean
economy
Play-by-play (58 lines)
0:08 Paean spawns at s4 in Teal while Phoneme spawns at s1 in Yellow.We're underway — Paean spawns at s4, Phoneme answers from s1.
0:45 Phoneme gets 1 Rax FE against Paean's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Paean's 12 Hatch against Phoneme's 1 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:04 Paean places down a hatchery.Quietly, Paean adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:49 Phoneme places down a command center.More workers, more money: Phoneme expands.
2:03 Paean decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Paean has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:42 Phoneme decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Phoneme tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
3:43 Phoneme has enough marines to deal with Paean's zergling pressure.Phoneme holds the early rush without blinking.
4:08 After that battle, Phoneme still has most of his army with him.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:53 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.Phoneme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:11 Paean starts expanding.More workers, more money: Paean expands.
5:49 Phoneme places down a command center.Quietly, Phoneme adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:09 Paean is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Paean: the first units are already marching.
6:52 Phoneme starts pushing out with his marines.Phoneme tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:49 All of a sudden, Phoneme has no armies left while Paean is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Paean. The push continues.
8:17 Phoneme has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Paean's force stays on that battlefield.
8:46 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Phoneme — the losses are light.
9:19 Paean moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Paean pushes.
9:56 Phoneme feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Phoneme: the first units are already marching.
10:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:44 Phoneme failed to kill off Paean's defending zerglings.Paean holds the early rush without blinking.
11:16 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Phoneme — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:56 Phoneme lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Paean's force stays on that battlefield.
12:32 Paean places down a hatchery.Quietly, Paean adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:02 Phoneme places down a command center.More workers, more money: Phoneme expands.
13:36 Paean is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Paean tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:05 Phoneme must macro up quickly or Paean will just roll him over!Phoneme needs production, fast; Paean's army has outgrown his.
14:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:06 Paean's zerglings surround Phoneme's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Paean breaks Phoneme's front door.
15:34 About half of Phoneme's army has been decimated in that battle.Paean pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:07 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.Phoneme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Paean holds the stronger army for now.
16:38 Phoneme tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Paean's armies.Paean finds the weak point and Phoneme's new base is gone.
17:00 Paean decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Paean crosses the map with everything.
17:32 Phoneme places down a command center.Phoneme plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:58 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.
— The mid game —
18:40 Paean's well-placed lurkers caught Phoneme's tanks and medics off-guard! Phoneme's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Paean breaks Phoneme's position.
18:53 Paean only destroyed about half of Phoneme's army.Paean cuts Phoneme's army in half.
— The late game —
19:36 With excellent skills and micro, Paean managed to fend off Phoneme while losing less than half of his army.Phoneme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:54 Paean decides to expand.Quietly, Paean adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:36 Phoneme places down a command center.Phoneme takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Paean has built a commanding army lead — Phoneme needs something special here.
20:58 Paean is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Paean starts the push.
21:38 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.
22:03 Phoneme seems to have run out of scans! Paean's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!The mid-game push crashes through — Paean breaks Phoneme's position.
🎙 Phoneme is hanging on by a thread against Paean's army.
22:42 Phoneme lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Paean — more than half the force is gone.
23:16 Phoneme destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Paean's army has been decimated.Phoneme clips Paean's army — real damage, but Paean fights on.
23:30 Paean successfully blocked Phoneme from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Paean shuts the door on Phoneme.
24:01 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Phoneme GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Phoneme taps.
That's the game: Paean defeats Phoneme, settled in the mid game.
■ Phoneme
■ Paean
army value
■ Phoneme
■ Paean
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:07 The Purple Phoneme spawns at s1 while Yellow Paean spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Phoneme at s1, Paean at s2.
0:38 Paean gets 12 Pool against Phoneme's 1 Rax FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Phoneme's 1 Rax FE against Paean's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:13 Phoneme places down a command center.Quietly, Phoneme adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:50 Paean places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Paean expands.
2:15 Phoneme decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Phoneme tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:54 Paean with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Paean: the first units are already marching.
3:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:47 Phoneme was out-microed by Paean and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Paean's line. Great positioning.
4:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.Phoneme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:54 After that battle, Phoneme still has most of his army with him.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:26 Phoneme places down a command center.Phoneme plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:03 Paean places down a hatchery.Paean takes another base — the economy widens.
6:32 Paean is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Paean: the first units are already marching.
7:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:36 Mismicro from Phoneme gave opportunity to Paean! Paean is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Phoneme wasn't ready. Paean's early aggression takes the lead.
8:13 Phoneme lost about half of his army in that battle.Paean pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:40 With excellent skills and micro, Paean managed to fend off Phoneme while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Phoneme — the losses are light.
9:11 Paean is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Paean goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:49 At the moment, Paean seems to have more units than Phoneme.Paean's army is visibly the bigger one — Phoneme should not take this fight.
10:26 Phoneme places down a command center.Phoneme plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:00 Paean places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Paean expands.
11:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:59 Mismicro from Phoneme gave opportunity to Paean! Paean is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Phoneme wasn't ready. Paean's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Slight advantage Paean as the game develops.
12:42 Phoneme has lost about half of his army in that battle.Paean pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.Phoneme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:45 Phoneme's command center has been destroyed by Paean.Paean finds the weak point and Phoneme's new base is gone.
14:11 Paean with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Paean: the first units are already marching.
14:46 Phoneme places down a command center.Phoneme plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:09 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.
15:57 Paean's zerglings surround Phoneme's marines and kills it off!Phoneme wasn't ready. Paean's early aggression takes the lead.
16:14 Phoneme lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Paean's force stays on that battlefield.
16:57 Phoneme destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Paean's army has been decimated.Phoneme takes a bite out of Paean's force and backs off.
🎙 Phoneme is hanging on by a thread against Paean's army.
17:20 Paean decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Paean crosses the map with everything.
17:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
18:38 Paean is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Phoneme's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Paean breaks Phoneme's position.
19:09 Phoneme lost about half of his army in that battle.Paean pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
19:47 Phoneme destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Paean's army has been decimated.Phoneme clips Paean's army — real damage, but Paean fights on.
20:19 Phoneme having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Phoneme types it out: GG.
That's the game: Paean defeats Phoneme, settled in the mid game.
■ Phoneme
■ Paean
army value
■ Phoneme
■ Paean
economy
Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:11 Paean spawns at s2 in Purple while Phoneme spawns at s1 in Green.Paean takes s2 in Purple; Phoneme settles in at s1 in Green.
0:33 Phoneme opens 14 CC against Paean's 12 Hatch.Paean shows 12 Hatch — Phoneme has gone 14 CC. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:11 Paean places down a hatchery.Paean plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:38 Phoneme places down a command center.Phoneme takes another base — the economy widens.
2:07 Paean's zerglings are pushing out!Paean tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:47 Phoneme decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Phoneme crosses the map with everything.
3:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:51 Phoneme gains early map control with his marines!Paean wasn't ready. Phoneme's early aggression takes the lead.
4:25 Paean has lost about half of his army in that battle.Phoneme pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Phoneme seems to be fine.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:24 Attempting to end the game, Paean moves out with his armies.Paean has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:43 Phoneme decides to expand.Phoneme takes another base — the economy widens.
6:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:49 Paean's zerglings surround Phoneme's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Paean breaks Phoneme's front door.
🎙 Paean edges ahead on army strength.
7:17 Phoneme has lost about half of his army in that battle.Paean pays for that trade with about half his army.
7:45 Phoneme destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Paean's army has been decimated.Phoneme takes a bite out of Paean's force and backs off.
8:26 Paean places down a hatchery.Quietly, Paean adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:57 Paean is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Paean: the first units are already marching.
9:25 Phoneme decides to move out with his armies.Phoneme tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
9:48 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:19 Phoneme has enough marines to deal with Paean's zergling pressure.Paean's early gamble buys nothing — Phoneme's defense was already in place.
10:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Phoneme seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
11:16 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Phoneme — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:05 Phoneme is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Paean's army.Phoneme needs production, fast; Paean's army has outgrown his.
12:18 Phoneme places down a command center.Phoneme takes another base — the economy widens.
12:53 Paean is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Paean tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:33 Phoneme decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Phoneme: the first units are already marching.
14:00 Paean starts expanding.Paean plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:49 Paean's zerglings surround Phoneme's marines and kills it off!Phoneme wasn't ready. Paean's early aggression takes the lead.
15:26 Phoneme lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Paean's force stays on that battlefield.
15:57 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Phoneme destroyed only less than half of Paean's army.Phoneme clips Paean's army — real damage, but Paean fights on.
🎙 Slight advantage Paean as the game develops.
16:39 Paean is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Paean: the first units are already marching.
17:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
17:31 Paean seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Phoneme is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Paean breaks Phoneme's position.
18:03 About half of Phoneme's army has been decimated in that battle.Paean pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
18:28 With excellent skills and micro, Paean managed to fend off Phoneme while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Phoneme — the losses are light.
19:01 Paean places down a hatchery.Quietly, Paean adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:26 Phoneme places down a command center.Phoneme plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:59 Paean starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Paean hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Paean holds the stronger army for now.
21:13 The battle outcome favors Paean as Phoneme's armies melt into Paean's armies' weapon fire!Paean wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
21:37 Phoneme lost about half of his army in that battle.Paean pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:17 With excellent skills and micro, Paean managed to fend off Phoneme while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Phoneme — the losses are light.
22:36 Paean brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Paean starts the push.
23:03 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Phoneme taps out!Phoneme types it out: GG.
That's the game: Paean defeats Phoneme, settled in the mid game.
Head to head
8 games
Phoneme
3 – 5
Paean