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■ Nice Nature
■ Desperation
army value
■ Nice Nature
■ Desperation
economy
Play-by-play (83 lines)
0:11 The Yellow Desperation spawns at s2 while Teal Sergei spawns at s1.Desperation in Yellow at s2. Sergei in Teal at s1. The map is set.
0:26 Sergei opens 12 Pool against Desperation's Overpool.The builds are down: Overpool from Desperation, 12 Pool from Sergei.
— The early game —
1:01 Desperation places down a hatchery.Desperation takes another base — the economy widens.
1:24 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:49 Desperation's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Desperation goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:29 Sergei pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Sergei tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:09 Desperation was out-microed by Sergei and loses all his attacking forces.Desperation commits and it's the wrong call — Sergei cleans it up.
3:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Desperation — the losses are light.
4:08 After that battle, Desperation still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
4:40 Desperation is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Desperation tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:52 Sergei places down a hatchery.Quietly, Sergei adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:01 Desperation with more superior zergling control outpowers Sergei!The early pressure works — Desperation breaks Sergei's front door.
🎙 Slight advantage Desperation as the game develops.
6:15 About half of Sergei's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Desperation's force stays on that battlefield.
6:42 With excellent skills and micro, Desperation managed to fend off Sergei while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
7:17 Sergei is leading the game with more expansions than Desperation.Economically it's Sergei's game right now; Desperation is falling behind on bases.
7:44 Desperation places down a hatchery.Desperation plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:00 Desperation pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Desperation: the first units are already marching.
8:41 Attempting to end the game, Sergei moves out with his armies.Sergei has seen enough — the army moves out.
9:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:24 Desperation with more superior zergling control outpowers Sergei!Sergei wasn't ready. Desperation's early aggression takes the lead.
9:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Desperation — the losses are light.
🎙 Desperation edges ahead on army strength.
10:12 Sergei destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Desperation's army has been decimated.Sergei takes a bite out of Desperation's force and backs off.
10:46 Desperation pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Desperation: the first units are already marching.
11:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:42 Sergei lost all his zerglings to Desperation!The early pressure works — Desperation breaks Sergei's front door.
12:15 About half of Sergei's army has been decimated in that battle.Desperation pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:24 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Sergei destroyed only less than half of Desperation's army.Sergei takes a bite out of Desperation's force and backs off.
12:51 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:31 Desperation pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Desperation goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:54 Desperation places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Desperation expands.
🎙 Desperation edges ahead on army strength.
14:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:40 Sergei successfully fends off Desperation's attacks.Sergei takes the fight on his terms and sends Desperation home with nothing.
15:14 With excellent skills and micro, Sergei managed to fend off Desperation while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Desperation — the losses are light.
15:42 After that battle, Desperation still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
16:06 Sergei successfully blocked Desperation from harassing his economy.Desperation goes for the raid — Sergei is ready, and nothing comes of it.
— The mid game —
16:38 Desperation is pushing his speedlings.Desperation's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:04 Sergei decides to start pushing across the map.Sergei has seen enough — the army moves out.
17:35 Sergei places down a hatchery.Quietly, Sergei adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nice Nature is a step behind and knows it.
18:19 Sergei's mutalisks failed to dodge some scourges and he lost the mutalisk battle to Desperation!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Desperation holds Sergei.
18:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Desperation seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
19:17 Sergei has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Desperation's force stays on that battlefield.
19:29 What a pity! Desperation managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Sergei's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Sergei shuts the door on Desperation.
19:55 What superior Mutalisk micro from Sergei! Desperation's economy is suffering!Desperation looks away for one second and Sergei makes him pay for it.
20:32 Sergei has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Desperation.Sergei is out-expanding Desperation — the money game is tilting.
20:50 Desperation places down a hatchery.Quietly, Desperation adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:35 Desperation decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Desperation pushes.
22:01 Sergei is pushing his speedlings.Sergei hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The scales tip toward Desperation — a lead, but not a safe one.
22:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:35 Desperation with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!Sergei's defense bends, then snaps. Desperation takes the middle of the game.
23:03 Sergei lost about half of his army in that battle.Desperation pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
23:45 It seems that Sergei only managed to destroy less than half of Desperation's army.Sergei clips Desperation's army — real damage, but Desperation fights on.
23:59 Sergei tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Desperation's defense line.Sergei knocks, Desperation answers. No damage done.
24:26 Desperation is pushing his speedlings.Desperation's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:57 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei takes another base — the economy widens.
25:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
25:51 Sergei failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Desperation's mutalisks!Sergei's defense bends, then snaps. Desperation takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Nice Nature is hanging on by a thread against Desperation's army.
26:14 Sergei lost about half of his army in that battle.Desperation pays for that trade with about half his army.
26:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Desperation seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
27:00 Desperation places down a hatchery.Desperation takes another base — the economy widens.
27:32 Desperation is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Desperation hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
28:29 Desperation kills off Sergei's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Sergei's way of life — Desperation marches on.
28:53 Sergei has lost about half of his army in that battle.Desperation pays for that trade with about half his army.
29:13 With excellent skills and micro, Desperation managed to fend off Sergei while losing less than half of his army.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:41 What a pity! Sergei managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Desperation's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Desperation shuts the door on Sergei.
🎙 Slight advantage Desperation as the game develops.
30:22 Sergei tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Desperation's defense line.Sergei knocks, Desperation answers. No damage done.
30:51 Desperation decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Desperation pushes.
31:20 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Sergei GGs!Sergei types it out: GG.
GG. Desperation closes it out over Nice Nature.
■ Nice Nature
■ Desperation
army value
■ Nice Nature
■ Desperation
economy
Play-by-play (68 lines)
0:07 Sergei spawns in Orange at s2 while Desperation spawns in Red at s3.Sergei takes s2 in Orange; Desperation settles in at s3 in Red.
0:39 Desperation opens 12 Hatch against Sergei's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Sergei, 12 Hatch from Desperation.
— The early game —
1:13 Sergei desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Sergei takes another base — the economy widens.
1:31 Desperation places down a hatchery.Desperation plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:01 Sergei is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Sergei: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:39 Desperation is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Desperation goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:52 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:27 Desperation failed to kill off Sergei's defending zerglings.Desperation's early gamble buys nothing — Sergei's defense was already in place.
3:56 With excellent skills and micro, Sergei managed to fend off Desperation while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Desperation — the losses are light.
4:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Desperation seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
5:01 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:16 Desperation places down a hatchery.Desperation takes another base — the economy widens.
6:00 Sergei pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Sergei goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:17 Desperation is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Desperation tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:42 Sergei's number of expansions are equal to Desperation's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Sergei and Desperation yet.
7:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
7:34 Desperation with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Sergei's zerglings!Desperation holds the early rush without blinking.
8:05 After that battle, Desperation still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
8:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.Desperation keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:03 Sergei pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Sergei: the first units are already marching.
9:39 Desperation's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Desperation goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:00 Sergei places down a hatchery.Quietly, Sergei adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:37 Desperation places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Desperation expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
10:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:27 Desperation failed to break Sergei's zergling line of defense.Desperation's early gamble buys nothing — Sergei's defense was already in place.
11:51 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.Desperation keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Desperation seems to be fine.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:07 Sergei decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Sergei tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:18 Desperation pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Desperation: the first units are already marching.
13:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
14:12 Sergei with more superior zergling control outpowers Desperation!Desperation wasn't ready. Sergei's early aggression takes the lead.
14:52 With excellent skills and micro, Desperation managed to fend off Sergei while losing less than half of his army.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:24 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.Desperation keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:44 Sergei decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Sergei tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
— The mid game —
16:14 Desperation is pushing his speedlings.Desperation hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:40 Desperation places down a hatchery.Quietly, Desperation adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
17:47 Sergei failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Desperation's mutalisks!The mid-game push crashes through — Desperation breaks Sergei's position.
18:20 About half of Sergei's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Desperation's force stays on that battlefield.
18:45 With excellent skills and micro, Desperation managed to fend off Sergei while losing less than half of his army.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:11 In terms of army size, Sergei is behind Desperation!Sergei needs production, fast; Desperation's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:26 Sergei places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Sergei expands.
19:55 Sergei is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Sergei starts the push.
— The late game —
20:37 Attempting to end the game, Desperation moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Desperation crosses the map with everything.
20:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:21 Sergei failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Desperation's mutalisks!Sergei's defense bends, then snaps. Desperation takes the middle of the game.
21:53 Sergei has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Desperation's force stays on that battlefield.
22:33 After that battle, Desperation still has most of his army with him.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:45 Sergei is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Sergei starts the push.
23:31 Attempting to end the game, Desperation moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Desperation pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
23:52 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
24:29 Desperation places down a hatchery.Desperation takes another base — the economy widens.
24:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
25:09 Sergei made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Desperation is pushing his mutalisks further on!Sergei's defense bends, then snaps. Desperation takes the middle of the game.
25:37 Sergei has lost about half of his army in that battle.Desperation pays for that trade with about half his army.
26:15 After that battle, Desperation still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
26:43 Desperation is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Desperation hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:04 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Sergei taps out!Sergei GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Desperation takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Nice Nature
■ Desperation
army value
■ Nice Nature
■ Desperation
economy
Play-by-play (148 lines)
0:07 Desperation spawns in Green at s2 while Sergei spawns in Teal at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Desperation at s2, Sergei at s1.
0:25 Desperation gets 9 Pool against Sergei's 9 Pool.Desperation commits to 9 Pool; Sergei answers with 9 Pool.
— The early game —
0:58 Desperation places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Desperation expands.
1:25 Sergei places down a hatchery.Quietly, Sergei adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:48 Unwilling to make the game too long, Desperation starts moving out.Desperation tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:02 Sergei is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Sergei goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:57 With really nice micro, Desperation kills off Sergei's zerglings.The early pressure works — Desperation breaks Sergei's front door.
3:21 Sergei lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Desperation's force stays on that battlefield.
3:51 Desperation lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Sergei's force stays on that battlefield.
4:02 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:37 Desperation decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Desperation pushes.
4:48 Sergei decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Sergei crosses the map with everything.
5:25 Desperation places down a hatchery.Desperation takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Slight advantage Desperation as the game develops.
5:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:15 With beautiful placement, Sergei successfully fends off Desperation's attacks.Desperation commits and it's the wrong call — Sergei cleans it up.
6:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Desperation — the losses are light.
6:50 With excellent skills and micro, Desperation managed to fend off Sergei while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
7:22 Desperation pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Desperation goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:45 Sergei decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Sergei crosses the map with everything.
8:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:34 Desperation with more superior zergling control outpowers Sergei!The early pressure works — Desperation breaks Sergei's front door.
8:59 With excellent skills and micro, Sergei managed to fend off Desperation while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Desperation — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Desperation seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
9:45 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei takes another base — the economy widens.
10:04 Desperation is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Desperation goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:27 Eager to end the game, Sergei moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Sergei pushes.
10:50 It seems like Desperation has more units than Sergei!Count the units: Desperation has the edge over Sergei right now.
11:24 Desperation places down a hatchery.Quietly, Desperation adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:58 Sergei kills off Desperation's armies and continues pushing!Desperation's army evaporates. Sergei doesn't even slow down.
12:35 With excellent skills and micro, Desperation managed to fend off Sergei while losing less than half of his army.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.Desperation keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
13:10 Desperation is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Desperation starts the push.
13:35 Sergei is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Sergei starts the push.
14:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:15 Desperation failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Sergei's mutalisks!The mid-game push crashes through — Sergei breaks Desperation's position.
14:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Desperation seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
15:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.Desperation keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:34 What superior Mutalisk micro from Sergei! Desperation's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Sergei. Desperation's economy takes a real hit.
15:48 Desperation is pushing his speedlings.Desperation's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:28 Sergei places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Sergei expands.
16:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:19 With beautiful placement, Sergei successfully fends off Desperation's attacks.Desperation commits and it's the wrong call — Sergei cleans it up.
17:41 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.Desperation keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:05 Desperation lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Sergei's force stays on that battlefield.
18:15 Desperation places down a hatchery.Desperation plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:36 What a pity! Sergei managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Desperation's army.Sergei goes for the raid — Desperation is ready, and nothing comes of it.
18:59 Sergei is pushing his speedlings.Sergei hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:48 All of a sudden, Desperation has no armies left while Sergei is continuing to push across the map!Sergei wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
20:23 Desperation lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Sergei's force stays on that battlefield.
20:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.Desperation keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:07 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei takes another base — the economy widens.
21:26 Sergei is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Sergei hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:49 Desperation places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Desperation expands.
22:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:43 Sergei made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Sergei breaks Desperation's position.
22:56 After that battle, Sergei destroyed about half of Desperation's army.Sergei cuts Desperation's army in half.
🎙 Slight advantage Nice Nature as the game develops.
23:24 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Desperation destroyed only less than half of Sergei's army.Desperation clips Sergei's army — real damage, but Sergei fights on.
24:03 Desperation must macro up quickly or Sergei will just roll him over!Desperation is badly outgunned — Sergei's force is a size larger.
24:10 What a pity! Sergei managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Desperation's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Desperation shuts the door on Sergei.
24:37 Sergei is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Sergei's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
25:21 Desperation failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Sergei's mutalisks!Desperation's defense bends, then snaps. Sergei takes the middle of the game.
25:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Desperation seems to be fine.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:07 Desperation destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Sergei's army has been decimated.Desperation clips Sergei's army — real damage, but Sergei fights on.
26:48 Desperation places down a hatchery.Desperation plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
27:00 Sergei is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Sergei starts the push.
27:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
27:55 Sergei made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!Desperation's defense bends, then snaps. Sergei takes the middle of the game.
28:05 Desperation has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Sergei's force stays on that battlefield.
28:43 With excellent skills and micro, Sergei managed to fend off Desperation while losing less than half of his army.Desperation keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:58 Sergei is pushing his speedlings.Sergei hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:20 It seems like Sergei has more units than Desperation!Sergei's army is visibly the bigger one — Desperation should not take this fight.
29:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
30:07 Sergei wiped off Desperation's zerglings, but Desperation had mutalisks popped just in time! Sergei has to back off!Desperation absorbs the mid-game push — Sergei gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
30:46 After that battle, Desperation still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
30:57 About half of Sergei's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Desperation's force stays on that battlefield.
31:17 What a pity! Desperation managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Sergei's army.Desperation goes for the raid — Sergei is ready, and nothing comes of it.
31:47 Sergei is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Sergei starts the push.
32:19 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
32:37 Sergei was out-microed by Desperation and loses all his attacking forces.Desperation takes the fight on his terms and sends Sergei home with nothing.
32:55 With excellent skills and micro, Desperation managed to fend off Sergei while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
33:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.Desperation keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:42 Desperation is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Desperation starts the push.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
34:07 Sergei decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Sergei crosses the map with everything.
34:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
34:55 Desperation's mutalisks failed to dodge some scourges and he lost the mutalisk battle to Sergei!Sergei absorbs the mid-game push — Desperation gained nothing for the cost.
35:12 Sergei lost about half of his army in that battle.Desperation pays for that trade with about half his army.
35:36 Desperation has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Sergei's force stays on that battlefield.
36:03 Sergei is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Sergei starts the push.
36:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
36:49 Sergei made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!Desperation's defense bends, then snaps. Sergei takes the middle of the game.
37:23 Desperation has lost about half of his army in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Desperation is a step behind and knows it.
37:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Desperation — the losses are light.
38:09 What a pity! Desperation managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Sergei's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Sergei shuts the door on Desperation.
38:28 Sergei decides to start pushing across the map.Sergei tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
38:57 Desperation is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Sergei's army.Desperation needs production, fast; Sergei's army has outgrown his.
39:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
39:49 All of a sudden, Desperation has no armies left while Sergei is continuing to push across the map!Sergei wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
40:11 Desperation lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Sergei's force stays on that battlefield.
40:35 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Desperation destroyed only less than half of Sergei's army.Desperation takes a bite out of Sergei's force and backs off.
40:45 Sergei shot down Desperation's hatchery.The base falls. Sergei rips Desperation's economy back a full step.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
41:14 Desperation desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Desperation expands.
41:34 Zerglings ran past Sergei's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Desperation!Beautiful harassment from Desperation. Sergei's economy takes a real hit.
42:04 Desperation starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Desperation pushes.
42:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
42:47 The mutalisk flock belongs to Desperation and Sergei's drones are dying by the dozen.The final army does its work — Desperation breaks Sergei late.
43:12 About half of Sergei's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Desperation's force stays on that battlefield.
43:44 With excellent skills and micro, Desperation managed to fend off Sergei while losing less than half of his army.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:55 Desperation appears to have more army than Sergei!Desperation's army is visibly the bigger one — Sergei should not take this fight.
44:34 Sergei is having a hard time catching up with Desperation's number of expansions.Sergei needs an expansion soon or Desperation's economy simply wins this.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
44:43 Desperation has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Sergei.Desperation is out-expanding Sergei — the money game is tilting.
45:21 Desperation tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Sergei's defense line.Desperation knocks, Sergei answers. No damage done.
45:44 Sergei must macro up quickly or Desperation will just roll him over!Sergei is badly outgunned — Desperation's force is a size larger.
46:01 Sergei moves out with hydralisks and lurkers, a rare sight this deep into ZvZ.This is the big one — Sergei commits the late-game army.
46:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
46:59 The mutalisk flock belongs to Sergei and Desperation's drones are dying by the dozen.There's no rebuilding from that. Sergei's late-game push decides it.
47:08 With excellent skills and micro, Desperation managed to fend off Sergei while losing less than half of his army.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Desperation — the losses are light.
47:53 Desperation tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Sergei's defense line.Desperation knocks, Sergei answers. No damage done.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
48:14 Desperation is leading the game with more expansions than Sergei.Desperation is out-expanding Sergei — the money game is tilting.
48:49 Both hives are up. Sergei moves first.Everything Sergei has built comes forward at once.
49:16 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
49:27 With beautiful placement, Desperation successfully fends off Sergei's attacks.Desperation holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
49:59 Sergei destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Desperation's army has been decimated.Sergei clips Desperation's army — real damage, but Desperation fights on.
50:26 Desperation destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Sergei's army has been decimated.Desperation clips Sergei's army — real damage, but Sergei fights on.
50:56 Zerglings ran past Sergei's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Desperation!Sergei looks away for one second and Desperation makes him pay for it.
51:19 Desperation having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Desperation looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Nice Nature defeats Desperation, settled in the late game.
■ Nice Nature
■ Desperation
army value
■ Nice Nature
■ Desperation
economy
Play-by-play (66 lines)
0:07 The Red Sergei spawns at s2 while Yellow Desperation spawns at s1.We're underway — Sergei spawns at s2, Desperation answers from s1.
0:42 Desperation gets 12 Hatch against Sergei's 12 Hatch.Sergei commits to 12 Hatch; Desperation answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:01 Sergei places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Sergei expands.
1:29 Desperation decides to expand.Quietly, Desperation adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:11 Sergei pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Sergei goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:25 Desperation starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Desperation crosses the map with everything.
2:56 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:33 Desperation lost all his zerglings to Sergei!The early pressure works — Sergei breaks Desperation's front door.
3:50 After that battle, Desperation still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
4:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Desperation — the losses are light.
4:43 Sergei places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Sergei expands.
5:28 Desperation places down a hatchery.Quietly, Desperation adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:50 Attempting to end the game, Sergei moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Sergei pushes.
6:26 Unwilling to make the game too long, Desperation starts moving out.Here it comes: Desperation crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:13 Sergei kills off Desperation's armies and continues pushing!Desperation's army evaporates. Sergei doesn't even slow down.
7:51 Desperation lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Sergei's force stays on that battlefield.
8:06 Desperation only destroyed about half of Sergei's army.Half of Sergei's force is gone — Desperation took it apart.
8:47 Sergei's forces appear to be larger compared to Desperation's!Count the units: Sergei has the edge over Desperation right now.
9:18 Sergei pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Sergei tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:31 Desperation pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Desperation: the first units are already marching.
10:05 Desperation places down a hatchery.Desperation takes another base — the economy widens.
10:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
10:59 Desperation failed to break Sergei's zergling line of defense.Desperation's early gamble buys nothing — Sergei's defense was already in place.
11:38 It seems that Desperation only managed to destroy less than half of Sergei's army.Desperation takes a bite out of Sergei's force and backs off.
12:04 About half of Desperation's army has been decimated in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:33 Desperation is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Desperation goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:57 Sergei places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Sergei expands.
13:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:55 Desperation failed to kill off Sergei's defending zerglings.Desperation's early gamble buys nothing — Sergei's defense was already in place.
14:24 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Desperation destroyed only less than half of Sergei's army.Desperation takes a bite out of Sergei's force and backs off.
14:57 Desperation has lost about half of his army in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The scales tip toward Nice Nature — a lead, but not a safe one.
15:08 Sergei is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Sergei goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:53 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.
16:14 All of a sudden, Desperation has no armies left while Sergei is continuing to push across the map!Desperation's army evaporates. Sergei doesn't even slow down.
16:40 Desperation lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Sergei's force stays on that battlefield.
17:13 With excellent skills and micro, Sergei managed to fend off Desperation while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Desperation — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
17:44 Sergei is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Sergei hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:16 Unwilling to make the game too long, Desperation starts moving out.No more waiting. Desperation pushes.
18:34 Desperation places down a hatchery.Quietly, Desperation adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:54 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:34 Desperation failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Sergei's mutalisks!The mid-game push crashes through — Sergei breaks Desperation's position.
— The late game —
20:10 About half of Desperation's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Sergei's force stays on that battlefield.
20:29 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Desperation — the losses are light.
21:05 Sergei is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Sergei hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:33 Sergei places down a hatchery.Quietly, Sergei adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:50 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:18 Sergei made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!Desperation's defense bends, then snaps. Sergei takes the middle of the game.
22:53 About half of Desperation's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Sergei's force stays on that battlefield.
23:24 Desperation destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Sergei's army has been decimated.Desperation clips Sergei's army — real damage, but Sergei fights on.
🎙 Nice Nature edges ahead on army strength.
23:47 Sergei shot down Desperation's hatchery.Sergei finds the weak point and Desperation's new base is gone.
24:09 Desperation is planning a harassment, but Sergei scouted it!Sergei's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
24:35 Seems like Desperation is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Desperation wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
25:13 Desperation tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Sergei's defense line.Desperation knocks, Sergei answers. No damage done.
25:47 Sergei is pushing his speedlings.Sergei hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:01 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Desperation GGs!That's it. Desperation looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Nice Nature takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Nice Nature
■ Desperation
army value
■ Nice Nature
■ Desperation
economy
Play-by-play (54 lines)
0:07 Desperation spawns in Orange at s2 while Sergei spawns in Yellow at s1.Desperation takes s2 in Orange; Sergei settles in at s1 in Yellow.
0:32 Desperation gets 9 Pool against Sergei's Overpool.The builds are down: 9 Pool from Desperation, Overpool from Sergei.
— The early game —
1:14 Desperation places down a hatchery.Quietly, Desperation adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:44 Sergei places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Sergei expands.
2:18 Desperation pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Desperation goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:45 Sergei's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Sergei goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
3:41 Desperation failed to break Sergei's zergling line of defense.Sergei holds the early rush without blinking.
4:14 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.Desperation keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:51 Sergei only destroyed about half of Desperation's army.Sergei cuts Desperation's army in half.
5:30 Desperation pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Desperation: the first units are already marching.
6:04 Sergei is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Sergei goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:22 Desperation starts expanding.Desperation takes another base — the economy widens.
6:57 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:56 Desperation with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Sergei's zerglings!Sergei's early gamble buys nothing — Desperation's defense was already in place.
8:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Desperation seems to be fine.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:05 Sergei lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Desperation's force stays on that battlefield.
9:35 Sergei is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Sergei tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:30 Desperation with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Sergei's zerglings!Sergei's early gamble buys nothing — Desperation's defense was already in place.
11:11 Sergei destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Desperation's army has been decimated.Sergei clips Desperation's army — real damage, but Desperation fights on.
11:35 With excellent skills and micro, Sergei managed to fend off Desperation while losing less than half of his army.Desperation keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The scales tip toward Desperation — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:11 Desperation is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Desperation: the first units are already marching.
12:33 Desperation appears to have more army than Sergei!Desperation's army is visibly the bigger one — Sergei should not take this fight.
13:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:45 Desperation kills off Sergei's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Desperation. The push continues.
14:26 About half of Sergei's army has been decimated in that battle.Desperation pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:58 Sergei destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Desperation's army has been decimated.Sergei clips Desperation's army — real damage, but Desperation fights on.
15:12 Desperation decides to move out with his armies.Desperation tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
15:50 Eager to end the game, Sergei moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Sergei pushes.
16:22 Desperation places down a hatchery.Desperation takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:59 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:56 Desperation with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Sergei's zerglings!Sergei's early gamble buys nothing — Desperation's defense was already in place.
18:23 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Sergei destroyed only less than half of Desperation's army.Sergei clips Desperation's army — real damage, but Desperation fights on.
18:59 Sergei lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Desperation's force stays on that battlefield.
— The mid game —
19:24 Desperation is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Desperation's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:54 Both Desperation and Sergei appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Desperation and Sergei yet.
— The late game —
20:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:05 Sergei failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Desperation's mutalisks!The mid-game push crashes through — Desperation breaks Sergei's position.
🎙 The scales tip toward Desperation — a lead, but not a safe one.
21:27 Sergei has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Desperation's force stays on that battlefield.
22:06 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Sergei destroyed only less than half of Desperation's army.Sergei clips Desperation's army — real damage, but Desperation fights on.
22:39 Desperation is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Desperation's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:13 Sergei having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Sergei taps.
That's the game: Desperation defeats Nice Nature, settled in the mid game.
■ Nice Nature
■ Desperation
army value
■ Nice Nature
■ Desperation
economy
Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:15 The game starts with Red Sergei spawning at s2 and White Desperation spawning at s3.Sergei in Red at s2. Desperation in White at s3. The map is set.
0:53 Sergei opens 12 Hatch against Desperation's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Sergei, 12 Pool from Desperation.
— The early game —
1:11 Sergei places down a hatchery.Quietly, Sergei adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:57 Desperation places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Desperation expands.
2:19 Sergei's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Sergei: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:02 Desperation's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Desperation tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:56 Desperation failed to break Sergei's zergling line of defense.Sergei holds the early rush without blinking.
4:46 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.Desperation keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:04 Desperation lost about half of his army in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:49 Sergei's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Sergei goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:14 Desperation pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Desperation tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:39 Sergei places down a hatchery.Quietly, Sergei adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:26 Desperation places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Desperation expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
8:37 Sergei successfully fends off Desperation's attacks.Sergei holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
— The mid game —
9:13 With excellent skills and micro, Sergei managed to fend off Desperation while losing less than half of his army.Desperation keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:35 Desperation lost about half of his army in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:15 Sergei decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Sergei crosses the map with everything.
10:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:25 All of a sudden, Desperation has no armies left while Sergei is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Sergei. The push continues.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Nice Nature is far ahead.
11:44 Desperation has lost about half of his army in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:16 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.Desperation keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:57 Eager to end the game, Sergei moves out with his armies.Sergei tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:07 Sergei with more superior zergling control outpowers Desperation!The early pressure works — Sergei breaks Desperation's front door.
14:37 The attack was a success, Desperation lost more than half of his army in that battle.Sergei limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
— The late game —
15:07 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Desperation — the losses are light.
15:34 Sergei is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Sergei tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:07 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nice Nature's force dwarfs what Desperation has left on the field.
16:47 Desperation places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Desperation expands.
17:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:52 With really nice micro, Sergei kills off Desperation's zerglings.The early pressure works — Sergei breaks Desperation's front door.
18:27 Desperation seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Sergei limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
18:55 With excellent skills and micro, Sergei managed to fend off Desperation while losing less than half of his army.Desperation keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:46 Sergei is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Sergei goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
20:20 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Desperation GGs!Desperation types it out: GG.
That's the game: Nice Nature defeats Desperation, settled in the early game.
■ Nice Nature
■ Desperation
army value
■ Nice Nature
■ Desperation
economy
Play-by-play (95 lines)
0:07 The Purple Desperation spawns at s2 while Green Sergei spawns at s1.Desperation in Purple at s2. Sergei in Green at s1. The map is set.
0:35 Desperation opens 9 Pool against Sergei's 9 Pool.Desperation commits to 9 Pool; Sergei answers with 9 Pool.
— The early game —
0:51 Desperation places down a hatchery.Quietly, Desperation adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:27 Sergei places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Sergei expands.
1:59 Desperation is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Desperation tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:21 Unwilling to make the game too long, Sergei starts moving out.No more waiting. Sergei pushes.
2:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:20 Desperation kills off Sergei's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Sergei's way of life — Desperation marches on.
3:37 With excellent skills and micro, Sergei managed to fend off Desperation while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Desperation — the losses are light.
4:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Desperation seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
4:22 Desperation's forces appear to be larger compared to Sergei's!Desperation's army is visibly the bigger one — Sergei should not take this fight.
5:05 Desperation decides to move out with his armies.Desperation has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:24 Sergei's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Sergei tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:40 Desperation places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Desperation expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:19 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:05 With really nice micro, Sergei kills off Desperation's zerglings.Desperation wasn't ready. Sergei's early aggression takes the lead.
7:21 After that battle, Sergei destroyed about half of Desperation's army.Half of Desperation's force is gone — Sergei took it apart.
7:59 Sergei has lost about half of his army in that battle.Desperation pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:20 Desperation's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Desperation tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:55 Sergei pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Sergei goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:35 Desperation failed to kill off Sergei's defending zerglings.Desperation's early gamble buys nothing — Sergei's defense was already in place.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
10:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.Desperation keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:24 Sergei destroyed about half of Desperation's army after that battle.Sergei cuts Desperation's army in half.
10:53 Desperation pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Desperation: the first units are already marching.
11:15 Sergei moves out with his armies.Sergei has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:56 Desperation's army is small compared to Sergei!Desperation is badly outgunned — Sergei's force is a size larger.
12:08 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:32 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:00 Desperation with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Sergei's zerglings!Desperation holds the early rush without blinking.
13:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Desperation seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
13:57 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Desperation — the losses are light.
14:23 Desperation places down a hatchery.Quietly, Desperation adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
14:56 Desperation is pushing his speedlings.Desperation's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
15:07 Sergei moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Sergei pushes.
15:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:08 Desperation made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Desperation breaks Sergei's position.
16:32 Sergei has lost about half of his army in that battle.Desperation pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:05 After that battle, Desperation still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
17:17 Desperation is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Desperation starts the push.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
17:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:11 Desperation's mutalisks failed to dodge some scourges and he lost the mutalisk battle to Sergei!Sergei absorbs the mid-game push — Desperation gained nothing for the cost.
18:54 With excellent skills and micro, Sergei managed to fend off Desperation while losing less than half of his army.Desperation keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:15 After that battle, Desperation still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
19:34 What superior Mutalisk micro from Sergei! Desperation's economy is suffering!Sergei gets into Desperation's mineral line — workers are dying.
20:11 Desperation is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Desperation hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:24 Sergei is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Sergei hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:53 Desperation places down a hatchery.Desperation takes another base — the economy widens.
21:17 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
21:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:22 The battle outcome favors Desperation as Sergei's armies melt into Desperation's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Sergei's way of life — Desperation marches on.
22:40 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Desperation — the losses are light.
23:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Desperation seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
23:23 Sergei is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Desperation's army.Sergei needs production, fast; Desperation's army has outgrown his.
24:00 Zerglings ran past Desperation's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Sergei!Beautiful harassment from Sergei. Desperation's economy takes a real hit.
24:24 Desperation is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Desperation's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:41 Sergei starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Sergei crosses the map with everything.
25:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
25:43 Desperation's mutalisks failed to dodge some scourges and he lost the mutalisk battle to Sergei!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Sergei holds Desperation.
26:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.Desperation keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
26:36 About half of Desperation's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Sergei's force stays on that battlefield.
26:56 What superior Mutalisk micro from Sergei! Desperation's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Sergei. Desperation's economy takes a real hit.
27:16 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
27:57 Sergei is pushing his speedlings.Sergei's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
28:36 Desperation made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Sergei is pushing his mutalisks further on!Desperation's defense bends, then snaps. Sergei takes the middle of the game.
29:12 Desperation has lost about half of his army in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
29:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.Desperation keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:50 What superior Mutalisk micro from Desperation! Sergei's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Desperation. Sergei's economy takes a real hit.
30:23 Sergei is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Sergei's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:56 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
31:09 Sergei made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!Desperation's defense bends, then snaps. Sergei takes the middle of the game.
31:50 After that battle, Sergei destroyed about half of Desperation's army.Sergei cuts Desperation's army in half.
32:04 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.Desperation keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:41 Sergei is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Sergei hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Nice Nature edges ahead on army strength.
33:28 Desperation made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Sergei is pushing his mutalisks further on!The mid-game push crashes through — Sergei breaks Desperation's position.
33:45 About half of Desperation's army has been decimated in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
34:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Desperation — the losses are light.
34:48 Sergei decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Sergei pushes.
35:00 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Desperation GGs!That's it. Desperation looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Desperation taps out. Nice Nature's mid game was simply better.
Head to head
87 games
Nice Nature
47 – 40
Desperation