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■ Nice Nature
■ Desperation
army value
■ Nice Nature
■ Desperation
economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:09 Sergei spawns at s2 in Red while Desperation spawns at s1 in White.Sergei takes s2 in Red; Desperation settles in at s1 in White.
0:48 Desperation gets 12 Hatch against Sergei's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Sergei, 12 Hatch from Desperation.
— The early game —
1:18 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:51 Desperation places down a hatchery.Desperation takes another base — the economy widens.
2:07 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.
2:42 Desperation's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Desperation tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:39 Sergei kills off Desperation's armies and continues pushing!Sergei wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
4:20 Desperation has lost about half of his army in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:39 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.
5:07 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.
5:42 Desperation pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Desperation goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:26 Desperation places down a hatchery.Quietly, Desperation adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:10 Sergei failed to kill off Desperation's defending zerglings.Desperation holds the early rush without blinking.
7:45 After that battle, Desperation still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
8:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Desperation — the losses are light.
8:59 Sergei moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Sergei pushes.
9:27 Desperation's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Desperation goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
— The mid game —
10:01 Sergei places down a hatchery.Quietly, Sergei adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
10:50 Desperation successfully fends off Sergei's attacks.The attack shatters on Desperation's line. Great positioning.
11:15 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.
🎙 Desperation edges ahead on army strength.
11:50 Sergei has lost about half of his army in that battle.Desperation pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:20 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.
12:49 Desperation's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Desperation tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:54 With really nice micro, Desperation kills off Sergei's zerglings.The early pressure works — Desperation breaks Sergei's front door.
14:26 Sergei has lost about half of his army in that battle.Desperation pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:54 After that battle, Desperation still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
15:38 Desperation pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Desperation tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:11 Sergei's army is small compared to Desperation!Sergei is badly outgunned — Desperation's force is a size larger.
🎙 The scales tip toward Desperation — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
16:59 With really nice micro, Desperation kills off Sergei's zerglings.The early pressure works — Desperation breaks Sergei's front door.
17:32 Sergei has lost about half of his army in that battle.Desperation pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Desperation seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
18:31 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.
18:57 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:36 Desperation places down a hatchery.Quietly, Desperation adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:27 The battle outcome favors Desperation as Sergei's armies melt into Desperation's armies' weapon fire!Desperation wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Desperation has built a commanding army lead — Nice Nature needs something special here.
21:09 Desperation destroyed more than half of Sergei's army after that battle!Desperation shreds the better part of Sergei's army in one engagement.
21:33 After that battle, Desperation still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
22:00 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Sergei GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Sergei taps.
Nice Nature taps out. Desperation's early game was simply better.
■ Nice Nature
■ Desperation
army value
■ Nice Nature
■ Desperation
economy
Play-by-play (152 lines)
0:15 The game starts with White Desperation spawning at s2 and Purple Sergei spawning at s4.Desperation in White at s2. Sergei in Purple at s4. The map is set.
0:30 Sergei gets 9 Pool against Desperation's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Desperation, 9 Pool from Sergei.
— The early game —
0:53 Desperation places down a hatchery.Desperation plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:17 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei takes another base — the economy widens.
1:54 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?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:10 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.
2:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:47 Desperation failed to break Sergei's zergling line of defense.Desperation's early gamble buys nothing — Sergei's defense was already in place.
3:13 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.
3:40 Desperation has lost about half of his army in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:13 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei takes another base — the economy widens.
4:36 Desperation decides to move out with his armies.Desperation has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:47 Sergei moves out with his armies.Sergei tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:26 It seems like Sergei has more units than Desperation!Count the units: Sergei has the edge over Desperation right now.
🎙 Slight advantage Nice Nature as the game develops.
5:34 Desperation places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Desperation expands.
6:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
6:35 With really nice micro, Desperation kills off Sergei's zerglings.The early pressure works — Desperation breaks Sergei's front door.
6:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Desperation — the losses are light.
7:13 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.
7:35 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.
8:05 Attempting to end the game, Sergei moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Sergei crosses the map with everything.
8:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
8:51 With really nice micro, Desperation kills off Sergei's zerglings.The early pressure works — Desperation breaks Sergei's front door.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:16 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Desperation — the losses are light.
9:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Desperation seems to be fine.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:53 Desperation's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Desperation goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:21 Sergei appears to have more army than Desperation!Count the units: Sergei has the edge over Desperation right now.
10:38 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei takes another base — the economy widens.
11:20 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.
11:42 Sergei with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Desperation's zerglings!Sergei holds the early rush without blinking.
11:54 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.Desperation keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:29 It seems that Sergei only managed to destroy less than half of Desperation's army.Sergei takes a bite out of Desperation's force and backs off.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:38 Desperation places down a hatchery.Desperation plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:05 Desperation pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Desperation: the first units are already marching.
13:37 Sergei pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Sergei goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
14:14 Desperation with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!Sergei's defense bends, then snaps. Desperation takes the middle of the game.
14:50 About half of Sergei's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Desperation's force stays on that battlefield.
14:58 Desperation lost about half of his army in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:29 Attempting to end the game, Desperation moves out with his armies.Desperation has seen enough — the army moves out.
15:56 Sergei is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Sergei's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:32 For a second it looked like Desperation had more zerglings, but in another second Sergei seems to have taken the lead! Desperation is backing off!Sergei absorbs the mid-game push — Desperation gained nothing for the cost.
17:09 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.
17:26 Desperation lost about half of his army in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:52 Desperation desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Desperation plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:13 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei takes another base — the economy widens.
18:43 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.
18:56 Desperation is pushing his speedlings.Desperation's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:20 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:21 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.
20:29 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.
21:11 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.
21:18 Desperation is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Desperation hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
22:23 Sergei had some mutalisks popped in the closest timing possible which turned things around! Desperation's mutalisks are fleeing!Sergei absorbs the mid-game push — Desperation gained nothing for the cost.
22:36 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.
23:01 After that battle, Desperation still has most of his army with him.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:24 Sergei is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Sergei starts the push.
23:49 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.
24:07 Sergei places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Sergei expands.
24:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
25:04 Sergei with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!Desperation's defense bends, then snaps. Sergei takes the middle of the game.
25:30 About half of Desperation's army has been decimated in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
25:48 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.
26:07 Sergei shot down Desperation's hatchery.No reinforcements in time: Desperation watches Sergei level the expansion.
26:24 Desperation places down a hatchery.Desperation takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Slight advantage Nice Nature as the game develops.
26:50 Sergei is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Sergei starts the push.
27:27 Desperation places down a hatchery.Quietly, Desperation adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
27:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
28:15 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.
28:24 Desperation lost about half of his army in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
29:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.Desperation keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:16 Sergei decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Sergei crosses the map with everything.
29:37 At the moment, Sergei seems to have more units than Desperation.Sergei's army is visibly the bigger one — Desperation should not take this fight.
29:56 Sergei places down a hatchery.Quietly, Sergei adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nice Nature edges ahead on army strength.
30:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
30:52 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.
31:19 Desperation has lost about half of his army in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
31:42 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Desperation — the losses are light.
32:13 What superior Mutalisk micro from Desperation! Sergei's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Desperation. Sergei's economy takes a real hit.
32:30 Desperation places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Desperation expands.
32:53 What superior Mutalisk micro from Desperation! Sergei's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Desperation. Sergei's economy takes a real hit.
33:15 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.
33:33 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.
33:56 Sergei with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Sergei breaks Desperation's position.
34:16 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.
34:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Desperation — the losses are light.
35:08 Desperation moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Desperation pushes.
35:43 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei takes another base — the economy widens.
35:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
36:26 Sergei successfully fends off Desperation's attacks.Sergei takes the fight on his terms and sends Desperation home with nothing.
36:57 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.Desperation keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:04 Sergei destroyed about half of Desperation's army after that battle.Sergei cuts Desperation's army in half.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
37:36 Sergei is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Sergei starts the push.
38:08 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.
38:29 Desperation had some mutalisks popped in the closest timing possible which turned things around! Sergei's mutalisks are fleeing!Desperation absorbs the mid-game push — Sergei gained nothing for the cost.
38:53 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.
39:02 About half of Sergei's army has been decimated in that battle.Desperation pays for that trade with about half his army.
39:24 What superior Mutalisk micro from Desperation! Sergei's economy is suffering!Desperation gets into Sergei's mineral line — workers are dying.
39:49 Sergei decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Sergei crosses the map with everything.
40:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
40:45 Sergei's mutalisks failed to dodge some scourges and he lost the mutalisk battle to Desperation!Desperation absorbs the mid-game push — Sergei gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
41:04 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.
41:23 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.Desperation keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:48 What superior Mutalisk micro from Desperation! Sergei's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Desperation. Sergei's economy takes a real hit.
42:23 Desperation is pushing his speedlings.Desperation's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
42:49 Attempting to end the game, Sergei moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Sergei crosses the map with everything.
43:10 Desperation is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Sergei.Desperation is starving on bases while Sergei spreads across the map.
43:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
43:49 All of a sudden, Sergei has no armies left while Desperation is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Desperation. The push continues.
44:17 Sergei lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Desperation's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
44:44 Desperation lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Sergei's force stays on that battlefield.
45:01 Zerglings ran past Sergei's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Desperation!Desperation gets into Sergei's mineral line — workers are dying.
— The late game —
45:35 Both hives are up. Sergei moves first.Everything Sergei has built comes forward at once.
45:51 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
46:25 The mutalisk flock belongs to Sergei and Desperation's drones are dying by the dozen.The final army does its work — Sergei breaks Desperation late.
46:45 Desperation lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Sergei's force stays on that battlefield.
47:00 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.Desperation keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:27 Attempting to end the game, Sergei moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Sergei crosses the map with everything.
47:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The scales tip toward Nice Nature — a lead, but not a safe one.
48:13 Sergei wins the crackling fight and rolls straight into Desperation's hatcheries.The final army does its work — Sergei breaks Desperation late.
48:32 Desperation lost about half of his army in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
48:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.Desperation keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:24 Desperation successfully harasses Sergei's economy.Beautiful harassment from Desperation. Sergei's economy takes a real hit.
49:44 Both hives are up. Sergei moves first.This is the big one — Sergei commits the late-game army.
50:02 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
50:32 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.
🎙 Desperation is hanging on by a thread against Nice Nature's army.
50:57 Desperation lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Sergei — more than half the force is gone.
51:30 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.
51:38 Ultralisks in a zerg mirror — this one has gone long, and Sergei is the one who commits.Max supply, full upgrades: Sergei moves out to end it.
52:16 Desperation having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Desperation taps.
Nice Nature takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Nice Nature
■ Desperation
army value
■ Nice Nature
■ Desperation
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:11 Sergei spawns in Green at s1 while Desperation spawns in Yellow at s2.We're underway — Sergei spawns at s1, Desperation answers from s2.
0:50 Desperation gets 12 Pool against Sergei's 12 Hatch.Sergei commits to 12 Hatch; Desperation answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:14 Sergei places down a hatchery.Quietly, Sergei adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:39 Desperation decides to expand.More workers, more money: Desperation expands.
2:26 Sergei pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Sergei: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:52 Eager to end the game, Desperation moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Desperation crosses the map with everything.
3:35 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.
3:55 Sergei lost all his zerglings to Desperation!The early pressure works — Desperation breaks Sergei's front door.
4:43 About half of Sergei's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Desperation's force stays on that battlefield.
5:06 About half of Desperation's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Sergei's force stays on that battlefield.
5:31 Desperation desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Desperation takes another base — the economy widens.
6:14 Sergei pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Sergei tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:41 Desperation decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Desperation crosses the map with everything.
7:21 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Slight advantage Nice Nature as the game develops.
7:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:35 With really nice micro, Sergei kills off Desperation's zerglings.The early pressure works — Sergei breaks Desperation's front door.
8:53 About half of Desperation's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Sergei's force stays on that battlefield.
— The mid game —
9:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Desperation — the losses are light.
10:07 Sergei's number of expansions are equal to Desperation's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Sergei and Desperation yet.
10:44 Eager to end the game, Sergei moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Sergei crosses the map with everything.
11:09 Desperation decides to start pushing across the map.Desperation tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:29 Desperation failed to kill off Sergei's defending zerglings.Desperation's early gamble buys nothing — Sergei's defense was already in place.
🎙 The scales tip toward Nice Nature — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:50 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.
13:22 Desperation lost about half of his army in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:01 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.
14:29 Desperation pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Desperation tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
15:33 Sergei with more superior zergling control outpowers Desperation!The early pressure works — Sergei breaks Desperation's front door.
— The late game —
16:03 About half of Desperation's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Sergei's force stays on that battlefield.
16:38 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.Desperation keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:08 Sergei's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Sergei: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nice Nature edges ahead on army strength.
17:55 Sergei appears to have more army than Desperation!Count the units: Sergei has the edge over Desperation right now.
18:25 Desperation places down a hatchery.Desperation takes another base — the economy widens.
19:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:40 Sergei with more superior zergling control outpowers Desperation!The early pressure works — Sergei breaks Desperation's front door.
🎙 Nice Nature's force dwarfs what Desperation has left on the field.
20:01 Desperation seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Sergei limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
20:43 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.
21:09 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Desperation GGs!Desperation GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
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 (56 lines)
0:17 The Yellow Desperation spawns at s1 while Purple Sergei spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Desperation at s1, Sergei at s2.
0:37 Sergei gets Overpool against Desperation's Overpool.Desperation commits to Overpool; Sergei answers with Overpool.
— The early game —
1:20 Desperation places down a hatchery.Quietly, Desperation adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:32 Sergei places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Sergei expands.
2:07 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:32 Sergei's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Sergei goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
3:45 With really nice micro, Sergei kills off Desperation's zerglings.The early pressure works — Sergei breaks Desperation's front door.
4:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Desperation seems to be fine.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:35 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.
5:10 Sergei starts expanding.Quietly, Sergei adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:47 Desperation pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Desperation: the first units are already marching.
6:13 Sergei's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Sergei tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:29 Sergei has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Desperation.Economically it's Sergei's game right now; Desperation is falling behind on bases.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:10 Desperation places down a hatchery.Desperation plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:07 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.
8:49 After that battle, Desperation still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
9:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.Desperation keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:31 Desperation pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Desperation goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:15 Attempting to end the game, Sergei moves out with his armies.Sergei has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:16 With really nice micro, Desperation kills off Sergei's zerglings.Sergei wasn't ready. Desperation's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:34 About half of Sergei's army has been decimated in that battle.Desperation pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:18 After that battle, Desperation still has most of his army with him.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:49 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?
13:08 Sergei pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Sergei tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:48 Desperation decides to expand.Quietly, Desperation adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:12 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:03 All of a sudden, Sergei has no armies left while Desperation is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Sergei's way of life — Desperation marches on.
15:38 Sergei lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Desperation's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Desperation edges ahead on army strength.
16:06 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.
— The mid game —
16:47 Desperation is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Desperation starts the push.
17:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
17:30 Desperation made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!Sergei's defense bends, then snaps. Desperation takes the middle of the game.
18:18 Sergei has lost about half of his army in that battle.Desperation pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:33 After that battle, Desperation still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
19:14 Desperation is pushing his speedlings.Desperation's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:49 Desperation places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Desperation expands.
20:05 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Desperation holds the stronger army for now.
20:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:02 The battle outcome favors Desperation as Sergei's armies melt into Desperation's armies' weapon fire!Sergei's army evaporates. Desperation doesn't even slow down.
21:39 Sergei has lost about half of his army in that battle.Desperation pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:03 It seems that Sergei only managed to destroy less than half of Desperation's army.Sergei takes a bite out of Desperation's force and backs off.
22:50 Zerglings ran past Desperation's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Sergei!The raid lands — Sergei chips away at Desperation's foundation.
23:11 Sergei having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Sergei taps.
GG. Desperation closes it out over Nice Nature.
■ Nice Nature
■ Desperation
army value
■ Nice Nature
■ Desperation
economy
Play-by-play (164 lines)
0:07 The Teal Sergei spawns at s1 while Orange Desperation spawns at s2.Sergei in Teal at s1. Desperation in Orange at s2. The map is set.
0:28 Desperation opens Overpool against Sergei's Overpool.The builds are down: Overpool from Sergei, Overpool from Desperation.
— The early game —
1:01 Sergei places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Sergei expands.
1:14 Desperation places down a hatchery.Quietly, Desperation adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:35 Sergei starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Sergei pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
1:59 Eager to end the game, Desperation moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Desperation crosses the map with everything.
2:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
3:04 Sergei with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Desperation's zerglings!Sergei holds the early rush without blinking.
3:17 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.
3:40 After that battle, Sergei destroyed about half of Desperation's army.Sergei cuts Desperation's army in half.
4:12 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?
4:19 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.
4:51 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:09 Desperation places down a hatchery.Desperation takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:10 Sergei with more superior zergling control outpowers Desperation!The early pressure works — Sergei breaks Desperation's front door.
6:24 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.
6:48 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.
7:08 Currently, neither Sergei nor Desperation appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Sergei and Desperation match each other.
7:45 Sergei pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Sergei: the first units are already marching.
8:01 Desperation's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Desperation goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:49 With beautiful placement, Sergei successfully fends off Desperation's attacks.Sergei holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:05 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.
9:33 Desperation has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Sergei's force stays on that battlefield.
9:51 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.
10:11 Desperation's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Desperation tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:48 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:07 Desperation places down a hatchery.Quietly, Desperation adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:04 Desperation lost all his zerglings to Sergei!Desperation wasn't ready. Sergei's early aggression takes the lead.
12:22 After that battle, Desperation still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:45 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Desperation — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
12:55 Sergei is pushing his speedlings.Sergei hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:25 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:44 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.
14:25 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.
14:32 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.
14:53 Zerglings ran past Desperation's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Sergei!The raid lands — Sergei chips away at Desperation's foundation.
15:19 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.
15:43 Desperation is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Sergei's army.Desperation is badly outgunned — Sergei's force is a size larger.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:18 Sergei desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Sergei expands.
16:38 Desperation desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Desperation adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
17:30 For a second it looked like Sergei had more zerglings, but in another second Desperation seems to have taken the lead! Sergei is backing off!Desperation absorbs the mid-game push — Sergei gained nothing for the cost.
17:40 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.
18:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Desperation — the losses are light.
18:33 Sergei is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Sergei starts the push.
18:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
19:17 Sergei with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!Desperation's defense bends, then snaps. Sergei takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Desperation seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
20:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Desperation — the losses are light.
20:27 Unwilling to make the game too long, Sergei starts moving out.Here it comes: Sergei crosses the map with everything.
21:03 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei takes another base — the economy widens.
21:20 Desperation places down a hatchery.Quietly, Desperation adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
22:14 Sergei made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!Desperation's defense bends, then snaps. Sergei takes the middle of the game.
22:34 Sergei destroyed about half of Desperation's army after that battle.Half of Desperation's force is gone — Sergei took it apart.
22:49 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Desperation — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:13 Sergei is pushing his speedlings.Sergei hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:40 Sergei appears to have more army than Desperation!Count the units: Sergei has the edge over Desperation right now.
23:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
24:20 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.
24:56 Desperation has lost about half of his army in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
25:11 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Desperation — the losses are light.
25:39 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
26:03 Desperation places down a hatchery.Desperation takes another base — the economy widens.
26:30 Sergei is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Sergei starts the push.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:55 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.
27:03 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.
27:26 Desperation lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Sergei's force stays on that battlefield.
28:06 Desperation destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Sergei's army has been decimated.Desperation takes a bite out of Sergei's force and backs off.
28:13 Sergei decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Sergei pushes.
28:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
29:15 Sergei with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!Desperation's defense bends, then snaps. Sergei takes the middle of the game.
29:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Desperation seems to be fine.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:05 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:23 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.
30:32 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
31:04 Desperation places down a hatchery.Desperation takes another base — the economy widens.
31:33 Sergei is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Sergei hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
31:56 It seems like Sergei has more units than Desperation!Count the units: Sergei has the edge over Desperation right now.
32:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:33 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.
32:57 About half of Desperation's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Sergei's force stays on that battlefield.
33:37 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Desperation — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
33:44 Desperation's hatchery has been destroyed by Sergei.No reinforcements in time: Desperation watches Sergei level the expansion.
34:12 Desperation places down a hatchery.Desperation takes another base — the economy widens.
34:33 Sergei is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Sergei starts the push.
35:04 Sergei places down a hatchery.Quietly, Sergei adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
35:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
35:39 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.
36:01 Desperation lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Sergei's force stays on that battlefield.
36:28 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Desperation — the losses are light.
37:03 Sergei shot down Desperation's hatchery.Sergei finds the weak point and Desperation's new base is gone.
🎙 Nice Nature holds the stronger army for now.
37:13 Desperation places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Desperation expands.
37:41 Attempting to end the game, Sergei moves out with his armies.Sergei has seen enough — the army moves out.
38:13 Desperation is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Sergei's army.Desperation is badly outgunned — Sergei's force is a size larger.
38:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
38:49 With beautiful placement, Desperation successfully fends off Sergei's attacks.Desperation takes the fight on his terms and sends Sergei home with nothing.
39:21 After that battle, Desperation still has most of his army with him.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:53 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 —
40:06 Both hives are up. Sergei moves first.Everything Sergei has built comes forward at once.
40:33 Ultralisks in a zerg mirror — this one has gone long, and Desperation is the one who commits.Everything Desperation has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
40:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
41:17 All of a sudden, Sergei has no armies left while Desperation is continuing to push across the map!Desperation wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
41:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Desperation — the losses are light.
42:05 After that battle, Desperation still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
42:35 Sergei decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Sergei crosses the map with everything.
42:42 Both hives are up. Desperation moves first.This is the big one — Desperation commits the late-game army.
43:08 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
43:37 Desperation's lurkers were already burrowed and Sergei's cracklings ran straight onto them.Sergei throws the endgame army in and Desperation simply refuses to lose.
43:57 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
44:27 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.
44:56 Sergei decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Sergei pushes.
45:16 Both hives are up. Desperation moves first.This is the big one — Desperation commits the late-game army.
45:31 In terms of army size, Sergei and Desperation are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
46:06 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
46:19 With beautiful placement, Desperation successfully fends off Sergei's attacks.The attack shatters on Desperation's line. Great positioning.
46:42 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.
47:15 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.
47:39 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
47:54 A huge mutalisk flock with cracklings underneath: Sergei pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Sergei moves out to end it.
48:30 Desperation moves out with hydralisks and lurkers, a rare sight this deep into ZvZ.Everything Desperation has built comes forward at once.
48:38 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.
49:05 Sergei's lurkers were caught out of position and Desperation never slowed down.There's no rebuilding from that. Desperation's late-game push decides it.
49:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Desperation — the losses are light.
49:50 After that battle, Desperation still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
50:25 Sergei moves out with hydralisks and lurkers, a rare sight this deep into ZvZ.Max supply, full upgrades: Sergei moves out to end it.
50:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
50:57 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
51:23 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.
51:46 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.
52:18 Ultralisks in a zerg mirror — this one has gone long, and Sergei is the one who commits.This is the big one — Sergei commits the late-game army.
52:38 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
53:04 Sergei kills off Desperation's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Sergei. The push continues.
53:17 Desperation has lost about half of his army in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
53:45 It seems that Desperation only managed to destroy less than half of Sergei's army.Desperation clips Sergei's army — real damage, but Sergei fights on.
54:07 A huge mutalisk flock with cracklings underneath: Sergei pushes.Everything Sergei has built comes forward at once.
54:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Nice Nature has built a commanding army lead — Desperation needs something special here.
55:07 The mutalisk flock belongs to Sergei and Desperation's drones are dying by the dozen.The final army does its work — Sergei breaks Desperation late.
55:33 After that battle, Sergei destroyed about half of Desperation's army.Sergei cuts Desperation's army in half.
55:50 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.
56:02 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Desperation taps out!Desperation GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Desperation taps out. Nice Nature's late game was simply better.
■ Nice Nature
■ Desperation
army value
■ Nice Nature
■ Desperation
economy
Play-by-play (58 lines)
0:13 The Green Desperation spawns at s2 while Blue Sergei spawns at s1.Desperation takes s2 in Green; Sergei settles in at s1 in Blue.
0:47 Desperation opens 12 Hatch against Sergei's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Desperation, 12 Hatch from Sergei.
— The early game —
1:21 Desperation places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Desperation expands.
1:48 Sergei places down a hatchery.Quietly, Sergei adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:21 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?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:52 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?
3:07 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:35 With really nice micro, Desperation kills off Sergei's zerglings.The early pressure works — Desperation breaks Sergei's front door.
4:05 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.
4:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Desperation seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
5:10 Desperation's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Desperation tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:51 Attempting to end the game, Sergei moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Sergei crosses the map with everything.
6:20 Desperation places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Desperation expands.
6:58 Sergei places down a hatchery.Quietly, Sergei adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:57 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.
8:16 Desperation only destroyed about half of Sergei's army.Half of Sergei's force is gone — Desperation took it apart.
8:42 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.
9:13 Desperation pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Desperation goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:43 Sergei's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Sergei goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
11:02 The battle outcome favors Desperation as Sergei's armies melt into Desperation's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Desperation. The push continues.
11:25 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Desperation seems to be fine.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:25 Sergei must macro up quickly or Desperation will just roll him over!Sergei needs production, fast; Desperation's army has outgrown his.
12:58 Desperation pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Desperation goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:20 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?
13:54 Desperation places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Desperation expands.
14:30 Sergei desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Sergei takes another base — the economy widens.
15:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
15:24 With really nice micro, Desperation kills off Sergei's zerglings.The early pressure works — Desperation breaks Sergei's front door.
16:07 About half of Sergei's army has been decimated in that battle.Desperation pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The scales tip toward Desperation — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:21 After that battle, Desperation still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
17:02 Desperation is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Desperation starts the push.
17:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
17:54 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.
— The late game —
18:22 Sergei has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Desperation's force stays on that battlefield.
18:56 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.
19:36 Desperation moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Desperation pushes.
20:06 Sergei's army is small compared to Desperation!Sergei needs production, fast; Desperation's army has outgrown his.
20:37 Desperation decides to expand.Desperation takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nice Nature is hanging on by a thread against Desperation's army.
21:12 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:57 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.
🎙 Desperation has built a commanding army lead — Nice Nature needs something special here.
22:29 Sergei lost more than half of his army in that battle.Desperation limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
23:03 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.
23:36 Zerglings ran past Desperation's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Sergei!Desperation looks away for one second and Sergei makes him pay for it.
24:05 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Sergei GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Sergei taps.
That's the game: Desperation defeats Nice Nature, settled in the mid game.
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Play-by-play (141 lines)
0:07 The Blue Sergei spawns at s1 while Teal Desperation spawns at s2.Sergei in Blue at s1. Desperation in Teal at s2. The map is set.
0:43 Sergei gets 9 Pool against Desperation's Overpool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Sergei's 9 Pool against Desperation's Overpool.
— The early game —
0:57 Sergei places down a hatchery.Quietly, Sergei adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:28 Desperation places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Desperation expands.
1:40 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?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:00 Desperation pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Desperation tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:03 Desperation with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Sergei's zerglings!Desperation holds the early rush without blinking.
3:22 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.
3:47 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.
4:07 Desperation places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Desperation expands.
4:26 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?
4:52 Desperation decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Desperation pushes.
5:32 Desperation is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Sergei's army.Desperation is badly outgunned — Sergei's force is a size larger.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:54 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei takes another base — the economy widens.
6:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
6:39 Desperation with more superior zergling control outpowers Sergei!The early pressure works — Desperation breaks Sergei's front door.
7:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.Desperation keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:32 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.
7:46 Sergei pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Sergei tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:07 Unwilling to make the game too long, Desperation starts moving out.Desperation has seen enough — the army moves out.
8:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
9:04 Sergei with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Desperation's 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.
9:31 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.Desperation keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:47 Desperation lost about half of his army in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:05 Desperation places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Desperation expands.
10:27 Unwilling to make the game too long, Sergei starts moving out.Here it comes: Sergei crosses the map with everything.
11:10 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.
11:18 Desperation must macro up quickly or Sergei will just roll him over!Desperation needs production, fast; Sergei's army has outgrown his.
11:50 Sergei starts expanding.Sergei plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:27 Sergei with more superior zergling control outpowers Desperation!Desperation wasn't ready. Sergei's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:55 About half of Desperation's army has been decimated in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:17 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.
— The mid game —
13:56 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.
14:16 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.
14:32 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.
15:07 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.
15:31 After that battle, Desperation still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
15:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Desperation — the losses are light.
16:19 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.Good instincts from Desperation; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:36 Sergei is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Sergei starts the push.
16:58 Desperation places down a hatchery.Desperation takes another base — the economy widens.
17:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:54 The battle outcome favors Sergei as Desperation's armies melt into Sergei's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Sergei. The push continues.
18:09 After that battle, Desperation still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
18:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Desperation — the losses are light.
19:03 Desperation must macro up quickly or Sergei will just roll him over!Desperation is badly outgunned — Sergei's force is a size larger.
19:20 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:55 Sergei decides to start pushing across the map.Sergei tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
20:13 Desperation decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Desperation pushes.
20:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:54 Sergei had some mutalisks popped in the closest timing possible which turned things around! Desperation's mutalisks are fleeing!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Sergei holds Desperation.
21:21 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.
21:41 Sergei only destroyed about half of Desperation's army.Half of Desperation's force is gone — Sergei took it apart.
22:08 Sergei is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Sergei starts the push.
22:39 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei takes another base — the economy widens.
23:06 Desperation places down a hatchery.Desperation plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:46 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.
24:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Desperation seems to be fine.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.Desperation keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:08 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.
25:20 Sergei decides to start pushing across the map.Sergei tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
25:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
26:18 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.
26:49 After that battle, Desperation still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
26:56 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:21 Sergei starts pushing across the map.Sergei tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
27:52 Desperation is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Desperation's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:12 Sergei places down a hatchery.Quietly, Sergei adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
28:43 Desperation places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Desperation expands.
29:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
29:39 Desperation was out-microed by Sergei and loses all his attacking forces.Desperation commits and it's the wrong call — Sergei cleans it up.
29:49 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.Desperation keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:25 About half of Desperation's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Sergei's force stays on that battlefield.
30:37 Sergei is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Sergei hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
31:30 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.
31:44 After that battle, Sergei destroyed about half of Desperation's army.Sergei cuts Desperation's army in half.
32:24 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.
32:35 Sergei is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Sergei hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:58 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.
33:25 Sergei made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!Desperation's defense bends, then snaps. Sergei takes the middle of the game.
33:51 Desperation lost about half of his army in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
34:14 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:35 Sergei's forces appear to be larger compared to Desperation's!Sergei's army is visibly the bigger one — Desperation should not take this fight.
35:15 Sergei is pushing his speedlings.Sergei's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
36:01 With beautiful placement, Desperation successfully fends off Sergei's attacks.Desperation holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
36:23 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.
36:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Desperation — the losses are light.
37:14 Sergei decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Sergei pushes.
37:25 Unwilling to make the game too long, Desperation starts moving out.Here it comes: Desperation crosses the map with everything.
38:05 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
38:18 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.
38:37 After that battle, Desperation still has most of his army with him.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:17 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.Desperation keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:40 Sergei starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Sergei crosses the map with everything.
40:02 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.
40:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
40:35 Desperation held off barely with 1 or 2 zergling advantage.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Desperation holds Sergei.
41:04 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.
41:31 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.Desperation keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
41:58 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.
— The late game —
42:30 Both hives are up. Sergei moves first.Max supply, full upgrades: Sergei moves out to end it.
42:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
43:16 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.
43:40 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.
44:00 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.
44:28 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.
44:36 A huge mutalisk flock with cracklings underneath: Desperation pushes.This is the big one — Desperation commits the late-game army.
45:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
45:23 The mutalisk flock turns and Desperation has to disengage — Sergei holds.Desperation throws the endgame army in and Sergei simply refuses to lose.
45:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.Desperation keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:21 About half of Desperation's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Sergei's force stays on that battlefield.
46:37 Eager to end the game, Sergei moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Sergei crosses the map with everything.
47:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
47:23 Sergei kills off Desperation's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Sergei. The push continues.
47:59 Sergei destroyed about half of Desperation's army after that battle.Half of Desperation's force is gone — Sergei took it apart.
48:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.Desperation keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:54 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Nice Nature as the game develops.
49:05 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Desperation GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Desperation taps.
That's the game: Nice Nature defeats Desperation, settled in the late game.
Head to head
87 games
Nice Nature
47 – 40
Desperation