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■ Nice Nature
■ Desperation
army value
■ Nice Nature
■ Desperation
economy
Play-by-play (62 lines)
0:13 Sergei spawns at s2 in White while Desperation spawns at s3 in Purple.Sergei in White at s2. Desperation in Purple at s3. The map is set.
0:38 Sergei gets Overpool against Desperation's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Sergei's Overpool against Desperation's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:05 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei takes another base — the economy widens.
1:29 Desperation places down a hatchery.Desperation plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:15 Sergei pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Sergei tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:34 Desperation pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Desperation: the first units are already marching.
2:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:26 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.
3:54 About half of Desperation's army has been decimated in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.Desperation keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:08 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.
5:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
5:58 Sergei failed to kill off Desperation's defending zerglings.Desperation holds the early rush without blinking.
6:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Desperation seems to be fine.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:49 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Desperation — the losses are light.
7:17 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.
7:41 Sergei places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Sergei expands.
8:17 Desperation places down a hatchery.Quietly, Desperation adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:18 Desperation failed to kill off Sergei's defending zerglings.Sergei holds the early rush without blinking.
9:44 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.
10:18 About half of Desperation's army has been decimated in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:48 Sergei's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Sergei goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Slight advantage Nice Nature as the game develops.
11:23 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.
11:37 Sergei with more superior zergling control outpowers Desperation!Desperation wasn't ready. Sergei's early aggression takes the lead.
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.
12:44 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.
13:10 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?
13:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
14:13 Desperation failed to break Sergei's zergling line of defense.Desperation's early gamble buys nothing — Sergei's defense was already in place.
14:39 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.
14:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Desperation seems to be fine.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Desperation is a step behind and knows it.
15:39 Sergei's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Sergei goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:10 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.
16:21 Sergei places down a hatchery.Quietly, Sergei adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:05 Desperation places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Desperation expands.
17:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
17:51 Sergei kills off Desperation's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Sergei. The push continues.
18:30 About half of Desperation's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Sergei's force stays on that battlefield.
18:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.Desperation keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:19 Sergei pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Sergei goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nice Nature's force dwarfs what Desperation has left on the field.
19:46 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.
20:15 Sergei with more superior zergling control outpowers Desperation!The early pressure works — Sergei breaks Desperation's front door.
20:56 Desperation seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Sergei limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
21:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.Desperation keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:50 Sergei's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Sergei: the first units are already marching.
22:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:53 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.
🎙 Nice Nature has built a commanding army lead — Desperation needs something special here.
23:07 Desperation seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Sergei limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
23:48 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Desperation — the losses are light.
24:07 Desperation's hatchery has been destroyed by Sergei.No reinforcements in time: Desperation watches Sergei level the expansion.
— The mid game —
24:32 Sergei is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Sergei starts the push.
25:17 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, 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 (164 lines)
0:18 Desperation spawns in Orange at s1 while Sergei spawns in Blue at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Desperation at s1, Sergei at s2.
0:36 Desperation opens 9 Pool against Sergei's 9 Pool.Desperation shows 9 Pool — Sergei has gone 9 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:56 Desperation places down a hatchery.Desperation plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:14 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei takes another base — the economy widens.
1:41 Desperation pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Desperation: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:13 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?
2:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:44 Desperation failed to kill off Sergei's defending zerglings.Desperation's early gamble buys nothing — Sergei's defense was already in place.
3:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Desperation — the losses are light.
3:43 After that battle, Desperation still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
4:01 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.
4:24 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.
4:44 Desperation places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Desperation expands.
5:09 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.
5:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
5:53 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.
6:31 Sergei has lost about half of his army in that battle.Desperation pays for that trade with about half his army.
6:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Desperation seems to be fine.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:04 Sergei is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Desperation's army.Sergei is badly outgunned — Desperation's force is a size larger.
7:29 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?
7:52 Sergei decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Sergei pushes.
8:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:38 Sergei successfully fends off Desperation's attacks.Sergei takes the fight on his terms and sends Desperation home with nothing.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:03 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.
9:38 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.
9:50 Desperation places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Desperation expands.
10:27 Sergei places down a hatchery.Quietly, Sergei adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:44 Desperation starts pushing across the map.Desperation has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:07 Sergei moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Sergei crosses the map with everything.
11:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:53 Desperation with more superior zergling control outpowers Sergei!The early pressure works — Desperation breaks Sergei's front door.
12:23 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Desperation seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
13:12 Desperation is pushing his speedlings.Desperation hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:28 Sergei is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Sergei starts the push.
13:46 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:13 Desperation held off barely with 1 or 2 zergling advantage.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Desperation holds Sergei.
14:47 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.
15:02 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Desperation — the losses are light.
15:27 Desperation tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Sergei's defense line.Desperation goes for the raid — Sergei is ready, and nothing comes of it.
15:44 Desperation places down a hatchery.Desperation takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:10 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:46 Desperation is pushing his speedlings.Desperation's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:02 Sergei is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Sergei hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:33 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.
17:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
18:01 Desperation wiped off Sergei's zerglings, but Sergei had mutalisks popped just in time! Desperation has to back off!Sergei absorbs the mid-game push — Desperation gained nothing for the cost.
18:33 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.
18:49 About half of Desperation's army has been decimated in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:19 Desperation is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Desperation hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:41 Sergei is pushing his speedlings.Sergei hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:05 Sergei places down a hatchery.Quietly, Sergei adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:48 With beautiful placement, Sergei successfully fends off Desperation's attacks.The attack shatters on Sergei's line. Great positioning.
21:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.Desperation keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:36 About half of Desperation's army has been decimated in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:10 Desperation must macro up quickly or Sergei will just roll him over!Desperation needs production, fast; Sergei's army has outgrown his.
22:26 Desperation decides to expand.Desperation plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:02 Desperation is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Desperation's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:12 Sergei is pushing his speedlings.Sergei hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:39 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
23:55 Sergei made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Sergei breaks Desperation's position.
24:21 Desperation has lost about half of his army in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
24:51 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.
25:09 Desperation is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Desperation starts the push.
25:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
26:06 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.
26:19 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Desperation — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Nice Nature — a lead, but not a safe one.
26:43 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.
27:21 What superior Mutalisk micro from Desperation! Sergei's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Desperation chips away at Sergei's foundation.
27:28 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.
27:53 Desperation places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Desperation expands.
28:22 Sergei places down a hatchery.Quietly, Sergei adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
28:51 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.
29:16 Desperation decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Desperation pushes.
29:38 Sergei is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Sergei starts the push.
29:56 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
30:26 Sergei made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Desperation is pushing his mutalisks further on!The mid-game push crashes through — Desperation breaks Sergei's position.
30:34 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.
30:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Desperation seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
31:34 Desperation is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Desperation hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
31:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
32:08 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.
32:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.Desperation keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:05 After that battle, Desperation still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
33:26 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
33:52 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
34:18 Desperation kills off Sergei's armies and continues pushing!Desperation wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
34:44 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.
34:56 After that battle, Desperation still has most of his army with him.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:31 Desperation shot down Sergei's hatchery.The base falls. Desperation rips Sergei's economy back a full step.
35:42 Sergei places down a hatchery.Quietly, Sergei adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
36:01 Desperation tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Sergei's defense line.Desperation knocks, Sergei answers. No damage done.
36:39 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.
37:00 Desperation places down a hatchery.Desperation takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
37:15 Sergei desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Sergei plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
37:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
38:05 The battle outcome favors Sergei as Desperation's armies melt into Sergei's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Desperation's way of life — Sergei marches on.
38:31 After that battle, Desperation still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
39:04 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.
39:17 Desperation harasses Sergei and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Desperation. Sergei's economy takes a real hit.
39:36 Desperation is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Desperation starts the push.
40:16 Sergei decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Sergei has seen enough — the army moves out.
40:26 Both Desperation and Sergei appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Desperation and Sergei are level.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
40:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
41:07 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.
41:33 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.
42:03 About half of Desperation's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Sergei's force stays on that battlefield.
42:28 Desperation tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Sergei's defense line.Desperation knocks, Sergei answers. No damage done.
43:00 Sergei is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Sergei starts the push.
43:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
43:31 Sergei wiped off Desperation's zerglings, but Desperation had mutalisks popped just in time! Sergei has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Desperation holds Sergei.
44:08 After that battle, Desperation still has most of his army with him.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
44:30 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.Desperation keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:49 Sergei tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Desperation's defense line.Sergei goes for the raid — Desperation is ready, and nothing comes of it.
45:09 Desperation is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Desperation starts the push.
45:35 Sergei is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Sergei's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
46:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
46:21 The mutalisk flock turns and Desperation has to disengage — Sergei holds.Desperation throws the endgame army in and Sergei simply refuses to lose.
46:53 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.Desperation keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:11 Desperation lost about half of his army in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
47:43 A huge mutalisk flock with cracklings underneath: Desperation pushes.Everything Desperation has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
47:51 Sergei decides to move out with his armies.Sergei tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
48:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
48:40 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.
49:16 Sergei destroyed about half of Desperation's army after that battle.Half of Desperation's force is gone — Sergei took it apart.
49:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.Desperation keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:01 A huge mutalisk flock with cracklings underneath: Sergei pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Sergei moves out to end it.
50:10 In terms of army size, Desperation is behind Sergei!Desperation needs production, fast; Sergei's army has outgrown his.
50:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
51:08 Desperation successfully fends off Sergei's attacks.Sergei commits and it's the wrong call — Desperation cleans it up.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
51:30 After that battle, Desperation still has most of his army with him.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.Desperation keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:21 Both hives are up. Sergei moves first.This is the big one — Sergei commits the late-game army.
52:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
53:10 Sergei wins the crackling fight and rolls straight into Desperation's hatcheries.There's no rebuilding from that. Sergei's late-game push decides it.
53:21 About half of Desperation's army has been decimated in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
53:40 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.
54:09 Unwilling to make the game too long, Sergei starts moving out.Here it comes: Sergei crosses the map with everything.
54:45 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's force dwarfs what Desperation has left on the field.
55:06 Sergei wins the crackling fight and rolls straight into Desperation's hatcheries.There's no rebuilding from that. Sergei's late-game push decides it.
55:28 Sergei only destroyed about half of Desperation's army.Sergei cuts Desperation's army in half.
55:48 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.
56:16 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Desperation taps 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 (155 lines)
0:15 Sergei spawns in Teal at s3 while Desperation spawns in Orange at s2.We're underway — Sergei spawns at s3, Desperation answers from s2.
0:28 Desperation opens 12 Hatch against Sergei's Overpool.Sergei shows Overpool — Desperation has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:55 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:12 Desperation places down a hatchery.Desperation takes another base — the economy widens.
1:35 Sergei pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Sergei tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
1:58 Desperation's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Desperation: the first units are already marching.
2:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:51 Desperation with more superior zergling control outpowers Sergei!Sergei wasn't ready. Desperation's early aggression takes the lead.
3:14 Sergei has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Desperation's force stays on that battlefield.
3:43 After that battle, Desperation still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
4:13 Desperation desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Desperation plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:25 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?
4:56 Desperation pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Desperation goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:12 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
5:56 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.
6:21 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.Desperation keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:55 Desperation has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Sergei's force stays on that battlefield.
7:20 Sergei appears to have more army than Desperation!Count the units: Sergei has the edge over Desperation right now.
7:33 Sergei's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Sergei goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:57 Desperation's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Desperation goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:50 Desperation with more superior zergling control outpowers Sergei!The early pressure works — Desperation breaks Sergei's front door.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.Desperation keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:36 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.
9:55 Desperation starts expanding.Desperation plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:18 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.
10:49 Desperation pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Desperation: the first units are already marching.
11:18 Sergei places down a hatchery.Quietly, Sergei adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:52 With beautiful placement, Sergei successfully fends off Desperation's attacks.The attack shatters on Sergei's line. Great positioning.
12:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Desperation — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:38 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.
13:06 Sergei moves out with his armies.Sergei tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:24 Desperation decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Desperation crosses the map with everything.
14:02 Sergei appears to have more army than Desperation!Sergei's army is visibly the bigger one — Desperation should not take this fight.
14:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
14:46 Desperation held off barely with 1 or 2 zergling advantage.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Desperation holds Sergei.
15:00 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.
15:19 Desperation only destroyed about half of Sergei's army.Desperation cuts Sergei's army in half.
15:42 Desperation places down a hatchery.Quietly, Desperation adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:18 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.
16:41 Sergei is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Sergei starts the push.
17:05 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.
17:33 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:10 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.
18:47 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.
18:56 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.
19:16 Attempting to end the game, Desperation moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Desperation pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:06 Desperation wiped off Sergei's zerglings, but Sergei had mutalisks popped just in time! Desperation has to back off!Sergei absorbs the mid-game push — Desperation gained nothing for the cost.
20:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Desperation — the losses are light.
21:04 Desperation lost about half of his army in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:20 Zerglings ran past Desperation's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Sergei!Sergei gets into Desperation's mineral line — workers are dying.
21:52 Sergei places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Sergei expands.
22:01 Desperation places down a hatchery.Quietly, Desperation adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:35 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.
23:00 Sergei is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Sergei hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:41 Sergei kills off Desperation's armies and continues pushing!Sergei wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
24:01 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.
24:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.Desperation keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:55 Sergei destroys Desperation's hatchery, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Desperation watches Sergei level the expansion.
25:22 Sergei tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Desperation's defense line.Sergei knocks, Desperation answers. No damage done.
25:39 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:57 Desperation places down a hatchery.Desperation takes another base — the economy widens.
26:31 Sergei is pushing his speedlings.Sergei hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:59 Desperation places down a hatchery.Quietly, Desperation adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
27:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
27:48 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.
28:09 Desperation has lost about half of his army in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
28:27 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.
28:58 Sergei harasses Desperation's economy and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Sergei. Desperation's economy takes a real hit.
29:15 Desperation tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Sergei's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Sergei shuts the door on Desperation.
29:28 Sergei decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Sergei pushes.
30:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:24 Desperation had some mutalisks popped in the closest timing possible which turned things around! Sergei's mutalisks are fleeing!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Desperation holds Sergei.
30:45 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.
31:05 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Desperation — the losses are light.
31:29 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.Good instincts from Sergei; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
32:02 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.
32:29 Sergei scouted Desperation's attempt to harass!Sergei's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
32:36 Desperation is still going ahead with his harassment!Desperation wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
33:10 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.
33:28 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
33:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
34:23 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.
34:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Desperation seems to be fine.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.Desperation keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:29 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.Desperation goes for the raid — Sergei is ready, and nothing comes of it.
35:50 Sergei is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Sergei's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
36:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
36:39 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.
36:57 Desperation has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Sergei's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:17 Sergei has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Desperation's force stays on that battlefield.
37:52 What superior Mutalisk micro from Desperation! Sergei's economy is suffering!Desperation gets into Sergei's mineral line — workers are dying.
38:16 Sergei is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Sergei's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
38:29 Desperation is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Desperation hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
39:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
39:19 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.
39:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Desperation seems to be fine.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:09 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.
40:39 Sergei is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Sergei starts the push.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
40:58 Desperation is pushing his speedlings.Desperation's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
41:22 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.
— The late game —
41:47 The mutalisk flock turns and Desperation has to disengage — Sergei holds.Desperation throws the endgame army in and Sergei simply refuses to lose.
42:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Desperation — the losses are light.
42:25 Desperation lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Sergei's force stays on that battlefield.
43:02 Currently, neither Sergei nor Desperation appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Sergei and Desperation yet.
43:22 Both hives are up. Sergei moves first.This is the big one — Sergei commits the late-game army.
43:46 Attempting to end the game, Desperation moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Desperation pushes.
44:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
44:41 Desperation's ultralisks are unanswerable this late — Sergei has nothing that trades with them.There's no rebuilding from that. Desperation's late-game push decides it.
44:48 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.Desperation keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:25 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.
45:41 Desperation tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Sergei's defense line.Desperation goes for the raid — Sergei is ready, and nothing comes of it.
45:58 Sergei decides to start pushing across the map.Sergei tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
46:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
46:51 Desperation's lurkers were caught out of position and Sergei never slowed down.There's no rebuilding from that. Sergei's late-game push decides it.
47:17 After that battle, Sergei destroyed about half of Desperation's army.Sergei cuts Desperation's army in half.
47:39 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
48:05 Desperation must macro up quickly or Sergei will just roll him over!Desperation is badly outgunned — Sergei's force is a size larger.
48:20 A huge mutalisk flock with cracklings underneath: Sergei pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Sergei moves out to end it.
48:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
49:06 Sergei wins the crackling fight and rolls straight into Desperation's hatcheries.There's no rebuilding from that. Sergei's late-game push decides it.
49:30 Desperation lost about half of his army in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
50:05 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Desperation — the losses are light.
50:34 Nice try from Desperation to harass Sergei, but Sergei's reaction is just too agile.Desperation goes for the raid — Sergei is ready, and nothing comes of it.
50:41 Eager to end the game, Sergei moves out with his armies.Sergei tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
51:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Slight advantage Nice Nature as the game develops.
51:40 Desperation's lurkers were caught out of position and Sergei never slowed down.There's no rebuilding from that. Sergei's late-game push decides it.
52:06 About half of Desperation's army has been decimated in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
52:17 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.
52:45 Eager to end the game, Sergei moves out with his armies.Sergei tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
53:11 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Desperation GGs!Desperation GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Nice Nature takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Nice Nature
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army value
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■ Desperation
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Play-by-play (98 lines)
0:14 Desperation spawns in Teal at s3 while Sergei spawns in Purple at s4.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Desperation at s3, Sergei at s4.
0:44 Desperation gets 9 Pool against Sergei's 12 Pool.Desperation commits to 9 Pool; Sergei answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:10 Desperation places down a hatchery.Desperation takes another base — the economy widens.
1:25 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:45 Desperation moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Desperation crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:28 Sergei pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Sergei tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:00 Sergei with more superior zergling control outpowers Desperation!The early pressure works — Sergei breaks Desperation's front door.
3:37 Desperation lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Sergei's force stays on that battlefield.
3:56 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Desperation — the losses are light.
4:22 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:57 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.
5:16 Sergei pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Sergei tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:47 Desperation places down a hatchery.Desperation takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:36 With beautiful placement, Desperation successfully fends off Sergei's attacks.Sergei commits and it's the wrong call — Desperation cleans it up.
7:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Desperation seems to be fine.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:31 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.
7:58 Desperation pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Desperation goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:22 Attempting to end the game, Sergei moves out with his armies.Sergei tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:43 Sergei places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Sergei expands.
9:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:29 Sergei failed to kill off Desperation's defending zerglings.Sergei's early gamble buys nothing — Desperation's defense was already in place.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:53 After that battle, Desperation still has most of his army with him.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Desperation — the losses are light.
10:52 Desperation is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Sergei.Desperation needs an expansion soon or Sergei's economy simply wins this.
11:27 Desperation places down a hatchery.Desperation takes another base — the economy widens.
11:38 Desperation's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Desperation tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:09 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.
12:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:00 Sergei with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Desperation's zerglings!Sergei holds the early rush without blinking.
13:23 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
14:00 After that battle, Sergei destroyed about half of Desperation's army.Sergei cuts Desperation's army in half.
— The mid game —
14:22 Desperation is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Desperation hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:46 Sergei is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Sergei starts the push.
15:00 Desperation places down a hatchery.Quietly, Desperation adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:30 Sergei places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Sergei expands.
15:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:25 Desperation held off barely with 1 or 2 zergling advantage.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Desperation holds Sergei.
16:54 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.
17:19 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
17:50 Desperation is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Desperation hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:16 Sergei decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Sergei pushes.
18:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:01 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.
19:23 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.
19:59 After that battle, Desperation still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
20:17 What superior Mutalisk micro from Desperation! Sergei's economy is suffering!Sergei looks away for one second and Desperation makes him pay for it.
20:42 Both Desperation and Sergei appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Desperation and Sergei match each other.
21:03 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
21:42 Sergei is pushing his speedlings.Sergei hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:51 Desperation places down a hatchery.Desperation takes another base — the economy widens.
22:35 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:50 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
23:17 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.
23:35 About half of Desperation's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Sergei's force stays on that battlefield.
24:04 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.
24:27 What superior Mutalisk micro from Desperation! Sergei's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Desperation chips away at Sergei's foundation.
24:54 Sergei is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Sergei starts the push.
🎙 The scales tip toward Nice Nature — a lead, but not a safe one.
25:17 Desperation must macro up quickly or Sergei will just roll him over!Desperation needs production, fast; Sergei's army has outgrown his.
25:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
26:24 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.
26:52 After that battle, Sergei destroyed about half of Desperation's army.Half of Desperation's force is gone — Sergei took it apart.
— The late game —
27:16 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.
27:36 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Desperation's expansion has fallen to Sergei's armies.Sergei finds the weak point and Desperation's new base is gone.
28:07 What superior Mutalisk micro from Desperation! Sergei's economy is suffering!Desperation gets into Sergei's mineral line — workers are dying.
28:20 Desperation desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Desperation takes another base — the economy widens.
28:50 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The scales tip toward Nice Nature — a lead, but not a safe one.
29:23 What superior Mutalisk micro from Desperation! Sergei's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Desperation. Sergei's economy takes a real hit.
29:51 Sergei is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Sergei's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:10 Desperation places down a hatchery.Desperation takes another base — the economy widens.
30:32 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
30:58 Sergei made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!Desperation's defense bends, then snaps. Sergei takes the middle of the game.
31:20 Desperation lost about half of his army in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
31:50 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.
32:26 Desperation's hatchery has been destroyed by Sergei.Desperation's expansion burns — Sergei tears it down.
32:53 Sergei is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Sergei hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The scales tip toward Nice Nature — a lead, but not a safe one.
33:19 Desperation places down a hatchery.Quietly, Desperation adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
33:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
34:05 Sergei made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!Desperation's defense bends, then snaps. Sergei takes the middle of the game.
34:35 Sergei destroyed about half of Desperation's army after that battle.Half of Desperation's force is gone — Sergei took it apart.
35:02 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.
35:27 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Desperation's expansion has fallen to Sergei's armies.Desperation's expansion burns — Sergei tears it down.
35:36 Sergei is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Sergei starts the push.
36:14 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 mid game decided this one.
Head to head
90 games
Nice Nature
47 – 43
Desperation