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■ Smirk
■ Tsu
army value
■ Smirk
■ Tsu
economy
Play-by-play (177 lines)
0:15 The game starts with White Tsu spawning at s3 and Orange Smirk spawning at s2.Tsu takes s3 in White; Smirk settles in at s2 in Orange.
0:25 Smirk gets 12 Hatch against Tsu's Bunker Rush.Tsu shows Bunker Rush — Smirk has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:01 Tsu feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Tsu tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Tsu has built a commanding army lead — Smirk needs something special here.
1:09 Tsu opens with a cheesy build.Tsu isn't playing fair today — the cheese is on.
1:32 Tsu with an aggressive opening starts to attack Smirk.Tsu commits to the cheese — it's at Smirk's door already.
2:03 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
2:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:46 Tsu gains early map control with his marines!Smirk wasn't ready. Tsu's early aggression takes the lead.
3:13 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Tsu's force stays on that battlefield.
3:32 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Tsu's army has been decimated.Smirk takes a bite out of Tsu's force and backs off.
3:50 Tsu decides to start pushing across the map.Tsu has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:12 Tsu places down a command center.Tsu plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
5:14 With beautiful placement, Smirk successfully fends off Tsu's attacks.The attack shatters on Smirk's line. Great positioning.
5:23 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Tsu while losing less than half of his army.Tsu keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:58 After that battle, Tsu still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:24 Smirk is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:10 Nice control from Smirk! He killed Tsu's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Tsu's front door.
7:27 Tsu lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
7:57 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Tsu destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Tsu clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
8:04 Tsu decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Tsu tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:28 Smirk with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:21 Smirk failed to kill off Tsu's defending marines.Tsu holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Tsu is a step behind and knows it.
9:52 With excellent skills and micro, Tsu managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
9:59 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Tsu destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Tsu takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
10:32 Tsu places down a command center.Tsu takes another base — the economy widens.
10:45 Smirk decides to expand.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
11:11 Tsu starts pushing out with his marines.Tsu goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:41 Smirk is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
12:16 Smirk failed to kill off Tsu's defending marines.Tsu holds the early rush without blinking.
12:50 With excellent skills and micro, Tsu managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
13:19 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Tsu destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Tsu clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
13:33 Tsu starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Tsu: the first units are already marching.
13:53 Smirk's zerglings are pushing out!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:24 Tsu is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Smirk's army.Tsu needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
14:34 Tsu places down a command center.Tsu takes another base — the economy widens.
15:02 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:38 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:00 All of a sudden, Tsu has no armies left while Smirk is continuing to push across the map!Tsu's army evaporates. Smirk doesn't even slow down.
16:18 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Tsu's army.Smirk clips Tsu's army — real damage, but Tsu fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:28 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Tsu while losing less than half of his army.Tsu keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:53 Tsu starts pushing across the map.Tsu has seen enough — the army moves out.
17:32 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
17:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
18:16 Smirk is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Tsu's marines melt in this attack!The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Tsu's position.
18:31 With excellent skills and micro, Tsu managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:54 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Tsu keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:19 Tsu places down a command center.Tsu takes another base — the economy widens.
19:33 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
20:05 Tsu is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Tsu's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:34 Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
21:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:16 The battle outcome favors Smirk as Tsu's armies melt into Smirk's armies' weapon fire!Tsu's army evaporates. Smirk doesn't even slow down.
21:46 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Tsu's army.Smirk clips Tsu's army — real damage, but Tsu fights on.
21:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Tsu keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:16 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:51 Tsu successfully harasses Smirk's economy.Smirk looks away for one second and Tsu makes him pay for it.
23:11 What a pity! Smirk managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Tsu's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Tsu shuts the door on Smirk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:32 Smirk brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Smirk's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:45 Tsu places down a command center.Quietly, Tsu adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
24:50 Smirk backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Tsu holds Smirk.
24:57 With excellent skills and micro, Tsu managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
25:19 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Tsu pays for that trade with about half his army.
25:57 In terms of army size, Smirk is behind Tsu!Smirk is badly outgunned — Tsu's force is a size larger.
26:05 Smirk brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Smirk starts the push.
26:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:51 Tsu's marines forced Smirk's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Tsu holds Smirk.
27:32 After that battle, Tsu still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
27:39 About half of Smirk's army has been decimated in that battle.Tsu pays for that trade with about half his army.
28:17 Tsu places down a command center.Tsu takes another base — the economy widens.
28:36 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
28:45 Tsu tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Smirk.Good instincts from Smirk; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
29:25 Tsu tried to harass Smirk but Smirk successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Smirk shuts the door on Tsu.
29:40 Eager to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
30:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
30:29 With beautiful placement, Tsu successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.The attack shatters on Tsu's line. Great positioning.
30:50 With excellent skills and micro, Tsu managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:07 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Tsu while losing less than half of his army.Tsu keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:42 Tsu is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Tsu starts the push.
31:56 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
32:22 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
32:48 Tsu kills off Smirk's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Tsu. The push continues.
33:02 About half of Smirk's army has been decimated in that battle.Tsu pays for that trade with about half his army.
33:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Tsu seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
33:42 Tsu places down a command center.Quietly, Tsu adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
34:17 Cloaked wraiths from Tsu are harassing Smirk!The raid lands — Tsu chips away at Smirk's foundation.
34:46 In terms of army size, Smirk is behind Tsu!Smirk is badly outgunned — Tsu's force is a size larger.
34:56 Tsu is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Tsu hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:18 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
35:52 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
36:04 Tsu's superior marine control beat up all of Smirk's zergling.Smirk's defense bends, then snaps. Tsu takes the middle of the game.
36:26 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Tsu keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:53 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Tsu's army.Smirk clips Tsu's army — real damage, but Tsu fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
37:19 Zerglings ran past Tsu's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Smirk!Beautiful harassment from Smirk. Tsu's economy takes a real hit.
37:49 Tsu now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Tsu starts the push.
38:14 Smirk is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Smirk starts the push.
38:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
38:59 Tsu seemed like winning the battle but when Smirk's mutalisks came into the scene, things changed, Smirk won the battle!Smirk absorbs the mid-game push — Tsu gained nothing for the cost.
39:16 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Tsu while losing less than half of his army.Tsu keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:40 Tsu lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
39:52 Tsu is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Tsu hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
40:15 Smirk starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Smirk hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
40:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
41:02 Smirk's zerglings didn't do much damage to Tsu's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.Smirk's defense bends, then snaps. Tsu takes the middle of the game.
41:41 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Tsu destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Tsu takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
42:01 With excellent skills and micro, Tsu managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:19 What superior Mutalisk micro from Smirk! Tsu's economy is suffering!Smirk gets into Tsu's mineral line — workers are dying.
42:36 Tsu is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Tsu hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
43:07 Smirk brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Smirk hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
43:26 In terms of army size, Tsu and Smirk are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
43:51 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
44:03 With beautiful placement, Tsu successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.The attack shatters on Tsu's line. Great positioning.
44:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Tsu seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:07 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Tsu while losing less than half of his army.Tsu keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
45:17 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Tsu starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Tsu commits the late-game army.
45:41 Smirk starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
46:06 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
46:39 Dark swarm goes down on the ramp and Tsu's marines cannot shoot a thing. The push is over.Smirk holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
46:53 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Tsu's force stays on that battlefield.
47:18 Tsu has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
47:41 What a pity! Smirk managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Tsu's army.Smirk knocks, Tsu answers. No damage done.
48:13 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Tsu starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Tsu commits the late-game army.
48:34 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
48:54 With beautiful placement, Smirk successfully fends off Tsu's attacks.Tsu commits and it's the wrong call — Smirk cleans it up.
49:14 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Tsu's force stays on that battlefield.
49:32 Tsu has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
50:07 Tsu successfully blocked Smirk from harassing his economy.Smirk knocks, Tsu answers. No damage done.
50:14 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Tsu pushes into the swarm.Everything Tsu has built comes forward at once.
50:42 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Smirk commits everything.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
51:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
51:27 Tsu's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Smirk.There's no rebuilding from that. Tsu's late-game push decides it.
51:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Tsu keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Tsu seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:45 Tsu destroys Smirk's hatchery, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Smirk watches Tsu level the expansion.
53:12 Tsu places down a command center.Tsu takes another base — the economy widens.
53:27 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Tsu starts the walk to the hatcheries.Everything Tsu has built comes forward at once.
53:57 Plague first, then the charge — Smirk goes for the throat.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
54:12 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
54:25 The tank line advances and Smirk's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Tsu is winning this.There's no rebuilding from that. Tsu's late-game push decides it.
55:07 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Tsu's force stays on that battlefield.
55:16 With excellent skills and micro, Tsu managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
55:43 Smirk's hatchery has been destroyed by Tsu.The base falls. Tsu rips Smirk's economy back a full step.
56:11 Smirk's army is small compared to Tsu!Smirk is badly outgunned — Tsu's force is a size larger.
56:35 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
56:50 Tsu creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Tsu has built comes forward at once.
57:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
57:38 The tank line advances and Smirk's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Tsu is winning this.The final army does its work — Tsu breaks Smirk late.
🎙 Smirk is a step behind and knows it.
57:58 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Tsu pays for that trade with about half his army.
58:28 After that battle, Tsu still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
58:44 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Tsu pushes into the swarm.Max supply, full upgrades: Tsu moves out to end it.
59:11 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Smirk GGs!Smirk GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Tsu defeats Smirk, settled in the late game.
■ Smirk
■ Tsu
army value
■ Smirk
■ Tsu
economy
Play-by-play (62 lines)
0:15 The game starts with White Smirk spawning at s2 and Purple Tsu spawning at s3.Smirk in White at s2. Tsu in Purple at s3. The map is set.
0:36 Tsu gets 1 Rax FE against Smirk's 12 Hatch.Smirk shows 12 Hatch — Tsu has gone 1 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:59 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:34 Tsu places down a command center.Tsu takes another base — the economy widens.
2:06 Smirk is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:32 Tsu decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Tsu tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:44 Tsu failed to kill off Smirk's defending zerglings.Tsu's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
4:10 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Tsu while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Tsu — the losses are light.
4:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Tsu seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
5:06 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:35 Tsu starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Tsu: the first units are already marching.
5:54 It seems like Smirk has more units than Tsu!Count the units: Smirk has the edge over Tsu right now.
6:22 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:09 Tsu places down a command center.Tsu plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:52 Tsu kills off Smirk's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Smirk's way of life — Tsu marches on.
8:29 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Tsu while losing less than half of his army.Tsu keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Tsu seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
9:21 Smirk with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:58 Attempting to end the game, Tsu moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Tsu crosses the map with everything.
10:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:06 Mismicro from Tsu gave opportunity to Smirk! Smirk is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Tsu's front door.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Tsu seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:02 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Tsu destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Tsu clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
12:18 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:00 Tsu places down a command center.More workers, more money: Tsu expands.
13:21 Smirk with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:31 Smirk failed to kill off Tsu's defending marines.Smirk's early gamble buys nothing — Tsu's defense was already in place.
14:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Tsu seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
15:19 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tsu — the losses are light.
🎙 Smirk holds the stronger army for now.
— The mid game —
15:55 Smirk brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Smirk's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:19 Eager to end the game, Tsu moves out with his armies.Tsu tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
16:59 Tsu places down a command center.Tsu takes another base — the economy widens.
17:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:38 Smirk is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Tsu's armies melt in the attack.Tsu's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
18:25 About half of Tsu's army has been decimated in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:43 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Tsu destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Tsu clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
— The late game —
19:12 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
19:37 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Tsu is a step behind and knows it.
20:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:38 Smirk kills off Tsu's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Tsu's way of life — Smirk marches on.
21:15 With excellent skills and micro, Tsu managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:47 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Tsu while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Tsu — the losses are light.
22:06 Smirk starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Smirk starts the push.
22:37 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.
23:19 Smirk is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Tsu's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Tsu's position.
23:37 About half of Tsu's army has been decimated in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
24:06 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Tsu while losing less than half of his army.Tsu keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Smirk is far ahead.
24:33 Smirk brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Smirk's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:02 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Tsu taps out!Tsu types it out: GG.
That's the game: Smirk defeats Tsu, settled in the mid game.
■ Smirk
■ Tsu
army value
■ Smirk
■ Tsu
economy
Play-by-play (65 lines)
0:15 The Blue Tsu spawns at s1 while Green Smirk spawns at s3.We're underway — Tsu spawns at s1, Smirk answers from s3.
0:32 Smirk opens 12 Hatch against Tsu's 8 Rax.Scouting done, plans revealed: Tsu's 8 Rax against Smirk's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
0:59 Tsu starts pushing out with his marines.Tsu tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Tsu is far ahead.
1:39 Tsu decides to cheese today.Something sneaky from Tsu. This is an early gamble.
2:05 Tsu with an aggressive opening starts to attack Smirk.All or nothing: Tsu's gamble arrives at Smirk's base.
2:32 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
2:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The scales tip toward Tsu — a lead, but not a safe one.
3:45 Nice placement by Smirk, Tsu can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
4:07 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Tsu destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Tsu clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
4:28 After that battle, Tsu still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
5:13 Tsu places down a command center.Tsu takes another base — the economy widens.
5:26 Tsu decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Tsu: the first units are already marching.
6:07 Smirk moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
6:41 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:54 With some nice micro, Smirk successfully defend against Tsu's marines.Tsu's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
🎙 The momentum flips — Smirk suddenly holds the stronger position!
7:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Tsu keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:57 Tsu has lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:28 Eager to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
8:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:23 Smirk's zerglings surround Tsu's marines and kills it off!Tsu wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
10:01 About half of Tsu's army has been decimated in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:25 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Tsu while losing less than half of his army.Tsu keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:06 Smirk with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:31 Tsu's army is small compared to Smirk!Tsu needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Smirk edges ahead on army strength.
11:59 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:29 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:00 Smirk's zerglings surround Tsu's marines and kills it off!Tsu wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
13:33 About half of Tsu's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
13:53 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Tsu while losing less than half of his army.Tsu keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:30 Tsu places down a command center.Quietly, Tsu adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:58 Eager to end the game, Tsu moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Tsu crosses the map with everything.
15:24 Smirk is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
15:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Smirk holds the stronger army for now.
16:29 Nice placement by Smirk, Tsu can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
16:44 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Tsu while losing less than half of his army.Tsu keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:23 Tsu lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:41 Tsu feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Tsu goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:17 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
18:38 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
19:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:54 Smirk kills off Tsu's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Tsu's way of life — Smirk marches on.
20:12 After that battle, Smirk destroyed about half of Tsu's army.Half of Tsu's force is gone — Smirk took it apart.
🎙 Smirk's force dwarfs what Tsu has left on the field.
20:39 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Tsu keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:10 Tsu's command center has been destroyed by Smirk.Smirk finds the weak point and Tsu's new base is gone.
21:51 Tsu places down a command center.Tsu takes another base — the economy widens.
22:13 Smirk decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
22:41 Tsu places down a command center.Tsu takes another base — the economy widens.
23:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
23:50 Smirk is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Tsu's marines melt in this attack!The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Tsu's position.
🎙 Smirk's force dwarfs what Tsu has left on the field.
24:14 After that battle, Smirk destroyed more than half of Tsu's army.Smirk shreds the better part of Tsu's army in one engagement.
— The late game —
24:31 Tsu destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Tsu clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
25:07 Tsu tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Smirk.Tsu goes for the raid — Smirk is ready, and nothing comes of it.
25:43 Smirk starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Smirk starts the push.
26:17 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Tsu GGs!That's it. Tsu looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Smirk takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Smirk
■ Tsu
army value
■ Smirk
■ Tsu
economy
Play-by-play (143 lines)
0:08 Smirk spawns at s2 in Blue while Tsu spawns at s1 in Yellow.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Smirk at s2, Tsu at s1.
0:32 Tsu gets 14 CC against Smirk's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Smirk's 12 Hatch against Tsu's 14 CC.
— The early game —
0:58 Smirk starts expanding.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:29 Tsu places down a command center.More workers, more money: Tsu expands.
1:39 Smirk with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:16 Unwilling to make the game too long, Tsu starts moving out.Tsu tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
2:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:02 All of a sudden, Smirk has no armies left while Tsu is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Smirk's way of life — Tsu marches on.
3:10 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tsu — the losses are light.
3:48 With excellent skills and micro, Tsu managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
4:07 Smirk starts expanding.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:24 Tsu places down a command center.More workers, more money: Tsu expands.
5:03 Smirk's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
5:23 Tsu feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Tsu tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:04 Nice placement by Smirk, Tsu can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Tsu's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
6:27 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Tsu while losing less than half of his army.Tsu keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Tsu seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:22 In terms of army size, Smirk is behind Tsu!Smirk is badly outgunned — Tsu's force is a size larger.
7:39 Smirk is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
8:03 Tsu decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Tsu: the first units are already marching.
8:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:01 All of a sudden, Smirk has no armies left while Tsu is continuing to push across the map!Smirk's army evaporates. Tsu doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Tsu keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:40 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Tsu's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Tsu's force and backs off.
10:12 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:35 Tsu places down a command center.More workers, more money: Tsu expands.
10:56 Smirk starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
11:09 Tsu feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Tsu: the first units are already marching.
11:45 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
12:10 Tsu kills off Smirk's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Tsu. The push continues.
12:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tsu — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Tsu seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
13:02 Tsu decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Tsu goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
14:03 Tsu seemed like winning the battle but when Smirk's mutalisks came into the scene, things changed, Smirk won the battle!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Smirk holds Tsu.
14:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Tsu keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:38 With excellent skills and micro, Tsu managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:03 Smirk must macro up quickly or Tsu will just roll him over!Smirk is badly outgunned — Tsu's force is a size larger.
15:36 Zerglings ran past Tsu's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Smirk!Tsu looks away for one second and Smirk makes him pay for it.
15:50 Smirk successfully blocked Tsu from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Smirk; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:14 Smirk starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Smirk starts the push.
16:44 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:19 Tsu places down a command center.Tsu takes another base — the economy widens.
17:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:50 Smirk was unable to break through Tsu's M&M group.Tsu absorbs the mid-game push — Smirk gained nothing for the cost.
18:15 After that battle, Tsu still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
18:36 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tsu — the losses are light.
19:10 Cloaked wraiths from Tsu are harassing Smirk!The raid lands — Tsu chips away at Smirk's foundation.
19:38 Smirk is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Smirk hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:22 Smirk backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Tsu absorbs the mid-game push — Smirk gained nothing for the cost.
20:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Tsu seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
21:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tsu — the losses are light.
21:36 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:57 Tsu successfully harasses Smirk's economy.The raid lands — Tsu chips away at Smirk's foundation.
22:20 Tsu is having a hard time catching up with Smirk's number of expansions.Tsu needs an expansion soon or Smirk's economy simply wins this.
22:41 Smirk brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Smirk's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:15 Tsu now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Tsu hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
23:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
23:55 Smirk held off Tsu's M&M group merely with the help of newly popped lurkers.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Smirk holds Tsu.
24:13 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Tsu while losing less than half of his army.Tsu keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Tsu seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:06 What a pity! Smirk managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Tsu's army.Good instincts from Tsu; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
25:30 Smirk starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Smirk's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:00 Tsu now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Tsu's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
26:45 Tsu's marines forced Smirk's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.Tsu absorbs the mid-game push — Smirk gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
27:00 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Tsu's army.Smirk clips Tsu's army — real damage, but Tsu fights on.
27:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Tsu keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:45 Zerglings ran past Tsu's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Smirk!Tsu looks away for one second and Smirk makes him pay for it.
28:18 Smirk has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Tsu.Smirk runs 1 more bases than Tsu. That compounds.
28:43 Smirk starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
29:07 Tsu now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Tsu starts the push.
29:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
29:42 With beautiful placement, Tsu successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.Tsu holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
30:03 After that battle, Tsu still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
30:36 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Tsu while losing less than half of his army.Tsu keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:06 Smirk starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Smirk hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
31:19 Unwilling to make the game too long, Tsu starts moving out.No more waiting. Tsu pushes.
31:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
32:05 The battle outcome favors Tsu as Smirk's armies melt into Tsu's armies' weapon fire!Smirk's army evaporates. Tsu doesn't even slow down.
32:38 It seems that Tsu only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Tsu clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
32:53 With excellent skills and micro, Tsu managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:30 Smirk's army is small compared to Tsu!Smirk is badly outgunned — Tsu's force is a size larger.
33:51 Smirk is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Smirk hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
34:01 Tsu now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Tsu starts the push.
34:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
34:51 Smirk kills off Tsu's armies and continues pushing!Tsu's army evaporates. Smirk doesn't even slow down.
35:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Tsu seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:36 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tsu — the losses are light.
36:03 Zerglings ran past Tsu's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Smirk!Tsu looks away for one second and Smirk makes him pay for it.
36:31 It seems like Smirk has more units than Tsu!Smirk's army is visibly the bigger one — Tsu should not take this fight.
— The late game —
37:04 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Smirk commits everything.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
37:16 Tsu starts pushing across the map.Tsu has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
37:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
38:01 Smirk threw the swarm at a full tank line and Tsu barely moved.Tsu holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
38:32 With excellent skills and micro, Tsu managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tsu — the losses are light.
39:16 Tsu decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Tsu crosses the map with everything.
39:40 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.
40:01 All of a sudden, Smirk has no armies left while Tsu is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Tsu. The push continues.
40:34 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Tsu's force stays on that battlefield.
40:50 After that battle, Tsu still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Tsu as the game develops.
41:20 Smirk moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
41:45 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Tsu pushes into the swarm.Everything Tsu has built comes forward at once.
42:04 In terms of army size, Tsu is behind Smirk!Tsu is badly outgunned — Smirk's force is a size larger.
42:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
42:56 Tsu scans, the lurkers die, and Smirk's push is over.Tsu holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
43:05 After that battle, Tsu still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:29 After that battle, Tsu destroyed about half of Smirk's army.Half of Smirk's force is gone — Tsu took it apart.
43:54 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
44:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:42 Tsu's siege line holds and Smirk's ultralisks die on the way in.Smirk throws the endgame army in and Tsu simply refuses to lose.
45:14 With excellent skills and micro, Tsu managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:41 About half of Smirk's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Tsu's force stays on that battlefield.
45:54 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Tsu's defense line.Smirk goes for the raid — Tsu is ready, and nothing comes of it.
46:23 Tsu decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Tsu pushes.
46:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
47:12 All of a sudden, Smirk has no armies left while Tsu is continuing to push across the map!Tsu wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
47:41 Tsu destroyed about half of Smirk's army after that battle.Tsu cuts Smirk's army in half.
47:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Tsu seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Smirk is a step behind and knows it.
48:19 What superior Mutalisk micro from Smirk! Tsu's economy is suffering!Smirk gets into Tsu's mineral line — workers are dying.
48:48 Tsu decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Tsu crosses the map with everything.
49:18 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Smirk GGs!Smirk types it out: GG.
GG. Tsu closes it out over Smirk.
■ Smirk
■ Tsu
army value
■ Smirk
■ Tsu
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 Tsu spawns in Orange at s2 while Smirk spawns in Red at s1.Tsu takes s2 in Orange; Smirk settles in at s1 in Red.
0:49 Smirk opens 12 Pool against Tsu's 1 Rax FE.Tsu shows 1 Rax FE — Smirk has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:17 Tsu places down a command center.Tsu plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:45 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
2:20 Tsu decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Tsu goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:05 Smirk is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
3:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:59 Tsu kills off Smirk's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Smirk's way of life — Tsu marches on.
4:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tsu — the losses are light.
4:59 With excellent skills and micro, Tsu managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
5:31 Tsu desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Tsu adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:17 Smirk decides to expand.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
6:53 Tsu decides to move out with his armies.Tsu tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:25 Smirk's zerglings are pushing out!Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:45 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:25 Smirk's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Tsu continues pressuring with his marines!Smirk wasn't ready. Tsu's early aggression takes the lead.
8:56 It seems that Tsu only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Tsu takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
— The mid game —
9:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Tsu seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:56 Tsu decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Tsu: the first units are already marching.
10:36 Smirk's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
11:11 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:51 With beautiful placement, Tsu successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.Smirk commits and it's the wrong call — Tsu cleans it up.
12:21 With excellent skills and micro, Tsu managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Tsu edges ahead on army strength.
12:57 It seems that Tsu only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Tsu takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
13:26 Tsu decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Tsu: the first units are already marching.
14:06 Tsu places down a command center.Quietly, Tsu adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:32 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
15:04 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.
15:42 Tsu gains early map control with his marines!Smirk wasn't ready. Tsu's early aggression takes the lead.
— The late game —
16:21 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Tsu keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:40 With excellent skills and micro, Tsu managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
17:24 Tsu decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Tsu tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Tsu is far ahead.
17:58 It seems like Tsu has more units than Smirk!Tsu's army is visibly the bigger one — Smirk should not take this fight.
18:32 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.
19:03 Smirk's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Tsu continues pressuring with his marines!Smirk wasn't ready. Tsu's early aggression takes the lead.
19:29 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Tsu's force stays on that battlefield.
20:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Tsu seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:35 Tsu starts pushing out with his marines.Tsu tests the door early. Is anyone home?
21:05 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Smirk GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Smirk taps.
Tsu takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Smirk
■ Tsu
army value
■ Smirk
■ Tsu
economy
Play-by-play (42 lines)
0:10 Smirk spawns at s2 in Red while Tsu spawns at s1 in Teal.Smirk in Red at s2. Tsu in Teal at s1. The map is set.
0:38 Tsu gets 1 Rax FE against Smirk's 12 Pool.Smirk shows 12 Pool — Tsu has gone 1 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:24 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:46 Tsu places down a command center.Tsu takes another base — the economy widens.
2:28 Smirk is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:08 Tsu feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Tsu: the first units are already marching.
3:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:08 Smirk failed to break through Tsu's marine defense line.Tsu holds the early rush without blinking.
4:53 With excellent skills and micro, Tsu managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
5:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tsu — the losses are light.
5:47 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
6:22 Tsu places down a command center.Tsu plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:08 Smirk's zerglings are pushing out!Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:34 Tsu starts pushing across the map.Tsu tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Tsu holds the stronger army for now.
8:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
8:48 The battle outcome favors Tsu as Smirk's armies melt into Tsu's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Smirk's way of life — Tsu marches on.
9:26 About half of Smirk's army has been decimated in that battle.Tsu pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Tsu seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:24 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:13 Tsu starts pushing across the map.Tsu has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:31 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:19 Smirk's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Tsu continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Tsu breaks Smirk's front door.
12:52 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Tsu destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Tsu clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
🎙 Smirk is a step behind and knows it.
13:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Tsu seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:56 Tsu decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Tsu goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
— The late game —
14:26 Smirk is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Tsu's army.Smirk needs production, fast; Tsu's army has outgrown his.
15:18 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:42 Tsu places down a command center.Tsu takes another base — the economy widens.
16:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:43 Tsu kills off Smirk's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Tsu breaks Smirk's front door.
17:30 Tsu destroyed about half of Smirk's army after that battle.Tsu cuts Smirk's army in half.
17:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Tsu seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
🎙 Tsu's force dwarfs what Smirk has left on the field.
18:41 Tsu decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Tsu goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
19:19 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Smirk GGs!Smirk GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Tsu defeats Smirk, settled in the early game.
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