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■ Smirk
■ Chief
army value
■ Smirk
■ Chief
economy
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0:07 The game starts with Purple E.H. Tersono spawning at s2 and Blue Smirk spawning at s4.E.H. Tersono takes s2 in Purple; Smirk settles in at s4 in Blue.
0:35 E.H. Tersono gets 14 CC against Smirk's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: E.H. Tersono's 14 CC against Smirk's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:12 E.H. Tersono places down a command center.More workers, more money: E.H. Tersono expands.
1:58 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:22 E.H. Tersono feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.E.H. Tersono tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:06 Smirk decides to move out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:01 Nice control from Smirk! He killed E.H. Tersono's marines and continues pressuring!E.H. Tersono wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
4:26 E.H. Tersono has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
5:18 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.E.H. Tersono keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:48 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:16 E.H. Tersono decides to put on early pressure with his marines.E.H. Tersono tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:46 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:22 E.H. Tersono places down a command center.E.H. Tersono takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:20 Smirk's zerglings surround E.H. Tersono's marines and kills it off!E.H. Tersono wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
8:56 After that battle, E.H. Tersono still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
9:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for E.H. Tersono — the losses are light.
10:14 Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:34 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
11:45 Nice control from Smirk! He killed E.H. Tersono's marines and continues pressuring!E.H. Tersono wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
12:19 About half of E.H. Tersono's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Smirk edges ahead on army strength.
12:56 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off E.H. Tersono while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for E.H. Tersono — the losses are light.
13:30 Smirk's zerglings are pushing out!Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:12 E.H. Tersono starts expanding.E.H. Tersono plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:14 Smirk kills off E.H. Tersono's armies and continues pushing!Smirk wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
15:40 E.H. Tersono lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
16:24 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off E.H. Tersono while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for E.H. Tersono — the losses are light.
16:57 Smirk appears to have more army than E.H. Tersono!Smirk's army is visibly the bigger one — E.H. Tersono should not take this fight.
17:31 Smirk's zerglings are pushing out!Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 It's all going Smirk's way right now.
17:46 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 —
18:20 Smirk seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, E.H. Tersono is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks E.H. Tersono's position.
19:08 About half of E.H. Tersono's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
19:35 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for E.H. Tersono — the losses are light.
20:02 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, E.H. Tersono GGs!Nothing left to defend with — E.H. Tersono taps.
GG. Smirk closes it out over Chief.
■ Smirk
■ Chief
army value
■ Smirk
■ Chief
economy
Play-by-play (163 lines)
0:07 Smirk spawns in White at s3 while E.H. Tersono spawns in Red at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Smirk at s3, E.H. Tersono at s2.
0:36 Smirk opens 12 Pool against E.H. Tersono's 2 Rax FE.Smirk shows 12 Pool — E.H. Tersono has gone 2 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:46 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
1:16 E.H. Tersono decides to expand.E.H. Tersono plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:36 Smirk's zerglings are pushing out!Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
1:56 Eager to end the game, E.H. Tersono moves out with his armies.E.H. Tersono has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:42 Nice placement by Smirk, E.H. Tersono can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
3:14 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off E.H. Tersono while losing less than half of his army.E.H. Tersono keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:39 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of E.H. Tersono's army has been decimated.Smirk clips E.H. Tersono's army — real damage, but E.H. Tersono fights on.
4:02 Smirk is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:31 E.H. Tersono starts pushing out with his marines.E.H. Tersono goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:52 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:12 E.H. Tersono places down a command center.E.H. Tersono takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:07 Smirk failed to kill off E.H. Tersono's defending marines.Smirk's early gamble buys nothing — E.H. Tersono's defense was already in place.
6:25 Losing only less than half of his army, E.H. Tersono seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
6:36 E.H. Tersono destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.E.H. Tersono takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
7:06 Currently, neither Smirk nor E.H. Tersono appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Smirk and E.H. Tersono match each other.
7:26 Eager to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
7:46 E.H. Tersono decides to move out with his armies.E.H. Tersono tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:10 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:46 With some nice micro, Smirk successfully defend against E.H. Tersono's marines.E.H. Tersono's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for E.H. Tersono — the losses are light.
9:26 After that battle, E.H. Tersono still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:42 Smirk is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:11 E.H. Tersono moves out with his armies.No more waiting. E.H. Tersono pushes.
10:35 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:51 E.H. Tersono places down a command center.Quietly, E.H. Tersono adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:27 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:39 Nice control from Smirk! He killed E.H. Tersono's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks E.H. Tersono's front door.
12:19 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of E.H. Tersono's army has been decimated.Smirk clips E.H. Tersono's army — real damage, but E.H. Tersono fights on.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.E.H. Tersono keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:54 Smirk's army is small compared to E.H. Tersono!Smirk needs production, fast; E.H. Tersono's army has outgrown his.
— The mid game —
13:13 Smirk brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Smirk's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:01 E.H. Tersono's marines forced Smirk's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: E.H. Tersono holds Smirk.
14:34 Losing only less than half of his army, E.H. Tersono seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
14:50 E.H. Tersono destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.E.H. Tersono clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
15:23 E.H. Tersono's cloaked wraith did not do much to Smirk's economy.E.H. Tersono goes for the raid — Smirk is ready, and nothing comes of it.
15:42 E.H. Tersono places down a command center.Quietly, E.H. Tersono adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:05 Dropship! Dropship! E.H. Tersono drops some vultures into Smirk's mineral line!E.H. Tersono gets into Smirk's mineral line — workers are dying.
16:30 Smirk starts pushing across the map.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
16:55 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
17:06 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:30 Smirk seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, E.H. Tersono is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks E.H. Tersono's position.
18:00 Losing only less than half of his army, E.H. Tersono seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:22 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off E.H. Tersono while losing less than half of his army.E.H. Tersono keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:44 E.H. Tersono dropped some marines into Smirk's mineral line!E.H. Tersono gets into Smirk's mineral line — workers are dying.
19:17 E.H. Tersono successfully harasses Smirk's economy.Smirk looks away for one second and E.H. Tersono makes him pay for it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:39 Smirk is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Smirk starts the push.
19:47 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.
20:25 Smirk is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! E.H. Tersono's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks E.H. Tersono's position.
20:45 With excellent skills and micro, E.H. Tersono managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for E.H. Tersono — the losses are light.
21:22 E.H. Tersono tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Smirk.Good instincts from Smirk; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
21:49 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:09 E.H. Tersono decides to expand.More workers, more money: E.H. Tersono expands.
22:46 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
23:26 Smirk's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but E.H. Tersono has enough M&M to prevent Smirk from further poking in!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: E.H. Tersono holds Smirk.
23:46 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of E.H. Tersono's army.Smirk takes a bite out of E.H. Tersono's force and backs off.
24:05 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off E.H. Tersono while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for E.H. Tersono — the losses are light.
24:28 E.H. Tersono's cloaked wraith did not do much to Smirk's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Smirk shuts the door on E.H. Tersono.
24:52 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 E.H. Tersono's army.Smirk goes for the raid — E.H. Tersono is ready, and nothing comes of it.
25:25 E.H. Tersono dropped some marines into Smirk's mineral line!The raid lands — E.H. Tersono chips away at Smirk's foundation.
25:44 Eager to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
26:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:21 All of a sudden, E.H. Tersono has no armies left while Smirk is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Smirk. The push continues.
26:49 After that battle, Smirk destroyed about half of E.H. Tersono's army.Smirk cuts E.H. Tersono's army in half.
27:09 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.E.H. Tersono keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:47 Dropship! Dropship! E.H. Tersono drops some vultures into Smirk's mineral line!The raid lands — E.H. Tersono chips away at Smirk's foundation.
27:58 Currently, neither Smirk nor E.H. Tersono appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Smirk and E.H. Tersono match each other.
28:26 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
28:42 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past E.H. Tersono's defense line.Good instincts from E.H. Tersono; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
29:14 Smirk harasses E.H. Tersono and gets ahead of the game.E.H. Tersono looks away for one second and Smirk makes him pay for it.
29:31 E.H. Tersono's cloaked wraith did not do much to Smirk's economy.Good instincts from Smirk; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
30:08 Smirk brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Smirk starts the push.
30:23 E.H. Tersono now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; E.H. Tersono starts the push.
30:48 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.
31:16 E.H. Tersono kills off Smirk's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for E.H. Tersono. The push continues.
31:28 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of E.H. Tersono's force stays on that battlefield.
32:03 With excellent skills and micro, E.H. Tersono managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
32:19 What superior Mutalisk micro from Smirk! E.H. Tersono's economy is suffering!Smirk gets into E.H. Tersono's mineral line — workers are dying.
32:49 Smirk starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Smirk hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
33:10 E.H. Tersono now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.E.H. Tersono hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
33:35 Smirk is leading the game with more expansions than E.H. Tersono.Economically it's Smirk's game right now; E.H. Tersono is falling behind on bases.
33:59 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
34:13 E.H. Tersono's superior marine control beat up all of Smirk's zergling.Smirk's defense bends, then snaps. E.H. Tersono takes the middle of the game.
34:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for E.H. Tersono — the losses are light.
34:52 With excellent skills and micro, E.H. Tersono managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:29 E.H. Tersono is pushing out with a large M&M ball!E.H. Tersono's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:44 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
36:15 Smirk's zerglings didn't do much damage to E.H. Tersono's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.The mid-game push crashes through — E.H. Tersono breaks Smirk's position.
36:31 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of E.H. Tersono's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
37:01 With excellent skills and micro, E.H. Tersono managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
37:29 E.H. Tersono shot down Smirk's hatchery.E.H. Tersono finds the weak point and Smirk's new base is gone.
37:53 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
38:00 Smirk decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
38:28 E.H. Tersono now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.E.H. Tersono's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
39:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
39:07 E.H. Tersono's superior marine control beat up all of Smirk's zergling.Smirk's defense bends, then snaps. E.H. Tersono takes the middle of the game.
39:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.E.H. Tersono keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:07 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of E.H. Tersono's army.Smirk clips E.H. Tersono's army — real damage, but E.H. Tersono fights on.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:36 Smirk decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
— The late game —
40:48 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — E.H. Tersono starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — E.H. Tersono commits the late-game army.
41:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
41:26 The battle outcome favors E.H. Tersono as Smirk's armies melt into E.H. Tersono's armies' weapon fire!Smirk's army evaporates. E.H. Tersono doesn't even slow down.
42:09 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.E.H. Tersono keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:24 With excellent skills and micro, E.H. Tersono managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:44 Smirk's hatchery has been destroyed by E.H. Tersono.The base falls. E.H. Tersono rips Smirk's economy back a full step.
43:19 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
43:38 Plague first, then the charge — Smirk goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
43:57 E.H. Tersono creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything E.H. Tersono has built comes forward at once.
44:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
44:49 Smirk plagues the vessels and E.H. Tersono no longer has the detection to push any further.Smirk holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
45:03 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off E.H. Tersono while losing less than half of his army.E.H. Tersono keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:39 After that battle, E.H. Tersono still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:46 Smirk appears to have more army than E.H. Tersono!Smirk's army is visibly the bigger one — E.H. Tersono should not take this fight.
46:06 Nice try from Smirk to harass E.H. Tersono, but E.H. Tersono's reaction is just too agile.Smirk goes for the raid — E.H. Tersono is ready, and nothing comes of it.
46:35 What superior Mutalisk micro from Smirk! E.H. Tersono's economy is suffering!E.H. Tersono looks away for one second and Smirk makes him pay for it.
46:56 Zerglings ran past E.H. Tersono's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Smirk!Smirk gets into E.H. Tersono's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
47:35 E.H. Tersono must macro up quickly or Smirk will just roll him over!E.H. Tersono needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
47:53 Zerglings ran past E.H. Tersono's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Smirk!Smirk gets into E.H. Tersono's mineral line — workers are dying.
48:13 E.H. Tersono decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. E.H. Tersono pushes.
48:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
49:02 E.H. Tersono pushed into four hatcheries of larva. Smirk simply remade the army.E.H. Tersono throws the endgame army in and Smirk simply refuses to lose.
49:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for E.H. Tersono — the losses are light.
49:37 E.H. Tersono lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
50:06 Dropship! Dropship! E.H. Tersono drops some vultures into Smirk's mineral line!Smirk looks away for one second and E.H. Tersono makes him pay for it.
50:25 Cloaked wraiths from E.H. Tersono are harassing Smirk!The raid lands — E.H. Tersono chips away at Smirk's foundation.
🎙 Smirk edges ahead on army strength.
50:47 E.H. Tersono's cloaked wraith did not do much to Smirk's economy.E.H. Tersono goes for the raid — Smirk is ready, and nothing comes of it.
51:22 E.H. Tersono harasses Smirk's economy and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — E.H. Tersono chips away at Smirk's foundation.
51:47 Smirk has more expansions than E.H. Tersono.Economically it's Smirk's game right now; E.H. Tersono is falling behind on bases.
51:57 E.H. Tersono's cloaked wraith did not do much to Smirk's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Smirk shuts the door on E.H. Tersono.
52:31 E.H. Tersono's cloaked wraith did not do much to Smirk's economy.Good instincts from Smirk; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
52:56 Plague first, then the charge — Smirk goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
53:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
53:33 Dark swarm goes down and E.H. Tersono's marines are firing at nothing! Smirk's cracklings eat the entire line!The final army does its work — Smirk breaks E.H. Tersono late.
54:02 E.H. Tersono lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The scales tip toward Smirk — a lead, but not a safe one.
54:25 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.E.H. Tersono keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:42 E.H. Tersono tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Smirk.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Smirk shuts the door on E.H. Tersono.
55:15 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, E.H. Tersono GGs!E.H. Tersono GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Smirk closes it out over Chief.
■ Smirk
■ Chief
army value
■ Smirk
■ Chief
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:09 E.H. Tersono spawns in Purple at s1 while Smirk spawns in White at s2.We're underway — E.H. Tersono spawns at s1, Smirk answers from s2.
0:33 E.H. Tersono opens 2 Rax FE against Smirk's 12 Hatch.E.H. Tersono shows 2 Rax FE — Smirk has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:08 E.H. Tersono places down a command center.E.H. Tersono takes another base — the economy widens.
1:48 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:23 E.H. Tersono starts pushing out with his marines.E.H. Tersono tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:00 Eager to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
3:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
4:06 With some nice micro, Smirk successfully defend against E.H. Tersono's marines.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
4:41 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.E.H. Tersono keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:09 Losing only less than half of his army, E.H. Tersono seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:46 In terms of army size, E.H. Tersono is behind Smirk!E.H. Tersono needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
6:20 E.H. Tersono starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: E.H. Tersono crosses the map with everything.
6:47 Smirk with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:23 E.H. Tersono places down a command center.Quietly, E.H. Tersono adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:48 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
8:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:08 Smirk kills off E.H. Tersono's armies and continues pushing!E.H. Tersono's army evaporates. Smirk doesn't even slow down.
9:38 Losing only less than half of his army, E.H. Tersono seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
10:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.E.H. Tersono keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:34 Smirk with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:12 E.H. Tersono is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Smirk's army.E.H. Tersono is badly outgunned — Smirk's force is a size larger.
11:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:17 The battle outcome favors Smirk as E.H. Tersono's armies melt into Smirk's armies' weapon fire!Smirk wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 The scales tip toward Smirk — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:54 After that battle, E.H. Tersono still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
13:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.E.H. Tersono keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:56 Smirk's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
14:36 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
15:32 Smirk's zerglings surround E.H. Tersono's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks E.H. Tersono's front door.
16:11 E.H. Tersono has lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:54 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.E.H. Tersono keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:23 At the moment, Smirk seems to have more units than E.H. Tersono.Smirk's army is visibly the bigger one — E.H. Tersono should not take this fight.
🎙 Chief is hanging on by a thread against Smirk's army.
17:46 E.H. Tersono places down a command center.Quietly, E.H. Tersono adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
18:20 Smirk brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Smirk starts the push.
18:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
19:27 Smirk is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch E.H. Tersono's marines melt in this attack!E.H. Tersono's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
19:54 E.H. Tersono lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for E.H. Tersono — the losses are light.
21:08 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, E.H. Tersono taps out!E.H. Tersono GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Smirk closes it out over Chief.
■ Smirk
■ Chief
army value
■ Smirk
■ Chief
economy
Play-by-play (157 lines)
0:07 Smirk spawns at s1 in Orange while E.H. Tersono spawns at s4 in Teal.Smirk takes s1 in Orange; E.H. Tersono settles in at s4 in Teal.
0:34 Smirk opens 12 Hatch against E.H. Tersono's 14 CC.Smirk commits to 12 Hatch; E.H. Tersono answers with 14 CC.
— The early game —
0:57 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:28 E.H. Tersono places down a command center.More workers, more money: E.H. Tersono expands.
1:36 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:03 E.H. Tersono starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: E.H. Tersono crosses the map with everything.
2:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
2:48 E.H. Tersono kills off Smirk's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — E.H. Tersono breaks Smirk's front door.
3:19 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, E.H. Tersono destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.E.H. Tersono takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
3:46 After that battle, E.H. Tersono still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
4:04 Smirk with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:36 E.H. Tersono starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: E.H. Tersono crosses the map with everything.
4:44 It seems like E.H. Tersono has more units than Smirk!Count the units: E.H. Tersono has the edge over Smirk right now.
5:10 Smirk starts expanding.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:48 E.H. Tersono places down a command center.Quietly, E.H. Tersono adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:02 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:35 The battle outcome favors E.H. Tersono as Smirk's armies melt into E.H. Tersono's armies' weapon fire!Smirk's army evaporates. E.H. Tersono doesn't even slow down.
6:53 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, E.H. Tersono destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.E.H. Tersono takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
7:07 Losing only less than half of his army, E.H. Tersono seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:48 Smirk decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
7:55 Attempting to end the game, E.H. Tersono moves out with his armies.E.H. Tersono has seen enough — the army moves out.
8:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:52 E.H. Tersono gains early map control with his marines!Smirk wasn't ready. E.H. Tersono's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Smirk is a step behind and knows it.
9:08 E.H. Tersono destroyed about half of Smirk's army after that battle.Half of Smirk's force is gone — E.H. Tersono took it apart.
9:32 With excellent skills and micro, E.H. Tersono managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:04 Smirk with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:29 Smirk must macro up quickly or E.H. Tersono will just roll him over!Smirk needs production, fast; E.H. Tersono's army has outgrown his.
10:58 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:06 E.H. Tersono places down a command center.Quietly, E.H. Tersono adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:09 E.H. Tersono successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.E.H. Tersono holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
12:27 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of E.H. Tersono's army has been decimated.Smirk clips E.H. Tersono's army — real damage, but E.H. Tersono fights on.
🎙 Slight advantage Chief as the game develops.
12:37 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.E.H. Tersono keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:18 Eager to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
13:38 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
14:03 Smirk seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, E.H. Tersono is totally losing this battle!E.H. Tersono's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
14:12 Losing only less than half of his army, E.H. Tersono seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
14:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for E.H. Tersono — the losses are light.
15:00 Smirk harasses E.H. Tersono's economy and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Smirk chips away at E.H. Tersono's foundation.
15:25 E.H. Tersono harasses Smirk and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from E.H. Tersono. Smirk's economy takes a real hit.
15:58 E.H. Tersono is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; E.H. Tersono starts the push.
🎙 Chief holds the stronger army for now.
16:29 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
16:45 E.H. Tersono places down a command center.Quietly, E.H. Tersono adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:30 Smirk held off E.H. Tersono's M&M group merely with the help of newly popped lurkers.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Smirk holds E.H. Tersono.
17:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.E.H. Tersono keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:19 Losing only less than half of his army, E.H. Tersono seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:42 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past E.H. Tersono's defense line.Smirk knocks, E.H. Tersono answers. No damage done.
18:59 What superior Mutalisk micro from Smirk! E.H. Tersono's economy is suffering!Smirk gets into E.H. Tersono's mineral line — workers are dying.
19:19 E.H. Tersono tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Smirk.Good instincts from Smirk; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:58 Smirk successfully blocked E.H. Tersono from harassing his economy.E.H. Tersono goes for the raid — Smirk is ready, and nothing comes of it.
20:10 Smirk starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Smirk starts the push.
20:43 E.H. Tersono places down a command center.E.H. Tersono plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:27 Smirk was unable to break through E.H. Tersono's M&M group.E.H. Tersono absorbs the mid-game push — Smirk gained nothing for the cost.
21:43 With excellent skills and micro, E.H. Tersono managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
22:07 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for E.H. Tersono — the losses are light.
22:44 Smirk starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Smirk hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:08 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:48 The battle outcome favors Smirk as E.H. Tersono's armies melt into Smirk's armies' weapon fire!Smirk wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
24:04 After that battle, E.H. Tersono still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
24:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for E.H. Tersono — the losses are light.
25:00 What superior Mutalisk micro from Smirk! E.H. Tersono's economy is suffering!E.H. Tersono looks away for one second and Smirk makes him pay for it.
25:27 E.H. Tersono tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Smirk.E.H. Tersono knocks, Smirk answers. No damage done.
25:42 Smirk brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Smirk hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:16 In terms of army size, E.H. Tersono is behind Smirk!E.H. Tersono needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
26:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:01 Smirk is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch E.H. Tersono's marines melt in this attack!E.H. Tersono's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
27:29 Smirk only destroyed about half of E.H. Tersono's army.Half of E.H. Tersono's force is gone — Smirk took it apart.
27:53 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.E.H. Tersono keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:06 E.H. Tersono places down a command center.E.H. Tersono plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
28:36 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
29:01 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
29:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
29:37 Smirk's well-placed lurkers caught E.H. Tersono's tanks and medics off-guard! E.H. Tersono's army is completely melting!E.H. Tersono's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
30:03 E.H. Tersono has lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for E.H. Tersono — the losses are light.
30:51 E.H. Tersono tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Smirk.E.H. Tersono goes for the raid — Smirk is ready, and nothing comes of it.
31:16 Smirk starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
31:48 Eager to end the game, E.H. Tersono moves out with his armies.E.H. Tersono tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
32:05 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
32:33 Smirk successfully fends off E.H. Tersono's attacks.Smirk takes the fight on his terms and sends E.H. Tersono home with nothing.
32:53 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off E.H. Tersono while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for E.H. Tersono — the losses are light.
33:07 After that battle, E.H. Tersono still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:32 E.H. Tersono dropped some marines into Smirk's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from E.H. Tersono. Smirk's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:09 E.H. Tersono places down a command center.E.H. Tersono plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
34:26 Smirk brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Smirk starts the push.
34:50 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
35:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
35:42 Smirk is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! E.H. Tersono's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks E.H. Tersono's position.
36:02 E.H. Tersono has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
36:20 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off E.H. Tersono while losing less than half of his army.E.H. Tersono keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:59 E.H. Tersono dropped some marines into Smirk's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from E.H. Tersono. Smirk's economy takes a real hit.
37:20 E.H. Tersono's cloaked wraith did not do much to Smirk's economy.Good instincts from Smirk; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:42 Smirk brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Smirk hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
38:08 E.H. Tersono is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Smirk's army.E.H. Tersono is badly outgunned — Smirk's force is a size larger.
38:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
38:39 All of a sudden, E.H. Tersono has no armies left while Smirk is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks E.H. Tersono's way of life — Smirk marches on.
39:07 Losing only less than half of his army, E.H. Tersono seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:28 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off E.H. Tersono while losing less than half of his army.E.H. Tersono keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:51 Smirk starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Smirk starts the push.
40:22 E.H. Tersono now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.E.H. Tersono hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
40:38 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
40:59 Smirk had enough lurkers and speedlings to force E.H. Tersono to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Smirk holds E.H. Tersono.
41:36 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for E.H. Tersono — the losses are light.
42:03 Losing only less than half of his army, E.H. Tersono seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
42:25 E.H. Tersono tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Smirk.E.H. Tersono knocks, Smirk answers. No damage done.
42:35 Dropship! Dropship! E.H. Tersono drops some vultures into Smirk's mineral line!Smirk looks away for one second and E.H. Tersono makes him pay for it.
42:57 Smirk starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Smirk starts the push.
43:21 It seems like E.H. Tersono has more units than Smirk!E.H. Tersono's army is visibly the bigger one — Smirk should not take this fight.
43:57 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 —
44:16 E.H. Tersono's siege line holds and Smirk's ultralisks die on the way in.Smirk throws the endgame army in and E.H. Tersono simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
44:35 Losing only less than half of his army, E.H. Tersono seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
45:03 E.H. Tersono destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.E.H. Tersono clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
45:34 Smirk moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
46:01 E.H. Tersono moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Max supply, full upgrades: E.H. Tersono moves out to end it.
46:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
46:49 Smirk kills off E.H. Tersono's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks E.H. Tersono's way of life — Smirk marches on.
47:05 About half of E.H. Tersono's army has been decimated in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
47:28 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of E.H. Tersono's force stays on that battlefield.
47:58 E.H. Tersono tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Smirk.Good instincts from Smirk; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
48:05 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Smirk commits everything.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
48:36 E.H. Tersono decides to put some pressure on his opponent.E.H. Tersono tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
49:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
49:23 Smirk could not break the tank line, and E.H. Tersono is already inside the fourth.The final army does its work — E.H. Tersono breaks Smirk late.
49:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for E.H. Tersono — the losses are light.
50:12 After that battle, E.H. Tersono still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
50:34 E.H. Tersono's cloaked wraith did not do much to Smirk's economy.Good instincts from Smirk; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
51:10 E.H. Tersono must macro up quickly or Smirk will just roll him over!E.H. Tersono needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
51:19 E.H. Tersono tried to harass Smirk but Smirk successfully fends off the harassment.E.H. Tersono knocks, Smirk answers. No damage done.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
51:50 Smirk moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
52:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
52:30 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. E.H. Tersono's army simply dissolves.The final army does its work — Smirk breaks E.H. Tersono late.
53:06 E.H. Tersono has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
53:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.E.H. Tersono keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:37 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Smirk is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
54:12 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, E.H. Tersono taps out!Nothing left to defend with — E.H. Tersono taps.
Chief taps out. Smirk's late game was simply better.
Head to head
3 games
Smirk
2 – 1
Chief