Tournament · Bo7 · engine v5.3
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■ Lady Esquire
■ Taatusti
army value
■ Lady Esquire
■ Taatusti
economy
Play-by-play (44 lines)
0:07 Taatusti spawns in White at s1 while Lady Esquire spawns in Yellow at s3.We're underway — Taatusti spawns at s1, Lady Esquire answers from s3.
0:39 Lady Esquire gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Taatusti's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Scouting done, plans revealed: Taatusti's 1 Gate Cybernetics against Lady Esquire's 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
1:16 Taatusti warps in a nexus.Taatusti takes another base — the economy widens.
2:00 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:31 Taatusti is pushing out with his dragoons.Taatusti goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:02 Lady Esquire decides to start pushing across the map.Lady Esquire has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
4:09 Taatusti failed to break through Lady Esquire's dragoon defense line.Taatusti's early gamble buys nothing — Lady Esquire's defense was already in place.
4:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Taatusti keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:26 Lady Esquire destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Taatusti's army has been decimated.Lady Esquire clips Taatusti's army — real damage, but Taatusti fights on.
5:44 Taatusti warps in a nexus.Taatusti plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:24 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire takes another base — the economy widens.
6:56 Lady Esquire is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Lady Esquire: the first units are already marching.
7:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:09 Taatusti lost all of his dragoons to Lady Esquire!Taatusti wasn't ready. Lady Esquire's early aggression takes the lead.
8:51 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Lady Esquire destroyed only less than half of Taatusti's army.Lady Esquire clips Taatusti's army — real damage, but Taatusti fights on.
— The mid game —
9:22 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Taatusti while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Taatusti — the losses are light.
9:50 Taatusti decides to move out with his armies.Taatusti tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:29 Attempting to end the game, Lady Esquire moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Lady Esquire pushes.
10:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:40 With really nice micro, Lady Esquire kills off Taatusti's dragoons.Taatusti wasn't ready. Lady Esquire's early aggression takes the lead.
12:10 Taatusti lost about half of his army in that battle.Lady Esquire pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:43 It seems that Taatusti only managed to destroy less than half of Lady Esquire's army.Taatusti clips Lady Esquire's army — real damage, but Lady Esquire fights on.
🎙 Lady Esquire edges ahead on army strength.
13:16 Lady Esquire is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Lady Esquire: the first units are already marching.
13:54 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire takes another base — the economy widens.
14:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:00 The battle outcome favors Lady Esquire as Taatusti's armies melt into Lady Esquire's armies' weapon fire!Lady Esquire wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
— The late game —
15:25 About half of Taatusti's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Lady Esquire's force stays on that battlefield.
16:13 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Taatusti — the losses are light.
16:49 Lady Esquire is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Lady Esquire goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:27 Taatusti desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Taatusti takes another base — the economy widens.
17:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Lady Esquire's force dwarfs what Taatusti has left on the field.
18:26 With really nice micro, Lady Esquire kills off Taatusti's dragoons.The early pressure works — Lady Esquire breaks Taatusti's front door.
19:00 Taatusti has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Lady Esquire's force stays on that battlefield.
19:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Taatusti — the losses are light.
20:15 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Taatusti GGs!Taatusti GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Lady Esquire defeats Taatusti, settled in the early game.
■ Lady Esquire
■ Kahvi
army value
■ Lady Esquire
■ Kahvi
economy
Play-by-play (67 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Green Lady Esquire spawning at s3 and Red Kahvi spawning at s2.Lady Esquire in Green at s3. Kahvi in Red at s2. The map is set.
0:45 Lady Esquire gets Forge Fast Expand against Kahvi's Overpool.Lady Esquire shows Forge Fast Expand — Kahvi has gone Overpool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:00 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Lady Esquire expands.
1:29 Kahvi places down a hatchery.Quietly, Kahvi adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:15 Eager to end the game, Lady Esquire moves out with his armies.Lady Esquire has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:43 Kahvi is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Kahvi goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:34 Lady Esquire lost some of his dragoons to Kahvi's speedlings!The early pressure works — Kahvi breaks Lady Esquire's front door.
4:06 About half of Lady Esquire's army has been decimated in that battle.Kahvi pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:22 With excellent skills and micro, Kahvi managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:50 Lady Esquire is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Lady Esquire tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:25 Kahvi's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Kahvi tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:59 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:23 Kahvi places down a hatchery.Kahvi takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:27 Kahvi with some nice speedling surrounds killed Lady Esquire's zealots!Lady Esquire wasn't ready. Kahvi's early aggression takes the lead.
7:49 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kahvi destroyed only less than half of Lady Esquire's army.Kahvi takes a bite out of Lady Esquire's force and backs off.
8:22 Lady Esquire destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kahvi's army has been decimated.Lady Esquire takes a bite out of Kahvi's force and backs off.
8:47 Lady Esquire is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Lady Esquire goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:29 Kahvi's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Kahvi tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:47 Lady Esquire must macro up quickly or Kahvi will just roll him over!Lady Esquire is badly outgunned — Kahvi's force is a size larger.
10:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:56 Lady Esquire failed to kill off Kahvi's defending zerglings.Kahvi holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Slight advantage Kahvi as the game develops.
11:18 After that battle, Kahvi still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
11:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Kahvi keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:08 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:45 Kahvi places down a hatchery.Kahvi takes another base — the economy widens.
13:02 Lady Esquire is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Lady Esquire: the first units are already marching.
13:34 Kahvi pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Kahvi: the first units are already marching.
14:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:47 Kahvi lost all of his zerglings to Lady Esquire's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Lady Esquire breaks Kahvi's front door.
15:00 After that battle, Kahvi still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:39 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kahvi destroyed only less than half of Lady Esquire's army.Kahvi clips Lady Esquire's army — real damage, but Lady Esquire fights on.
— The mid game —
16:10 Looks like Lady Esquire is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Lady Esquire hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:36 Kahvi now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Kahvi's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
16:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:25 Kahvi's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.The mid-game push crashes through — Lady Esquire breaks Kahvi's position.
18:09 Lady Esquire destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kahvi's army has been decimated.Lady Esquire takes a bite out of Kahvi's force and backs off.
18:31 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kahvi destroyed only less than half of Lady Esquire's army.Kahvi clips Lady Esquire's army — real damage, but Lady Esquire fights on.
18:53 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire takes another base — the economy widens.
19:29 Kahvi places down a hatchery.Quietly, Kahvi adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:46 Eager to end the game, Lady Esquire moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Lady Esquire crosses the map with everything.
— The late game —
20:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:01 Lady Esquire's massive number of speedlots slice through Kahvi's zerglings and hydralisks.The mid-game push crashes through — Lady Esquire breaks Kahvi's position.
21:12 Kahvi lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Lady Esquire's force stays on that battlefield.
21:49 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Kahvi keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:19 Kahvi's hatchery has been destroyed by Lady Esquire.Kahvi's expansion burns — Lady Esquire tears it down.
22:58 Kahvi places down a hatchery.Kahvi takes another base — the economy widens.
23:20 Lady Esquire is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Lady Esquire's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:50 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Quietly, Lady Esquire adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The scales tip toward Lady Esquire — a lead, but not a safe one.
24:26 Kahvi places down a hatchery.Kahvi plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
24:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
25:08 A few beautiful storms from Lady Esquire turned the battle around! Lady Esquire won the battle!Kahvi's defense bends, then snaps. Lady Esquire takes the middle of the game.
25:42 Kahvi has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Lady Esquire's force stays on that battlefield.
26:07 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kahvi destroyed only less than half of Lady Esquire's army.Kahvi takes a bite out of Lady Esquire's force and backs off.
26:49 With corsairs sniping overlords, Lady Esquire is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Lady Esquire's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:12 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Kahvi GGs!Kahvi types it out: GG.
That's the game: Lady Esquire defeats Kahvi, settled in the mid game.
■ Lady Esquire
■ Tatatata
army value
■ Lady Esquire
■ Tatatata
economy
Play-by-play (203 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Purple Tatatata spawning at s3 and Orange Lady Esquire spawning at s1.Tatatata takes s3 in Purple; Lady Esquire settles in at s1 in Orange.
0:31 Tatatata opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Lady Esquire's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Tatatata shows 1 Gate Cybernetics — Lady Esquire has gone 1 Gate Cybernetics. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:00 Tatatata warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Tatatata expands.
1:17 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Quietly, Lady Esquire adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:42 Unwilling to make the game too long, Tatatata starts moving out.Here it comes: Tatatata crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
1:55 Lady Esquire decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Lady Esquire pushes.
2:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:44 With beautiful placement, Tatatata successfully fends off Lady Esquire's attacks.Lady Esquire commits and it's the wrong call — Tatatata cleans it up.
3:02 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Lady Esquire destroyed only less than half of Tatatata's army.Lady Esquire takes a bite out of Tatatata's force and backs off.
3:32 About half of Lady Esquire's army has been decimated in that battle.Tatatata pays for that trade with about half his army.
3:51 Tatatata's number of expansions are equal to Lady Esquire's.Base for base, they're level — Tatatata and Lady Esquire match each other.
4:11 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Quietly, Lady Esquire adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:43 Attempting to end the game, Tatatata moves out with his armies.Tatatata has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:10 Lady Esquire is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Lady Esquire: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Tatatata holds the stronger army for now.
5:24 Tatatata warps in a nexus.Tatatata takes another base — the economy widens.
5:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:12 With really nice micro, Tatatata kills off Lady Esquire's dragoons.The early pressure works — Tatatata breaks Lady Esquire's front door.
6:23 About half of Lady Esquire's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Tatatata's force stays on that battlefield.
7:05 After that battle, Tatatata still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:12 Tatatata is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Tatatata tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:47 Unwilling to make the game too long, Lady Esquire starts moving out.No more waiting. Lady Esquire pushes.
8:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:25 Lady Esquire kills off Tatatata's dragoons with some nice micro!The early pressure works — Lady Esquire breaks Tatatata's front door.
🎙 Tatatata edges ahead on army strength.
8:45 With excellent skills and micro, Tatatata managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
9:20 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Tatatata keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:27 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Lady Esquire expands.
10:07 Tatatata decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Tatatata: the first units are already marching.
10:25 Lady Esquire decides to push out with his dragoon.Lady Esquire goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:52 Tatatata warps in a nexus.Tatatata takes another base — the economy widens.
11:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:30 Tatatata kills off all of Lady Esquire's offensive dragoons.Lady Esquire's early gamble buys nothing — Tatatata's defense was already in place.
11:41 With excellent skills and micro, Tatatata managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Tatatata edges ahead on army strength.
12:02 It seems that Tatatata only managed to destroy less than half of Lady Esquire's army.Tatatata takes a bite out of Lady Esquire's force and backs off.
12:43 Unwilling to make the game too long, Tatatata starts moving out.Tatatata has seen enough — the army moves out.
— The mid game —
12:55 Lady Esquire is pushing out with his dragoons!Lady Esquire hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:27 At the moment, Tatatata seems to have more units than Lady Esquire.Tatatata's army is visibly the bigger one — Lady Esquire should not take this fight.
13:50 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:05 Lady Esquire without observers, is having quite a trouble dealing with Tatatata's dark templars. It seems like Lady Esquire lost all of his armies!The mid-game push crashes through — Tatatata breaks Lady Esquire's position.
14:35 Tatatata destroyed about half of Lady Esquire's army after that battle.Half of Lady Esquire's force is gone — Tatatata took it apart.
14:54 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Lady Esquire destroyed only less than half of Tatatata's army.Lady Esquire takes a bite out of Tatatata's force and backs off.
15:13 Tatatata warps in a nexus.Tatatata takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Slight advantage Tatatata as the game develops.
15:32 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:05 Tatatata is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Tatatata's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:36 Tatatata seems to have the more superior dragoon micro! Lady Esquire's dragoons are melting away!Lady Esquire's defense bends, then snaps. Tatatata takes the middle of the game.
17:12 About half of Lady Esquire's army has been decimated in that battle.Tatatata pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:21 With excellent skills and micro, Tatatata managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:48 Lady Esquire harasses Tatatata and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Lady Esquire chips away at Tatatata's foundation.
18:15 Tatatata is pushing out with his dragoons!Tatatata hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:26 Tatatata warps in a nexus.Tatatata takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Tatatata edges ahead on army strength.
18:57 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Lady Esquire expands.
19:17 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
19:45 Lady Esquire's reavers proved significant advantage in this battle! Tatatata has no choice but to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Lady Esquire holds Tatatata.
20:11 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Tatatata while losing less than half of his army.Tatatata keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Tatatata seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
21:00 Tatatata successfully blocked Lady Esquire from harassing his economy.Lady Esquire knocks, Tatatata answers. No damage done.
21:15 Feeling content with the game, Tatatata is starting to push out with his dragoons!Tatatata's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:46 Lady Esquire must macro up quickly or Tatatata will just roll him over!Lady Esquire is badly outgunned — Tatatata's force is a size larger.
22:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
22:20 Tatatata with the better dragoon control won the battle!Lady Esquire's defense bends, then snaps. Tatatata takes the middle of the game.
22:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tatatata — the losses are light.
23:07 With excellent skills and micro, Tatatata managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
23:24 Tatatata is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!The composition is ready; Tatatata starts the push.
23:48 Feeling content with the game, Lady Esquire is starting to push out with his dragoons!Lady Esquire's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:25 Tatatata desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Tatatata adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:36 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Lady Esquire expands.
24:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
25:32 Tatatata with the better dragoon control won the battle!Lady Esquire's defense bends, then snaps. Tatatata takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
25:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tatatata — the losses are light.
26:08 With excellent skills and micro, Tatatata managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
26:25 Lady Esquire must macro up quickly or Tatatata will just roll him over!Lady Esquire needs production, fast; Tatatata's army has outgrown his.
26:52 Tatatata is pushing out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Tatatata starts the push.
27:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
27:33 Tatatata failed to bring in observers and Lady Esquire's dark templars savaged Tatatata's army!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Lady Esquire holds Tatatata.
28:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tatatata — the losses are light.
28:24 After that battle, Tatatata still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
28:51 Lady Esquire casts some storm! But Tatatata lost no workers.Lady Esquire knocks, Tatatata answers. No damage done.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
29:02 Tatatata decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Tatatata crosses the map with everything.
29:28 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Lady Esquire expands.
29:48 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
30:19 All of a sudden, Lady Esquire has no armies left while Tatatata is continuing to push across the map!Tatatata wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
30:46 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Tatatata while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Tatatata — the losses are light.
30:57 After that battle, Tatatata still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
31:30 Tatatata warps in a nexus.Tatatata plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
31:41 Unwilling to make the game too long, Tatatata starts moving out.Tatatata has seen enough — the army moves out.
32:02 Feeling content with the game, Lady Esquire is starting to push out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Lady Esquire starts the push.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
32:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:46 Lady Esquire failed to bring in observers and Tatatata's dark templars savaged Lady Esquire's army!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Tatatata holds Lady Esquire.
33:26 After that battle, Tatatata still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
33:41 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tatatata — the losses are light.
34:03 Feeling content with the game, Tatatata is starting to push out with his dragoons!Tatatata hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:32 Feeling content with the game, Lady Esquire is starting to push out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Lady Esquire starts the push.
34:52 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Lady Esquire expands.
35:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
35:31 Lady Esquire with the better dragoon control won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Lady Esquire breaks Tatatata's position.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
35:50 With excellent skills and micro, Tatatata managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
36:15 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tatatata — the losses are light.
36:38 Tatatata's nexus has been destroyed by Lady Esquire.The base falls. Lady Esquire rips Tatatata's economy back a full step.
36:54 Tatatata warps in a nexus.Quietly, Tatatata adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
37:28 Eager to end the game, Tatatata moves out with his armies.Tatatata has seen enough — the army moves out.
37:38 Lady Esquire is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!The composition is ready; Lady Esquire starts the push.
38:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
38:28 Lady Esquire failed to bring in observers and Tatatata's dark templars savaged Lady Esquire's army!Tatatata absorbs the mid-game push — Lady Esquire gained nothing for the cost.
38:54 With excellent skills and micro, Tatatata managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
39:26 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Tatatata keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
39:37 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Tatatata moves out.Max supply, full upgrades: Tatatata moves out to end it.
39:55 Lady Esquire pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.Everything Lady Esquire has built comes forward at once.
40:34 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
40:41 Storm on the choke — Tatatata walks into it and Lady Esquire holds comfortably.Tatatata throws the endgame army in and Lady Esquire simply refuses to lose.
41:21 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tatatata — the losses are light.
41:36 After that battle, Tatatata still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:02 Tatatata is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Lady Esquire's army.Tatatata needs production, fast; Lady Esquire's army has outgrown his.
42:19 Tatatata has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.This is the big one — Tatatata commits the late-game army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
42:36 Lady Esquire starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Lady Esquire pushes.
43:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
43:21 Tatatata had the observers out, and Lady Esquire's dark templar did nothing at all.Lady Esquire throws the endgame army in and Tatatata simply refuses to lose.
43:57 It seems that Lady Esquire only managed to destroy less than half of Tatatata's army.Lady Esquire clips Tatatata's army — real damage, but Tatatata fights on.
44:09 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Tatatata while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Tatatata — the losses are light.
44:38 Lady Esquire casts some storm! But Tatatata lost no workers.Good instincts from Tatatata; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
44:56 Tatatata pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.Max supply, full upgrades: Tatatata moves out to end it.
45:23 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Lady Esquire moves out.Everything Lady Esquire has built comes forward at once.
45:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
46:03 Storm on the choke — Lady Esquire walks into it and Tatatata holds comfortably.Lady Esquire throws the endgame army in and Tatatata simply refuses to lose.
46:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Tatatata seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
46:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Tatatata keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:20 Tatatata decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Tatatata crosses the map with everything.
47:28 Arbiters overhead — Lady Esquire is hunting for the stasis that ends this.Everything Lady Esquire has built comes forward at once.
47:54 Lady Esquire has more expansions than Tatatata.Lady Esquire runs 1 more bases than Tatatata. That compounds.
48:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
48:47 Lady Esquire pushed into a full archon line and Tatatata never gave a step.Lady Esquire throws the endgame army in and Tatatata simply refuses to lose.
49:01 With excellent skills and micro, Tatatata managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
49:35 Lady Esquire has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Tatatata's force stays on that battlefield.
49:46 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Tatatata moves out.Everything Tatatata has built comes forward at once.
50:12 Lady Esquire pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.Max supply, full upgrades: Lady Esquire moves out to end it.
50:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
50:56 Lady Esquire's reaver catches Tatatata's goons packed together and the push is over.Tatatata throws the endgame army in and Lady Esquire simply refuses to lose.
51:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tatatata — the losses are light.
51:53 After that battle, Tatatata still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
52:16 Tatatata has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.This is the big one — Tatatata commits the late-game army.
52:23 Arbiters overhead — Lady Esquire is hunting for the stasis that ends this.Max supply, full upgrades: Lady Esquire moves out to end it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
53:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
53:07 Storm on the choke — Lady Esquire walks into it and Tatatata holds comfortably.Lady Esquire throws the endgame army in and Tatatata simply refuses to lose.
53:45 Lady Esquire destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Tatatata's army has been decimated.Lady Esquire clips Tatatata's army — real damage, but Tatatata fights on.
53:52 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tatatata — the losses are light.
54:15 Tatatata has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.This is the big one — Tatatata commits the late-game army.
54:44 Attempting to end the game, Lady Esquire moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Lady Esquire pushes.
55:02 In terms of army size, Tatatata and Lady Esquire are around equal.Unit for unit, Tatatata and Lady Esquire are level.
55:21 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
55:45 Tatatata had the observers out, and Lady Esquire's dark templar did nothing at all.Lady Esquire throws the endgame army in and Tatatata simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
56:20 After that battle, Tatatata still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
56:41 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Tatatata while losing less than half of his army.Tatatata keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:07 Arbiters overhead — Tatatata is hunting for the stasis that ends this.Max supply, full upgrades: Tatatata moves out to end it.
57:32 Arbiters overhead — Lady Esquire is hunting for the stasis that ends this.Everything Lady Esquire has built comes forward at once.
57:50 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
58:06 Tatatata's archons lead the way through Lady Esquire's line and nothing holds.The final army does its work — Tatatata breaks Lady Esquire late.
58:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tatatata — the losses are light.
58:52 With excellent skills and micro, Tatatata managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
59:05 Lady Esquire tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Tatatata's economy.Lady Esquire goes for the raid — Tatatata is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
59:34 Unwilling to make the game too long, Tatatata starts moving out.No more waiting. Tatatata pushes.
60:06 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
60:18 The reaver shots land perfectly — Lady Esquire's goon line evaporates and Tatatata pushes on.The final army does its work — Tatatata breaks Lady Esquire late.
60:44 Tatatata destroyed about half of Lady Esquire's army after that battle.Half of Lady Esquire's force is gone — Tatatata took it apart.
61:15 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Lady Esquire destroyed only less than half of Tatatata's army.Lady Esquire clips Tatatata's army — real damage, but Tatatata fights on.
61:35 Lady Esquire successfully harasses Tatatata's economy.Tatatata looks away for one second and Lady Esquire makes him pay for it.
61:54 Tatatata has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.This is the big one — Tatatata commits the late-game army.
62:08 Lady Esquire must macro up quickly or Tatatata will just roll him over!Lady Esquire needs production, fast; Tatatata's army has outgrown his.
62:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Tatatata edges ahead on army strength.
63:11 Tatatata kills off Lady Esquire's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Tatatata. The push continues.
63:33 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Tatatata destroyed only less than half of Lady Esquire's army.Tatatata clips Lady Esquire's army — real damage, but Lady Esquire fights on.
63:45 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Lady Esquire destroyed only less than half of Tatatata's army.Lady Esquire clips Tatatata's army — real damage, but Tatatata fights on.
64:01 Lady Esquire tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Tatatata's economy.Good instincts from Tatatata; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
64:39 Aaaaaa, Tatatata's mineral line is stormed by Lady Esquire's high templars!The raid lands — Lady Esquire chips away at Tatatata's foundation.
64:54 Tatatata has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.Everything Tatatata has built comes forward at once.
65:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
65:48 Stasis on half the army, storm on the rest. Tatatata dismantles Lady Esquire.The final army does its work — Tatatata breaks Lady Esquire late.
65:57 About half of Lady Esquire's army has been decimated in that battle.Tatatata pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Tatatata has built a commanding army lead — Lady Esquire needs something special here.
66:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Tatatata seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
66:37 Lady Esquire tried to harass Tatatata but Tatatata successfully fends off the harassment.Lady Esquire knocks, Tatatata answers. No damage done.
67:06 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Lady Esquire GGs!Lady Esquire GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Lady Esquire taps out. Tatatata's late game was simply better.
■ Smirk
■ Tatatata
army value
■ Smirk
■ Tatatata
economy
Play-by-play (151 lines)
0:14 Smirk spawns in Orange at s1 while Tatatata spawns in Green at s3.We're underway — Smirk spawns at s1, Tatatata answers from s3.
0:33 Smirk opens Overpool against Tatatata's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Smirk's Overpool against Tatatata's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
0:58 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:27 Tatatata warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Tatatata expands.
1:51 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:08 Tatatata's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Tatatata tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:54 Tatatata successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.Tatatata takes the fight on his terms and sends Smirk home with nothing.
3:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Tatatata seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
3:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tatatata — the losses are light.
4:12 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
4:25 Tatatata starts expanding.Tatatata plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:59 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:22 Tatatata starts pushing across the map.Tatatata has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:33 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
5:59 Smirk with his speedlings successfully defend against Tatatata's early zealot pressure.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
6:39 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Tatatata keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:46 With excellent skills and micro, Tatatata managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:24 Smirk decides to start pushing across the map.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:34 Tatatata is pushing out with his zealots.Tatatata tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:37 Smirk failed to break Tatatata's defending line of zealots.Tatatata holds the early rush without blinking.
8:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Tatatata seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:17 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Tatatata keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:36 Tatatata is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Smirk's army.Tatatata needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
10:12 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
10:31 Tatatata warps in a nexus.Tatatata plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:58 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:06 Tatatata is pushing out with his zealots.Tatatata goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
11:54 All of a sudden, Tatatata has no armies left while Smirk is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Smirk. The push continues.
12:31 Tatatata has lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:46 It seems that Tatatata only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Tatatata takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
13:07 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
— The mid game —
13:39 With corsairs sniping overlords, Tatatata is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Tatatata hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
14:32 Tatatata made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Smirk's hydralisks! Smirk has to back off!Tatatata absorbs the mid-game push — Smirk gained nothing for the cost.
14:50 After that battle, Tatatata still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:08 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Tatatata pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:43 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:09 Tatatata warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Tatatata expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:28 Zerglings ran past Tatatata's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Smirk!Smirk gets into Tatatata's mineral line — workers are dying.
16:49 Smirk has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
17:07 Tatatata decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Tatatata crosses the map with everything.
17:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:08 With beautiful placement, Tatatata successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.Tatatata takes the fight on his terms and sends Smirk home with nothing.
18:25 With excellent skills and micro, Tatatata managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
18:52 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Tatatata pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:23 Zerglings ran past Tatatata's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Smirk!Smirk gets into Tatatata's mineral line — workers are dying.
19:42 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Tatatata's defense line.Smirk knocks, Tatatata answers. No damage done.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
20:01 Smirk decides to move out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
20:15 With corsairs sniping overlords, Tatatata is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Tatatata hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:45 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
21:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:31 Smirk failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Smirk's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Smirk is backing off!Tatatata absorbs the mid-game push — Smirk gained nothing for the cost.
21:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Tatatata seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:15 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Tatatata keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:42 Smirk successfully harasses Tatatata's economy.Smirk gets into Tatatata's mineral line — workers are dying.
23:13 Unwilling to make the game too long, Tatatata starts moving out.Tatatata has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Tatatata edges ahead on army strength.
23:28 At the moment, Tatatata seems to have more units than Smirk.Tatatata's army is visibly the bigger one — Smirk should not take this fight.
24:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
24:24 Tatatata can't push any further as Smirk burrowed some lurkers and Tatatata has no observers!Smirk absorbs the mid-game push — Tatatata gained nothing for the cost.
24:43 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Tatatata keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Tatatata seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:27 Tatatata casts some storm! But Smirk lost no workers.Good instincts from Smirk; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
26:06 Smirk has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
26:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
26:49 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Smirk didn't even have a chance against Tatatata.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Tatatata holds Smirk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
27:07 After that battle, Tatatata still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Tatatata keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:05 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
28:14 Looks like Tatatata is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Tatatata's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
29:09 All of a sudden, Tatatata has no armies left while Smirk is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Tatatata's way of life — Smirk marches on.
29:39 With excellent skills and micro, Tatatata managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:58 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Tatatata while losing less than half of his army.Tatatata keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:18 Smirk now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
30:53 Looks like Tatatata is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Tatatata hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
31:17 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
31:31 Tatatata was out-microed by Smirk and loses all his attacking forces.Smirk takes the fight on his terms and sends Tatatata home with nothing.
32:02 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Tatatata keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:13 After that battle, Tatatata still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:42 Aaaaaa, Smirk's mineral line is stormed by Tatatata's high templars!Smirk looks away for one second and Tatatata makes him pay for it.
33:09 Tatatata successfully blocked Smirk from harassing his economy.Smirk goes for the raid — Tatatata is ready, and nothing comes of it.
33:34 With corsairs sniping overlords, Tatatata is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Tatatata's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:01 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
34:22 The battle outcome favors Tatatata as Smirk's armies melt into Tatatata's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Smirk's way of life — Tatatata marches on.
34:37 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tatatata — the losses are light.
35:10 With excellent skills and micro, Tatatata managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:36 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Tatatata's defense line.Smirk knocks, Tatatata answers. No damage done.
35:44 In terms of army size, Smirk is behind Tatatata!Smirk needs production, fast; Tatatata's army has outgrown his.
36:10 Smirk now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
36:45 Tatatata decides to start pushing across the map.Tatatata tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
36:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
37:22 Smirk's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.The mid-game push crashes through — Tatatata breaks Smirk's position.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
38:01 About half of Smirk's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Tatatata's force stays on that battlefield.
38:17 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Tatatata's army has been decimated.Smirk clips Tatatata's army — real damage, but Tatatata fights on.
38:33 Smirk's hatchery has been destroyed by Tatatata.No reinforcements in time: Smirk watches Tatatata level the expansion.
39:06 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
39:28 Smirk has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
39:48 Tatatata's army is small compared to Smirk!Tatatata needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
40:24 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
40:49 Plague on the templar, and Smirk's ultralisks walk straight through Tatatata.There's no rebuilding from that. Smirk's late-game push decides it.
41:12 With excellent skills and micro, Tatatata managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Smirk as the game develops.
41:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tatatata — the losses are light.
41:57 Reaver! Reaver! Tatatata's reaver is killing off most of Smirk's workers!Tatatata gets into Smirk's mineral line — workers are dying.
42:17 What superior Mutalisk micro from Smirk! Tatatata's economy is suffering!Tatatata looks away for one second and Smirk makes him pay for it.
42:44 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 Tatatata's army.Good instincts from Tatatata; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
43:10 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 Tatatata's army.Smirk goes for the raid — Tatatata is ready, and nothing comes of it.
43:26 Tatatata casts some storm! But Smirk lost no workers.Tatatata knocks, Smirk answers. No damage done.
43:51 Tatatata must macro up quickly or Smirk will just roll him over!Tatatata is badly outgunned — Smirk's force is a size larger.
44:11 Aaaaaa, Smirk's mineral line is stormed by Tatatata's high templars!Tatatata gets into Smirk's mineral line — workers are dying.
44:29 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Tatatata's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Tatatata shuts the door on Smirk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
45:08 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Smirk pushes.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
45:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
45:54 Tatatata's storms land on the swarm and Smirk's cracklings die before they reach the line.Smirk throws the endgame army in and Tatatata simply refuses to lose.
46:12 After that battle, Tatatata still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:37 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Tatatata pays for that trade with about half his army.
46:57 Zerglings ran past Tatatata's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Smirk!Smirk gets into Tatatata's mineral line — workers are dying.
47:15 Aaaaaa, Smirk's mineral line is stormed by Tatatata's high templars!Smirk looks away for one second and Tatatata makes him pay for it.
47:40 It seems like Smirk has more units than Tatatata!Smirk's army is visibly the bigger one — Tatatata should not take this fight.
48:10 With a successful harassment, Smirk hurts Tatatata's economy.The raid lands — Smirk chips away at Tatatata's foundation.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
48:38 Zerglings ran past Tatatata's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Smirk!Beautiful harassment from Smirk. Tatatata's economy takes a real hit.
49:05 Smirk successfully blocked Tatatata from harassing his economy.Tatatata knocks, Smirk answers. No damage done.
49:20 Zerglings ran past Tatatata's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Smirk!Smirk gets into Tatatata's mineral line — workers are dying.
49:39 It seems like Smirk has more units than Tatatata!Count the units: Smirk has the edge over Tatatata right now.
50:17 Reaver! Reaver! Tatatata's reaver is killing off most of Smirk's workers!Tatatata gets into Smirk's mineral line — workers are dying.
50:31 Tatatata tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Smirk.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Smirk shuts the door on Tatatata.
51:02 Where is Smirk's detector? Tatatata sends dark templars to harass Smirk's mineral line!The raid lands — Tatatata chips away at Smirk's foundation.
51:16 Tatatata might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Smirk did.Tatatata needs an expansion soon or Smirk's economy simply wins this.
51:50 Tatatata tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Smirk's economy.Good instincts from Smirk; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
52:17 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Tatatata GGs!That's it. Tatatata looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Tatatata taps out. Smirk's late game was simply better.
■ Smirk
■ Tonttu
army value
■ Smirk
■ Tonttu
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 The game starts with White Tonttu spawning at s1 and Green Smirk spawning at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Tonttu at s1, Smirk at s2.
0:47 Tonttu gets 2 Rax FE against Smirk's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Tonttu's 2 Rax FE against Smirk's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:07 Tonttu places down a command center.Quietly, Tonttu adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:42 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
2:29 Attempting to end the game, Tonttu moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Tonttu crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:50 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
3:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:55 With some nice micro, Smirk successfully defend against Tonttu's marines.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
4:26 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Tonttu while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Tonttu — the losses are light.
5:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Tonttu seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
5:44 Smirk appears to have more army than Tonttu!Smirk's army is visibly the bigger one — Tonttu should not take this fight.
6:12 Tonttu decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Tonttu tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:40 Smirk's zerglings are pushing out!Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:30 Tonttu decides to expand.More workers, more money: Tonttu expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:50 Smirk desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
9:03 With beautiful placement, Smirk successfully fends off Tonttu's attacks.Smirk holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
9:40 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Tonttu keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:15 About half of Tonttu's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
10:40 Tonttu decides to move out with his armies.Tonttu has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:06 Smirk is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
11:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:12 Mismicro from Tonttu gave opportunity to Smirk! Smirk is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Tonttu's front door.
🎙 Slight advantage Smirk as the game develops.
12:49 With excellent skills and micro, Tonttu managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:26 It seems that Tonttu only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Tonttu clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
13:53 Smirk's zerglings are pushing out!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:22 At the moment, Smirk seems to have more units than Tonttu.Smirk's army is visibly the bigger one — Tonttu should not take this fight.
14:56 Tonttu places down a command center.Quietly, Tonttu adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:43 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:03 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.
16:35 Smirk's zerglings surround Tonttu's marines and kills it off!Tonttu wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
17:11 About half of Tonttu's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Tonttu is hanging on by a thread against Smirk's army.
17:59 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Tonttu while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Tonttu — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
18:18 Smirk brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Smirk's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
19:26 Smirk is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Tonttu's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Tonttu's position.
20:06 About half of Tonttu's army has been decimated in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:38 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Tonttu destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Tonttu takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
21:03 Tonttu having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Tonttu taps.
That's the game: Smirk defeats Tonttu, settled in the mid game.
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