Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
· Fri, Sep 11 2026 · 17:03 server time
Games
6 · · ▶ replay
■ Stepfather
■ Smirk
army value
■ Stepfather
■ Smirk
economy
Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:19 Smirk spawns at s1 in Yellow while Stepfather spawns at s2 in White.Smirk takes s1 in Yellow; Stepfather settles in at s2 in White.
0:32 Smirk opens 12 Hatch against Stepfather's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Smirk's 12 Hatch against Stepfather's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:03 Smirk desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:37 Stepfather warps in a nexus.Stepfather takes another base — the economy widens.
2:21 Smirk decides to move out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:47 Stepfather is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Stepfather tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:39 With beautiful placement, Smirk successfully fends off Stepfather's attacks.Smirk takes the fight on his terms and sends Stepfather home with nothing.
4:07 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:53 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:07 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:45 Smirk appears to have more army than Stepfather!Smirk's army is visibly the bigger one — Stepfather should not take this fight.
6:20 Stepfather warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Stepfather expands.
6:58 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Smirk edges ahead on army strength.
7:20 With really nice micro, Smirk's speedlings kills off Stepfather's dragoons.Stepfather wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
7:45 Stepfather lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
8:52 Smirk starts expanding.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:23 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:45 Stepfather is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Stepfather tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
10:45 Smirk with some nice speedling surrounds killed Stepfather's zealots!Stepfather wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 It's all going Smirk's way right now.
11:19 The attack was a success, Stepfather lost more than half of his army in that battle.Smirk limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
11:46 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
12:25 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:02 Stepfather is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Stepfather tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:20 Stepfather warps in a nexus.Quietly, Stepfather adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:22 Stepfather failed to kill off Smirk's defending zerglings.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
15:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
15:23 Stepfather seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Smirk — more than half the force is gone.
🎙 It's all going Smirk's way right now.
16:05 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
16:22 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:42 Stepfather lost some of his dragoons to Smirk's speedlings!Stepfather wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
17:55 Smirk destroyed more than half of Stepfather's army after that battle!When the smoke clears, Smirk has erased most of what Stepfather brought.
18:34 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
19:11 Stepfather is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Smirk's army.Stepfather is badly outgunned — Smirk's force is a size larger.
— The mid game —
19:40 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.
20:00 Looks like Stepfather is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Stepfather starts the push.
🎙 Smirk's force dwarfs what Stepfather has left on the field.
— The late game —
20:40 Stepfather warps in a nexus.Stepfather takes another base — the economy widens.
20:57 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
21:34 Stepfather was out-microed by Smirk and loses all his attacking forces.Smirk holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
22:02 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
22:35 Smirk looks beastly after destroying more than half of Stepfather's army.Smirk shreds the better part of Stepfather's army in one engagement.
23:18 Stepfather having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Stepfather looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Stepfather taps out. Smirk's early game was simply better.
■ Stepfather
■ Smirk
army value
■ Stepfather
■ Smirk
economy
Play-by-play (143 lines)
0:16 Stepfather spawns at s2 in Red while Smirk spawns at s1 in Green.We're underway — Stepfather spawns at s2, Smirk answers from s1.
0:24 Stepfather gets Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's Overpool.Stepfather shows Forge Fast Expand — Smirk has gone Overpool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:54 Stepfather warps in a nexus.Stepfather takes another base — the economy widens.
1:22 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:37 Stepfather's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Stepfather tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
1:59 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:32 Stepfather warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Stepfather expands.
3:03 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
3:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
3:48 Smirk lost all of his zerglings to Stepfather's zealots and dragoons!Smirk wasn't ready. Stepfather's early aggression takes the lead.
4:13 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
4:21 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
4:50 Stepfather decides to start pushing across the map.Stepfather has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:10 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:00 With beautiful placement, Smirk successfully fends off Stepfather's attacks.Smirk takes the fight on his terms and sends Stepfather home with nothing.
6:35 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:03 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:24 Stepfather warps in a nexus.Stepfather plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:45 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
8:06 Unwilling to make the game too long, Stepfather starts moving out.No more waiting. Stepfather pushes.
8:30 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
8:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:18 With really nice micro, Smirk's speedlings kills off Stepfather's dragoons.The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Stepfather's front door.
9:34 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Stepfather's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Stepfather's force and backs off.
9:53 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
10:26 Stepfather's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Stepfather goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:54 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:19 It seems like Smirk has more units than Stepfather!Smirk's army is visibly the bigger one — Stepfather should not take this fight.
11:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:51 All of a sudden, Stepfather has no armies left while Smirk is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Stepfather's way of life — Smirk marches on.
12:32 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:54 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
13:20 Stepfather warps in a nexus.Stepfather takes another base — the economy widens.
13:37 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:09 Attempting to end the game, Stepfather moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Stepfather crosses the map with everything.
— The mid game —
14:33 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.
14:42 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:09 With beautiful placement, Stepfather successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.Stepfather holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
15:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Stepfather seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
16:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:26 Stepfather tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Smirk.Stepfather goes for the raid — Smirk is ready, and nothing comes of it.
16:40 Stepfather casts some storm! But Smirk lost no workers.Stepfather knocks, Smirk answers. No damage done.
17:07 Looks like Stepfather is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Stepfather hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:23 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.
17:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:24 Smirk's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Stepfather's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Stepfather's position.
18:50 Stepfather lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
19:02 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:34 Stepfather's nexus has been destroyed by Smirk.The base falls. Smirk rips Stepfather's economy back a full step.
🎙 Smirk holds the stronger army for now.
19:51 Stepfather starts expanding.Stepfather takes another base — the economy widens.
20:20 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.
20:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
21:10 Smirk's scourge sniped a few of Stepfather's observers! Stepfather can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Stepfather's position.
21:23 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:09 Stepfather tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Smirk's economy.Stepfather knocks, Smirk answers. No damage done.
22:47 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
22:56 It seems like Smirk has more units than Stepfather!Count the units: Smirk has the edge over Stepfather right now.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
23:51 Stepfather made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Smirk's hydralisks! Smirk has to back off!Stepfather absorbs the mid-game push — Smirk gained nothing for the cost.
24:13 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:39 It seems that Stepfather only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Stepfather clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
25:02 Stepfather tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Smirk's economy.Stepfather knocks, Smirk answers. No damage done.
25:31 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 Stepfather's army.Good instincts from Stepfather; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
25:47 With corsairs sniping overlords, Stepfather is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Stepfather starts the push.
26:15 Eager to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
26:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:06 Smirk brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but Stepfather had the observers and archons to deal with. Stepfather successfully defended Smirk's push!Stepfather absorbs the mid-game push — Smirk gained nothing for the cost.
27:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Stepfather seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:48 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
28:05 Stepfather decides to start pushing across the map.Stepfather has seen enough — the army moves out.
28:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
28:52 Stepfather tried to break into Smirk's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped Stepfather!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Smirk holds Stepfather.
29:17 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:46 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Stepfather's army.Smirk clips Stepfather's army — real damage, but Stepfather fights on.
30:18 Nice try from Smirk to harass Stepfather, but Stepfather's reaction is just too agile.Smirk goes for the raid — Stepfather is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:31 With corsairs sniping overlords, Stepfather is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Stepfather's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:00 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.
31:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
31:50 Smirk scourged some of Stepfather's annoying corsairs, and kills off majority of the speedlots with his lurkers!Smirk absorbs the mid-game push — Stepfather gained nothing for the cost.
32:03 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Stepfather seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:02 Eager to end the game, Stepfather moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Stepfather pushes.
33:16 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
33:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:16 Smirk's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.The mid-game push crashes through — Stepfather breaks Smirk's position.
34:23 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
35:06 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:13 Stepfather's forces appear to be larger compared to Smirk's!Stepfather's army is visibly the bigger one — Smirk should not take this fight.
35:39 Looks like Stepfather is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Stepfather starts the push.
35:57 Smirk starts pushing across the map.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
36:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
36:51 Stepfather can't push any further as Smirk burrowed some lurkers and Stepfather has no observers!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Smirk holds Stepfather.
37:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:42 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:07 Stepfather tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Smirk's economy.Stepfather knocks, Smirk answers. No damage done.
38:25 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 Stepfather's army.Smirk goes for the raid — Stepfather is ready, and nothing comes of it.
38:45 Smirk decides to start pushing across the map.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
39:14 Stepfather must macro up quickly or Smirk will just roll him over!Stepfather needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
39:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
39:56 Stepfather successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.The attack shatters on Stepfather's line. Great positioning.
40:18 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Stepfather's army.Smirk clips Stepfather's army — real damage, but Stepfather fights on.
40:56 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
41:22 Aaaaaa, Smirk's mineral line is stormed by Stepfather's high templars!The raid lands — Stepfather chips away at Smirk's foundation.
41:38 Stepfather's number of expansions are equal to Smirk's.Base for base, they're level — Stepfather and Smirk match each other.
42:04 Smirk harasses Stepfather's economy and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Smirk chips away at Stepfather's foundation.
42:17 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Stepfather's defense line.Smirk knocks, Stepfather answers. No damage done.
42:46 Stepfather casts some storm! But Smirk lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Smirk shuts the door on Stepfather.
43:14 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 Stepfather's army.Good instincts from Stepfather; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
43:32 It seems like Smirk has more units than Stepfather!Count the units: Smirk has the edge over Stepfather right now.
43:54 Stepfather tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Smirk's economy.Stepfather knocks, Smirk answers. No damage done.
— The late game —
44:17 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Smirk pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
44:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
45:19 Smirk kills off Stepfather's armies and continues pushing!Stepfather's army evaporates. Smirk doesn't even slow down.
45:46 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:10 Stepfather destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Stepfather clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
46:24 Smirk decides to start pushing across the map.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
46:39 Stepfather must macro up quickly or Smirk will just roll him over!Stepfather needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
47:03 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
47:26 All of a sudden, Stepfather has no armies left while Smirk is continuing to push across the map!Smirk wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
48:08 After that battle, Smirk destroyed about half of Stepfather's army.Smirk cuts Stepfather's army in half.
🎙 Stepfather is a step behind and knows it.
48:15 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:42 Where is Smirk's detector? Stepfather sends dark templars to harass Smirk's mineral line!Smirk looks away for one second and Stepfather makes him pay for it.
49:00 Stepfather having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Stepfather types it out: GG.
Stepfather taps out. Smirk's mid game was simply better.
■ Stepfather
■ Smirk
army value
■ Stepfather
■ Smirk
economy
Play-by-play (58 lines)
0:07 Smirk spawns in Purple at s3 while Stepfather spawns in Orange at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Smirk at s3, Stepfather at s1.
0:34 Stepfather opens Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's 12 Hatch.Smirk shows 12 Hatch — Stepfather has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:09 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
1:32 Stepfather warps in a nexus.Stepfather plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:03 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:50 Stepfather is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Stepfather goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:50 With beautiful placement, Stepfather successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.Stepfather takes the fight on his terms and sends Smirk home with nothing.
4:01 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Stepfather's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Stepfather's force and backs off.
4:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
5:04 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:35 Stepfather is pushing out with his zealots.Stepfather tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:13 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:45 Stepfather warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Stepfather expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:38 The battle outcome favors Stepfather as Smirk's armies melt into Stepfather's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Smirk's way of life — Stepfather marches on.
8:04 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Stepfather seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:07 Smirk's number of expansions are equal to Stepfather's.Base for base, they're level — Smirk and Stepfather match each other.
9:50 Stepfather is pushing out with his zealots.Stepfather goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:38 Stepfather failed to kill off Smirk's defending zerglings.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
11:01 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:36 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Stepfather's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Stepfather's force and backs off.
12:03 Smirk starts pushing across the map.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
12:47 Stepfather decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Stepfather tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:13 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
13:30 Stepfather warps in a nexus.Quietly, Stepfather adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:30 Smirk failed to kill off Stepfather's defending zealots.Stepfather holds the early rush without blinking.
15:17 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
15:43 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Stepfather — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:11 Stepfather is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Stepfather: the first units are already marching.
16:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
17:12 A few beautiful storms from Stepfather turned the battle around! Stepfather won the battle!Smirk's defense bends, then snaps. Stepfather takes the middle of the game.
17:34 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Stepfather's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
18:16 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:47 Stepfather warps in a nexus.Stepfather plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:11 Stepfather starts pushing across the map.Stepfather tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
19:30 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
20:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Slight advantage Stepfather as the game develops.
20:38 All of a sudden, Smirk has no armies left while Stepfather is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Smirk's way of life — Stepfather marches on.
21:08 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Stepfather's force stays on that battlefield.
21:35 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:20 Stepfather destroys Smirk's hatchery, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Smirk watches Stepfather level the expansion.
22:42 Zerglings ran past Stepfather's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Smirk!Beautiful harassment from Smirk. Stepfather's economy takes a real hit.
23:02 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:45 With corsairs sniping overlords, Stepfather is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Stepfather hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:09 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Smirk taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Smirk taps.
Stepfather takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Stepfather
■ Smirk
army value
■ Stepfather
■ Smirk
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:18 The Purple Stepfather spawns at s3 while Red Smirk spawns at s2.Stepfather in Purple at s3. Smirk in Red at s2. The map is set.
0:43 Stepfather gets Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's 12 Hatch.Stepfather commits to Forge Fast Expand; Smirk answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:09 Stepfather warps in a nexus.Stepfather plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:57 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
2:21 Stepfather is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Stepfather goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:59 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
3:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:59 Stepfather failed to break Smirk's zergling line of defense.Stepfather's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
4:32 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
5:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Stepfather seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
5:38 Stepfather is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Stepfather: the first units are already marching.
6:16 Smirk starts pushing across the map.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:55 At the moment, Smirk seems to have more units than Stepfather.Count the units: Smirk has the edge over Stepfather right now.
7:21 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Slight advantage Smirk as the game develops.
7:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:25 Smirk kills off Stepfather's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Smirk. The push continues.
9:10 Smirk destroyed about half of Stepfather's army after that battle.Half of Stepfather's force is gone — Smirk took it apart.
9:28 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:12 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
10:38 Stepfather warps in a nexus.Stepfather plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:43 Stepfather lost some of his dragoons to Smirk's speedlings!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Stepfather's front door.
12:10 About half of Stepfather's army has been decimated in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Smirk is far ahead.
12:56 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:20 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:08 Stepfather warps in a nexus.Stepfather plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:39 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
14:56 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:35 With really nice micro, Smirk's speedlings kills off Stepfather's dragoons.The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Stepfather's front door.
16:05 After that battle, Smirk destroyed about half of Stepfather's army.Half of Stepfather's force is gone — Smirk took it apart.
16:37 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Stepfather destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Stepfather clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
17:23 Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Smirk has built a commanding army lead — Stepfather needs something special here.
17:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
18:30 All of a sudden, Stepfather has no armies left while Smirk is continuing to push across the map!Smirk wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
18:48 About half of Stepfather's army has been decimated in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:22 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:57 It seems like Smirk has more units than Stepfather!Smirk's army is visibly the bigger one — Stepfather should not take this fight.
— The mid game —
20:36 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.
21:03 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Stepfather GGs!Stepfather types it out: GG.
That's the game: Smirk defeats Stepfather, settled in the early game.
■ Stepfather
■ Smirk
army value
■ Stepfather
■ Smirk
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:07 Smirk spawns in Purple at s2 while Stepfather spawns in Yellow at s4.Smirk takes s2 in Purple; Stepfather settles in at s4 in Yellow.
0:36 Stepfather gets Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's 12 Pool.Smirk commits to 12 Pool; Stepfather answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:12 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:44 Stepfather warps in a nexus.Stepfather takes another base — the economy widens.
2:14 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:53 Stepfather is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Stepfather goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:52 Smirk's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Stepfather continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Smirk wasn't ready. Stepfather's early aggression takes the lead.
4:34 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
5:10 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Stepfather's army.Smirk clips Stepfather's army — real damage, but Stepfather fights on.
5:42 Stepfather warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Stepfather expands.
6:03 Eager to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:38 Stepfather's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Stepfather goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:18 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:11 Smirk failed to break Stepfather's defending line of zealots.Stepfather holds the early rush without blinking.
8:44 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:13 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:50 Stepfather is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Stepfather goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:19 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
10:48 Stepfather kills off Smirk's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Smirk wasn't ready. Stepfather's early aggression takes the lead.
11:38 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Stepfather seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Stepfather as the game develops.
12:36 Smirk is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Stepfather's army.Smirk needs production, fast; Stepfather's army has outgrown his.
13:08 Stepfather warps in a nexus.Quietly, Stepfather adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:37 Stepfather is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Stepfather goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:09 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
15:16 Smirk lost all of his zerglings to Stepfather's zealots and dragoons!Smirk wasn't ready. Stepfather's early aggression takes the lead.
15:52 Stepfather only destroyed about half of Smirk's army.Half of Smirk's force is gone — Stepfather took it apart.
16:16 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
17:01 Stepfather is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Stepfather: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Stepfather holds the stronger army for now.
17:25 Stepfather warps in a nexus.Quietly, Stepfather adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
18:21 Stepfather's massive number of speedlots slice through Smirk's zerglings and hydralisks.Smirk's defense bends, then snaps. Stepfather takes the middle of the game.
18:50 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Stepfather's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
19:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Stepfather seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:12 Smirk's expansion have been wiped off by Stepfather!No reinforcements in time: Smirk watches Stepfather level the expansion.
20:31 Looks like Stepfather is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Stepfather's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:06 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Smirk taps out!Smirk types it out: GG.
That's the game: Stepfather defeats Smirk, settled in the mid game.
■ Stepfather
■ Smirk
army value
■ Stepfather
■ Smirk
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:07 The Orange Stepfather spawns at s3 while Blue Smirk spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Stepfather at s3, Smirk at s2.
0:41 Stepfather opens Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Stepfather, 12 Hatch from Smirk.
— The early game —
1:11 Stepfather warps in a nexus.Quietly, Stepfather adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:40 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
2:23 Stepfather is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Stepfather: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:54 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
3:38 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:12 Stepfather failed to kill off Smirk's defending zerglings.Stepfather's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
4:30 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
5:00 Stepfather lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:31 Stepfather is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Stepfather: the first units are already marching.
6:17 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:17 Stepfather was out-microed by Smirk and loses all his attacking forces.Stepfather commits and it's the wrong call — Smirk cleans it up.
🎙 Slight advantage Smirk as the game develops.
7:58 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:27 About half of Stepfather's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
8:52 Stepfather warps in a nexus.Stepfather takes another base — the economy widens.
9:36 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:11 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:22 Stepfather lost some of his dragoons to Smirk's speedlings!Stepfather wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
11:37 Stepfather lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
12:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Smirk holds the stronger army for now.
12:57 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
13:32 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:00 Stepfather warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Stepfather expands.
14:33 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:06 Stepfather lost some of his dragoons to Smirk's speedlings!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Stepfather's front door.
15:39 Smirk only destroyed about half of Stepfather's army.Half of Stepfather's force is gone — Smirk took it apart.
16:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:35 Smirk appears to have more army than Stepfather!Count the units: Smirk has the edge over Stepfather right now.
— The mid game —
17:14 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.
🎙 It's all going Smirk's way right now.
17:46 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The late game —
18:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:53 Smirk's scourge sniped a few of Stepfather's observers! Stepfather can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!Stepfather's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Smirk has built a commanding army lead — Stepfather needs something special here.
19:27 Stepfather seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Smirk — more than half the force is gone.
20:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:36 Smirk destroys Stepfather's nexus, denying expansions.The base falls. Smirk rips Stepfather's economy back a full step.
21:07 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Stepfather GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Stepfather taps.
GG. Smirk closes it out over Stepfather.
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