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■ Tarnish
■ Mealybug
army value
■ Tarnish
■ Mealybug
economy
Play-by-play (74 lines)
0:14 The game starts with White Tarnish spawning at s3 and Green Mealybug spawning at s2.Tarnish takes s3 in White; Mealybug settles in at s2 in Green.
0:36 Mealybug opens Forge Fast Expand against Tarnish's 12 Pool.Tarnish commits to 12 Pool; Mealybug answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
0:56 Tarnish desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
1:24 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Quietly, Mealybug adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:59 Tarnish pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:33 Mealybug decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Mealybug pushes.
2:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
3:31 The battle outcome favors Mealybug as Tarnish's armies melt into Mealybug's armies' weapon fire!Mealybug wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
3:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Mealybug seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:50 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Mealybug takes another base — the economy widens.
5:19 Tarnish's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:52 Mealybug decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Mealybug pushes.
6:08 Tarnish starts expanding.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:13 Tarnish with his speedlings successfully defend against Mealybug's early zealot pressure.Tarnish holds the early rush without blinking.
7:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
8:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Mealybug seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
8:28 Tarnish's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:05 Mealybug is pushing out with his zealots.Mealybug goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:32 Mealybug desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Mealybug adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:32 Tarnish with some nice speedling surrounds killed Mealybug's zealots!Mealybug wasn't ready. Tarnish's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Slight advantage Tarnish as the game develops.
10:52 After that battle, Tarnish destroyed about half of Mealybug's army.Tarnish cuts Mealybug's army in half.
11:19 With excellent skills and micro, Tarnish managed to fend off Mealybug while losing less than half of his army.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:45 In terms of army size, Mealybug is behind Tarnish!Mealybug needs production, fast; Tarnish's army has outgrown his.
12:17 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:54 Unwilling to make the game too long, Tarnish starts moving out.No more waiting. Tarnish pushes.
13:11 Mealybug is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Mealybug: the first units are already marching.
13:44 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:17 Mealybug kills off all of Tarnish's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Tarnish's early gamble buys nothing — Mealybug's defense was already in place.
14:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Mealybug seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:01 Mealybug destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Tarnish's army has been decimated.Mealybug clips Tarnish's army — real damage, but Tarnish fights on.
— The mid game —
15:38 Tarnish has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Tarnish's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
15:58 Attempting to end the game, Mealybug moves out with his armies.Mealybug has seen enough — the army moves out.
16:31 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
16:52 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Quietly, Mealybug adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:02 With beautiful placement, Tarnish successfully fends off Mealybug's attacks.The attack shatters on Tarnish's line. Great positioning.
18:19 Mealybug destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Tarnish's army has been decimated.Mealybug clips Tarnish's army — real damage, but Tarnish fights on.
18:52 After that battle, Mealybug still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
🎙 Tarnish edges ahead on army strength.
19:25 Tarnish harasses Mealybug and gets ahead of the game.Tarnish gets into Mealybug's mineral line — workers are dying.
19:45 Tarnish now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Tarnish's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:43 All of a sudden, Mealybug has no armies left while Tarnish is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Mealybug's way of life — Tarnish marches on.
21:08 About half of Mealybug's army has been decimated in that battle.Tarnish pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
22:17 Tarnish destroys Mealybug's nexus, denying expansions.Tarnish finds the weak point and Mealybug's new base is gone.
22:36 Mealybug casts some storm! But Tarnish lost no workers.Mealybug knocks, Tarnish answers. No damage done.
23:02 Mealybug warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Mealybug expands.
🎙 Tarnish holds the stronger army for now.
23:34 Tarnish brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Tarnish's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
24:04 Tarnish's forces appear to be larger compared to Mealybug's!Tarnish's army is visibly the bigger one — Mealybug should not take this fight.
24:33 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.
24:48 Tarnish's zerglings surround Mealybug's archons while Tarnish's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Tarnish!Mealybug's defense bends, then snaps. Tarnish takes the middle of the game.
25:31 About half of Mealybug's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Tarnish's force stays on that battlefield.
25:58 With excellent skills and micro, Tarnish managed to fend off Mealybug while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
26:20 Tarnish decides to move out with his armies.Tarnish tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
26:44 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
27:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Tarnish holds the stronger army for now.
27:43 Tarnish's scourge sniped a few of Mealybug's observers! Mealybug can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!Mealybug's defense bends, then snaps. Tarnish takes the middle of the game.
28:19 Mealybug has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Tarnish's force stays on that battlefield.
28:40 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
29:19 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Mealybug GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Mealybug taps.
That's the game: Tarnish defeats Mealybug, settled in the mid game.
■ Tarnish
■ Mealybug
army value
■ Tarnish
■ Mealybug
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:18 Mealybug spawns in Green at s2 while Tarnish spawns in Purple at s1.Mealybug in Green at s2. Tarnish in Purple at s1. The map is set.
0:49 Mealybug gets Forge Fast Expand against Tarnish's Overpool.Mealybug commits to Forge Fast Expand; Tarnish answers with Overpool.
— The early game —
1:14 Mealybug desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Mealybug expands.
1:37 Tarnish decides to expand.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:11 Mealybug's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Mealybug goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:52 Tarnish's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Tarnish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:55 Tarnish failed to break Mealybug's defending line of zealots.Mealybug holds the early rush without blinking.
4:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Mealybug seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:27 Eager to end the game, Mealybug moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Mealybug crosses the map with everything.
6:09 Tarnish's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
6:33 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Quietly, Mealybug adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:04 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:21 Tarnish with some nice speedling surrounds killed Mealybug's zealots!The early pressure works — Tarnish breaks Mealybug's front door.
8:58 After that battle, Mealybug still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
9:23 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Mealybug destroyed only less than half of Tarnish's army.Mealybug clips Tarnish's army — real damage, but Tarnish fights on.
10:01 Mealybug decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Mealybug pushes.
10:31 Unwilling to make the game too long, Tarnish starts moving out.Here it comes: Tarnish crosses the map with everything.
10:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:30 The battle outcome favors Tarnish as Mealybug's armies melt into Tarnish's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Mealybug's way of life — Tarnish marches on.
12:12 After that battle, Mealybug still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:32 With excellent skills and micro, Tarnish managed to fend off Mealybug while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
12:58 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
13:35 Tarnish pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Tarnish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:13 Mealybug is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Tarnish's army.Mealybug needs production, fast; Tarnish's army has outgrown his.
14:46 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Quietly, Mealybug adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:49 With really nice micro, Tarnish's speedlings kills off Mealybug's dragoons.The early pressure works — Tarnish breaks Mealybug's front door.
16:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Mealybug seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:56 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The scales tip toward Tarnish — a lead, but not a safe one.
— The mid game —
17:37 Tarnish brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Tarnish's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
18:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The late game —
18:31 Tarnish kills off Mealybug's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Tarnish. The push continues.
19:09 Mealybug lost about half of his army in that battle.Tarnish pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:27 With excellent skills and micro, Tarnish managed to fend off Mealybug while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
20:11 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Mealybug taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Mealybug taps.
Tarnish takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Tarnish
■ Mealybug
army value
■ Tarnish
■ Mealybug
economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Red Tarnish spawning at s2 and Green Mealybug spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Tarnish at s2, Mealybug at s1.
0:31 Mealybug opens Forge Fast Expand against Tarnish's 12 Pool.Tarnish shows 12 Pool — Mealybug has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:05 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:41 Mealybug starts expanding.Mealybug takes another base — the economy widens.
2:19 Tarnish starts pushing across the map.Tarnish has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:48 Mealybug is pushing out with his zealots.Mealybug tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:11 At the moment, Mealybug seems to have more units than Tarnish.Count the units: Mealybug has the edge over Tarnish right now.
3:50 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:08 Tarnish failed to break Mealybug's defending line of zealots.Mealybug holds the early rush without blinking.
4:38 With excellent skills and micro, Mealybug managed to fend off Tarnish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
5:07 Mealybug only destroyed about half of Tarnish's army.Mealybug cuts Tarnish's army in half.
5:44 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:16 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Mealybug takes another base — the economy widens.
6:40 Tarnish decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Tarnish pushes.
🎙 Slight advantage Mealybug as the game develops.
7:26 Mealybug is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Mealybug goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:58 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:19 Tarnish's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Mealybug continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Tarnish wasn't ready. Mealybug's early aggression takes the lead.
8:41 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
9:20 With excellent skills and micro, Mealybug managed to fend off Tarnish while losing less than half of his army.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:49 Mealybug decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Mealybug crosses the map with everything.
10:18 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:02 Mealybug warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Mealybug expands.
11:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Tarnish is a step behind and knows it.
11:52 Tarnish's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Mealybug continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Tarnish wasn't ready. Mealybug's early aggression takes the lead.
12:35 Mealybug destroyed about half of Tarnish's army after that battle.Mealybug cuts Tarnish's army in half.
13:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Mealybug seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:38 Tarnish's hatchery has been destroyed by Mealybug.The base falls. Mealybug rips Tarnish's economy back a full step.
13:53 Mealybug is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Mealybug: the first units are already marching.
14:19 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
14:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:33 Tarnish lost all of his zerglings to Mealybug's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Mealybug breaks Tarnish's front door.
🎙 It's all going Mealybug's way right now.
16:01 Tarnish seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Mealybug — more than half the force is gone.
16:39 It seems that Tarnish only managed to destroy less than half of Mealybug's army.Tarnish clips Mealybug's army — real damage, but Mealybug fights on.
16:55 Mealybug's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Mealybug tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:12 Mealybug kills off Tarnish's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Tarnish wasn't ready. Mealybug's early aggression takes the lead.
18:44 Tarnish seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Mealybug limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
19:10 It seems that Tarnish only managed to destroy less than half of Mealybug's army.Tarnish takes a bite out of Mealybug's force and backs off.
19:34 Unwilling to make the game too long, Mealybug starts moving out.Here it comes: Mealybug crosses the map with everything.
20:13 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Mealybug is far ahead.
— The mid game —
20:39 Tarnish's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.The mid-game push crashes through — Mealybug breaks Tarnish's position.
20:58 Tarnish lost more than half of his army in that battle.Mealybug limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
— The late game —
21:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Mealybug seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
22:14 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Tarnish GGs!That's it. Tarnish looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Tarnish taps out. Mealybug's mid game was simply better.
■ Tarnish
■ Mealybug
army value
■ Tarnish
■ Mealybug
economy
Play-by-play (163 lines)
0:07 Mealybug spawns at s2 in Yellow while Tarnish spawns at s4 in Red.We're underway — Mealybug spawns at s2, Tarnish answers from s4.
0:34 Mealybug gets 2 Gate Rush against Tarnish's 12 Pool.Mealybug shows 2 Gate Rush — Tarnish has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:55 Mealybug opens with a cheesy build.Mealybug Has cooked up something crazy, an early rush. They go all in!
🎙 It's all going Mealybug's way right now.
1:10 Taking the advantage of an aggressive build, Mealybug attacks Tarnish.Mealybug commits to the cheese — it's at Tarnish's door already.
1:51 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:14 Mealybug warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Mealybug expands.
🎙 Mealybug holds the stronger army for now.
2:24 Mealybug is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Mealybug goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:58 Attempting to end the game, Tarnish moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Tarnish pushes.
3:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:34 Tarnish kills off Mealybug's armies and continues pushing!Tarnish wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
4:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Mealybug seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:31 It seems that Mealybug only managed to destroy less than half of Tarnish's army.Mealybug takes a bite out of Tarnish's force and backs off.
4:49 Mealybug's number of expansions are equal to Tarnish's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Mealybug and Tarnish yet.
5:24 Tarnish starts expanding.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
5:45 Mealybug's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Mealybug tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:08 Attempting to end the game, Tarnish moves out with his armies.Tarnish has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:33 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Mealybug plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:49 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:02 Mealybug failed to break Tarnish's zergling line of defense.Mealybug's early gamble buys nothing — Tarnish's defense was already in place.
7:25 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:05 With excellent skills and micro, Mealybug managed to fend off Tarnish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
8:20 Mealybug moves out with his armies.Mealybug tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:37 Tarnish pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:11 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:34 With beautiful placement, Tarnish successfully fends off Mealybug's attacks.The attack shatters on Tarnish's line. Great positioning.
10:03 With excellent skills and micro, Tarnish managed to fend off Mealybug while losing less than half of his army.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:25 Mealybug has lost about half of his army in that battle.Tarnish pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:49 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:57 Mealybug decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Mealybug tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:26 Unwilling to make the game too long, Tarnish starts moving out.Tarnish has seen enough — the army moves out.
12:00 Mealybug warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Mealybug expands.
12:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
12:41 Tarnish failed to kill off Mealybug's defending zealots.Tarnish's early gamble buys nothing — Mealybug's defense was already in place.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:58 With excellent skills and micro, Mealybug managed to fend off Tarnish while losing less than half of his army.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:23 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
13:45 With corsairs sniping overlords, Mealybug is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Mealybug starts the push.
14:15 Tarnish brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Tarnish's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
14:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:55 Mealybug made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Tarnish's hydralisks! Tarnish has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Mealybug holds Tarnish.
15:19 With excellent skills and micro, Mealybug managed to fend off Tarnish while losing less than half of his army.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
16:16 Mealybug must macro up quickly or Tarnish will just roll him over!Mealybug is badly outgunned — Tarnish's force is a size larger.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:31 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:46 Mealybug tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Tarnish's economy.Mealybug knocks, Tarnish answers. No damage done.
17:23 What a pity! Tarnish managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Mealybug's army.Good instincts from Mealybug; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
17:49 Mealybug is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Mealybug's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:01 Unwilling to make the game too long, Tarnish starts moving out.No more waiting. Tarnish pushes.
18:25 Mealybug warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Mealybug expands.
18:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:09 Mealybug can't push any further as Tarnish burrowed some lurkers and Mealybug has no observers!Tarnish absorbs the mid-game push — Mealybug gained nothing for the cost.
19:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
20:10 Tarnish destroyed about half of Mealybug's army after that battle.Tarnish cuts Mealybug's army in half.
20:25 Where is Tarnish's detector? Mealybug sends dark templars to harass Tarnish's mineral line!Tarnish looks away for one second and Mealybug makes him pay for it.
20:57 Looks like Mealybug is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Mealybug hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:21 Tarnish has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Tarnish's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:09 Mealybug tried to break into Tarnish's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped Mealybug!Tarnish absorbs the mid-game push — Mealybug gained nothing for the cost.
22:25 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
22:53 Mealybug has lost about half of his army in that battle.Tarnish pays for that trade with about half his army.
23:13 Mealybug is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Tarnish's army.Mealybug needs production, fast; Tarnish's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Slight advantage Tarnish as the game develops.
23:42 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Mealybug takes another base — the economy widens.
24:01 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
24:23 Mealybug is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Mealybug hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:52 Tarnish has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Tarnish's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
25:07 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.
25:31 With beautiful placement, Mealybug successfully fends off Tarnish's attacks.Mealybug holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
25:54 With excellent skills and micro, Mealybug managed to fend off Tarnish while losing less than half of his army.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:24 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:35 Aaaaaa, Tarnish's mineral line is stormed by Mealybug's high templars!The raid lands — Mealybug chips away at Tarnish's foundation.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
27:03 Tarnish tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Mealybug's defense line.Tarnish knocks, Mealybug answers. No damage done.
27:33 Reaver! Reaver! Mealybug's reaver is killing off most of Tarnish's workers!Mealybug gets into Tarnish's mineral line — workers are dying.
27:50 Looks like Mealybug is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Mealybug hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:10 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
28:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
29:05 Mealybug was out-microed by Tarnish and loses all his attacking forces.Tarnish takes the fight on his terms and sends Mealybug home with nothing.
29:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
29:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Mealybug seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
30:04 Mealybug desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Mealybug plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:42 With corsairs sniping overlords, Mealybug is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Mealybug hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
31:05 Tarnish now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Tarnish's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
31:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
31:35 Tarnish's zerglings surround Mealybug's archons while Tarnish's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Tarnish!The mid-game push crashes through — Tarnish breaks Mealybug's position.
32:03 After that battle, Mealybug still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
32:32 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
33:04 Where is Tarnish's detector? Mealybug sends dark templars to harass Tarnish's mineral line!Tarnish looks away for one second and Mealybug makes him pay for it.
33:16 Tarnish tried to harass Mealybug but Mealybug successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Mealybug shuts the door on Tarnish.
33:35 Mealybug tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Tarnish.Good instincts from Tarnish; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:12 Unwilling to make the game too long, Mealybug starts moving out.Here it comes: Mealybug crosses the map with everything.
34:27 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Tarnish takes another base — the economy widens.
34:54 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
35:11 Mealybug's massive number of speedlots slice through Tarnish's zerglings and hydralisks.Tarnish's defense bends, then snaps. Mealybug takes the middle of the game.
35:29 With excellent skills and micro, Tarnish managed to fend off Mealybug while losing less than half of his army.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:12 It seems that Tarnish only managed to destroy less than half of Mealybug's army.Tarnish takes a bite out of Mealybug's force and backs off.
36:19 Tarnish tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Mealybug's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Mealybug shuts the door on Tarnish.
36:42 Mealybug might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Tarnish did.Mealybug is starving on bases while Tarnish spreads across the map.
37:13 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Mealybug takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:37 Nice try from Mealybug to harass Tarnish, but Tarnish's reaction is just too agile.Mealybug goes for the raid — Tarnish is ready, and nothing comes of it.
38:07 Looks like Mealybug is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Mealybug hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
38:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
38:54 Tarnish's massive number of speedlings stopped Mealybug's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Tarnish!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Tarnish holds Mealybug.
39:17 With excellent skills and micro, Tarnish managed to fend off Mealybug while losing less than half of his army.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:28 After that battle, Mealybug still has most of his army with him.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:07 With a successful harassment, Tarnish hurts Mealybug's economy.Tarnish gets into Mealybug's mineral line — workers are dying.
40:14 Looks like Mealybug is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Mealybug's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
40:37 Mealybug must macro up quickly or Tarnish will just roll him over!Mealybug needs production, fast; Tarnish's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
41:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
41:32 Tarnish scourged some of Mealybug's annoying corsairs, and kills off majority of the speedlots with his lurkers!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Tarnish holds Mealybug.
41:44 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
42:15 Mealybug has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Tarnish's force stays on that battlefield.
42:39 Mealybug tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Tarnish's economy.Mealybug knocks, Tarnish answers. No damage done.
43:09 Tarnish has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Tarnish's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
43:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
43:53 Tarnish micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Mealybug's storms, and seems to have won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Tarnish breaks Mealybug's position.
44:15 About half of Mealybug's army has been decimated in that battle.Tarnish pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
44:44 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
45:11 Tarnish moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Tarnish commits the late-game army.
45:25 Mealybug is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Tarnish's army.Mealybug is badly outgunned — Tarnish's force is a size larger.
45:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
46:08 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Tarnish breaks Mealybug wide open.There's no rebuilding from that. Tarnish's late-game push decides it.
46:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Mealybug seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
46:54 It seems that Mealybug only managed to destroy less than half of Tarnish's army.Mealybug takes a bite out of Tarnish's force and backs off.
47:22 Mealybug rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Mealybug has built comes forward at once.
47:42 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Tarnish goes in.Everything Tarnish has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
48:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
48:24 The battle outcome favors Tarnish as Mealybug's armies melt into Tarnish's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Mealybug's way of life — Tarnish marches on.
49:05 After that battle, Mealybug still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
49:12 Mealybug destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Tarnish's army has been decimated.Mealybug clips Tarnish's army — real damage, but Tarnish fights on.
49:50 Reaver! Reaver! Mealybug's reaver is killing off most of Tarnish's workers!Beautiful harassment from Mealybug. Tarnish's economy takes a real hit.
50:04 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Tarnish commits to the break.Everything Tarnish has built comes forward at once.
50:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
50:52 Under dark swarm Mealybug's dragoons are useless — Tarnish's cracklings tear the army apart!There's no rebuilding from that. Tarnish's late-game push decides it.
51:17 Mealybug has lost about half of his army in that battle.Tarnish pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
51:49 Mealybug destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Tarnish's army has been decimated.Mealybug clips Tarnish's army — real damage, but Tarnish fights on.
52:00 Unwilling to make the game too long, Tarnish starts moving out.Here it comes: Tarnish crosses the map with everything.
52:16 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
52:49 The battle outcome favors Tarnish as Mealybug's armies melt into Tarnish's armies' weapon fire!Mealybug's army evaporates. Tarnish doesn't even slow down.
53:22 Mealybug has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Tarnish's force stays on that battlefield.
53:41 It seems that Mealybug only managed to destroy less than half of Tarnish's army.Mealybug takes a bite out of Tarnish's force and backs off.
54:00 In terms of army size, Mealybug is behind Tarnish!Mealybug needs production, fast; Tarnish's army has outgrown his.
54:16 Mealybug tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Tarnish's economy.Good instincts from Tarnish; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
54:45 Tarnish moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Tarnish moves out to end it.
🎙 Slight advantage Tarnish as the game develops.
55:03 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Mealybug GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Mealybug taps.
Tarnish takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Tarnish
■ Mealybug
army value
■ Tarnish
■ Mealybug
economy
Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:08 Tarnish spawns at s1 in Blue while Mealybug spawns at s3 in Red.Tarnish in Blue at s1. Mealybug in Red at s3. The map is set.
0:38 Tarnish opens 12 Pool against Mealybug's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Tarnish's 12 Pool against Mealybug's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:15 Tarnish desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:36 Mealybug warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Mealybug expands.
2:03 Tarnish is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:39 Mealybug is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Mealybug: the first units are already marching.
3:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:46 Tarnish's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Mealybug continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Tarnish wasn't ready. Mealybug's early aggression takes the lead.
4:14 About half of Tarnish's army has been decimated in that battle.Mealybug pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:51 With excellent skills and micro, Mealybug managed to fend off Tarnish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
5:15 At the moment, Mealybug seems to have more units than Tarnish.Count the units: Mealybug has the edge over Tarnish right now.
5:57 Tarnish decides to start pushing across the map.Tarnish tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:12 Mealybug decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Mealybug has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:55 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:27 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Mealybug plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
8:27 Mealybug kills off Tarnish's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Mealybug breaks Tarnish's front door.
8:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
9:12 After that battle, Mealybug still has most of his army with him.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:46 Tarnish is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Tarnish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:15 Mealybug is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Mealybug tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:16 Tarnish's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Mealybug continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Mealybug breaks Tarnish's front door.
🎙 Slight advantage Mealybug as the game develops.
11:59 Tarnish lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mealybug's force stays on that battlefield.
12:19 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Tarnish destroyed only less than half of Mealybug's army.Tarnish clips Mealybug's army — real damage, but Mealybug fights on.
12:52 Mealybug's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Mealybug tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:59 Tarnish's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Mealybug continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Tarnish wasn't ready. Mealybug's early aggression takes the lead.
14:23 About half of Tarnish's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Mealybug's force stays on that battlefield.
14:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Mealybug seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
15:22 Mealybug warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Mealybug expands.
16:05 Mealybug moves out with his armies.Mealybug has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Mealybug's force dwarfs what Tarnish has left on the field.
16:36 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
16:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
17:40 Mealybug's massive number of speedlots slice through Tarnish's zerglings and hydralisks.The mid-game push crashes through — Mealybug breaks Tarnish's position.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Mealybug is far ahead.
17:54 Tarnish lost more than half of his army in that battle.Mealybug limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
— The late game —
18:36 With excellent skills and micro, Mealybug managed to fend off Tarnish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
18:55 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Tarnish's expansion has fallen to Mealybug's armies.Mealybug finds the weak point and Tarnish's new base is gone.
19:28 Looks like Mealybug is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Mealybug hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:02 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
20:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:57 A few beautiful storms from Mealybug turned the battle around! Mealybug won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Mealybug breaks Tarnish's position.
21:30 The attack was a success, Tarnish lost more than half of his army in that battle.Mealybug limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
22:07 With excellent skills and micro, Mealybug managed to fend off Tarnish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Mealybug is far ahead.
22:38 Looks like Mealybug is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Mealybug hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:08 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Tarnish GGs!That's it. Tarnish looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Mealybug takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Tarnish
■ Mealybug
army value
■ Tarnish
■ Mealybug
economy
Play-by-play (75 lines)
0:07 The Blue Mealybug spawns at s1 while Yellow Tarnish spawns at s3.Mealybug takes s1 in Blue; Tarnish settles in at s3 in Yellow.
0:37 Tarnish opens Overpool against Mealybug's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Mealybug's Forge Fast Expand against Tarnish's Overpool.
— The early game —
1:15 Mealybug decides to expand.Quietly, Mealybug adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:32 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
1:52 Unwilling to make the game too long, Mealybug starts moving out.Mealybug tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:38 Eager to end the game, Tarnish moves out with his armies.Tarnish has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:27 Tarnish failed to kill off Mealybug's defending zealots.Tarnish's early gamble buys nothing — Mealybug's defense was already in place.
3:40 After that battle, Mealybug still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
4:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
4:37 Mealybug is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Mealybug: the first units are already marching.
5:19 Tarnish's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:45 Currently, neither Mealybug nor Tarnish appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Mealybug and Tarnish match each other.
6:00 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Mealybug plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:33 Tarnish places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Tarnish expands.
7:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
7:23 Mealybug was out-microed by Tarnish and loses all his attacking forces.Tarnish holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
7:50 With excellent skills and micro, Tarnish managed to fend off Mealybug while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
8:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Mealybug seems to be fine.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:55 Mealybug's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Mealybug goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:26 Tarnish is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Tarnish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:00 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.
10:21 All of a sudden, Mealybug has no armies left while Tarnish is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Mealybug's way of life — Tarnish marches on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
10:41 It seems that Tarnish only managed to destroy less than half of Mealybug's army.Tarnish clips Mealybug's army — real damage, but Mealybug fights on.
11:19 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:31 Mealybug is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Mealybug: the first units are already marching.
12:06 Tarnish's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Tarnish: the first units are already marching.
12:28 Mealybug's forces appear to be larger compared to Tarnish's!Count the units: Mealybug has the edge over Tarnish right now.
12:58 Mealybug warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Mealybug expands.
13:23 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:21 With really nice micro, Tarnish's speedlings kills off Mealybug's dragoons.The early pressure works — Tarnish breaks Mealybug's front door.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
14:56 With excellent skills and micro, Mealybug managed to fend off Tarnish while losing less than half of his army.Tarnish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:19 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
15:54 Tarnish now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Tarnish's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
16:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
16:38 Tarnish's scourge sniped a few of Mealybug's observers! Mealybug can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Tarnish breaks Mealybug's position.
17:21 With excellent skills and micro, Mealybug managed to fend off Tarnish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Tarnish — the losses are light.
17:47 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:09 Mealybug tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Tarnish.Mealybug knocks, Tarnish answers. No damage done.
18:34 Mealybug tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Tarnish's economy.Good instincts from Tarnish; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Tarnish holds the stronger army for now.
18:54 Tarnish starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Tarnish crosses the map with everything.
19:22 Mealybug warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Mealybug expands.
20:01 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:51 Tarnish's scourge sniped a few of Mealybug's observers! Mealybug can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!Mealybug's defense bends, then snaps. Tarnish takes the middle of the game.
21:19 It seems that Tarnish only managed to destroy less than half of Mealybug's army.Tarnish takes a bite out of Mealybug's force and backs off.
21:54 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
22:23 Mealybug tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Tarnish.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Tarnish shuts the door on Mealybug.
22:49 Tarnish has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Tarnish's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Tarnish has built a commanding army lead — Mealybug needs something special here.
23:07 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
23:29 Tarnish's scourge sniped a few of Mealybug's observers! Mealybug can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!Mealybug's defense bends, then snaps. Tarnish takes the middle of the game.
24:15 Mealybug lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Tarnish's force stays on that battlefield.
24:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Tarnish seems to be fine.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:55 Mealybug decides to expand.More workers, more money: Mealybug expands.
25:21 Tarnish places down a hatchery.Quietly, Tarnish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
26:01 Mealybug tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Tarnish's economy.Good instincts from Tarnish; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
26:29 Tarnish brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Tarnish's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
27:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The scales tip toward Tarnish — a lead, but not a safe one.
27:11 Tarnish's scourge sniped a few of Mealybug's observers! Mealybug can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!Mealybug's defense bends, then snaps. Tarnish takes the middle of the game.
27:37 Mealybug has lost about half of his army in that battle.Tarnish pays for that trade with about half his army.
28:16 After that battle, Tarnish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
28:39 Mealybug casts some storm! But Tarnish lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Tarnish shuts the door on Mealybug.
29:14 Mealybug having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Mealybug GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Tarnish closes it out over Mealybug.
Head to head
25 games
Tarnish
11 – 14
Mealybug