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■ Smirk
■ Ion
army value
■ Smirk
■ Ion
economy
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0:09 The game starts with Purple Ion spawning at s2 and Orange Smirk spawning at s1.Ion in Purple at s2. Smirk in Orange at s1. The map is set.
0:28 Smirk gets Overpool against Ion's Forge Fast Expand.Ion commits to Forge Fast Expand; Smirk answers with Overpool.
— The early game —
0:54 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:21 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
1:47 Ion is pushing out with his zealots.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
1:57 Smirk decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
2:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
2:43 Smirk with his speedlings successfully defend against Ion's early zealot pressure.Ion's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
3:03 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Ion takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
3:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
3:55 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:13 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
4:24 Ion decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
5:03 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
5:36 Ion failed to break Smirk's zergling line of defense.Ion's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
5:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:52 Ion's number of expansions are equal to Smirk's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Ion and Smirk yet.
7:04 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:34 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
7:43 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Smirk holds the stronger army for now.
8:36 Smirk kills off Ion's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Ion's way of life — Smirk marches on.
8:52 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
9:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
9:46 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?
9:57 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
10:30 Smirk with some nice speedling surrounds killed Ion's zealots!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Ion's front door.
10:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:12 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
11:35 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.
🎙 Smirk holds the stronger army for now.
11:51 Ion's army is small compared to Smirk!Ion is badly outgunned — Smirk's force is a size larger.
12:10 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:33 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
12:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:09 Ion failed to deal nicely with Smirk's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Ion's position.
13:45 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Ion's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
13:57 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
14:12 Ion tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Smirk.Ion goes for the raid — Smirk is ready, and nothing comes of it.
14:40 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Ion is a step behind and knows it.
14:59 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:18 Smirk's scourge sniped a few of Ion's observers! Ion can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Ion's position.
15:45 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:19 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
16:26 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
16:58 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:13 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.
17:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:04 Smirk's scourge sniped a few of Ion's observers! Ion can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Ion's position.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
18:18 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
18:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
19:10 Ion's nexus has been destroyed by Smirk.No reinforcements in time: Ion watches Smirk level the expansion.
19:29 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
19:46 Where is Smirk's detector? Ion sends dark templars to harass Smirk's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Ion. Smirk's economy takes a real hit.
20:16 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.
20:32 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:05 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:15 Smirk failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Smirk's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Smirk is backing off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ion holds Smirk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
21:42 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
22:06 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Ion takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
22:33 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:42 Ion decides to move out with his armies.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
23:05 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
23:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:44 Ion's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!Smirk's defense bends, then snaps. Ion takes the middle of the game.
24:02 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
24:38 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.Smirk clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
24:55 Looks like Ion is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Ion starts the push.
25:10 Smirk now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
25:49 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
26:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
26:33 Ion tried to break into Smirk's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped Ion!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Smirk holds Ion.
26:55 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
27:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:35 Looks like Ion is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:56 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
28:15 In terms of army size, Ion and Smirk are around equal.Unit for unit, Ion and Smirk are level.
28:35 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.
29:02 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Smirk didn't even have a chance against Ion.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ion holds Smirk.
29:14 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.Smirk takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
29:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:11 Aaaaaa, Smirk's mineral line is stormed by Ion's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Ion. Smirk's economy takes a real hit.
30:28 Looks like Ion is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:41 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
31:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
31:32 Ion was out-microed by Smirk and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Smirk's line. Great positioning.
31:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
32:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:37 Ion is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Ion starts the push.
33:02 Smirk moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
33:29 Currently, Ion and Smirk appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
33:37 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
34:08 Smirk kills off Ion's armies and continues pushing!Ion's army evaporates. Smirk doesn't even slow down.
34:18 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.Smirk takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:45 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:00 Ion tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Smirk's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Smirk shuts the door on Ion.
35:35 Ion is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Ion's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:50 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
36:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The late game —
36:38 The corsairs cleared the sky and Ion's ground army does the rest to Smirk.The final army does its work — Ion breaks Smirk late.
37:01 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
37:21 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
37:49 Ion decides to start pushing across the map.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
37:59 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
38:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
38:49 Ion's storms land on the swarm and Smirk's cracklings die before they reach the line.Smirk throws the endgame army in and Ion simply refuses to lose.
39:12 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:24 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
39:54 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Ion.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
40:23 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
40:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
41:06 Smirk's scourge take the corsairs and the speedlots die to cracklings. Ion backs off.Ion throws the endgame army in and Smirk simply refuses to lose.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
41:13 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Ion takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
41:47 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
42:04 Ion is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Smirk's army.Ion is badly outgunned — Smirk's force is a size larger.
42:22 Ion decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
42:50 Eager to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
43:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
43:25 Dark swarm covers the hatcheries — Ion's dragoons fire into nothing and Smirk holds.Ion throws the endgame army in and Smirk simply refuses to lose.
43:59 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
44:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:45 Ion decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
44:59 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
45:22 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
45:44 With beautiful placement, Smirk successfully fends off Ion's attacks.Smirk takes the fight on his terms and sends Ion home with nothing.
46:01 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:19 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:58 Every gateway is pumping and Ion starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
47:17 Smirk moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
47:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
47:53 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Smirk breaks Ion wide open.There's no rebuilding from that. Smirk's late-game push decides it.
48:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:07 Reaver! Reaver! Ion's reaver is killing off most of Smirk's workers!The raid lands — Ion chips away at Smirk's foundation.
49:14 Ion rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
49:42 Smirk moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
49:55 Currently, Ion and Smirk appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Ion and Smirk are level.
50:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
50:48 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Smirk breaks Ion wide open.There's no rebuilding from that. Smirk's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
51:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
51:26 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
51:47 Every gateway is pumping and Ion starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
52:23 Smirk moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
52:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
53:00 Smirk's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Ion has no observers left. The push stalls.Ion throws the endgame army in and Smirk simply refuses to lose.
53:31 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Ion takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
53:53 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:06 Every gateway is pumping and Ion starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
54:33 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
54:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
55:10 Ion kills off Smirk's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Ion. The push continues.
55:22 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:58 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:20 Ion casts some storm! But Smirk lost no workers.Ion knocks, Smirk answers. No damage done.
56:39 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
57:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
57:16 Ion's storms land on the swarm and Smirk's cracklings die before they reach the line.Ion holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
57:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:59 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:17 Where is Smirk's detector? Ion sends dark templars to harass Smirk's mineral line!The raid lands — Ion chips away at Smirk's foundation.
58:43 Smirk has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Ion.Smirk runs 1 more bases than Ion. That compounds.
59:15 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Ion moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
59:35 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
59:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
60:11 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Ion walks through Smirk's army.There's no rebuilding from that. Ion's late-game push decides it.
60:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
61:00 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:25 Ion rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
61:43 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
62:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
62:36 Dark swarm covers the hatcheries — Ion's dragoons fire into nothing and Smirk holds.Ion throws the endgame army in and Smirk simply refuses to lose.
62:58 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
63:08 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.Smirk takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
63:35 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ion starts moving out.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
63:58 Eager to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
64:22 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.
64:41 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Smirk breaks Ion wide open.The final army does its work — Smirk breaks Ion late.
64:53 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
65:32 Ion destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Ion takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
65:46 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Ion moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
65:57 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
66:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
66:58 Smirk successfully fends off Ion's attacks.Smirk holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
67:14 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
67:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
67:49 Smirk has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Ion.Smirk is out-expanding Ion — the money game is tilting.
68:24 Every gateway is pumping and Ion starts walking across the map.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
68:31 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Smirk pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
69:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
69:25 Smirk spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Ion is still standing.Smirk throws the endgame army in and Ion simply refuses to lose.
69:48 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
70:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
70:34 Attempting to end the game, Ion moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ion crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
70:42 Smirk moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
71:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
71:26 Under dark swarm Ion's dragoons are useless — Smirk's cracklings tear the army apart!The final army does its work — Smirk breaks Ion late.
72:06 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Ion's army.Smirk clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
72:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
72:47 Ion tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Smirk.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Smirk shuts the door on Ion.
72:57 It seems like Smirk has more units than Ion!Smirk's army is visibly the bigger one — Ion should not take this fight.
73:17 Every gateway is pumping and Ion starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
73:45 Smirk moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
74:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
74:31 Smirk successfully fends off Ion's attacks.The attack shatters on Smirk's line. Great positioning.
74:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
75:06 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Ion's army.Smirk clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
75:37 Ion tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Smirk's economy.Ion goes for the raid — Smirk is ready, and nothing comes of it.
75:54 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
76:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
76:35 All of a sudden, Ion has no armies left while Smirk is continuing to push across the map!Smirk wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
77:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
77:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
77:53 Ion casts some storm! But Smirk lost no workers.Ion goes for the raid — Smirk is ready, and nothing comes of it.
78:16 Ion rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
78:37 Smirk starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
78:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
79:16 Under dark swarm Ion's dragoons are useless — Smirk's cracklings tear the army apart!There's no rebuilding from that. Smirk's late-game push decides it.
79:27 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
79:47 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
80:12 At the moment, Smirk seems to have more units than Ion.Smirk's army is visibly the bigger one — Ion should not take this fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
80:42 Ion tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Smirk's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Smirk shuts the door on Ion.
81:05 Smirk moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
81:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
81:39 Plague on the templar, and Smirk's ultralisks walk straight through Ion.The final army does its work — Smirk breaks Ion late.
82:09 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
82:22 Ion destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Ion clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
82:50 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
83:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
83:40 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Smirk breaks Ion wide open.There's no rebuilding from that. Smirk's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
83:57 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
84:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
84:49 Ion tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Smirk.Ion goes for the raid — Smirk is ready, and nothing comes of it.
85:05 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
85:31 Ion is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Smirk's army.Ion needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
85:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
86:00 Smirk's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Ion loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Smirk's late-game push decides it.
86:37 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
86:44 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Ion clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
🎙 Smirk holds the stronger army for now.
87:10 Smirk moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
87:43 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
88:00 Under dark swarm Ion's dragoons are useless — Smirk's cracklings tear the army apart!There's no rebuilding from that. Smirk's late-game push decides it.
88:29 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.Smirk takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
88:38 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
88:54 Ion tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Smirk.Ion knocks, Smirk answers. No damage done.
89:24 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Smirk pushes.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
89:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
90:04 Plague on the templar, and Smirk's ultralisks walk straight through Ion.The final army does its work — Smirk breaks Ion late.
🎙 Ion is hanging on by a thread against Smirk's army.
90:40 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
90:58 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
91:10 Ion's expansion have been wiped off by Smirk!Smirk finds the weak point and Ion's new base is gone.
91:30 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
92:07 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
92:14 It seems like Smirk has more units than Ion!Count the units: Smirk has the edge over Ion right now.
92:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
93:14 The battle outcome favors Smirk as Ion's armies melt into Smirk's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Smirk. The push continues.
93:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Ion is hanging on by a thread against Smirk's army.
93:48 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
94:09 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Ion GGs!That's it. Ion looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Smirk closes it out over Ion.
■ Smirk
■ Ion
army value
■ Smirk
■ Ion
economy
Play-by-play (181 lines)
0:14 The game starts with Red Smirk spawning at s3 and Purple Ion spawning at s2.We're underway — Smirk spawns at s3, Ion answers from s2.
0:31 Smirk opens Overpool against Ion's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Overpool from Smirk, Forge Fast Expand from Ion.
— The early game —
1:06 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:13 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
1:44 Smirk decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:01 Ion's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
2:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:58 Ion lost some of his dragoons to Smirk's speedlings!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Ion's front door.
3:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
3:34 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
3:56 Ion must macro up quickly or Smirk will just roll him over!Ion needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
4:18 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:46 Ion is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
5:10 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:26 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.
5:57 The battle outcome favors Ion as Smirk's armies melt into Ion's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Smirk's way of life — Ion marches on.
6:19 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:37 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:57 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
7:34 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:47 Ion's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Ion tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:34 Smirk with his speedlings successfully defend against Ion's early zealot pressure.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:05 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:31 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
9:45 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:10 Ion's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Ion tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:42 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
11:17 Smirk failed to break Ion's defending line of zealots.Ion holds the early rush without blinking.
11:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
12:10 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:28 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
12:50 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
— The mid game —
13:19 With corsairs sniping overlords, Ion is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Ion starts the push.
13:36 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.
13:53 Ion's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!The mid-game push crashes through — Ion breaks Smirk's position.
14:20 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:47 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
15:16 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
15:44 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:53 Looks like Ion is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:31 Ion's army is small compared to Smirk!Ion is badly outgunned — Smirk's force is a size larger.
16:53 Smirk decides to expand.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
17:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:39 With beautiful placement, Ion successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.Smirk commits and it's the wrong call — Ion cleans it up.
17:58 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
18:12 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
18:39 Ion tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Smirk.Ion knocks, Smirk answers. No damage done.
18:57 With corsairs sniping overlords, Ion is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Ion's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:46 The battle outcome favors Ion as Smirk's armies melt into Ion's armies' weapon fire!Ion wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
20:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
20:36 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
20:54 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:25 What superior Mutalisk micro from Smirk! Ion's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Smirk. Ion's economy takes a real hit.
21:43 Ion is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:02 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
22:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:46 Smirk burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off Ion's push!Smirk absorbs the mid-game push — Ion gained nothing for the cost.
23:26 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Ion clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
23:49 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:00 Nice try from Ion to harass Smirk, but Smirk's reaction is just too agile.Ion knocks, Smirk answers. No damage done.
24:25 Smirk starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
25:02 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
25:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
25:41 Smirk was out-microed by Ion and loses all his attacking forces.Smirk commits and it's the wrong call — Ion cleans it up.
25:56 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:29 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:40 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
27:20 With corsairs sniping overlords, Ion is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Ion's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
28:05 Ion was out-microed by Smirk and loses all his attacking forces.Ion commits and it's the wrong call — Smirk cleans it up.
28:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
28:46 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:00 It seems like Smirk has more units than Ion!Smirk's army is visibly the bigger one — Ion should not take this fight.
29:29 What superior Mutalisk micro from Smirk! Ion's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Smirk. Ion's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:58 Looks like Ion is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Ion's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:25 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
30:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
31:11 Smirk burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off Ion's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Smirk holds Ion.
31:29 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:39 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:13 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Ion's defense line.Smirk knocks, Ion answers. No damage done.
32:43 Looks like Ion is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Ion starts the push.
33:06 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
33:26 Smirk's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.Smirk's defense bends, then snaps. Ion takes the middle of the game.
33:51 Ion destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Ion takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
34:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:37 Zerglings ran past Ion's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Smirk!The raid lands — Smirk chips away at Ion's foundation.
34:51 Ion casts some storm! But Smirk lost no workers.Good instincts from Smirk; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
35:21 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
35:37 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ion starts moving out.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
36:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
36:34 Ion can't push any further as Smirk burrowed some lurkers and Ion has no observers!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Smirk holds Ion.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
36:53 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:04 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Ion's army.Smirk clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
37:35 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.
37:58 With corsairs sniping overlords, Ion is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Ion starts the push.
38:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
38:47 Under dark swarm Ion's dragoons are useless — Smirk's cracklings tear the army apart!The final army does its work — Smirk breaks Ion late.
38:59 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:23 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:04 It seems like Smirk has more units than Ion!Smirk's army is visibly the bigger one — Ion should not take this fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:13 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
40:42 Eager to end the game, Ion moves out with his armies.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
41:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
41:31 Smirk spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Ion is still standing.Ion holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
41:58 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:09 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Ion clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
42:40 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
42:58 Ion starts pushing across the map.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
43:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
43:43 The battle outcome favors Ion as Smirk's armies melt into Ion's armies' weapon fire!Smirk's army evaporates. Ion doesn't even slow down.
44:11 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:43 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:56 What superior Mutalisk micro from Smirk! Ion's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Smirk. Ion's economy takes a real hit.
45:21 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
45:43 Ion rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
46:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
46:22 With beautiful placement, Smirk successfully fends off Ion's attacks.The attack shatters on Smirk's line. Great positioning.
46:50 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
47:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:37 Ion tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Smirk.Ion knocks, Smirk answers. No damage done.
48:03 Smirk's forces appear to be larger compared to Ion's!Count the units: Smirk has the edge over Ion right now.
48:23 Where is Smirk's detector? Ion sends dark templars to harass Smirk's mineral line!Ion gets into Smirk's mineral line — workers are dying.
48:47 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Smirk pushes.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
49:02 Every gateway is pumping and Ion starts walking across the map.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
49:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
50:07 Smirk successfully fends off Ion's attacks.The attack shatters on Smirk's line. Great positioning.
50:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
50:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
51:11 Ion must macro up quickly or Smirk will just roll him over!Ion needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
51:21 Nice try from Ion to harass Smirk, but Smirk's reaction is just too agile.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Smirk shuts the door on Ion.
51:46 Smirk moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
52:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
52:39 Ion's storms land on the swarm and Smirk's cracklings die before they reach the line.Smirk throws the endgame army in and Ion simply refuses to lose.
52:58 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
53:53 Smirk moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
54:05 Ion must macro up quickly or Smirk will just roll him over!Ion is badly outgunned — Smirk's force is a size larger.
54:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
54:59 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Smirk breaks Ion wide open.The final army does its work — Smirk breaks Ion late.
55:18 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:45 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
56:14 Smirk destroys Ion's nexus, denying expansions.Ion's expansion burns — Smirk tears it down.
56:24 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
56:52 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Smirk pushes.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
57:09 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Smirk as the game develops.
57:37 All of a sudden, Ion has no armies left while Smirk is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Ion's way of life — Smirk marches on.
58:06 Ion lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
58:25 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
58:50 Smirk moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
59:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
59:40 Under dark swarm Ion's dragoons are useless — Smirk's cracklings tear the army apart!The final army does its work — Smirk breaks Ion late.
🎙 Ion is hanging on by a thread against Smirk's army.
59:51 Ion has lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
60:20 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
60:45 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
61:11 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Ion GGs!That's it. Ion looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Smirk defeats Ion, settled in the late game.
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■ Ion
army value
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■ Ion
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Play-by-play (50 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Yellow Ion spawning at s4 and Orange Smirk spawning at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Ion at s4, Smirk at s3.
0:39 Ion opens Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's Overpool.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Ion, Overpool from Smirk.
— The early game —
1:04 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:39 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
2:12 Ion's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:50 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:49 Ion failed to kill off Smirk's defending zerglings.Ion's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
4:30 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Ion clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
4:50 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Ion's army.Smirk clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
5:22 Ion is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Smirk's army.Ion needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
5:55 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:29 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
6:56 Ion is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The scales tip toward Smirk — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:21 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.
8:07 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.
8:32 Ion was out-microed by Smirk and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Smirk's line. Great positioning.
9:11 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:31 About half of Ion's army has been decimated in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:18 Ion is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
10:41 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?
11:14 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
11:43 With beautiful placement, Smirk successfully fends off Ion's attacks.Smirk holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Ion is a step behind and knows it.
12:12 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Ion takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
12:41 Ion lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:07 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
13:54 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:28 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?
14:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:18 All of a sudden, Ion has no armies left while Smirk is continuing to push across the map!Smirk wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
15:55 About half of Ion's army has been decimated in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:22 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Ion clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
🎙 Smirk's force dwarfs what Ion has left on the field.
16:50 Smirk's forces appear to be larger compared to Ion's!Count the units: Smirk has the edge over Ion right now.
17:19 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
18:09 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:33 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
19:08 Smirk's scourge sniped a few of Ion's observers! Ion can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Ion's position.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Smirk is far ahead.
19:45 After that battle, Smirk destroyed more than half of Ion's army.Smirk shreds the better part of Ion's army in one engagement.
— The late game —
20:13 It seems that Ion only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Ion clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
20:31 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.
21:16 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Ion GGs!Ion GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Smirk closes it out over Ion.
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Play-by-play (294 lines)
0:07 Smirk spawns in Blue at s1 while Ion spawns in Purple at s4.Smirk in Blue at s1. Ion in Purple at s4. The map is set.
0:23 Smirk opens 12 Hatch against Ion's Forge Fast Expand.Smirk commits to 12 Hatch; Ion answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
0:57 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
1:07 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:39 Smirk starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
1:54 Ion is pushing out with his zealots.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:44 Smirk's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Ion continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Ion breaks Smirk's front door.
2:57 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:36 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:51 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:18 Ion's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:41 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
4:48 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
5:45 Ion kills off all of Smirk's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Ion holds the early rush without blinking.
5:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
6:18 Ion destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Ion takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
6:53 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:03 Ion's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Ion tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:43 With beautiful placement, Smirk successfully fends off Ion's attacks.Smirk takes the fight on his terms and sends Ion home with nothing.
8:22 Ion destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Ion takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:41 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Ion's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
8:55 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:23 Ion decides to expand.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
9:40 Smirk starts pushing across the map.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:01 Ion moves out with his armies.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:33 Both Smirk and Ion appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Smirk and Ion yet.
10:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:12 Ion was out-microed by Smirk and loses all his attacking forces.Smirk holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
11:22 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:48 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
12:11 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.
12:33 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:00 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
13:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:43 Smirk's zerglings surround Ion's archons while Smirk's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Smirk!The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Ion's position.
13:53 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.Smirk clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
14:25 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:53 Nice try from Ion to harass Smirk, but Smirk's reaction is just too agile.Ion goes for the raid — Smirk is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:04 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Ion's defense line.Smirk knocks, Ion answers. No damage done.
15:24 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.
15:47 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:06 Smirk was out-microed by Ion and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Ion's line. Great positioning.
16:37 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Ion's army.Smirk clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
16:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:27 Ion tried to harass Smirk but Smirk successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Smirk shuts the door on Ion.
17:45 At the moment, Smirk seems to have more units than Ion.Count the units: Smirk has the edge over Ion right now.
17:56 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
18:22 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.
18:38 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
19:40 Ion failed to deal nicely with Smirk's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.Ion's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
20:01 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
20:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
20:39 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:57 Ion decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
21:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
21:43 Smirk burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off Ion's push!Smirk absorbs the mid-game push — Ion gained nothing for the cost.
21:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
22:17 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
22:55 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:10 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
23:38 With corsairs sniping overlords, Ion is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Ion starts the push.
23:48 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
24:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:40 Ion failed to deal nicely with Smirk's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.Ion's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
24:54 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
25:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
25:54 Ion's nexus has been destroyed by Smirk.No reinforcements in time: Ion watches Smirk level the expansion.
26:08 Ion might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Smirk did.Ion needs an expansion soon or Smirk's economy simply wins this.
26:30 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
26:49 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
27:20 Attempting to end the game, Ion moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
27:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
27:50 Ion can't push any further as Smirk burrowed some lurkers and Ion has no observers!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Smirk holds Ion.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
28:18 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Ion takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
28:39 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.Smirk clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
29:09 Where is Smirk's detector? Ion sends dark templars to harass Smirk's mineral line!The raid lands — Ion chips away at Smirk's foundation.
29:31 Smirk appears to have more army than Ion!Count the units: Smirk has the edge over Ion right now.
29:44 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
30:11 Ion tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Smirk.Ion goes for the raid — Smirk is ready, and nothing comes of it.
30:31 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.
30:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
31:08 Smirk failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Smirk's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Smirk is backing off!Ion absorbs the mid-game push — Smirk gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
31:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:48 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:26 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.
32:45 Ion starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Ion crosses the map with everything.
33:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
33:29 Smirk's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.Smirk's defense bends, then snaps. Ion takes the middle of the game.
33:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:31 Smirk now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
35:02 Ion is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Ion's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
35:33 Ion tried to break into Smirk's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped Ion!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Smirk holds Ion.
36:04 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:26 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.Smirk clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
36:39 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
37:05 Eager to end the game, Ion moves out with his armies.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
37:35 In terms of army size, Smirk and Ion are around equal.Unit for unit, Smirk and Ion are level.
37:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
— The late game —
38:07 Under dark swarm Ion's dragoons are useless — Smirk's cracklings tear the army apart!There's no rebuilding from that. Smirk's late-game push decides it.
38:32 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
39:03 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
39:10 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Smirk pushes.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
39:39 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Ion.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
39:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
40:20 Smirk's scourge take the corsairs and the speedlots die to cracklings. Ion backs off.Smirk holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
40:37 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
41:04 After that battle, Ion 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.
41:37 Ion tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Smirk.Good instincts from Smirk; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
41:54 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Smirk pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
42:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
42:26 Under dark swarm Ion's dragoons are useless — Smirk's cracklings tear the army apart!The final army does its work — Smirk breaks Ion late.
43:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:17 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
43:44 Smirk decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
44:00 Ion decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
44:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
44:52 Smirk spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Ion is still standing.Smirk throws the endgame army in and Ion simply refuses to lose.
45:05 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
45:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
45:41 In terms of army size, Smirk is behind Ion!Smirk needs production, fast; Ion's army has outgrown his.
46:14 Ion tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Smirk.Good instincts from Smirk; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
46:32 Smirk moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
46:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
47:21 Plague on the templar, and Smirk's ultralisks walk straight through Ion.The final army does its work — Smirk breaks Ion late.
47:35 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
48:24 Smirk decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
48:48 Every gateway is pumping and Ion starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
49:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
49:26 Smirk's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Ion has no observers left. The push stalls.Ion throws the endgame army in and Smirk simply refuses to lose.
50:00 Ion destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Ion takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
50:13 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:25 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
50:58 Ion decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Ion crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
51:11 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
51:31 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Smirk's ultralisks cannot get through.Smirk throws the endgame army in and Ion simply refuses to lose.
51:57 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:47 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
53:16 Every gateway is pumping and Ion starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
53:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
54:00 Smirk's scourge take the corsairs and the speedlots die to cracklings. Ion backs off.Smirk holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
54:09 Ion destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Ion takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
54:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:01 Ion casts some storm! But Smirk lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Smirk shuts the door on Ion.
55:12 In terms of army size, Ion is behind Smirk!Ion needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
55:38 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
55:56 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Ion moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
56:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
56:56 Smirk's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Ion loses everything.The final army does its work — Smirk breaks Ion late.
57:03 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:32 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
57:43 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
58:09 Ion rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
58:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
58:57 With beautiful placement, Smirk successfully fends off Ion's attacks.Smirk takes the fight on his terms and sends Ion home with nothing.
59:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:38 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
60:04 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
60:21 Ion decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
60:58 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
61:15 Smirk ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. Ion is inside the third.There's no rebuilding from that. Ion's late-game push decides it.
61:38 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
62:15 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
62:40 Every gateway is pumping and Ion starts walking across the map.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
63:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
63:16 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Smirk breaks Ion wide open.There's no rebuilding from that. Smirk's late-game push decides it.
63:40 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
64:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
64:27 Ion is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Smirk's army.Ion is badly outgunned — Smirk's force is a size larger.
65:00 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
65:12 Every gateway is pumping and Ion starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
65:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
65:57 Plague on the templar, and Smirk's ultralisks walk straight through Ion.The final army does its work — Smirk breaks Ion late.
66:14 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
66:47 It seems that Ion only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Ion takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
67:05 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Smirk pushes.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
67:19 Ion rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
67:37 Currently, Smirk and Ion appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
68:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
68:23 Ion walked into plague and swarm together. Smirk gave up nothing.Smirk holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
68:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
69:16 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Ion's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
69:36 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Smirk pushes.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
70:06 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Ion moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
70:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
70:33 Ion walked into plague and swarm together. Smirk gave up nothing.Smirk holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
70:53 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
71:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
71:39 Nice try from Ion to harass Smirk, but Smirk's reaction is just too agile.Ion knocks, Smirk answers. No damage done.
72:00 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
72:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
72:49 Smirk spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Ion is still standing.Ion holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
73:18 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.Smirk clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
73:42 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
73:58 Ion harasses Smirk and gets ahead of the game.Smirk looks away for one second and Ion makes him pay for it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
74:29 At the moment, Ion seems to have more units than Smirk.Count the units: Ion has the edge over Smirk right now.
74:52 Smirk moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
75:06 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Ion moves on the hatcheries.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
75:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
75:48 Smirk's scourge take the corsairs and the speedlots die to cracklings. Ion backs off.Ion throws the endgame army in and Smirk simply refuses to lose.
76:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
76:38 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
76:56 Smirk starts pushing across the map.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
77:25 Ion decides to start pushing across the map.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
77:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
78:00 Ion's storms land on the swarm and Smirk's cracklings die before they reach the line.Smirk throws the endgame army in and Ion simply refuses to lose.
78:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
78:35 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
78:59 Ion tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Smirk.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Smirk shuts the door on Ion.
79:34 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
79:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
80:20 Smirk's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Ion loses everything.The final army does its work — Smirk breaks Ion late.
80:34 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.Smirk clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
80:58 Ion destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Ion clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
81:10 Smirk destroys Ion's nexus, denying expansions.The base falls. Smirk rips Ion's economy back a full step.
81:42 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
81:55 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
82:18 Ion decides to move out with his armies.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
82:48 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
83:15 Ion walked into plague and swarm together. Smirk gave up nothing.Ion throws the endgame army in and Smirk simply refuses to lose.
83:31 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
83:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
84:15 At the moment, Smirk seems to have more units than Ion.Smirk's army is visibly the bigger one — Ion should not take this fight.
84:33 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
85:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
85:16 Ion had the observers for those lurkers and Smirk's push simply stops.Smirk throws the endgame army in and Ion simply refuses to lose.
85:39 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.Smirk clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
86:00 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
86:27 Smirk starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
86:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
87:14 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Smirk breaks Ion wide open.The final army does its work — Smirk breaks Ion late.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
87:33 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
87:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
88:14 Smirk starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
88:26 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.
88:59 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Smirk breaks Ion wide open.There's no rebuilding from that. Smirk's late-game push decides it.
89:10 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
89:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
90:00 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
90:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Smirk edges ahead on army strength.
90:42 Plague on the templar, and Smirk's ultralisks walk straight through Ion.There's no rebuilding from that. Smirk's late-game push decides it.
91:04 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
91:39 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
91:46 Smirk shot down Ion's nexus.Ion's expansion burns — Smirk tears it down.
92:14 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
92:42 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Smirk pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
93:07 Ion is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Smirk's army.Ion needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
93:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
93:50 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Smirk breaks Ion wide open.There's no rebuilding from that. Smirk's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Ion is hanging on by a thread against Smirk's army.
94:05 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
94:16 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
94:42 Eager to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
95:12 Ion having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Ion types it out: GG.
Ion taps out. Smirk's late game was simply better.
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