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■ Smirk
■ Lady Esquire
army value
■ Smirk
■ Lady Esquire
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:11 Smirk spawns in Yellow at s3 while Lady Esquire spawns in Green at s2.Smirk in Yellow at s3. Lady Esquire in Green at s2. The map is set.
0:40 Smirk gets 12 Hatch against Lady Esquire's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Smirk, Forge Fast Expand from Lady Esquire.
— The early game —
1:16 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
1:49 Lady Esquire desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Lady Esquire plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:29 Smirk decides to start pushing across the map.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:03 Lady Esquire is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Lady Esquire tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:32 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:07 Lady Esquire failed to break Smirk's zergling line of defense.Lady Esquire's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
4:35 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
5:06 Lady Esquire lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
5:32 Lady Esquire's army is small compared to Smirk!Lady Esquire is badly outgunned — Smirk's force is a size larger.
6:04 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
6:41 Lady Esquire is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Lady Esquire tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:22 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The scales tip toward Smirk — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:27 Lady Esquire lost some of his dragoons to Smirk's speedlings!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Lady Esquire's front door.
9:02 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:09 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:41 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:04 Lady Esquire is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Lady Esquire tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:37 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:19 Lady Esquire failed to kill off Smirk's defending zerglings.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Smirk edges ahead on army strength.
12:46 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:33 About half of Lady Esquire's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
13:53 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?
14:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:10 Lady Esquire lost some of his dragoons to Smirk's speedlings!Lady Esquire wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
15:38 About half of Lady Esquire's army has been decimated in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:44 Lady Esquire must macro up quickly or Smirk will just roll him over!Lady Esquire is badly outgunned — Smirk's force is a size larger.
17:24 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Smirk is far ahead.
17:51 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
18:19 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
18:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
19:23 Smirk's scourge sniped a few of Lady Esquire's observers! Lady Esquire can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Lady Esquire's position.
20:13 About half of Lady Esquire's army has been decimated in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
20:32 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:16 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Lady Esquire taps out!Lady Esquire GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Lady Esquire taps out. Smirk's mid game was simply better.
■ Smirk
■ Lady Esquire
army value
■ Smirk
■ Lady Esquire
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:20 Lady Esquire spawns in Orange at s2 while Smirk spawns in Red at s1.Lady Esquire takes s2 in Orange; Smirk settles in at s1 in Red.
0:41 Lady Esquire opens Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's 12 Pool.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Lady Esquire, 12 Pool from Smirk.
— The early game —
1:16 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire takes another base — the economy widens.
1:53 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:22 Lady Esquire is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Lady Esquire goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:44 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:22 Lady Esquire appears to have more army than Smirk!Lady Esquire's army is visibly the bigger one — Smirk should not take this fight.
3:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:34 Lady Esquire kills off Smirk's armies and continues pushing!Lady Esquire wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
5:02 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Lady Esquire's force stays on that battlefield.
5:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
6:10 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
6:38 Unwilling to make the game too long, Lady Esquire starts moving out.Lady Esquire tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:13 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Smirk is a step behind and knows it.
7:37 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
8:48 Lady Esquire kills off Smirk's armies and continues pushing!Lady Esquire wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
— The mid game —
9:28 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Lady Esquire destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Lady Esquire clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
9:49 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
10:25 Lady Esquire's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Lady Esquire tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
11:32 All of a sudden, Smirk has no armies left while Lady Esquire is continuing to push across the map!Lady Esquire wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
12:06 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The scales tip toward Lady Esquire — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:34 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:05 Attempting to end the game, Lady Esquire moves out with his armies.Lady Esquire has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:18 Smirk lost all of his zerglings to Lady Esquire's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Lady Esquire breaks Smirk's front door.
14:36 Lady Esquire destroyed about half of Smirk's army after that battle.Lady Esquire cuts Smirk's army in half.
— The late game —
15:15 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:49 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire takes another base — the economy widens.
16:23 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
16:53 Lady Esquire is pushing out with his zealots.Lady Esquire tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Lady Esquire has built a commanding army lead — Smirk needs something special here.
17:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:52 Lady Esquire kills off Smirk's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Lady Esquire breaks Smirk's front door.
18:25 Smirk lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Lady Esquire — more than half the force is gone.
19:04 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:37 Lady Esquire is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Lady Esquire tests the door early. Is anyone home?
20:01 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Smirk taps out!Smirk types it out: GG.
That's the game: Lady Esquire defeats Smirk, settled in the early game.
■ Smirk
■ Lady Esquire
army value
■ Smirk
■ Lady Esquire
economy
Play-by-play (175 lines)
0:07 Smirk spawns in Blue at s2 while Lady Esquire spawns in Teal at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Smirk at s2, Lady Esquire at s1.
0:40 Smirk gets 12 Pool against Lady Esquire's Forge Fast Expand.Smirk commits to 12 Pool; Lady Esquire answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:03 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
1:20 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Quietly, Lady Esquire adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:33 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:03 Lady Esquire decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Lady Esquire pushes.
2:18 Lady Esquire's army is small compared to Smirk!Lady Esquire needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
2:41 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:14 Smirk's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Lady Esquire continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Smirk wasn't ready. Lady Esquire's early aggression takes the lead.
3:28 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
4:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
4:18 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
4:39 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Quietly, Lady Esquire adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:02 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:33 Lady Esquire is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Lady Esquire goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:17 Lady Esquire lost some of his dragoons to Smirk's speedlings!Lady Esquire wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
6:47 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
7:36 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
7:53 Lady Esquire's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Lady Esquire tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:46 Lady Esquire lost some of his dragoons to Smirk's speedlings!Lady Esquire wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:10 About half of Lady Esquire's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
9:24 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
9:40 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:17 Lady Esquire desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Lady Esquire expands.
10:28 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:53 Unwilling to make the game too long, Lady Esquire starts moving out.Lady Esquire has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:42 With beautiful placement, Smirk successfully fends off Lady Esquire's attacks.Smirk holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
12:10 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Smirk — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
12:49 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
13:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:29 Smirk failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Smirk's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Smirk is backing off!Lady Esquire absorbs the mid-game push — Smirk gained nothing for the cost.
14:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:35 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:59 Lady Esquire tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Smirk.Lady Esquire knocks, Smirk answers. No damage done.
15:06 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
15:30 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Smirk edges ahead on army strength.
15:53 Aaaaaa, Smirk's mineral line is stormed by Lady Esquire's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Lady Esquire. Smirk's economy takes a real hit.
16:18 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
16:35 At the moment, Smirk seems to have more units than Lady Esquire.Smirk's army is visibly the bigger one — Lady Esquire should not take this fight.
17:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
17:23 Smirk's scourge sniped a few of Lady Esquire's observers! Lady Esquire can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!Lady Esquire's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
17:44 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
18:22 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
18:46 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.
19:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The scales tip toward Smirk — a lead, but not a safe one.
19:31 Lady Esquire successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.The attack shatters on Lady Esquire's line. Great positioning.
19:55 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
20:21 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
20:45 Lady Esquire tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Smirk.Lady Esquire goes for the raid — Smirk is ready, and nothing comes of it.
21:07 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:30 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:44 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:21 Smirk's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Lady Esquire's army.Lady Esquire's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Smirk holds the stronger army for now.
23:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
23:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:49 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
23:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
24:26 With beautiful placement, Lady Esquire successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.Lady Esquire takes the fight on his terms and sends Smirk home with nothing.
24:42 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
25:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
25:28 In terms of army size, Lady Esquire is behind Smirk!Lady Esquire needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
26:04 Lady Esquire starts expanding.Quietly, Lady Esquire adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:33 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
26:44 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
27:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
27:36 Lady Esquire made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Smirk's hydralisks! Smirk has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Lady Esquire holds Smirk.
27:45 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
28:15 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
28:33 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.
29:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
29:33 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Smirk didn't even have a chance against Lady Esquire.Lady Esquire absorbs the mid-game push — Smirk gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
29:45 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Lady Esquire's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Lady Esquire's force and backs off.
30:21 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
30:41 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Lady Esquire expands.
31:01 What superior Mutalisk micro from Smirk! Lady Esquire's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Smirk chips away at Lady Esquire's foundation.
31:14 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.
31:56 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
32:04 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
32:41 Lady Esquire failed to deal nicely with Smirk's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.Lady Esquire's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
33:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
33:18 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
33:37 Lady Esquire casts some storm! But Smirk lost no workers.Lady Esquire goes for the raid — Smirk is ready, and nothing comes of it.
34:03 Smirk decides to start pushing across the map.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
34:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
34:53 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: Lady Esquire holds Smirk.
35:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
35:32 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Lady Esquire pays for that trade with about half his army.
36:07 Smirk moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
36:21 Attempting to end the game, Lady Esquire moves out with his armies.Lady Esquire has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
36:43 Currently, Smirk and Lady Esquire appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Smirk and Lady Esquire are level.
37:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
37:35 Smirk scourged some of Lady Esquire's annoying corsairs, and kills off majority of the speedlots with his lurkers!Smirk absorbs the mid-game push — Lady Esquire gained nothing for the cost.
37:53 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
38:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
38:50 Lady Esquire casts some storm! But Smirk lost no workers.Lady Esquire knocks, Smirk answers. No damage done.
— The late game —
39:12 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Smirk pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
39:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
39:46 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Smirk's ultralisks cannot get through.Lady Esquire holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:24 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
40:33 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
41:00 Where is Smirk's detector? Lady Esquire sends dark templars to harass Smirk's mineral line!The raid lands — Lady Esquire chips away at Smirk's foundation.
41:22 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Smirk pushes.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
41:56 Every gateway is pumping and Lady Esquire starts walking across the map.Everything Lady Esquire has built comes forward at once.
42:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
42:45 Under dark swarm Lady Esquire's dragoons are useless — Smirk's cracklings tear the army apart!The final army does its work — Smirk breaks Lady Esquire late.
42:52 About half of Lady Esquire's army has been decimated in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
43:24 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
43:48 Reaver! Reaver! Lady Esquire's reaver is killing off most of Smirk's workers!Beautiful harassment from Lady Esquire. Smirk's economy takes a real hit.
44:12 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
44:20 In terms of army size, Smirk is behind Lady Esquire!Smirk needs production, fast; Lady Esquire's army has outgrown his.
44:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
45:27 The battle outcome favors Smirk as Lady Esquire's armies melt into Smirk's armies' weapon fire!Lady Esquire's army evaporates. Smirk doesn't even slow down.
45:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
46:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
46:17 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
46:39 Every gateway is pumping and Lady Esquire starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Lady Esquire commits the late-game army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
47:44 Smirk's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Lady Esquire loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Smirk's late-game push decides it.
47:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
48:31 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
48:47 Smirk decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
49:01 Lady Esquire starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Lady Esquire pushes.
49:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
50:01 Smirk successfully fends off Lady Esquire's attacks.The attack shatters on Smirk's line. Great positioning.
50:12 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
50:31 Lady Esquire lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
51:01 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
51:26 It seems like Smirk has more units than Lady Esquire!Smirk's army is visibly the bigger one — Lady Esquire should not take this fight.
51:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
52:12 The battle outcome favors Smirk as Lady Esquire's armies melt into Smirk's armies' weapon fire!Smirk wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
52:32 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:05 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:28 Where is Smirk's detector? Lady Esquire sends dark templars to harass Smirk's mineral line!The raid lands — Lady Esquire chips away at Smirk's foundation.
53:54 Smirk decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Lady Esquire is a step behind and knows it.
54:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
54:23 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Smirk breaks Lady Esquire wide open.There's no rebuilding from that. Smirk's late-game push decides it.
54:54 Lady Esquire has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
55:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:46 Lady Esquire's nexus has been destroyed by Smirk.The base falls. Smirk rips Lady Esquire's economy back a full step.
56:01 Aaaaaa, Smirk's mineral line is stormed by Lady Esquire's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Lady Esquire. Smirk's economy takes a real hit.
56:20 Smirk starts expanding.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
56:57 Lady Esquire harasses Smirk's economy and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Lady Esquire. Smirk's economy takes a real hit.
57:19 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Lady Esquire is hanging on by a thread against Smirk's army.
57:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
58:01 Smirk's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Lady Esquire loses everything.The final army does its work — Smirk breaks Lady Esquire late.
58:32 Lady Esquire has lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
58:46 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
59:06 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Lady Esquire GGs!Lady Esquire types it out: GG.
That's the game: Smirk defeats Lady Esquire, settled in the late game.
■ Smirk
■ Lady Esquire
army value
■ Smirk
■ Lady Esquire
economy
Play-by-play (7 lines)
0:07 Lady Esquire spawns at s1 in Teal while Smirk spawns at s3 in Green.We're underway — Lady Esquire spawns at s1, Smirk answers from s3.
2:15 Lady Esquire opens Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's 9 Pool.Lady Esquire commits to Forge Fast Expand; Smirk answers with 9 Pool.
4:50 Smirk opens with a cheesy build.Something sneaky from Smirk. This is an early gamble.
🎙 Smirk's force dwarfs what Lady Esquire has left on the field.
7:02 Taking the advantage of an aggressive build, Smirk attacks Lady Esquire.Smirk commits to the cheese — it's at Lady Esquire's door already.
9:12 Lady Esquire successfully defended against Smirk's aggressive play. Smirk has no armies left and taps out.Scouted, held, punished — Smirk's cheese dies at Lady Esquire's ramp.
Lady Esquire takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Smirk
■ Lady Esquire
army value
■ Smirk
■ Lady Esquire
economy
Play-by-play (242 lines)
0:07 The Blue Smirk spawns at s3 while Orange Lady Esquire spawns at s4.Smirk takes s3 in Blue; Lady Esquire settles in at s4 in Orange.
0:30 Smirk opens 12 Hatch against Lady Esquire's Forge Fast Expand.Smirk shows 12 Hatch — Lady Esquire has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:44 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:18 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire takes another base — the economy widens.
1:30 Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:07 Lady Esquire decides to move out with his armies.Lady Esquire tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
2:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
2:39 Lady Esquire kills off all of Smirk's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Lady Esquire holds the early rush without blinking.
3:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:22 Lady Esquire destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Lady Esquire takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
4:00 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:13 Lady Esquire decides to expand.More workers, more money: Lady Esquire expands.
4:42 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
4:57 Lady Esquire is pushing out with his zealots.Lady Esquire goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
5:49 Lady Esquire lost some of his dragoons to Smirk's speedlings!Lady Esquire wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
6:11 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:23 Lady Esquire destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Lady Esquire takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
6:47 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
7:02 Eager to end the game, Lady Esquire moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Lady Esquire pushes.
7:34 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
8:01 Lady Esquire decides to expand.Lady Esquire plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:49 Lady Esquire failed to kill off Smirk's defending zerglings.Lady Esquire's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
9:06 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
9:20 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Lady Esquire's army.Smirk clips Lady Esquire's army — real damage, but Lady Esquire fights on.
9:53 Both Smirk and Lady Esquire appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Smirk and Lady Esquire yet.
10:12 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
10:33 Lady Esquire is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Lady Esquire goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:20 The battle outcome favors Lady Esquire as Smirk's armies melt into Lady Esquire's armies' weapon fire!Lady Esquire wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
11:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:55 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
12:15 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.
12:37 Looks like Lady Esquire is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Lady Esquire hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:18 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:25 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire takes another base — the economy widens.
13:57 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:08 Lady Esquire made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Smirk's hydralisks! Smirk has to back off!Lady Esquire absorbs the mid-game push — Smirk gained nothing for the cost.
14:31 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Lady Esquire's army.Smirk clips Lady Esquire's army — real damage, but Lady Esquire fights on.
15:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:26 What a pity! Smirk managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Lady Esquire's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Lady Esquire shuts the door on Smirk.
15:41 Lady Esquire casts some storm! But Smirk lost no workers.Good instincts from Smirk; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
16:16 With corsairs sniping overlords, Lady Esquire is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Lady Esquire starts the push.
16:38 Smirk appears to have more army than Lady Esquire!Smirk's army is visibly the bigger one — Lady Esquire should not take this fight.
16:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:04 Smirk's massive number of speedlings stopped Lady Esquire's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Smirk!Smirk absorbs the mid-game push — Lady Esquire gained nothing for the cost.
17:30 It seems that Lady Esquire only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Lady Esquire clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
18:07 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:14 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
18:39 Zerglings ran past Lady Esquire's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Smirk!Lady Esquire looks away for one second and Smirk makes him pay for it.
19:14 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
19:21 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
19:56 Lady Esquire is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Lady Esquire hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:08 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:32 Lady Esquire made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Smirk's hydralisks! Smirk has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Lady Esquire holds Smirk.
20:50 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:21 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:44 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:05 Looks like Lady Esquire is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Lady Esquire starts the push.
22:20 At the moment, neither Smirk nor Lady Esquire is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Smirk and Lady Esquire are level.
22:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
23:00 Lady Esquire made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Smirk's hydralisks! Smirk has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Lady Esquire holds Smirk.
23:36 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
24:16 Nice try from Lady Esquire to harass Smirk, but Smirk's reaction is just too agile.Lady Esquire goes for the raid — Smirk is ready, and nothing comes of it.
24:32 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Lady Esquire's defense line.Smirk knocks, Lady Esquire answers. No damage done.
25:08 Lady Esquire casts some storm! But Smirk lost no workers.Lady Esquire goes for the raid — Smirk is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
25:29 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.
25:52 With corsairs sniping overlords, Lady Esquire is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Lady Esquire starts the push.
26:15 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
26:39 Lady Esquire tried to break into Smirk's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped Lady Esquire!Smirk absorbs the mid-game push — Lady Esquire gained nothing for the cost.
26:47 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
27:14 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
27:46 Aaaaaa, Smirk's mineral line is stormed by Lady Esquire's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Lady Esquire. Smirk's economy takes a real hit.
27:53 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Lady Esquire's defense line.Good instincts from Lady Esquire; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
28:25 Lady Esquire casts some storm! But Smirk lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Smirk shuts the door on Lady Esquire.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
28:36 Zerglings ran past Lady Esquire's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Smirk!The raid lands — Smirk chips away at Lady Esquire's foundation.
29:00 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.
29:24 Looks like Lady Esquire is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Lady Esquire hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:45 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
30:16 Smirk brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but Lady Esquire had the observers and archons to deal with. Lady Esquire successfully defended Smirk's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Lady Esquire holds Smirk.
30:38 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:06 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Lady Esquire destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Lady Esquire takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
31:23 Smirk tried to harass Lady Esquire but Lady Esquire successfully fends off the harassment.Smirk goes for the raid — Lady Esquire is ready, and nothing comes of it.
31:38 Lady Esquire moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Lady Esquire crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
32:08 Smirk must macro up quickly or Lady Esquire will just roll him over!Smirk needs production, fast; Lady Esquire's army has outgrown his.
32:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:58 With beautiful placement, Smirk successfully fends off Lady Esquire's attacks.Smirk takes the fight on his terms and sends Lady Esquire home with nothing.
33:08 Lady Esquire destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Lady Esquire takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
33:27 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
33:50 Smirk decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
34:17 Eager to end the game, Lady Esquire moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Lady Esquire pushes.
34:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
34:59 Plague on the templar, and Smirk's ultralisks walk straight through Lady Esquire.The final army does its work — Smirk breaks Lady Esquire late.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
35:30 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:18 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Lady Esquire's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Lady Esquire shuts the door on Smirk.
36:25 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
36:49 Lady Esquire decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Lady Esquire pushes.
37:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
37:30 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Smirk's ultralisks cannot get through.Lady Esquire holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
37:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:15 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
38:42 Reaver! Reaver! Lady Esquire's reaver is killing off most of Smirk's workers!The raid lands — Lady Esquire chips away at Smirk's foundation.
39:11 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
39:32 Lady Esquire rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Lady Esquire commits the late-game army.
39:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
40:23 Lady Esquire successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.The attack shatters on Lady Esquire's line. Great positioning.
40:34 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:49 Lady Esquire destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Lady Esquire clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
41:19 Lady Esquire tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Smirk's economy.Good instincts from Smirk; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
41:42 Lady Esquire 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 Lady Esquire.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
42:09 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
42:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
42:53 Lady Esquire had the observers for those lurkers and Smirk's push simply stops.Lady Esquire holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
43:03 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:33 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:00 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
44:09 Every gateway is pumping and Lady Esquire starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Lady Esquire moves out to end it.
44:44 Both Smirk and Lady Esquire appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
45:09 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
45:29 Smirk was out-microed by Lady Esquire and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Lady Esquire's line. Great positioning.
45:39 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:17 It seems that Lady Esquire only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Lady Esquire clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
46:26 Zerglings ran past Lady Esquire's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Smirk!The raid lands — Smirk chips away at Lady Esquire's foundation.
46:49 Eager to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
47:11 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Lady Esquire.Max supply, full upgrades: Lady Esquire moves out to end it.
47:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
47:53 With beautiful placement, Lady Esquire successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.The attack shatters on Lady Esquire's line. Great positioning.
48:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
48:39 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
49:00 What a pity! Smirk managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Lady Esquire's army.Good instincts from Lady Esquire; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
49:25 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Smirk pushes.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
49:52 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Lady Esquire.Everything Lady Esquire has built comes forward at once.
50:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
50:44 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Smirk breaks Lady Esquire wide open.There's no rebuilding from that. Smirk's late-game push decides it.
51:03 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
51:33 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Smirk pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
52:12 Every gateway is pumping and Lady Esquire starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Lady Esquire commits the late-game army.
52:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
52:41 Smirk successfully fends off Lady Esquire's attacks.Smirk holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
53:13 It seems that Lady Esquire only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Lady Esquire takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
53:41 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
53:50 Where is Smirk's detector? Lady Esquire sends dark templars to harass Smirk's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Lady Esquire. Smirk's economy takes a real hit.
54:13 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
54:33 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Lady Esquire.This is the big one — Lady Esquire commits the late-game army.
55:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
55:23 Plague on the templar, and Smirk's ultralisks walk straight through Lady Esquire.There's no rebuilding from that. Smirk's late-game push decides it.
55:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
56:19 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
56:33 Smirk destroys Lady Esquire's nexus, denying expansions.Lady Esquire's expansion burns — Smirk tears it down.
56:50 Lady Esquire casts some storm! But Smirk lost no workers.Good instincts from Smirk; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
57:12 Lady Esquire is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Smirk's army.Lady Esquire needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
57:41 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
57:55 With a successful harassment, Lady Esquire hurts Smirk's economy.Smirk looks away for one second and Lady Esquire makes him pay for it.
58:24 Lady Esquire tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Smirk's economy.Lady Esquire goes for the raid — Smirk is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
58:54 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
59:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
59:23 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Smirk's ultralisks cannot get through.Lady Esquire holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
59:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
60:22 Lady Esquire destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Lady Esquire takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
60:29 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
60:51 Lady Esquire moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Lady Esquire pushes.
61:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
61:44 Lady Esquire walked into plague and swarm together. Smirk gave up nothing.Lady Esquire throws the endgame army in and Smirk simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
62:02 It seems that Lady Esquire only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Lady Esquire clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
62:33 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
62:42 Lady Esquire successfully harasses Smirk's economy.Lady Esquire gets into Smirk's mineral line — workers are dying.
63:05 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
63:39 Every gateway is pumping and Lady Esquire starts walking across the map.Everything Lady Esquire has built comes forward at once.
63:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
64:17 Lady Esquire's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Smirk's defilers die with it.The final army does its work — Lady Esquire breaks Smirk late.
64:36 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
64:56 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
65:29 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.
65:45 Every gateway is pumping and Lady Esquire starts walking across the map.Everything Lady Esquire has built comes forward at once.
66:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
66:31 The battle outcome favors Lady Esquire as Smirk's armies melt into Lady Esquire's armies' weapon fire!Lady Esquire wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
66:49 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
67:14 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
67:37 Lady Esquire is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Smirk.Lady Esquire needs an expansion soon or Smirk's economy simply wins this.
68:07 Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
68:27 Every gateway is pumping and Lady Esquire starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Lady Esquire commits the late-game army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
68:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
69:12 Under dark swarm Lady Esquire's dragoons are useless — Smirk's cracklings tear the army apart!The final army does its work — Smirk breaks Lady Esquire late.
69:41 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
69:53 Lady Esquire destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Lady Esquire takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
70:16 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
70:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
71:09 Lady Esquire had the observers for those lurkers and Smirk's push simply stops.Smirk throws the endgame army in and Lady Esquire simply refuses to lose.
71:16 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
71:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
72:08 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Smirk pushes.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
72:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
72:59 Plague on the templar, and Smirk's ultralisks walk straight through Lady Esquire.There's no rebuilding from that. Smirk's late-game push decides it.
73:17 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
73:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
74:06 Lady Esquire successfully harasses Smirk's economy.The raid lands — Lady Esquire chips away at Smirk's foundation.
74:17 Lady Esquire 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 Lady Esquire.
74:42 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Smirk pushes.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
74:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Lady Esquire is a step behind and knows it.
75:31 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Smirk breaks Lady Esquire wide open.The final army does its work — Smirk breaks Lady Esquire late.
75:43 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
76:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
76:39 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
77:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
77:28 Smirk kills off Lady Esquire's armies and continues pushing!Smirk wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
77:47 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Lady Esquire's army.Smirk clips Lady Esquire's army — real damage, but Lady Esquire fights on.
78:03 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
78:30 Lady Esquire tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Smirk's economy.Lady Esquire goes for the raid — Smirk is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 The scales tip toward Smirk — a lead, but not a safe one.
78:50 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
79:15 Lady Esquire having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Lady Esquire GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Smirk defeats Lady Esquire, settled in the late game.
■ Smirk
■ Lady Esquire
army value
■ Smirk
■ Lady Esquire
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Play-by-play (152 lines)
0:09 Lady Esquire spawns in Red at s1 while Smirk spawns in Green at s2.Lady Esquire in Red at s1. Smirk in Green at s2. The map is set.
0:36 Smirk gets 12 Pool against Lady Esquire's Forge Fast Expand.Lady Esquire shows Forge Fast Expand — Smirk has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:57 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:18 Smirk desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
1:42 Lady Esquire decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Lady Esquire crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:06 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
2:58 Smirk kills off Lady Esquire's armies and continues pushing!Lady Esquire's army evaporates. Smirk doesn't even slow down.
3:17 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:43 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Lady Esquire destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Lady Esquire takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
4:11 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire takes another base — the economy widens.
4:36 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:53 Lady Esquire's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Lady Esquire tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:22 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
5:59 Lady Esquire failed to break Smirk's zergling line of defense.Lady Esquire's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
6:28 About half of Smirk's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Lady Esquire's force stays on that battlefield.
6:57 About half of Lady Esquire's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
7:24 Smirk appears to have more army than Lady Esquire!Smirk's army is visibly the bigger one — Lady Esquire should not take this fight.
7:31 Lady Esquire's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Lady Esquire goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:05 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:58 Smirk failed to kill off Lady Esquire's defending zealots.Smirk's early gamble buys nothing — Lady Esquire's defense was already in place.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:06 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:37 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
10:00 Lady Esquire desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Lady Esquire takes another base — the economy widens.
10:18 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:53 Lady Esquire decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Lady Esquire crosses the map with everything.
11:12 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
11:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:51 Lady Esquire lost some of his dragoons to Smirk's speedlings!Lady Esquire wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
12:15 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:36 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
13:04 Lady Esquire decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Lady Esquire crosses the map with everything.
— The mid game —
13:32 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
13:53 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Lady Esquire expands.
14:19 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:10 Smirk's massive number of speedlings stopped Lady Esquire's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Smirk!Smirk absorbs the mid-game push — Lady Esquire gained nothing for the cost.
15:29 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Lady Esquire destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Lady Esquire takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
15:59 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:15 What superior Mutalisk micro from Smirk! Lady Esquire's economy is suffering!Smirk gets into Lady Esquire's mineral line — workers are dying.
16:36 Smirk has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
17:01 In terms of army size, Lady Esquire is behind Smirk!Lady Esquire is badly outgunned — Smirk's force is a size larger.
17:21 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.
17:45 Smirk micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Lady Esquire's storms, and seems to have won the battle!Lady Esquire's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
18:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
18:50 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
19:04 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.
19:24 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Lady Esquire expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:55 Smirk starts expanding.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
20:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
20:29 The battle outcome favors Smirk as Lady Esquire's armies melt into Smirk's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Smirk. The push continues.
21:07 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Lady Esquire's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Lady Esquire's force and backs off.
21:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:48 Reaver! Reaver! Lady Esquire's reaver is killing off most of Smirk's workers!Lady Esquire gets into Smirk's mineral line — workers are dying.
22:20 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
22:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:57 Smirk's zerglings surround Lady Esquire's archons while Smirk's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Smirk!Lady Esquire's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:19 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
23:43 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:11 Lady Esquire casts some storm! But Smirk lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Smirk shuts the door on Lady Esquire.
24:30 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.
25:04 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Lady Esquire expands.
25:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
25:36 Smirk micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Lady Esquire's storms, and seems to have won the battle!Lady Esquire's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
26:11 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
26:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:47 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.
27:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
27:40 Smirk's zerglings surround Lady Esquire's archons while Smirk's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Smirk!Lady Esquire's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
28:01 Lady Esquire has lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
28:38 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
28:49 Where is Smirk's detector? Lady Esquire sends dark templars to harass Smirk's mineral line!The raid lands — Lady Esquire chips away at Smirk's foundation.
29:15 Smirk successfully blocked Lady Esquire from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Smirk; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
29:32 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.
30:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:28 Smirk kills off Lady Esquire's armies and continues pushing!Lady Esquire's army evaporates. Smirk doesn't even slow down.
30:48 Lady Esquire has lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
31:09 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Lady Esquire pays for that trade with about half his army.
31:45 At the moment, Smirk seems to have more units than Lady Esquire.Count the units: Smirk has the edge over Lady Esquire right now.
31:58 With corsairs sniping overlords, Lady Esquire is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Lady Esquire starts the push.
32:24 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.
32:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
33:19 All of a sudden, Lady Esquire has no armies left while Smirk is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Smirk. The push continues.
33:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
34:27 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
34:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
35:18 Smirk's scourge sniped a few of Lady Esquire's observers! Lady Esquire can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Lady Esquire's position.
35:36 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Lady Esquire's army has been decimated.Smirk takes a bite out of Lady Esquire's force and backs off.
36:09 Lady Esquire destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Lady Esquire takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
36:16 Where is Smirk's detector? Lady Esquire sends dark templars to harass Smirk's mineral line!The raid lands — Lady Esquire chips away at Smirk's foundation.
36:58 With corsairs sniping overlords, Lady Esquire is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Lady Esquire's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
37:12 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.
37:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
38:07 Lady Esquire successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.Smirk commits and it's the wrong call — Lady Esquire cleans it up.
38:27 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:49 Lady Esquire destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Lady Esquire takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
39:03 Lady Esquire decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Lady Esquire crosses the map with everything.
39:34 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
39:52 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
40:18 Plague on the templar, and Smirk's ultralisks walk straight through Lady Esquire.The final army does its work — Smirk breaks Lady Esquire late.
40:46 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
41:09 Lady Esquire destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Lady Esquire clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
41:22 Reaver! Reaver! Lady Esquire's reaver is killing off most of Smirk's workers!Smirk looks away for one second and Lady Esquire makes him pay for it.
42:03 It seems like Smirk has more units than Lady Esquire!Smirk's army is visibly the bigger one — Lady Esquire should not take this fight.
42:20 Reaver! Reaver! Lady Esquire's reaver is killing off most of Smirk's workers!Smirk looks away for one second and Lady Esquire makes him pay for it.
42:44 Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
42:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
43:22 Lady Esquire had the observers for those lurkers and Smirk's push simply stops.Smirk throws the endgame army in and Lady Esquire simply refuses to lose.
43:46 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Lady Esquire's army.Smirk clips Lady Esquire's army — real damage, but Lady Esquire fights on.
44:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
44:44 Lady Esquire rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Lady Esquire has built comes forward at once.
45:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
45:27 The corsairs cleared the sky and Lady Esquire's ground army does the rest to Smirk.The final army does its work — Lady Esquire breaks Smirk late.
45:46 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Lady Esquire's force stays on that battlefield.
46:20 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
46:49 Lady Esquire shot down Smirk's hatchery.The base falls. Lady Esquire rips Smirk's economy back a full step.
47:09 Lady Esquire has a slight economical lead by having 2 more expansions than Smirk.Economically it's Lady Esquire's game right now; Smirk is falling behind on bases.
47:27 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Lady Esquire expands.
47:50 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Lady Esquire moves on the hatcheries.Everything Lady Esquire has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Slight advantage Lady Esquire as the game develops.
48:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
48:44 Smirk's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Lady Esquire has no observers left. The push stalls.Smirk holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
48:59 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:27 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:42 Eager to end the game, Lady Esquire moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Lady Esquire pushes.
50:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
50:31 Lady Esquire's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Smirk's defilers die with it.The final army does its work — Lady Esquire breaks Smirk late.
50:56 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Lady Esquire's force stays on that battlefield.
51:14 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Lady Esquire's force dwarfs what Smirk has left on the field.
51:39 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Lady Esquire moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Lady Esquire commits the late-game army.
52:19 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Smirk taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Smirk taps.
Smirk taps out. Lady Esquire's late game was simply better.
■ Smirk
■ Lady Esquire
army value
■ Smirk
■ Lady Esquire
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Play-by-play (67 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Teal Smirk spawning at s2 and Red Lady Esquire spawning at s1.We're underway — Smirk spawns at s2, Lady Esquire answers from s1.
0:42 Lady Esquire gets Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's Overpool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Smirk's Overpool against Lady Esquire's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:15 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:33 Lady Esquire starts expanding.More workers, more money: Lady Esquire expands.
2:13 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:43 Lady Esquire's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Lady Esquire: the first units are already marching.
3:08 Smirk's number of expansions are equal to Lady Esquire's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Smirk and Lady Esquire yet.
3:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:02 Lady Esquire failed to kill off Smirk's defending zerglings.Lady Esquire's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
4:33 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:58 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Lady Esquire's army has been decimated.Smirk clips Lady Esquire's army — real damage, but Lady Esquire fights on.
5:26 Smirk decides to start pushing across the map.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:47 Lady Esquire is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Lady Esquire tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:23 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:48 Lady Esquire decides to expand.More workers, more money: Lady Esquire expands.
7:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:54 Smirk failed to break Lady Esquire's defending line of zealots.Lady Esquire holds the early rush without blinking.
8:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:44 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Lady Esquire pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:29 Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
9:40 Lady Esquire moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Lady Esquire crosses the map with everything.
10:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:46 Lady Esquire was out-microed by Smirk and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Smirk's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:10 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:43 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Lady Esquire's army.Smirk clips Lady Esquire's army — real damage, but Lady Esquire fights on.
12:10 Eager to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
12:37 Lady Esquire's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Lady Esquire tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:19 Smirk decides to expand.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
13:36 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Lady Esquire expands.
14:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
14:36 Lady Esquire kills off Smirk's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Lady Esquire. The push continues.
15:04 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:27 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Lady Esquire's army has been decimated.Smirk clips Lady Esquire's army — real damage, but Lady Esquire fights on.
— The mid game —
16:04 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.
16:29 Eager to end the game, Lady Esquire moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Lady Esquire crosses the map with everything.
17:01 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.
17:21 Smirk was out-microed by Lady Esquire and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Lady Esquire's line. Great positioning.
17:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
19:07 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Lady Esquire's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Lady Esquire shuts the door on Smirk.
19:17 Lady Esquire tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Smirk.Lady Esquire goes for the raid — Smirk is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:53 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The late game —
20:18 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Lady Esquire expands.
20:53 Where is Smirk's detector? Lady Esquire sends dark templars to harass Smirk's mineral line!Smirk looks away for one second and Lady Esquire makes him pay for it.
21:12 Lady Esquire moves out with his armies.Lady Esquire tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
21:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:27 A few beautiful storms from Lady Esquire turned the battle around! Lady Esquire won the battle!Smirk's defense bends, then snaps. Lady Esquire takes the middle of the game.
22:47 After that battle, Lady Esquire destroyed about half of Smirk's army.Half of Smirk's force is gone — Lady Esquire took it apart.
23:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:56 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Lady Esquire's defense line.Smirk goes for the raid — Lady Esquire is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Slight advantage Lady Esquire as the game develops.
24:12 With corsairs sniping overlords, Lady Esquire is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Lady Esquire hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
25:17 The battle outcome favors Lady Esquire as Smirk's armies melt into Lady Esquire's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Smirk's way of life — Lady Esquire marches on.
25:33 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Lady Esquire pays for that trade with about half his army.
26:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:34 Looks like Lady Esquire is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Lady Esquire's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:17 Smirk having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Smirk taps.
That's the game: Lady Esquire defeats Smirk, settled in the mid game.
Head to head
84 games
Smirk
40 – 44
Lady Esquire