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· Thu, Sep 24 2026 · 21:50 server time
Games
7 · · ▶ replay
■ Smirk
■ Lady Esquire
army value
■ Smirk
■ Lady Esquire
economy
Play-by-play (116 lines)
0:07 Lady Esquire spawns at s2 in Red while Smirk spawns at s1 in Orange.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Lady Esquire at s2, Smirk at s1.
0:44 Lady Esquire opens Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Lady Esquire's Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:09 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Quietly, Lady Esquire adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:25 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
1:45 Lady Esquire decides to move out with his armies.Lady Esquire tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:16 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.
2:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:55 Lady Esquire failed to break Smirk's zergling line of defense.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
3:30 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:56 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:24 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Quietly, Lady Esquire adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:34 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
4:55 Eager to end the game, Lady Esquire moves out with his armies.Lady Esquire has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:19 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.
6:04 Lady Esquire's number of expansions are equal to Smirk's.Base for base, they're level — Lady Esquire and Smirk match each other.
6:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
6:52 Lady Esquire kills off Smirk's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Smirk wasn't ready. Lady Esquire's early aggression takes the lead.
7:09 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.
7:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
8:00 Lady Esquire is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Lady Esquire goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:19 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
9:02 Lady Esquire failed to break Smirk's zergling line of defense.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:57 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
10:30 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Quietly, Lady Esquire adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:50 Smirk decides to expand.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
11:19 Lady Esquire is pushing out with his zealots.Lady Esquire tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:33 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?
12:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:30 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.
12:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
13:10 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 —
13:44 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.
14:16 Smirk starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
14:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:52 Smirk was out-microed by Lady Esquire and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Lady Esquire's line. Great positioning.
15:23 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.
15:40 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.
16:00 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
16:35 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 knocks, Smirk answers. No damage done.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:58 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
17:29 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.
17:46 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire takes another base — the economy widens.
18:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:39 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.
19:01 Lady Esquire lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
19:20 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.
19:54 Smirk now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:18 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
20:50 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:13 Smirk was out-microed by Lady Esquire and loses all his attacking forces.Lady Esquire takes the fight on his terms and sends Smirk home with nothing.
21:38 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
21:49 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
22:27 Zerglings ran past Lady Esquire's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Smirk!Beautiful harassment from Smirk. Lady Esquire's economy takes a real hit.
22:51 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.
23:17 Smirk starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
23:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
24:05 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.
🎙 The scales tip toward Smirk — a lead, but not a safe one.
24:30 Lady Esquire lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
24:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:04 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.
25:37 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.
25:57 Lady Esquire must macro up quickly or Smirk will just roll him over!Lady Esquire needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
26:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
26:57 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.
27:16 Lady Esquire has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
27:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Smirk — a lead, but not a safe one.
27:56 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
28:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
28:59 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.
29:13 Lady Esquire has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
29:41 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.
30:00 Where is Smirk's detector? Lady Esquire sends dark templars to harass Smirk's mineral line!Lady Esquire gets into Smirk's mineral line — workers are dying.
30:39 In terms of army size, Lady Esquire is behind Smirk!Lady Esquire needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
— The late game —
31:03 Eager to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
31:27 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:42 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.
32:15 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.
32:34 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.
32:50 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.
33:30 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.
33:41 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.
34:03 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.
34:41 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
35:09 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
35:17 Where is Smirk's detector? Lady Esquire sends dark templars to harass Smirk's mineral line!Lady Esquire gets into Smirk's mineral line — workers are dying.
35:49 Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
36:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
36:31 Smirk's zerglings surround Lady Esquire's archons while Smirk's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Smirk!The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Lady Esquire's position.
37:11 Lady Esquire has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
37:29 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.
38:01 Smirk destroys Lady Esquire's nexus, denying expansions.Smirk finds the weak point and Lady Esquire's new base is gone.
38:16 Lady Esquire casts some storm! But Smirk lost no workers.Good instincts from Smirk; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
38:34 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Slight advantage Smirk as the game develops.
39:05 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.
39:22 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.
39:52 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.
40:27 Smirk destroyed about half of Lady Esquire's army after that battle.Half of Lady Esquire's force is gone — Smirk took it apart.
40:43 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.
41:16 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Lady Esquire GGs!Lady Esquire types it out: GG.
Lady Esquire taps out. Smirk's mid game was simply better.
■ Smirk
■ Lady Esquire
army value
■ Smirk
■ Lady Esquire
economy
Play-by-play (7 lines)
0:12 The game starts with Purple Smirk spawning at s1 and Red Lady Esquire spawning at s2.Smirk in Purple at s1. Lady Esquire in Red at s2. The map is set.
2:23 Lady Esquire opens Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's 9 Pool.Smirk shows 9 Pool — Lady Esquire has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
4:36 Smirk opens with a cheesy build.Smirk Has cooked up something crazy, an early rush. They go all in!
🎙 Lady Esquire is hanging on by a thread against Smirk's army.
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.
9:15 Smirk plays aggressively but Lady Esquire defends in a very beautiful manner. Smirk loses all of his armies and GGs!Lady Esquire holds the cheese! Smirk's gamble fails and the game opens wide.
GG. Lady Esquire closes it out over Smirk.
■ Smirk
■ Lady Esquire
army value
■ Smirk
■ Lady Esquire
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:07 Lady Esquire spawns in Red at s2 while Smirk spawns in Blue at s1.Lady Esquire takes s2 in Red; Smirk settles in at s1 in Blue.
0:40 Smirk gets 12 Hatch against Lady Esquire's Forge Fast Expand.Lady Esquire shows Forge Fast Expand — Smirk has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:15 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Lady Esquire expands.
1:43 Smirk desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:27 Lady Esquire's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Lady Esquire tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:59 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:55 Smirk with his speedlings successfully defend against Lady Esquire's early zealot pressure.Lady Esquire's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
4:35 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.
5:16 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.
5:40 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Lady Esquire expands.
6:20 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:44 Lady Esquire is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Lady Esquire tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:30 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.
🎙 The scales tip toward Smirk — a lead, but not a safe one.
8:03 Both Lady Esquire and Smirk appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Lady Esquire and Smirk yet.
8:17 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:04 With really nice micro, Smirk's speedlings kills off Lady Esquire's dragoons.Lady Esquire wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
9:37 Smirk destroyed about half of Lady Esquire's army after that battle.Half of Lady Esquire's force is gone — Smirk took it apart.
10:11 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.
10:38 Lady Esquire is pushing out with his zealots.Lady Esquire goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:23 Smirk decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
11:50 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:12 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 are no longer comparable: Smirk is far ahead.
12:55 Lady Esquire has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
13:28 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.
13:54 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Lady Esquire expands.
14:27 Smirk desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:05 Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
15:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:18 Smirk with some nice speedling surrounds killed Lady Esquire's zealots!Lady Esquire wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
16:43 Smirk destroyed about half of Lady Esquire's army after that battle.Smirk cuts Lady Esquire's army in half.
17:12 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 It's all going Smirk's way right now.
17:48 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
18:27 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
18:59 Smirk micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Lady Esquire's storms, and seems to have won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Lady Esquire's position.
🎙 Smirk's force dwarfs what Lady Esquire has left on the field.
19:32 Lady Esquire seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Smirk limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
— The late game —
20:04 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.
20:43 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.
21:01 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Lady Esquire GGs!Lady Esquire types it out: GG.
That's the game: Smirk defeats Lady Esquire, settled in the mid game.
■ Smirk
■ Lady Esquire
army value
■ Smirk
■ Lady Esquire
economy
Play-by-play (58 lines)
0:09 Smirk spawns in Red at s1 while Lady Esquire spawns in Orange at s3.Smirk takes s1 in Red; Lady Esquire settles in at s3 in Orange.
0:48 Smirk opens Overpool against Lady Esquire's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Smirk's Overpool against Lady Esquire's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:21 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
1:50 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Quietly, Lady Esquire adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:02 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?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:45 Eager to end the game, Lady Esquire moves out with his armies.Lady Esquire tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:12 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:41 Lady Esquire kills off all of Smirk's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Smirk's early gamble buys nothing — Lady Esquire's defense was already in place.
4:05 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.
4:50 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.
5:24 In terms of army size, Smirk is behind Lady Esquire!Smirk needs production, fast; Lady Esquire's army has outgrown his.
5:49 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:07 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Lady Esquire expands.
6:53 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:18 Lady Esquire starts pushing across the map.Lady Esquire has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:30 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.
8:42 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Lady Esquire pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:15 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.
9:53 Lady Esquire decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Lady Esquire crosses the map with everything.
10:12 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.
10:47 Lady Esquire kills off Smirk's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Smirk wasn't ready. Lady Esquire's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Lady Esquire is far ahead.
11:31 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Lady Esquire pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:46 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.
12:19 Lady Esquire is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Lady Esquire goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:24 Smirk lost all of his zerglings to Lady Esquire's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Lady Esquire breaks Smirk's front door.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Lady Esquire is far ahead.
13:48 Lady Esquire looks beastly after destroying more than half of Smirk's army.Lady Esquire shreds the better part of Smirk's army in one engagement.
14:34 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.
15:00 Lady Esquire is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Lady Esquire tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:25 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:02 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Lady Esquire expands.
16:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:52 Lady Esquire kills off Smirk's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Lady Esquire breaks Smirk's front door.
17:41 Smirk lost more than half of his army in that battle.Lady Esquire limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
18:12 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 armies are no longer comparable: Lady Esquire is far ahead.
18:29 Lady Esquire is pushing out with his zealots.Lady Esquire goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
19:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:28 Lady Esquire kills off Smirk's armies and continues pushing!Smirk's army evaporates. Lady Esquire doesn't even slow down.
19:59 The attack was a success, Smirk lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Lady Esquire — more than half the force is gone.
20:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
21:07 Lady Esquire decides to move out with his armies.Lady Esquire tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
21:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
22:10 Smirk's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.The mid-game push crashes through — Lady Esquire breaks Smirk's position.
22:32 Smirk lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Lady Esquire — more than half the force is gone.
🎙 Lady Esquire has built a commanding army lead — Smirk needs something special here.
— The late game —
23:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:46 Eager to end the game, Lady Esquire moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Lady Esquire crosses the map with everything.
24:08 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Smirk GGs!Smirk types it out: GG.
That's the game: Lady Esquire defeats Smirk, settled in the mid game.
■ Smirk
■ Lady Esquire
army value
■ Smirk
■ Lady Esquire
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:07 Lady Esquire spawns in Orange at s1 while Smirk spawns in Green at s4.Lady Esquire in Orange at s1. Smirk in Green at s4. The map is set.
0:46 Smirk gets 12 Pool against Lady Esquire's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Lady Esquire's Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:13 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Lady Esquire expands.
1:53 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:10 Eager to end the game, Lady Esquire moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Lady Esquire crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:55 Eager to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
3:25 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.
4:01 Lady Esquire kills off all of Smirk's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Smirk's early gamble buys nothing — Lady Esquire's defense was already in place.
4:35 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.
4:59 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.
5:28 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:59 Lady Esquire's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Lady Esquire tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:40 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:02 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Smirk is a step behind and knows it.
7:48 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.
8:25 Lady Esquire kills off Smirk's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Lady Esquire breaks Smirk's front door.
8:38 About half of Smirk's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Lady Esquire's force stays on that battlefield.
— The mid game —
9:14 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
9:43 Lady Esquire's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Lady Esquire tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:28 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:03 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.
11:39 About half of Smirk's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Lady Esquire's force stays on that battlefield.
11:53 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
🎙 Smirk is hanging on by a thread against Lady Esquire's army.
12:33 Lady Esquire decides to start pushing across the map.Lady Esquire tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:35 The battle outcome favors Lady Esquire as Smirk's armies melt into Lady Esquire's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Lady Esquire. The push continues.
14:05 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Lady Esquire pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:49 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
15:10 Lady Esquire is pushing out with his zealots.Lady Esquire tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:57 Smirk's army is small compared to Lady Esquire!Smirk is badly outgunned — Lady Esquire's force is a size larger.
16:12 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire takes another base — the economy widens.
17:03 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Lady Esquire's force dwarfs what Smirk has left on the field.
17:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:10 Smirk lost all of his zerglings to Lady Esquire's zealots and dragoons!Smirk wasn't ready. Lady Esquire's early aggression takes the lead.
18:23 Smirk seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Lady Esquire limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
19:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
19:43 Lady Esquire's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Lady Esquire goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
20:08 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Smirk taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Smirk taps.
That's the game: Lady Esquire defeats Smirk, settled in the early game.
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Play-by-play (241 lines)
0:07 The Orange Smirk spawns at s1 while Blue Lady Esquire spawns at s2.We're underway — Smirk spawns at s1, Lady Esquire answers from s2.
0:29 Smirk opens Overpool against Lady Esquire's Forge Fast Expand.Smirk shows Overpool — Lady Esquire has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:59 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
1:22 Lady Esquire decides to expand.Lady Esquire plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:38 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
1:53 Lady Esquire is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Lady Esquire tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:44 Smirk failed to break Lady Esquire's defending line of zealots.Smirk's early gamble buys nothing — Lady Esquire's defense was already in place.
3:09 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Lady Esquire's army.Smirk clips Lady Esquire's army — real damage, but Lady Esquire fights on.
3:41 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.
3:57 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:21 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:29 Lady Esquire is pushing out with his zealots.Lady Esquire tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:59 Smirk must macro up quickly or Lady Esquire will just roll him over!Smirk is badly outgunned — Lady Esquire's force is a size larger.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:15 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:09 Smirk kills off Lady Esquire's armies and continues pushing!Smirk wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
6:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
6:47 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.
7:22 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.
7:36 Unwilling to make the game too long, Lady Esquire starts moving out.No more waiting. Lady Esquire pushes.
7:54 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:13 Smirk kills off Lady Esquire's armies and continues pushing!Lady Esquire's army evaporates. Smirk doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:49 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.
9:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:20 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:44 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire takes another base — the economy widens.
10:15 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:07 Smirk failed to break Lady Esquire's defending line of zealots.Smirk's early gamble buys nothing — Lady Esquire's defense was already in place.
11:17 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:10 Smirk is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Lady Esquire's army.Smirk is badly outgunned — Lady Esquire's force is a size larger.
— The mid game —
12:22 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
12:49 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:16 All of a sudden, Lady Esquire has no armies left while Smirk is continuing to push across the map!Smirk wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
13:26 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.
13:51 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.
14:18 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:33 Lady Esquire decides to expand.Lady Esquire takes another base — the economy widens.
15:10 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:43 Lady Esquire successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.Smirk commits and it's the wrong call — Lady Esquire cleans it up.
16:09 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
16:24 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.
17:04 What superior Mutalisk micro from Smirk! Lady Esquire's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Smirk. Lady Esquire's economy takes a real hit.
17:25 Lady Esquire tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Smirk.Lady Esquire knocks, Smirk answers. No damage done.
17:46 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.
18:13 Both Smirk and Lady Esquire appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Smirk and Lady Esquire yet.
18:28 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
18:53 Smirk was out-microed by Lady Esquire and loses all his attacking forces.Lady Esquire holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
19:17 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.
19:41 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:52 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire takes another base — the economy widens.
20:15 Lady Esquire casts some storm! But Smirk lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Smirk shuts the door on Lady Esquire.
20:46 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
20:59 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:46 Lady Esquire successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.The attack shatters on Lady Esquire's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
22:17 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.
22:24 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.
23:00 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.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Lady Esquire shuts the door on Smirk.
23:24 With corsairs sniping overlords, Lady Esquire is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Lady Esquire starts the push.
23:41 In terms of army size, Smirk is behind Lady Esquire!Smirk needs production, fast; Lady Esquire's army has outgrown his.
23:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
24:18 Lady Esquire's massive number of speedlots slice through Smirk's zerglings and hydralisks.Smirk's defense bends, then snaps. Lady Esquire takes the middle of the game.
24:42 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
25:36 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:59 Smirk has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
26:23 Attempting to end the game, Lady Esquire moves out with his armies.Lady Esquire tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
26:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
27:03 Smirk burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off Lady Esquire's push!Smirk absorbs the mid-game push — Lady Esquire gained nothing for the cost.
27:19 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:38 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.
28:01 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
28:37 Lady Esquire is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Lady Esquire's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
28:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
29:06 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.
29:35 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.
30:06 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.
30:22 Lady Esquire tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Smirk.Good instincts from Smirk; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
30:46 Smirk now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
31:05 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.
31:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
31:50 Smirk failed to bring in overlords as Lady Esquire's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!Smirk's defense bends, then snaps. Lady Esquire takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
32:05 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.
32:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:49 Smirk has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
33:18 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.
33:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
34:02 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.
34:20 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.
34:42 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.
35:04 Lady Esquire must macro up quickly or Smirk will just roll him over!Lady Esquire needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
35:34 Lady Esquire casts some storm! But Smirk lost no workers.Good instincts from Smirk; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
35:54 Smirk now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
36:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
36:38 Smirk was out-microed by Lady Esquire and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Lady Esquire's line. Great positioning.
37:02 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:15 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 late game —
37:41 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
38:08 Lady Esquire decides to start pushing across the map.Lady Esquire has seen enough — the army moves out.
38:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
39:04 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Smirk's ultralisks cannot get through.Smirk throws the endgame army in and Lady Esquire simply refuses to lose.
39:11 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.
39:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:05 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
40:17 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Lady Esquire.Everything Lady Esquire has built comes forward at once.
40:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
41:00 Smirk was out-microed by Lady Esquire and loses all his attacking forces.Lady Esquire holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
41:21 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
42:07 Lady Esquire casts some storm! But Smirk lost no workers.Good instincts from Smirk; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
42:41 Nice try from Smirk to harass Lady Esquire, but Lady Esquire's reaction is just too agile.Smirk knocks, Lady Esquire answers. No damage done.
43:08 Every gateway is pumping and Lady Esquire starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Lady Esquire moves out to end it.
43:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
43:44 Smirk's scourge take the corsairs and the speedlots die to cracklings. Lady Esquire backs off.Smirk holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
44:04 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.
44:33 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.
44:51 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
45:16 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Lady Esquire.Everything Lady Esquire has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
45:46 Both Smirk and Lady Esquire appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
45:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
46:20 All of a sudden, Smirk has no armies left while Lady Esquire is continuing to push across the map!Smirk's army evaporates. Lady Esquire doesn't even slow down.
46:37 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:05 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:39 Lady Esquire tried to harass Smirk but Smirk successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Smirk shuts the door on Lady Esquire.
47:46 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
48:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
48:33 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
49:02 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.
49:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:44 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.
49:57 Smirk moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
50:21 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Lady Esquire.This is the big one — Lady Esquire commits the late-game army.
50:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
51:19 Lady Esquire's storms land on the swarm and Smirk's cracklings die before they reach the line.Lady Esquire holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
51:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:02 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
52:13 Lady Esquire tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Smirk.Lady Esquire knocks, Smirk answers. No damage done.
52:49 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Smirk pushes.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
52:59 Every gateway is pumping and Lady Esquire starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Lady Esquire commits the late-game army.
53:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
53:42 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.
54:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:28 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:55 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.
55:21 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
55:51 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Lady Esquire moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Lady Esquire moves out to end it.
56:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
56:21 Smirk ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. Lady Esquire is inside the third.There's no rebuilding from that. Lady Esquire's late-game push decides it.
56:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:17 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:24 Aaaaaa, Smirk's mineral line is stormed by Lady Esquire's high templars!Smirk looks away for one second and Lady Esquire makes him pay for it.
57:49 Smirk is leading the game with more expansions than Lady Esquire.Smirk runs 1 more bases than Lady Esquire. That compounds.
58:18 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
58:31 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Lady Esquire moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Lady Esquire moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
59:11 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
59:18 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.
59:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
60:14 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.
60:23 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.
60:55 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
61:12 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.
61:48 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.
62:11 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Smirk's ultralisks cannot get through.Smirk throws the endgame army in and Lady Esquire simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
62:27 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.
62:54 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
63:07 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
63:26 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.
63:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
64:24 Smirk's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Lady Esquire has no observers left. The push stalls.Lady Esquire throws the endgame army in and Smirk simply refuses to lose.
64:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
64:53 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.
65:14 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
65:46 Lady Esquire decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Lady Esquire tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
66:03 Both Smirk and Lady Esquire appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
66:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
66:55 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.
67:05 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.
67:39 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.
67:56 Nice try from Lady Esquire to harass Smirk, but Smirk's reaction is just too agile.Lady Esquire knocks, Smirk answers. No damage done.
68:17 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
68:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
69:00 With beautiful placement, Lady Esquire successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.The attack shatters on Lady Esquire's line. Great positioning.
69:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
70:01 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.
70:22 Lady Esquire casts some storm! But Smirk lost no workers.Lady Esquire goes for the raid — Smirk is ready, and nothing comes of it.
70:44 Smirk starts pushing across the map.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
70:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
71:21 Lady Esquire successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.The attack shatters on Lady Esquire's line. Great positioning.
71:47 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.
72:11 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.
72:18 Lady Esquire casts some storm! But Smirk lost no workers.Lady Esquire knocks, Smirk answers. No damage done.
72:52 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Smirk pushes.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
73:07 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
73:31 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.
74:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
74:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
74:41 Aaaaaa, Smirk's mineral line is stormed by Lady Esquire's high templars!The raid lands — Lady Esquire chips away at Smirk's foundation.
75:11 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
75:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The scales tip toward Smirk — a lead, but not a safe one.
75:39 Smirk spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Lady Esquire is still standing.Smirk throws the endgame army in and Lady Esquire simply refuses to lose.
76:05 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.
76:25 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.
76:58 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
77:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
77:44 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.
78:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
78:28 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.
78:56 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Smirk edges ahead on army strength.
79:06 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Lady Esquire GGs!That's it. Lady Esquire looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Smirk defeats Lady Esquire, settled in the late game.
■ Smirk
■ Lady Esquire
army value
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■ Lady Esquire
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Play-by-play (41 lines)
0:07 Lady Esquire spawns in Blue at s1 while Smirk spawns in Orange at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Lady Esquire at s1, Smirk at s2.
0:47 Smirk gets 12 Hatch against Lady Esquire's Forge Fast Expand.Lady Esquire shows Forge Fast Expand — Smirk has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:17 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire takes another base — the economy widens.
1:52 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:35 Lady Esquire is pushing out with his zealots.Lady Esquire goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:53 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:12 Lady Esquire lost some of his dragoons to Smirk's speedlings!Lady Esquire wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
4:40 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:20 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.
5:47 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
6:27 Lady Esquire's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Lady Esquire: the first units are already marching.
7:00 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
7:41 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Quietly, Lady Esquire adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:12 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:44 Smirk lost all of his zerglings to Lady Esquire's zealots and dragoons!Smirk wasn't ready. Lady Esquire's early aggression takes the lead.
9:26 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Lady Esquire pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:50 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.
10:25 Lady Esquire is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Lady Esquire: the first units are already marching.
10:56 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:16 All of a sudden, Smirk has no armies left while Lady Esquire is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Smirk's way of life — Lady Esquire marches on.
13:00 About half of Smirk's army has been decimated in that battle.Lady Esquire pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Lady Esquire edges ahead on army strength.
13:26 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.
13:53 Lady Esquire is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Lady Esquire: the first units are already marching.
14:38 Lady Esquire's forces appear to be larger compared to Smirk's!Count the units: Lady Esquire has the edge over Smirk right now.
15:02 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Quietly, Lady Esquire adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:41 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
16:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:55 Smirk lost all of his zerglings to Lady Esquire's zealots and dragoons!Smirk wasn't ready. Lady Esquire's early aggression takes the lead.
17:22 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Lady Esquire's force stays on that battlefield.
18:09 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.
🎙 Lady Esquire has built a commanding army lead — Smirk needs something special here.
— The mid game —
18:41 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.
19:13 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Smirk GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Smirk taps.
That's the game: Lady Esquire defeats Smirk, settled in the early game.
Head to head
84 games
Smirk
40 – 44
Lady Esquire