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■ Shadow
■ Thyme
army value
■ Shadow
■ Thyme
economy
Play-by-play (118 lines)
0:09 Shadow spawns at s1 in Red while Thyme spawns at s2 in Orange.Shadow in Red at s1. Thyme in Orange at s2. The map is set.
0:31 Shadow opens 1 Rax FE against Thyme's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 1 Rax FE from Shadow, 12 Pool from Thyme.
— The early game —
1:00 Shadow places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shadow expands.
1:26 Thyme starts expanding.Quietly, Thyme adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:49 Shadow moves out with his armies.Shadow tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:23 Thyme with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Thyme: the first units are already marching.
2:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
3:00 Thyme failed to break through Shadow's marine defense line.Thyme's early gamble buys nothing — Shadow's defense was already in place.
3:19 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Thyme destroyed only less than half of Shadow's army.Thyme takes a bite out of Shadow's force and backs off.
3:56 With excellent skills and micro, Thyme managed to fend off Shadow while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shadow — the losses are light.
4:07 At the moment, Shadow seems to have more units than Thyme.Count the units: Shadow has the edge over Thyme right now.
4:31 Shadow decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shadow crosses the map with everything.
5:00 Thyme is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Thyme tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:54 Mismicro from Shadow gave opportunity to Thyme! Thyme is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Shadow wasn't ready. Thyme's early aggression takes the lead.
6:15 After that battle, Shadow still has most of his army with him.Thyme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:41 After that battle, Thyme still has most of his army with him.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:12 Shadow places down a hatchery.Shadow takes another base — the economy widens.
7:43 Thyme desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Thyme expands.
8:07 Eager to end the game, Shadow moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shadow pushes.
8:22 Attempting to end the game, Thyme moves out with his armies.Thyme has seen enough — the army moves out.
8:49 It seems like Shadow has more units than Thyme!Shadow's army is visibly the bigger one — Thyme should not take this fight.
9:12 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.
9:36 Thyme failed to kill off Shadow's defending marines.Thyme's early gamble buys nothing — Shadow's defense was already in place.
10:10 With excellent skills and micro, Shadow managed to fend off Thyme while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Thyme — the losses are light.
10:25 After that battle, Thyme still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shadow — the losses are light.
10:42 Shadow decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Shadow crosses the map with everything.
11:13 Thyme is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Thyme tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:36 Shadow places down a hatchery.Shadow plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:07 Thyme starts expanding.Thyme takes another base — the economy widens.
12:32 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:50 Thyme kills off Shadow's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Thyme. The push continues.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
13:29 With excellent skills and micro, Shadow managed to fend off Thyme while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Thyme — the losses are light.
13:54 It seems that Shadow only managed to destroy less than half of Thyme's army.Shadow takes a bite out of Thyme's force and backs off.
— The mid game —
14:14 Shadow now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Shadow starts the push.
14:24 Thyme starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Thyme starts the push.
15:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:21 With beautiful placement, Shadow successfully fends off Thyme's attacks.The attack shatters on Shadow's line. Great positioning.
15:41 With excellent skills and micro, Shadow managed to fend off Thyme while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Thyme — the losses are light.
16:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Thyme seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shadow — the losses are light.
16:36 Shadow decides to move out with his armies.Shadow tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:59 Thyme decides to start pushing across the map.Thyme has seen enough — the army moves out.
17:36 Shadow places down a hatchery.Shadow plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:49 Thyme decides to expand.Thyme takes another base — the economy widens.
18:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:35 Shadow's M&M ball is rolling over Thyme's units.Thyme's defense bends, then snaps. Shadow takes the middle of the game.
18:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Thyme seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shadow — the losses are light.
19:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Shadow seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Thyme — the losses are light.
20:01 Thyme decides to start pushing across the map.Thyme has seen enough — the army moves out.
20:20 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
20:35 Thyme lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Shadow's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.Shadow absorbs the mid-game push — Thyme gained nothing for the cost.
21:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Shadow seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Thyme — the losses are light.
21:39 Thyme lost about half of his army in that battle.Shadow pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:03 Shadow is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Shadow starts the push.
22:27 Thyme must macro up quickly or Shadow will just roll him over!Thyme needs production, fast; Shadow's army has outgrown his.
22:45 Shadow places down a hatchery.Shadow takes another base — the economy widens.
23:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:48 The battle outcome favors Shadow as Thyme's armies melt into Shadow's armies' weapon fire!Shadow wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
23:55 After that battle, Thyme still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shadow — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
24:33 With excellent skills and micro, Shadow managed to fend off Thyme while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Thyme — the losses are light.
24:43 Shadow tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Thyme's defense line.Good instincts from Thyme; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
25:16 What a pity! Shadow managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Thyme's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Thyme shuts the door on Shadow.
25:47 Thyme decides to start pushing across the map.Thyme has seen enough — the army moves out.
26:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
26:22 Shadow's marines forced Thyme's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.Shadow absorbs the mid-game push — Thyme gained nothing for the cost.
26:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Shadow seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Thyme — the losses are light.
27:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Thyme seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shadow — the losses are light.
27:41 Thyme is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Shadow's army.Thyme is badly outgunned — Shadow's force is a size larger.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
28:10 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shadow! Thyme's economy is suffering!Shadow gets into Thyme's mineral line — workers are dying.
28:40 Thyme decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Thyme has seen enough — the army moves out.
28:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
29:34 Shadow successfully fends off Thyme's attacks.Shadow takes the fight on his terms and sends Thyme home with nothing.
29:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Shadow seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Thyme — the losses are light.
30:07 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shadow destroyed only less than half of Thyme's army.Shadow takes a bite out of Thyme's force and backs off.
30:34 Zerglings ran past Thyme's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Shadow!Thyme looks away for one second and Shadow makes him pay for it.
31:01 Eager to end the game, Shadow moves out with his armies.Shadow tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
31:20 Thyme is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Thyme starts the push.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
— The late game —
32:01 Shadow is leading the game with more expansions than Thyme.Shadow is out-expanding Thyme — the money game is tilting.
32:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
32:48 Thyme was unable to break through Shadow's M&M group.Shadow absorbs the mid-game push — Thyme gained nothing for the cost.
32:58 With excellent skills and micro, Shadow managed to fend off Thyme while losing less than half of his army.Thyme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Thyme seems to be fine.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:55 Shadow starts pushing across the map.Shadow tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
34:15 Thyme starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Thyme's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
35:05 All of a sudden, Thyme has no armies left while Shadow is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Thyme's way of life — Shadow marches on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
35:36 With excellent skills and micro, Thyme managed to fend off Shadow while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shadow — the losses are light.
36:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Shadow seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Thyme — the losses are light.
36:31 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Thyme's expansion has fallen to Shadow's armies.Thyme's expansion burns — Shadow tears it down.
36:47 Shadow places down a hatchery.Shadow plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
37:23 Shadow now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Shadow hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
37:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
37:57 With beautiful placement, Thyme successfully fends off Shadow's attacks.Thyme takes the fight on his terms and sends Shadow home with nothing.
38:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Thyme seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shadow — the losses are light.
38:47 After that battle, Shadow still has most of his army with him.Thyme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
39:20 Shadow decides to start pushing across the map.Shadow has seen enough — the army moves out.
39:32 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
40:11 Thyme's zerglings didn't do much damage to Shadow's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.The mid-game push crashes through — Shadow breaks Thyme's position.
40:35 Thyme has lost about half of his army in that battle.Shadow pays for that trade with about half his army.
40:49 Thyme destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shadow's army has been decimated.Thyme takes a bite out of Shadow's force and backs off.
41:14 Thyme's army is small compared to Shadow!Thyme needs production, fast; Shadow's army has outgrown his.
41:55 Attempting to end the game, Shadow moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shadow crosses the map with everything.
42:12 Thyme having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Thyme taps.
Shadow takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Shadow
■ Thyme
army value
■ Shadow
■ Thyme
economy
Play-by-play (51 lines)
0:12 Shadow spawns in White at s2 while Thyme spawns in Purple at s1.We're underway — Shadow spawns at s2, Thyme answers from s1.
0:38 Shadow opens 2 Rax FE against Thyme's 12 Hatch.Shadow commits to 2 Rax FE; Thyme answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:07 Shadow places down a hatchery.Shadow takes another base — the economy widens.
1:47 Thyme starts expanding.Thyme plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:26 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shadow starts moving out.Shadow has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:00 Attempting to end the game, Thyme moves out with his armies.Thyme tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:47 Thyme's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Shadow continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Shadow breaks Thyme's front door.
4:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Thyme seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shadow — the losses are light.
5:04 With excellent skills and micro, Shadow managed to fend off Thyme while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Thyme — the losses are light.
5:38 Thyme starts expanding.Quietly, Thyme adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:05 Shadow feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Shadow goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:34 Thyme with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Thyme: the first units are already marching.
7:07 Shadow places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shadow expands.
🎙 Thyme is a step behind and knows it.
7:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:20 Nice placement by Thyme, Shadow can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Thyme holds the early rush without blinking.
8:37 After that battle, Thyme still has most of his army with him.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:21 It seems that Thyme only managed to destroy less than half of Shadow's army.Thyme takes a bite out of Shadow's force and backs off.
9:45 Shadow feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Shadow tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:14 Thyme is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Thyme: the first units are already marching.
11:03 Thyme's army is small compared to Shadow!Thyme is badly outgunned — Shadow's force is a size larger.
11:33 Thyme decides to expand.Thyme plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:39 With some nice micro, Thyme successfully defend against Shadow's marines.Thyme holds the early rush without blinking.
12:53 It seems that Shadow only managed to destroy less than half of Thyme's army.Shadow clips Thyme's army — real damage, but Thyme fights on.
13:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Shadow seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Thyme — the losses are light.
14:03 Shadow places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shadow expands.
14:49 Thyme's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Thyme: the first units are already marching.
15:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:41 Thyme kills off Shadow's armies and continues pushing!Shadow's army evaporates. Thyme doesn't even slow down.
16:05 It seems that Thyme only managed to destroy less than half of Shadow's army.Thyme clips Shadow's army — real damage, but Shadow fights on.
16:55 With excellent skills and micro, Thyme managed to fend off Shadow while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shadow — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
17:30 Shadow must macro up quickly or Thyme will just roll him over!Shadow needs production, fast; Thyme's army has outgrown his.
17:44 Thyme starts expanding.Quietly, Thyme adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
18:31 Thyme starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Thyme hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:54 Shadow places down a hatchery.Shadow plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The late game —
19:22 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:04 Thyme's well-placed lurkers caught Shadow's tanks and medics off-guard! Shadow's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Thyme breaks Shadow's position.
20:37 About half of Shadow's army has been decimated in that battle.Thyme pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:05 With excellent skills and micro, Thyme managed to fend off Shadow while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shadow — the losses are light.
21:39 Thyme starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Thyme starts the push.
🎙 Shadow is a step behind and knows it.
22:20 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Shadow GGs!That's it. Shadow looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Shadow taps out. Thyme's mid game was simply better.
■ Shadow
■ Thyme
army value
■ Shadow
■ Thyme
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 The Green Shadow spawns at s1 while Red Thyme spawns at s4.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Shadow at s1, Thyme at s4.
0:50 Shadow opens 1 Rax FE against Thyme's 12 Hatch.Shadow commits to 1 Rax FE; Thyme answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:16 Shadow places down a hatchery.Shadow takes another base — the economy widens.
1:48 Thyme starts expanding.Thyme plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:09 Shadow feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Shadow goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:01 Thyme decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Thyme pushes.
3:29 Thyme starts expanding.More workers, more money: Thyme expands.
3:52 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:29 Thyme's zerglings surround Shadow's marines and kills it off!Shadow wasn't ready. Thyme's early aggression takes the lead.
4:54 Shadow has lost about half of his army in that battle.Thyme pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Thyme seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shadow — the losses are light.
6:01 Shadow places down a hatchery.Shadow plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:48 Shadow decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Shadow: the first units are already marching.
7:13 Thyme with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Thyme tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:24 Thyme's zerglings surround Shadow's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Thyme breaks Shadow's front door.
8:49 With excellent skills and micro, Shadow managed to fend off Thyme while losing less than half of his army.Thyme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
9:30 After that battle, Thyme still has most of his army with him.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:50 Thyme's forces appear to be larger compared to Shadow's!Count the units: Thyme has the edge over Shadow right now.
10:27 Thyme decides to expand.Thyme takes another base — the economy widens.
11:08 Thyme's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Thyme: the first units are already marching.
11:22 Shadow places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shadow expands.
12:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The scales tip toward Thyme — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:37 Thyme's zerglings surround Shadow's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Thyme breaks Shadow's front door.
13:11 Shadow has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Thyme's force stays on that battlefield.
13:41 With excellent skills and micro, Thyme managed to fend off Shadow while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shadow — the losses are light.
14:11 Thyme with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Thyme tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
15:11 Mismicro from Shadow gave opportunity to Thyme! Thyme is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Thyme breaks Shadow's front door.
🎙 Thyme has built a commanding army lead — Shadow needs something special here.
15:44 About half of Shadow's army has been decimated in that battle.Thyme pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:25 After that battle, Thyme still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shadow — the losses are light.
16:52 Thyme's zerglings are pushing out!Thyme tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
18:06 Mismicro from Shadow gave opportunity to Thyme! Thyme is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Shadow wasn't ready. Thyme's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Thyme has built a commanding army lead — Shadow needs something special here.
18:31 Shadow lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Thyme — more than half the force is gone.
18:57 With excellent skills and micro, Thyme managed to fend off Shadow while losing less than half of his army.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:27 Unwilling to make the game too long, Thyme starts moving out.Here it comes: Thyme crosses the map with everything.
20:09 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Shadow GGs!That's it. Shadow looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Thyme closes it out over Shadow.
■ Shadow
■ Thyme
army value
■ Shadow
■ Thyme
economy
Play-by-play (38 lines)
0:16 Shadow spawns in White at s1 while Thyme spawns in Orange at s4.Shadow in White at s1. Thyme in Orange at s4. The map is set.
0:37 Thyme opens 12 Hatch against Shadow's 1 Rax FE.Shadow shows 1 Rax FE — Thyme has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:14 Shadow places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shadow adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:58 Thyme starts expanding.More workers, more money: Thyme expands.
2:33 Shadow decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Shadow goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:03 Thyme is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Thyme: the first units are already marching.
3:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:24 Shadow failed to kill off Thyme's defending zerglings.Thyme holds the early rush without blinking.
4:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Thyme seems to be fine.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:41 Shadow lost about half of his army in that battle.Thyme pays for that trade with about half his army.
6:09 Shadow feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Shadow: the first units are already marching.
6:41 Thyme with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Thyme tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:16 Shadow must macro up quickly or Thyme will just roll him over!Shadow needs production, fast; Thyme's army has outgrown his.
— The mid game —
7:49 Thyme starts expanding.More workers, more money: Thyme expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:03 All of a sudden, Shadow has no armies left while Thyme is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Thyme. The push continues.
9:51 About half of Shadow's army has been decimated in that battle.Thyme pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Thyme seems to be fine.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:02 Thyme with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Thyme: the first units are already marching.
11:36 Shadow places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shadow adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:47 The battle outcome favors Thyme as Shadow's armies melt into Thyme's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Shadow's way of life — Thyme marches on.
🎙 Thyme has built a commanding army lead — Shadow needs something special here.
13:24 Shadow has lost about half of his army in that battle.Thyme pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
14:05 With excellent skills and micro, Thyme managed to fend off Shadow while losing less than half of his army.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:32 Thyme is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Thyme goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
15:56 Mismicro from Shadow gave opportunity to Thyme! Thyme is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Thyme breaks Shadow's front door.
16:29 Shadow lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Thyme's force stays on that battlefield.
16:54 After that battle, Thyme still has most of his army with him.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:28 Thyme's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Thyme: the first units are already marching.
18:05 Shadow having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Shadow types it out: GG.
That's the game: Thyme defeats Shadow, settled in the early game.
■ Shadow
■ Thyme
army value
■ Shadow
■ Thyme
economy
Play-by-play (62 lines)
0:12 The game starts with White Shadow spawning at s2 and Blue Thyme spawning at s4.Shadow takes s2 in White; across the map, Thyme settles in at s4 in Blue.
0:47 Shadow gets 14 CC against Thyme's 12 Hatch.Shadow shows 14 CC — Thyme has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:16 Shadow places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shadow adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:28 Thyme desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Thyme expands.
2:09 Shadow starts pushing out with his marines.Shadow goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:30 Thyme with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Thyme: the first units are already marching.
3:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:36 Thyme failed to break through Shadow's marine defense line.Shadow holds the early rush without blinking.
4:11 After that battle, Shadow still has most of his army with him.Thyme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Thyme seems to be fine.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:01 Shadow starts pushing across the map.Shadow has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:30 Thyme is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Thyme goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:02 Shadow's forces appear to be larger compared to Thyme's!Shadow's army is visibly the bigger one — Thyme should not take this fight.
6:24 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:02 Nice control from Thyme! He killed Shadow's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Thyme breaks Shadow's front door.
7:33 After that battle, Shadow still has most of his army with him.Thyme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:05 After that battle, Thyme still has most of his army with him.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:23 Shadow places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shadow adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:03 Thyme decides to expand.Thyme plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:34 Shadow starts pushing out with his marines.Shadow goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:52 Thyme's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Thyme: the first units are already marching.
10:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:59 Thyme failed to break through Shadow's marine defense line.Shadow holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:34 After that battle, Shadow still has most of his army with him.Thyme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:57 After that battle, Thyme still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shadow — the losses are light.
12:22 Shadow starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Shadow: the first units are already marching.
12:48 Thyme's zerglings are pushing out!Thyme goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:48 The battle outcome favors Thyme as Shadow's armies melt into Thyme's armies' weapon fire!Thyme wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
14:13 Shadow has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Thyme's force stays on that battlefield.
14:56 It seems that Shadow only managed to destroy less than half of Thyme's army.Shadow takes a bite out of Thyme's force and backs off.
15:26 Shadow places down a hatchery.Shadow takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Thyme holds the stronger army for now.
15:56 Thyme desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Thyme plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:17 Thyme decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Thyme has seen enough — the army moves out.
16:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
17:17 Thyme is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Shadow's marines melt in this attack!The mid-game push crashes through — Thyme breaks Shadow's position.
17:51 Shadow has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Thyme's force stays on that battlefield.
18:19 After that battle, Thyme still has most of his army with him.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:38 Thyme brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Thyme hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
— The late game —
19:25 Shadow's army is small compared to Thyme!Shadow needs production, fast; Thyme's army has outgrown his.
19:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 It's all going Thyme's way right now.
20:06 Thyme is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Shadow's marines melt in this attack!The mid-game push crashes through — Thyme breaks Shadow's position.
20:45 Shadow has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Thyme's force stays on that battlefield.
21:07 After that battle, Thyme still has most of his army with him.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:40 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shadow! Thyme's economy is suffering!Thyme looks away for one second and Shadow makes him pay for it.
22:15 Attempting to end the game, Thyme moves out with his armies.Thyme tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
22:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:09 The battle outcome favors Thyme as Shadow's armies melt into Thyme's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Thyme. The push continues.
🎙 It's all going Thyme's way right now.
23:32 Thyme looks beastly after destroying more than half of Shadow's army.When the smoke clears, Thyme has erased most of what Shadow brought.
24:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Thyme seems to be fine.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:34 Unwilling to make the game too long, Thyme starts moving out.Thyme has seen enough — the army moves out.
25:03 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Shadow taps out!That's it. Shadow looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Thyme closes it out over Shadow.
Head to head
87 games
Shadow
31 – 56
Thyme