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■ Aralein
■ Smirk
army value
■ Aralein
■ Smirk
economy
Play-by-play (54 lines)
0:20 The game starts with Green Otter spawning at s1 and Red Smirk spawning at s2.We're underway — Otter spawns at s1, Smirk answers from s2.
0:42 Smirk gets 12 Hatch against Otter's 2 Rax FE.Otter shows 2 Rax FE — Smirk has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:09 Otter places down a command center.Otter plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:44 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
2:17 Unwilling to make the game too long, Otter starts moving out.Otter tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:47 Smirk with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:48 The battle outcome favors Smirk as Otter's armies melt into Smirk's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Smirk. The push continues.
4:28 Otter lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:00 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Otter keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:18 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:53 Unwilling to make the game too long, Otter starts moving out.Otter tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:33 Smirk's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
7:02 Otter places down a command center.Otter takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:05 With some nice micro, Smirk successfully defend against Otter's marines.Otter's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
8:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Otter — the losses are light.
9:08 Smirk only destroyed about half of Otter's army.Smirk cuts Otter's army in half.
9:44 Otter feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Otter: the first units are already marching.
10:05 Smirk with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:41 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:12 With some nice micro, Smirk successfully defend against Otter's marines.Otter's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
11:46 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Otter while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Otter — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Smirk — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:14 Smirk only destroyed about half of Otter's army.Smirk cuts Otter's army in half.
12:35 Eager to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:19 Otter places down a command center.Otter plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:41 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
14:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
14:48 Smirk's zerglings surround Otter's marines and kills it off!Otter wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
15:26 Otter has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
15:42 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Otter destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Otter takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
16:17 Smirk shot down Otter's command center.No reinforcements in time: Otter watches Smirk level the expansion.
🎙 Smirk holds the stronger army for now.
16:46 Smirk's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
17:33 Smirk is leading the game with more expansions than Otter.Smirk runs 1 more bases than Otter. That compounds.
17:51 Otter places down a command center.More workers, more money: Otter expands.
18:34 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
19:09 Smirk's well-placed lurkers caught Otter's tanks and medics off-guard! Otter's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Otter's position.
19:23 About half of Otter's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
19:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Otter keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:39 Smirk decides to move out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
21:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Smirk is far ahead.
21:41 The battle outcome favors Smirk as Otter's armies melt into Smirk's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Otter's way of life — Smirk marches on.
22:03 Otter lost more than half of his army in that battle.Smirk limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
22:34 Otter destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Otter clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
23:13 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Otter GGs!Otter types it out: GG.
That's the game: Smirk defeats Aralein, settled in the mid game.
■ Aralein
■ Smirk
army value
■ Aralein
■ Smirk
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:09 Smirk spawns at s2 in Yellow while Otter spawns at s1 in Teal.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Smirk at s2, Otter at s1.
0:41 Otter opens 2 Rax FE against Smirk's 12 Hatch.Smirk shows 12 Hatch — Otter has gone 2 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:14 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:49 Otter places down a command center.Otter takes another base — the economy widens.
2:14 Smirk's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:00 Otter decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Otter tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:51 The battle outcome favors Smirk as Otter's armies melt into Smirk's armies' weapon fire!Smirk wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
4:24 With excellent skills and micro, Otter managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:51 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Otter keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:28 Smirk's zerglings are pushing out!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:08 Otter moves out with his armies.Otter has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:46 Otter's army is small compared to Smirk!Otter needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
7:12 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:53 Otter places down a command center.Otter takes another base — the economy widens.
8:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:42 Smirk's zerglings surround Otter's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Otter's front door.
9:27 Otter lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Otter keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:27 Smirk is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:21 Smirk's zerglings surround Otter's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Otter's front door.
12:09 Otter has lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Aralein is hanging on by a thread against Smirk's army.
12:40 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Otter destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Otter takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
13:16 Smirk decides to move out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:42 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
14:07 Otter places down a command center.Quietly, Otter adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:20 Smirk's zerglings surround Otter's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Otter's front door.
15:58 Otter lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:16 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Otter while losing less than half of his army.Otter keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:03 Smirk's zerglings are pushing out!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 It's all going Smirk's way right now.
17:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
17:50 Smirk is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Otter's armies melt in the attack.Otter's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
18:32 Otter 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 —
19:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Otter — the losses are light.
19:30 Eager to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
20:12 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Otter taps out!Otter GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Aralein taps out. Smirk's mid game was simply better.
■ Aralein
■ Smirk
army value
■ Aralein
■ Smirk
economy
Play-by-play (143 lines)
0:19 The game starts with Teal Otter spawning at s2 and Purple Smirk spawning at s3.Otter in Teal at s2. Smirk in Purple at s3. The map is set.
0:28 Otter opens 1 Rax Gas against Smirk's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Otter's 1 Rax Gas against Smirk's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:01 Otter places down a command center.Otter takes another base — the economy widens.
1:25 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:38 Otter decides to move out with his armies.Otter tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:13 Smirk with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
2:34 Otter's army is small compared to Smirk!Otter needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
2:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:26 Nice control from Smirk! He killed Otter's marines and continues pressuring!Otter wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
3:43 About half of Otter's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
3:59 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Otter while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Otter — the losses are light.
4:36 Otter places down a command center.Otter plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:53 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
5:18 Otter feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Otter goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Smirk edges ahead on army strength.
5:44 Smirk with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
6:32 Smirk failed to kill off Otter's defending marines.Smirk's early gamble buys nothing — Otter's defense was already in place.
6:52 After that battle, Otter still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:19 Otter destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Otter clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
7:36 Otter feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Otter: the first units are already marching.
7:57 Smirk is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:43 Smirk failed to kill off Otter's defending marines.Smirk's early gamble buys nothing — Otter's defense was already in place.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:21 With excellent skills and micro, Otter managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:34 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Otter while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Otter — the losses are light.
10:05 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
10:33 Otter decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Otter tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:59 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:18 Otter places down a command center.More workers, more money: Otter expands.
11:30 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
12:11 Nice control from Smirk! He killed Otter's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Otter's front door.
12:29 Otter lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:47 It seems that Otter only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Otter clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
— The mid game —
13:12 Smirk is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Smirk's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:38 Otter's army is small compared to Smirk!Otter is badly outgunned — Smirk's force is a size larger.
14:06 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
14:14 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.
14:43 Smirk seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Otter is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Otter's position.
15:16 Otter has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
15:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Otter — the losses are light.
15:51 Otter places down a command center.More workers, more money: Otter expands.
🎙 The scales tip toward Smirk — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:16 Smirk starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Smirk's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:14 Smirk's well-placed lurkers caught Otter's tanks and medics off-guard! Otter's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Otter's position.
17:31 With excellent skills and micro, Otter managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
17:47 It seems that Otter only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Otter clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
18:21 Otter's army is small compared to Smirk!Otter needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
18:42 Smirk brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Smirk's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:02 Smirk decides to expand.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:53 Smirk's well-placed lurkers caught Otter's tanks and medics off-guard! Otter's army is completely melting!Otter's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
20:25 Otter has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
20:45 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Otter while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Otter — the losses are light.
21:16 Otter places down a command center.Otter plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:31 Smirk is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Smirk's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:50 Smirk appears to have more army than Otter!Count the units: Smirk has the edge over Otter right now.
22:12 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.
22:50 All of a sudden, Otter has no armies left while Smirk is continuing to push across the map!Smirk wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
23:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Otter seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Smirk as the game develops.
23:25 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Otter while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Otter — the losses are light.
23:47 Otter's cloaked wraith did not do much to Smirk's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Smirk shuts the door on Otter.
24:24 Cloaked wraiths from Otter are harassing Smirk!Otter gets into Smirk's mineral line — workers are dying.
24:31 Smirk decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
25:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
25:17 Smirk was out-microed by Otter and loses all his attacking forces.Otter takes the fight on his terms and sends Smirk home with nothing.
25:50 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Otter's army.Smirk clips Otter's army — real damage, but Otter fights on.
26:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Otter — the losses are light.
26:30 Otter is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Otter's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:57 Smirk starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
27:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
27:49 Smirk kills off Otter's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Otter's way of life — Smirk marches on.
28:07 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Otter's army has been decimated.Smirk clips Otter's army — real damage, but Otter fights on.
28:46 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Otter while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Otter — the losses are light.
29:10 Otter dropped some marines into Smirk's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Otter. Smirk's economy takes a real hit.
29:17 Smirk starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Smirk hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
30:11 All of a sudden, Otter has no armies left while Smirk is continuing to push across the map!Smirk wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Otter seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Otter — the losses are light.
31:28 Otter now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Otter hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
31:36 Smirk starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Smirk's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:20 Both Otter and Smirk appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Otter and Smirk yet.
32:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:48 Smirk kills off Otter's armies and continues pushing!Smirk wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
33:18 With excellent skills and micro, Otter managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
33:44 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Otter while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Otter — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:01 Otter now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Otter hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:32 Smirk is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Smirk hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
35:26 Otter's superior marine control beat up all of Smirk's zergling.The mid-game push crashes through — Otter breaks Smirk's position.
35:49 It seems that Otter only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Otter clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
35:57 After that battle, Otter still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
36:23 Unwilling to make the game too long, Otter starts moving out.Otter has seen enough — the army moves out.
36:56 Smirk starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Smirk starts the push.
37:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:36 Smirk backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Otter holds Smirk.
37:57 With excellent skills and micro, Otter managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Otter keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
38:57 Otter moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.This is the big one — Otter commits the late-game army.
39:27 Smirk moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
39:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
39:54 Smirk's defilers made that army unkillable and Otter's position is gone.There's no rebuilding from that. Smirk's late-game push decides it.
40:37 With excellent skills and micro, Otter managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:53 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Otter while losing less than half of his army.Otter keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
41:09 Otter moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Otter has built comes forward at once.
41:43 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Smirk is moving out!Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
42:09 Both Otter and Smirk appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Otter and Smirk are level.
42:25 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.
42:54 Dark swarm goes down on the ramp and Otter's marines cannot shoot a thing. The push is over.Smirk holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
43:12 It seems that Otter only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Otter takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
43:44 After that battle, Otter still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
43:53 Dropship! Dropship! Otter drops some vultures into Smirk's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Otter. Smirk's economy takes a real hit.
44:17 Smirk moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
45:04 All of a sudden, Otter has no armies left while Smirk is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Otter's way of life — Smirk marches on.
45:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Otter seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:00 It seems that Otter only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Otter takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
46:20 Otter tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Smirk.Otter goes for the raid — Smirk is ready, and nothing comes of it.
46:49 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Smirk commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
47:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
47:44 Dark swarm goes down and Otter's marines are firing at nothing! Smirk's cracklings eat the entire line!There's no rebuilding from that. Smirk's late-game push decides it.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Smirk is far ahead.
48:00 About half of Otter's army has been decimated in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
48:32 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Otter destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Otter takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
48:56 Eager to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
49:04 Otter having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Otter GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Aralein taps out. Smirk's late game was simply better.
■ Aralein
■ Smirk
army value
■ Aralein
■ Smirk
economy
Play-by-play (157 lines)
0:07 The Blue Smirk spawns at s3 while Purple Otter spawns at s2.Smirk takes s3 in Blue; Otter settles in at s2 in Purple.
0:33 Otter gets 14 CC against Smirk's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Smirk's 12 Pool against Otter's 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:03 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
1:27 Otter places down a command center.Otter plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:45 Smirk with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:06 Otter decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Otter crosses the map with everything.
2:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:45 Mismicro from Otter gave opportunity to Smirk! Smirk is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Otter's front door.
3:12 With excellent skills and micro, Otter managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
3:46 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Otter — the losses are light.
4:09 Smirk's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
4:38 Otter feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Otter goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:47 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:22 Otter places down a command center.More workers, more money: Otter expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:03 Otter failed to kill off Smirk's defending zerglings.Otter's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
6:36 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Otter keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:02 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Otter's army.Smirk clips Otter's army — real damage, but Otter fights on.
7:22 It seems like Smirk has more units than Otter!Smirk's army is visibly the bigger one — Otter should not take this fight.
7:30 Smirk with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:02 Otter starts pushing out with his marines.Otter tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:43 With some nice micro, Smirk successfully defend against Otter's marines.Otter's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
🎙 Smirk edges ahead on army strength.
9:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Otter keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:42 Otter has lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:07 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:21 It seems like Smirk has more units than Otter!Smirk's army is visibly the bigger one — Otter should not take this fight.
10:55 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:19 Otter places down a command center.Otter plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
12:08 The battle outcome favors Smirk as Otter's armies melt into Smirk's armies' weapon fire!Smirk wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
12:30 Otter lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The scales tip toward Smirk — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:37 Otter destroyed about half of Smirk's army after that battle.Otter cuts Smirk's army in half.
13:18 Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
13:49 Smirk's well-placed lurkers caught Otter's tanks and medics off-guard! Otter's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Otter's position.
14:25 Otter lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
14:53 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Otter while losing less than half of his army.Otter keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:01 Otter dropped some marines into Smirk's mineral line!Otter gets into Smirk's mineral line — workers are dying.
15:37 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
15:56 Smirk decides to expand.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Slight advantage Smirk as the game develops.
16:09 Otter places down a command center.Otter takes another base — the economy widens.
16:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
16:56 Smirk backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Otter holds Smirk.
17:25 With excellent skills and micro, Otter managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
17:47 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Otter — the losses are light.
18:16 Otter has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Smirk.No surprises today — Otter's harassment is scouted early.
18:31 Otter scouted the attempt but Smirk is still going with it!Smirk wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
19:05 What superior Mutalisk micro from Smirk! Otter's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Smirk chips away at Otter's foundation.
19:21 Smirk decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:08 Otter's marines forced Smirk's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.Otter absorbs the mid-game push — Smirk gained nothing for the cost.
20:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Otter seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
21:04 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Otter while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Otter — the losses are light.
21:31 Smirk brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Smirk starts the push.
21:47 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
22:08 Otter places down a command center.Otter plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
22:56 Smirk is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Otter's armies melt in the attack.Otter's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Slight advantage Smirk as the game develops.
23:35 Otter lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
23:52 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Otter while losing less than half of his army.Otter keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:04 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Otter's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Otter shuts the door on Smirk.
24:34 Smirk starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Smirk hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:55 Otter is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Smirk's army.Otter is badly outgunned — Smirk's force is a size larger.
25:23 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
25:56 Smirk is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Otter's armies melt in the attack.Otter's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
26:03 Otter has lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
26:27 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Otter — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Smirk as the game develops.
27:05 Smirk starts expanding.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
27:17 Otter places down a command center.Otter takes another base — the economy widens.
27:49 Otter harasses Smirk's economy and gets ahead of the game.Smirk looks away for one second and Otter makes him pay for it.
28:10 Smirk starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Smirk starts the push.
28:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
29:00 Otter successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.Smirk commits and it's the wrong call — Otter cleans it up.
29:27 After that battle, Otter still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:42 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Otter's force stays on that battlefield.
30:01 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
30:21 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.
30:51 The battle outcome favors Smirk as Otter's armies melt into Smirk's armies' weapon fire!Otter's army evaporates. Smirk doesn't even slow down.
31:10 After that battle, Smirk destroyed about half of Otter's army.Smirk cuts Otter's army in half.
31:46 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Otter's force stays on that battlefield.
32:07 Smirk is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Smirk starts the push.
32:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
32:48 Smirk lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Otter's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Otter holds Smirk.
33:09 After that battle, Otter still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
33:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Otter — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
34:13 Smirk's number of expansions are equal to Otter's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Smirk and Otter yet.
34:21 Smirk starts pushing across the map.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
34:45 Otter is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Otter hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
35:35 Otter seemed like winning the battle but when Smirk's mutalisks came into the scene, things changed, Smirk won the battle!Smirk absorbs the mid-game push — Otter gained nothing for the cost.
35:55 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Otter while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Otter — the losses are light.
36:28 About half of Otter's army has been decimated in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
36:50 Otter tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Smirk.Otter goes for the raid — Smirk is ready, and nothing comes of it.
37:04 Otter dropped some marines into Smirk's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Otter. Smirk's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
37:27 Smirk starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Smirk starts the push.
37:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
38:34 Smirk seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Otter is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Otter's position.
38:51 Otter has lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
39:12 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Otter while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Otter — the losses are light.
39:30 Cloaked wraiths from Otter are harassing Smirk!Beautiful harassment from Otter. Smirk's economy takes a real hit.
39:48 Dropship! Dropship! Otter drops some vultures into Smirk's mineral line!The raid lands — Otter chips away at Smirk's foundation.
40:28 Smirk brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Smirk starts the push.
40:47 At the moment, Smirk seems to have more units than Otter.Count the units: Smirk has the edge over Otter right now.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
41:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
41:42 Otter scans, the lurkers die, and Smirk's push is over.Smirk throws the endgame army in and Otter simply refuses to lose.
41:49 After that battle, Otter still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Otter keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:43 With a successful harassment, Otter hurts Smirk's economy.The raid lands — Otter chips away at Smirk's foundation.
43:14 Smirk moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
43:39 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Otter pushes into the swarm.Everything Otter has built comes forward at once.
44:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
44:21 Dark swarm goes down and Otter's marines are firing at nothing! Smirk's cracklings eat the entire line!There's no rebuilding from that. Smirk's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:36 About half of Otter's army has been decimated in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
45:01 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Otter — the losses are light.
45:31 Dropship! Dropship! Otter drops some vultures into Smirk's mineral line!The raid lands — Otter chips away at Smirk's foundation.
45:49 Otter dropped some marines into Smirk's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Otter. Smirk's economy takes a real hit.
46:19 Otter dropped some marines into Smirk's mineral line!The raid lands — Otter chips away at Smirk's foundation.
46:38 Currently, neither Smirk nor Otter appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Smirk and Otter yet.
47:12 Dropship! Dropship! Otter drops some vultures into Smirk's mineral line!Otter gets into Smirk's mineral line — workers are dying.
47:31 Both Smirk and Otter appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Smirk and Otter match each other.
47:59 Smirk appears to have more army than Otter!Count the units: Smirk has the edge over Otter right now.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
48:16 Otter tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Smirk.Otter goes for the raid — Smirk is ready, and nothing comes of it.
48:45 Smirk appears to have more army than Otter!Count the units: Smirk has the edge over Otter right now.
49:06 Otter tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Smirk.Good instincts from Smirk; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
49:30 Otter harasses Smirk and gets ahead of the game.Otter gets into Smirk's mineral line — workers are dying.
49:39 Currently, neither Smirk nor Otter appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Smirk and Otter yet.
50:09 Cloaked wraiths from Otter are harassing Smirk!Otter gets into Smirk's mineral line — workers are dying.
50:32 Otter tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Smirk.Otter knocks, Smirk answers. No damage done.
50:50 Otter dropped some marines into Smirk's mineral line!The raid lands — Otter chips away at Smirk's foundation.
51:21 Smirk moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
🎙 Smirk holds the stronger army for now.
51:45 Smirk's forces appear to be larger compared to Otter's!Smirk's army is visibly the bigger one — Otter should not take this fight.
52:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
52:37 Otter scans, the lurkers die, and Smirk's push is over.Smirk throws the endgame army in and Otter simply refuses to lose.
52:50 After that battle, Otter still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
53:12 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Otter — the losses are light.
53:53 Otter dropped some marines into Smirk's mineral line!The raid lands — Otter chips away at Smirk's foundation.
54:11 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Otter GGs!Otter GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Smirk defeats Aralein, settled in the late game.
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