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■ Forest
■ Demean
army value
■ Forest
■ Demean
economy
Play-by-play (125 lines)
0:07 The game starts with White Cineast spawning at s1 and Blue Demean spawning at s2.Cineast takes s1 in White; across the map, Demean settles in at s2 in Blue.
0:25 Cineast gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Demean's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Scouting done, plans revealed: Cineast's 1 Gate Cybernetics against Demean's 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
0:59 Cineast warps in a nexus.Quietly, Cineast adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:20 Demean warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Demean expands.
1:56 Cineast is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Cineast: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:06 Demean decides to push out with his dragoon.Demean goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:08 Cineast kills off Demean's dragoons with some nice micro!The early pressure works — Cineast breaks Demean's front door.
3:26 Cineast destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Demean's army has been decimated.Cineast clips Demean's army — real damage, but Demean fights on.
3:52 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Demean destroyed only less than half of Cineast's army.Demean clips Cineast's army — real damage, but Cineast fights on.
4:11 Cineast decides to push out with his dragoon.Cineast tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:34 Demean decides to push out with his dragoon.Demean tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:05 Cineast warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cineast expands.
5:28 Demean warps in a nexus.Quietly, Demean adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:58 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:07 With really nice micro, Cineast kills off Demean's dragoons.The early pressure works — Cineast breaks Demean's front door.
6:50 With excellent skills and micro, Demean managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Demean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:27 Eager to end the game, Cineast moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Cineast crosses the map with everything.
7:56 Demean decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Demean: the first units are already marching.
8:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:48 All of a sudden, Cineast has no armies left while Demean is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Demean. The push continues.
9:17 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Demean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Demean seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:52 Cineast appears to have more army than Demean!Cineast's army is visibly the bigger one — Demean should not take this fight.
10:29 Cineast decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Cineast pushes.
10:36 Demean is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Demean: the first units are already marching.
11:16 Cineast desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Cineast expands.
11:25 Demean warps in a nexus.Demean takes another base — the economy widens.
12:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:27 Demean failed to kill off Cineast's defending dragoons.Demean's early gamble buys nothing — Cineast's defense was already in place.
12:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Demean — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
13:06 After that battle, Demean still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
13:34 Cineast is pushing out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Cineast starts the push.
13:58 Demean is pushing out with his dragoons!Demean's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:25 It seems like Cineast has more units than Demean!Count the units: Cineast has the edge over Demean right now.
14:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:16 Demean seems to have the more superior dragoon micro! Cineast's dragoons are melting away!Cineast's defense bends, then snaps. Demean takes the middle of the game.
15:28 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Demean while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Demean — the losses are light.
16:01 With excellent skills and micro, Demean managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
16:23 Cineast's nexus has been destroyed by Demean.Cineast's expansion burns — Demean tears it down.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:43 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:26 Demean is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Demean's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:33 Demean warps in a nexus.Demean plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:39 Demean was out-microed by Cineast and loses all his attacking forces.Cineast takes the fight on his terms and sends Demean home with nothing.
18:52 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Demean while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Demean — the losses are light.
19:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Demean seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
19:53 Reaver! Reaver! Demean's reaver is killing off most of Cineast's workers!Beautiful harassment from Demean. Cineast's economy takes a real hit.
20:05 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
20:36 Reaver! Reaver! Cineast's reaver is killing off most of Demean's workers!Demean looks away for one second and Cineast makes him pay for it.
21:00 Demean is pushing out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Demean starts the push.
21:27 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:49 Demean had some dark templars but under Cineast's observers, they're close to useless! Demean had to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Cineast holds Demean.
22:01 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Demean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:41 Cineast destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Demean's army has been decimated.Cineast clips Demean's army — real damage, but Demean fights on.
22:50 Demean casts some storm! But Cineast lost no workers.Demean goes for the raid — Cineast is ready, and nothing comes of it.
23:33 Eager to end the game, Cineast moves out with his armies.Cineast has seen enough — the army moves out.
23:40 Cineast warps in a nexus.Quietly, Cineast adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
24:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
24:34 Demean successfully fends off Cineast's attacks.The attack shatters on Demean's line. Great positioning.
25:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Demean seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:18 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Demean destroyed only less than half of Cineast's army.Demean clips Cineast's army — real damage, but Cineast fights on.
25:59 Demean tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Cineast.Demean goes for the raid — Cineast is ready, and nothing comes of it.
26:12 Unwilling to make the game too long, Cineast starts moving out.Here it comes: Cineast crosses the map with everything.
26:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
27:12 Demean's reavers proved significant advantage in this battle! Cineast has no choice but to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Demean holds Cineast.
27:26 After that battle, Demean still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
27:57 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Demean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:19 Cineast is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Cineast's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:33 Demean is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Demean's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
29:37 Demean without observers, is having quite a trouble dealing with Cineast's dark templars. It seems like Demean lost all of his armies!The mid-game push crashes through — Cineast breaks Demean's position.
30:02 Demean has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Cineast's force stays on that battlefield.
30:21 It seems that Demean only managed to destroy less than half of Cineast's army.Demean clips Cineast's army — real damage, but Cineast fights on.
30:53 Where is Demean's detector? Cineast sends dark templars to harass Demean's mineral line!The raid lands — Cineast chips away at Demean's foundation.
31:07 Feeling content with the game, Cineast is starting to push out with his dragoons!Cineast hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
31:23 Cineast appears to have more army than Demean!Count the units: Cineast has the edge over Demean right now.
32:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
32:24 Cineast was out-microed by Demean and loses all his attacking forces.Demean takes the fight on his terms and sends Cineast home with nothing.
32:50 After that battle, Demean still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:01 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Demean while losing less than half of his army.Demean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:42 Reaver! Reaver! Demean's reaver is killing off most of Cineast's workers!The raid lands — Demean chips away at Cineast's foundation.
33:58 Feeling content with the game, Cineast is starting to push out with his dragoons!Cineast hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:22 Demean starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Demean pushes.
34:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
35:02 Demean without observers, is having quite a trouble dealing with Cineast's dark templars. It seems like Demean lost all of his armies!The mid-game push crashes through — Cineast breaks Demean's position.
35:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Demean seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
36:10 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Demean while losing less than half of his army.Demean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:28 Demean tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Cineast.Demean goes for the raid — Cineast is ready, and nothing comes of it.
36:53 In terms of army size, Demean is behind Cineast!Demean needs production, fast; Cineast's army has outgrown his.
37:07 Demean tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Cineast.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Cineast shuts the door on Demean.
37:37 Cineast is pushing out with his dragoons!Cineast's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
38:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
38:34 Cineast with the better dragoon control won the battle!Demean's defense bends, then snaps. Cineast takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Forest holds the stronger army for now.
38:57 Cineast only destroyed about half of Demean's army.Cineast cuts Demean's army in half.
39:15 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Demean while losing less than half of his army.Demean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:35 Feeling content with the game, Cineast is starting to push out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Cineast starts the push.
40:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
40:32 Demean without observers, is having quite a trouble dealing with Cineast's dark templars. It seems like Demean lost all of his armies!The mid-game push crashes through — Cineast breaks Demean's position.
41:00 Demean has lost about half of his army in that battle.Cineast pays for that trade with about half his army.
41:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Demean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
41:51 Cineast has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.Everything Cineast has built comes forward at once.
41:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Forest is far ahead.
42:36 The battle outcome favors Cineast as Demean's armies melt into Cineast's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Demean's way of life — Cineast marches on.
42:57 About half of Demean's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Cineast's force stays on that battlefield.
43:25 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Demean — the losses are light.
43:47 Eager to end the game, Cineast moves out with his armies.Cineast tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
44:12 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Demean GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Demean taps.
Demean taps out. Forest's mid game was simply better.
■ Forest
■ Demean
army value
■ Forest
■ Demean
economy
Play-by-play (178 lines)
0:15 The Yellow Cineast spawns at s4 while Blue Demean spawns at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Cineast at s4, Demean at s3.
0:39 Demean opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Cineast's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Cineast shows 1 Gate Cybernetics — Demean has gone 1 Gate Cybernetics. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:01 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:24 Demean warps in a nexus.Demean takes another base — the economy widens.
1:43 Cineast is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Cineast: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:12 Demean is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Demean tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:44 With really nice micro, Cineast kills off Demean's dragoons.The early pressure works — Cineast breaks Demean's front door.
3:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Demean seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:39 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Demean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:08 It seems like Demean has more units than Cineast!Count the units: Demean has the edge over Cineast right now.
4:29 Demean warps in a nexus.Demean takes another base — the economy widens.
4:37 Cineast starts pushing across the map.Cineast tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:18 Demean is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Demean goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:28 Cineast decides to expand.Quietly, Cineast adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:27 Cineast failed to kill off Demean's defending dragoons.Demean holds the early rush without blinking.
6:42 With excellent skills and micro, Demean managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:02 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Demean destroyed only less than half of Cineast's army.Demean takes a bite out of Cineast's force and backs off.
7:30 Cineast decides to push out with his dragoon.Cineast goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:52 Demean decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Demean: the first units are already marching.
8:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:29 Demean kills off all of Cineast's offensive dragoons.Demean holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:01 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Cineast destroyed only less than half of Demean's army.Cineast clips Demean's army — real damage, but Demean fights on.
9:28 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Demean — the losses are light.
9:44 Demean warps in a nexus.Demean plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:03 Cineast decides to push out with his dragoon.Cineast goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:24 Demean is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Demean goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:55 Demean's army is small compared to Cineast!Demean is badly outgunned — Cineast's force is a size larger.
11:23 Cineast warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cineast expands.
11:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:06 Demean was out-microed by Cineast and loses all his attacking forces.Cineast holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:33 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Demean while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Demean — the losses are light.
12:45 Demean lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Cineast's force stays on that battlefield.
13:05 Cineast starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Cineast crosses the map with everything.
— The mid game —
13:44 Feeling content with the game, Demean is starting to push out with his dragoons!Demean hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:21 Cineast seems to have the more superior dragoon micro! Demean's dragoons are melting away!The mid-game push crashes through — Cineast breaks Demean's position.
14:39 About half of Demean's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Cineast's force stays on that battlefield.
15:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Demean — the losses are light.
15:37 Demean casts some storm! But Cineast lost no workers.Demean goes for the raid — Cineast is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:55 Demean warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Demean expands.
16:11 Cineast is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Cineast's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:44 Cineast warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cineast expands.
16:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
17:27 Cineast had some dark templars but under Demean's observers, they're close to useless! Cineast had to back off!Demean absorbs the mid-game push — Cineast gained nothing for the cost.
17:52 After that battle, Demean still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
18:17 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Demean — the losses are light.
18:34 Cineast successfully harasses Demean's economy.The raid lands — Cineast chips away at Demean's foundation.
19:07 Cineast is pushing out with his dragoons!Cineast's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:52 Cineast was out-microed by Demean and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Demean's line. Great positioning.
20:00 After that battle, Demean still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
20:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Demean — the losses are light.
20:49 Unwilling to make the game too long, Cineast starts moving out.No more waiting. Cineast pushes.
21:18 Cineast must macro up quickly or Demean will just roll him over!Cineast is badly outgunned — Demean's force is a size larger.
21:52 Demean warps in a nexus.Quietly, Demean adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:22 Demean without observers, is having quite a trouble dealing with Cineast's dark templars. It seems like Demean lost all of his armies!Demean's defense bends, then snaps. Cineast takes the middle of the game.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:54 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Cineast destroyed only less than half of Demean's army.Cineast takes a bite out of Demean's force and backs off.
23:17 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Demean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:42 Cineast destroys Demean's nexus, denying expansions.The base falls. Cineast rips Demean's economy back a full step.
24:00 Where is Cineast's detector? Demean sends dark templars to harass Cineast's mineral line!The raid lands — Demean chips away at Cineast's foundation.
24:27 Cineast warps in a nexus.Quietly, Cineast adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:41 Demean starts expanding.Demean takes another base — the economy widens.
25:04 Cineast is pushing out with his dragoons!Cineast hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:26 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.
26:02 Cineast seems to have the more superior dragoon micro! Demean's dragoons are melting away!Demean's defense bends, then snaps. Cineast takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:29 It seems that Cineast only managed to destroy less than half of Demean's army.Cineast clips Demean's army — real damage, but Demean fights on.
26:46 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Demean while losing less than half of his army.Demean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:13 Feeling content with the game, Cineast is starting to push out with his dragoons!Cineast hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
27:55 Demean's reavers proved significant advantage in this battle! Cineast has no choice but to back off!Demean absorbs the mid-game push — Cineast gained nothing for the cost.
28:23 With excellent skills and micro, Demean managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
28:35 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Demean destroyed only less than half of Cineast's army.Demean clips Cineast's army — real damage, but Cineast fights on.
28:59 Cineast warps in a nexus.Quietly, Cineast adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
29:31 Demean warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Demean expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:42 Cineast is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Cineast hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:10 Demean is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!The composition is ready; Demean starts the push.
30:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
30:54 Demean kills off Cineast's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Demean. The push continues.
31:26 Cineast lost about half of his army in that battle.Demean pays for that trade with about half his army.
31:35 Cineast destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Demean's army has been decimated.Cineast clips Demean's army — real damage, but Demean fights on.
31:55 Cineast is pushing out with his dragoons!Cineast's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:30 Demean is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Demean's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:45 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.
33:09 Demean with a nice shuttle-reaver combo together with dragoon, decimates Cineast's army.Cineast's defense bends, then snaps. Demean takes the middle of the game.
33:29 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Demean while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Demean — the losses are light.
33:53 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Cineast destroyed only less than half of Demean's army.Cineast clips Demean's army — real damage, but Demean fights on.
34:13 Cineast warps in a nexus.Quietly, Cineast adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
34:44 Demean warps in a nexus.Demean plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
35:18 Feeling content with the game, Cineast is starting to push out with his dragoons!Cineast's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:35 Demean is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!The composition is ready; Demean starts the push.
36:02 Currently, Cineast and Demean appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
36:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
36:52 Demean with a nice shuttle-reaver combo together with dragoon, decimates Cineast's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Demean breaks Cineast's position.
36:59 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Demean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:22 After that battle, Demean still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:41 Feeling content with the game, Cineast is starting to push out with his dragoons!Cineast's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
38:22 Demean is pushing out with his dragoons!Demean's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
38:39 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.
38:51 Demean failed to bring in observers and Cineast's dark templars savaged Demean's army!Cineast absorbs the mid-game push — Demean gained nothing for the cost.
39:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Demean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:49 After that battle, Demean still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
40:11 Reaver! Reaver! Cineast's reaver is killing off most of Demean's workers!Beautiful harassment from Cineast. Demean's economy takes a real hit.
— The late game —
40:27 Cineast has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.Max supply, full upgrades: Cineast moves out to end it.
41:02 Demean decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Demean crosses the map with everything.
41:18 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
41:32 The reaver shots land perfectly — Cineast's goon line evaporates and Demean pushes on.The final army does its work — Demean breaks Cineast late.
42:06 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Demean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:31 It seems that Cineast only managed to destroy less than half of Demean's army.Cineast takes a bite out of Demean's force and backs off.
43:01 Arbiters overhead — Cineast is hunting for the stasis that ends this.This is the big one — Cineast commits the late-game army.
43:23 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Demean moves out.This is the big one — Demean commits the late-game army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
43:30 Currently, Cineast and Demean appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Cineast and Demean are level.
44:05 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
44:21 Demean kills off Cineast's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Cineast's way of life — Demean marches on.
44:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Demean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:12 After that battle, Demean still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:29 Cineast tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Demean's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Demean shuts the door on Cineast.
45:57 Demean has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.Everything Demean has built comes forward at once.
46:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
46:35 Cineast had the observers out, and Demean's dark templar did nothing at all.Demean throws the endgame army in and Cineast simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
47:07 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Demean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Demean seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:01 Arbiters overhead — Cineast is hunting for the stasis that ends this.Max supply, full upgrades: Cineast moves out to end it.
48:08 Demean moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Demean crosses the map with everything.
48:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
49:10 Cineast's archons lead the way through Demean's line and nothing holds.There's no rebuilding from that. Cineast's late-game push decides it.
49:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Demean seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:48 It seems that Demean only managed to destroy less than half of Cineast's army.Demean clips Cineast's army — real damage, but Cineast fights on.
50:10 Demean's nexus has been destroyed by Cineast.No reinforcements in time: Demean watches Cineast level the expansion.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
50:30 Demean is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Cineast's army.Demean needs production, fast; Cineast's army has outgrown his.
50:49 Cineast warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cineast expands.
51:27 Cineast moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Cineast crosses the map with everything.
51:34 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Demean moves out.Max supply, full upgrades: Demean moves out to end it.
52:05 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
52:35 Storm on the choke — Demean walks into it and Cineast holds comfortably.Demean throws the endgame army in and Cineast simply refuses to lose.
52:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Demean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:06 With excellent skills and micro, Demean managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
53:42 Where is Demean's detector? Cineast sends dark templars to harass Demean's mineral line!The raid lands — Cineast chips away at Demean's foundation.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
54:07 Demean tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Cineast's economy.Demean goes for the raid — Cineast is ready, and nothing comes of it.
54:17 Cineast decides to start pushing across the map.Cineast tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
54:42 Demean pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.Everything Demean has built comes forward at once.
55:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
55:33 Demean's reaver catches Cineast's goons packed together and the push is over.Demean holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
55:48 With excellent skills and micro, Demean managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
56:27 Demean destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Cineast's army has been decimated.Demean takes a bite out of Cineast's force and backs off.
56:44 Where is Cineast's detector? Demean sends dark templars to harass Cineast's mineral line!The raid lands — Demean chips away at Cineast's foundation.
57:10 Cineast has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.Everything Cineast has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
57:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
57:42 Cineast pushed into a full archon line and Demean never gave a step.Demean holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
58:10 After that battle, Demean still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
58:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Demean — the losses are light.
59:05 Where is Cineast's detector? Demean sends dark templars to harass Cineast's mineral line!The raid lands — Demean chips away at Cineast's foundation.
59:18 It seems like Cineast has more units than Demean!Cineast's army is visibly the bigger one — Demean should not take this fight.
59:54 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Cineast moves out.Max supply, full upgrades: Cineast moves out to end it.
60:03 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Demean GGs!Demean GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Forest closes it out over Demean.
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army value
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Play-by-play (288 lines)
0:18 The Yellow Cineast spawns at s2 while Blue Demean spawns at s3.We're underway — Cineast spawns at s2, Demean answers from s3.
0:35 Cineast opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Demean's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Cineast shows 1 Gate Cybernetics — Demean has gone 1 Gate Cybernetics. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:44 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:21 Demean warps in a nexus.Demean takes another base — the economy widens.
1:30 Eager to end the game, Cineast moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Cineast crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
1:56 Unwilling to make the game too long, Demean starts moving out.No more waiting. Demean pushes.
2:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:45 With really nice micro, Cineast kills off Demean's dragoons.The early pressure works — Cineast breaks Demean's front door.
3:08 After that battle, Demean still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:34 It seems that Demean only managed to destroy less than half of Cineast's army.Demean takes a bite out of Cineast's force and backs off.
3:45 Cineast is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Cineast: the first units are already marching.
4:08 Demean decides to move out with his armies.Demean tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
4:25 Cineast appears to have more army than Demean!Count the units: Cineast has the edge over Demean right now.
5:00 Cineast warps in a nexus.Quietly, Cineast adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:24 Demean warps in a nexus.Demean takes another base — the economy widens.
5:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
5:53 Demean failed to break through Cineast's dragoon defense line.Cineast holds the early rush without blinking.
6:20 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Demean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Demean seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
7:08 Cineast decides to push out with his dragoon.Cineast tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:29 Attempting to end the game, Demean moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Demean pushes.
7:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:14 Demean failed to kill off Cineast's defending dragoons.Cineast holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Demean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:59 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Cineast destroyed only less than half of Demean's army.Cineast clips Demean's army — real damage, but Demean fights on.
9:19 Cineast starts pushing across the map.Cineast has seen enough — the army moves out.
9:39 Demean decides to move out with his armies.Demean tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
9:53 Cineast warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cineast expands.
10:12 Demean warps in a nexus.Demean takes another base — the economy widens.
10:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:58 Cineast failed to break through Demean's dragoon defense line.Cineast's early gamble buys nothing — Demean's defense was already in place.
11:26 After that battle, Demean still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Demean — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
12:16 Cineast is pushing out with his dragoons!Cineast hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
12:43 Demean is pushing out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Demean starts the push.
12:57 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:17 Cineast's reavers proved significant advantage in this battle! Demean has no choice but to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Cineast holds Demean.
13:36 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Demean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Demean seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
14:19 Cineast casts some storm! But Demean lost no workers.Good instincts from Demean; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
14:47 Cineast appears to have more army than Demean!Cineast's army is visibly the bigger one — Demean should not take this fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:01 Feeling content with the game, Cineast is starting to push out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Cineast starts the push.
15:19 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast takes another base — the economy widens.
15:54 Demean warps in a nexus.Demean plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
16:29 Nice shuttle-reaver micro by Cineast! That was the key of victory for this battle!Demean's defense bends, then snaps. Cineast takes the middle of the game.
17:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Demean seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
17:15 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Demean — the losses are light.
17:38 Cineast is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Cineast's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:07 Demean is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Demean's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
18:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:49 Cineast kills off Demean's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Demean's way of life — Cineast marches on.
19:06 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Cineast destroyed only less than half of Demean's army.Cineast clips Demean's army — real damage, but Demean fights on.
19:20 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Demean while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Demean — the losses are light.
19:51 Cineast tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Demean's economy.Cineast knocks, Demean answers. No damage done.
20:19 Demean warps in a nexus.Demean plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:26 Demean casts some storm! But Cineast lost no workers.Demean knocks, Cineast answers. No damage done.
20:51 Cineast starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Cineast pushes.
21:28 Cineast starts expanding.Quietly, Cineast adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
21:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
22:08 Cineast failed to bring in observers and Demean's dark templars savaged Cineast's army!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Demean holds Cineast.
22:30 Cineast destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Demean's army has been decimated.Cineast takes a bite out of Demean's force and backs off.
22:46 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Demean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:13 Demean tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Cineast.Demean knocks, Cineast answers. No damage done.
23:34 Feeling content with the game, Cineast is starting to push out with his dragoons!Cineast's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:57 Unwilling to make the game too long, Demean starts moving out.Demean has seen enough — the army moves out.
24:14 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.
24:46 Cineast without observers, is having quite a trouble dealing with Demean's dark templars. It seems like Cineast lost all of his armies!Cineast's defense bends, then snaps. Demean takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
24:53 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Demean while losing less than half of his army.Demean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:22 After that battle, Demean still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:49 Demean shot down Cineast's nexus.Cineast's expansion burns — Demean tears it down.
26:11 Cineast warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cineast expands.
26:26 Demean warps in a nexus.Quietly, Demean adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
26:42 Feeling content with the game, Cineast is starting to push out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Cineast starts the push.
27:01 Attempting to end the game, Demean moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Demean pushes.
27:40 Both Cineast and Demean appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
27:48 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
28:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
28:42 Demean's reavers proved significant advantage in this battle! Cineast has no choice but to back off!Demean absorbs the mid-game push — Cineast gained nothing for the cost.
28:57 After that battle, Demean still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
29:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Demean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:36 Aaaaaa, Demean's mineral line is stormed by Cineast's high templars!Demean looks away for one second and Cineast makes him pay for it.
30:10 Feeling content with the game, Cineast is starting to push out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Cineast starts the push.
30:34 Demean is pushing out with his dragoons!Demean's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:47 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.
31:01 Cineast with the better dragoon control won the battle!Demean's defense bends, then snaps. Cineast takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
31:26 Cineast destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Demean's army has been decimated.Cineast clips Demean's army — real damage, but Demean fights on.
31:46 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Demean — the losses are light.
32:05 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
32:41 Cineast decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Cineast crosses the map with everything.
32:53 Feeling content with the game, Demean is starting to push out with his dragoons!Demean's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
33:48 The battle outcome favors Cineast as Demean's armies melt into Cineast's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Cineast. The push continues.
34:10 After that battle, Demean still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
34:17 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Demean while losing less than half of his army.Demean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
34:56 Demean tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Cineast's economy.Demean goes for the raid — Cineast is ready, and nothing comes of it.
35:18 Cineast decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Cineast crosses the map with everything.
35:33 Feeling content with the game, Demean is starting to push out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Demean starts the push.
35:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
36:16 Cineast successfully fends off Demean's attacks.Cineast holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
36:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Demean — the losses are light.
37:09 With excellent skills and micro, Demean managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
37:16 Demean tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Cineast's economy.Demean goes for the raid — Cineast is ready, and nothing comes of it.
37:33 Cineast is pushing out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Cineast starts the push.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
38:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
38:18 Cineast seems to have the more superior dragoon micro! Demean's dragoons are melting away!The mid-game push crashes through — Cineast breaks Demean's position.
38:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Demean seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Demean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:31 Cineast has more expansions than Demean.Cineast runs 1 more bases than Demean. That compounds.
— The late game —
39:53 Cineast has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.Everything Cineast has built comes forward at once.
40:09 Arbiters overhead — Demean is hunting for the stasis that ends this.Everything Demean has built comes forward at once.
40:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
40:57 Cineast kills off Demean's armies and continues pushing!Demean's army evaporates. Cineast doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
41:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Demean seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Demean — the losses are light.
42:06 Demean casts some storm! But Cineast lost no workers.Demean knocks, Cineast answers. No damage done.
42:18 Cineast decides to move out with his armies.Cineast has seen enough — the army moves out.
42:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
43:02 Demean successfully fends off Cineast's attacks.Demean holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
43:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Demean seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Demean — the losses are light.
44:24 Cineast is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Demean's army.Cineast needs production, fast; Demean's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
44:33 Demean tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Cineast's economy.Demean knocks, Cineast answers. No damage done.
44:53 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Cineast moves out.Max supply, full upgrades: Cineast moves out to end it.
45:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
45:39 Storm on the choke — Cineast walks into it and Demean holds comfortably.Demean holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
46:10 With excellent skills and micro, Demean managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:39 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Demean destroyed only less than half of Cineast's army.Demean takes a bite out of Cineast's force and backs off.
46:46 Cineast has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.Max supply, full upgrades: Cineast moves out to end it.
47:07 Attempting to end the game, Demean moves out with his armies.Demean tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
47:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:46 With beautiful placement, Demean successfully fends off Cineast's attacks.The attack shatters on Demean's line. Great positioning.
48:16 With excellent skills and micro, Demean managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:45 It seems that Demean only managed to destroy less than half of Cineast's army.Demean takes a bite out of Cineast's force and backs off.
49:11 Cineast decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Cineast tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
49:24 Demean decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Demean has seen enough — the army moves out.
49:47 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
49:58 Cineast's carriers are untouchable now and Demean concedes the map.There's no rebuilding from that. Cineast's late-game push decides it.
50:38 After that battle, Demean still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:00 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Demean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
51:23 Cineast has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.This is the big one — Cineast commits the late-game army.
51:43 Attempting to end the game, Demean moves out with his armies.Demean tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
52:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
52:20 With beautiful placement, Demean successfully fends off Cineast's attacks.Cineast commits and it's the wrong call — Demean cleans it up.
52:49 With excellent skills and micro, Demean managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:56 Demean destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Cineast's army has been decimated.Demean takes a bite out of Cineast's force and backs off.
53:22 Demean casts some storm! But Cineast lost no workers.Good instincts from Cineast; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
53:39 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Cineast moves out.Everything Cineast has built comes forward at once.
54:14 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Demean moves out.Everything Demean has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
54:36 Both Cineast and Demean appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Cineast and Demean are level.
54:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
55:17 With beautiful placement, Demean successfully fends off Cineast's attacks.Demean holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
55:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Demean seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Demean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:27 Cineast starts pushing across the map.Cineast has seen enough — the army moves out.
56:36 Arbiters overhead — Demean is hunting for the stasis that ends this.Max supply, full upgrades: Demean moves out to end it.
57:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
57:17 Storm on the choke — Demean walks into it and Cineast holds comfortably.Demean throws the endgame army in and Cineast simply refuses to lose.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
57:41 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Demean while losing less than half of his army.Demean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:10 After that battle, Demean still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:38 Demean casts some storm! But Cineast lost no workers.Demean knocks, Cineast answers. No damage done.
58:59 Arbiters overhead — Cineast is hunting for the stasis that ends this.Everything Cineast has built comes forward at once.
59:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
59:29 Storm on the choke — Cineast walks into it and Demean holds comfortably.Cineast throws the endgame army in and Demean simply refuses to lose.
59:54 Cineast destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Demean's army has been decimated.Cineast takes a bite out of Demean's force and backs off.
60:11 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Demean destroyed only less than half of Cineast's army.Demean takes a bite out of Cineast's force and backs off.
60:46 Where is Cineast's detector? Demean sends dark templars to harass Cineast's mineral line!Demean gets into Cineast's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
60:56 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Cineast moves out.Max supply, full upgrades: Cineast moves out to end it.
61:35 Eager to end the game, Demean moves out with his armies.Demean has seen enough — the army moves out.
61:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
62:10 Cineast's reaver catches Demean's goons packed together and the push is over.Cineast holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
62:29 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Demean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
63:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Demean seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
63:12 Cineast decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Cineast crosses the map with everything.
63:41 Demean starts pushing across the map.Demean tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
63:52 Currently, Cineast and Demean appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Cineast and Demean are level.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
64:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
64:41 Cineast successfully fends off Demean's attacks.Cineast takes the fight on his terms and sends Demean home with nothing.
65:03 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Demean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
65:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Demean seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
65:39 Reaver! Reaver! Demean's reaver is killing off most of Cineast's workers!The raid lands — Demean chips away at Cineast's foundation.
66:07 Demean tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Cineast.Demean knocks, Cineast answers. No damage done.
66:24 Cineast pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.This is the big one — Cineast commits the late-game army.
66:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
67:24 Demean successfully fends off Cineast's attacks.The attack shatters on Demean's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
67:44 After that battle, Demean still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
67:55 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Demean while losing less than half of his army.Demean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
68:15 Eager to end the game, Cineast moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Cineast pushes.
68:36 Demean decides to start pushing across the map.Demean tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
69:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
69:30 Cineast's reaver catches Demean's goons packed together and the push is over.Cineast holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
69:46 Demean destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Cineast's army has been decimated.Demean takes a bite out of Cineast's force and backs off.
70:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Demean seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
70:29 Cineast pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.This is the big one — Cineast commits the late-game army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
70:47 Demean decides to move out with his armies.Demean has seen enough — the army moves out.
71:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
71:36 Cineast was out-microed by Demean and loses all his attacking forces.Demean takes the fight on his terms and sends Cineast home with nothing.
71:53 With excellent skills and micro, Demean managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
72:13 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Demean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
72:34 Cineast has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.This is the big one — Cineast commits the late-game army.
73:01 Demean pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.Everything Demean has built comes forward at once.
73:32 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
74:00 Demean was out-microed by Cineast and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Cineast's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
74:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Demean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
74:36 With excellent skills and micro, Demean managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
75:02 Cineast has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Demean.Economically it's Cineast's game right now; Demean is falling behind on bases.
75:16 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Cineast moves out.Everything Cineast has built comes forward at once.
75:34 Demean has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.Everything Demean has built comes forward at once.
76:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
76:33 Cineast pushed into a full archon line and Demean never gave a step.Demean holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
76:44 After that battle, Demean still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
77:11 Demean destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Cineast's army has been decimated.Demean clips Cineast's army — real damage, but Cineast fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
77:21 Cineast has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.Max supply, full upgrades: Cineast moves out to end it.
77:57 Demean starts pushing across the map.Demean tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
78:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
78:26 The reaver shots land perfectly — Demean's goon line evaporates and Cineast pushes on.The final army does its work — Cineast breaks Demean late.
78:56 With excellent skills and micro, Demean managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
79:15 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Demean destroyed only less than half of Cineast's army.Demean takes a bite out of Cineast's force and backs off.
79:47 Demean tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Cineast's economy.Demean knocks, Cineast answers. No damage done.
80:06 Arbiters overhead — Cineast is hunting for the stasis that ends this.Max supply, full upgrades: Cineast moves out to end it.
80:29 Arbiters overhead — Demean is hunting for the stasis that ends this.Max supply, full upgrades: Demean moves out to end it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
80:40 At the moment, neither Cineast nor Demean is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
81:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
81:27 The reaver shots land perfectly — Demean's goon line evaporates and Cineast pushes on.The final army does its work — Cineast breaks Demean late.
81:47 With excellent skills and micro, Demean managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
82:11 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Demean while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Demean — the losses are light.
82:35 Arbiters overhead — Cineast is hunting for the stasis that ends this.Everything Cineast has built comes forward at once.
83:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
83:09 Cineast's archons lead the way through Demean's line and nothing holds.The final army does its work — Cineast breaks Demean late.
83:34 With excellent skills and micro, Demean managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
84:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Demean — the losses are light.
84:25 Cineast has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.Max supply, full upgrades: Cineast moves out to end it.
84:41 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
85:12 Cineast's carriers are untouchable now and Demean concedes the map.There's no rebuilding from that. Cineast's late-game push decides it.
85:39 With excellent skills and micro, Demean managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
85:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Demean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
86:23 Demean tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Cineast.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Cineast shuts the door on Demean.
86:40 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Cineast moves out.Everything Cineast has built comes forward at once.
87:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Slight advantage Forest as the game develops.
87:27 Demean's reaver catches Cineast's goons packed together and the push is over.Cineast throws the endgame army in and Demean simply refuses to lose.
87:48 It seems that Cineast only managed to destroy less than half of Demean's army.Cineast takes a bite out of Demean's force and backs off.
87:59 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Demean while losing less than half of his army.Demean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
88:23 Demean successfully harasses Cineast's economy.Cineast looks away for one second and Demean makes him pay for it.
88:53 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Cineast moves out.Everything Cineast has built comes forward at once.
89:17 In terms of army size, Demean is behind Cineast!Demean needs production, fast; Cineast's army has outgrown his.
89:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
89:46 Cineast's carriers are untouchable now and Demean concedes the map.There's no rebuilding from that. Cineast's late-game push decides it.
90:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Demean seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Forest — a lead, but not a safe one.
90:41 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Demean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
90:59 Cineast moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Cineast crosses the map with everything.
91:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
91:47 Cineast's archons lead the way through Demean's line and nothing holds.There's no rebuilding from that. Cineast's late-game push decides it.
91:56 With excellent skills and micro, Demean managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
92:32 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Demean while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Demean — the losses are light.
92:46 Arbiters overhead — Cineast is hunting for the stasis that ends this.This is the big one — Cineast commits the late-game army.
93:04 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Demean GGs!Demean GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Demean taps out. Forest's late game was simply better.
■ Forest
■ Demean
army value
■ Forest
■ Demean
economy
Play-by-play (59 lines)
0:07 The game starts with White Cineast spawning at s4 and Yellow Demean spawning at s3.Cineast in White at s4. Demean in Yellow at s3. The map is set.
0:32 Cineast opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Demean's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Scouting done, plans revealed: Cineast's 1 Gate Cybernetics against Demean's 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
1:06 Cineast warps in a nexus.Quietly, Cineast adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:43 Demean warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Demean expands.
2:17 Cineast is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Cineast tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:37 Demean is pushing out with his dragoons.Demean goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:37 Demean failed to kill off Cineast's defending dragoons.Demean's early gamble buys nothing — Cineast's defense was already in place.
4:05 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Demean while losing less than half of his army.Demean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Demean seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:58 Cineast decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Cineast pushes.
5:31 Demean is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Demean tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:02 Cineast warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cineast expands.
6:22 Demean warps in a nexus.Quietly, Demean adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
7:30 Demean failed to break through Cineast's dragoon defense line.Demean's early gamble buys nothing — Cineast's defense was already in place.
7:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Demean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:25 About half of Demean's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Cineast's force stays on that battlefield.
9:08 Attempting to end the game, Cineast moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Cineast crosses the map with everything.
9:28 Demean is pushing out with his dragoons.Demean tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:17 Cineast failed to break through Demean's dragoon defense line.Cineast's early gamble buys nothing — Demean's defense was already in place.
11:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Demean seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:26 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Demean while losing less than half of his army.Demean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:52 Cineast moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Cineast crosses the map with everything.
12:21 Demean is pushing out with his dragoons.Demean tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:02 Cineast warps in a nexus.Quietly, Cineast adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:21 Demean warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Demean expands.
13:56 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:25 Cineast kills off Demean's dragoons with some nice micro!Demean wasn't ready. Cineast's early aggression takes the lead.
14:59 Demean has lost about half of his army in that battle.Cineast pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Demean — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
— The mid game —
15:40 Cineast is pushing out with his dragoons!Cineast's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:24 Demean is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Cineast's army.Demean is badly outgunned — Cineast's force is a size larger.
16:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
17:21 All of a sudden, Demean has no armies left while Cineast is continuing to push across the map!Cineast wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
17:44 After that battle, Demean still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
18:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Demean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:55 Where is Demean's detector? Cineast sends dark templars to harass Demean's mineral line!The raid lands — Cineast chips away at Demean's foundation.
19:12 Reaver! Reaver! Demean's reaver is killing off most of Cineast's workers!Beautiful harassment from Demean. Cineast's economy takes a real hit.
19:41 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Demean is a step behind and knows it.
20:13 Demean warps in a nexus.Demean plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:46 Cineast moves out with his armies.Cineast tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
21:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:51 Demean without observers, is having quite a trouble dealing with Cineast's dark templars. It seems like Demean lost all of his armies!Demean's defense bends, then snaps. Cineast takes the middle of the game.
22:02 About half of Demean's army has been decimated in that battle.Cineast pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:41 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Demean — the losses are light.
23:18 Where is Cineast's detector? Demean sends dark templars to harass Cineast's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Demean. Cineast's economy takes a real hit.
23:34 Cineast is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Cineast's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:00 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Demean taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Demean taps.
Demean taps out. Forest's mid game was simply better.
Head to head
7 games
Forest
3 – 4
Demean