Games
6 · · ▶ replay
■ Shoppe
■ Taint
army value
■ Shoppe
■ Taint
economy
Play-by-play (152 lines)
0:14 Shoppe spawns in White at s4 while Taint spawns in Yellow at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Shoppe at s4, Taint at s2.
0:38 Taint opens Forge Fast Expand against Shoppe's Overpool.Shoppe shows Overpool — Taint has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:54 Shoppe places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shoppe expands.
1:10 Taint warps in a nexus.Quietly, Taint adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:34 Shoppe's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shoppe tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:11 Taint is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Taint: the first units are already marching.
2:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:53 Taint lost some of his dragoons to Shoppe's speedlings!The early pressure works — Shoppe breaks Taint's front door.
3:19 With excellent skills and micro, Taint managed to fend off Shoppe while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shoppe — the losses are light.
3:43 Taint destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shoppe's army has been decimated.Taint clips Shoppe's army — real damage, but Shoppe fights on.
4:00 Taint warps in a nexus.Taint plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:28 Shoppe pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Shoppe: the first units are already marching.
4:45 Taint decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Taint crosses the map with everything.
5:11 Shoppe places down a hatchery.Shoppe takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:10 Shoppe failed to break Taint's defending line of zealots.Taint holds the early rush without blinking.
6:19 With excellent skills and micro, Taint managed to fend off Shoppe while losing less than half of his army.Shoppe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Shoppe seems to be fine.Taint keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:25 Shoppe decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Shoppe pushes.
7:41 Taint is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Taint goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:55 Taint warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Taint expands.
8:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:50 Shoppe was out-microed by Taint and loses all his attacking forces.Taint takes the fight on his terms and sends Shoppe home with nothing.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:05 With excellent skills and micro, Taint managed to fend off Shoppe while losing less than half of his army.Shoppe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Shoppe seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Taint — the losses are light.
9:53 Shoppe places down a hatchery.Shoppe plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:21 Shoppe pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shoppe tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:51 Taint is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Taint: the first units are already marching.
11:10 Shoppe's army is small compared to Taint!Shoppe is badly outgunned — Taint's force is a size larger.
11:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:58 Taint successfully fends off Shoppe's attacks.The attack shatters on Taint's line. Great positioning.
12:15 With excellent skills and micro, Taint managed to fend off Shoppe while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shoppe — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:56 Taint destroyed about half of Shoppe's army after that battle.Taint cuts Shoppe's army in half.
— The mid game —
13:12 Shoppe has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Shoppe's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
13:38 Taint is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Taint's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:04 Taint warps in a nexus.Quietly, Taint adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:42 Shoppe's zerglings surround Taint's archons while Shoppe's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Shoppe!The mid-game push crashes through — Shoppe breaks Taint's position.
15:11 After that battle, Taint still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shoppe — the losses are light.
15:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Shoppe seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Taint — the losses are light.
15:47 Shoppe is having a hard time catching up with Taint's number of expansions.Shoppe is starving on bases while Taint spreads across the map.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:13 Shoppe places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shoppe expands.
16:44 Shoppe brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Shoppe's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
16:59 Looks like Taint is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Taint hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:31 Taint warps in a nexus.Taint plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:14 Shoppe was out-microed by Taint and loses all his attacking forces.Taint holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
18:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Taint seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shoppe — the losses are light.
18:57 Shoppe has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Taint's force stays on that battlefield.
19:36 Shoppe places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shoppe adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:56 Attempting to end the game, Shoppe moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shoppe crosses the map with everything.
20:21 Taint is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Taint hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
21:08 Taint kills off Shoppe's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Taint. The push continues.
21:22 After that battle, Shoppe still has most of his army with him.Taint keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:47 Shoppe destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Taint's army has been decimated.Shoppe clips Taint's army — real damage, but Taint fights on.
22:20 With corsairs sniping overlords, Taint is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Taint's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:32 Taint warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Taint expands.
22:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
23:17 The battle outcome favors Taint as Shoppe's armies melt into Taint's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Shoppe's way of life — Taint marches on.
23:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Shoppe seems to be fine.Taint keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:09 After that battle, Taint still has most of his army with him.Shoppe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:39 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shoppe! Taint's economy is suffering!Taint looks away for one second and Shoppe makes him pay for it.
24:56 Shoppe places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shoppe adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:28 Taint is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Taint starts the push.
25:36 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.
26:00 Taint's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!Shoppe's defense bends, then snaps. Taint takes the middle of the game.
26:29 After that battle, Shoppe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Taint — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
26:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Taint seems to be fine.Shoppe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:25 Shoppe's hatchery has been destroyed by Taint.Taint finds the weak point and Shoppe's new base is gone.
27:40 Shoppe places down a hatchery.Shoppe takes another base — the economy widens.
28:18 Taint warps in a nexus.Taint plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
28:33 Looks like Taint is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Taint hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:50 Taint is leading the game with more expansions than Shoppe.Taint runs 1 more bases than Shoppe. That compounds.
29:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
29:50 Taint's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!The mid-game push crashes through — Taint breaks Shoppe's position.
30:05 After that battle, Shoppe still has most of his army with him.Taint keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
30:38 Shoppe destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Taint's army has been decimated.Shoppe clips Taint's army — real damage, but Taint fights on.
30:52 Taint shot down Shoppe's hatchery.Shoppe's expansion burns — Taint tears it down.
31:21 Shoppe places down a hatchery.Shoppe takes another base — the economy widens.
31:44 What a pity! Shoppe managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Taint's army.Shoppe goes for the raid — Taint is ready, and nothing comes of it.
32:01 With corsairs sniping overlords, Taint is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Taint's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
32:42 Taint's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!The mid-game push crashes through — Taint breaks Shoppe's position.
33:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Shoppe seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Taint — the losses are light.
33:44 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shoppe destroyed only less than half of Taint's army.Shoppe takes a bite out of Taint's force and backs off.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
34:06 Taint is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Taint's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:19 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.
34:43 All of a sudden, Shoppe has no armies left while Taint is continuing to push across the map!Shoppe's army evaporates. Taint doesn't even slow down.
35:06 About half of Shoppe's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Taint's force stays on that battlefield.
35:44 It seems that Shoppe only managed to destroy less than half of Taint's army.Shoppe takes a bite out of Taint's force and backs off.
35:58 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Shoppe's expansion has fallen to Taint's armies.No reinforcements in time: Shoppe watches Taint level the expansion.
36:29 Shoppe places down a hatchery.Shoppe plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
36:46 With corsairs sniping overlords, Taint is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Taint hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
37:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
37:27 A few beautiful storms from Taint turned the battle around! Taint won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Taint breaks Shoppe's position.
38:07 Taint destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shoppe's army has been decimated.Taint clips Shoppe's army — real damage, but Shoppe fights on.
38:16 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shoppe destroyed only less than half of Taint's army.Shoppe clips Taint's army — real damage, but Taint fights on.
38:39 Shoppe is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Taint's army.Shoppe needs production, fast; Taint's army has outgrown his.
39:04 Shoppe now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shoppe's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
39:41 Taint is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Taint starts the push.
39:54 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
40:22 Shoppe's massive number of speedlings stopped Taint's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Shoppe!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shoppe holds Taint.
40:39 Taint destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shoppe's army has been decimated.Taint takes a bite out of Shoppe's force and backs off.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
41:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Taint seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shoppe — the losses are light.
41:40 Shoppe tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Taint's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Taint shuts the door on Shoppe.
42:01 What a pity! Shoppe managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Taint's army.Good instincts from Taint; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
— The late game —
42:21 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Shoppe goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Shoppe moves out to end it.
42:45 Taint rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Taint moves out to end it.
42:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
43:25 Taint's storms land on the swarm and Shoppe's cracklings die before they reach the line.Taint holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
43:53 With excellent skills and micro, Taint managed to fend off Shoppe while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shoppe — the losses are light.
44:15 With excellent skills and micro, Shoppe managed to fend off Taint while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Taint — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
44:36 Shoppe harasses Taint and gets ahead of the game.Taint looks away for one second and Shoppe makes him pay for it.
45:01 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Taint.Everything Taint has built comes forward at once.
45:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
45:50 All of a sudden, Shoppe has no armies left while Taint is continuing to push across the map!Shoppe's army evaporates. Taint doesn't even slow down.
46:12 With excellent skills and micro, Shoppe managed to fend off Taint while losing less than half of his army.Taint keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:31 After that battle, Taint still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shoppe — the losses are light.
47:00 Taint rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Taint commits the late-game army.
47:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
48:00 Taint kills off Shoppe's armies and continues pushing!Shoppe's army evaporates. Taint doesn't even slow down.
🎙 The scales tip toward Taint — a lead, but not a safe one.
48:22 It seems that Taint only managed to destroy less than half of Shoppe's army.Taint takes a bite out of Shoppe's force and backs off.
48:35 After that battle, Taint still has most of his army with him.Shoppe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:06 At the moment, Taint seems to have more units than Shoppe.Count the units: Taint has the edge over Shoppe right now.
49:27 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Taint.Everything Taint has built comes forward at once.
49:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
50:05 Taint's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Shoppe's defilers die with it.There's no rebuilding from that. Taint's late-game push decides it.
50:29 Taint only destroyed about half of Shoppe's army.Taint cuts Shoppe's army in half.
51:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Taint seems to be fine.Shoppe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:28 Shoppe tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Taint's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Taint shuts the door on Shoppe.
🎙 It's all going Taint's way right now.
51:45 Every gateway is pumping and Taint starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Taint moves out to end it.
52:02 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Shoppe GGs!Shoppe types it out: GG.
GG. Taint closes it out over Shoppe.
■ Shoppe
■ Taint
army value
■ Shoppe
■ Taint
economy
Play-by-play (58 lines)
0:07 The Blue Shoppe spawns at s2 while Red Taint spawns at s1.We're underway — Shoppe spawns at s2, Taint answers from s1.
0:45 Taint gets Forge Fast Expand against Shoppe's 12 Pool.Shoppe shows 12 Pool — Taint has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:09 Shoppe places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shoppe expands.
1:47 Taint warps in a nexus.Quietly, Taint adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:04 Shoppe's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shoppe tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:40 Taint is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Taint: the first units are already marching.
3:01 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:47 The battle outcome favors Taint as Shoppe's armies melt into Taint's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Shoppe's way of life — Taint marches on.
4:05 Shoppe has lost about half of his army in that battle.Taint pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:36 With excellent skills and micro, Taint managed to fend off Shoppe while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shoppe — the losses are light.
5:06 Shoppe starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Shoppe pushes.
5:38 Taint's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Taint tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:13 Taint warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Taint expands.
6:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:17 Shoppe's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Taint continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Shoppe wasn't ready. Taint's early aggression takes the lead.
7:44 After that battle, Shoppe still has most of his army with him.Taint keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:13 After that battle, Taint still has most of his army with him.Shoppe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:36 Shoppe places down a hatchery.Shoppe plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:08 Shoppe's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shoppe goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:49 Taint is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Taint tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:10 Currently, neither Shoppe nor Taint appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Shoppe and Taint match each other.
10:40 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:16 Shoppe's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Taint continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Shoppe wasn't ready. Taint's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Taint holds the stronger army for now.
11:39 It seems that Taint only managed to destroy less than half of Shoppe's army.Taint takes a bite out of Shoppe's force and backs off.
12:12 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shoppe destroyed only less than half of Taint's army.Shoppe clips Taint's army — real damage, but Taint fights on.
12:43 Taint warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Taint expands.
13:13 Shoppe pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shoppe goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:33 Taint's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Taint: the first units are already marching.
14:00 Shoppe places down a hatchery.Shoppe takes another base — the economy widens.
14:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:17 Taint kills off Shoppe's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Taint breaks Shoppe's front door.
15:48 Shoppe lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Taint's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Slight advantage Taint as the game develops.
16:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Taint seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shoppe — the losses are light.
16:35 Taint is pushing out with his zealots.Taint tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
17:40 Taint's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!The mid-game push crashes through — Taint breaks Shoppe's position.
— The late game —
18:12 About half of Shoppe's army has been decimated in that battle.Taint pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:47 With excellent skills and micro, Taint managed to fend off Shoppe while losing less than half of his army.Shoppe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:12 Shoppe harasses Taint's economy and gets ahead of the game.Shoppe gets into Taint's mineral line — workers are dying.
19:50 Taint decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Taint crosses the map with everything.
20:13 At the moment, Taint seems to have more units than Shoppe.Count the units: Taint has the edge over Shoppe right now.
🎙 The scales tip toward Taint — a lead, but not a safe one.
20:47 Taint warps in a nexus.Taint plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:40 Shoppe failed to bring in overlords as Taint's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!The mid-game push crashes through — Taint breaks Shoppe's position.
22:20 Shoppe has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Taint's force stays on that battlefield.
22:47 With excellent skills and micro, Taint managed to fend off Shoppe while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shoppe — the losses are light.
23:03 What a pity! Shoppe managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Taint's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Taint shuts the door on Shoppe.
23:47 With corsairs sniping overlords, Taint is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Taint starts the push.
24:16 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Shoppe GGs!That's it. Shoppe looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Shoppe taps out. Taint's mid game was simply better.
■ Shoppe
■ Taint
army value
■ Shoppe
■ Taint
economy
Play-by-play (121 lines)
0:17 Shoppe spawns in Teal at s1 while Taint spawns in Blue at s2.Shoppe takes s1 in Teal; across the map, Taint settles in at s2 in Blue.
0:32 Shoppe opens Overpool against Taint's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Shoppe's Overpool against Taint's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
0:49 Shoppe places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shoppe adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:25 Taint warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Taint expands.
1:45 Shoppe is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Shoppe: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:09 Taint is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Taint tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:29 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:12 Shoppe successfully fends off Taint's attacks.Shoppe holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
3:31 It seems that Taint only managed to destroy less than half of Shoppe's army.Taint takes a bite out of Shoppe's force and backs off.
3:50 With excellent skills and micro, Taint managed to fend off Shoppe while losing less than half of his army.Shoppe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:21 Taint warps in a nexus.Taint takes another base — the economy widens.
4:41 Shoppe is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Shoppe tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:58 Taint's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Taint tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:29 Shoppe places down a hatchery.Shoppe plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:06 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.
6:22 Taint kills off all of Shoppe's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Taint holds the early rush without blinking.
6:53 After that battle, Taint still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shoppe — the losses are light.
7:12 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Taint destroyed only less than half of Shoppe's army.Taint takes a bite out of Shoppe's force and backs off.
7:44 Currently, neither Shoppe nor Taint appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shoppe and Taint yet.
7:59 Shoppe's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shoppe goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:22 Taint's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Taint: the first units are already marching.
8:45 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
9:08 Taint lost some of his dragoons to Shoppe's speedlings!The early pressure works — Shoppe breaks Taint's front door.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:32 After that battle, Taint still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shoppe — the losses are light.
10:10 It seems that Taint only managed to destroy less than half of Shoppe's army.Taint clips Shoppe's army — real damage, but Shoppe fights on.
10:33 Taint desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Taint takes another base — the economy widens.
10:52 Shoppe's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Shoppe: the first units are already marching.
11:10 Taint is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Taint tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:52 Shoppe places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shoppe expands.
12:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:39 With really nice micro, Shoppe's speedlings kills off Taint's dragoons.Taint wasn't ready. Shoppe's early aggression takes the lead.
13:06 With excellent skills and micro, Taint managed to fend off Shoppe while losing less than half of his army.Shoppe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
13:32 After that battle, Shoppe still has most of his army with him.Taint keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:53 Currently, neither Shoppe nor Taint appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shoppe and Taint yet.
— The mid game —
14:12 Shoppe brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Shoppe's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
14:43 Looks like Taint is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Taint starts the push.
15:09 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.
15:29 Shoppe failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Shoppe's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Shoppe is backing off!Taint absorbs the mid-game push — Shoppe gained nothing for the cost.
16:01 After that battle, Taint still has most of his army with him.Shoppe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Shoppe seems to be fine.Taint keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:52 Shoppe tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Taint's defense line.Shoppe goes for the raid — Taint is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:59 Taint warps in a nexus.Quietly, Taint adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:27 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shoppe! Taint's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Shoppe chips away at Taint's foundation.
17:53 Shoppe brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Shoppe's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
18:23 Taint is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Taint's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:42 Shoppe places down a hatchery.Shoppe plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:43 Taint's massive number of speedlots slice through Shoppe's zerglings and hydralisks.Shoppe's defense bends, then snaps. Taint takes the middle of the game.
20:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Shoppe seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Taint — the losses are light.
20:31 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shoppe destroyed only less than half of Taint's army.Shoppe takes a bite out of Taint's force and backs off.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
20:42 Looks like Taint is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Taint starts the push.
21:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:43 Shoppe's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.Shoppe's defense bends, then snaps. Taint takes the middle of the game.
22:10 With excellent skills and micro, Shoppe managed to fend off Taint while losing less than half of his army.Taint keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:27 After that battle, Taint still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shoppe — the losses are light.
22:47 Zerglings ran past Taint's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Shoppe!Beautiful harassment from Shoppe. Taint's economy takes a real hit.
23:15 Shoppe's army is small compared to Taint!Shoppe is badly outgunned — Taint's force is a size larger.
23:51 Reaver! Reaver! Taint's reaver is killing off most of Shoppe's workers!Beautiful harassment from Taint. Shoppe's economy takes a real hit.
24:11 Looks like Taint is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Taint hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
24:34 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
24:59 Taint can't push any further as Shoppe burrowed some lurkers and Taint has no observers!Shoppe absorbs the mid-game push — Taint gained nothing for the cost.
25:24 With excellent skills and micro, Shoppe managed to fend off Taint while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Taint — the losses are light.
25:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Taint seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shoppe — the losses are light.
26:10 Looks like Taint is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Taint starts the push.
26:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
27:02 Taint can't push any further as Shoppe burrowed some lurkers and Taint has no observers!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shoppe holds Taint.
27:25 After that battle, Shoppe still has most of his army with him.Taint keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Taint seems to be fine.Shoppe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
28:06 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shoppe! Taint's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Shoppe chips away at Taint's foundation.
28:34 Shoppe decides to start pushing across the map.Shoppe tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
29:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
29:32 Shoppe's zerglings surround Taint's archons while Shoppe's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Shoppe!Taint's defense bends, then snaps. Shoppe takes the middle of the game.
30:03 About half of Taint's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shoppe's force stays on that battlefield.
30:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Shoppe seems to be fine.Taint keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:48 Shoppe brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Shoppe's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
31:08 In terms of army size, Taint is behind Shoppe!Taint is badly outgunned — Shoppe's force is a size larger.
31:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:57 Shoppe's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Taint's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Shoppe breaks Taint's position.
32:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Taint seems to be fine.Shoppe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:45 With excellent skills and micro, Shoppe managed to fend off Taint while losing less than half of his army.Taint keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:08 Shoppe has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Shoppe's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
33:45 Taint is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Taint's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
34:24 Shoppe's zerglings surround Taint's archons while Shoppe's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Shoppe!The mid-game push crashes through — Shoppe breaks Taint's position.
34:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Taint seems to be fine.Shoppe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:20 With excellent skills and micro, Shoppe managed to fend off Taint while losing less than half of his army.Taint keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
35:52 Shoppe has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Shoppe's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
36:13 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
36:25 Shoppe kills off Taint's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Shoppe. The push continues.
36:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Taint seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shoppe — the losses are light.
37:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Shoppe seems to be fine.Taint keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:53 Shoppe now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shoppe's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
38:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
38:36 Shoppe micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Taint's storms, and seems to have won the battle!Taint's defense bends, then snaps. Shoppe takes the middle of the game.
38:57 About half of Taint's army has been decimated in that battle.Shoppe pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Taint is a step behind and knows it.
39:25 With excellent skills and micro, Shoppe managed to fend off Taint while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Taint — the losses are light.
39:47 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Taint's expansion has fallen to Shoppe's armies.Taint's expansion burns — Shoppe tears it down.
40:14 Taint must macro up quickly or Shoppe will just roll him over!Taint is badly outgunned — Shoppe's force is a size larger.
— The late game —
40:49 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Shoppe goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Shoppe moves out to end it.
41:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
41:23 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Shoppe breaks Taint wide open.The final army does its work — Shoppe breaks Taint late.
42:02 Taint lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shoppe's force stays on that battlefield.
42:23 With excellent skills and micro, Shoppe managed to fend off Taint while losing less than half of his army.Taint keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:38 Shoppe moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shoppe pushes.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Shoppe is far ahead.
43:06 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Taint taps out!Taint types it out: GG.
That's the game: Shoppe defeats Taint, settled in the late game.
■ Shoppe
■ Taint
army value
■ Shoppe
■ Taint
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:15 The Purple Shoppe spawns at s2 while Yellow Taint spawns at s1.Shoppe in Purple at s2. Taint in Yellow at s1. The map is set.
0:50 Taint gets Forge Fast Expand against Shoppe's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Shoppe's 12 Pool against Taint's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:24 Shoppe places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shoppe adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:43 Taint starts expanding.More workers, more money: Taint expands.
2:26 Shoppe moves out with his armies.Shoppe has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:54 Taint is pushing out with his zealots.Taint tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:53 Shoppe with his speedlings successfully defend against Taint's early zealot pressure.Taint's early gamble buys nothing — Shoppe's defense was already in place.
4:28 It seems that Taint only managed to destroy less than half of Shoppe's army.Taint takes a bite out of Shoppe's force and backs off.
4:56 With excellent skills and micro, Taint managed to fend off Shoppe while losing less than half of his army.Shoppe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:34 Taint warps in a nexus.Quietly, Taint adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:10 Shoppe's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shoppe tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:33 Taint is pushing out with his zealots.Taint goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:04 Shoppe places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shoppe expands.
🎙 Shoppe edges ahead on army strength.
7:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:13 With really nice micro, Shoppe's speedlings kills off Taint's dragoons.Taint wasn't ready. Shoppe's early aggression takes the lead.
8:47 After that battle, Taint still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shoppe — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
9:11 With excellent skills and micro, Shoppe managed to fend off Taint while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Taint — the losses are light.
10:01 Shoppe is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Shoppe tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:32 It seems like Shoppe has more units than Taint!Count the units: Shoppe has the edge over Taint right now.
11:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
11:41 All of a sudden, Taint has no armies left while Shoppe is continuing to push across the map!Shoppe wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
12:01 Taint has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shoppe's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Slight advantage Shoppe as the game develops.
12:27 With excellent skills and micro, Shoppe managed to fend off Taint while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Taint — the losses are light.
13:04 Shoppe is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Shoppe goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:44 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:04 With really nice micro, Shoppe's speedlings kills off Taint's dragoons.The early pressure works — Shoppe breaks Taint's front door.
14:42 Shoppe destroyed about half of Taint's army after that battle.Half of Taint's force is gone — Shoppe took it apart.
— The late game —
15:20 After that battle, Shoppe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Taint — the losses are light.
15:55 Shoppe is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Shoppe: the first units are already marching.
16:30 Taint warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Taint expands.
17:02 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 It's all going Shoppe's way right now.
17:19 The battle outcome favors Shoppe as Taint's armies melt into Shoppe's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Shoppe. The push continues.
🎙 Shoppe has built a commanding army lead — Taint needs something special here.
17:50 The attack was a success, Taint lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Shoppe — more than half the force is gone.
18:41 With excellent skills and micro, Shoppe managed to fend off Taint while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Taint — the losses are light.
19:00 Shoppe places down a hatchery.Shoppe plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:45 Shoppe pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shoppe goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
20:12 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Taint GGs!That's it. Taint looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Shoppe takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Shoppe
■ Taint
army value
■ Shoppe
■ Taint
economy
Play-by-play (54 lines)
0:18 The game starts with Blue Shoppe spawning at s1 and Orange Taint spawning at s2.Shoppe takes s1 in Blue; across the map, Taint settles in at s2 in Orange.
0:41 Taint opens Forge Fast Expand against Shoppe's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Shoppe, Forge Fast Expand from Taint.
— The early game —
1:13 Shoppe places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shoppe expands.
1:42 Taint warps in a nexus.Quietly, Taint adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:07 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shoppe starts moving out.Shoppe tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:39 Taint is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Taint goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
3:55 Shoppe with some nice speedling surrounds killed Taint's zealots!Taint wasn't ready. Shoppe's early aggression takes the lead.
4:15 Taint lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shoppe's force stays on that battlefield.
4:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Shoppe seems to be fine.Taint keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:16 Taint warps in a nexus.Quietly, Taint adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:04 Shoppe's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shoppe tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:24 Taint decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Taint pushes.
6:49 Shoppe places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shoppe expands.
🎙 Shoppe edges ahead on army strength.
7:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:50 With really nice micro, Shoppe's speedlings kills off Taint's dragoons.The early pressure works — Shoppe breaks Taint's front door.
8:35 After that battle, Taint still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shoppe — the losses are light.
8:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Shoppe seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Taint — the losses are light.
9:33 Both Shoppe and Taint appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shoppe and Taint yet.
10:07 Shoppe is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Shoppe: the first units are already marching.
10:37 Taint is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Taint tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:17 Taint warps in a nexus.Taint plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Shoppe edges ahead on army strength.
12:20 Taint lost some of his dragoons to Shoppe's speedlings!The early pressure works — Shoppe breaks Taint's front door.
12:34 Taint has lost about half of his army in that battle.Shoppe pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:19 With excellent skills and micro, Shoppe managed to fend off Taint while losing less than half of his army.Taint keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:54 Attempting to end the game, Shoppe moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shoppe crosses the map with everything.
14:19 Shoppe places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shoppe adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:43 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.
15:09 All of a sudden, Taint has no armies left while Shoppe is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Shoppe. The push continues.
15:53 After that battle, Shoppe destroyed about half of Taint's army.Half of Taint's force is gone — Shoppe took it apart.
16:15 After that battle, Shoppe still has most of his army with him.Taint keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Shoppe is far ahead.
16:54 Shoppe's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shoppe goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:53 Shoppe with some nice speedling surrounds killed Taint's zealots!The early pressure works — Shoppe breaks Taint's front door.
18:23 Shoppe only destroyed about half of Taint's army.Shoppe cuts Taint's army in half.
18:51 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Taint destroyed only less than half of Shoppe's army.Taint clips Shoppe's army — real damage, but Shoppe fights on.
19:38 Shoppe pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shoppe tests the door early. Is anyone home?
19:56 Taint must macro up quickly or Shoppe will just roll him over!Taint is badly outgunned — Shoppe's force is a size larger.
20:28 Taint warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Taint expands.
21:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Shoppe is far ahead.
— The mid game —
21:34 Taint failed to deal nicely with Shoppe's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Shoppe breaks Taint's position.
21:58 Taint lost more than half of his army in that battle.Shoppe limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
— The late game —
22:28 After that battle, Shoppe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Taint — the losses are light.
23:16 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Taint GGs!Taint GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Shoppe defeats Taint, settled in the mid game.
■ Shoppe
■ Taint
army value
■ Shoppe
■ Taint
economy
Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Red Shoppe spawning at s2 and Green Taint spawning at s1.Shoppe in Red at s2. Taint in Green at s1. The map is set.
0:43 Shoppe gets 12 Pool against Taint's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Shoppe, Forge Fast Expand from Taint.
— The early game —
1:26 Shoppe places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shoppe expands.
1:48 Taint warps in a nexus.Quietly, Taint adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:28 Shoppe is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Shoppe tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:02 Taint is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Taint tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:21 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.
3:57 Taint failed to kill off Shoppe's defending zerglings.Taint's early gamble buys nothing — Shoppe's defense was already in place.
4:33 After that battle, Shoppe still has most of his army with him.Taint keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:11 Taint has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shoppe's force stays on that battlefield.
5:43 Shoppe's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shoppe tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:11 Taint is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Taint tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:40 Both Shoppe and Taint appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Shoppe and Taint match each other.
7:28 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:02 Shoppe with some nice speedling surrounds killed Taint's zealots!Taint wasn't ready. Shoppe's early aggression takes the lead.
8:27 About half of Taint's army has been decimated in that battle.Shoppe pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The mid game —
8:57 With excellent skills and micro, Shoppe managed to fend off Taint while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Taint — the losses are light.
9:33 Shoppe is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Shoppe tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:02 Shoppe places down a hatchery.Shoppe plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:38 Taint warps in a nexus.Taint takes another base — the economy widens.
11:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
12:00 With really nice micro, Shoppe's speedlings kills off Taint's dragoons.Taint wasn't ready. Shoppe's early aggression takes the lead.
12:19 Taint lost about half of his army in that battle.Shoppe pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The scales tip toward Shoppe — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:51 After that battle, Shoppe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Taint — the losses are light.
13:23 Shoppe pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shoppe tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:36 With really nice micro, Shoppe's speedlings kills off Taint's dragoons.The early pressure works — Shoppe breaks Taint's front door.
— The late game —
15:05 After that battle, Shoppe destroyed about half of Taint's army.Half of Taint's force is gone — Shoppe took it apart.
15:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Shoppe seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Taint — the losses are light.
16:16 Shoppe's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shoppe tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:58 Shoppe's forces appear to be larger compared to Taint's!Count the units: Shoppe has the edge over Taint right now.
17:16 Taint warps in a nexus.Taint takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Shoppe has built a commanding army lead — Taint needs something special here.
17:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:25 All of a sudden, Taint has no armies left while Shoppe is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Taint's way of life — Shoppe marches on.
18:59 Shoppe destroyed about half of Taint's army after that battle.Shoppe cuts Taint's army in half.
19:43 Taint destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shoppe's army has been decimated.Taint takes a bite out of Shoppe's force and backs off.
20:11 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Taint GGs!That's it. Taint looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Shoppe defeats Taint, settled in the early game.
Head to head
18 games
Shoppe
6 – 12
Taint