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· Thu, Jul 23 2026 · 18:08 server time
Games
6 · · ▶ replay
■ Stepfather
■ Waive
army value
■ Stepfather
■ Waive
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:13 Stepfather spawns at s1 in White while Waive spawns at s4 in Blue.We're underway — Stepfather spawns at s1, Waive answers from s4.
0:53 Stepfather gets Forge Fast Expand against Waive's 12 Pool.Stepfather commits to Forge Fast Expand; Waive answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:17 Stepfather decides to expand.Stepfather plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:57 Waive decides to expand.Waive takes another base — the economy widens.
2:32 Stepfather is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Stepfather goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:00 Waive decides to start pushing across the map.Waive tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:25 At the moment, Stepfather seems to have more units than Waive.Stepfather's army is visibly the bigger one — Waive should not take this fight.
3:53 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:45 Stepfather failed to break Waive's zergling line of defense.Waive holds the early rush without blinking.
5:16 With excellent skills and micro, Waive managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:35 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Waive — the losses are light.
6:24 Stepfather desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Stepfather expands.
6:38 Waive desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Waive adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:30 Stepfather is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Stepfather: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:54 Waive pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Waive: the first units are already marching.
8:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:54 Stepfather failed to kill off Waive's defending zerglings.Waive holds the early rush without blinking.
9:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Waive seems to be fine.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:01 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Waive while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Waive — the losses are light.
10:30 Stepfather decides to move out with his armies.Stepfather tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:16 Waive pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Waive tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:56 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:15 Stepfather was out-microed by Waive and loses all his attacking forces.Stepfather commits and it's the wrong call — Waive cleans it up.
🎙 Slight advantage Waive as the game develops.
12:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Waive seems to be fine.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:18 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Waive — the losses are light.
14:07 Stepfather desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Stepfather adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:37 Waive decides to expand.More workers, more money: Waive expands.
15:04 Waive starts pushing across the map.Waive tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
15:31 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:15 The battle outcome favors Waive as Stepfather's armies melt into Waive's armies' weapon fire!Stepfather's army evaporates. Waive doesn't even slow down.
16:43 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Waive — the losses are light.
17:22 After that battle, Waive still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Waive — a lead, but not a safe one.
17:55 Waive's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Waive tests the door early. Is anyone home?
18:15 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.
— The mid game —
19:00 Waive's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Stepfather's army.Stepfather's defense bends, then snaps. Waive takes the middle of the game.
19:24 About half of Stepfather's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Waive's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
20:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Waive seems to be fine.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:34 Waive now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Waive's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:09 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Stepfather GGs!That's it. Stepfather looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Waive closes it out over Stepfather.
■ Stepfather
■ Waive
army value
■ Stepfather
■ Waive
economy
Play-by-play (54 lines)
0:07 The Red Stepfather spawns at s4 while Orange Waive spawns at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Stepfather at s4, Waive at s3.
0:41 Waive opens 12 Hatch against Stepfather's Forge Fast Expand.Stepfather commits to Forge Fast Expand; Waive answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:20 Stepfather desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Stepfather plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:40 Waive starts expanding.Waive takes another base — the economy widens.
2:17 Unwilling to make the game too long, Stepfather starts moving out.Here it comes: Stepfather crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:49 Waive is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Waive tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:41 Waive failed to break Stepfather's defending line of zealots.Waive's early gamble buys nothing — Stepfather's defense was already in place.
4:22 Waive destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Stepfather's army has been decimated.Waive clips Stepfather's army — real damage, but Stepfather fights on.
4:48 Stepfather destroyed about half of Waive's army after that battle.Stepfather cuts Waive's army in half.
5:14 Waive desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Waive takes another base — the economy widens.
5:57 Stepfather is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Stepfather tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:28 Waive pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Waive goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:02 Stepfather starts expanding.Stepfather plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Stepfather holds the stronger army for now.
7:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:04 Waive successfully fends off Stepfather's attacks.Stepfather commits and it's the wrong call — Waive cleans it up.
8:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Waive seems to be fine.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:07 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Waive while losing less than half of his army.Waive keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:30 Stepfather's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Stepfather: the first units are already marching.
10:12 It seems like Stepfather has more units than Waive!Count the units: Stepfather has the edge over Waive right now.
10:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:00 Waive's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Stepfather continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Stepfather breaks Waive's front door.
11:34 After that battle, Waive still has most of his army with him.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Stepfather as the game develops.
12:12 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.Waive keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:43 Attempting to end the game, Waive moves out with his armies.Waive tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:07 Waive decides to expand.Waive takes another base — the economy widens.
13:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
14:06 Waive failed to break Stepfather's defending line of zealots.Waive's early gamble buys nothing — Stepfather's defense was already in place.
14:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Stepfather seems to be fine.Waive keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:27 Stepfather only destroyed about half of Waive's army.Stepfather cuts Waive's army in half.
15:54 Stepfather is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Stepfather: the first units are already marching.
16:32 Stepfather starts expanding.Stepfather takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Waive is hanging on by a thread against Stepfather's army.
16:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:24 Waive's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Stepfather continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Waive wasn't ready. Stepfather's early aggression takes the lead.
17:58 About half of Waive's army has been decimated in that battle.Stepfather pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:24 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Waive while losing less than half of his army.Waive keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:07 Stepfather is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Stepfather tests the door early. Is anyone home?
19:33 Waive's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Waive: the first units are already marching.
20:04 Waive desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Waive takes another base — the economy widens.
20:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
21:11 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Waive didn't even have a chance against Stepfather.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Stepfather holds Waive.
🎙 Waive is hanging on by a thread against Stepfather's army.
21:37 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.Waive keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
22:10 The attack was a success, Waive lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Stepfather — more than half the force is gone.
22:31 With corsairs sniping overlords, Stepfather is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Stepfather's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:15 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Waive GGs!Waive types it out: GG.
That's the game: Stepfather defeats Waive, settled in the early game.
■ Stepfather
■ Waive
army value
■ Stepfather
■ Waive
economy
Play-by-play (54 lines)
0:09 The game starts with White Stepfather spawning at s2 and Red Waive spawning at s1.Stepfather takes s2 in White; across the map, Waive settles in at s1 in Red.
0:32 Waive gets 12 Pool against Stepfather's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Stepfather, 12 Pool from Waive.
— The early game —
1:19 Stepfather decides to expand.Quietly, Stepfather adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:52 Waive starts expanding.More workers, more money: Waive expands.
2:15 Stepfather's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Stepfather: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:55 Waive pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Waive: the first units are already marching.
3:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:53 Stepfather lost some of his dragoons to Waive's speedlings!The early pressure works — Waive breaks Stepfather's front door.
4:12 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.Waive keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:48 After that battle, Waive still has most of his army with him.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:33 Stepfather's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Stepfather: the first units are already marching.
5:53 Waive decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Waive crosses the map with everything.
6:26 Stepfather starts expanding.Stepfather takes another base — the economy widens.
7:02 Waive desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Waive plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:24 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.
7:52 With really nice micro, Waive's speedlings kills off Stepfather's dragoons.The early pressure works — Waive breaks Stepfather's front door.
8:28 Stepfather has lost about half of his army in that battle.Waive pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:13 With excellent skills and micro, Waive managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:38 Without any further reinforcements, Stepfather's expansion is decimated by Waive's armies.The base falls. Waive rips Stepfather's economy back a full step.
10:01 Stepfather desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Stepfather takes another base — the economy widens.
10:29 Waive pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Waive goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:35 With really nice micro, Waive's speedlings kills off Stepfather's dragoons.The early pressure works — Waive breaks Stepfather's front door.
🎙 What a turnaround: Waive has wrestled the lead from Stepfather!
12:18 Stepfather has lost about half of his army in that battle.Waive pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:45 Stepfather destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Waive's army has been decimated.Stepfather takes a bite out of Waive's force and backs off.
13:07 Waive is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Waive goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:54 Stepfather must macro up quickly or Waive will just roll him over!Stepfather needs production, fast; Waive's army has outgrown his.
14:25 Waive starts expanding.Waive takes another base — the economy widens.
14:45 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 Stepfather lost some of his dragoons to Waive's speedlings!The early pressure works — Waive breaks Stepfather's front door.
15:55 About half of Stepfather's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Waive's force stays on that battlefield.
16:20 After that battle, Waive still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
🎙 It's all going Waive's way right now.
16:55 Waive pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Waive tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:28 Stepfather starts expanding.Stepfather takes another base — the economy widens.
18:02 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.
18:18 Stepfather lost some of his dragoons to Waive's speedlings!The early pressure works — Waive breaks Stepfather's front door.
18:52 Waive destroyed more than half of Stepfather's army after that battle!When the smoke clears, Waive has erased most of what Stepfather brought.
19:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Waive seems to be fine.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:04 Waive moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Waive pushes.
20:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
21:02 Waive micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Stepfather's storms, and seems to have won the battle!Stepfather's defense bends, then snaps. Waive takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Waive's force dwarfs what Stepfather has left on the field.
21:38 Stepfather seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Waive — more than half the force is gone.
— The late game —
22:13 Stepfather destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Waive's army has been decimated.Stepfather clips Waive's army — real damage, but Waive fights on.
22:45 Waive decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Waive has seen enough — the army moves out.
23:07 Stepfather having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Stepfather GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Waive defeats Stepfather, settled in the mid game.
■ Stepfather
■ Waive
army value
■ Stepfather
■ Waive
economy
Play-by-play (41 lines)
0:16 Stepfather spawns in Orange at s4 while Waive spawns in Green at s1.Stepfather in Orange at s4. Waive in Green at s1. The map is set.
0:46 Stepfather opens Forge Fast Expand against Waive's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Stepfather, 12 Hatch from Waive.
— The early game —
1:19 Stepfather decides to expand.Quietly, Stepfather adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:47 Waive starts expanding.More workers, more money: Waive expands.
2:28 Stepfather starts pushing across the map.Stepfather tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:10 Waive starts pushing across the map.Waive has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:34 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
4:05 Waive's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Stepfather continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Stepfather breaks Waive's front door.
4:38 Waive lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Stepfather's force stays on that battlefield.
5:29 It seems that Waive only managed to destroy less than half of Stepfather's army.Waive takes a bite out of Stepfather's force and backs off.
5:58 Both Stepfather and Waive appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Stepfather and Waive yet.
6:39 Stepfather is pushing out with his zealots.Stepfather tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:02 Waive's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Waive tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:46 Stepfather starts expanding.More workers, more money: Stepfather expands.
🎙 Stepfather edges ahead on army strength.
8:13 Waive decides to expand.Waive plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:12 Waive failed to kill off Stepfather's defending zealots.Waive's early gamble buys nothing — Stepfather's defense was already in place.
9:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Stepfather seems to be fine.Waive keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:29 After that battle, Stepfather destroyed about half of Waive's army.Half of Waive's force is gone — Stepfather took it apart.
11:14 Stepfather is pushing out with his zealots.Stepfather goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:38 Waive is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Waive tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:43 Waive's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Stepfather continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Waive wasn't ready. Stepfather's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Slight advantage Stepfather as the game develops.
13:18 After that battle, Waive still has most of his army with him.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:57 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Waive — the losses are light.
14:37 Stepfather desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Stepfather adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:00 Waive starts expanding.More workers, more money: Waive expands.
15:40 Eager to end the game, Stepfather moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Stepfather crosses the map with everything.
16:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
16:42 Stepfather kills off Waive's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Waive wasn't ready. Stepfather's early aggression takes the lead.
17:18 About half of Waive's army has been decimated in that battle.Stepfather pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:04 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Waive — the losses are light.
🎙 Waive is hanging on by a thread against Stepfather's army.
— The mid game —
18:26 Stepfather is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Stepfather's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:03 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Waive GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Waive taps.
Stepfather takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Stepfather
■ Waive
army value
■ Stepfather
■ Waive
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:17 The game starts with Orange Stepfather spawning at s1 and Yellow Waive spawning at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Stepfather at s1, Waive at s2.
0:43 Waive gets 12 Pool against Stepfather's Forge Fast Expand.Stepfather commits to Forge Fast Expand; Waive answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:24 Stepfather starts expanding.More workers, more money: Stepfather expands.
1:49 Waive decides to expand.Quietly, Waive adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:22 Stepfather is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Stepfather goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:01 Waive's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Waive: the first units are already marching.
3:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:09 Waive failed to kill off Stepfather's defending zealots.Stepfather holds the early rush without blinking.
4:31 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Waive — the losses are light.
5:11 Stepfather only destroyed about half of Waive's army.Half of Waive's force is gone — Stepfather took it apart.
5:44 Stepfather's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Stepfather tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:20 Waive's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Waive: the first units are already marching.
6:54 Stepfather decides to expand.Stepfather plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:27 Waive starts expanding.Waive takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:20 Stepfather kills off all of Waive's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Waive's early gamble buys nothing — Stepfather's defense was already in place.
9:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Stepfather seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Waive — the losses are light.
9:28 About half of Waive's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Stepfather's force stays on that battlefield.
10:05 Stepfather's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Stepfather goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:07 Stepfather kills off Waive's armies and continues pushing!Stepfather wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
11:55 About half of Waive's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Stepfather's force stays on that battlefield.
12:27 Waive destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Stepfather's army has been decimated.Waive takes a bite out of Stepfather's force and backs off.
🎙 The scales tip toward Stepfather — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:43 Stepfather is pushing out with his zealots.Stepfather tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:15 Waive is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Waive goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:02 Stepfather decides to expand.Stepfather plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:35 Waive desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Waive takes another base — the economy widens.
15:15 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.
15:40 All of a sudden, Waive has no armies left while Stepfather is continuing to push across the map!Waive's army evaporates. Stepfather doesn't even slow down.
16:20 Waive lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Stepfather's force stays on that battlefield.
16:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Stepfather seems to be fine.Waive keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:08 Stepfather decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Stepfather pushes.
🎙 Stepfather holds the stronger army for now.
17:53 Both Stepfather and Waive appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Stepfather and Waive yet.
18:25 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
18:59 Waive's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.Waive's defense bends, then snaps. Stepfather takes the middle of the game.
19:27 Waive has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Stepfather's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
20:06 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Waive while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Waive — the losses are light.
20:38 With corsairs sniping overlords, Stepfather is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Stepfather hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:07 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Waive GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Waive taps.
Stepfather takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Stepfather
■ Waive
army value
■ Stepfather
■ Waive
economy
Play-by-play (49 lines)
0:07 The Orange Stepfather spawns at s1 while Red Waive spawns at s3.We're underway — Stepfather spawns at s1, Waive answers from s3.
0:51 Waive gets 12 Hatch against Stepfather's Forge Fast Expand.Stepfather commits to Forge Fast Expand; Waive answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:05 Stepfather starts expanding.More workers, more money: Stepfather expands.
1:35 Waive starts expanding.Quietly, Waive adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:13 Stepfather's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Stepfather: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:51 Waive decides to move out with his armies.Waive has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
3:52 Waive lost all of his zerglings to Stepfather's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Stepfather breaks Waive's front door.
4:29 After that battle, Waive still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
5:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Stepfather seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Waive — the losses are light.
5:29 Waive's army is small compared to Stepfather!Waive needs production, fast; Stepfather's army has outgrown his.
6:02 Stepfather decides to expand.Quietly, Stepfather adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:36 Waive desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Waive expands.
7:08 Stepfather is pushing out with his zealots.Stepfather goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:36 Waive is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Waive tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:57 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:34 Waive's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Stepfather continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Waive wasn't ready. Stepfather's early aggression takes the lead.
9:14 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Stepfather destroyed only less than half of Waive's army.Stepfather clips Waive's army — real damage, but Waive fights on.
9:46 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Waive destroyed only less than half of Stepfather's army.Waive takes a bite out of Stepfather's force and backs off.
10:12 Stepfather's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Stepfather: the first units are already marching.
10:38 Unwilling to make the game too long, Waive starts moving out.Waive tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:48 Waive failed to kill off Stepfather's defending zealots.Waive's early gamble buys nothing — Stepfather's defense was already in place.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:19 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Waive — the losses are light.
12:41 After that battle, Waive still has most of his army with him.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:27 Waive must macro up quickly or Stepfather will just roll him over!Waive needs production, fast; Stepfather's army has outgrown his.
13:54 Waive desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Waive adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:11 Stepfather is pushing out with his zealots.Stepfather tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:44 Stepfather starts expanding.Stepfather takes another base — the economy widens.
15:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:05 Stepfather kills off Waive's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Stepfather breaks Waive's front door.
16:31 Waive has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Stepfather's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Stepfather holds the stronger army for now.
17:00 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.Waive keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:33 Attempting to end the game, Stepfather moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Stepfather crosses the map with everything.
17:56 Waive decides to expand.Waive plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
19:03 A few beautiful storms from Stepfather turned the battle around! Stepfather won the battle!Waive's defense bends, then snaps. Stepfather takes the middle of the game.
19:40 Waive has lost about half of his army in that battle.Stepfather pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
20:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Stepfather seems to be fine.Waive keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:32 Stepfather decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Stepfather pushes.
21:07 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Waive GGs!That's it. Waive looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Stepfather defeats Waive, settled in the mid game.
Head to head
77 games
Stepfather
54 – 23
Waive