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■ Forest
■ Curse
army value
■ Forest
■ Curse
economy
Play-by-play (49 lines)
0:16 Cineast spawns at s2 in Yellow while Curse spawns at s3 in Orange.Cineast takes s2 in Yellow; across the map, Curse settles in at s3 in Orange.
0:42 Curse gets Overpool against Cineast's Forge Fast Expand.Cineast shows Forge Fast Expand — Curse has gone Overpool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:07 Cineast starts expanding.Cineast plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:53 Curse places down a hatchery.Curse takes another base — the economy widens.
2:13 Cineast's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Cineast goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:51 Curse's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Curse: the first units are already marching.
3:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:41 Curse was out-microed by Cineast and loses all his attacking forces.Cineast takes the fight on his terms and sends Curse home with nothing.
4:14 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Curse while losing less than half of his army.Curse keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:49 After that battle, Curse still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:33 Cineast warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cineast expands.
5:56 Curse places down a hatchery.Quietly, Curse adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:28 Unwilling to make the game too long, Cineast starts moving out.Cineast tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:06 Curse starts pushing across the map.Curse has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Curse is a step behind and knows it.
7:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:08 Cineast kills off Curse's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Cineast breaks Curse's front door.
8:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Curse seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
9:01 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Curse — the losses are light.
9:46 It seems like Cineast has more units than Curse!Count the units: Cineast has the edge over Curse right now.
10:15 Cineast's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Cineast goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:44 Curse's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Curse tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:41 All of a sudden, Curse has no armies left while Cineast is continuing to push across the map!Curse's army evaporates. Cineast doesn't even slow down.
🎙 The scales tip toward Forest — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:20 Curse lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Cineast's force stays on that battlefield.
12:54 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Curse while losing less than half of his army.Curse keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:07 Cineast warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cineast expands.
13:53 Curse decides to expand.Quietly, Curse adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:28 Cineast is pushing out with his zealots.Cineast tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:20 Cineast kills off Curse's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Cineast breaks Curse's front door.
16:04 About half of Curse's army has been decimated in that battle.Cineast pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Curse keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Forest's force dwarfs what Curse has left on the field.
17:08 Currently, neither Cineast nor Curse appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Cineast and Curse yet.
— The mid game —
17:31 Cineast is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Cineast hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
18:32 Cineast's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!The mid-game push crashes through — Cineast breaks Curse's position.
19:06 Curse lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Cineast's force stays on that battlefield.
19:41 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Curse — the losses are light.
20:03 Curse tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Cineast's defense line.Good instincts from Cineast; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
20:32 Cineast moves out with his armies.Cineast has seen enough — the army moves out.
21:19 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Curse GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Curse taps.
GG. Forest closes it out over Curse.
■ Forest
■ Curse
army value
■ Forest
■ Curse
economy
Play-by-play (54 lines)
0:12 The game starts with Purple Cineast spawning at s4 and Teal Curse spawning at s1.Cineast in Purple at s4. Curse in Teal at s1. The map is set.
0:47 Cineast opens Forge Fast Expand against Curse's Overpool.Cineast shows Forge Fast Expand — Curse has gone Overpool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:19 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:44 Curse places down a hatchery.Curse takes another base — the economy widens.
2:21 Attempting to end the game, Cineast moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Cineast crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:52 Curse pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Curse tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:44 The battle outcome favors Curse as Cineast's armies melt into Curse's armies' weapon fire!Cineast's army evaporates. Curse doesn't even slow down.
4:25 Curse destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Cineast's army has been decimated.Curse takes a bite out of Cineast's force and backs off.
4:56 Cineast destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Curse's army has been decimated.Cineast takes a bite out of Curse's force and backs off.
5:14 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:54 Curse places down a hatchery.Curse takes another base — the economy widens.
6:32 Cineast is pushing out with his zealots.Cineast goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:53 Curse pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Curse: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:52 The battle outcome favors Curse as Cineast's armies melt into Curse's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Curse. The push continues.
8:29 Curse destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Cineast's army has been decimated.Curse takes a bite out of Cineast's force and backs off.
8:55 With excellent skills and micro, Curse managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
9:33 Cineast decides to move out with his armies.Cineast tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
9:57 Curse's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Curse goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:47 Cineast warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cineast expands.
11:14 Curse places down a hatchery.Quietly, Curse adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Curse edges ahead on army strength.
12:06 With really nice micro, Curse's speedlings kills off Cineast's dragoons.Cineast wasn't ready. Curse's early aggression takes the lead.
12:32 About half of Cineast's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Curse's force stays on that battlefield.
13:04 After that battle, Curse still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:51 Curse is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Curse tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:07 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:54 Curse with some nice speedling surrounds killed Cineast's zealots!Cineast wasn't ready. Curse's early aggression takes the lead.
15:28 Cineast has lost about half of his army in that battle.Curse pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Curse seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:17 It seems like Curse has more units than Cineast!Count the units: Curse has the edge over Cineast right now.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Curse is far ahead.
17:00 Curse's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Curse: the first units are already marching.
17:15 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:03 Curse places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Curse expands.
18:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
19:00 Curse's zerglings surround Cineast's archons while Curse's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Curse!The mid-game push crashes through — Curse breaks Cineast's position.
19:30 The attack was a success, Cineast lost more than half of his army in that battle.Curse limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
— The late game —
19:55 With excellent skills and micro, Curse managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:35 Curse now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Curse's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Curse's force dwarfs what Forest has left on the field.
21:33 Curse's zerglings surround Cineast's archons while Curse's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Curse!The mid-game push crashes through — Curse breaks Cineast's position.
22:15 Cineast lost more than half of his army in that battle.Curse limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
22:37 With excellent skills and micro, Curse managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
23:17 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Cineast taps out!That's it. Cineast looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Forest taps out. Curse's mid game was simply better.
■ Forest
■ Curse
army value
■ Forest
■ Curse
economy
Play-by-play (148 lines)
0:15 The Blue Cineast spawns at s4 while Orange Curse spawns at s1.We're underway — Cineast spawns at s4, Curse answers from s1.
0:43 Curse gets 12 Hatch against Cineast's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Cineast's Forge Fast Expand against Curse's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:00 Cineast decides to expand.Quietly, Cineast adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:21 Curse places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Curse expands.
1:36 Cineast is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Cineast tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:09 Curse pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Curse goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
3:05 Curse failed to break Cineast's defending line of zealots.Curse's early gamble buys nothing — Cineast's defense was already in place.
3:13 It seems that Curse only managed to destroy less than half of Cineast's army.Curse clips Cineast's army — real damage, but Cineast fights on.
3:51 With excellent skills and micro, Curse managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:06 Cineast is pushing out with his zealots.Cineast tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:26 Curse's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Curse: the first units are already marching.
5:03 In terms of army size, Curse is behind Cineast!Curse is badly outgunned — Cineast's force is a size larger.
5:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:44 With beautiful placement, Cineast successfully fends off Curse's attacks.Cineast holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
6:04 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Curse while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Curse — the losses are light.
6:29 After that battle, Curse still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
6:55 Cineast warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cineast expands.
7:23 Curse places down a hatchery.Curse takes another base — the economy widens.
7:30 Cineast is pushing out with his zealots.Cineast tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:59 Curse pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Curse tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:34 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:45 Curse failed to break Cineast's defending line of zealots.Curse's early gamble buys nothing — Cineast's defense was already in place.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Curse — the losses are light.
9:34 With excellent skills and micro, Curse managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:03 Cineast decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Cineast pushes.
10:17 Curse pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Curse goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:06 With beautiful placement, Cineast successfully fends off Curse's attacks.Cineast holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
11:46 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Curse — the losses are light.
12:09 About half of Curse's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Cineast's force stays on that battlefield.
12:17 Curse is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Cineast's army.Curse is badly outgunned — Cineast's force is a size larger.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:44 Cineast decides to expand.Cineast takes another base — the economy widens.
13:20 Curse places down a hatchery.Curse plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
13:33 Looks like Cineast is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Cineast starts the push.
13:53 Curse now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Curse's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
14:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:54 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Curse didn't even have a chance against Cineast.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Cineast holds Curse.
15:13 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Curse while losing less than half of his army.Curse keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Curse seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:01 Cineast casts some storm! But Curse lost no workers.Good instincts from Curse; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Curse is a step behind and knows it.
16:14 Cineast is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Cineast's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:54 Curse brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Curse's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
17:11 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
17:28 Cineast can't push any further as Curse burrowed some lurkers and Cineast has no observers!Curse absorbs the mid-game push — Cineast gained nothing for the cost.
17:53 Curse lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Cineast's force stays on that battlefield.
18:23 Cineast lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Curse's force stays on that battlefield.
18:50 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast takes another base — the economy widens.
19:13 Curse decides to expand.More workers, more money: Curse expands.
19:39 Cineast starts pushing across the map.Cineast tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:52 Curse decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Curse pushes.
20:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:45 Cineast tried to break into Curse's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped Cineast!Curse absorbs the mid-game push — Cineast gained nothing for the cost.
20:57 After that battle, Cineast destroyed about half of Curse's army.Half of Curse's force is gone — Cineast took it apart.
21:36 Cineast lost about half of his army in that battle.Curse pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:03 Reaver! Reaver! Cineast's reaver is killing off most of Curse's workers!Curse looks away for one second and Cineast makes him pay for it.
22:24 What superior Mutalisk micro from Curse! Cineast's economy is suffering!Curse gets into Cineast's mineral line — workers are dying.
22:44 Looks like Cineast is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Cineast hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:15 Curse now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Curse's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
23:48 Curse's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.The mid-game push crashes through — Cineast breaks Curse's position.
24:21 With excellent skills and micro, Curse managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
24:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Curse — the losses are light.
25:08 Cineast tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Curse.Good instincts from Curse; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
25:21 Curse places down a hatchery.Curse takes another base — the economy widens.
25:49 Looks like Cineast is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Cineast's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:08 Curse has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Curse's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
26:49 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:56 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
27:16 Cineast's speedlots dealt with Curse's speedlings, while archons dealt with mutalisks. Cineast successfully fended against Curse's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Cineast holds Curse.
27:46 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Curse keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:14 With excellent skills and micro, Curse managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:44 What superior Mutalisk micro from Curse! Cineast's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Curse chips away at Cineast's foundation.
29:01 Cineast is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Cineast's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:16 Curse brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Curse's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
29:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
30:07 Cineast made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Curse's hydralisks! Curse has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Cineast holds Curse.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
30:28 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Curse while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Curse — the losses are light.
30:56 Curse lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Cineast's force stays on that battlefield.
31:16 What superior Mutalisk micro from Curse! Cineast's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Curse chips away at Cineast's foundation.
31:37 Curse must macro up quickly or Cineast will just roll him over!Curse needs production, fast; Cineast's army has outgrown his.
32:01 Curse places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Curse expands.
32:35 Curse tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Cineast's defense line.Good instincts from Cineast; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
33:00 Cineast warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cineast expands.
33:21 Looks like Cineast is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Cineast's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:49 Curse now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Curse's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
34:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
34:42 Cineast failed to deal nicely with Curse's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.Cineast's defense bends, then snaps. Curse takes the middle of the game.
35:07 Cineast has lost about half of his army in that battle.Curse pays for that trade with about half his army.
35:19 With excellent skills and micro, Curse managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
35:42 Cineast is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Cineast starts the push.
36:12 Curse decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Curse crosses the map with everything.
36:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
36:58 Cineast successfully fends off Curse's attacks.Cineast takes the fight on his terms and sends Curse home with nothing.
37:24 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Curse while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Curse — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
37:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Curse seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
38:08 Cineast starts pushing across the map.Cineast tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
38:24 Curse brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Curse's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
38:49 In terms of army size, Cineast and Curse are around equal.Unit for unit, Cineast and Curse are level.
39:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
39:34 The battle outcome favors Curse as Cineast's armies melt into Curse's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Curse. The push continues.
40:09 Cineast has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Curse's force stays on that battlefield.
40:25 With excellent skills and micro, Curse managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
40:48 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Cineast moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Cineast commits the late-game army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
41:22 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Curse goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Curse moves out to end it.
41:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
42:06 Cineast had the observers for those lurkers and Curse's push simply stops.Curse throws the endgame army in and Cineast simply refuses to lose.
42:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Curse — the losses are light.
42:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Curse seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:18 Cineast tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Curse.Cineast knocks, Curse answers. No damage done.
43:44 What superior Mutalisk micro from Curse! Cineast's economy is suffering!Curse gets into Cineast's mineral line — workers are dying.
44:03 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Cineast moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Cineast moves out to end it.
44:18 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Curse goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Curse moves out to end it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
44:56 Both Cineast and Curse appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
45:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
45:28 Under dark swarm Cineast's dragoons are useless — Curse's cracklings tear the army apart!There's no rebuilding from that. Curse's late-game push decides it.
45:52 Cineast has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Curse's force stays on that battlefield.
46:15 Curse has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Cineast's force stays on that battlefield.
46:59 Curse decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Curse tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
47:06 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.
47:34 Plague on the templar, and Curse's ultralisks walk straight through Cineast.There's no rebuilding from that. Curse's late-game push decides it.
48:09 About half of Cineast's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Curse's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
48:22 Curse lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Cineast's force stays on that battlefield.
48:45 Attempting to end the game, Curse moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Curse crosses the map with everything.
49:21 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.
49:39 Curse kills off Cineast's armies and continues pushing!Cineast's army evaporates. Curse doesn't even slow down.
49:54 About half of Cineast's army has been decimated in that battle.Curse pays for that trade with about half his army.
50:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Curse seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
50:48 Curse decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Curse crosses the map with everything.
51:09 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Cineast GGs!Cineast types it out: GG.
Curse takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Forest
■ Curse
army value
■ Forest
■ Curse
economy
Play-by-play (153 lines)
0:07 Cineast spawns at s1 in Teal while Curse spawns at s4 in White.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Cineast at s1, Curse at s4.
0:36 Curse opens 12 Hatch against Cineast's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Cineast's Forge Fast Expand against Curse's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:06 Cineast desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Cineast adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:13 Curse places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Curse expands.
1:35 Cineast is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Cineast goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:10 Curse is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Curse tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:24 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.
2:48 With really nice micro, Curse's speedlings kills off Cineast's dragoons.Cineast wasn't ready. Curse's early aggression takes the lead.
3:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Curse keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:41 Cineast destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Curse's army has been decimated.Cineast clips Curse's army — real damage, but Curse fights on.
3:57 Cineast warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cineast expands.
4:36 Curse places down a hatchery.Quietly, Curse adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:59 Cineast is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Cineast tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:09 Curse is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Curse: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
5:58 Cineast failed to kill off Curse's defending zerglings.Cineast's early gamble buys nothing — Curse's defense was already in place.
6:28 With excellent skills and micro, Curse managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
6:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Curse — the losses are light.
7:18 Cineast is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Cineast: the first units are already marching.
7:42 Curse is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Curse goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:14 Curse successfully fends off Cineast's attacks.Curse holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
8:46 After that battle, Curse still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:18 It seems that Curse only managed to destroy less than half of Cineast's army.Curse takes a bite out of Cineast's force and backs off.
9:34 Cineast warps in a nexus.Quietly, Cineast adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:57 Curse places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Curse expands.
10:13 Cineast moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Cineast pushes.
10:37 Curse pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Curse goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:32 With beautiful placement, Curse successfully fends off Cineast's attacks.The attack shatters on Curse's line. Great positioning.
11:55 After that battle, Curse still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:11 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Curse while losing less than half of his army.Curse keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The mid game —
12:49 Curse brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Curse's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
12:58 Curse's forces appear to be larger compared to Cineast's!Count the units: Curse has the edge over Cineast right now.
13:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
13:44 Curse's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Cineast's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Curse breaks Cineast's position.
14:23 Curse destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Cineast's army has been decimated.Curse takes a bite out of Cineast's force and backs off.
14:40 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Cineast destroyed only less than half of Curse's army.Cineast takes a bite out of Curse's force and backs off.
15:07 Cineast tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Curse's economy.Cineast knocks, Curse answers. No damage done.
15:31 What a pity! Curse managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Cineast's army.Curse goes for the raid — Cineast is ready, and nothing comes of it.
15:48 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:03 Curse places down a hatchery.Curse plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:44 Curse now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Curse's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
16:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
17:19 Cineast failed to deal nicely with Curse's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.Cineast's defense bends, then snaps. Curse takes the middle of the game.
17:42 Cineast lost about half of his army in that battle.Curse pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:00 With excellent skills and micro, Curse managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:29 Cineast casts some storm! But Curse lost no workers.Cineast goes for the raid — Curse is ready, and nothing comes of it.
18:57 Curse tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Cineast's defense line.Good instincts from Cineast; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
19:25 Curse now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Curse's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:11 With beautiful placement, Cineast successfully fends off Curse's attacks.Cineast takes the fight on his terms and sends Curse home with nothing.
20:35 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Curse keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Curse seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:15 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast takes another base — the economy widens.
21:32 Curse places down a hatchery.Curse plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:05 Cineast tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Curse.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Curse shuts the door on Cineast.
22:34 Curse now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Curse's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
22:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:21 Cineast successfully fends off Curse's attacks.Curse commits and it's the wrong call — Cineast cleans it up.
23:40 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Curse — the losses are light.
24:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Curse seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
24:15 Zerglings ran past Cineast's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Curse!The raid lands — Curse chips away at Cineast's foundation.
24:55 Curse brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Curse's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
25:18 Curse places down a hatchery.Quietly, Curse adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
25:55 Curse micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Cineast's storms, and seems to have won the battle!Cineast's defense bends, then snaps. Curse takes the middle of the game.
26:17 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Curse destroyed only less than half of Cineast's army.Curse clips Cineast's army — real damage, but Cineast fights on.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:37 After that battle, Curse still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
27:13 Aaaaaa, Curse's mineral line is stormed by Cineast's high templars!The raid lands — Cineast chips away at Curse's foundation.
27:25 Cineast warps in a nexus.Quietly, Cineast adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
27:53 Where is Curse's detector? Cineast sends dark templars to harass Curse's mineral line!Cineast gets into Curse's mineral line — workers are dying.
28:28 Curse brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Curse's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
28:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
29:08 The battle outcome favors Curse as Cineast's armies melt into Curse's armies' weapon fire!Curse wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
29:33 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Curse while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Curse — the losses are light.
30:00 After that battle, Curse still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:17 Cineast's expansion have been wiped off by Curse!Cineast's expansion burns — Curse tears it down.
30:34 In terms of army size, Cineast is behind Curse!Cineast is badly outgunned — Curse's force is a size larger.
30:56 Cineast warps in a nexus.Quietly, Cineast adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
31:22 Reaver! Reaver! Cineast's reaver is killing off most of Curse's workers!Beautiful harassment from Cineast. Curse's economy takes a real hit.
31:52 Curse has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Curse's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
32:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
32:29 Curse's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Cineast's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Curse breaks Cineast's position.
32:51 Cineast has lost about half of his army in that battle.Curse pays for that trade with about half his army.
33:28 After that battle, Curse still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
33:57 Curse has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Curse's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
34:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
34:36 Cineast failed to deal nicely with Curse's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Curse breaks Cineast's position.
34:53 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Curse while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Curse — the losses are light.
35:18 After that battle, Curse still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:44 Cineast successfully harasses Curse's economy.Curse looks away for one second and Cineast makes him pay for it.
36:10 Curse brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Curse's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
36:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
36:54 With beautiful placement, Cineast successfully fends off Curse's attacks.Cineast holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:23 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Curse while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Curse — the losses are light.
37:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Curse seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
38:07 Cineast casts some storm! But Curse lost no workers.Good instincts from Curse; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
38:36 Currently, neither Cineast nor Curse appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Cineast and Curse yet.
38:48 Cineast is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Cineast's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
39:10 Curse has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Curse's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
39:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
39:53 Curse's zerglings surround Cineast's archons while Curse's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Curse!The mid-game push crashes through — Curse breaks Cineast's position.
40:32 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Curse while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Curse — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
40:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Curse seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:20 Curse shot down Cineast's nexus.Curse finds the weak point and Cineast's new base is gone.
41:33 Cineast warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cineast expands.
41:50 Reaver! Reaver! Cineast's reaver is killing off most of Curse's workers!Beautiful harassment from Cineast. Curse's economy takes a real hit.
— The late game —
42:33 Curse moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Curse moves out to end it.
42:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
43:16 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Curse breaks Cineast wide open.There's no rebuilding from that. Curse's late-game push decides it.
43:40 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Curse while losing less than half of his army.Curse keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Curse seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
44:26 Curse's forces appear to be larger compared to Cineast's!Curse's army is visibly the bigger one — Cineast should not take this fight.
44:40 Cineast rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Cineast moves out to end it.
45:04 Eager to end the game, Curse moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Curse pushes.
45:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
45:59 The battle outcome favors Curse as Cineast's armies melt into Curse's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Cineast's way of life — Curse marches on.
46:22 Curse destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Cineast's army has been decimated.Curse takes a bite out of Cineast's force and backs off.
46:37 With excellent skills and micro, Curse managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:07 Curse shot down Cineast's nexus.No reinforcements in time: Cineast watches Curse level the expansion.
47:24 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
48:01 Curse moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Curse moves out to end it.
48:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
48:37 Curse kills off Cineast's armies and continues pushing!Curse wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
48:59 Curse destroyed about half of Cineast's army after that battle.Curse cuts Cineast's army in half.
49:22 It seems that Cineast only managed to destroy less than half of Curse's army.Cineast takes a bite out of Curse's force and backs off.
49:50 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Curse commits to the break.Everything Curse has built comes forward at once.
50:22 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
50:30 The battle outcome favors Curse as Cineast's armies melt into Curse's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Cineast's way of life — Curse marches on.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Curse is far ahead.
50:51 About half of Cineast's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Curse's force stays on that battlefield.
51:28 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Cineast destroyed only less than half of Curse's army.Cineast takes a bite out of Curse's force and backs off.
51:42 Unwilling to make the game too long, Curse starts moving out.Curse tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
52:12 Cineast having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Cineast types it out: GG.
Curse takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Forest
■ Curse
army value
■ Forest
■ Curse
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:16 Cineast spawns in Red at s4 while Curse spawns in Green at s3.Cineast in Red at s4. Curse in Green at s3. The map is set.
0:49 Cineast gets Forge Fast Expand against Curse's Overpool.Cineast shows Forge Fast Expand — Curse has gone Overpool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:10 Cineast warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cineast expands.
1:53 Curse places down a hatchery.Quietly, Curse adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:31 Cineast is pushing out with his zealots.Cineast tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:59 Curse decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Curse crosses the map with everything.
3:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:07 Curse with his speedlings successfully defend against Cineast's early zealot pressure.Curse holds the early rush without blinking.
4:37 After that battle, Curse still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
5:17 It seems that Curse only managed to destroy less than half of Cineast's army.Curse takes a bite out of Cineast's force and backs off.
5:40 Cineast is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Cineast: the first units are already marching.
6:08 Curse pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Curse: the first units are already marching.
6:50 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast takes another base — the economy widens.
7:23 Curse places down a hatchery.Curse plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:04 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:36 Cineast failed to break Curse's zergling line of defense.Cineast's early gamble buys nothing — Curse's defense was already in place.
9:03 With excellent skills and micro, Curse managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Curse keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:15 Cineast is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Cineast tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:45 Curse's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Curse: the first units are already marching.
11:16 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:47 Cineast lost some of his dragoons to Curse's speedlings!Cineast wasn't ready. Curse's early aggression takes the lead.
12:19 Cineast lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Curse's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Forest is a step behind and knows it.
13:00 It seems that Cineast only managed to destroy less than half of Curse's army.Cineast takes a bite out of Curse's force and backs off.
13:19 Cineast starts expanding.Cineast plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:03 Curse starts expanding.Curse takes another base — the economy widens.
14:40 Curse's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Curse goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
15:44 Curse with some nice speedling surrounds killed Cineast's zealots!Cineast wasn't ready. Curse's early aggression takes the lead.
16:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Curse keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:40 After that battle, Curse still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
17:20 Curse is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Curse: the first units are already marching.
🎙 It's all going Curse's way right now.
17:45 At the moment, Curse seems to have more units than Cineast.Curse's army is visibly the bigger one — Cineast should not take this fight.
18:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
18:59 Curse micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Cineast's storms, and seems to have won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Curse breaks Cineast's position.
19:26 Cineast lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Curse's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
20:12 After that battle, Curse still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:40 Curse brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Curse's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:01 Cineast having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Cineast GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Curse closes it out over Forest.
Head to head
11 games
Forest
8 – 3
Curse