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6 · · ▶ replay
■ Forest
■ Curse
army value
■ Forest
■ Curse
economy
Play-by-play (52 lines)
0:07 The Blue Cineast spawns at s1 while Teal Curse spawns at s2.Cineast takes s1 in Blue; across the map, Curse settles in at s2 in Teal.
0:41 Curse gets 12 Pool against Cineast's Forge Fast Expand.Cineast shows Forge Fast Expand — Curse has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:22 Cineast warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cineast expands.
1:35 Curse decides to expand.Quietly, Curse adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:06 Eager to end the game, Cineast moves out with his armies.Cineast tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:54 Unwilling to make the game too long, Curse starts moving out.Curse has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:56 Curse lost all of his zerglings to Cineast's zealots and dragoons!Curse wasn't ready. Cineast's early aggression takes the lead.
4:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Curse seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
5:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Curse — the losses are light.
5:25 Cineast warps in a nexus.Quietly, Cineast adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:58 Curse decides to expand.More workers, more money: Curse expands.
6:22 Cineast is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Cineast goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:05 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:28 Curse's army is small compared to Cineast!Curse needs production, fast; Cineast's army has outgrown his.
8:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:33 Curse failed to break Cineast's defending line of zealots.Curse's early gamble buys nothing — Cineast's defense was already in place.
9:13 Curse destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Cineast's army has been decimated.Curse clips Cineast's army — real damage, but Cineast fights on.
9:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Curse seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
10:06 Cineast is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Cineast: the first units are already marching.
10:33 Curse's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Curse tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:08 Curse places down a hatchery.Curse plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:50 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.
12:02 Curse lost all of his zerglings to Cineast's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Cineast breaks Curse's front door.
12:43 Curse lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Cineast's force stays on that battlefield.
13:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Curse — the losses are light.
13:57 Cineast warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cineast expands.
14:19 Cineast is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Cineast tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:51 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?
15:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:59 All of a sudden, Curse has no armies left while Cineast is continuing to push across the map!Cineast wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Forest is far ahead.
16:15 About half of Curse's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Cineast's force stays on that battlefield.
16:56 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Curse — the losses are light.
17:17 Cineast destroys Curse's hatchery, denying expansions.Curse's expansion burns — Cineast tears it down.
17:59 Curse places down a hatchery.Curse takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
18:27 Looks like Cineast is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Cineast's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
19:26 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.
20:07 About half of Curse's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Cineast's force stays on that battlefield.
20:37 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Curse destroyed only less than half of Cineast's army.Curse takes a bite out of Cineast's force and backs off.
🎙 Forest's force dwarfs what Curse has left on the field.
21:15 Cineast destroys Curse's hatchery, denying expansions.The base falls. Cineast rips Curse's economy back a full step.
21:37 Cineast moves out with his armies.Cineast tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
22:18 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Curse taps out!Curse types it out: GG.
Curse taps out. Forest's mid game was simply better.
■ Forest
■ Curse
army value
■ Forest
■ Curse
economy
Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:07 The Purple Cineast spawns at s1 while Teal Curse spawns at s2.Cineast takes s1 in Purple; across the map, Curse settles in at s2 in Teal.
0:44 Cineast gets Forge Fast Expand against Curse's 12 Hatch.Cineast commits to Forge Fast Expand; Curse answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:13 Cineast warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cineast expands.
1:43 Curse places down a hatchery.Quietly, Curse adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:21 Cineast decides to start pushing across the map.Cineast has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:54 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.
3:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:54 With beautiful placement, Curse successfully fends off Cineast's attacks.The attack shatters on Curse's line. Great positioning.
4:37 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.
5:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Curse — the losses are light.
5:44 Cineast's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Cineast: the first units are already marching.
6:09 Curse pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Curse: the first units are already marching.
6:49 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:28 Curse desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Curse takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:40 With really nice micro, Curse's speedlings kills off Cineast's dragoons.The early pressure works — Curse breaks Cineast's front door.
8:55 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Curse — the losses are light.
9:46 After that battle, Curse still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
10:15 Curse pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Curse: the first units are already marching.
10:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:25 Cineast lost some of his dragoons to Curse's speedlings!The early pressure works — Curse breaks Cineast's front door.
🎙 Curse has built a commanding army lead — Forest needs something special here.
11:50 Cineast lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Curse's force stays on that battlefield.
12:19 It seems that Cineast only managed to destroy less than half of Curse's army.Cineast clips Curse's army — real damage, but Curse fights on.
13:02 Cineast warps in a nexus.Quietly, Cineast adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:32 Curse places down a hatchery.Curse takes another base — the economy widens.
14:10 Curse pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Curse: the first units are already marching.
14:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
15:20 Cineast lost some of his dragoons to Curse's speedlings!Cineast wasn't ready. Curse's early aggression takes the lead.
15:37 Cineast has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Curse's force stays on that battlefield.
16:15 After that battle, Curse still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
🎙 It's all going Curse's way right now.
17:00 Curse decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Curse crosses the map with everything.
17:17 In terms of army size, Cineast is behind Curse!Cineast needs production, fast; Curse's army has outgrown his.
17:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
18:29 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.
18:56 Curse destroyed about half of Cineast's army after that battle.Half of Cineast's force is gone — Curse took it apart.
— The late game —
19:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Curse seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
20:02 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Cineast GGs!Cineast GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Curse defeats Forest, settled in the mid game.
■ Forest
■ Curse
army value
■ Forest
■ Curse
economy
Play-by-play (54 lines)
0:14 The game starts with Blue Cineast spawning at s1 and Teal Curse spawning at s2.Cineast in Blue at s1. Curse in Teal at s2. The map is set.
0:43 Curse opens 12 Pool against Cineast's Forge Fast Expand.Cineast commits to Forge Fast Expand; Curse answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:10 Cineast warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cineast expands.
1:54 Curse places down a hatchery.Quietly, Curse adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:18 Cineast is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Cineast goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:42 Curse's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Curse tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:17 Curse's forces appear to be larger compared to Cineast's!Count the units: Curse has the edge over Cineast right now.
3:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
4:15 Cineast lost some of his dragoons to Curse's speedlings!Cineast wasn't ready. Curse's early aggression takes the lead.
4:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Curse — the losses are light.
5:32 After that battle, Curse still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:51 Cineast is pushing out with his zealots.Cineast goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:33 Curse pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Curse tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:54 Curse places down a hatchery.Quietly, Curse adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:01 With really nice micro, Curse's speedlings kills off Cineast's dragoons.Cineast wasn't ready. Curse's early aggression takes the lead.
8:31 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.
9:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Curse seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
9:28 Cineast warps in a nexus.Quietly, Cineast adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:01 Cineast's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Cineast tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:40 Attempting to end the game, Curse moves out with his armies.Curse tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:16 Curse's forces appear to be larger compared to Cineast's!Count the units: Curse has the edge over Cineast right now.
11:45 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:13 Cineast failed to kill off Curse's defending zerglings.Cineast's early gamble buys nothing — Curse's defense was already in place.
12:46 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.
13:19 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.
13:48 Curse places down a hatchery.Quietly, Curse adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:16 Cineast's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Cineast: the first units are already marching.
14:56 Curse's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Curse goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:25 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:22 Curse successfully fends off Cineast's attacks.The attack shatters on Curse's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Curse edges ahead on army strength.
16:59 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.
17:18 About half of Cineast's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Curse's force stays on that battlefield.
17:58 Curse's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Curse goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
18:56 Curse's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Cineast's army.Cineast's defense bends, then snaps. Curse takes the middle of the game.
19:40 Cineast has lost about half of his army in that battle.Curse pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
20:11 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.
20:40 Curse brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Curse's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:12 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Curse edges ahead on army strength.
21:41 Curse's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Cineast's army.Cineast's defense bends, then snaps. Curse takes the middle of the game.
22:17 About half of Cineast's army has been decimated in that battle.Curse pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:35 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.
23:17 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Cineast GGs!That's it. Cineast looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Curse defeats Forest, settled in the mid game.
■ Forest
■ Curse
army value
■ Forest
■ Curse
economy
Play-by-play (98 lines)
0:08 The Yellow Cineast spawns at s2 while Green Curse spawns at s1.We're underway — Cineast spawns at s2, Curse answers from s1.
0:41 Cineast gets Forge Fast Expand against Curse's 12 Pool.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Cineast, 12 Pool from Curse.
— The early game —
0:59 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast takes another base — the economy widens.
1:24 Curse places down a hatchery.Curse plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:53 Cineast decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Cineast pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:09 Eager to end the game, Curse moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Curse crosses the map with everything.
2:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:10 Curse failed to break Cineast's defending line of zealots.Cineast holds the early rush without blinking.
3:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Curse — the losses are light.
4:07 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Cineast destroyed only less than half of Curse's army.Cineast clips Curse's army — real damage, but Curse fights on.
4:18 Cineast is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Cineast tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:49 Attempting to end the game, Curse moves out with his armies.Curse has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:22 In terms of army size, Curse is behind Cineast!Curse is badly outgunned — Cineast's force is a size larger.
5:35 Cineast warps in a nexus.Quietly, Cineast adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:17 Curse places down a hatchery.Curse takes another base — the economy widens.
6:27 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.
6:59 With beautiful placement, Cineast successfully fends off Curse's attacks.The attack shatters on Cineast's line. Great positioning.
7:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Curse — the losses are light.
7:55 Curse has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Cineast's force stays on that battlefield.
8:20 Cineast is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Cineast tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:37 Curse's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Curse: the first units are already marching.
9:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
9:41 The battle outcome favors Cineast as Curse's armies melt into Cineast's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Curse's way of life — Cineast marches on.
🎙 Forest holds the stronger army for now.
9:53 Curse has lost about half of his army in that battle.Cineast pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:22 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.
10:51 Cineast warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cineast expands.
11:21 Curse places down a hatchery.Quietly, Curse adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:46 Cineast's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Cineast goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:13 Attempting to end the game, Curse moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Curse pushes.
12:30 Curse must macro up quickly or Cineast will just roll him over!Curse needs production, fast; Cineast's army has outgrown his.
12:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:30 The battle outcome favors Cineast as Curse's armies melt into Cineast's armies' weapon fire!Curse's army evaporates. Cineast doesn't even slow down.
🎙 The scales tip toward Forest — a lead, but not a safe one.
13:51 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.
14:24 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Curse keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
14:43 With corsairs sniping overlords, Cineast is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Cineast hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:10 Unwilling to make the game too long, Curse starts moving out.No more waiting. Curse pushes.
15:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
15:53 A few beautiful storms from Cineast turned the battle around! Cineast won the battle!Curse's defense bends, then snaps. Cineast takes the middle of the game.
16:22 Curse lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Cineast's force stays on that battlefield.
16:51 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Curse destroyed only less than half of Cineast's army.Curse takes a bite out of Cineast's force and backs off.
17:08 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Forest holds the stronger army for now.
17:42 Curse places down a hatchery.Curse plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:08 Looks like Cineast is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Cineast's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
18:53 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.
19:36 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.
19:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Curse keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:27 Currently, neither Cineast nor Curse appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Cineast and Curse match each other.
20:52 Attempting to end the game, Cineast moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Cineast crosses the map with everything.
21:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
21:26 Curse failed to bring in overlords as Cineast's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!The mid-game push crashes through — Cineast breaks Curse's position.
21:59 About half of Curse's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Cineast's force stays on that battlefield.
22:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Curse keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:52 Looks like Cineast is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Cineast's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
23:50 The battle outcome favors Cineast as Curse's armies melt into Cineast's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Curse's way of life — Cineast marches on.
24:18 After that battle, Curse still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
24:42 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.
25:06 Curse's expansion have been wiped off by Cineast!Cineast finds the weak point and Curse's new base is gone.
🎙 Slight advantage Forest as the game develops.
25:27 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.Good instincts from Cineast; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
25:52 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
26:11 Cineast moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Cineast pushes.
26:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
27:00 A few beautiful storms from Cineast turned the battle around! Cineast won the battle!Curse's defense bends, then snaps. Cineast takes the middle of the game.
27:31 Curse has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Cineast's force stays on that battlefield.
27:55 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.
28:29 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.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Cineast shuts the door on Curse.
28:59 Cineast starts pushing across the map.Cineast tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Slight advantage Forest as the game develops.
29:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
29:51 All of a sudden, Curse has no armies left while Cineast is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Curse's way of life — Cineast marches on.
30:11 After that battle, Curse still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:44 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.
31:10 With corsairs sniping overlords, Cineast is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Cineast starts the push.
31:27 Cineast's forces appear to be larger compared to Curse's!Cineast's army is visibly the bigger one — Curse should not take this fight.
31:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
32:25 With beautiful placement, Curse successfully fends off Cineast's attacks.The attack shatters on Curse's line. Great positioning.
32:42 After that battle, Curse still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
🎙 Forest holds the stronger army for now.
33:16 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Curse — the losses are light.
33:43 With corsairs sniping overlords, Cineast is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Cineast hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
34:17 Cineast's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!Curse's defense bends, then snaps. Cineast takes the middle of the game.
34:58 Curse lost about half of his army in that battle.Cineast pays for that trade with about half his army.
35:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Curse — the losses are light.
35:42 Looks like Cineast is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Cineast starts the push.
36:06 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Curse GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Curse taps.
That's the game: Forest defeats Curse, settled in the mid game.
■ Forest
■ Curse
army value
■ Forest
■ Curse
economy
Play-by-play (71 lines)
0:07 Cineast spawns in Green at s2 while Curse spawns in Blue at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Cineast at s2, Curse at s1.
0:41 Curse gets 12 Pool against Cineast's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Cineast, 12 Pool from Curse.
— The early game —
1:02 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast takes another base — the economy widens.
1:25 Curse places down a hatchery.Curse plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:13 Cineast decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Cineast tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:29 Curse's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Curse goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:36 With really nice micro, Curse's speedlings kills off Cineast's dragoons.Cineast wasn't ready. Curse's early aggression takes the lead.
3:50 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Curse — the losses are light.
4:34 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.
4:57 Cineast starts pushing across the map.Cineast has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:29 Curse pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Curse: the first units are already marching.
5:41 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:22 Curse places down a hatchery.Curse takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:15 Cineast lost some of his dragoons to Curse's speedlings!The early pressure works — Curse breaks Cineast's front door.
7:55 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.
8:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Curse seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
8:35 Cineast is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Cineast: the first units are already marching.
9:21 Curse decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Curse has seen enough — the army moves out.
9:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
10:08 Cineast successfully fends off Curse's attacks.The attack shatters on Cineast's line. Great positioning.
10:43 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.
11:07 Curse has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Cineast's force stays on that battlefield.
11:24 Cineast is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Cineast: the first units are already marching.
11:51 Curse pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Curse: the first units are already marching.
12:28 Both Cineast and Curse appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Cineast and Curse yet.
13:01 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:30 Curse places down a hatchery.Quietly, Curse adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:02 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
14:31 With beautiful placement, Cineast successfully fends off Curse's attacks.Curse commits and it's the wrong call — Cineast cleans it up.
14:49 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.
15:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Curse seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
15:44 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.
16:15 Curse moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Curse pushes.
16:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
17:17 Cineast kills off Curse's armies and continues pushing!Cineast wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
17:44 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.
18:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Curse keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:48 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.
19:01 With corsairs sniping overlords, Cineast is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Cineast's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:41 Cineast warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cineast expands.
20:14 Curse places down a hatchery.Quietly, Curse adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
21:04 All of a sudden, Curse has no armies left while Cineast is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Cineast. The push continues.
— The late game —
21:36 After that battle, Cineast destroyed about half of Curse's army.Cineast cuts Curse's army in half.
22:03 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.
22:27 With corsairs sniping overlords, Cineast is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Cineast starts the push.
22:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
23:18 Curse failed to bring in overlords as Cineast's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!Curse's defense bends, then snaps. Cineast takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Forest holds the stronger army for now.
24:00 About half of Curse's army has been decimated in that battle.Cineast pays for that trade with about half his army.
24:32 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Curse keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:56 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.
25:16 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.
25:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
26:12 The battle outcome favors Cineast as Curse's armies melt into Cineast's armies' weapon fire!Cineast wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
26:35 Curse has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Cineast's force stays on that battlefield.
27:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Curse — the losses are light.
27:32 Cineast shot down Curse's hatchery.The base falls. Cineast rips Curse's economy back a full step.
🎙 It's all going Forest's way right now.
28:13 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Curse taps out!Curse GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Forest takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Forest
■ Curse
army value
■ Forest
■ Curse
economy
Play-by-play (111 lines)
0:16 Cineast spawns in Teal at s1 while Curse spawns in Yellow at s2.Cineast in Teal at s1. Curse in Yellow at s2. The map is set.
0:39 Cineast gets Forge Fast Expand against Curse's Overpool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Cineast's Forge Fast Expand against Curse's Overpool.
— The early game —
1:00 Cineast warps in a nexus.Quietly, Cineast adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:15 Curse places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Curse expands.
1:58 Cineast is pushing out with his zealots.Cineast tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:14 Curse starts pushing across the map.Curse has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:44 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
3:12 Curse places down a hatchery.Curse takes another base — the economy widens.
3:38 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
3:55 Curse failed to kill off Cineast's defending zealots.Cineast holds the early rush without blinking.
4:20 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.
4:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Curse seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:19 Curse must macro up quickly or Cineast will just roll him over!Curse is badly outgunned — Cineast's force is a size larger.
5:29 Cineast's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Cineast tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:07 Curse starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Curse crosses the map with everything.
6:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:58 Curse failed to break Cineast's defending line of zealots.Cineast holds the early rush without blinking.
7:13 Curse destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Cineast's army has been decimated.Curse clips Cineast's army — real damage, but Cineast fights on.
7:40 After that battle, Curse still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:00 Cineast's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Cineast goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:26 Curse pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Curse goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:50 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast takes another base — the economy widens.
9:25 Curse places down a hatchery.Curse plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:59 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
10:14 Cineast kills off all of Curse's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Curse's early gamble buys nothing — Cineast's defense was already in place.
10:41 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.
11:06 Curse lost about half of his army in that battle.Cineast pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:39 Cineast is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Cineast goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:58 Curse pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Curse goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:28 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:45 Cineast failed to kill off Curse's defending zerglings.Cineast's early gamble buys nothing — Curse's defense was already in place.
13:09 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.
13:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Curse keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:13 Curse places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Curse expands.
— The mid game —
14:30 Looks like Cineast is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Cineast's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:54 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.
15:22 Curse is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Cineast's army.Curse needs production, fast; Cineast's army has outgrown his.
15:39 Cineast starts expanding.Cineast takes another base — the economy widens.
16:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:29 Cineast tried to break into Curse's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped Cineast!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Curse holds Cineast.
17:02 After that battle, Curse still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
17:26 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.
17:47 Aaaaaa, Curse's mineral line is stormed by Cineast's high templars!Curse looks away for one second and Cineast makes him pay for it.
18:21 Looks like Cineast is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Cineast's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:32 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.
19:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:36 A few beautiful storms from Cineast turned the battle around! Cineast won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Cineast breaks Curse's position.
19:56 About half of Curse's army has been decimated in that battle.Cineast pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:21 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.
20:37 Cineast tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Curse.Cineast knocks, Curse answers. No damage done.
🎙 Forest holds the stronger army for now.
21:16 With corsairs sniping overlords, Cineast is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Cineast hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:48 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:04 Curse's massive number of speedlings stopped Cineast's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Curse!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Curse holds Cineast.
22:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Curse seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:56 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Curse — the losses are light.
23:20 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.
23:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:06 Curse scourged some of Cineast's annoying corsairs, and kills off majority of the speedlots with his lurkers!Curse absorbs the mid-game push — Cineast gained nothing for the cost.
24:45 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
25:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Curse keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:18 With corsairs sniping overlords, Cineast is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Cineast starts the push.
26:01 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.
26:24 Both Cineast and Curse appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Cineast and Curse yet.
26:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
26:58 Curse failed to bring in overlords as Cineast's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!The mid-game push crashes through — Cineast breaks Curse's position.
27:32 After that battle, Curse still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:53 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.
28:19 Cineast destroys Curse's hatchery, denying expansions.Cineast finds the weak point and Curse's new base is gone.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
28:46 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast takes another base — the economy widens.
29:19 With a successful harassment, Cineast hurts Curse's economy.Cineast gets into Curse's mineral line — workers are dying.
29:34 With corsairs sniping overlords, Cineast is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Cineast's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
30:33 Curse burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off Cineast's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Curse holds Cineast.
30:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Curse seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:24 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Curse — the losses are light.
31:53 Cineast tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Curse.Cineast knocks, Curse answers. No damage done.
32:00 Curse tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Cineast's defense line.Curse goes for the raid — Cineast is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
32:32 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 knocks, Cineast answers. No damage done.
32:54 Looks like Cineast is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Cineast starts the push.
33:28 Cineast has more expansions than Curse.Economically it's Cineast's game right now; Curse is falling behind on bases.
33:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
34:09 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.
34:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Curse seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
35:11 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.
35:40 Curse tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Cineast's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Cineast shuts the door on Curse.
35:47 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.
🎙 Forest edges ahead on army strength.
36:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
36:44 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.
37:21 Cineast only destroyed about half of Curse's army.Cineast cuts Curse's army in half.
37:42 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Curse — the losses are light.
38:10 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.
38:31 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
38:59 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.
🎙 Curse is hanging on by a thread against Forest's army.
39:22 After that battle, Cineast destroyed more than half of Curse's army.Cineast shreds the better part of Curse's army in one engagement.
39:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Curse — the losses are light.
40:16 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Curse taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Curse taps.
GG. Forest closes it out over Curse.
Head to head
10 games
Forest
5 – 5
Curse