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■ Smirk
■ Hectic
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hectic
economy
Play-by-play (68 lines)
0:17 Smirk spawns at s3 in Blue while Hectic spawns at s1 in White.We're underway — Smirk spawns at s3, Hectic answers from s1.
0:31 Smirk gets 9 Pool against Hectic's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Smirk's 9 Pool against Hectic's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:04 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
1:44 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:58 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:25 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hectic starts moving out.Hectic has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:37 Hectic with more superior zergling control outpowers Smirk!The early pressure works — Hectic breaks Smirk's front door.
3:50 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
4:32 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hectic's army has been decimated.Smirk clips Hectic's army — real damage, but Hectic fights on.
4:49 Smirk moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
5:26 Hectic is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Hectic tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:55 Hectic desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Hectic expands.
6:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:39 Smirk lost all his zerglings to Hectic!The early pressure works — Hectic breaks Smirk's front door.
7:08 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
7:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
8:08 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:48 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:12 Hectic decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Hectic pushes.
9:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
10:14 All of a sudden, Hectic has no armies left while Smirk is continuing to push across the map!Smirk wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
10:44 Hectic lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Smirk holds the stronger army for now.
10:59 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
11:29 Hectic is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Hectic goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:28 The battle outcome favors Hectic as Smirk's armies melt into Hectic's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Hectic. The push continues.
13:04 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:27 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
13:58 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:25 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:52 Hectic places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hectic expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:37 Smirk with more superior zergling control outpowers Hectic!Hectic wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
16:14 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
16:40 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
17:08 It seems like Smirk has more units than Hectic!Count the units: Smirk has the edge over Hectic right now.
— The mid game —
17:36 Smirk is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Smirk starts the push.
18:11 Hectic is pushing his speedlings.Hectic hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:10 Hectic made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Smirk is pushing his mutalisks further on!The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Hectic's position.
🎙 Hectic is a step behind and knows it.
19:45 Hectic has lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:05 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
— The late game —
20:26 Smirk is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Smirk hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:23 Hectic failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Smirk's mutalisks!Hectic's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
21:55 After that battle, Smirk destroyed about half of Hectic's army.Smirk cuts Hectic's army in half.
22:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:54 Smirk decides to move out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
23:20 Hectic is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Hectic hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 It's all going Smirk's way right now.
23:55 Smirk decides to expand.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
24:26 Hectic places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hectic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
25:17 Hectic failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Smirk's mutalisks!Hectic's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
25:35 About half of Hectic's army has been decimated in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
26:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
26:32 Zerglings ran past Smirk's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Hectic!The raid lands — Hectic chips away at Smirk's foundation.
27:00 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hectic taps out!Hectic GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Hectic taps out. Smirk's mid game was simply better.
■ Smirk
■ Hectic
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hectic
economy
Play-by-play (43 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Purple Smirk spawning at s1 and Teal Hectic spawning at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Smirk at s1, Hectic at s3.
0:39 Hectic gets 12 Pool against Smirk's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Smirk's 12 Pool against Hectic's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:25 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
1:45 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:19 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:06 Hectic is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Hectic tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:39 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.
4:07 Hectic with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Smirk's zerglings!Hectic holds the early rush without blinking.
4:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
5:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
5:50 Both Smirk and Hectic appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Smirk and Hectic match each other.
6:13 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
6:44 Hectic's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Hectic: the first units are already marching.
7:24 Smirk decides to expand.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:07 Hectic places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hectic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
8:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
9:15 With really nice micro, Hectic kills off Smirk's zerglings.Smirk wasn't ready. Hectic's early aggression takes the lead.
9:44 About half of Smirk's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hectic's force stays on that battlefield.
10:03 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:55 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:22 Hectic is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Hectic goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:36 Hectic with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Smirk's zerglings!Smirk's early gamble buys nothing — Hectic's defense was already in place.
🎙 It's all going Hectic's way right now.
12:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
13:35 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hectic pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:12 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
— The late game —
14:41 Hectic is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Hectic: the first units are already marching.
15:17 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:58 Hectic places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hectic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:13 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.
16:57 Smirk lost all his zerglings to Hectic!The early pressure works — Hectic breaks Smirk's front door.
17:22 About half of Smirk's army has been decimated in that battle.Hectic pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hectic is far ahead.
18:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:27 Hectic pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Hectic tests the door early. Is anyone home?
19:04 Smirk having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Smirk taps.
Smirk taps out. Hectic's early game was simply better.
■ Smirk
■ Hectic
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hectic
economy
Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:09 The game starts with Blue Smirk spawning at s1 and Orange Hectic spawning at s4.We're underway — Smirk spawns at s1, Hectic answers from s4.
0:36 Smirk gets 12 Hatch against Hectic's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Smirk, 12 Hatch from Hectic.
— The early game —
1:07 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:34 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic takes another base — the economy widens.
2:04 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:36 Hectic pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Hectic goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:39 With really nice micro, Hectic kills off Smirk's zerglings.Smirk wasn't ready. Hectic's early aggression takes the lead.
4:03 About half of Smirk's army has been decimated in that battle.Hectic pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:36 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
5:12 Currently, neither Smirk nor Hectic appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Smirk and Hectic yet.
5:32 Smirk decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
6:19 Hectic pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Hectic tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:46 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:04 Hectic decides to expand.Quietly, Hectic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:17 Smirk was out-microed by Hectic and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Hectic's line. Great positioning.
8:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
9:11 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Hectic pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:47 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
10:14 Hectic pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Hectic goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:48 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:02 Hectic with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Smirk's zerglings!Smirk's early gamble buys nothing — Hectic's defense was already in place.
🎙 Smirk is a step behind and knows it.
11:38 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
12:15 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hectic pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:36 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:01 Hectic pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Hectic tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:34 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:10 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:43 Hectic kills off Smirk's armies and continues pushing!Smirk's army evaporates. Hectic doesn't even slow down.
15:14 About half of Smirk's army has been decimated in that battle.Hectic pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:30 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hectic's army has been decimated.Smirk clips Hectic's army — real damage, but Hectic fights on.
🎙 Slight advantage Hectic as the game develops.
16:14 Hectic's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Hectic: the first units are already marching.
16:47 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
17:42 Hectic with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Hectic breaks Smirk's position.
18:07 Hectic destroyed about half of Smirk's army after that battle.Half of Smirk's force is gone — Hectic took it apart.
— The late game —
18:33 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Hectic's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Hectic's force and backs off.
19:12 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hectic starts moving out.Here it comes: Hectic crosses the map with everything.
19:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:16 Hectic with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Hectic breaks Smirk's position.
🎙 Hectic's force dwarfs what Smirk has left on the field.
20:41 Smirk seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Hectic limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
21:09 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
21:34 Hectic shot down Smirk's hatchery.The base falls. Hectic rips Smirk's economy back a full step.
22:00 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hectic's defense line.Smirk knocks, Hectic answers. No damage done.
22:46 Hectic starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hectic pushes.
23:13 Smirk having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Smirk looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Hectic takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Smirk
■ Hectic
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hectic
economy
Play-by-play (82 lines)
0:07 The Teal Smirk spawns at s1 while Green Hectic spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Smirk at s1, Hectic at s2.
0:41 Smirk opens Overpool against Hectic's 12 Pool.The builds are down: Overpool from Smirk, 12 Pool from Hectic.
— The early game —
0:56 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:32 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic takes another base — the economy widens.
1:56 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:26 Hectic is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Hectic tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
3:17 Smirk failed to break Hectic's zergling line of defense.Hectic holds the early rush without blinking.
3:47 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
4:20 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
4:48 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:11 Hectic is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Hectic: the first units are already marching.
5:38 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
5:58 Hectic places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hectic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:49 Smirk kills off Hectic's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Smirk. The push continues.
7:31 Hectic has lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
7:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
8:14 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:32 Hectic pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Hectic tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:01 Smirk's number of expansions are equal to Hectic's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Smirk and Hectic yet.
9:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:57 Smirk failed to break Hectic's zergling line of defense.Smirk's early gamble buys nothing — Hectic's defense was already in place.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
10:22 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
11:03 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hectic destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Hectic takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
11:25 Hectic places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hectic expands.
11:57 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
12:23 Hectic pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Hectic: the first units are already marching.
12:46 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
13:03 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
13:42 Hectic with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Smirk's zerglings!Hectic holds the early rush without blinking.
14:15 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
14:24 About half of Smirk's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hectic's force stays on that battlefield.
14:54 Smirk moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
15:21 Hectic decides to move out with his armies.Hectic has seen enough — the army moves out.
15:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:14 Smirk successfully fends off Hectic's attacks.Smirk holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
16:41 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
17:23 Hectic lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
— The mid game —
17:37 Smirk is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Smirk starts the push.
17:59 Hectic is pushing his speedlings.Hectic's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
18:36 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:00 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic takes another base — the economy widens.
19:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
19:54 Smirk successfully fends off Hectic's attacks.Smirk takes the fight on his terms and sends Hectic home with nothing.
20:27 Hectic destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Hectic takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
20:57 Hectic has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
21:11 What superior Mutalisk micro from Smirk! Hectic's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Smirk. Hectic's economy takes a real hit.
21:49 Smirk is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Smirk's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
22:28 Smirk with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!Hectic's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
23:10 About half of Hectic's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
23:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:55 Smirk shot down Hectic's hatchery.No reinforcements in time: Hectic watches Smirk level the expansion.
24:33 Eager to end the game, Hectic moves out with his armies.Hectic tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
24:47 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:28 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic takes another base — the economy widens.
25:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
26:13 For a second it looked like Hectic had more zerglings, but in another second Smirk seems to have taken the lead! Hectic is backing off!Smirk absorbs the mid-game push — Hectic gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Smirk is far ahead.
26:34 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:15 Hectic has lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
27:29 Smirk is pushing his speedlings.Smirk hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:11 In terms of army size, Hectic is behind Smirk!Hectic needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
28:20 Hectic decides to expand.Hectic takes another base — the economy widens.
29:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
29:31 Smirk with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!Hectic's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
29:43 Hectic has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
30:25 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 It's all going Smirk's way right now.
30:46 What a pity! Hectic managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Smirk's army.Good instincts from Smirk; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
31:04 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hectic GGs!Hectic GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Hectic taps out. Smirk's mid game was simply better.
■ Smirk
■ Hectic
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hectic
economy
Play-by-play (59 lines)
0:07 The Green Smirk spawns at s4 while White Hectic spawns at s3.Smirk takes s4 in Green; across the map, Hectic settles in at s3 in White.
0:48 Smirk gets Overpool against Hectic's 9 Pool.Smirk commits to Overpool; Hectic answers with 9 Pool.
— The early game —
1:12 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:29 Hectic places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hectic expands.
2:05 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:46 Hectic is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Hectic tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:05 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:25 Hectic with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Smirk's zerglings!Hectic holds the early rush without blinking.
4:02 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
4:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
5:10 Hectic's army is small compared to Smirk!Hectic needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
5:25 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:08 Hectic is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Hectic goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:42 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:57 Hectic desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Hectic takes another base — the economy widens.
7:32 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, Smirk kills off Hectic's zerglings.Hectic wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
8:30 Hectic has lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:07 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:21 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:49 Hectic is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Hectic: the first units are already marching.
10:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:46 Hectic was out-microed by Smirk and loses all his attacking forces.Hectic commits and it's the wrong call — Smirk cleans it up.
🎙 Smirk edges ahead on army strength.
11:15 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
11:50 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Hectic's army.Smirk clips Hectic's army — real damage, but Hectic fights on.
12:24 Smirk's forces appear to be larger compared to Hectic's!Smirk's army is visibly the bigger one — Hectic should not take this fight.
12:47 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:26 Hectic's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Hectic tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:49 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
14:23 Hectic decides to expand.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:52 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
15:14 With really nice micro, Smirk kills off Hectic's zerglings.The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Hectic's front door.
🎙 Smirk holds the stronger army for now.
15:59 About half of Hectic's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
16:26 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
16:51 Smirk is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Smirk starts the push.
17:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:49 Hectic failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Smirk's mutalisks!The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Hectic's position.
— The late game —
18:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
18:53 Hectic destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Hectic clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
19:11 Both Smirk and Hectic appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Smirk and Hectic match each other.
19:36 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Slight advantage Smirk as the game develops.
20:13 Zerglings ran past Smirk's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Hectic!Smirk looks away for one second and Hectic makes him pay for it.
20:54 Smirk is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Smirk hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:04 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
22:17 Smirk with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!Hectic's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
22:32 About half of Hectic's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
23:17 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:31 Smirk moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
24:16 Hectic having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Hectic looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Smirk closes it out over Hectic.
■ Smirk
■ Hectic
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hectic
economy
Play-by-play (70 lines)
0:12 The game starts with White Smirk spawning at s3 and Purple Hectic spawning at s1.Smirk in White at s3. Hectic in Purple at s1. The map is set.
0:43 Smirk gets Overpool against Hectic's 9 Pool.Smirk commits to Overpool; Hectic answers with 9 Pool.
— The early game —
0:59 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:33 Hectic places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hectic expands.
1:55 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:24 Hectic decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Hectic crosses the map with everything.
3:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:17 All of a sudden, Smirk has no armies left while Hectic is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Smirk's way of life — Hectic marches on.
4:03 Hectic only destroyed about half of Smirk's army.Hectic cuts Smirk's army in half.
4:27 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
4:48 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:26 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
5:45 Hectic pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Hectic goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:14 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:09 Hectic lost all his zerglings to Smirk!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Hectic's front door.
7:37 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Hectic's army.Smirk clips Hectic's army — real damage, but Hectic fights on.
7:58 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
8:26 Eager to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
9:03 Hectic pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Hectic tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:36 It seems like Smirk has more units than Hectic!Count the units: Smirk has the edge over Hectic right now.
10:02 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:26 Hectic successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.Smirk commits and it's the wrong call — Hectic cleans it up.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
10:45 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
11:10 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:49 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:14 Hectic moves out with his armies.Hectic has seen enough — the army moves out.
12:47 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:16 Hectic places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hectic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:17 With really nice micro, Hectic kills off Smirk's zerglings.Smirk wasn't ready. Hectic's early aggression takes the lead.
14:38 About half of Smirk's army has been decimated in that battle.Hectic pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
14:55 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
15:40 Smirk is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Smirk starts the push.
15:58 Eager to end the game, Hectic moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hectic crosses the map with everything.
16:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:58 Hectic successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.Smirk commits and it's the wrong call — Hectic cleans it up.
17:31 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
17:55 About half of Smirk's army has been decimated in that battle.Hectic pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:12 What a pity! Smirk managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Hectic's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hectic shuts the door on Smirk.
18:38 Smirk is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hectic's army.Smirk is badly outgunned — Hectic's force is a size larger.
🎙 Hectic edges ahead on army strength.
19:10 Attempting to end the game, Hectic moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hectic crosses the map with everything.
19:33 Hectic places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hectic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
20:35 Hectic made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!Smirk's defense bends, then snaps. Hectic takes the middle of the game.
20:56 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hectic pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:28 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:57 Smirk's expansion have been wiped off by Hectic!Hectic finds the weak point and Smirk's new base is gone.
22:20 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hectic's defense line.Smirk knocks, Hectic answers. No damage done.
22:59 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Hectic edges ahead on army strength.
23:20 What superior Mutalisk micro from Smirk! Hectic's economy is suffering!Smirk gets into Hectic's mineral line — workers are dying.
23:58 Hectic is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Hectic's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:16 Smirk decides to expand.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
24:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
25:12 Hectic made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Hectic breaks Smirk's position.
🎙 Hectic's force dwarfs what Smirk has left on the field.
25:55 The attack was a success, Smirk lost more than half of his army in that battle.Hectic limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
26:19 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
26:39 Hectic is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Hectic's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:16 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Smirk GGs!Smirk GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Hectic defeats Smirk, settled in the mid game.
■ Smirk
■ Hectic
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hectic
economy
Play-by-play (58 lines)
0:07 Smirk spawns in White at s1 while Hectic spawns in Teal at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Smirk at s1, Hectic at s3.
0:30 Smirk opens 12 Pool against Hectic's Overpool.Smirk shows 12 Pool — Hectic has gone Overpool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:19 Smirk desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
1:48 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:18 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:38 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hectic starts moving out.Here it comes: Hectic crosses the map with everything.
3:18 At the moment, Smirk seems to have more units than Hectic.Smirk's army is visibly the bigger one — Hectic should not take this fight.
3:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:04 Hectic failed to kill off Smirk's defending zerglings.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
4:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:35 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:11 Hectic places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hectic expands.
6:30 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Smirk holds the stronger army for now.
7:00 Hectic pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Hectic: the first units are already marching.
7:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:17 Hectic failed to kill off Smirk's defending zerglings.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
8:31 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
9:11 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Hectic's army.Smirk clips Hectic's army — real damage, but Hectic fights on.
9:34 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
10:19 Hectic's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Hectic tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:34 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
11:11 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Smirk edges ahead on army strength.
11:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:13 Hectic failed to kill off Smirk's defending zerglings.Hectic's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
12:44 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:17 Hectic lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:43 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:03 Hectic decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Hectic pushes.
14:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:06 Hectic failed to break Smirk's zergling line of defense.Hectic's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
15:47 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Smirk as the game develops.
16:07 Smirk only destroyed about half of Hectic's army.Half of Hectic's force is gone — Smirk took it apart.
16:50 Eager to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
17:06 Hectic must macro up quickly or Smirk will just roll him over!Hectic is badly outgunned — Smirk's force is a size larger.
17:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
18:06 Hectic made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Smirk is pushing his mutalisks further on!The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Hectic's position.
18:32 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
— The late game —
19:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:45 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:08 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Hectic is a step behind and knows it.
20:32 Smirk is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Smirk starts the push.
21:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:34 Smirk kills off Hectic's armies and continues pushing!Smirk wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
22:11 Smirk only destroyed about half of Hectic's army.Half of Hectic's force is gone — Smirk took it apart.
22:38 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:09 Hectic tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Smirk's defense line.Good instincts from Smirk; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
23:35 Smirk is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Smirk starts the push.
24:08 Hectic having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Hectic GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Smirk takes it — the mid game decided this one.
Head to head
9 games
Smirk
4 – 5
Hectic