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3–3
50%
vs Terran
1–0
100%
vs Zerg
0–2
0%
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2–1
67%
Practice games
sparring — no growth, no fatigue, nothing counts; the reports are the pointG1 LOSS Python battle report ▾
■ Howl
■ Transience
army value
■ Howl
■ Transience
economy
Play-by-play (32 lines)
0:18 The Red Howl spawns at s4 while White Transience spawns at s1.Howl takes s4 in Red; across the map, Transience settles in at s1 in White.
0:51 Howl opens Overpool against Transience's Overpool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Howl's Overpool against Transience's Overpool.
— The early game —
1:35 Howl places down a hatchery.Howl plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:15 Transience places down a hatchery.Transience takes another base — the economy widens.
2:53 Howl pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Howl tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:38 Transience decides to move out with his armies.Transience tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
4:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:55 Howl failed to kill off Transience's defending zerglings.Transience holds the early rush without blinking.
5:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Transience seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
6:17 Howl has lost about half of his army in that battle.Transience pays for that trade with about half his army.
6:59 Howl is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Howl: the first units are already marching.
— The mid game —
7:25 Transience's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Transience goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:00 Howl places down a hatchery.Howl plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:47 Transience places down a hatchery.Transience takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Slight advantage Transience as the game develops.
9:28 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.
10:15 Transience with more superior zergling control outpowers Howl!The early pressure works — Transience breaks Howl's front door.
10:57 Howl lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Transience's force stays on that battlefield.
11:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Transience seems to be fine.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
12:03 Transience's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Transience: the first units are already marching.
12:41 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:37 Howl lost all his zerglings to Transience!The early pressure works — Transience breaks Howl's front door.
🎙 Transience's force dwarfs what Howl has left on the field.
14:17 About half of Howl's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Transience's force stays on that battlefield.
14:41 After that battle, Transience still has most of his army with him.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:28 Eager to end the game, Transience moves out with his armies.Transience has seen enough — the army moves out.
16:05 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Howl GGs!Howl GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Transience closes it out over Howl.
G2 LOSS Requiem battle report ▾
■ Howl
■ Transience
army value
■ Howl
■ Transience
economy
Play-by-play (43 lines)
0:10 The game starts with Green Howl spawning at s3 and White Transience spawning at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Howl at s3, Transience at s2.
0:35 Howl gets 12 Pool against Transience's 9 Pool.Howl shows 12 Pool — Transience has gone 9 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:21 Howl places down a hatchery.Quietly, Howl adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:52 Transience places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Transience expands.
2:29 Howl's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Howl goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:55 Transience is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Transience tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:07 With really nice micro, Howl kills off Transience's zerglings.Transience wasn't ready. Howl's early aggression takes the lead.
4:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Transience seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
5:25 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Transience — the losses are light.
5:47 Transience places down a hatchery.Transience plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:32 Howl pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Howl: the first units are already marching.
6:59 Transience is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Transience tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:44 Howl places down a hatchery.Howl takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:48 Howl failed to break Transience's zergling line of defense.Transience holds the early rush without blinking.
9:13 It seems that Howl only managed to destroy less than half of Transience's army.Howl clips Transience's army — real damage, but Transience fights on.
9:52 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Transience destroyed only less than half of Howl's army.Transience clips Howl's army — real damage, but Howl fights on.
10:26 Howl's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Howl: the first units are already marching.
11:00 Eager to end the game, Transience moves out with his armies.Transience tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:18 With beautiful placement, Transience successfully fends off Howl's attacks.Howl commits and it's the wrong call — Transience cleans it up.
12:45 With excellent skills and micro, Transience managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
13:15 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off Transience while losing less than half of his army.Transience keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:02 Transience places down a hatchery.Transience takes another base — the economy widens.
14:18 Howl moves out with his armies.Howl tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
14:59 Transience pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Transience tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:29 Howl decides to expand.Howl plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:37 Transience with more superior zergling control outpowers Howl!The early pressure works — Transience breaks Howl's front door.
17:13 Howl lost about half of his army in that battle.Transience pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:52 With excellent skills and micro, Transience managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
🎙 Transience holds the stronger army for now.
18:31 Howl's hatchery has been destroyed by Transience.The base falls. Transience rips Howl's economy back a full step.
18:54 Howl desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Howl plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
19:28 Transience is pushing his speedlings.Transience hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:07 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Howl taps out!Howl GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Transience defeats Howl, settled in the early game.
G3 WIN Pathfinder battle report ▾
■ Howl
■ Transience
army value
■ Howl
■ Transience
economy
Play-by-play (118 lines)
0:09 The Blue Howl spawns at s3 while Red Transience spawns at s1.We're underway — Howl spawns at s3, Transience answers from s1.
0:32 Howl gets Overpool against Transience's 12 Hatch.Howl shows Overpool — Transience has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:52 Howl starts expanding.Quietly, Howl adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:16 Transience places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Transience expands.
1:54 Howl decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Howl pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:22 Transience decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Transience crosses the map with everything.
2:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:04 Transience with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Howl's zerglings!Transience holds the early rush without blinking.
3:20 With excellent skills and micro, Transience managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
3:53 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off Transience while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Transience — the losses are light.
4:18 Attempting to end the game, Howl moves out with his armies.Howl has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:36 Transience is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Transience: the first units are already marching.
5:03 Howl places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Howl expands.
5:33 Transience places down a hatchery.Quietly, Transience adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:45 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:16 Transience with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Howl's zerglings!Transience holds the early rush without blinking.
6:54 After that battle, Transience still has most of his army with him.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:14 Transience only destroyed about half of Howl's army.Half of Howl's force is gone — Transience took it apart.
7:27 Howl is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Howl: the first units are already marching.
7:57 Transience starts pushing across the map.Transience has seen enough — the army moves out.
8:21 At the moment, Transience seems to have more units than Howl.Count the units: Transience has the edge over Howl right now.
8:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:23 Transience failed to break Howl's zergling line of defense.Howl holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:36 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.Transience keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:08 After that battle, Transience still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
10:17 Transience places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Transience expands.
10:43 Howl's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Howl: the first units are already marching.
11:21 Transience is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Transience: the first units are already marching.
11:39 Howl places down a hatchery.Howl takes another base — the economy widens.
12:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:29 Transience failed to kill off Howl's defending zerglings.Transience's early gamble buys nothing — Howl's defense was already in place.
12:58 Howl lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Transience's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
13:19 Transience lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Howl's force stays on that battlefield.
— The mid game —
13:55 Howl is pushing his speedlings.Howl's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:03 Transience is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Transience starts the push.
14:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:54 Howl made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!Transience's defense bends, then snaps. Howl takes the middle of the game.
15:16 After that battle, Transience still has most of his army with him.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:50 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off Transience while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Transience — the losses are light.
16:12 Transience places down a hatchery.Quietly, Transience adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:40 Howl is pushing his speedlings.Howl hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:56 Transience is pushing his speedlings.Transience hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:27 Howl places down a hatchery.Howl takes another base — the economy widens.
17:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:25 Transience failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Howl's mutalisks!The mid-game push crashes through — Howl breaks Transience's position.
18:41 It seems that Howl only managed to destroy less than half of Transience's army.Howl clips Transience's army — real damage, but Transience fights on.
19:00 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off Transience while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Transience — the losses are light.
19:36 What superior Mutalisk micro from Transience! Howl's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Transience chips away at Howl's foundation.
19:52 Howl is pushing his speedlings.Howl's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:18 Transience places down a hatchery.Transience takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
20:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
21:13 Howl kills off Transience's armies and continues pushing!Transience's army evaporates. Howl doesn't even slow down.
21:43 It seems that Howl only managed to destroy less than half of Transience's army.Howl clips Transience's army — real damage, but Transience fights on.
21:53 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Transience — the losses are light.
22:34 In terms of army size, Transience is behind Howl!Transience needs production, fast; Howl's army has outgrown his.
22:54 Zerglings ran past Transience's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Howl!Transience looks away for one second and Howl makes him pay for it.
23:23 Unwilling to make the game too long, Howl starts moving out.Here it comes: Howl crosses the map with everything.
23:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
23:54 Howl kills off Transience's armies and continues pushing!Transience's army evaporates. Howl doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
24:18 Transience has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Howl's force stays on that battlefield.
24:58 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off Transience while losing less than half of his army.Transience keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:12 Howl shot down Transience's hatchery.Transience's expansion burns — Howl tears it down.
25:32 Howl places down a hatchery.Howl plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
26:09 Howl moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Howl crosses the map with everything.
26:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
26:54 Howl made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Howl breaks Transience's position.
27:29 It seems that Howl only managed to destroy less than half of Transience's army.Howl clips Transience's army — real damage, but Transience fights on.
27:50 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off Transience while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Transience — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
28:20 What superior Mutalisk micro from Transience! Howl's economy is suffering!Transience gets into Howl's mineral line — workers are dying.
28:40 What superior Mutalisk micro from Transience! Howl's economy is suffering!Howl looks away for one second and Transience makes him pay for it.
28:54 Attempting to end the game, Howl moves out with his armies.Howl tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
29:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
29:40 Transience made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Howl is pushing his mutalisks further on!The mid-game push crashes through — Howl breaks Transience's position.
30:19 Transience lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Howl's force stays on that battlefield.
30:40 Transience destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Howl's army has been decimated.Transience takes a bite out of Howl's force and backs off.
31:00 Zerglings ran past Howl's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Transience!Transience gets into Howl's mineral line — workers are dying.
31:23 Howl moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Howl pushes.
🎙 Howl edges ahead on army strength.
— The late game —
31:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
32:27 Transience held off barely with 1 or 2 zergling advantage.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Transience holds Howl.
32:40 After that battle, Howl destroyed about half of Transience's army.Howl cuts Transience's army in half.
33:05 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off Transience while losing less than half of his army.Transience keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:32 Transience harasses Howl's economy and gets ahead of the game.Howl looks away for one second and Transience makes him pay for it.
33:50 Zerglings ran past Howl's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Transience!Transience gets into Howl's mineral line — workers are dying.
34:21 Howl is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Howl's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
35:18 Transience failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Howl's mutalisks!The mid-game push crashes through — Howl breaks Transience's position.
🎙 Transience is a step behind and knows it.
35:40 Transience has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Howl's force stays on that battlefield.
35:57 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off Transience while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Transience — the losses are light.
36:29 Howl is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Howl starts the push.
36:47 It seems like Howl has more units than Transience!Count the units: Howl has the edge over Transience right now.
37:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
37:37 Howl made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Howl breaks Transience's position.
38:12 After that battle, Transience still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
38:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Transience — the losses are light.
39:02 Zerglings ran past Howl's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Transience!Transience gets into Howl's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Howl holds the stronger army for now.
39:21 Howl is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Howl starts the push.
39:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
39:59 Howl with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!Transience's defense bends, then snaps. Howl takes the middle of the game.
40:36 Transience has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Howl's force stays on that battlefield.
40:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Transience — the losses are light.
41:25 Zerglings ran past Howl's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Transience!Howl looks away for one second and Transience makes him pay for it.
41:47 Howl is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Howl starts the push.
42:00 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Transience taps out!That's it. Transience looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Transience taps out. Howl's mid game was simply better.
G4 LOSS Heartbreak Ridge battle report ▾
■ Howl
■ Transience
army value
■ Howl
■ Transience
economy
Play-by-play (123 lines)
0:17 Howl spawns at s1 in Orange while Transience spawns at s2 in Yellow.Howl takes s1 in Orange; across the map, Transience settles in at s2 in Yellow.
0:38 Howl gets 12 Pool against Transience's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Howl's 12 Pool against Transience's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
0:53 Howl places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Howl expands.
1:22 Transience places down a hatchery.Quietly, Transience adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:49 Howl's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Howl goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:02 Transience pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Transience tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:39 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:52 Howl was out-microed by Transience and loses all his attacking forces.Transience takes the fight on his terms and sends Howl home with nothing.
3:31 With excellent skills and micro, Transience managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:50 After that battle, Transience destroyed about half of Howl's army.Half of Howl's force is gone — Transience took it apart.
4:13 Transience appears to have more army than Howl!Count the units: Transience has the edge over Howl right now.
4:31 Transience places down a hatchery.Transience plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:58 Howl pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Howl: the first units are already marching.
5:17 Transience pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Transience: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:43 Howl desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Howl expands.
6:16 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:30 Transience failed to break Howl's zergling line of defense.Howl holds the early rush without blinking.
7:02 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off Transience while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Transience — the losses are light.
7:27 With excellent skills and micro, Transience managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:52 Howl is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Howl tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:20 Unwilling to make the game too long, Transience starts moving out.Here it comes: Transience crosses the map with everything.
8:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:11 Howl successfully fends off Transience's attacks.The attack shatters on Howl's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:23 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Transience — the losses are light.
10:01 About half of Transience's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Howl's force stays on that battlefield.
10:19 Transience places down a hatchery.Transience takes another base — the economy widens.
10:44 Eager to end the game, Howl moves out with his armies.Howl has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:01 Transience's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Transience goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:25 Howl places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Howl expands.
11:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:26 Howl lost all his zerglings to Transience!Howl wasn't ready. Transience's early aggression takes the lead.
12:48 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Transience destroyed only less than half of Howl's army.Transience clips Howl's army — real damage, but Howl fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
13:17 After that battle, Transience still has most of his army with him.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
13:32 Howl is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Howl's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:51 Attempting to end the game, Transience moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Transience crosses the map with everything.
14:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
14:44 Howl's mutalisks failed to dodge some scourges and he lost the mutalisk battle to Transience!Transience absorbs the mid-game push — Howl gained nothing for the cost.
15:07 It seems that Howl only managed to destroy less than half of Transience's army.Howl takes a bite out of Transience's force and backs off.
15:24 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.Transience keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:08 Howl's number of expansions are equal to Transience's.Base for base, they're level — Howl and Transience match each other.
16:33 Howl decides to expand.More workers, more money: Howl expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:56 Transience places down a hatchery.Quietly, Transience adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:20 Howl is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Howl starts the push.
17:34 Transience is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Transience's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:35 Transience made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Transience breaks Howl's position.
18:46 Howl has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Transience's force stays on that battlefield.
19:17 After that battle, Howl destroyed about half of Transience's army.Half of Transience's force is gone — Howl took it apart.
19:43 Unwilling to make the game too long, Howl starts moving out.Here it comes: Howl crosses the map with everything.
20:05 Transience moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Transience pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
20:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:52 Howl's mutalisks failed to dodge some scourges and he lost the mutalisk battle to Transience!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Transience holds Howl.
21:22 It seems that Howl only managed to destroy less than half of Transience's army.Howl clips Transience's army — real damage, but Transience fights on.
21:34 Howl lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Transience's force stays on that battlefield.
21:57 Howl tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Transience's defense line.Howl knocks, Transience answers. No damage done.
22:28 Transience tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Howl's defense line.Transience goes for the raid — Howl is ready, and nothing comes of it.
22:55 Transience places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Transience expands.
23:07 Transience is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Transience hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:59 Transience with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Transience breaks Howl's position.
24:22 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off Transience while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Transience — the losses are light.
24:54 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Howl destroyed only less than half of Transience's army.Howl takes a bite out of Transience's force and backs off.
25:15 Howl is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Transience.Howl needs an expansion soon or Transience's economy simply wins this.
25:42 Howl is pushing his speedlings.Howl's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:57 Transience is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Transience starts the push.
26:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
26:55 With beautiful placement, Transience successfully fends off Howl's attacks.Transience takes the fight on his terms and sends Howl home with nothing.
27:27 With excellent skills and micro, Transience managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
27:52 About half of Howl's army has been decimated in that battle.Transience pays for that trade with about half his army.
27:59 Attempting to end the game, Transience moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Transience crosses the map with everything.
28:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
29:05 Transience with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Transience breaks Howl's position.
29:12 Howl lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Transience's force stays on that battlefield.
29:41 With excellent skills and micro, Transience managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:05 What superior Mutalisk micro from Howl! Transience's economy is suffering!Howl gets into Transience's mineral line — workers are dying.
30:29 Transience is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Transience's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:17 Transience wiped off Howl's zerglings, but Howl had mutalisks popped just in time! Transience has to back off!Howl absorbs the mid-game push — Transience gained nothing for the cost.
31:47 It seems that Transience only managed to destroy less than half of Howl's army.Transience clips Howl's army — real damage, but Howl fights on.
32:10 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Howl destroyed only less than half of Transience's army.Howl clips Transience's army — real damage, but Transience fights on.
— The late game —
32:36 Unwilling to make the game too long, Transience starts moving out.No more waiting. Transience pushes.
33:03 Howl is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Transience's army.Howl needs production, fast; Transience's army has outgrown his.
33:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
33:57 For a second it looked like Transience had more zerglings, but in another second Howl seems to have taken the lead! Transience is backing off!Howl absorbs the mid-game push — Transience gained nothing for the cost.
34:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.Transience keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:33 After that battle, Transience still has most of his army with him.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
34:59 Transience is pushing his speedlings.Transience hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:17 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
35:45 Transience made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!Howl's defense bends, then snaps. Transience takes the middle of the game.
36:18 Howl lost about half of his army in that battle.Transience pays for that trade with about half his army.
36:49 With excellent skills and micro, Transience managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:59 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Howl's expansion has fallen to Transience's armies.Howl's expansion burns — Transience tears it down.
37:23 Transience is pushing his speedlings.Transience's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
37:51 Howl must macro up quickly or Transience will just roll him over!Howl is badly outgunned — Transience's force is a size larger.
38:24 Transience places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Transience expands.
🎙 Slight advantage Transience as the game develops.
38:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
39:02 Howl failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Transience's mutalisks!Howl's defense bends, then snaps. Transience takes the middle of the game.
39:21 After that battle, Transience destroyed about half of Howl's army.Transience cuts Howl's army in half.
39:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Transience seems to be fine.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:26 Howl tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Transience's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Transience shuts the door on Howl.
40:40 Howl is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Howl's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
41:14 Transience is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Transience's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
41:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
42:05 All of a sudden, Howl has no armies left while Transience is continuing to push across the map!Howl's army evaporates. Transience doesn't even slow down.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Transience is far ahead.
42:26 Howl lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Transience — more than half the force is gone.
42:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Transience seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
43:12 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Howl GGs!That's it. Howl looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Transience defeats Howl, settled in the mid game.
G5 LOSS Fortress battle report ▾
■ Howl
■ Transience
army value
■ Howl
■ Transience
economy
Play-by-play (54 lines)
0:09 Howl spawns in Purple at s1 while Transience spawns in Blue at s4.Howl in Purple at s1. Transience in Blue at s4. The map is set.
0:42 Transience gets 9 Pool against Howl's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Howl's 12 Hatch against Transience's 9 Pool.
— The early game —
1:21 Howl places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Howl expands.
1:36 Transience places down a hatchery.Quietly, Transience adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:14 Eager to end the game, Howl moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Howl pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:42 Transience pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Transience tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:47 Transience with more superior zergling control outpowers Howl!Howl wasn't ready. Transience's early aggression takes the lead.
4:24 About half of Howl's army has been decimated in that battle.Transience pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:44 With excellent skills and micro, Transience managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:28 Howl pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Howl: the first units are already marching.
5:53 Transience is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Transience goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:28 Transience places down a hatchery.Quietly, Transience adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:39 All of a sudden, Howl has no armies left while Transience is continuing to push across the map!Transience wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
7:52 Howl lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Transience's force stays on that battlefield.
8:23 With excellent skills and micro, Transience managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
9:07 Howl places down a hatchery.Howl takes another base — the economy widens.
9:39 Howl moves out with his armies.Howl tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:10 Transience's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Transience: the first units are already marching.
10:31 Howl's army is small compared to Transience!Howl needs production, fast; Transience's army has outgrown his.
11:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:38 Howl failed to kill off Transience's defending zerglings.Transience holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Slight advantage Transience as the game develops.
12:20 After that battle, Transience still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
12:49 About half of Howl's army has been decimated in that battle.Transience pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:16 Transience pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Transience tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:45 Transience places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Transience expands.
14:06 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:57 With really nice micro, Transience kills off Howl's zerglings.Howl wasn't ready. Transience's early aggression takes the lead.
15:28 About half of Howl's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Transience's force stays on that battlefield.
15:52 After that battle, Transience still has most of his army with him.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:28 Howl desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Howl adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Transience's force dwarfs what Howl has left on the field.
17:00 Transience's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Transience: the first units are already marching.
17:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:00 The battle outcome favors Transience as Howl's armies melt into Transience's armies' weapon fire!Howl's army evaporates. Transience doesn't even slow down.
18:36 Howl lost more than half of his army in that battle.Transience limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
18:49 After that battle, Transience still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
19:31 Howl is pushing his speedlings.Howl hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:04 Transience is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Transience hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
— The late game —
20:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:58 Transience made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!Howl's defense bends, then snaps. Transience takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Howl is hanging on by a thread against Transience's army.
21:29 After that battle, Transience destroyed more than half of Howl's army.When the smoke clears, Transience has erased most of what Howl brought.
22:07 With excellent skills and micro, Transience managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
22:28 Transience is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Transience's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:01 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Howl taps out!That's it. Howl looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Transience defeats Howl, settled in the mid game.
G1 LOSS La Mancha battle report ▾
■ Howl
■ r1pple
army value
■ Howl
■ r1pple
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:07 Howl spawns at s2 in Orange while r1pple spawns at s3 in Teal.Howl takes s2 in Orange; across the map, r1pple settles in at s3 in Teal.
0:35 r1pple opens 1 Rax FE against Howl's 12 Hatch.Howl shows 12 Hatch — r1pple has gone 1 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:09 Howl places down a hatchery.Howl plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:44 r1pple places down a command center.r1pple takes another base — the economy widens.
2:16 Howl with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Howl tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:58 r1pple decides to move out with his armies.r1pple tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:48 r1pple has enough marines to deal with Howl's zergling pressure.Howl's early gamble buys nothing — r1pple's defense was already in place.
4:31 Howl destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of r1pple's army has been decimated.Howl takes a bite out of r1pple's force and backs off.
5:00 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.r1pple keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:24 Howl's zerglings are pushing out!Howl tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:04 Attempting to end the game, r1pple moves out with his armies.r1pple has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:45 Howl places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Howl expands.
7:10 r1pple places down a command center.Quietly, r1pple adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:48 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:11 Howl failed to break through r1pple's marine defense line.r1pple holds the early rush without blinking.
8:44 With excellent skills and micro, r1pple managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:23 r1pple destroyed about half of Howl's army after that battle.r1pple cuts Howl's army in half.
9:59 Howl with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Howl goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:20 r1pple decides to put on early pressure with his marines.r1pple tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:54 Currently, neither Howl nor r1pple appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Howl and r1pple match each other.
11:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:57 Howl failed to kill off r1pple's defending marines.r1pple holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 r1pple edges ahead on army strength.
12:43 Losing only less than half of his army, r1pple seems to be fine.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:14 Howl has lost about half of his army in that battle.r1pple pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:42 r1pple starts pushing out with his marines.r1pple goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:05 Howl places down a hatchery.Quietly, Howl adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:42 r1pple places down a command center.More workers, more money: r1pple expands.
15:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:44 Howl's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! r1pple continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — r1pple breaks Howl's front door.
16:32 About half of Howl's army has been decimated in that battle.r1pple pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:59 After that battle, r1pple still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage r1pple as the game develops.
17:28 r1pple feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.r1pple tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
18:41 r1pple's M&M ball is rolling over Howl's units.Howl's defense bends, then snaps. r1pple takes the middle of the game.
18:55 Howl has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of r1pple's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
19:33 With excellent skills and micro, r1pple managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:07 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Howl GGs!That's it. Howl looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: r1pple defeats Howl, settled in the mid game.
G2 WIN Hitchhiker battle report ▾
■ Howl
■ r1pple
army value
■ Howl
■ r1pple
economy
Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:08 Howl spawns at s2 in Purple while r1pple spawns at s1 in Green.Howl in Purple at s2. r1pple in Green at s1. The map is set.
0:40 Howl opens 12 Hatch against r1pple's 1 Rax Gas.Howl shows 12 Hatch — r1pple has gone 1 Rax Gas. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:12 Howl desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Howl plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:48 r1pple places down a command center.r1pple takes another base — the economy widens.
2:07 Howl is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Howl goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:52 Unwilling to make the game too long, r1pple starts moving out.No more waiting. r1pple pushes.
3:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:35 With some nice micro, Howl successfully defend against r1pple's marines.r1pple's early gamble buys nothing — Howl's defense was already in place.
4:06 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.r1pple keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:46 Losing only less than half of his army, r1pple seems to be fine.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:12 r1pple places down a command center.r1pple plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:40 Howl is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Howl tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:17 It seems like Howl has more units than r1pple!Count the units: Howl has the edge over r1pple right now.
6:52 Howl places down a hatchery.Howl takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Howl edges ahead on army strength.
7:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:58 Howl failed to break through r1pple's marine defense line.r1pple holds the early rush without blinking.
8:15 Losing only less than half of his army, r1pple seems to be fine.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:47 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off r1pple while losing less than half of his army.r1pple keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:27 Howl with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Howl: the first units are already marching.
9:55 r1pple starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from r1pple: the first units are already marching.
10:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:59 Nice control from Howl! He killed r1pple's marines and continues pressuring!r1pple wasn't ready. Howl's early aggression takes the lead.
11:32 Howl only destroyed about half of r1pple's army.Howl cuts r1pple's army in half.
🎙 The scales tip toward Howl — a lead, but not a safe one.
11:53 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.r1pple keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:30 Howl places down a hatchery.Howl takes another base — the economy widens.
13:04 r1pple places down a command center.r1pple plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:28 Howl is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Howl: the first units are already marching.
13:56 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
14:36 Howl kills off r1pple's armies and continues pushing!Howl wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
14:51 r1pple has lost about half of his army in that battle.Howl pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:37 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off r1pple while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for r1pple — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
15:57 Howl is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Howl's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 r1pple is a step behind and knows it.
16:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:07 Howl is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch r1pple's marines melt in this attack!The mid-game push crashes through — Howl breaks r1pple's position.
— The late game —
17:42 About half of r1pple's army has been decimated in that battle.Howl pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:53 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off r1pple while losing less than half of his army.r1pple keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:42 r1pple's command center has been destroyed by Howl.r1pple's expansion burns — Howl tears it down.
19:13 Howl moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Howl crosses the map with everything.
19:32 Howl has more expansions than r1pple.Howl runs 1 more bases than r1pple. That compounds.
20:07 r1pple places down a command center.r1pple takes another base — the economy widens.
20:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 r1pple is hanging on by a thread against Howl's army.
21:08 Howl's well-placed lurkers caught r1pple's tanks and medics off-guard! r1pple's army is completely melting!r1pple's defense bends, then snaps. Howl takes the middle of the game.
21:41 Howl looks beastly after destroying more than half of r1pple's army.When the smoke clears, Howl has erased most of what r1pple brought.
22:00 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.r1pple keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:43 Howl brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Howl's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:10 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, r1pple taps out!r1pple GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Howl closes it out over r1pple.
G3 LOSS Fortress battle report ▾
■ Howl
■ r1pple
army value
■ Howl
■ r1pple
economy
Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Blue Howl spawning at s1 and Orange r1pple spawning at s2.Howl takes s1 in Blue; across the map, r1pple settles in at s2 in Orange.
0:31 r1pple opens 1 Rax Gas against Howl's 12 Hatch.Howl commits to 12 Hatch; r1pple answers with 1 Rax Gas.
— The early game —
1:03 Howl places down a hatchery.Howl takes another base — the economy widens.
1:32 r1pple desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.r1pple plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:18 Howl's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Howl: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:53 r1pple starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from r1pple: the first units are already marching.
3:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:35 All of a sudden, Howl has no armies left while r1pple is continuing to push across the map!Howl's army evaporates. r1pple doesn't even slow down.
4:17 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.r1pple keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:55 With excellent skills and micro, r1pple managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:17 Attempting to end the game, Howl moves out with his armies.Howl has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:49 r1pple feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.r1pple goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:18 r1pple desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.r1pple plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:28 Howl kills off r1pple's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks r1pple's way of life — Howl marches on.
7:39 Losing only less than half of his army, r1pple seems to be fine.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:10 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.r1pple keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:51 r1pple's army is small compared to Howl!r1pple needs production, fast; Howl's army has outgrown his.
9:22 Howl places down a hatchery.Howl takes another base — the economy widens.
9:42 Howl is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Howl goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:33 r1pple starts pushing out with his marines.r1pple tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:44 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:14 All of a sudden, Howl has no armies left while r1pple is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for r1pple. The push continues.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:51 After that battle, r1pple destroyed about half of Howl's army.r1pple cuts Howl's army in half.
12:19 With excellent skills and micro, r1pple managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
13:06 Howl with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Howl: the first units are already marching.
13:23 r1pple decides to move out with his armies.r1pple tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:47 r1pple places down a command center.r1pple plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:56 The battle outcome favors r1pple as Howl's armies melt into r1pple's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for r1pple. The push continues.
15:31 Howl lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of r1pple's force stays on that battlefield.
15:50 Losing only less than half of his army, r1pple seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
🎙 r1pple holds the stronger army for now.
16:22 r1pple destroys Howl's hatchery, denying expansions.r1pple finds the weak point and Howl's new base is gone.
16:57 r1pple decides to put on early pressure with his marines.r1pple goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:23 Howl places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Howl expands.
17:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
18:24 Even sunken colonies didn't help Howl, Howl has to pull some drones to fight against r1pple's marines!Howl's defense bends, then snaps. r1pple takes the middle of the game.
19:04 Howl lost about half of his army in that battle.r1pple pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
19:45 After that battle, r1pple still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
20:12 r1pple now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.r1pple's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:26 Howl places down a hatchery.Quietly, Howl adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 It's all going r1pple's way right now.
21:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:40 Howl's zerglings didn't do much damage to r1pple's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.Howl's defense bends, then snaps. r1pple takes the middle of the game.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: r1pple is far ahead.
22:03 Howl lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted r1pple — more than half the force is gone.
22:47 Losing only less than half of his army, r1pple seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
23:02 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Howl GGs!Howl GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. r1pple closes it out over Howl.
G4 WIN Rush Hour 3 battle report ▾
■ Howl
■ r1pple
army value
■ Howl
■ r1pple
economy
Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:18 Howl spawns in Yellow at s3 while r1pple spawns in Green at s2.Howl in Yellow at s3. r1pple in Green at s2. The map is set.
0:46 Howl opens 12 Hatch against r1pple's 1 Rax Gas.Howl commits to 12 Hatch; r1pple answers with 1 Rax Gas.
— The early game —
1:18 Howl places down a hatchery.Howl takes another base — the economy widens.
1:48 r1pple places down a command center.r1pple plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:19 Howl with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Howl goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:40 r1pple decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from r1pple: the first units are already marching.
3:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:39 With beautiful placement, Howl successfully fends off r1pple's attacks.Howl takes the fight on his terms and sends r1pple home with nothing.
4:09 It seems that r1pple only managed to destroy less than half of Howl's army.r1pple clips Howl's army — real damage, but Howl fights on.
4:44 Losing only less than half of his army, r1pple seems to be fine.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:09 Howl decides to start pushing across the map.Howl tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:39 r1pple starts pushing out with his marines.r1pple tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:25 r1pple places down a command center.More workers, more money: r1pple expands.
6:48 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The scales tip toward Howl — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:22 Mismicro from r1pple gave opportunity to Howl! Howl is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!r1pple wasn't ready. Howl's early aggression takes the lead.
7:56 About half of r1pple's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Howl's force stays on that battlefield.
8:10 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, r1pple destroyed only less than half of Howl's army.r1pple takes a bite out of Howl's force and backs off.
8:48 Howl decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Howl crosses the map with everything.
9:31 Howl places down a hatchery.Quietly, Howl adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
10:25 Nice control from Howl! He killed r1pple's marines and continues pressuring!r1pple wasn't ready. Howl's early aggression takes the lead.
11:01 It seems that Howl only managed to destroy less than half of r1pple's army.Howl takes a bite out of r1pple's force and backs off.
11:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.r1pple keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Howl as the game develops.
12:02 Howl with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Howl goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:31 r1pple decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from r1pple: the first units are already marching.
12:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
13:26 Howl's zerglings surround r1pple's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Howl breaks r1pple's front door.
13:49 Howl destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of r1pple's army has been decimated.Howl clips r1pple's army — real damage, but r1pple fights on.
14:27 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.r1pple keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:51 Howl's forces appear to be larger compared to r1pple's!Howl's army is visibly the bigger one — r1pple should not take this fight.
15:24 r1pple places down a command center.Quietly, r1pple adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:01 Howl is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Howl tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The scales tip toward Howl — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:23 Howl places down a hatchery.Quietly, Howl adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:02 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
17:27 Howl is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch r1pple's marines melt in this attack!r1pple's defense bends, then snaps. Howl takes the middle of the game.
18:13 Howl destroyed about half of r1pple's army after that battle.Howl cuts r1pple's army in half.
— The late game —
18:29 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off r1pple while losing less than half of his army.r1pple keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:56 r1pple harasses Howl and gets ahead of the game.r1pple gets into Howl's mineral line — workers are dying.
19:39 Howl is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Howl starts the push.
20:03 Howl's forces appear to be larger compared to r1pple's!Count the units: Howl has the edge over r1pple right now.
20:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 It's all going Howl's way right now.
21:17 All of a sudden, r1pple has no armies left while Howl is continuing to push across the map!r1pple's army evaporates. Howl doesn't even slow down.
21:48 r1pple lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Howl's force stays on that battlefield.
22:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.r1pple keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:37 Howl is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Howl's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:11 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, r1pple GGs!Nothing left to defend with — r1pple taps.
That's the game: Howl defeats r1pple, settled in the mid game.
G5 LOSS Python battle report ▾
■ Howl
■ r1pple
army value
■ Howl
■ r1pple
economy
Play-by-play (63 lines)
0:19 The Blue Howl spawns at s4 while Red r1pple spawns at s2.We're underway — Howl spawns at s4, r1pple answers from s2.
0:28 r1pple opens 1 Rax Gas against Howl's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Howl, 1 Rax Gas from r1pple.
— The early game —
1:15 Howl places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Howl expands.
1:36 r1pple places down a command center.Quietly, r1pple adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:12 Howl moves out with his armies.Howl has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:38 r1pple decides to put on early pressure with his marines.r1pple goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
3:29 Nice control from Howl! He killed r1pple's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Howl breaks r1pple's front door.
3:58 Losing only less than half of his army, r1pple seems to be fine.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.r1pple keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:51 Howl is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Howl tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:27 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:06 r1pple has enough marines to deal with Howl's zergling pressure.r1pple holds the early rush without blinking.
6:22 Losing only less than half of his army, r1pple seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:48 Howl lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of r1pple's force stays on that battlefield.
7:32 Howl places down a hatchery.Howl plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:51 r1pple places down a command center.r1pple takes another base — the economy widens.
8:16 Howl is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Howl goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:46 r1pple feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from r1pple: the first units are already marching.
9:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:36 Nice placement by Howl, r1pple can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.r1pple's early gamble buys nothing — Howl's defense was already in place.
10:21 About half of Howl's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of r1pple's force stays on that battlefield.
10:40 r1pple lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Howl's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:20 Howl decides to move out with his armies.Howl has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:41 r1pple feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.r1pple goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:14 Howl must macro up quickly or r1pple will just roll him over!Howl needs production, fast; r1pple's army has outgrown his.
12:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:18 r1pple has enough marines to deal with Howl's zergling pressure.r1pple holds the early rush without blinking.
13:32 After that battle, r1pple still has most of his army with him.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:06 After that battle, r1pple destroyed about half of Howl's army.r1pple cuts Howl's army in half.
14:37 Howl places down a hatchery.Quietly, Howl adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:10 r1pple places down a command center.More workers, more money: r1pple expands.
🎙 Howl is a step behind and knows it.
15:26 Howl with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Howl: the first units are already marching.
16:04 r1pple feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.r1pple tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
16:55 Howl backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.r1pple absorbs the mid-game push — Howl gained nothing for the cost.
17:38 After that battle, r1pple still has most of his army with him.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:48 Howl has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of r1pple's force stays on that battlefield.
18:20 Howl is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Howl hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
— The late game —
19:00 Eager to end the game, r1pple moves out with his armies.No more waiting. r1pple pushes.
19:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:47 Even sunken colonies didn't help Howl, Howl has to pull some drones to fight against r1pple's marines!Howl's defense bends, then snaps. r1pple takes the middle of the game.
20:13 r1pple destroyed about half of Howl's army after that battle.r1pple cuts Howl's army in half.
20:48 With excellent skills and micro, r1pple managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:28 Howl's hatchery has been destroyed by r1pple.Howl's expansion burns — r1pple tears it down.
21:57 r1pple starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. r1pple pushes.
22:23 Howl places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Howl expands.
22:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
23:21 r1pple's superior marine control beat up all of Howl's zergling.Howl's defense bends, then snaps. r1pple takes the middle of the game.
🎙 r1pple has built a commanding army lead — Howl needs something special here.
23:41 Howl lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of r1pple's force stays on that battlefield.
24:18 Losing only less than half of his army, r1pple seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
24:46 r1pple now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.r1pple's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:16 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Howl taps out!Howl types it out: GG.
r1pple takes it — the mid game decided this one.
G6 WIN Fighting Spirit battle report ▾
■ Howl
■ r1pple
army value
■ Howl
■ r1pple
economy
Play-by-play (154 lines)
0:11 The Purple Howl spawns at s3 while Green r1pple spawns at s4.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Howl at s3, r1pple at s4.
0:39 r1pple opens 14 CC against Howl's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Howl, 14 CC from r1pple.
— The early game —
1:01 Howl places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Howl expands.
1:30 r1pple places down a command center.Quietly, r1pple adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:51 Howl starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Howl crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:12 Eager to end the game, r1pple moves out with his armies.No more waiting. r1pple pushes.
2:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
2:52 r1pple has enough marines to deal with Howl's zergling pressure.Howl's early gamble buys nothing — r1pple's defense was already in place.
3:26 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Howl destroyed only less than half of r1pple's army.Howl takes a bite out of r1pple's force and backs off.
3:35 It seems that r1pple only managed to destroy less than half of Howl's army.r1pple takes a bite out of Howl's force and backs off.
4:11 Howl's zerglings are pushing out!Howl goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:21 r1pple starts pushing out with his marines.r1pple goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:56 r1pple places down a command center.r1pple plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Slight advantage r1pple as the game develops.
5:34 r1pple was out-microed by Howl and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Howl's line. Great positioning.
6:15 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, r1pple destroyed only less than half of Howl's army.r1pple takes a bite out of Howl's force and backs off.
6:23 After that battle, r1pple still has most of his army with him.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:59 At the moment, r1pple seems to have more units than Howl.r1pple's army is visibly the bigger one — Howl should not take this fight.
7:24 Howl places down a hatchery.Howl takes another base — the economy widens.
7:42 Howl moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Howl pushes.
8:01 r1pple feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.r1pple tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
8:45 Nice control from Howl! He killed r1pple's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Howl breaks r1pple's front door.
🎙 r1pple holds the stronger army for now.
9:16 Howl destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of r1pple's army has been decimated.Howl takes a bite out of r1pple's force and backs off.
9:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.A cheap fight for r1pple — the losses are light.
10:06 Howl moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Howl pushes.
10:25 r1pple feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.r1pple tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:57 Howl places down a hatchery.Howl plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:12 r1pple places down a command center.Quietly, r1pple adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:51 Howl failed to kill off r1pple's defending marines.r1pple holds the early rush without blinking.
12:35 With excellent skills and micro, r1pple managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward r1pple — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:52 About half of Howl's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of r1pple's force stays on that battlefield.
13:11 Howl is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against r1pple's army.Howl needs production, fast; r1pple's army has outgrown his.
— The mid game —
13:37 Howl brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Howl's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:00 r1pple now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.r1pple's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:26 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.
14:41 Howl seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, r1pple is totally losing this battle!r1pple's defense bends, then snaps. Howl takes the middle of the game.
15:18 With excellent skills and micro, r1pple managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
15:27 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off r1pple while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for r1pple — the losses are light.
16:02 r1pple tried to harass Howl but Howl successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Howl shuts the door on r1pple.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:24 Howl starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Howl starts the push.
16:40 Howl places down a hatchery.Quietly, Howl adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:11 r1pple places down a command center.More workers, more money: r1pple expands.
17:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:55 Howl backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: r1pple holds Howl.
18:15 It seems that Howl only managed to destroy less than half of r1pple's army.Howl clips r1pple's army — real damage, but r1pple fights on.
18:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.A cheap fight for r1pple — the losses are light.
19:16 Howl brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Howl starts the push.
19:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:56 Howl is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch r1pple's marines melt in this attack!The mid-game push crashes through — Howl breaks r1pple's position.
20:26 After that battle, r1pple still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
20:50 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for r1pple — the losses are light.
21:00 Howl starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Howl crosses the map with everything.
21:24 Howl places down a hatchery.Quietly, Howl adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:46 r1pple places down a command center.More workers, more money: r1pple expands.
22:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
22:46 Howl is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! r1pple's armies melt in the attack.r1pple's defense bends, then snaps. Howl takes the middle of the game.
23:06 Losing only less than half of his army, r1pple seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:29 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for r1pple — the losses are light.
24:01 Howl's number of expansions are equal to r1pple's.Base for base, they're level — Howl and r1pple match each other.
24:19 r1pple tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Howl.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Howl shuts the door on r1pple.
24:33 Howl moves out with his armies.Howl has seen enough — the army moves out.
25:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
25:19 Howl is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch r1pple's marines melt in this attack!The mid-game push crashes through — Howl breaks r1pple's position.
25:51 Howl destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of r1pple's army has been decimated.Howl clips r1pple's army — real damage, but r1pple fights on.
26:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.A cheap fight for r1pple — the losses are light.
26:41 What superior Mutalisk micro from Howl! r1pple's economy is suffering!r1pple looks away for one second and Howl makes him pay for it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
27:01 Unwilling to make the game too long, Howl starts moving out.Howl tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
27:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
27:56 Howl is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! r1pple's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Howl breaks r1pple's position.
28:15 About half of r1pple's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Howl's force stays on that battlefield.
28:36 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for r1pple — the losses are light.
28:58 Howl successfully blocked r1pple from harassing his economy.r1pple knocks, Howl answers. No damage done.
29:29 Howl places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Howl expands.
29:57 r1pple places down a command center.Quietly, r1pple adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
30:04 Howl starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Howl starts the push.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
30:33 Howl appears to have more army than r1pple!Howl's army is visibly the bigger one — r1pple should not take this fight.
30:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
31:30 Howl backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: r1pple holds Howl.
31:54 With excellent skills and micro, r1pple managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:06 r1pple destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Howl's army has been decimated.r1pple takes a bite out of Howl's force and backs off.
32:38 r1pple dropped some marines into Howl's mineral line!The raid lands — r1pple chips away at Howl's foundation.
33:00 r1pple's cloaked wraith did not do much to Howl's economy.Good instincts from Howl; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
33:17 Howl is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Howl's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
34:16 Howl is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch r1pple's marines melt in this attack!The mid-game push crashes through — Howl breaks r1pple's position.
34:26 Howl destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of r1pple's army has been decimated.Howl clips r1pple's army — real damage, but r1pple fights on.
34:53 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off r1pple while losing less than half of his army.r1pple keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:12 Howl brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Howl hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:54 r1pple is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; r1pple starts the push.
36:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
36:38 Howl is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch r1pple's marines melt in this attack!The mid-game push crashes through — Howl breaks r1pple's position.
37:00 After that battle, r1pple still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
37:10 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.r1pple keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
37:41 Howl moves out with his armies.Howl has seen enough — the army moves out.
38:01 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.
38:28 r1pple's marines forced Howl's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.r1pple absorbs the mid-game push — Howl gained nothing for the cost.
39:03 Losing only less than half of his army, r1pple seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
39:10 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off r1pple while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for r1pple — the losses are light.
39:53 Cloaked wraiths from r1pple are harassing Howl!Beautiful harassment from r1pple. Howl's economy takes a real hit.
— The late game —
40:10 Plague first, then the charge — Howl goes for the throat.This is the big one — Howl commits the late-game army.
40:35 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — r1pple starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — r1pple commits the late-game army.
40:59 Currently, Howl and r1pple appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Howl and r1pple are level.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
41:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
41:32 r1pple's siege line holds and Howl's ultralisks die on the way in.Howl throws the endgame army in and r1pple simply refuses to lose.
41:57 Losing only less than half of his army, r1pple seems to be fine.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:37 r1pple destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Howl's army has been decimated.r1pple clips Howl's army — real damage, but Howl fights on.
43:02 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Howl commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Howl moves out to end it.
43:20 r1pple creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything r1pple has built comes forward at once.
43:44 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
44:11 Howl's defilers made that army unkillable and r1pple's position is gone.There's no rebuilding from that. Howl's late-game push decides it.
44:22 After that battle, r1pple still has most of his army with him.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
44:45 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off r1pple while losing less than half of his army.r1pple keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:17 Plague first, then the charge — Howl goes for the throat.This is the big one — Howl commits the late-game army.
45:48 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
45:55 Dark swarm goes down and r1pple's marines are firing at nothing! Howl's cracklings eat the entire line!The final army does its work — Howl breaks r1pple late.
46:30 With excellent skills and micro, r1pple managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
46:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.r1pple keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:17 r1pple tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Howl.r1pple knocks, Howl answers. No damage done.
47:33 Howl decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Howl crosses the map with everything.
47:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Howl holds the stronger army for now.
48:33 Howl's defilers made that army unkillable and r1pple's position is gone.The final army does its work — Howl breaks r1pple late.
48:55 r1pple lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Howl's force stays on that battlefield.
49:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.r1pple keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:40 Howl shot down r1pple's command center.r1pple's expansion burns — Howl tears it down.
50:10 It seems like Howl has more units than r1pple!Howl's army is visibly the bigger one — r1pple should not take this fight.
50:23 Howl places down a hatchery.Howl plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
50:44 Eager to end the game, Howl moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Howl pushes.
51:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
51:28 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Howl destroys everything r1pple had.There's no rebuilding from that. Howl's late-game push decides it.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Howl is far ahead.
51:50 r1pple lost about half of his army in that battle.Howl pays for that trade with about half his army.
52:13 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off r1pple while losing less than half of his army.r1pple keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:44 Plague first, then the charge — Howl goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Howl moves out to end it.
53:17 r1pple having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.r1pple types it out: GG.
r1pple taps out. Howl's late game was simply better.
G7 WIN Colosseum battle report ▾
■ Howl
■ r1pple
army value
■ Howl
■ r1pple
economy
Play-by-play (93 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Yellow Howl spawning at s2 and Blue r1pple spawning at s1.Howl in Yellow at s2. r1pple in Blue at s1. The map is set.
0:42 Howl gets 12 Hatch against r1pple's 2 Rax FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Howl's 12 Hatch against r1pple's 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
0:56 Howl places down a hatchery.Howl plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:34 r1pple places down a command center.r1pple takes another base — the economy widens.
1:52 Howl is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Howl goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:24 r1pple decides to put on early pressure with his marines.r1pple tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
3:13 The battle outcome favors r1pple as Howl's armies melt into r1pple's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Howl's way of life — r1pple marches on.
3:27 Howl lost about half of his army in that battle.r1pple pays for that trade with about half his army.
3:58 After that battle, r1pple still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
4:23 Howl is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Howl tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:53 r1pple decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: r1pple crosses the map with everything.
5:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
5:51 Howl failed to kill off r1pple's defending marines.r1pple holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:09 Howl destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of r1pple's army has been decimated.Howl clips r1pple's army — real damage, but r1pple fights on.
6:35 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off r1pple while losing less than half of his army.r1pple keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:56 Howl places down a hatchery.Howl takes another base — the economy widens.
7:19 r1pple places down a command center.r1pple plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:47 Attempting to end the game, Howl moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Howl crosses the map with everything.
8:29 r1pple starts pushing out with his marines.r1pple goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
9:10 Howl failed to break through r1pple's marine defense line.Howl's early gamble buys nothing — r1pple's defense was already in place.
9:29 Howl destroyed about half of r1pple's army after that battle.Half of r1pple's force is gone — Howl took it apart.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
10:11 r1pple destroyed about half of Howl's army after that battle.Half of Howl's force is gone — r1pple took it apart.
10:32 Howl's zerglings are pushing out!Howl tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:57 r1pple feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.r1pple goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:57 With some nice micro, Howl successfully defend against r1pple's marines.Howl holds the early rush without blinking.
12:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.r1pple keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:34 Howl only destroyed about half of r1pple's army.Half of r1pple's force is gone — Howl took it apart.
13:12 r1pple places down a command center.Quietly, r1pple adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:27 Attempting to end the game, Howl moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Howl pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
14:00 r1pple is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Howl's army.r1pple needs production, fast; Howl's army has outgrown his.
14:14 Howl places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Howl expands.
14:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
15:04 With beautiful placement, r1pple successfully fends off Howl's attacks.r1pple holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
15:31 Losing only less than half of his army, r1pple seems to be fine.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:57 r1pple destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Howl's army has been decimated.r1pple clips Howl's army — real damage, but Howl fights on.
16:23 Howl decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Howl pushes.
16:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
17:29 Howl's well-placed lurkers caught r1pple's tanks and medics off-guard! r1pple's army is completely melting!r1pple's defense bends, then snaps. Howl takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
17:45 About half of r1pple's army has been decimated in that battle.Howl pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.r1pple keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:49 r1pple's command center has been destroyed by Howl.The base falls. Howl rips r1pple's economy back a full step.
19:08 r1pple places down a command center.More workers, more money: r1pple expands.
19:35 Howl is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Howl starts the push.
19:59 r1pple is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Howl's army.r1pple needs production, fast; Howl's army has outgrown his.
20:20 Howl places down a hatchery.Quietly, Howl adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:43 r1pple places down a command center.r1pple plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 r1pple is a step behind and knows it.
21:32 Howl's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but r1pple has enough M&M to prevent Howl from further poking in!r1pple absorbs the mid-game push — Howl gained nothing for the cost.
22:01 About half of r1pple's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Howl's force stays on that battlefield.
22:32 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, r1pple destroyed only less than half of Howl's army.r1pple takes a bite out of Howl's force and backs off.
22:48 Cloaked wraiths from r1pple are harassing Howl!Beautiful harassment from r1pple. Howl's economy takes a real hit.
23:24 Howl starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Howl hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:49 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.
24:06 Howl is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! r1pple's armies melt in the attack.r1pple's defense bends, then snaps. Howl takes the middle of the game.
24:51 After that battle, r1pple still has most of his army with him.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:58 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off r1pple while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for r1pple — the losses are light.
🎙 Howl holds the stronger army for now.
25:34 r1pple places down a command center.More workers, more money: r1pple expands.
— The late game —
25:52 Unwilling to make the game too long, Howl starts moving out.Howl has seen enough — the army moves out.
26:15 Howl decides to expand.Howl takes another base — the economy widens.
26:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
27:22 r1pple seems to have run out of scans! Howl's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!r1pple's defense bends, then snaps. Howl takes the middle of the game.
27:39 Howl destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of r1pple's army has been decimated.Howl takes a bite out of r1pple's force and backs off.
28:01 It seems that r1pple only managed to destroy less than half of Howl's army.r1pple takes a bite out of Howl's force and backs off.
28:36 Howl starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Howl starts the push.
29:08 At the moment, Howl seems to have more units than r1pple.Howl's army is visibly the bigger one — r1pple should not take this fight.
🎙 Howl edges ahead on army strength.
29:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
29:48 Howl's well-placed lurkers caught r1pple's tanks and medics off-guard! r1pple's army is completely melting!r1pple's defense bends, then snaps. Howl takes the middle of the game.
30:15 r1pple has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Howl's force stays on that battlefield.
30:36 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, r1pple destroyed only less than half of Howl's army.r1pple takes a bite out of Howl's force and backs off.
31:13 Howl starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Howl starts the push.
31:42 r1pple places down a command center.More workers, more money: r1pple expands.
31:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
32:20 Howl seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, r1pple is totally losing this battle!r1pple's defense bends, then snaps. Howl takes the middle of the game.
32:48 r1pple has lost about half of his army in that battle.Howl pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Howl has built a commanding army lead — r1pple needs something special here.
33:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.r1pple keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:48 Howl is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Howl starts the push.
34:18 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, r1pple GGs!Nothing left to defend with — r1pple taps.
r1pple taps out. Howl's mid game was simply better.
G1 WIN Destination battle report ▾
■ Howl
■ Busker
army value
■ Howl
■ Busker
economy
Play-by-play (135 lines)
0:13 Howl spawns in Red at s2 while Busker spawns in Blue at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Howl at s2, Busker at s1.
0:33 Busker opens 14 CC against Howl's 12 Pool.Howl commits to 12 Pool; Busker answers with 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:04 Howl places down a hatchery.Howl plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:22 Busker places down a command center.Busker takes another base — the economy widens.
1:49 Howl with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Howl: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:05 Busker starts pushing out with his marines.Busker goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:24 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.
3:03 Howl's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Busker continues pressuring with his marines!Howl wasn't ready. Busker's early aggression takes the lead.
3:12 It seems that Busker only managed to destroy less than half of Howl's army.Busker clips Howl's army — real damage, but Howl fights on.
3:54 After that battle, Busker still has most of his army with him.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:17 Howl is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Howl goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:33 Busker decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Busker crosses the map with everything.
5:02 It seems like Busker has more units than Howl!Count the units: Busker has the edge over Howl right now.
5:33 Busker places down a command center.More workers, more money: Busker expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:07 Howl's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Busker continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Busker breaks Howl's front door.
6:26 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Busker — the losses are light.
7:00 With excellent skills and micro, Busker managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
7:23 Howl places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Howl expands.
7:52 Howl decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Howl pushes.
8:14 Busker feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Busker tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:05 Busker failed to kill off Howl's defending zerglings.Busker's early gamble buys nothing — Howl's defense was already in place.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:31 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Busker destroyed only less than half of Howl's army.Busker takes a bite out of Howl's force and backs off.
9:39 With excellent skills and micro, Busker managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:09 Unwilling to make the game too long, Howl starts moving out.No more waiting. Howl pushes.
10:36 Busker decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Busker crosses the map with everything.
10:53 Busker desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Busker adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:29 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:47 Nice placement by Howl, Busker can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Busker's early gamble buys nothing — Howl's defense was already in place.
12:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Busker seems to be fine.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
13:09 Howl places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Howl expands.
— The mid game —
13:30 Howl brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Howl hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:05 Howl's well-placed lurkers caught Busker's tanks and medics off-guard! Busker's army is completely melting!Busker's defense bends, then snaps. Howl takes the middle of the game.
14:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Busker seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
15:06 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Busker — the losses are light.
15:19 Attempting to end the game, Howl moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Howl pushes.
15:40 Howl's number of expansions are equal to Busker's.Base for base, they're level — Howl and Busker match each other.
16:10 Busker places down a command center.Busker plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:53 Howl is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Busker's armies melt in the attack.Busker's defense bends, then snaps. Howl takes the middle of the game.
17:33 After that battle, Busker still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
17:55 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off Busker while losing less than half of his army.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:08 Howl places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Howl expands.
18:34 What a pity! Howl managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Busker's army.Howl knocks, Busker answers. No damage done.
19:02 Howl brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Howl hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:45 Busker's marines forced Howl's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.Busker absorbs the mid-game push — Howl gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
20:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Busker seems to be fine.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:33 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:06 Howl is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Busker's army.Howl is badly outgunned — Busker's force is a size larger.
21:31 What superior Mutalisk micro from Howl! Busker's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Howl chips away at Busker's foundation.
21:46 Howl brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Howl hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:19 Howl places down a hatchery.Howl takes another base — the economy widens.
22:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
23:06 Howl's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Busker has enough M&M to prevent Howl from further poking in!Busker absorbs the mid-game push — Howl gained nothing for the cost.
23:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Busker seems to be fine.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:49 It seems that Busker only managed to destroy less than half of Howl's army.Busker clips Howl's army — real damage, but Howl fights on.
24:10 Unwilling to make the game too long, Howl starts moving out.Howl has seen enough — the army moves out.
24:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
24:57 Howl was unable to break through Busker's M&M group.Busker absorbs the mid-game push — Howl gained nothing for the cost.
25:23 With excellent skills and micro, Busker managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
25:49 Howl lost about half of his army in that battle.Busker pays for that trade with about half his army.
26:18 Busker tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Howl.Busker knocks, Howl answers. No damage done.
26:33 Howl starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Howl hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
27:19 Howl was out-microed by Busker and loses all his attacking forces.Busker takes the fight on his terms and sends Howl home with nothing.
27:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Busker seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
28:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:34 Busker tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Howl.Busker knocks, Howl answers. No damage done.
29:13 Howl brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Howl's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
29:54 Howl was out-microed by Busker and loses all his attacking forces.Howl commits and it's the wrong call — Busker cleans it up.
30:10 After that battle, Busker still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
30:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Busker — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
31:08 What superior Mutalisk micro from Howl! Busker's economy is suffering!Howl gets into Busker's mineral line — workers are dying.
31:26 At the moment, Busker seems to have more units than Howl.Count the units: Busker has the edge over Howl right now.
32:02 Howl brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Howl's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:12 Eager to end the game, Busker moves out with his armies.Busker tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
32:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
32:59 All of a sudden, Howl has no armies left while Busker is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Busker. The push continues.
33:37 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Busker — the losses are light.
33:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Busker seems to be fine.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:15 Busker dropped some marines into Howl's mineral line!The raid lands — Busker chips away at Howl's foundation.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
34:37 Howl starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Howl hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:14 Busker is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Busker hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
35:46 Even sunken colonies didn't help Howl, Howl has to pull some drones to fight against Busker's marines!Howl's defense bends, then snaps. Busker takes the middle of the game.
36:24 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:48 After that battle, Busker still has most of his army with him.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:57 Unwilling to make the game too long, Howl starts moving out.No more waiting. Howl pushes.
37:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
37:52 Busker's siege line holds and Howl's ultralisks die on the way in.Howl throws the endgame army in and Busker simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
38:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Busker seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
38:37 Busker destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Howl's army has been decimated.Busker takes a bite out of Howl's force and backs off.
39:03 Howl tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Busker's defense line.Good instincts from Busker; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
39:39 Howl's forces appear to be larger compared to Busker's!Count the units: Howl has the edge over Busker right now.
39:56 Howl tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Busker's defense line.Howl knocks, Busker answers. No damage done.
40:14 Zerglings ran past Busker's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Howl!Howl gets into Busker's mineral line — workers are dying.
40:45 Busker tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Howl.Good instincts from Howl; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
41:09 Zerglings ran past Busker's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Howl!Howl gets into Busker's mineral line — workers are dying.
41:41 Busker tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Howl.Good instincts from Howl; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Howl holds the stronger army for now.
42:04 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Howl is moving out!This is the big one — Howl commits the late-game army.
42:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
42:36 Dark swarm goes down and Busker's marines are firing at nothing! Howl's cracklings eat the entire line!There's no rebuilding from that. Howl's late-game push decides it.
43:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Busker seems to be fine.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:23 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off Busker while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Busker — the losses are light.
44:02 Cloaked wraiths from Busker are harassing Howl!Busker gets into Howl's mineral line — workers are dying.
44:14 Howl appears to have more army than Busker!Howl's army is visibly the bigger one — Busker should not take this fight.
44:46 Eager to end the game, Howl moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Howl crosses the map with everything.
45:02 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Howl edges ahead on army strength.
45:25 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Busker's army simply dissolves.There's no rebuilding from that. Howl's late-game push decides it.
46:06 With excellent skills and micro, Busker managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
46:29 It seems that Busker only managed to destroy less than half of Howl's army.Busker takes a bite out of Howl's force and backs off.
46:39 Plague first, then the charge — Howl goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Howl moves out to end it.
47:16 Busker having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Busker looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Howl takes it — the late game decided this one.
G2 WIN Jade battle report ▾
■ Howl
■ Busker
army value
■ Howl
■ Busker
economy
Play-by-play (186 lines)
0:08 Howl spawns in White at s1 while Busker spawns in Red at s2.Howl in White at s1. Busker in Red at s2. The map is set.
0:40 Busker opens 14 CC against Howl's 12 Hatch.Howl shows 12 Hatch — Busker has gone 14 CC. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:47 Howl places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Howl expands.
1:23 Busker decides to expand.Quietly, Busker adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:42 Unwilling to make the game too long, Howl starts moving out.No more waiting. Howl pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:07 Busker decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Busker goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:59 Busker has enough marines to deal with Howl's zergling pressure.Busker holds the early rush without blinking.
3:14 After that battle, Busker still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
3:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Busker — the losses are light.
3:55 Howl with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Howl tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:14 Busker starts pushing out with his marines.Busker goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:44 Howl places down a hatchery.Howl takes another base — the economy widens.
4:59 Busker places down a command center.Busker plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
5:55 Mismicro from Busker gave opportunity to Howl! Howl is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Busker wasn't ready. Howl's early aggression takes the lead.
6:07 It seems that Howl only managed to destroy less than half of Busker's army.Howl clips Busker's army — real damage, but Busker fights on.
6:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Busker — the losses are light.
7:04 At the moment, Howl seems to have more units than Busker.Howl's army is visibly the bigger one — Busker should not take this fight.
7:31 Howl is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Howl: the first units are already marching.
7:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:17 Howl was out-microed by Busker and loses all his attacking forces.Howl commits and it's the wrong call — Busker cleans it up.
8:25 Howl destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Busker's army has been decimated.Howl clips Busker's army — real damage, but Busker fights on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:47 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Busker — the losses are light.
9:16 Howl decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Howl crosses the map with everything.
9:36 Attempting to end the game, Busker moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Busker pushes.
10:12 Howl places down a hatchery.Howl plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:31 Busker places down a command center.Busker takes another base — the economy widens.
10:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:11 All of a sudden, Busker has no armies left while Howl is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Busker's way of life — Howl marches on.
11:37 With excellent skills and micro, Busker managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:17 Howl decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Howl crosses the map with everything.
12:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:58 All of a sudden, Busker has no armies left while Howl is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Busker's way of life — Howl marches on.
13:31 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Howl destroyed only less than half of Busker's army.Howl clips Busker's army — real damage, but Busker fights on.
14:01 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off Busker while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Busker — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
14:22 Howl is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Howl starts the push.
14:33 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.
14:50 Howl's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Busker has enough M&M to prevent Howl from further poking in!Busker absorbs the mid-game push — Howl gained nothing for the cost.
15:27 After that battle, Busker still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:39 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Busker — the losses are light.
16:06 Howl places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Howl expands.
16:30 Busker places down a command center.Quietly, Busker adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:55 Howl brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Howl's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:06 Busker is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Howl's army.Busker is badly outgunned — Howl's force is a size larger.
17:48 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:55 Busker's marines forced Howl's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.Busker absorbs the mid-game push — Howl gained nothing for the cost.
18:32 After that battle, Busker still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
18:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Busker — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:05 Howl starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Howl's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:38 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
19:52 Howl backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Busker absorbs the mid-game push — Howl gained nothing for the cost.
20:10 After that battle, Busker still has most of his army with him.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:47 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off Busker while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Busker — the losses are light.
21:00 Howl places down a hatchery.Quietly, Howl adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:24 Busker places down a command center.More workers, more money: Busker expands.
21:42 Unwilling to make the game too long, Busker starts moving out.Busker has seen enough — the army moves out.
22:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:37 The battle outcome favors Busker as Howl's armies melt into Busker's armies' weapon fire!Howl's army evaporates. Busker doesn't even slow down.
22:49 It seems that Busker only managed to destroy less than half of Howl's army.Busker clips Howl's army — real damage, but Howl fights on.
23:21 With excellent skills and micro, Busker managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
23:45 Howl's expansion have been wiped off by Busker!No reinforcements in time: Howl watches Busker level the expansion.
24:09 Howl places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Howl expands.
24:35 Zerglings ran past Busker's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Howl!Busker looks away for one second and Howl makes him pay for it.
24:55 Howl brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Howl hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:19 Busker is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Busker's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:38 Busker places down a command center.Busker takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
26:30 Howl's burrowed lurkers saved the day! Busker's M&M had to back off.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Howl holds Busker.
26:51 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Busker seems to be fine.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:29 Howl starts expanding.Howl plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
27:58 Nice try from Busker to harass Howl, but Howl's reaction is just too agile.Busker knocks, Howl answers. No damage done.
28:13 Howl brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Howl hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:46 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
29:12 Busker seems to have run out of scans! Howl's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!Busker's defense bends, then snaps. Howl takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:33 Howl destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Busker's army has been decimated.Howl clips Busker's army — real damage, but Busker fights on.
29:44 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Busker destroyed only less than half of Howl's army.Busker takes a bite out of Howl's force and backs off.
30:04 Both Howl and Busker appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Howl and Busker yet.
30:40 Howl is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Howl hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
31:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
31:19 Howl was out-microed by Busker and loses all his attacking forces.Howl commits and it's the wrong call — Busker cleans it up.
31:52 With excellent skills and micro, Busker managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
31:59 Howl has lost about half of his army in that battle.Busker pays for that trade with about half his army.
32:34 Howl places down a hatchery.Howl plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
32:59 Busker places down a command center.Busker takes another base — the economy widens.
33:25 Howl starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Howl starts the push.
33:32 Busker is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Busker starts the push.
34:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
34:19 All of a sudden, Busker has no armies left while Howl is continuing to push across the map!Busker's army evaporates. Howl doesn't even slow down.
34:47 After that battle, Busker still has most of his army with him.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:32 Busker tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Howl's armies.Howl finds the weak point and Busker's new base is gone.
35:57 Busker places down a command center.More workers, more money: Busker expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
36:12 Howl moves out with his armies.Howl has seen enough — the army moves out.
36:34 Busker is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Busker hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
37:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
37:19 The tank line advances and Howl's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Busker is winning this.The final army does its work — Busker breaks Howl late.
37:54 Busker destroyed about half of Howl's army after that battle.Busker cuts Howl's army in half.
38:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Busker seems to be fine.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:26 Howl decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Howl tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
39:02 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Busker pushes into the swarm.Everything Busker has built comes forward at once.
39:26 Howl places down a hatchery.Quietly, Howl adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
39:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
40:01 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Howl destroys everything Busker had.The final army does its work — Howl breaks Busker late.
40:33 With excellent skills and micro, Busker managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
40:52 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Busker — the losses are light.
41:22 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Howl commits everything.This is the big one — Howl commits the late-game army.
41:35 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Busker pushes into the swarm.Everything Busker has built comes forward at once.
42:10 Busker might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Howl did.Busker is starving on bases while Howl spreads across the map.
42:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
42:52 The battle outcome favors Howl as Busker's armies melt into Howl's armies' weapon fire!Howl wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
43:09 With excellent skills and micro, Busker managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
43:26 It seems that Busker only managed to destroy less than half of Howl's army.Busker takes a bite out of Howl's force and backs off.
43:47 Howl moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.This is the big one — Howl commits the late-game army.
44:11 Eager to end the game, Busker moves out with his armies.Busker has seen enough — the army moves out.
44:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
45:02 The tank line advances and Howl's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Busker is winning this.The final army does its work — Busker breaks Howl late.
45:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Busker — the losses are light.
45:54 After that battle, Busker still has most of his army with him.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:14 Busker dropped some marines into Howl's mineral line!The raid lands — Busker chips away at Howl's foundation.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
46:33 Busker tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Howl.Good instincts from Howl; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
46:48 Attempting to end the game, Howl moves out with his armies.Howl has seen enough — the army moves out.
47:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
47:42 Howl's defilers made that army unkillable and Busker's position is gone.The final army does its work — Howl breaks Busker late.
48:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Busker seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
48:32 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Busker — the losses are light.
48:48 Howl moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.This is the big one — Howl commits the late-game army.
49:23 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Busker starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Busker moves out to end it.
49:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
49:51 Busker scans, the lurkers die, and Howl's push is over.Howl throws the endgame army in and Busker simply refuses to lose.
50:19 After that battle, Busker still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
50:39 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Busker — the losses are light.
51:16 Plague first, then the charge — Howl goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Howl moves out to end it.
51:26 Busker decides to move out with his armies.Busker has seen enough — the army moves out.
51:47 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
52:17 Dark swarm goes down and Busker's marines are firing at nothing! Howl's cracklings eat the entire line!There's no rebuilding from that. Howl's late-game push decides it.
52:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Busker seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
53:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Busker — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
53:23 Dropship! Dropship! Busker drops some vultures into Howl's mineral line!The raid lands — Busker chips away at Howl's foundation.
53:45 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Howl is moving out!Everything Howl has built comes forward at once.
54:18 Busker's forces appear to be larger compared to Howl's!Count the units: Busker has the edge over Howl right now.
54:31 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
54:53 Busker successfully fends off Howl's attacks.Busker takes the fight on his terms and sends Howl home with nothing.
55:25 With excellent skills and micro, Busker managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
55:35 Howl has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Busker's force stays on that battlefield.
55:55 Attempting to end the game, Howl moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Howl pushes.
56:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
56:59 The battle outcome favors Howl as Busker's armies melt into Howl's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Busker's way of life — Howl marches on.
57:23 After that battle, Busker still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
57:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Busker — the losses are light.
58:03 Plague first, then the charge — Howl goes for the throat.Everything Howl has built comes forward at once.
58:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
58:42 All of a sudden, Busker has no armies left while Howl is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Busker's way of life — Howl marches on.
59:02 Howl destroyed about half of Busker's army after that battle.Half of Busker's force is gone — Howl took it apart.
59:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
60:03 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Howl is moving out!This is the big one — Howl commits the late-game army.
🎙 Howl holds the stronger army for now.
60:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
60:32 Dark swarm goes down and Busker's marines are firing at nothing! Howl's cracklings eat the entire line!The final army does its work — Howl breaks Busker late.
61:08 About half of Busker's army has been decimated in that battle.Howl pays for that trade with about half his army.
61:24 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:55 Plague first, then the charge — Howl goes for the throat.Everything Howl has built comes forward at once.
62:14 Busker having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Busker taps.
Howl takes it — the late game decided this one.
G3 WIN La Mancha battle report ▾
■ Howl
■ Busker
army value
■ Howl
■ Busker
economy
Play-by-play (313 lines)
0:11 Howl spawns in Orange at s2 while Busker spawns in Red at s4.Howl takes s2 in Orange; across the map, Busker settles in at s4 in Red.
0:28 Busker gets 1 Rax FE against Howl's 12 Hatch.Howl shows 12 Hatch — Busker has gone 1 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:47 Howl places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Howl expands.
1:06 Busker places down a command center.Quietly, Busker adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:32 Howl decides to move out with his armies.Howl tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
1:58 Busker decides to move out with his armies.Busker has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:22 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.
2:51 Howl's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Busker continues pressuring with his marines!Howl wasn't ready. Busker's early aggression takes the lead.
2:58 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Busker — the losses are light.
3:20 With excellent skills and micro, Busker managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
3:42 Howl is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Howl: the first units are already marching.
3:58 Busker feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Busker: the first units are already marching.
4:28 Currently, neither Howl nor Busker appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Howl and Busker match each other.
4:45 Busker places down a command center.More workers, more money: Busker expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
5:35 Busker was out-microed by Howl and loses all his attacking forces.Howl takes the fight on his terms and sends Busker home with nothing.
5:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Busker — the losses are light.
6:18 After that battle, Busker still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
6:36 Howl places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Howl expands.
7:00 Howl starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Howl crosses the map with everything.
7:24 Busker feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Busker: the first units are already marching.
7:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:06 With beautiful placement, Howl successfully fends off Busker's attacks.Howl takes the fight on his terms and sends Busker home with nothing.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:29 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off Busker while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Busker — the losses are light.
8:53 After that battle, Busker still has most of his army with him.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:08 Howl's zerglings are pushing out!Howl goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:39 Busker starts pushing out with his marines.Busker tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:01 Busker places down a command center.Quietly, Busker adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:38 With beautiful placement, Howl successfully fends off Busker's attacks.Howl takes the fight on his terms and sends Busker home with nothing.
11:07 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Busker seems to be fine.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:49 Howl places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Howl expands.
12:07 Howl starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Howl crosses the map with everything.
12:30 Both Howl and Busker appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Howl and Busker yet.
12:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
13:06 Howl's well-placed lurkers caught Busker's tanks and medics off-guard! Busker's army is completely melting!Busker's defense bends, then snaps. Howl takes the middle of the game.
13:22 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Howl destroyed only less than half of Busker's army.Howl takes a bite out of Busker's force and backs off.
13:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:15 What a pity! Howl managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Busker's army.Howl knocks, Busker answers. No damage done.
14:44 Howl is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Howl starts the push.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
14:57 Howl places down a hatchery.Howl takes another base — the economy widens.
15:09 Busker places down a command center.Busker plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:50 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:57 Howl was out-microed by Busker and loses all his attacking forces.Busker holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
16:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Busker seems to be fine.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:51 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:58 Busker tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Howl.Busker knocks, Howl answers. No damage done.
17:28 Howl is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Howl starts the push.
17:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
18:03 Howl's well-placed lurkers caught Busker's tanks and medics off-guard! Busker's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Howl breaks Busker's position.
18:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Busker seems to be fine.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:23 Unwilling to make the game too long, Howl starts moving out.No more waiting. Howl pushes.
19:42 Busker is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Busker hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:13 Busker kills off Howl's armies and continues pushing!Howl's army evaporates. Busker doesn't even slow down.
20:41 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off Busker while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Busker — the losses are light.
21:07 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Howl destroyed only less than half of Busker's army.Howl clips Busker's army — real damage, but Busker fights on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
21:29 Busker shot down Howl's hatchery.Busker finds the weak point and Howl's new base is gone.
21:46 Busker's cloaked wraith did not do much to Howl's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Howl shuts the door on Busker.
22:10 Howl decides to expand.Howl plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:24 Busker places down a command center.Busker takes another base — the economy widens.
22:55 Howl decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Howl has seen enough — the army moves out.
23:09 Busker is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Busker starts the push.
23:45 At the moment, neither Howl nor Busker is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Howl and Busker are level.
24:07 Howl places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Howl expands.
24:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
24:39 Busker's marines forced Howl's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Busker holds Howl.
24:54 With excellent skills and micro, Busker managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
25:21 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:46 Howl decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Howl crosses the map with everything.
26:16 Busker decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Busker pushes.
26:23 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.
26:49 Busker's superior marine control beat up all of Howl's zergling.Howl's defense bends, then snaps. Busker takes the middle of the game.
27:04 Busker destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Howl's army has been decimated.Busker takes a bite out of Howl's force and backs off.
27:31 With excellent skills and micro, Busker managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
28:06 Howl brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Howl hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:16 Busker is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Busker's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:36 Howl places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Howl expands.
29:04 Busker places down a command center.Busker plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
29:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
29:45 Howl's well-placed lurkers caught Busker's tanks and medics off-guard! Busker's army is completely melting!Busker's defense bends, then snaps. Howl takes the middle of the game.
30:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Busker seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
30:19 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Busker destroyed only less than half of Howl's army.Busker clips Howl's army — real damage, but Howl fights on.
30:42 Howl brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Howl starts the push.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
31:12 Busker now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Busker starts the push.
31:27 In terms of army size, Howl and Busker are around equal.Unit for unit, Howl and Busker are level.
32:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
32:19 Busker's marines forced Howl's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Busker holds Howl.
32:38 Howl destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Busker's army has been decimated.Howl clips Busker's army — real damage, but Busker fights on.
33:03 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:14 Busker's cloaked wraith did not do much to Howl's economy.Busker goes for the raid — Howl is ready, and nothing comes of it.
33:44 Attempting to end the game, Howl moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Howl pushes.
34:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
34:36 Howl's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Busker has enough M&M to prevent Howl from further poking in!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Busker holds Howl.
34:57 With excellent skills and micro, Busker managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
35:11 Busker destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Howl's army has been decimated.Busker takes a bite out of Howl's force and backs off.
35:32 Howl is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Howl hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:04 Busker is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Busker's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
36:23 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
36:46 Howl is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Busker's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Howl breaks Busker's position.
36:53 Howl destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Busker's army has been decimated.Howl takes a bite out of Busker's force and backs off.
37:27 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off Busker while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Busker — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:34 Busker tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Howl.Busker knocks, Howl answers. No damage done.
38:06 Unwilling to make the game too long, Howl starts moving out.No more waiting. Howl pushes.
38:25 Eager to end the game, Busker moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Busker crosses the map with everything.
38:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The late game —
39:15 Howl could not break the tank line, and Busker is already inside the fourth.The final army does its work — Busker breaks Howl late.
39:23 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off Busker while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Busker — the losses are light.
39:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Busker seems to be fine.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:15 Zerglings ran past Busker's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Howl!The raid lands — Howl chips away at Busker's foundation.
40:41 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Howl is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Howl moves out to end it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
41:02 Busker creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Busker has built comes forward at once.
41:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
41:37 With beautiful placement, Howl successfully fends off Busker's attacks.Busker commits and it's the wrong call — Howl cleans it up.
42:07 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Busker — the losses are light.
42:19 After that battle, Busker still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
42:36 Howl's forces appear to be larger compared to Busker's!Howl's army is visibly the bigger one — Busker should not take this fight.
43:05 Howl moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.This is the big one — Howl commits the late-game army.
43:31 Busker creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Busker commits the late-game army.
43:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
44:05 Dark swarm goes down and Busker's marines are firing at nothing! Howl's cracklings eat the entire line!The final army does its work — Howl breaks Busker late.
44:30 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Howl destroyed only less than half of Busker's army.Howl takes a bite out of Busker's force and backs off.
44:54 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off Busker while losing less than half of his army.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:12 Busker tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Howl.Busker knocks, Howl answers. No damage done.
45:36 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Howl is moving out!This is the big one — Howl commits the late-game army.
46:03 Eager to end the game, Busker moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Busker crosses the map with everything.
46:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
46:46 With beautiful placement, Busker successfully fends off Howl's attacks.Howl commits and it's the wrong call — Busker cleans it up.
46:58 With excellent skills and micro, Busker managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
47:23 It seems that Busker only managed to destroy less than half of Howl's army.Busker clips Howl's army — real damage, but Howl fights on.
47:40 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Howl is moving out!This is the big one — Howl commits the late-game army.
48:04 Attempting to end the game, Busker moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Busker crosses the map with everything.
48:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
48:49 The battle outcome favors Howl as Busker's armies melt into Howl's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Busker's way of life — Howl marches on.
49:24 After that battle, Busker still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
49:31 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Busker destroyed only less than half of Howl's army.Busker takes a bite out of Howl's force and backs off.
50:05 Both Howl and Busker appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Howl and Busker match each other.
50:30 Busker's cloaked wraith did not do much to Howl's economy.Busker goes for the raid — Howl is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
50:45 Eager to end the game, Howl moves out with his armies.Howl has seen enough — the army moves out.
51:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
51:33 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Howl destroys everything Busker had.The final army does its work — Howl breaks Busker late.
51:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Busker seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
52:06 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:33 Plague first, then the charge — Howl goes for the throat.This is the big one — Howl commits the late-game army.
52:56 Busker moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Busker crosses the map with everything.
53:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
53:40 With beautiful placement, Howl successfully fends off Busker's attacks.Busker commits and it's the wrong call — Howl cleans it up.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
54:01 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off Busker while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Busker — the losses are light.
54:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Busker seems to be fine.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:43 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Howl is moving out!Everything Howl has built comes forward at once.
54:53 Busker creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Busker moves out to end it.
55:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
55:35 Busker's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Howl.The final army does its work — Busker breaks Howl late.
56:01 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off Busker while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Busker — the losses are light.
56:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Busker seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
56:58 Howl moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.This is the big one — Howl commits the late-game army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
57:19 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Busker pushes into the swarm.Everything Busker has built comes forward at once.
57:40 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
57:49 Busker was out-microed by Howl and loses all his attacking forces.Busker commits and it's the wrong call — Howl cleans it up.
58:07 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Busker — the losses are light.
58:40 After that battle, Busker still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
59:05 Howl appears to have more army than Busker!Count the units: Howl has the edge over Busker right now.
59:32 Howl decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Howl pushes.
59:40 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Busker pushes into the swarm.Everything Busker has built comes forward at once.
60:12 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
60:29 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Busker's army simply dissolves.There's no rebuilding from that. Howl's late-game push decides it.
60:50 After that battle, Busker still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
61:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Busker — the losses are light.
61:26 Busker tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Howl.Busker goes for the raid — Howl is ready, and nothing comes of it.
61:49 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Howl commits everything.This is the big one — Howl commits the late-game army.
62:05 Busker moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.This is the big one — Busker commits the late-game army.
62:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
63:01 Busker kills off Howl's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Busker. The push continues.
63:12 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off Busker while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Busker — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
63:44 After that battle, Busker still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
63:57 Attempting to end the game, Howl moves out with his armies.Howl has seen enough — the army moves out.
64:22 Busker moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Max supply, full upgrades: Busker moves out to end it.
64:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
65:09 Dark swarm goes down on the ramp and Busker's marines cannot shoot a thing. The push is over.Howl holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
65:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Busker — the losses are light.
65:50 After that battle, Busker still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
66:15 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Howl is moving out!This is the big one — Howl commits the late-game army.
66:26 Busker creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Busker moves out to end it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
67:07 In terms of army size, Howl and Busker are around equal.Unit for unit, Howl and Busker are level.
67:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
67:46 Busker kills off Howl's armies and continues pushing!Howl's army evaporates. Busker doesn't even slow down.
68:10 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off Busker while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Busker — the losses are light.
68:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Busker seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
68:51 Howl decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Howl crosses the map with everything.
69:04 Busker decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Busker pushes.
69:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
69:42 All of a sudden, Busker has no armies left while Howl is continuing to push across the map!Busker's army evaporates. Howl doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
70:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Busker seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
70:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Busker — the losses are light.
70:51 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Howl is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Howl moves out to end it.
71:15 Busker moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Max supply, full upgrades: Busker moves out to end it.
71:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
71:54 Irradiate on the defilers! The swarm breaks and Howl has to run.Howl throws the endgame army in and Busker simply refuses to lose.
72:30 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Howl destroyed only less than half of Busker's army.Howl clips Busker's army — real damage, but Busker fights on.
72:37 It seems that Busker only managed to destroy less than half of Howl's army.Busker clips Howl's army — real damage, but Howl fights on.
72:55 Busker dropped some marines into Howl's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Busker. Howl's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
73:30 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Howl commits everything.Everything Howl has built comes forward at once.
73:53 Attempting to end the game, Busker moves out with his armies.Busker has seen enough — the army moves out.
74:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
74:42 With beautiful placement, Howl successfully fends off Busker's attacks.Howl takes the fight on his terms and sends Busker home with nothing.
74:59 It seems that Busker only managed to destroy less than half of Howl's army.Busker takes a bite out of Howl's force and backs off.
75:24 It seems that Howl only managed to destroy less than half of Busker's army.Howl clips Busker's army — real damage, but Busker fights on.
75:42 Howl decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Howl crosses the map with everything.
75:56 Busker creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Busker moves out to end it.
76:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
76:50 Dark swarm goes down and Busker's marines are firing at nothing! Howl's cracklings eat the entire line!The final army does its work — Howl breaks Busker late.
77:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Busker seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
77:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
77:57 Busker tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Howl.Busker goes for the raid — Howl is ready, and nothing comes of it.
78:12 Howl decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Howl crosses the map with everything.
78:24 Currently, neither Howl nor Busker appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Howl and Busker match each other.
78:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
79:06 With beautiful placement, Busker successfully fends off Howl's attacks.Busker takes the fight on his terms and sends Howl home with nothing.
79:34 After that battle, Busker still has most of his army with him.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
79:53 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
80:22 Eager to end the game, Howl moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Howl pushes.
80:50 Unwilling to make the game too long, Busker starts moving out.Here it comes: Busker crosses the map with everything.
81:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
81:28 Busker scans, the lurkers die, and Howl's push is over.Busker holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
81:55 With excellent skills and micro, Busker managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
82:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Busker — the losses are light.
82:19 It seems like Busker has more units than Howl!Busker's army is visibly the bigger one — Howl should not take this fight.
82:52 Plague first, then the charge — Howl goes for the throat.This is the big one — Howl commits the late-game army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
83:06 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Busker pushes into the swarm.Max supply, full upgrades: Busker moves out to end it.
83:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
83:56 Howl could not break the tank line, and Busker is already inside the fourth.The final army does its work — Busker breaks Howl late.
84:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Busker — the losses are light.
84:43 Howl destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Busker's army has been decimated.Howl clips Busker's army — real damage, but Busker fights on.
85:04 Plague first, then the charge — Howl goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Howl moves out to end it.
85:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
85:47 Irradiate on the defilers! The swarm breaks and Howl has to run.Howl throws the endgame army in and Busker simply refuses to lose.
86:02 After that battle, Busker still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
86:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Busker — the losses are light.
86:55 Eager to end the game, Howl moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Howl crosses the map with everything.
87:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
87:22 Howl's defilers made that army unkillable and Busker's position is gone.There's no rebuilding from that. Howl's late-game push decides it.
87:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Busker seems to be fine.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
88:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Busker — the losses are light.
88:40 Howl decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Howl tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
89:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
89:13 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Howl destroys everything Busker had.The final army does its work — Howl breaks Busker late.
🎙 The scales tip toward Howl — a lead, but not a safe one.
89:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Busker seems to be fine.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
89:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
90:31 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Howl is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Howl moves out to end it.
90:40 Busker must macro up quickly or Howl will just roll him over!Busker is badly outgunned — Howl's force is a size larger.
91:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
91:39 Irradiate on the defilers! The swarm breaks and Howl has to run.Busker holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
91:54 With excellent skills and micro, Busker managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
92:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
92:41 Plague first, then the charge — Howl goes for the throat.This is the big one — Howl commits the late-game army.
🎙 Howl edges ahead on army strength.
93:00 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.
93:19 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Howl destroys everything Busker had.The final army does its work — Howl breaks Busker late.
93:39 With excellent skills and micro, Busker managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
93:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
94:13 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Howl is moving out!Everything Howl has built comes forward at once.
94:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
95:11 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Busker's army simply dissolves.There's no rebuilding from that. Howl's late-game push decides it.
95:31 With excellent skills and micro, Busker managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
95:53 It seems that Busker only managed to destroy less than half of Howl's army.Busker takes a bite out of Howl's force and backs off.
🎙 Slight advantage Howl as the game develops.
96:07 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Howl commits everything.This is the big one — Howl commits the late-game army.
96:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
97:00 Howl's defilers made that army unkillable and Busker's position is gone.There's no rebuilding from that. Howl's late-game push decides it.
97:22 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Howl destroyed only less than half of Busker's army.Howl clips Busker's army — real damage, but Busker fights on.
97:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Busker — the losses are light.
97:51 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Howl is moving out!This is the big one — Howl commits the late-game army.
98:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
98:38 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Howl destroys everything Busker had.The final army does its work — Howl breaks Busker late.
99:10 Busker has lost about half of his army in that battle.Howl pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Howl has built a commanding army lead — Busker needs something special here.
99:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
99:42 Plague first, then the charge — Howl goes for the throat.Everything Howl has built comes forward at once.
100:10 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Busker taps out!Busker GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Howl defeats Busker, settled in the late game.
G4 LOSS New Bloody Ridge battle report ▾
■ Howl
■ Busker
army value
■ Howl
■ Busker
economy
Play-by-play (57 lines)
0:07 The Yellow Howl spawns at s1 while Green Busker spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Howl at s1, Busker at s2.
0:40 Howl gets 12 Pool against Busker's 2 Rax FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Howl's 12 Pool against Busker's 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:15 Howl places down a hatchery.Howl takes another base — the economy widens.
1:31 Busker places down a command center.Busker plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:02 Howl's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Howl: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:40 Busker decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Busker tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:39 The battle outcome favors Busker as Howl's armies melt into Busker's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Busker. The push continues.
4:16 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off Busker while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Busker — the losses are light.
4:49 After that battle, Busker still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
5:19 Attempting to end the game, Howl moves out with his armies.Howl tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:40 Busker decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Busker goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:17 Busker places down a command center.Quietly, Busker adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:08 Busker kills off Howl's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Busker breaks Howl's front door.
7:50 Howl has lost about half of his army in that battle.Busker pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:07 After that battle, Busker still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
8:31 Howl places down a hatchery.Howl takes another base — the economy widens.
9:19 Unwilling to make the game too long, Howl starts moving out.Howl has seen enough — the army moves out.
9:47 Eager to end the game, Busker moves out with his armies.Busker tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:14 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.
10:38 Howl's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Busker continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Busker breaks Howl's front door.
11:12 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Busker — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:36 After that battle, Busker still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
12:06 Busker's forces appear to be larger compared to Howl's!Busker's army is visibly the bigger one — Howl should not take this fight.
12:47 Busker moves out with his armies.Busker tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:43 Busker kills off Howl's zerglings with his marines!Howl wasn't ready. Busker's early aggression takes the lead.
14:15 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Busker — the losses are light.
14:47 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Howl destroyed only less than half of Busker's army.Howl clips Busker's army — real damage, but Busker fights on.
15:01 Busker decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Busker goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:42 Howl places down a hatchery.Quietly, Howl adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Slight advantage Busker as the game develops.
16:16 Busker places down a command center.More workers, more money: Busker expands.
16:46 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
17:08 Even sunken colonies didn't help Howl, Howl has to pull some drones to fight against Busker's marines!Howl's defense bends, then snaps. Busker takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Busker has built a commanding army lead — Howl needs something special here.
— The late game —
17:40 Howl has lost about half of his army in that battle.Busker pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:20 It seems that Howl only managed to destroy less than half of Busker's army.Howl clips Busker's army — real damage, but Busker fights on.
18:34 Both Howl and Busker appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Howl and Busker yet.
19:08 Busker decides to start pushing across the map.Busker tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
19:37 Howl decides to expand.More workers, more money: Howl expands.
20:08 Busker places down a command center.Busker plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
21:20 Busker kills off Howl's armies and continues pushing!Busker wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
21:37 Howl has lost about half of his army in that battle.Busker pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Busker is far ahead.
22:00 With excellent skills and micro, Busker managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:46 Busker is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Busker hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:06 Howl having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Howl taps.
That's the game: Busker defeats Howl, settled in the mid game.
G5 WIN Requiem battle report ▾
■ Howl
■ Busker
army value
■ Howl
■ Busker
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:13 Howl spawns at s3 in Red while Busker spawns at s4 in Purple.We're underway — Howl spawns at s3, Busker answers from s4.
0:49 Howl opens 12 Hatch against Busker's 14 CC.Scouting done, plans revealed: Howl's 12 Hatch against Busker's 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:13 Howl places down a hatchery.Howl takes another base — the economy widens.
1:42 Busker places down a command center.Busker plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:13 Howl's zerglings are pushing out!Howl tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:57 Busker feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Busker goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:54 Howl's zerglings surround Busker's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Howl breaks Busker's front door.
4:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Busker seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
5:06 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Busker — the losses are light.
5:32 Howl's zerglings are pushing out!Howl goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:13 Busker starts pushing out with his marines.Busker tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:44 Howl places down a hatchery.Howl takes another base — the economy widens.
7:21 Busker starts expanding.Busker plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:28 With some nice micro, Howl successfully defend against Busker's marines.Howl holds the early rush without blinking.
8:52 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Busker — the losses are light.
9:41 About half of Busker's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Howl's force stays on that battlefield.
10:15 Howl with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Howl: the first units are already marching.
10:43 Busker feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Busker goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:03 Busker's army is small compared to Howl!Busker is badly outgunned — Howl's force is a size larger.
11:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:28 Nice placement by Howl, Busker can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Howl holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Howl edges ahead on army strength.
12:54 Busker destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Howl's army has been decimated.Busker takes a bite out of Howl's force and backs off.
13:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Busker seems to be fine.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:00 Howl with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Howl tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:32 Howl places down a hatchery.Howl plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:12 Busker places down a command center.Busker takes another base — the economy widens.
15:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
16:21 Nice control from Howl! He killed Busker's marines and continues pressuring!Busker wasn't ready. Howl's early aggression takes the lead.
16:37 About half of Busker's army has been decimated in that battle.Howl pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:09 It seems that Busker only managed to destroy less than half of Howl's army.Busker clips Howl's army — real damage, but Howl fights on.
🎙 Howl edges ahead on army strength.
17:44 Howl's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Howl: the first units are already marching.
18:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
19:04 Howl is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Busker's marines melt in this attack!Busker's defense bends, then snaps. Howl takes the middle of the game.
19:23 Busker has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Howl's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
20:06 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off Busker while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Busker — the losses are light.
20:38 Howl decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Howl crosses the map with everything.
21:12 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Busker GGs!Busker GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Howl closes it out over Busker.
G1 LOSS Fortress battle report ▾
■ Howl
■ Transience
army value
■ Howl
■ Transience
economy
Play-by-play (52 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Teal Howl spawning at s1 and White Transience spawning at s4.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Howl at s1, Transience at s4.
0:49 Howl opens Overpool against Transience's 12 Pool.Howl commits to Overpool; Transience answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:09 Howl places down a hatchery.Howl plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:53 Transience places down a hatchery.Transience takes another base — the economy widens.
2:12 Howl's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Howl goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:46 Transience pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Transience goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:22 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
3:40 Transience with more superior zergling control outpowers Howl!The early pressure works — Transience breaks Howl's front door.
4:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.Transience keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Transience seems to be fine.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:29 Howl pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Howl tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:01 Transience is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Transience: the first units are already marching.
6:24 Transience places down a hatchery.Transience takes another base — the economy widens.
7:00 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:34 Transience with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Howl's zerglings!Transience holds the early rush without blinking.
8:03 With excellent skills and micro, Transience managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
8:26 Howl lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Transience's force stays on that battlefield.
9:12 Howl decides to move out with his armies.Howl tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
9:42 Howl places down a hatchery.Howl plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:09 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
10:29 Howl failed to kill off Transience's defending zerglings.Transience holds the early rush without blinking.
11:18 After that battle, Transience still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
11:47 Howl has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Transience's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Transience holds the stronger army for now.
12:16 Transience pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Transience: the first units are already marching.
12:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
13:10 With really nice micro, Transience kills off Howl's zerglings.Howl wasn't ready. Transience's early aggression takes the lead.
13:49 Howl lost about half of his army in that battle.Transience pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Transience seems to be fine.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:55 In terms of army size, Howl is behind Transience!Howl is badly outgunned — Transience's force is a size larger.
15:15 Transience places down a hatchery.Quietly, Transience adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:54 Transience decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Transience pushes.
16:22 Howl places down a hatchery.Howl takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Transience is far ahead.
16:47 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
17:28 All of a sudden, Howl has no armies left while Transience is continuing to push across the map!Transience wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
17:48 Howl lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Transience's force stays on that battlefield.
18:30 With excellent skills and micro, Transience managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
18:51 Transience starts pushing across the map.Transience tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
19:23 Transience places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Transience expands.
19:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
20:36 Transience made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!Howl's defense bends, then snaps. Transience takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Transience has built a commanding army lead — Howl needs something special here.
21:08 After that battle, Transience destroyed more than half of Howl's army.When the smoke clears, Transience has erased most of what Howl brought.
— The late game —
21:44 After that battle, Transience still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
22:00 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Howl taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Howl taps.
Transience takes it — the mid game decided this one.
G2 LOSS Neo Sylphid battle report ▾
■ Howl
■ Transience
army value
■ Howl
■ Transience
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:07 Howl spawns in Purple at s2 while Transience spawns in Green at s1.Howl takes s2 in Purple; across the map, Transience settles in at s1 in Green.
0:52 Transience opens 12 Pool against Howl's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Howl, 12 Pool from Transience.
— The early game —
1:13 Howl places down a hatchery.Quietly, Howl adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:42 Transience places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Transience expands.
2:13 Howl pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Howl: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:49 Transience pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Transience tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:49 Transience lost all his zerglings to Howl!The early pressure works — Howl breaks Transience's front door.
4:28 About half of Transience's army has been decimated in that battle.Howl pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:10 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Transience destroyed only less than half of Howl's army.Transience takes a bite out of Howl's force and backs off.
5:43 Howl pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Howl goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:00 Transience's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Transience tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:30 Howl places down a hatchery.Quietly, Howl adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:19 Transience places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Transience expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
8:08 With really nice micro, Transience kills off Howl's zerglings.The early pressure works — Transience breaks Howl's front door.
8:57 Howl lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Transience's force stays on that battlefield.
— The mid game —
9:21 After that battle, Transience still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
9:56 Howl pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Howl tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:28 Transience is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Transience: the first units are already marching.
10:56 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.
11:28 Howl lost all his zerglings to Transience!The early pressure works — Transience breaks Howl's front door.
12:03 About half of Howl's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Transience's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Slight advantage Transience as the game develops.
12:34 With excellent skills and micro, Transience managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
13:05 Howl is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Howl: the first units are already marching.
13:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:19 Howl failed to break Transience's zergling line of defense.Howl's early gamble buys nothing — Transience's defense was already in place.
14:49 It seems that Howl only managed to destroy less than half of Transience's army.Howl takes a bite out of Transience's force and backs off.
— The late game —
15:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Transience — the losses are light.
15:43 Transience pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Transience: the first units are already marching.
16:15 Howl must macro up quickly or Transience will just roll him over!Howl needs production, fast; Transience's army has outgrown his.
17:05 Transience places down a hatchery.Quietly, Transience adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Transience holds the stronger army for now.
17:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:03 Transience with more superior zergling control outpowers Howl!Howl wasn't ready. Transience's early aggression takes the lead.
18:26 Howl lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Transience's force stays on that battlefield.
18:55 With excellent skills and micro, Transience managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
19:33 Transience's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Transience: the first units are already marching.
20:12 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Howl GGs!Howl GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Transience takes it — the early game decided this one.
G3 LOSS Blue Storm battle report ▾
■ Howl
■ Transience
army value
■ Howl
■ Transience
economy
Play-by-play (79 lines)
0:08 Howl spawns in Green at s1 while Transience spawns in Purple at s2.Howl in Green at s1. Transience in Purple at s2. The map is set.
0:32 Howl opens 12 Pool against Transience's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Howl, 12 Hatch from Transience.
— The early game —
1:06 Howl places down a hatchery.Quietly, Howl adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:33 Transience places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Transience expands.
2:07 Attempting to end the game, Howl moves out with his armies.Howl has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:20 Transience starts pushing across the map.Transience tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
2:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:15 With beautiful placement, Transience successfully fends off Howl's attacks.Transience takes the fight on his terms and sends Howl home with nothing.
3:34 With excellent skills and micro, Transience managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:05 Howl lost about half of his army in that battle.Transience pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:40 Howl's number of expansions are equal to Transience's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Howl and Transience yet.
5:06 Howl's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Howl: the first units are already marching.
5:39 Transience decides to move out with his armies.Transience tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:49 Transience places down a hatchery.Transience plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
6:46 Transience with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Howl's zerglings!Transience holds the early rush without blinking.
7:26 With excellent skills and micro, Transience managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
7:48 Howl lost about half of his army in that battle.Transience pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:14 Howl places down a hatchery.Howl plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:33 Howl pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Howl tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:05 Transience decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Transience crosses the map with everything.
9:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
9:57 With really nice micro, Transience kills off Howl's zerglings.Howl wasn't ready. Transience's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Howl is a step behind and knows it.
10:28 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off Transience while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Transience — the losses are light.
11:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Transience seems to be fine.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:13 Howl pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Howl goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:48 Unwilling to make the game too long, Transience starts moving out.Transience has seen enough — the army moves out.
12:23 Howl places down a hatchery.Howl takes another base — the economy widens.
12:51 Transience places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Transience expands.
13:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:27 With really nice micro, Howl kills off Transience's zerglings.The early pressure works — Howl breaks Transience's front door.
13:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Transience seems to be fine.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Transience as the game develops.
14:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.Transience keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:02 Transience decides to move out with his armies.Transience tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
15:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
15:59 Howl failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Transience's mutalisks!Howl's defense bends, then snaps. Transience takes the middle of the game.
16:13 About half of Howl's army has been decimated in that battle.Transience pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:47 After that battle, Transience still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
17:15 Howl is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Howl starts the push.
17:31 Transience decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Transience has seen enough — the army moves out.
18:12 Transience places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Transience expands.
🎙 The scales tip toward Transience — a lead, but not a safe one.
18:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
18:51 Transience with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!Howl's defense bends, then snaps. Transience takes the middle of the game.
19:34 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off Transience while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Transience — the losses are light.
19:52 With excellent skills and micro, Transience managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:25 Nice try from Howl to harass Transience, but Transience's reaction is just too agile.Good instincts from Transience; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
20:46 It seems like Transience has more units than Howl!Count the units: Transience has the edge over Howl right now.
21:03 Howl desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Howl plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:41 Transience is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Transience's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:01 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Howl is a step behind and knows it.
22:38 Howl made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Transience is pushing his mutalisks further on!The mid-game push crashes through — Transience breaks Howl's position.
— The late game —
23:08 Howl has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Transience's force stays on that battlefield.
23:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Transience seems to be fine.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:58 Transience is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Transience's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:23 Currently, neither Howl nor Transience appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Howl and Transience match each other.
24:57 Transience places down a hatchery.Quietly, Transience adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
25:47 Transience made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!Howl's defense bends, then snaps. Transience takes the middle of the game.
26:15 Howl has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Transience's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Howl is hanging on by a thread against Transience's army.
26:33 After that battle, Transience still has most of his army with him.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:10 Howl places down a hatchery.Quietly, Howl adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
27:33 Transience is pushing his speedlings.Transience hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
28:22 Howl failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Transience's mutalisks!Howl's defense bends, then snaps. Transience takes the middle of the game.
28:41 About half of Howl's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Transience's force stays on that battlefield.
29:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Transience seems to be fine.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:46 Transience destroys Howl's hatchery, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Howl watches Transience level the expansion.
30:20 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Howl taps out!Howl types it out: GG.
That's the game: Transience defeats Howl, settled in the mid game.
G4 LOSS Tau Cross battle report ▾
■ Howl
■ Transience
army value
■ Howl
■ Transience
economy
Play-by-play (52 lines)
0:07 Howl spawns at s2 in Purple while Transience spawns at s1 in Green.We're underway — Howl spawns at s2, Transience answers from s1.
0:38 Transience opens 12 Hatch against Howl's Overpool.Howl commits to Overpool; Transience answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:12 Howl places down a hatchery.Howl plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:54 Transience places down a hatchery.Transience takes another base — the economy widens.
2:10 Howl pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Howl: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:47 Transience is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Transience: the first units are already marching.
3:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:56 Transience with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Howl's zerglings!Howl's early gamble buys nothing — Transience's defense was already in place.
4:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Transience seems to be fine.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:55 Howl lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Transience's force stays on that battlefield.
5:26 Howl pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Howl tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:58 Transience is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Transience: the first units are already marching.
6:21 Transience starts expanding.Transience takes another base — the economy widens.
6:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:36 Transience with more superior zergling control outpowers Howl!Howl wasn't ready. Transience's early aggression takes the lead.
8:03 Howl has lost about half of his army in that battle.Transience pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:23 After that battle, Transience still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
8:59 Transience moves out with his armies.Transience tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
9:45 Howl places down a hatchery.Howl plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:10 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:38 Transience with more superior zergling control outpowers Howl!Howl wasn't ready. Transience's early aggression takes the lead.
11:14 Howl has lost about half of his army in that battle.Transience pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:35 With excellent skills and micro, Transience managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
🎙 Transience has built a commanding army lead — Howl needs something special here.
12:04 Transience pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Transience goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:11 Howl lost all his zerglings to Transience!The early pressure works — Transience breaks Howl's front door.
13:47 Howl has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Transience's force stays on that battlefield.
14:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Transience seems to be fine.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:48 Unwilling to make the game too long, Transience starts moving out.Transience has seen enough — the army moves out.
15:16 In terms of army size, Howl is behind Transience!Howl needs production, fast; Transience's army has outgrown his.
15:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:30 With really nice micro, Transience kills off Howl's zerglings.The early pressure works — Transience breaks Howl's front door.
🎙 Transience has built a commanding army lead — Howl needs something special here.
16:57 Howl seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Transience — more than half the force is gone.
17:31 After that battle, Transience still has most of his army with him.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:00 Howl pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Howl: the first units are already marching.
18:25 Transience decides to move out with his armies.Transience has seen enough — the army moves out.
18:55 Howl places down a hatchery.Quietly, Howl adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:39 Transience places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Transience expands.
20:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
20:27 Howl failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Transience's mutalisks!The mid-game push crashes through — Transience breaks Howl's position.
21:13 After that battle, Transience destroyed more than half of Howl's army.When the smoke clears, Transience has erased most of what Howl brought.
🎙 Howl is hanging on by a thread against Transience's army.
— The late game —
21:37 With excellent skills and micro, Transience managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
22:13 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Howl taps out!That's it. Howl looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Transience takes it — the mid game decided this one.
G1 WIN Benzene battle report ▾
■ Howl
■ r1pple
army value
■ Howl
■ r1pple
economy
Play-by-play (64 lines)
0:07 The Yellow Howl spawns at s1 while Orange r1pple spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Howl at s1, r1pple at s2.
0:44 Howl opens 12 Hatch against r1pple's 14 CC.Howl commits to 12 Hatch; r1pple answers with 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:14 Howl desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Howl expands.
1:30 r1pple decides to expand.Quietly, r1pple adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:02 Howl's zerglings are pushing out!Howl tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:30 r1pple decides to put on early pressure with his marines.r1pple goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:40 Nice placement by Howl, r1pple can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.r1pple's early gamble buys nothing — Howl's defense was already in place.
4:07 It seems that r1pple only managed to destroy less than half of Howl's army.r1pple clips Howl's army — real damage, but Howl fights on.
4:25 About half of r1pple's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Howl's force stays on that battlefield.
5:07 Howl's zerglings are pushing out!Howl tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:32 r1pple decides to put on early pressure with his marines.r1pple tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:08 r1pple places down a command center.r1pple plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Slight advantage Howl as the game develops.
6:53 r1pple was out-microed by Howl and loses all his attacking forces.Howl takes the fight on his terms and sends r1pple home with nothing.
7:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.r1pple keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:56 Howl destroyed about half of r1pple's army after that battle.Half of r1pple's force is gone — Howl took it apart.
8:22 Howl places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Howl expands.
9:09 Howl moves out with his armies.Howl has seen enough — the army moves out.
9:39 r1pple decides to put on early pressure with his marines.r1pple tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:00 Howl's number of expansions are equal to r1pple's.Base for base, they're level — Howl and r1pple match each other.
10:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:00 The battle outcome favors r1pple as Howl's armies melt into r1pple's armies' weapon fire!r1pple wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 r1pple is a step behind and knows it.
11:17 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, r1pple destroyed only less than half of Howl's army.r1pple clips Howl's army — real damage, but Howl fights on.
11:47 Losing only less than half of his army, r1pple seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
12:26 Howl's zerglings are pushing out!Howl goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:59 r1pple feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.r1pple tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
13:54 r1pple kills off Howl's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — r1pple breaks Howl's front door.
14:15 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off r1pple while losing less than half of his army.r1pple keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:58 With excellent skills and micro, r1pple managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
15:24 r1pple places down a command center.r1pple plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 r1pple is a step behind and knows it.
— The mid game —
15:43 Howl brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Howl hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:19 r1pple is pushing out with a large M&M ball!r1pple's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:50 r1pple's army is small compared to Howl!r1pple needs production, fast; Howl's army has outgrown his.
17:17 Howl places down a hatchery.Quietly, Howl adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:15 Howl's burrowed lurkers saved the day! r1pple's M&M had to back off.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Howl holds r1pple.
18:38 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off r1pple while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for r1pple — the losses are light.
19:26 About half of r1pple's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Howl's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
19:45 Howl brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Howl's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Howl holds the stronger army for now.
20:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:47 Howl kills off r1pple's armies and continues pushing!r1pple's army evaporates. Howl doesn't even slow down.
21:09 About half of r1pple's army has been decimated in that battle.Howl pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:40 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for r1pple — the losses are light.
22:18 r1pple tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Howl's armies.Howl finds the weak point and r1pple's new base is gone.
22:48 Unwilling to make the game too long, Howl starts moving out.Howl tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
23:23 r1pple places down a command center.r1pple takes another base — the economy widens.
23:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
24:02 All of a sudden, r1pple has no armies left while Howl is continuing to push across the map!r1pple's army evaporates. Howl doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Howl's force dwarfs what r1pple has left on the field.
24:31 Howl looks beastly after destroying more than half of r1pple's army.Howl shreds the better part of r1pple's army in one engagement.
25:03 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for r1pple — the losses are light.
25:37 Howl starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Howl starts the push.
26:02 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, r1pple taps out!r1pple GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Howl takes it — the early game decided this one.
G2 WIN Icarus battle report ▾
■ Howl
■ r1pple
army value
■ Howl
■ r1pple
economy
Play-by-play (42 lines)
0:10 Howl spawns in Blue at s3 while r1pple spawns in Purple at s2.We're underway — Howl spawns at s3, r1pple answers from s2.
0:51 Howl gets 12 Hatch against r1pple's 2 Rax FE.Howl commits to 12 Hatch; r1pple answers with 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:25 Howl places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Howl expands.
1:46 r1pple places down a command center.Quietly, r1pple adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:21 Howl decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Howl crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:05 r1pple decides to put on early pressure with his marines.r1pple tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:08 All of a sudden, r1pple has no armies left while Howl is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks r1pple's way of life — Howl marches on.
4:47 r1pple has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Howl's force stays on that battlefield.
5:15 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for r1pple — the losses are light.
6:03 Howl with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Howl tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:40 r1pple starts pushing out with his marines.r1pple tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:55 Howl appears to have more army than r1pple!Count the units: Howl has the edge over r1pple right now.
7:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:11 r1pple was out-microed by Howl and loses all his attacking forces.Howl takes the fight on his terms and sends r1pple home with nothing.
— The mid game —
8:40 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.r1pple keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:28 Howl destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of r1pple's army has been decimated.Howl takes a bite out of r1pple's force and backs off.
9:50 Howl places down a hatchery.Howl plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:21 r1pple decides to expand.Quietly, r1pple adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:02 Howl's zerglings are pushing out!Howl goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:50 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:06 The battle outcome favors Howl as r1pple's armies melt into Howl's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Howl. The push continues.
12:57 With excellent skills and micro, r1pple managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Howl edges ahead on army strength.
13:33 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.r1pple keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:55 Howl with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Howl goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
— The late game —
14:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
15:12 Howl's zerglings surround r1pple's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Howl breaks r1pple's front door.
15:51 About half of r1pple's army has been decimated in that battle.Howl pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:24 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off r1pple while losing less than half of his army.r1pple keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:58 Howl's forces appear to be larger compared to r1pple's!Howl's army is visibly the bigger one — r1pple should not take this fight.
17:24 Howl places down a hatchery.Quietly, Howl adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:54 r1pple places down a command center.More workers, more money: r1pple expands.
🎙 The scales tip toward Howl — a lead, but not a safe one.
18:42 Howl decides to move out with his armies.Howl tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
19:02 r1pple having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.r1pple GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Howl closes it out over r1pple.
G3 WIN Jade battle report ▾
■ Howl
■ r1pple
army value
■ Howl
■ r1pple
economy
Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:18 The game starts with Green Howl spawning at s2 and Teal r1pple spawning at s1.Howl in Green at s2. r1pple in Teal at s1. The map is set.
0:45 Howl opens 12 Hatch against r1pple's 1 Rax Gas.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Howl, 1 Rax Gas from r1pple.
— The early game —
1:11 Howl places down a hatchery.Howl takes another base — the economy widens.
1:33 r1pple places down a command center.r1pple plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:05 Howl with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Howl: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:40 r1pple decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: r1pple crosses the map with everything.
3:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:43 Howl failed to kill off r1pple's defending marines.Howl's early gamble buys nothing — r1pple's defense was already in place.
4:00 Losing only less than half of his army, r1pple seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
4:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.A cheap fight for r1pple — the losses are light.
5:03 Howl's zerglings are pushing out!Howl goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:50 r1pple feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from r1pple: the first units are already marching.
6:07 Howl places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Howl expands.
6:43 r1pple places down a command center.Quietly, r1pple adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:50 Howl's zerglings surround r1pple's marines and kills it off!r1pple wasn't ready. Howl's early aggression takes the lead.
8:10 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Howl destroyed only less than half of r1pple's army.Howl clips r1pple's army — real damage, but r1pple fights on.
8:33 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.r1pple keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:18 Howl's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Howl: the first units are already marching.
9:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:17 Howl's zerglings surround r1pple's marines and kills it off!r1pple wasn't ready. Howl's early aggression takes the lead.
10:41 With excellent skills and micro, r1pple managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:13 It seems that r1pple only managed to destroy less than half of Howl's army.r1pple clips Howl's army — real damage, but Howl fights on.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:46 Howl's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Howl: the first units are already marching.
12:10 Howl appears to have more army than r1pple!Count the units: Howl has the edge over r1pple right now.
12:43 Howl places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Howl expands.
13:02 r1pple places down a command center.Quietly, r1pple adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:20 The battle outcome favors Howl as r1pple's armies melt into Howl's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks r1pple's way of life — Howl marches on.
14:48 After that battle, r1pple still has most of his army with him.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:02 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, r1pple destroyed only less than half of Howl's army.r1pple takes a bite out of Howl's force and backs off.
15:30 Howl decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Howl pushes.
🎙 Howl holds the stronger army for now.
16:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
16:33 Howl is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! r1pple's armies melt in the attack.r1pple's defense bends, then snaps. Howl takes the middle of the game.
17:06 Howl destroyed about half of r1pple's army after that battle.Half of r1pple's force is gone — Howl took it apart.
— The late game —
17:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.r1pple keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:16 r1pple's cloaked wraith did not do much to Howl's economy.r1pple goes for the raid — Howl is ready, and nothing comes of it.
18:37 Howl decides to move out with his armies.Howl tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
19:11 r1pple's army is small compared to Howl!r1pple needs production, fast; Howl's army has outgrown his.
19:44 Howl places down a hatchery.Quietly, Howl adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:16 r1pple places down a command center.r1pple takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Howl holds the stronger army for now.
20:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:14 The battle outcome favors Howl as r1pple's armies melt into Howl's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks r1pple's way of life — Howl marches on.
21:44 After that battle, Howl destroyed about half of r1pple's army.Half of r1pple's force is gone — Howl took it apart.
22:06 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off r1pple while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for r1pple — the losses are light.
22:30 Howl starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Howl crosses the map with everything.
23:17 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, r1pple taps out!r1pple types it out: GG.
Howl takes it — the mid game decided this one.
G4 LOSS Rush Hour 3 battle report ▾
■ Howl
■ r1pple
army value
■ Howl
■ r1pple
economy
Play-by-play (66 lines)
0:20 The game starts with Red Howl spawning at s1 and Orange r1pple spawning at s2.Howl takes s1 in Red; across the map, r1pple settles in at s2 in Orange.
0:40 Howl opens 12 Pool against r1pple's 2 Rax FE.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Howl, 2 Rax FE from r1pple.
— The early game —
1:05 Howl places down a hatchery.Howl takes another base — the economy widens.
1:36 r1pple places down a command center.r1pple plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:53 Howl decides to move out with his armies.Howl tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:24 r1pple feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from r1pple: the first units are already marching.
3:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:30 r1pple gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — r1pple breaks Howl's front door.
3:53 About half of Howl's army has been decimated in that battle.r1pple pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:22 After that battle, r1pple still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
4:50 Attempting to end the game, Howl moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Howl crosses the map with everything.
5:19 r1pple starts pushing out with his marines.r1pple goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:51 Howl places down a hatchery.Howl plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:23 r1pple desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.r1pple takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
7:19 Howl failed to kill off r1pple's defending marines.r1pple holds the early rush without blinking.
7:36 After that battle, r1pple still has most of his army with him.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:12 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.r1pple keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:30 Howl with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Howl tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:17 r1pple starts pushing out with his marines.r1pple goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:40 Both Howl and r1pple appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Howl and r1pple match each other.
10:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:36 All of a sudden, r1pple has no armies left while Howl is continuing to push across the map!r1pple's army evaporates. Howl doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
10:58 Losing only less than half of his army, r1pple seems to be fine.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:22 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for r1pple — the losses are light.
12:00 Howl is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Howl: the first units are already marching.
12:29 r1pple decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from r1pple: the first units are already marching.
13:03 Howl places down a hatchery.Howl plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:26 r1pple places down a command center.Quietly, r1pple adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:02 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
14:28 r1pple has enough marines to deal with Howl's zergling pressure.Howl's early gamble buys nothing — r1pple's defense was already in place.
14:56 After that battle, r1pple still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward r1pple — a lead, but not a safe one.
15:18 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for r1pple — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
15:46 Howl is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Howl hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:18 r1pple is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; r1pple starts the push.
16:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:06 r1pple's superior marine control beat up all of Howl's zergling.The mid-game push crashes through — r1pple breaks Howl's position.
17:48 About half of Howl's army has been decimated in that battle.r1pple pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:07 Howl destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of r1pple's army has been decimated.Howl clips r1pple's army — real damage, but r1pple fights on.
18:40 Howl harasses r1pple's economy and gets ahead of the game.Howl gets into r1pple's mineral line — workers are dying.
19:11 Howl is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Howl starts the push.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:38 r1pple decides to move out with his armies.r1pple tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
— The late game —
20:04 Howl places down a hatchery.Quietly, Howl adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:35 r1pple places down a command center.More workers, more money: r1pple expands.
21:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:19 r1pple's superior marine control beat up all of Howl's zergling.Howl's defense bends, then snaps. r1pple takes the middle of the game.
21:58 Howl lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of r1pple's force stays on that battlefield.
22:18 Losing only less than half of his army, r1pple seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
22:44 Cloaked wraiths from r1pple are harassing Howl!Beautiful harassment from r1pple. Howl's economy takes a real hit.
23:28 r1pple now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.r1pple's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Howl is a step behind and knows it.
23:40 r1pple appears to have more army than Howl!Count the units: r1pple has the edge over Howl right now.
24:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
24:49 r1pple kills off Howl's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Howl's way of life — r1pple marches on.
25:17 Howl lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of r1pple's force stays on that battlefield.
25:48 With excellent skills and micro, r1pple managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:12 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Howl GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Howl taps.
r1pple takes it — the mid game decided this one.
G5 WIN Python battle report ▾
■ Howl
■ r1pple
army value
■ Howl
■ r1pple
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:07 Howl spawns at s2 in Red while r1pple spawns at s1 in Orange.We're underway — Howl spawns at s2, r1pple answers from s1.
0:52 Howl opens 12 Pool against r1pple's 14 CC.Howl commits to 12 Pool; r1pple answers with 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:04 Howl places down a hatchery.Howl plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:57 r1pple places down a command center.r1pple takes another base — the economy widens.
2:22 Howl decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Howl pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:57 r1pple feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.r1pple goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:33 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.
3:57 Mismicro from r1pple gave opportunity to Howl! Howl is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Howl breaks r1pple's front door.
4:23 Howl only destroyed about half of r1pple's army.Half of r1pple's force is gone — Howl took it apart.
4:54 r1pple destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Howl's army has been decimated.r1pple clips Howl's army — real damage, but Howl fights on.
5:27 It seems like r1pple has more units than Howl!r1pple's army is visibly the bigger one — Howl should not take this fight.
5:58 Howl with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Howl tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:29 Unwilling to make the game too long, r1pple starts moving out.No more waiting. r1pple pushes.
7:07 Howl places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Howl expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:50 r1pple places down a command center.r1pple plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:56 All of a sudden, r1pple has no armies left while Howl is continuing to push across the map!Howl wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
9:19 Howl only destroyed about half of r1pple's army.Howl cuts r1pple's army in half.
9:57 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off r1pple while losing less than half of his army.r1pple keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:23 Howl's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Howl: the first units are already marching.
11:07 It seems like Howl has more units than r1pple!Count the units: Howl has the edge over r1pple right now.
11:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:54 Mismicro from r1pple gave opportunity to Howl! Howl is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!r1pple wasn't ready. Howl's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Slight advantage Howl as the game develops.
12:40 About half of r1pple's army has been decimated in that battle.Howl pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:01 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off r1pple while losing less than half of his army.r1pple keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:38 Howl is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Howl: the first units are already marching.
14:20 Howl places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Howl expands.
14:36 r1pple places down a command center.Quietly, r1pple adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:52 All of a sudden, r1pple has no armies left while Howl is continuing to push across the map!r1pple's army evaporates. Howl doesn't even slow down.
16:13 r1pple lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Howl's force stays on that battlefield.
17:00 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.r1pple keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Howl is far ahead.
17:27 Howl is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Howl: the first units are already marching.
17:52 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.
— The mid game —
18:34 Howl's well-placed lurkers caught r1pple's tanks and medics off-guard! r1pple's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Howl breaks r1pple's position.
19:10 r1pple has lost about half of his army in that battle.Howl pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
19:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.A cheap fight for r1pple — the losses are light.
20:07 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, r1pple GGs!r1pple GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Howl takes it — the mid game decided this one.
G1 WIN Wind and Cloud battle report ▾
■ Howl
■ Busker
army value
■ Howl
■ Busker
economy
Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:18 The Green Howl spawns at s4 while Yellow Busker spawns at s2.We're underway — Howl spawns at s4, Busker answers from s2.
0:33 Busker gets 2 Rax FE against Howl's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Howl, 2 Rax FE from Busker.
— The early game —
1:13 Howl starts expanding.More workers, more money: Howl expands.
1:41 Busker places down a command center.Quietly, Busker adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:27 Howl decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Howl crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:03 Busker feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Busker: the first units are already marching.
3:33 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.
3:58 Howl's zerglings surround Busker's marines and kills it off!Busker wasn't ready. Howl's early aggression takes the lead.
4:33 About half of Busker's army has been decimated in that battle.Howl pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:11 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:37 Howl is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Howl: the first units are already marching.
6:26 Busker starts pushing out with his marines.Busker tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:15 Nice placement by Howl, Busker can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Busker's early gamble buys nothing — Howl's defense was already in place.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:22 Busker lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Howl's force stays on that battlefield.
— The mid game —
9:04 Currently, neither Howl nor Busker appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Howl and Busker yet.
9:45 Howl places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Howl expands.
10:02 Busker places down a command center.Busker takes another base — the economy widens.
10:39 Howl moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Howl pushes.
11:25 Busker moves out with his armies.Busker has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:41 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:15 Nice control from Howl! He killed Busker's marines and continues pressuring!Busker wasn't ready. Howl's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Howl holds the stronger army for now.
12:49 About half of Busker's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Howl's force stays on that battlefield.
13:28 Busker destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Howl's army has been decimated.Busker clips Howl's army — real damage, but Howl fights on.
14:08 Unwilling to make the game too long, Howl starts moving out.No more waiting. Howl pushes.
14:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
15:19 All of a sudden, Busker has no armies left while Howl is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Busker's way of life — Howl marches on.
15:49 Busker lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Howl's force stays on that battlefield.
16:12 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:59 Howl with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Howl tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Slight advantage Howl as the game develops.
17:57 The battle outcome favors Howl as Busker's armies melt into Howl's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Howl. The push continues.
18:26 Howl destroyed about half of Busker's army after that battle.Half of Busker's force is gone — Howl took it apart.
19:12 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off Busker while losing less than half of his army.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:31 Howl's zerglings are pushing out!Howl goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
20:04 Busker having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Busker looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Howl takes it — the early game decided this one.
G2 WIN Tau Cross battle report ▾
■ Howl
■ Busker
army value
■ Howl
■ Busker
economy
Play-by-play (68 lines)
0:20 Howl spawns in Green at s2 while Busker spawns in Teal at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Howl at s2, Busker at s1.
0:45 Busker gets 2 Rax FE against Howl's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Howl, 2 Rax FE from Busker.
— The early game —
1:01 Howl places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Howl expands.
1:41 Busker places down a command center.Quietly, Busker adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:53 Howl decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Howl has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:22 Busker decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Busker tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:51 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.
3:29 Nice control from Howl! He killed Busker's marines and continues pressuring!Busker wasn't ready. Howl's early aggression takes the lead.
3:55 After that battle, Howl destroyed about half of Busker's army.Howl cuts Busker's army in half.
4:26 It seems that Busker only managed to destroy less than half of Howl's army.Busker takes a bite out of Howl's force and backs off.
5:01 Howl's zerglings are pushing out!Howl goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:31 Busker starts pushing out with his marines.Busker tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:57 Busker places down a command center.More workers, more money: Busker expands.
6:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Slight advantage Howl as the game develops.
6:42 With some nice micro, Howl successfully defend against Busker's marines.Howl holds the early rush without blinking.
7:21 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off Busker while losing less than half of his army.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:52 After that battle, Busker still has most of his army with him.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:04 Busker must macro up quickly or Howl will just roll him over!Busker needs production, fast; Howl's army has outgrown his.
8:45 Howl places down a hatchery.Quietly, Howl adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:04 Howl with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Howl goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:44 Unwilling to make the game too long, Busker starts moving out.Busker tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
9:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
10:39 Busker failed to kill off Howl's defending zerglings.Howl holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:32 With excellent skills and micro, Busker managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
11:54 Howl moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Howl crosses the map with everything.
12:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:58 Mismicro from Busker gave opportunity to Howl! Howl is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Busker wasn't ready. Howl's early aggression takes the lead.
13:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Busker seems to be fine.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:54 It seems that Busker only managed to destroy less than half of Howl's army.Busker clips Howl's army — real damage, but Howl fights on.
14:17 Howl's zerglings are pushing out!Howl goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:51 Busker places down a command center.More workers, more money: Busker expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
15:52 Howl is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Busker's marines melt in this attack!Busker's defense bends, then snaps. Howl takes the middle of the game.
16:19 Busker has lost about half of his army in that battle.Howl pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:35 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:12 Howl places down a hatchery.Howl plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:51 Howl brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Howl hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:30 All of a sudden, Busker has no armies left while Howl is continuing to push across the map!Busker's army evaporates. Howl doesn't even slow down.
19:05 About half of Busker's army has been decimated in that battle.Howl pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Busker is a step behind and knows it.
19:26 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off Busker while losing less than half of his army.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:58 Dropship! Dropship! Busker drops some vultures into Howl's mineral line!The raid lands — Busker chips away at Howl's foundation.
— The late game —
20:34 Howl starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Howl's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:25 Howl is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Busker's marines melt in this attack!Busker's defense bends, then snaps. Howl takes the middle of the game.
21:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Busker seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
22:34 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Busker — the losses are light.
22:47 Busker's command center has been destroyed by Howl.Howl finds the weak point and Busker's new base is gone.
23:18 Howl starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Howl's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Howl holds the stronger army for now.
23:46 At the moment, Howl seems to have more units than Busker.Howl's army is visibly the bigger one — Busker should not take this fight.
24:29 Howl places down a hatchery.Quietly, Howl adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:55 Busker places down a command center.More workers, more money: Busker expands.
25:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
25:52 Howl is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Busker's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Howl breaks Busker's position.
26:11 About half of Busker's army has been decimated in that battle.Howl pays for that trade with about half his army.
26:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:18 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Busker taps out!Busker types it out: GG.
Howl takes it — the mid game decided this one.
G3 WIN Electric Circuit battle report ▾
■ Howl
■ Busker
army value
■ Howl
■ Busker
economy
Play-by-play (31 lines)
0:16 The Green Howl spawns at s4 while Yellow Busker spawns at s2.We're underway — Howl spawns at s4, Busker answers from s2.
0:58 Howl gets 12 Pool against Busker's 2 Rax FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Howl's 12 Pool against Busker's 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:23 Howl places down a hatchery.Quietly, Howl adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:18 Busker places down a command center.More workers, more money: Busker expands.
2:54 Howl is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Howl goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:33 Busker feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Busker: the first units are already marching.
4:28 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.
5:02 With some nice micro, Howl successfully defend against Busker's marines.Howl holds the early rush without blinking.
5:40 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off Busker while losing less than half of his army.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:35 After that battle, Busker still has most of his army with him.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
7:01 Busker places down a command center.More workers, more money: Busker expands.
7:45 Howl starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Howl pushes.
8:22 Howl places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Howl expands.
9:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Busker is a step behind and knows it.
9:55 Nice control from Howl! He killed Busker's marines and continues pressuring!Busker wasn't ready. Howl's early aggression takes the lead.
10:27 About half of Busker's army has been decimated in that battle.Howl pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:22 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:00 Howl decides to start pushing across the map.Howl tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
— The late game —
12:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:27 Mismicro from Busker gave opportunity to Howl! Howl is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Howl breaks Busker's front door.
🎙 Busker is hanging on by a thread against Howl's army.
14:02 Howl destroyed about half of Busker's army after that battle.Howl cuts Busker's army in half.
14:39 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off Busker while losing less than half of his army.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:26 Howl with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Howl goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:02 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Busker taps out!That's it. Busker looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Howl takes it — the early game decided this one.
G4 LOSS Fortress battle report ▾
■ Howl
■ Busker
army value
■ Howl
■ Busker
economy
Play-by-play (41 lines)
0:07 Howl spawns at s2 in Purple while Busker spawns at s1 in Yellow.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Howl at s2, Busker at s1.
0:51 Busker opens 14 CC against Howl's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Howl's 12 Pool against Busker's 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:12 Howl places down a hatchery.Quietly, Howl adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:52 Busker decides to expand.More workers, more money: Busker expands.
2:19 Howl with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Howl: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:10 Busker decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Busker: the first units are already marching.
3:40 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.
4:04 Howl failed to kill off Busker's defending marines.Busker holds the early rush without blinking.
4:43 With excellent skills and micro, Busker managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:14 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:52 Unwilling to make the game too long, Howl starts moving out.No more waiting. Howl pushes.
6:30 Busker decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Busker tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:04 Both Howl and Busker appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Howl and Busker yet.
7:46 Busker places down a command center.Busker takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:44 Busker has enough marines to deal with Howl's zergling pressure.Busker holds the early rush without blinking.
9:12 After that battle, Busker still has most of his army with him.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:00 Howl has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Busker's force stays on that battlefield.
10:25 Howl places down a hatchery.Howl takes another base — the economy widens.
11:00 Howl's zerglings are pushing out!Howl goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:39 Eager to end the game, Busker moves out with his armies.Busker has seen enough — the army moves out.
12:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:58 Howl's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Busker continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Busker breaks Howl's front door.
🎙 The scales tip toward Busker — a lead, but not a safe one.
13:24 About half of Howl's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Busker's force stays on that battlefield.
14:08 Howl destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Busker's army has been decimated.Howl clips Busker's army — real damage, but Busker fights on.
14:23 Unwilling to make the game too long, Busker starts moving out.No more waiting. Busker pushes.
15:03 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:50 Howl's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Busker continues pressuring with his marines!Howl wasn't ready. Busker's early aggression takes the lead.
16:12 Busker destroyed about half of Howl's army after that battle.Busker cuts Howl's army in half.
16:45 After that battle, Busker still has most of his army with him.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:25 Howl places down a hatchery.Howl takes another base — the economy widens.
17:53 Busker decides to expand.Busker plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Busker holds the stronger army for now.
— The mid game —
18:31 Busker is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Busker hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:00 Howl having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Howl taps.
That's the game: Busker defeats Howl, settled in the early game.
G5 LOSS Aztec battle report ▾
■ Howl
■ Busker
army value
■ Howl
■ Busker
economy
Play-by-play (181 lines)
0:11 Howl spawns in Orange at s3 while Busker spawns in Teal at s1.Howl takes s3 in Orange; across the map, Busker settles in at s1 in Teal.
0:41 Howl gets 12 Pool against Busker's 2 Rax FE.Howl shows 12 Pool — Busker has gone 2 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:57 Howl places down a hatchery.Howl plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:11 Busker places down a command center.Busker takes another base — the economy widens.
1:47 Howl is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Howl goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:05 Busker moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Busker pushes.
2:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:51 Howl failed to kill off Busker's defending marines.Busker holds the early rush without blinking.
3:21 After that battle, Busker still has most of his army with him.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:00 Howl's zerglings are pushing out!Howl goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:20 Busker starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Busker: the first units are already marching.
4:57 Busker starts expanding.Busker plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:37 Busker gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Busker breaks Howl's front door.
5:57 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:19 After that battle, Busker still has most of his army with him.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:51 Howl places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Howl expands.
6:58 Howl with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Howl: the first units are already marching.
7:20 Busker starts pushing out with his marines.Busker tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:00 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:23 All of a sudden, Busker has no armies left while Howl is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Howl. The push continues.
8:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Busker seems to be fine.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:07 Busker destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Howl's army has been decimated.Busker clips Howl's army — real damage, but Howl fights on.
9:19 Busker appears to have more army than Howl!Busker's army is visibly the bigger one — Howl should not take this fight.
9:39 Howl with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Howl: the first units are already marching.
10:16 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
10:37 Mismicro from Busker gave opportunity to Howl! Howl is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Busker wasn't ready. Howl's early aggression takes the lead.
11:01 After that battle, Busker still has most of his army with him.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:21 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off Busker while losing less than half of his army.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:49 Howl starts expanding.Howl takes another base — the economy widens.
11:58 Busker places down a command center.Busker plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:37 Howl starts pushing across the map.Howl tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
12:44 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.
— The mid game —
13:07 Howl was unable to break through Busker's M&M group.Busker absorbs the mid-game push — Howl gained nothing for the cost.
13:48 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Howl destroyed only less than half of Busker's army.Howl clips Busker's army — real damage, but Busker fights on.
14:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:20 Howl harasses Busker's economy and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Howl. Busker's economy takes a real hit.
14:49 Attempting to end the game, Howl moves out with his armies.Howl has seen enough — the army moves out.
15:12 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:40 Busker successfully fends off Howl's attacks.Howl commits and it's the wrong call — Busker cleans it up.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:59 After that battle, Busker still has most of his army with him.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:50 Howl places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Howl expands.
17:11 Busker places down a command center.Busker plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:23 Howl starts pushing across the map.Howl tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
17:53 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.
18:22 The battle outcome favors Howl as Busker's armies melt into Howl's armies' weapon fire!Howl wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
18:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Busker seems to be fine.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:58 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off Busker while losing less than half of his army.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:24 At the moment, Howl seems to have more units than Busker.Howl's army is visibly the bigger one — Busker should not take this fight.
19:59 Howl starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Howl's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:16 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.
20:37 The battle outcome favors Howl as Busker's armies melt into Howl's armies' weapon fire!Howl wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
21:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Busker seems to be fine.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:29 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:55 Howl places down a hatchery.Quietly, Howl adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:03 Busker places down a command center.More workers, more money: Busker expands.
22:31 Howl starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Howl starts the push.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:51 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.
23:16 Howl kills off Busker's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Busker's way of life — Howl marches on.
23:40 About half of Busker's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Howl's force stays on that battlefield.
24:12 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:23 Without any further reinforcements, Busker's expansion is decimated by Howl's armies.No reinforcements in time: Busker watches Howl level the expansion.
24:58 Howl tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Busker's defense line.Howl knocks, Busker answers. No damage done.
25:18 Busker decides to expand.Busker plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:30 Busker tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Howl.Busker knocks, Howl answers. No damage done.
26:12 Howl starts pushing across the map.Howl has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
26:42 Howl was out-microed by Busker and loses all his attacking forces.Busker takes the fight on his terms and sends Howl home with nothing.
27:18 With excellent skills and micro, Busker managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
27:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Busker — the losses are light.
28:01 Howl places down a hatchery.Howl takes another base — the economy widens.
28:30 Busker places down a command center.Busker plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
28:50 Howl starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Howl's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:11 Busker now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Busker's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:50 Busker's M&M ball is rolling over Howl's units.The mid-game push crashes through — Busker breaks Howl's position.
30:26 It seems that Busker only managed to destroy less than half of Howl's army.Busker takes a bite out of Howl's force and backs off.
30:34 With excellent skills and micro, Busker managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
31:05 Both Howl and Busker appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Howl and Busker match each other.
31:22 Howl brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Howl's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:39 Busker decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Busker crosses the map with everything.
32:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
32:37 The battle outcome favors Howl as Busker's armies melt into Howl's armies' weapon fire!Busker's army evaporates. Howl doesn't even slow down.
32:58 Howl destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Busker's army has been decimated.Howl takes a bite out of Busker's force and backs off.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
33:28 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Busker — the losses are light.
33:47 Eager to end the game, Howl moves out with his armies.Howl tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
34:09 Busker is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Busker's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
34:59 Busker seemed like winning the battle but when Howl's mutalisks came into the scene, things changed, Howl won the battle!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Howl holds Busker.
35:10 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off Busker while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Busker — the losses are light.
35:38 Howl only destroyed about half of Busker's army.Half of Busker's force is gone — Howl took it apart.
36:01 What a pity! Howl managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Busker's army.Howl knocks, Busker answers. No damage done.
36:21 Howl is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Howl starts the push.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
36:54 Busker is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Busker hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
37:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
37:43 Busker stimpacked his marines and sliced through Howl's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Busker breaks Howl's position.
38:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Busker — the losses are light.
38:14 After that battle, Busker still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
38:38 Howl must macro up quickly or Busker will just roll him over!Howl is badly outgunned — Busker's force is a size larger.
— The late game —
39:11 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Howl commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Howl moves out to end it.
39:30 Busker moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Max supply, full upgrades: Busker moves out to end it.
40:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:22 Busker's siege line holds and Howl's ultralisks die on the way in.Howl throws the endgame army in and Busker simply refuses to lose.
40:42 With excellent skills and micro, Busker managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:03 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off Busker while losing less than half of his army.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:32 Zerglings ran past Busker's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Howl!Busker looks away for one second and Howl makes him pay for it.
41:57 Plague first, then the charge — Howl goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Howl moves out to end it.
42:18 Busker creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Busker moves out to end it.
42:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
43:01 All of a sudden, Busker has no armies left while Howl is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Howl. The push continues.
43:21 With excellent skills and micro, Busker managed to fend off Howl while losing less than half of his army.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
43:52 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off Busker while losing less than half of his army.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:09 Howl harasses Busker and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Howl. Busker's economy takes a real hit.
44:34 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Howl commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Howl moves out to end it.
44:47 Busker creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Busker moves out to end it.
45:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
45:49 Busker kills off Howl's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Busker. The push continues.
45:56 Busker destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Howl's army has been decimated.Busker takes a bite out of Howl's force and backs off.
46:37 After that battle, Busker still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
46:48 Howl tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Busker's defense line.Howl knocks, Busker answers. No damage done.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:24 Howl moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.This is the big one — Howl commits the late-game army.
47:31 Busker creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Busker moves out to end it.
48:06 At the moment, neither Howl nor Busker is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
48:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
48:40 The tank line advances and Howl's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Busker is winning this.There's no rebuilding from that. Busker's late-game push decides it.
49:21 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Busker seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
50:03 Howl is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Busker's army.Howl is badly outgunned — Busker's force is a size larger.
50:21 Howl tried to harass Busker but Busker successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from Busker; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
50:52 What superior Mutalisk micro from Howl! Busker's economy is suffering!Howl gets into Busker's mineral line — workers are dying.
51:06 Howl harasses Busker and gets ahead of the game.Busker looks away for one second and Howl makes him pay for it.
51:22 Howl's army is small compared to Busker!Howl needs production, fast; Busker's army has outgrown his.
51:56 Zerglings ran past Busker's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Howl!The raid lands — Howl chips away at Busker's foundation.
52:15 In terms of army size, Howl is behind Busker!Howl is badly outgunned — Busker's force is a size larger.
52:37 What superior Mutalisk micro from Howl! Busker's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Howl chips away at Busker's foundation.
53:03 Howl tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Busker's defense line.Howl knocks, Busker answers. No damage done.
53:20 In terms of army size, Howl is behind Busker!Howl needs production, fast; Busker's army has outgrown his.
53:40 What superior Mutalisk micro from Howl! Busker's economy is suffering!Busker looks away for one second and Howl makes him pay for it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
54:21 At the moment, Busker seems to have more units than Howl.Count the units: Busker has the edge over Howl right now.
54:32 What a pity! Howl managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Busker's army.Howl goes for the raid — Busker is ready, and nothing comes of it.
54:52 Currently, neither Howl nor Busker appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Howl and Busker match each other.
55:26 Howl tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Busker's defense line.Howl goes for the raid — Busker is ready, and nothing comes of it.
55:51 Howl tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Busker's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Busker shuts the door on Howl.
56:11 Howl is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Busker's army.Howl needs production, fast; Busker's army has outgrown his.
56:37 What superior Mutalisk micro from Howl! Busker's economy is suffering!Howl gets into Busker's mineral line — workers are dying.
56:45 It seems like Busker has more units than Howl!Busker's army is visibly the bigger one — Howl should not take this fight.
57:28 Zerglings ran past Busker's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Howl!The raid lands — Howl chips away at Busker's foundation.
🎙 Busker edges ahead on army strength.
57:35 What superior Mutalisk micro from Howl! Busker's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Howl. Busker's economy takes a real hit.
58:11 Zerglings ran past Busker's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Howl!Howl gets into Busker's mineral line — workers are dying.
58:30 Currently, neither Howl nor Busker appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Howl and Busker yet.
58:55 Busker creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Busker has built comes forward at once.
59:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
59:35 The battle outcome favors Busker as Howl's armies melt into Busker's armies' weapon fire!Busker wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
60:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Busker — the losses are light.
60:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Busker seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Howl — the losses are light.
60:48 Howl tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Busker's defense line.Howl goes for the raid — Busker is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Busker edges ahead on army strength.
61:16 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Howl GGs!Howl GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Busker defeats Howl, settled in the late game.
G6 WIN Pathfinder battle report ▾
■ Howl
■ Busker
army value
■ Howl
■ Busker
economy
Play-by-play (51 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Purple Howl spawning at s1 and Red Busker spawning at s2.Howl in Purple at s1. Busker in Red at s2. The map is set.
0:33 Howl opens 12 Pool against Busker's 1 Rax FE.Howl shows 12 Pool — Busker has gone 1 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:17 Howl places down a hatchery.Howl plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:40 Busker places down a command center.Busker takes another base — the economy widens.
2:12 Howl moves out with his armies.Howl has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:47 Busker feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Busker: the first units are already marching.
3:29 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:05 With some nice micro, Howl successfully defend against Busker's marines.Howl holds the early rush without blinking.
4:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Howl seems to be fine.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:08 After that battle, Busker still has most of his army with him.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:39 Howl is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Howl: the first units are already marching.
6:08 Busker decides to start pushing across the map.Busker has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:31 Howl places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Howl expands.
7:18 Busker places down a command center.Quietly, Busker adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:14 Mismicro from Busker gave opportunity to Howl! Howl is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Busker wasn't ready. Howl's early aggression takes the lead.
8:47 Howl destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Busker's army has been decimated.Howl takes a bite out of Busker's force and backs off.
9:26 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:59 Attempting to end the game, Howl moves out with his armies.Howl has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:47 Mismicro from Busker gave opportunity to Howl! Howl is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Busker wasn't ready. Howl's early aggression takes the lead.
11:25 After that battle, Busker still has most of his army with him.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:53 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Busker destroyed only less than half of Howl's army.Busker takes a bite out of Howl's force and backs off.
🎙 The scales tip toward Howl — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:30 Currently, neither Howl nor Busker appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Howl and Busker yet.
12:54 Howl with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Howl tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:44 Busker places down a command center.More workers, more money: Busker expands.
14:14 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
14:44 Mismicro from Busker gave opportunity to Howl! Howl is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Howl breaks Busker's front door.
15:08 Busker has lost about half of his army in that battle.Howl pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:42 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:20 Howl decides to move out with his armies.Howl has seen enough — the army moves out.
16:55 Howl places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Howl expands.
🎙 The scales tip toward Howl — a lead, but not a safe one.
17:16 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
17:56 Howl is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Busker's armies melt in the attack.Busker's defense bends, then snaps. Howl takes the middle of the game.
18:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Busker seems to be fine.Howl keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
18:55 With excellent skills and micro, Howl managed to fend off Busker while losing less than half of his army.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:31 Howl decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Howl crosses the map with everything.
19:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:25 Howl kills off Busker's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Howl. The push continues.
21:14 Busker has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Howl's force stays on that battlefield.
21:35 After that battle, Howl still has most of his army with him.Busker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Howl has built a commanding army lead — Busker needs something special here.
22:05 Busker having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Busker GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Busker taps out. Howl's mid game was simply better.