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100%
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1–1
50%
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4–0
100%
Practice games
sparring — no growth, no fatigue, nothing counts; the reports are the pointG1 LOSS Icarus battle report ▾
■ Buzzcut
■ Croce
army value
■ Buzzcut
■ Croce
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:18 Buzzcut spawns at s1 in Yellow while Croce spawns at s3 in Green.We're underway — Buzzcut spawns at s1, Croce answers from s3.
0:48 Buzzcut gets 2 Rax FE against Croce's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 2 Rax FE from Buzzcut, 12 Pool from Croce.
— The early game —
1:11 Buzzcut places down a command center.More workers, more money: Buzzcut expands.
1:52 Croce places down a hatchery.Quietly, Croce adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:10 Buzzcut starts pushing out with his marines.Buzzcut tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:57 Croce is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Croce goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:14 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
4:04 Nice placement by Croce, Buzzcut can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Croce holds the early rush without blinking.
4:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Croce seems to be fine.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Buzzcut seems to be fine.Croce keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:30 Both Buzzcut and Croce appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Buzzcut and Croce yet.
6:12 Buzzcut starts pushing out with his marines.Buzzcut goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:43 Eager to end the game, Croce moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Croce crosses the map with everything.
7:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:47 Croce's zerglings surround Buzzcut's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Croce breaks Buzzcut's front door.
8:25 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Croce destroyed only less than half of Buzzcut's army.Croce takes a bite out of Buzzcut's force and backs off.
8:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Croce seems to be fine.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:26 Buzzcut starts expanding.Buzzcut plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:00 Croce places down a hatchery.Quietly, Croce adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:30 Buzzcut feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Buzzcut goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:06 Croce decides to start pushing across the map.Croce tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
11:54 Croce's zerglings surround Buzzcut's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Croce breaks Buzzcut's front door.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:31 Croce destroyed about half of Buzzcut's army after that battle.Croce cuts Buzzcut's army in half.
13:01 With excellent skills and micro, Croce managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
13:34 Croce decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Croce crosses the map with everything.
14:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:46 The battle outcome favors Croce as Buzzcut's armies melt into Croce's armies' weapon fire!Buzzcut's army evaporates. Croce doesn't even slow down.
15:18 After that battle, Croce destroyed about half of Buzzcut's army.Croce cuts Buzzcut's army in half.
15:58 Buzzcut destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Croce's army has been decimated.Buzzcut takes a bite out of Croce's force and backs off.
16:24 Croce is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Croce tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:49 Croce places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Croce expands.
🎙 Slight advantage Croce as the game develops.
17:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
18:03 Croce's well-placed lurkers caught Buzzcut's tanks and medics off-guard! Buzzcut's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Croce breaks Buzzcut's position.
🎙 Buzzcut is hanging on by a thread against Croce's army.
18:29 About half of Buzzcut's army has been decimated in that battle.Croce pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
18:59 With excellent skills and micro, Croce managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:45 Croce brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Croce's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:04 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Buzzcut GGs!Buzzcut types it out: GG.
Croce takes it — the mid game decided this one.
G2 LOSS Blue Storm battle report ▾
■ Buzzcut
■ Croce
army value
■ Buzzcut
■ Croce
economy
Play-by-play (72 lines)
0:07 Croce spawns in Purple at s2 while Buzzcut spawns in Red at s1.Croce takes s2 in Purple; across the map, Buzzcut settles in at s1 in Red.
0:39 Buzzcut gets 1 Rax Gas against Croce's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Croce's 12 Pool against Buzzcut's 1 Rax Gas.
— The early game —
1:13 Croce starts expanding.Croce plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:37 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut takes another base — the economy widens.
2:04 Croce's zerglings are pushing out!Croce goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:33 Buzzcut starts pushing across the map.Buzzcut has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:57 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.
3:26 Croce successfully fends off Buzzcut's attacks.Croce holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
3:53 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Buzzcut destroyed only less than half of Croce's army.Buzzcut clips Croce's army — real damage, but Croce fights on.
4:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Buzzcut seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Croce — the losses are light.
4:40 Attempting to end the game, Croce moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Croce crosses the map with everything.
5:15 Buzzcut starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Buzzcut: the first units are already marching.
5:45 In terms of army size, Buzzcut is behind Croce!Buzzcut needs production, fast; Croce's army has outgrown his.
6:23 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:50 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
7:15 With some nice micro, Croce successfully defend against Buzzcut's marines.Buzzcut's early gamble buys nothing — Croce's defense was already in place.
7:47 After that battle, Croce still has most of his army with him.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:07 About half of Buzzcut's army has been decimated in that battle.Croce pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:34 Croce places down a hatchery.Croce takes another base — the economy widens.
9:00 Croce's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Croce: the first units are already marching.
9:21 Buzzcut starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Buzzcut: the first units are already marching.
10:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
10:28 Nice placement by Croce, Buzzcut can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Buzzcut's early gamble buys nothing — Croce's defense was already in place.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
10:50 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Buzzcut destroyed only less than half of Croce's army.Buzzcut clips Croce's army — real damage, but Croce fights on.
11:17 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Croce while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Croce — the losses are light.
11:50 Croce decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Croce crosses the map with everything.
12:25 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut takes another base — the economy widens.
12:38 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:05 Mismicro from Buzzcut gave opportunity to Croce! Croce is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Buzzcut wasn't ready. Croce's early aggression takes the lead.
13:39 Buzzcut lost about half of his army in that battle.Croce pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Croce seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
14:48 Croce places down a hatchery.Croce plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The mid game —
15:16 Croce starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Croce's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
15:37 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:12 The battle outcome favors Croce as Buzzcut's armies melt into Croce's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Buzzcut's way of life — Croce marches on.
16:28 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.Croce keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:03 After that battle, Croce still has most of his army with him.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:31 Croce shot down Buzzcut's command center.Buzzcut's expansion burns — Croce tears it down.
17:44 Buzzcut tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Croce.Buzzcut goes for the raid — Croce is ready, and nothing comes of it.
18:24 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut takes another base — the economy widens.
18:51 Croce is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Croce starts the push.
🎙 Slight advantage Croce as the game develops.
19:21 Both Croce and Buzzcut appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Croce and Buzzcut yet.
19:47 Croce places down a hatchery.Quietly, Croce adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:21 Buzzcut decides to expand.More workers, more money: Buzzcut expands.
20:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
21:07 Buzzcut successfully fends off Croce's attacks.Buzzcut takes the fight on his terms and sends Croce home with nothing.
21:36 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Croce — the losses are light.
21:57 After that battle, Croce still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
22:39 Croce is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Croce's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Croce edges ahead on army strength.
23:26 Croce's well-placed lurkers caught Buzzcut's tanks and medics off-guard! Buzzcut's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Croce breaks Buzzcut's position.
23:55 About half of Buzzcut's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Croce's force stays on that battlefield.
24:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Croce seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
25:04 Buzzcut tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Croce.Buzzcut knocks, Croce answers. No damage done.
25:28 Croce is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Croce hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
26:28 The battle outcome favors Croce as Buzzcut's armies melt into Croce's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Croce. The push continues.
🎙 Croce's force dwarfs what Buzzcut has left on the field.
26:53 Croce destroyed about half of Buzzcut's army after that battle.Half of Buzzcut's force is gone — Croce took it apart.
27:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Croce seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
27:38 Croce starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Croce crosses the map with everything.
28:16 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Buzzcut taps out!Buzzcut GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Croce defeats Buzzcut, settled in the mid game.
G3 WIN Odyssey battle report ▾
■ Buzzcut
■ Croce
army value
■ Buzzcut
■ Croce
economy
Play-by-play (41 lines)
0:09 Buzzcut spawns in Blue at s1 while Croce spawns in Yellow at s2.Buzzcut in Blue at s1. Croce in Yellow at s2. The map is set.
0:37 Croce opens 12 Hatch against Buzzcut's 2 Rax FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Buzzcut's 2 Rax FE against Croce's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:13 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:05 Croce places down a hatchery.Croce takes another base — the economy widens.
2:25 Buzzcut starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Buzzcut pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:11 Croce's zerglings are pushing out!Croce goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
4:17 Croce failed to kill off Buzzcut's defending marines.Croce's early gamble buys nothing — Buzzcut's defense was already in place.
4:47 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Croce while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Croce — the losses are light.
5:27 After that battle, Croce still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
6:09 Croce starts expanding.More workers, more money: Croce expands.
6:48 Buzzcut decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Buzzcut tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:22 Attempting to end the game, Croce moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Croce pushes.
7:48 In terms of army size, Croce is behind Buzzcut!Croce needs production, fast; Buzzcut's army has outgrown his.
🎙 The scales tip toward Buzzcut — a lead, but not a safe one.
— The mid game —
8:32 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut takes another base — the economy widens.
9:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
9:35 The battle outcome favors Buzzcut as Croce's armies melt into Buzzcut's armies' weapon fire!Croce's army evaporates. Buzzcut doesn't even slow down.
10:20 Croce lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Buzzcut's force stays on that battlefield.
10:58 Croce destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Buzzcut's army has been decimated.Croce clips Buzzcut's army — real damage, but Buzzcut fights on.
11:29 Buzzcut decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Buzzcut goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
12:47 Buzzcut gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Buzzcut breaks Croce's front door.
13:13 Croce has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Buzzcut's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 It's all going Buzzcut's way right now.
13:59 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.Croce keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
14:35 Buzzcut decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Buzzcut: the first units are already marching.
14:54 Croce places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Croce expands.
15:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:19 Buzzcut gains early map control with his marines!Croce wasn't ready. Buzzcut's early aggression takes the lead.
16:52 About half of Croce's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Buzzcut's force stays on that battlefield.
17:17 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Croce while losing less than half of his army.Croce keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:59 Buzzcut places down a command center.Quietly, Buzzcut adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:33 Buzzcut starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Buzzcut pushes.
🎙 Buzzcut has built a commanding army lead — Croce needs something special here.
19:09 Croce having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Croce types it out: GG.
Buzzcut takes it — the early game decided this one.
G4 WIN Colosseum battle report ▾
■ Buzzcut
■ Croce
army value
■ Buzzcut
■ Croce
economy
Play-by-play (58 lines)
0:13 Croce spawns in Teal at s3 while Buzzcut spawns in Yellow at s1.We're underway — Croce spawns at s3, Buzzcut answers from s1.
0:41 Croce opens 12 Hatch against Buzzcut's 1 Rax Gas.Croce shows 12 Hatch — Buzzcut has gone 1 Rax Gas. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:08 Croce places down a hatchery.Quietly, Croce adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:45 Buzzcut places down a command center.More workers, more money: Buzzcut expands.
2:10 Croce is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Croce tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:31 Buzzcut feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Buzzcut: the first units are already marching.
3:20 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:49 Buzzcut gains early map control with his marines!Croce wasn't ready. Buzzcut's early aggression takes the lead.
4:12 It seems that Buzzcut only managed to destroy less than half of Croce's army.Buzzcut takes a bite out of Croce's force and backs off.
4:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Buzzcut seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Croce — the losses are light.
5:20 Both Croce and Buzzcut appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Croce and Buzzcut yet.
5:48 Attempting to end the game, Croce moves out with his armies.Croce tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:18 Buzzcut decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Buzzcut goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:44 Croce places down a hatchery.Quietly, Croce adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:11 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut takes another base — the economy widens.
7:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:17 Croce failed to break through Buzzcut's marine defense line.Buzzcut holds the early rush without blinking.
8:34 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Croce while losing less than half of his army.Croce keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:04 After that battle, Croce still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
9:46 Croce's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Croce: the first units are already marching.
10:20 Buzzcut starts pushing out with his marines.Buzzcut tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:17 Croce's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Buzzcut continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Buzzcut breaks Croce's front door.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:34 About half of Croce's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Buzzcut's force stays on that battlefield.
12:07 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Croce while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Croce — the losses are light.
12:36 Croce is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Croce tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:11 Eager to end the game, Buzzcut moves out with his armies.Buzzcut tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:31 At the moment, Buzzcut seems to have more units than Croce.Count the units: Buzzcut has the edge over Croce right now.
14:14 Croce places down a hatchery.Croce takes another base — the economy widens.
14:36 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
15:45 Croce was out-microed by Buzzcut and loses all his attacking forces.Buzzcut holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:18 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Croce while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Croce — the losses are light.
16:33 Buzzcut destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Croce's army has been decimated.Buzzcut takes a bite out of Croce's force and backs off.
— The mid game —
17:00 Buzzcut is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Buzzcut starts the push.
17:34 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut takes another base — the economy widens.
— The late game —
18:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:41 Buzzcut's M&M ball is rolling over Croce's units.Croce's defense bends, then snaps. Buzzcut takes the middle of the game.
19:05 About half of Croce's army has been decimated in that battle.Buzzcut pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:34 Croce destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Buzzcut's army has been decimated.Croce takes a bite out of Buzzcut's force and backs off.
20:14 Buzzcut now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Buzzcut hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Slight advantage Buzzcut as the game develops.
20:40 Buzzcut has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Croce.Buzzcut is out-expanding Croce — the money game is tilting.
21:01 Croce places down a hatchery.Croce takes another base — the economy widens.
21:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:08 All of a sudden, Croce has no armies left while Buzzcut is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Croce's way of life — Buzzcut marches on.
22:41 Croce lost about half of his army in that battle.Buzzcut pays for that trade with about half his army.
23:18 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Croce — the losses are light.
23:33 Croce's hatchery has been destroyed by Buzzcut.No reinforcements in time: Croce watches Buzzcut level the expansion.
24:15 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Croce taps out!That's it. Croce looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Buzzcut closes it out over Croce.
G5 WIN Match Point battle report ▾
■ Buzzcut
■ Croce
army value
■ Buzzcut
■ Croce
economy
Play-by-play (54 lines)
0:17 The Green Buzzcut spawns at s1 while Red Croce spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Buzzcut at s1, Croce at s2.
0:31 Buzzcut gets 14 CC against Croce's 12 Pool.Buzzcut shows 14 CC — Croce has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:04 Buzzcut places down a command center.Quietly, Buzzcut adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:34 Croce places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Croce expands.
2:12 Buzzcut feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Buzzcut: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:56 Croce is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Croce tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:47 Buzzcut gains early map control with his marines!Croce wasn't ready. Buzzcut's early aggression takes the lead.
4:25 Croce lost about half of his army in that battle.Buzzcut pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:52 Croce destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Buzzcut's army has been decimated.Croce takes a bite out of Buzzcut's force and backs off.
5:13 Buzzcut starts pushing out with his marines.Buzzcut tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:04 Croce's zerglings are pushing out!Croce goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:26 In terms of army size, Croce is behind Buzzcut!Croce is badly outgunned — Buzzcut's force is a size larger.
6:52 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:32 Croce places down a hatchery.Quietly, Croce adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:22 Buzzcut has enough marines to deal with Croce's zergling pressure.Buzzcut holds the early rush without blinking.
8:57 It seems that Croce only managed to destroy less than half of Buzzcut's army.Croce takes a bite out of Buzzcut's force and backs off.
9:43 After that battle, Croce still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
10:05 Buzzcut decides to start pushing across the map.Buzzcut tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:45 Croce with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Croce tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:30 Croce failed to break through Buzzcut's marine defense line.Buzzcut holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Buzzcut seems to be fine.Croce keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:35 After that battle, Croce still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
13:04 Buzzcut moves out with his armies.Buzzcut tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:36 Croce with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Croce tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:19 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:45 Croce places down a hatchery.Quietly, Croce adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:56 Buzzcut gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Buzzcut breaks Croce's front door.
16:31 Croce lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Buzzcut's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Slight advantage Buzzcut as the game develops.
16:50 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Croce — the losses are light.
17:34 Both Buzzcut and Croce appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Buzzcut and Croce match each other.
— The mid game —
18:05 Buzzcut is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Buzzcut hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:31 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 —
19:07 Even sunken colonies didn't help Croce, Croce has to pull some drones to fight against Buzzcut's marines!Croce's defense bends, then snaps. Buzzcut takes the middle of the game.
19:33 Croce lost about half of his army in that battle.Buzzcut pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:53 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Croce — the losses are light.
20:40 Buzzcut is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Buzzcut starts the push.
20:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 It's all going Buzzcut's way right now.
21:45 Even sunken colonies didn't help Croce, Croce has to pull some drones to fight against Buzzcut's marines!Croce's defense bends, then snaps. Buzzcut takes the middle of the game.
22:03 Buzzcut destroyed more than half of Croce's army after that battle!Buzzcut shreds the better part of Croce's army in one engagement.
22:46 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Croce destroyed only less than half of Buzzcut's army.Croce takes a bite out of Buzzcut's force and backs off.
23:04 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Croce GGs!Croce GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Buzzcut closes it out over Croce.
G6 WIN Fortress battle report ▾
■ Buzzcut
■ Croce
army value
■ Buzzcut
■ Croce
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:13 Croce spawns in Teal at s2 while Buzzcut spawns in Yellow at s3.Croce in Teal at s2. Buzzcut in Yellow at s3. The map is set.
0:43 Croce gets 12 Pool against Buzzcut's 14 CC.Scouting done, plans revealed: Croce's 12 Pool against Buzzcut's 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:21 Croce places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Croce expands.
1:54 Buzzcut places down a command center.Quietly, Buzzcut adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:21 Croce is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Croce tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:48 Buzzcut decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Buzzcut: the first units are already marching.
3:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:07 Buzzcut has enough marines to deal with Croce's zergling pressure.Buzzcut holds the early rush without blinking.
4:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Buzzcut seems to be fine.Croce keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:09 Croce lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Buzzcut's force stays on that battlefield.
5:41 Croce places down a hatchery.Quietly, Croce adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:16 Buzzcut places down a command center.More workers, more money: Buzzcut expands.
6:53 Croce is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Croce goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:23 Buzzcut starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Buzzcut: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Croce is a step behind and knows it.
8:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:24 Croce was out-microed by Buzzcut and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Buzzcut's line. Great positioning.
8:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Buzzcut seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Croce — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
9:28 After that battle, Buzzcut destroyed about half of Croce's army.Buzzcut cuts Croce's army in half.
10:03 Croce is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Croce: the first units are already marching.
10:43 Buzzcut decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Buzzcut has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:10 Croce's number of expansions are equal to Buzzcut's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Croce and Buzzcut yet.
11:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:26 Buzzcut gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Buzzcut breaks Croce's front door.
🎙 Croce is a step behind and knows it.
13:00 Croce has lost about half of his army in that battle.Buzzcut pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Buzzcut seems to be fine.Croce keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:03 Buzzcut starts pushing out with his marines.Buzzcut goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:23 Croce places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Croce expands.
15:06 Buzzcut places down a command center.Quietly, Buzzcut adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:46 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 late game —
16:20 Buzzcut gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Buzzcut breaks Croce's front door.
16:39 Croce lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Buzzcut's force stays on that battlefield.
17:08 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.Croce keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Croce is hanging on by a thread against Buzzcut's army.
17:52 Buzzcut decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Buzzcut: the first units are already marching.
18:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:00 Buzzcut gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Buzzcut breaks Croce's front door.
19:21 The attack was a success, Croce lost more than half of his army in that battle.Buzzcut limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
19:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Buzzcut seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Croce — the losses are light.
20:42 Unwilling to make the game too long, Buzzcut starts moving out.Here it comes: Buzzcut crosses the map with everything.
21:01 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Croce GGs!Croce GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Buzzcut takes it — the early game decided this one.
G1 WIN Jade battle report ▾
■ Buzzcut
■ Croce
army value
■ Buzzcut
■ Croce
economy
Play-by-play (44 lines)
0:11 Buzzcut spawns in Purple at s1 while Croce spawns in Teal at s2.Buzzcut takes s1 in Purple; across the map, Croce settles in at s2 in Teal.
0:44 Buzzcut opens 2 Rax FE against Croce's 12 Hatch.Buzzcut shows 2 Rax FE — Croce has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:10 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:54 Croce places down a hatchery.Croce takes another base — the economy widens.
2:31 Buzzcut decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Buzzcut: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:00 Croce with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Croce goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:21 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:06 Buzzcut was out-microed by Croce and loses all his attacking forces.Croce takes the fight on his terms and sends Buzzcut home with nothing.
4:32 After that battle, Croce still has most of his army with him.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:20 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.Croce keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:40 Croce places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Croce expands.
6:22 Attempting to end the game, Buzzcut moves out with his armies.Buzzcut has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:41 Unwilling to make the game too long, Croce starts moving out.Croce tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:14 Buzzcut's forces appear to be larger compared to Croce's!Buzzcut's army is visibly the bigger one — Croce should not take this fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:06 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut takes another base — the economy widens.
8:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:11 Buzzcut kills off Croce's zerglings with his marines!Croce wasn't ready. Buzzcut's early aggression takes the lead.
9:42 Buzzcut destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Croce's army has been decimated.Buzzcut clips Croce's army — real damage, but Croce fights on.
10:20 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Croce while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Croce — the losses are light.
10:39 Buzzcut decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Buzzcut tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:15 Croce is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Croce tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:44 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:30 Croce's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Buzzcut continues pressuring with his marines!Croce wasn't ready. Buzzcut's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Buzzcut edges ahead on army strength.
13:02 Croce has lost about half of his army in that battle.Buzzcut pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Buzzcut seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Croce — the losses are light.
14:00 Buzzcut shot down Croce's hatchery.Croce's expansion burns — Buzzcut tears it down.
14:36 Croce places down a hatchery.Quietly, Croce adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:14 Buzzcut starts pushing out with his marines.Buzzcut goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:18 Buzzcut gains early map control with his marines!Croce wasn't ready. Buzzcut's early aggression takes the lead.
16:40 About half of Croce's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Buzzcut's force stays on that battlefield.
17:20 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Croce destroyed only less than half of Buzzcut's army.Croce takes a bite out of Buzzcut's force and backs off.
🎙 Buzzcut has built a commanding army lead — Croce needs something special here.
18:03 In terms of army size, Croce is behind Buzzcut!Croce needs production, fast; Buzzcut's army has outgrown his.
18:37 Buzzcut places down a command center.More workers, more money: Buzzcut expands.
19:08 Croce places down a hatchery.Croce plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
19:42 Buzzcut is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Buzzcut starts the push.
20:00 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Croce GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Croce taps.
GG. Buzzcut closes it out over Croce.
G2 WIN Wind and Cloud battle report ▾
■ Buzzcut
■ Croce
army value
■ Buzzcut
■ Croce
economy
Play-by-play (64 lines)
0:13 The Yellow Croce spawns at s2 while Red Buzzcut spawns at s1.Croce in Yellow at s2. Buzzcut in Red at s1. The map is set.
0:41 Croce gets 12 Pool against Buzzcut's 1 Rax Gas.Croce commits to 12 Pool; Buzzcut answers with 1 Rax Gas.
— The early game —
1:14 Croce places down a hatchery.Croce takes another base — the economy widens.
1:35 Buzzcut starts expanding.Buzzcut plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:00 Attempting to end the game, Croce moves out with his armies.Croce has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:32 Buzzcut decides to start pushing across the map.Buzzcut tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:31 The battle outcome favors Croce as Buzzcut's armies melt into Croce's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Croce. The push continues.
4:14 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.Croce keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:29 After that battle, Croce still has most of his army with him.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:54 Croce starts pushing across the map.Croce tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:36 Attempting to end the game, Buzzcut moves out with his armies.Buzzcut has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:07 Croce's number of expansions are equal to Buzzcut's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Croce and Buzzcut yet.
6:22 Croce decides to expand.Quietly, Croce adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:10 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut takes another base — the economy widens.
7:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:02 Croce failed to break through Buzzcut's marine defense line.Buzzcut holds the early rush without blinking.
8:39 Buzzcut lost about half of his army in that battle.Croce pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:00 After that battle, Buzzcut destroyed about half of Croce's army.Half of Croce's force is gone — Buzzcut took it apart.
9:29 Croce's zerglings are pushing out!Croce tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:53 Buzzcut feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Buzzcut: the first units are already marching.
10:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:06 Croce failed to kill off Buzzcut's defending marines.Buzzcut holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:29 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Croce destroyed only less than half of Buzzcut's army.Croce clips Buzzcut's army — real damage, but Buzzcut fights on.
12:05 It seems that Buzzcut only managed to destroy less than half of Croce's army.Buzzcut takes a bite out of Croce's force and backs off.
12:33 Croce's zerglings are pushing out!Croce goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:02 Buzzcut decides to start pushing across the map.Buzzcut has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:31 Croce places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Croce expands.
14:01 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut takes another base — the economy widens.
14:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:52 Croce's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Buzzcut continues pressuring with his marines!Croce wasn't ready. Buzzcut's early aggression takes the lead.
15:27 With excellent skills and micro, Croce managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:47 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Croce — the losses are light.
16:25 At the moment, Buzzcut seems to have more units than Croce.Buzzcut's army is visibly the bigger one — Croce should not take this fight.
— The mid game —
16:53 Croce is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Croce's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:24 Attempting to end the game, Buzzcut moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Buzzcut pushes.
17:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:12 Croce's zerglings didn't do much damage to Buzzcut's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.Croce's defense bends, then snaps. Buzzcut takes the middle of the game.
18:49 Croce has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Buzzcut's force stays on that battlefield.
19:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Buzzcut seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Croce — the losses are light.
— The late game —
19:49 Croce tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Buzzcut's defense line.Croce knocks, Buzzcut answers. No damage done.
🎙 The scales tip toward Buzzcut — a lead, but not a safe one.
20:11 Buzzcut is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Buzzcut's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:23 Buzzcut's M&M ball is rolling over Croce's units.Croce's defense bends, then snaps. Buzzcut takes the middle of the game.
21:52 Croce has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Buzzcut's force stays on that battlefield.
22:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Buzzcut seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Croce — the losses are light.
22:38 Buzzcut is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Buzzcut's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:08 Croce places down a hatchery.Quietly, Croce adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:44 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
24:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Slight advantage Buzzcut as the game develops.
24:48 Croce's zerglings didn't do much damage to Buzzcut's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.The mid-game push crashes through — Buzzcut breaks Croce's position.
25:05 Croce has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Buzzcut's force stays on that battlefield.
25:47 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Croce while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Croce — the losses are light.
26:08 Croce having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Croce types it out: GG.
GG. Buzzcut closes it out over Croce.
G3 WIN La Mancha battle report ▾
■ Buzzcut
■ Croce
army value
■ Buzzcut
■ Croce
economy
Play-by-play (151 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Blue Buzzcut spawning at s3 and Red Croce spawning at s4.Buzzcut takes s3 in Blue; across the map, Croce settles in at s4 in Red.
0:27 Croce gets 12 Pool against Buzzcut's 1 Rax Gas.Buzzcut commits to 1 Rax Gas; Croce answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:07 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut takes another base — the economy widens.
1:28 Croce places down a hatchery.Croce plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:54 Buzzcut starts pushing out with his marines.Buzzcut goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:01 Croce decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Croce pushes.
2:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:50 Mismicro from Buzzcut gave opportunity to Croce! Croce is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Buzzcut wasn't ready. Croce's early aggression takes the lead.
3:20 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Croce while losing less than half of his army.Croce keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:47 After that battle, Croce still has most of his army with him.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:58 Buzzcut feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Buzzcut tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:37 Croce is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Croce tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:56 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:23 Croce places down a hatchery.Croce takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:17 Croce's zerglings surround Buzzcut's marines and kills it off!Buzzcut wasn't ready. Croce's early aggression takes the lead.
6:25 Buzzcut lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Croce's force stays on that battlefield.
6:47 Croce has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Buzzcut's force stays on that battlefield.
7:25 Buzzcut feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Buzzcut tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:51 Croce is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Croce goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:34 Nice placement by Croce, Buzzcut can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Croce holds the early rush without blinking.
8:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Croce seems to be fine.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Croce as the game develops.
9:13 Buzzcut has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Croce's force stays on that battlefield.
9:45 Croce moves out with his armies.Croce tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:13 Buzzcut's army is small compared to Croce!Buzzcut is badly outgunned — Croce's force is a size larger.
10:24 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.
11:03 Croce failed to break through Buzzcut's marine defense line.Croce's early gamble buys nothing — Buzzcut's defense was already in place.
11:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Buzzcut seems to be fine.Croce keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:46 After that battle, Croce still has most of his army with him.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:03 Croce starts expanding.Croce takes another base — the economy widens.
12:35 Buzzcut feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Buzzcut: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Croce holds the stronger army for now.
12:48 Attempting to end the game, Croce moves out with his armies.Croce tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:18 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:03 Buzzcut kills off Croce's armies and continues pushing!Buzzcut wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
14:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Croce seems to be fine.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:44 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.Croce keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:17 Unwilling to make the game too long, Buzzcut starts moving out.Buzzcut has seen enough — the army moves out.
— The mid game —
15:36 Croce starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Croce hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:32 Buzzcut's M&M ball is rolling over Croce's units.Croce's defense bends, then snaps. Buzzcut takes the middle of the game.
16:44 Buzzcut destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Croce's army has been decimated.Buzzcut takes a bite out of Croce's force and backs off.
17:24 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Croce while losing less than half of his army.Croce keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:31 Buzzcut tried to harass Croce but Croce successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from Croce; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
18:11 Croce places down a hatchery.Croce takes another base — the economy widens.
18:31 Buzzcut tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Croce.Good instincts from Croce; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
18:42 Buzzcut is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Buzzcut's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:19 Buzzcut places down a command center.More workers, more money: Buzzcut expands.
19:27 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
20:03 Croce held off Buzzcut's M&M group merely with the help of newly popped lurkers.Croce absorbs the mid-game push — Buzzcut gained nothing for the cost.
20:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Croce seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
20:46 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Croce destroyed only less than half of Buzzcut's army.Croce clips Buzzcut's army — real damage, but Buzzcut fights on.
21:17 Cloaked wraiths from Buzzcut are harassing Croce!Beautiful harassment from Buzzcut. Croce's economy takes a real hit.
21:31 Croce starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Croce starts the push.
21:54 Croce is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Buzzcut's army.Croce needs production, fast; Buzzcut's army has outgrown his.
22:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:45 Croce backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Buzzcut holds Croce.
23:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Buzzcut seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Croce — the losses are light.
🎙 Buzzcut edges ahead on army strength.
23:34 Croce has lost about half of his army in that battle.Buzzcut pays for that trade with about half his army.
24:07 Croce places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Croce expands.
24:15 Cloaked wraiths from Buzzcut are harassing Croce!Croce looks away for one second and Buzzcut makes him pay for it.
24:38 Buzzcut decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Buzzcut pushes.
25:17 Buzzcut places down a command center.Quietly, Buzzcut adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
25:53 Buzzcut's superior marine control beat up all of Croce's zergling.The mid-game push crashes through — Buzzcut breaks Croce's position.
26:28 Croce has lost about half of his army in that battle.Buzzcut pays for that trade with about half his army.
26:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Buzzcut seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Croce — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Buzzcut as the game develops.
27:00 Zerglings ran past Buzzcut's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Croce!Buzzcut looks away for one second and Croce makes him pay for it.
27:43 Buzzcut is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Buzzcut hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:59 Croce places down a hatchery.Croce takes another base — the economy widens.
28:20 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
28:37 Buzzcut's M&M ball is rolling over Croce's units.The mid-game push crashes through — Buzzcut breaks Croce's position.
29:18 With excellent skills and micro, Croce managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
29:33 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.Croce keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:55 Buzzcut shot down Croce's hatchery.The base falls. Buzzcut rips Croce's economy back a full step.
30:14 Buzzcut places down a command center.More workers, more money: Buzzcut expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
30:37 Croce starts expanding.Quietly, Croce adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
31:09 Buzzcut is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Buzzcut's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:24 In terms of army size, Croce is behind Buzzcut!Croce is badly outgunned — Buzzcut's force is a size larger.
31:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
32:12 Even sunken colonies didn't help Croce, Croce has to pull some drones to fight against Buzzcut's marines!Croce's defense bends, then snaps. Buzzcut takes the middle of the game.
32:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Croce seems to be fine.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:16 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Croce destroyed only less than half of Buzzcut's army.Croce takes a bite out of Buzzcut's force and backs off.
33:38 Buzzcut is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Buzzcut hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
33:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
34:28 Buzzcut seemed like winning the battle but when Croce's mutalisks came into the scene, things changed, Croce won the battle!Croce absorbs the mid-game push — Buzzcut gained nothing for the cost.
34:48 After that battle, Croce still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
34:56 Croce destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Buzzcut's army has been decimated.Croce takes a bite out of Buzzcut's force and backs off.
35:32 Buzzcut is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Buzzcut hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:02 Croce is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Croce starts the push.
36:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
36:46 Croce's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Buzzcut has enough M&M to prevent Croce from further poking in!Buzzcut absorbs the mid-game push — Croce gained nothing for the cost.
37:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Buzzcut seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Croce — the losses are light.
37:27 About half of Croce's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Buzzcut's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
37:42 Croce is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Buzzcut's army.Croce needs production, fast; Buzzcut's army has outgrown his.
38:10 Buzzcut is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Buzzcut starts the push.
38:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
39:00 The tank line advances and Croce's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Buzzcut is winning this.The final army does its work — Buzzcut breaks Croce late.
39:34 Croce has lost about half of his army in that battle.Buzzcut pays for that trade with about half his army.
39:49 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Croce — the losses are light.
40:25 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Buzzcut pushes into the swarm.Max supply, full upgrades: Buzzcut moves out to end it.
40:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
40:57 All of a sudden, Croce has no armies left while Buzzcut is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Croce's way of life — Buzzcut marches on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
41:27 With excellent skills and micro, Croce managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:50 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Croce while losing less than half of his army.Croce keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:14 Croce tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Buzzcut's defense line.Croce knocks, Buzzcut answers. No damage done.
42:36 Buzzcut creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Buzzcut commits the late-game army.
42:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
43:31 Buzzcut pushed into four hatcheries of larva. Croce simply remade the army.Buzzcut throws the endgame army in and Croce simply refuses to lose.
43:44 With excellent skills and micro, Croce managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:20 It seems that Croce only managed to destroy less than half of Buzzcut's army.Croce clips Buzzcut's army — real damage, but Buzzcut fights on.
44:35 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Croce is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Croce moves out to end it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
45:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
45:30 Buzzcut scans, the lurkers die, and Croce's push is over.Croce throws the endgame army in and Buzzcut simply refuses to lose.
45:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Buzzcut seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Croce — the losses are light.
46:12 After that battle, Croce still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
46:39 In terms of army size, Croce is behind Buzzcut!Croce needs production, fast; Buzzcut's army has outgrown his.
46:54 Buzzcut creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Buzzcut moves out to end it.
47:30 Attempting to end the game, Croce moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Croce pushes.
47:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
48:03 Irradiate on the defilers! The swarm breaks and Croce has to run.Croce throws the endgame army in and Buzzcut simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Croce is a step behind and knows it.
48:35 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Croce while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Croce — the losses are light.
48:51 After that battle, Croce still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
49:22 Buzzcut creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Buzzcut has built comes forward at once.
49:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
50:17 Croce could not break the tank line, and Buzzcut is already inside the fourth.The final army does its work — Buzzcut breaks Croce late.
🎙 Buzzcut has built a commanding army lead — Croce needs something special here.
50:25 Buzzcut only destroyed about half of Croce's army.Half of Croce's force is gone — Buzzcut took it apart.
51:04 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Croce while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Croce — the losses are light.
51:31 Croce's hatchery has been destroyed by Buzzcut.Croce's expansion burns — Buzzcut tears it down.
51:47 Eager to end the game, Buzzcut moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Buzzcut crosses the map with everything.
52:06 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Croce taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Croce taps.
Croce taps out. Buzzcut's late game was simply better.
G4 WIN Fortress battle report ▾
■ Buzzcut
■ Croce
army value
■ Buzzcut
■ Croce
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 The Green Croce spawns at s2 while Purple Buzzcut spawns at s4.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Croce at s2, Buzzcut at s4.
0:46 Buzzcut gets 1 Rax FE against Croce's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Croce, 1 Rax FE from Buzzcut.
— The early game —
1:20 Croce places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Croce expands.
1:40 Buzzcut places down a command center.Quietly, Buzzcut adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:29 Croce is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Croce: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:01 Buzzcut decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Buzzcut crosses the map with everything.
3:18 Buzzcut appears to have more army than Croce!Count the units: Buzzcut has the edge over Croce right now.
4:04 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
4:23 Croce's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Buzzcut continues pressuring with his marines!Croce wasn't ready. Buzzcut's early aggression takes the lead.
4:52 Croce has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Buzzcut's force stays on that battlefield.
5:33 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Croce while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Croce — the losses are light.
6:10 Croce with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Croce tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:36 Buzzcut starts pushing out with his marines.Buzzcut goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:18 Croce places down a hatchery.Croce takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:41 Buzzcut places down a command center.Quietly, Buzzcut adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:55 Buzzcut gains early map control with his marines!Croce wasn't ready. Buzzcut's early aggression takes the lead.
9:09 With excellent skills and micro, Croce managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:59 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Croce — the losses are light.
10:23 Croce with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Croce goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:54 Buzzcut feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Buzzcut goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:09 Croce failed to kill off Buzzcut's defending marines.Croce's early gamble buys nothing — Buzzcut's defense was already in place.
🎙 Slight advantage Buzzcut as the game develops.
12:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Buzzcut seems to be fine.Croce keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:55 Buzzcut destroyed about half of Croce's army after that battle.Half of Croce's force is gone — Buzzcut took it apart.
13:46 Unwilling to make the game too long, Buzzcut starts moving out.No more waiting. Buzzcut pushes.
14:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:42 Buzzcut kills off Croce's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Buzzcut breaks Croce's front door.
15:19 About half of Croce's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Buzzcut's force stays on that battlefield.
15:52 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.Croce keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:18 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut takes another base — the economy widens.
16:42 Buzzcut feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Buzzcut goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Buzzcut is far ahead.
17:19 Buzzcut has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Croce.Buzzcut is out-expanding Croce — the money game is tilting.
17:57 Croce places down a hatchery.Croce plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:25 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
18:58 Buzzcut kills off Croce's armies and continues pushing!Croce's army evaporates. Buzzcut doesn't even slow down.
19:29 Croce has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Buzzcut's force stays on that battlefield.
20:03 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Croce while losing less than half of his army.Croce keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
20:35 Buzzcut is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Buzzcut's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:10 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Croce GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Croce taps.
That's the game: Buzzcut defeats Croce, settled in the early game.
G1 WIN Destination battle report ▾
■ Buzzcut
■ Portico
army value
■ Buzzcut
■ Portico
economy
Play-by-play (63 lines)
0:07 The Purple Portico spawns at s1 while Yellow Buzzcut spawns at s2.Portico takes s1 in Purple; across the map, Buzzcut settles in at s2 in Yellow.
0:28 Buzzcut opens 2 Fact Vulture against Portico's 2 Gate Goons.The builds are down: 2 Gate Goons from Portico, 2 Fact Vulture from Buzzcut.
— The early game —
1:15 Portico warps in a nexus.Portico takes another base — the economy widens.
1:26 Buzzcut desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Buzzcut plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:59 Portico decides to push out with his dragoon.Portico goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:41 Eager to end the game, Buzzcut moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Buzzcut crosses the map with everything.
2:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
3:35 Buzzcut fends off Portico's early goons with his marines.Buzzcut holds the early rush without blinking.
4:06 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Portico destroyed only less than half of Buzzcut's army.Portico clips Buzzcut's army — real damage, but Buzzcut fights on.
4:30 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
4:48 Portico decides to push out with his dragoon.Portico goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:32 Buzzcut figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Buzzcut tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:57 Portico warps in a nexus.Portico plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:35 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:15 Portico was out-microed by Buzzcut and loses all his attacking forces.Buzzcut holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
7:42 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:15 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:41 Portico is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Portico goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:12 Buzzcut moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Buzzcut pushes.
9:42 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.
10:18 Portico's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Buzzcut continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!The early pressure works — Buzzcut breaks Portico's front door.
10:53 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Buzzcut destroyed only less than half of Portico's army.Buzzcut takes a bite out of Portico's force and backs off.
🎙 Buzzcut holds the stronger army for now.
11:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Buzzcut seems to be fine.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:40 Buzzcut bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Buzzcut goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:11 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:02 The battle outcome favors Buzzcut as Portico's armies melt into Buzzcut's armies' weapon fire!Portico's army evaporates. Buzzcut doesn't even slow down.
13:36 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Buzzcut destroyed only less than half of Portico's army.Buzzcut takes a bite out of Portico's force and backs off.
14:00 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:25 Portico's army is small compared to Buzzcut!Portico needs production, fast; Buzzcut's army has outgrown his.
14:59 Portico warps in a nexus.Portico plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Buzzcut edges ahead on army strength.
— The mid game —
15:34 Buzzcut is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Buzzcut hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:56 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:37 Nice tank micro from Buzzcut! Portico's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!Portico's defense bends, then snaps. Buzzcut takes the middle of the game.
17:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:22 Portico destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Buzzcut's army has been decimated.Portico takes a bite out of Buzzcut's force and backs off.
17:49 Portico tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Buzzcut.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Buzzcut shuts the door on Portico.
18:32 Portico warps in a nexus.Portico plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The late game —
18:51 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut takes another base — the economy widens.
19:16 Buzzcut moves out with his armies.Buzzcut tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Portico is a step behind and knows it.
19:58 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.
20:26 Nice tank micro from Buzzcut! Portico's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!Portico's defense bends, then snaps. Buzzcut takes the middle of the game.
20:45 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:26 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
21:39 Eager to end the game, Buzzcut moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Buzzcut crosses the map with everything.
22:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:39 A few well placed tanks savaged the rest of Portico's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Buzzcut breaks Portico's position.
23:21 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:33 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Buzzcut is far ahead.
24:16 Portico tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Buzzcut's economy.Portico knocks, Buzzcut answers. No damage done.
24:40 Buzzcut is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Buzzcut's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:17 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Portico GGs!Portico types it out: GG.
Buzzcut takes it — the mid game decided this one.
G2 LOSS Aztec battle report ▾
■ Buzzcut
■ Portico
army value
■ Buzzcut
■ Portico
economy
Play-by-play (165 lines)
0:07 Buzzcut spawns at s2 in Yellow while Portico spawns at s3 in Orange.Buzzcut in Yellow at s2. Portico in Orange at s3. The map is set.
0:31 Portico gets 14 Nexus against Buzzcut's 14 CC.The builds are down: 14 CC from Buzzcut, 14 Nexus from Portico.
— The early game —
0:46 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut takes another base — the economy widens.
1:13 Portico warps in a nexus.Portico plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:50 Buzzcut figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Buzzcut: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:12 Portico decides to push out with his dragoon.Portico goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
2:47 Portico fends off Buzzcut's marines with his dragoons.Portico holds the early rush without blinking.
3:18 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
3:42 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
4:04 Buzzcut bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Buzzcut tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:19 Portico is pushing out with his dragoons.Portico tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
5:13 Buzzcut kills off Portico's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Portico's way of life — Buzzcut marches on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:46 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Buzzcut destroyed only less than half of Portico's army.Buzzcut clips Portico's army — real damage, but Portico fights on.
6:05 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Portico destroyed only less than half of Buzzcut's army.Portico clips Buzzcut's army — real damage, but Buzzcut fights on.
6:17 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut takes another base — the economy widens.
6:43 Portico warps in a nexus.Portico plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:15 Buzzcut figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Buzzcut tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:38 Portico is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Portico tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
8:29 The battle outcome favors Portico as Buzzcut's armies melt into Portico's armies' weapon fire!Buzzcut's army evaporates. Portico doesn't even slow down.
8:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Buzzcut seems to be fine.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:57 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:35 Portico decides to push out with his dragoon.Portico goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:08 Buzzcut's defending marines kills Portico's early goons.Buzzcut holds the early rush without blinking.
10:36 It seems that Portico only managed to destroy less than half of Buzzcut's army.Portico takes a bite out of Buzzcut's force and backs off.
11:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:25 In terms of army size, Buzzcut is behind Portico!Buzzcut is badly outgunned — Portico's force is a size larger.
11:46 Buzzcut places down a command center.Quietly, Buzzcut adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:21 Portico warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Portico expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The mid game —
12:34 Portico brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Portico's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:13 All of a sudden, Buzzcut has no armies left while Portico is continuing to push across the map!Portico wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
13:55 After that battle, Portico destroyed about half of Buzzcut's army.Half of Buzzcut's force is gone — Portico took it apart.
14:19 It seems that Buzzcut only managed to destroy less than half of Portico's army.Buzzcut clips Portico's army — real damage, but Portico fights on.
14:36 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Buzzcut's expansion has fallen to Portico's armies.Portico finds the weak point and Buzzcut's new base is gone.
15:05 Buzzcut places down a command center.More workers, more money: Buzzcut expands.
15:26 Portico has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Portico starts the push.
15:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Buzzcut is a step behind and knows it.
16:13 Portico kills off Buzzcut's armies and continues pushing!Portico wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
16:30 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:15 Both Buzzcut and Portico appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Buzzcut and Portico match each other.
17:42 Portico warps in a nexus.Quietly, Portico adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:03 Portico tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Buzzcut's economy.Portico goes for the raid — Buzzcut is ready, and nothing comes of it.
18:29 Portico now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Portico's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:41 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Slight advantage Portico as the game develops.
19:28 Portico kills off Buzzcut's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Portico. The push continues.
20:03 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
20:30 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
20:46 Portico now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Portico hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:07 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:24 Portico kills off Buzzcut's armies and continues pushing!Portico wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
21:53 Buzzcut has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Portico's force stays on that battlefield.
22:20 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:36 Portico casts some storm! But Buzzcut lost no workers.Portico knocks, Buzzcut answers. No damage done.
🎙 The scales tip toward Portico — a lead, but not a safe one.
23:02 Portico moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Portico crosses the map with everything.
23:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:54 Buzzcut failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, Portico cleans up and continues pushing!Buzzcut's defense bends, then snaps. Portico takes the middle of the game.
24:20 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:39 It seems that Buzzcut only managed to destroy less than half of Portico's army.Buzzcut clips Portico's army — real damage, but Portico fights on.
24:54 Buzzcut starts expanding.Quietly, Buzzcut adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:20 Portico warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Portico expands.
25:56 Portico brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Portico starts the push.
26:19 Buzzcut must macro up quickly or Portico will just roll him over!Buzzcut needs production, fast; Portico's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:46 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.
27:06 Portico went head-on with an army he couldn't fight at all, what was he thinking? Buzzcut's tanks cleans up the mess!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Buzzcut holds Portico.
27:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Buzzcut seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
27:50 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
28:08 Buzzcut dropped some marines into Portico's mineral line!The raid lands — Buzzcut chips away at Portico's foundation.
28:42 Reaver! Reaver! Portico's reaver is killing off most of Buzzcut's workers!Beautiful harassment from Portico. Buzzcut's economy takes a real hit.
29:04 Buzzcut is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Buzzcut hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:11 Portico moves out with his armies.Portico has seen enough — the army moves out.
29:34 Portico warps in a nexus.Portico plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:07 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.
30:36 All of a sudden, Portico has no armies left while Buzzcut is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Buzzcut. The push continues.
30:57 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
31:26 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:38 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
32:11 Buzzcut is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Buzzcut's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:28 Portico has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Portico starts the push.
32:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
33:03 The battle outcome favors Portico as Buzzcut's armies melt into Portico's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Buzzcut's way of life — Portico marches on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
33:36 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
34:09 It seems that Buzzcut only managed to destroy less than half of Portico's army.Buzzcut takes a bite out of Portico's force and backs off.
34:25 Buzzcut's cloaked wraith did not do much to Portico's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Portico shuts the door on Buzzcut.
34:42 Attempting to end the game, Portico moves out with his armies.Portico has seen enough — the army moves out.
35:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
35:37 All of a sudden, Buzzcut has no armies left while Portico is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Buzzcut's way of life — Portico marches on.
36:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Buzzcut seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
36:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
36:46 Buzzcut's number of expansions are equal to Portico's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Buzzcut and Portico yet.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
36:56 Buzzcut's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Buzzcut hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
37:20 Portico brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Portico's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
37:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
38:13 Portico positioned his dragoons on the ramp and took the advantage, Buzzcut had to back off!Portico absorbs the mid-game push — Buzzcut gained nothing for the cost.
38:50 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
38:57 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:17 Buzzcut decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Buzzcut crosses the map with everything.
— The late game —
39:58 Portico pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Portico has built comes forward at once.
40:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:34 All of a sudden, Portico has no armies left while Buzzcut is continuing to push across the map!Buzzcut wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
40:58 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
41:33 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
41:48 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Buzzcut is coming.Everything Buzzcut has built comes forward at once.
42:01 Portico moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Portico crosses the map with everything.
42:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
42:58 EMP lands on the arbiters! Portico's recall is stranded and Buzzcut cleans it up.Portico throws the endgame army in and Buzzcut simply refuses to lose.
43:27 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
43:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:16 Buzzcut dropped some marines into Portico's mineral line!Portico looks away for one second and Buzzcut makes him pay for it.
44:33 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Buzzcut starts the long push.Max supply, full upgrades: Buzzcut moves out to end it.
44:57 Portico pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Portico has built comes forward at once.
45:07 At the moment, neither Buzzcut nor Portico is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Buzzcut and Portico are level.
45:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
45:56 All of a sudden, Buzzcut has no armies left while Portico is continuing to push across the map!Buzzcut's army evaporates. Portico doesn't even slow down.
46:16 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Portico destroyed only less than half of Buzzcut's army.Portico takes a bite out of Buzzcut's force and backs off.
46:45 It seems that Buzzcut only managed to destroy less than half of Portico's army.Buzzcut clips Portico's army — real damage, but Portico fights on.
47:09 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Buzzcut is coming.This is the big one — Buzzcut commits the late-game army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
47:46 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Portico finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Portico commits the late-game army.
47:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
48:14 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Buzzcut's tanks shred what is left of Portico.The final army does its work — Buzzcut breaks Portico late.
48:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
49:03 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
49:31 Buzzcut moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Buzzcut commits the late-game army.
50:04 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Portico commits!This is the big one — Portico commits the late-game army.
50:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
50:35 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Buzzcut's line is broken.The final army does its work — Portico breaks Buzzcut late.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
50:56 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
51:34 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
51:50 Portico has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: Portico moves out to end it.
52:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
52:45 RECALL! Portico's entire army appears in the middle of Buzzcut's base and there is nothing home!There's no rebuilding from that. Portico's late-game push decides it.
52:58 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:24 It seems that Buzzcut only managed to destroy less than half of Portico's army.Buzzcut clips Portico's army — real damage, but Portico fights on.
53:42 Portico pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Portico commits the late-game army.
54:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Portico holds the stronger army for now.
54:39 Portico's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Buzzcut has no answer left in the air.There's no rebuilding from that. Portico's late-game push decides it.
55:04 Portico destroyed about half of Buzzcut's army after that battle.Portico cuts Buzzcut's army in half.
55:28 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:38 Portico pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Portico commits the late-game army.
56:17 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Buzzcut GGs!Buzzcut GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Portico closes it out over Buzzcut.
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Play-by-play (223 lines)
0:07 Portico spawns in Blue at s2 while Buzzcut spawns in Purple at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Portico at s2, Buzzcut at s1.
0:33 Buzzcut opens Siege Expand against Portico's 2 Gate Goons.Portico commits to 2 Gate Goons; Buzzcut answers with Siege Expand.
— The early game —
1:00 Portico warps in a nexus.Portico plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:25 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut takes another base — the economy widens.
1:47 Portico is pushing out with his dragoons.Portico tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:06 Buzzcut figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Buzzcut tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
2:40 Portico fends off Buzzcut's marines with his dragoons.Buzzcut's early gamble buys nothing — Portico's defense was already in place.
3:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:30 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:45 Portico is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Portico tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:25 Buzzcut bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Buzzcut tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:33 Currently, neither Portico nor Buzzcut appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Portico and Buzzcut match each other.
4:50 Portico warps in a nexus.Portico plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:28 Buzzcut places down a command center.More workers, more money: Buzzcut expands.
5:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:13 The battle outcome favors Portico as Buzzcut's armies melt into Portico's armies' weapon fire!Buzzcut's army evaporates. Portico doesn't even slow down.
6:23 It seems that Portico only managed to destroy less than half of Buzzcut's army.Portico clips Buzzcut's army — real damage, but Buzzcut fights on.
6:47 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:06 Portico decides to push out with his dragoon.Portico tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:50 Portico successfully pressures Buzzcut with his dragoons! Buzzcut is contained.The early pressure works — Portico breaks Buzzcut's front door.
8:15 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Portico — a lead, but not a safe one.
8:42 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Buzzcut destroyed only less than half of Portico's army.Buzzcut clips Portico's army — real damage, but Portico fights on.
9:16 Portico is pushing out with his dragoons.Portico goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:30 Portico warps in a nexus.Portico takes another base — the economy widens.
9:53 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
10:30 Portico kills off Buzzcut's armies and continues pushing!Buzzcut's army evaporates. Portico doesn't even slow down.
10:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Buzzcut seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
11:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:47 Portico is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Portico: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Slight advantage Portico as the game develops.
11:57 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 —
12:25 Portico micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Buzzcut seems to lose a lot in this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Portico breaks Buzzcut's position.
12:55 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
13:14 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
13:31 Portico now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Portico hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:48 Both Portico and Buzzcut appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Portico and Buzzcut yet.
14:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
14:45 Buzzcut hid some mines and it savaged much of Portico's army! Buzzcut's tanks easily cleaned up the rest!Buzzcut absorbs the mid-game push — Portico gained nothing for the cost.
15:11 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
🎙 Portico edges ahead on army strength.
15:30 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
15:48 Portico warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Portico expands.
16:00 Buzzcut places down a command center.Quietly, Buzzcut adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:42 Portico now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Portico's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:49 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:11 The battle outcome favors Portico as Buzzcut's armies melt into Portico's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Portico. The push continues.
17:40 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:57 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
18:22 Portico now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Portico hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Slight advantage Portico as the game develops.
18:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
19:04 Portico avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Buzzcut's main army! Portico destroys them all!The mid-game push crashes through — Portico breaks Buzzcut's position.
19:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Buzzcut seems to be fine.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:13 Portico now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Portico starts the push.
20:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:54 Buzzcut's sieged tanks saved the day! Portico's dragoons had to back off.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Buzzcut holds Portico.
21:25 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
21:44 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Portico edges ahead on army strength.
22:07 Portico decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Portico pushes.
22:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
23:03 Portico micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Buzzcut seems to lose a lot in this battle!Buzzcut's defense bends, then snaps. Portico takes the middle of the game.
23:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Buzzcut seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
23:28 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
24:10 Portico brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Portico hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:30 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.
24:37 Portico micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Buzzcut seems to lose a lot in this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Portico breaks Buzzcut's position.
25:10 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
25:34 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
25:53 Portico appears to have more army than Buzzcut!Portico's army is visibly the bigger one — Buzzcut should not take this fight.
26:16 Portico successfully blocked Buzzcut from harassing his economy.Buzzcut goes for the raid — Portico is ready, and nothing comes of it.
26:43 Portico brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Portico starts the push.
26:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
27:28 Portico kills off Buzzcut's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Portico. The push continues.
27:40 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
28:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
28:23 Portico has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Portico starts the push.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
28:55 Buzzcut is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Buzzcut hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
29:42 Buzzcut successfully fends off Portico's attacks.Buzzcut holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
30:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Buzzcut seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
30:12 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
30:37 Buzzcut tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Portico.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Portico shuts the door on Buzzcut.
31:00 Portico now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Portico's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:24 Buzzcut is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Buzzcut's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
32:02 Buzzcut shows off his excellent vulture control by surrounding Portico's dragoons with mines. Portico is forced to retreat, but a few dragoons get caught up in the mines, while Buzzcut's tanks finish off the rest!The mid-game push crashes through — Buzzcut breaks Portico's position.
32:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:52 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Portico destroyed only less than half of Buzzcut's army.Portico clips Buzzcut's army — real damage, but Buzzcut fights on.
33:21 Portico decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Portico tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
33:39 Eager to end the game, Buzzcut moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Buzzcut pushes.
34:07 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
34:35 It seems like Buzzcut ran out of scans! Portico's dark templars killed off Buzzcut's pushing armies!Portico absorbs the mid-game push — Buzzcut gained nothing for the cost.
34:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:16 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
35:27 In terms of army size, Buzzcut is behind Portico!Buzzcut is badly outgunned — Portico's force is a size larger.
35:51 Portico starts pushing across the map.Portico tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
36:13 Buzzcut is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Buzzcut hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:45 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
37:12 With a few well placed mines, Buzzcut swept through Portico's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Buzzcut breaks Portico's position.
37:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
37:57 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
— The late game —
38:04 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Portico commits!Everything Portico has built comes forward at once.
38:38 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Buzzcut starts the long push.Max supply, full upgrades: Buzzcut moves out to end it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
39:02 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
39:13 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Buzzcut's tanks shred what is left of Portico.There's no rebuilding from that. Buzzcut's late-game push decides it.
39:29 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:01 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:28 Portico decides to start pushing across the map.Portico has seen enough — the army moves out.
40:51 Buzzcut moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Buzzcut commits the late-game army.
41:16 Currently, neither Portico nor Buzzcut appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Portico and Buzzcut match each other.
41:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
41:56 Portico successfully fends off Buzzcut's attacks.Portico holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
42:17 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:37 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
42:51 Portico starts pushing across the map.Portico has seen enough — the army moves out.
43:17 Buzzcut has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Buzzcut commits the late-game army.
43:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
44:11 Buzzcut's goliaths shred the carriers — Portico has to retreat.Portico throws the endgame army in and Buzzcut simply refuses to lose.
44:23 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:44 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Buzzcut destroyed only less than half of Portico's army.Buzzcut takes a bite out of Portico's force and backs off.
45:07 Portico has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.This is the big one — Portico commits the late-game army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
45:36 Buzzcut moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Buzzcut commits the late-game army.
45:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
46:30 Buzzcut successfully fends off Portico's attacks.The attack shatters on Buzzcut's line. Great positioning.
46:50 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:57 It seems that Buzzcut only managed to destroy less than half of Portico's army.Buzzcut clips Portico's army — real damage, but Portico fights on.
47:24 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Portico finally moves on the tank line.Everything Portico has built comes forward at once.
47:54 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Buzzcut starts the long push.Everything Buzzcut has built comes forward at once.
48:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
48:44 Buzzcut successfully fends off Portico's attacks.The attack shatters on Buzzcut's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
48:51 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:35 Portico moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Portico pushes.
50:06 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Buzzcut starts the long push.This is the big one — Buzzcut commits the late-game army.
50:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
50:59 Stasis splits the tank line in half and Portico kills the rest at leisure. Buzzcut is in ruins.The final army does its work — Portico breaks Buzzcut late.
51:08 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
51:24 Buzzcut destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Portico's army has been decimated.Buzzcut clips Portico's army — real damage, but Portico fights on.
51:48 In terms of army size, Buzzcut is behind Portico!Buzzcut needs production, fast; Portico's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
52:11 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Portico commits!This is the big one — Portico commits the late-game army.
52:30 Buzzcut moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Buzzcut has built comes forward at once.
52:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
53:31 Buzzcut is sieged behind the minefield and Portico's zealots never reach the tanks.Buzzcut holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
53:40 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:05 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:38 Portico has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: Portico moves out to end it.
54:57 Buzzcut moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Buzzcut has built comes forward at once.
55:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
55:32 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Buzzcut's tanks shred what is left of Portico.The final army does its work — Buzzcut breaks Portico late.
56:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:28 Portico destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Buzzcut's army has been decimated.Portico clips Buzzcut's army — real damage, but Buzzcut fights on.
56:38 Unwilling to make the game too long, Portico starts moving out.No more waiting. Portico pushes.
57:19 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Buzzcut is coming.This is the big one — Buzzcut commits the late-game army.
57:41 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
57:48 Portico's reavers and dragoons hold the ramp and Buzzcut cannot break through.Portico holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
58:22 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
58:37 It seems that Portico only managed to destroy less than half of Buzzcut's army.Portico takes a bite out of Buzzcut's force and backs off.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
59:00 Portico has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Portico has built comes forward at once.
59:29 Portico appears to have more army than Buzzcut!Portico's army is visibly the bigger one — Buzzcut should not take this fight.
59:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
60:02 Portico's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Buzzcut has no answer left in the air.The final army does its work — Portico breaks Buzzcut late.
60:35 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
60:59 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Buzzcut destroyed only less than half of Portico's army.Buzzcut takes a bite out of Portico's force and backs off.
61:06 Portico's number of expansions are equal to Buzzcut's.Base for base, they're level — Portico and Buzzcut match each other.
61:40 Buzzcut dropped some marines into Portico's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Buzzcut. Portico's economy takes a real hit.
61:57 Buzzcut tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Portico.Buzzcut knocks, Portico answers. No damage done.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
62:31 Portico appears to have more army than Buzzcut!Portico's army is visibly the bigger one — Buzzcut should not take this fight.
62:45 Buzzcut harasses Portico's economy and gets ahead of the game.Buzzcut gets into Portico's mineral line — workers are dying.
63:00 Portico's number of expansions are equal to Buzzcut's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Portico and Buzzcut yet.
63:34 Buzzcut's army is small compared to Portico!Buzzcut needs production, fast; Portico's army has outgrown his.
63:54 Buzzcut's army is small compared to Portico!Buzzcut needs production, fast; Portico's army has outgrown his.
64:15 Buzzcut's cloaked wraith did not do much to Portico's economy.Buzzcut knocks, Portico answers. No damage done.
64:26 Buzzcut tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Portico.Buzzcut goes for the raid — Portico is ready, and nothing comes of it.
65:06 Buzzcut must macro up quickly or Portico will just roll him over!Buzzcut is badly outgunned — Portico's force is a size larger.
65:16 Buzzcut tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Portico.Good instincts from Portico; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Portico holds the stronger army for now.
65:36 Buzzcut dropped some marines into Portico's mineral line!Portico looks away for one second and Buzzcut makes him pay for it.
66:12 Buzzcut is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Portico's army.Buzzcut is badly outgunned — Portico's force is a size larger.
66:19 Portico decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Portico pushes.
66:54 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.
67:02 Portico's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Buzzcut has no answer left in the air.The final army does its work — Portico breaks Buzzcut late.
67:29 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
67:52 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
68:23 Dropship! Dropship! Buzzcut drops some vultures into Portico's mineral line!Portico looks away for one second and Buzzcut makes him pay for it.
68:40 Portico has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: Portico moves out to end it.
🎙 Portico edges ahead on army strength.
69:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
69:19 All of a sudden, Buzzcut has no armies left while Portico is continuing to push across the map!Buzzcut's army evaporates. Portico doesn't even slow down.
69:41 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
70:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
70:25 Buzzcut harasses Portico's economy and gets ahead of the game.Buzzcut gets into Portico's mineral line — workers are dying.
70:46 Portico has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.This is the big one — Portico commits the late-game army.
71:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
71:38 Stasis splits the tank line in half and Portico kills the rest at leisure. Buzzcut is in ruins.There's no rebuilding from that. Portico's late-game push decides it.
72:10 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Portico destroyed only less than half of Buzzcut's army.Portico clips Buzzcut's army — real damage, but Buzzcut fights on.
🎙 Buzzcut is hanging on by a thread against Portico's army.
72:35 It seems that Buzzcut only managed to destroy less than half of Portico's army.Buzzcut takes a bite out of Portico's force and backs off.
72:42 Attempting to end the game, Portico moves out with his armies.Portico has seen enough — the army moves out.
73:03 Buzzcut having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Buzzcut GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Portico takes it — the late game decided this one.
G4 WIN Neo Sylphid battle report ▾
■ Buzzcut
■ Portico
army value
■ Buzzcut
■ Portico
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 Buzzcut spawns at s1 in Orange while Portico spawns at s2 in Red.We're underway — Buzzcut spawns at s1, Portico answers from s2.
0:43 Buzzcut gets 14 CC against Portico's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Buzzcut commits to 14 CC; Portico answers with 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
1:24 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:58 Portico warps in a nexus.Portico takes another base — the economy widens.
2:27 Eager to end the game, Buzzcut moves out with his armies.Buzzcut tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:50 Portico decides to push out with his dragoon.Portico goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:04 Buzzcut kills off Portico's armies and continues pushing!Buzzcut wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
4:43 Buzzcut destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Portico's army has been decimated.Buzzcut takes a bite out of Portico's force and backs off.
5:09 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Portico destroyed only less than half of Buzzcut's army.Portico takes a bite out of Buzzcut's force and backs off.
5:42 Buzzcut figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Buzzcut goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:20 Portico decides to push out with his dragoon.Portico goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:49 Buzzcut places down a command center.Quietly, Buzzcut adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:11 Portico warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Portico expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:17 Buzzcut's defending marines kills Portico's early goons.Portico's early gamble buys nothing — Buzzcut's defense was already in place.
9:07 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
9:25 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
9:58 Buzzcut starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Buzzcut pushes.
10:37 Portico is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Portico: the first units are already marching.
11:13 Both Buzzcut and Portico appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Buzzcut and Portico match each other.
11:53 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:11 Portico failed to kill off Buzzcut's defending marines.Portico's early gamble buys nothing — Buzzcut's defense was already in place.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:44 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
13:33 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:08 Buzzcut decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Buzzcut crosses the map with everything.
14:37 Portico warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Portico expands.
14:58 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
15:33 Portico's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Buzzcut continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!Portico wasn't ready. Buzzcut's early aggression takes the lead.
16:07 Portico lost about half of his army in that battle.Buzzcut pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Buzzcut seems to be fine.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:23 Buzzcut figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Buzzcut: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The scales tip toward Buzzcut — a lead, but not a safe one.
17:51 Buzzcut places down a command center.More workers, more money: Buzzcut expands.
18:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
18:59 Speed vulture micro in combination with tanks is definitely imbalanced! Buzzcut is slicing through Portico's army!Portico's defense bends, then snaps. Buzzcut takes the middle of the game.
19:29 Portico lost about half of his army in that battle.Buzzcut pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
20:01 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
20:27 Buzzcut decides to start pushing across the map.Buzzcut has seen enough — the army moves out.
21:06 Portico having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Portico types it out: GG.
GG. Buzzcut closes it out over Portico.
G5 WIN Tau Cross battle report ▾
■ Buzzcut
■ Portico
army value
■ Buzzcut
■ Portico
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:07 Portico spawns in Orange at s2 while Buzzcut spawns in Blue at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Portico at s2, Buzzcut at s3.
0:35 Portico opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Buzzcut's Deep Six.Portico shows 1 Gate Cybernetics — Buzzcut has gone Deep Six. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:22 Portico warps in a nexus.Portico takes another base — the economy widens.
1:53 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:23 Portico decides to start pushing across the map.Portico has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:46 Buzzcut decides to start pushing across the map.Buzzcut tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:06 Buzzcut's defending marines kills Portico's early goons.Portico's early gamble buys nothing — Buzzcut's defense was already in place.
4:22 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Portico destroyed only less than half of Buzzcut's army.Portico clips Buzzcut's army — real damage, but Buzzcut fights on.
5:00 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:25 Portico is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Portico: the first units are already marching.
6:03 Buzzcut moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Buzzcut pushes.
6:44 Portico warps in a nexus.Quietly, Portico adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:17 Buzzcut places down a command center.More workers, more money: Buzzcut expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:22 Buzzcut's defending marines kills Portico's early goons.Portico's early gamble buys nothing — Buzzcut's defense was already in place.
8:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Buzzcut seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
9:14 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
9:47 Portico decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Portico: the first units are already marching.
10:33 Buzzcut bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Buzzcut tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:37 Portico's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Buzzcut continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!The early pressure works — Buzzcut breaks Portico's front door.
12:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:43 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
13:13 Currently, neither Portico nor Buzzcut appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Portico and Buzzcut match each other.
13:34 Eager to end the game, Buzzcut moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Buzzcut crosses the map with everything.
14:17 Portico warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Portico expands.
14:36 Buzzcut starts expanding.Quietly, Buzzcut adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:43 With really nice micro, Buzzcut kills off Portico's dragoons.The early pressure works — Buzzcut breaks Portico's front door.
16:13 About half of Portico's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Buzzcut's force stays on that battlefield.
16:47 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Buzzcut edges ahead on army strength.
17:22 Buzzcut bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Buzzcut: the first units are already marching.
17:55 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 —
18:23 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! Buzzcut abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through Portico's army!Portico's defense bends, then snaps. Buzzcut takes the middle of the game.
19:09 Portico has lost about half of his army in that battle.Buzzcut pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
19:42 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
20:20 Portico having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Portico taps.
Portico taps out. Buzzcut's mid game was simply better.
G6 WIN Match Point battle report ▾
■ Buzzcut
■ Portico
army value
■ Buzzcut
■ Portico
economy
Play-by-play (38 lines)
0:07 The Blue Buzzcut spawns at s2 while Green Portico spawns at s1.We're underway — Buzzcut spawns at s2, Portico answers from s1.
0:36 Buzzcut opens 14 CC against Portico's 14 Nexus.Buzzcut shows 14 CC — Portico has gone 14 Nexus. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:31 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut takes another base — the economy widens.
2:02 Portico warps in a nexus.Portico plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:28 Buzzcut decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Buzzcut goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:10 Portico decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Portico pushes.
3:52 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:12 Buzzcut fends off Portico's early goons with his marines.Portico's early gamble buys nothing — Buzzcut's defense was already in place.
5:04 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:33 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:02 Buzzcut bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Buzzcut goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:44 Portico decides to push out with his dragoon.Portico goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:32 Portico warps in a nexus.Portico takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
8:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Buzzcut holds the stronger army for now.
8:25 Portico's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Buzzcut continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!Portico wasn't ready. Buzzcut's early aggression takes the lead.
9:11 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
9:49 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
10:17 Buzzcut bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Buzzcut tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:53 It seems like Buzzcut has more units than Portico!Count the units: Buzzcut has the edge over Portico right now.
11:42 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut takes another base — the economy widens.
12:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:46 Buzzcut successfully kills off Portico's dragoons with nice marine micro.Portico wasn't ready. Buzzcut's early aggression takes the lead.
13:31 Portico lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Buzzcut's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Buzzcut's force dwarfs what Portico has left on the field.
— The late game —
14:04 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
14:40 Buzzcut figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Buzzcut tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
15:48 Buzzcut successfully kills off Portico's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Buzzcut breaks Portico's front door.
16:12 About half of Portico's army has been decimated in that battle.Buzzcut pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:07 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
17:25 Buzzcut decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Buzzcut goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:20 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Portico taps out!Portico types it out: GG.
Buzzcut takes it — the early game decided this one.
G1 LOSS Circuit Breaker battle report ▾
■ Buzzcut
■ Portico
army value
■ Buzzcut
■ Portico
economy
Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:07 Portico spawns at s3 in Purple while Buzzcut spawns at s1 in Blue.We're underway — Portico spawns at s3, Buzzcut answers from s1.
0:53 Buzzcut opens 2 Fact Vulture against Portico's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Scouting done, plans revealed: Portico's 1 Gate Cybernetics against Buzzcut's 2 Fact Vulture.
— The early game —
1:09 Portico warps in a nexus.Quietly, Portico adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:40 Buzzcut places down a command center.More workers, more money: Buzzcut expands.
2:25 Attempting to end the game, Portico moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Portico pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:06 Buzzcut decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Buzzcut crosses the map with everything.
3:27 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:05 Buzzcut lost some of his marines to Portico's goons.The early pressure works — Portico breaks Buzzcut's front door.
4:36 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:02 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:36 Portico is pushing out with his dragoons.Portico goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:20 Eager to end the game, Buzzcut moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Buzzcut crosses the map with everything.
6:49 Buzzcut places down a command center.More workers, more money: Buzzcut expands.
7:22 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:49 Buzzcut failed to kill off Portico's defending dragoons.Buzzcut's early gamble buys nothing — Portico's defense was already in place.
8:27 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:02 About half of Buzzcut's army has been decimated in that battle.Portico pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:26 Portico decides to start pushing across the map.Portico has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:10 Portico warps in a nexus.Quietly, Portico adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:24 Buzzcut's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Portico continues pressuring with his dragoons!Buzzcut wasn't ready. Portico's early aggression takes the lead.
11:58 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Portico destroyed only less than half of Buzzcut's army.Portico clips Buzzcut's army — real damage, but Buzzcut fights on.
12:33 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The scales tip toward Portico — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:56 Portico decides to start pushing across the map.Portico tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:34 Currently, neither Portico nor Buzzcut appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Portico and Buzzcut match each other.
14:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:38 The battle outcome favors Portico as Buzzcut's armies melt into Portico's armies' weapon fire!Portico wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
15:06 After that battle, Portico destroyed about half of Buzzcut's army.Half of Buzzcut's force is gone — Portico took it apart.
15:49 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:13 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:45 Portico decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Portico crosses the map with everything.
17:20 Portico decides to expand.More workers, more money: Portico expands.
🎙 Portico's force dwarfs what Buzzcut has left on the field.
17:47 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
18:28 Portico's dragoons dealt with Buzzcut's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor Portico!The mid-game push crashes through — Portico breaks Buzzcut's position.
19:09 Buzzcut lost about half of his army in that battle.Portico pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
19:41 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:20 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Buzzcut GGs!That's it. Buzzcut looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Portico takes it — the mid game decided this one.
G2 WIN Jade battle report ▾
■ Buzzcut
■ Portico
army value
■ Buzzcut
■ Portico
economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:18 Buzzcut spawns in White at s2 while Portico spawns in Purple at s4.Buzzcut in White at s2. Portico in Purple at s4. The map is set.
0:42 Buzzcut opens Siege Expand against Portico's 14 Nexus.Buzzcut shows Siege Expand — Portico has gone 14 Nexus. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:03 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:51 Portico decides to expand.Portico takes another base — the economy widens.
2:12 Buzzcut decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Buzzcut goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:37 Portico is pushing out with his dragoons.Portico goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:14 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:36 Buzzcut's defending marines kills Portico's early goons.Portico's early gamble buys nothing — Buzzcut's defense was already in place.
4:08 Portico destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Buzzcut's army has been decimated.Portico clips Buzzcut's army — real damage, but Buzzcut fights on.
4:40 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:15 Buzzcut decides to start pushing across the map.Buzzcut has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:51 Portico is pushing out with his dragoons.Portico tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:11 Buzzcut places down a command center.More workers, more money: Buzzcut expands.
6:47 Portico warps in a nexus.Quietly, Portico adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:54 Buzzcut kills off Portico's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Buzzcut. The push continues.
8:11 It seems that Buzzcut only managed to destroy less than half of Portico's army.Buzzcut takes a bite out of Portico's force and backs off.
8:54 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Portico destroyed only less than half of Buzzcut's army.Portico takes a bite out of Buzzcut's force and backs off.
9:22 Buzzcut figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Buzzcut: the first units are already marching.
9:49 Portico decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Portico: the first units are already marching.
10:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:48 Portico failed to kill off Buzzcut's defending marines.Buzzcut holds the early rush without blinking.
11:20 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Buzzcut as the game develops.
12:03 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:17 Portico warps in a nexus.Quietly, Portico adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:55 Buzzcut decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Buzzcut tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:19 Buzzcut places down a command center.Quietly, Buzzcut adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
14:38 All of a sudden, Portico has no armies left while Buzzcut is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Portico's way of life — Buzzcut marches on.
14:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:40 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
16:04 Eager to end the game, Buzzcut moves out with his armies.Buzzcut has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Buzzcut holds the stronger army for now.
16:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
17:10 Buzzcut shows off his excellent vulture control by surrounding Portico's dragoons with mines. Portico is forced to retreat, but a few dragoons get caught up in the mines, while Buzzcut's tanks finish off the rest!The mid-game push crashes through — Buzzcut breaks Portico's position.
17:31 Portico lost about half of his army in that battle.Buzzcut pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
18:08 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:27 Buzzcut's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Buzzcut hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:06 Currently, neither Buzzcut nor Portico appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Buzzcut and Portico yet.
19:38 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.
20:16 Speed vulture micro in combination with tanks is definitely imbalanced! Buzzcut is slicing through Portico's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Buzzcut breaks Portico's position.
20:36 About half of Portico's army has been decimated in that battle.Buzzcut pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Buzzcut's force dwarfs what Portico has left on the field.
21:08 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:41 Buzzcut is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Buzzcut's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:00 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Portico GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Portico taps.
GG. Buzzcut closes it out over Portico.
G3 LOSS Fortress battle report ▾
■ Buzzcut
■ Portico
army value
■ Buzzcut
■ Portico
economy
Play-by-play (49 lines)
0:07 The Purple Portico spawns at s2 while Blue Buzzcut spawns at s3.Portico takes s2 in Purple; across the map, Buzzcut settles in at s3 in Blue.
0:41 Buzzcut gets 14 CC against Portico's 2 Gate Goons.Portico shows 2 Gate Goons — Buzzcut has gone 14 CC. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:03 Portico warps in a nexus.Portico plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:39 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut takes another base — the economy widens.
2:11 Portico decides to push out with his dragoon.Portico goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:56 Unwilling to make the game too long, Buzzcut starts moving out.Buzzcut tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:40 The battle outcome favors Portico as Buzzcut's armies melt into Portico's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Buzzcut's way of life — Portico marches on.
4:20 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Portico destroyed only less than half of Buzzcut's army.Portico clips Buzzcut's army — real damage, but Buzzcut fights on.
5:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:34 Portico is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Portico tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:03 Buzzcut figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Buzzcut goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:30 Portico warps in a nexus.Portico plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:53 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:57 Portico fends off Buzzcut's marines with his dragoons.Portico holds the early rush without blinking.
8:34 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:01 Portico only destroyed about half of Buzzcut's army.Portico cuts Buzzcut's army in half.
9:38 Portico starts pushing across the map.Portico has seen enough — the army moves out.
9:58 Eager to end the game, Buzzcut moves out with his armies.Buzzcut tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:21 Buzzcut lost some of his marines to Portico's goons.The early pressure works — Portico breaks Buzzcut's front door.
11:37 About half of Buzzcut's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Portico's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Portico holds the stronger army for now.
12:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:52 Portico shot down Buzzcut's command center.Portico finds the weak point and Buzzcut's new base is gone.
13:21 Buzzcut desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Buzzcut plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:58 Portico is pushing out with his dragoons.Portico goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:18 Buzzcut's army is small compared to Portico!Buzzcut is badly outgunned — Portico's force is a size larger.
14:50 Portico warps in a nexus.Quietly, Portico adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:26 Buzzcut places down a command center.More workers, more money: Buzzcut expands.
15:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:16 Buzzcut lost some of his marines to Portico's goons.Buzzcut wasn't ready. Portico's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Portico has built a commanding army lead — Buzzcut needs something special here.
17:07 Buzzcut lost about half of his army in that battle.Portico pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:32 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
18:07 Portico has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Portico starts the push.
18:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
18:57 Portico's dragoons dealt with Buzzcut's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor Portico!Buzzcut's defense bends, then snaps. Portico takes the middle of the game.
19:38 About half of Buzzcut's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Portico's force stays on that battlefield.
20:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
20:41 Portico brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Portico starts the push.
21:01 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Buzzcut GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Buzzcut taps.
GG. Portico closes it out over Buzzcut.
G4 LOSS Hitchhiker battle report ▾
■ Buzzcut
■ Portico
army value
■ Buzzcut
■ Portico
economy
Play-by-play (206 lines)
0:17 The Purple Buzzcut spawns at s2 while Green Portico spawns at s1.We're underway — Buzzcut spawns at s2, Portico answers from s1.
0:37 Portico opens 2 Gate Goons against Buzzcut's 14 CC.Buzzcut commits to 14 CC; Portico answers with 2 Gate Goons.
— The early game —
0:56 Buzzcut places down a command center.More workers, more money: Buzzcut expands.
1:14 Portico warps in a nexus.Quietly, Portico adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:44 Eager to end the game, Buzzcut moves out with his armies.Buzzcut has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
1:52 Portico is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Portico: the first units are already marching.
2:30 Currently, neither Buzzcut nor Portico appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Buzzcut and Portico match each other.
2:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:09 Portico failed to kill off Buzzcut's defending marines.Portico's early gamble buys nothing — Buzzcut's defense was already in place.
3:33 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Portico destroyed only less than half of Buzzcut's army.Portico takes a bite out of Buzzcut's force and backs off.
3:50 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Buzzcut destroyed only less than half of Portico's army.Buzzcut clips Portico's army — real damage, but Portico fights on.
4:21 Attempting to end the game, Buzzcut moves out with his armies.Buzzcut has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:41 Portico decides to push out with his dragoon.Portico tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:13 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.
5:32 Buzzcut successfully kills off Portico's dragoons with nice marine micro.Portico wasn't ready. Buzzcut's early aggression takes the lead.
5:51 Buzzcut destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Portico's army has been decimated.Buzzcut takes a bite out of Portico's force and backs off.
6:13 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:33 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:49 Portico warps in a nexus.Quietly, Portico adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:09 Buzzcut bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Buzzcut goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:36 Portico is pushing out with his dragoons.Portico goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:12 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:19 Buzzcut was out-microed by Portico and loses all his attacking forces.Buzzcut commits and it's the wrong call — Portico cleans it up.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:50 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:07 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
9:29 Currently, neither Buzzcut nor Portico appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Buzzcut and Portico match each other.
10:03 Portico is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Portico: the first units are already marching.
10:10 Buzzcut places down a command center.More workers, more money: Buzzcut expands.
10:35 Portico warps in a nexus.Portico takes another base — the economy widens.
10:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:34 Buzzcut's defending marines kills Portico's early goons.Portico's early gamble buys nothing — Buzzcut's defense was already in place.
11:45 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:15 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
12:30 Buzzcut's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!The composition is ready; Buzzcut starts the push.
12:54 Portico has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Portico hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:37 Buzzcut hid some mines and it savaged much of Portico's army! Buzzcut's tanks easily cleaned up the rest!Buzzcut absorbs the mid-game push — Portico gained nothing for the cost.
14:06 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:26 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
14:45 Portico desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Portico adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:20 Aaaaaa, Buzzcut's mineral line is stormed by Portico's high templars!Buzzcut looks away for one second and Portico makes him pay for it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:28 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:04 Reaver! Reaver! Portico's reaver is killing off most of Buzzcut's workers!Buzzcut looks away for one second and Portico makes him pay for it.
16:20 Cloaked wraiths from Buzzcut are harassing Portico!Buzzcut gets into Portico's mineral line — workers are dying.
16:36 Buzzcut tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Portico.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Portico shuts the door on Buzzcut.
17:04 Portico now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Portico hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:35 Both Buzzcut and Portico appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Buzzcut and Portico match each other.
17:54 Portico warps in a nexus.Quietly, Portico adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:29 Fortunately enough for Buzzcut, he positioned some tanks at the high ground, and it paid off by killing most of Portico's armies and saved his base from wrecking havoc!Buzzcut absorbs the mid-game push — Portico gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:06 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Portico destroyed only less than half of Buzzcut's army.Portico clips Buzzcut's army — real damage, but Buzzcut fights on.
19:15 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Buzzcut destroyed only less than half of Portico's army.Buzzcut clips Portico's army — real damage, but Portico fights on.
19:39 Reaver! Reaver! Portico's reaver is killing off most of Buzzcut's workers!The raid lands — Portico chips away at Buzzcut's foundation.
20:11 Buzzcut is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Buzzcut's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:19 Portico moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Portico pushes.
20:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:20 Buzzcut shows off his excellent vulture control by surrounding Portico's dragoons with mines. Portico is forced to retreat, but a few dragoons get caught up in the mines, while Buzzcut's tanks finish off the rest!Portico's defense bends, then snaps. Buzzcut takes the middle of the game.
21:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:51 Portico destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Buzzcut's army has been decimated.Portico clips Buzzcut's army — real damage, but Buzzcut fights on.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
22:14 Buzzcut's cloaked wraith did not do much to Portico's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Portico shuts the door on Buzzcut.
22:37 Portico tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Buzzcut's economy.Portico goes for the raid — Buzzcut is ready, and nothing comes of it.
22:57 Buzzcut decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Buzzcut pushes.
23:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
23:47 It seems like Buzzcut ran out of scans! Portico's dark templars killed off Buzzcut's pushing armies!Portico absorbs the mid-game push — Buzzcut gained nothing for the cost.
24:02 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
24:30 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
24:51 Portico tried to harass Buzzcut but Buzzcut successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from Buzzcut; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
25:14 Buzzcut is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Buzzcut's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
25:34 Portico now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Portico hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
26:22 Buzzcut kills off Portico's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Buzzcut. The push continues.
27:00 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
27:07 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
27:39 Portico tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Buzzcut's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Buzzcut shuts the door on Portico.
28:06 Buzzcut is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Buzzcut hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:27 Unwilling to make the game too long, Portico starts moving out.No more waiting. Portico pushes.
28:51 In terms of army size, Buzzcut and Portico are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
29:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
29:22 Portico was out-microed by Buzzcut and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Buzzcut's line. Great positioning.
29:50 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
30:12 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:32 Where is Buzzcut's detector? Portico sends dark templars to harass Buzzcut's mineral line!Portico gets into Buzzcut's mineral line — workers are dying.
30:50 Portico tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Buzzcut.Portico knocks, Buzzcut answers. No damage done.
31:12 Buzzcut is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Buzzcut hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
31:50 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.
32:02 Buzzcut brought in some vultures but they didn't do much damage, instead the mines they planted backfired and Portico's dragoons came to clean up the mess!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Portico holds Buzzcut.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
32:29 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
32:44 Portico destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Buzzcut's army has been decimated.Portico clips Buzzcut's army — real damage, but Buzzcut fights on.
33:05 Aaaaaa, Buzzcut's mineral line is stormed by Portico's high templars!Portico gets into Buzzcut's mineral line — workers are dying.
33:33 Reaver! Reaver! Portico's reaver is killing off most of Buzzcut's workers!Buzzcut looks away for one second and Portico makes him pay for it.
33:57 Buzzcut is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Buzzcut hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:21 Portico has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Portico starts the push.
34:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
34:59 Buzzcut's goliaths shred the carriers — Portico has to retreat.Portico throws the endgame army in and Buzzcut simply refuses to lose.
35:33 It seems that Portico only managed to destroy less than half of Buzzcut's army.Portico takes a bite out of Buzzcut's force and backs off.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
35:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:08 Reaver! Reaver! Portico's reaver is killing off most of Buzzcut's workers!Buzzcut looks away for one second and Portico makes him pay for it.
36:36 Portico has more expansions than Buzzcut.Portico runs 1 more bases than Buzzcut. That compounds.
37:02 Buzzcut has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Buzzcut moves out to end it.
37:12 Portico starts pushing across the map.Portico tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
37:49 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
38:03 Stasis splits the tank line in half and Portico kills the rest at leisure. Buzzcut is in ruins.There's no rebuilding from that. Portico's late-game push decides it.
38:37 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
38:44 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Buzzcut destroyed only less than half of Portico's army.Buzzcut clips Portico's army — real damage, but Portico fights on.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
39:17 Eager to end the game, Buzzcut moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Buzzcut pushes.
39:36 Portico pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Portico has built comes forward at once.
39:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
40:31 Portico was out-microed by Buzzcut and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Buzzcut's line. Great positioning.
40:38 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
41:11 Buzzcut destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Portico's army has been decimated.Buzzcut clips Portico's army — real damage, but Portico fights on.
41:31 Buzzcut decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Buzzcut pushes.
41:42 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Portico finally moves on the tank line.Everything Portico has built comes forward at once.
42:15 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.
42:27 Stasis splits the tank line in half and Portico kills the rest at leisure. Buzzcut is in ruins.The final army does its work — Portico breaks Buzzcut late.
42:49 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
43:29 It seems that Buzzcut only managed to destroy less than half of Portico's army.Buzzcut clips Portico's army — real damage, but Portico fights on.
43:53 Buzzcut has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Buzzcut moves out to end it.
44:01 Portico pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Portico moves out to end it.
44:28 Both Buzzcut and Portico appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
45:01 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.
45:13 Stasis splits the tank line in half and Portico kills the rest at leisure. Buzzcut is in ruins.There's no rebuilding from that. Portico's late-game push decides it.
45:46 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
46:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
46:23 Buzzcut has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Buzzcut moves out to end it.
46:37 Portico pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Portico has built comes forward at once.
46:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
47:38 All of a sudden, Buzzcut has no armies left while Portico is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Portico. The push continues.
48:02 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:25 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
48:33 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Buzzcut starts the long push.Everything Buzzcut has built comes forward at once.
48:54 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Portico commits!This is the big one — Portico commits the late-game army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
49:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
49:55 With beautiful placement, Buzzcut successfully fends off Portico's attacks.The attack shatters on Buzzcut's line. Great positioning.
50:05 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:28 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
50:57 Buzzcut has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Buzzcut commits the late-game army.
51:06 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Portico commits!Everything Portico has built comes forward at once.
51:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
51:52 Buzzcut sieged too far forward and Portico's speedlots got in among the tanks.Portico holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
52:24 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
52:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Buzzcut seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
53:11 Buzzcut is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Portico's army.Buzzcut needs production, fast; Portico's army has outgrown his.
53:32 Buzzcut decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Buzzcut tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
53:59 Portico decides to move out with his armies.Portico has seen enough — the army moves out.
54:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
54:30 Buzzcut is sieged behind the minefield and Portico's zealots never reach the tanks.Buzzcut holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
55:02 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:20 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:39 Portico has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.This is the big one — Portico commits the late-game army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
55:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
56:35 EMP lands on the arbiters! Portico's recall is stranded and Buzzcut cleans it up.Buzzcut holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
56:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Buzzcut seems to be fine.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:15 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:47 Portico starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Portico crosses the map with everything.
57:54 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
58:31 Portico's storms came a second late and Buzzcut held everything.Portico throws the endgame army in and Buzzcut simply refuses to lose.
58:55 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
59:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
59:41 Portico decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Portico crosses the map with everything.
59:58 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
60:21 The battle outcome favors Portico as Buzzcut's armies melt into Portico's armies' weapon fire!Buzzcut's army evaporates. Portico doesn't even slow down.
60:48 Portico destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Buzzcut's army has been decimated.Portico clips Buzzcut's army — real damage, but Buzzcut fights on.
60:55 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Buzzcut destroyed only less than half of Portico's army.Buzzcut clips Portico's army — real damage, but Portico fights on.
61:14 Attempting to end the game, Portico moves out with his armies.Portico tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
61:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
62:16 All of a sudden, Buzzcut has no armies left while Portico is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Buzzcut's way of life — Portico marches on.
62:36 Portico destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Buzzcut's army has been decimated.Portico takes a bite out of Buzzcut's force and backs off.
🎙 The scales tip toward Portico — a lead, but not a safe one.
62:58 Buzzcut destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Portico's army has been decimated.Buzzcut takes a bite out of Portico's force and backs off.
63:07 Portico pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Portico has built comes forward at once.
63:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
63:58 RECALL! Portico's entire army appears in the middle of Buzzcut's base and there is nothing home!The final army does its work — Portico breaks Buzzcut late.
64:29 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
64:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
64:59 Buzzcut's army is small compared to Portico!Buzzcut is badly outgunned — Portico's force is a size larger.
65:32 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Portico finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Portico moves out to end it.
66:03 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Portico edges ahead on army strength.
66:17 The battle outcome favors Portico as Buzzcut's armies melt into Portico's armies' weapon fire!Buzzcut's army evaporates. Portico doesn't even slow down.
66:36 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
67:05 It seems that Buzzcut only managed to destroy less than half of Portico's army.Buzzcut takes a bite out of Portico's force and backs off.
67:14 Buzzcut tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Portico.Buzzcut knocks, Portico answers. No damage done.
67:46 Dropship! Dropship! Buzzcut drops some vultures into Portico's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Buzzcut. Portico's economy takes a real hit.
68:14 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Buzzcut GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Buzzcut taps.
Portico takes it — the late game decided this one.
G5 LOSS Requiem battle report ▾
■ Buzzcut
■ Portico
army value
■ Buzzcut
■ Portico
economy
Play-by-play (129 lines)
0:07 The Blue Portico spawns at s3 while Teal Buzzcut spawns at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Portico at s3, Buzzcut at s1.
0:39 Buzzcut gets Siege Expand against Portico's 2 Gate Goons.Portico commits to 2 Gate Goons; Buzzcut answers with Siege Expand.
— The early game —
1:03 Portico warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Portico expands.
1:17 Buzzcut places down a command center.Quietly, Buzzcut adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:42 Portico is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Portico: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:11 Buzzcut figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Buzzcut tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:35 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:00 Nice bunker placement by Portico, Buzzcut can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Portico holds the early rush without blinking.
3:22 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
3:52 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
4:02 It seems like Portico has more units than Buzzcut!Portico's army is visibly the bigger one — Buzzcut should not take this fight.
4:31 Portico decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Portico tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:06 Buzzcut decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Buzzcut tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:23 Buzzcut desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Buzzcut takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The scales tip toward Portico — a lead, but not a safe one.
5:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:18 With beautiful placement, Buzzcut successfully fends off Portico's attacks.Portico commits and it's the wrong call — Buzzcut cleans it up.
6:43 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Portico destroyed only less than half of Buzzcut's army.Portico clips Buzzcut's army — real damage, but Buzzcut fights on.
7:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:33 Portico is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Portico tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:51 Portico warps in a nexus.Portico plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:34 Buzzcut's defending marines kills Portico's early goons.Buzzcut holds the early rush without blinking.
8:57 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Portico as the game develops.
9:31 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:46 Portico is pushing out with his dragoons.Portico tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:07 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
10:30 Portico kills off Buzzcut's armies and continues pushing!Buzzcut's army evaporates. Portico doesn't even slow down.
11:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Buzzcut seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
11:29 Buzzcut destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Portico's army has been decimated.Buzzcut clips Portico's army — real damage, but Portico fights on.
11:55 Portico decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Portico: the first units are already marching.
12:15 Buzzcut bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Buzzcut goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:37 Buzzcut decides to expand.Buzzcut plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
13:25 Buzzcut lost some of his marines to Portico's goons.Buzzcut wasn't ready. Portico's early aggression takes the lead.
13:59 Buzzcut lost about half of his army in that battle.Portico pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:21 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:36 Portico warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Portico expands.
— The mid game —
15:00 Portico brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Portico's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
15:35 In terms of army size, Buzzcut is behind Portico!Buzzcut is badly outgunned — Portico's force is a size larger.
15:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:16 Portico micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Buzzcut seems to lose a lot in this battle!Buzzcut's defense bends, then snaps. Portico takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:29 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Portico destroyed only less than half of Buzzcut's army.Portico clips Buzzcut's army — real damage, but Buzzcut fights on.
17:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:19 Buzzcut tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Portico's armies.Buzzcut's expansion burns — Portico tears it down.
17:59 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:07 Portico moves out with his armies.Portico tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
18:37 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:57 Portico's dragoons failed to dodge the mines and Buzzcut's tank came bombarding into the scene! Portico has to fall back!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Buzzcut holds Portico.
19:24 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Portico edges ahead on army strength.
20:08 Portico warps in a nexus.Portico plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:37 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut takes another base — the economy widens.
21:08 Aaaaaa, Buzzcut's mineral line is stormed by Portico's high templars!Buzzcut looks away for one second and Portico makes him pay for it.
21:25 Portico starts pushing across the map.Portico tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
21:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:18 Fortunately enough for Buzzcut, he positioned some tanks at the high ground, and it paid off by killing most of Portico's armies and saved his base from wrecking havoc!Buzzcut absorbs the mid-game push — Portico gained nothing for the cost.
22:32 Portico destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Buzzcut's army has been decimated.Portico clips Buzzcut's army — real damage, but Buzzcut fights on.
23:14 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:21 Portico decides to move out with his armies.Portico tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Slight advantage Portico as the game develops.
24:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
24:16 Portico's dragoons dealt with Buzzcut's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor Portico!Buzzcut's defense bends, then snaps. Portico takes the middle of the game.
24:49 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:56 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:35 Attempting to end the game, Portico moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Portico crosses the map with everything.
25:58 Portico warps in a nexus.Portico takes another base — the economy widens.
26:22 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
26:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
27:07 Portico kills off Buzzcut's armies and continues pushing!Portico wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Portico edges ahead on army strength.
27:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Buzzcut seems to be fine.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:27 Buzzcut's cloaked wraith did not do much to Portico's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Portico shuts the door on Buzzcut.
28:43 Portico moves out with his armies.Portico has seen enough — the army moves out.
29:04 Buzzcut must macro up quickly or Portico will just roll him over!Buzzcut is badly outgunned — Portico's force is a size larger.
29:38 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.
29:54 Buzzcut failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, Portico cleans up and continues pushing!Buzzcut's defense bends, then snaps. Portico takes the middle of the game.
30:20 After that battle, Portico destroyed about half of Buzzcut's army.Half of Buzzcut's force is gone — Portico took it apart.
30:39 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Portico as the game develops.
31:00 Buzzcut tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Portico.Buzzcut goes for the raid — Portico is ready, and nothing comes of it.
31:25 Portico brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Portico starts the push.
31:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
32:24 Buzzcut did not have enough tanks to deal with Portico! Portico sliced through Buzzcut!Buzzcut's defense bends, then snaps. Portico takes the middle of the game.
32:49 Buzzcut lost about half of his army in that battle.Portico pays for that trade with about half his army.
33:15 It seems that Buzzcut only managed to destroy less than half of Portico's army.Buzzcut clips Portico's army — real damage, but Portico fights on.
33:35 Buzzcut's army is small compared to Portico!Buzzcut needs production, fast; Portico's army has outgrown his.
— The late game —
34:00 Portico has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Portico hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:20 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
34:43 The battle outcome favors Portico as Buzzcut's armies melt into Portico's armies' weapon fire!Portico wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
35:12 It seems that Portico only managed to destroy less than half of Buzzcut's army.Portico takes a bite out of Buzzcut's force and backs off.
35:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:03 Buzzcut's command center has been destroyed by Portico.No reinforcements in time: Buzzcut watches Portico level the expansion.
36:15 Portico warps in a nexus.Portico plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
36:36 Portico brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Portico starts the push.
37:00 Buzzcut is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Buzzcut hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
37:26 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
37:58 Fortunately enough for Buzzcut, he positioned some tanks at the high ground, and it paid off by killing most of Portico's armies and saved his base from wrecking havoc!Buzzcut absorbs the mid-game push — Portico gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
38:30 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:43 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:13 Portico successfully blocked Buzzcut from harassing his economy.Buzzcut knocks, Portico answers. No damage done.
39:31 Attempting to end the game, Portico moves out with his armies.Portico tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
40:00 Buzzcut's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Buzzcut hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
40:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
40:35 Buzzcut brought in some vultures but they didn't do much damage, instead the mines they planted backfired and Portico's dragoons came to clean up the mess!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Portico holds Buzzcut.
41:13 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:32 Buzzcut has lost about half of his army in that battle.Portico pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The scales tip toward Portico — a lead, but not a safe one.
42:05 Buzzcut tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Portico.Buzzcut goes for the raid — Portico is ready, and nothing comes of it.
42:13 Buzzcut is having a hard time catching up with Portico's number of expansions.Buzzcut needs an expansion soon or Portico's economy simply wins this.
42:50 Portico moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Portico pushes.
42:59 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
43:31 Portico kills off Buzzcut's armies and continues pushing!Buzzcut's army evaporates. Portico doesn't even slow down.
43:51 Buzzcut lost about half of his army in that battle.Portico pays for that trade with about half his army.
44:19 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
44:42 Portico moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Portico crosses the map with everything.
45:03 Buzzcut having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Buzzcut taps.
That's the game: Portico defeats Buzzcut, settled in the mid game.
G1 LOSS Fortress battle report ▾
■ Buzzcut
■ Portico
army value
■ Buzzcut
■ Portico
economy
Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:20 The game starts with Orange Buzzcut spawning at s1 and Blue Portico spawning at s3.Buzzcut takes s1 in Orange; across the map, Portico settles in at s3 in Blue.
0:33 Buzzcut opens 1 Fact Double Expand against Portico's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Buzzcut shows 1 Fact Double Expand — Portico has gone 1 Gate Cybernetics. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:04 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut takes another base — the economy widens.
1:42 Portico warps in a nexus.Portico plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:02 Buzzcut decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Buzzcut goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:46 Portico is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Portico goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:54 Buzzcut lost some of his marines to Portico's goons.Buzzcut wasn't ready. Portico's early aggression takes the lead.
4:15 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Portico destroyed only less than half of Buzzcut's army.Portico takes a bite out of Buzzcut's force and backs off.
4:43 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
5:20 Buzzcut bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Buzzcut goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:51 Portico decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Portico: the first units are already marching.
6:11 Portico warps in a nexus.Portico plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:43 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.
7:09 Portico kills off Buzzcut's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Portico. The push continues.
7:52 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
8:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
8:47 Buzzcut places down a command center.More workers, more money: Buzzcut expands.
9:15 Portico is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Portico goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:29 Portico successfully pressures Buzzcut with his dragoons! Buzzcut is contained.The early pressure works — Portico breaks Buzzcut's front door.
11:01 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
11:21 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
🎙 Portico holds the stronger army for now.
11:49 Portico appears to have more army than Buzzcut!Portico's army is visibly the bigger one — Buzzcut should not take this fight.
12:34 Portico is pushing out with his dragoons.Portico tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:56 Portico warps in a nexus.Portico plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
13:47 Portico kills off Buzzcut's armies and continues pushing!Buzzcut's army evaporates. Portico doesn't even slow down.
14:20 Buzzcut lost about half of his army in that battle.Portico pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:57 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
15:26 Portico is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Portico tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:55 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Buzzcut is a step behind and knows it.
16:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
16:56 The battle outcome favors Portico as Buzzcut's armies melt into Portico's armies' weapon fire!Buzzcut's army evaporates. Portico doesn't even slow down.
17:41 About half of Buzzcut's army has been decimated in that battle.Portico pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:58 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
18:31 Buzzcut is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Portico's army.Buzzcut needs production, fast; Portico's army has outgrown his.
19:09 Buzzcut dropped some marines into Portico's mineral line!The raid lands — Buzzcut chips away at Portico's foundation.
— The mid game —
19:38 Portico brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Portico's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:11 Portico warps in a nexus.Portico takes another base — the economy widens.
— The late game —
20:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Buzzcut is hanging on by a thread against Portico's army.
21:07 Portico kills off Buzzcut's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Buzzcut's way of life — Portico marches on.
21:29 About half of Buzzcut's army has been decimated in that battle.Portico pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
22:31 Portico decides to move out with his armies.Portico has seen enough — the army moves out.
23:16 Buzzcut having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Buzzcut looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Buzzcut taps out. Portico's early game was simply better.
G2 LOSS Fighting Spirit battle report ▾
■ Buzzcut
■ Portico
army value
■ Buzzcut
■ Portico
economy
Play-by-play (150 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Red Buzzcut spawning at s3 and Yellow Portico spawning at s2.Buzzcut in Red at s3. Portico in Yellow at s2. The map is set.
0:25 Buzzcut gets 14 CC against Portico's 2 Gate Goons.Buzzcut shows 14 CC — Portico has gone 2 Gate Goons. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:01 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut takes another base — the economy widens.
1:29 Portico warps in a nexus.Portico plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:53 Buzzcut decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Buzzcut: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:00 Portico starts pushing across the map.Portico tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
2:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:45 Buzzcut successfully fends off Portico's attacks.Buzzcut takes the fight on his terms and sends Portico home with nothing.
3:08 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
3:32 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
3:58 Portico warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Portico expands.
4:35 Buzzcut starts pushing across the map.Buzzcut has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:52 Portico is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Portico: the first units are already marching.
5:26 Buzzcut decides to expand.Quietly, Buzzcut adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:06 Buzzcut's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Portico continues pressuring with his dragoons!Buzzcut wasn't ready. Portico's early aggression takes the lead.
6:17 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
6:51 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Buzzcut destroyed only less than half of Portico's army.Buzzcut takes a bite out of Portico's force and backs off.
7:21 Buzzcut bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Buzzcut goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:39 Portico decides to push out with his dragoon.Portico tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:10 Buzzcut is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Portico's army.Buzzcut needs production, fast; Portico's army has outgrown his.
8:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:49 Buzzcut successfully kills off Portico's dragoons with nice marine micro.Portico wasn't ready. Buzzcut's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:16 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
9:33 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:01 Portico warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Portico expands.
10:16 Buzzcut bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Buzzcut tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:36 Portico decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Portico tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:12 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut takes another base — the economy widens.
11:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:04 Portico's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Buzzcut continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!The early pressure works — Buzzcut breaks Portico's front door.
12:27 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Buzzcut destroyed only less than half of Portico's army.Buzzcut clips Portico's army — real damage, but Portico fights on.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:39 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
12:59 Buzzcut's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Buzzcut's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:48 Buzzcut shows off his excellent vulture control by surrounding Portico's dragoons with mines. Portico is forced to retreat, but a few dragoons get caught up in the mines, while Buzzcut's tanks finish off the rest!Portico's defense bends, then snaps. Buzzcut takes the middle of the game.
14:11 Buzzcut destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Portico's army has been decimated.Buzzcut takes a bite out of Portico's force and backs off.
14:43 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
15:07 Portico warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Portico expands.
15:34 Buzzcut's cloaked wraith did not do much to Portico's economy.Buzzcut knocks, Portico answers. No damage done.
15:47 Portico is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Buzzcut's army.Portico needs production, fast; Buzzcut's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:17 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:30 Aaaaaa, Buzzcut's mineral line is stormed by Portico's high templars!Buzzcut looks away for one second and Portico makes him pay for it.
17:12 Reaver! Reaver! Portico's reaver is killing off most of Buzzcut's workers!Portico gets into Buzzcut's mineral line — workers are dying.
17:27 Buzzcut tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Portico.Buzzcut goes for the raid — Portico is ready, and nothing comes of it.
17:47 Portico brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Portico hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:08 Portico decides to expand.More workers, more money: Portico expands.
18:41 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:05 Buzzcut hid some mines and it savaged much of Portico's army! Buzzcut's tanks easily cleaned up the rest!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Buzzcut holds Portico.
19:28 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:08 Portico casts some storm! But Buzzcut lost no workers.Portico knocks, Buzzcut answers. No damage done.
20:42 Buzzcut's forces appear to be larger compared to Portico's!Count the units: Buzzcut has the edge over Portico right now.
21:07 Buzzcut places down a command center.Quietly, Buzzcut adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:30 Buzzcut decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Buzzcut pushes.
21:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:13 Buzzcut failed to micro his vultures properly as he pushed, Portico successfully defended his push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Portico holds Buzzcut.
22:26 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
22:49 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:09 Portico decides to start pushing across the map.Portico tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
23:37 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
24:02 Portico warps in a nexus.Portico takes another base — the economy widens.
24:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
24:46 Portico micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Buzzcut seems to lose a lot in this battle!Buzzcut's defense bends, then snaps. Portico takes the middle of the game.
25:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Buzzcut seems to be fine.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:34 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Buzzcut destroyed only less than half of Portico's army.Buzzcut clips Portico's army — real damage, but Portico fights on.
26:10 It seems like Portico has more units than Buzzcut!Count the units: Portico has the edge over Buzzcut right now.
26:26 Unwilling to make the game too long, Portico starts moving out.Portico tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
27:15 Portico's dragoons dealt with Buzzcut's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor Portico!Buzzcut's defense bends, then snaps. Portico takes the middle of the game.
27:47 It seems that Portico only managed to destroy less than half of Buzzcut's army.Portico clips Buzzcut's army — real damage, but Buzzcut fights on.
27:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:19 Portico shot down Buzzcut's command center.No reinforcements in time: Buzzcut watches Portico level the expansion.
28:55 Cloaked wraiths from Buzzcut are harassing Portico!The raid lands — Buzzcut chips away at Portico's foundation.
29:17 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
29:30 Portico now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Portico hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:56 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:24 Buzzcut failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, Portico cleans up and continues pushing!Buzzcut's defense bends, then snaps. Portico takes the middle of the game.
30:53 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:01 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:43 Buzzcut's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!The composition is ready; Buzzcut starts the push.
31:55 Portico brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Portico hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:19 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
32:34 Portico's speedlots dealt with a lot of Buzzcut's tanks while they were off position! Buzzcut has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Portico holds Buzzcut.
33:16 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Buzzcut seems to be fine.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
33:54 It seems like Portico has more units than Buzzcut!Count the units: Portico has the edge over Buzzcut right now.
34:13 Unwilling to make the game too long, Buzzcut starts moving out.Buzzcut has seen enough — the army moves out.
34:42 Portico decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Portico crosses the map with everything.
35:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
35:21 Portico positioned his dragoons on the ramp and took the advantage, Buzzcut had to back off!Portico absorbs the mid-game push — Buzzcut gained nothing for the cost.
35:47 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Buzzcut destroyed only less than half of Portico's army.Buzzcut clips Portico's army — real damage, but Portico fights on.
36:24 About half of Buzzcut's army has been decimated in that battle.Portico pays for that trade with about half his army.
36:46 Buzzcut tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Portico.Buzzcut knocks, Portico answers. No damage done.
— The late game —
36:58 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Portico commits!Everything Portico has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
37:53 All of a sudden, Buzzcut has no armies left while Portico is continuing to push across the map!Buzzcut's army evaporates. Portico doesn't even slow down.
38:14 It seems that Portico only managed to destroy less than half of Buzzcut's army.Portico takes a bite out of Buzzcut's force and backs off.
38:41 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:50 In terms of army size, Buzzcut is behind Portico!Buzzcut is badly outgunned — Portico's force is a size larger.
39:26 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Buzzcut is coming.Everything Buzzcut has built comes forward at once.
39:45 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Portico commits!Everything Portico has built comes forward at once.
40:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
40:36 Stasis splits the tank line in half and Portico kills the rest at leisure. Buzzcut is in ruins.There's no rebuilding from that. Portico's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Buzzcut seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
41:19 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
41:36 Buzzcut moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Buzzcut crosses the map with everything.
42:15 Portico pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Portico has built comes forward at once.
42:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
42:48 Buzzcut successfully fends off Portico's attacks.Portico commits and it's the wrong call — Buzzcut cleans it up.
43:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Buzzcut seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
43:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
44:05 Buzzcut tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Portico.Buzzcut knocks, Portico answers. No damage done.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:38 Portico has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Portico has built comes forward at once.
44:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
45:09 RECALL! Portico's entire army appears in the middle of Buzzcut's base and there is nothing home!There's no rebuilding from that. Portico's late-game push decides it.
45:50 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Portico destroyed only less than half of Buzzcut's army.Portico clips Buzzcut's army — real damage, but Buzzcut fights on.
46:00 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:22 Buzzcut's number of expansions are equal to Portico's.Base for base, they're level — Buzzcut and Portico match each other.
46:45 Portico decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Portico crosses the map with everything.
47:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
47:32 Portico kills off Buzzcut's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Buzzcut's way of life — Portico marches on.
🎙 The scales tip toward Portico — a lead, but not a safe one.
48:02 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:33 Buzzcut destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Portico's army has been decimated.Buzzcut clips Portico's army — real damage, but Portico fights on.
48:42 Portico pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Portico moves out to end it.
49:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
49:44 Stasis splits the tank line in half and Portico kills the rest at leisure. Buzzcut is in ruins.The final army does its work — Portico breaks Buzzcut late.
🎙 Portico has built a commanding army lead — Buzzcut needs something special here.
50:03 About half of Buzzcut's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Portico's force stays on that battlefield.
50:29 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:50 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Portico commits!This is the big one — Portico commits the late-game army.
51:04 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Buzzcut GGs!Buzzcut types it out: GG.
Buzzcut taps out. Portico's late game was simply better.
G3 LOSS Pathfinder battle report ▾
■ Buzzcut
■ Portico
army value
■ Buzzcut
■ Portico
economy
Play-by-play (51 lines)
0:18 The game starts with Red Buzzcut spawning at s1 and Yellow Portico spawning at s2.Buzzcut takes s1 in Red; across the map, Portico settles in at s2 in Yellow.
0:42 Portico opens 2 Gate Goons against Buzzcut's 1 Fact Double Expand.Buzzcut commits to 1 Fact Double Expand; Portico answers with 2 Gate Goons.
— The early game —
1:05 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:43 Portico warps in a nexus.Portico takes another base — the economy widens.
2:20 Buzzcut decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Buzzcut: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:00 Attempting to end the game, Portico moves out with his armies.Portico has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:31 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:57 Buzzcut successfully kills off Portico's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Buzzcut breaks Portico's front door.
4:17 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
4:56 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
5:28 Buzzcut figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Buzzcut: the first units are already marching.
6:14 Portico decides to push out with his dragoon.Portico goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:40 It seems like Buzzcut has more units than Portico!Count the units: Buzzcut has the edge over Portico right now.
7:09 Buzzcut places down a command center.Quietly, Buzzcut adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:44 Portico warps in a nexus.Portico takes another base — the economy widens.
8:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:40 Portico fends off Buzzcut's marines with his dragoons.Buzzcut's early gamble buys nothing — Portico's defense was already in place.
9:10 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
9:40 Buzzcut lost about half of his army in that battle.Portico pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:19 Buzzcut figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Buzzcut: the first units are already marching.
10:59 Portico is pushing out with his dragoons.Portico goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:59 With beautiful placement, Portico successfully fends off Buzzcut's attacks.Buzzcut commits and it's the wrong call — Portico cleans it up.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:34 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
12:57 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Portico destroyed only less than half of Buzzcut's army.Portico clips Buzzcut's army — real damage, but Buzzcut fights on.
13:25 Portico decides to move out with his armies.Portico tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
14:08 Buzzcut places down a command center.Quietly, Buzzcut adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:38 Portico warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Portico expands.
15:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:43 Buzzcut's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Portico continues pressuring with his dragoons!The early pressure works — Portico breaks Buzzcut's front door.
16:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Buzzcut seems to be fine.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
17:28 Buzzcut tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Portico's armies.Buzzcut's expansion burns — Portico tears it down.
17:44 Buzzcut places down a command center.More workers, more money: Buzzcut expands.
— The mid game —
18:31 Portico now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Portico's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:52 Portico's forces appear to be larger compared to Buzzcut's!Portico's army is visibly the bigger one — Buzzcut should not take this fight.
— The late game —
19:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:59 Portico kills off Buzzcut's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Portico. The push continues.
20:32 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:39 Portico now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Portico starts the push.
🎙 The scales tip toward Portico — a lead, but not a safe one.
22:05 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Buzzcut GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Buzzcut taps.
GG. Portico closes it out over Buzzcut.
G4 LOSS Python battle report ▾
■ Buzzcut
■ Portico
army value
■ Buzzcut
■ Portico
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 Buzzcut spawns at s1 in Blue while Portico spawns at s2 in Purple.Buzzcut in Blue at s1. Portico in Purple at s2. The map is set.
0:52 Portico opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Buzzcut's 2 Fact Vulture.Buzzcut commits to 2 Fact Vulture; Portico answers with 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
1:06 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:59 Portico warps in a nexus.Portico takes another base — the economy widens.
2:22 Buzzcut decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Buzzcut pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:57 Portico decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Portico crosses the map with everything.
3:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:05 Buzzcut's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Portico continues pressuring with his dragoons!The early pressure works — Portico breaks Buzzcut's front door.
4:40 Portico destroyed about half of Buzzcut's army after that battle.Portico cuts Buzzcut's army in half.
5:12 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
5:31 Buzzcut decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Buzzcut: the first units are already marching.
6:16 Portico is pushing out with his dragoons.Portico goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:40 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:11 Portico warps in a nexus.Portico takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Buzzcut is a step behind and knows it.
7:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:30 Nice bunker placement by Portico, Buzzcut can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Buzzcut's early gamble buys nothing — Portico's defense was already in place.
8:59 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Buzzcut destroyed only less than half of Portico's army.Buzzcut clips Portico's army — real damage, but Portico fights on.
— The mid game —
9:34 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
10:12 Buzzcut bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Buzzcut tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:31 Eager to end the game, Portico moves out with his armies.Portico has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:21 Both Buzzcut and Portico appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Buzzcut and Portico yet.
11:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:29 Portico successfully pressures Buzzcut with his dragoons! Buzzcut is contained.Buzzcut wasn't ready. Portico's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Portico's force dwarfs what Buzzcut has left on the field.
12:46 Buzzcut has lost about half of his army in that battle.Portico pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:22 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:52 Portico is pushing out with his dragoons.Portico tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:28 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut takes another base — the economy widens.
14:57 Portico warps in a nexus.Portico plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:43 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 —
16:14 Buzzcut lost some of his marines to Portico's goons.Buzzcut wasn't ready. Portico's early aggression takes the lead.
16:35 Buzzcut lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Portico's force stays on that battlefield.
17:18 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Buzzcut destroyed only less than half of Portico's army.Buzzcut takes a bite out of Portico's force and backs off.
🎙 It's all going Portico's way right now.
17:45 Portico is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Portico: the first units are already marching.
18:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
18:55 The battle outcome favors Portico as Buzzcut's armies melt into Portico's armies' weapon fire!Portico wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
19:27 Buzzcut lost about half of his army in that battle.Portico pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
20:35 Portico decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Portico crosses the map with everything.
21:05 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Buzzcut GGs!Buzzcut types it out: GG.
GG. Portico closes it out over Buzzcut.
G1 LOSS Icarus battle report ▾
■ Buzzcut
■ Shadow
army value
■ Buzzcut
■ Shadow
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Teal Buzzcut spawning at s4 and Purple Shadow spawning at s2.We're underway — Buzzcut spawns at s4, Shadow answers from s2.
0:43 Shadow gets One Fact FE against Buzzcut's One Fact FE.Buzzcut commits to One Fact FE; Shadow answers with One Fact FE.
— The early game —
1:22 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut takes another base — the economy widens.
1:39 Shadow places down a command center.Shadow plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:21 Buzzcut figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Buzzcut slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:47 Attempting to end the game, Shadow moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shadow crosses the map with everything.
3:35 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:06 Shadow successfully fends off Buzzcut's attacks.The attack shatters on Shadow's line. Great positioning.
4:45 After that battle, Shadow still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
5:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Buzzcut seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shadow — the losses are light.
5:45 Buzzcut bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Buzzcut slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
6:07 Shadow decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shadow crosses the map with everything.
6:47 Buzzcut starts expanding.Quietly, Buzzcut adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:31 Shadow places down a command center.More workers, more money: Shadow expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:59 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:28 Nice marine placement by Shadow, Buzzcut can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Shadow holds the early rush without blinking.
9:00 With excellent skills and micro, Shadow managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:38 About half of Buzzcut's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shadow's force stays on that battlefield.
10:16 In terms of army size, Buzzcut is behind Shadow!Buzzcut needs production, fast; Shadow's army has outgrown his.
10:47 Buzzcut decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Buzzcut slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
11:10 Shadow figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Shadow slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
11:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:15 Shadow showed some epic marine micro, Buzzcut lost all of his fighting marines!Buzzcut wasn't ready. Shadow's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Shadow edges ahead on army strength.
13:02 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Shadow while losing less than half of his army.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Shadow seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
13:52 Buzzcut places down a command center.Quietly, Buzzcut adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:36 Shadow places down a command center.More workers, more money: Shadow expands.
15:11 Shadow figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Shadow slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
15:31 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:21 Nice marine micro! Shadow kills off Buzzcut's marines and forces Buzzcut to pull some SCVs!Buzzcut wasn't ready. Shadow's early aggression takes the lead.
16:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Buzzcut seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shadow — the losses are light.
17:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Shadow seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
🎙 It's all going Shadow's way right now.
17:48 Shadow starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shadow crosses the map with everything.
18:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
19:00 A few surprise wraith caught goliaths completely off-position, and Shadow cleans up Buzzcut's tanks!Buzzcut's defense bends, then snaps. Shadow takes the middle of the game.
19:33 About half of Buzzcut's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shadow's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
19:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Shadow seems to be fine.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:45 Shadow feels confident with his vulture-tank-goliath combo, and feels like rocking his opponent.Shadow's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
21:16 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Buzzcut taps out!Buzzcut types it out: GG.
Shadow takes it — the mid game decided this one.
G2 LOSS Benzene battle report ▾
■ Buzzcut
■ Shadow
army value
■ Buzzcut
■ Shadow
economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:15 Buzzcut spawns in Purple at s1 while Shadow spawns in Blue at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Buzzcut at s1, Shadow at s2.
0:50 Buzzcut gets One Fact FE against Shadow's One Fact FE.Buzzcut commits to One Fact FE; Shadow answers with One Fact FE.
— The early game —
1:08 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut takes another base — the economy widens.
1:38 Shadow places down a command center.Shadow plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:14 Buzzcut figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Buzzcut slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:36 Shadow bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Shadow slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
3:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
3:50 With beautiful placement, Shadow successfully fends off Buzzcut's attacks.Shadow holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
4:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Shadow seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
4:39 About half of Buzzcut's army has been decimated in that battle.Shadow pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:18 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut takes another base — the economy widens.
5:46 Shadow places down a command center.Shadow plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:16 Shadow moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shadow crosses the map with everything.
6:50 Buzzcut is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Shadow's army.Buzzcut needs production, fast; Shadow's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Buzzcut is a step behind and knows it.
7:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:57 With enough marines, Shadow kills off Buzzcut's defending marines.The early pressure works — Shadow breaks Buzzcut's front door.
8:22 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:54 With excellent skills and micro, Shadow managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:25 Buzzcut bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Buzzcut slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
10:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:14 Buzzcut was out-microed by Shadow and loses all his attacking forces.Buzzcut commits and it's the wrong call — Shadow cleans it up.
10:59 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Buzzcut destroyed only less than half of Shadow's army.Buzzcut clips Shadow's army — real damage, but Shadow fights on.
11:22 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:02 Shadow decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Shadow slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
12:16 Shadow places down a command center.Shadow plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:52 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.
13:31 Shadow showed some epic marine micro, Buzzcut lost all of his fighting marines!Buzzcut wasn't ready. Shadow's early aggression takes the lead.
13:54 Shadow only destroyed about half of Buzzcut's army.Shadow cuts Buzzcut's army in half.
14:30 With excellent skills and micro, Shadow managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:03 Buzzcut tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Shadow's armies.The base falls. Shadow rips Buzzcut's economy back a full step.
15:24 In terms of army size, Buzzcut is behind Shadow!Buzzcut needs production, fast; Shadow's army has outgrown his.
16:02 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Slight advantage Shadow as the game develops.
16:22 Shadow decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Shadow pushes.
17:01 Buzzcut starts expanding.Buzzcut takes another base — the economy widens.
17:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
18:01 A few surprise wraith caught goliaths completely off-position, and Shadow cleans up Buzzcut's tanks!Buzzcut's defense bends, then snaps. Shadow takes the middle of the game.
18:42 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Shadow while losing less than half of his army.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
19:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Shadow seems to be fine.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:40 Shadow's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Shadow's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
20:03 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
20:43 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! Shadow abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through Buzzcut's army!Buzzcut's defense bends, then snaps. Shadow takes the middle of the game.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Shadow is far ahead.
21:03 Shadow only destroyed about half of Buzzcut's army.Half of Buzzcut's force is gone — Shadow took it apart.
21:33 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Buzzcut destroyed only less than half of Shadow's army.Buzzcut clips Shadow's army — real damage, but Shadow fights on.
22:00 Buzzcut having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Buzzcut taps.
GG. Shadow closes it out over Buzzcut.
G3 WIN Neo Sylphid battle report ▾
■ Buzzcut
■ Shadow
army value
■ Buzzcut
■ Shadow
economy
Play-by-play (115 lines)
0:14 Buzzcut spawns at s2 in Teal while Shadow spawns at s1 in Blue.Buzzcut in Teal at s2. Shadow in Blue at s1. The map is set.
0:39 Shadow gets One Fact FE against Buzzcut's One Fact FE.Buzzcut shows One Fact FE — Shadow has gone One Fact FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:02 Buzzcut places down a command center.Quietly, Buzzcut adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:16 Shadow places down a command center.More workers, more money: Shadow expands.
1:52 Buzzcut figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Buzzcut slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:23 Shadow decides to move out with his armies.Shadow has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:56 Nice marine placement by Shadow, Buzzcut can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Shadow holds the early rush without blinking.
3:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Shadow seems to be fine.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:57 Shadow destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Buzzcut's army has been decimated.Shadow takes a bite out of Buzzcut's force and backs off.
4:09 At the moment, Shadow seems to have more units than Buzzcut.Shadow's army is visibly the bigger one — Buzzcut should not take this fight.
4:51 Attempting to end the game, Buzzcut moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Buzzcut pushes.
5:01 Shadow bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Shadow slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
5:43 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.
5:56 Buzzcut showed some epic marine micro, Shadow lost all of his fighting marines!Shadow wasn't ready. Buzzcut's early aggression takes the lead.
6:27 It seems that Buzzcut only managed to destroy less than half of Shadow's army.Buzzcut takes a bite out of Shadow's force and backs off.
6:45 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:15 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut takes another base — the economy widens.
7:28 Shadow places down a command center.More workers, more money: Shadow expands.
8:02 Buzzcut decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Buzzcut slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
8:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:46 Nice marine micro! Buzzcut kills off Shadow's marines and forces Shadow to pull some SCVs!Shadow wasn't ready. Buzzcut's early aggression takes the lead.
9:14 After that battle, Shadow still has most of his army with him.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Buzzcut seems to be fine.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:58 Buzzcut decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Buzzcut slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
10:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
10:51 Buzzcut was out-microed by Shadow and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Shadow's line. Great positioning.
11:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Shadow seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
11:37 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Shadow while losing less than half of his army.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:16 Currently, neither Buzzcut nor Shadow appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Buzzcut and Shadow match each other.
12:35 Shadow places down a command center.More workers, more money: Shadow expands.
13:09 Shadow moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shadow crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
13:16 Buzzcut places down a command center.More workers, more money: Buzzcut expands.
13:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
14:23 Shadow lost all of his vultures and tanks during this push! What a great move from Buzzcut!Buzzcut absorbs the mid-game push — Shadow gained nothing for the cost.
14:30 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:10 Buzzcut destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shadow's army has been decimated.Buzzcut takes a bite out of Shadow's force and backs off.
15:24 Shadow tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Buzzcut.Shadow knocks, Buzzcut answers. No damage done.
15:45 Shadow dropped some marines into Buzzcut's mineral line!Buzzcut looks away for one second and Shadow makes him pay for it.
16:13 Shadow decides to expand.More workers, more money: Shadow expands.
16:38 Buzzcut dropped some marines into Shadow's mineral line!The raid lands — Buzzcut chips away at Shadow's foundation.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
17:00 Buzzcut decides to expand.Buzzcut takes another base — the economy widens.
17:26 Dropship! Dropship! Buzzcut drops some vultures into Shadow's mineral line!The raid lands — Buzzcut chips away at Shadow's foundation.
18:01 Buzzcut is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Buzzcut's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
18:25 Shadow is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Shadow's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
18:51 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:06 Shadow doesn't have enough sieged up tanks in position and Buzzcut uses his number advantage to break Shadow's defenses!The mid-game push crashes through — Buzzcut breaks Shadow's position.
19:40 With excellent skills and micro, Shadow managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
20:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Buzzcut seems to be fine.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:33 Shadow is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Buzzcut's army.Shadow is badly outgunned — Buzzcut's force is a size larger.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
20:48 Buzzcut's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Buzzcut's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
21:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:40 Buzzcut noticed that Shadow didn't have enough anti-air and breaks Shadow's defenses easily with a few dropships!The mid-game push crashes through — Buzzcut breaks Shadow's position.
21:59 Buzzcut destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shadow's army has been decimated.Buzzcut clips Shadow's army — real damage, but Shadow fights on.
22:31 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Shadow while losing less than half of his army.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:54 Buzzcut is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Buzzcut's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
23:29 Eager to end the game, Shadow moves out with his armies.Shadow has seen enough — the army moves out.
23:46 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
24:09 With beautiful placement, Shadow successfully fends off Buzzcut's attacks.The attack shatters on Shadow's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
24:39 After that battle, Shadow still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
24:55 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:17 Shadow tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Buzzcut.Shadow knocks, Buzzcut answers. No damage done.
25:46 Buzzcut feels confident with his vulture-tank-goliath combo, and feels like rocking his opponent.Buzzcut's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
26:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
26:33 A few surprise wraith caught goliaths completely off-position, and Buzzcut cleans up Shadow's tanks!The mid-game push crashes through — Buzzcut breaks Shadow's position.
27:11 Buzzcut only destroyed about half of Shadow's army.Half of Shadow's force is gone — Buzzcut took it apart.
27:24 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shadow — the losses are light.
27:45 Shadow dropped some marines into Buzzcut's mineral line!Buzzcut looks away for one second and Shadow makes him pay for it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
28:28 Attempting to end the game, Buzzcut moves out with his armies.Buzzcut has seen enough — the army moves out.
28:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
28:59 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! Buzzcut abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through Shadow's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Buzzcut breaks Shadow's position.
29:28 Shadow has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Buzzcut's force stays on that battlefield.
30:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Buzzcut seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shadow — the losses are light.
30:13 Buzzcut shot down Shadow's command center.No reinforcements in time: Shadow watches Buzzcut level the expansion.
30:54 With a successful harassment, Shadow hurts Buzzcut's economy.Beautiful harassment from Shadow. Buzzcut's economy takes a real hit.
31:15 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
31:47 Buzzcut feels confident with his vulture-tank-goliath combo, and feels like rocking his opponent.Buzzcut's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
32:07 In terms of army size, Shadow is behind Buzzcut!Shadow is badly outgunned — Buzzcut's force is a size larger.
32:32 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.
32:50 Speed vulture micro in combination with tanks is definitely imbalanced! Buzzcut is slicing through Shadow's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Buzzcut breaks Shadow's position.
33:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Shadow seems to be fine.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:35 Shadow destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Buzzcut's army has been decimated.Shadow takes a bite out of Buzzcut's force and backs off.
33:58 Buzzcut decides to start pushing across the map.Buzzcut has seen enough — the army moves out.
34:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
34:51 Buzzcut wins the tank trade in the middle and Shadow has nothing left to hold the line with.There's no rebuilding from that. Buzzcut's late-game push decides it.
35:13 With excellent skills and micro, Shadow managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
35:49 Shadow destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Buzzcut's army has been decimated.Shadow clips Buzzcut's army — real damage, but Buzzcut fights on.
36:08 Buzzcut decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Buzzcut pushes.
36:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
36:53 Buzzcut wins the tank trade in the middle and Shadow has nothing left to hold the line with.The final army does its work — Buzzcut breaks Shadow late.
37:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Shadow seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
37:46 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Shadow while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shadow — the losses are light.
38:06 It seems like Buzzcut has more units than Shadow!Buzzcut's army is visibly the bigger one — Shadow should not take this fight.
38:39 Buzzcut has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.Max supply, full upgrades: Buzzcut moves out to end it.
38:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Buzzcut edges ahead on army strength.
39:37 Buzzcut's goliaths clear the sky and the tanks do the rest. Shadow is broken.The final army does its work — Buzzcut breaks Shadow late.
39:47 About half of Shadow's army has been decimated in that battle.Buzzcut pays for that trade with about half his army.
40:29 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Shadow while losing less than half of his army.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:53 Shadow tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Buzzcut.Good instincts from Buzzcut; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
41:14 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Shadow GGs!Shadow GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Buzzcut closes it out over Shadow.
G4 WIN Colosseum battle report ▾
■ Buzzcut
■ Shadow
army value
■ Buzzcut
■ Shadow
economy
Play-by-play (33 lines)
0:07 Buzzcut spawns in Yellow at s3 while Shadow spawns in Orange at s1.Buzzcut takes s3 in Yellow; across the map, Shadow settles in at s1 in Orange.
0:40 Buzzcut gets One Fact FE against Shadow's One Fact FE.Buzzcut shows One Fact FE — Shadow has gone One Fact FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:18 Buzzcut places down a command center.Quietly, Buzzcut adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:55 Shadow places down a command center.More workers, more money: Shadow expands.
2:52 Buzzcut decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Buzzcut pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:15 Shadow decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Shadow slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
4:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:42 Shadow failed to kill off Buzzcut's defending marines.Buzzcut holds the early rush without blinking.
5:24 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Shadow while losing less than half of his army.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:04 After that battle, Shadow still has most of his army with him.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:38 Buzzcut bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Buzzcut slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
— The mid game —
7:17 Shadow figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Shadow slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
7:51 Buzzcut's number of expansions are equal to Shadow's.Base for base, they're level — Buzzcut and Shadow match each other.
8:22 Shadow desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Shadow plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:40 Buzzcut kills off Shadow's armies and continues pushing!Shadow's army evaporates. Buzzcut doesn't even slow down.
10:19 With excellent skills and micro, Shadow managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:02 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:48 Buzzcut figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Buzzcut slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
— The late game —
12:19 Buzzcut desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Buzzcut takes another base — the economy widens.
12:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:36 Buzzcut showed some epic marine micro, Shadow lost all of his fighting marines!The early pressure works — Buzzcut breaks Shadow's front door.
14:20 Shadow has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Buzzcut's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Shadow is a step behind and knows it.
14:44 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:32 Buzzcut decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Buzzcut slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
16:12 Shadow having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Shadow taps.
Shadow taps out. Buzzcut's early game was simply better.
G5 LOSS Odyssey battle report ▾
■ Buzzcut
■ Shadow
army value
■ Buzzcut
■ Shadow
economy
Play-by-play (175 lines)
0:07 The Blue Buzzcut spawns at s1 while Yellow Shadow spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Buzzcut at s1, Shadow at s2.
0:33 Shadow opens One Fact FE against Buzzcut's One Fact FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Buzzcut's One Fact FE against Shadow's One Fact FE.
— The early game —
0:59 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:13 Shadow places down a command center.Shadow takes another base — the economy widens.
1:40 Buzzcut bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Buzzcut slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:10 Shadow decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Shadow slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
2:22 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:01 Buzzcut failed to kill off Shadow's defending marines.Shadow holds the early rush without blinking.
3:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Shadow seems to be fine.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:32 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:09 Buzzcut decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Buzzcut slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
4:16 Shadow bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Shadow slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
4:41 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut takes another base — the economy widens.
5:14 Shadow places down a command center.Shadow plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:35 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
5:59 Shadow failed to kill off Buzzcut's defending marines.Shadow's early gamble buys nothing — Buzzcut's defense was already in place.
6:20 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Shadow while losing less than half of his army.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Shadow seems to be fine.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:07 Shadow is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Buzzcut's army.Shadow is badly outgunned — Buzzcut's force is a size larger.
7:25 Buzzcut bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Buzzcut slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
7:43 Shadow figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Shadow slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
8:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:33 Shadow successfully fends off Buzzcut's attacks.The attack shatters on Shadow's line. Great positioning.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:07 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Buzzcut destroyed only less than half of Shadow's army.Buzzcut takes a bite out of Shadow's force and backs off.
9:30 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shadow — the losses are light.
9:57 Shadow bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Shadow slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
10:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:31 With beautiful placement, Buzzcut successfully fends off Shadow's attacks.Shadow commits and it's the wrong call — Buzzcut cleans it up.
11:03 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Shadow while losing less than half of his army.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:12 With excellent skills and micro, Shadow managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:45 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:10 Shadow starts expanding.Shadow takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The mid game —
12:38 Buzzcut is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Buzzcut's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
12:53 Shadow must macro up quickly or Buzzcut will just roll him over!Shadow is badly outgunned — Buzzcut's force is a size larger.
13:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
13:34 Buzzcut lost all of his vultures and tanks during this push! What a great move from Shadow!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shadow holds Buzzcut.
13:52 Buzzcut destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shadow's army has been decimated.Buzzcut takes a bite out of Shadow's force and backs off.
14:20 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Shadow while losing less than half of his army.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:55 Buzzcut successfully blocked Shadow from harassing his economy.Shadow knocks, Buzzcut answers. No damage done.
15:13 Buzzcut is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Buzzcut's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
15:44 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:51 The battle outcome favors Buzzcut as Shadow's armies melt into Buzzcut's armies' weapon fire!Buzzcut wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
16:26 With excellent skills and micro, Shadow managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Buzzcut seems to be fine.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:07 Shadow harasses Buzzcut and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Shadow. Buzzcut's economy takes a real hit.
17:24 Buzzcut is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Buzzcut's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
17:47 Buzzcut starts expanding.Buzzcut takes another base — the economy widens.
18:07 Shadow places down a command center.Shadow plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:00 Speed vulture micro in combination with tanks is definitely imbalanced! Buzzcut is slicing through Shadow's army!Shadow's defense bends, then snaps. Buzzcut takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:26 Shadow lost about half of his army in that battle.Buzzcut pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:52 Shadow destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Buzzcut's army has been decimated.Shadow clips Buzzcut's army — real damage, but Buzzcut fights on.
20:15 Shadow tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Buzzcut's armies.Buzzcut finds the weak point and Shadow's new base is gone.
20:28 Shadow dropped some marines into Buzzcut's mineral line!The raid lands — Shadow chips away at Buzzcut's foundation.
20:56 Shadow decides to expand.More workers, more money: Shadow expands.
21:30 Buzzcut dropped some marines into Shadow's mineral line!Shadow looks away for one second and Buzzcut makes him pay for it.
21:50 Shadow dropped some marines into Buzzcut's mineral line!Shadow gets into Buzzcut's mineral line — workers are dying.
22:12 Buzzcut decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Buzzcut pushes.
22:28 At the moment, Buzzcut seems to have more units than Shadow.Buzzcut's army is visibly the bigger one — Shadow should not take this fight.
🎙 The scales tip toward Buzzcut — a lead, but not a safe one.
23:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
23:14 Buzzcut misplaced some of his mines and it backfired! Shadow successfully defends against Buzzcut's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shadow holds Buzzcut.
23:49 With excellent skills and micro, Shadow managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Buzzcut seems to be fine.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:20 Dropship! Dropship! Shadow drops some vultures into Buzzcut's mineral line!Shadow gets into Buzzcut's mineral line — workers are dying.
24:51 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:14 Shadow places down a command center.Shadow takes another base — the economy widens.
25:41 Buzzcut's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Buzzcut's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
25:54 Shadow is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Shadow's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
26:47 With a few well placed mines, Shadow swept through Buzzcut's army!Buzzcut's defense bends, then snaps. Shadow takes the middle of the game.
27:11 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shadow — the losses are light.
27:33 After that battle, Shadow still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
27:52 Shadow shot down Buzzcut's command center.The base falls. Shadow rips Buzzcut's economy back a full step.
28:11 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut takes another base — the economy widens.
28:35 Shadow places down a command center.Quietly, Shadow adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
29:01 Buzzcut tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Shadow.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shadow shuts the door on Buzzcut.
29:23 Shadow's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Shadow's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
29:54 Buzzcut places down a command center.More workers, more money: Buzzcut expands.
30:04 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
30:35 All of a sudden, Buzzcut has no armies left while Shadow is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Buzzcut's way of life — Shadow marches on.
31:10 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Shadow while losing less than half of his army.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:25 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Buzzcut destroyed only less than half of Shadow's army.Buzzcut takes a bite out of Shadow's force and backs off.
31:40 Shadow's cloaked wraith did not do much to Buzzcut's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Buzzcut shuts the door on Shadow.
32:19 In terms of army size, Buzzcut is behind Shadow!Buzzcut needs production, fast; Shadow's army has outgrown his.
32:37 Dropship! Dropship! Buzzcut drops some vultures into Shadow's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Buzzcut. Shadow's economy takes a real hit.
32:51 Buzzcut decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Buzzcut tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
33:29 Shadow decides to move out with his armies.Shadow has seen enough — the army moves out.
33:51 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
34:05 Shadow decides to expand.Quietly, Shadow adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
34:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
34:43 Buzzcut lost all of his vultures and tanks during this push! What a great move from Shadow!Shadow absorbs the mid-game push — Buzzcut gained nothing for the cost.
35:18 With excellent skills and micro, Shadow managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
35:34 Buzzcut lost about half of his army in that battle.Shadow pays for that trade with about half his army.
35:58 Buzzcut feels confident with his vulture-tank-goliath combo, and feels like rocking his opponent.Buzzcut's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
36:15 Eager to end the game, Shadow moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shadow crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
36:48 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 —
37:17 Buzzcut unsieged at the wrong moment and Shadow's tanks punished every one of them.Shadow holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
37:42 After that battle, Shadow still has most of his army with him.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Buzzcut seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shadow — the losses are light.
38:19 Buzzcut decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Buzzcut has seen enough — the army moves out.
38:37 Shadow has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.Max supply, full upgrades: Shadow moves out to end it.
39:04 In terms of army size, Buzzcut and Shadow are around equal.Unit for unit, Buzzcut and Shadow are level.
39:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
39:50 A perfect siege arc from Shadow — Buzzcut walked into it and the whole army melted.The final army does its work — Shadow breaks Buzzcut late.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
40:26 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Shadow while losing less than half of his army.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:43 After that battle, Shadow still has most of his army with him.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:59 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Buzzcut finally commits to crossing the map.This is the big one — Buzzcut commits the late-game army.
41:25 Shadow has the tank count at last — the whole line unsieges and starts crawling forward.This is the big one — Shadow commits the late-game army.
41:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
42:10 Buzzcut's goliaths clear the sky and the tanks do the rest. Shadow is broken.The final army does its work — Buzzcut breaks Shadow late.
42:44 Shadow lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Buzzcut's force stays on that battlefield.
42:58 Shadow destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Buzzcut's army has been decimated.Shadow clips Buzzcut's army — real damage, but Buzzcut fights on.
43:17 Buzzcut tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Shadow.Buzzcut knocks, Shadow answers. No damage done.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
43:50 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Buzzcut finally commits to crossing the map.This is the big one — Buzzcut commits the late-game army.
44:08 Shadow has the tank count at last — the whole line unsieges and starts crawling forward.Max supply, full upgrades: Shadow moves out to end it.
44:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
44:50 Shadow was already sieged on the high ground — Buzzcut's push dies in the open.Shadow holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
45:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Shadow seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
45:44 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Shadow while losing less than half of his army.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:05 Buzzcut tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Shadow.Buzzcut knocks, Shadow answers. No damage done.
46:32 Buzzcut decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Buzzcut pushes.
46:46 Shadow loads the dropships. If those tanks land behind the siege line this is over.Max supply, full upgrades: Shadow moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
47:02 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
47:33 Buzzcut unsieged at the wrong moment and Shadow's tanks punished every one of them.Shadow holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
47:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Shadow seems to be fine.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:15 Buzzcut lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shadow's force stays on that battlefield.
48:42 Buzzcut tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Shadow.Buzzcut goes for the raid — Shadow is ready, and nothing comes of it.
49:08 Dropship! Dropship! Buzzcut drops some vultures into Shadow's mineral line!Buzzcut gets into Shadow's mineral line — workers are dying.
49:23 Shadow decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Shadow crosses the map with everything.
50:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
50:24 Buzzcut was already sieged on the high ground — Shadow's push dies in the open.Shadow throws the endgame army in and Buzzcut simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
50:37 Shadow destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Buzzcut's army has been decimated.Shadow clips Buzzcut's army — real damage, but Buzzcut fights on.
51:02 Buzzcut destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shadow's army has been decimated.Buzzcut clips Shadow's army — real damage, but Shadow fights on.
51:21 Buzzcut has the tank count at last — the whole line unsieges and starts crawling forward.Max supply, full upgrades: Buzzcut moves out to end it.
51:43 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Shadow finally commits to crossing the map.Everything Shadow has built comes forward at once.
52:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
52:30 A perfect siege arc from Buzzcut — Shadow walked into it and the whole army melted.The final army does its work — Buzzcut breaks Shadow late.
53:02 With excellent skills and micro, Shadow managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
53:31 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Shadow while losing less than half of his army.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:54 Shadow is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Buzzcut's army.Shadow needs production, fast; Buzzcut's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
54:17 Buzzcut tried to harass Shadow but Shadow successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shadow shuts the door on Buzzcut.
54:24 Shadow has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.This is the big one — Shadow commits the late-game army.
54:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
55:12 All of a sudden, Buzzcut has no armies left while Shadow is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Buzzcut's way of life — Shadow marches on.
55:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Buzzcut seems to be fine.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:56 After that battle, Shadow still has most of his army with him.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:35 Buzzcut tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Shadow.Buzzcut knocks, Shadow answers. No damage done.
56:53 Shadow loads the dropships. If those tanks land behind the siege line this is over.Max supply, full upgrades: Shadow moves out to end it.
57:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Shadow holds the stronger army for now.
57:40 Shadow wins the tank trade in the middle and Buzzcut has nothing left to hold the line with.The final army does its work — Shadow breaks Buzzcut late.
57:58 Buzzcut lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shadow's force stays on that battlefield.
58:32 With excellent skills and micro, Shadow managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:42 Shadow has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.Max supply, full upgrades: Shadow moves out to end it.
59:17 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Buzzcut GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Buzzcut taps.
That's the game: Shadow defeats Buzzcut, settled in the late game.
G6 LOSS Blue Storm battle report ▾
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Play-by-play (135 lines)
0:19 The Yellow Buzzcut spawns at s2 while Red Shadow spawns at s1.We're underway — Buzzcut spawns at s2, Shadow answers from s1.
0:26 Buzzcut gets One Fact FE against Shadow's One Fact FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Buzzcut's One Fact FE against Shadow's One Fact FE.
— The early game —
0:50 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:26 Shadow places down a command center.Shadow takes another base — the economy widens.
1:51 Buzzcut bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Buzzcut slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:14 Shadow bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Shadow slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
2:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:50 With enough marines, Buzzcut kills off Shadow's defending marines.Shadow wasn't ready. Buzzcut's early aggression takes the lead.
3:28 After that battle, Shadow still has most of his army with him.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Buzzcut seems to be fine.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:03 Buzzcut decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Buzzcut slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
4:33 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shadow starts moving out.Shadow has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
5:17 Buzzcut showed some epic marine micro, Shadow lost all of his fighting marines!The early pressure works — Buzzcut breaks Shadow's front door.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:50 With excellent skills and micro, Shadow managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:13 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Shadow while losing less than half of his army.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:44 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:59 Shadow places down a command center.Shadow takes another base — the economy widens.
7:13 Buzzcut decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Buzzcut slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
7:56 Shadow is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Buzzcut's army.Shadow is badly outgunned — Buzzcut's force is a size larger.
8:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
8:29 With enough marines, Shadow successfully defend against Buzzcut's marines.Buzzcut's early gamble buys nothing — Shadow's defense was already in place.
9:05 Shadow has lost about half of his army in that battle.Buzzcut pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:19 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:41 Buzzcut bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Buzzcut slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
10:14 Shadow bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Shadow slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
10:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:07 Nice marine placement by Buzzcut, Shadow can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Buzzcut holds the early rush without blinking.
11:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Buzzcut seems to be fine.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Shadow seems to be fine.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:08 Buzzcut places down a command center.More workers, more money: Buzzcut expands.
12:47 Shadow places down a command center.Quietly, Shadow adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The mid game —
12:57 Buzzcut is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Buzzcut's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
13:20 Attempting to end the game, Shadow moves out with his armies.Shadow tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
14:17 Buzzcut kills off Shadow's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Buzzcut. The push continues.
14:30 It seems that Buzzcut only managed to destroy less than half of Shadow's army.Buzzcut clips Shadow's army — real damage, but Shadow fights on.
15:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Buzzcut seems to be fine.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:26 Buzzcut tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Shadow.Buzzcut goes for the raid — Shadow is ready, and nothing comes of it.
15:59 Both Buzzcut and Shadow appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Buzzcut and Shadow yet.
16:14 Buzzcut is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Buzzcut's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:37 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.
17:07 Shadow was able to hold off against Buzzcut's vultures and tanks.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shadow holds Buzzcut.
17:16 After that battle, Shadow still has most of his army with him.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:56 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Shadow while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shadow — the losses are light.
18:15 Buzzcut's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shadow's economy.Buzzcut knocks, Shadow answers. No damage done.
18:43 Buzzcut places down a command center.Quietly, Buzzcut adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:02 Shadow places down a command center.More workers, more money: Shadow expands.
19:34 Attempting to end the game, Shadow moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shadow crosses the map with everything.
19:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
20:08 Speed vulture micro in combination with tanks is definitely imbalanced! Shadow is slicing through Buzzcut's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Shadow breaks Buzzcut's position.
20:41 Buzzcut has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shadow's force stays on that battlefield.
20:57 With excellent skills and micro, Shadow managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
21:27 Both Buzzcut and Shadow appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Buzzcut and Shadow yet.
21:48 Cloaked wraiths from Buzzcut are harassing Shadow!Beautiful harassment from Buzzcut. Shadow's economy takes a real hit.
22:12 Buzzcut places down a command center.Buzzcut takes another base — the economy widens.
22:44 Shadow places down a command center.Shadow plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:58 Shadow's cloaked wraith did not do much to Buzzcut's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Buzzcut shuts the door on Shadow.
23:31 Buzzcut feels confident with his vulture-tank-goliath combo, and feels like rocking his opponent.Buzzcut's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
24:24 Shadow's tank placement was superior and it defended against Buzzcut's vultures.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shadow holds Buzzcut.
24:47 With excellent skills and micro, Shadow managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:58 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:29 Both Buzzcut and Shadow appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Buzzcut and Shadow match each other.
25:59 Cloaked wraiths from Shadow are harassing Buzzcut!Buzzcut looks away for one second and Shadow makes him pay for it.
26:06 Buzzcut decides to move out with his armies.Buzzcut tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
26:31 Shadow decides to move out with his armies.Shadow has seen enough — the army moves out.
27:03 Buzzcut places down a command center.Quietly, Buzzcut adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
27:37 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.
27:48 All of a sudden, Buzzcut has no armies left while Shadow is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Buzzcut's way of life — Shadow marches on.
28:26 About half of Buzzcut's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shadow's force stays on that battlefield.
28:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Shadow seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
29:07 Eager to end the game, Shadow moves out with his armies.Shadow has seen enough — the army moves out.
29:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
29:59 The battle outcome favors Shadow as Buzzcut's armies melt into Shadow's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Buzzcut's way of life — Shadow marches on.
30:21 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shadow destroyed only less than half of Buzzcut's army.Shadow clips Buzzcut's army — real damage, but Buzzcut fights on.
30:51 After that battle, Shadow still has most of his army with him.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
31:06 Shadow shot down Buzzcut's command center.Buzzcut's expansion burns — Shadow tears it down.
31:36 Buzzcut tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Shadow.Buzzcut goes for the raid — Shadow is ready, and nothing comes of it.
31:46 Shadow places down a command center.More workers, more money: Shadow expands.
32:13 Shadow feels confident with his vulture-tank-goliath combo, and feels like rocking his opponent.Shadow's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
32:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
33:03 Buzzcut has enough goliaths to prevent Shadow from pushing with wraith, vulture, tank combination.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Buzzcut holds Shadow.
33:27 After that battle, Buzzcut still has most of his army with him.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:57 After that battle, Shadow still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
34:23 Buzzcut tried to harass Shadow but Shadow successfully fends off the harassment.Buzzcut knocks, Shadow answers. No damage done.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
34:48 Shadow's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Shadow's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
34:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
35:40 Shadow lost all of his vultures and tanks during this push! What a great move from Buzzcut!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Buzzcut holds Shadow.
36:03 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Shadow while losing less than half of his army.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Shadow seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
36:36 Buzzcut tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Shadow.Buzzcut knocks, Shadow answers. No damage done.
37:09 Buzzcut's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shadow's economy.Buzzcut goes for the raid — Shadow is ready, and nothing comes of it.
37:32 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shadow starts moving out.Shadow has seen enough — the army moves out.
37:59 Shadow's forces appear to be larger compared to Buzzcut's!Count the units: Shadow has the edge over Buzzcut right now.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
38:10 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.
38:43 The battle outcome favors Shadow as Buzzcut's armies melt into Shadow's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Shadow. The push continues.
39:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Buzzcut seems to be fine.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:31 After that battle, Shadow still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
40:02 Buzzcut dropped some marines into Shadow's mineral line!Buzzcut gets into Shadow's mineral line — workers are dying.
40:19 Buzzcut tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Shadow.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shadow shuts the door on Buzzcut.
— The late game —
40:34 Shadow has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.This is the big one — Shadow commits the late-game army.
41:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
41:38 A perfect siege arc from Shadow — Buzzcut walked into it and the whole army melted.There's no rebuilding from that. Shadow's late-game push decides it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
42:05 With excellent skills and micro, Buzzcut managed to fend off Shadow while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shadow — the losses are light.
42:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Shadow seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
42:42 Buzzcut must macro up quickly or Shadow will just roll him over!Buzzcut is badly outgunned — Shadow's force is a size larger.
43:08 Shadow decides to move out with his armies.Shadow tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
43:28 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.
43:57 A perfect siege arc from Shadow — Buzzcut walked into it and the whole army melted.There's no rebuilding from that. Shadow's late-game push decides it.
44:17 Buzzcut lost about half of his army in that battle.Shadow pays for that trade with about half his army.
44:50 With excellent skills and micro, Shadow managed to fend off Buzzcut while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Buzzcut — the losses are light.
45:07 Shadow has the tank count at last — the whole line unsieges and starts crawling forward.Everything Shadow has built comes forward at once.
🎙 It's all going Shadow's way right now.
45:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
45:56 Shadow's goliaths clear the sky and the tanks do the rest. Buzzcut is broken.There's no rebuilding from that. Shadow's late-game push decides it.
46:26 About half of Buzzcut's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shadow's force stays on that battlefield.
46:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Shadow seems to be fine.Buzzcut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:14 Buzzcut having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Buzzcut GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Shadow takes it — the late game decided this one.