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sparring — no growth, no fatigue, nothing counts; the reports are the pointG1 WIN Jade battle report ▾
■ Era
■ Franchisee
army value
■ Era
■ Franchisee
economy
Play-by-play (163 lines)
0:18 The game starts with Orange Franchisee spawning at s1 and White Era spawning at s4.Franchisee in Orange at s1. Era in White at s4. The map is set.
0:31 Era gets 12 Pool against Franchisee's 1 Rax FE.Franchisee commits to 1 Rax FE; Era answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
0:51 Franchisee starts expanding.More workers, more money: Franchisee expands.
1:16 Era places down a hatchery.Quietly, Era adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:51 Franchisee decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Franchisee goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:06 Era is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Era goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:45 Franchisee gains early map control with his marines!Era wasn't ready. Franchisee's early aggression takes the lead.
3:24 About half of Era's army has been decimated in that battle.Franchisee pays for that trade with about half his army.
3:40 Franchisee has lost about half of his army in that battle.Era pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:12 Franchisee starts pushing out with his marines.Franchisee goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:34 Era's zerglings are pushing out!Era goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:52 Franchisee places down a command center.Quietly, Franchisee adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:10 Era places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Era expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:02 Era failed to break through Franchisee's marine defense line.Era's early gamble buys nothing — Franchisee's defense was already in place.
6:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Franchisee seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Era — the losses are light.
6:40 Era has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Franchisee's force stays on that battlefield.
7:11 Franchisee moves out with his armies.Franchisee tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:40 Era with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Era goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:11 Era's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Franchisee continues pressuring with his marines!Era wasn't ready. Franchisee's early aggression takes the lead.
8:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Era seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Franchisee — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Franchisee seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Era — the losses are light.
9:18 Era's army is small compared to Franchisee!Era is badly outgunned — Franchisee's force is a size larger.
9:42 Franchisee feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Franchisee tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:10 Era's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Era: the first units are already marching.
10:43 Franchisee places down a command center.Quietly, Franchisee adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:10 Era places down a hatchery.Era plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:56 Franchisee gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Franchisee breaks Era's front door.
12:20 With excellent skills and micro, Era managed to fend off Franchisee while losing less than half of his army.Franchisee keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Franchisee seems to be fine.Era keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:50 Attempting to end the game, Franchisee moves out with his armies.Franchisee has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:25 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
13:46 Franchisee seemed like winning the battle but when Era's mutalisks came into the scene, things changed, Era won the battle!Era absorbs the mid-game push — Franchisee gained nothing for the cost.
13:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Era seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Franchisee — the losses are light.
14:32 Franchisee has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Era's force stays on that battlefield.
15:01 What a pity! Era managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Franchisee's army.Era goes for the raid — Franchisee is ready, and nothing comes of it.
15:25 What superior Mutalisk micro from Era! Franchisee's economy is suffering!Era gets into Franchisee's mineral line — workers are dying.
15:36 Era appears to have more army than Franchisee!Count the units: Era has the edge over Franchisee right now.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:53 Franchisee places down a command center.Franchisee takes another base — the economy widens.
16:29 Era places down a hatchery.Era plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:43 Franchisee is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Franchisee's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:12 Era is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Era hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
18:04 Era's zerglings didn't do much damage to Franchisee's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.Era's defense bends, then snaps. Franchisee takes the middle of the game.
18:14 About half of Era's army has been decimated in that battle.Franchisee pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:51 After that battle, Franchisee still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Era — the losses are light.
19:07 Without any further reinforcements, Era's expansion is decimated by Franchisee's armies.The base falls. Franchisee rips Era's economy back a full step.
🎙 Franchisee holds the stronger army for now.
19:40 Franchisee places down a command center.Quietly, Franchisee adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:05 Era places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Era expands.
20:14 Franchisee tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Era.Franchisee goes for the raid — Era is ready, and nothing comes of it.
20:50 Era places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Era expands.
21:05 Franchisee is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Franchisee hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:35 Era is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Era hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:46 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:15 All of a sudden, Franchisee has no armies left while Era is continuing to push across the map!Franchisee's army evaporates. Era doesn't even slow down.
22:42 Era only destroyed about half of Franchisee's army.Era cuts Franchisee's army in half.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
23:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Era seems to be fine.Franchisee keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:31 Era shot down Franchisee's command center.Era finds the weak point and Franchisee's new base is gone.
23:38 Era appears to have more army than Franchisee!Count the units: Era has the edge over Franchisee right now.
24:15 Franchisee places down a command center.Franchisee takes another base — the economy widens.
24:41 Era is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Era hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
25:11 Franchisee's marines forced Era's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Franchisee holds Era.
25:34 Era destroyed about half of Franchisee's army after that battle.Era cuts Franchisee's army in half.
26:13 Era lost about half of his army in that battle.Franchisee pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
26:24 Franchisee dropped some marines into Era's mineral line!The raid lands — Franchisee chips away at Era's foundation.
26:48 Era places down a hatchery.Era takes another base — the economy widens.
27:15 Franchisee is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Franchisee's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:44 Era is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Era hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:56 Franchisee places down a command center.More workers, more money: Franchisee expands.
28:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
28:46 Franchisee stimpacked his marines and sliced through Era's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Franchisee breaks Era's position.
29:02 With excellent skills and micro, Era managed to fend off Franchisee while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Franchisee — the losses are light.
29:33 With excellent skills and micro, Franchisee managed to fend off Era while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Era — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
29:53 Franchisee is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Franchisee hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:23 Era is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Era hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
31:11 Era is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Franchisee's marines melt in this attack!The mid-game push crashes through — Era breaks Franchisee's position.
31:34 Era destroyed about half of Franchisee's army after that battle.Half of Franchisee's force is gone — Era took it apart.
31:55 With excellent skills and micro, Era managed to fend off Franchisee while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Franchisee — the losses are light.
32:23 Era places down a hatchery.Era takes another base — the economy widens.
32:49 Era is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Era starts the push.
33:01 Franchisee places down a command center.More workers, more money: Franchisee expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
33:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
33:42 Era lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Franchisee's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Franchisee holds Era.
34:05 After that battle, Franchisee still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Era — the losses are light.
34:33 Era has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Franchisee's force stays on that battlefield.
34:54 With a successful harassment, Franchisee hurts Era's economy.Era looks away for one second and Franchisee makes him pay for it.
35:25 Franchisee now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Franchisee starts the push.
35:56 Era brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Era hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:05 Franchisee's number of expansions are equal to Era's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Franchisee and Era yet.
36:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
36:58 Era is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Franchisee's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Era breaks Franchisee's position.
37:16 About half of Franchisee's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Era's force stays on that battlefield.
37:38 After that battle, Era still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Franchisee — the losses are light.
38:12 Eager to end the game, Franchisee moves out with his armies.Franchisee tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
38:28 Attempting to end the game, Era moves out with his armies.Era has seen enough — the army moves out.
38:50 Era places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Era expands.
39:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
39:35 Era kills off Franchisee's armies and continues pushing!Franchisee's army evaporates. Era doesn't even slow down.
40:09 It seems that Era only managed to destroy less than half of Franchisee's army.Era clips Franchisee's army — real damage, but Franchisee fights on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
40:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Era seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Franchisee — the losses are light.
40:44 Franchisee tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Era.Good instincts from Era; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
41:12 Attempting to end the game, Era moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Era pushes.
41:37 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 —
42:05 Era threw the swarm at a full tank line and Franchisee barely moved.Franchisee holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
42:19 With excellent skills and micro, Franchisee managed to fend off Era while losing less than half of his army.Era keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:52 Era has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Franchisee's force stays on that battlefield.
43:10 Franchisee tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Era.Good instincts from Era; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
43:40 Franchisee moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.This is the big one — Franchisee commits the late-game army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
43:54 Plague first, then the charge — Era goes for the throat.This is the big one — Era commits the late-game army.
44:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
44:42 Era could not break the tank line, and Franchisee is already inside the fourth.There's no rebuilding from that. Franchisee's late-game push decides it.
45:06 With excellent skills and micro, Era managed to fend off Franchisee while losing less than half of his army.Franchisee keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:37 After that battle, Franchisee still has most of his army with him.Era keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:44 Era is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Franchisee's army.Era is badly outgunned — Franchisee's force is a size larger.
46:10 Franchisee's cloaked wraith did not do much to Era's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Era shuts the door on Franchisee.
46:31 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Era commits everything.Everything Era has built comes forward at once.
47:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
47:16 Era kills off Franchisee's armies and continues pushing!Era wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
47:47 About half of Franchisee's army has been decimated in that battle.Era pays for that trade with about half his army.
48:15 Franchisee destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Era's army has been decimated.Franchisee takes a bite out of Era's force and backs off.
48:31 Franchisee decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Franchisee pushes.
49:03 Era moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Everything Era has built comes forward at once.
49:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
49:53 Franchisee successfully fends off Era's attacks.Franchisee holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
50:10 Franchisee has lost about half of his army in that battle.Era pays for that trade with about half his army.
50:25 About half of Era's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Franchisee's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
50:56 Plague first, then the charge — Era goes for the throat.This is the big one — Era commits the late-game army.
51:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
51:45 Dark swarm goes down and Franchisee's marines are firing at nothing! Era's cracklings eat the entire line!The final army does its work — Era breaks Franchisee late.
52:11 Franchisee has lost about half of his army in that battle.Era pays for that trade with about half his army.
52:33 After that battle, Era still has most of his army with him.Franchisee keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:59 Era decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Era has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The tide turns. Era comes out of that exchange ahead.
53:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
53:30 Era's defilers made that army unkillable and Franchisee's position is gone.The final army does its work — Era breaks Franchisee late.
54:08 Franchisee lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Era's force stays on that battlefield.
54:32 Franchisee destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Era's army has been decimated.Franchisee clips Era's army — real damage, but Era fights on.
54:54 Era moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Everything Era has built comes forward at once.
55:02 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Franchisee GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Franchisee taps.
That's the game: Era defeats Franchisee, settled in the late game.
G2 WIN Fighting Spirit battle report ▾
■ Era
■ Franchisee
army value
■ Era
■ Franchisee
economy
Play-by-play (88 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Red Era spawning at s4 and Yellow Franchisee spawning at s1.Era takes s4 in Red; across the map, Franchisee settles in at s1 in Yellow.
0:35 Franchisee gets 1 Rax Gas against Era's 12 Pool.Era shows 12 Pool — Franchisee has gone 1 Rax Gas. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:02 Era places down a hatchery.Quietly, Era adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:27 Franchisee places down a command center.More workers, more money: Franchisee expands.
1:47 Era's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Era: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:23 Franchisee decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Franchisee: the first units are already marching.
2:52 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:20 Franchisee gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Franchisee breaks Era's front door.
3:36 After that battle, Franchisee destroyed about half of Era's army.Franchisee cuts Era's army in half.
4:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Franchisee seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Era — the losses are light.
4:40 Era's zerglings are pushing out!Era tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:06 Franchisee decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Franchisee tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:28 Both Era and Franchisee appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Era and Franchisee match each other.
6:02 Era places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Era expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:17 Franchisee places down a command center.Franchisee plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:04 Nice placement by Era, Franchisee can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Franchisee's early gamble buys nothing — Era's defense was already in place.
7:28 With excellent skills and micro, Era managed to fend off Franchisee while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Franchisee — the losses are light.
7:55 With excellent skills and micro, Franchisee managed to fend off Era while losing less than half of his army.Era keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:35 Era with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Era goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:07 Franchisee feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Franchisee tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:22 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:59 Era failed to kill off Franchisee's defending marines.Era's early gamble buys nothing — Franchisee's defense was already in place.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
10:11 With excellent skills and micro, Franchisee managed to fend off Era while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Era — the losses are light.
10:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Era seems to be fine.Franchisee keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:12 Eager to end the game, Era moves out with his armies.Era has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:26 Franchisee starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Franchisee: the first units are already marching.
12:01 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:21 Era was out-microed by Franchisee and loses all his attacking forces.Era commits and it's the wrong call — Franchisee cleans it up.
12:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Franchisee seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Era — the losses are light.
13:27 With excellent skills and micro, Era managed to fend off Franchisee while losing less than half of his army.Franchisee keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:50 Era places down a hatchery.Quietly, Era adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
14:07 Franchisee places down a command center.More workers, more money: Franchisee expands.
14:38 Era decides to move out with his armies.Era has seen enough — the army moves out.
15:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:26 Era was out-microed by Franchisee and loses all his attacking forces.Era commits and it's the wrong call — Franchisee cleans it up.
15:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Franchisee seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Era — the losses are light.
16:22 About half of Era's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Franchisee's force stays on that battlefield.
16:56 Franchisee tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Era.Franchisee goes for the raid — Era is ready, and nothing comes of it.
17:10 Era moves out with his armies.Era tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
— The mid game —
17:45 Franchisee is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Franchisee starts the push.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
18:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:41 Era is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Franchisee's marines melt in this attack!The mid-game push crashes through — Era breaks Franchisee's position.
19:00 Era only destroyed about half of Franchisee's army.Half of Franchisee's force is gone — Era took it apart.
19:33 After that battle, Era still has most of his army with him.Franchisee keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:53 Era places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Era expands.
20:22 Franchisee places down a command center.Quietly, Franchisee adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:56 Franchisee's cloaked wraith did not do much to Era's economy.Franchisee knocks, Era answers. No damage done.
21:17 Era brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Era's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:35 Franchisee's army is small compared to Era!Franchisee is badly outgunned — Era's force is a size larger.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
22:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:32 Era is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Franchisee's marines melt in this attack!Franchisee's defense bends, then snaps. Era takes the middle of the game.
22:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Franchisee seems to be fine.Era keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:26 Franchisee destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Era's army has been decimated.Franchisee clips Era's army — real damage, but Era fights on.
23:45 What superior Mutalisk micro from Era! Franchisee's economy is suffering!Franchisee looks away for one second and Era makes him pay for it.
24:22 Era decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Era pushes.
24:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
25:08 Era kills off Franchisee's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Era. The push continues.
25:48 Franchisee lost about half of his army in that battle.Era pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Era edges ahead on army strength.
26:08 After that battle, Era still has most of his army with him.Franchisee keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:25 Franchisee decides to expand.Franchisee takes another base — the economy widens.
27:09 Era starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Era crosses the map with everything.
27:21 Era places down a hatchery.Era takes another base — the economy widens.
27:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
28:24 Era's well-placed lurkers caught Franchisee's tanks and medics off-guard! Franchisee's army is completely melting!Franchisee's defense bends, then snaps. Era takes the middle of the game.
28:38 Franchisee has lost about half of his army in that battle.Era pays for that trade with about half his army.
29:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Era seems to be fine.Franchisee keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:37 Era starts pushing across the map.Era has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Era holds the stronger army for now.
30:04 Franchisee places down a command center.Franchisee plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
30:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
30:54 Era kills off Franchisee's armies and continues pushing!Franchisee's army evaporates. Era doesn't even slow down.
31:25 After that battle, Era destroyed about half of Franchisee's army.Era cuts Franchisee's army in half.
31:41 With excellent skills and micro, Era managed to fend off Franchisee while losing less than half of his army.Franchisee keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:25 Franchisee's cloaked wraith did not do much to Era's economy.Franchisee goes for the raid — Era is ready, and nothing comes of it.
32:50 Era moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Era pushes.
33:09 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Franchisee GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Franchisee taps.
GG. Era closes it out over Franchisee.
G3 WIN Electric Circuit battle report ▾
■ Era
■ Franchisee
army value
■ Era
■ Franchisee
economy
Play-by-play (57 lines)
0:16 The game starts with Orange Franchisee spawning at s1 and Teal Era spawning at s2.Franchisee in Orange at s1. Era in Teal at s2. The map is set.
0:43 Era opens 12 Hatch against Franchisee's 1 Rax FE.Franchisee shows 1 Rax FE — Era has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:10 Franchisee places down a command center.Quietly, Franchisee adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:42 Era places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Era expands.
2:17 Franchisee feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Franchisee goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:40 Eager to end the game, Era moves out with his armies.Era tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:40 Franchisee failed to kill off Era's defending zerglings.Era holds the early rush without blinking.
4:12 Era has lost about half of his army in that battle.Franchisee pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:50 Era destroyed about half of Franchisee's army after that battle.Half of Franchisee's force is gone — Era took it apart.
5:06 Franchisee places down a command center.Franchisee takes another base — the economy widens.
5:42 Era places down a hatchery.Era plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:25 Unwilling to make the game too long, Franchisee starts moving out.Franchisee tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:57 Era is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Era goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:43 Era's zerglings surround Franchisee's marines and kills it off!Franchisee wasn't ready. Era's early aggression takes the lead.
8:28 Franchisee lost about half of his army in that battle.Era pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Era seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Franchisee — the losses are light.
9:19 Franchisee starts pushing out with his marines.Franchisee tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:48 Era is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Era goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:19 In terms of army size, Franchisee is behind Era!Franchisee is badly outgunned — Era's force is a size larger.
10:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:27 Nice control from Era! He killed Franchisee's marines and continues pressuring!Franchisee wasn't ready. Era's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The scales tip toward Era — a lead, but not a safe one.
11:55 Franchisee has lost about half of his army in that battle.Era pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Era seems to be fine.Franchisee keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:51 Franchisee places down a command center.Franchisee takes another base — the economy widens.
13:22 Era places down a hatchery.Era plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:58 Era is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Era goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:53 Mismicro from Franchisee gave opportunity to Era! Era is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Franchisee wasn't ready. Era's early aggression takes the lead.
15:36 Era destroyed about half of Franchisee's army after that battle.Era cuts Franchisee's army in half.
16:03 With excellent skills and micro, Era managed to fend off Franchisee while losing less than half of his army.Franchisee keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Era as the game develops.
16:36 Eager to end the game, Era moves out with his armies.Era has seen enough — the army moves out.
16:51 Era places down a hatchery.Era takes another base — the economy widens.
17:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:59 The battle outcome favors Era as Franchisee's armies melt into Era's armies' weapon fire!Era wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
18:37 Franchisee has lost about half of his army in that battle.Era pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Era seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Franchisee — the losses are light.
19:37 Franchisee places down a command center.Franchisee takes another base — the economy widens.
19:55 Cloaked wraiths from Franchisee are harassing Era!Franchisee gets into Era's mineral line — workers are dying.
— The mid game —
20:35 Era brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Era hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Era's force dwarfs what Franchisee has left on the field.
21:08 Franchisee is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Era's army.Franchisee is badly outgunned — Era's force is a size larger.
— The late game —
21:36 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:05 All of a sudden, Franchisee has no armies left while Era is continuing to push across the map!Franchisee's army evaporates. Era doesn't even slow down.
22:30 Franchisee lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Era's force stays on that battlefield.
23:05 After that battle, Era still has most of his army with him.Franchisee keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:37 Franchisee's cloaked wraith did not do much to Era's economy.Franchisee knocks, Era answers. No damage done.
24:05 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Franchisee GGs!Franchisee types it out: GG.
That's the game: Era defeats Franchisee, settled in the early game.
G4 LOSS Colosseum battle report ▾
■ Era
■ Franchisee
army value
■ Era
■ Franchisee
economy
Play-by-play (166 lines)
0:20 Era spawns in Teal at s3 while Franchisee spawns in Green at s2.We're underway — Era spawns at s3, Franchisee answers from s2.
0:32 Franchisee gets 1 Rax FE against Era's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Era's 12 Pool against Franchisee's 1 Rax FE.
— The early game —
0:55 Era places down a hatchery.Era plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:10 Franchisee places down a command center.Franchisee takes another base — the economy widens.
1:44 Era starts pushing across the map.Era tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:01 Franchisee moves out with his armies.Franchisee has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:43 Era was out-microed by Franchisee and loses all his attacking forces.Franchisee holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
3:22 With excellent skills and micro, Franchisee managed to fend off Era while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Era — the losses are light.
3:40 After that battle, Era still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Franchisee — the losses are light.
4:02 Era places down a hatchery.Era takes another base — the economy widens.
4:20 Franchisee places down a command center.Franchisee plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:55 Era decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Era crosses the map with everything.
5:05 Franchisee decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Franchisee tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Franchisee holds the stronger army for now.
5:28 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
5:58 Nice placement by Era, Franchisee can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Era holds the early rush without blinking.
6:23 With excellent skills and micro, Era managed to fend off Franchisee while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Franchisee — the losses are light.
6:36 After that battle, Franchisee still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Era — the losses are light.
7:16 Era's zerglings are pushing out!Era goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:26 Franchisee starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Franchisee crosses the map with everything.
7:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:08 Franchisee has enough marines to deal with Era's zergling pressure.Franchisee holds the early rush without blinking.
8:30 After that battle, Franchisee still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Era — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:58 Era lost about half of his army in that battle.Franchisee pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:28 Franchisee places down a command center.Franchisee plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:58 Era decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Era crosses the map with everything.
10:19 Franchisee starts pushing out with his marines.Franchisee tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:38 Era places down a hatchery.Era takes another base — the economy widens.
11:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
11:16 Era failed to break through Franchisee's marine defense line.Franchisee holds the early rush without blinking.
11:42 With excellent skills and micro, Franchisee managed to fend off Era while losing less than half of his army.Era keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:08 After that battle, Era still has most of his army with him.Franchisee keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:27 Currently, neither Era nor Franchisee appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Era and Franchisee yet.
12:54 Era decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Era crosses the map with everything.
— The mid game —
13:12 Franchisee is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Franchisee starts the push.
13:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
14:02 Even sunken colonies didn't help Era, Era has to pull some drones to fight against Franchisee's marines!The mid-game push crashes through — Franchisee breaks Era's position.
14:36 With excellent skills and micro, Era managed to fend off Franchisee while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Franchisee — the losses are light.
14:48 After that battle, Franchisee still has most of his army with him.Era keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:04 Franchisee decides to expand.Franchisee plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:42 Era places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Era expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:05 What superior Mutalisk micro from Era! Franchisee's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Era chips away at Franchisee's foundation.
16:26 What a pity! Era managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Franchisee's army.Era goes for the raid — Franchisee is ready, and nothing comes of it.
16:43 Franchisee is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Franchisee starts the push.
17:07 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:24 The battle outcome favors Franchisee as Era's armies melt into Franchisee's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Era's way of life — Franchisee marches on.
17:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Era seems to be fine.Franchisee keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Franchisee seems to be fine.Era keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:52 Cloaked wraiths from Franchisee are harassing Era!The raid lands — Franchisee chips away at Era's foundation.
19:00 Franchisee places down a command center.More workers, more money: Franchisee expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:36 Era is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Franchisee.Era is starving on bases while Franchisee spreads across the map.
19:58 Era places down a hatchery.Era plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:23 Era brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Era starts the push.
20:30 Franchisee now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Franchisee hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:20 Era kills off Franchisee's armies and continues pushing!Era wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
21:49 Era destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Franchisee's army has been decimated.Era takes a bite out of Franchisee's force and backs off.
22:20 With excellent skills and micro, Era managed to fend off Franchisee while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Franchisee — the losses are light.
22:44 Franchisee places down a command center.Franchisee plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
22:53 Unwilling to make the game too long, Era starts moving out.Here it comes: Era crosses the map with everything.
23:29 Era places down a hatchery.Quietly, Era adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
24:06 Era seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Franchisee is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Era breaks Franchisee's position.
24:24 After that battle, Franchisee still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Era — the losses are light.
24:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Era seems to be fine.Franchisee keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:07 Zerglings ran past Franchisee's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Era!Era gets into Franchisee's mineral line — workers are dying.
25:45 Era starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Era hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:03 Franchisee places down a command center.Franchisee takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
26:39 Era was unable to break through Franchisee's M&M group.Franchisee absorbs the mid-game push — Era gained nothing for the cost.
27:16 After that battle, Franchisee still has most of his army with him.Era keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:31 Franchisee destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Era's army has been decimated.Franchisee clips Era's army — real damage, but Era fights on.
28:07 Era tried to harass Franchisee but Franchisee successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Franchisee shuts the door on Era.
28:24 With a successful harassment, Franchisee hurts Era's economy.Franchisee gets into Era's mineral line — workers are dying.
28:50 What a pity! Era managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Franchisee's army.Era knocks, Franchisee answers. No damage done.
29:04 Franchisee now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Franchisee starts the push.
29:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
29:52 Era held off Franchisee's M&M group merely with the help of newly popped lurkers.Era absorbs the mid-game push — Franchisee gained nothing for the cost.
30:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Era seems to be fine.Franchisee keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:37 With excellent skills and micro, Franchisee managed to fend off Era while losing less than half of his army.Era keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:53 In terms of army size, Franchisee is behind Era!Franchisee needs production, fast; Era's army has outgrown his.
31:24 Eager to end the game, Era moves out with his armies.Era tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
31:49 Franchisee is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Franchisee's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:30 Even sunken colonies didn't help Era, Era has to pull some drones to fight against Franchisee's marines!Era's defense bends, then snaps. Franchisee takes the middle of the game.
32:56 After that battle, Era still has most of his army with him.Franchisee keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
33:18 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Era destroyed only less than half of Franchisee's army.Era clips Franchisee's army — real damage, but Franchisee fights on.
33:56 Franchisee shot down Era's hatchery.The base falls. Franchisee rips Era's economy back a full step.
34:16 Era places down a hatchery.Quietly, Era adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
34:37 Era starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Era starts the push.
34:58 Franchisee is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Franchisee hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:28 Both Era and Franchisee appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
35:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
36:11 The tank line advances and Era's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Franchisee is winning this.The final army does its work — Franchisee breaks Era late.
36:20 After that battle, Era still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Franchisee — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
36:42 After that battle, Franchisee still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Era — the losses are light.
37:15 Zerglings ran past Franchisee's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Era!Beautiful harassment from Era. Franchisee's economy takes a real hit.
37:37 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Era is moving out!Everything Era has built comes forward at once.
37:51 Franchisee decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Franchisee pushes.
38:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
38:52 Era could not break the tank line, and Franchisee is already inside the fourth.There's no rebuilding from that. Franchisee's late-game push decides it.
39:07 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Franchisee destroyed only less than half of Era's army.Franchisee takes a bite out of Era's force and backs off.
39:34 After that battle, Franchisee still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Era — the losses are light.
39:50 Franchisee is leading the game with more expansions than Era.Economically it's Franchisee's game right now; Era is falling behind on bases.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:11 Plague first, then the charge — Era goes for the throat.Everything Era has built comes forward at once.
40:53 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Franchisee starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Franchisee commits the late-game army.
41:02 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
41:30 Irradiate on the defilers! The swarm breaks and Era has to run.Franchisee holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
42:01 With excellent skills and micro, Franchisee managed to fend off Era while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Era — the losses are light.
42:08 After that battle, Era still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Franchisee — the losses are light.
42:38 Era decides to start pushing across the map.Era has seen enough — the army moves out.
42:53 Franchisee creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Franchisee moves out to end it.
43:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
43:40 Era's defilers made that army unkillable and Franchisee's position is gone.The final army does its work — Era breaks Franchisee late.
44:08 After that battle, Franchisee still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Era — the losses are light.
44:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Era seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Franchisee — the losses are light.
45:01 What superior Mutalisk micro from Era! Franchisee's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Era. Franchisee's economy takes a real hit.
45:27 Era moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.This is the big one — Era commits the late-game army.
45:43 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Franchisee starts the walk to the hatcheries.Everything Franchisee has built comes forward at once.
46:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
46:37 Dark swarm goes down and Franchisee's marines are firing at nothing! Era's cracklings eat the entire line!There's no rebuilding from that. Era's late-game push decides it.
46:48 With excellent skills and micro, Franchisee managed to fend off Era while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Era — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Era seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Franchisee — the losses are light.
47:47 It seems like Era has more units than Franchisee!Era's army is visibly the bigger one — Franchisee should not take this fight.
47:59 Era tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Franchisee's defense line.Good instincts from Franchisee; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
48:27 Franchisee creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Franchisee moves out to end it.
48:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
49:02 Era plagues the vessels and Franchisee no longer has the detection to push any further.Era holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
49:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Era seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Franchisee — the losses are light.
49:58 After that battle, Franchisee still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Era — the losses are light.
50:25 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Franchisee pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Franchisee commits the late-game army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
50:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
51:01 With beautiful placement, Era successfully fends off Franchisee's attacks.Franchisee commits and it's the wrong call — Era cleans it up.
51:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Era seems to be fine.Franchisee keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:57 After that battle, Franchisee still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Era — the losses are light.
52:22 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Franchisee pushes into the swarm.Max supply, full upgrades: Franchisee moves out to end it.
52:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
52:59 Era could not break the tank line, and Franchisee is already inside the fourth.There's no rebuilding from that. Franchisee's late-game push decides it.
53:22 About half of Era's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Franchisee's force stays on that battlefield.
53:59 With excellent skills and micro, Franchisee managed to fend off Era while losing less than half of his army.Era keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 It's all going Franchisee's way right now.
54:06 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Franchisee starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Franchisee moves out to end it.
54:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
54:53 Irradiate on the defilers! Franchisee watches Era's swarm evaporate and pushes on.There's no rebuilding from that. Franchisee's late-game push decides it.
55:28 Era lost about half of his army in that battle.Franchisee pays for that trade with about half his army.
55:53 With excellent skills and micro, Franchisee managed to fend off Era while losing less than half of his army.Era keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:15 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Era taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Era taps.
Era taps out. Franchisee's late game was simply better.
G5 LOSS Match Point battle report ▾
■ Era
■ Franchisee
army value
■ Era
■ Franchisee
economy
Play-by-play (172 lines)
0:07 Franchisee spawns at s1 in Teal while Era spawns at s2 in Red.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Franchisee at s1, Era at s2.
0:35 Franchisee opens 14 CC against Era's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Franchisee's 14 CC against Era's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:02 Franchisee places down a command center.Franchisee plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:25 Era places down a hatchery.Era takes another base — the economy widens.
1:33 Franchisee feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Franchisee: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
1:56 Era decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Era crosses the map with everything.
2:36 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:53 Era's zerglings surround Franchisee's marines and kills it off!Franchisee wasn't ready. Era's early aggression takes the lead.
3:22 After that battle, Franchisee still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Era — the losses are light.
3:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Era seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Franchisee — the losses are light.
4:04 Franchisee decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Franchisee pushes.
4:25 Era is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Era goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:40 Era's army is small compared to Franchisee!Era is badly outgunned — Franchisee's force is a size larger.
5:07 Franchisee places down a command center.More workers, more money: Franchisee expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:39 Era places down a hatchery.Era plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
6:15 Nice control from Era! He killed Franchisee's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Era breaks Franchisee's front door.
6:41 After that battle, Franchisee still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Era — the losses are light.
7:02 It seems that Franchisee only managed to destroy less than half of Era's army.Franchisee takes a bite out of Era's force and backs off.
7:36 Era starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Era pushes.
7:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
8:23 Era failed to kill off Franchisee's defending marines.Franchisee holds the early rush without blinking.
8:33 With excellent skills and micro, Franchisee managed to fend off Era while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Era — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:12 With excellent skills and micro, Era managed to fend off Franchisee while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Franchisee — the losses are light.
9:24 Franchisee places down a command center.More workers, more money: Franchisee expands.
10:00 Era places down a hatchery.Quietly, Era adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:17 Era with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Era: the first units are already marching.
10:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:53 Era's zerglings surround Franchisee's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Era breaks Franchisee's front door.
11:12 After that battle, Franchisee still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Era — the losses are light.
11:55 After that battle, Era still has most of his army with him.Franchisee keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
12:02 Era brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Era starts the push.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:27 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:53 Era seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Franchisee is totally losing this battle!Franchisee's defense bends, then snaps. Era takes the middle of the game.
13:12 About half of Franchisee's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Era's force stays on that battlefield.
13:45 Era lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Franchisee's force stays on that battlefield.
14:09 Franchisee tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Era.Franchisee goes for the raid — Era is ready, and nothing comes of it.
14:25 Franchisee's army is small compared to Era!Franchisee needs production, fast; Era's army has outgrown his.
14:41 Era desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Era adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:20 Franchisee tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Era.Good instincts from Era; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
15:28 Era is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Era starts the push.
🎙 Era holds the stronger army for now.
16:08 Franchisee decides to expand.Franchisee takes another base — the economy widens.
16:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
16:45 Franchisee seems to have run out of scans! Era's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!The mid-game push crashes through — Era breaks Franchisee's position.
17:16 Era destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Franchisee's army has been decimated.Era takes a bite out of Franchisee's force and backs off.
17:27 Franchisee destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Era's army has been decimated.Franchisee takes a bite out of Era's force and backs off.
17:58 Franchisee tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Era.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Era shuts the door on Franchisee.
18:11 Cloaked wraiths from Franchisee are harassing Era!The raid lands — Franchisee chips away at Era's foundation.
18:48 Era brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Era's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:25 Era lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Franchisee's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Franchisee holds Era.
19:51 With excellent skills and micro, Franchisee managed to fend off Era while losing less than half of his army.Era keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:15 With excellent skills and micro, Era managed to fend off Franchisee while losing less than half of his army.Franchisee keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:37 Era places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Era expands.
21:11 Era is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Era starts the push.
21:24 Franchisee places down a command center.Franchisee takes another base — the economy widens.
21:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
22:09 All of a sudden, Franchisee has no armies left while Era is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Franchisee's way of life — Era marches on.
22:25 After that battle, Franchisee still has most of his army with him.Era keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:59 After that battle, Era still has most of his army with him.Franchisee keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:14 Franchisee successfully harasses Era's economy.Era looks away for one second and Franchisee makes him pay for it.
23:39 Franchisee must macro up quickly or Era will just roll him over!Franchisee needs production, fast; Era's army has outgrown his.
24:01 Dropship! Dropship! Franchisee drops some vultures into Era's mineral line!Era looks away for one second and Franchisee makes him pay for it.
24:41 Era brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Era starts the push.
24:48 Era places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Era expands.
25:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
25:41 Era lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Franchisee's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Franchisee holds Era.
25:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Franchisee seems to be fine.Era keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Era seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Franchisee — the losses are light.
26:59 Franchisee dropped some marines into Era's mineral line!Era looks away for one second and Franchisee makes him pay for it.
27:16 Franchisee places down a command center.More workers, more money: Franchisee expands.
27:43 Franchisee is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Franchisee hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
28:18 Franchisee kills off Era's armies and continues pushing!Era's army evaporates. Franchisee doesn't even slow down.
28:46 Era lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Franchisee's force stays on that battlefield.
29:17 After that battle, Franchisee still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Era — the losses are light.
29:42 Era places down a hatchery.Era takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
30:00 What superior Mutalisk micro from Era! Franchisee's economy is suffering!Era gets into Franchisee's mineral line — workers are dying.
30:25 Franchisee's forces appear to be larger compared to Era's!Franchisee's army is visibly the bigger one — Era should not take this fight.
30:37 Franchisee places down a command center.More workers, more money: Franchisee expands.
31:08 Nice try from Era to harass Franchisee, but Franchisee's reaction is just too agile.Era knocks, Franchisee answers. No damage done.
31:35 Franchisee is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Franchisee's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:57 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
32:11 Era had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Franchisee to fall back.Era absorbs the mid-game push — Franchisee gained nothing for the cost.
32:29 With excellent skills and micro, Era managed to fend off Franchisee while losing less than half of his army.Franchisee keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:56 With excellent skills and micro, Franchisee managed to fend off Era while losing less than half of his army.Era keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
33:29 Zerglings ran past Franchisee's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Era!Beautiful harassment from Era. Franchisee's economy takes a real hit.
33:46 Franchisee is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Franchisee starts the push.
34:13 Era is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Era's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
34:55 Era is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Franchisee's marines melt in this attack!Franchisee's defense bends, then snaps. Era takes the middle of the game.
35:28 About half of Franchisee's army has been decimated in that battle.Era pays for that trade with about half his army.
35:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Era seems to be fine.Franchisee keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:57 Era shot down Franchisee's command center.Era finds the weak point and Franchisee's new base is gone.
36:34 Era has more expansions than Franchisee.Economically it's Era's game right now; Franchisee is falling behind on bases.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
37:04 Franchisee places down a command center.Franchisee takes another base — the economy widens.
37:25 Franchisee now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Franchisee's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
37:39 Era brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Era's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
38:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
38:31 Even sunken colonies didn't help Era, Era has to pull some drones to fight against Franchisee's marines!Era's defense bends, then snaps. Franchisee takes the middle of the game.
38:40 About half of Era's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Franchisee's force stays on that battlefield.
39:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Franchisee seems to be fine.Era keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
39:42 Franchisee moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Max supply, full upgrades: Franchisee moves out to end it.
40:04 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Era is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Era moves out to end it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
40:45 Franchisee's siege line holds and Era's ultralisks die on the way in.Franchisee holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
41:12 With excellent skills and micro, Franchisee managed to fend off Era while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Era — the losses are light.
41:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Era seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Franchisee — the losses are light.
41:58 It seems like Franchisee has more units than Era!Franchisee's army is visibly the bigger one — Era should not take this fight.
42:19 Era tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Franchisee's defense line.Era knocks, Franchisee answers. No damage done.
42:43 Franchisee creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Franchisee has built comes forward at once.
43:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
43:20 The tank line advances and Era's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Franchisee is winning this.There's no rebuilding from that. Franchisee's late-game push decides it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
43:46 Franchisee only destroyed about half of Era's army.Franchisee cuts Era's army in half.
44:23 With excellent skills and micro, Franchisee managed to fend off Era while losing less than half of his army.Era keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:33 Era tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Franchisee's defense line.Era goes for the raid — Franchisee is ready, and nothing comes of it.
44:56 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Franchisee starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Franchisee commits the late-game army.
45:18 Era decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Era pushes.
45:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
46:03 The battle outcome favors Franchisee as Era's armies melt into Franchisee's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Era's way of life — Franchisee marches on.
46:41 After that battle, Era still has most of his army with him.Franchisee keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:54 After that battle, Franchisee still has most of his army with him.Era keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:23 Attempting to end the game, Franchisee moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Franchisee pushes.
47:46 Plague first, then the charge — Era goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Era moves out to end it.
47:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
48:27 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Era destroys everything Franchisee had.There's no rebuilding from that. Era's late-game push decides it.
48:51 About half of Franchisee's army has been decimated in that battle.Era pays for that trade with about half his army.
49:22 With excellent skills and micro, Era managed to fend off Franchisee while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Franchisee — the losses are light.
49:45 What superior Mutalisk micro from Era! Franchisee's economy is suffering!Franchisee looks away for one second and Era makes him pay for it.
50:06 Zerglings ran past Franchisee's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Era!Era gets into Franchisee's mineral line — workers are dying.
50:36 Franchisee's army is small compared to Era!Franchisee needs production, fast; Era's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
50:54 Zerglings ran past Franchisee's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Era!The raid lands — Era chips away at Franchisee's foundation.
51:03 Franchisee moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.This is the big one — Franchisee commits the late-game army.
51:42 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Era commits everything.Everything Era has built comes forward at once.
52:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
52:17 Irradiate on the defilers! The swarm breaks and Era has to run.Era throws the endgame army in and Franchisee simply refuses to lose.
52:37 With excellent skills and micro, Franchisee managed to fend off Era while losing less than half of his army.Era keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:00 Era lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Franchisee's force stays on that battlefield.
53:31 Franchisee starts pushing across the map.Franchisee has seen enough — the army moves out.
53:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
54:22 Irradiate on the defilers! Franchisee watches Era's swarm evaporate and pushes on.The final army does its work — Franchisee breaks Era late.
54:32 Era lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Franchisee's force stays on that battlefield.
55:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Franchisee seems to be fine.Era keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:34 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Franchisee starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Franchisee commits the late-game army.
56:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
56:23 Franchisee's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Era.There's no rebuilding from that. Franchisee's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Era is hanging on by a thread against Franchisee's army.
56:45 Era lost about half of his army in that battle.Franchisee pays for that trade with about half his army.
57:02 After that battle, Franchisee still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Era — the losses are light.
57:25 Era harasses Franchisee and gets ahead of the game.Era gets into Franchisee's mineral line — workers are dying.
57:46 Franchisee creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Franchisee has built comes forward at once.
58:00 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Era GGs!Era types it out: GG.
Franchisee takes it — the late game decided this one.
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Play-by-play (142 lines)
0:10 The game starts with Purple Era spawning at s3 and Blue Franchisee spawning at s2.Era in Purple at s3. Franchisee in Blue at s2. The map is set.
0:27 Franchisee gets 1 Rax Gas against Era's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Era, 1 Rax Gas from Franchisee.
— The early game —
1:06 Era places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Era expands.
1:18 Franchisee places down a command center.Quietly, Franchisee adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:41 Era with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Era goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:03 Franchisee feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Franchisee tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:49 Franchisee has enough marines to deal with Era's zergling pressure.Era's early gamble buys nothing — Franchisee's defense was already in place.
3:24 After that battle, Franchisee still has most of his army with him.Era keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:51 Era lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Franchisee's force stays on that battlefield.
4:14 Franchisee places down a command center.Franchisee takes another base — the economy widens.
4:28 Era decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Era crosses the map with everything.
4:47 Attempting to end the game, Franchisee moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Franchisee pushes.
5:26 Era places down a hatchery.Era plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The scales tip toward Franchisee — a lead, but not a safe one.
5:36 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
6:04 Era kills off Franchisee's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Franchisee's way of life — Era marches on.
6:32 After that battle, Franchisee still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Era — the losses are light.
7:04 Franchisee destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Era's army has been decimated.Franchisee takes a bite out of Era's force and backs off.
7:12 Era with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Era goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:35 Franchisee moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Franchisee pushes.
8:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
8:32 Franchisee failed to kill off Era's defending zerglings.Era holds the early rush without blinking.
9:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Era seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Franchisee — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Franchisee seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Era — the losses are light.
9:40 Franchisee places down a command center.Franchisee plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:17 Era with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Era tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:26 Era places down a hatchery.Era plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:29 Era kills off Franchisee's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Era. The push continues.
11:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Franchisee seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Era — the losses are light.
12:12 With excellent skills and micro, Era managed to fend off Franchisee while losing less than half of his army.Franchisee keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
12:21 Era brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Era's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
13:04 In terms of army size, Franchisee is behind Era!Franchisee is badly outgunned — Era's force is a size larger.
13:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:33 Era was unable to break through Franchisee's M&M group.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Franchisee holds Era.
14:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Franchisee seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Era — the losses are light.
14:39 After that battle, Era still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Franchisee — the losses are light.
14:58 Franchisee tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Era.Franchisee knocks, Era answers. No damage done.
15:22 Franchisee places down a command center.Franchisee takes another base — the economy widens.
15:42 Franchisee tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Era.Good instincts from Era; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
16:08 Era decides to start pushing across the map.Era tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:25 Era places down a hatchery.Quietly, Era adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:48 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:11 All of a sudden, Franchisee has no armies left while Era is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Franchisee's way of life — Era marches on.
17:42 After that battle, Franchisee still has most of his army with him.Era keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:56 With excellent skills and micro, Era managed to fend off Franchisee while losing less than half of his army.Franchisee keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:28 What superior Mutalisk micro from Era! Franchisee's economy is suffering!Era gets into Franchisee's mineral line — workers are dying.
18:51 Era brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Era starts the push.
19:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:48 Era backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Franchisee holds Era.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
20:08 After that battle, Franchisee still has most of his army with him.Era keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:19 Era has lost about half of his army in that battle.Franchisee pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:46 Era is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Era's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:08 Franchisee places down a command center.Franchisee plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:04 Franchisee's marines forced Era's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Franchisee holds Era.
22:28 After that battle, Franchisee still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Era — the losses are light.
22:55 Franchisee destroyed about half of Era's army after that battle.Franchisee cuts Era's army in half.
23:23 Era places down a hatchery.Era plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:47 Both Era and Franchisee appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Era and Franchisee yet.
24:07 Era brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Era starts the push.
24:38 Franchisee decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Franchisee tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
24:57 Franchisee places down a command center.Quietly, Franchisee adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
25:29 Franchisee's M&M ball is rolling over Era's units.Era's defense bends, then snaps. Franchisee takes the middle of the game.
26:05 After that battle, Era still has most of his army with him.Franchisee keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:18 After that battle, Franchisee still has most of his army with him.Era keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:41 Franchisee dropped some marines into Era's mineral line!Franchisee gets into Era's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
27:24 Era starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Era's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:46 Unwilling to make the game too long, Franchisee starts moving out.Franchisee has seen enough — the army moves out.
28:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
28:31 Era's zerglings didn't do much damage to Franchisee's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.Era's defense bends, then snaps. Franchisee takes the middle of the game.
28:56 About half of Era's army has been decimated in that battle.Franchisee pays for that trade with about half his army.
29:20 With excellent skills and micro, Franchisee managed to fend off Era while losing less than half of his army.Era keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:34 Franchisee is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Franchisee's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:52 Era must macro up quickly or Franchisee will just roll him over!Era needs production, fast; Franchisee's army has outgrown his.
30:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
31:00 With beautiful placement, Era successfully fends off Franchisee's attacks.The attack shatters on Era's line. Great positioning.
31:08 After that battle, Era still has most of his army with him.Franchisee keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:31 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Era destroyed only less than half of Franchisee's army.Era clips Franchisee's army — real damage, but Franchisee fights on.
32:00 Era brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Era's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:34 Franchisee is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Franchisee's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:50 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
33:17 Era seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Franchisee is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Era breaks Franchisee's position.
33:47 About half of Franchisee's army has been decimated in that battle.Era pays for that trade with about half his army.
34:09 After that battle, Era still has most of his army with him.Franchisee keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
34:28 Era brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Era starts the push.
34:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
35:23 Era seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Franchisee is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Era breaks Franchisee's position.
35:46 Franchisee lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Era's force stays on that battlefield.
35:54 After that battle, Era still has most of his army with him.Franchisee keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:22 Era appears to have more army than Franchisee!Count the units: Era has the edge over Franchisee right now.
— The late game —
36:49 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Era commits everything.Everything Era has built comes forward at once.
37:15 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Franchisee pushes into the swarm.Max supply, full upgrades: Franchisee moves out to end it.
37:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
37:50 Era successfully fends off Franchisee's attacks.Era holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
38:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Era seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Franchisee — the losses are light.
38:48 With excellent skills and micro, Franchisee managed to fend off Era while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Era — the losses are light.
39:20 Franchisee tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Era.Good instincts from Era; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
39:34 Franchisee's cloaked wraith did not do much to Era's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Era shuts the door on Franchisee.
40:07 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Franchisee starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Franchisee commits the late-game army.
40:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
40:41 Franchisee was out-microed by Era and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Era's line. Great positioning.
41:05 After that battle, Era still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Franchisee — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
41:34 After that battle, Era destroyed about half of Franchisee's army.Era cuts Franchisee's army in half.
41:54 Franchisee tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Era.Good instincts from Era; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
42:14 Franchisee dropped some marines into Era's mineral line!Franchisee gets into Era's mineral line — workers are dying.
42:52 Franchisee moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Franchisee has built comes forward at once.
43:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
43:43 Franchisee's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Era.There's no rebuilding from that. Franchisee's late-game push decides it.
44:04 About half of Era's army has been decimated in that battle.Franchisee pays for that trade with about half his army.
44:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Franchisee seems to be fine.Era keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:55 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Franchisee starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Franchisee moves out to end it.
🎙 Franchisee edges ahead on army strength.
45:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
45:24 Era could not break the tank line, and Franchisee is already inside the fourth.There's no rebuilding from that. Franchisee's late-game push decides it.
46:01 Era has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Franchisee's force stays on that battlefield.
46:13 With excellent skills and micro, Franchisee managed to fend off Era while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Era — the losses are light.
46:36 Era's hatchery has been destroyed by Franchisee.Era's expansion burns — Franchisee tears it down.
47:01 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Franchisee starts the walk to the hatcheries.Everything Franchisee has built comes forward at once.
47:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
48:03 Era could not break the tank line, and Franchisee is already inside the fourth.There's no rebuilding from that. Franchisee's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Era is hanging on by a thread against Franchisee's army.
48:20 The attack was a success, Era lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Franchisee — more than half the force is gone.
48:43 With excellent skills and micro, Franchisee managed to fend off Era while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Era — the losses are light.
49:00 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Era GGs!Era types it out: GG.
Franchisee takes it — the late game decided this one.
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Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:10 The game starts with Red Franchisee spawning at s2 and Orange Era spawning at s1.Franchisee takes s2 in Red; across the map, Era settles in at s1 in Orange.
0:37 Franchisee gets 14 CC against Era's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 14 CC from Franchisee, 12 Pool from Era.
— The early game —
1:24 Franchisee places down a command center.More workers, more money: Franchisee expands.
1:47 Era places down a hatchery.Quietly, Era adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:28 Franchisee starts pushing across the map.Franchisee tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:44 Era decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Era has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
4:05 Era's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Franchisee continues pressuring with his marines!Era wasn't ready. Franchisee's early aggression takes the lead.
4:36 With excellent skills and micro, Era managed to fend off Franchisee while losing less than half of his army.Franchisee keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Franchisee seems to be fine.Era keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:31 Franchisee feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Franchisee: the first units are already marching.
6:15 Era is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Era tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:42 Franchisee places down a command center.Quietly, Franchisee adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:07 Era places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Era expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:19 Franchisee successfully fends off Era's attacks.Franchisee holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
8:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Franchisee seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Era — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
9:17 About half of Era's army has been decimated in that battle.Franchisee pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:51 Attempting to end the game, Franchisee moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Franchisee pushes.
10:23 Franchisee's forces appear to be larger compared to Era's!Count the units: Franchisee has the edge over Era right now.
10:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:33 Franchisee kills off Era's armies and continues pushing!Era's army evaporates. Franchisee doesn't even slow down.
12:01 Era lost about half of his army in that battle.Franchisee pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Era is a step behind and knows it.
12:36 After that battle, Franchisee still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Era — the losses are light.
13:13 Franchisee starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Franchisee: the first units are already marching.
13:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:18 Era's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Franchisee continues pressuring with his marines!Era wasn't ready. Franchisee's early aggression takes the lead.
14:49 Franchisee destroyed about half of Era's army after that battle.Half of Era's force is gone — Franchisee took it apart.
— The late game —
15:22 After that battle, Franchisee still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Era — the losses are light.
15:51 Franchisee feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Franchisee tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:16 Franchisee places down a command center.More workers, more money: Franchisee expands.
16:51 Era places down a hatchery.Quietly, Era adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Franchisee has built a commanding army lead — Era needs something special here.
17:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:51 Franchisee kills off Era's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Franchisee. The push continues.
18:33 Era lost about half of his army in that battle.Franchisee pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:13 It seems that Era only managed to destroy less than half of Franchisee's army.Era clips Franchisee's army — real damage, but Franchisee fights on.
19:37 Franchisee feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Franchisee: the first units are already marching.
20:15 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Era taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Era taps.
That's the game: Franchisee defeats Era, settled in the early game.