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sparring — no growth, no fatigue, nothing counts; the reports are the pointG1 LOSS Aztec battle report ▾
■ Croon
■ Argent
army value
■ Croon
■ Argent
economy
Play-by-play (165 lines)
0:15 The Orange Croon spawns at s1 while White Argent spawns at s2.Croon in Orange at s1. Argent in White at s2. The map is set.
0:42 Argent gets Forge Fast Expand against Croon's 12 Pool.Croon commits to 12 Pool; Argent answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:03 Croon places down a hatchery.Quietly, Croon adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:20 Argent warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Argent expands.
1:41 Croon starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Croon pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:15 Argent is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Argent: the first units are already marching.
2:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:52 Argent lost some of his dragoons to Croon's speedlings!Argent wasn't ready. Croon's early aggression takes the lead.
3:09 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Croon destroyed only less than half of Argent's army.Croon clips Argent's army — real damage, but Argent fights on.
3:35 Argent destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Croon's army has been decimated.Argent clips Croon's army — real damage, but Croon fights on.
4:03 Croon decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Croon has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:24 Argent's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Argent: the first units are already marching.
4:51 Argent warps in a nexus.Quietly, Argent adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:15 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:32 Croon failed to kill off Argent's defending zealots.Croon's early gamble buys nothing — Argent's defense was already in place.
6:10 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Croon destroyed only less than half of Argent's army.Croon clips Argent's army — real damage, but Argent fights on.
6:18 With excellent skills and micro, Croon managed to fend off Argent while losing less than half of his army.Argent keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:50 Croon places down a hatchery.Croon takes another base — the economy widens.
7:01 Croon starts pushing across the map.Croon tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:31 Argent is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Argent: the first units are already marching.
8:00 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:11 Croon with his speedlings successfully defend against Argent's early zealot pressure.Argent's early gamble buys nothing — Croon's defense was already in place.
8:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.Argent keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:11 Argent has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Croon's force stays on that battlefield.
9:29 Croon's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Croon goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:00 Argent's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Argent tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:09 Croon must macro up quickly or Argent will just roll him over!Croon is badly outgunned — Argent's force is a size larger.
10:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:00 Croon lost all of his zerglings to Argent's zealots and dragoons!Croon wasn't ready. Argent's early aggression takes the lead.
11:18 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.Argent keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:00 After that battle, Argent still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
12:07 Croon places down a hatchery.Quietly, Croon adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:44 Argent warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Argent expands.
— The mid game —
13:05 Croon now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Croon's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
13:22 Argent is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Argent hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:08 Argent kills off Croon's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Croon's way of life — Argent marches on.
14:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.Argent keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:50 Croon destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Argent's army has been decimated.Croon takes a bite out of Argent's force and backs off.
15:25 What superior Mutalisk micro from Croon! Argent's economy is suffering!Argent looks away for one second and Croon makes him pay for it.
15:51 Looks like Argent is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Argent starts the push.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:10 Argent warps in a nexus.Argent takes another base — the economy widens.
16:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:50 Croon failed to bring in overlords as Argent's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!The mid-game push crashes through — Argent breaks Croon's position.
17:23 Argent destroyed about half of Croon's army after that battle.Argent cuts Croon's army in half.
17:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Argent seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
18:11 Croon decides to expand.Quietly, Croon adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:18 Argent is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Argent starts the push.
18:40 At the moment, Argent seems to have more units than Croon.Argent's army is visibly the bigger one — Croon should not take this fight.
19:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Argent holds the stronger army for now.
19:40 Croon's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.Croon's defense bends, then snaps. Argent takes the middle of the game.
20:03 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Argent — the losses are light.
20:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Argent seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
20:53 Croon tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Argent's defense line.Croon knocks, Argent answers. No damage done.
21:19 With corsairs sniping overlords, Argent is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Argent's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:37 Croon places down a hatchery.Croon takes another base — the economy widens.
21:49 Argent warps in a nexus.Argent plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:48 Croon burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off Argent's push!Croon absorbs the mid-game push — Argent gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Argent — the losses are light.
23:37 After that battle, Argent still has most of his army with him.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:03 Where is Croon's detector? Argent sends dark templars to harass Croon's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Argent. Croon's economy takes a real hit.
24:22 It seems like Argent has more units than Croon!Argent's army is visibly the bigger one — Croon should not take this fight.
24:47 Argent is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Argent's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
25:16 Croon failed to bring in overlords as Argent's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!Croon's defense bends, then snaps. Argent takes the middle of the game.
25:42 With excellent skills and micro, Croon managed to fend off Argent while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Argent — the losses are light.
26:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Argent seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:33 Zerglings ran past Argent's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Croon!Beautiful harassment from Croon. Argent's economy takes a real hit.
26:52 Looks like Argent is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Argent's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:27 Croon places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Croon expands.
27:49 Argent warps in a nexus.Quietly, Argent adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
28:03 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.
28:29 Argent tried to break into Croon's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped Argent!Croon absorbs the mid-game push — Argent gained nothing for the cost.
28:59 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Argent destroyed only less than half of Croon's army.Argent clips Croon's army — real damage, but Croon fights on.
29:14 After that battle, Argent still has most of his army with him.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:37 Croon tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Argent's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Argent shuts the door on Croon.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
30:15 Looks like Argent is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Argent starts the push.
30:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
31:02 Croon burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off Argent's push!Croon absorbs the mid-game push — Argent gained nothing for the cost.
31:09 It seems that Argent only managed to destroy less than half of Croon's army.Argent clips Croon's army — real damage, but Croon fights on.
31:36 About half of Argent's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Croon's force stays on that battlefield.
32:05 Argent starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Argent crosses the map with everything.
32:22 Argent's army is small compared to Croon!Argent needs production, fast; Croon's army has outgrown his.
32:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
33:18 Argent can't push any further as Croon burrowed some lurkers and Argent has no observers!Croon absorbs the mid-game push — Argent gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
33:42 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Argent — the losses are light.
34:04 Argent has lost about half of his army in that battle.Croon pays for that trade with about half his army.
34:14 Croon has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Croon's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
34:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
35:14 The battle outcome favors Croon as Argent's armies melt into Croon's armies' weapon fire!Argent's army evaporates. Croon doesn't even slow down.
35:23 Croon destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Argent's army has been decimated.Croon takes a bite out of Argent's force and backs off.
35:50 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Argent — the losses are light.
36:27 Argent is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Argent hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
37:15 All of a sudden, Croon has no armies left while Argent is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Croon's way of life — Argent marches on.
37:22 Croon lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Argent's force stays on that battlefield.
37:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Argent seems to be fine.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:11 Croon's hatchery has been destroyed by Argent.Croon's expansion burns — Argent tears it down.
38:50 Croon places down a hatchery.Quietly, Croon adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
39:07 What superior Mutalisk micro from Croon! Argent's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Croon chips away at Argent's foundation.
39:25 Argent is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Argent starts the push.
39:49 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
40:05 Argent was out-microed by Croon and loses all his attacking forces.Croon holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:35 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Argent — the losses are light.
40:50 Croon only destroyed about half of Argent's army.Half of Argent's force is gone — Croon took it apart.
41:16 What a pity! Croon managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Argent's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Argent shuts the door on Croon.
41:54 Argent is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Croon's army.Argent is badly outgunned — Croon's force is a size larger.
42:09 Zerglings ran past Argent's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Croon!Beautiful harassment from Croon. Argent's economy takes a real hit.
— The late game —
42:42 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Croon pushes.Everything Croon has built comes forward at once.
42:55 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Argent moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Argent moves out to end it.
43:20 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
43:33 With beautiful placement, Croon successfully fends off Argent's attacks.Croon takes the fight on his terms and sends Argent home with nothing.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Argent — the losses are light.
44:38 After that battle, Argent still has most of his army with him.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:03 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Croon pushes.This is the big one — Croon commits the late-game army.
45:10 Argent starts pushing across the map.Argent tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
45:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
46:00 Croon's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Argent loses everything.The final army does its work — Croon breaks Argent late.
46:36 Croon destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Argent's army has been decimated.Croon clips Argent's army — real damage, but Argent fights on.
46:43 Argent destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Croon's army has been decimated.Argent takes a bite out of Croon's force and backs off.
47:21 In terms of army size, Argent is behind Croon!Argent needs production, fast; Croon's army has outgrown his.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
47:46 Argent successfully blocked Croon from harassing his economy.Croon goes for the raid — Argent is ready, and nothing comes of it.
48:01 Argent's forces appear to be larger compared to Croon's!Count the units: Argent has the edge over Croon right now.
48:22 Zerglings ran past Argent's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Croon!Croon gets into Argent's mineral line — workers are dying.
48:48 Croon tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Argent's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Argent shuts the door on Croon.
49:11 Croon's army is small compared to Argent!Croon is badly outgunned — Argent's force is a size larger.
49:39 Currently, neither Croon nor Argent appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Croon and Argent yet.
49:55 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Croon commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Croon moves out to end it.
50:29 In terms of army size, Croon is behind Argent!Croon needs production, fast; Argent's army has outgrown his.
50:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
51:12 Argent successfully fends off Croon's attacks.Argent takes the fight on his terms and sends Croon home with nothing.
51:28 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Croon destroyed only less than half of Argent's army.Croon clips Argent's army — real damage, but Argent fights on.
51:49 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Argent — the losses are light.
52:12 Argent appears to have more army than Croon!Count the units: Argent has the edge over Croon right now.
52:37 What a pity! Croon managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Argent's army.Croon knocks, Argent answers. No damage done.
53:00 Currently, neither Croon nor Argent appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Croon and Argent match each other.
53:36 Zerglings ran past Argent's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Croon!The raid lands — Croon chips away at Argent's foundation.
53:48 Zerglings ran past Argent's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Croon!Argent looks away for one second and Croon makes him pay for it.
54:17 Argent decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Argent crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Slight advantage Argent as the game develops.
54:36 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
55:04 Croon ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. Argent is inside the third.There's no rebuilding from that. Argent's late-game push decides it.
55:16 After that battle, Argent destroyed about half of Croon's army.Argent cuts Croon's army in half.
55:43 With excellent skills and micro, Argent managed to fend off Croon while losing less than half of his army.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:05 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Croon GGs!That's it. Croon looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Argent takes it — the late game decided this one.
G2 LOSS Rush Hour 3 battle report ▾
■ Croon
■ Argent
army value
■ Croon
■ Argent
economy
Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:12 The Red Argent spawns at s3 while Yellow Croon spawns at s2.Argent takes s3 in Red; across the map, Croon settles in at s2 in Yellow.
0:44 Croon gets Overpool against Argent's Forge Fast Expand.Argent commits to Forge Fast Expand; Croon answers with Overpool.
— The early game —
1:21 Argent warps in a nexus.Quietly, Argent adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:48 Croon places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Croon expands.
2:14 Argent is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Argent: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:50 Croon's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Croon: the first units are already marching.
3:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:09 Argent kills off all of Croon's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Croon's early gamble buys nothing — Argent's defense was already in place.
4:43 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Croon destroyed only less than half of Argent's army.Croon clips Argent's army — real damage, but Argent fights on.
5:04 With excellent skills and micro, Croon managed to fend off Argent while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Argent — the losses are light.
5:38 Argent is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Argent goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:10 Eager to end the game, Croon moves out with his armies.Croon has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:57 Croon desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Croon takes another base — the economy widens.
7:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The scales tip toward Argent — a lead, but not a safe one.
8:01 Argent kills off Croon's armies and continues pushing!Croon's army evaporates. Argent doesn't even slow down.
8:25 About half of Croon's army has been decimated in that battle.Argent pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Argent seems to be fine.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:40 Croon's army is small compared to Argent!Croon needs production, fast; Argent's army has outgrown his.
10:00 Argent warps in a nexus.Argent plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:41 Argent is pushing out with his zealots.Argent tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:58 Argent kills off Croon's armies and continues pushing!Croon's army evaporates. Argent doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Argent has built a commanding army lead — Croon needs something special here.
12:25 Croon lost about half of his army in that battle.Argent pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Argent seems to be fine.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:36 Argent is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Argent goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:55 Croon places down a hatchery.Croon takes another base — the economy widens.
14:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:15 Argent kills off Croon's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Croon wasn't ready. Argent's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 It's all going Argent's way right now.
15:42 After that battle, Argent destroyed more than half of Croon's army.Argent shreds the better part of Croon's army in one engagement.
16:26 With excellent skills and micro, Argent managed to fend off Croon while losing less than half of his army.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:59 Argent is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Argent tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:19 Argent warps in a nexus.Argent takes another base — the economy widens.
17:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
18:40 A few beautiful storms from Argent turned the battle around! Argent won the battle!Croon's defense bends, then snaps. Argent takes the middle of the game.
18:55 Croon seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Argent — more than half the force is gone.
— The late game —
19:44 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Croon destroyed only less than half of Argent's army.Croon takes a bite out of Argent's force and backs off.
20:05 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Croon taps out!Croon GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Argent closes it out over Croon.
G3 WIN Electric Circuit battle report ▾
■ Croon
■ Argent
army value
■ Croon
■ Argent
economy
Play-by-play (51 lines)
0:10 Croon spawns at s2 in White while Argent spawns at s1 in Purple.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Croon at s2, Argent at s1.
0:32 Croon gets 12 Hatch against Argent's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Croon, Forge Fast Expand from Argent.
— The early game —
1:15 Croon places down a hatchery.Croon plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:47 Argent warps in a nexus.Argent takes another base — the economy widens.
2:14 Croon is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Croon tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:43 Argent decides to move out with his armies.Argent tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
3:58 Croon successfully fends off Argent's attacks.Croon holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
4:35 With excellent skills and micro, Croon managed to fend off Argent while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Argent — the losses are light.
4:50 After that battle, Argent still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
5:40 Croon is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Croon goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:58 Argent starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Argent pushes.
6:34 Argent warps in a nexus.Argent takes another base — the economy widens.
7:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Croon holds the stronger army for now.
7:36 Croon with his speedlings successfully defend against Argent's early zealot pressure.Croon holds the early rush without blinking.
8:21 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.Argent keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:53 After that battle, Argent still has most of his army with him.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:18 Argent's army is small compared to Croon!Argent is badly outgunned — Croon's force is a size larger.
9:45 Croon decides to expand.Croon plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:31 Croon's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Croon goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:55 Argent is pushing out with his zealots.Argent goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:55 Argent failed to kill off Croon's defending zerglings.Croon holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Croon holds the stronger army for now.
12:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.Argent keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:10 After that battle, Argent still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
13:29 Croon moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Croon crosses the map with everything.
14:13 Eager to end the game, Argent moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Argent pushes.
14:31 Croon's forces appear to be larger compared to Argent's!Count the units: Croon has the edge over Argent right now.
15:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
15:39 Argent failed to kill off Croon's defending zerglings.Croon holds the early rush without blinking.
16:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Argent — the losses are light.
16:53 Argent has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Croon's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Slight advantage Croon as the game develops.
17:19 Croon's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Croon goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:52 Croon places down a hatchery.Croon takes another base — the economy widens.
18:20 Argent warps in a nexus.Quietly, Argent adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
19:27 Croon's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Argent's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Croon breaks Argent's position.
19:51 Argent has lost about half of his army in that battle.Croon pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
20:42 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Argent — the losses are light.
20:56 Argent tried to harass Croon but Croon successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Croon shuts the door on Argent.
21:46 Croon brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Croon's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 It's all going Croon's way right now.
22:20 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Argent GGs!Argent types it out: GG.
GG. Croon closes it out over Argent.
G4 LOSS Jade battle report ▾
■ Croon
■ Argent
army value
■ Croon
■ Argent
economy
Play-by-play (207 lines)
0:12 Argent spawns at s2 in Yellow while Croon spawns at s1 in Red.We're underway — Argent spawns at s2, Croon answers from s1.
0:39 Croon gets 12 Hatch against Argent's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Argent, 12 Hatch from Croon.
— The early game —
0:47 Argent warps in a nexus.Argent plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:19 Croon places down a hatchery.Croon takes another base — the economy widens.
1:46 Eager to end the game, Argent moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Argent crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:05 Croon is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Croon tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:49 Croon failed to kill off Argent's defending zealots.Croon's early gamble buys nothing — Argent's defense was already in place.
3:21 It seems that Croon only managed to destroy less than half of Argent's army.Croon takes a bite out of Argent's force and backs off.
3:37 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Argent — the losses are light.
3:47 Argent warps in a nexus.Quietly, Argent adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:15 Croon desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Croon expands.
4:35 Attempting to end the game, Argent moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Argent pushes.
4:56 Croon is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Croon: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
5:57 Argent kills off Croon's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Croon wasn't ready. Argent's early aggression takes the lead.
6:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.Argent keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Argent seems to be fine.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:58 Argent's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Argent: the first units are already marching.
7:13 Croon pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Croon tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:08 Croon with his speedlings successfully defend against Argent's early zealot pressure.Croon holds the early rush without blinking.
8:23 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.Argent keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:46 Croon destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Argent's army has been decimated.Croon takes a bite out of Argent's force and backs off.
9:24 Argent warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Argent expands.
9:35 Croon starts expanding.Quietly, Croon adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:09 Argent is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Argent goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:16 Croon pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Croon tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:39 Argent's number of expansions are equal to Croon's.Base for base, they're level — Argent and Croon match each other.
11:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
11:39 Argent was out-microed by Croon and loses all his attacking forces.Argent commits and it's the wrong call — Croon cleans it up.
12:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Argent — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Argent seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
12:38 Argent starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Argent pushes.
— The mid game —
13:09 Croon has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Croon's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
13:29 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.
13:51 Argent failed to deal nicely with Croon's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Croon breaks Argent's position.
14:18 After that battle, Argent still has most of his army with him.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:38 With excellent skills and micro, Croon managed to fend off Argent while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Argent — the losses are light.
14:49 Argent tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Croon's economy.Good instincts from Croon; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
15:18 Argent warps in a nexus.Argent plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:43 Croon places down a hatchery.Croon takes another base — the economy widens.
16:12 Croon brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Croon's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
16:36 Argent's number of expansions are equal to Croon's.Base for base, they're level — Argent and Croon match each other.
16:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:08 Croon's scourge sniped a few of Argent's observers! Argent can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!Argent's defense bends, then snaps. Croon takes the middle of the game.
17:27 Argent has lost about half of his army in that battle.Croon pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:59 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Argent — the losses are light.
18:25 Croon decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Croon has seen enough — the army moves out.
18:41 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:08 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Croon didn't even have a chance against Argent.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Argent holds Croon.
19:28 After that battle, Argent still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
19:44 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Argent destroyed only less than half of Croon's army.Argent clips Croon's army — real damage, but Croon fights on.
20:13 Argent warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Argent expands.
20:31 Croon decides to expand.Croon plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:03 Croon starts pushing across the map.Croon has seen enough — the army moves out.
21:14 Both Argent and Croon appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Argent and Croon match each other.
21:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
22:18 Croon kills off Argent's armies and continues pushing!Argent's army evaporates. Croon doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
22:30 With excellent skills and micro, Argent managed to fend off Croon while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
22:48 With excellent skills and micro, Croon managed to fend off Argent while losing less than half of his army.Argent keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:23 Croon brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Croon's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
23:42 Argent warps in a nexus.Argent takes another base — the economy widens.
24:11 Croon desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Croon plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
24:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
24:53 Argent's speedlots dealt with Croon's speedlings, while archons dealt with mutalisks. Argent successfully fended against Croon's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Argent holds Croon.
25:07 It seems that Croon only managed to destroy less than half of Argent's army.Croon clips Argent's army — real damage, but Argent fights on.
25:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Argent — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
25:47 Argent casts some storm! But Croon lost no workers.Argent knocks, Croon answers. No damage done.
26:14 Croon brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Croon's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
26:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
26:55 Croon micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Argent's storms, and seems to have won the battle!Argent's defense bends, then snaps. Croon takes the middle of the game.
27:21 After that battle, Argent still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
27:46 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Argent — the losses are light.
28:20 Argent tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Croon's economy.Argent goes for the raid — Croon is ready, and nothing comes of it.
28:35 Croon brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Croon's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
29:01 In terms of army size, Argent is behind Croon!Argent is badly outgunned — Croon's force is a size larger.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
29:12 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.
29:54 Croon's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Argent's army.Argent's defense bends, then snaps. Croon takes the middle of the game.
30:04 With excellent skills and micro, Argent managed to fend off Croon while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
30:35 With excellent skills and micro, Croon managed to fend off Argent while losing less than half of his army.Argent keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:56 Argent warps in a nexus.Argent takes another base — the economy widens.
31:23 Croon places down a hatchery.Croon plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
31:31 Argent is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Argent hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
31:53 Croon now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Croon's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
32:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
32:47 Croon successfully fends off Argent's attacks.Croon takes the fight on his terms and sends Argent home with nothing.
33:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Argent — the losses are light.
33:21 It seems that Croon only managed to destroy less than half of Argent's army.Croon takes a bite out of Argent's force and backs off.
33:48 Attempting to end the game, Argent moves out with his armies.Argent tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
34:20 Croon has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Croon's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
34:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
35:06 Croon failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Croon's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Croon is backing off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Argent holds Croon.
35:18 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Croon destroyed only less than half of Argent's army.Croon clips Argent's army — real damage, but Argent fights on.
35:44 Croon lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Argent's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
36:02 Currently, neither Argent nor Croon appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Argent and Croon match each other.
36:23 Argent desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Argent plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
36:56 Looks like Argent is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Argent's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
37:14 Croon brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Croon's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
37:37 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
37:54 The battle outcome favors Argent as Croon's armies melt into Argent's armies' weapon fire!Argent wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
38:29 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Argent — the losses are light.
38:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Argent seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
— The late game —
39:18 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Argent.Everything Argent has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
39:33 Unwilling to make the game too long, Croon starts moving out.Croon tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
39:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
40:31 Croon's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Argent has no observers left. The push stalls.Croon holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
40:38 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.Argent keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:58 After that battle, Argent still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
41:34 Where is Croon's detector? Argent sends dark templars to harass Croon's mineral line!The raid lands — Argent chips away at Croon's foundation.
42:00 Argent decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Argent tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
42:11 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Croon pushes.Everything Croon has built comes forward at once.
42:43 At the moment, neither Argent nor Croon is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
42:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
43:16 Croon's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Argent loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Croon's late-game push decides it.
43:51 With excellent skills and micro, Argent managed to fend off Croon while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
44:14 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Argent — the losses are light.
44:38 Argent casts some storm! But Croon lost no workers.Argent goes for the raid — Croon is ready, and nothing comes of it.
44:46 Argent rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Argent moves out to end it.
45:16 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Croon goes in.This is the big one — Croon commits the late-game army.
45:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
45:53 With beautiful placement, Croon successfully fends off Argent's attacks.Croon holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
46:19 With excellent skills and micro, Croon managed to fend off Argent while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Argent — the losses are light.
46:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Argent seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
47:09 Argent tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Croon.Good instincts from Croon; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
47:34 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Argent moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Argent commits the late-game army.
47:59 Eager to end the game, Croon moves out with his armies.Croon has seen enough — the army moves out.
48:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
48:50 Croon ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. Argent is inside the third.There's no rebuilding from that. Argent's late-game push decides it.
48:57 With excellent skills and micro, Croon managed to fend off Argent while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Argent — the losses are light.
49:25 With excellent skills and micro, Argent managed to fend off Croon while losing less than half of his army.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
49:40 Argent decides to move out with his armies.Argent tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
50:18 Croon moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Croon moves out to end it.
50:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
50:52 The corsairs cleared the sky and Argent's ground army does the rest to Croon.There's no rebuilding from that. Argent's late-game push decides it.
51:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Argent — the losses are light.
51:48 Croon destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Argent's army has been decimated.Croon takes a bite out of Argent's force and backs off.
52:08 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Argent.This is the big one — Argent commits the late-game army.
52:31 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Croon commits to the break.This is the big one — Croon commits the late-game army.
52:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
53:23 All of a sudden, Argent has no armies left while Croon is continuing to push across the map!Croon wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
53:38 With excellent skills and micro, Argent managed to fend off Croon while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
54:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Argent — the losses are light.
54:30 In terms of army size, Argent is behind Croon!Argent needs production, fast; Croon's army has outgrown his.
54:41 Eager to end the game, Argent moves out with his armies.Argent tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
55:05 Croon decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Croon has seen enough — the army moves out.
55:21 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
55:43 Argent kills off Croon's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Argent. The push continues.
56:23 With excellent skills and micro, Croon managed to fend off Argent while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Argent — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
56:44 After that battle, Argent still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
57:04 Argent decides to move out with his armies.Argent tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
57:16 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Croon commits to the break.This is the big one — Croon commits the late-game army.
57:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
58:11 Croon was out-microed by Argent and loses all his attacking forces.Argent takes the fight on his terms and sends Croon home with nothing.
58:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Argent seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
58:49 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Argent — the losses are light.
59:16 Argent successfully harasses Croon's economy.The raid lands — Argent chips away at Croon's foundation.
59:38 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Croon pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Croon moves out to end it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
59:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
60:35 Croon kills off Argent's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Argent's way of life — Croon marches on.
60:43 After that battle, Argent still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
61:12 Argent destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Croon's army has been decimated.Argent takes a bite out of Croon's force and backs off.
61:26 Aaaaaa, Croon's mineral line is stormed by Argent's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Argent. Croon's economy takes a real hit.
62:06 Croon must macro up quickly or Argent will just roll him over!Croon needs production, fast; Argent's army has outgrown his.
62:24 Argent appears to have more army than Croon!Count the units: Argent has the edge over Croon right now.
62:53 Where is Croon's detector? Argent sends dark templars to harass Croon's mineral line!Croon looks away for one second and Argent makes him pay for it.
63:14 It seems like Argent has more units than Croon!Count the units: Argent has the edge over Croon right now.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
63:37 What a pity! Croon managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Argent's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Argent shuts the door on Croon.
63:49 Croon must macro up quickly or Argent will just roll him over!Croon needs production, fast; Argent's army has outgrown his.
64:17 Nice try from Croon to harass Argent, but Argent's reaction is just too agile.Croon goes for the raid — Argent is ready, and nothing comes of it.
64:45 Croon's army is small compared to Argent!Croon is badly outgunned — Argent's force is a size larger.
64:55 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Argent.Everything Argent has built comes forward at once.
65:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
65:46 Argent kills off Croon's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Croon's way of life — Argent marches on.
66:16 Croon lost about half of his army in that battle.Argent pays for that trade with about half his army.
66:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Argent seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
🎙 Argent edges ahead on army strength.
66:54 Argent rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Argent has built comes forward at once.
67:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
67:39 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Argent walks through Croon's army.The final army does its work — Argent breaks Croon late.
68:10 Croon lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Argent's force stays on that battlefield.
68:20 With excellent skills and micro, Argent managed to fend off Croon while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
68:43 Argent rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Argent has built comes forward at once.
69:01 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Croon GGs!That's it. Croon looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Croon taps out. Argent's late game was simply better.
G5 WIN Destination battle report ▾
■ Croon
■ Argent
army value
■ Croon
■ Argent
economy
Play-by-play (114 lines)
0:07 Croon spawns at s2 in Teal while Argent spawns at s1 in Yellow.Croon takes s2 in Teal; across the map, Argent settles in at s1 in Yellow.
0:42 Croon opens 12 Hatch against Argent's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Croon's 12 Hatch against Argent's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
0:59 Croon places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Croon expands.
1:23 Argent warps in a nexus.Quietly, Argent adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:58 Croon pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Croon: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:13 Argent's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Argent: the first units are already marching.
2:32 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:57 Croon with some nice speedling surrounds killed Argent's zealots!The early pressure works — Croon breaks Argent's front door.
3:35 About half of Argent's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Croon's force stays on that battlefield.
3:45 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.Argent keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:19 Argent warps in a nexus.Argent takes another base — the economy widens.
4:53 Croon pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Croon: the first units are already marching.
5:07 Argent's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Argent goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:33 Croon places down a hatchery.Croon plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Croon edges ahead on army strength.
6:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
6:30 Argent failed to break Croon's zergling line of defense.Croon holds the early rush without blinking.
6:49 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.Argent keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:24 After that battle, Croon destroyed about half of Argent's army.Croon cuts Argent's army in half.
7:50 Croon decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Croon crosses the map with everything.
8:16 Argent is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Argent: the first units are already marching.
8:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:51 Argent successfully fends off Croon's attacks.Argent holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
9:16 With excellent skills and micro, Argent managed to fend off Croon while losing less than half of his army.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:54 After that battle, Argent destroyed about half of Croon's army.Argent cuts Croon's army in half.
10:18 Argent's forces appear to be larger compared to Croon's!Argent's army is visibly the bigger one — Croon should not take this fight.
10:37 Argent desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Argent takes another base — the economy widens.
11:07 Croon decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Croon crosses the map with everything.
11:32 Argent is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Argent: the first units are already marching.
11:50 Croon places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Croon expands.
12:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:42 Croon failed to break Argent's defending line of zealots.Croon's early gamble buys nothing — Argent's defense was already in place.
12:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Argent seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
13:37 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Argent — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
13:58 Croon now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Croon's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
14:25 Argent is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Argent's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
15:13 Croon's massive number of speedlings stopped Argent's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Croon!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Croon holds Argent.
15:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.Argent keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:04 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Croon destroyed only less than half of Argent's army.Croon takes a bite out of Argent's force and backs off.
16:36 Zerglings ran past Argent's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Croon!Beautiful harassment from Croon. Argent's economy takes a real hit.
17:03 Croon places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Croon expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
17:12 Argent warps in a nexus.Quietly, Argent adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:44 Reaver! Reaver! Argent's reaver is killing off most of Croon's workers!Croon looks away for one second and Argent makes him pay for it.
18:14 Croon now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Croon's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
18:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:50 Argent failed to deal nicely with Croon's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.Argent's defense bends, then snaps. Croon takes the middle of the game.
19:19 After that battle, Argent still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
19:49 Argent destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Croon's army has been decimated.Argent takes a bite out of Croon's force and backs off.
20:06 Croon now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Croon's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:46 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
21:10 Croon micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Argent's storms, and seems to have won the battle!Argent's defense bends, then snaps. Croon takes the middle of the game.
21:24 About half of Argent's army has been decimated in that battle.Croon pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:55 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Argent — the losses are light.
22:20 Argent is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Croon's army.Argent needs production, fast; Croon's army has outgrown his.
22:50 Croon places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Croon expands.
23:05 Croon now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Croon's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
23:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
24:06 With beautiful placement, Argent successfully fends off Croon's attacks.The attack shatters on Argent's line. Great positioning.
24:23 After that battle, Argent still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
24:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Argent — the losses are light.
25:23 Argent tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Croon.Argent goes for the raid — Croon is ready, and nothing comes of it.
25:41 Aaaaaa, Croon's mineral line is stormed by Argent's high templars!Croon looks away for one second and Argent makes him pay for it.
26:10 Attempting to end the game, Croon moves out with his armies.Croon has seen enough — the army moves out.
26:32 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
26:54 Argent failed to deal nicely with Croon's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.Argent's defense bends, then snaps. Croon takes the middle of the game.
27:28 With excellent skills and micro, Argent managed to fend off Croon while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
27:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Argent — the losses are light.
28:09 Croon now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Croon's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
28:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
29:01 Argent failed to deal nicely with Croon's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Croon breaks Argent's position.
29:33 With excellent skills and micro, Argent managed to fend off Croon while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
29:45 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Argent — the losses are light.
30:14 Reaver! Reaver! Argent's reaver is killing off most of Croon's workers!Beautiful harassment from Argent. Croon's economy takes a real hit.
30:40 Croon brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Croon's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
— The late game —
31:10 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
31:35 Croon's zerglings surround Argent's archons while Croon's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Croon!The mid-game push crashes through — Croon breaks Argent's position.
31:56 After that battle, Argent still has most of his army with him.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
32:28 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.Argent keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:37 Croon decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Croon pushes.
33:21 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
33:44 Croon micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Argent's storms, and seems to have won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Croon breaks Argent's position.
34:00 Croon destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Argent's army has been decimated.Croon clips Argent's army — real damage, but Argent fights on.
34:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.Argent keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:46 Argent casts some storm! But Croon lost no workers.Argent goes for the raid — Croon is ready, and nothing comes of it.
35:21 Croon moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Croon pushes.
35:51 Croon has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Argent.Croon is out-expanding Argent — the money game is tilting.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
36:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
36:40 Argent failed to deal nicely with Croon's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.Argent's defense bends, then snaps. Croon takes the middle of the game.
37:08 With excellent skills and micro, Argent managed to fend off Croon while losing less than half of his army.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:19 With excellent skills and micro, Croon managed to fend off Argent while losing less than half of his army.Argent keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:51 Aaaaaa, Croon's mineral line is stormed by Argent's high templars!The raid lands — Argent chips away at Croon's foundation.
38:13 Unwilling to make the game too long, Croon starts moving out.Here it comes: Croon crosses the map with everything.
38:29 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
39:08 Croon kills off Argent's armies and continues pushing!Argent's army evaporates. Croon doesn't even slow down.
39:35 About half of Argent's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Croon's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Croon is far ahead.
39:45 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.Argent keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:25 Croon destroys Argent's nexus, denying expansions.Argent's expansion burns — Croon tears it down.
40:51 Where is Croon's detector? Argent sends dark templars to harass Croon's mineral line!Argent gets into Croon's mineral line — workers are dying.
41:00 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Argent GGs!That's it. Argent looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Croon takes it — the mid game decided this one.
G6 WIN Aztec battle report ▾
■ Croon
■ Argent
army value
■ Croon
■ Argent
economy
Play-by-play (54 lines)
0:20 Argent spawns at s2 in Orange while Croon spawns at s1 in Red.Argent in Orange at s2. Croon in Red at s1. The map is set.
0:39 Argent opens Forge Fast Expand against Croon's Overpool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Argent's Forge Fast Expand against Croon's Overpool.
— The early game —
1:11 Argent warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Argent expands.
1:36 Croon places down a hatchery.Quietly, Croon adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:12 Argent is pushing out with his zealots.Argent tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:52 Croon decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Croon tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:19 Argent's forces appear to be larger compared to Croon's!Argent's army is visibly the bigger one — Croon should not take this fight.
3:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:20 Argent lost some of his dragoons to Croon's speedlings!Argent wasn't ready. Croon's early aggression takes the lead.
5:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Argent seems to be fine.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Argent — the losses are light.
5:53 Eager to end the game, Argent moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Argent pushes.
6:20 Croon's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Croon tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:38 Argent lost some of his dragoons to Croon's speedlings!Argent wasn't ready. Croon's early aggression takes the lead.
7:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Argent seems to be fine.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:34 Argent destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Croon's army has been decimated.Argent takes a bite out of Croon's force and backs off.
9:02 Argent warps in a nexus.Argent takes another base — the economy widens.
9:31 Croon places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Croon expands.
9:59 Argent is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Argent goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:46 Croon's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Croon tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:42 Argent failed to kill off Croon's defending zerglings.Croon holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:14 It seems that Argent only managed to destroy less than half of Croon's army.Argent takes a bite out of Croon's force and backs off.
12:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Argent seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
13:14 Croon's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Croon: the first units are already marching.
13:52 Currently, neither Argent nor Croon appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Argent and Croon yet.
14:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:50 Croon with some nice speedling surrounds killed Argent's zealots!Argent wasn't ready. Croon's early aggression takes the lead.
15:21 With excellent skills and micro, Argent managed to fend off Croon while losing less than half of his army.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:47 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Argent — the losses are light.
16:31 Argent warps in a nexus.Quietly, Argent adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Croon edges ahead on army strength.
16:55 Croon places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Croon expands.
— The mid game —
17:25 Croon brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Croon's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
18:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
18:25 Croon micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Argent's storms, and seems to have won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Croon breaks Argent's position.
19:03 Croon only destroyed about half of Argent's army.Croon cuts Argent's army in half.
19:33 With excellent skills and micro, Croon managed to fend off Argent while losing less than half of his army.Argent keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:09 Aaaaaa, Croon's mineral line is stormed by Argent's high templars!Croon looks away for one second and Argent makes him pay for it.
20:26 Croon brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Croon's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Argent is a step behind and knows it.
21:32 Argent failed to deal nicely with Croon's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Croon breaks Argent's position.
22:02 After that battle, Croon destroyed about half of Argent's army.Croon cuts Argent's army in half.
22:35 Argent destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Croon's army has been decimated.Argent takes a bite out of Croon's force and backs off.
23:18 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Argent taps out!That's it. Argent looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Croon closes it out over Argent.
G7 LOSS Rush Hour 3 battle report ▾
■ Croon
■ Argent
army value
■ Croon
■ Argent
economy
Play-by-play (57 lines)
0:07 Croon spawns in Teal at s2 while Argent spawns in Orange at s1.We're underway — Croon spawns at s2, Argent answers from s1.
0:36 Croon gets 12 Hatch against Argent's Forge Fast Expand.Croon shows 12 Hatch — Argent has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:05 Croon places down a hatchery.Croon takes another base — the economy widens.
1:33 Argent warps in a nexus.Argent plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:10 Unwilling to make the game too long, Croon starts moving out.Croon tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:50 Argent is pushing out with his zealots.Argent tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:47 Croon failed to kill off Argent's defending zealots.Argent holds the early rush without blinking.
4:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Argent seems to be fine.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:42 With excellent skills and micro, Croon managed to fend off Argent while losing less than half of his army.Argent keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:15 Croon's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Croon tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:42 Argent's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Argent: the first units are already marching.
6:16 Croon's army is small compared to Argent!Croon is badly outgunned — Argent's force is a size larger.
6:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:22 Croon's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Argent continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Croon wasn't ready. Argent's early aggression takes the lead.
7:45 It seems that Argent only managed to destroy less than half of Croon's army.Argent clips Croon's army — real damage, but Croon fights on.
8:18 It seems that Croon only managed to destroy less than half of Argent's army.Croon clips Argent's army — real damage, but Argent fights on.
8:42 Croon places down a hatchery.Croon takes another base — the economy widens.
9:26 Argent warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Argent expands.
9:44 Croon's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Croon goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:22 Argent is pushing out with his zealots.Argent goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:23 Croon failed to kill off Argent's defending zealots.Croon's early gamble buys nothing — Argent's defense was already in place.
🎙 Argent edges ahead on army strength.
11:52 Croon destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Argent's army has been decimated.Croon clips Argent's army — real damage, but Argent fights on.
12:17 Croon lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Argent's force stays on that battlefield.
12:47 Croon pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Croon goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:17 Argent is pushing out with his zealots.Argent goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:04 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.
14:21 Croon failed to kill off Argent's defending zealots.Croon's early gamble buys nothing — Argent's defense was already in place.
14:55 After that battle, Argent still has most of his army with him.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:39 Croon lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Argent's force stays on that battlefield.
15:54 Croon places down a hatchery.Quietly, Croon adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Argent is far ahead.
16:27 Argent warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Argent expands.
— The mid game —
17:02 Croon now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Croon's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
17:23 Argent is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Argent's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
18:40 Argent's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!The mid-game push crashes through — Argent breaks Croon's position.
19:06 Croon lost about half of his army in that battle.Argent pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:41 With excellent skills and micro, Argent managed to fend off Croon while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
20:10 Zerglings ran past Argent's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Croon!Argent looks away for one second and Croon makes him pay for it.
20:40 Looks like Argent is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Argent starts the push.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Argent is far ahead.
21:00 Croon must macro up quickly or Argent will just roll him over!Croon needs production, fast; Argent's army has outgrown his.
21:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:08 Croon failed to bring in overlords as Argent's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!The mid-game push crashes through — Argent breaks Croon's position.
22:35 Croon has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Argent's force stays on that battlefield.
23:07 With excellent skills and micro, Argent managed to fend off Croon while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
23:44 Argent decides to start pushing across the map.Argent tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
24:07 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Croon taps out!Croon GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Argent takes it — the mid game decided this one.
G1 WIN Destination battle report ▾
■ Croon
■ Irtysh
army value
■ Croon
■ Irtysh
economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:08 The White Croon spawns at s1 while Teal Irtysh spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Croon at s1, Irtysh at s2.
0:50 Irtysh gets 14 CC against Croon's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Croon, 14 CC from Irtysh.
— The early game —
1:09 Croon places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Croon expands.
1:48 Irtysh places down a command center.Quietly, Irtysh adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:20 Croon is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Croon goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:50 Irtysh decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Irtysh: the first units are already marching.
3:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:47 Mismicro from Irtysh gave opportunity to Croon! Croon is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Croon breaks Irtysh's front door.
4:22 About half of Irtysh's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Croon's force stays on that battlefield.
4:49 With excellent skills and micro, Croon managed to fend off Irtysh while losing less than half of his army.Irtysh keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:24 Croon is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Croon goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:57 Irtysh feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Irtysh goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:25 Croon places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Croon expands.
6:56 Irtysh places down a command center.Quietly, Irtysh adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:46 Irtysh failed to kill off Croon's defending zerglings.Croon holds the early rush without blinking.
8:24 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Irtysh — the losses are light.
8:46 With excellent skills and micro, Irtysh managed to fend off Croon while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
9:31 Croon with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Croon tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:58 Irtysh feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Irtysh: the first units are already marching.
10:14 Croon must macro up quickly or Irtysh will just roll him over!Croon is badly outgunned — Irtysh's force is a size larger.
10:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
11:20 Nice placement by Croon, Irtysh can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Croon holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Irtysh — the losses are light.
12:26 About half of Irtysh's army has been decimated in that battle.Croon pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:01 Croon's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Croon: the first units are already marching.
13:37 Irtysh places down a command center.Quietly, Irtysh adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:39 Nice control from Croon! He killed Irtysh's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Croon breaks Irtysh's front door.
15:09 About half of Irtysh's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Croon's force stays on that battlefield.
15:36 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Irtysh destroyed only less than half of Croon's army.Irtysh clips Croon's army — real damage, but Croon fights on.
16:03 Croon places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Croon expands.
🎙 The scales tip toward Croon — a lead, but not a safe one.
— The mid game —
16:25 Croon starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Croon hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
— The late game —
16:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:33 Irtysh seems to have run out of scans! Croon's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!Irtysh's defense bends, then snaps. Croon takes the middle of the game.
18:08 About half of Irtysh's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Croon's force stays on that battlefield.
18:35 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Irtysh — the losses are light.
19:03 Attempting to end the game, Croon moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Croon crosses the map with everything.
19:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:05 Irtysh seems to have run out of scans! Croon's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!The mid-game push crashes through — Croon breaks Irtysh's position.
🎙 Irtysh is hanging on by a thread against Croon's army.
20:35 About half of Irtysh's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Croon's force stays on that battlefield.
21:03 It seems that Irtysh only managed to destroy less than half of Croon's army.Irtysh takes a bite out of Croon's force and backs off.
21:38 Croon is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Croon hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:16 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Irtysh taps out!Irtysh types it out: GG.
GG. Croon closes it out over Irtysh.
G2 LOSS Jade battle report ▾
■ Croon
■ Irtysh
army value
■ Croon
■ Irtysh
economy
Play-by-play (79 lines)
0:07 Irtysh spawns in White at s1 while Croon spawns in Blue at s4.Irtysh takes s1 in White; across the map, Croon settles in at s4 in Blue.
0:28 Croon opens 12 Hatch against Irtysh's 1 Rax FE.Irtysh commits to 1 Rax FE; Croon answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:12 Irtysh desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Irtysh takes another base — the economy widens.
1:35 Croon decides to expand.Croon plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:02 Irtysh starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Irtysh: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:27 Croon's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Croon: the first units are already marching.
2:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
3:11 The battle outcome favors Croon as Irtysh's armies melt into Croon's armies' weapon fire!Irtysh's army evaporates. Croon doesn't even slow down.
3:49 With excellent skills and micro, Irtysh managed to fend off Croon while losing less than half of his army.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:05 Irtysh destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Croon's army has been decimated.Irtysh clips Croon's army — real damage, but Croon fights on.
4:34 Irtysh feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Irtysh tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:02 Croon is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Croon: the first units are already marching.
5:26 Croon places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Croon expands.
5:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:24 Irtysh gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Irtysh breaks Croon's front door.
6:58 About half of Croon's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Irtysh's force stays on that battlefield.
7:22 After that battle, Irtysh still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
7:42 Croon is leading the game with more expansions than Irtysh.Economically it's Croon's game right now; Irtysh is falling behind on bases.
8:03 Irtysh places down a command center.Quietly, Irtysh adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:50 Irtysh decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Irtysh pushes.
9:11 Croon's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Croon: the first units are already marching.
9:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:59 Irtysh gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Irtysh breaks Croon's front door.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
10:28 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Irtysh — the losses are light.
10:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Irtysh seems to be fine.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:13 Irtysh decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Irtysh pushes.
11:45 Croon's zerglings are pushing out!Croon goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
12:41 All of a sudden, Irtysh has no armies left while Croon is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Croon. The push continues.
13:02 After that battle, Irtysh still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
13:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.Irtysh keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:52 Irtysh places down a command center.More workers, more money: Irtysh expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
14:27 Croon places down a hatchery.Quietly, Croon adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
14:54 Croon starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Croon starts the push.
15:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:59 Croon was unable to break through Irtysh's M&M group.Irtysh absorbs the mid-game push — Croon gained nothing for the cost.
16:08 It seems that Croon only managed to destroy less than half of Irtysh's army.Croon clips Irtysh's army — real damage, but Irtysh fights on.
16:47 With excellent skills and micro, Croon managed to fend off Irtysh while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Irtysh — the losses are light.
17:16 Croon is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Croon hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
18:07 Croon's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Irtysh has enough M&M to prevent Croon from further poking in!Irtysh absorbs the mid-game push — Croon gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
18:35 It seems that Croon only managed to destroy less than half of Irtysh's army.Croon clips Irtysh's army — real damage, but Irtysh fights on.
19:08 Croon lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Irtysh's force stays on that battlefield.
19:31 Irtysh places down a command center.Irtysh plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:59 Croon decides to expand.More workers, more money: Croon expands.
20:10 Irtysh moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Irtysh crosses the map with everything.
20:41 At the moment, Irtysh seems to have more units than Croon.Count the units: Irtysh has the edge over Croon right now.
21:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:45 Irtysh stimpacked his marines and sliced through Croon's units!Croon's defense bends, then snaps. Irtysh takes the middle of the game.
21:58 Croon has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Irtysh's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The scales tip toward Irtysh — a lead, but not a safe one.
22:33 After that battle, Irtysh still has most of his army with him.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
22:59 Eager to end the game, Irtysh moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Irtysh crosses the map with everything.
23:27 Irtysh places down a command center.More workers, more money: Irtysh expands.
23:53 Croon places down a hatchery.Quietly, Croon adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
24:52 Irtysh kills off Croon's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Croon's way of life — Irtysh marches on.
25:07 Croon lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Irtysh's force stays on that battlefield.
25:49 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Croon destroyed only less than half of Irtysh's army.Croon clips Irtysh's army — real damage, but Irtysh fights on.
25:58 Irtysh shot down Croon's hatchery.No reinforcements in time: Croon watches Irtysh level the expansion.
🎙 Irtysh edges ahead on army strength.
26:27 Unwilling to make the game too long, Irtysh starts moving out.No more waiting. Irtysh pushes.
27:09 Irtysh has more expansions than Croon.Irtysh runs 1 more bases than Croon. That compounds.
27:32 Croon places down a hatchery.Croon takes another base — the economy widens.
27:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
28:23 Irtysh's superior marine control beat up all of Croon's zergling.Croon's defense bends, then snaps. Irtysh takes the middle of the game.
28:47 About half of Croon's army has been decimated in that battle.Irtysh pays for that trade with about half his army.
29:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Irtysh seems to be fine.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:47 Without any further reinforcements, Croon's expansion is decimated by Irtysh's armies.No reinforcements in time: Croon watches Irtysh level the expansion.
30:00 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Croon taps out!Croon types it out: GG.
Irtysh takes it — the mid game decided this one.
G3 WIN Rush Hour 3 battle report ▾
■ Croon
■ Irtysh
army value
■ Croon
■ Irtysh
economy
Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:07 Croon spawns in Red at s1 while Irtysh spawns in Green at s3.Croon in Red at s1. Irtysh in Green at s3. The map is set.
0:40 Irtysh opens 2 Rax FE against Croon's 12 Pool.Croon commits to 12 Pool; Irtysh answers with 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:06 Croon places down a hatchery.Croon takes another base — the economy widens.
1:38 Irtysh places down a command center.Irtysh plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:03 Croon decides to start pushing across the map.Croon has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:38 Eager to end the game, Irtysh moves out with his armies.Irtysh tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:08 Croon's army is small compared to Irtysh!Croon is badly outgunned — Irtysh's force is a size larger.
3:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:08 Croon's zerglings surround Irtysh's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Croon breaks Irtysh's front door.
4:48 Irtysh has lost about half of his army in that battle.Croon pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.Irtysh keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:43 Croon decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Croon pushes.
6:02 Irtysh starts pushing out with his marines.Irtysh tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:14 Mismicro from Irtysh gave opportunity to Croon! Croon is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Irtysh wasn't ready. Croon's early aggression takes the lead.
7:50 About half of Irtysh's army has been decimated in that battle.Croon pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:17 With excellent skills and micro, Croon managed to fend off Irtysh while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Irtysh — the losses are light.
8:41 Croon decides to expand.More workers, more money: Croon expands.
9:14 Irtysh decides to expand.Irtysh takes another base — the economy widens.
9:45 Croon is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Croon: the first units are already marching.
10:04 Irtysh starts pushing out with his marines.Irtysh tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:34 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:13 Irtysh gains early map control with his marines!Croon wasn't ready. Irtysh's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Irtysh is a step behind and knows it.
11:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Irtysh — the losses are light.
12:04 With excellent skills and micro, Irtysh managed to fend off Croon while losing less than half of his army.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:46 Croon with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Croon: the first units are already marching.
13:06 Irtysh decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Irtysh: the first units are already marching.
13:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:11 With some nice micro, Croon successfully defend against Irtysh's marines.Irtysh's early gamble buys nothing — Croon's defense was already in place.
14:35 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Irtysh — the losses are light.
15:11 About half of Irtysh's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Croon's force stays on that battlefield.
15:37 Irtysh places down a command center.Irtysh plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Croon edges ahead on army strength.
16:01 Croon decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Croon pushes.
— The mid game —
16:39 Irtysh is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Irtysh's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:01 Croon places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Croon expands.
— The late game —
17:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:19 Croon had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Irtysh to fall back.Croon absorbs the mid-game push — Irtysh gained nothing for the cost.
18:44 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Irtysh — the losses are light.
19:14 Croon only destroyed about half of Irtysh's army.Half of Irtysh's force is gone — Croon took it apart.
19:35 Croon decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Croon pushes.
20:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Croon edges ahead on army strength.
20:50 Croon's well-placed lurkers caught Irtysh's tanks and medics off-guard! Irtysh's army is completely melting!Irtysh's defense bends, then snaps. Croon takes the middle of the game.
21:01 After that battle, Croon destroyed about half of Irtysh's army.Croon cuts Irtysh's army in half.
21:30 Irtysh destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Croon's army has been decimated.Irtysh takes a bite out of Croon's force and backs off.
22:10 Irtysh's command center has been destroyed by Croon.No reinforcements in time: Irtysh watches Croon level the expansion.
22:48 Croon is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Croon starts the push.
23:15 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Irtysh GGs!That's it. Irtysh looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Croon takes it — the mid game decided this one.
G4 WIN Aztec battle report ▾
■ Croon
■ Irtysh
army value
■ Croon
■ Irtysh
economy
Play-by-play (63 lines)
0:14 Irtysh spawns at s3 in Red while Croon spawns at s2 in Purple.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Irtysh at s3, Croon at s2.
0:37 Irtysh gets 1 Rax Gas against Croon's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 1 Rax Gas from Irtysh, 12 Pool from Croon.
— The early game —
1:07 Irtysh places down a command center.Irtysh plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:27 Croon places down a hatchery.Croon takes another base — the economy widens.
2:04 Irtysh starts pushing out with his marines.Irtysh goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:37 Croon with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Croon: the first units are already marching.
3:04 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:39 Irtysh successfully fends off Croon's attacks.The attack shatters on Irtysh's line. Great positioning.
3:54 After that battle, Irtysh still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
4:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Irtysh — the losses are light.
4:59 Croon's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Croon: the first units are already marching.
5:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
5:47 Croon failed to break through Irtysh's marine defense line.Irtysh holds the early rush without blinking.
6:22 After that battle, Irtysh still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
🎙 Irtysh edges ahead on army strength.
6:51 After that battle, Irtysh destroyed about half of Croon's army.Half of Croon's force is gone — Irtysh took it apart.
7:25 Irtysh decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Irtysh tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:26 Irtysh gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Irtysh breaks Croon's front door.
8:42 Croon lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Irtysh's force stays on that battlefield.
9:21 Croon destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Irtysh's army has been decimated.Croon clips Irtysh's army — real damage, but Irtysh fights on.
9:36 Irtysh places down a command center.Irtysh takes another base — the economy widens.
10:15 Croon places down a hatchery.Croon plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:52 Irtysh starts pushing out with his marines.Irtysh goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Irtysh edges ahead on army strength.
11:05 Croon decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Croon tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:07 With some nice micro, Croon successfully defend against Irtysh's marines.Croon holds the early rush without blinking.
12:47 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Irtysh — the losses are light.
13:04 About half of Irtysh's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Croon's force stays on that battlefield.
13:42 Irtysh feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Irtysh tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:09 Croon's zerglings are pushing out!Croon tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:27 At the moment, Irtysh seems to have more units than Croon.Irtysh's army is visibly the bigger one — Croon should not take this fight.
14:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:36 Mismicro from Irtysh gave opportunity to Croon! Croon is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Irtysh wasn't ready. Croon's early aggression takes the lead.
16:07 Irtysh has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Croon's force stays on that battlefield.
16:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.Irtysh keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:04 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Irtysh's expansion has fallen to Croon's armies.Irtysh's expansion burns — Croon tears it down.
17:32 Irtysh places down a command center.Irtysh takes another base — the economy widens.
17:53 Croon decides to start pushing across the map.Croon tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
18:19 Croon places down a hatchery.Quietly, Croon adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
19:27 Irtysh seems to have run out of scans! Croon's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!Irtysh's defense bends, then snaps. Croon takes the middle of the game.
🎙 The tide turns. Croon comes out of that exchange ahead.
19:49 Croon destroyed about half of Irtysh's army after that battle.Half of Irtysh's force is gone — Croon took it apart.
— The late game —
20:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.Irtysh keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:57 Croon decides to move out with his armies.Croon has seen enough — the army moves out.
21:18 Irtysh places down a command center.Quietly, Irtysh adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:22 The battle outcome favors Croon as Irtysh's armies melt into Croon's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Croon. The push continues.
22:38 Irtysh has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Croon's force stays on that battlefield.
23:18 With excellent skills and micro, Croon managed to fend off Irtysh while losing less than half of his army.Irtysh keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:52 Irtysh tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Croon's armies.Irtysh's expansion burns — Croon tears it down.
🎙 Irtysh is hanging on by a thread against Croon's army.
24:03 Irtysh places down a command center.Quietly, Irtysh adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:45 Croon brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Croon's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:00 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Irtysh taps out!That's it. Irtysh looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Croon closes it out over Irtysh.
G5 WIN Electric Circuit battle report ▾
■ Croon
■ Irtysh
army value
■ Croon
■ Irtysh
economy
Play-by-play (58 lines)
0:07 The Purple Croon spawns at s3 while Blue Irtysh spawns at s1.We're underway — Croon spawns at s3, Irtysh answers from s1.
0:35 Croon gets 12 Pool against Irtysh's 1 Rax FE.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Croon, 1 Rax FE from Irtysh.
— The early game —
1:19 Croon places down a hatchery.Croon plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:44 Irtysh places down a command center.Irtysh takes another base — the economy widens.
2:09 Croon's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Croon: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:47 Irtysh starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Irtysh: the first units are already marching.
3:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:32 Mismicro from Irtysh gave opportunity to Croon! Croon is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Irtysh wasn't ready. Croon's early aggression takes the lead.
4:19 About half of Irtysh's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Croon's force stays on that battlefield.
4:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Irtysh — the losses are light.
5:01 Croon's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Croon: the first units are already marching.
5:44 Irtysh starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Irtysh pushes.
6:03 Irtysh places down a command center.Irtysh takes another base — the economy widens.
6:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:07 Irtysh was out-microed by Croon and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Croon's line. Great positioning.
7:38 Irtysh destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Croon's army has been decimated.Irtysh clips Croon's army — real damage, but Croon fights on.
8:16 Irtysh has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Croon's force stays on that battlefield.
8:35 Croon places down a hatchery.Quietly, Croon adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:15 Unwilling to make the game too long, Croon starts moving out.No more waiting. Croon pushes.
9:47 Unwilling to make the game too long, Irtysh starts moving out.Here it comes: Irtysh crosses the map with everything.
10:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
10:35 With beautiful placement, Croon successfully fends off Irtysh's attacks.The attack shatters on Croon's line. Great positioning.
11:09 It seems that Irtysh only managed to destroy less than half of Croon's army.Irtysh clips Croon's army — real damage, but Croon fights on.
🎙 Croon edges ahead on army strength.
11:49 About half of Irtysh's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Croon's force stays on that battlefield.
12:17 It seems like Croon has more units than Irtysh!Croon's army is visibly the bigger one — Irtysh should not take this fight.
12:38 Croon starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Croon crosses the map with everything.
13:02 Irtysh places down a command center.Irtysh plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:14 Mismicro from Irtysh gave opportunity to Croon! Croon is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Irtysh wasn't ready. Croon's early aggression takes the lead.
14:36 After that battle, Irtysh still has most of his army with him.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:13 It seems that Irtysh only managed to destroy less than half of Croon's army.Irtysh takes a bite out of Croon's force and backs off.
15:48 Croon places down a hatchery.Croon takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Slight advantage Croon as the game develops.
— The mid game —
16:09 Croon starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Croon's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:14 Croon's well-placed lurkers caught Irtysh's tanks and medics off-guard! Irtysh's army is completely melting!Irtysh's defense bends, then snaps. Croon takes the middle of the game.
17:41 Croon only destroyed about half of Irtysh's army.Half of Irtysh's force is gone — Croon took it apart.
— The late game —
18:16 With excellent skills and micro, Croon managed to fend off Irtysh while losing less than half of his army.Irtysh keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:40 Croon brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Croon starts the push.
19:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:42 Irtysh seems to have run out of scans! Croon's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!The mid-game push crashes through — Croon breaks Irtysh's position.
20:12 Irtysh lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Croon's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Croon edges ahead on army strength.
20:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.Irtysh keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:15 Croon starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Croon starts the push.
21:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:11 The battle outcome favors Croon as Irtysh's armies melt into Croon's armies' weapon fire!Irtysh's army evaporates. Croon doesn't even slow down.
22:47 After that battle, Croon destroyed about half of Irtysh's army.Croon cuts Irtysh's army in half.
23:17 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Irtysh — the losses are light.
23:31 Croon shot down Irtysh's command center.The base falls. Croon rips Irtysh's economy back a full step.
24:07 Irtysh having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Irtysh GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Croon closes it out over Irtysh.
G1 WIN Rush Hour 3 battle report ▾
■ Croon
■ Speedway
army value
■ Croon
■ Speedway
economy
Play-by-play (68 lines)
0:07 Speedway spawns at s1 in Blue while Croon spawns at s3 in White.Speedway in Blue at s1. Croon in White at s3. The map is set.
0:39 Speedway gets Overpool against Croon's 12 Pool.The builds are down: Overpool from Speedway, 12 Pool from Croon.
— The early game —
0:56 Speedway places down a hatchery.Quietly, Speedway adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:43 Croon places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Croon expands.
1:54 Speedway's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Speedway goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:25 Croon pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Croon: the first units are already marching.
2:51 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
3:25 Speedway with more superior zergling control outpowers Croon!The early pressure works — Speedway breaks Croon's front door.
3:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.Speedway keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:24 It seems that Croon only managed to destroy less than half of Speedway's army.Croon takes a bite out of Speedway's force and backs off.
4:55 Speedway's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Speedway tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:20 Croon pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Croon tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:50 Croon places down a hatchery.Croon plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:55 Speedway with more superior zergling control outpowers Croon!The early pressure works — Speedway breaks Croon's front door.
7:16 After that battle, Speedway destroyed about half of Croon's army.Speedway cuts Croon's army in half.
7:42 It seems that Croon only managed to destroy less than half of Speedway's army.Croon takes a bite out of Speedway's force and backs off.
8:22 Speedway places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Speedway expands.
8:41 Speedway pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Speedway tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:01 Croon is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Croon: the first units are already marching.
9:39 At the moment, Speedway seems to have more units than Croon.Count the units: Speedway has the edge over Croon right now.
10:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:40 Speedway with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Croon's zerglings!Speedway holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:06 It seems that Croon only managed to destroy less than half of Speedway's army.Croon takes a bite out of Speedway's force and backs off.
11:27 With excellent skills and micro, Croon managed to fend off Speedway while losing less than half of his army.Speedway keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:59 Speedway pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Speedway goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:20 Eager to end the game, Croon moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Croon pushes.
13:05 Croon places down a hatchery.Croon plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:55 Speedway failed to kill off Croon's defending zerglings.Croon holds the early rush without blinking.
14:26 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Speedway destroyed only less than half of Croon's army.Speedway clips Croon's army — real damage, but Croon fights on.
14:57 With excellent skills and micro, Speedway managed to fend off Croon while losing less than half of his army.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:16 Speedway places down a hatchery.Speedway takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
15:56 Speedway is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Speedway starts the push.
16:25 Croon is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Croon's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:21 Croon held off barely with 1 or 2 zergling advantage.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Croon holds Speedway.
17:40 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Speedway destroyed only less than half of Croon's army.Speedway takes a bite out of Croon's force and backs off.
18:12 About half of Speedway's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Croon's force stays on that battlefield.
18:43 Speedway tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Croon's defense line.Good instincts from Croon; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
19:16 Croon tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Speedway's defense line.Croon knocks, Speedway answers. No damage done.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:25 Zerglings ran past Speedway's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Croon!Croon gets into Speedway's mineral line — workers are dying.
20:04 Speedway is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Speedway starts the push.
— The late game —
20:37 Unwilling to make the game too long, Croon starts moving out.Croon tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
20:57 Speedway is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Croon's army.Speedway needs production, fast; Croon's army has outgrown his.
21:19 Croon places down a hatchery.Croon takes another base — the economy widens.
22:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:20 Speedway was out-microed by Croon and loses all his attacking forces.Speedway commits and it's the wrong call — Croon cleans it up.
22:51 Speedway destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Croon's army has been decimated.Speedway takes a bite out of Croon's force and backs off.
23:22 Speedway lost about half of his army in that battle.Croon pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Croon edges ahead on army strength.
24:00 Zerglings ran past Speedway's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Croon!The raid lands — Croon chips away at Speedway's foundation.
24:23 Croon decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Croon pushes.
24:48 Speedway places down a hatchery.Speedway plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
25:43 Croon kills off Speedway's armies and continues pushing!Speedway's army evaporates. Croon doesn't even slow down.
26:03 About half of Speedway's army has been decimated in that battle.Croon pays for that trade with about half his army.
26:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Speedway — the losses are light.
27:19 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Speedway taps out!Speedway GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Croon takes it — the early game decided this one.
G2 LOSS Electric Circuit battle report ▾
■ Croon
■ Speedway
army value
■ Croon
■ Speedway
economy
Play-by-play (61 lines)
0:20 Croon spawns in Teal at s1 while Speedway spawns in Blue at s3.Croon takes s1 in Teal; across the map, Speedway settles in at s3 in Blue.
0:46 Croon opens Overpool against Speedway's 12 Pool.The builds are down: Overpool from Croon, 12 Pool from Speedway.
— The early game —
1:02 Croon places down a hatchery.Quietly, Croon adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:30 Speedway places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Speedway expands.
2:11 Croon pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Croon: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:50 Speedway pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Speedway tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:47 Speedway lost all his zerglings to Croon!The early pressure works — Croon breaks Speedway's front door.
4:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Speedway seems to be fine.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.Speedway keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:00 Speedway places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Speedway expands.
5:50 Croon decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Croon crosses the map with everything.
6:15 Speedway moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Speedway pushes.
6:44 Croon places down a hatchery.Quietly, Croon adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
7:30 Speedway was out-microed by Croon and loses all his attacking forces.Croon holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
8:05 It seems that Speedway only managed to destroy less than half of Croon's army.Speedway clips Croon's army — real damage, but Croon fights on.
8:47 Speedway has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Croon's force stays on that battlefield.
9:11 It seems like Croon has more units than Speedway!Croon's army is visibly the bigger one — Speedway should not take this fight.
9:34 Croon's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Croon tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:16 Speedway is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Speedway: the first units are already marching.
10:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:12 Croon failed to kill off Speedway's defending zerglings.Speedway holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:39 After that battle, Speedway still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
12:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.Speedway keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:46 Speedway places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Speedway expands.
13:09 Croon is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Croon: the first units are already marching.
13:50 Speedway decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Speedway pushes.
14:02 Speedway's army is small compared to Croon!Speedway is badly outgunned — Croon's force is a size larger.
14:34 Croon places down a hatchery.Croon plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:32 Speedway with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Croon's zerglings!Croon's early gamble buys nothing — Speedway's defense was already in place.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:12 After that battle, Speedway still has most of his army with him.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:41 With excellent skills and micro, Croon managed to fend off Speedway while losing less than half of his army.Speedway keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
17:06 Croon is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Croon starts the push.
17:39 Speedway is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Speedway's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:49 All of a sudden, Croon has no armies left while Speedway is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Speedway. The push continues.
— The late game —
19:12 About half of Croon's army has been decimated in that battle.Speedway pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:38 With excellent skills and micro, Speedway managed to fend off Croon while losing less than half of his army.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:15 Speedway destroys Croon's hatchery, denying expansions.The base falls. Speedway rips Croon's economy back a full step.
🎙 Croon is a step behind and knows it.
20:44 Croon places down a hatchery.Croon plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:13 Speedway places down a hatchery.Speedway takes another base — the economy widens.
21:50 With a successful harassment, Speedway hurts Croon's economy.Beautiful harassment from Speedway. Croon's economy takes a real hit.
22:12 Speedway is pushing his speedlings.Speedway hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:38 Croon places down a hatchery.Quietly, Croon adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
23:32 Speedway made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Speedway breaks Croon's position.
🎙 It's all going Speedway's way right now.
24:20 Croon lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Speedway's force stays on that battlefield.
24:30 With excellent skills and micro, Speedway managed to fend off Croon while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
25:08 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Croon GGs!That's it. Croon looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Croon taps out. Speedway's mid game was simply better.
G3 WIN Destination battle report ▾
■ Croon
■ Speedway
army value
■ Croon
■ Speedway
economy
Play-by-play (71 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Orange Speedway spawning at s2 and Blue Croon spawning at s1.We're underway — Speedway spawns at s2, Croon answers from s1.
0:43 Speedway gets 12 Pool against Croon's Overpool.Speedway commits to 12 Pool; Croon answers with Overpool.
— The early game —
0:58 Speedway places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Speedway expands.
1:44 Croon places down a hatchery.Quietly, Croon adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:00 Speedway pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Speedway tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:36 Croon is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Croon tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:19 Speedway with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Croon's zerglings!Croon's early gamble buys nothing — Speedway's defense was already in place.
4:02 With excellent skills and micro, Speedway managed to fend off Croon while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
4:31 Croon has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Speedway's force stays on that battlefield.
4:50 Speedway is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Speedway: the first units are already marching.
5:28 Croon is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Croon tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:50 Speedway places down a hatchery.Speedway takes another base — the economy widens.
6:21 Croon places down a hatchery.Croon plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:08 Croon with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Speedway's zerglings!Croon holds the early rush without blinking.
7:40 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Speedway destroyed only less than half of Croon's army.Speedway clips Croon's army — real damage, but Croon fights on.
8:24 Croon only destroyed about half of Speedway's army.Half of Speedway's force is gone — Croon took it apart.
8:37 Eager to end the game, Speedway moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Speedway pushes.
9:03 Croon pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Croon tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:34 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:04 Croon with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Speedway's zerglings!Croon holds the early rush without blinking.
10:46 With excellent skills and micro, Croon managed to fend off Speedway while losing less than half of his army.Speedway keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:03 Croon only destroyed about half of Speedway's army.Half of Speedway's force is gone — Croon took it apart.
11:37 Speedway pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Speedway goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:10 Croon pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Croon: the first units are already marching.
12:33 Croon starts expanding.Croon plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:02 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.
13:20 Speedway lost all his zerglings to Croon!The early pressure works — Croon breaks Speedway's front door.
13:58 Croon destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Speedway's army has been decimated.Croon clips Speedway's army — real damage, but Speedway fights on.
14:15 With excellent skills and micro, Croon managed to fend off Speedway while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Speedway — the losses are light.
15:02 Speedway places down a hatchery.Speedway takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The mid game —
15:28 Speedway is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Speedway starts the push.
15:47 Croon is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Croon's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:24 In terms of army size, Speedway is behind Croon!Speedway is badly outgunned — Croon's force is a size larger.
16:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:08 The battle outcome favors Croon as Speedway's armies melt into Croon's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Speedway's way of life — Croon marches on.
17:44 With excellent skills and micro, Speedway managed to fend off Croon while losing less than half of his army.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:11 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Speedway — the losses are light.
18:44 Croon decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Croon pushes.
19:13 Croon places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Croon expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:59 All of a sudden, Speedway has no armies left while Croon is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Croon. The push continues.
20:41 Croon only destroyed about half of Speedway's army.Half of Speedway's force is gone — Croon took it apart.
20:59 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Speedway — the losses are light.
— The late game —
21:21 Speedway desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Speedway plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:50 Croon decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Croon crosses the map with everything.
22:31 It seems like Croon has more units than Speedway!Count the units: Croon has the edge over Speedway right now.
23:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
23:23 Croon made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!Speedway's defense bends, then snaps. Croon takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Speedway is a step behind and knows it.
23:57 Speedway has lost about half of his army in that battle.Croon pays for that trade with about half his army.
24:27 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Speedway — the losses are light.
24:53 Croon is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Croon starts the push.
25:11 Croon places down a hatchery.Croon plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
26:06 Speedway made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Croon is pushing his mutalisks further on!Speedway's defense bends, then snaps. Croon takes the middle of the game.
26:50 After that battle, Croon destroyed about half of Speedway's army.Half of Speedway's force is gone — Croon took it apart.
27:12 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.Speedway keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:50 Croon moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Croon pushes.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Croon is far ahead.
28:13 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Speedway GGs!That's it. Speedway looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Speedway taps out. Croon's mid game was simply better.
G4 WIN Jade battle report ▾
■ Croon
■ Speedway
army value
■ Croon
■ Speedway
economy
Play-by-play (165 lines)
0:07 Croon spawns at s3 in White while Speedway spawns at s1 in Purple.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Croon at s3, Speedway at s1.
0:38 Speedway opens Overpool against Croon's 12 Hatch.Croon commits to 12 Hatch; Speedway answers with Overpool.
— The early game —
0:53 Croon places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Croon expands.
1:11 Speedway places down a hatchery.Quietly, Speedway adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:38 Croon's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Croon goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:01 Speedway's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Speedway tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
2:54 Croon with more superior zergling control outpowers Speedway!The early pressure works — Croon breaks Speedway's front door.
3:19 About half of Speedway's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Croon's force stays on that battlefield.
3:46 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Speedway — the losses are light.
4:01 Croon pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Croon: the first units are already marching.
4:25 Speedway is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Speedway: the first units are already marching.
4:59 Croon places down a hatchery.Quietly, Croon adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:11 Speedway places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Speedway expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
5:56 Croon with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Speedway's zerglings!Croon holds the early rush without blinking.
6:27 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.Speedway keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:47 About half of Speedway's army has been decimated in that battle.Croon pays for that trade with about half his army.
7:05 Croon's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Croon: the first units are already marching.
7:38 Speedway pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Speedway: the first units are already marching.
8:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:21 Croon with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Speedway's zerglings!Croon holds the early rush without blinking.
8:35 About half of Croon's army has been decimated in that battle.Speedway pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Speedway is a step behind and knows it.
9:13 Speedway has lost about half of his army in that battle.Croon pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:35 Croon appears to have more army than Speedway!Count the units: Croon has the edge over Speedway right now.
9:54 Croon is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Croon: the first units are already marching.
10:23 Speedway's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Speedway tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:36 Speedway places down a hatchery.Quietly, Speedway adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:34 The battle outcome favors Croon as Speedway's armies melt into Croon's armies' weapon fire!Croon wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
11:48 Croon only destroyed about half of Speedway's army.Croon cuts Speedway's army in half.
12:12 With excellent skills and micro, Croon managed to fend off Speedway while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Speedway — the losses are light.
🎙 Croon edges ahead on army strength.
12:43 Croon places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Croon expands.
— The mid game —
12:55 Croon is pushing his speedlings.Croon's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:32 Speedway is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Speedway starts the push.
13:39 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:13 Croon failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Speedway's mutalisks!Croon's defense bends, then snaps. Speedway takes the middle of the game.
14:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.Speedway keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:05 After that battle, Speedway still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
15:16 Croon is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Croon hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:41 Speedway decides to move out with his armies.Speedway tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:10 Speedway places down a hatchery.Speedway takes another base — the economy widens.
16:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:55 For a second it looked like Croon had more zerglings, but in another second Speedway seems to have taken the lead! Croon is backing off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Speedway holds Croon.
17:07 With excellent skills and micro, Speedway managed to fend off Croon while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
17:49 With excellent skills and micro, Croon managed to fend off Speedway while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Speedway — the losses are light.
18:11 Croon places down a hatchery.Quietly, Croon adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:22 What a pity! Croon managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Speedway's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Speedway shuts the door on Croon.
18:45 What a pity! Speedway managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Croon's army.Speedway knocks, Croon answers. No damage done.
19:05 Speedway is pushing his speedlings.Speedway hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:26 Croon's army is small compared to Speedway!Croon needs production, fast; Speedway's army has outgrown his.
19:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
20:20 Croon had some mutalisks popped in the closest timing possible which turned things around! Speedway's mutalisks are fleeing!Croon absorbs the mid-game push — Speedway gained nothing for the cost.
20:53 After that battle, Speedway destroyed about half of Croon's army.Speedway cuts Croon's army in half.
21:16 Speedway has lost about half of his army in that battle.Croon pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:35 Croon is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Croon hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:54 Attempting to end the game, Speedway moves out with his armies.Speedway tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
22:14 Speedway decides to expand.Speedway takes another base — the economy widens.
22:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:05 Speedway with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Speedway breaks Croon's position.
23:40 With excellent skills and micro, Croon managed to fend off Speedway while losing less than half of his army.Speedway keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Speedway seems to be fine.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:14 What superior Mutalisk micro from Croon! Speedway's economy is suffering!Speedway looks away for one second and Croon makes him pay for it.
24:35 Croon places down a hatchery.Croon plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:05 Croon is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Croon starts the push.
25:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
25:49 Croon kills off Speedway's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Speedway's way of life — Croon marches on.
26:17 Speedway lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Croon's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.Speedway keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:00 Speedway tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Croon's defense line.Speedway knocks, Croon answers. No damage done.
27:17 Croon is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Croon starts the push.
27:38 Speedway decides to expand.Quietly, Speedway adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
28:11 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
28:26 Speedway failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Croon's mutalisks!The mid-game push crashes through — Croon breaks Speedway's position.
29:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Speedway seems to be fine.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:19 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Speedway destroyed only less than half of Croon's army.Speedway takes a bite out of Croon's force and backs off.
29:35 Speedway's army is small compared to Croon!Speedway is badly outgunned — Croon's force is a size larger.
🎙 Slight advantage Croon as the game develops.
30:02 Croon places down a hatchery.Croon plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
30:33 Croon is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Croon's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
31:12 Croon's mutalisks failed to dodge some scourges and he lost the mutalisk battle to Speedway!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Speedway holds Croon.
31:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Speedway seems to be fine.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.Speedway keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:24 Croon starts pushing across the map.Croon has seen enough — the army moves out.
32:41 Speedway is pushing his speedlings.Speedway hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
33:10 Speedway places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Speedway expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
33:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
33:59 With beautiful placement, Croon successfully fends off Speedway's attacks.Croon holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
34:32 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.Speedway keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:56 Speedway has lost about half of his army in that battle.Croon pays for that trade with about half his army.
35:13 Speedway is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Croon's army.Speedway needs production, fast; Croon's army has outgrown his.
35:25 Croon places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Croon expands.
35:59 Croon is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Croon starts the push.
36:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
36:44 Croon wiped off Speedway's zerglings, but Speedway had mutalisks popped just in time! Croon has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Speedway holds Croon.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Speedway seems to be fine.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:19 With excellent skills and micro, Croon managed to fend off Speedway while losing less than half of his army.Speedway keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:52 Zerglings ran past Croon's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Speedway!Croon looks away for one second and Speedway makes him pay for it.
38:25 Croon starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Croon crosses the map with everything.
38:46 Speedway is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Speedway starts the push.
39:07 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
39:29 Speedway wiped off Croon's zerglings, but Croon had mutalisks popped just in time! Speedway has to back off!Croon absorbs the mid-game push — Speedway gained nothing for the cost.
39:52 With excellent skills and micro, Croon managed to fend off Speedway while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Speedway — the losses are light.
40:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Speedway seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:43 Croon places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Croon expands.
41:09 Croon is pushing his speedlings.Croon's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
41:16 Speedway is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Speedway's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
41:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The late game —
42:15 Speedway's lurkers were caught out of position and Croon never slowed down.There's no rebuilding from that. Croon's late-game push decides it.
42:40 Speedway has lost about half of his army in that battle.Croon pays for that trade with about half his army.
42:52 With excellent skills and micro, Croon managed to fend off Speedway while losing less than half of his army.Speedway keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:26 It seems like Croon has more units than Speedway!Count the units: Croon has the edge over Speedway right now.
43:41 Zerglings ran past Croon's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Speedway!Croon looks away for one second and Speedway makes him pay for it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:00 Ultralisks in a zerg mirror — this one has gone long, and Croon is the one who commits.Everything Croon has built comes forward at once.
44:34 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
44:56 Speedway wins the ultralisk fight at the choke and Croon pulls back.Croon throws the endgame army in and Speedway simply refuses to lose.
45:16 After that battle, Speedway still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
45:31 Croon lost about half of his army in that battle.Speedway pays for that trade with about half his army.
46:02 Croon decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Croon crosses the map with everything.
46:20 Both hives are up. Speedway moves first.Max supply, full upgrades: Speedway moves out to end it.
46:59 Both Croon and Speedway appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Croon and Speedway are level.
47:21 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.
47:41 Croon successfully fends off Speedway's attacks.Speedway commits and it's the wrong call — Croon cleans it up.
47:59 Speedway destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Croon's army has been decimated.Speedway takes a bite out of Croon's force and backs off.
48:32 With excellent skills and micro, Speedway managed to fend off Croon while losing less than half of his army.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:49 Zerglings ran past Croon's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Speedway!Croon looks away for one second and Speedway makes him pay for it.
49:17 Croon decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Croon crosses the map with everything.
49:34 Speedway decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Speedway pushes.
49:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
50:12 Speedway wins the crackling fight and rolls straight into Croon's hatcheries.There's no rebuilding from that. Speedway's late-game push decides it.
50:41 About half of Croon's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Speedway's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
51:04 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Croon destroyed only less than half of Speedway's army.Croon clips Speedway's army — real damage, but Speedway fights on.
51:37 In terms of army size, Croon is behind Speedway!Croon is badly outgunned — Speedway's force is a size larger.
51:47 Attempting to end the game, Croon moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Croon pushes.
52:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
52:44 Croon kills off Speedway's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Speedway's way of life — Croon marches on.
53:06 Speedway lost about half of his army in that battle.Croon pays for that trade with about half his army.
53:19 With excellent skills and micro, Croon managed to fend off Speedway while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Speedway — the losses are light.
53:52 Croon moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Croon pushes.
54:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Croon holds the stronger army for now.
54:26 Croon wins the crackling fight and rolls straight into Speedway's hatcheries.There's no rebuilding from that. Croon's late-game push decides it.
54:54 After that battle, Croon destroyed about half of Speedway's army.Croon cuts Speedway's army in half.
55:29 It seems that Speedway only managed to destroy less than half of Croon's army.Speedway takes a bite out of Croon's force and backs off.
55:42 Ultralisks in a zerg mirror — this one has gone long, and Croon is the one who commits.This is the big one — Croon commits the late-game army.
56:07 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Speedway taps out!Speedway types it out: GG.
GG. Croon closes it out over Speedway.
G5 LOSS Pathfinder battle report ▾
■ Croon
■ Speedway
army value
■ Croon
■ Speedway
economy
Play-by-play (59 lines)
0:07 The game starts with White Speedway spawning at s2 and Orange Croon spawning at s3.We're underway — Speedway spawns at s2, Croon answers from s3.
0:36 Croon gets 9 Pool against Speedway's Overpool.Speedway shows Overpool — Croon has gone 9 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:05 Speedway places down a hatchery.Quietly, Speedway adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:43 Croon places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Croon expands.
2:03 Unwilling to make the game too long, Speedway starts moving out.Speedway has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:29 Croon pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Croon goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:38 Speedway failed to break Croon's zergling line of defense.Speedway's early gamble buys nothing — Croon's defense was already in place.
4:15 With excellent skills and micro, Croon managed to fend off Speedway while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Speedway — the losses are light.
4:36 With excellent skills and micro, Speedway managed to fend off Croon while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
4:58 Speedway pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Speedway: the first units are already marching.
5:37 Croon pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Croon goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:09 Speedway's forces appear to be larger compared to Croon's!Count the units: Speedway has the edge over Croon right now.
6:31 Croon places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Croon expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:36 Speedway failed to kill off Croon's defending zerglings.Croon holds the early rush without blinking.
8:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.Speedway keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Speedway seems to be fine.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:01 Speedway places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Speedway expands.
9:37 Speedway is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Speedway tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:59 Croon pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Croon goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:58 Speedway successfully fends off Croon's attacks.Speedway takes the fight on his terms and sends Croon home with nothing.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:33 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Croon destroyed only less than half of Speedway's army.Croon takes a bite out of Speedway's force and backs off.
12:04 With excellent skills and micro, Croon managed to fend off Speedway while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Speedway — the losses are light.
12:24 Speedway's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Speedway: the first units are already marching.
12:53 Croon moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Croon crosses the map with everything.
13:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
13:59 Speedway with more superior zergling control outpowers Croon!The early pressure works — Speedway breaks Croon's front door.
14:21 Croon lost about half of his army in that battle.Speedway pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Speedway seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
15:12 In terms of army size, Croon is behind Speedway!Croon is badly outgunned — Speedway's force is a size larger.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:59 Speedway decides to expand.More workers, more money: Speedway expands.
16:16 Croon places down a hatchery.Quietly, Croon adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
16:40 Speedway is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Speedway's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:23 Croon decides to move out with his armies.Croon tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
17:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
18:22 Croon failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Speedway's mutalisks!Croon's defense bends, then snaps. Speedway takes the middle of the game.
18:37 Speedway only destroyed about half of Croon's army.Speedway cuts Croon's army in half.
19:16 After that battle, Speedway still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
19:45 Speedway successfully harasses Croon's economy.Beautiful harassment from Speedway. Croon's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Speedway edges ahead on army strength.
20:24 Speedway is pushing his speedlings.Speedway hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:43 Speedway decides to expand.Speedway plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:05 Croon starts expanding.Croon takes another base — the economy widens.
21:34 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:05 Croon made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Speedway is pushing his mutalisks further on!The mid-game push crashes through — Speedway breaks Croon's position.
22:42 About half of Croon's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Speedway's force stays on that battlefield.
23:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Speedway seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
23:50 Speedway shot down Croon's hatchery.Croon's expansion burns — Speedway tears it down.
24:08 Croon having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Croon taps.
Croon taps out. Speedway's mid game was simply better.
G6 WIN Rush Hour 3 battle report ▾
■ Croon
■ Speedway
army value
■ Croon
■ Speedway
economy
Play-by-play (84 lines)
0:19 Croon spawns at s3 in Orange while Speedway spawns at s1 in Purple.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Croon at s3, Speedway at s1.
0:30 Croon gets 12 Hatch against Speedway's 12 Hatch.Croon shows 12 Hatch — Speedway has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:03 Croon places down a hatchery.Quietly, Croon adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:35 Speedway places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Speedway expands.
2:04 Croon's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Croon tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:23 Speedway starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Speedway pushes.
2:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:25 Speedway failed to kill off Croon's defending zerglings.Speedway's early gamble buys nothing — Croon's defense was already in place.
3:49 With excellent skills and micro, Croon managed to fend off Speedway while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Speedway — the losses are light.
4:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Speedway seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
4:30 Croon's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Croon tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:06 Unwilling to make the game too long, Speedway starts moving out.No more waiting. Speedway pushes.
5:34 Speedway places down a hatchery.Speedway takes another base — the economy widens.
5:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Slight advantage Croon as the game develops.
6:18 With really nice micro, Croon kills off Speedway's zerglings.Speedway wasn't ready. Croon's early aggression takes the lead.
6:46 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Croon destroyed only less than half of Speedway's army.Croon clips Speedway's army — real damage, but Speedway fights on.
7:20 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Speedway destroyed only less than half of Croon's army.Speedway clips Croon's army — real damage, but Croon fights on.
7:54 Croon's forces appear to be larger compared to Speedway's!Croon's army is visibly the bigger one — Speedway should not take this fight.
8:26 Croon places down a hatchery.Croon plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:38 Croon pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Croon tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:12 Speedway is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Speedway goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:28 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:54 Speedway with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Croon's zerglings!Speedway holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
10:30 After that battle, Speedway still has most of his army with him.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:52 With excellent skills and micro, Croon managed to fend off Speedway while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Speedway — the losses are light.
11:33 Speedway places down a hatchery.Speedway takes another base — the economy widens.
12:02 Unwilling to make the game too long, Croon starts moving out.No more waiting. Croon pushes.
12:30 Speedway is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Speedway: the first units are already marching.
12:47 Croon places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Croon expands.
13:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:31 Speedway failed to break Croon's zergling line of defense.Speedway's early gamble buys nothing — Croon's defense was already in place.
14:12 With excellent skills and micro, Croon managed to fend off Speedway while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Speedway — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
14:30 About half of Speedway's army has been decimated in that battle.Croon pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The mid game —
15:00 Croon is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Croon's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
15:24 Eager to end the game, Speedway moves out with his armies.Speedway tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
15:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:22 Croon had some mutalisks popped in the closest timing possible which turned things around! Speedway's mutalisks are fleeing!Croon absorbs the mid-game push — Speedway gained nothing for the cost.
16:49 Speedway destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Croon's army has been decimated.Speedway clips Croon's army — real damage, but Croon fights on.
17:23 About half of Speedway's army has been decimated in that battle.Croon pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:43 Zerglings ran past Croon's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Speedway!The raid lands — Speedway chips away at Croon's foundation.
18:21 Speedway's army is small compared to Croon!Speedway needs production, fast; Croon's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Croon holds the stronger army for now.
18:37 Speedway places down a hatchery.Quietly, Speedway adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:57 Croon is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Croon hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:37 Croon desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Croon adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
20:26 Speedway held off barely with 1 or 2 zergling advantage.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Speedway holds Croon.
21:02 With excellent skills and micro, Speedway managed to fend off Croon while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
21:21 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Speedway — the losses are light.
21:43 Croon is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Croon's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
22:38 Speedway failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Croon's mutalisks!The mid-game push crashes through — Croon breaks Speedway's position.
23:10 Croon destroyed about half of Speedway's army after that battle.Croon cuts Speedway's army in half.
23:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Speedway — the losses are light.
23:53 What a pity! Speedway managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Croon's army.Good instincts from Croon; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
— The late game —
24:37 Speedway is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Croon's army.Speedway needs production, fast; Croon's army has outgrown his.
24:49 Speedway tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Croon's defense line.Speedway goes for the raid — Croon is ready, and nothing comes of it.
25:27 Croon is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Croon's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:56 Speedway places down a hatchery.Quietly, Speedway adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
26:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Slight advantage Croon as the game develops.
26:46 Speedway failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Croon's mutalisks!The mid-game push crashes through — Croon breaks Speedway's position.
27:05 Speedway lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Croon's force stays on that battlefield.
27:40 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.Speedway keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:15 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Speedway's expansion has fallen to Croon's armies.No reinforcements in time: Speedway watches Croon level the expansion.
28:32 Croon places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Croon expands.
29:01 Speedway places down a hatchery.Speedway plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
29:20 Croon is pushing his speedlings.Croon hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
30:14 The battle outcome favors Croon as Speedway's armies melt into Croon's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Croon. The push continues.
🎙 Croon's force dwarfs what Speedway has left on the field.
30:46 About half of Speedway's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Croon's force stays on that battlefield.
31:06 It seems that Speedway only managed to destroy less than half of Croon's army.Speedway clips Croon's army — real damage, but Croon fights on.
31:40 Croon decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Croon pushes.
32:20 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Speedway GGs!That's it. Speedway looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Croon defeats Speedway, settled in the mid game.
G1 LOSS Pathfinder battle report ▾
■ Croon
■ Irtysh
army value
■ Croon
■ Irtysh
economy
Play-by-play (88 lines)
0:08 The Orange Irtysh spawns at s2 while Red Croon spawns at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Irtysh at s2, Croon at s3.
0:35 Croon opens 12 Pool against Irtysh's 2 Rax FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Irtysh's 2 Rax FE against Croon's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:00 Irtysh places down a command center.Irtysh takes another base — the economy widens.
1:37 Croon places down a hatchery.Croon plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:56 Attempting to end the game, Irtysh moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Irtysh pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:15 Croon is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Croon tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:06 Nice placement by Croon, Irtysh can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Irtysh's early gamble buys nothing — Croon's defense was already in place.
3:32 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Irtysh — the losses are light.
4:16 After that battle, Irtysh still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
4:26 Irtysh decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Irtysh crosses the map with everything.
4:59 Attempting to end the game, Croon moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Croon pushes.
5:32 Irtysh places down a command center.More workers, more money: Irtysh expands.
5:45 Croon places down a hatchery.Quietly, Croon adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
6:43 With beautiful placement, Irtysh successfully fends off Croon's attacks.The attack shatters on Irtysh's line. Great positioning.
7:06 About half of Irtysh's army has been decimated in that battle.Croon pays for that trade with about half his army.
7:43 About half of Croon's army has been decimated in that battle.Irtysh pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:10 Irtysh starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Irtysh: the first units are already marching.
8:23 Croon with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Croon goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:56 It seems like Irtysh has more units than Croon!Irtysh's army is visibly the bigger one — Croon should not take this fight.
9:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
9:54 Irtysh kills off Croon's zerglings with his marines!Croon wasn't ready. Irtysh's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
10:13 Croon has lost about half of his army in that battle.Irtysh pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:44 With excellent skills and micro, Irtysh managed to fend off Croon while losing less than half of his army.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:17 Croon places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Croon expands.
11:34 Irtysh starts pushing out with his marines.Irtysh tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:03 Croon decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Croon crosses the map with everything.
12:29 Irtysh places down a command center.Irtysh takes another base — the economy widens.
12:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
13:28 Croon failed to break through Irtysh's marine defense line.Croon's early gamble buys nothing — Irtysh's defense was already in place.
13:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Irtysh seems to be fine.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Irtysh edges ahead on army strength.
14:19 Croon has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Irtysh's force stays on that battlefield.
— The mid game —
14:45 Irtysh is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Irtysh hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:13 Croon starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Croon's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
15:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
16:09 With beautiful placement, Irtysh successfully fends off Croon's attacks.The attack shatters on Irtysh's line. Great positioning.
16:21 With excellent skills and micro, Irtysh managed to fend off Croon while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
16:47 Irtysh destroyed about half of Croon's army after that battle.Irtysh cuts Croon's army in half.
17:12 Irtysh moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Irtysh pushes.
17:52 Currently, neither Irtysh nor Croon appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Irtysh and Croon match each other.
🎙 Slight advantage Irtysh as the game develops.
18:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
18:36 Even sunken colonies didn't help Croon, Croon has to pull some drones to fight against Irtysh's marines!Croon's defense bends, then snaps. Irtysh takes the middle of the game.
19:11 About half of Croon's army has been decimated in that battle.Irtysh pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Irtysh seems to be fine.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:58 Croon's hatchery has been destroyed by Irtysh.Croon's expansion burns — Irtysh tears it down.
20:29 Croon places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Croon expands.
20:50 Irtysh is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Irtysh hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:16 Irtysh places down a command center.Irtysh plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:35 Croon places down a hatchery.Croon takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Slight advantage Irtysh as the game develops.
22:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:42 All of a sudden, Croon has no armies left while Irtysh is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Croon's way of life — Irtysh marches on.
23:11 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.Irtysh keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:25 After that battle, Irtysh still has most of his army with him.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:05 What superior Mutalisk micro from Croon! Irtysh's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Croon chips away at Irtysh's foundation.
24:29 Irtysh is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Irtysh's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The late game —
25:19 All of a sudden, Croon has no armies left while Irtysh is continuing to push across the map!Irtysh wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
25:36 Croon has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Irtysh's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Irtysh holds the stronger army for now.
26:04 After that battle, Irtysh still has most of his army with him.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:38 Irtysh now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Irtysh hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
27:24 Irtysh's M&M ball is rolling over Croon's units.Croon's defense bends, then snaps. Irtysh takes the middle of the game.
27:59 Irtysh destroyed about half of Croon's army after that battle.Half of Croon's force is gone — Irtysh took it apart.
28:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Irtysh seems to be fine.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:45 Irtysh shot down Croon's hatchery.No reinforcements in time: Croon watches Irtysh level the expansion.
29:14 Irtysh starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Irtysh pushes.
29:47 Irtysh places down a command center.More workers, more money: Irtysh expands.
🎙 Croon is a step behind and knows it.
30:01 Croon decides to expand.Croon takes another base — the economy widens.
30:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
31:01 Irtysh's superior marine control beat up all of Croon's zergling.The mid-game push crashes through — Irtysh breaks Croon's position.
31:27 About half of Croon's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Irtysh's force stays on that battlefield.
31:58 With excellent skills and micro, Irtysh managed to fend off Croon while losing less than half of his army.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:19 Irtysh shot down Croon's hatchery.No reinforcements in time: Croon watches Irtysh level the expansion.
32:49 Croon tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Irtysh's defense line.Croon goes for the raid — Irtysh is ready, and nothing comes of it.
33:16 Croon having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Croon types it out: GG.
That's the game: Irtysh defeats Croon, settled in the mid game.
G2 WIN Rush Hour 3 battle report ▾
■ Croon
■ Irtysh
army value
■ Croon
■ Irtysh
economy
Play-by-play (54 lines)
0:07 Croon spawns at s1 in Purple while Irtysh spawns at s3 in White.Croon takes s1 in Purple; across the map, Irtysh settles in at s3 in White.
0:38 Irtysh gets 14 CC against Croon's 12 Hatch.Croon shows 12 Hatch — Irtysh has gone 14 CC. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:11 Croon places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Croon expands.
1:34 Irtysh places down a command center.Quietly, Irtysh adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:06 Croon with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Croon goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:40 Irtysh decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Irtysh pushes.
3:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:48 Irtysh was out-microed by Croon and loses all his attacking forces.Croon takes the fight on his terms and sends Irtysh home with nothing.
4:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Irtysh — the losses are light.
5:00 It seems that Croon only managed to destroy less than half of Irtysh's army.Croon takes a bite out of Irtysh's force and backs off.
5:26 Croon is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Croon: the first units are already marching.
5:51 Irtysh decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Irtysh: the first units are already marching.
6:26 Croon places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Croon expands.
6:59 Irtysh places down a command center.Quietly, Irtysh adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:07 Irtysh was out-microed by Croon and loses all his attacking forces.Croon takes the fight on his terms and sends Irtysh home with nothing.
8:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Irtysh — the losses are light.
9:04 After that battle, Croon destroyed about half of Irtysh's army.Half of Irtysh's force is gone — Croon took it apart.
9:41 Croon starts pushing across the map.Croon has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:10 Irtysh moves out with his armies.Irtysh tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:09 With beautiful placement, Croon successfully fends off Irtysh's attacks.Irtysh commits and it's the wrong call — Croon cleans it up.
11:46 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Irtysh — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Croon — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:07 Irtysh has lost about half of his army in that battle.Croon pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:32 Croon with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Croon: the first units are already marching.
13:17 Croon's forces appear to be larger compared to Irtysh's!Count the units: Croon has the edge over Irtysh right now.
13:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
14:11 The battle outcome favors Croon as Irtysh's armies melt into Croon's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Irtysh's way of life — Croon marches on.
14:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Irtysh seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
15:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Irtysh — the losses are light.
15:52 Croon places down a hatchery.Quietly, Croon adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:29 Irtysh places down a command center.More workers, more money: Irtysh expands.
🎙 Croon edges ahead on army strength.
17:02 Unwilling to make the game too long, Croon starts moving out.Croon has seen enough — the army moves out.
17:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
18:02 Croon seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Irtysh is totally losing this battle!Irtysh's defense bends, then snaps. Croon takes the middle of the game.
18:29 Irtysh has lost about half of his army in that battle.Croon pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
18:49 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Irtysh — the losses are light.
19:33 Croon decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Croon pushes.
19:52 Both Croon and Irtysh appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Croon and Irtysh yet.
20:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:13 Croon is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Irtysh's marines melt in this attack!Irtysh's defense bends, then snaps. Croon takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Croon's force dwarfs what Irtysh has left on the field.
21:45 Irtysh has lost about half of his army in that battle.Croon pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:08 With excellent skills and micro, Croon managed to fend off Irtysh while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Irtysh — the losses are light.
22:44 Croon starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Croon hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:19 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Irtysh taps out!That's it. Irtysh looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Irtysh taps out. Croon's mid game was simply better.
G3 WIN Jade battle report ▾
■ Croon
■ Irtysh
army value
■ Croon
■ Irtysh
economy
Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:07 Irtysh spawns at s1 in White while Croon spawns at s3 in Teal.Irtysh in White at s1. Croon in Teal at s3. The map is set.
0:37 Irtysh opens 14 CC against Croon's 12 Hatch.Irtysh shows 14 CC — Croon has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:14 Irtysh places down a command center.More workers, more money: Irtysh expands.
1:47 Croon places down a hatchery.Quietly, Croon adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:29 Irtysh feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Irtysh tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:04 Croon with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Croon: the first units are already marching.
3:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:01 Nice placement by Croon, Irtysh can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Irtysh's early gamble buys nothing — Croon's defense was already in place.
4:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Irtysh — the losses are light.
5:13 With excellent skills and micro, Irtysh managed to fend off Croon while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
5:48 Irtysh decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Irtysh goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:21 Croon's zerglings are pushing out!Croon goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
7:18 Mismicro from Irtysh gave opportunity to Croon! Croon is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Irtysh wasn't ready. Croon's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Irtysh is a step behind and knows it.
7:52 It seems that Croon only managed to destroy less than half of Irtysh's army.Croon clips Irtysh's army — real damage, but Irtysh fights on.
8:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Irtysh — the losses are light.
8:53 Both Irtysh and Croon appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Irtysh and Croon yet.
9:31 Irtysh places down a command center.More workers, more money: Irtysh expands.
10:00 Croon places down a hatchery.Croon takes another base — the economy widens.
10:38 Croon's zerglings are pushing out!Croon tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:52 Nice control from Croon! He killed Irtysh's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Croon breaks Irtysh's front door.
12:29 About half of Irtysh's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Croon's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Irtysh is a step behind and knows it.
12:46 Irtysh destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Croon's army has been decimated.Irtysh clips Croon's army — real damage, but Croon fights on.
13:26 Croon decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Croon tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
14:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
14:35 Mismicro from Irtysh gave opportunity to Croon! Croon is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Irtysh wasn't ready. Croon's early aggression takes the lead.
15:18 About half of Irtysh's army has been decimated in that battle.Croon pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Irtysh — the losses are light.
16:15 Croon places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Croon expands.
— The mid game —
16:59 Croon is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Croon hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:14 Irtysh places down a command center.Irtysh plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Croon is far ahead.
— The late game —
18:06 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
18:32 Croon is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Irtysh's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Croon breaks Irtysh's position.
18:54 About half of Irtysh's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Croon's force stays on that battlefield.
19:46 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Irtysh — the losses are light.
20:07 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Irtysh taps out!Irtysh GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Irtysh taps out. Croon's mid game was simply better.
G4 WIN Electric Circuit battle report ▾
■ Croon
■ Irtysh
army value
■ Croon
■ Irtysh
economy
Play-by-play (209 lines)
0:07 The Yellow Croon spawns at s4 while Purple Irtysh spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Croon at s4, Irtysh at s2.
0:29 Irtysh opens 1 Rax Gas against Croon's 12 Hatch.Croon commits to 12 Hatch; Irtysh answers with 1 Rax Gas.
— The early game —
0:46 Croon places down a hatchery.Croon plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:15 Irtysh places down a command center.Irtysh takes another base — the economy widens.
1:35 Croon is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Croon goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:10 Irtysh decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Irtysh goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:24 Croon is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Irtysh's army.Croon is badly outgunned — Irtysh's force is a size larger.
2:41 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:17 All of a sudden, Croon has no armies left while Irtysh is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Irtysh. The push continues.
3:26 Croon lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Irtysh's force stays on that battlefield.
3:48 After that battle, Irtysh still has most of his army with him.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:07 Croon's zerglings are pushing out!Croon tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:42 Irtysh feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Irtysh: the first units are already marching.
5:00 Croon places down a hatchery.Quietly, Croon adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:24 Irtysh places down a command center.Irtysh takes another base — the economy widens.
5:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:04 Irtysh has enough marines to deal with Croon's zergling pressure.Croon's early gamble buys nothing — Irtysh's defense was already in place.
6:40 After that battle, Irtysh still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
6:51 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.Irtysh keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:10 Croon with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Croon goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:44 Irtysh starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Irtysh: the first units are already marching.
8:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:20 Croon failed to kill off Irtysh's defending marines.Croon's early gamble buys nothing — Irtysh's defense was already in place.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Irtysh seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
9:09 Croon has lost about half of his army in that battle.Irtysh pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:42 Croon places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Croon expands.
10:04 Irtysh places down a command center.Quietly, Irtysh adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:18 Croon is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Croon goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:49 Irtysh starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Irtysh: the first units are already marching.
11:08 In terms of army size, Croon is behind Irtysh!Croon needs production, fast; Irtysh's army has outgrown his.
11:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:42 Mismicro from Irtysh gave opportunity to Croon! Croon is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Croon breaks Irtysh's front door.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:07 About half of Irtysh's army has been decimated in that battle.Croon pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:25 About half of Croon's army has been decimated in that battle.Irtysh pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The mid game —
12:50 Croon is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Croon starts the push.
13:26 Irtysh is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Irtysh hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:55 Croon lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Irtysh's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.Irtysh absorbs the mid-game push — Croon gained nothing for the cost.
14:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Irtysh seems to be fine.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:46 Irtysh destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Croon's army has been decimated.Irtysh clips Croon's army — real damage, but Croon fights on.
15:20 Croon places down a hatchery.Croon takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:27 Irtysh places down a command center.Irtysh plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:03 Croon tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Irtysh's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Irtysh shuts the door on Croon.
16:23 Cloaked wraiths from Irtysh are harassing Croon!The raid lands — Irtysh chips away at Croon's foundation.
16:49 Croon is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Croon starts the push.
16:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
17:15 Irtysh seems to have run out of scans! Croon's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!The mid-game push crashes through — Croon breaks Irtysh's position.
17:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Irtysh seems to be fine.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:13 With excellent skills and micro, Croon managed to fend off Irtysh while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Irtysh — the losses are light.
18:24 Currently, neither Croon nor Irtysh appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Croon and Irtysh match each other.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:04 Croon decides to expand.More workers, more money: Croon expands.
19:23 Irtysh places down a command center.Quietly, Irtysh adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:46 Croon starts pushing across the map.Croon has seen enough — the army moves out.
20:04 Eager to end the game, Irtysh moves out with his armies.Irtysh tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
20:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:55 Croon had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Irtysh to fall back.Croon absorbs the mid-game push — Irtysh gained nothing for the cost.
21:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Irtysh — the losses are light.
21:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Irtysh seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
22:04 Dropship! Dropship! Irtysh drops some vultures into Croon's mineral line!Croon looks away for one second and Irtysh makes him pay for it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
22:11 What superior Mutalisk micro from Croon! Irtysh's economy is suffering!Croon gets into Irtysh's mineral line — workers are dying.
22:35 Dropship! Dropship! Irtysh drops some vultures into Croon's mineral line!The raid lands — Irtysh chips away at Croon's foundation.
22:54 Croon's number of expansions are equal to Irtysh's.Base for base, they're level — Croon and Irtysh match each other.
23:17 Croon is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Croon's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:49 Irtysh is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Irtysh's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:01 Croon places down a hatchery.Quietly, Croon adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:37 Irtysh places down a command center.More workers, more money: Irtysh expands.
25:03 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
25:14 Croon lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Irtysh's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Irtysh holds Croon.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
25:50 With excellent skills and micro, Irtysh managed to fend off Croon while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
26:08 Croon lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Irtysh's force stays on that battlefield.
26:35 Croon starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Croon starts the push.
26:52 Irtysh now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Irtysh hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
27:24 Croon had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Irtysh to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Croon holds Irtysh.
27:54 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Irtysh — the losses are light.
28:12 It seems that Croon only managed to destroy less than half of Irtysh's army.Croon takes a bite out of Irtysh's force and backs off.
28:31 Irtysh places down a command center.Irtysh plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
29:00 Irtysh's cloaked wraith did not do much to Croon's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Croon shuts the door on Irtysh.
29:18 Croon brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Croon hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:37 Croon places down a hatchery.Quietly, Croon adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
30:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
30:41 Croon is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Irtysh's marines melt in this attack!Irtysh's defense bends, then snaps. Croon takes the middle of the game.
30:55 Croon destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Irtysh's army has been decimated.Croon takes a bite out of Irtysh's force and backs off.
31:22 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Irtysh — the losses are light.
31:49 Irtysh tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Croon.Irtysh knocks, Croon answers. No damage done.
32:12 Croon brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Croon's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
32:19 Irtysh is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Irtysh's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:38 Irtysh places down a command center.Quietly, Irtysh adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
33:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
33:28 Irtysh's superior marine control beat up all of Croon's zergling.Croon's defense bends, then snaps. Irtysh takes the middle of the game.
34:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.Irtysh keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Irtysh seems to be fine.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:37 Irtysh shot down Croon's hatchery.Irtysh finds the weak point and Croon's new base is gone.
35:04 Croon places down a hatchery.Quietly, Croon adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
35:22 Croon starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Croon's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
35:41 Irtysh is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Irtysh's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
36:07 Croon places down a hatchery.Croon takes another base — the economy widens.
36:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
36:50 Irradiate on the defilers! The swarm breaks and Croon has to run.Croon throws the endgame army in and Irtysh simply refuses to lose.
37:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Irtysh seems to be fine.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:38 It seems that Irtysh only managed to destroy less than half of Croon's army.Irtysh clips Croon's army — real damage, but Croon fights on.
38:05 Irtysh tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Croon.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Croon shuts the door on Irtysh.
38:32 Croon decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Croon tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
38:50 Irtysh moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.This is the big one — Irtysh commits the late-game army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
39:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
39:26 The tank line advances and Croon's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Irtysh is winning this.The final army does its work — Irtysh breaks Croon late.
39:59 Croon has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Irtysh's force stays on that battlefield.
40:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Irtysh seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
40:39 Croon tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Irtysh's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Irtysh shuts the door on Croon.
41:10 Irtysh places down a command center.Irtysh plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
41:24 Croon moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.This is the big one — Croon commits the late-game army.
41:42 Irtysh moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.This is the big one — Irtysh commits the late-game army.
42:12 Croon places down a hatchery.Quietly, Croon adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
42:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
43:03 Irtysh scans, the lurkers die, and Croon's push is over.Irtysh holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
43:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Irtysh seems to be fine.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:49 About half of Croon's army has been decimated in that battle.Irtysh pays for that trade with about half his army.
44:04 Zerglings ran past Irtysh's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Croon!The raid lands — Croon chips away at Irtysh's foundation.
44:33 Irtysh's forces appear to be larger compared to Croon's!Irtysh's army is visibly the bigger one — Croon should not take this fight.
44:40 Croon moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Everything Croon has built comes forward at once.
45:07 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Irtysh pushes into the swarm.Everything Irtysh has built comes forward at once.
45:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
46:01 Irradiate on the defilers! Irtysh watches Croon's swarm evaporate and pushes on.There's no rebuilding from that. Irtysh's late-game push decides it.
46:14 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.Irtysh keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:46 With excellent skills and micro, Irtysh managed to fend off Croon while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
47:00 Eager to end the game, Croon moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Croon pushes.
47:17 Eager to end the game, Irtysh moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Irtysh crosses the map with everything.
47:50 Croon places down a hatchery.Quietly, Croon adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
48:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
48:26 Irtysh's siege line holds and Croon's ultralisks die on the way in.Irtysh holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
48:46 After that battle, Irtysh still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
49:25 Croon has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Irtysh's force stays on that battlefield.
49:45 Croon decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Croon crosses the map with everything.
50:08 Irtysh moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Irtysh pushes.
50:27 Croon has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Irtysh.Croon is out-expanding Irtysh — the money game is tilting.
50:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
51:10 Croon successfully fends off Irtysh's attacks.Croon holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
51:38 With excellent skills and micro, Croon managed to fend off Irtysh while losing less than half of his army.Irtysh keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:01 Irtysh lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Croon's force stays on that battlefield.
52:19 Nice try from Croon to harass Irtysh, but Irtysh's reaction is just too agile.Croon knocks, Irtysh answers. No damage done.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
52:40 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Croon commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Croon moves out to end it.
53:07 Attempting to end the game, Irtysh moves out with his armies.Irtysh has seen enough — the army moves out.
53:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
53:48 The battle outcome favors Croon as Irtysh's armies melt into Croon's armies' weapon fire!Croon wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
54:16 About half of Irtysh's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Croon's force stays on that battlefield.
54:26 With excellent skills and micro, Croon managed to fend off Irtysh while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Irtysh — the losses are light.
54:58 Croon harasses Irtysh and gets ahead of the game.Croon gets into Irtysh's mineral line — workers are dying.
55:08 Plague first, then the charge — Croon goes for the throat.This is the big one — Croon commits the late-game army.
55:44 Irtysh creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Irtysh commits the late-game army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
56:10 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
56:30 Croon plagues the vessels and Irtysh no longer has the detection to push any further.Irtysh throws the endgame army in and Croon simply refuses to lose.
56:48 It seems that Irtysh only managed to destroy less than half of Croon's army.Irtysh takes a bite out of Croon's force and backs off.
57:06 Irtysh lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Croon's force stays on that battlefield.
57:25 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Croon commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Croon moves out to end it.
57:55 Eager to end the game, Irtysh moves out with his armies.Irtysh tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
58:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
58:36 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Irtysh's army simply dissolves.There's no rebuilding from that. Croon's late-game push decides it.
58:52 About half of Irtysh's army has been decimated in that battle.Croon pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
59:29 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Irtysh — the losses are light.
59:49 In terms of army size, Irtysh is behind Croon!Irtysh is badly outgunned — Croon's force is a size larger.
60:14 Irtysh tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Croon.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Croon shuts the door on Irtysh.
60:38 Eager to end the game, Croon moves out with his armies.Croon tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
60:45 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.
61:12 Irtysh's siege line holds and Croon's ultralisks die on the way in.Irtysh holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
61:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Irtysh seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
62:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Irtysh — the losses are light.
62:33 Irtysh tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Croon.Irtysh knocks, Croon answers. No damage done.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
62:48 Eager to end the game, Croon moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Croon pushes.
63:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
63:37 Irradiate on the defilers! The swarm breaks and Croon has to run.Irtysh holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
63:57 After that battle, Irtysh still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
64:21 It seems that Irtysh only managed to destroy less than half of Croon's army.Irtysh takes a bite out of Croon's force and backs off.
64:45 Irtysh harasses Croon's economy and gets ahead of the game.Croon looks away for one second and Irtysh makes him pay for it.
65:02 Plague first, then the charge — Croon goes for the throat.This is the big one — Croon commits the late-game army.
65:33 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
65:49 Dark swarm goes down and Irtysh's marines are firing at nothing! Croon's cracklings eat the entire line!There's no rebuilding from that. Croon's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
66:14 Irtysh lost about half of his army in that battle.Croon pays for that trade with about half his army.
66:24 About half of Croon's army has been decimated in that battle.Irtysh pays for that trade with about half his army.
67:02 Attempting to end the game, Croon moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Croon pushes.
67:21 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
67:30 Dark swarm goes down and Irtysh's marines are firing at nothing! Croon's cracklings eat the entire line!There's no rebuilding from that. Croon's late-game push decides it.
68:05 Irtysh has lost about half of his army in that battle.Croon pays for that trade with about half his army.
68:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.Irtysh keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
68:42 Irtysh tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Croon.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Croon shuts the door on Irtysh.
69:02 Irtysh having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Irtysh GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Croon defeats Irtysh, settled in the late game.
G5 WIN Destination battle report ▾
■ Croon
■ Irtysh
army value
■ Croon
■ Irtysh
economy
Play-by-play (127 lines)
0:10 The game starts with Green Irtysh spawning at s1 and Red Croon spawning at s2.We're underway — Irtysh spawns at s1, Croon answers from s2.
0:32 Irtysh gets 1 Rax FE against Croon's 12 Hatch.Irtysh commits to 1 Rax FE; Croon answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
0:52 Irtysh places down a command center.Irtysh plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:17 Croon starts expanding.Croon takes another base — the economy widens.
1:55 Irtysh decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Irtysh crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:10 Croon is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Croon: the first units are already marching.
2:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:06 Croon failed to kill off Irtysh's defending marines.Irtysh holds the early rush without blinking.
3:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Irtysh seems to be fine.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:45 With excellent skills and micro, Croon managed to fend off Irtysh while losing less than half of his army.Irtysh keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:08 Irtysh decides to move out with his armies.Irtysh tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
4:33 Croon's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Croon: the first units are already marching.
4:58 Irtysh places down a command center.Irtysh plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:34 Croon places down a hatchery.Croon takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:12 Croon failed to break through Irtysh's marine defense line.Croon's early gamble buys nothing — Irtysh's defense was already in place.
6:43 After that battle, Irtysh still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
6:59 About half of Croon's army has been decimated in that battle.Irtysh pays for that trade with about half his army.
7:34 Irtysh's number of expansions are equal to Croon's.Base for base, they're level — Irtysh and Croon match each other.
8:00 Attempting to end the game, Irtysh moves out with his armies.Irtysh tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:17 Croon moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Croon crosses the map with everything.
8:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:56 Irtysh failed to kill off Croon's defending zerglings.Irtysh's early gamble buys nothing — Croon's defense was already in place.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:26 Irtysh destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Croon's army has been decimated.Irtysh clips Croon's army — real damage, but Croon fights on.
9:59 After that battle, Irtysh still has most of his army with him.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:15 Attempting to end the game, Croon moves out with his armies.Croon tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:32 Irtysh places down a command center.Irtysh takes another base — the economy widens.
11:06 Croon places down a hatchery.Croon plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:46 Croon was out-microed by Irtysh and loses all his attacking forces.Croon commits and it's the wrong call — Irtysh cleans it up.
12:24 With excellent skills and micro, Irtysh managed to fend off Croon while losing less than half of his army.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:40 Irtysh destroyed about half of Croon's army after that battle.Half of Croon's force is gone — Irtysh took it apart.
🎙 The scales tip toward Irtysh — a lead, but not a safe one.
— The mid game —
13:11 Irtysh now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Irtysh hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:20 Croon starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Croon's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:07 With beautiful placement, Croon successfully fends off Irtysh's attacks.Croon takes the fight on his terms and sends Irtysh home with nothing.
14:48 Croon lost about half of his army in that battle.Irtysh pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:08 With excellent skills and micro, Irtysh managed to fend off Croon while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
15:29 Irtysh now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Irtysh hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:03 Croon brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Croon starts the push.
16:10 Both Irtysh and Croon appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Irtysh and Croon yet.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:07 Croon was unable to break through Irtysh's M&M group.Irtysh absorbs the mid-game push — Croon gained nothing for the cost.
17:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Irtysh seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
18:02 Irtysh destroyed about half of Croon's army after that battle.Half of Croon's force is gone — Irtysh took it apart.
18:14 Irtysh places down a command center.Irtysh takes another base — the economy widens.
18:43 Croon places down a hatchery.Croon plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:17 Croon is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Croon's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:01 Irtysh's marines forced Croon's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.Irtysh absorbs the mid-game push — Croon gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
20:27 With excellent skills and micro, Irtysh managed to fend off Croon while losing less than half of his army.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.Irtysh keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:07 Irtysh now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Irtysh starts the push.
21:23 Croon places down a hatchery.Croon takes another base — the economy widens.
22:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:18 Croon successfully fends off Irtysh's attacks.Irtysh commits and it's the wrong call — Croon cleans it up.
22:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Irtysh — the losses are light.
23:01 It seems that Croon only managed to destroy less than half of Irtysh's army.Croon clips Irtysh's army — real damage, but Irtysh fights on.
23:42 Croon appears to have more army than Irtysh!Croon's army is visibly the bigger one — Irtysh should not take this fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
23:50 Croon starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Croon starts the push.
24:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
24:49 Croon was out-microed by Irtysh and loses all his attacking forces.Irtysh takes the fight on his terms and sends Croon home with nothing.
25:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Irtysh seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
25:36 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Irtysh — the losses are light.
26:07 Irtysh is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Irtysh's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:29 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.
26:42 Croon had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Irtysh to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Croon holds Irtysh.
27:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.Irtysh keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
27:46 With excellent skills and micro, Irtysh managed to fend off Croon while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
27:55 Irtysh is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Irtysh starts the push.
28:22 Unwilling to make the game too long, Croon starts moving out.Croon has seen enough — the army moves out.
28:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
29:09 Croon's well-placed lurkers caught Irtysh's tanks and medics off-guard! Irtysh's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Croon breaks Irtysh's position.
29:35 After that battle, Irtysh still has most of his army with him.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:12 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Irtysh — the losses are light.
30:30 Irtysh's command center has been destroyed by Croon.Irtysh's expansion burns — Croon tears it down.
30:49 Irtysh places down a command center.More workers, more money: Irtysh expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
31:23 Irtysh decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Irtysh pushes.
31:37 Croon is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Croon's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
32:29 Croon seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Irtysh is totally losing this battle!Irtysh's defense bends, then snaps. Croon takes the middle of the game.
32:45 With excellent skills and micro, Irtysh managed to fend off Croon while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
33:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Irtysh — the losses are light.
33:46 Irtysh is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Irtysh starts the push.
33:57 Croon brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Croon starts the push.
34:35 Both Irtysh and Croon appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Irtysh and Croon are level.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
35:02 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.
35:12 Irtysh seemed like winning the battle but when Croon's mutalisks came into the scene, things changed, Croon won the battle!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Croon holds Irtysh.
35:40 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Irtysh destroyed only less than half of Croon's army.Irtysh clips Croon's army — real damage, but Croon fights on.
35:58 Irtysh has lost about half of his army in that battle.Croon pays for that trade with about half his army.
36:30 What a pity! Croon managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Irtysh's army.Croon goes for the raid — Irtysh is ready, and nothing comes of it.
36:48 Croon starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Croon's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
37:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
37:36 Croon's defilers made that army unkillable and Irtysh's position is gone.The final army does its work — Croon breaks Irtysh late.
38:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Irtysh seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Croon — a lead, but not a safe one.
38:22 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Irtysh — the losses are light.
38:52 Irtysh's command center has been destroyed by Croon.Irtysh's expansion burns — Croon tears it down.
39:16 Croon places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Croon expands.
39:41 Croon decides to start pushing across the map.Croon has seen enough — the army moves out.
39:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
40:35 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Croon destroys everything Irtysh had.The final army does its work — Croon breaks Irtysh late.
40:46 About half of Irtysh's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Croon's force stays on that battlefield.
41:23 With excellent skills and micro, Croon managed to fend off Irtysh while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Irtysh — the losses are light.
41:51 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Croon commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Croon moves out to end it.
🎙 The scales tip toward Croon — a lead, but not a safe one.
42:03 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.
42:39 The battle outcome favors Croon as Irtysh's armies melt into Croon's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Irtysh's way of life — Croon marches on.
🎙 Croon's force dwarfs what Irtysh has left on the field.
42:58 Irtysh lost about half of his army in that battle.Croon pays for that trade with about half his army.
43:25 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.Irtysh keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:36 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Croon is moving out!Everything Croon has built comes forward at once.
44:07 Irtysh having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Irtysh taps.
GG. Croon closes it out over Irtysh.
G1 WIN New Bloody Ridge battle report ▾
■ Croon
■ Speedway
army value
■ Croon
■ Speedway
economy
Play-by-play (121 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Orange Croon spawning at s1 and Red Speedway spawning at s2.We're underway — Croon spawns at s1, Speedway answers from s2.
0:41 Speedway opens Overpool against Croon's 12 Pool.Croon commits to 12 Pool; Speedway answers with Overpool.
— The early game —
1:02 Croon places down a hatchery.Croon takes another base — the economy widens.
1:22 Speedway places down a hatchery.Speedway plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:39 Attempting to end the game, Croon moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Croon pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:11 Speedway pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Speedway: the first units are already marching.
2:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
2:55 Croon failed to break Speedway's zergling line of defense.Speedway holds the early rush without blinking.
3:35 Speedway lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Croon's force stays on that battlefield.
3:51 Croon has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Speedway's force stays on that battlefield.
4:11 Speedway's forces appear to be larger compared to Croon's!Speedway's army is visibly the bigger one — Croon should not take this fight.
4:43 Croon's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Croon: the first units are already marching.
5:08 Speedway pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Speedway goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:26 Croon places down a hatchery.Croon takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:54 Speedway places down a hatchery.Quietly, Speedway adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:27 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:44 With beautiful placement, Speedway successfully fends off Croon's attacks.Speedway takes the fight on his terms and sends Croon home with nothing.
7:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Speedway seems to be fine.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:26 With excellent skills and micro, Croon managed to fend off Speedway while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Speedway — the losses are light.
7:58 Croon is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Croon: the first units are already marching.
8:22 Speedway is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Speedway: the first units are already marching.
8:46 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:21 Speedway failed to break Croon's zergling line of defense.Croon holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:45 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.Speedway keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:11 After that battle, Speedway still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
10:30 Speedway places down a hatchery.Speedway plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:03 Croon is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Croon tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:13 Unwilling to make the game too long, Speedway starts moving out.No more waiting. Speedway pushes.
11:49 Croon desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Croon adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:24 The battle outcome favors Croon as Speedway's armies melt into Croon's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Speedway's way of life — Croon marches on.
13:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Speedway seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
13:22 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Speedway destroyed only less than half of Croon's army.Speedway takes a bite out of Croon's force and backs off.
— The mid game —
13:55 Croon is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Croon starts the push.
14:19 Speedway is pushing his speedlings.Speedway's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:34 It seems like Speedway has more units than Croon!Count the units: Speedway has the edge over Croon right now.
14:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:34 Croon held off barely with 1 or 2 zergling advantage.Croon absorbs the mid-game push — Speedway gained nothing for the cost.
15:43 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Speedway destroyed only less than half of Croon's army.Speedway takes a bite out of Croon's force and backs off.
16:24 After that battle, Speedway still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
16:46 Speedway places down a hatchery.Quietly, Speedway adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
17:05 Attempting to end the game, Croon moves out with his armies.Croon has seen enough — the army moves out.
17:29 Speedway is pushing his speedlings.Speedway hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:55 Croon places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Croon expands.
18:16 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:47 Croon's mutalisks failed to dodge some scourges and he lost the mutalisk battle to Speedway!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Speedway holds Croon.
19:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Speedway seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
19:33 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Speedway — the losses are light.
20:00 What superior Mutalisk micro from Speedway! Croon's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Speedway chips away at Croon's foundation.
20:24 Croon is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Croon's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
20:55 Speedway is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Speedway's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:22 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:30 Speedway's mutalisks failed to dodge some scourges and he lost the mutalisk battle to Croon!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Croon holds Speedway.
22:14 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Speedway destroyed only less than half of Croon's army.Speedway takes a bite out of Croon's force and backs off.
22:39 With excellent skills and micro, Speedway managed to fend off Croon while losing less than half of his army.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:54 Croon's number of expansions are equal to Speedway's.Base for base, they're level — Croon and Speedway match each other.
23:24 Croon is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Croon's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:35 Speedway is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Speedway starts the push.
24:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
24:37 Croon failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Speedway's mutalisks!Croon's defense bends, then snaps. Speedway takes the middle of the game.
24:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.Speedway keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:16 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Croon destroyed only less than half of Speedway's army.Croon clips Speedway's army — real damage, but Speedway fights on.
25:47 With a successful harassment, Croon hurts Speedway's economy.The raid lands — Croon chips away at Speedway's foundation.
26:10 Attempting to end the game, Speedway moves out with his armies.Speedway tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
26:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
27:03 Speedway wiped off Croon's zerglings, but Croon had mutalisks popped just in time! Speedway has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Croon holds Speedway.
27:24 Croon has lost about half of his army in that battle.Speedway pays for that trade with about half his army.
27:55 Speedway lost about half of his army in that battle.Croon pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
28:06 Croon is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Croon's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:50 Speedway is pushing his speedlings.Speedway hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:02 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
29:26 For a second it looked like Speedway had more zerglings, but in another second Croon seems to have taken the lead! Speedway is backing off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Croon holds Speedway.
30:00 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Speedway — the losses are light.
30:11 Speedway has lost about half of his army in that battle.Croon pays for that trade with about half his army.
30:47 Speedway harasses Croon and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Speedway chips away at Croon's foundation.
31:03 Croon is pushing his speedlings.Croon hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
31:43 Speedway is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Speedway's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
31:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
32:18 For a second it looked like Croon had more zerglings, but in another second Speedway seems to have taken the lead! Croon is backing off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Speedway holds Croon.
32:42 After that battle, Speedway still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
33:08 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.Speedway keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:45 Zerglings ran past Speedway's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Croon!The raid lands — Croon chips away at Speedway's foundation.
34:02 What a pity! Speedway managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Croon's army.Speedway goes for the raid — Croon is ready, and nothing comes of it.
34:30 Croon is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Croon's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:51 Speedway is pushing his speedlings.Speedway hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:11 At the moment, neither Croon nor Speedway is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
35:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
36:16 Speedway made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Croon is pushing his mutalisks further on!Speedway's defense bends, then snaps. Croon takes the middle of the game.
36:30 With excellent skills and micro, Speedway managed to fend off Croon while losing less than half of his army.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:07 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.Speedway keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:17 What superior Mutalisk micro from Speedway! Croon's economy is suffering!Speedway gets into Croon's mineral line — workers are dying.
37:42 Croon is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Croon hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
38:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
38:44 Speedway successfully fends off Croon's attacks.Speedway holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
38:54 With excellent skills and micro, Speedway managed to fend off Croon while losing less than half of his army.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
39:18 About half of Croon's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Speedway's force stays on that battlefield.
39:49 Speedway's army is small compared to Croon!Speedway needs production, fast; Croon's army has outgrown his.
40:11 What a pity! Speedway managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Croon's army.Speedway knocks, Croon answers. No damage done.
40:31 Croon appears to have more army than Speedway!Croon's army is visibly the bigger one — Speedway should not take this fight.
— The late game —
41:14 A huge mutalisk flock with cracklings underneath: Croon pushes.This is the big one — Croon commits the late-game army.
41:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
41:52 The mutalisk flock belongs to Croon and Speedway's drones are dying by the dozen.The final army does its work — Croon breaks Speedway late.
42:23 Speedway has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Croon's force stays on that battlefield.
42:54 With excellent skills and micro, Croon managed to fend off Speedway while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Speedway — the losses are light.
🎙 Speedway is a step behind and knows it.
43:14 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Speedway GGs!That's it. Speedway looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Croon closes it out over Speedway.
G2 WIN New Bloody Ridge battle report ▾
■ Croon
■ Speedway
army value
■ Croon
■ Speedway
economy
Play-by-play (69 lines)
0:08 The game starts with Yellow Speedway spawning at s1 and Green Croon spawning at s2.Speedway in Yellow at s1. Croon in Green at s2. The map is set.
0:45 Speedway gets 9 Pool against Croon's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 9 Pool from Speedway, 12 Pool from Croon.
— The early game —
1:05 Speedway places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Speedway expands.
1:30 Croon places down a hatchery.Quietly, Croon adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:57 Speedway's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Speedway goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:22 Croon decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Croon pushes.
3:05 Croon's army is small compared to Speedway!Croon needs production, fast; Speedway's army has outgrown his.
3:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:54 With really nice micro, Croon kills off Speedway's zerglings.Speedway wasn't ready. Croon's early aggression takes the lead.
4:18 After that battle, Speedway still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
4:40 With excellent skills and micro, Croon managed to fend off Speedway while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Speedway — the losses are light.
5:07 Speedway pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Speedway: the first units are already marching.
5:44 Croon pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Croon: the first units are already marching.
6:21 Speedway places down a hatchery.Speedway takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:46 Croon places down a hatchery.Quietly, Croon adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:02 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.
7:43 Speedway with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Croon's zerglings!Croon's early gamble buys nothing — Speedway's defense was already in place.
8:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Speedway seems to be fine.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Speedway — the losses are light.
8:52 Speedway's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Speedway tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:18 Croon pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Croon tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
10:20 Croon with more superior zergling control outpowers Speedway!The early pressure works — Croon breaks Speedway's front door.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
10:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Speedway seems to be fine.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:10 With excellent skills and micro, Croon managed to fend off Speedway while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Speedway — the losses are light.
11:39 Speedway's number of expansions are equal to Croon's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Speedway and Croon yet.
12:23 Croon places down a hatchery.Croon takes another base — the economy widens.
12:48 Eager to end the game, Speedway moves out with his armies.Speedway has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:17 Croon's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Croon: the first units are already marching.
13:41 Speedway places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Speedway expands.
14:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:43 Speedway failed to break Croon's zergling line of defense.Croon holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
14:54 With excellent skills and micro, Croon managed to fend off Speedway while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Speedway — the losses are light.
15:41 Speedway has lost about half of his army in that battle.Croon pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The mid game —
15:49 Speedway is pushing his speedlings.Speedway hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:20 Croon is pushing his speedlings.Croon hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
17:33 Croon with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Croon breaks Speedway's position.
17:58 Speedway lost about half of his army in that battle.Croon pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:09 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Speedway — the losses are light.
18:56 Without any further reinforcements, Speedway's expansion is decimated by Croon's armies.The base falls. Croon rips Speedway's economy back a full step.
🎙 Croon holds the stronger army for now.
19:24 What a pity! Speedway managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Croon's army.Good instincts from Croon; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
19:42 Speedway places down a hatchery.Quietly, Speedway adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:08 Croon decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Croon pushes.
— The late game —
20:31 Croon places down a hatchery.Croon plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:28 Speedway failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Croon's mutalisks!Speedway's defense bends, then snaps. Croon takes the middle of the game.
22:02 Croon only destroyed about half of Speedway's army.Croon cuts Speedway's army in half.
22:30 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.Speedway keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:59 Croon shot down Speedway's hatchery.The base falls. Croon rips Speedway's economy back a full step.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Croon is far ahead.
23:32 Zerglings ran past Croon's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Speedway!Croon looks away for one second and Speedway makes him pay for it.
24:02 Croon is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Croon starts the push.
24:27 Speedway places down a hatchery.Speedway plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
24:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
25:23 Speedway made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Croon is pushing his mutalisks further on!The mid-game push crashes through — Croon breaks Speedway's position.
25:44 Speedway lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Croon's force stays on that battlefield.
26:21 Speedway destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Croon's army has been decimated.Speedway takes a bite out of Croon's force and backs off.
26:37 Croon is pushing his speedlings.Croon hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:10 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Speedway GGs!Speedway types it out: GG.
GG. Croon closes it out over Speedway.
G3 LOSS New Bloody Ridge battle report ▾
■ Croon
■ Speedway
army value
■ Croon
■ Speedway
economy
Play-by-play (49 lines)
0:18 The Yellow Croon spawns at s1 while Orange Speedway spawns at s2.Croon takes s1 in Yellow; across the map, Speedway settles in at s2 in Orange.
0:37 Croon gets 9 Pool against Speedway's 9 Pool.The builds are down: 9 Pool from Croon, 9 Pool from Speedway.
— The early game —
1:20 Croon places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Croon expands.
1:41 Speedway places down a hatchery.Quietly, Speedway adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:21 Unwilling to make the game too long, Croon starts moving out.Croon has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:45 Speedway is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Speedway: the first units are already marching.
3:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:04 Speedway with more superior zergling control outpowers Croon!The early pressure works — Speedway breaks Croon's front door.
4:24 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Speedway — the losses are light.
5:06 After that battle, Speedway still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
5:32 Croon is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Croon goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:10 Speedway is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Speedway goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:31 Croon places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Croon expands.
7:05 Speedway places down a hatchery.Quietly, Speedway adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:04 Speedway with more superior zergling control outpowers Croon!Croon wasn't ready. Speedway's early aggression takes the lead.
8:37 About half of Croon's army has been decimated in that battle.Speedway pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:19 It seems that Croon only managed to destroy less than half of Speedway's army.Croon clips Speedway's army — real damage, but Speedway fights on.
9:55 Croon's army is small compared to Speedway!Croon needs production, fast; Speedway's army has outgrown his.
10:26 Croon is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Croon tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:59 Speedway pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Speedway tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
12:08 Croon was out-microed by Speedway and loses all his attacking forces.Speedway holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Slight advantage Speedway as the game develops.
12:32 With excellent skills and micro, Speedway managed to fend off Croon while losing less than half of his army.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:03 Croon lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Speedway's force stays on that battlefield.
13:45 Speedway is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Speedway goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:39 Speedway with more superior zergling control outpowers Croon!The early pressure works — Speedway breaks Croon's front door.
15:10 Croon lost about half of his army in that battle.Speedway pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:43 With excellent skills and micro, Speedway managed to fend off Croon while losing less than half of his army.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:15 Speedway's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Speedway: the first units are already marching.
16:49 Croon's number of expansions are equal to Speedway's.Base for base, they're level — Croon and Speedway match each other.
🎙 It's all going Speedway's way right now.
17:20 Croon places down a hatchery.Quietly, Croon adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:54 Speedway places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Speedway expands.
18:38 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
18:54 Speedway made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Speedway breaks Croon's position.
🎙 Speedway's force dwarfs what Croon has left on the field.
19:43 The attack was a success, Croon lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Speedway — more than half the force is gone.
— The late game —
20:07 It seems that Croon only managed to destroy less than half of Speedway's army.Croon clips Speedway's army — real damage, but Speedway fights on.
20:37 Speedway is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Speedway starts the push.
21:12 Croon having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Croon looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Croon taps out. Speedway's mid game was simply better.
G4 LOSS New Bloody Ridge battle report ▾
■ Croon
■ Speedway
army value
■ Croon
■ Speedway
economy
Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Teal Speedway spawning at s2 and Purple Croon spawning at s1.We're underway — Speedway spawns at s2, Croon answers from s1.
0:37 Speedway gets Overpool against Croon's 9 Pool.Speedway commits to Overpool; Croon answers with 9 Pool.
— The early game —
1:16 Speedway places down a hatchery.Quietly, Speedway adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:34 Croon places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Croon expands.
2:20 Speedway is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Speedway tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:49 Croon's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Croon: the first units are already marching.
3:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:36 Croon failed to kill off Speedway's defending zerglings.Croon's early gamble buys nothing — Speedway's defense was already in place.
4:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Speedway seems to be fine.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:55 Croon lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Speedway's force stays on that battlefield.
5:09 Speedway's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Speedway tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:46 Croon's army is small compared to Speedway!Croon needs production, fast; Speedway's army has outgrown his.
6:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
6:44 All of a sudden, Croon has no armies left while Speedway is continuing to push across the map!Croon's army evaporates. Speedway doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Speedway has built a commanding army lead — Croon needs something special here.
7:25 Speedway destroyed about half of Croon's army after that battle.Speedway cuts Croon's army in half.
7:49 Croon destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Speedway's army has been decimated.Croon clips Speedway's army — real damage, but Speedway fights on.
8:23 Speedway decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Speedway crosses the map with everything.
8:47 Speedway places down a hatchery.Quietly, Speedway adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:27 Croon places down a hatchery.Croon plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
10:13 Speedway kills off Croon's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Speedway. The push continues.
11:04 Croon lost about half of his army in that battle.Speedway pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:33 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Croon destroyed only less than half of Speedway's army.Croon clips Speedway's army — real damage, but Speedway fights on.
🎙 It's all going Speedway's way right now.
11:55 Speedway is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Speedway tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:16 Croon moves out with his armies.Croon tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
12:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
13:22 Speedway kills off Croon's armies and continues pushing!Croon's army evaporates. Speedway doesn't even slow down.
14:00 Croon lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Speedway's force stays on that battlefield.
14:21 With excellent skills and micro, Speedway managed to fend off Croon while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
15:00 Speedway moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Speedway pushes.
15:38 Croon's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Croon goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:04 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.
🎙 Croon is hanging on by a thread against Speedway's army.
16:26 All of a sudden, Croon has no armies left while Speedway is continuing to push across the map!Croon's army evaporates. Speedway doesn't even slow down.
17:11 Croon has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Speedway's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
17:38 After that battle, Speedway still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
18:09 Speedway shot down Croon's hatchery.Croon's expansion burns — Speedway tears it down.
18:25 Speedway starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Speedway pushes.
19:02 Speedway appears to have more army than Croon!Speedway's army is visibly the bigger one — Croon should not take this fight.
19:28 Speedway desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Speedway takes another base — the economy widens.
20:02 Croon places down a hatchery.Croon plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:42 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 It's all going Speedway's way right now.
21:13 The battle outcome favors Speedway as Croon's armies melt into Speedway's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Speedway. The push continues.
21:29 Speedway looks beastly after destroying more than half of Croon's army.When the smoke clears, Speedway has erased most of what Croon brought.
22:09 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Croon destroyed only less than half of Speedway's army.Croon clips Speedway's army — real damage, but Speedway fights on.
22:37 Speedway's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Speedway tests the door early. Is anyone home?
23:08 Croon having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Croon looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Croon taps out. Speedway's late game was simply better.
G5 WIN New Bloody Ridge battle report ▾
■ Croon
■ Speedway
army value
■ Croon
■ Speedway
economy
Play-by-play (52 lines)
0:11 The Red Croon spawns at s1 while Green Speedway spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Croon at s1, Speedway at s2.
0:49 Speedway gets Overpool against Croon's 12 Pool.Croon commits to 12 Pool; Speedway answers with Overpool.
— The early game —
1:13 Croon places down a hatchery.Quietly, Croon adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:48 Speedway places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Speedway expands.
2:09 Croon's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Croon goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:57 Speedway decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Speedway tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:42 Speedway was out-microed by Croon and loses all his attacking forces.Croon takes the fight on his terms and sends Speedway home with nothing.
4:21 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.Speedway keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:54 After that battle, Speedway still has most of his army with him.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:30 Croon starts pushing across the map.Croon tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:04 Speedway pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Speedway tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
6:55 Speedway was out-microed by Croon and loses all his attacking forces.Croon holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Croon holds the stronger army for now.
7:33 With excellent skills and micro, Croon managed to fend off Speedway while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Speedway — the losses are light.
7:59 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Croon destroyed only less than half of Speedway's army.Croon takes a bite out of Speedway's force and backs off.
8:35 Croon places down a hatchery.Croon plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:58 Speedway places down a hatchery.Speedway takes another base — the economy widens.
9:25 Croon is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Croon goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:10 It seems like Croon has more units than Speedway!Count the units: Croon has the edge over Speedway right now.
10:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:02 With really nice micro, Croon kills off Speedway's zerglings.Speedway wasn't ready. Croon's early aggression takes the lead.
11:50 About half of Speedway's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Croon's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Croon holds the stronger army for now.
12:12 With excellent skills and micro, Croon managed to fend off Speedway while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Speedway — the losses are light.
12:53 Croon is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Croon tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
13:40 Croon with more superior zergling control outpowers Speedway!The early pressure works — Croon breaks Speedway's front door.
14:23 After that battle, Croon destroyed about half of Speedway's army.Half of Speedway's force is gone — Croon took it apart.
14:59 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Speedway — the losses are light.
15:16 Croon pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Croon: the first units are already marching.
15:58 Speedway places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Speedway expands.
16:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Croon is far ahead.
16:48 With really nice micro, Croon kills off Speedway's zerglings.The early pressure works — Croon breaks Speedway's front door.
17:27 Speedway has lost about half of his army in that battle.Croon pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Speedway — the losses are light.
18:40 Croon's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Croon: the first units are already marching.
18:52 Croon places down a hatchery.Croon takes another base — the economy widens.
19:27 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
20:03 Croon with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!Speedway's defense bends, then snaps. Croon takes the middle of the game.
20:45 About half of Speedway's army has been decimated in that battle.Croon pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
21:08 Speedway destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Croon's army has been decimated.Speedway takes a bite out of Croon's force and backs off.
🎙 Croon has built a commanding army lead — Speedway needs something special here.
21:42 Croon decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Croon crosses the map with everything.
22:03 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Speedway GGs!Speedway GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Speedway taps out. Croon's mid game was simply better.
G6 LOSS New Bloody Ridge battle report ▾
■ Croon
■ Speedway
army value
■ Croon
■ Speedway
economy
Play-by-play (73 lines)
0:13 The Red Speedway spawns at s2 while Purple Croon spawns at s1.We're underway — Speedway spawns at s2, Croon answers from s1.
0:37 Croon opens Overpool against Speedway's 9 Pool.Speedway shows 9 Pool — Croon has gone Overpool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:10 Speedway places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Speedway expands.
1:29 Croon places down a hatchery.Quietly, Croon adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:06 Speedway moves out with his armies.Speedway tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:22 Croon decides to move out with his armies.Croon has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:28 Croon failed to break Speedway's zergling line of defense.Croon's early gamble buys nothing — Speedway's defense was already in place.
3:51 It seems that Croon only managed to destroy less than half of Speedway's army.Croon clips Speedway's army — real damage, but Speedway fights on.
4:19 With excellent skills and micro, Croon managed to fend off Speedway while losing less than half of his army.Speedway keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:45 Speedway pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Speedway goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:03 Croon pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Croon: the first units are already marching.
5:50 Both Speedway and Croon appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Speedway and Croon match each other.
6:08 Speedway places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Speedway expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:29 Croon decides to expand.Croon plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:26 With really nice micro, Speedway kills off Croon's zerglings.The early pressure works — Speedway breaks Croon's front door.
7:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Speedway — the losses are light.
8:32 After that battle, Speedway still has most of his army with him.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:47 Speedway pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Speedway goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:21 Eager to end the game, Croon moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Croon crosses the map with everything.
9:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:22 Croon was out-microed by Speedway and loses all his attacking forces.Speedway takes the fight on his terms and sends Croon home with nothing.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
10:33 Croon destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Speedway's army has been decimated.Croon takes a bite out of Speedway's force and backs off.
11:00 With excellent skills and micro, Croon managed to fend off Speedway while losing less than half of his army.Speedway keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:46 Speedway is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Speedway goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:16 Croon's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Croon: the first units are already marching.
12:25 Croon places down a hatchery.Quietly, Croon adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:19 Croon with more superior zergling control outpowers Speedway!The early pressure works — Croon breaks Speedway's front door.
13:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Speedway seems to be fine.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:27 With excellent skills and micro, Croon managed to fend off Speedway while losing less than half of his army.Speedway keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
14:42 Croon has more expansions than Speedway.Croon runs 1 more bases than Speedway. That compounds.
15:16 Speedway places down a hatchery.Quietly, Speedway adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
15:41 Speedway is pushing his speedlings.Speedway's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:20 Croon decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Croon pushes.
16:41 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:12 Speedway made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Speedway breaks Croon's position.
17:31 With excellent skills and micro, Croon managed to fend off Speedway while losing less than half of his army.Speedway keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:10 With excellent skills and micro, Speedway managed to fend off Croon while losing less than half of his army.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:26 Croon tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Speedway's defense line.Good instincts from Speedway; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:02 Speedway harasses Croon's economy and gets ahead of the game.Croon looks away for one second and Speedway makes him pay for it.
19:29 Speedway is pushing his speedlings.Speedway's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:53 Croon places down a hatchery.Croon takes another base — the economy widens.
20:17 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
20:48 Croon made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Speedway is pushing his mutalisks further on!Croon's defense bends, then snaps. Speedway takes the middle of the game.
— The late game —
21:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.Speedway keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:49 It seems that Croon only managed to destroy less than half of Speedway's army.Croon clips Speedway's army — real damage, but Speedway fights on.
22:09 What a pity! Croon managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Speedway's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Speedway shuts the door on Croon.
22:43 Croon is pushing his speedlings.Croon hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Croon is a step behind and knows it.
23:00 Speedway places down a hatchery.Quietly, Speedway adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:59 Croon wiped off Speedway's zerglings, but Speedway had mutalisks popped just in time! Croon has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Speedway holds Croon.
24:39 It seems that Croon only managed to destroy less than half of Speedway's army.Croon clips Speedway's army — real damage, but Speedway fights on.
24:57 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Speedway — the losses are light.
25:26 Speedway is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Speedway's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:02 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
26:25 Speedway with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Speedway breaks Croon's position.
26:45 Croon lost about half of his army in that battle.Speedway pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Speedway holds the stronger army for now.
27:23 With excellent skills and micro, Speedway managed to fend off Croon while losing less than half of his army.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:49 Eager to end the game, Speedway moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Speedway crosses the map with everything.
28:07 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Croon taps out!Croon GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Croon taps out. Speedway's mid game was simply better.
G7 LOSS New Bloody Ridge battle report ▾
■ Croon
■ Speedway
army value
■ Croon
■ Speedway
economy
Play-by-play (89 lines)
0:07 Croon spawns at s1 in Red while Speedway spawns at s2 in Orange.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Croon at s1, Speedway at s2.
0:41 Speedway gets 12 Hatch against Croon's Overpool.Croon shows Overpool — Speedway has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:56 Croon decides to expand.More workers, more money: Croon expands.
1:36 Speedway places down a hatchery.Quietly, Speedway adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:02 Croon's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Croon goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:29 Speedway's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Speedway: the first units are already marching.
2:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:12 Speedway lost all his zerglings to Croon!Speedway wasn't ready. Croon's early aggression takes the lead.
3:45 Croon destroyed about half of Speedway's army after that battle.Croon cuts Speedway's army in half.
3:56 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.Speedway keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:29 Croon decides to move out with his armies.Croon has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:02 Speedway is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Speedway: the first units are already marching.
5:22 Both Croon and Speedway appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Croon and Speedway yet.
5:44 Croon places down a hatchery.Croon plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:20 Speedway places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Speedway expands.
6:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:14 Croon failed to break Speedway's zergling line of defense.Croon's early gamble buys nothing — Speedway's defense was already in place.
7:24 After that battle, Speedway still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
8:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.Speedway keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:31 Croon is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Croon goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:47 Speedway decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Speedway pushes.
9:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:52 Speedway with more superior zergling control outpowers Croon!Croon wasn't ready. Speedway's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
10:09 About half of Croon's army has been decimated in that battle.Speedway pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:27 After that battle, Speedway still has most of his army with him.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:08 Croon starts expanding.Croon takes another base — the economy widens.
11:37 Speedway places down a hatchery.Speedway plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:49 Eager to end the game, Croon moves out with his armies.Croon has seen enough — the army moves out.
12:26 Speedway is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Speedway tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:39 Speedway's forces appear to be larger compared to Croon's!Speedway's army is visibly the bigger one — Croon should not take this fight.
13:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
13:43 Croon was out-microed by Speedway and loses all his attacking forces.Speedway holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
13:58 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Croon destroyed only less than half of Speedway's army.Croon takes a bite out of Speedway's force and backs off.
14:30 After that battle, Croon still has most of his army with him.Speedway keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:55 Croon moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Croon pushes.
15:16 Speedway decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Speedway crosses the map with everything.
15:40 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
16:04 Croon made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Croon breaks Speedway's position.
16:39 With excellent skills and micro, Speedway managed to fend off Croon while losing less than half of his army.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.Speedway keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:41 Zerglings ran past Croon's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Speedway!Beautiful harassment from Speedway. Croon's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
17:59 Croon places down a hatchery.Quietly, Croon adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:16 Speedway places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Speedway expands.
18:53 Eager to end the game, Croon moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Croon pushes.
19:26 Speedway is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Speedway starts the push.
19:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
20:06 Croon wiped off Speedway's zerglings, but Speedway had mutalisks popped just in time! Croon has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Speedway holds Croon.
20:25 After that battle, Speedway still has most of his army with him.Croon keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Croon seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Speedway — the losses are light.
21:19 What superior Mutalisk micro from Speedway! Croon's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Speedway. Croon's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
21:54 What superior Mutalisk micro from Croon! Speedway's economy is suffering!Croon gets into Speedway's mineral line — workers are dying.
22:28 Speedway is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Speedway's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:52 Both Croon and Speedway appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Croon and Speedway yet.
23:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:36 Speedway with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Speedway breaks Croon's position.
24:06 After that battle, Speedway destroyed about half of Croon's army.Speedway cuts Croon's army in half.
24:31 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Croon destroyed only less than half of Speedway's army.Croon clips Speedway's army — real damage, but Speedway fights on.
— The late game —
24:53 Speedway starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Speedway pushes.
25:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Croon is a step behind and knows it.
25:47 Croon had some mutalisks popped in the closest timing possible which turned things around! Speedway's mutalisks are fleeing!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Croon holds Speedway.
26:20 Croon has lost about half of his army in that battle.Speedway pays for that trade with about half his army.
26:36 It seems that Croon only managed to destroy less than half of Speedway's army.Croon clips Speedway's army — real damage, but Speedway fights on.
27:03 Speedway is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Speedway starts the push.
27:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
27:53 Croon failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Speedway's mutalisks!Croon's defense bends, then snaps. Speedway takes the middle of the game.
28:17 About half of Croon's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Speedway's force stays on that battlefield.
28:55 Croon destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Speedway's army has been decimated.Croon takes a bite out of Speedway's force and backs off.
29:24 Speedway destroys Croon's hatchery, denying expansions.Speedway finds the weak point and Croon's new base is gone.
🎙 Speedway holds the stronger army for now.
29:36 Croon places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Croon expands.
29:57 Speedway is pushing his speedlings.Speedway's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:26 Croon is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Speedway's army.Croon is badly outgunned — Speedway's force is a size larger.
31:07 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
31:21 The battle outcome favors Speedway as Croon's armies melt into Speedway's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Speedway. The push continues.
31:50 About half of Croon's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Speedway's force stays on that battlefield.
32:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Speedway seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Croon — the losses are light.
32:42 Croon's hatchery has been destroyed by Speedway.No reinforcements in time: Croon watches Speedway level the expansion.
33:03 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Croon GGs!Croon GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Speedway defeats Croon, settled in the mid game.