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■ Gdansk
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Play-by-play (244 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Red Gdansk spawning at s4 and Blue Aachen spawning at s3.We're underway — Gdansk spawns at s4, Aachen answers from s3.
0:32 Gdansk opens 12 Pool against Aachen's Forge Fast Expand.Gdansk commits to 12 Pool; Aachen answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
0:47 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Gdansk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:08 Aachen warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Aachen expands.
1:31 Gdansk starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Gdansk pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:01 Attempting to end the game, Aachen moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aachen crosses the map with everything.
2:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
2:38 Aachen was out-microed by Gdansk and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Gdansk's line. Great positioning.
3:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Gdansk seems to be fine.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:24 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:45 Gdansk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Gdansk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:23 Aachen decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Aachen crosses the map with everything.
4:39 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Gdansk takes another base — the economy widens.
5:10 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
5:54 With really nice micro, Gdansk's speedlings kills off Aachen's dragoons.Aachen wasn't ready. Gdansk's early aggression takes the lead.
6:05 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
6:26 With excellent skills and micro, Gdansk managed to fend off Aachen while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
6:58 Aachen's army is small compared to Gdansk!Aachen is badly outgunned — Gdansk's force is a size larger.
7:07 Gdansk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Gdansk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:44 Aachen is pushing out with his zealots.Aachen tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:57 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:16 Gdansk failed to break Aachen's defending line of zealots.Aachen holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:44 With excellent skills and micro, Aachen managed to fend off Gdansk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
9:00 With excellent skills and micro, Gdansk managed to fend off Aachen while losing less than half of his army.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:28 Gdansk decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Gdansk pushes.
9:40 Attempting to end the game, Aachen moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aachen crosses the map with everything.
10:13 Both Gdansk and Aachen appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Gdansk and Aachen yet.
10:25 Gdansk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Gdansk expands.
10:51 Aachen starts expanding.Quietly, Aachen adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:40 Aachen failed to kill off Gdansk's defending zerglings.Aachen's early gamble buys nothing — Gdansk's defense was already in place.
🎙 The scales tip toward Gdansk — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:07 After that battle, Gdansk still has most of his army with him.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:19 With excellent skills and micro, Aachen managed to fend off Gdansk while losing less than half of his army.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:51 Gdansk decides to start pushing across the map.Gdansk has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:16 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:42 Aachen successfully fends off Gdansk's attacks.Gdansk commits and it's the wrong call — Aachen cleans it up.
14:03 With excellent skills and micro, Aachen managed to fend off Gdansk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
14:15 It seems that Aachen only managed to destroy less than half of Gdansk's army.Aachen takes a bite out of Gdansk's force and backs off.
— The mid game —
14:37 Gdansk now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Gdansk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
15:03 Looks like Aachen is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Aachen's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:15 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Gdansk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:56 Aachen warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Aachen expands.
16:09 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:27 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Gdansk didn't even have a chance against Aachen.Aachen absorbs the mid-game push — Gdansk gained nothing for the cost.
17:01 It seems that Gdansk only managed to destroy less than half of Aachen's army.Gdansk takes a bite out of Aachen's force and backs off.
17:23 It seems that Aachen only managed to destroy less than half of Gdansk's army.Aachen takes a bite out of Gdansk's force and backs off.
17:33 Gdansk now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Gdansk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
18:10 Eager to end the game, Aachen moves out with his armies.Aachen has seen enough — the army moves out.
18:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
18:51 Aachen was out-microed by Gdansk and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Gdansk's line. Great positioning.
19:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Gdansk seems to be fine.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:29 About half of Aachen's army has been decimated in that battle.Gdansk pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:59 Gdansk harasses Aachen's economy and gets ahead of the game.Gdansk gets into Aachen's mineral line — workers are dying.
20:06 Aachen must macro up quickly or Gdansk will just roll him over!Aachen needs production, fast; Gdansk's army has outgrown his.
20:27 Gdansk now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Gdansk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:00 Gdansk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Gdansk expands.
21:29 Aachen warps in a nexus.Quietly, Aachen adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
22:11 Gdansk's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Aachen's army.Aachen's defense bends, then snaps. Gdansk takes the middle of the game.
22:31 Aachen has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Gdansk's force stays on that battlefield.
23:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Gdansk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
23:15 Gdansk has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Gdansk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
23:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
24:07 Gdansk's scourge sniped a few of Aachen's observers! Aachen can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!Aachen's defense bends, then snaps. Gdansk takes the middle of the game.
24:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:40 After that battle, Gdansk still has most of his army with him.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:58 Gdansk has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Gdansk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
25:27 Aachen's army is small compared to Gdansk!Aachen needs production, fast; Gdansk's army has outgrown his.
25:43 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Gdansk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
26:22 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
26:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
27:02 Gdansk micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Aachen's storms, and seems to have won the battle!Aachen's defense bends, then snaps. Gdansk takes the middle of the game.
27:19 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Gdansk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
28:08 Aachen tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Gdansk's economy.Aachen knocks, Gdansk answers. No damage done.
28:30 Gdansk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Gdansk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
28:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
29:08 Gdansk's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Aachen's army.Aachen's defense bends, then snaps. Gdansk takes the middle of the game.
29:41 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:53 With excellent skills and micro, Gdansk managed to fend off Aachen while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
30:13 Aachen warps in a nexus.Quietly, Aachen adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
30:41 Gdansk now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Gdansk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
31:08 Aachen is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Aachen starts the push.
31:26 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Gdansk takes another base — the economy widens.
31:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
32:12 Aachen's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!Gdansk's defense bends, then snaps. Aachen takes the middle of the game.
32:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Gdansk seems to be fine.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
33:26 Gdansk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Gdansk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
33:36 Attempting to end the game, Aachen moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aachen pushes.
34:01 At the moment, neither Gdansk nor Aachen is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
34:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
34:37 Aachen kills off Gdansk's armies and continues pushing!Gdansk's army evaporates. Aachen doesn't even slow down.
34:58 After that battle, Gdansk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
35:37 With excellent skills and micro, Aachen managed to fend off Gdansk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
35:48 Aachen warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Aachen expands.
36:22 Gdansk has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Gdansk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
36:37 With corsairs sniping overlords, Aachen is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Aachen's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
36:55 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Gdansk takes another base — the economy widens.
37:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
37:54 Aachen can't push any further as Gdansk burrowed some lurkers and Aachen has no observers!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Gdansk holds Aachen.
38:02 It seems that Aachen only managed to destroy less than half of Gdansk's army.Aachen clips Gdansk's army — real damage, but Gdansk fights on.
38:28 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
38:59 Aachen casts some storm! But Gdansk lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Gdansk shuts the door on Aachen.
— The late game —
39:23 Gdansk moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Gdansk moves out to end it.
39:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
40:03 Gdansk spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Aachen is still standing.Aachen holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
40:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Gdansk seems to be fine.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:58 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen takes another base — the economy widens.
41:32 Aachen casts some storm! But Gdansk lost no workers.Good instincts from Gdansk; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
41:56 Gdansk moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Gdansk has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
42:09 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Gdansk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
42:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
42:49 Aachen's storms land on the swarm and Gdansk's cracklings die before they reach the line.Gdansk throws the endgame army in and Aachen simply refuses to lose.
43:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Gdansk seems to be fine.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:08 Unwilling to make the game too long, Gdansk starts moving out.Here it comes: Gdansk crosses the map with everything.
44:27 Every gateway is pumping and Aachen starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Aachen moves out to end it.
44:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
45:11 Gdansk's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Aachen has no observers left. The push stalls.Aachen throws the endgame army in and Gdansk simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
45:23 Aachen destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Gdansk's army has been decimated.Aachen clips Gdansk's army — real damage, but Gdansk fights on.
45:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:20 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
46:40 Where is Gdansk's detector? Aachen sends dark templars to harass Gdansk's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Aachen. Gdansk's economy takes a real hit.
47:12 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Gdansk commits to the break.Everything Gdansk has built comes forward at once.
47:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
47:49 Gdansk was out-microed by Aachen and loses all his attacking forces.Aachen holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
48:09 It seems that Gdansk only managed to destroy less than half of Aachen's army.Gdansk clips Aachen's army — real damage, but Aachen fights on.
48:35 After that battle, Gdansk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
48:53 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Gdansk commits to the break.This is the big one — Gdansk commits the late-game army.
49:23 Aachen decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Aachen crosses the map with everything.
49:35 In terms of army size, Gdansk and Aachen are around equal.Unit for unit, Gdansk and Aachen are level.
50:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
50:32 Gdansk's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Aachen has no observers left. The push stalls.Aachen throws the endgame army in and Gdansk simply refuses to lose.
50:39 With excellent skills and micro, Gdansk managed to fend off Aachen while losing less than half of his army.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:01 With excellent skills and micro, Aachen managed to fend off Gdansk while losing less than half of his army.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:30 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Gdansk goes in.This is the big one — Gdansk commits the late-game army.
51:58 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Aachen moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Aachen moves out to end it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
52:17 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.
52:42 All of a sudden, Aachen has no armies left while Gdansk is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Aachen's way of life — Gdansk marches on.
52:54 With excellent skills and micro, Aachen managed to fend off Gdansk while losing less than half of his army.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:26 With excellent skills and micro, Gdansk managed to fend off Aachen while losing less than half of his army.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:50 Aaaaaa, Gdansk's mineral line is stormed by Aachen's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Aachen. Gdansk's economy takes a real hit.
54:17 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Gdansk goes in.This is the big one — Gdansk commits the late-game army.
54:39 Aachen rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Aachen has built comes forward at once.
54:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
55:20 All of a sudden, Aachen has no armies left while Gdansk is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Aachen's way of life — Gdansk marches on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
55:39 Gdansk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aachen's army has been decimated.Gdansk clips Aachen's army — real damage, but Aachen fights on.
55:48 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aachen destroyed only less than half of Gdansk's army.Aachen takes a bite out of Gdansk's force and backs off.
56:16 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Aachen's expansion has fallen to Gdansk's armies.Gdansk finds the weak point and Aachen's new base is gone.
56:52 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Gdansk takes another base — the economy widens.
57:11 Gdansk moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Gdansk has built comes forward at once.
57:29 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Aachen.This is the big one — Aachen commits the late-game army.
57:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
58:10 Dark swarm covers the hatcheries — Aachen's dragoons fire into nothing and Gdansk holds.Aachen throws the endgame army in and Gdansk simply refuses to lose.
58:30 With excellent skills and micro, Gdansk managed to fend off Aachen while losing less than half of his army.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
58:56 With excellent skills and micro, Aachen managed to fend off Gdansk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
59:14 Reaver! Reaver! Aachen's reaver is killing off most of Gdansk's workers!Beautiful harassment from Aachen. Gdansk's economy takes a real hit.
59:33 Aachen must macro up quickly or Gdansk will just roll him over!Aachen needs production, fast; Gdansk's army has outgrown his.
60:05 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Gdansk commits to the break.This is the big one — Gdansk commits the late-game army.
60:26 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Aachen moves on the hatcheries.Everything Aachen has built comes forward at once.
60:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
61:09 Plague on the templar, and Gdansk's ultralisks walk straight through Aachen.The final army does its work — Gdansk breaks Aachen late.
61:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
61:58 After that battle, Gdansk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
62:25 Aachen tried to harass Gdansk but Gdansk successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Gdansk shuts the door on Aachen.
62:49 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Gdansk goes in.Everything Gdansk has built comes forward at once.
62:56 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
63:25 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Gdansk breaks Aachen wide open.The final army does its work — Gdansk breaks Aachen late.
63:43 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
64:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Gdansk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
64:42 Gdansk moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Gdansk has built comes forward at once.
64:49 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Aachen.This is the big one — Aachen commits the late-game army.
65:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
65:35 Aachen walked into plague and swarm together. Gdansk gave up nothing.Aachen throws the endgame army in and Gdansk simply refuses to lose.
65:58 With excellent skills and micro, Gdansk managed to fend off Aachen while losing less than half of his army.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
66:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
66:51 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Gdansk goes in.This is the big one — Gdansk commits the late-game army.
66:58 Every gateway is pumping and Aachen starts walking across the map.Everything Aachen has built comes forward at once.
67:21 Both Gdansk and Aachen appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
67:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
68:11 Gdansk's scourge take the corsairs and the speedlots die to cracklings. Aachen backs off.Aachen throws the endgame army in and Gdansk simply refuses to lose.
68:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Gdansk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
69:03 With excellent skills and micro, Aachen managed to fend off Gdansk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
69:14 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Gdansk pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Gdansk moves out to end it.
69:41 Aachen decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Aachen crosses the map with everything.
70:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
70:33 Gdansk kills off Aachen's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Gdansk. The push continues.
70:45 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
71:10 Aachen destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Gdansk's army has been decimated.Aachen takes a bite out of Gdansk's force and backs off.
71:45 Reaver! Reaver! Aachen's reaver is killing off most of Gdansk's workers!Beautiful harassment from Aachen. Gdansk's economy takes a real hit.
72:06 Gdansk decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Gdansk crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
72:21 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.
72:33 Gdansk's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Aachen loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Gdansk's late-game push decides it.
72:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
73:27 With excellent skills and micro, Gdansk managed to fend off Aachen while losing less than half of his army.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
73:58 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Gdansk pushes.This is the big one — Gdansk commits the late-game army.
74:09 Gdansk is leading the game with more expansions than Aachen.Gdansk is out-expanding Aachen — the money game is tilting.
74:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
75:06 Gdansk's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Aachen loses everything.The final army does its work — Gdansk breaks Aachen late.
75:26 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
75:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Gdansk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
75:59 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Gdansk goes in.This is the big one — Gdansk commits the late-game army.
76:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
76:55 Aachen's storms land on the swarm and Gdansk's cracklings die before they reach the line.Gdansk throws the endgame army in and Aachen simply refuses to lose.
77:10 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
77:28 After that battle, Gdansk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
77:50 Gdansk moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Gdansk pushes.
78:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
78:44 Under dark swarm Aachen's dragoons are useless — Gdansk's cracklings tear the army apart!There's no rebuilding from that. Gdansk's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Aachen is hanging on by a thread against Gdansk's army.
79:05 After that battle, Gdansk destroyed about half of Aachen's army.Half of Aachen's force is gone — Gdansk took it apart.
79:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Gdansk seems to be fine.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
79:52 Gdansk moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Gdansk commits the late-game army.
80:01 Aachen having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Aachen taps.
Gdansk takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Gdansk
■ Aachen
army value
■ Gdansk
■ Aachen
economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:07 The Orange Gdansk spawns at s1 while Purple Aachen spawns at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Gdansk at s1, Aachen at s3.
0:48 Aachen gets Forge Fast Expand against Gdansk's Overpool.Gdansk commits to Overpool; Aachen answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:17 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Gdansk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:40 Aachen warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Aachen expands.
2:21 Gdansk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Gdansk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:38 Aachen is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Aachen: the first units are already marching.
3:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
3:34 With really nice micro, Gdansk's speedlings kills off Aachen's dragoons.Aachen wasn't ready. Gdansk's early aggression takes the lead.
4:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Gdansk seems to be fine.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:20 Unwilling to make the game too long, Gdansk starts moving out.Here it comes: Gdansk crosses the map with everything.
5:42 Aachen is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Aachen tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:22 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Gdansk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:43 Aachen warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Aachen expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:12 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:43 Gdansk with his speedlings successfully defend against Aachen's early zealot pressure.Gdansk holds the early rush without blinking.
8:14 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aachen destroyed only less than half of Gdansk's army.Aachen takes a bite out of Gdansk's force and backs off.
8:50 With excellent skills and micro, Aachen managed to fend off Gdansk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
9:13 Gdansk starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Gdansk pushes.
9:47 Aachen's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Aachen tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:18 Currently, neither Gdansk nor Aachen appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Gdansk and Aachen yet.
10:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:35 With really nice micro, Gdansk's speedlings kills off Aachen's dragoons.The early pressure works — Gdansk breaks Aachen's front door.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:00 Aachen has lost about half of his army in that battle.Gdansk pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:28 With excellent skills and micro, Gdansk managed to fend off Aachen while losing less than half of his army.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:58 Unwilling to make the game too long, Gdansk starts moving out.Here it comes: Gdansk crosses the map with everything.
13:18 Aachen warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Aachen expands.
14:04 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:22 Gdansk with some nice speedling surrounds killed Aachen's zealots!The early pressure works — Gdansk breaks Aachen's front door.
15:08 It seems that Gdansk only managed to destroy less than half of Aachen's army.Gdansk takes a bite out of Aachen's force and backs off.
15:32 After that battle, Gdansk still has most of his army with him.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:09 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Gdansk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Slight advantage Gdansk as the game develops.
— The mid game —
16:22 Gdansk now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Gdansk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
— The late game —
17:06 Gdansk appears to have more army than Aachen!Gdansk's army is visibly the bigger one — Aachen should not take this fight.
17:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:13 Gdansk micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Aachen's storms, and seems to have won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Gdansk breaks Aachen's position.
18:33 Aachen lost about half of his army in that battle.Gdansk pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:59 After that battle, Gdansk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
19:32 Gdansk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Gdansk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:02 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
20:28 Aachen failed to deal nicely with Gdansk's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Gdansk breaks Aachen's position.
🎙 Aachen is hanging on by a thread against Gdansk's army.
21:14 Aachen has lost about half of his army in that battle.Gdansk pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:30 After that battle, Gdansk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
22:09 Aachen having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Aachen types it out: GG.
Aachen taps out. Gdansk's mid game was simply better.
■ Gdansk
■ Aachen
army value
■ Gdansk
■ Aachen
economy
Play-by-play (85 lines)
0:15 Gdansk spawns in White at s4 while Aachen spawns in Yellow at s2.Gdansk takes s4 in White; across the map, Aachen settles in at s2 in Yellow.
0:38 Aachen opens Forge Fast Expand against Gdansk's Overpool.The builds are down: Overpool from Gdansk, Forge Fast Expand from Aachen.
— The early game —
1:10 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Gdansk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:26 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen takes another base — the economy widens.
1:57 Gdansk decides to start pushing across the map.Gdansk has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:21 Aachen is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Aachen tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:52 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:11 Gdansk kills off Aachen's armies and continues pushing!Gdansk wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
3:46 Gdansk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aachen's army has been decimated.Gdansk takes a bite out of Aachen's force and backs off.
4:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Gdansk seems to be fine.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:45 Gdansk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Gdansk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:01 Aachen starts pushing across the map.Aachen has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:20 Aachen's army is small compared to Gdansk!Aachen needs production, fast; Gdansk's army has outgrown his.
5:54 Gdansk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Gdansk expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:20 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
7:17 Gdansk successfully fends off Aachen's attacks.The attack shatters on Gdansk's line. Great positioning.
7:36 After that battle, Gdansk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
8:18 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Gdansk destroyed only less than half of Aachen's army.Gdansk takes a bite out of Aachen's force and backs off.
8:46 Gdansk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Gdansk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:10 Aachen decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Aachen crosses the map with everything.
9:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:55 All of a sudden, Gdansk has no armies left while Aachen is continuing to push across the map!Aachen wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
10:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Gdansk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
10:45 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:13 Gdansk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Gdansk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:44 Aachen decides to start pushing across the map.Aachen has seen enough — the army moves out.
12:08 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Gdansk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:33 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:30 Gdansk successfully fends off Aachen's attacks.Aachen commits and it's the wrong call — Gdansk cleans it up.
13:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Gdansk seems to be fine.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
14:17 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:54 Gdansk's forces appear to be larger compared to Aachen's!Gdansk's army is visibly the bigger one — Aachen should not take this fight.
— The mid game —
15:18 Gdansk now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Gdansk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
15:46 Aachen starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Aachen pushes.
16:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
16:44 Gdansk's scourge sniped a few of Aachen's observers! Aachen can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Gdansk breaks Aachen's position.
16:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:26 With excellent skills and micro, Gdansk managed to fend off Aachen while losing less than half of his army.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:03 Gdansk destroys Aachen's nexus, denying expansions.Gdansk finds the weak point and Aachen's new base is gone.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
18:13 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen takes another base — the economy widens.
18:50 Aachen successfully harasses Gdansk's economy.Aachen gets into Gdansk's mineral line — workers are dying.
19:09 Gdansk has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Gdansk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
19:35 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Gdansk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:14 Aachen warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Aachen expands.
20:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:59 All of a sudden, Aachen has no armies left while Gdansk is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Aachen's way of life — Gdansk marches on.
21:30 Gdansk destroyed about half of Aachen's army after that battle.Gdansk cuts Aachen's army in half.
21:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Gdansk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
22:32 Aachen's nexus has been destroyed by Gdansk.No reinforcements in time: Aachen watches Gdansk level the expansion.
22:47 Aachen must macro up quickly or Gdansk will just roll him over!Aachen needs production, fast; Gdansk's army has outgrown his.
23:06 Aachen warps in a nexus.Quietly, Aachen adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:42 Gdansk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Gdansk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
— The late game —
24:10 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
24:37 Gdansk's scourge sniped a few of Aachen's observers! Aachen can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Gdansk breaks Aachen's position.
25:01 After that battle, Gdansk destroyed about half of Aachen's army.Gdansk cuts Aachen's army in half.
25:30 With excellent skills and micro, Gdansk managed to fend off Aachen while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
25:47 Aachen tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Gdansk's economy.Aachen goes for the raid — Gdansk is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 The scales tip toward Gdansk — a lead, but not a safe one.
26:31 Gdansk now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Gdansk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
26:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
27:14 The battle outcome favors Gdansk as Aachen's armies melt into Gdansk's armies' weapon fire!Aachen's army evaporates. Gdansk doesn't even slow down.
27:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
28:11 After that battle, Gdansk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
28:40 Gdansk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Gdansk expands.
29:05 Aachen warps in a nexus.Quietly, Aachen adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
29:32 Gdansk moves out with his armies.Gdansk has seen enough — the army moves out.
29:59 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The scales tip toward Gdansk — a lead, but not a safe one.
30:29 Gdansk micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Aachen's storms, and seems to have won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Gdansk breaks Aachen's position.
30:57 Aachen has lost about half of his army in that battle.Gdansk pays for that trade with about half his army.
31:25 With excellent skills and micro, Gdansk managed to fend off Aachen while losing less than half of his army.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:40 Gdansk shot down Aachen's nexus.No reinforcements in time: Aachen watches Gdansk level the expansion.
32:06 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Aachen taps out!That's it. Aachen looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Aachen taps out. Gdansk's mid game was simply better.
■ Gdansk
■ Aachen
army value
■ Gdansk
■ Aachen
economy
Play-by-play (49 lines)
0:18 Gdansk spawns in Teal at s3 while Aachen spawns in Blue at s2.Gdansk in Teal at s3. Aachen in Blue at s2. The map is set.
0:36 Aachen gets Forge Fast Expand against Gdansk's Overpool.The builds are down: Overpool from Gdansk, Forge Fast Expand from Aachen.
— The early game —
1:09 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Gdansk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:50 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen takes another base — the economy widens.
2:11 Gdansk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Gdansk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:47 Aachen is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Aachen: the first units are already marching.
3:17 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:59 Aachen failed to kill off Gdansk's defending zerglings.Gdansk holds the early rush without blinking.
4:29 After that battle, Gdansk still has most of his army with him.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:02 With excellent skills and micro, Aachen managed to fend off Gdansk while losing less than half of his army.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:18 In terms of army size, Aachen is behind Gdansk!Aachen needs production, fast; Gdansk's army has outgrown his.
5:53 Gdansk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Gdansk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:31 Aachen is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Aachen: the first units are already marching.
6:54 Aachen decides to expand.Aachen plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:58 Gdansk with his speedlings successfully defend against Aachen's early zealot pressure.Aachen's early gamble buys nothing — Gdansk's defense was already in place.
8:40 It seems that Aachen only managed to destroy less than half of Gdansk's army.Aachen takes a bite out of Gdansk's force and backs off.
9:12 Aachen lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Gdansk's force stays on that battlefield.
9:45 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Gdansk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:12 Gdansk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Gdansk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:49 Aachen is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Aachen goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
11:38 Aachen failed to kill off Gdansk's defending zerglings.Aachen's early gamble buys nothing — Gdansk's defense was already in place.
🎙 Aachen is a step behind and knows it.
12:22 With excellent skills and micro, Gdansk managed to fend off Aachen while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
12:49 Aachen lost about half of his army in that battle.Gdansk pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:18 Gdansk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Gdansk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:53 Both Gdansk and Aachen appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Gdansk and Aachen yet.
14:24 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Gdansk takes another base — the economy widens.
14:44 Aachen warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Aachen expands.
15:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:02 Gdansk kills off Aachen's armies and continues pushing!Gdansk wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
16:25 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Gdansk destroyed only less than half of Aachen's army.Gdansk clips Aachen's army — real damage, but Aachen fights on.
🎙 Aachen is a step behind and knows it.
17:08 It seems that Aachen only managed to destroy less than half of Gdansk's army.Aachen clips Gdansk's army — real damage, but Gdansk fights on.
— The mid game —
17:28 Gdansk has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Gdansk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
18:03 Aachen is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Aachen starts the push.
— The late game —
18:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
19:12 Gdansk's massive number of speedlings stopped Aachen's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Gdansk!Gdansk absorbs the mid-game push — Aachen gained nothing for the cost.
19:45 It seems that Aachen only managed to destroy less than half of Gdansk's army.Aachen takes a bite out of Gdansk's force and backs off.
20:15 Aachen has lost about half of his army in that battle.Gdansk pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:32 Gdansk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Gdansk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:10 Aachen having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Aachen GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Aachen taps out. Gdansk's mid game was simply better.
Head to head
118 games
Gdansk
58 – 60
Aachen