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■ Novgorod
■ Aachen
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Aachen
economy
Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:19 The game starts with Blue Novgorod spawning at s3 and Red Aachen spawning at s2.We're underway — Novgorod spawns at s3, Aachen answers from s2.
0:51 Aachen gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Novgorod's Siege Expand.The builds are down: Siege Expand from Novgorod, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Aachen.
— The early game —
1:12 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
1:45 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:30 Unwilling to make the game too long, Novgorod starts moving out.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:52 Aachen decides to push out with his dragoon.Aachen goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:10 Novgorod lost some of his marines to Aachen's goons.Novgorod wasn't ready. Aachen's early aggression takes the lead.
4:37 It seems that Aachen only managed to destroy less than half of Novgorod's army.Aachen takes a bite out of Novgorod's force and backs off.
5:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:38 Novgorod figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Novgorod tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:18 Aachen is pushing out with his dragoons.Aachen tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:46 Aachen appears to have more army than Novgorod!Count the units: Aachen has the edge over Novgorod right now.
7:24 Novgorod places down a command center.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:54 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:25 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 —
9:08 Aachen fends off Novgorod's marines with his dragoons.Aachen holds the early rush without blinking.
9:28 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
10:03 Novgorod lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aachen's force stays on that battlefield.
10:49 Novgorod figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Novgorod tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:25 Aachen is pushing out with his dragoons.Aachen goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:17 Novgorod's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Aachen continues pressuring with his dragoons!The early pressure works — Aachen breaks Novgorod's front door.
🎙 Aachen holds the stronger army for now.
12:59 Novgorod has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aachen pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:27 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:06 Aachen is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Aachen goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
15:03 Aachen kills off Novgorod's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Novgorod's way of life — Aachen marches on.
🎙 Aachen has built a commanding army lead — Novgorod needs something special here.
15:38 Aachen destroyed more than half of Novgorod's army after that battle!When the smoke clears, Aachen has erased most of what Novgorod brought.
16:19 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
16:58 Aachen decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aachen has seen enough — the army moves out.
17:28 Aachen warps in a nexus.Quietly, Aachen adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:26 Novgorod lost some of his marines to Aachen's goons.Novgorod wasn't ready. Aachen's early aggression takes the lead.
19:07 Aachen destroyed more than half of Novgorod's army after that battle!When the smoke clears, Aachen has erased most of what Novgorod brought.
19:36 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
20:17 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Novgorod taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Novgorod taps.
Aachen takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Novgorod
■ Aachen
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Aachen
economy
Play-by-play (139 lines)
0:17 The game starts with Yellow Novgorod spawning at s2 and Orange Aachen spawning at s3.Novgorod in Yellow at s2. Aachen in Orange at s3. The map is set.
0:33 Novgorod gets 1 Fact Double Expand against Aachen's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Novgorod commits to 1 Fact Double Expand; Aachen answers with 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
0:53 Novgorod places down a command center.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
1:18 Aachen warps in a nexus.Quietly, Aachen adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:43 Novgorod decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:08 Aachen starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Aachen crosses the map with everything.
2:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:47 Novgorod successfully kills off Aachen's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Novgorod breaks Aachen's front door.
3:30 Novgorod destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aachen's army has been decimated.Novgorod clips Aachen's army — real damage, but Aachen fights on.
3:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:09 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:28 Attempting to end the game, Aachen moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aachen pushes.
4:51 Novgorod appears to have more army than Aachen!Count the units: Novgorod has the edge over Aachen right now.
5:09 Novgorod desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:37 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:57 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:22 Aachen successfully fends off Novgorod's attacks.Aachen takes the fight on his terms and sends Novgorod home with nothing.
6:57 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
7:15 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:42 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:01 Aachen is pushing out with his dragoons.Aachen goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:01 Novgorod fends off Aachen's early goons with his marines.Aachen's early gamble buys nothing — Novgorod's defense was already in place.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:16 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Aachen while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
9:35 With excellent skills and micro, Aachen managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:14 Novgorod figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Novgorod tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:37 Aachen is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Aachen goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
11:17 Novgorod's defending marines kills Aachen's early goons.Aachen's early gamble buys nothing — Novgorod's defense was already in place.
11:47 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
12:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:27 Novgorod appears to have more army than Aachen!Count the units: Novgorod has the edge over Aachen right now.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:53 Novgorod places down a command center.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
13:25 Aachen warps in a nexus.Quietly, Aachen adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
13:42 Novgorod is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Novgorod hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:59 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:22 The battle outcome favors Novgorod as Aachen's armies melt into Novgorod's armies' weapon fire!Novgorod wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
14:59 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
15:15 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Aachen while losing less than half of his army.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:29 Aachen casts some storm! But Novgorod lost no workers.Aachen knocks, Novgorod answers. No damage done.
15:57 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:18 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen takes another base — the economy widens.
16:49 Novgorod is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Novgorod starts the push.
17:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:45 Speed vulture micro in combination with tanks is definitely imbalanced! Novgorod is slicing through Aachen's army!Aachen's defense bends, then snaps. Novgorod takes the middle of the game.
17:58 Aachen has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Novgorod's force stays on that battlefield.
18:23 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Aachen while losing less than half of his army.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:50 Dropship! Dropship! Novgorod drops some vultures into Aachen's mineral line!The raid lands — Novgorod chips away at Aachen's foundation.
19:19 Novgorod's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Novgorod's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
20:02 All of a sudden, Aachen has no armies left while Novgorod is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Novgorod. The push continues.
20:20 With excellent skills and micro, Aachen managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:52 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:11 Reaver! Reaver! Aachen's reaver is killing off most of Novgorod's workers!The raid lands — Aachen chips away at Novgorod's foundation.
21:43 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:50 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen takes another base — the economy widens.
22:32 Aaaaaa, Novgorod's mineral line is stormed by Aachen's high templars!Aachen gets into Novgorod's mineral line — workers are dying.
22:39 Aachen starts pushing across the map.Aachen tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
23:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:25 Aachen's dragoons failed to dodge the mines and Novgorod's tank came bombarding into the scene! Aachen has to fall back!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Novgorod holds Aachen.
24:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
24:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
24:40 In terms of army size, Aachen is behind Novgorod!Aachen is badly outgunned — Novgorod's force is a size larger.
25:11 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:33 Aachen warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Aachen expands.
25:57 Novgorod decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
26:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
26:41 Novgorod kills off Aachen's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Novgorod. The push continues.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:59 Aachen has lost about half of his army in that battle.Novgorod pays for that trade with about half his army.
27:39 It seems that Aachen only managed to destroy less than half of Novgorod's army.Aachen takes a bite out of Novgorod's force and backs off.
27:49 Where is Novgorod's detector? Aachen sends dark templars to harass Novgorod's mineral line!The raid lands — Aachen chips away at Novgorod's foundation.
28:19 Unwilling to make the game too long, Novgorod starts moving out.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
28:49 Aachen decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Aachen pushes.
29:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
29:31 Novgorod failed to micro his vultures properly as he pushed, Aachen successfully defended his push!Aachen absorbs the mid-game push — Novgorod gained nothing for the cost.
29:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
30:18 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:49 Aaaaaa, Novgorod's mineral line is stormed by Aachen's high templars!Aachen gets into Novgorod's mineral line — workers are dying.
31:09 Novgorod is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Novgorod hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
31:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
31:50 Speed vulture micro in combination with tanks is definitely imbalanced! Novgorod is slicing through Aachen's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Novgorod breaks Aachen's position.
32:24 About half of Aachen's army has been decimated in that battle.Novgorod pays for that trade with about half his army.
32:38 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
33:01 Aachen tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Novgorod's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Novgorod shuts the door on Aachen.
33:39 Novgorod's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Novgorod hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
33:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:20 All of a sudden, Aachen has no armies left while Novgorod is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Novgorod. The push continues.
34:43 About half of Aachen's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Novgorod's force stays on that battlefield.
35:11 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
35:34 Novgorod is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Novgorod hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:54 Aachen decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Aachen crosses the map with everything.
36:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
36:46 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Novgorod's tanks shred what is left of Aachen.There's no rebuilding from that. Novgorod's late-game push decides it.
37:13 About half of Aachen's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Novgorod's force stays on that battlefield.
37:37 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aachen destroyed only less than half of Novgorod's army.Aachen takes a bite out of Novgorod's force and backs off.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:48 Aachen's nexus has been destroyed by Novgorod.Aachen's expansion burns — Novgorod tears it down.
38:14 Novgorod is leading the game with more expansions than Aachen.Novgorod is out-expanding Aachen — the money game is tilting.
38:36 Novgorod desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
38:52 Novgorod decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
39:31 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Aachen commits!Everything Aachen has built comes forward at once.
39:44 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
40:16 With beautiful placement, Novgorod successfully fends off Aachen's attacks.Aachen commits and it's the wrong call — Novgorod cleans it up.
40:39 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aachen destroyed only less than half of Novgorod's army.Aachen clips Novgorod's army — real damage, but Novgorod fights on.
41:08 About half of Aachen's army has been decimated in that battle.Novgorod pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
41:23 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Novgorod starts the long push.This is the big one — Novgorod commits the late-game army.
41:52 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Aachen finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Aachen commits the late-game army.
42:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
42:32 All of a sudden, Aachen has no armies left while Novgorod is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Novgorod. The push continues.
43:08 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:54 Novgorod starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
44:06 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
44:29 Novgorod kills off Aachen's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Aachen's way of life — Novgorod marches on.
🎙 Slight advantage Novgorod as the game develops.
45:05 Aachen lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Novgorod's force stays on that battlefield.
45:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:49 Novgorod has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Novgorod commits the late-game army.
46:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
46:44 Novgorod kills off Aachen's armies and continues pushing!Aachen's army evaporates. Novgorod doesn't even slow down.
46:51 About half of Aachen's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Novgorod's force stays on that battlefield.
47:17 Aachen destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Novgorod's army has been decimated.Aachen takes a bite out of Novgorod's force and backs off.
47:37 Novgorod has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Novgorod commits the late-game army.
48:11 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Aachen GGs!Aachen types it out: GG.
Novgorod takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Novgorod
■ Aachen
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Aachen
economy
Play-by-play (49 lines)
0:14 The game starts with Red Novgorod spawning at s1 and Blue Aachen spawning at s3.Novgorod takes s1 in Red; across the map, Aachen settles in at s3 in Blue.
0:51 Aachen gets 2 Gate against Novgorod's 14 CC.Novgorod commits to 14 CC; Aachen answers with 2 Gate.
— The early game —
1:24 Aachen decides to cheese today.Something sneaky from Aachen. This is an early gamble.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Aachen is far ahead.
1:42 Aachen with an aggressive opening starts to attack Novgorod.Aachen commits to the cheese — it's at Novgorod's door already.
2:27 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
2:46 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Aachen edges ahead on army strength.
3:18 Novgorod decides to move out with his armies.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:49 Aachen is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Aachen: the first units are already marching.
4:29 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:53 Novgorod was out-microed by Aachen and loses all his attacking forces.Novgorod commits and it's the wrong call — Aachen cleans it up.
5:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:09 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Aachen while losing less than half of his army.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:37 Novgorod decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Novgorod: the first units are already marching.
7:00 Aachen starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Aachen crosses the map with everything.
7:52 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:06 Aachen failed to kill off Novgorod's defending marines.Aachen's early gamble buys nothing — Novgorod's defense was already in place.
8:45 It seems that Aachen only managed to destroy less than half of Novgorod's army.Aachen clips Novgorod's army — real damage, but Novgorod fights on.
9:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
9:59 Novgorod decides to expand.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:16 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen takes another base — the economy widens.
11:00 Eager to end the game, Aachen moves out with his armies.Aachen has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:54 The battle outcome favors Aachen as Novgorod's armies melt into Aachen's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Novgorod's way of life — Aachen marches on.
12:29 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Aachen while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:57 With excellent skills and micro, Aachen managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:28 Novgorod is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Aachen's army.Novgorod needs production, fast; Aachen's army has outgrown his.
14:03 Aachen is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Aachen goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:49 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.
15:12 Aachen successfully pressures Novgorod with his dragoons! Novgorod is contained.Novgorod wasn't ready. Aachen's early aggression takes the lead.
15:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
16:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:47 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
17:33 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Slight advantage Aachen as the game develops.
— The mid game —
17:52 Aachen now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Aachen's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:26 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
19:10 Novgorod did not have enough tanks to deal with Aachen! Aachen sliced through Novgorod!The mid-game push crashes through — Aachen breaks Novgorod's position.
19:31 About half of Novgorod's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aachen's force stays on that battlefield.
19:58 With excellent skills and micro, Aachen managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
20:44 Aachen has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Aachen hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:09 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Novgorod taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Novgorod taps.
Novgorod taps out. Aachen's mid game was simply better.
■ Novgorod
■ Aachen
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Aachen
economy
Play-by-play (85 lines)
0:14 The Teal Novgorod spawns at s2 while Orange Aachen spawns at s3.We're underway — Novgorod spawns at s2, Aachen answers from s3.
0:33 Novgorod gets Deep Six against Aachen's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Novgorod shows Deep Six — Aachen has gone 1 Gate Cybernetics. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:59 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:36 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen takes another base — the economy widens.
1:47 Novgorod decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:16 Aachen is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Aachen: the first units are already marching.
2:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:20 Nice bunker placement by Aachen, Novgorod can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Aachen holds the early rush without blinking.
3:36 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
4:08 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Aachen while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
4:32 At the moment, Aachen seems to have more units than Novgorod.Aachen's army is visibly the bigger one — Novgorod should not take this fight.
5:10 Novgorod decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:33 Aachen is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Aachen: the first units are already marching.
5:51 The battle to decide the game begins!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.
6:25 Novgorod lost some of his marines to Aachen's goons.The early pressure works — Aachen breaks Novgorod's front door.
6:51 It seems that Aachen only managed to destroy less than half of Novgorod's army.Aachen takes a bite out of Novgorod's force and backs off.
7:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
7:45 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
8:02 Aachen warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Aachen expands.
8:32 Novgorod decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Novgorod tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:10 Aachen is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Aachen tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:51 Aachen was out-microed by Novgorod and loses all his attacking forces.Novgorod takes the fight on his terms and sends Aachen home with nothing.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
10:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
10:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:15 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Novgorod tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:40 Aachen is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Aachen: the first units are already marching.
12:02 Novgorod appears to have more army than Aachen!Novgorod's army is visibly the bigger one — Aachen should not take this fight.
12:40 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:04 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen takes another base — the economy widens.
13:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:04 Aachen failed to kill off Novgorod's defending marines.Novgorod holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 The scales tip toward Novgorod — a lead, but not a safe one.
14:17 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Aachen while losing less than half of his army.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:54 Novgorod destroyed about half of Aachen's army after that battle.Novgorod cuts Aachen's army in half.
— The mid game —
15:19 Novgorod is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Novgorod hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:33 Aachen brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Aachen starts the push.
16:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:28 Aachen micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Novgorod seems to lose a lot in this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Aachen breaks Novgorod's position.
17:08 Aachen destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Novgorod's army has been decimated.Aachen clips Novgorod's army — real damage, but Novgorod fights on.
17:34 Novgorod destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aachen's army has been decimated.Novgorod clips Aachen's army — real damage, but Aachen fights on.
17:55 Novgorod tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Aachen's armies.Novgorod's expansion burns — Aachen tears it down.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
18:17 Dropship! Dropship! Novgorod drops some vultures into Aachen's mineral line!Aachen looks away for one second and Novgorod makes him pay for it.
18:44 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:16 Aachen casts some storm! But Novgorod lost no workers.Good instincts from Novgorod; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
19:38 Aachen warps in a nexus.Quietly, Aachen adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:05 Aachen is leading the game with more expansions than Novgorod.Economically it's Aachen's game right now; Novgorod is falling behind on bases.
20:36 Novgorod decides to expand.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:02 Novgorod's cloaked wraith did not do much to Aachen's economy.Novgorod goes for the raid — Aachen is ready, and nothing comes of it.
21:25 Aachen now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Aachen starts the push.
21:54 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.
22:13 Novgorod failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, Aachen cleans up and continues pushing!Novgorod's defense bends, then snaps. Aachen takes the middle of the game.
22:52 Aachen destroyed about half of Novgorod's army after that battle.Aachen cuts Novgorod's army in half.
23:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:44 Aachen shot down Novgorod's command center.Aachen finds the weak point and Novgorod's new base is gone.
— The late game —
24:20 Novgorod has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Aachen.Novgorod's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
24:45 Seems like Aachen is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Plans change: Aachen's raiders are needed on defense.
25:09 Reaver! Reaver! Aachen's reaver is killing off most of Novgorod's workers!Aachen gets into Novgorod's mineral line — workers are dying.
25:23 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
26:06 With a successful harassment, Novgorod hurts Aachen's economy.The raid lands — Novgorod chips away at Aachen's foundation.
🎙 Slight advantage Aachen as the game develops.
26:33 Aachen now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Aachen hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:57 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen takes another base — the economy widens.
27:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
27:50 Aachen avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Novgorod's main army! Aachen destroys them all!The mid-game push crashes through — Aachen breaks Novgorod's position.
28:08 About half of Novgorod's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aachen's force stays on that battlefield.
28:34 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:55 Aachen decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Aachen pushes.
29:37 Novgorod decides to expand.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
30:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Novgorod is a step behind and knows it.
30:17 Aachen micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Novgorod seems to lose a lot in this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Aachen breaks Novgorod's position.
31:00 About half of Novgorod's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aachen's force stays on that battlefield.
31:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:50 Aachen has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Aachen's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:20 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Novgorod GGs!Novgorod types it out: GG.
GG. Aachen closes it out over Novgorod.
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Play-by-play (193 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Yellow Novgorod spawning at s2 and Teal Aachen spawning at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Novgorod at s2, Aachen at s3.
0:26 Aachen gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Novgorod's 2 Fact Vulture.Novgorod shows 2 Fact Vulture — Aachen has gone 1 Gate Cybernetics. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:00 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:17 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen takes another base — the economy widens.
1:50 Eager to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
1:57 Aachen decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Aachen: the first units are already marching.
2:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
2:55 With beautiful placement, Aachen successfully fends off Novgorod's attacks.Aachen holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
3:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
3:27 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
3:49 Novgorod is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Aachen's army.Novgorod needs production, fast; Aachen's army has outgrown his.
4:22 Novgorod figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:41 Aachen decides to push out with his dragoon.Aachen tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:55 Novgorod desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:35 Aachen warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Aachen expands.
6:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:08 With beautiful placement, Aachen successfully fends off Novgorod's attacks.Novgorod commits and it's the wrong call — Aachen cleans it up.
6:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
7:06 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Aachen while losing less than half of his army.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:13 Novgorod figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Novgorod tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:53 Aachen is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Aachen tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:35 Novgorod lost some of his marines to Aachen's goons.Novgorod wasn't ready. Aachen's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:49 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
9:06 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:48 Aachen is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Aachen goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:02 Novgorod's army is small compared to Aachen!Novgorod needs production, fast; Aachen's army has outgrown his.
10:21 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
10:48 Aachen desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Aachen expands.
11:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:35 Novgorod's defending marines kills Aachen's early goons.Novgorod holds the early rush without blinking.
12:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:31 Attempting to end the game, Aachen moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aachen crosses the map with everything.
12:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
13:17 Novgorod hid some mines and it savaged much of Aachen's army! Novgorod's tanks easily cleaned up the rest!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Novgorod holds Aachen.
13:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
14:02 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
14:25 Novgorod tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Aachen.Novgorod goes for the raid — Aachen is ready, and nothing comes of it.
15:03 Aachen moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aachen pushes.
15:10 Novgorod places down a command center.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:47 Aachen warps in a nexus.Quietly, Aachen adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:03 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:33 Novgorod's sieged tanks saved the day! Aachen's dragoons had to back off.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Novgorod holds Aachen.
16:40 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:43 It seems like Aachen has more units than Novgorod!Aachen's army is visibly the bigger one — Novgorod should not take this fight.
17:50 Aachen now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Aachen's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:46 Novgorod failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, Aachen cleans up and continues pushing!The mid-game push crashes through — Aachen breaks Novgorod's position.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:36 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:43 Novgorod tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Aachen's armies.Aachen finds the weak point and Novgorod's new base is gone.
20:10 Novgorod is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!The composition is ready; Novgorod starts the push.
20:40 Novgorod places down a command center.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
21:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:30 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! Novgorod abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through Aachen's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Novgorod breaks Aachen's position.
21:37 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Novgorod destroyed only less than half of Aachen's army.Novgorod clips Aachen's army — real damage, but Aachen fights on.
22:02 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
22:32 Aachen brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Aachen hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:53 Aachen warps in a nexus.Quietly, Aachen adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
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.
23:32 Fortunately enough for Novgorod, he positioned some tanks at the high ground, and it paid off by killing most of Aachen's armies and saved his base from wrecking havoc!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Novgorod holds Aachen.
24:01 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Aachen while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
24:21 With excellent skills and micro, Aachen managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:46 Novgorod tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Aachen.Novgorod goes for the raid — Aachen is ready, and nothing comes of it.
25:05 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:40 Attempting to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
25:51 Aachen has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Aachen hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
26:39 Novgorod failed to micro his vultures properly as he pushed, Aachen successfully defended his push!Aachen absorbs the mid-game push — Novgorod gained nothing for the cost.
27:11 It seems that Novgorod only managed to destroy less than half of Aachen's army.Novgorod takes a bite out of Aachen's force and backs off.
27:27 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:39 Novgorod is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Novgorod's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:01 Aachen has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Aachen's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
28:46 Aachen kills off Novgorod's armies and continues pushing!Aachen wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
29:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
29:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:58 Dropship! Dropship! Novgorod drops some vultures into Aachen's mineral line!Aachen looks away for one second and Novgorod makes him pay for it.
30:28 Aachen's forces appear to be larger compared to Novgorod's!Count the units: Aachen has the edge over Novgorod right now.
30:51 Aachen warps in a nexus.Quietly, Aachen adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
31:03 Novgorod decides to move out with his armies.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
31:28 Aachen brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Aachen hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:03 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
32:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
32:50 Novgorod shows off his excellent vulture control by surrounding Aachen's dragoons with mines. Aachen is forced to retreat, but a few dragoons get caught up in the mines, while Novgorod's tanks finish off the rest!Aachen's defense bends, then snaps. Novgorod takes the middle of the game.
33:02 With excellent skills and micro, Aachen managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:20 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
33:55 Reaver! Reaver! Aachen's reaver is killing off most of Novgorod's workers!Beautiful harassment from Aachen. Novgorod's economy takes a real hit.
34:20 Unwilling to make the game too long, Novgorod starts moving out.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
34:45 Aachen has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Aachen's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:54 In terms of army size, Novgorod and Aachen are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
35:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
35:48 Aachen's dragoons dealt with Novgorod's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor Aachen!The mid-game push crashes through — Aachen breaks Novgorod's position.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
36:06 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
36:26 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
37:01 Novgorod tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Aachen's armies.Novgorod's expansion burns — Aachen tears it down.
37:22 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
37:41 Novgorod tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Aachen.Novgorod goes for the raid — Aachen is ready, and nothing comes of it.
38:10 Aaaaaa, Novgorod's mineral line is stormed by Aachen's high templars!Novgorod looks away for one second and Aachen makes him pay for it.
38:26 Novgorod is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Novgorod hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
38:54 Aachen brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Aachen starts the push.
39:01 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
— The late game —
39:31 The storm never came. Novgorod's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Aachen.The final army does its work — Novgorod breaks Aachen late.
39:55 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:21 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Aachen while losing less than half of his army.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:43 Novgorod moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
41:02 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Aachen finally moves on the tank line.Everything Aachen has built comes forward at once.
41:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
41:40 Novgorod sieged too far forward and Aachen's speedlots got in among the tanks.Novgorod throws the endgame army in and Aachen simply refuses to lose.
42:14 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Novgorod destroyed only less than half of Aachen's army.Novgorod takes a bite out of Aachen's force and backs off.
42:25 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Aachen while losing less than half of his army.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
42:55 Novgorod tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Aachen.Good instincts from Aachen; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
43:11 Novgorod moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Novgorod commits the late-game army.
43:50 Aachen starts pushing across the map.Aachen tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
44:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
44:31 With beautiful placement, Novgorod successfully fends off Aachen's attacks.Novgorod holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
44:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:04 With excellent skills and micro, Aachen managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:31 Novgorod moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Novgorod has built comes forward at once.
46:03 Aachen pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Aachen has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
46:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
46:53 The storm never came. Novgorod's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Aachen.There's no rebuilding from that. Novgorod's late-game push decides it.
47:10 With excellent skills and micro, Aachen managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:20 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:56 Cloaked wraiths from Novgorod are harassing Aachen!Beautiful harassment from Novgorod. Aachen's economy takes a real hit.
48:16 Aachen is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Novgorod's army.Aachen is badly outgunned — Novgorod's force is a size larger.
48:30 Novgorod has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Novgorod commits the late-game army.
49:00 Aachen decides to move out with his armies.Aachen tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
49:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
49:56 Stasis on the leading tanks! Novgorod's line is cut in half and Aachen cleans up the rest.Novgorod throws the endgame army in and Aachen simply refuses to lose.
50:13 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:27 It seems that Aachen only managed to destroy less than half of Novgorod's army.Aachen takes a bite out of Novgorod's force and backs off.
50:49 Novgorod decides to start pushing across the map.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
51:20 Aachen has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Aachen has built comes forward at once.
51:30 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.
52:04 Aachen's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Novgorod has no answer left in the air.There's no rebuilding from that. Aachen's late-game push decides it.
52:28 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:43 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
53:17 Cloaked wraiths from Novgorod are harassing Aachen!Aachen looks away for one second and Novgorod makes him pay for it.
53:30 Aachen is planning a harassment, but Novgorod scouted it!No surprises today — Novgorod's harassment is scouted early.
53:54 Seems like Aachen is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Plans change: Aachen's raiders are needed on defense.
54:25 Aachen casts some storm! But Novgorod lost no workers.Aachen goes for the raid — Novgorod is ready, and nothing comes of it.
54:42 Aachen tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Novgorod.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Novgorod shuts the door on Aachen.
55:03 It seems like Novgorod has more units than Aachen!Novgorod's army is visibly the bigger one — Aachen should not take this fight.
55:17 Reaver! Reaver! Aachen's reaver is killing off most of Novgorod's workers!The raid lands — Aachen chips away at Novgorod's foundation.
55:43 Aachen casts some storm! But Novgorod lost no workers.Good instincts from Novgorod; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
56:03 Aachen is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Novgorod's army.Aachen needs production, fast; Novgorod's army has outgrown his.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
56:38 Currently, neither Novgorod nor Aachen appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Novgorod and Aachen yet.
56:56 Aachen tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Novgorod's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Novgorod shuts the door on Aachen.
57:27 Aaaaaa, Novgorod's mineral line is stormed by Aachen's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Aachen. Novgorod's economy takes a real hit.
57:37 Currently, neither Novgorod nor Aachen appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Novgorod and Aachen match each other.
58:10 Reaver! Reaver! Aachen's reaver is killing off most of Novgorod's workers!Beautiful harassment from Aachen. Novgorod's economy takes a real hit.
58:19 Novgorod moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Novgorod commits the late-game army.
58:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
59:10 Novgorod sieged too far forward and Aachen's speedlots got in among the tanks.Aachen holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
59:35 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Novgorod destroyed only less than half of Aachen's army.Novgorod clips Aachen's army — real damage, but Aachen fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
60:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
60:14 Novgorod has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Aachen.Novgorod's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
60:40 Aachen is still going ahead with his harassment!Plans change: Aachen's raiders are needed on defense.
61:11 Aachen tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Novgorod.Aachen knocks, Novgorod answers. No damage done.
61:24 Novgorod's forces appear to be larger compared to Aachen's!Count the units: Novgorod has the edge over Aachen right now.
62:03 Novgorod has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Novgorod commits the late-game army.
62:22 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
62:43 The storm never came. Novgorod's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Aachen.The final army does its work — Novgorod breaks Aachen late.
63:02 Aachen has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Novgorod's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Aachen is a step behind and knows it.
63:32 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Aachen while losing less than half of his army.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
63:54 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Novgorod starts the long push.Max supply, full upgrades: Novgorod moves out to end it.
64:18 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Aachen GGs!Aachen GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Novgorod closes it out over Aachen.
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Play-by-play (58 lines)
0:07 Novgorod spawns at s2 in Teal while Aachen spawns at s3 in Yellow.Novgorod takes s2 in Teal; across the map, Aachen settles in at s3 in Yellow.
0:32 Novgorod gets 2 Fact Vulture against Aachen's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Scouting done, plans revealed: Novgorod's 2 Fact Vulture against Aachen's 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
1:09 Novgorod places down a command center.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:30 Aachen warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Aachen expands.
2:04 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Novgorod tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:50 Aachen is pushing out with his dragoons.Aachen tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:33 Novgorod's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Aachen continues pressuring with his dragoons!Novgorod wasn't ready. Aachen's early aggression takes the lead.
4:08 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aachen destroyed only less than half of Novgorod's army.Aachen clips Novgorod's army — real damage, but Novgorod fights on.
4:49 Novgorod destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aachen's army has been decimated.Novgorod clips Aachen's army — real damage, but Aachen fights on.
5:06 Novgorod decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Novgorod: the first units are already marching.
5:41 Aachen is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Aachen: the first units are already marching.
6:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:30 Novgorod's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Aachen continues pressuring with his dragoons!The early pressure works — Aachen breaks Novgorod's front door.
🎙 Aachen holds the stronger army for now.
7:03 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
7:35 Novgorod destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aachen's army has been decimated.Novgorod takes a bite out of Aachen's force and backs off.
8:00 Novgorod must macro up quickly or Aachen will just roll him over!Novgorod needs production, fast; Aachen's army has outgrown his.
8:31 Novgorod places down a command center.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:09 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:38 Attempting to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:12 Aachen is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Aachen tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:03 Aachen fends off Novgorod's marines with his dragoons.Aachen holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Aachen edges ahead on army strength.
11:48 With excellent skills and micro, Aachen managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
12:13 It seems that Aachen only managed to destroy less than half of Novgorod's army.Aachen clips Novgorod's army — real damage, but Novgorod fights on.
12:40 Attempting to end the game, Aachen moves out with his armies.Aachen tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:35 Novgorod's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Aachen continues pressuring with his dragoons!The early pressure works — Aachen breaks Novgorod's front door.
14:14 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
14:46 With excellent skills and micro, Aachen managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
15:02 Novgorod's expansion have been wiped off by Aachen!No reinforcements in time: Novgorod watches Aachen level the expansion.
15:45 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Novgorod is a step behind and knows it.
16:02 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
16:41 Aachen has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Aachen's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:09 Novgorod places down a command center.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:45 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
18:16 Novgorod failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, Aachen cleans up and continues pushing!The mid-game push crashes through — Aachen breaks Novgorod's position.
18:47 Novgorod lost about half of his army in that battle.Aachen pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:49 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Novgorod's expansion has fallen to Aachen's armies.No reinforcements in time: Novgorod watches Aachen level the expansion.
20:09 Novgorod is having a hard time catching up with Aachen's number of expansions.Novgorod needs an expansion soon or Aachen's economy simply wins this.
🎙 It's all going Aachen's way right now.
20:48 Novgorod places down a command center.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:12 Aachen now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Aachen's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
22:09 The battle outcome favors Aachen as Novgorod's armies melt into Aachen's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Novgorod's way of life — Aachen marches on.
22:39 About half of Novgorod's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aachen's force stays on that battlefield.
23:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:45 Aachen brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Aachen's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:13 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Novgorod GGs!Novgorod types it out: GG.
Novgorod taps out. Aachen's mid game was simply better.
Head to head
117 games
Novgorod
44 – 73
Aachen