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■ Novgorod
■ Gdansk
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Gdansk
economy
Play-by-play (215 lines)
0:09 Novgorod spawns at s4 in Yellow while Gdansk spawns at s2 in Orange.We're underway — Novgorod spawns at s4, Gdansk answers from s2.
0:39 Novgorod gets 2 Rax FE against Gdansk's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Novgorod's 2 Rax FE against Gdansk's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:04 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
1:15 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Gdansk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:31 Novgorod decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Novgorod: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:06 Gdansk's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Gdansk: the first units are already marching.
2:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
2:52 Gdansk failed to break through Novgorod's marine defense line.Gdansk's early gamble buys nothing — Novgorod's defense was already in place.
3:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:40 After that battle, Gdansk still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:02 Novgorod decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Novgorod: the first units are already marching.
4:21 Gdansk's zerglings are pushing out!Gdansk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:36 Novgorod places down a command center.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:01 Gdansk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Gdansk expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
5:44 Novgorod failed to kill off Gdansk's defending zerglings.Gdansk holds the early rush without blinking.
6:00 After that battle, Gdansk still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:28 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:56 Novgorod starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Novgorod: the first units are already marching.
7:08 Gdansk's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Gdansk: the first units are already marching.
7:42 In terms of army size, Gdansk is behind Novgorod!Gdansk is badly outgunned — Novgorod's force is a size larger.
8:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:34 Novgorod kills off Gdansk's zerglings with his marines!Gdansk wasn't ready. Novgorod's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:41 Novgorod destroyed about half of Gdansk's army after that battle.Novgorod cuts Gdansk's army in half.
9:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
9:35 Unwilling to make the game too long, Novgorod starts moving out.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
9:54 Gdansk with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Gdansk: the first units are already marching.
10:10 Novgorod desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:48 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Gdansk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:03 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
11:17 Novgorod gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Novgorod breaks Gdansk's front door.
11:57 With excellent skills and micro, Gdansk managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Novgorod as the game develops.
12:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
12:25 Gdansk is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Gdansk's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
12:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
13:20 Gdansk seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Novgorod is totally losing this battle!Novgorod's defense bends, then snaps. Gdansk takes the middle of the game.
13:48 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Gdansk while losing less than half of his army.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:02 With excellent skills and micro, Gdansk managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:25 Gdansk must macro up quickly or Novgorod will just roll him over!Gdansk needs production, fast; Novgorod's army has outgrown his.
14:56 What a pity! Gdansk managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Novgorod's army.Good instincts from Novgorod; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
15:21 Gdansk is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Gdansk hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
15:48 Gdansk's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Novgorod has enough M&M to prevent Gdansk from further poking in!Novgorod absorbs the mid-game push — Gdansk gained nothing for the cost.
16:11 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Gdansk while losing less than half of his army.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:45 Gdansk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Novgorod's force stays on that battlefield.
17:00 Novgorod places down a command center.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
17:30 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Gdansk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:41 Novgorod tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Gdansk.Good instincts from Gdansk; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
18:20 What superior Mutalisk micro from Gdansk! Novgorod's economy is suffering!Gdansk gets into Novgorod's mineral line — workers are dying.
18:27 At the moment, Novgorod seems to have more units than Gdansk.Novgorod's army is visibly the bigger one — Gdansk should not take this fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
18:50 Novgorod decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
19:14 Gdansk is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Gdansk's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:01 Novgorod's marines forced Gdansk's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Novgorod holds Gdansk.
20:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:39 Novgorod destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Gdansk's army has been decimated.Novgorod clips Gdansk's army — real damage, but Gdansk fights on.
21:21 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:28 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Gdansk takes another base — the economy widens.
21:59 Gdansk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Novgorod's defense line.Good instincts from Novgorod; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
22:09 Novgorod now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Novgorod hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
23:07 Gdansk's burrowed lurkers saved the day! Novgorod's M&M had to back off.Gdansk absorbs the mid-game push — Novgorod gained nothing for the cost.
23:25 With excellent skills and micro, Gdansk managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:40 Gdansk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Novgorod's army has been decimated.Gdansk clips Novgorod's army — real damage, but Novgorod fights on.
24:02 Novgorod scouted Gdansk's attempt to harass!Novgorod's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
24:39 Seems like Gdansk is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Gdansk wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
24:53 What a pity! Gdansk managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Novgorod's army.Good instincts from Novgorod; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
25:30 Gdansk's army is small compared to Novgorod!Gdansk needs production, fast; Novgorod's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
25:41 What superior Mutalisk micro from Gdansk! Novgorod's economy is suffering!Novgorod looks away for one second and Gdansk makes him pay for it.
26:02 Gdansk decides to expand.Gdansk takes another base — the economy widens.
26:26 Novgorod is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Novgorod starts the push.
26:56 Gdansk brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Gdansk's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:12 Novgorod places down a command center.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
27:31 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
28:04 The battle outcome favors Novgorod as Gdansk's armies melt into Novgorod's armies' weapon fire!Gdansk's army evaporates. Novgorod doesn't even slow down.
28:12 After that battle, Novgorod destroyed about half of Gdansk's army.Novgorod cuts Gdansk's army in half.
28:39 Gdansk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Novgorod's army has been decimated.Gdansk clips Novgorod's army — real damage, but Novgorod fights on.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
29:13 Novgorod destroys Gdansk's hatchery, denying expansions.Gdansk's expansion burns — Novgorod tears it down.
29:28 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Gdansk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
29:42 Novgorod is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Novgorod starts the push.
30:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
30:40 Novgorod's M&M ball is rolling over Gdansk's units.Gdansk's defense bends, then snaps. Novgorod takes the middle of the game.
30:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Gdansk seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:27 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:39 Novgorod places down a command center.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
32:02 Gdansk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Gdansk expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
32:22 Novgorod is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Novgorod's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:43 Attempting to end the game, Gdansk moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Gdansk crosses the map with everything.
33:12 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
33:31 Gdansk held off Novgorod's M&M group merely with the help of newly popped lurkers.Gdansk absorbs the mid-game push — Novgorod gained nothing for the cost.
34:03 After that battle, Gdansk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
34:14 About half of Novgorod's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Gdansk's force stays on that battlefield.
34:39 Gdansk starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Gdansk starts the push.
35:12 At the moment, Gdansk seems to have more units than Novgorod.Count the units: Gdansk has the edge over Novgorod right now.
35:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
35:43 Novgorod successfully fends off Gdansk's attacks.The attack shatters on Novgorod's line. Great positioning.
36:06 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:43 It seems that Novgorod only managed to destroy less than half of Gdansk's army.Novgorod clips Gdansk's army — real damage, but Gdansk fights on.
37:05 What a pity! Gdansk managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Novgorod's army.Good instincts from Novgorod; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
37:30 Novgorod is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Novgorod starts the push.
37:48 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
38:16 The tank line advances and Gdansk's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Novgorod is winning this.There's no rebuilding from that. Novgorod's late-game push decides it.
38:29 Novgorod only destroyed about half of Gdansk's army.Novgorod cuts Gdansk's army in half.
38:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
39:17 Novgorod places down a command center.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
39:35 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Gdansk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
40:00 Zerglings ran past Novgorod's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Gdansk!The raid lands — Gdansk chips away at Novgorod's foundation.
40:15 Novgorod decides to start pushing across the map.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
40:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
40:58 Novgorod's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Gdansk.There's no rebuilding from that. Novgorod's late-game push decides it.
41:36 Gdansk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Novgorod's force stays on that battlefield.
41:43 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:04 Novgorod shot down Gdansk's hatchery.Gdansk's expansion burns — Novgorod tears it down.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
42:36 Gdansk must macro up quickly or Novgorod will just roll him over!Gdansk is badly outgunned — Novgorod's force is a size larger.
42:49 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Gdansk takes another base — the economy widens.
43:25 Novgorod moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.This is the big one — Novgorod commits the late-game army.
43:49 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Gdansk commits everything.Everything Gdansk has built comes forward at once.
44:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
44:29 Novgorod pushed into four hatcheries of larva. Gdansk simply remade the army.Gdansk holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
44:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Gdansk seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
45:41 What a pity! Gdansk managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Novgorod's army.Good instincts from Novgorod; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
45:55 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Novgorod pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Novgorod commits the late-game army.
46:32 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Gdansk commits everything.This is the big one — Gdansk commits the late-game army.
46:42 Novgorod places down a command center.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
47:06 Gdansk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Gdansk expands.
47:27 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
48:00 Ultralisks and cracklings meet the tanks head on — Gdansk holds and Novgorod falls back.Gdansk holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
48:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Gdansk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
48:32 After that battle, Gdansk destroyed about half of Novgorod's army.Gdansk cuts Novgorod's army in half.
49:06 What superior Mutalisk micro from Gdansk! Novgorod's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Gdansk. Novgorod's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
49:29 Novgorod moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Max supply, full upgrades: Novgorod moves out to end it.
49:55 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Gdansk commits everything.This is the big one — Gdansk commits the late-game army.
50:08 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.
50:29 Novgorod's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Gdansk.There's no rebuilding from that. Novgorod's late-game push decides it.
50:57 After that battle, Gdansk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
51:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
51:47 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Novgorod pushes into the swarm.Everything Novgorod has built comes forward at once.
51:54 Unwilling to make the game too long, Gdansk starts moving out.Gdansk has seen enough — the army moves out.
52:24 Novgorod places down a command center.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
52:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
53:05 Novgorod's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Gdansk.There's no rebuilding from that. Novgorod's late-game push decides it.
53:39 Novgorod only destroyed about half of Gdansk's army.Novgorod cuts Gdansk's army in half.
53:46 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
54:24 Novgorod appears to have more army than Gdansk!Count the units: Novgorod has the edge over Gdansk right now.
54:31 Novgorod creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Novgorod has built comes forward at once.
54:56 Plague first, then the charge — Gdansk goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Gdansk moves out to end it.
55:27 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.
55:35 Gdansk threw the swarm at a full tank line and Novgorod barely moved.Gdansk throws the endgame army in and Novgorod simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
56:12 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Gdansk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
56:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Gdansk seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:00 Zerglings ran past Novgorod's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Gdansk!Beautiful harassment from Gdansk. Novgorod's economy takes a real hit.
57:07 Novgorod decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
57:41 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Gdansk is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Gdansk moves out to end it.
57:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
58:13 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Novgorod's army simply dissolves.There's no rebuilding from that. Gdansk's late-game push decides it.
58:50 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Gdansk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
59:05 With excellent skills and micro, Gdansk managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
59:37 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Novgorod pushes into the swarm.Everything Novgorod has built comes forward at once.
59:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
60:24 With beautiful placement, Gdansk successfully fends off Novgorod's attacks.Gdansk takes the fight on his terms and sends Novgorod home with nothing.
60:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Gdansk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
61:10 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
61:26 Novgorod starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
61:45 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Gdansk is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Gdansk moves out to end it.
62:09 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.
62:39 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Gdansk destroys everything Novgorod had.The final army does its work — Gdansk breaks Novgorod late.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
62:51 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
63:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Gdansk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
63:34 Novgorod is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Gdansk's army.Novgorod needs production, fast; Gdansk's army has outgrown his.
63:52 Gdansk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Novgorod's defense line.Gdansk knocks, Novgorod answers. No damage done.
64:15 Novgorod starts pushing across the map.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
64:39 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.
65:15 Ultralisks and cracklings meet the tanks head on — Gdansk holds and Novgorod falls back.Gdansk holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
65:27 It seems that Novgorod only managed to destroy less than half of Gdansk's army.Novgorod clips Gdansk's army — real damage, but Gdansk fights on.
65:56 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Gdansk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
66:14 Gdansk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Novgorod's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Novgorod shuts the door on Gdansk.
66:42 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Novgorod starts the walk to the hatcheries.Everything Novgorod has built comes forward at once.
67:07 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
67:21 The tank line advances and Gdansk's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Novgorod is winning this.The final army does its work — Novgorod breaks Gdansk late.
67:40 Gdansk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Novgorod pays for that trade with about half his army.
68:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
68:28 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Novgorod starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Novgorod moves out to end it.
69:03 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
69:14 Novgorod kills off Gdansk's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Novgorod. The push continues.
🎙 The tide turns. Novgorod comes out of that exchange ahead.
69:41 About half of Gdansk's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Novgorod's force stays on that battlefield.
70:03 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
70:31 Novgorod destroys Gdansk's hatchery, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Gdansk watches Novgorod level the expansion.
70:48 Gdansk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Novgorod's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Novgorod shuts the door on Gdansk.
71:11 Gdansk having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Gdansk GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Novgorod closes it out over Gdansk.
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Play-by-play (84 lines)
0:15 Novgorod spawns at s4 in Purple while Gdansk spawns at s1 in Red.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Novgorod at s4, Gdansk at s1.
0:41 Novgorod gets 2 Rax FE against Gdansk's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Novgorod's 2 Rax FE against Gdansk's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
0:54 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
1:37 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Gdansk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:48 Novgorod decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Novgorod: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:35 Gdansk is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Gdansk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:57 Gdansk's army is small compared to Novgorod!Gdansk is badly outgunned — Novgorod's force is a size larger.
3:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:49 The battle outcome favors Gdansk as Novgorod's armies melt into Gdansk's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Gdansk. The push continues.
4:03 About half of Novgorod's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Gdansk's force stays on that battlefield.
4:43 With excellent skills and micro, Gdansk managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
5:02 Novgorod feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Novgorod tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:33 Gdansk is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Gdansk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:37 Gdansk failed to break through Novgorod's marine defense line.Novgorod holds the early rush without blinking.
6:51 Gdansk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Novgorod's army has been decimated.Gdansk takes a bite out of Novgorod's force and backs off.
7:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Gdansk seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:48 Novgorod places down a command center.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:06 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Gdansk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:38 Novgorod starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
9:12 Attempting to end the game, Gdansk moves out with his armies.Gdansk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
9:40 Novgorod is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Gdansk's army.Novgorod is badly outgunned — Gdansk's force is a size larger.
10:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
10:41 Gdansk failed to break through Novgorod's marine defense line.Novgorod holds the early rush without blinking.
11:03 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Gdansk destroyed only less than half of Novgorod's army.Gdansk clips Novgorod's army — real damage, but Novgorod fights on.
11:19 With excellent skills and micro, Gdansk managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
11:49 Novgorod starts pushing out with his marines.Novgorod tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:12 Gdansk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Gdansk crosses the map with everything.
12:45 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.
13:06 Novgorod kills off Gdansk's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Novgorod breaks Gdansk's front door.
13:42 About half of Gdansk's army has been decimated in that battle.Novgorod pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:16 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Gdansk destroyed only less than half of Novgorod's army.Gdansk clips Novgorod's army — real damage, but Novgorod fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
14:36 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:00 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Gdansk takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
15:39 Novgorod now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Novgorod starts the push.
15:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:26 Novgorod's M&M ball is rolling over Gdansk's units.Gdansk's defense bends, then snaps. Novgorod takes the middle of the game.
16:40 After that battle, Gdansk still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:14 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
17:38 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Gdansk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:01 What a pity! Gdansk managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Novgorod's army.Gdansk goes for the raid — Novgorod is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Novgorod holds the stronger army for now.
18:30 Novgorod now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Novgorod hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:09 Novgorod places down a command center.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
19:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
19:51 All of a sudden, Gdansk has no armies left while Novgorod is continuing to push across the map!Novgorod wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
20:32 Novgorod destroyed about half of Gdansk's army after that battle.Half of Gdansk's force is gone — Novgorod took it apart.
20:55 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
21:10 Novgorod is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Novgorod's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:57 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:12 Even sunken colonies didn't help Gdansk, Gdansk has to pull some drones to fight against Novgorod's marines!Gdansk's defense bends, then snaps. Novgorod takes the middle of the game.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Novgorod is far ahead.
22:38 Gdansk lost about half of his army in that battle.Novgorod pays for that trade with about half his army.
23:02 Gdansk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Novgorod's army has been decimated.Gdansk clips Novgorod's army — real damage, but Novgorod fights on.
23:42 Novgorod is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Novgorod hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:10 It seems like Novgorod has more units than Gdansk!Count the units: Novgorod has the edge over Gdansk right now.
— The late game —
24:22 Gdansk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Gdansk expands.
24:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
25:14 Gdansk's zerglings didn't do much damage to Novgorod's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.Gdansk's defense bends, then snaps. Novgorod takes the middle of the game.
25:50 Novgorod only destroyed about half of Gdansk's army.Novgorod cuts Gdansk's army in half.
26:23 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Gdansk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
🎙 Novgorod holds the stronger army for now.
26:55 Novgorod decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
27:03 Novgorod places down a command center.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
27:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
28:15 Novgorod kills off Gdansk's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Novgorod. The push continues.
28:23 Gdansk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Novgorod's force stays on that battlefield.
28:58 Gdansk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Novgorod's army has been decimated.Gdansk clips Novgorod's army — real damage, but Novgorod fights on.
29:33 Novgorod moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
29:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
30:11 Novgorod stimpacked his marines and sliced through Gdansk's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Novgorod breaks Gdansk's position.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Novgorod is far ahead.
30:49 About half of Gdansk's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Novgorod's force stays on that battlefield.
31:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:36 Novgorod is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Novgorod's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:10 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Gdansk GGs!That's it. Gdansk looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Gdansk taps out. Novgorod's mid game was simply better.
■ Novgorod
■ Gdansk
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Gdansk
economy
Play-by-play (77 lines)
0:19 The game starts with Blue Novgorod spawning at s2 and Orange Gdansk spawning at s4.Novgorod in Blue at s2. Gdansk in Orange at s4. The map is set.
0:47 Novgorod opens 14 CC against Gdansk's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 14 CC from Novgorod, 12 Hatch from Gdansk.
— The early game —
1:02 Novgorod places down a command center.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:29 Gdansk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Gdansk expands.
1:54 Novgorod starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Novgorod: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:35 Gdansk's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Gdansk: the first units are already marching.
2:48 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:25 With some nice micro, Gdansk successfully defend against Novgorod's marines.Gdansk holds the early rush without blinking.
3:50 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Novgorod destroyed only less than half of Gdansk's army.Novgorod clips Gdansk's army — real damage, but Gdansk fights on.
4:09 Novgorod has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Gdansk's force stays on that battlefield.
4:43 Novgorod places down a command center.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:08 Gdansk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Gdansk expands.
5:40 Unwilling to make the game too long, Novgorod starts moving out.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
6:00 Gdansk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Gdansk pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:38 Novgorod's army is small compared to Gdansk!Novgorod is badly outgunned — Gdansk's force is a size larger.
6:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
7:25 Gdansk successfully fends off Novgorod's attacks.The attack shatters on Gdansk's line. Great positioning.
7:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Gdansk seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:18 About half of Novgorod's army has been decimated in that battle.Gdansk pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:51 Novgorod decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Novgorod: the first units are already marching.
9:24 Gdansk with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Gdansk: the first units are already marching.
9:42 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
10:17 Novgorod was out-microed by Gdansk and loses all his attacking forces.Gdansk holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
10:44 It seems that Novgorod only managed to destroy less than half of Gdansk's army.Novgorod clips Gdansk's army — real damage, but Gdansk fights on.
11:12 Novgorod lost about half of his army in that battle.Gdansk pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:34 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Gdansk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:20 Novgorod decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
12:39 Gdansk with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Gdansk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:58 In terms of army size, Novgorod is behind Gdansk!Novgorod is badly outgunned — Gdansk's force is a size larger.
13:23 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
13:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:29 Nice control from Gdansk! He killed Novgorod's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Gdansk breaks Novgorod's front door.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:04 About half of Novgorod's army has been decimated in that battle.Gdansk pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Gdansk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
15:50 Gdansk starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Gdansk starts the push.
16:11 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.
16:38 Novgorod's marines forced Gdansk's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Novgorod holds Gdansk.
17:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:43 With excellent skills and micro, Gdansk managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
18:05 Gdansk harasses Novgorod's economy and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Gdansk. Novgorod's economy takes a real hit.
18:35 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Gdansk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:12 Novgorod's cloaked wraith did not do much to Gdansk's economy.Novgorod knocks, Gdansk answers. No damage done.
19:41 What superior Mutalisk micro from Gdansk! Novgorod's economy is suffering!Novgorod looks away for one second and Gdansk makes him pay for it.
20:09 Eager to end the game, Gdansk moves out with his armies.Gdansk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
20:19 In terms of army size, Novgorod is behind Gdansk!Novgorod needs production, fast; Gdansk's army has outgrown his.
20:52 Novgorod places down a command center.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
21:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:47 All of a sudden, Novgorod has no armies left while Gdansk is continuing to push across the map!Novgorod's army evaporates. Gdansk doesn't even slow down.
22:10 After that battle, Gdansk destroyed about half of Novgorod's army.Half of Novgorod's force is gone — Gdansk took it apart.
— The late game —
22:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Gdansk seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Novgorod is a step behind and knows it.
23:08 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Novgorod's expansion has fallen to Gdansk's armies.Gdansk finds the weak point and Novgorod's new base is gone.
23:50 Novgorod places down a command center.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
24:10 Gdansk is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Gdansk's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
25:06 Gdansk is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Novgorod's marines melt in this attack!Novgorod's defense bends, then snaps. Gdansk takes the middle of the game.
25:28 Novgorod lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Gdansk's force stays on that battlefield.
25:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Gdansk seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:22 Novgorod dropped some marines into Gdansk's mineral line!Novgorod gets into Gdansk's mineral line — workers are dying.
27:01 Attempting to end the game, Gdansk moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Gdansk pushes.
🎙 Slight advantage Gdansk as the game develops.
27:13 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Gdansk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
27:41 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
28:18 Gdansk seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Novgorod is totally losing this battle!Novgorod's defense bends, then snaps. Gdansk takes the middle of the game.
28:43 Novgorod has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Gdansk's force stays on that battlefield.
29:13 Novgorod destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Gdansk's army has been decimated.Novgorod clips Gdansk's army — real damage, but Gdansk fights on.
29:34 Novgorod tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Gdansk.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Gdansk shuts the door on Novgorod.
30:16 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Novgorod GGs!Novgorod GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Gdansk takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Novgorod
■ Gdansk
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Gdansk
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 Novgorod spawns at s1 in Yellow while Gdansk spawns at s2 in White.Novgorod takes s1 in Yellow; across the map, Gdansk settles in at s2 in White.
0:40 Novgorod opens 1 Rax Gas against Gdansk's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 1 Rax Gas from Novgorod, 12 Hatch from Gdansk.
— The early game —
1:12 Novgorod places down a command center.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:49 Gdansk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Gdansk expands.
2:26 Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:54 Gdansk decides to start pushing across the map.Gdansk has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:57 Gdansk's zerglings surround Novgorod's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Gdansk breaks Novgorod's front door.
4:38 Gdansk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Novgorod's army has been decimated.Gdansk clips Novgorod's army — real damage, but Novgorod fights on.
5:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Gdansk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
5:39 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
6:22 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Gdansk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:47 Novgorod feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Novgorod: the first units are already marching.
7:20 Gdansk's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Gdansk: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:04 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:22 Mismicro from Novgorod gave opportunity to Gdansk! Gdansk is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Gdansk breaks Novgorod's front door.
8:53 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Gdansk while losing less than half of his army.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:35 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Novgorod destroyed only less than half of Gdansk's army.Novgorod takes a bite out of Gdansk's force and backs off.
9:58 Novgorod feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:50 Gdansk's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Gdansk: the first units are already marching.
11:13 Novgorod's forces appear to be larger compared to Gdansk's!Count the units: Novgorod has the edge over Gdansk right now.
11:51 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.
12:12 Gdansk kills off Novgorod's armies and continues pushing!Novgorod's army evaporates. Gdansk doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:50 Novgorod lost about half of his army in that battle.Gdansk pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Gdansk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
13:53 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Gdansk takes another base — the economy widens.
14:39 Gdansk's zerglings are pushing out!Gdansk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:13 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
15:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
16:19 Gdansk kills off Novgorod's armies and continues pushing!Novgorod's army evaporates. Gdansk doesn't even slow down.
16:40 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
17:21 After that battle, Gdansk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Gdansk — a lead, but not a safe one.
17:44 Gdansk with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Gdansk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
18:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
18:53 Gdansk seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Novgorod is totally losing this battle!Novgorod's defense bends, then snaps. Gdansk takes the middle of the game.
19:39 About half of Novgorod's army has been decimated in that battle.Gdansk pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
20:12 With excellent skills and micro, Gdansk managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:27 Gdansk starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Gdansk starts the push.
21:07 Novgorod having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Novgorod taps.
Novgorod taps out. Gdansk's mid game was simply better.
■ Novgorod
■ Gdansk
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Gdansk
economy
Play-by-play (54 lines)
0:09 Novgorod spawns at s1 in Red while Gdansk spawns at s3 in Purple.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Novgorod at s1, Gdansk at s3.
0:34 Gdansk opens 12 Hatch against Novgorod's 14 CC.Novgorod commits to 14 CC; Gdansk answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:07 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:40 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Gdansk takes another base — the economy widens.
2:07 Eager to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:44 Attempting to end the game, Gdansk moves out with his armies.Gdansk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:49 Gdansk's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Novgorod continues pressuring with his marines!Gdansk wasn't ready. Novgorod's early aggression takes the lead.
4:25 Gdansk lost about half of his army in that battle.Novgorod pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
5:32 Novgorod feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:56 Gdansk with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Gdansk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:30 Novgorod appears to have more army than Gdansk!Novgorod's army is visibly the bigger one — Gdansk should not take this fight.
6:59 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:30 Gdansk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Gdansk expands.
7:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:28 Gdansk failed to break through Novgorod's marine defense line.Gdansk's early gamble buys nothing — Novgorod's defense was already in place.
8:58 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:29 Novgorod only destroyed about half of Gdansk's army.Novgorod cuts Gdansk's army in half.
9:59 Novgorod starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Novgorod: the first units are already marching.
10:44 Gdansk moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Gdansk pushes.
11:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:47 Gdansk was out-microed by Novgorod and loses all his attacking forces.Gdansk commits and it's the wrong call — Novgorod cleans it up.
🎙 Slight advantage Novgorod as the game develops.
12:12 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Gdansk while losing less than half of his army.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:37 Novgorod destroyed about half of Gdansk's army after that battle.Novgorod cuts Gdansk's army in half.
13:17 Novgorod feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:45 Gdansk's zerglings are pushing out!Gdansk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:16 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
14:42 Gdansk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Gdansk expands.
15:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:55 Gdansk failed to break through Novgorod's marine defense line.Novgorod holds the early rush without blinking.
16:17 It seems that Gdansk only managed to destroy less than half of Novgorod's army.Gdansk takes a bite out of Novgorod's force and backs off.
🎙 The scales tip toward Novgorod — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:49 After that battle, Novgorod destroyed about half of Gdansk's army.Novgorod cuts Gdansk's army in half.
17:20 Novgorod starts pushing out with his marines.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:37 Novgorod kills off Gdansk's armies and continues pushing!Gdansk's army evaporates. Novgorod doesn't even slow down.
18:51 About half of Gdansk's army has been decimated in that battle.Novgorod pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:30 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Gdansk while losing less than half of his army.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
20:04 Novgorod now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Novgorod hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
20:55 Gdansk's zerglings didn't do much damage to Novgorod's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.Gdansk's defense bends, then snaps. Novgorod takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Gdansk is hanging on by a thread against Novgorod's army.
21:27 Gdansk lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Novgorod — more than half the force is gone.
22:06 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:45 Novgorod is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Novgorod hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:11 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Gdansk GGs!That's it. Gdansk looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Gdansk taps out. Novgorod's mid game was simply better.
■ Novgorod
■ Gdansk
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Gdansk
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Play-by-play (222 lines)
0:12 The Green Novgorod spawns at s4 while Purple Gdansk spawns at s3.We're underway — Novgorod spawns at s4, Gdansk answers from s3.
0:27 Gdansk opens 12 Hatch against Novgorod's 1 Rax FE.Novgorod commits to 1 Rax FE; Gdansk answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:01 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:13 Gdansk desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Gdansk takes another base — the economy widens.
1:43 Attempting to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
1:55 Gdansk's zerglings are pushing out!Gdansk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:56 Nice placement by Gdansk, Novgorod can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Gdansk holds the early rush without blinking.
3:11 After that battle, Gdansk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
3:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
3:47 Currently, neither Novgorod nor Gdansk appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Novgorod and Gdansk match each other.
4:13 Novgorod feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Novgorod tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:37 Eager to end the game, Gdansk moves out with his armies.Gdansk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:07 Novgorod places down a command center.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:29 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Gdansk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:16 Novgorod has enough marines to deal with Gdansk's zergling pressure.Gdansk's early gamble buys nothing — Novgorod's defense was already in place.
6:41 Gdansk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Novgorod's army has been decimated.Gdansk takes a bite out of Novgorod's force and backs off.
6:58 With excellent skills and micro, Gdansk managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
7:09 Novgorod decides to move out with his armies.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:49 Gdansk with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Gdansk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:26 Novgorod has enough marines to deal with Gdansk's zergling pressure.Gdansk's early gamble buys nothing — Novgorod's defense was already in place.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:45 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:09 After that battle, Gdansk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
9:31 In terms of army size, Gdansk is behind Novgorod!Gdansk is badly outgunned — Novgorod's force is a size larger.
9:55 Novgorod starts pushing out with his marines.Novgorod tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:24 Gdansk's zerglings are pushing out!Gdansk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:58 Gdansk failed to break through Novgorod's marine defense line.Gdansk's early gamble buys nothing — Novgorod's defense was already in place.
11:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
11:43 Novgorod destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Gdansk's army has been decimated.Novgorod clips Gdansk's army — real damage, but Gdansk fights on.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:09 Novgorod places down a command center.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
12:27 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Gdansk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
12:52 Novgorod is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Novgorod starts the push.
13:22 Gdansk is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Gdansk starts the push.
13:32 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:03 Novgorod stimpacked his marines and sliced through Gdansk's units!Gdansk's defense bends, then snaps. Novgorod takes the middle of the game.
14:22 With excellent skills and micro, Gdansk managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
14:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
15:05 Zerglings ran past Novgorod's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Gdansk!Gdansk gets into Novgorod's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:38 What superior Mutalisk micro from Gdansk! Novgorod's economy is suffering!Novgorod looks away for one second and Gdansk makes him pay for it.
16:00 Gdansk is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Gdansk starts the push.
16:21 Novgorod's army is small compared to Gdansk!Novgorod needs production, fast; Gdansk's army has outgrown his.
16:38 Novgorod places down a command center.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:56 Gdansk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Gdansk expands.
17:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
17:39 Novgorod's marines forced Gdansk's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Novgorod holds Gdansk.
17:59 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Gdansk destroyed only less than half of Novgorod's army.Gdansk takes a bite out of Novgorod's force and backs off.
18:26 About half of Gdansk's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Novgorod's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
18:52 With a successful harassment, Gdansk hurts Novgorod's economy.Beautiful harassment from Gdansk. Novgorod's economy takes a real hit.
19:22 Novgorod starts expanding.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
19:30 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Gdansk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:54 Gdansk scouted Novgorod's attempt to harass!Gdansk's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
20:18 Gdansk scouted the attempt but Novgorod is still going with it!Novgorod wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
20:37 Novgorod tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Gdansk.Good instincts from Gdansk; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
21:02 Gdansk starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Gdansk hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:48 Gdansk's well-placed lurkers caught Novgorod's tanks and medics off-guard! Novgorod's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Gdansk breaks Novgorod's position.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:10 About half of Novgorod's army has been decimated in that battle.Gdansk pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:34 Gdansk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Novgorod's force stays on that battlefield.
23:08 What superior Mutalisk micro from Gdansk! Novgorod's economy is suffering!Gdansk gets into Novgorod's mineral line — workers are dying.
23:27 Attempting to end the game, Gdansk moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Gdansk crosses the map with everything.
23:48 Novgorod is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Gdansk's army.Novgorod needs production, fast; Gdansk's army has outgrown his.
24:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:24 Gdansk's well-placed lurkers caught Novgorod's tanks and medics off-guard! Novgorod's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Gdansk breaks Novgorod's position.
24:56 Novgorod lost about half of his army in that battle.Gdansk pays for that trade with about half his army.
25:17 With excellent skills and micro, Gdansk managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
25:42 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
26:07 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Gdansk takes another base — the economy widens.
26:20 What superior Mutalisk micro from Gdansk! Novgorod's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Gdansk chips away at Novgorod's foundation.
26:36 Gdansk starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Gdansk's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:02 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
27:20 Novgorod seems to have run out of scans! Gdansk's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!The mid-game push crashes through — Gdansk breaks Novgorod's position.
27:54 Novgorod has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Gdansk's force stays on that battlefield.
28:10 With excellent skills and micro, Gdansk managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:38 Gdansk shot down Novgorod's command center.Gdansk finds the weak point and Novgorod's new base is gone.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:00 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
29:24 Gdansk brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Gdansk's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:54 Gdansk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Gdansk expands.
30:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
30:23 Gdansk is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Novgorod's armies melt in the attack.Novgorod's defense bends, then snaps. Gdansk takes the middle of the game.
30:43 About half of Novgorod's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Gdansk's force stays on that battlefield.
31:19 After that battle, Gdansk still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:34 Novgorod is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Gdansk's army.Novgorod is badly outgunned — Gdansk's force is a size larger.
31:59 Novgorod places down a command center.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
32:22 Gdansk decides to start pushing across the map.Gdansk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
32:50 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.
33:09 Gdansk's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Novgorod has enough M&M to prevent Gdansk from further poking in!Novgorod absorbs the mid-game push — Gdansk gained nothing for the cost.
33:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:55 After that battle, Novgorod destroyed about half of Gdansk's army.Novgorod cuts Gdansk's army in half.
34:12 Dropship! Dropship! Novgorod drops some vultures into Gdansk's mineral line!The raid lands — Novgorod chips away at Gdansk's foundation.
34:34 Gdansk is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Gdansk's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:50 Gdansk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Gdansk expands.
35:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
35:45 With beautiful placement, Novgorod successfully fends off Gdansk's attacks.Gdansk commits and it's the wrong call — Novgorod cleans it up.
35:58 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Gdansk while losing less than half of his army.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:32 About half of Gdansk's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Novgorod's force stays on that battlefield.
36:48 Dropship! Dropship! Novgorod drops some vultures into Gdansk's mineral line!The raid lands — Novgorod chips away at Gdansk's foundation.
37:12 Novgorod now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Novgorod starts the push.
37:46 Novgorod places down a command center.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
38:01 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
38:24 Gdansk held off Novgorod's M&M group merely with the help of newly popped lurkers.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Gdansk holds Novgorod.
38:39 Novgorod destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Gdansk's army has been decimated.Novgorod clips Gdansk's army — real damage, but Gdansk fights on.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
39:05 Novgorod lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Gdansk's force stays on that battlefield.
39:31 Novgorod must macro up quickly or Gdansk will just roll him over!Novgorod is badly outgunned — Gdansk's force is a size larger.
— The late game —
39:45 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Novgorod pushes into the swarm.Max supply, full upgrades: Novgorod moves out to end it.
40:13 Gdansk moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Everything Gdansk has built comes forward at once.
40:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
40:50 Novgorod successfully fends off Gdansk's attacks.Novgorod takes the fight on his terms and sends Gdansk home with nothing.
41:27 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Gdansk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
41:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Gdansk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
41:59 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
42:24 Gdansk decides to expand.Gdansk takes another base — the economy widens.
42:52 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Novgorod starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Novgorod commits the late-game army.
43:15 Plague first, then the charge — Gdansk goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Gdansk moves out to end it.
43:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
43:48 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Gdansk destroys everything Novgorod had.There's no rebuilding from that. Gdansk's late-game push decides it.
44:18 Novgorod has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Gdansk's force stays on that battlefield.
44:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Gdansk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
45:00 In terms of army size, Novgorod is behind Gdansk!Novgorod needs production, fast; Gdansk's army has outgrown his.
45:24 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Novgorod starts the walk to the hatcheries.Everything Novgorod has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
45:49 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Gdansk is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Gdansk moves out to end it.
46:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
46:39 Dark swarm goes down on the ramp and Novgorod's marines cannot shoot a thing. The push is over.Novgorod throws the endgame army in and Gdansk simply refuses to lose.
46:49 With excellent skills and micro, Gdansk managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
47:22 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
47:45 Eager to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
48:11 Gdansk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Gdansk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
48:22 Novgorod starts expanding.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
48:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
49:07 Gdansk could not break the tank line, and Novgorod is already inside the fourth.The final army does its work — Novgorod breaks Gdansk late.
49:27 About half of Gdansk's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Novgorod's force stays on that battlefield.
49:54 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Gdansk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
50:19 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Novgorod pushes into the swarm.Everything Novgorod has built comes forward at once.
50:35 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Gdansk is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Gdansk moves out to end it.
51:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
51:33 Ultralisks and cracklings meet the tanks head on — Gdansk holds and Novgorod falls back.Gdansk holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
51:40 After that battle, Gdansk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
52:19 Novgorod lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Gdansk's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
52:26 Novgorod moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Novgorod has built comes forward at once.
53:03 Gdansk moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Everything Gdansk has built comes forward at once.
53:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
53:36 The tank line advances and Gdansk's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Novgorod is winning this.There's no rebuilding from that. Novgorod's late-game push decides it.
53:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Gdansk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
54:34 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Gdansk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
54:48 Novgorod has more expansions than Gdansk.Novgorod is out-expanding Gdansk — the money game is tilting.
55:05 Novgorod moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Novgorod has built comes forward at once.
55:38 Gdansk moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Gdansk moves out to end it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
56:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
56:12 Gdansk plagues the vessels and Novgorod no longer has the detection to push any further.Novgorod throws the endgame army in and Gdansk simply refuses to lose.
56:47 After that battle, Gdansk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
57:14 Gdansk destroyed about half of Novgorod's army after that battle.Half of Novgorod's force is gone — Gdansk took it apart.
57:21 Novgorod successfully harasses Gdansk's economy.Beautiful harassment from Novgorod. Gdansk's economy takes a real hit.
57:58 Novgorod decides to move out with his armies.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
58:09 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Gdansk is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Gdansk moves out to end it.
58:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
58:49 Novgorod's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Gdansk.There's no rebuilding from that. Novgorod's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
59:18 About half of Gdansk's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Novgorod's force stays on that battlefield.
59:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
59:56 Gdansk's army is small compared to Novgorod!Gdansk needs production, fast; Novgorod's army has outgrown his.
60:24 Novgorod creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Novgorod commits the late-game army.
60:39 Plague first, then the charge — Gdansk goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Gdansk moves out to end it.
61:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
61:38 All of a sudden, Gdansk has no armies left while Novgorod is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Novgorod. The push continues.
61:53 With excellent skills and micro, Gdansk managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
62:08 Gdansk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Novgorod's army has been decimated.Gdansk takes a bite out of Novgorod's force and backs off.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
62:49 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Novgorod starts the walk to the hatcheries.Everything Novgorod has built comes forward at once.
62:56 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Gdansk commits everything.Everything Gdansk has built comes forward at once.
63:36 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
63:56 Dark swarm goes down on the ramp and Novgorod's marines cannot shoot a thing. The push is over.Novgorod throws the endgame army in and Gdansk simply refuses to lose.
64:10 It seems that Novgorod only managed to destroy less than half of Gdansk's army.Novgorod takes a bite out of Gdansk's force and backs off.
64:35 About half of Novgorod's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Gdansk's force stays on that battlefield.
64:58 Novgorod has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Gdansk.Novgorod is out-expanding Gdansk — the money game is tilting.
65:10 Novgorod tried to harass Gdansk but Gdansk successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Gdansk shuts the door on Novgorod.
65:50 Novgorod has more expansions than Gdansk.Economically it's Novgorod's game right now; Gdansk is falling behind on bases.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
66:10 Dropship! Dropship! Novgorod drops some vultures into Gdansk's mineral line!Novgorod gets into Gdansk's mineral line — workers are dying.
66:24 Novgorod is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Gdansk's army.Novgorod needs production, fast; Gdansk's army has outgrown his.
66:57 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Novgorod starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Novgorod commits the late-game army.
67:04 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
67:36 Gdansk could not break the tank line, and Novgorod is already inside the fourth.There's no rebuilding from that. Novgorod's late-game push decides it.
68:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Gdansk seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
68:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
68:31 It seems like Novgorod has more units than Gdansk!Count the units: Novgorod has the edge over Gdansk right now.
69:10 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Novgorod starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Novgorod commits the late-game army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
69:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
69:43 Ultralisks and cracklings meet the tanks head on — Gdansk holds and Novgorod falls back.Novgorod throws the endgame army in and Gdansk simply refuses to lose.
70:20 After that battle, Gdansk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
70:34 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
70:48 Gdansk's forces appear to be larger compared to Novgorod's!Count the units: Gdansk has the edge over Novgorod right now.
71:26 Novgorod creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Novgorod has built comes forward at once.
71:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
72:10 Ultralisks and cracklings meet the tanks head on — Gdansk holds and Novgorod falls back.Novgorod throws the endgame army in and Gdansk simply refuses to lose.
72:23 Novgorod destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Gdansk's army has been decimated.Novgorod takes a bite out of Gdansk's force and backs off.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
72:55 About half of Novgorod's army has been decimated in that battle.Gdansk pays for that trade with about half his army.
73:09 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Novgorod GGs!That's it. Novgorod looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Novgorod taps out. Gdansk's late game was simply better.
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Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 Novgorod spawns at s1 in Purple while Gdansk spawns at s4 in White.Novgorod takes s1 in Purple; across the map, Gdansk settles in at s4 in White.
0:34 Gdansk gets 12 Pool against Novgorod's 1 Rax FE.The builds are down: 1 Rax FE from Novgorod, 12 Pool from Gdansk.
— The early game —
1:17 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
1:42 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Gdansk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:25 Novgorod feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Novgorod: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:01 Eager to end the game, Gdansk moves out with his armies.Gdansk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:11 Gdansk failed to kill off Novgorod's defending marines.Gdansk's early gamble buys nothing — Novgorod's defense was already in place.
4:38 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Gdansk while losing less than half of his army.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:58 Gdansk lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Novgorod's force stays on that battlefield.
5:35 Novgorod decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:17 Gdansk's zerglings are pushing out!Gdansk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:44 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:24 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Gdansk takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:45 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:35 Nice control from Gdansk! He killed Novgorod's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Gdansk breaks Novgorod's front door.
8:51 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Gdansk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
9:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Gdansk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
10:09 Both Novgorod and Gdansk appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Novgorod and Gdansk match each other.
10:32 Gdansk with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Gdansk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:44 Nice control from Gdansk! He killed Novgorod's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Gdansk breaks Novgorod's front door.
12:24 About half of Novgorod's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Gdansk's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Slight advantage Gdansk as the game develops.
12:50 Novgorod destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Gdansk's army has been decimated.Novgorod takes a bite out of Gdansk's force and backs off.
13:15 Novgorod starts pushing out with his marines.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:49 Gdansk starts pushing across the map.Gdansk has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:32 Gdansk appears to have more army than Novgorod!Count the units: Gdansk has the edge over Novgorod right now.
15:06 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:32 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Gdansk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:35 Gdansk's zerglings surround Novgorod's marines and kills it off!Novgorod wasn't ready. Gdansk's early aggression takes the lead.
17:23 About half of Novgorod's army has been decimated in that battle.Gdansk pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 It's all going Gdansk's way right now.
17:41 After that battle, Gdansk still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:18 Gdansk with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Gdansk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
19:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
19:40 Gdansk is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Novgorod's armies melt in the attack.Novgorod's defense bends, then snaps. Gdansk takes the middle of the game.
20:02 About half of Novgorod's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Gdansk's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
20:31 After that battle, Gdansk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
21:11 Novgorod having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Novgorod types it out: GG.
GG. Gdansk closes it out over Novgorod.
Head to head
661 games
Novgorod
327 – 334
Gdansk