Games
6 · · ▶ replay
■ V8
■ Scarlet
army value
■ V8
■ Scarlet
economy
Play-by-play (135 lines)
0:13 V8 spawns in Red at s1 while Jesse spawns in Blue at s3.V8 takes s1 in Red; across the map, Jesse settles in at s3 in Blue.
0:31 V8 opens Forge Fast Expand against Jesse's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: V8's Forge Fast Expand against Jesse's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
0:53 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
1:20 Jesse decides to expand.Jesse plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:44 V8 decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:03 Eager to end the game, Jesse moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Jesse crosses the map with everything.
2:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:01 V8 lost some of his dragoons to Jesse's speedlings!V8 wasn't ready. Jesse's early aggression takes the lead.
3:15 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Jesse pays for that trade with about half his army.
3:48 After that battle, Jesse still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
4:18 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:38 Jesse's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Jesse goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:03 In terms of army size, V8 is behind Jesse!V8 is badly outgunned — Jesse's force is a size larger.
5:25 Jesse places down a hatchery.Jesse plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:37 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:13 V8 kills off Jesse's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Jesse wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
6:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Jesse seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:09 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Jesse keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:31 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:51 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
8:16 Jesse pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Jesse goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:28 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
8:51 Jesse with his speedlings successfully defend against V8's early zealot pressure.Jesse holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Jesse seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:47 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Jesse — the losses are light.
10:08 Both V8 and Jesse appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — V8 and Jesse match each other.
10:33 Jesse desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Jesse plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:10 Eager to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:17 Jesse's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Jesse: the first units are already marching.
11:53 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:32 Jesse failed to break V8's defending line of zealots.Jesse's early gamble buys nothing — V8's defense was already in place.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:54 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Jesse while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Jesse — the losses are light.
13:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Jesse seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
13:56 V8 is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
14:14 Jesse decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Jesse pushes.
14:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:10 Jesse brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but V8 had the observers and archons to deal with. V8 successfully defended Jesse's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: V8 holds Jesse.
15:32 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Jesse — the losses are light.
15:50 After that battle, Jesse still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
16:17 V8 successfully harasses Jesse's economy.Jesse looks away for one second and V8 makes him pay for it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:31 Jesse tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past V8's defense line.Jesse knocks, V8 answers. No damage done.
16:52 Jesse places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Jesse expands.
17:33 V8 tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Jesse's economy.V8 knocks, Jesse answers. No damage done.
17:57 What a pity! Jesse managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by V8's army.Good instincts from V8; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
18:23 V8 is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:33 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
19:06 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:24 Jesse scourged some of V8's annoying corsairs, and kills off majority of the speedlots with his lurkers!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Jesse holds V8.
19:54 After that battle, Jesse still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
20:07 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Jesse — the losses are light.
20:49 Both V8 and Jesse appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — V8 and Jesse match each other.
21:13 Attempting to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
21:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:41 Jesse burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off V8's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Jesse holds V8.
22:09 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Jesse's army has been decimated.V8 clips Jesse's army — real damage, but Jesse fights on.
22:40 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Jesse while losing less than half of his army.Jesse keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:09 Jesse places down a hatchery.Quietly, Jesse adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:31 V8 decides to put some pressure on his opponent.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:48 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
24:12 Jesse's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Jesse's position.
24:40 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Jesse's army.V8 clips Jesse's army — real damage, but Jesse fights on.
25:04 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Jesse keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:30 At the moment, V8 seems to have more units than Jesse.Count the units: V8 has the edge over Jesse right now.
26:02 V8 tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Jesse.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Jesse shuts the door on V8.
26:17 Jesse tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past V8's defense line.Good instincts from V8; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
26:46 V8 is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
27:34 V8 can't push any further as Jesse burrowed some lurkers and V8 has no observers!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Jesse holds V8.
27:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Jesse seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:23 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Jesse destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Jesse takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
28:32 V8 casts some storm! But Jesse lost no workers.Good instincts from Jesse; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
28:58 Jesse now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Jesse's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
29:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
29:46 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Jesse didn't even have a chance against V8.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: V8 holds Jesse.
30:19 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Jesse while losing less than half of his army.Jesse keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:47 After that battle, Jesse still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:12 Zerglings ran past V8's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Jesse!V8 looks away for one second and Jesse makes him pay for it.
31:28 What a pity! Jesse managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by V8's army.Good instincts from V8; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
31:56 With corsairs sniping overlords, V8 is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:42 V8's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Jesse's position.
33:07 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Jesse's army.V8 clips Jesse's army — real damage, but Jesse fights on.
33:20 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Jesse destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Jesse clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
33:49 V8 tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Jesse.Good instincts from Jesse; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
34:10 V8 is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
34:51 Jesse has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Jesse's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
35:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
35:31 Jesse's zerglings surround V8's archons while Jesse's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Jesse!The mid-game push crashes through — Jesse breaks V8's position.
35:51 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Jesse keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:11 With excellent skills and micro, Jesse managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
36:39 Zerglings ran past V8's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Jesse!Beautiful harassment from Jesse. V8's economy takes a real hit.
37:02 Eager to end the game, Jesse moves out with his armies.Jesse tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
37:36 At the moment, V8 seems to have more units than Jesse.V8's army is visibly the bigger one — Jesse should not take this fight.
37:54 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.
38:18 Jesse was out-microed by V8 and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on V8's line. Great positioning.
38:52 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Jesse keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Jesse seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:32 V8 casts some storm! But Jesse lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Jesse shuts the door on V8.
40:01 Jesse moves out with his armies.Jesse tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
40:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
40:53 V8 successfully fends off Jesse's attacks.V8 takes the fight on his terms and sends Jesse home with nothing.
41:18 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Jesse while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Jesse — the losses are light.
41:33 After that battle, Jesse still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
— The late game —
41:54 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Jesse commits to the break.This is the big one — Jesse commits the late-game army.
42:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
42:34 The battle outcome favors Jesse as V8's armies melt into Jesse's armies' weapon fire!V8's army evaporates. Jesse doesn't even slow down.
43:02 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Jesse keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Jesse seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
43:57 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Jesse pushes.Everything Jesse has built comes forward at once.
44:23 Jesse's forces appear to be larger compared to V8's!Count the units: Jesse has the edge over V8 right now.
44:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
45:12 Under dark swarm V8's dragoons are useless — Jesse's cracklings tear the army apart!The final army does its work — Jesse breaks V8 late.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Scarlet is far ahead.
45:24 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Jesse's force stays on that battlefield.
45:51 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Jesse's army has been decimated.V8 clips Jesse's army — real damage, but Jesse fights on.
46:12 Jesse shot down V8's nexus.V8's expansion burns — Jesse tears it down.
46:38 Jesse decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Jesse crosses the map with everything.
47:01 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, V8 taps out!Nothing left to defend with — V8 taps.
That's the game: Scarlet defeats V8, settled in the late game.
■ V8
■ Scarlet
army value
■ V8
■ Scarlet
economy
Play-by-play (64 lines)
0:07 The game starts with White V8 spawning at s2 and Teal Jesse spawning at s3.V8 in White at s2. Jesse in Teal at s3. The map is set.
0:49 V8 gets Forge Fast Expand against Jesse's Overpool.Scouting done, plans revealed: V8's Forge Fast Expand against Jesse's Overpool.
— The early game —
1:16 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
1:48 Jesse places down a hatchery.Jesse plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:11 V8 starts pushing across the map.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:29 Jesse's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Jesse: the first units are already marching.
3:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:42 V8 kills off all of Jesse's offensive zerglings with his zealots.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
4:09 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Jesse — the losses are light.
4:29 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Jesse's army.V8 takes a bite out of Jesse's force and backs off.
5:12 V8 decides to move out with his armies.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:34 Jesse pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Jesse tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:03 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:34 Jesse places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Jesse expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:03 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
7:37 Jesse failed to kill off V8's defending zealots.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
7:51 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Jesse while losing less than half of his army.Jesse keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:26 After that battle, Jesse still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:50 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:34 Jesse pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Jesse: the first units are already marching.
9:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
10:29 Jesse failed to kill off V8's defending zealots.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
10:47 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Jesse keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:23 After that battle, Jesse still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:02 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
12:23 Jesse pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Jesse goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:47 At the moment, V8 seems to have more units than Jesse.V8's army is visibly the bigger one — Jesse should not take this fight.
13:14 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:47 Jesse places down a hatchery.Jesse plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:58 Jesse with some nice speedling surrounds killed V8's zealots!V8 wasn't ready. Jesse's early aggression takes the lead.
15:15 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Jesse while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Jesse — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Jesse seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
16:22 Attempting to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
— The mid game —
16:58 Jesse now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Jesse's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
17:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:57 Jesse's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated V8's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Jesse breaks V8's position.
18:19 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Jesse keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:53 With excellent skills and micro, Jesse managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
19:13 Jesse brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Jesse's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
— The late game —
19:47 Jesse places down a hatchery.Jesse plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
20:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:51 Jesse's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated V8's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Jesse breaks V8's position.
21:12 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Jesse while losing less than half of his army.Jesse keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Jesse seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
22:04 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
22:42 Jesse decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Jesse has seen enough — the army moves out.
23:13 Currently, neither V8 nor Jesse appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between V8 and Jesse yet.
23:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
24:03 The battle outcome favors Jesse as V8's armies melt into Jesse's armies' weapon fire!Jesse wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 It's all going Scarlet's way right now.
24:38 Jesse destroyed about half of V8's army after that battle.Jesse cuts V8's army in half.
25:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Jesse seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
25:30 Jesse now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Jesse's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
26:02 V8 having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.V8 GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
V8 taps out. Scarlet's mid game was simply better.
■ V8
■ Scarlet
army value
■ V8
■ Scarlet
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:18 The game starts with Blue V8 spawning at s3 and Purple Jesse spawning at s4.We're underway — V8 spawns at s3, Jesse answers from s4.
0:39 V8 opens Forge Fast Expand against Jesse's 12 Pool.V8 shows Forge Fast Expand — Jesse has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:18 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
1:52 Jesse starts expanding.Quietly, Jesse adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:31 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:58 Jesse is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Jesse goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:06 Jesse failed to break V8's defending line of zealots.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
4:38 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Jesse while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Jesse — the losses are light.
5:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Jesse seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
5:39 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
6:23 Jesse pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Jesse: the first units are already marching.
6:42 V8 starts expanding.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:19 Jesse places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Jesse expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:35 V8 kills off Jesse's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — V8 breaks Jesse's front door.
9:10 After that battle, Jesse still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:33 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Jesse while losing less than half of his army.Jesse keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:56 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:47 Jesse is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Jesse tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:21 Jesse's army is small compared to V8!Jesse is badly outgunned — V8's force is a size larger.
11:48 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:12 V8 kills off Jesse's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — V8 breaks Jesse's front door.
🎙 Slight advantage V8 as the game develops.
12:58 V8 only destroyed about half of Jesse's army.Half of Jesse's force is gone — V8 took it apart.
13:21 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Jesse while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Jesse — the losses are light.
14:04 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:24 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
14:56 Jesse places down a hatchery.Quietly, Jesse adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:20 Jesse's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! V8 continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — V8 breaks Jesse's front door.
16:53 V8 destroyed about half of Jesse's army after that battle.V8 cuts Jesse's army in half.
17:21 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Jesse — the losses are light.
🎙 V8 has built a commanding army lead — Scarlet needs something special here.
17:43 V8 decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
18:15 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
18:51 Jesse's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Jesse's position.
19:32 Jesse has lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
20:04 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Jesse keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:40 With corsairs sniping overlords, V8 is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:17 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Jesse taps out!That's it. Jesse looks at the field one last time and concedes.
V8 takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ V8
■ Scarlet
army value
■ V8
■ Scarlet
economy
Play-by-play (116 lines)
0:10 V8 spawns in Green at s4 while Jesse spawns in White at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: V8 at s4, Jesse at s1.
0:40 Jesse opens Overpool against V8's Forge Fast Expand.V8 shows Forge Fast Expand — Jesse has gone Overpool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:49 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
1:22 Jesse places down a hatchery.Quietly, Jesse adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:41 V8 starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:21 Unwilling to make the game too long, Jesse starts moving out.No more waiting. Jesse pushes.
2:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
2:52 Jesse's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! V8 continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — V8 breaks Jesse's front door.
3:25 With excellent skills and micro, Jesse managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
4:00 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Jesse — the losses are light.
4:18 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:48 Jesse's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Jesse tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:57 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
5:30 Jesse places down a hatchery.Jesse plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:49 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:24 V8 was out-microed by Jesse and loses all his attacking forces.Jesse takes the fight on his terms and sends V8 home with nothing.
6:52 With excellent skills and micro, Jesse managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:17 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Jesse while losing less than half of his army.Jesse keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:32 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:48 Jesse decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Jesse crosses the map with everything.
8:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:43 With really nice micro, Jesse's speedlings kills off V8's dragoons.V8 wasn't ready. Jesse's early aggression takes the lead.
9:15 After that battle, Jesse destroyed about half of V8's army.Half of V8's force is gone — Jesse took it apart.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:39 After that battle, Jesse still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:54 V8 starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
10:26 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.
10:49 V8 kills off Jesse's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — V8 breaks Jesse's front door.
11:17 Jesse has lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:37 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Jesse keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:10 Jesse's forces appear to be larger compared to V8's!Count the units: Jesse has the edge over V8 right now.
12:21 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:02 Jesse desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Jesse takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
13:09 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:31 Jesse pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Jesse goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
14:27 Jesse's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Jesse's position.
14:57 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Jesse's army.V8 takes a bite out of Jesse's force and backs off.
15:20 It seems that Jesse only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Jesse takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
15:37 With corsairs sniping overlords, V8 is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
16:17 Jesse brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Jesse's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
16:27 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.
17:00 A few beautiful storms from V8 turned the battle around! V8 won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Jesse's position.
17:26 V8 destroyed about half of Jesse's army after that battle.Half of Jesse's force is gone — V8 took it apart.
17:48 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Jesse's force stays on that battlefield.
18:18 V8 tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Jesse's economy.V8 knocks, Jesse answers. No damage done.
18:38 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:03 Jesse places down a hatchery.Jesse takes another base — the economy widens.
19:21 V8 harasses Jesse and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — V8 chips away at Jesse's foundation.
19:42 What superior Mutalisk micro from Jesse! V8's economy is suffering!V8 looks away for one second and Jesse makes him pay for it.
20:14 V8 is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
20:44 Jesse now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Jesse's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:55 V8's number of expansions are equal to Jesse's.Base for base, they're level — V8 and Jesse match each other.
21:29 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
22:00 V8's massive number of speedlots slice through Jesse's zerglings and hydralisks.Jesse's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
22:28 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Jesse's army has been decimated.V8 takes a bite out of Jesse's force and backs off.
22:44 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Jesse keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:12 Zerglings ran past V8's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Jesse!Jesse gets into V8's mineral line — workers are dying.
23:36 V8 harasses Jesse and gets ahead of the game.Jesse looks away for one second and V8 makes him pay for it.
23:59 Looks like V8 is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
24:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
24:55 V8's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Jesse's position.
25:11 After that battle, Jesse still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:39 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Jesse while losing less than half of his army.Jesse keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:59 Jesse's hatchery has been destroyed by V8.Jesse's expansion burns — V8 tears it down.
26:21 Zerglings ran past V8's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Jesse!The raid lands — Jesse chips away at V8's foundation.
26:48 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
27:10 Jesse places down a hatchery.Jesse plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
27:43 V8 decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
27:54 Jesse places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Jesse expands.
28:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
28:50 V8 kills off Jesse's armies and continues pushing!V8 wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
29:13 Jesse lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
29:50 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Jesse — the losses are light.
30:08 Zerglings ran past V8's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Jesse!Beautiful harassment from Jesse. V8's economy takes a real hit.
30:29 With corsairs sniping overlords, V8 is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
— The late game —
31:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
31:27 Jesse's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Jesse's position.
🎙 The scales tip toward V8 — a lead, but not a safe one.
31:34 Jesse has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
32:06 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Jesse — the losses are light.
32:24 V8 destroys Jesse's hatchery, denying expansions.V8 finds the weak point and Jesse's new base is gone.
32:54 Jesse is having a hard time catching up with V8's number of expansions.Jesse is starving on bases while V8 spreads across the map.
33:12 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
33:37 With corsairs sniping overlords, V8 is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
34:35 Jesse's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.Jesse's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
35:03 After that battle, Jesse still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
🎙 Scarlet is a step behind and knows it.
35:32 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Jesse — the losses are light.
35:43 With corsairs sniping overlords, V8 is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:12 V8 appears to have more army than Jesse!Count the units: V8 has the edge over Jesse right now.
36:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
37:00 The battle outcome favors V8 as Jesse's armies melt into V8's armies' weapon fire!Jesse's army evaporates. V8 doesn't even slow down.
37:18 Jesse lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
37:55 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Jesse pays for that trade with about half his army.
38:20 What a pity! Jesse managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by V8's army.Jesse goes for the raid — V8 is ready, and nothing comes of it.
38:35 V8 is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
🎙 V8 edges ahead on army strength.
38:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
39:36 A few beautiful storms from V8 turned the battle around! V8 won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Jesse's position.
39:52 Jesse has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
40:24 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Jesse destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Jesse clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
40:48 V8 successfully blocked Jesse from harassing his economy.Jesse knocks, V8 answers. No damage done.
41:07 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Jesse GGs!That's it. Jesse looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. V8 closes it out over Scarlet.
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Play-by-play (153 lines)
0:07 V8 spawns at s2 in Teal while Jesse spawns at s1 in Blue.V8 in Teal at s2. Jesse in Blue at s1. The map is set.
0:42 Jesse opens 12 Hatch against V8's Forge Fast Expand.V8 commits to Forge Fast Expand; Jesse answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:03 V8 decides to expand.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:24 Jesse decides to expand.Jesse takes another base — the economy widens.
1:52 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:17 Jesse is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Jesse tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:02 With really nice micro, Jesse's speedlings kills off V8's dragoons.The early pressure works — Jesse breaks V8's front door.
3:23 Jesse destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Jesse takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
3:45 With excellent skills and micro, Jesse managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:09 Jesse places down a hatchery.Quietly, Jesse adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:23 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:54 Jesse is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Jesse goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:20 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:02 V8 failed to kill off Jesse's defending zerglings.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Jesse's defense was already in place.
6:18 After that battle, Jesse still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:40 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Jesse while losing less than half of his army.Jesse keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:07 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:40 Jesse's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Jesse tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:07 Jesse places down a hatchery.Jesse takes another base — the economy widens.
8:25 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:50 V8 kills off all of Jesse's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Jesse's early gamble buys nothing — V8's defense was already in place.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:02 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Jesse keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Jesse seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
10:00 V8 must macro up quickly or Jesse will just roll him over!V8 needs production, fast; Jesse's army has outgrown his.
10:29 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
10:52 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:05 Jesse's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Jesse goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:54 With really nice micro, Jesse's speedlings kills off V8's dragoons.V8 wasn't ready. Jesse's early aggression takes the lead.
12:26 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Jesse — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:41 With excellent skills and micro, Jesse managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
12:56 V8 is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
13:27 Attempting to end the game, Jesse moves out with his armies.Jesse tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:50 Jesse places down a hatchery.Jesse plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:42 Jesse's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated V8's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Jesse breaks V8's position.
14:56 It seems that Jesse only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Jesse takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
15:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Jesse seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
15:39 Looks like V8 is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:13 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
16:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:57 Jesse burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off V8's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Jesse holds V8.
17:30 With excellent skills and micro, Jesse managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
17:49 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Jesse — the losses are light.
18:12 Jesse now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Jesse's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
18:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:47 V8 failed to deal nicely with Jesse's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Jesse breaks V8's position.
19:28 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Jesse keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Jesse seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
20:04 Jesse places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Jesse expands.
20:39 Reaver! Reaver! V8's reaver is killing off most of Jesse's workers!V8 gets into Jesse's mineral line — workers are dying.
20:46 Jesse now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Jesse's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:13 In terms of army size, V8 is behind Jesse!V8 is badly outgunned — Jesse's force is a size larger.
21:37 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
21:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:35 Jesse's zerglings surround V8's archons while Jesse's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Jesse!The mid-game push crashes through — Jesse breaks V8's position.
22:44 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Jesse — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:24 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, V8 destroyed only less than half of Jesse's army.V8 takes a bite out of Jesse's force and backs off.
23:31 Reaver! Reaver! V8's reaver is killing off most of Jesse's workers!The raid lands — V8 chips away at Jesse's foundation.
24:02 What a pity! Jesse managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by V8's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — V8 shuts the door on Jesse.
24:23 Jesse now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Jesse's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
24:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
25:10 With beautiful placement, V8 successfully fends off Jesse's attacks.V8 holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
25:41 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Jesse destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Jesse takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
25:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Jesse seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
26:28 Zerglings ran past V8's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Jesse!Jesse gets into V8's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:37 Jesse brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Jesse's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
27:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
27:41 Jesse kills off V8's armies and continues pushing!Jesse wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
27:48 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Jesse while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Jesse — the losses are light.
28:11 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, V8 destroyed only less than half of Jesse's army.V8 takes a bite out of Jesse's force and backs off.
28:51 V8 is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:58 Jesse decides to move out with his armies.Jesse tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
29:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
29:43 V8's massive number of speedlots slice through Jesse's zerglings and hydralisks.The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Jesse's position.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
30:07 After that battle, V8 destroyed about half of Jesse's army.V8 cuts Jesse's army in half.
30:39 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Jesse — the losses are light.
31:07 Jesse must macro up quickly or V8 will just roll him over!Jesse needs production, fast; V8's army has outgrown his.
31:34 V8 casts some storm! But Jesse lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Jesse shuts the door on V8.
31:56 Jesse has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Jesse's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
32:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
32:44 All of a sudden, V8 has no armies left while Jesse is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks V8's way of life — Jesse marches on.
33:07 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Jesse — the losses are light.
33:32 With excellent skills and micro, Jesse managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
33:51 V8 is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:10 Jesse now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Jesse's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
34:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
35:01 Jesse brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but V8 had the observers and archons to deal with. V8 successfully defended Jesse's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: V8 holds Jesse.
35:19 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Jesse — the losses are light.
35:40 After that battle, Jesse still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
36:13 Looks like V8 is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:30 Jesse has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Jesse's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
36:45 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.
37:15 V8's massive number of speedlots slice through Jesse's zerglings and hydralisks.The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Jesse's position.
37:33 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, V8 destroyed only less than half of Jesse's army.V8 clips Jesse's army — real damage, but Jesse fights on.
38:08 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Jesse while losing less than half of his army.Jesse keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:25 Jesse must macro up quickly or V8 will just roll him over!Jesse needs production, fast; V8's army has outgrown his.
38:47 Attempting to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
39:20 Jesse has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Jesse's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
39:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
40:02 Jesse kills off V8's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks V8's way of life — Jesse marches on.
40:34 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Jesse — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:54 After that battle, Jesse still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
41:17 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes V8.Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
41:26 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Jesse goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Jesse moves out to end it.
42:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
42:26 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Jesse's ultralisks cannot get through.V8 holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
42:47 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Jesse — the losses are light.
43:08 With excellent skills and micro, Jesse managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:28 Where is Jesse's detector? V8 sends dark templars to harass Jesse's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from V8. Jesse's economy takes a real hit.
43:57 At the moment, V8 seems to have more units than Jesse.V8's army is visibly the bigger one — Jesse should not take this fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:28 What a pity! Jesse managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by V8's army.Good instincts from V8; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
44:35 What superior Mutalisk micro from Jesse! V8's economy is suffering!V8 looks away for one second and Jesse makes him pay for it.
45:13 Jesse is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against V8's army.Jesse is badly outgunned — V8's force is a size larger.
45:27 What a pity! Jesse managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by V8's army.Jesse knocks, V8 answers. No damage done.
45:46 What a pity! Jesse managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by V8's army.Jesse goes for the raid — V8 is ready, and nothing comes of it.
46:09 What a pity! Jesse managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by V8's army.Good instincts from V8; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
46:44 Both V8 and Jesse appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — V8 and Jesse match each other.
47:03 What superior Mutalisk micro from Jesse! V8's economy is suffering!Jesse gets into V8's mineral line — workers are dying.
47:20 Every gateway is pumping and V8 starts walking across the map.This is the big one — V8 commits the late-game army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
47:50 Jesse's army is small compared to V8!Jesse is badly outgunned — V8's force is a size larger.
48:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
48:41 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — V8 walks through Jesse's army.There's no rebuilding from that. V8's late-game push decides it.
49:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Jesse seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:20 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Jesse while losing less than half of his army.Jesse keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:51 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — V8 moves on the hatcheries.Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
50:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
50:26 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — V8 walks through Jesse's army.The final army does its work — V8 breaks Jesse late.
51:03 With excellent skills and micro, Jesse managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 V8 holds the stronger army for now.
51:22 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Jesse while losing less than half of his army.Jesse keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:47 V8 shot down Jesse's hatchery.V8 finds the weak point and Jesse's new base is gone.
52:01 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Jesse taps out!That's it. Jesse looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. V8 closes it out over Scarlet.
■ V8
■ Scarlet
army value
■ V8
■ Scarlet
economy
Play-by-play (33 lines)
0:15 V8 spawns at s2 in Green while Jesse spawns at s1 in Purple.V8 takes s2 in Green; across the map, Jesse settles in at s1 in Purple.
0:47 V8 gets Forge Fast Expand against Jesse's 12 Pool.V8 commits to Forge Fast Expand; Jesse answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:28 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:55 Jesse places down a hatchery.Jesse takes another base — the economy widens.
2:53 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:13 Jesse pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Jesse goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
4:28 V8 successfully fends off Jesse's attacks.The attack shatters on V8's line. Great positioning.
5:14 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Jesse keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:53 After that battle, Jesse still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:43 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
— The mid game —
7:13 Jesse pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Jesse goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:44 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
8:25 Jesse places down a hatchery.Jesse plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:46 Jesse lost all of his zerglings to V8's zealots and dragoons!Jesse wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
10:19 Jesse lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:59 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Jesse keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:33 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
— The late game —
12:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:02 Jesse's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! V8 continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Jesse wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 It's all going V8's way right now.
13:31 After that battle, V8 destroyed about half of Jesse's army.V8 cuts Jesse's army in half.
14:18 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Jesse keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:51 Jesse places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Jesse expands.
15:31 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
16:14 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Jesse GGs!Jesse GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Scarlet taps out. V8's early game was simply better.
Head to head
16 games
V8
7 – 9
Scarlet