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■ Forest
■ Scarcely
army value
■ Forest
■ Scarcely
economy
Play-by-play (198 lines)
0:07 The Blue Cineast spawns at s3 while Orange Scarcely spawns at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Cineast at s3, Scarcely at s1.
0:40 Cineast opens 14 Nexus against Scarcely's 14 CC.The builds are down: 14 Nexus from Cineast, 14 CC from Scarcely.
— The early game —
1:02 Cineast warps in a nexus.Quietly, Cineast adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:09 Scarcely places down a command center.More workers, more money: Scarcely expands.
1:45 Cineast decides to start pushing across the map.Cineast tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
1:53 Scarcely decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Scarcely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:57 Scarcely's defending marines kills Cineast's early goons.Cineast's early gamble buys nothing — Scarcely's defense was already in place.
3:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarcely seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:40 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Scarcely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:56 Cineast decides to push out with his dragoon.Cineast tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:29 Scarcely decides to move out with his armies.Scarcely tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
4:36 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast takes another base — the economy widens.
5:05 Scarcely places down a command center.Scarcely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:31 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
6:00 All of a sudden, Cineast has no armies left while Scarcely is continuing to push across the map!Cineast's army evaporates. Scarcely doesn't even slow down.
6:17 It seems that Scarcely only managed to destroy less than half of Cineast's army.Scarcely clips Cineast's army — real damage, but Cineast fights on.
6:36 After that battle, Scarcely still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:06 Scarcely's forces appear to be larger compared to Cineast's!Count the units: Scarcely has the edge over Cineast right now.
7:13 Cineast decides to push out with his dragoon.Cineast goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:51 Scarcely bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Scarcely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
8:40 Cineast failed to kill off Scarcely's defending marines.Scarcely holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:47 With excellent skills and micro, Scarcely managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Scarcely — the losses are light.
9:48 Cineast is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Cineast tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:56 Scarcely bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Scarcely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:20 Cineast desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Cineast takes another base — the economy widens.
10:39 Scarcely places down a command center.More workers, more money: Scarcely expands.
11:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
11:25 Scarcely successfully kills off Cineast's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Scarcely breaks Cineast's front door.
11:55 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Scarcely destroyed only less than half of Cineast's army.Scarcely takes a bite out of Cineast's force and backs off.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:16 With excellent skills and micro, Scarcely managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
12:45 Cineast is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Scarcely's army.Cineast is badly outgunned — Scarcely's force is a size larger.
13:13 Scarcely places down a command center.Quietly, Scarcely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:28 Cineast warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cineast expands.
13:55 Cineast tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Scarcely.Cineast goes for the raid — Scarcely is ready, and nothing comes of it.
— The mid game —
14:04 Scarcely's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Scarcely hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:06 Nice tank micro from Scarcely! Cineast's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!Cineast's defense bends, then snaps. Scarcely takes the middle of the game.
15:13 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Scarcely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:44 After that battle, Scarcely still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:02 Cineast casts some storm! But Scarcely lost no workers.Cineast knocks, Scarcely answers. No damage done.
16:23 Scarcely decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Scarcely pushes.
16:44 Scarcely places down a command center.Scarcely takes another base — the economy widens.
17:08 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:37 With a few well placed mines, Scarcely swept through Cineast's army!Cineast's defense bends, then snaps. Scarcely takes the middle of the game.
18:02 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Scarcely — the losses are light.
18:32 It seems that Cineast only managed to destroy less than half of Scarcely's army.Cineast clips Scarcely's army — real damage, but Scarcely fights on.
18:44 Cineast warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cineast expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:16 Scarcely's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!The composition is ready; Scarcely starts the push.
19:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:55 Nice tank micro from Scarcely! Cineast's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!Cineast's defense bends, then snaps. Scarcely takes the middle of the game.
20:06 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Scarcely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Scarcely — the losses are light.
20:29 With excellent skills and micro, Scarcely managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:58 It seems like Scarcely has more units than Cineast!Scarcely's army is visibly the bigger one — Cineast should not take this fight.
21:19 Scarcely's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Scarcely hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:39 Cineast decides to expand.Quietly, Cineast adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:05 Scarcely places down a command center.Scarcely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
22:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:47 Scarcely shows off his excellent vulture control by surrounding Cineast's dragoons with mines. Cineast is forced to retreat, but a few dragoons get caught up in the mines, while Scarcely's tanks finish off the rest!The mid-game push crashes through — Scarcely breaks Cineast's position.
23:24 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Scarcely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:33 After that battle, Scarcely still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:03 Cineast tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Scarcely.Cineast knocks, Scarcely answers. No damage done.
24:34 Scarcely's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!The composition is ready; Scarcely starts the push.
24:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
25:06 Scarcely brought in some vultures but they didn't do much damage, instead the mines they planted backfired and Cineast's dragoons came to clean up the mess!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Cineast holds Scarcely.
25:41 Scarcely destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Cineast's army has been decimated.Scarcely takes a bite out of Cineast's force and backs off.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
26:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarcely seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:23 Where is Scarcely's detector? Cineast sends dark templars to harass Scarcely's mineral line!Cineast gets into Scarcely's mineral line — workers are dying.
26:33 Scarcely places down a command center.Scarcely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
27:00 Cineast successfully harasses Scarcely's economy.The raid lands — Cineast chips away at Scarcely's foundation.
27:38 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
27:49 Cineast has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Cineast starts the push.
28:22 Scarcely decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Scarcely pushes.
28:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
28:57 Cineast kills off Scarcely's armies and continues pushing!Scarcely's army evaporates. Cineast doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
29:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarcely seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:41 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Scarcely — the losses are light.
30:15 Cineast tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Scarcely's economy.Good instincts from Scarcely; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
30:38 In terms of army size, Cineast is behind Scarcely!Cineast needs production, fast; Scarcely's army has outgrown his.
30:58 Cineast warps in a nexus.Quietly, Cineast adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
31:11 Cineast decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Cineast crosses the map with everything.
31:42 Scarcely decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Scarcely pushes.
31:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
32:29 Scarcely failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, Cineast cleans up and continues pushing!Scarcely's defense bends, then snaps. Cineast takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
32:47 After that battle, Scarcely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
33:04 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Scarcely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Scarcely — the losses are light.
33:42 Cineast has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Cineast starts the push.
33:59 Attempting to end the game, Scarcely moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Scarcely crosses the map with everything.
34:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
34:48 All of a sudden, Cineast has no armies left while Scarcely is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Scarcely. The push continues.
35:13 About half of Cineast's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Scarcely's force stays on that battlefield.
35:36 After that battle, Scarcely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
— The late game —
35:48 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Scarcely is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Scarcely moves out to end it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
36:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
36:39 The battle outcome favors Scarcely as Cineast's armies melt into Scarcely's armies' weapon fire!Scarcely wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
36:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Scarcely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:15 It seems that Cineast only managed to destroy less than half of Scarcely's army.Cineast takes a bite out of Scarcely's force and backs off.
37:51 Scarcely destroys Cineast's nexus, denying expansions.Cineast's expansion burns — Scarcely tears it down.
38:14 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast takes another base — the economy widens.
38:34 Aaaaaa, Scarcely's mineral line is stormed by Cineast's high templars!The raid lands — Cineast chips away at Scarcely's foundation.
38:54 Cineast must macro up quickly or Scarcely will just roll him over!Cineast needs production, fast; Scarcely's army has outgrown his.
39:09 Cineast pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Cineast has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
39:46 Scarcely has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Scarcely has built comes forward at once.
39:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
40:13 Cineast kills off Scarcely's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Scarcely's way of life — Cineast marches on.
40:40 With excellent skills and micro, Scarcely managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:02 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Scarcely destroyed only less than half of Cineast's army.Scarcely clips Cineast's army — real damage, but Cineast fights on.
41:26 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Cineast commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Cineast moves out to end it.
41:52 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Scarcely starts the long push.Max supply, full upgrades: Scarcely moves out to end it.
42:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
42:43 Stasis on the leading tanks! Scarcely's line is cut in half and Cineast cleans up the rest.Cineast holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
43:03 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Scarcely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarcely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
43:42 Cineast pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Cineast commits the late-game army.
44:09 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Scarcely is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Scarcely moves out to end it.
44:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
44:45 Scarcely is sieged behind the minefield and Cineast's zealots never reach the tanks.Scarcely holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
45:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarcely seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:40 About half of Cineast's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Scarcely's force stays on that battlefield.
45:58 Cineast casts some storm! But Scarcely lost no workers.Cineast knocks, Scarcely answers. No damage done.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
46:20 Scarcely's forces appear to be larger compared to Cineast's!Scarcely's army is visibly the bigger one — Cineast should not take this fight.
46:58 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Cineast commits!This is the big one — Cineast commits the late-game army.
47:14 Unwilling to make the game too long, Scarcely starts moving out.Scarcely has seen enough — the army moves out.
47:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
47:48 Cineast's storms land right on the marines — Scarcely's push evaporates in front of the nexus.Cineast holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
48:26 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Scarcely while losing less than half of his army.Scarcely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:48 It seems that Cineast only managed to destroy less than half of Scarcely's army.Cineast clips Scarcely's army — real damage, but Scarcely fights on.
49:07 Cineast tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Scarcely.Cineast goes for the raid — Scarcely is ready, and nothing comes of it.
49:31 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Scarcely starts the long push.This is the big one — Scarcely commits the late-game army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
49:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
50:13 The battle outcome favors Scarcely as Cineast's armies melt into Scarcely's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Scarcely. The push continues.
50:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Scarcely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarcely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
51:22 Cineast starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Cineast pushes.
51:47 Unwilling to make the game too long, Scarcely starts moving out.Here it comes: Scarcely crosses the map with everything.
52:02 Cineast is leading the game with more expansions than Scarcely.Cineast runs 1 more bases than Scarcely. That compounds.
52:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
52:53 Scarcely is sieged behind the minefield and Cineast's zealots never reach the tanks.Scarcely holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
53:26 Cineast destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Scarcely's army has been decimated.Cineast clips Scarcely's army — real damage, but Scarcely fights on.
53:33 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Scarcely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Scarcely — the losses are light.
53:52 Cineast decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Cineast pushes.
54:24 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Scarcely starts the long push.Max supply, full upgrades: Scarcely moves out to end it.
54:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
55:02 Scarcely's goliaths shred the carriers — Cineast has to retreat.Scarcely holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
55:36 With excellent skills and micro, Scarcely managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:00 Cineast has lost about half of his army in that battle.Scarcely pays for that trade with about half his army.
56:16 Cineast decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Cineast crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
56:39 Unwilling to make the game too long, Scarcely starts moving out.No more waiting. Scarcely pushes.
56:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
57:34 EMP lands on the arbiters! Cineast's recall is stranded and Scarcely cleans it up.Scarcely holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
57:51 With excellent skills and micro, Scarcely managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:07 Cineast lost about half of his army in that battle.Scarcely pays for that trade with about half his army.
58:29 Reaver! Reaver! Cineast's reaver is killing off most of Scarcely's workers!Beautiful harassment from Cineast. Scarcely's economy takes a real hit.
58:57 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Scarcely is coming.This is the big one — Scarcely commits the late-game army.
59:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
59:41 With beautiful placement, Cineast successfully fends off Scarcely's attacks.Cineast takes the fight on his terms and sends Scarcely home with nothing.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
60:02 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Scarcely destroyed only less than half of Cineast's army.Scarcely takes a bite out of Cineast's force and backs off.
60:23 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Cineast destroyed only less than half of Scarcely's army.Cineast takes a bite out of Scarcely's force and backs off.
60:56 Cineast tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Scarcely's economy.Cineast goes for the raid — Scarcely is ready, and nothing comes of it.
61:04 Scarcely starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Scarcely pushes.
61:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
61:52 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Scarcely's tanks shred what is left of Cineast.There's no rebuilding from that. Scarcely's late-game push decides it.
62:15 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Scarcely while losing less than half of his army.Scarcely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
62:52 With excellent skills and micro, Scarcely managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
63:07 Cineast tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Scarcely.Good instincts from Scarcely; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Forest is a step behind and knows it.
63:23 Scarcely is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Cineast.Scarcely is starving on bases while Cineast spreads across the map.
63:45 Scarcely has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Scarcely has built comes forward at once.
64:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
64:38 Scarcely's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Cineast loses everything.The final army does its work — Scarcely breaks Cineast late.
65:11 Scarcely only destroyed about half of Cineast's army.Half of Cineast's force is gone — Scarcely took it apart.
65:26 After that battle, Scarcely still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
65:48 Scarcely has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Scarcely moves out to end it.
66:04 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Cineast GGs!Cineast GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Scarcely takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Forest
■ Scarcely
army value
■ Forest
■ Scarcely
economy
Play-by-play (41 lines)
0:07 Cineast spawns at s4 in Orange while Scarcely spawns at s3 in Teal.We're underway — Cineast spawns at s4, Scarcely answers from s3.
0:49 Cineast gets 14 Nexus against Scarcely's Siege Expand.The builds are down: 14 Nexus from Cineast, Siege Expand from Scarcely.
— The early game —
1:20 Cineast warps in a nexus.Quietly, Cineast adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:57 Scarcely places down a command center.More workers, more money: Scarcely expands.
2:35 Cineast decides to push out with his dragoon.Cineast tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:07 Scarcely decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Scarcely crosses the map with everything.
3:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:25 Scarcely's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Cineast continues pressuring with his dragoons!Scarcely wasn't ready. Cineast's early aggression takes the lead.
4:58 With excellent skills and micro, Scarcely managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:28 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Scarcely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:11 Cineast decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Cineast: the first units are already marching.
6:35 Scarcely figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Scarcely: the first units are already marching.
7:15 Cineast warps in a nexus.Quietly, Cineast adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:00 Scarcely places down a command center.More workers, more money: Scarcely expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The mid game —
8:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
9:13 Cineast successfully pressures Scarcely with his dragoons! Scarcely is contained.The early pressure works — Cineast breaks Scarcely's front door.
9:46 After that battle, Scarcely still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Scarcely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:59 Cineast is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Cineast: the first units are already marching.
11:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:54 Scarcely's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Cineast continues pressuring with his dragoons!The early pressure works — Cineast breaks Scarcely's front door.
12:45 With excellent skills and micro, Scarcely managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Scarcely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Forest as the game develops.
13:39 Cineast appears to have more army than Scarcely!Cineast's army is visibly the bigger one — Scarcely should not take this fight.
— The late game —
14:28 Cineast decides to start pushing across the map.Cineast has seen enough — the army moves out.
15:01 Cineast warps in a nexus.Quietly, Cineast adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:28 Scarcely places down a command center.More workers, more money: Scarcely expands.
16:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:39 Scarcely lost some of his marines to Cineast's goons.The early pressure works — Cineast breaks Scarcely's front door.
17:29 Scarcely has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Cineast's force stays on that battlefield.
17:59 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Scarcely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Scarcely — the losses are light.
18:27 Eager to end the game, Cineast moves out with his armies.Cineast tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Forest's force dwarfs what Scarcely has left on the field.
19:18 Scarcely having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Scarcely types it out: GG.
That's the game: Forest defeats Scarcely, settled in the early game.
■ Forest
■ Scarcely
army value
■ Forest
■ Scarcely
economy
Play-by-play (72 lines)
0:07 The game starts with White Cineast spawning at s3 and Blue Scarcely spawning at s1.Cineast takes s3 in White; across the map, Scarcely settles in at s1 in Blue.
0:42 Cineast gets 2 Gate Goons against Scarcely's 2 Fact Vulture.Cineast commits to 2 Gate Goons; Scarcely answers with 2 Fact Vulture.
— The early game —
0:59 Cineast warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cineast expands.
1:28 Scarcely places down a command center.Quietly, Scarcely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:54 Cineast decides to push out with his dragoon.Cineast goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:35 Scarcely decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Scarcely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:17 Scarcely lost some of his marines to Cineast's goons.Scarcely wasn't ready. Cineast's early aggression takes the lead.
3:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarcely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
4:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Scarcely — the losses are light.
4:49 Cineast decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Cineast: the first units are already marching.
5:08 Scarcely bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Scarcely: the first units are already marching.
5:39 At the moment, Cineast seems to have more units than Scarcely.Cineast's army is visibly the bigger one — Scarcely should not take this fight.
6:07 Scarcely places down a command center.Scarcely takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:09 Scarcely was out-microed by Cineast and loses all his attacking forces.Scarcely commits and it's the wrong call — Cineast cleans it up.
7:35 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Scarcely — the losses are light.
8:15 Scarcely lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Cineast's force stays on that battlefield.
8:26 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast takes another base — the economy widens.
8:52 Attempting to end the game, Cineast moves out with his armies.Cineast has seen enough — the army moves out.
9:31 Scarcely bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Scarcely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:28 Scarcely's defending marines kills Cineast's early goons.Scarcely holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:03 Cineast destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Scarcely's army has been decimated.Cineast takes a bite out of Scarcely's force and backs off.
11:20 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Scarcely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:55 Cineast is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Cineast: the first units are already marching.
12:15 Unwilling to make the game too long, Scarcely starts moving out.Scarcely tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
12:42 Scarcely places down a command center.Scarcely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:06 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:46 Cineast successfully pressures Scarcely with his dragoons! Scarcely is contained.Scarcely wasn't ready. Cineast's early aggression takes the lead.
14:03 With excellent skills and micro, Scarcely managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:40 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Scarcely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:08 Cineast decides to expand.Cineast takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
15:39 Cineast has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Cineast hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:21 Cineast micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Scarcely seems to lose a lot in this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Cineast breaks Scarcely's position.
16:49 With excellent skills and micro, Scarcely managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
17:36 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Scarcely — the losses are light.
17:48 Scarcely tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Cineast.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Cineast shuts the door on Scarcely.
18:31 At the moment, Cineast seems to have more units than Scarcely.Cineast's army is visibly the bigger one — Scarcely should not take this fight.
18:57 Cineast now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Cineast's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:22 Cineast decides to expand.More workers, more money: Cineast expands.
19:44 Scarcely places down a command center.Quietly, Scarcely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:50 Scarcely did not have enough tanks to deal with Cineast! Cineast sliced through Scarcely!Scarcely's defense bends, then snaps. Cineast takes the middle of the game.
— The late game —
21:10 Scarcely lost about half of his army in that battle.Cineast pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:36 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Scarcely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:58 Without any further reinforcements, Scarcely's expansion is decimated by Cineast's armies.Cineast finds the weak point and Scarcely's new base is gone.
22:39 Scarcely places down a command center.More workers, more money: Scarcely expands.
22:54 Cineast has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Cineast hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Scarcely is a step behind and knows it.
23:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:00 All of a sudden, Scarcely has no armies left while Cineast is continuing to push across the map!Scarcely's army evaporates. Cineast doesn't even slow down.
24:30 About half of Scarcely's army has been decimated in that battle.Cineast pays for that trade with about half his army.
24:57 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Scarcely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:27 Cineast now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Cineast starts the push.
25:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
26:28 Cineast avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Scarcely's main army! Cineast destroys them all!The mid-game push crashes through — Cineast breaks Scarcely's position.
26:36 About half of Scarcely's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Cineast's force stays on that battlefield.
27:23 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Scarcely while losing less than half of his army.Scarcely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Forest's force dwarfs what Scarcely has left on the field.
27:34 Cineast has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Cineast starts the push.
28:16 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Scarcely taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Scarcely taps.
That's the game: Forest defeats Scarcely, settled in the mid game.
■ Forest
■ Scarcely
army value
■ Forest
■ Scarcely
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:07 The Yellow Cineast spawns at s2 while White Scarcely spawns at s1.Cineast in Yellow at s2. Scarcely in White at s1. The map is set.
0:35 Scarcely opens Siege Expand against Cineast's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Cineast commits to 1 Gate Cybernetics; Scarcely answers with Siege Expand.
— The early game —
1:21 Cineast warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cineast expands.
1:55 Scarcely places down a command center.Quietly, Scarcely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:21 Cineast decides to push out with his dragoon.Cineast goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:00 Scarcely decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Scarcely crosses the map with everything.
3:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:49 Cineast kills off Scarcely's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Cineast. The push continues.
4:29 With excellent skills and micro, Scarcely managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
4:51 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Scarcely — the losses are light.
5:44 Cineast warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cineast expands.
6:12 Scarcely places down a command center.Quietly, Scarcely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:36 Cineast is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Cineast goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:03 Unwilling to make the game too long, Scarcely starts moving out.Scarcely has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:06 Scarcely lost some of his marines to Cineast's goons.The early pressure works — Cineast breaks Scarcely's front door.
8:42 After that battle, Scarcely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
9:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Scarcely — the losses are light.
9:49 Cineast is pushing out with his dragoons.Cineast goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:26 Scarcely places down a command center.More workers, more money: Scarcely expands.
10:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:36 Cineast kills off Scarcely's armies and continues pushing!Cineast wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
12:06 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Cineast destroyed only less than half of Scarcely's army.Cineast clips Scarcely's army — real damage, but Scarcely fights on.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:38 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Scarcely destroyed only less than half of Cineast's army.Scarcely clips Cineast's army — real damage, but Cineast fights on.
13:05 Cineast decides to expand.Quietly, Cineast adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:48 Cineast is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Cineast: the first units are already marching.
14:17 Currently, neither Cineast nor Scarcely appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Cineast and Scarcely match each other.
14:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:20 Scarcely's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Cineast continues pressuring with his dragoons!The early pressure works — Cineast breaks Scarcely's front door.
15:51 About half of Scarcely's army has been decimated in that battle.Cineast pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:13 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Scarcely destroyed only less than half of Cineast's army.Scarcely takes a bite out of Cineast's force and backs off.
— The mid game —
16:54 Cineast has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Cineast starts the push.
🎙 Scarcely is a step behind and knows it.
17:20 Scarcely desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Scarcely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The late game —
17:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
18:37 Cineast's dragoons dealt with Scarcely's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor Cineast!The mid-game push crashes through — Cineast breaks Scarcely's position.
19:00 Scarcely lost about half of his army in that battle.Cineast pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:34 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Scarcely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Scarcely — the losses are light.
20:09 Scarcely having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Scarcely taps.
Forest takes it — the mid game decided this one.
Head to head
7 games
Forest
4 – 3
Scarcely