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■ V8
■ Aalto
army value
■ V8
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:17 V8 spawns at s3 in White while Aalto spawns at s2 in Teal.V8 in White at s3. Aalto in Teal at s2. The map is set.
0:33 Aalto opens 12 Hatch against V8's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from V8, 12 Hatch from Aalto.
— The early game —
1:10 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
1:54 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:32 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:00 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:22 Currently, neither V8 nor Aalto appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between V8 and Aalto yet.
4:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
4:44 V8 failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
5:17 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
5:43 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
6:06 V8 decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
6:42 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:16 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The scales tip toward Aalto — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:49 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
8:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
8:58 V8 was out-microed by Aalto and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Aalto's line. Great positioning.
— The mid game —
9:40 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.V8 takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
10:02 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
10:33 Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
11:11 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:49 Aalto with some nice speedling surrounds killed V8's zealots!V8 wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
12:19 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Aalto's force dwarfs what V8 has left on the field.
12:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:32 V8's army is small compared to Aalto!V8 needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
13:50 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
14:36 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:11 The battle outcome favors Aalto as V8's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!V8's army evaporates. Aalto doesn't even slow down.
15:28 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
16:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:53 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
17:13 V8 desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Aalto is far ahead.
17:48 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:57 Aalto with some nice speedling surrounds killed V8's zealots!V8 wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
19:21 V8 seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Aalto — more than half the force is gone.
19:54 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.V8 takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
20:29 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
21:04 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, V8 GGs!V8 GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Aalto defeats V8, settled in the early game.
■ V8
■ Aalto
army value
■ V8
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:07 V8 spawns at s2 in Orange while Aalto spawns at s1 in Teal.V8 takes s2 in Orange; across the map, Aalto settles in at s1 in Teal.
0:46 V8 gets Forge Fast Expand against Aalto's 12 Pool.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from V8, 12 Pool from Aalto.
— The early game —
1:24 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
1:45 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:27 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:42 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:16 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:48 Aalto with his speedlings successfully defend against V8's early zealot pressure.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
4:32 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
4:59 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
5:25 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:15 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
6:39 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:04 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:38 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.
8:19 Aalto with his speedlings successfully defend against V8's early zealot pressure.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
8:55 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:12 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:59 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:14 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:59 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:20 All of a sudden, V8 has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!V8's army evaporates. Aalto doesn't even slow down.
11:51 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The scales tip toward Aalto — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:23 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, V8 destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.V8 clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
13:07 Aalto appears to have more army than V8!Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — V8 should not take this fight.
13:33 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:02 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
14:47 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
15:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
15:42 Aalto with some nice speedling surrounds killed V8's zealots!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks V8's front door.
16:22 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
🎙 V8 is a step behind and knows it.
— The mid game —
17:26 Aalto has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
18:04 V8 decides to expand.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The late game —
18:24 Aalto decides to expand.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
19:10 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
19:23 Aalto's scourge sniped a few of V8's observers! V8 can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks V8's position.
19:56 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of V8's army.Half of V8's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
20:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
21:09 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, V8 taps out!V8 GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Aalto defeats V8, settled in the mid game.
■ V8
■ Aalto
army value
■ V8
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (164 lines)
0:11 V8 spawns at s1 in Blue while Aalto spawns at s2 in Purple.We're underway — V8 spawns at s1, Aalto answers from s2.
0:29 V8 gets Forge Fast Expand against Aalto's Overpool.Scouting done, plans revealed: V8's Forge Fast Expand against Aalto's Overpool.
— The early game —
0:47 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:27 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
1:35 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:07 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:34 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.
2:57 V8 successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.V8 holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
3:08 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Aalto clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
3:41 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:10 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
4:26 Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
4:52 Aalto's army is small compared to V8!Aalto needs production, fast; V8's army has outgrown his.
5:22 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 V8 edges ahead on army strength.
5:48 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
6:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
6:32 Aalto failed to break V8's defending line of zealots.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — V8's defense was already in place.
6:41 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:11 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
7:41 V8 decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
8:00 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:26 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.
8:55 Aalto failed to break V8's defending line of zealots.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — V8's defense was already in place.
🎙 Slight advantage V8 as the game develops.
9:02 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:38 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
9:51 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:26 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:46 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
11:13 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
11:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:45 Aalto failed to kill off V8's defending zealots.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
12:15 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 V8 edges ahead on army strength.
12:31 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:12 Attempting to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
— The mid game —
13:37 Aalto now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
13:51 Currently, neither V8 nor Aalto appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — V8 and Aalto match each other.
14:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
14:40 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Aalto didn't even have a chance against V8.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: V8 holds Aalto.
15:00 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
15:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
15:48 Where is Aalto's detector? V8 sends dark templars to harass Aalto's mineral line!The raid lands — V8 chips away at Aalto's foundation.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:14 Looks like V8 is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
16:37 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
16:57 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:50 Aalto scourged some of V8's annoying corsairs, and kills off majority of the speedlots with his lurkers!Aalto absorbs the mid-game push — V8 gained nothing for the cost.
18:11 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.V8 clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
18:43 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
18:56 Zerglings ran past V8's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Beautiful harassment from Aalto. V8's economy takes a real hit.
19:28 Looks like V8 is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:13 V8 can't push any further as Aalto burrowed some lurkers and V8 has no observers!Aalto absorbs the mid-game push — V8 gained nothing for the cost.
20:40 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
21:05 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
21:23 V8 tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Aalto.Good instincts from Aalto; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
21:52 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:07 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
22:20 Zerglings ran past V8's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Beautiful harassment from Aalto. V8's economy takes a real hit.
22:47 Both V8 and Aalto appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between V8 and Aalto yet.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:17 Looks like V8 is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
23:41 Aalto brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
24:06 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:34 Aalto's zerglings surround V8's archons while Aalto's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Aalto!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks V8's position.
24:41 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
25:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
25:32 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
26:03 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
26:25 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.
26:56 V8 failed to deal nicely with Aalto's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks V8's position.
27:08 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
28:07 V8 successfully harasses Aalto's economy.Aalto looks away for one second and V8 makes him pay for it.
28:19 V8 casts some storm! But Aalto lost no workers.V8 knocks, Aalto answers. No damage done.
28:40 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
29:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
29:36 Aalto brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but V8 had the observers and archons to deal with. V8 successfully defended Aalto's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: V8 holds Aalto.
30:02 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:15 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, V8 destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.V8 takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
30:47 Attempting to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
31:02 Aalto now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
31:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
31:54 Aalto's scourge sniped a few of V8's observers! V8 can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks V8's position.
32:14 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:47 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.V8 takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
33:00 V8 tried to harass Aalto but Aalto successfully fends off the harassment.V8 goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
33:33 Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
33:44 Aalto's forces appear to be larger compared to V8's!Count the units: Aalto has the edge over V8 right now.
34:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
34:31 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Aalto didn't even have a chance against V8.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: V8 holds Aalto.
34:55 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
35:38 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.
36:06 Aalto brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
36:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
36:55 Aalto's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated V8's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks V8's position.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:19 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:08 V8 decides to move out with his armies.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
— The late game —
38:22 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Aalto pushes.Everything Aalto has built comes forward at once.
39:04 V8 has more expansions than Aalto.V8 runs 1 more bases than Aalto. That compounds.
39:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
39:33 Aalto spent the whole larva bank on that attack and V8 is still standing.V8 holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
40:03 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
40:36 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, V8 destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.V8 clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
40:43 Where is Aalto's detector? V8 sends dark templars to harass Aalto's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from V8. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
41:08 Aalto moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Aalto has built comes forward at once.
41:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
41:58 Aalto spent the whole larva bank on that attack and V8 is still standing.Aalto throws the endgame army in and V8 simply refuses to lose.
42:19 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Aalto clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
42:47 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
43:10 V8 rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
43:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
43:55 Aalto successfully fends off V8's attacks.V8 commits and it's the wrong call — Aalto cleans it up.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
44:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:43 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
45:04 V8 tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Aalto.V8 goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
45:35 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Aalto pushes.This is the big one — Aalto commits the late-game army.
46:06 Aalto's forces appear to be larger compared to V8's!Count the units: Aalto has the edge over V8 right now.
46:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
46:47 With beautiful placement, V8 successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Aalto commits and it's the wrong call — V8 cleans it up.
47:01 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
47:35 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 V8 edges ahead on army strength.
47:59 V8 tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Aalto.V8 goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
48:15 V8 tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Aalto.V8 knocks, Aalto answers. No damage done.
48:48 V8 tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Aalto.Good instincts from Aalto; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
49:09 Aaaaaa, Aalto's mineral line is stormed by V8's high templars!Beautiful harassment from V8. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
49:23 Aalto might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as V8 did.Aalto is starving on bases while V8 spreads across the map.
49:48 Nice try from V8 to harass Aalto, but Aalto's reaction is just too agile.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Aalto shuts the door on V8.
50:15 In terms of army size, Aalto is behind V8!Aalto needs production, fast; V8's army has outgrown his.
50:37 Aaaaaa, Aalto's mineral line is stormed by V8's high templars!Aalto looks away for one second and V8 makes him pay for it.
51:13 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — V8 moves on the hatcheries.Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
51:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
51:54 The corsairs cleared the sky and V8's ground army does the rest to Aalto.The final army does its work — V8 breaks Aalto late.
52:21 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
52:41 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
53:07 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes V8.Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
53:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
53:48 V8 kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for V8. The push continues.
54:21 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
54:42 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 It's all going V8's way right now.
54:59 Aalto's hatchery has been destroyed by V8.Aalto's expansion burns — V8 tears it down.
55:20 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past V8's defense line.Aalto goes for the raid — V8 is ready, and nothing comes of it.
55:46 Every gateway is pumping and V8 starts walking across the map.This is the big one — V8 commits the late-game army.
56:19 Aalto having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Aalto taps.
Aalto taps out. V8's late game was simply better.
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■ Aalto
army value
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■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (49 lines)
0:11 The Teal V8 spawns at s1 while Purple Aalto spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: V8 at s1, Aalto at s2.
0:47 V8 gets Forge Fast Expand against Aalto's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: V8's Forge Fast Expand against Aalto's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:16 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:42 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
2:13 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:44 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:57 V8 failed to break Aalto's zergling line of defense.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
4:31 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:44 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:30 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:57 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:23 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:55 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
7:56 V8 failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
8:31 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.V8 clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
9:07 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:28 Attempting to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
10:09 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
10:43 V8 must macro up quickly or Aalto will just roll him over!V8 is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
11:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
11:52 V8 failed to break Aalto's zergling line of defense.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
🎙 It's all going Aalto's way right now.
12:05 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:55 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
13:17 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
13:58 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
14:22 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:51 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
15:57 V8 lost some of his dragoons to Aalto's speedlings!V8 wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
16:25 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 It's all going Aalto's way right now.
16:56 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
17:33 Aalto brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
17:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
18:35 Aalto's scourge sniped a few of V8's observers! V8 can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks V8's position.
18:59 V8 seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Aalto — more than half the force is gone.
19:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:04 Aaaaaa, Aalto's mineral line is stormed by V8's high templars!The raid lands — V8 chips away at Aalto's foundation.
20:44 Aalto brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:10 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, V8 GGs!V8 GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Aalto takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ V8
■ Aalto
army value
■ V8
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Purple V8 spawning at s2 and Red Aalto spawning at s3.V8 takes s2 in Purple; across the map, Aalto settles in at s3 in Red.
0:37 Aalto opens 12 Pool against V8's Forge Fast Expand.V8 shows Forge Fast Expand — Aalto has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:11 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:46 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
2:14 V8 decides to put some pressure on his opponent.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:01 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
3:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:01 V8 failed to break Aalto's zergling line of defense.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
4:34 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:01 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:31 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:04 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
6:42 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 V8 is a step behind and knows it.
8:04 The battle outcome favors Aalto as V8's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks V8's way of life — Aalto marches on.
8:24 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:01 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:24 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:57 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
10:44 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.
11:22 Aalto with some nice speedling surrounds killed V8's zealots!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks V8's front door.
11:49 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Aalto's force dwarfs what V8 has left on the field.
12:45 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
13:23 Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
14:07 Aalto appears to have more army than V8!Count the units: Aalto has the edge over V8 right now.
14:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:03 Aalto successfully fends off V8's attacks.Aalto holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
15:36 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.V8 takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
16:17 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:50 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
17:22 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Aalto is far ahead.
17:51 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
18:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
19:03 Aalto's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated V8's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks V8's position.
19:26 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
19:58 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, V8 destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.V8 takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
20:33 Aalto now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:10 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, V8 GGs!Nothing left to defend with — V8 taps.
GG. Aalto closes it out over V8.
Head to head
173 games
V8
100 – 73
Aalto