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■ Aachen
■ Insignia
army value
■ Aachen
■ Insignia
economy
Play-by-play (69 lines)
0:11 The game starts with Blue Aachen spawning at s2 and Green Insignia spawning at s1.We're underway — Aachen spawns at s2, Insignia answers from s1.
0:44 Aachen opens Forge Fast Expand against Insignia's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Aachen, 12 Hatch from Insignia.
— The early game —
1:06 Aachen warps in a nexus.Quietly, Aachen adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:38 Insignia places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Insignia expands.
1:52 Aachen is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Aachen: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:31 Insignia decides to start pushing across the map.Insignia has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:50 Insignia places down a hatchery.Insignia plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
3:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:59 Aachen lost some of his dragoons to Insignia's speedlings!Aachen wasn't ready. Insignia's early aggression takes the lead.
4:20 It seems that Insignia only managed to destroy less than half of Aachen's army.Insignia takes a bite out of Aachen's force and backs off.
4:46 With excellent skills and micro, Insignia managed to fend off Aachen while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
5:26 Aachen warps in a nexus.Quietly, Aachen adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:50 Aachen's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Aachen tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:09 Insignia pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Insignia: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:47 Currently, neither Aachen nor Insignia appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Aachen and Insignia yet.
7:10 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.
7:43 Aachen lost some of his dragoons to Insignia's speedlings!Aachen wasn't ready. Insignia's early aggression takes the lead.
8:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:37 Aachen destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Insignia's army has been decimated.Aachen takes a bite out of Insignia's force and backs off.
9:08 Insignia decides to expand.More workers, more money: Insignia expands.
9:24 Aachen is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Aachen goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:57 Insignia pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Insignia: the first units are already marching.
10:17 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:16 With beautiful placement, Insignia successfully fends off Aachen's attacks.Aachen commits and it's the wrong call — Insignia cleans it up.
11:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Insignia seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
12:11 Insignia only destroyed about half of Aachen's army.Half of Aachen's force is gone — Insignia took it apart.
12:36 Aachen is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Aachen: the first units are already marching.
13:05 Insignia decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Insignia pushes.
13:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
14:01 The battle outcome favors Insignia as Aachen's armies melt into Insignia's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Insignia. The push continues.
14:36 With excellent skills and micro, Aachen managed to fend off Insignia while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Insignia — the losses are light.
🎙 Aachen is a step behind and knows it.
15:11 After that battle, Insignia still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
15:29 Insignia places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Insignia expands.
— The mid game —
15:59 Insignia now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Insignia's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
16:30 Aachen's army is small compared to Insignia!Aachen is badly outgunned — Insignia's force is a size larger.
16:58 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
17:44 Insignia brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but Aachen had the observers and archons to deal with. Aachen successfully defended Insignia's push!Aachen absorbs the mid-game push — Insignia gained nothing for the cost.
18:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Insignia — the losses are light.
18:48 With excellent skills and micro, Insignia managed to fend off Aachen while losing less than half of his army.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:11 Aachen tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Insignia's economy.Aachen goes for the raid — Insignia is ready, and nothing comes of it.
19:38 With corsairs sniping overlords, Aachen is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Aachen's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:14 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
20:46 Insignia burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off Aachen's push!Insignia absorbs the mid-game push — Aachen gained nothing for the cost.
21:16 With excellent skills and micro, Insignia managed to fend off Aachen while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
21:33 Aachen has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Insignia's force stays on that battlefield.
22:04 Insignia has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Insignia's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
22:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:04 Insignia's scourge sniped a few of Aachen's observers! Aachen can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Insignia breaks Aachen's position.
🎙 Slight advantage Insignia as the game develops.
23:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Insignia — the losses are light.
23:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Insignia seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
24:22 Insignia now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Insignia's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
24:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
25:10 Insignia's zerglings surround Aachen's archons while Insignia's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Insignia!The mid-game push crashes through — Insignia breaks Aachen's position.
25:55 After that battle, Insignia destroyed about half of Aachen's army.Insignia cuts Aachen's army in half.
26:24 With excellent skills and micro, Insignia managed to fend off Aachen while losing less than half of his army.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:34 Aachen tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Insignia's economy.Aachen goes for the raid — Insignia is ready, and nothing comes of it.
27:11 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Aachen GGs!Aachen GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Insignia defeats Aachen, settled in the mid game.
■ Aachen
■ Insignia
army value
■ Aachen
■ Insignia
economy
Play-by-play (40 lines)
0:19 The game starts with Purple Aachen spawning at s1 and Red Insignia spawning at s2.Aachen takes s1 in Purple; across the map, Insignia settles in at s2 in Red.
0:47 Insignia opens 12 Pool against Aachen's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Aachen's Forge Fast Expand against Insignia's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:14 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen takes another base — the economy widens.
1:59 Insignia places down a hatchery.Insignia plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:31 Aachen's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Aachen: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:09 Insignia's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Insignia: the first units are already marching.
3:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:23 With beautiful placement, Aachen successfully fends off Insignia's attacks.Aachen takes the fight on his terms and sends Insignia home with nothing.
4:59 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Insignia destroyed only less than half of Aachen's army.Insignia clips Aachen's army — real damage, but Aachen fights on.
5:20 After that battle, Insignia still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
6:06 Insignia places down a hatchery.Insignia plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:39 Aachen is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Aachen: the first units are already marching.
7:24 Insignia decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Insignia tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:51 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:32 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
9:14 Aachen kills off Insignia's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Aachen breaks Insignia's front door.
9:32 Aachen destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Insignia's army has been decimated.Aachen takes a bite out of Insignia's force and backs off.
10:15 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:44 Aachen is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Aachen: the first units are already marching.
11:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:11 Insignia lost all of his zerglings to Aachen's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Aachen breaks Insignia's front door.
12:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Insignia seems to be fine.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:11 With excellent skills and micro, Aachen managed to fend off Insignia while losing less than half of his army.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Aachen as the game develops.
13:49 Insignia places down a hatchery.Quietly, Insignia adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:32 Aachen is pushing out with his zealots.Aachen goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:02 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:01 Insignia lost all of his zerglings to Aachen's zealots and dragoons!Insignia wasn't ready. Aachen's early aggression takes the lead.
16:47 About half of Insignia's army has been decimated in that battle.Aachen pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:19 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:02 Insignia is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Aachen's army.Insignia needs production, fast; Aachen's army has outgrown his.
— The mid game —
18:43 With corsairs sniping overlords, Aachen is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Aachen hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 It's all going Aachen's way right now.
19:04 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Insignia taps out!That's it. Insignia looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Aachen closes it out over Insignia.
■ Aachen
■ Insignia
army value
■ Aachen
■ Insignia
economy
Play-by-play (127 lines)
0:07 Aachen spawns in Green at s2 while Insignia spawns in White at s1.Aachen in Green at s2. Insignia in White at s1. The map is set.
0:29 Insignia gets Overpool against Aachen's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Aachen's Forge Fast Expand against Insignia's Overpool.
— The early game —
0:55 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen takes another base — the economy widens.
1:12 Insignia places down a hatchery.Insignia plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:42 Aachen is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Aachen goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:13 Insignia pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Insignia tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:03 Aachen failed to kill off Insignia's defending zerglings.Insignia holds the early rush without blinking.
3:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Insignia seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
3:43 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Insignia — the losses are light.
4:15 Insignia places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Insignia expands.
4:34 Aachen is pushing out with his zealots.Aachen tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:05 Insignia is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Insignia: the first units are already marching.
5:24 Aachen warps in a nexus.Quietly, Aachen adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The scales tip toward Insignia — a lead, but not a safe one.
5:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
6:15 With really nice micro, Insignia's speedlings kills off Aachen's dragoons.Aachen wasn't ready. Insignia's early aggression takes the lead.
6:37 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Insignia seems to be fine.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:19 Attempting to end the game, Aachen moves out with his armies.Aachen tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:48 Insignia is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Insignia: the first units are already marching.
8:23 It seems like Insignia has more units than Aachen!Count the units: Insignia has the edge over Aachen right now.
8:45 Insignia places down a hatchery.Insignia takes another base — the economy widens.
9:02 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:18 Aachen was out-microed by Insignia and loses all his attacking forces.Insignia holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
10:01 After that battle, Insignia still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
10:15 Insignia destroyed about half of Aachen's army after that battle.Insignia cuts Aachen's army in half.
10:29 Aachen warps in a nexus.Quietly, Aachen adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:11 Aachen's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Aachen goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:29 Attempting to end the game, Insignia moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Insignia crosses the map with everything.
12:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
12:18 Aachen was out-microed by Insignia and loses all his attacking forces.Insignia takes the fight on his terms and sends Aachen home with nothing.
12:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Insignia seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:59 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Insignia — the losses are light.
13:30 Aachen is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Insignia's army.Aachen needs production, fast; Insignia's army has outgrown his.
13:46 Insignia places down a hatchery.Insignia plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:08 Aachen starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Aachen crosses the map with everything.
— The mid game —
14:49 Insignia now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Insignia's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
15:09 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen takes another base — the economy widens.
15:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:50 Aachen can't push any further as Insignia burrowed some lurkers and Aachen has no observers!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Insignia holds Aachen.
16:19 After that battle, Insignia still has most of his army with him.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:42 With excellent skills and micro, Aachen managed to fend off Insignia while losing less than half of his army.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:01 Reaver! Reaver! Aachen's reaver is killing off most of Insignia's workers!Insignia looks away for one second and Aachen makes him pay for it.
17:36 Insignia tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Aachen's defense line.Insignia knocks, Aachen answers. No damage done.
17:48 Looks like Aachen is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Aachen hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:50 Insignia's massive number of speedlings stopped Aachen's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Insignia!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Insignia holds Aachen.
19:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Insignia seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
19:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:50 Aachen tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Insignia's economy.Aachen goes for the raid — Insignia is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
20:13 What a pity! Insignia managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Aachen's army.Good instincts from Aachen; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
20:52 Insignia now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Insignia's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:03 Currently, neither Aachen nor Insignia appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Aachen and Insignia match each other.
21:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:05 Insignia micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Aachen's storms, and seems to have won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Insignia breaks Aachen's position.
22:16 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:42 It seems that Aachen only managed to destroy less than half of Insignia's army.Aachen clips Insignia's army — real damage, but Insignia fights on.
23:14 Insignia has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Insignia's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
23:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:59 Insignia micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Aachen's storms, and seems to have won the battle!Aachen's defense bends, then snaps. Insignia takes the middle of the game.
24:24 Insignia destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aachen's army has been decimated.Insignia clips Aachen's army — real damage, but Aachen fights on.
24:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Insignia seems to be fine.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:07 Reaver! Reaver! Aachen's reaver is killing off most of Insignia's workers!Aachen gets into Insignia's mineral line — workers are dying.
25:38 Where is Insignia's detector? Aachen sends dark templars to harass Insignia's mineral line!Insignia looks away for one second and Aachen makes him pay for it.
25:54 What superior Mutalisk micro from Insignia! Aachen's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Insignia. Aachen's economy takes a real hit.
26:14 Insignia has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Insignia's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
26:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
27:21 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Insignia didn't even have a chance against Aachen.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aachen holds Insignia.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
27:28 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:09 After that battle, Insignia still has most of his army with him.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:31 Insignia decides to start pushing across the map.Insignia tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
28:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
29:12 Insignia's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Aachen's army.Aachen's defense bends, then snaps. Insignia takes the middle of the game.
29:39 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Insignia — the losses are light.
30:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Insignia seems to be fine.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:32 Aachen decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Aachen crosses the map with everything.
30:40 Attempting to end the game, Insignia moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Insignia pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:14 Currently, Aachen and Insignia appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
31:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
32:02 Aachen's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!Insignia's defense bends, then snaps. Aachen takes the middle of the game.
32:30 After that battle, Insignia still has most of his army with him.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:21 Aachen destroys Insignia's hatchery, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Insignia watches Aachen level the expansion.
33:43 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
34:01 Zerglings ran past Aachen's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Insignia!The raid lands — Insignia chips away at Aachen's foundation.
34:37 Aachen is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Aachen's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
34:57 Insignia has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Insignia's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
35:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
35:42 Insignia's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.The mid-game push crashes through — Aachen breaks Insignia's position.
36:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Insignia seems to be fine.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Insignia — the losses are light.
36:50 Attempting to end the game, Aachen moves out with his armies.Aachen tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
37:24 Insignia brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Insignia's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
37:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
38:12 With beautiful placement, Aachen successfully fends off Insignia's attacks.Aachen holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
38:27 With excellent skills and micro, Aachen managed to fend off Insignia while losing less than half of his army.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:50 About half of Insignia's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aachen's force stays on that battlefield.
39:18 Aaaaaa, Insignia's mineral line is stormed by Aachen's high templars!Aachen gets into Insignia's mineral line — workers are dying.
39:43 With corsairs sniping overlords, Aachen is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Aachen's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
40:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
40:36 Aachen kills off Insignia's armies and continues pushing!Insignia's army evaporates. Aachen doesn't even slow down.
40:56 About half of Insignia's army has been decimated in that battle.Aachen pays for that trade with about half his army.
41:21 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:38 Aachen decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Aachen pushes.
🎙 Insignia is a step behind and knows it.
42:05 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The late game —
42:31 Aachen's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Insignia's defilers die with it.The final army does its work — Aachen breaks Insignia late.
🎙 Aachen's force dwarfs what Insignia has left on the field.
42:54 Insignia lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aachen's force stays on that battlefield.
43:23 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Insignia — the losses are light.
43:51 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Aachen moves on the hatcheries.Everything Aachen has built comes forward at once.
44:03 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Insignia taps out!Insignia types it out: GG.
Aachen takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Aachen
■ Insignia
army value
■ Aachen
■ Insignia
economy
Play-by-play (49 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Purple Aachen spawning at s1 and Yellow Insignia spawning at s2.We're underway — Aachen spawns at s1, Insignia answers from s2.
0:33 Aachen opens Forge Fast Expand against Insignia's 12 Pool.Aachen shows Forge Fast Expand — Insignia has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:04 Aachen warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Aachen expands.
1:48 Insignia places down a hatchery.Quietly, Insignia adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:25 Aachen is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Aachen: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:52 Insignia's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Insignia goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:29 Insignia appears to have more army than Aachen!Insignia's army is visibly the bigger one — Aachen should not take this fight.
3:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:18 Aachen lost some of his dragoons to Insignia's speedlings!The early pressure works — Insignia breaks Aachen's front door.
5:03 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Insignia — the losses are light.
5:30 With excellent skills and micro, Insignia managed to fend off Aachen while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
6:07 Aachen warps in a nexus.Quietly, Aachen adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:43 Insignia places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Insignia expands.
7:20 Aachen decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Aachen crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:38 Insignia is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Insignia: the first units are already marching.
8:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:48 With really nice micro, Insignia's speedlings kills off Aachen's dragoons.Aachen wasn't ready. Insignia's early aggression takes the lead.
9:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
9:56 After that battle, Insignia still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
10:22 Aachen's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Aachen goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:03 Insignia's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Insignia tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:35 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen takes another base — the economy widens.
11:51 Insignia decides to expand.Insignia plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:15 Insignia kills off Aachen's armies and continues pushing!Insignia wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
13:47 Aachen lost about half of his army in that battle.Insignia pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:13 After that battle, Insignia still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
14:51 Insignia's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Insignia: the first units are already marching.
15:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:51 Insignia with some nice speedling surrounds killed Aachen's zealots!Aachen wasn't ready. Insignia's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Aachen is hanging on by a thread against Insignia's army.
— The late game —
16:25 About half of Aachen's army has been decimated in that battle.Insignia pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:54 With excellent skills and micro, Insignia managed to fend off Aachen while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
17:32 Insignia is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Insignia: the first units are already marching.
17:57 Both Aachen and Insignia appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Aachen and Insignia match each other.
18:26 Insignia places down a hatchery.Insignia plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:35 All of a sudden, Aachen has no armies left while Insignia is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Aachen's way of life — Insignia marches on.
🎙 Insignia has built a commanding army lead — Aachen needs something special here.
20:00 Aachen seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Insignia — more than half the force is gone.
20:39 After that battle, Insignia still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
21:17 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Aachen taps out!Aachen GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Aachen taps out. Insignia's early game was simply better.
■ Aachen
■ Insignia
army value
■ Aachen
■ Insignia
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 Aachen spawns in Teal at s1 while Insignia spawns in Red at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Aachen at s1, Insignia at s2.
0:40 Aachen opens Forge Fast Expand against Insignia's Overpool.Aachen shows Forge Fast Expand — Insignia has gone Overpool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:21 Aachen warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Aachen expands.
1:53 Insignia places down a hatchery.Quietly, Insignia adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:25 Aachen is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Aachen: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:58 Insignia pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Insignia: the first units are already marching.
3:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:52 Insignia successfully fends off Aachen's attacks.Insignia holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
4:28 With excellent skills and micro, Insignia managed to fend off Aachen while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
5:00 With excellent skills and micro, Aachen managed to fend off Insignia while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Insignia — the losses are light.
5:40 Aachen's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Aachen: the first units are already marching.
6:13 Insignia moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Insignia pushes.
6:48 Aachen decides to expand.Aachen plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:11 Insignia desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Insignia takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Slight advantage Insignia as the game develops.
7:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:35 Aachen failed to kill off Insignia's defending zerglings.Aachen's early gamble buys nothing — Insignia's defense was already in place.
8:53 With excellent skills and micro, Insignia managed to fend off Aachen while losing less than half of his army.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:29 Aachen has lost about half of his army in that battle.Insignia pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:14 Insignia's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Insignia goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:08 Aachen lost some of his dragoons to Insignia's speedlings!The early pressure works — Insignia breaks Aachen's front door.
🎙 It's all going Insignia's way right now.
11:55 Aachen has lost about half of his army in that battle.Insignia pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Insignia seems to be fine.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:58 Aachen must macro up quickly or Insignia will just roll him over!Aachen needs production, fast; Insignia's army has outgrown his.
13:25 Aachen's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Aachen: the first units are already marching.
13:55 Insignia is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Insignia: the first units are already marching.
14:35 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:57 Insignia kills off Aachen's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Insignia. The push continues.
15:41 Aachen seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Insignia — more than half the force is gone.
16:16 Aachen destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Insignia's army has been decimated.Aachen clips Insignia's army — real damage, but Insignia fights on.
🎙 Aachen is hanging on by a thread against Insignia's army.
16:50 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen takes another base — the economy widens.
17:20 Insignia desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Insignia plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:54 Insignia's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Insignia tests the door early. Is anyone home?
18:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
18:53 Insignia's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Aachen's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Insignia breaks Aachen's position.
19:32 The attack was a success, Aachen lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Insignia — more than half the force is gone.
— The late game —
19:53 Aachen destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Insignia's army has been decimated.Aachen clips Insignia's army — real damage, but Insignia fights on.
20:35 Insignia decides to start pushing across the map.Insignia has seen enough — the army moves out.
21:18 Aachen having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Aachen GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Aachen taps out. Insignia's mid game was simply better.
■ Aachen
■ Insignia
army value
■ Aachen
■ Insignia
economy
Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:07 Aachen spawns in Orange at s2 while Insignia spawns in Yellow at s1.Aachen in Orange at s2. Insignia in Yellow at s1. The map is set.
0:36 Insignia opens 12 Hatch against Aachen's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Aachen's Forge Fast Expand against Insignia's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:04 Aachen warps in a nexus.Quietly, Aachen adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:32 Insignia places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Insignia expands.
2:03 Aachen moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aachen crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:45 Insignia is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Insignia goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:16 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:34 Insignia lost all of his zerglings to Aachen's zealots and dragoons!Insignia wasn't ready. Aachen's early aggression takes the lead.
4:08 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aachen destroyed only less than half of Insignia's army.Aachen clips Insignia's army — real damage, but Insignia fights on.
4:36 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:16 Insignia places down a hatchery.Quietly, Insignia adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:47 Eager to end the game, Aachen moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aachen crosses the map with everything.
6:20 Insignia pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Insignia tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:49 Aachen is having a hard time catching up with Insignia's number of expansions.Aachen is starving on bases while Insignia spreads across the map.
🎙 Insignia is a step behind and knows it.
7:11 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:10 Aachen kills off Insignia's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Insignia wasn't ready. Aachen's early aggression takes the lead.
8:52 After that battle, Insignia still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
9:24 With excellent skills and micro, Aachen managed to fend off Insignia while losing less than half of his army.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:47 Aachen is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Aachen tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:32 Insignia pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Insignia goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:46 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.
11:16 Aachen kills off all of Insignia's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Insignia's early gamble buys nothing — Aachen's defense was already in place.
🎙 Insignia is a step behind and knows it.
12:05 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Insignia destroyed only less than half of Aachen's army.Insignia clips Aachen's army — real damage, but Aachen fights on.
12:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Insignia seems to be fine.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:03 Aachen is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Aachen goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:19 Insignia is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Insignia: the first units are already marching.
13:59 Insignia desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Insignia adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:09 With beautiful placement, Aachen successfully fends off Insignia's attacks.The attack shatters on Aachen's line. Great positioning.
15:27 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Insignia destroyed only less than half of Aachen's army.Insignia takes a bite out of Aachen's force and backs off.
16:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Insignia seems to be fine.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Aachen edges ahead on army strength.
16:24 Aachen desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Aachen expands.
— The mid game —
17:07 With corsairs sniping overlords, Aachen is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Aachen hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
— The late game —
17:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
18:09 Insignia's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.The mid-game push crashes through — Aachen breaks Insignia's position.
18:42 Insignia has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aachen pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:58 Insignia destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aachen's army has been decimated.Insignia clips Aachen's army — real damage, but Aachen fights on.
19:34 Aachen is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Aachen starts the push.
20:09 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:39 Aachen's massive number of speedlots slice through Insignia's zerglings and hydralisks.The mid-game push crashes through — Aachen breaks Insignia's position.
🎙 It's all going Aachen's way right now.
21:09 Insignia has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aachen pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:41 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Insignia — the losses are light.
21:58 Insignia's hatchery has been destroyed by Aachen.No reinforcements in time: Insignia watches Aachen level the expansion.
22:37 Zerglings ran past Aachen's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Insignia!Aachen looks away for one second and Insignia makes him pay for it.
23:03 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Insignia GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Insignia taps.
Aachen takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Aachen
■ Insignia
army value
■ Aachen
■ Insignia
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 The Orange Aachen spawns at s2 while Teal Insignia spawns at s1.Aachen takes s2 in Orange; across the map, Insignia settles in at s1 in Teal.
0:44 Insignia gets 12 Pool against Aachen's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Aachen's Forge Fast Expand against Insignia's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:15 Aachen warps in a nexus.Quietly, Aachen adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:50 Insignia places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Insignia expands.
2:32 Aachen is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Aachen: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:58 Insignia pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Insignia goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
3:54 Aachen lost some of his dragoons to Insignia's speedlings!Aachen wasn't ready. Insignia's early aggression takes the lead.
4:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:01 With excellent skills and micro, Insignia managed to fend off Aachen while losing less than half of his army.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:49 Insignia places down a hatchery.Insignia takes another base — the economy widens.
6:23 Aachen is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Aachen goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:49 Eager to end the game, Insignia moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Insignia crosses the map with everything.
7:22 Aachen desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aachen plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:47 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.
8:36 Aachen failed to break Insignia's zergling line of defense.Aachen's early gamble buys nothing — Insignia's defense was already in place.
9:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Insignia seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
9:24 It seems that Insignia only managed to destroy less than half of Aachen's army.Insignia takes a bite out of Aachen's force and backs off.
10:05 Aachen starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Aachen pushes.
10:33 Insignia starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Insignia crosses the map with everything.
11:07 Aachen's army is small compared to Insignia!Aachen needs production, fast; Insignia's army has outgrown his.
11:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:13 Insignia with some nice speedling surrounds killed Aachen's zealots!The early pressure works — Insignia breaks Aachen's front door.
🎙 Slight advantage Insignia as the game develops.
13:02 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Insignia — the losses are light.
13:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Insignia seems to be fine.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:57 Insignia pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Insignia goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:33 Insignia places down a hatchery.Insignia plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:42 Aachen lost some of his dragoons to Insignia's speedlings!The early pressure works — Insignia breaks Aachen's front door.
16:21 Aachen lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Insignia's force stays on that battlefield.
16:43 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aachen destroyed only less than half of Insignia's army.Aachen clips Insignia's army — real damage, but Insignia fights on.
17:14 Insignia is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Insignia tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Insignia holds the stronger army for now.
17:57 Aachen desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aachen plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
19:05 Insignia's zerglings surround Aachen's archons while Insignia's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Insignia!The mid-game push crashes through — Insignia breaks Aachen's position.
19:39 About half of Aachen's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Insignia's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
19:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Insignia seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
20:26 Insignia decides to start pushing across the map.Insignia has seen enough — the army moves out.
21:15 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Aachen GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Aachen taps.
GG. Insignia closes it out over Aachen.
Head to head
122 games
Aachen
23 – 99
Insignia