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Aachen Protoss 2 – 4 Zerg Insignia

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G1 Aachen Protoss 0–1 Zerg Insignia WIN Tau Cross Tau Cross · Δelo +0/+0
■ Aachen ■ Insignia army value
■ Aachen ■ Insignia economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Red Aachen spawning at s1 and White Insignia spawning at s3.We're underway — Aachen spawns at s1, Insignia answers from s3.
0:38 Insignia opens Overpool against Aachen's Forge Fast Expand.Aachen shows Forge Fast Expand — Insignia has gone Overpool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:15 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:57 Insignia places down a hatchery.Insignia takes another base — the economy widens.
2:23 Aachen is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Aachen tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:58 Insignia pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Insignia tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:27 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:51 Aachen was out-microed by Insignia and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Insignia's line. Great positioning.
4:35 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aachen destroyed only less than half of Insignia's army.Aachen takes a bite out of Insignia's force and backs off.
5:08 About half of Aachen's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Insignia's force stays on that battlefield.
5:39 Aachen warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Aachen expands.
6:07 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.
6:45 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.
7:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The scales tip toward Insignia — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:36 Aachen lost some of his dragoons to Insignia's speedlings!The early pressure works — Insignia breaks Aachen's front door.
8:25 Aachen lost about half of his army in that battle.Insignia pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:50 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aachen destroyed only less than half of Insignia's army.Aachen takes a bite out of Insignia's force and backs off.
9:17 In terms of army size, Aachen is behind Insignia!Aachen needs production, fast; Insignia's army has outgrown his.
9:46 Insignia pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Insignia tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:22 Insignia places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Insignia expands.
10:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:24 With really nice micro, Insignia's speedlings kills off Aachen's dragoons.The early pressure works — Insignia breaks Aachen's front door.
🎙 Aachen is hanging on by a thread against Insignia's army.
11:59 Aachen lost about half of his army in that battle.Insignia pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:42 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aachen destroyed only less than half of Insignia's army.Aachen takes a bite out of Insignia's force and backs off.
13:00 Aachen warps in a nexus.Quietly, Aachen adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:44 Insignia pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Insignia tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:21 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.
14:53 Aachen lost some of his dragoons to Insignia's speedlings!Aachen wasn't ready. Insignia's early aggression takes the lead.
15:23 Aachen lost about half of his army in that battle.Insignia pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:58 After that battle, Insignia still has most of his army with him.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:12 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.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Insignia is far ahead.
17:00 Insignia places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Insignia expands.
17:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
18:07 Aachen failed to deal nicely with Insignia's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.Aachen's defense bends, then snaps. Insignia takes the middle of the game.
18:27 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 —
19:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Insignia seems to be fine.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:34 Insignia decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Insignia has seen enough — the army moves out.
20:11 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Aachen GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Aachen taps.
Insignia takes it — the mid game decided this one.
G2 WIN Aachen Protoss 1–1 Zerg Insignia Tau Cross Tau Cross · Δelo +0/+0
■ Aachen ■ Insignia army value
■ Aachen ■ Insignia economy
Play-by-play (54 lines)
0:16 Aachen spawns in Yellow at s3 while Insignia spawns in Orange at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Aachen at s3, Insignia at s1.
0:46 Insignia opens 12 Hatch against Aachen's Forge Fast Expand.Aachen commits to Forge Fast Expand; Insignia answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:19 Aachen starts expanding.Aachen takes another base — the economy widens.
1:41 Insignia places down a hatchery.Insignia plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:18 Aachen is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Aachen: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:48 Insignia's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Insignia goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
3:48 Aachen kills off Insignia's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Aachen breaks Insignia's front door.
4:13 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.
4:43 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.
5:14 Aachen is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Aachen goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:51 Insignia's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Insignia: the first units are already marching.
6:20 Both Aachen and Insignia appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Aachen and Insignia match each other.
6:49 Aachen warps in a nexus.Quietly, Aachen adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:20 Insignia places down a hatchery.Insignia takes another base — the economy widens.
7:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:41 Insignia failed to kill off Aachen's defending zealots.Insignia's early gamble buys nothing — Aachen's defense was already in place.
9:06 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.
9:43 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.
9:56 Aachen decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Aachen pushes.
10:27 Insignia's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Insignia tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:48 Insignia failed to kill off Aachen's defending zealots.Insignia's early gamble buys nothing — Aachen's defense was already in place.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:46 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.
13:09 Aachen is pushing out with his zealots.Aachen goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:35 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:18 Aachen kills off Insignia's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Aachen breaks Insignia's front door.
14:38 About half of Insignia's army has been decimated in that battle.Aachen pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:20 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.
15:45 Aachen is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Aachen: the first units are already marching.
16:20 Aachen warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Aachen expands.
🎙 Aachen holds the stronger army for now.
17:00 Insignia places down a hatchery.Quietly, Insignia adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:15 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
18:03 Aachen's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!The mid-game push crashes through — Aachen breaks Insignia's position.
18:27 Aachen destroyed about half of Insignia's army after that battle.Half of Insignia's force is gone — Aachen took it apart.
— The late game —
18:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:38 Aachen is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Aachen hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
20:27 Insignia's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.Insignia's defense bends, then snaps. Aachen takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Aachen has built a commanding army lead — Insignia needs something special here.
21:10 Insignia has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aachen pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:10 Aachen destroys Insignia's hatchery, denying expansions.Insignia's expansion burns — Aachen tears it down.
22:37 With corsairs sniping overlords, Aachen is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Aachen starts the push.
23:09 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Insignia taps out!Insignia types it out: GG.
That's the game: Aachen defeats Insignia, settled in the mid game.
G3 WIN Aachen Protoss 2–1 Zerg Insignia Tau Cross Tau Cross · Δelo +0/+0
■ Aachen ■ Insignia army value
■ Aachen ■ Insignia economy
Play-by-play (51 lines)
0:07 The Green Aachen spawns at s1 while Yellow Insignia spawns at s3.We're underway — Aachen spawns at s1, Insignia answers from s3.
0:49 Aachen gets Forge Fast Expand against Insignia's 12 Hatch.Aachen commits to Forge Fast Expand; Insignia answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:07 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen takes another base — the economy widens.
1:43 Insignia places down a hatchery.Insignia plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:12 Aachen's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Aachen: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:42 Insignia pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Insignia: the first units are already marching.
3:31 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.
3:47 Insignia's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Aachen continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Aachen breaks Insignia's front door.
4:22 After that battle, Insignia still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
4:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Insignia — the losses are light.
5:30 Aachen is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Aachen: the first units are already marching.
6:06 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen takes another base — the economy widens.
6:43 Insignia places down a hatchery.Insignia plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:14 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:38 Insignia lost all of his zerglings to Aachen's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Aachen breaks Insignia's front door.
8:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Insignia seems to be fine.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:53 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:15 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.
— The mid game —
9:57 Currently, neither Aachen nor Insignia appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Aachen and Insignia yet.
10:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
10:59 Insignia failed to break Aachen's defending line of zealots.Insignia's early gamble buys nothing — Aachen's defense was already in place.
11:32 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.
11:49 Insignia lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aachen's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Slight advantage Aachen as the game develops.
12:40 Aachen is pushing out with his zealots.Aachen goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:24 Insignia lost all of his zerglings to Aachen's zealots and dragoons!Insignia wasn't ready. Aachen's early aggression takes the lead.
14:15 About half of Insignia's army has been decimated in that battle.Aachen pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:37 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Insignia — the losses are light.
15:06 Aachen is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Aachen: the first units are already marching.
15:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:23 Insignia lost all of his zerglings to Aachen's zealots and dragoons!Insignia wasn't ready. Aachen's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Aachen is far ahead.
— The late game —
16:56 Insignia seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Aachen limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
17:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Insignia — the losses are light.
17:57 Aachen's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Aachen: the first units are already marching.
18:32 Aachen warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Aachen expands.
18:50 Insignia places down a hatchery.Quietly, Insignia adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:04 Insignia's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Aachen continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Aachen breaks Insignia's front door.
20:28 Insignia seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Aachen limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
20:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Insignia — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Aachen is far ahead.
21:32 Aachen is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Aachen: the first units are already marching.
22:04 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Insignia taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Insignia taps.
That's the game: Aachen defeats Insignia, settled in the early game.
G4 Aachen Protoss 2–2 Zerg Insignia WIN Tau Cross Tau Cross · Δelo +0/+0
■ Aachen ■ Insignia army value
■ Aachen ■ Insignia economy
Play-by-play (165 lines)
0:17 The game starts with Orange Aachen spawning at s2 and Teal Insignia spawning at s3.Aachen in Orange at s2. Insignia in Teal at s3. The map is set.
0:37 Aachen opens Forge Fast Expand against Insignia's Overpool.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Aachen, Overpool from Insignia.
— The early game —
0:49 Aachen desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Aachen expands.
1:18 Insignia places down a hatchery.Quietly, Insignia adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:37 Aachen decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aachen has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:14 Insignia moves out with his armies.Insignia tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
2:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:03 Aachen failed to kill off Insignia's defending zerglings.Insignia holds the early rush without blinking.
3:10 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.
3:44 Insignia destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aachen's army has been decimated.Insignia takes a bite out of Aachen's force and backs off.
4:08 Aachen's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Aachen: the first units are already marching.
4:34 Eager to end the game, Insignia moves out with his armies.Insignia has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:47 Insignia places down a hatchery.Insignia plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:44 Aachen was out-microed by Insignia and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Insignia's line. Great positioning.
5:57 About half of Insignia's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aachen's force stays on that battlefield.
6:19 Insignia destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aachen's army has been decimated.Insignia takes a bite out of Aachen's force and backs off.
6:57 Aachen warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Aachen expands.
7:22 Aachen moves out with his armies.Aachen has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:42 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.
7:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:13 Aachen kills off Insignia's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Aachen breaks Insignia's front door.
8:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Insignia seems to be fine.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:07 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:35 Currently, neither Aachen nor Insignia appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Aachen and Insignia yet.
10:05 Aachen is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Aachen: the first units are already marching.
10:21 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.
10:36 Insignia places down a hatchery.Insignia plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:22 Insignia with some nice speedling surrounds killed Aachen's zealots!The early pressure works — Insignia breaks Aachen's front door.
12:02 Insignia destroyed about half of Aachen's army after that battle.Insignia cuts Aachen's army in half.
12:10 Insignia has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aachen pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:34 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
13:15 Looks like Aachen is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Aachen starts the push.
13:32 Insignia decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Insignia crosses the map with everything.
13:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:22 Insignia successfully fends off Aachen's attacks.Insignia holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
14:34 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.
14:54 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.
15:24 Insignia successfully harasses Aachen's economy.Aachen looks away for one second and Insignia makes him pay for it.
15:56 Currently, neither Aachen nor Insignia appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Aachen and Insignia match each other.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:17 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.
16:37 Insignia places down a hatchery.Quietly, Insignia adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:15 With beautiful placement, Aachen successfully fends off Insignia's attacks.Aachen takes the fight on his terms and sends Insignia home with nothing.
17:56 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.
18:06 Insignia has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aachen pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:35 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen takes another base — the economy widens.
19:00 Aachen tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Insignia's economy.Aachen knocks, Insignia answers. No damage done.
19:21 Insignia brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Insignia's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:02 Insignia brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but Aachen had the observers and archons to deal with. Aachen successfully defended Insignia's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aachen holds Insignia.
20:35 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Insignia — the losses are light.
20:47 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.
21:13 Aachen casts some storm! But Insignia lost no workers.Aachen goes for the raid — Insignia is ready, and nothing comes of it.
21:52 What superior Mutalisk micro from Insignia! Aachen's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Insignia chips away at Aachen's foundation.
22:10 Insignia's army is small compared to Aachen!Insignia needs production, fast; Aachen's army has outgrown his.
22:22 Insignia brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Insignia's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
22:51 Insignia places down a hatchery.Insignia takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
23:46 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Insignia didn't even have a chance against Aachen.Aachen absorbs the mid-game push — Insignia gained nothing for the cost.
24:07 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:21 About half of Insignia's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aachen's force stays on that battlefield.
24:43 Aachen warps in a nexus.Quietly, Aachen adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:19 Aachen tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Insignia.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Insignia shuts the door on Aachen.
25:27 Insignia brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Insignia's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
26:08 Insignia places down a hatchery.Insignia takes another base — the economy widens.
26:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:46 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Insignia didn't even have a chance against Aachen.Aachen absorbs the mid-game push — Insignia gained nothing for the cost.
27:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:25 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.
27:52 Zerglings ran past Aachen's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Insignia!Insignia gets into Aachen's mineral line — workers are dying.
28:20 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.
28:42 Insignia brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Insignia's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
29:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
29:23 Insignia failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Insignia's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Insignia is backing off!Aachen absorbs the mid-game push — Insignia gained nothing for the cost.
29:52 Insignia destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aachen's army has been decimated.Insignia takes a bite out of Aachen's force and backs off.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
30:26 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.
30:35 Aachen tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Insignia.Good instincts from Insignia; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
31:08 With a successful harassment, Aachen hurts Insignia's economy.Insignia looks away for one second and Aachen makes him pay for it.
31:28 Insignia tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Aachen's defense line.Insignia goes for the raid — Aachen is ready, and nothing comes of it.
31:44 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.
32:19 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.
32:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
33:05 All of a sudden, Insignia has no armies left while Aachen is continuing to push across the map!Aachen wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
33:33 About half of Insignia's army has been decimated in that battle.Aachen pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:41 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.
34:24 In terms of army size, Insignia is behind Aachen!Insignia is badly outgunned — Aachen's force is a size larger.
34:45 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.
34:57 Attempting to end the game, Insignia moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Insignia pushes.
35:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
35:40 Insignia was out-microed by Aachen and loses all his attacking forces.Insignia commits and it's the wrong call — Aachen cleans it up.
36:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Insignia — the losses are light.
36:39 Insignia lost about half of his army in that battle.Aachen pays for that trade with about half his army.
36:53 Zerglings ran past Aachen's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Insignia!Beautiful harassment from Insignia. Aachen's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
37:18 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.
37:51 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.
38:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
38:42 Insignia's zerglings surround Aachen's archons while Insignia's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Insignia!Aachen's defense bends, then snaps. Insignia takes the middle of the game.
38:53 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.
39:11 After that battle, Insignia still has most of his army with him.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:48 Aachen starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Aachen crosses the map with everything.
40:14 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.
40:36 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
40:49 The battle outcome favors Aachen as Insignia's armies melt into Aachen's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Aachen. The push continues.
41:20 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.
41:41 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Insignia — the losses are light.
— The late game —
42:11 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Aachen.Everything Aachen has built comes forward at once.
42:31 Attempting to end the game, Insignia moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Insignia crosses the map with everything.
42:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
43:06 Insignia spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Aachen is still standing.Aachen holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
43:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Insignia — the losses are light.
43:52 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
44:17 What superior Mutalisk micro from Insignia! Aachen's economy is suffering!Insignia gets into Aachen's mineral line — workers are dying.
44:41 Insignia's forces appear to be larger compared to Aachen's!Insignia's army is visibly the bigger one — Aachen should not take this fight.
45:06 Insignia tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Aachen's defense line.Insignia goes for the raid — Aachen is ready, and nothing comes of it.
45:29 What superior Mutalisk micro from Insignia! Aachen's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Insignia chips away at Aachen's foundation.
45:59 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Aachen.This is the big one — Aachen commits the late-game army.
46:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
46:48 Insignia's scourge take the corsairs and the speedlots die to cracklings. Aachen backs off.Insignia holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
47:04 After that battle, Insignia still has most of his army with him.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:35 About half of Aachen's army has been decimated in that battle.Insignia pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Aachen is a step behind and knows it.
47:58 What superior Mutalisk micro from Insignia! Aachen's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Insignia. Aachen's economy takes a real hit.
48:27 Unwilling to make the game too long, Insignia starts moving out.No more waiting. Insignia pushes.
48:51 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
49:04 Insignia spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Aachen is still standing.Aachen holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
49:27 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.
49:55 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.
50:17 Aachen rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Aachen moves out to end it.
50:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
50:59 Insignia's scourge take the corsairs and the speedlots die to cracklings. Aachen backs off.Insignia holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 Insignia edges ahead on army strength.
51:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Insignia seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
51:42 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Insignia — the losses are light.
52:07 Insignia decides to start pushing across the map.Insignia tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
52:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
52:55 Insignia kills off Aachen's armies and continues pushing!Aachen's army evaporates. Insignia doesn't even slow down.
53:21 About half of Aachen's army has been decimated in that battle.Insignia pays for that trade with about half his army.
53:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Insignia seems to be fine.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:07 Eager to end the game, Insignia moves out with his armies.Insignia tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
54:28 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 It's all going Insignia's way right now.
54:49 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Insignia breaks Aachen wide open.The final army does its work — Insignia breaks Aachen late.
🎙 Insignia's force dwarfs what Aachen has left on the field.
55:31 Aachen lost more than half of his army in that battle.Insignia limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
55:56 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.
56:13 Aachen having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Aachen taps.
Insignia takes it — the late game decided this one.
G5 Aachen Protoss 2–3 Zerg Insignia WIN Tau Cross Tau Cross · Δelo +0/+0
■ Aachen ■ Insignia army value
■ Aachen ■ Insignia economy
Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:14 The Green Aachen spawns at s2 while Yellow Insignia spawns at s3.Aachen takes s2 in Green; across the map, Insignia settles in at s3 in Yellow.
0:31 Insignia opens 12 Hatch against Aachen's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Aachen, 12 Hatch from Insignia.
— The early game —
1:07 Aachen warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Aachen expands.
1:42 Insignia places down a hatchery.Quietly, Insignia adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:14 Aachen is pushing out with his zealots.Aachen goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:44 Insignia's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Insignia: the first units are already marching.
3:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:37 Insignia with his speedlings successfully defend against Aachen's early zealot pressure.Insignia holds the early rush without blinking.
4:00 After that battle, Insignia still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
4:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Insignia — the losses are light.
5:08 Aachen is pushing out with his zealots.Aachen tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:40 Insignia pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Insignia: the first units are already marching.
6:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:41 Insignia with some nice speedling surrounds killed Aachen's zealots!The early pressure works — Insignia breaks Aachen's front door.
🎙 Aachen is a step behind and knows it.
7:16 About half of Aachen's army has been decimated in that battle.Insignia pays for that trade with about half his army.
7:39 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.
8:13 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen takes another base — the economy widens.
8:31 Insignia places down a hatchery.Insignia plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:03 Aachen decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aachen tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
9:50 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.
10:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:33 With really nice micro, Insignia's speedlings kills off Aachen's dragoons.Aachen wasn't ready. Insignia's early aggression takes the lead.
11:13 About half of Aachen's army has been decimated in that battle.Insignia pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Insignia holds the stronger army for now.
11:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Insignia seems to be fine.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:06 Aachen's nexus has been destroyed by Insignia.Aachen's expansion burns — Insignia tears it down.
12:40 Aachen warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Aachen expands.
13:04 Eager to end the game, Insignia moves out with his armies.Insignia tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:48 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:17 Insignia with some nice speedling surrounds killed Aachen's zealots!Aachen wasn't ready. Insignia's early aggression takes the lead.
14:46 Aachen lost about half of his army in that battle.Insignia pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:14 After that battle, Insignia still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
15:44 Insignia places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Insignia expands.
🎙 Insignia has built a commanding army lead — Aachen needs something special here.
— The mid game —
16:06 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.
16:38 Aachen warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Aachen expands.
17:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
17:45 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.
18:08 Insignia looks beastly after destroying more than half of Aachen's army.When the smoke clears, Insignia has erased most of what Aachen brought.
18:36 After that battle, Insignia still has most of his army with him.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:03 Reaver! Reaver! Aachen's reaver is killing off most of Insignia's workers!Beautiful harassment from Aachen. Insignia's economy takes a real hit.
19:34 Aachen is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Insignia's army.Aachen is badly outgunned — Insignia's force is a size larger.
20:04 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.
🎙 Insignia's force dwarfs what Aachen has left on the field.
20:31 Insignia places down a hatchery.Insignia plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:20 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.
21:32 Insignia kills off Aachen's armies and continues pushing!Aachen's army evaporates. Insignia doesn't even slow down.
22:12 Aachen lost more than half of his army in that battle.Insignia limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
22:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Insignia seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
23:00 Aachen having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Aachen GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Insignia defeats Aachen, settled in the mid game.
G6 Aachen Protoss 2–4 Zerg Insignia WIN Tau Cross Tau Cross · Δelo +0/+0
■ Aachen ■ Insignia army value
■ Aachen ■ Insignia economy
Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:15 The Green Aachen spawns at s1 while Blue Insignia spawns at s3.We're underway — Aachen spawns at s1, Insignia answers from s3.
0:41 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 —
1:11 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:39 Insignia places down a hatchery.Insignia takes another base — the economy widens.
2:20 Aachen's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Aachen goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:43 Insignia decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Insignia pushes.
3:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:34 With beautiful placement, Insignia successfully fends off Aachen's attacks.Aachen commits and it's the wrong call — Insignia cleans it up.
4:19 After that battle, Insignia still has most of his army with him.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:37 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.
5:20 Insignia places down a hatchery.Insignia plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:48 Aachen is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Aachen tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:24 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.
6:43 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Aachen is a step behind and knows it.
7:22 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:45 Insignia with his speedlings successfully defend against Aachen's early zealot pressure.Insignia holds the early rush without blinking.
8:12 After that battle, Insignia still has most of his army with him.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:01 About half of Aachen's army has been decimated in that battle.Insignia pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:32 Insignia pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Insignia goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:16 Aachen lost some of his dragoons to Insignia's speedlings!The early pressure works — Insignia breaks Aachen's front door.
🎙 Insignia's force dwarfs what Aachen has left on the field.
10:59 About half of Aachen's army has been decimated in that battle.Insignia pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Insignia seems to be fine.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:49 Aachen moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aachen crosses the map with everything.
12:17 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?
12:48 In terms of army size, Aachen is behind Insignia!Aachen is badly outgunned — Insignia's force is a size larger.
13:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:05 Aachen failed to break Insignia's zergling line of defense.Aachen's early gamble buys nothing — Insignia's defense was already in place.
14:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Insignia seems to be fine.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:05 About half of Aachen's army has been decimated in that battle.Insignia pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 It's all going Insignia's way right now.
15:38 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.
16:01 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:40 Insignia places down a hatchery.Insignia takes another base — the economy widens.
17:04 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:29 With really nice micro, Insignia's speedlings kills off Aachen's dragoons.The early pressure works — Insignia breaks Aachen's front door.
18:05 Aachen lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Insignia — more than half the force is gone.
18:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Insignia seems to be fine.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
19:05 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.
19:30 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.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Insignia is far ahead.
— The late game —
19:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:39 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.
20:58 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.
21:39 Insignia looks beastly after destroying more than half of Aachen's army.Insignia shreds the better part of Aachen's army in one engagement.
22:13 Reaver! Reaver! Aachen's reaver is killing off most of Insignia's workers!The raid lands — Aachen chips away at Insignia's foundation.
22:48 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.
23:20 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Aachen GGs!Aachen types it out: GG.
Aachen taps out. Insignia's early game was simply better.

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