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· Tue, Aug 11 2026 · 01:43 server time
Games
6 · · ▶ replay
■ Forest
■ Aqua
army value
■ Forest
■ Aqua
economy
Play-by-play (39 lines)
0:13 The Purple Cineast spawns at s2 while Blue Lightness spawns at s4.Cineast takes s2 in Purple; across the map, Lightness settles in at s4 in Blue.
0:46 Lightness gets Siege Expand against Cineast's 2 Gate Goons.Scouting done, plans revealed: Cineast's 2 Gate Goons against Lightness's Siege Expand.
— The early game —
1:29 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast takes another base — the economy widens.
1:59 Lightness places down a command center.Lightness plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:19 Cineast is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Cineast: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:10 Lightness figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Lightness tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:30 Cineast appears to have more army than Lightness!Count the units: Cineast has the edge over Lightness right now.
4:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:50 Lightness's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Cineast continues pressuring with his dragoons!The early pressure works — Cineast breaks Lightness's front door.
5:25 After that battle, Lightness still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:55 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Lightness while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lightness — the losses are light.
6:30 Cineast decides to push out with his dragoon.Cineast goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:14 Lightness figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Lightness goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:37 Cineast decides to expand.Cineast plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
— The mid game —
8:07 Lightness places down a command center.More workers, more money: Lightness expands.
8:59 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:28 Lightness's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Cineast continues pressuring with his dragoons!Lightness wasn't ready. Cineast's early aggression takes the lead.
10:02 Lightness has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Cineast's force stays on that battlefield.
10:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Lightness — the losses are light.
11:17 Cineast is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Cineast: the first units are already marching.
11:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:20 Lightness lost some of his marines to Cineast's goons.Lightness wasn't ready. Cineast's early aggression takes the lead.
13:05 With excellent skills and micro, Lightness managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Forest as the game develops.
13:35 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Lightness while losing less than half of his army.Lightness keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
13:58 Cineast is pushing out with his dragoons.Cineast goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:48 Lightness places down a command center.Lightness takes another base — the economy widens.
15:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:41 Lightness's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Cineast continues pressuring with his dragoons!The early pressure works — Cineast breaks Lightness's front door.
16:32 Lightness lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Cineast's force stays on that battlefield.
17:09 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Lightness keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:44 Cineast decides to push out with his dragoon.Cineast goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:16 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Lightness taps out!That's it. Lightness looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Forest takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Forest
■ Aqua
army value
■ Forest
■ Aqua
economy
Play-by-play (177 lines)
0:07 Cineast spawns in Blue at s1 while Lightness spawns in Green at s3.We're underway — Cineast spawns at s1, Lightness answers from s3.
0:40 Cineast opens 2 Gate Goons against Lightness's Deep Six.The builds are down: 2 Gate Goons from Cineast, Deep Six from Lightness.
— The early game —
0:51 Cineast warps in a nexus.Quietly, Cineast adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:25 Lightness places down a command center.More workers, more money: Lightness expands.
1:35 Cineast is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Cineast: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
1:59 Lightness figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Lightness goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
2:46 With beautiful placement, Lightness successfully fends off Cineast's attacks.Lightness holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
3:09 It seems that Cineast only managed to destroy less than half of Lightness's army.Cineast takes a bite out of Lightness's force and backs off.
3:36 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lightness — the losses are light.
4:07 Cineast warps in a nexus.Quietly, Cineast adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:16 Lightness places down a command center.More workers, more money: Lightness expands.
4:51 Cineast is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Cineast tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:05 Lightness decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Lightness tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:39 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.
6:00 Lightness successfully fends off Cineast's attacks.Lightness holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
6:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Lightness seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:54 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Lightness while losing less than half of his army.Lightness keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:01 Cineast's forces appear to be larger compared to Lightness's!Cineast's army is visibly the bigger one — Lightness should not take this fight.
7:22 Cineast decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Cineast: the first units are already marching.
7:55 Lightness decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Lightness tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
8:41 The battle outcome favors Lightness as Cineast's armies melt into Lightness's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Cineast's way of life — Lightness marches on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:57 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Lightness while losing less than half of his army.Lightness keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:17 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Cineast destroyed only less than half of Lightness's army.Cineast clips Lightness's army — real damage, but Lightness fights on.
9:42 Cineast warps in a nexus.Quietly, Cineast adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:05 Lightness desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Lightness expands.
10:33 Cineast is pushing out with his dragoons.Cineast goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:59 Lightness decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Lightness tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:53 Cineast successfully fends off Lightness's attacks.Lightness commits and it's the wrong call — Cineast cleans it up.
12:04 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Lightness while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lightness — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:23 It seems that Cineast only managed to destroy less than half of Lightness's army.Cineast clips Lightness's army — real damage, but Lightness fights on.
— The mid game —
13:03 Cineast now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Cineast starts the push.
13:10 Lightness must macro up quickly or Cineast will just roll him over!Lightness needs production, fast; Cineast's army has outgrown his.
13:48 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:15 Lightness places down a command center.Lightness takes another base — the economy widens.
14:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:55 Cineast kills off Lightness's armies and continues pushing!Lightness's army evaporates. Cineast doesn't even slow down.
15:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Lightness seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
15:47 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Lightness keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:57 Cineast tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Lightness's economy.Cineast goes for the raid — Lightness is ready, and nothing comes of it.
16:24 Cineast decides to start pushing across the map.Cineast has seen enough — the army moves out.
16:58 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
17:15 Lightness hid some mines and it savaged much of Cineast's army! Lightness's tanks easily cleaned up the rest!Lightness absorbs the mid-game push — Cineast gained nothing for the cost.
17:42 With excellent skills and micro, Lightness managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
17:50 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lightness — the losses are light.
18:12 Lightness harasses Cineast and gets ahead of the game.Cineast looks away for one second and Lightness makes him pay for it.
18:39 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast takes another base — the economy widens.
19:18 Lightness places down a command center.Lightness plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:31 Lightness is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Lightness hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:44 At the moment, Lightness seems to have more units than Cineast.Lightness's army is visibly the bigger one — Cineast should not take this fight.
20:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:46 Lightness failed to micro his vultures properly as he pushed, Cineast successfully defended his push!Cineast absorbs the mid-game push — Lightness gained nothing for the cost.
21:07 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Lightness while losing less than half of his army.Lightness keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:31 With excellent skills and micro, Lightness managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:56 Cineast now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Cineast starts the push.
22:10 Lightness's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Lightness's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:38 Cineast warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cineast expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:59 Lightness places down a command center.Quietly, Lightness adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:28 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.
23:50 Nice tank micro from Lightness! Cineast's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!Cineast's defense bends, then snaps. Lightness takes the middle of the game.
24:08 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Lightness while losing less than half of his army.Lightness keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:34 With excellent skills and micro, Lightness managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:00 Cineast tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Lightness.Good instincts from Lightness; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
25:26 Lightness is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!The composition is ready; Lightness starts the push.
25:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
26:07 Cineast's speedlots dealt with a lot of Lightness's tanks while they were off position! Lightness has to back off!Cineast absorbs the mid-game push — Lightness gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:33 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Lightness keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:43 With excellent skills and micro, Lightness managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:17 Cineast has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Cineast hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:38 Lightness is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Cineast's army.Lightness is badly outgunned — Cineast's force is a size larger.
27:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
28:28 The battle outcome favors Cineast as Lightness's armies melt into Cineast's armies' weapon fire!Lightness's army evaporates. Cineast doesn't even slow down.
28:56 After that battle, Lightness still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:15 Lightness destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Cineast's army has been decimated.Lightness takes a bite out of Cineast's force and backs off.
29:25 Cineast tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Lightness's economy.Cineast goes for the raid — Lightness is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:50 Lightness's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!The composition is ready; Lightness starts the push.
30:12 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
30:38 Lightness brought in some vultures but they didn't do much damage, instead the mines they planted backfired and Cineast's dragoons came to clean up the mess!Cineast absorbs the mid-game push — Lightness gained nothing for the cost.
31:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Lightness keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:35 It seems that Cineast only managed to destroy less than half of Lightness's army.Cineast takes a bite out of Lightness's force and backs off.
31:50 Cineast casts some storm! But Lightness lost no workers.Cineast knocks, Lightness answers. No damage done.
32:16 Lightness tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Cineast.Lightness goes for the raid — Cineast is ready, and nothing comes of it.
32:47 Cineast has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Cineast starts the push.
33:02 Cineast appears to have more army than Lightness!Cineast's army is visibly the bigger one — Lightness should not take this fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
33:25 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
33:58 Cineast avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Lightness's main army! Cineast destroys them all!The mid-game push crashes through — Cineast breaks Lightness's position.
34:14 After that battle, Lightness still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Lightness keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:52 Cineast brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Cineast's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:32 Unwilling to make the game too long, Lightness starts moving out.No more waiting. Lightness pushes.
35:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
36:20 Lightness shows off his excellent vulture control by surrounding Cineast's dragoons with mines. Cineast is forced to retreat, but a few dragoons get caught up in the mines, while Lightness's tanks finish off the rest!The mid-game push crashes through — Lightness breaks Cineast's position.
36:28 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Lightness keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
37:02 With excellent skills and micro, Lightness managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:25 Lightness's cloaked wraith did not do much to Cineast's economy.Lightness knocks, Cineast answers. No damage done.
37:51 Cineast brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Cineast starts the push.
38:07 Lightness is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Lightness's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
38:21 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
38:50 The storm never came. Lightness's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Cineast.The final army does its work — Lightness breaks Cineast late.
39:16 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lightness — the losses are light.
39:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Lightness seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
40:02 Cineast pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Cineast commits the late-game army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:34 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Lightness is coming.This is the big one — Lightness commits the late-game army.
40:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
41:04 Stasis on the leading tanks! Lightness's line is cut in half and Cineast cleans up the rest.Cineast holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
41:39 It seems that Lightness only managed to destroy less than half of Cineast's army.Lightness clips Cineast's army — real damage, but Cineast fights on.
41:59 With excellent skills and micro, Lightness managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
42:16 Lightness must macro up quickly or Cineast will just roll him over!Lightness is badly outgunned — Cineast's force is a size larger.
42:38 Lightness tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Cineast.Lightness goes for the raid — Cineast is ready, and nothing comes of it.
43:05 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Cineast finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Cineast commits the late-game army.
43:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
43:46 Stasis splits the tank line in half and Cineast kills the rest at leisure. Lightness is in ruins.There's no rebuilding from that. Cineast's late-game push decides it.
44:20 After that battle, Lightness still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
44:37 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lightness — the losses are light.
45:11 Cineast decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Cineast pushes.
45:29 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Lightness starts the long push.This is the big one — Lightness commits the late-game army.
45:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
46:06 Lightness sieged too far forward and Cineast's speedlots got in among the tanks.Cineast holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
46:44 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Lightness destroyed only less than half of Cineast's army.Lightness takes a bite out of Cineast's force and backs off.
46:58 With excellent skills and micro, Lightness managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
47:19 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Cineast commits!Everything Cineast has built comes forward at once.
47:37 Unwilling to make the game too long, Lightness starts moving out.No more waiting. Lightness pushes.
48:06 Cineast's number of expansions are equal to Lightness's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Cineast and Lightness yet.
48:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
48:59 With beautiful placement, Lightness successfully fends off Cineast's attacks.Cineast commits and it's the wrong call — Lightness cleans it up.
49:29 Cineast destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Lightness's army has been decimated.Cineast clips Lightness's army — real damage, but Lightness fights on.
49:43 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Lightness while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lightness — the losses are light.
50:12 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Cineast finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Cineast moves out to end it.
50:30 Lightness moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Lightness commits the late-game army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
50:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
51:22 Cineast's reavers and dragoons hold the ramp and Lightness cannot break through.Cineast holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
51:40 It seems that Lightness only managed to destroy less than half of Cineast's army.Lightness clips Cineast's army — real damage, but Cineast fights on.
52:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Lightness seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
52:21 Cineast pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Cineast has built comes forward at once.
52:52 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.
53:16 RECALL! Cineast's entire army appears in the middle of Lightness's base and there is nothing home!The final army does its work — Cineast breaks Lightness late.
53:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Lightness seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:02 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Lightness keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
54:30 Lightness tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Cineast.Good instincts from Cineast; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
54:37 Lightness's cloaked wraith did not do much to Cineast's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Cineast shuts the door on Lightness.
55:05 Unwilling to make the game too long, Cineast starts moving out.No more waiting. Cineast pushes.
55:30 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.
55:49 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Lightness's line is broken.There's no rebuilding from that. Cineast's late-game push decides it.
56:11 With excellent skills and micro, Lightness managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:36 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Lightness keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:11 Lightness tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Cineast.Lightness knocks, Cineast answers. No damage done.
57:29 Currently, neither Cineast nor Lightness appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Cineast and Lightness match each other.
🎙 Aqua is a step behind and knows it.
57:42 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Cineast finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Cineast commits the late-game army.
58:14 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
58:42 Cineast's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Lightness has no answer left in the air.There's no rebuilding from that. Cineast's late-game push decides it.
59:04 Cineast only destroyed about half of Lightness's army.Half of Lightness's force is gone — Cineast took it apart.
59:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Lightness keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:44 Cineast decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Cineast pushes.
60:02 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Lightness GGs!That's it. Lightness looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Aqua taps out. Forest's late game was simply better.
■ Forest
■ Aqua
army value
■ Forest
■ Aqua
economy
Play-by-play (139 lines)
0:15 The White Cineast spawns at s1 while Orange Lightness spawns at s4.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Cineast at s1, Lightness at s4.
0:33 Lightness gets 14 CC against Cineast's 2 Gate Goons.The builds are down: 2 Gate Goons from Cineast, 14 CC from Lightness.
— The early game —
0:59 Cineast warps in a nexus.Quietly, Cineast adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:18 Lightness places down a command center.More workers, more money: Lightness expands.
1:53 Cineast is pushing out with his dragoons.Cineast goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:00 Lightness figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Lightness tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:47 Lightness kills off Cineast's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Cineast's way of life — Lightness marches on.
3:23 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Lightness while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lightness — the losses are light.
3:51 Cineast destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Lightness's army has been decimated.Cineast takes a bite out of Lightness's force and backs off.
4:13 Cineast starts expanding.Cineast takes another base — the economy widens.
4:39 Lightness places down a command center.Lightness plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:47 Cineast is pushing out with his dragoons.Cineast goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:28 Lightness figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Lightness: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
5:57 Lightness's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Cineast continues pressuring with his dragoons!Lightness wasn't ready. Cineast's early aggression takes the lead.
6:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Lightness seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Lightness keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:17 Cineast decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Cineast crosses the map with everything.
7:36 Lightness decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Lightness pushes.
8:09 Cineast's forces appear to be larger compared to Lightness's!Count the units: Cineast has the edge over Lightness right now.
8:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:49 The battle outcome favors Cineast as Lightness's armies melt into Cineast's armies' weapon fire!Cineast wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:25 With excellent skills and micro, Lightness managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Lightness — the losses are light.
10:08 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast takes another base — the economy widens.
10:30 Lightness places down a command center.Lightness plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:01 Cineast is pushing out with his dragoons.Cineast tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:30 Lightness lost some of his marines to Cineast's goons.Lightness wasn't ready. Cineast's early aggression takes the lead.
12:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Lightness seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
12:29 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Lightness while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lightness — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:48 Cineast decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Cineast crosses the map with everything.
13:19 Lightness places down a command center.Lightness takes another base — the economy widens.
13:35 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:59 All of a sudden, Lightness has no armies left while Cineast is continuing to push across the map!Lightness's army evaporates. Cineast doesn't even slow down.
14:27 With excellent skills and micro, Lightness managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Lightness keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:07 Cineast tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Lightness's economy.Good instincts from Lightness; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
15:38 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:54 Lightness tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Cineast.Lightness goes for the raid — Cineast is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The mid game —
16:29 Cineast has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Cineast starts the push.
16:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
17:16 Lightness's sieged tanks saved the day! Cineast's dragoons had to back off.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Lightness holds Cineast.
17:29 Cineast destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Lightness's army has been decimated.Cineast takes a bite out of Lightness's force and backs off.
17:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Lightness — the losses are light.
18:17 Cineast appears to have more army than Lightness!Cineast's army is visibly the bigger one — Lightness should not take this fight.
18:39 Lightness places down a command center.Lightness plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:14 Cineast moves out with his armies.Cineast has seen enough — the army moves out.
19:36 Cineast warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cineast expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:50 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:21 Lightness did not have enough tanks to deal with Cineast! Cineast sliced through Lightness!The mid-game push crashes through — Cineast breaks Lightness's position.
20:54 Cineast destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Lightness's army has been decimated.Cineast takes a bite out of Lightness's force and backs off.
21:09 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lightness — the losses are light.
21:44 Cineast brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Cineast's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:15 Cineast kills off Lightness's armies and continues pushing!Lightness's army evaporates. Cineast doesn't even slow down.
22:38 After that battle, Lightness still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:16 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Lightness destroyed only less than half of Cineast's army.Lightness takes a bite out of Cineast's force and backs off.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:35 Without any further reinforcements, Lightness's expansion is decimated by Cineast's armies.The base falls. Cineast rips Lightness's economy back a full step.
23:58 Cineast's forces appear to be larger compared to Lightness's!Count the units: Cineast has the edge over Lightness right now.
24:11 Cineast warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cineast expands.
24:54 Lightness places down a command center.Quietly, Lightness adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:10 Cineast has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Cineast's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:38 Lightness decides to expand.Lightness plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
26:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
26:10 Cineast avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Lightness's main army! Cineast destroys them all!The mid-game push crashes through — Cineast breaks Lightness's position.
26:43 With excellent skills and micro, Lightness managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:04 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Lightness destroyed only less than half of Cineast's army.Lightness clips Cineast's army — real damage, but Cineast fights on.
27:27 Cineast brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Cineast hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
28:26 Lightness failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, Cineast cleans up and continues pushing!The mid-game push crashes through — Cineast breaks Lightness's position.
28:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Lightness seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
29:16 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lightness — the losses are light.
29:25 Cloaked wraiths from Lightness are harassing Cineast!Cineast looks away for one second and Lightness makes him pay for it.
29:47 Cineast brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Cineast's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:34 Lightness did not have enough tanks to deal with Cineast! Cineast sliced through Lightness!Lightness's defense bends, then snaps. Cineast takes the middle of the game.
31:06 Lightness has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Cineast's force stays on that battlefield.
31:31 Lightness destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Cineast's army has been decimated.Lightness takes a bite out of Cineast's force and backs off.
31:52 Unwilling to make the game too long, Cineast starts moving out.Cineast tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
32:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:32 Lightness did not have enough tanks to deal with Cineast! Cineast sliced through Lightness!Lightness's defense bends, then snaps. Cineast takes the middle of the game.
32:55 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Cineast destroyed only less than half of Lightness's army.Cineast clips Lightness's army — real damage, but Lightness fights on.
33:31 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lightness — the losses are light.
33:53 Cineast moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Cineast crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:10 Lightness is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Lightness hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
35:04 Lightness failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, Cineast cleans up and continues pushing!Lightness's defense bends, then snaps. Cineast takes the middle of the game.
35:38 After that battle, Lightness still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Lightness — the losses are light.
36:16 Lightness tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Cineast.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Cineast shuts the door on Lightness.
36:46 Cineast decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Cineast pushes.
36:53 Cineast's forces appear to be larger compared to Lightness's!Cineast's army is visibly the bigger one — Lightness should not take this fight.
37:35 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:49 All of a sudden, Lightness has no armies left while Cineast is continuing to push across the map!Cineast wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
38:13 Cineast only destroyed about half of Lightness's army.Half of Lightness's force is gone — Cineast took it apart.
38:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Lightness keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
39:11 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Cineast commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Cineast moves out to end it.
39:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
39:40 Cineast kills off Lightness's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Lightness's way of life — Cineast marches on.
40:22 With excellent skills and micro, Lightness managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Lightness keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:06 Cineast pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Cineast has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
41:24 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Lightness starts the long push.Everything Lightness has built comes forward at once.
41:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
42:07 With beautiful placement, Lightness successfully fends off Cineast's attacks.The attack shatters on Lightness's line. Great positioning.
42:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Lightness seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
42:58 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Lightness keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:28 Cineast has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Cineast has built comes forward at once.
43:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
44:15 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Lightness's line is broken.The final army does its work — Cineast breaks Lightness late.
44:32 With excellent skills and micro, Lightness managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:52 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lightness — the losses are light.
45:29 Cineast has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: Cineast moves out to end it.
45:45 Both Cineast and Lightness appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Cineast and Lightness yet.
46:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
46:36 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Lightness's line is broken.There's no rebuilding from that. Cineast's late-game push decides it.
46:59 Lightness lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Cineast's force stays on that battlefield.
47:12 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Lightness while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lightness — the losses are light.
47:41 Lightness dropped some marines into Cineast's mineral line!Lightness gets into Cineast's mineral line — workers are dying.
48:09 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Lightness GGs!Lightness GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Forest takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Forest
■ Aqua
army value
■ Forest
■ Aqua
economy
Play-by-play (54 lines)
0:07 Cineast spawns in Blue at s3 while Lightness spawns in Orange at s1.Cineast takes s3 in Blue; across the map, Lightness settles in at s1 in Orange.
0:38 Lightness opens Siege Expand against Cineast's 14 Nexus.Cineast commits to 14 Nexus; Lightness answers with Siege Expand.
— The early game —
1:03 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:44 Lightness places down a command center.Lightness takes another base — the economy widens.
2:24 Cineast decides to push out with his dragoon.Cineast tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:44 Lightness decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Lightness tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:48 With really nice micro, Lightness kills off Cineast's dragoons.The early pressure works — Lightness breaks Cineast's front door.
4:10 Lightness destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Cineast's army has been decimated.Lightness clips Cineast's army — real damage, but Cineast fights on.
4:47 With excellent skills and micro, Lightness managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
5:33 Lightness places down a command center.Lightness takes another base — the economy widens.
5:56 Cineast is pushing out with his dragoons.Cineast tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:24 Lightness figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Lightness tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:06 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:54 Cineast was out-microed by Lightness and loses all his attacking forces.Cineast commits and it's the wrong call — Lightness cleans it up.
8:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Lightness seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Lightness keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:38 Cineast is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Lightness's army.Cineast needs production, fast; Lightness's army has outgrown his.
10:14 Attempting to end the game, Cineast moves out with his armies.Cineast has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:38 Lightness decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Lightness pushes.
11:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:49 Lightness fends off Cineast's early goons with his marines.Cineast's early gamble buys nothing — Lightness's defense was already in place.
🎙 Slight advantage Aqua as the game develops.
12:13 With excellent skills and micro, Lightness managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:44 Lightness destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Cineast's army has been decimated.Lightness clips Cineast's army — real damage, but Cineast fights on.
13:20 Cineast decides to expand.Cineast takes another base — the economy widens.
13:41 Lightness places down a command center.Lightness plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:08 Lightness decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Lightness tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:21 Lightness kills off Cineast's armies and continues pushing!Cineast's army evaporates. Lightness doesn't even slow down.
15:44 Lightness destroyed about half of Cineast's army after that battle.Lightness cuts Cineast's army in half.
16:18 After that battle, Lightness still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
🎙 Aqua has built a commanding army lead — Forest needs something special here.
17:01 Lightness bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Lightness goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:29 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 mid game —
18:01 Nice tank micro from Lightness! Cineast's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!Cineast's defense bends, then snaps. Lightness takes the middle of the game.
18:30 Cineast lost about half of his army in that battle.Lightness pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
18:51 After that battle, Lightness still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:39 Lightness moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Lightness crosses the map with everything.
19:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:23 Lightness kills off Cineast's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Lightness. The push continues.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Aqua is far ahead.
20:54 Cineast seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Lightness — more than half the force is gone.
21:41 With excellent skills and micro, Lightness managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:17 Lightness destroys Cineast's nexus, denying expansions.Lightness finds the weak point and Cineast's new base is gone.
22:36 Lightness is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Lightness hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:18 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Cineast GGs!That's it. Cineast looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Aqua takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Forest
■ Aqua
army value
■ Forest
■ Aqua
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:09 The game starts with Green Cineast spawning at s1 and Red Lightness spawning at s3.Cineast in Green at s1. Lightness in Red at s3. The map is set.
0:48 Lightness opens 14 CC against Cineast's 2 Gate Goons.Cineast commits to 2 Gate Goons; Lightness answers with 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:23 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:53 Lightness places down a command center.Lightness takes another base — the economy widens.
2:27 Cineast is pushing out with his dragoons.Cineast goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:53 Lightness figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Lightness: the first units are already marching.
3:25 Lightness places down a command center.Quietly, Lightness adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
3:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:27 With really nice micro, Lightness kills off Cineast's dragoons.Cineast wasn't ready. Lightness's early aggression takes the lead.
5:15 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lightness — the losses are light.
5:44 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Cineast destroyed only less than half of Lightness's army.Cineast takes a bite out of Lightness's force and backs off.
6:06 Cineast warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cineast expands.
6:45 Cineast is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Cineast: the first units are already marching.
7:12 Lightness figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Lightness tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:03 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:34 Lightness successfully kills off Cineast's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Lightness breaks Cineast's front door.
9:03 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Lightness while losing less than half of his army.Lightness keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Lightness seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:08 Cineast moves out with his armies.Cineast has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:45 Lightness bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Lightness goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:48 Cineast failed to kill off Lightness's defending marines.Cineast's early gamble buys nothing — Lightness's defense was already in place.
12:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Lightness seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Forest is a step behind and knows it.
12:52 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Lightness destroyed only less than half of Cineast's army.Lightness clips Cineast's army — real damage, but Cineast fights on.
13:25 Cineast warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cineast expands.
13:58 Lightness places down a command center.Quietly, Lightness adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:36 Lightness starts pushing across the map.Lightness has seen enough — the army moves out.
15:10 Cineast's army is small compared to Lightness!Cineast needs production, fast; Lightness's army has outgrown his.
15:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:16 Cineast's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Lightness continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!The early pressure works — Lightness breaks Cineast's front door.
16:37 Cineast has lost about half of his army in that battle.Lightness pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:19 After that battle, Lightness still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
🎙 Forest is a step behind and knows it.
17:49 Lightness bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Lightness tests the door early. Is anyone home?
18:31 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
19:07 Speed vulture micro in combination with tanks is definitely imbalanced! Lightness is slicing through Cineast's army!Cineast's defense bends, then snaps. Lightness takes the middle of the game.
19:20 Cineast lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Lightness's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
20:05 It seems that Cineast only managed to destroy less than half of Lightness's army.Cineast clips Lightness's army — real damage, but Lightness fights on.
20:30 Lightness is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!The composition is ready; Lightness starts the push.
21:16 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Cineast taps out!Cineast types it out: GG.
Forest taps out. Aqua's mid game was simply better.
■ Forest
■ Aqua
army value
■ Forest
■ Aqua
economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:09 The game starts with Teal Cineast spawning at s2 and Orange Lightness spawning at s4.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Cineast at s2, Lightness at s4.
0:43 Cineast opens 2 Gate Goons against Lightness's 14 CC.The builds are down: 2 Gate Goons from Cineast, 14 CC from Lightness.
— The early game —
1:21 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast takes another base — the economy widens.
1:35 Lightness places down a command center.Lightness plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:08 Attempting to end the game, Cineast moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Cineast pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:50 Lightness decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Lightness: the first units are already marching.
3:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:53 The battle outcome favors Lightness as Cineast's armies melt into Lightness's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Lightness. The push continues.
4:14 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Lightness destroyed only less than half of Cineast's army.Lightness takes a bite out of Cineast's force and backs off.
4:44 With excellent skills and micro, Lightness managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:07 Cineast is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Cineast tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:54 Attempting to end the game, Lightness moves out with his armies.Lightness tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:20 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:49 Lightness places down a command center.Lightness takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:10 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
7:45 Lightness failed to kill off Cineast's defending dragoons.Lightness's early gamble buys nothing — Cineast's defense was already in place.
8:22 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Lightness while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lightness — the losses are light.
8:58 It seems that Cineast only managed to destroy less than half of Lightness's army.Cineast clips Lightness's army — real damage, but Lightness fights on.
9:32 Cineast decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Cineast: the first units are already marching.
10:02 Unwilling to make the game too long, Lightness starts moving out.Lightness has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:33 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.
11:02 Cineast kills off Lightness's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Lightness's way of life — Cineast marches on.
11:29 After that battle, Lightness still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
🎙 Aqua is a step behind and knows it.
11:46 It seems that Lightness only managed to destroy less than half of Cineast's army.Lightness clips Cineast's army — real damage, but Cineast fights on.
12:22 Cineast is pushing out with his dragoons.Cineast goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:48 In terms of army size, Lightness is behind Cineast!Lightness needs production, fast; Cineast's army has outgrown his.
13:34 Lightness places down a command center.Lightness takes another base — the economy widens.
13:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:30 Lightness lost some of his marines to Cineast's goons.Lightness wasn't ready. Cineast's early aggression takes the lead.
14:59 Lightness lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Cineast's force stays on that battlefield.
15:31 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Lightness while losing less than half of his army.Lightness keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:08 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Aqua is hanging on by a thread against Forest's army.
16:31 Cineast decides to start pushing across the map.Cineast tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
17:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:35 Cineast kills off Lightness's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Cineast. The push continues.
18:04 Lightness has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Cineast's force stays on that battlefield.
18:43 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Lightness while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lightness — the losses are light.
19:05 Cineast decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Cineast crosses the map with everything.
19:39 Lightness places down a command center.Lightness plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
20:37 Lightness failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, Cineast cleans up and continues pushing!Lightness's defense bends, then snaps. Cineast takes the middle of the game.
🎙 It's all going Forest's way right now.
21:06 The attack was a success, Lightness lost more than half of his army in that battle.Cineast limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
— The late game —
21:39 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lightness — the losses are light.
22:18 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Lightness taps out!Lightness GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Forest takes it — the mid game decided this one.
Head to head
65 games
Forest
38 – 27
Aqua