Tournament · Bo7 · engine v5.3
· Thu, Aug 13 2026 · 01:55 server time
Games
4 · · ▶ replay
■ Extricable
■ Hardback
army value
■ Extricable
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (144 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns at s2 in White while Extricable spawns at s1 in Green.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s2, Extricable answers from s1.
0:30 Hardback gets 14 CC against Extricable's 12 Pool.Hardback shows 14 CC — Extricable has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:04 Hardback starts expanding.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:26 Extricable places down a hatchery.Extricable takes another base — the economy widens.
1:51 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:19 Eager to end the game, Extricable moves out with his armies.Extricable has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:56 All of a sudden, Extricable has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
3:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Extricable seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
3:39 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Extricable destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Extricable takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
4:17 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
4:27 Extricable places down a hatchery.Extricable plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:59 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
5:29 Extricable is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Extricable goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:38 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:16 Extricable failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
6:28 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Extricable destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Extricable clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
6:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Extricable seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
7:25 Extricable's zerglings are pushing out!Extricable goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:14 Mismicro from Hardback gave opportunity to Extricable! Extricable is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Extricable breaks Hardback's front door.
8:27 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Extricable's force stays on that battlefield.
8:54 About half of Extricable's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:16 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
10:15 Hardback kills off Extricable's zerglings with his marines!Extricable wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
10:29 After that battle, Extricable still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:54 It seems that Extricable only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Extricable takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
11:12 Extricable decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Extricable crosses the map with everything.
11:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:12 Extricable failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Extricable's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
12:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Extricable keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
13:07 With excellent skills and micro, Extricable managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:26 Extricable is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hardback's army.Extricable needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
13:45 Hardback decides to expand.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:03 Extricable places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Extricable expands.
14:33 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
14:53 Extricable is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Extricable goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
15:43 Extricable was unable to break through Hardback's M&M group.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Extricable gained nothing for the cost.
16:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Extricable — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
16:40 About half of Extricable's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
17:02 What superior Mutalisk micro from Extricable! Hardback's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Extricable. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
17:26 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
17:44 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
18:02 Extricable places down a hatchery.Extricable plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
18:59 Hardback seemed like winning the battle but when Extricable's mutalisks came into the scene, things changed, Extricable won the battle!Extricable absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
19:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Extricable seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
19:48 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Extricable while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Extricable — the losses are light.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
20:14 Extricable successfully blocked Hardback from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Extricable; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
20:43 Extricable decides to move out with his armies.Extricable tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
21:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:14 Extricable seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Hardback is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Extricable breaks Hardback's position.
21:42 Extricable destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Extricable took it apart.
22:16 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Extricable's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Extricable's army — real damage, but Extricable fights on.
22:24 In terms of army size, Extricable is behind Hardback!Extricable is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
22:50 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:25 Extricable places down a hatchery.Extricable plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:42 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Extricable.Good instincts from Extricable; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
24:03 Extricable moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Extricable pushes.
24:36 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
24:55 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Extricable's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Extricable home with nothing.
25:17 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Extricable — the losses are light.
25:39 About half of Extricable's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
26:03 Hardback dropped some marines into Extricable's mineral line!Hardback gets into Extricable's mineral line — workers are dying.
26:42 What superior Mutalisk micro from Extricable! Hardback's economy is suffering!Hardback looks away for one second and Extricable makes him pay for it.
26:56 Extricable brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Extricable starts the push.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
27:37 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Extricable's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Extricable home with nothing.
28:05 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Extricable keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:25 Extricable has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
29:02 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
29:23 Extricable places down a hatchery.Extricable takes another base — the economy widens.
29:54 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
30:35 Extricable's burrowed lurkers saved the day! Hardback's M&M had to back off.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Extricable holds Hardback.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
31:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Extricable seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
31:25 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Extricable pays for that trade with about half his army.
31:53 Hardback's number of expansions are equal to Extricable's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Extricable yet.
32:02 Hardback dropped some marines into Extricable's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Extricable's economy takes a real hit.
32:43 What superior Mutalisk micro from Extricable! Hardback's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Extricable chips away at Hardback's foundation.
32:50 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Extricable's economy.Hardback goes for the raid — Extricable is ready, and nothing comes of it.
33:21 Extricable is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Extricable starts the push.
33:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
34:04 Extricable is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Hardback's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Extricable breaks Hardback's position.
🎙 Extricable edges ahead on army strength.
34:39 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Extricable pays for that trade with about half his army.
35:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Extricable seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:15 Extricable brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Extricable's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
36:05 Extricable's well-placed lurkers caught Hardback's tanks and medics off-guard! Hardback's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Extricable breaks Hardback's position.
36:25 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Extricable pays for that trade with about half his army.
36:53 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Extricable's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Extricable's force and backs off.
37:15 Without any further reinforcements, Hardback's expansion is decimated by Extricable's armies.Hardback's expansion burns — Extricable tears it down.
37:52 Extricable is leading the game with more expansions than Hardback.Extricable runs 1 more bases than Hardback. That compounds.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
38:17 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
38:30 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
39:04 Attempting to end the game, Extricable moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Extricable pushes.
39:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
39:49 Extricable is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Hardback's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Extricable breaks Hardback's position.
40:11 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Extricable's force stays on that battlefield.
40:33 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Extricable's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Extricable's force and backs off.
41:05 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
41:25 Extricable starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Extricable starts the push.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
41:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
42:11 With beautiful placement, Extricable successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Extricable cleans it up.
42:37 Extricable lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
42:49 Extricable destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Extricable cuts Hardback's army in half.
— The late game —
43:20 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
43:42 Extricable moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Everything Extricable has built comes forward at once.
44:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
44:25 All of a sudden, Extricable has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!Extricable's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
44:48 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Extricable's army.Hardback clips Extricable's army — real damage, but Extricable fights on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
45:20 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Extricable — the losses are light.
45:48 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Extricable commits everything.Everything Extricable has built comes forward at once.
46:18 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.
46:43 Dark swarm goes down and Hardback's marines are firing at nothing! Extricable's cracklings eat the entire line!The final army does its work — Extricable breaks Hardback late.
46:50 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Extricable's force stays on that battlefield.
47:13 After that battle, Extricable still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
47:55 Unwilling to make the game too long, Extricable starts moving out.Here it comes: Extricable crosses the map with everything.
48:08 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.
48:42 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Extricable destroys everything Hardback had.The final army does its work — Extricable breaks Hardback late.
🎙 Hardback's advantage is gone — it's Extricable's game now.
48:56 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Extricable's force stays on that battlefield.
49:25 After that battle, Extricable still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:38 Plague first, then the charge — Extricable goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Extricable moves out to end it.
50:19 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!Hardback types it out: GG.
GG. Extricable closes it out over Hardback.
■ Extricable
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Extricable
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Yellow Extricable spawning at s1 and Green Ancestry spawning at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Extricable at s1, Ancestry at s2.
0:34 Extricable opens 12 Pool against Ancestry's Overpool.Extricable shows 12 Pool — Ancestry has gone Overpool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:03 Extricable places down a hatchery.Extricable plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:45 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
2:10 Extricable is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Extricable goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:43 Ancestry pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:30 Extricable successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Extricable takes the fight on his terms and sends Ancestry home with nothing.
4:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Extricable seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
4:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Extricable — the losses are light.
5:04 Extricable places down a hatchery.Quietly, Extricable adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:42 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
6:18 Extricable's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Extricable: the first units are already marching.
6:31 Ancestry is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:48 Ancestry with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Extricable's zerglings!Ancestry holds the early rush without blinking.
8:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Extricable — the losses are light.
8:36 With excellent skills and micro, Extricable managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
9:08 Extricable is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Extricable: the first units are already marching.
9:40 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.
10:04 All of a sudden, Ancestry has no armies left while Extricable is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Ancestry's way of life — Extricable marches on.
10:46 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Extricable pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Extricable seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Extricable as the game develops.
11:35 Extricable pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Extricable tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:04 Ancestry is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:42 Extricable places down a hatchery.Quietly, Extricable adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:05 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
13:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:20 Ancestry failed to break Extricable's zergling line of defense.Extricable holds the early rush without blinking.
14:34 Ancestry destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Extricable's army has been decimated.Ancestry takes a bite out of Extricable's force and backs off.
15:12 After that battle, Extricable destroyed about half of Ancestry's army.Extricable cuts Ancestry's army in half.
15:34 Eager to end the game, Extricable moves out with his armies.Extricable tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Extricable holds the stronger army for now.
16:07 Ancestry pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
16:38 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
17:09 Extricable with more superior zergling control outpowers Ancestry!Ancestry wasn't ready. Extricable's early aggression takes the lead.
17:45 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Extricable pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:12 With excellent skills and micro, Extricable managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
18:48 Extricable's forces appear to be larger compared to Ancestry's!Extricable's army is visibly the bigger one — Ancestry should not take this fight.
— The mid game —
19:09 Extricable is pushing his speedlings.Extricable hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:44 Extricable places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Extricable expands.
— The late game —
20:07 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Extricable holds the stronger army for now.
20:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:14 All of a sudden, Ancestry has no armies left while Extricable is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Extricable. The push continues.
21:45 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Extricable pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Extricable seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:43 Extricable is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Extricable starts the push.
23:05 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Ancestry GGs!Ancestry types it out: GG.
GG. Extricable closes it out over Ancestry.
■ Extricable
■ Shattering
army value
■ Extricable
■ Shattering
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:13 Shattering spawns at s1 in White while Extricable spawns at s2 in Yellow.Shattering in White at s1. Extricable in Yellow at s2. The map is set.
0:43 Shattering gets Forge Fast Expand against Extricable's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Shattering's Forge Fast Expand against Extricable's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:17 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
1:46 Extricable places down a hatchery.Extricable plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:10 Shattering decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Shattering tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:51 Extricable's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Extricable tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:03 Shattering kills off Extricable's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Shattering breaks Extricable's front door.
4:29 With excellent skills and micro, Extricable managed to fend off Shattering while losing less than half of his army.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:54 After that battle, Shattering still has most of his army with him.Extricable keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:39 Shattering is pushing out with his zealots.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:03 Extricable pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Extricable: the first units are already marching.
6:32 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:12 Extricable desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Extricable takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:23 Shattering failed to break Extricable's zergling line of defense.Extricable holds the early rush without blinking.
8:43 It seems that Shattering only managed to destroy less than half of Extricable's army.Shattering takes a bite out of Extricable's force and backs off.
9:09 Extricable only destroyed about half of Shattering's army.Extricable cuts Shattering's army in half.
9:41 It seems like Extricable has more units than Shattering!Extricable's army is visibly the bigger one — Shattering should not take this fight.
10:29 Shattering is pushing out with his zealots.Shattering tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:56 Unwilling to make the game too long, Extricable starts moving out.No more waiting. Extricable pushes.
11:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:53 Shattering lost some of his dragoons to Extricable's speedlings!The early pressure works — Extricable breaks Shattering's front door.
🎙 Extricable holds the stronger army for now.
12:38 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Extricable pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:00 After that battle, Extricable still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shattering — the losses are light.
13:40 Extricable pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Extricable goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:45 With really nice micro, Extricable's speedlings kills off Shattering's dragoons.Shattering wasn't ready. Extricable's early aggression takes the lead.
15:12 Shattering lost about half of his army in that battle.Extricable pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:55 After that battle, Extricable still has most of his army with him.Shattering keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:23 Extricable pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Extricable tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:41 Shattering's army is small compared to Extricable!Shattering needs production, fast; Extricable's army has outgrown his.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Extricable is far ahead.
17:16 Shattering warps in a nexus.Shattering takes another base — the economy widens.
18:06 Extricable decides to expand.Extricable plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:25 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
18:55 Shattering lost some of his dragoons to Extricable's speedlings!The early pressure works — Extricable breaks Shattering's front door.
19:27 Shattering has lost about half of his army in that battle.Extricable pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:58 It seems that Shattering only managed to destroy less than half of Extricable's army.Shattering takes a bite out of Extricable's force and backs off.
— The mid game —
20:29 Extricable brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Extricable's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:09 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Shattering GGs!That's it. Shattering looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Shattering taps out. Extricable's early game was simply better.
■ Extricable
■ Features
army value
■ Extricable
■ Features
economy
Play-by-play (78 lines)
0:14 Extricable spawns at s3 in Yellow while Features spawns at s2 in White.Extricable takes s3 in Yellow; across the map, Features settles in at s2 in White.
0:35 Extricable opens 12 Pool against Features's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Extricable's 12 Pool against Features's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:06 Extricable desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Extricable takes another base — the economy widens.
1:37 Features decides to expand.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:03 Extricable is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Extricable goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:19 Features pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:24 All of a sudden, Features has no armies left while Extricable is continuing to push across the map!Features's army evaporates. Extricable doesn't even slow down.
3:57 After that battle, Extricable destroyed about half of Features's army.Half of Features's force is gone — Extricable took it apart.
4:25 With excellent skills and micro, Extricable managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:45 Extricable's number of expansions are equal to Features's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Extricable and Features yet.
5:20 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:36 Extricable is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Extricable: the first units are already marching.
5:54 Features pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:36 Extricable places down a hatchery.Extricable takes another base — the economy widens.
6:54 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:35 Extricable failed to kill off Features's defending zerglings.Features holds the early rush without blinking.
7:43 Extricable destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Features's army has been decimated.Extricable clips Features's army — real damage, but Features fights on.
8:11 With excellent skills and micro, Extricable managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
8:49 Extricable moves out with his armies.Extricable tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
9:05 Features pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:36 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.
10:05 Extricable with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Features's zerglings!Extricable holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
10:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Extricable seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:12 After that battle, Extricable destroyed about half of Features's army.Half of Features's force is gone — Extricable took it apart.
11:22 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
11:58 Extricable pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Extricable goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:27 Features pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:03 Extricable places down a hatchery.Extricable takes another base — the economy widens.
13:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
13:45 With beautiful placement, Extricable successfully fends off Features's attacks.Extricable takes the fight on his terms and sends Features home with nothing.
14:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Extricable seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
14:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Extricable — the losses are light.
15:10 Extricable appears to have more army than Features!Extricable's army is visibly the bigger one — Features should not take this fight.
15:38 Extricable decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Extricable crosses the map with everything.
— The mid game —
16:08 Features is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
16:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
16:56 Features's mutalisks failed to dodge some scourges and he lost the mutalisk battle to Extricable!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Extricable holds Features.
17:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Extricable seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
17:45 After that battle, Extricable destroyed about half of Features's army.Half of Features's force is gone — Extricable took it apart.
18:30 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The scales tip toward Extricable — a lead, but not a safe one.
18:53 Extricable moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Extricable crosses the map with everything.
19:06 Extricable places down a hatchery.Extricable takes another base — the economy widens.
19:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
20:03 Extricable wiped off Features's zerglings, but Features had mutalisks popped just in time! Extricable has to back off!Features absorbs the mid-game push — Extricable gained nothing for the cost.
20:33 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Extricable pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:01 After that battle, Extricable still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
21:27 Features tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Extricable's defense line.Good instincts from Extricable; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
21:55 Extricable is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Extricable's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:18 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Extricable as the game develops.
— The late game —
22:54 Extricable with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Extricable breaks Features's position.
23:13 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Extricable pays for that trade with about half his army.
23:39 With excellent skills and micro, Extricable managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
24:12 Extricable is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Extricable's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:41 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
25:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
25:41 Extricable kills off Features's armies and continues pushing!Features's army evaporates. Extricable doesn't even slow down.
26:05 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Extricable's force stays on that battlefield.
26:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Extricable seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Extricable — a lead, but not a safe one.
27:00 Eager to end the game, Extricable moves out with his armies.Extricable tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
27:17 Extricable places down a hatchery.Extricable plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
27:56 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.
28:15 All of a sudden, Features has no armies left while Extricable is continuing to push across the map!Extricable wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
28:54 Extricable destroyed about half of Features's army after that battle.Extricable cuts Features's army in half.
29:21 After that battle, Extricable still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
29:51 Extricable is pushing his speedlings.Extricable's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:10 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Features GGs!Features types it out: GG.
GG. Extricable closes it out over Features.
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