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■ V8
■ Abseil
army value
■ V8
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (191 lines)
0:07 V8 spawns in Blue at s2 while Abseil spawns in Yellow at s1.We're underway — V8 spawns at s2, Abseil answers from s1.
0:32 Abseil opens 12 Pool against V8's Forge Fast Expand.V8 commits to Forge Fast Expand; Abseil answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
0:49 V8 decides to expand.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:16 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
1:34 Eager to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:08 Attempting to end the game, Abseil moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Abseil crosses the map with everything.
2:21 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:59 V8 kills off Abseil's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Abseil wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
3:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
3:36 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
3:58 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
4:21 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:42 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:04 Abseil pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
5:56 Abseil failed to break V8's defending line of zealots.Abseil's early gamble buys nothing — V8's defense was already in place.
6:22 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
6:32 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Abseil's army.V8 takes a bite out of Abseil's force and backs off.
6:58 In terms of army size, Abseil is behind V8!Abseil is badly outgunned — V8's force is a size larger.
7:17 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:58 Abseil is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:41 V8 failed to break Abseil's zergling line of defense.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Abseil's defense was already in place.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:00 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
9:13 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Abseil destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Abseil clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
9:42 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
10:02 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:37 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
10:55 Abseil pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
11:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:41 With beautiful placement, Abseil successfully fends off V8's attacks.Abseil holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
12:03 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:35 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:52 V8 decides to put some pressure on his opponent.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
— The mid game —
13:19 Abseil brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
13:26 In terms of army size, V8 is behind Abseil!V8 needs production, fast; Abseil's army has outgrown his.
14:06 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:23 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
14:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
14:58 The battle outcome favors Abseil as V8's armies melt into Abseil's armies' weapon fire!Abseil wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
15:33 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
16:15 Aaaaaa, Abseil's mineral line is stormed by V8's high templars!The raid lands — V8 chips away at Abseil's foundation.
16:46 Abseil brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
17:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:18 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Abseil didn't even have a chance against V8.V8 absorbs the mid-game push — Abseil gained nothing for the cost.
17:53 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:06 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:41 What superior Mutalisk micro from Abseil! V8's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Abseil. V8's economy takes a real hit.
19:01 Abseil has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:19 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
19:40 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:00 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.
20:24 All of a sudden, V8 has no armies left while Abseil is continuing to push across the map!Abseil wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
21:01 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
21:18 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, V8 destroyed only less than half of Abseil's army.V8 takes a bite out of Abseil's force and backs off.
21:40 V8 harasses Abseil and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — V8 chips away at Abseil's foundation.
21:51 What a pity! Abseil managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by V8's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — V8 shuts the door on Abseil.
22:16 Where is Abseil's detector? V8 sends dark templars to harass Abseil's mineral line!V8 gets into Abseil's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:38 V8 tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Abseil.V8 goes for the raid — Abseil is ready, and nothing comes of it.
23:03 Abseil has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
23:29 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
24:04 Abseil places down a hatchery.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
24:45 With beautiful placement, V8 successfully fends off Abseil's attacks.V8 holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
24:58 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:22 About half of Abseil's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
25:52 Zerglings ran past V8's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Abseil!V8 looks away for one second and Abseil makes him pay for it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:10 Currently, neither V8 nor Abseil appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — V8 and Abseil match each other.
26:41 Abseil tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past V8's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — V8 shuts the door on Abseil.
26:55 With corsairs sniping overlords, V8 is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
27:13 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
27:49 V8 can't push any further as Abseil burrowed some lurkers and V8 has no observers!Abseil absorbs the mid-game push — V8 gained nothing for the cost.
28:10 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:26 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
28:57 What a pity! Abseil managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by V8's army.Good instincts from V8; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
29:09 With corsairs sniping overlords, V8 is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:42 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
30:09 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
30:31 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
30:52 V8 was out-microed by Abseil and loses all his attacking forces.Abseil takes the fight on his terms and sends V8 home with nothing.
31:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
31:34 Abseil destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Abseil takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
31:50 V8 casts some storm! But Abseil lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Abseil shuts the door on V8.
32:16 V8 decides to start pushing across the map.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
32:43 Abseil brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
33:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
33:29 Abseil was out-microed by V8 and loses all his attacking forces.V8 holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
33:59 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
34:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
34:32 Eager to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
35:08 Abseil has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
35:29 Currently, V8 and Abseil appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
35:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
36:07 Abseil burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off V8's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Abseil holds V8.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
36:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
37:06 It seems that Abseil only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Abseil takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
37:24 V8 tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Abseil's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Abseil shuts the door on V8.
37:35 V8 tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Abseil's economy.V8 knocks, Abseil answers. No damage done.
38:06 Abseil now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
38:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
39:02 V8 successfully fends off Abseil's attacks.The attack shatters on V8's line. Great positioning.
39:14 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:45 Abseil lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
40:10 V8 tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Abseil.Good instincts from Abseil; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
— The late game —
40:20 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Abseil goes in.Everything Abseil has built comes forward at once.
40:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
41:02 Under dark swarm V8's dragoons are useless — Abseil's cracklings tear the army apart!There's no rebuilding from that. Abseil's late-game push decides it.
41:40 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:55 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Abseil's army has been decimated.V8 clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
42:11 V8 decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
42:34 Abseil decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Abseil crosses the map with everything.
43:07 At the moment, neither V8 nor Abseil is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
43:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
43:52 Dark swarm covers the hatcheries — V8's dragoons fire into nothing and Abseil holds.Abseil holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
44:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:46 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:53 Reaver! Reaver! V8's reaver is killing off most of Abseil's workers!The raid lands — V8 chips away at Abseil's foundation.
45:22 Aaaaaa, Abseil's mineral line is stormed by V8's high templars!Abseil looks away for one second and V8 makes him pay for it.
45:56 Attempting to end the game, Abseil moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Abseil pushes.
46:03 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.
46:42 V8 had the observers for those lurkers and Abseil's push simply stops.V8 holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
46:57 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:27 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Abseil's army has been decimated.V8 clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
47:41 V8 tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Abseil's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Abseil shuts the door on V8.
48:03 Zerglings ran past V8's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Abseil!Abseil gets into V8's mineral line — workers are dying.
48:36 Eager to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
48:49 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Abseil goes in.Everything Abseil has built comes forward at once.
49:08 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.
49:42 V8's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Abseil's defilers die with it.The final army does its work — V8 breaks Abseil late.
50:06 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
50:15 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
50:50 V8 shot down Abseil's hatchery.Abseil's expansion burns — V8 tears it down.
51:01 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
51:38 Every gateway is pumping and V8 starts walking across the map.This is the big one — V8 commits the late-game army.
52:03 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Abseil goes in.This is the big one — Abseil commits the late-game army.
52:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
52:37 Dark swarm covers the hatcheries — V8's dragoons fire into nothing and Abseil holds.Abseil holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
53:08 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
53:30 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
53:57 V8 casts some storm! But Abseil lost no workers.V8 goes for the raid — Abseil is ready, and nothing comes of it.
54:14 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes V8.Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
54:27 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Abseil pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Abseil moves out to end it.
55:03 Currently, V8 and Abseil appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, V8 and Abseil are level.
55:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
55:40 Abseil kills off V8's armies and continues pushing!Abseil wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
55:58 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
56:30 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Abseil's army has been decimated.V8 takes a bite out of Abseil's force and backs off.
57:00 Every gateway is pumping and V8 starts walking across the map.Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
57:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
57:37 The corsairs cleared the sky and V8's ground army does the rest to Abseil.There's no rebuilding from that. V8's late-game push decides it.
57:55 About half of Abseil's army has been decimated in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
58:32 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
58:54 V8 rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
59:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
59:35 The corsairs cleared the sky and V8's ground army does the rest to Abseil.The final army does its work — V8 breaks Abseil late.
🎙 It's all going V8's way right now.
59:53 V8 destroyed about half of Abseil's army after that battle.Half of Abseil's force is gone — V8 took it apart.
60:27 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Abseil destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Abseil clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
60:38 V8 tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Abseil.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Abseil shuts the door on V8.
61:02 Zerglings ran past V8's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Abseil!Abseil gets into V8's mineral line — workers are dying.
61:31 V8 casts some storm! But Abseil lost no workers.V8 knocks, Abseil answers. No damage done.
61:54 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes V8.Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
62:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
62:34 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — V8 walks through Abseil's army.The final army does its work — V8 breaks Abseil late.
63:11 Abseil has lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 V8 has built a commanding army lead — Abseil needs something special here.
63:25 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
63:46 V8 rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — V8 commits the late-game army.
64:07 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Abseil GGs!Abseil GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Abseil taps out. V8's late game was simply better.
■ V8
■ Abseil
army value
■ V8
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:07 The Green Abseil spawns at s1 while Yellow V8 spawns at s2.We're underway — Abseil spawns at s1, V8 answers from s2.
0:46 V8 gets Forge Fast Expand against Abseil's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Abseil, Forge Fast Expand from V8.
— The early game —
1:11 Abseil places down a hatchery.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:57 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
2:27 Abseil is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:58 V8 moves out with his armies.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
3:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:04 V8 lost some of his dragoons to Abseil's speedlings!The early pressure works — Abseil breaks V8's front door.
4:31 It seems that Abseil only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Abseil takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
5:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:36 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
6:08 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:51 Unwilling to make the game too long, Abseil starts moving out.Here it comes: Abseil crosses the map with everything.
7:18 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:54 Abseil's number of expansions are equal to V8's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Abseil and V8 yet.
8:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
8:53 Abseil with some nice speedling surrounds killed V8's zealots!The early pressure works — Abseil breaks V8's front door.
9:28 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
10:18 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:36 Abseil's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
11:16 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:55 Abseil with some nice speedling surrounds killed V8's zealots!The early pressure works — Abseil breaks V8's front door.
12:32 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
🎙 Abseil holds the stronger army for now.
13:06 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
13:32 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:07 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
14:38 Abseil pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:41 With really nice micro, Abseil's speedlings kills off V8's dragoons.The early pressure works — Abseil breaks V8's front door.
16:20 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
16:58 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:16 Abseil's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Abseil has built a commanding army lead — V8 needs something special here.
18:01 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
18:22 V8 failed to deal nicely with Abseil's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.V8's defense bends, then snaps. Abseil takes the middle of the game.
19:11 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
19:43 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
20:18 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, V8 GGs!That's it. V8 looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Abseil closes it out over V8.
■ V8
■ Abseil
army value
■ V8
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (83 lines)
0:11 V8 spawns at s3 in White while Abseil spawns at s2 in Yellow.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: V8 at s3, Abseil at s2.
0:37 V8 gets Forge Fast Expand against Abseil's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from V8, 12 Hatch from Abseil.
— The early game —
0:53 V8 starts expanding.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:31 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
1:58 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:31 Abseil starts pushing across the map.Abseil tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
2:49 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:15 V8 failed to break Abseil's zergling line of defense.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Abseil's defense was already in place.
3:49 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Abseil's army has been decimated.V8 takes a bite out of Abseil's force and backs off.
4:01 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Abseil destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Abseil takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
4:37 Abseil places down a hatchery.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:00 V8 moves out with his armies.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
5:29 Abseil moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Abseil pushes.
5:53 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
6:40 Abseil with some nice speedling surrounds killed V8's zealots!V8 wasn't ready. Abseil's early aggression takes the lead.
7:07 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
7:43 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
8:16 In terms of army size, V8 is behind Abseil!V8 needs production, fast; Abseil's army has outgrown his.
8:24 V8 starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
8:53 Abseil pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
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.
9:58 V8 kills off Abseil's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Abseil wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
10:15 V8 only destroyed about half of Abseil's army.V8 cuts Abseil's army in half.
10:39 Abseil destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Abseil clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
11:23 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:35 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
12:17 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
12:34 Abseil is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
13:17 Abseil failed to kill off V8's defending zealots.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
13:47 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
14:15 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
14:50 With corsairs sniping overlords, V8 is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
15:09 Abseil desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
15:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:06 The battle outcome favors V8 as Abseil's armies melt into V8's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for V8. The push continues.
16:43 Abseil lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:56 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:27 V8 destroys Abseil's hatchery, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Abseil watches V8 level the expansion.
17:59 With corsairs sniping overlords, V8 is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
18:23 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
18:38 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:42 V8's massive number of speedlots slice through Abseil's zerglings and hydralisks.Abseil's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
20:13 After that battle, V8 destroyed about half of Abseil's army.Half of Abseil's force is gone — V8 took it apart.
20:28 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:59 Zerglings ran past V8's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Abseil!V8 looks away for one second and Abseil makes him pay for it.
21:18 Looks like V8 is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:02 V8 appears to have more army than Abseil!V8's army is visibly the bigger one — Abseil should not take this fight.
🎙 V8 edges ahead on army strength.
22:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:52 Abseil scourged some of V8's annoying corsairs, and kills off majority of the speedlots with his lurkers!Abseil absorbs the mid-game push — V8 gained nothing for the cost.
23:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
23:28 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:04 What superior Mutalisk micro from Abseil! V8's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Abseil. V8's economy takes a real hit.
24:32 Attempting to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
25:00 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:16 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
25:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The scales tip toward V8 — a lead, but not a safe one.
26:22 V8's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!Abseil's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
26:41 Abseil lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
27:09 Abseil destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Abseil takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
27:27 Abseil's hatchery has been destroyed by V8.V8 finds the weak point and Abseil's new base is gone.
27:59 Looks like V8 is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:39 Abseil starts expanding.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
28:59 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
29:31 V8's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!Abseil's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
🎙 V8 has built a commanding army lead — Abseil needs something special here.
29:55 Abseil lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
30:24 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
30:49 Zerglings ran past V8's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Abseil!The raid lands — Abseil chips away at V8's foundation.
31:09 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Abseil GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Abseil taps.
Abseil taps out. V8's mid game was simply better.
■ V8
■ Abseil
army value
■ V8
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (87 lines)
0:17 The game starts with Red Abseil spawning at s1 and White V8 spawning at s3.Abseil takes s1 in Red; across the map, V8 settles in at s3 in White.
0:31 V8 gets Forge Fast Expand against Abseil's 12 Hatch.Abseil commits to 12 Hatch; V8 answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:12 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:24 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
1:48 Abseil's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:27 V8 decides to start pushing across the map.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:23 With really nice micro, Abseil's speedlings kills off V8's dragoons.V8 wasn't ready. Abseil's early aggression takes the lead.
3:34 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:45 Abseil places down a hatchery.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:58 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
5:26 Abseil's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
5:59 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:49 V8 failed to break Abseil's zergling line of defense.Abseil holds the early rush without blinking.
7:26 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
7:38 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
8:21 Abseil's forces appear to be larger compared to V8's!Count the units: Abseil has the edge over V8 right now.
8:35 Abseil decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Abseil has seen enough — the army moves out.
8:58 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:21 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:58 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
10:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:44 Abseil failed to kill off V8's defending zealots.Abseil's early gamble buys nothing — V8's defense was already in place.
11:17 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:55 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Abseil's army has been decimated.V8 takes a bite out of Abseil's force and backs off.
12:05 Abseil's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:30 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
13:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:23 Abseil with his speedlings successfully defend against V8's early zealot pressure.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Abseil's defense was already in place.
13:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 V8 is a step behind and knows it.
14:35 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
14:56 Abseil decides to expand.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:16 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
15:47 Abseil has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
16:05 V8 is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:39 Abseil's forces appear to be larger compared to V8's!Abseil's army is visibly the bigger one — V8 should not take this fight.
17:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
17:30 Abseil successfully fends off V8's attacks.Abseil holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
18:02 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Abseil — a lead, but not a safe one.
18:28 Abseil destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Abseil clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
19:02 V8 casts some storm! But Abseil lost no workers.V8 goes for the raid — Abseil is ready, and nothing comes of it.
19:15 Zerglings ran past V8's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Abseil!Beautiful harassment from Abseil. V8's economy takes a real hit.
19:48 V8 tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Abseil.Good instincts from Abseil; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
20:06 Attempting to end the game, Abseil moves out with his armies.Abseil tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
20:49 Abseil places down a hatchery.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:16 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
21:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:54 V8 failed to deal nicely with Abseil's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Abseil breaks V8's position.
🎙 Abseil holds the stronger army for now.
22:36 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
22:48 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, V8 destroyed only less than half of Abseil's army.V8 takes a bite out of Abseil's force and backs off.
23:15 Abseil moves out with his armies.Abseil has seen enough — the army moves out.
23:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:16 Abseil's scourge sniped a few of V8's observers! V8 can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Abseil breaks V8's position.
24:36 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
25:09 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
25:32 V8's nexus has been destroyed by Abseil.V8's expansion burns — Abseil tears it down.
25:52 V8 tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Abseil's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Abseil shuts the door on V8.
🎙 V8 is a step behind and knows it.
26:21 Abseil brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
26:54 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
27:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
27:52 Abseil micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid V8's storms, and seems to have won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Abseil breaks V8's position.
28:09 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
28:50 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:59 Where is Abseil's detector? V8 sends dark templars to harass Abseil's mineral line!Abseil looks away for one second and V8 makes him pay for it.
29:40 Abseil now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
29:54 V8 must macro up quickly or Abseil will just roll him over!V8 is badly outgunned — Abseil's force is a size larger.
🎙 Abseil edges ahead on army strength.
30:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
31:03 V8 failed to deal nicely with Abseil's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Abseil breaks V8's position.
31:28 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
31:51 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:20 Without any further reinforcements, V8's expansion is decimated by Abseil's armies.The base falls. Abseil rips V8's economy back a full step.
32:45 Abseil brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
33:19 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, V8 taps out!V8 GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Abseil defeats V8, settled in the mid game.
■ V8
■ Abseil
army value
■ V8
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (7 lines)
0:14 V8 spawns in Green at s3 while Abseil spawns in White at s1.V8 in Green at s3. Abseil in White at s1. The map is set.
2:35 Abseil opens 5 Pool against V8's Forge Fast Expand.V8 commits to Forge Fast Expand; Abseil answers with 5 Pool.
4:45 Abseil decides to cheese today.Abseil isn't playing fair today — the cheese is on.
🎙 V8 is hanging on by a thread against Abseil's army.
6:58 Taking the advantage of an aggressive build, Abseil attacks V8.Abseil commits to the cheese — it's at V8's door already.
9:03 V8 GGs after being cheesed by Abseil.The cheese lands — V8 GGs, and Abseil steals the game.
Abseil takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ V8
■ Abseil
army value
■ V8
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:16 Abseil spawns in Purple at s1 while V8 spawns in Yellow at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Abseil at s1, V8 at s2.
0:46 V8 gets Forge Fast Expand against Abseil's Overpool.Abseil shows Overpool — V8 has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:15 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
1:36 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:05 Abseil pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:41 V8 starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
3:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:45 Abseil with his speedlings successfully defend against V8's early zealot pressure.Abseil holds the early rush without blinking.
4:22 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Abseil's army.V8 takes a bite out of Abseil's force and backs off.
4:46 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
5:19 Abseil places down a hatchery.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:49 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
6:23 Abseil is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
6:53 Eager to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:57 Abseil kills off V8's armies and continues pushing!Abseil wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
8:22 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
9:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
9:14 Abseil decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Abseil has seen enough — the army moves out.
— The mid game —
9:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:13 V8 lost some of his dragoons to Abseil's speedlings!V8 wasn't ready. Abseil's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Abseil's force dwarfs what V8 has left on the field.
10:52 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
11:20 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
12:06 Abseil decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Abseil pushes.
12:30 V8 is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Abseil's army.V8 is badly outgunned — Abseil's force is a size larger.
12:47 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:35 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.
13:54 With really nice micro, Abseil's speedlings kills off V8's dragoons.The early pressure works — Abseil breaks V8's front door.
🎙 Abseil's force dwarfs what V8 has left on the field.
14:39 V8 seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Abseil limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
14:55 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
15:20 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
16:11 Abseil pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:39 Attempting to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
— The late game —
17:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:26 V8 was out-microed by Abseil and loses all his attacking forces.Abseil takes the fight on his terms and sends V8 home with nothing.
18:00 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
18:35 V8 lost more than half of his army in that battle.Abseil limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
🎙 It's all going Abseil's way right now.
19:00 Abseil pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
19:35 V8 is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Abseil's army.V8 is badly outgunned — Abseil's force is a size larger.
20:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
20:34 Abseil kills off V8's armies and continues pushing!V8's army evaporates. Abseil doesn't even slow down.
21:05 Abseil destroyed more than half of V8's army after that battle!When the smoke clears, Abseil has erased most of what V8 brought.
21:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
22:00 V8 having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.V8 types it out: GG.
V8 taps out. Abseil's early game was simply better.
Head to head
28 games
V8
14 – 14
Abseil