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■ Ensue
■ Arcane
army value
■ Ensue
■ Arcane
economy
Play-by-play (73 lines)
0:07 Arcane spawns in Teal at s1 while Ensue spawns in Green at s2.We're underway — Arcane spawns at s1, Ensue answers from s2.
0:33 Ensue opens 2 Rax FE against Arcane's 12 Hatch.Arcane commits to 12 Hatch; Ensue answers with 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:02 Arcane places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Arcane expands.
1:32 Ensue places down a command center.Quietly, Ensue adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:50 Arcane's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Arcane: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:28 Ensue feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Ensue: the first units are already marching.
3:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:26 Arcane failed to break through Ensue's marine defense line.Arcane's early gamble buys nothing — Ensue's defense was already in place.
3:55 Arcane destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ensue's army has been decimated.Arcane takes a bite out of Ensue's force and backs off.
4:15 Ensue only destroyed about half of Arcane's army.Ensue cuts Arcane's army in half.
4:51 Arcane must macro up quickly or Ensue will just roll him over!Arcane needs production, fast; Ensue's army has outgrown his.
5:04 Unwilling to make the game too long, Arcane starts moving out.Arcane has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:39 Ensue feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Ensue goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:58 Ensue places down a command center.More workers, more money: Ensue expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:08 Ensue gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Ensue breaks Arcane's front door.
7:20 Arcane has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ensue's force stays on that battlefield.
7:55 With excellent skills and micro, Ensue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:28 Arcane places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Arcane expands.
8:48 Arcane is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Arcane goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:13 Ensue starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Ensue: the first units are already marching.
9:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:14 Ensue gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Ensue breaks Arcane's front door.
🎙 Ensue holds the stronger army for now.
10:43 It seems that Ensue only managed to destroy less than half of Arcane's army.Ensue clips Arcane's army — real damage, but Arcane fights on.
11:17 With excellent skills and micro, Ensue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
11:43 Both Arcane and Ensue appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Arcane and Ensue yet.
12:05 Arcane decides to start pushing across the map.Arcane has seen enough — the army moves out.
12:32 Ensue feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Ensue tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:53 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:23 The battle outcome favors Arcane as Ensue's armies melt into Arcane's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Arcane. The push continues.
14:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Ensue seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
14:18 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Ensue while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
14:43 Arcane with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Arcane goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:26 Arcane places down a hatchery.Quietly, Arcane adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:50 Ensue places down a command center.Ensue takes another base — the economy widens.
16:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
16:43 Arcane seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Ensue is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Arcane breaks Ensue's position.
17:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Ensue seems to be fine.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:27 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
18:01 Ensue starts pushing across the map.Ensue has seen enough — the army moves out.
18:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
18:55 Ensue stimpacked his marines and sliced through Arcane's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Ensue breaks Arcane's position.
19:16 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.Ensue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:47 With excellent skills and micro, Ensue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:24 Unwilling to make the game too long, Arcane starts moving out.Arcane tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
20:50 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The late game —
21:10 All of a sudden, Ensue has no armies left while Arcane is continuing to push across the map!Arcane wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
21:53 Ensue has lost about half of his army in that battle.Arcane pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:06 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.Ensue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:48 Ensue now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Ensue's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
22:58 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
23:36 Ensue seemed like winning the battle but when Arcane's mutalisks came into the scene, things changed, Arcane won the battle!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Arcane holds Ensue.
23:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
24:29 About half of Ensue's army has been decimated in that battle.Arcane pays for that trade with about half his army.
25:00 What superior Mutalisk micro from Arcane! Ensue's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Arcane. Ensue's economy takes a real hit.
25:25 Arcane moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Arcane crosses the map with everything.
25:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
26:21 Arcane seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Ensue is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Arcane breaks Ensue's position.
26:37 Arcane only destroyed about half of Ensue's army.Half of Ensue's force is gone — Arcane took it apart.
🎙 Arcane holds the stronger army for now.
27:16 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Ensue while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
27:47 Arcane moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Arcane crosses the map with everything.
28:07 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Ensue taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Ensue taps.
Ensue taps out. Arcane's mid game was simply better.
■ Ensue
■ Arcane
army value
■ Ensue
■ Arcane
economy
Play-by-play (167 lines)
0:08 The game starts with Purple Ensue spawning at s1 and Green Arcane spawning at s4.We're underway — Ensue spawns at s1, Arcane answers from s4.
0:29 Ensue opens 2 Rax FE against Arcane's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 2 Rax FE from Ensue, 12 Hatch from Arcane.
— The early game —
0:59 Ensue decides to expand.More workers, more money: Ensue expands.
1:20 Arcane places down a hatchery.Quietly, Arcane adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:40 Ensue starts pushing across the map.Ensue has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:06 Arcane's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Arcane: the first units are already marching.
2:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
2:48 Ensue gains early map control with his marines!Arcane wasn't ready. Ensue's early aggression takes the lead.
3:16 About half of Arcane's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ensue's force stays on that battlefield.
3:50 With excellent skills and micro, Ensue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
4:08 Arcane places down a hatchery.Quietly, Arcane adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:22 Ensue decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Ensue: the first units are already marching.
4:58 Arcane's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Arcane: the first units are already marching.
5:18 Ensue places down a command center.More workers, more money: Ensue expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
5:57 Arcane's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Ensue continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Ensue breaks Arcane's front door.
6:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.Ensue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:42 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Arcane destroyed only less than half of Ensue's army.Arcane takes a bite out of Ensue's force and backs off.
7:04 Ensue starts pushing out with his marines.Ensue tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:37 Attempting to end the game, Arcane moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Arcane pushes.
7:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:20 Ensue gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Ensue breaks Arcane's front door.
8:41 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Ensue while losing less than half of his army.Ensue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:09 After that battle, Ensue still has most of his army with him.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:36 Arcane decides to expand.More workers, more money: Arcane expands.
9:51 Ensue starts pushing out with his marines.Ensue goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:22 Arcane's zerglings are pushing out!Arcane tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:46 Arcane has more expansions than Ensue.Arcane is out-expanding Ensue — the money game is tilting.
11:08 Ensue places down a command center.Ensue plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:38 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:45 Nice control from Arcane! He killed Ensue's marines and continues pressuring!Ensue wasn't ready. Arcane's early aggression takes the lead.
12:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Ensue seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:29 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
12:53 Arcane brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Arcane starts the push.
13:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
13:42 Ensue seems to have run out of scans! Arcane's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!The mid-game push crashes through — Arcane breaks Ensue's position.
14:20 Ensue has lost about half of his army in that battle.Arcane pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:36 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Ensue while losing less than half of his army.Ensue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:58 Arcane brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Arcane hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:31 Ensue is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Arcane's army.Ensue is badly outgunned — Arcane's force is a size larger.
15:54 Ensue places down a command center.Ensue plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:12 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane takes another base — the economy widens.
16:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
16:58 All of a sudden, Ensue has no armies left while Arcane is continuing to push across the map!Arcane wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
17:30 After that battle, Ensue still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
17:48 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Ensue while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
18:16 Ensue tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Arcane's armies.The base falls. Arcane rips Ensue's economy back a full step.
18:39 Dropship! Dropship! Ensue drops some vultures into Arcane's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Ensue. Arcane's economy takes a real hit.
18:57 Ensue places down a command center.Ensue takes another base — the economy widens.
19:13 Eager to end the game, Arcane moves out with his armies.Arcane tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Ensue is a step behind and knows it.
19:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:57 Arcane's well-placed lurkers caught Ensue's tanks and medics off-guard! Ensue's army is completely melting!Ensue's defense bends, then snaps. Arcane takes the middle of the game.
20:24 After that battle, Arcane destroyed about half of Ensue's army.Arcane cuts Ensue's army in half.
20:47 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Ensue while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
21:10 Ensue dropped some marines into Arcane's mineral line!Arcane looks away for one second and Ensue makes him pay for it.
21:40 Arcane starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Arcane hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:58 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
22:40 With beautiful placement, Ensue successfully fends off Arcane's attacks.Arcane commits and it's the wrong call — Ensue cleans it up.
🎙 Ensue is a step behind and knows it.
23:15 With excellent skills and micro, Ensue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
23:25 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ensue destroyed only less than half of Arcane's army.Ensue takes a bite out of Arcane's force and backs off.
23:52 Ensue harasses Arcane's economy and gets ahead of the game.Arcane looks away for one second and Ensue makes him pay for it.
24:22 Ensue places down a command center.Ensue takes another base — the economy widens.
24:51 What superior Mutalisk micro from Arcane! Ensue's economy is suffering!Ensue looks away for one second and Arcane makes him pay for it.
25:15 Arcane decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Arcane crosses the map with everything.
25:30 Currently, neither Ensue nor Arcane appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Ensue and Arcane match each other.
25:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
26:21 Arcane seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Ensue is totally losing this battle!Ensue's defense bends, then snaps. Arcane takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:47 About half of Ensue's army has been decimated in that battle.Arcane pays for that trade with about half his army.
27:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.Ensue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:34 Arcane places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Arcane expands.
27:46 Arcane starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Arcane's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:14 Ensue places down a command center.More workers, more money: Ensue expands.
28:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
29:13 Arcane's well-placed lurkers caught Ensue's tanks and medics off-guard! Ensue's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Arcane breaks Ensue's position.
29:30 After that battle, Ensue still has most of his army with him.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:46 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ensue destroyed only less than half of Arcane's army.Ensue takes a bite out of Arcane's force and backs off.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:23 Ensue tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Arcane.Ensue goes for the raid — Arcane is ready, and nothing comes of it.
30:46 Ensue is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Ensue's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:02 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
31:21 Arcane's zerglings didn't do much damage to Ensue's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.The mid-game push crashes through — Ensue breaks Arcane's position.
31:50 Ensue destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Arcane's army has been decimated.Ensue takes a bite out of Arcane's force and backs off.
32:13 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Arcane destroyed only less than half of Ensue's army.Arcane takes a bite out of Ensue's force and backs off.
32:42 Unwilling to make the game too long, Arcane starts moving out.Arcane has seen enough — the army moves out.
32:53 Arcane places down a hatchery.Quietly, Arcane adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
33:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
33:43 Ensue seems to have run out of scans! Arcane's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!Ensue's defense bends, then snaps. Arcane takes the middle of the game.
34:04 After that battle, Ensue still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
34:34 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Ensue while losing less than half of his army.Ensue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:57 Ensue might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Arcane did.Ensue needs an expansion soon or Arcane's economy simply wins this.
35:18 Ensue places down a command center.Quietly, Ensue adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
35:41 Ensue is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Ensue starts the push.
35:58 Arcane starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Arcane hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:31 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
37:00 Arcane held off Ensue's M&M group merely with the help of newly popped lurkers.Arcane absorbs the mid-game push — Ensue gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:11 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ensue destroyed only less than half of Arcane's army.Ensue takes a bite out of Arcane's force and backs off.
37:46 With excellent skills and micro, Ensue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:08 Arcane starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Arcane hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
38:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
38:48 Arcane's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Ensue has enough M&M to prevent Arcane from further poking in!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ensue holds Arcane.
39:17 After that battle, Ensue still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
39:40 Arcane lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ensue's force stays on that battlefield.
40:04 Arcane decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Arcane pushes.
40:16 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The late game —
40:46 Arcane threw the swarm at a full tank line and Ensue barely moved.Ensue holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
41:14 With excellent skills and micro, Ensue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:35 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Ensue while losing less than half of his army.Ensue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:01 Ensue appears to have more army than Arcane!Count the units: Ensue has the edge over Arcane right now.
42:20 Cloaked wraiths from Ensue are harassing Arcane!The raid lands — Ensue chips away at Arcane's foundation.
42:52 Dropship! Dropship! Ensue drops some vultures into Arcane's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Ensue. Arcane's economy takes a real hit.
43:09 What superior Mutalisk micro from Arcane! Ensue's economy is suffering!Arcane gets into Ensue's mineral line — workers are dying.
43:28 Ensue creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Ensue has built comes forward at once.
43:52 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Arcane commits everything.This is the big one — Arcane commits the late-game army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
44:09 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.
44:49 Ensue successfully fends off Arcane's attacks.Arcane commits and it's the wrong call — Ensue cleans it up.
44:56 With excellent skills and micro, Ensue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
45:26 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
46:00 Ensue decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Ensue crosses the map with everything.
46:19 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Arcane is moving out!This is the big one — Arcane commits the late-game army.
46:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
46:56 Dark swarm goes down and Ensue's marines are firing at nothing! Arcane's cracklings eat the entire line!The final army does its work — Arcane breaks Ensue late.
47:22 Ensue lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Arcane's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:43 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
48:14 Ensue moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.This is the big one — Ensue commits the late-game army.
48:26 Arcane decides to move out with his armies.Arcane has seen enough — the army moves out.
49:01 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
49:24 The tank line advances and Arcane's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Ensue is winning this.There's no rebuilding from that. Ensue's late-game push decides it.
49:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.Ensue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:07 After that battle, Ensue still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
50:21 Ensue creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Ensue commits the late-game army.
51:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
51:12 Irradiate on the defilers! Ensue watches Arcane's swarm evaporate and pushes on.There's no rebuilding from that. Ensue's late-game push decides it.
51:34 Arcane has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ensue pays for that trade with about half his army.
52:00 After that battle, Ensue still has most of his army with him.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:21 Ensue's number of expansions are equal to Arcane's.Base for base, they're level — Ensue and Arcane match each other.
52:44 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Ensue pushes into the swarm.Max supply, full upgrades: Ensue moves out to end it.
53:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
53:36 All of a sudden, Arcane has no armies left while Ensue is continuing to push across the map!Ensue wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
54:04 Ensue only destroyed about half of Arcane's army.Half of Arcane's force is gone — Ensue took it apart.
54:22 After that battle, Ensue still has most of his army with him.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Ensue edges ahead on army strength.
54:58 Arcane tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Ensue's defense line.Arcane goes for the raid — Ensue is ready, and nothing comes of it.
55:19 Eager to end the game, Ensue moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ensue crosses the map with everything.
55:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
56:01 The tank line advances and Arcane's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Ensue is winning this.The final army does its work — Ensue breaks Arcane late.
56:18 Arcane has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ensue pays for that trade with about half his army.
56:45 With excellent skills and micro, Ensue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:07 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Arcane GGs!Arcane types it out: GG.
GG. Ensue closes it out over Arcane.
■ Ensue
■ Arcane
army value
■ Ensue
■ Arcane
economy
Play-by-play (174 lines)
0:17 Arcane spawns in Teal at s2 while Ensue spawns in Red at s4.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Arcane at s2, Ensue at s4.
0:39 Ensue gets 1 Rax Gas against Arcane's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Arcane, 1 Rax Gas from Ensue.
— The early game —
1:06 Arcane places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Arcane expands.
1:28 Ensue places down a command center.Quietly, Ensue adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:53 Arcane with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Arcane tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:03 Ensue feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Ensue: the first units are already marching.
2:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:50 Ensue kills off Arcane's zerglings with his marines!Arcane wasn't ready. Ensue's early aggression takes the lead.
3:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
3:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Ensue seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
4:02 Arcane with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Arcane tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:23 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ensue starts moving out.No more waiting. Ensue pushes.
4:40 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane takes another base — the economy widens.
5:16 Ensue places down a command center.Ensue plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
5:56 Arcane failed to break through Ensue's marine defense line.Ensue holds the early rush without blinking.
6:26 Ensue lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Arcane's force stays on that battlefield.
6:47 Arcane has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ensue's force stays on that battlefield.
7:09 Arcane is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Arcane goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:26 Ensue decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Ensue goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:50 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
8:27 Arcane failed to kill off Ensue's defending marines.Ensue holds the early rush without blinking.
8:37 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Arcane destroyed only less than half of Ensue's army.Arcane clips Ensue's army — real damage, but Ensue fights on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:58 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.Ensue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:18 Currently, neither Arcane nor Ensue appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Arcane and Ensue yet.
9:59 Ensue desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Ensue takes another base — the economy widens.
10:06 Attempting to end the game, Arcane moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Arcane pushes.
10:48 Ensue decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Ensue goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:55 Arcane places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Arcane expands.
11:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
11:55 Ensue gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Ensue breaks Arcane's front door.
12:06 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Ensue while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:27 With excellent skills and micro, Ensue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
12:50 Arcane is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Arcane starts the push.
13:29 Ensue is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Ensue starts the push.
13:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:10 Arcane successfully fends off Ensue's attacks.Arcane holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
14:30 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Ensue while losing less than half of his army.Ensue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:03 About half of Ensue's army has been decimated in that battle.Arcane pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:14 Ensue places down a command center.Ensue plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:46 What a pity! Arcane managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Ensue's army.Arcane knocks, Ensue answers. No damage done.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:57 Arcane starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Arcane starts the push.
16:23 Ensue has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Arcane.Ensue runs 1 more bases than Arcane. That compounds.
16:47 Arcane places down a hatchery.Quietly, Arcane adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:47 Arcane is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Ensue's marines melt in this attack!Ensue's defense bends, then snaps. Arcane takes the middle of the game.
17:56 After that battle, Ensue still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
18:28 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Ensue while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
18:53 Cloaked wraiths from Ensue are harassing Arcane!Beautiful harassment from Ensue. Arcane's economy takes a real hit.
19:04 What a pity! Arcane managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Ensue's army.Arcane knocks, Ensue answers. No damage done.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:33 Nice try from Ensue to harass Arcane, but Arcane's reaction is just too agile.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Arcane shuts the door on Ensue.
19:47 Ensue's cloaked wraith did not do much to Arcane's economy.Good instincts from Arcane; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
20:14 Arcane starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Arcane's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:35 Ensue places down a command center.Ensue plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:26 Ensue successfully fends off Arcane's attacks.Ensue holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
21:53 After that battle, Ensue still has most of his army with him.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:19 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.Ensue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:45 Arcane starts expanding.Arcane plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:02 Zerglings ran past Ensue's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Arcane!Ensue looks away for one second and Arcane makes him pay for it.
23:26 Ensue tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Arcane.Ensue goes for the raid — Arcane is ready, and nothing comes of it.
23:54 Arcane brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Arcane starts the push.
24:16 Ensue places down a command center.Quietly, Ensue adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
24:53 Ensue's marines forced Arcane's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ensue holds Arcane.
25:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Ensue seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
25:45 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Ensue while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
26:05 Dropship! Dropship! Ensue drops some vultures into Arcane's mineral line!Arcane looks away for one second and Ensue makes him pay for it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:27 Arcane starts expanding.More workers, more money: Arcane expands.
27:01 Dropship! Dropship! Ensue drops some vultures into Arcane's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Ensue. Arcane's economy takes a real hit.
27:14 Zerglings ran past Ensue's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Arcane!Arcane gets into Ensue's mineral line — workers are dying.
27:38 Arcane's number of expansions are equal to Ensue's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Arcane and Ensue yet.
28:02 Arcane is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Arcane hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:34 Ensue is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Ensue starts the push.
28:54 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
29:07 Arcane backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Ensue absorbs the mid-game push — Arcane gained nothing for the cost.
29:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Ensue seems to be fine.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:56 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Ensue while losing less than half of his army.Ensue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:27 Ensue starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Ensue crosses the map with everything.
30:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
31:11 Ensue seemed like winning the battle but when Arcane's mutalisks came into the scene, things changed, Arcane won the battle!Arcane absorbs the mid-game push — Ensue gained nothing for the cost.
31:36 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Ensue while losing less than half of his army.Ensue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Ensue seems to be fine.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:26 Zerglings ran past Ensue's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Arcane!Beautiful harassment from Arcane. Ensue's economy takes a real hit.
32:41 Arcane decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Arcane crosses the map with everything.
33:02 Ensue is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Ensue starts the push.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
33:40 In terms of army size, Arcane and Ensue are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
34:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
34:10 Arcane lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Ensue's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.Ensue absorbs the mid-game push — Arcane gained nothing for the cost.
34:51 Arcane destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ensue's army has been decimated.Arcane clips Ensue's army — real damage, but Ensue fights on.
35:13 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Ensue while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
35:21 What superior Mutalisk micro from Arcane! Ensue's economy is suffering!Arcane gets into Ensue's mineral line — workers are dying.
35:46 What superior Mutalisk micro from Arcane! Ensue's economy is suffering!Ensue looks away for one second and Arcane makes him pay for it.
36:14 Arcane moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Arcane pushes.
— The late game —
36:37 Ensue moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Ensue has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
36:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
37:17 Irradiate on the defilers! The swarm breaks and Arcane has to run.Arcane throws the endgame army in and Ensue simply refuses to lose.
37:51 After that battle, Ensue still has most of his army with him.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:13 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
38:38 What a pity! Arcane managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Ensue's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Ensue shuts the door on Arcane.
38:53 Attempting to end the game, Ensue moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ensue pushes.
39:14 Currently, neither Arcane nor Ensue appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Arcane and Ensue yet.
39:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
40:05 Arcane plagues the vessels and Ensue no longer has the detection to push any further.Ensue throws the endgame army in and Arcane simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
40:56 Arcane only destroyed about half of Ensue's army.Half of Ensue's force is gone — Arcane took it apart.
41:17 What superior Mutalisk micro from Arcane! Ensue's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Arcane chips away at Ensue's foundation.
41:32 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Arcane is moving out!This is the big one — Arcane commits the late-game army.
42:09 Ensue moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.This is the big one — Ensue commits the late-game army.
42:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
42:45 Ultralisks and cracklings meet the tanks head on — Arcane holds and Ensue falls back.Arcane holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
43:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
43:43 Ensue has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Arcane's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
44:09 Ensue tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Arcane.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Arcane shuts the door on Ensue.
44:30 Eager to end the game, Arcane moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Arcane pushes.
44:45 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
45:05 Arcane was out-microed by Ensue and loses all his attacking forces.Ensue holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
45:38 After that battle, Ensue still has most of his army with him.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:57 It seems that Ensue only managed to destroy less than half of Arcane's army.Ensue clips Arcane's army — real damage, but Arcane fights on.
46:17 Ensue's cloaked wraith did not do much to Arcane's economy.Good instincts from Arcane; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
46:47 Arcane's number of expansions are equal to Ensue's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Arcane and Ensue yet.
47:08 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Arcane commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Arcane moves out to end it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:24 Ensue moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Ensue has built comes forward at once.
47:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
48:27 Irradiate on the defilers! The swarm breaks and Arcane has to run.Ensue holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
48:44 After that battle, Ensue still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
48:59 Arcane lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ensue's force stays on that battlefield.
49:27 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Arcane commits everything.This is the big one — Arcane commits the late-game army.
49:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
50:23 Arcane threw the swarm at a full tank line and Ensue barely moved.Arcane throws the endgame army in and Ensue simply refuses to lose.
50:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Ensue seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
51:01 Ensue destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Arcane's army has been decimated.Ensue clips Arcane's army — real damage, but Arcane fights on.
51:21 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Ensue starts the walk to the hatcheries.Everything Ensue has built comes forward at once.
51:48 Both Arcane and Ensue appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Arcane and Ensue match each other.
52:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
52:27 Ensue pushed into four hatcheries of larva. Arcane simply remade the army.Ensue throws the endgame army in and Arcane simply refuses to lose.
53:03 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Ensue while losing less than half of his army.Ensue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:12 Ensue has lost about half of his army in that battle.Arcane pays for that trade with about half his army.
53:44 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Arcane is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Arcane moves out to end it.
54:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
54:33 Arcane threw the swarm at a full tank line and Ensue barely moved.Arcane throws the endgame army in and Ensue simply refuses to lose.
54:58 After that battle, Ensue still has most of his army with him.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.Ensue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:44 It seems like Arcane has more units than Ensue!Arcane's army is visibly the bigger one — Ensue should not take this fight.
56:09 Ensue is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Arcane's army.Ensue is badly outgunned — Arcane's force is a size larger.
56:17 At the moment, Arcane seems to have more units than Ensue.Count the units: Arcane has the edge over Ensue right now.
56:56 Arcane decides to start pushing across the map.Arcane tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
57:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
57:29 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Ensue's army simply dissolves.There's no rebuilding from that. Arcane's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
58:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Ensue seems to be fine.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
58:49 Arcane decides to start pushing across the map.Arcane has seen enough — the army moves out.
59:15 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Ensue GGs!Ensue GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Arcane takes it — the late game decided this one.
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Play-by-play (119 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Orange Ensue spawning at s1 and Blue Arcane spawning at s2.Ensue takes s1 in Orange; across the map, Arcane settles in at s2 in Blue.
0:30 Ensue opens 1 Rax FE against Arcane's 12 Pool.Ensue commits to 1 Rax FE; Arcane answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:06 Ensue places down a command center.Ensue takes another base — the economy widens.
1:21 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:39 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ensue starts moving out.No more waiting. Ensue pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:08 Arcane is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Arcane tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:53 Ensue kills off Arcane's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Ensue breaks Arcane's front door.
3:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
3:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Ensue seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
4:12 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane takes another base — the economy widens.
4:43 Ensue starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Ensue: the first units are already marching.
5:09 Eager to end the game, Arcane moves out with his armies.Arcane tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:37 Ensue places down a command center.Ensue plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:10 Arcane failed to break through Ensue's marine defense line.Arcane's early gamble buys nothing — Ensue's defense was already in place.
6:39 It seems that Arcane only managed to destroy less than half of Ensue's army.Arcane takes a bite out of Ensue's force and backs off.
7:03 Ensue destroyed about half of Arcane's army after that battle.Half of Arcane's force is gone — Ensue took it apart.
7:42 In terms of army size, Arcane is behind Ensue!Arcane needs production, fast; Ensue's army has outgrown his.
7:54 Ensue decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Ensue: the first units are already marching.
8:32 Arcane with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Arcane goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:45 Arcane places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Arcane expands.
9:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:45 Ensue has enough marines to deal with Arcane's zergling pressure.Arcane's early gamble buys nothing — Ensue's defense was already in place.
10:03 With excellent skills and micro, Ensue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
10:34 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
10:55 Ensue decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Ensue tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:08 Ensue places down a command center.Ensue takes another base — the economy widens.
11:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:14 Ensue gains early map control with his marines!Arcane wasn't ready. Ensue's early aggression takes the lead.
12:27 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Ensue while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
12:46 With excellent skills and micro, Ensue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Ensue as the game develops.
13:14 Ensue feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Ensue tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:55 Arcane with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Arcane tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:37 Arcane successfully fends off Ensue's attacks.Arcane takes the fight on his terms and sends Ensue home with nothing.
15:03 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.Ensue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:28 After that battle, Ensue still has most of his army with him.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:58 It seems like Ensue has more units than Arcane!Count the units: Ensue has the edge over Arcane right now.
16:12 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:44 Arcane decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Arcane pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:54 Ensue places down a command center.Quietly, Ensue adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
17:56 Arcane backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ensue holds Arcane.
18:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Ensue seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
18:43 It seems that Ensue only managed to destroy less than half of Arcane's army.Ensue clips Arcane's army — real damage, but Arcane fights on.
19:10 Ensue tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Arcane.Ensue goes for the raid — Arcane is ready, and nothing comes of it.
19:30 Ensue now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Ensue starts the push.
19:59 Arcane is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Arcane hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:15 Arcane places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Arcane expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
20:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
21:18 All of a sudden, Ensue has no armies left while Arcane is continuing to push across the map!Ensue's army evaporates. Arcane doesn't even slow down.
21:26 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Arcane destroyed only less than half of Ensue's army.Arcane clips Ensue's army — real damage, but Ensue fights on.
21:59 Arcane lost about half of his army in that battle.Ensue pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:20 Arcane brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Arcane starts the push.
22:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
23:15 Arcane's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Ensue has enough M&M to prevent Arcane from further poking in!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ensue holds Arcane.
23:35 About half of Ensue's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Arcane's force stays on that battlefield.
23:56 Ensue destroyed about half of Arcane's army after that battle.Ensue cuts Arcane's army in half.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
24:29 Ensue is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Ensue starts the push.
24:56 Arcane decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Arcane crosses the map with everything.
25:11 Arcane is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Ensue's army.Arcane is badly outgunned — Ensue's force is a size larger.
25:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
26:05 All of a sudden, Ensue has no armies left while Arcane is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Ensue's way of life — Arcane marches on.
26:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Ensue seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
27:04 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
27:13 Eager to end the game, Arcane moves out with his armies.Arcane has seen enough — the army moves out.
27:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
28:16 The battle outcome favors Arcane as Ensue's armies melt into Arcane's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Ensue's way of life — Arcane marches on.
28:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Ensue seems to be fine.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:00 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Ensue while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
29:21 Arcane starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Arcane hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
30:06 Arcane seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Ensue is totally losing this battle!Ensue's defense bends, then snaps. Arcane takes the middle of the game.
30:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Ensue seems to be fine.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:03 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ensue destroyed only less than half of Arcane's army.Ensue takes a bite out of Arcane's force and backs off.
31:25 Zerglings ran past Ensue's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Arcane!The raid lands — Arcane chips away at Ensue's foundation.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The late game —
31:48 Ensue now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Ensue hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:07 Attempting to end the game, Arcane moves out with his armies.Arcane tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
32:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
33:09 Arcane lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Ensue's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ensue holds Arcane.
33:34 With excellent skills and micro, Ensue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:05 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Ensue while losing less than half of his army.Ensue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:20 Arcane brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Arcane hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:46 Ensue appears to have more army than Arcane!Count the units: Ensue has the edge over Arcane right now.
35:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
35:35 All of a sudden, Ensue has no armies left while Arcane is continuing to push across the map!Arcane wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
35:50 After that battle, Ensue still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
36:27 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.Ensue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:50 Arcane starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Arcane starts the push.
37:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
37:30 Arcane is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Ensue's marines melt in this attack!Ensue's defense bends, then snaps. Arcane takes the middle of the game.
37:53 About half of Ensue's army has been decimated in that battle.Arcane pays for that trade with about half his army.
38:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
39:02 Dropship! Dropship! Ensue drops some vultures into Arcane's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Ensue. Arcane's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 The scales tip toward Arcane — a lead, but not a safe one.
39:22 Ensue dropped some marines into Arcane's mineral line!The raid lands — Ensue chips away at Arcane's foundation.
39:50 Arcane starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Arcane hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
40:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
40:24 Ensue seems to have run out of scans! Arcane's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!Ensue's defense bends, then snaps. Arcane takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Arcane has built a commanding army lead — Ensue needs something special here.
41:05 Ensue has lost about half of his army in that battle.Arcane pays for that trade with about half his army.
41:20 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
41:54 Dropship! Dropship! Ensue drops some vultures into Arcane's mineral line!Ensue gets into Arcane's mineral line — workers are dying.
42:13 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Ensue GGs!Ensue GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Ensue taps out. Arcane's mid game was simply better.
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Play-by-play (39 lines)
0:12 Arcane spawns in Red at s2 while Ensue spawns in Yellow at s3.Arcane in Red at s2. Ensue in Yellow at s3. The map is set.
0:45 Ensue gets 14 CC against Arcane's 12 Hatch.Arcane commits to 12 Hatch; Ensue answers with 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:15 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane takes another base — the economy widens.
2:05 Ensue places down a command center.Ensue plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:28 Arcane is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Arcane: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:18 Ensue decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Ensue: the first units are already marching.
3:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:28 Nice placement by Arcane, Ensue can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Ensue's early gamble buys nothing — Arcane's defense was already in place.
4:54 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Ensue while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
5:25 With excellent skills and micro, Ensue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
6:05 Arcane with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Arcane goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:52 Ensue feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Ensue tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:22 Arcane places down a hatchery.Quietly, Arcane adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
7:58 Ensue places down a command center.More workers, more money: Ensue expands.
🎙 Ensue is a step behind and knows it.
8:29 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:20 Mismicro from Ensue gave opportunity to Arcane! Arcane is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Arcane breaks Ensue's front door.
9:40 Ensue lost about half of his army in that battle.Arcane pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:29 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Ensue while losing less than half of his army.Ensue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:53 Arcane with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Arcane: the first units are already marching.
11:41 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
12:07 Arcane kills off Ensue's armies and continues pushing!Ensue's army evaporates. Arcane doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Arcane's force dwarfs what Ensue has left on the field.
12:42 About half of Ensue's army has been decimated in that battle.Arcane pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:24 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Ensue while losing less than half of his army.Ensue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
13:50 Unwilling to make the game too long, Arcane starts moving out.Here it comes: Arcane crosses the map with everything.
14:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:01 Mismicro from Ensue gave opportunity to Arcane! Arcane is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Ensue wasn't ready. Arcane's early aggression takes the lead.
15:41 Ensue lost more than half of his army in that battle.Arcane limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
16:21 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
16:59 It seems like Arcane has more units than Ensue!Arcane's army is visibly the bigger one — Ensue should not take this fight.
17:31 Arcane with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Arcane tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 It's all going Arcane's way right now.
18:07 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Ensue GGs!Ensue GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Arcane closes it out over Ensue.
Head to head
4 games
Ensue
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Arcane