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■ Sergei
■ Aalto
army value
■ Sergei
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (144 lines)
0:19 Sergei spawns in Yellow at s4 while Aalto spawns in Red at s2.We're underway — Sergei spawns at s4, Aalto answers from s2.
0:31 Aalto gets 9 Pool against Sergei's Overpool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Sergei's Overpool against Aalto's 9 Pool.
— The early game —
0:56 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei takes another base — the economy widens.
1:18 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:42 Sergei decides to start pushing across the map.Sergei has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:19 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:29 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:04 Sergei with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Aalto's zerglings!Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Sergei's defense was already in place.
3:28 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of Sergei's army.Aalto takes a bite out of Sergei's force and backs off.
3:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
4:01 At the moment, Sergei seems to have more units than Aalto.Count the units: Sergei has the edge over Aalto right now.
4:37 Sergei's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Sergei tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:58 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
5:13 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:41 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:12 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.
6:40 Aalto failed to break Sergei's zergling line of defense.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Sergei's defense was already in place.
7:03 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
7:27 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Sergei while losing less than half of his army.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:37 Sergei's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Sergei goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:06 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
9:05 Aalto lost all his zerglings to Sergei!The early pressure works — Sergei breaks Aalto's front door.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:32 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
9:40 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:00 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:43 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
11:05 Attempting to end the game, Sergei moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Sergei pushes.
11:31 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.
11:50 With really nice micro, Sergei kills off Aalto's zerglings.The early pressure works — Sergei breaks Aalto's front door.
12:17 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:32 With excellent skills and micro, Sergei managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The mid game —
13:03 Sergei is pushing his speedlings.Sergei's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:13 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:45 Aalto held off barely with 1 or 2 zergling advantage.Aalto absorbs the mid-game push — Sergei gained nothing for the cost.
14:03 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
14:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
14:55 What a pity! Sergei managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Aalto's army.Good instincts from Aalto; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
15:22 Aalto is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Sergei's army.Aalto is badly outgunned — Sergei's force is a size larger.
15:37 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei takes another base — the economy widens.
16:06 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:37 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! Sergei's economy is suffering!Aalto gets into Sergei's mineral line — workers are dying.
16:50 Sergei is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Sergei hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:30 Aalto is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:07 For a second it looked like Aalto had more zerglings, but in another second Sergei seems to have taken the lead! Aalto is backing off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Sergei holds Aalto.
18:36 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:59 After that battle, Sergei destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Sergei cuts Aalto's army in half.
19:32 Zerglings ran past Sergei's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Aalto gets into Sergei's mineral line — workers are dying.
19:43 Sergei moves out with his armies.Sergei tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
20:10 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
20:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:58 Sergei successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Aalto commits and it's the wrong call — Sergei cleans it up.
21:13 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:55 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Sergei while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
22:06 Sergei places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Sergei expands.
22:38 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:00 What superior Mutalisk micro from Sergei! Aalto's economy is suffering!Sergei gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
23:26 Sergei is pushing his speedlings.Sergei's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
24:04 Sergei made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Sergei breaks Aalto's position.
24:39 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Sergei while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
25:07 With excellent skills and micro, Sergei managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
25:18 What a pity! Aalto managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Sergei's army.Good instincts from Sergei; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
25:41 Sergei is pushing his speedlings.Sergei's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:04 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
26:43 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
27:02 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:26 Sergei kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!Aalto's army evaporates. Sergei doesn't even slow down.
27:44 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Sergei while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
28:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:41 Sergei is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Sergei hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:07 Sergei's number of expansions are equal to Aalto's.Base for base, they're level — Sergei and Aalto match each other.
29:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
29:54 Sergei made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Sergei breaks Aalto's position.
30:16 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
30:38 With excellent skills and micro, Sergei managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
31:05 Sergei shot down Aalto's hatchery.The base falls. Sergei rips Aalto's economy back a full step.
31:26 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
31:40 Aalto harasses Sergei's economy and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Sergei's economy takes a real hit.
32:20 Sergei decides to start pushing across the map.Sergei tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
32:43 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.
32:50 Aalto made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Sergei is pushing his mutalisks further on!The mid-game push crashes through — Sergei breaks Aalto's position.
33:17 Sergei destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.Sergei takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
33:50 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:03 Sergei scouted Aalto's attempt to harass!No surprises today — Sergei's harassment is scouted early.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:32 Sergei scouted the attempt but Aalto is still going with it!Plans change: Aalto's raiders are needed on defense.
35:04 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! Sergei's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Sergei's economy takes a real hit.
35:30 Sergei decides to move out with his armies.Sergei has seen enough — the army moves out.
35:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
36:04 Sergei made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Sergei takes the middle of the game.
36:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:15 Both Sergei and Aalto appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Sergei and Aalto match each other.
37:40 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Sergei's defense line.Good instincts from Sergei; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
38:03 Sergei moves out with his armies.Sergei has seen enough — the army moves out.
38:28 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.
39:00 Aalto made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Sergei is pushing his mutalisks further on!The mid-game push crashes through — Sergei breaks Aalto's position.
39:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:41 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of Sergei's army.Aalto clips Sergei's army — real damage, but Sergei fights on.
40:12 Aalto's expansion have been wiped off by Sergei!The base falls. Sergei rips Aalto's economy back a full step.
40:33 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei takes another base — the economy widens.
41:03 Sergei decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Sergei crosses the map with everything.
41:19 Aalto is pushing his speedlings.Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
41:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
42:14 Aalto held off barely with 1 or 2 zergling advantage.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds Sergei.
42:42 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Sergei destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.Sergei clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
43:08 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:20 Sergei decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Sergei pushes.
43:37 Sergei appears to have more army than Aalto!Count the units: Sergei has the edge over Aalto right now.
44:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
44:25 The mutalisk flock belongs to Sergei and Aalto's drones are dying by the dozen.There's no rebuilding from that. Sergei's late-game push decides it.
44:56 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
45:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:55 Ultralisks in a zerg mirror — this one has gone long, and Sergei is the one who commits.Everything Sergei has built comes forward at once.
46:03 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
46:42 The battle outcome favors Sergei as Aalto's armies melt into Sergei's armies' weapon fire!Aalto's army evaporates. Sergei doesn't even slow down.
46:53 Sergei only destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Half of Aalto's force is gone — Sergei took it apart.
47:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:54 A huge mutalisk flock with cracklings underneath: Sergei pushes.This is the big one — Sergei commits the late-game army.
48:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
48:29 Sergei's ultralisks are unanswerable this late — Aalto has nothing that trades with them.The final army does its work — Sergei breaks Aalto late.
🎙 Sergei's force dwarfs what Aalto has left on the field.
48:57 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Sergei's force stays on that battlefield.
49:26 With excellent skills and micro, Sergei managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
49:38 What a pity! Aalto managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Sergei's army.Good instincts from Sergei; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
50:11 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Aalto GGs!Aalto GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Sergei closes it out over Aalto.
■ Sergei
■ Holden
army value
■ Sergei
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (71 lines)
0:19 The game starts with Blue Holden spawning at s4 and White Sergei spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Holden at s4, Sergei at s1.
0:31 Holden gets 1 Rax FE against Sergei's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Holden's 1 Rax FE against Sergei's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:00 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
1:34 Sergei places down a hatchery.Sergei plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:07 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:29 Sergei's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Sergei: the first units are already marching.
2:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:25 Nice control from Sergei! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!Holden wasn't ready. Sergei's early aggression takes the lead.
4:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
4:19 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of Sergei's army.Holden takes a bite out of Sergei's force and backs off.
5:01 Holden appears to have more army than Sergei!Count the units: Holden has the edge over Sergei right now.
5:18 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:52 Sergei places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Sergei expands.
6:15 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:48 Sergei with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Sergei: the first units are already marching.
7:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
7:50 Holden has enough marines to deal with Sergei's zergling pressure.Sergei's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
8:04 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Sergei destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Sergei clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
8:36 About half of Sergei's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:07 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
9:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
10:15 Holden failed to kill off Sergei's defending zerglings.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Sergei's defense was already in place.
10:36 With excellent skills and micro, Sergei managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
10:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
11:23 Sergei's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Sergei: the first units are already marching.
12:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:34 Nice control from Sergei! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Sergei breaks Holden's front door.
13:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:32 With excellent skills and micro, Sergei managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
13:45 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:25 Sergei places down a hatchery.Quietly, Sergei adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:43 Sergei's zerglings are pushing out!Sergei goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:49 Mismicro from Holden gave opportunity to Sergei! Sergei is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Sergei breaks Holden's front door.
16:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
16:36 With excellent skills and micro, Sergei managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
17:21 At the moment, Sergei seems to have more units than Holden.Sergei's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
17:53 Sergei starts pushing across the map.Sergei has seen enough — the army moves out.
18:15 Holden desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
18:33 Sergei places down a hatchery.Quietly, Sergei adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:46 Sergei kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — Sergei marches on.
20:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
20:28 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of Sergei's army.Holden clips Sergei's army — real damage, but Sergei fights on.
21:05 Unwilling to make the game too long, Sergei starts moving out.Here it comes: Sergei crosses the map with everything.
21:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:00 The battle outcome favors Sergei as Holden's armies melt into Sergei's armies' weapon fire!Holden's army evaporates. Sergei doesn't even slow down.
22:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
23:27 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing Sergei!The raid lands — Holden chips away at Sergei's foundation.
🎙 Sergei edges ahead on army strength.
— The mid game —
23:56 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
24:12 Sergei starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Sergei starts the push.
— The late game —
24:55 Holden's number of expansions are equal to Sergei's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and Sergei yet.
25:19 Sergei places down a hatchery.Quietly, Sergei adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
26:21 Sergei held off Holden's M&M group merely with the help of newly popped lurkers.Sergei absorbs the mid-game push — Holden gained nothing for the cost.
26:51 With excellent skills and micro, Sergei managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
27:18 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Sergei's force stays on that battlefield.
27:49 Sergei starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Sergei hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Holden is hanging on by a thread against Sergei's army.
28:03 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Holden GGs!Holden GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Sergei defeats Holden, settled in the early game.
■ Sergei
■ V8
army value
■ Sergei
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (51 lines)
0:07 Sergei spawns in Teal at s1 while V8 spawns in White at s3.Sergei takes s1 in Teal; across the map, V8 settles in at s3 in White.
0:47 Sergei opens 12 Pool against V8's Forge Fast Expand.Sergei shows 12 Pool — V8 has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:06 Sergei places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Sergei expands.
1:51 V8 desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:25 Sergei's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Sergei tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:42 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
3:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:46 Sergei failed to break V8's defending line of zealots.Sergei's early gamble buys nothing — V8's defense was already in place.
4:30 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
5:05 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, V8 destroyed only less than half of Sergei's army.V8 clips Sergei's army — real damage, but Sergei fights on.
5:37 Sergei is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Sergei: the first units are already marching.
6:04 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:32 Sergei decides to expand.More workers, more money: Sergei expands.
7:08 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:45 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:19 Sergei failed to kill off V8's defending zealots.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
8:37 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Sergei destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Sergei takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
9:09 About half of Sergei's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
9:41 Sergei starts pushing across the map.Sergei has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:27 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
10:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:19 Sergei failed to break V8's defending line of zealots.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
12:04 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
🎙 V8 holds the stronger army for now.
12:25 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Sergei's army.V8 takes a bite out of Sergei's force and backs off.
13:04 Sergei places down a hatchery.Quietly, Sergei adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:37 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
14:04 Sergei's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Sergei tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:33 V8 decides to put some pressure on his opponent.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
15:19 V8 appears to have more army than Sergei!V8's army is visibly the bigger one — Sergei should not take this fight.
15:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:16 Sergei's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! V8 continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — V8 breaks Sergei's front door.
16:58 About half of Sergei's army has been decimated in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 V8 holds the stronger army for now.
17:16 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:02 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
19:02 Sergei's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Sergei's position.
🎙 V8's force dwarfs what Sergei has left on the field.
19:26 Sergei lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
20:04 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
20:24 Sergei places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Sergei expands.
21:01 V8 desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:44 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.
22:04 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Sergei taps out!Sergei GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
V8 takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Kahvi
■ V8
army value
■ Kahvi
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (57 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Yellow V8 spawning at s2 and Purple Kahvi spawning at s1.V8 in Yellow at s2. Kahvi in Purple at s1. The map is set.
0:44 V8 gets Forge Fast Expand against Kahvi's Overpool.V8 shows Forge Fast Expand — Kahvi has gone Overpool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:03 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
1:44 Kahvi places down a hatchery.Quietly, Kahvi adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:07 V8 decides to move out with his armies.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:38 Kahvi moves out with his armies.Kahvi has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:42 Kahvi's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! V8 continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — V8 breaks Kahvi's front door.
4:15 After that battle, Kahvi still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
4:52 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kahvi destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Kahvi clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
5:08 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:48 Kahvi decides to expand.Kahvi takes another base — the economy widens.
6:19 Attempting to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:38 Kahvi's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Kahvi tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:59 The battle outcome favors V8 as Kahvi's armies melt into V8's armies' weapon fire!Kahvi's army evaporates. V8 doesn't even slow down.
8:28 With excellent skills and micro, Kahvi managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
8:46 Kahvi destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Kahvi clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
9:11 Kahvi's army is small compared to V8!Kahvi needs production, fast; V8's army has outgrown his.
9:50 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
10:22 Kahvi's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Kahvi tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:30 V8 kills off Kahvi's armies and continues pushing!Kahvi's army evaporates. V8 doesn't even slow down.
🎙 V8 edges ahead on army strength.
11:56 Kahvi lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:23 It seems that Kahvi only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Kahvi takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
12:50 V8 desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:35 Kahvi places down a hatchery.Kahvi takes another base — the economy widens.
14:06 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:00 V8 kills off Kahvi's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — V8 breaks Kahvi's front door.
15:39 Kahvi has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
15:58 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Kahvi keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 V8's force dwarfs what Kahvi has left on the field.
16:35 V8 destroys Kahvi's hatchery, denying expansions.The base falls. V8 rips Kahvi's economy back a full step.
16:59 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:32 Kahvi places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Kahvi expands.
18:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
18:25 Kahvi failed to bring in overlords as V8's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Kahvi's position.
18:58 Kahvi seems to lose most of his army in that battle.V8 limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
— The late game —
19:41 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Kahvi keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:56 Looks like V8 is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:32 It seems like V8 has more units than Kahvi!V8's army is visibly the bigger one — Kahvi should not take this fight.
🎙 V8's force dwarfs what Kahvi has left on the field.
20:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:39 V8's massive number of speedlots slice through Kahvi's zerglings and hydralisks.The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Kahvi's position.
22:16 Kahvi lost more than half of his army in that battle.V8 limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
22:33 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Kahvi keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:04 Zerglings ran past V8's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Kahvi!The raid lands — Kahvi chips away at V8's foundation.
23:34 V8 decides to start pushing across the map.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
24:18 Kahvi having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Kahvi types it out: GG.
GG. V8 closes it out over Kahvi.
■ DeeperRamming
■ V8
army value
■ DeeperRamming
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:16 The game starts with Orange DeeperRamming spawning at s4 and Blue V8 spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: DeeperRamming at s4, V8 at s1.
0:35 DeeperRamming opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against V8's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Scouting done, plans revealed: DeeperRamming's 1 Gate Cybernetics against V8's 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
1:11 DeeperRamming warps in a nexus.Quietly, DeeperRamming adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:52 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
2:07 DeeperRamming decides to push out with his dragoon.DeeperRamming tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:35 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:52 All of a sudden, DeeperRamming has no armies left while V8 is continuing to push across the map!V8 wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
4:05 About half of DeeperRamming's army has been decimated in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:53 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off DeeperRamming while losing less than half of his army.DeeperRamming keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:10 DeeperRamming decides to push out with his dragoon.DeeperRamming tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:48 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:20 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:13 V8 kills off DeeperRamming's dragoons with some nice micro!DeeperRamming wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
7:54 With excellent skills and micro, DeeperRamming managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:23 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off DeeperRamming while losing less than half of his army.DeeperRamming keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:54 DeeperRamming warps in a nexus.DeeperRamming takes another base — the economy widens.
9:25 DeeperRamming is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from DeeperRamming: the first units are already marching.
9:50 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:04 With really nice micro, V8 kills off DeeperRamming's dragoons.DeeperRamming wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
11:33 Losing only less than half of his army, DeeperRamming seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:02 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.DeeperRamming keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:23 DeeperRamming must macro up quickly or V8 will just roll him over!DeeperRamming needs production, fast; V8's army has outgrown his.
13:01 V8 decides to push out with his dragoon.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:23 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:57 V8 kills off DeeperRamming's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks DeeperRamming's way of life — V8 marches on.
14:32 DeeperRamming lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:08 DeeperRamming destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.DeeperRamming clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
15:31 DeeperRamming warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: DeeperRamming expands.
15:58 V8 desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The scales tip toward V8 — a lead, but not a safe one.
— The mid game —
16:28 Feeling content with the game, V8 is starting to push out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
17:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
17:31 Nice shuttle-reaver micro by V8! That was the key of victory for this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks DeeperRamming's position.
17:53 DeeperRamming lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:25 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.DeeperRamming keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:14 Eager to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
19:34 DeeperRamming warps in a nexus.Quietly, DeeperRamming adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:08 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
20:46 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.
🎙 It's all going V8's way right now.
21:03 Nice shuttle-reaver micro by V8! That was the key of victory for this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks DeeperRamming's position.
21:35 About half of DeeperRamming's army has been decimated in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:11 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off DeeperRamming while losing less than half of his army.DeeperRamming keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:30 V8 moves out with his armies.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
23:18 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, DeeperRamming GGs!DeeperRamming types it out: GG.
DeeperRamming taps out. V8's mid game was simply better.
■ Taatusti
■ V8
army value
■ Taatusti
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:09 The game starts with Red V8 spawning at s2 and White Taatusti spawning at s3.We're underway — V8 spawns at s2, Taatusti answers from s3.
0:41 Taatusti opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against V8's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Scouting done, plans revealed: V8's 1 Gate Cybernetics against Taatusti's 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
1:11 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:53 Taatusti warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Taatusti expands.
2:14 V8 decides to push out with his dragoon.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:51 Taatusti decides to push out with his dragoon.Taatusti tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:49 V8 kills off all of Taatusti's offensive dragoons.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
4:37 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Taatusti pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:50 After that battle, V8 destroyed about half of Taatusti's army.Half of Taatusti's force is gone — V8 took it apart.
5:31 V8 starts expanding.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
6:10 Taatusti warps in a nexus.Taatusti plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:29 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:01 Taatusti decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Taatusti: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
8:11 Taatusti lost all of his dragoons to V8!The early pressure works — V8 breaks Taatusti's front door.
8:40 About half of Taatusti's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
9:29 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Taatusti while losing less than half of his army.Taatusti keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:57 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
10:24 Taatusti decides to push out with his dragoon.Taatusti tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:05 Taatusti warps in a nexus.Quietly, Taatusti adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:34 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.
12:09 Taatusti failed to break through V8's dragoon defense line.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 V8 holds the stronger army for now.
12:37 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Taatusti keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:11 V8 only destroyed about half of Taatusti's army.Half of Taatusti's force is gone — V8 took it apart.
13:28 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
14:04 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:41 Taatusti is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Taatusti: the first units are already marching.
15:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
15:47 Taatusti lost all of his dragoons to V8!The early pressure works — V8 breaks Taatusti's front door.
16:12 V8 only destroyed about half of Taatusti's army.Half of Taatusti's force is gone — V8 took it apart.
16:56 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Taatusti — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage V8 as the game develops.
17:17 V8 decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
18:06 V8 appears to have more army than Taatusti!V8's army is visibly the bigger one — Taatusti should not take this fight.
18:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
18:56 V8 seems to have the more superior dragoon micro! Taatusti's dragoons are melting away!The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Taatusti's position.
19:23 Taatusti has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
20:03 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Taatusti while losing less than half of his army.Taatusti keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:31 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:02 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Taatusti GGs!That's it. Taatusti looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. V8 closes it out over Taatusti.
Head to head
24 earlier meetings
WTM
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