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■ Kiowa
■ Forest
army value
■ Kiowa
■ Forest
economy
Play-by-play (128 lines)
0:07 The Orange Kiowa spawns at s1 while Purple Cineast spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Kiowa at s1, Cineast at s2.
0:39 Kiowa opens Deep Six against Cineast's 2 Gate Goons.The builds are down: Deep Six from Kiowa, 2 Gate Goons from Cineast.
— The early game —
1:07 Kiowa places down a command center.Kiowa takes another base — the economy widens.
1:16 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:41 Kiowa figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Kiowa: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:14 Cineast is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Cineast goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:32 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:51 The battle outcome favors Kiowa as Cineast's armies melt into Kiowa's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Kiowa. The push continues.
3:23 Cineast lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kiowa's force stays on that battlefield.
3:38 With excellent skills and micro, Kiowa managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:13 Kiowa decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Kiowa: the first units are already marching.
4:36 Cineast moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Cineast pushes.
4:53 Kiowa places down a command center.Kiowa takes another base — the economy widens.
5:18 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
6:24 With beautiful placement, Kiowa successfully fends off Cineast's attacks.Kiowa holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
6:49 With excellent skills and micro, Kiowa managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:05 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Kiowa keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:28 Kiowa figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Kiowa tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:46 Cineast starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Cineast crosses the map with everything.
8:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
8:32 Cineast's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Kiowa continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!The early pressure works — Kiowa breaks Cineast's front door.
9:14 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kiowa destroyed only less than half of Cineast's army.Kiowa clips Cineast's army — real damage, but Cineast fights on.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:39 After that battle, Kiowa still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:46 Kiowa decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Kiowa pushes.
10:15 Cineast decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Cineast crosses the map with everything.
10:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:57 Kiowa successfully kills off Cineast's dragoons with nice marine micro.Cineast wasn't ready. Kiowa's early aggression takes the lead.
11:30 Cineast has lost about half of his army in that battle.Kiowa pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:54 With excellent skills and micro, Kiowa managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:16 Kiowa's forces appear to be larger compared to Cineast's!Count the units: Kiowa has the edge over Cineast right now.
12:41 Kiowa places down a command center.Kiowa takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Kiowa holds the stronger army for now.
13:09 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:26 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
13:47 Kiowa's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Kiowa's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:19 Kiowa places down a command center.More workers, more money: Kiowa expands.
14:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
15:13 With a few well placed mines, Kiowa swept through Cineast's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Kiowa breaks Cineast's position.
15:26 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Kiowa while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kiowa — the losses are light.
15:51 With excellent skills and micro, Kiowa managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
16:14 It seems like Kiowa has more units than Cineast!Kiowa's army is visibly the bigger one — Cineast should not take this fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:39 Where is Kiowa's detector? Cineast sends dark templars to harass Kiowa's mineral line!The raid lands — Cineast chips away at Kiowa's foundation.
17:16 Kiowa's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Kiowa's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
17:59 It seems like Kiowa ran out of scans! Cineast's dark templars killed off Kiowa's pushing armies!Cineast absorbs the mid-game push — Kiowa gained nothing for the cost.
18:18 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Kiowa while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kiowa — the losses are light.
18:51 After that battle, Kiowa still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
19:22 Cineast now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Cineast hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:36 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
20:00 Kiowa hid some mines and it savaged much of Cineast's army! Kiowa's tanks easily cleaned up the rest!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Kiowa holds Cineast.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
20:23 With excellent skills and micro, Kiowa managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
20:40 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kiowa — the losses are light.
21:09 Kiowa tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Cineast.Kiowa goes for the raid — Cineast is ready, and nothing comes of it.
21:40 Kiowa's number of expansions are equal to Cineast's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Kiowa and Cineast yet.
22:09 Kiowa is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Kiowa's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:26 Cineast brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Cineast starts the push.
22:55 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.
23:08 Cineast positioned his dragoons on the ramp and took the advantage, Kiowa had to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Cineast holds Kiowa.
23:48 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kiowa — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
24:05 With excellent skills and micro, Kiowa managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
24:28 Kiowa is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Kiowa's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:54 Cineast now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Cineast's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
25:51 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! Kiowa abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through Cineast's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Kiowa breaks Cineast's position.
26:05 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kiowa — the losses are light.
26:36 With excellent skills and micro, Kiowa managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
26:58 Kiowa's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!The composition is ready; Kiowa starts the push.
27:13 Cineast now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Cineast's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
27:51 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
27:59 It seems like Kiowa ran out of scans! Cineast's dark templars killed off Kiowa's pushing armies!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Cineast holds Kiowa.
28:36 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kiowa — the losses are light.
29:01 After that battle, Kiowa still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
29:25 Kiowa's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Kiowa hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:42 Cineast starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Cineast crosses the map with everything.
30:16 At the moment, neither Kiowa nor Cineast is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Kiowa and Cineast are level.
30:28 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.
31:07 Kiowa's sieged tanks saved the day! Cineast's dragoons had to back off.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Kiowa holds Cineast.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:19 It seems that Cineast only managed to destroy less than half of Kiowa's army.Cineast clips Kiowa's army — real damage, but Kiowa fights on.
31:56 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Kiowa while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kiowa — the losses are light.
32:05 Kiowa tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Cineast.Kiowa knocks, Cineast answers. No damage done.
32:41 Cineast casts some storm! But Kiowa lost no workers.Good instincts from Kiowa; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
33:03 Kiowa harasses Cineast's economy and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Kiowa chips away at Cineast's foundation.
33:23 Cineast tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Kiowa.Good instincts from Kiowa; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
— The late game —
33:56 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Kiowa starts the long push.This is the big one — Kiowa commits the late-game army.
34:12 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Cineast commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Cineast moves out to end it.
34:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
35:02 Stasis splits the tank line in half and Cineast kills the rest at leisure. Kiowa is in ruins.The final army does its work — Cineast breaks Kiowa late.
35:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Kiowa seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
35:41 Kiowa destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Cineast's army has been decimated.Kiowa clips Cineast's army — real damage, but Cineast fights on.
36:19 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Kiowa starts the long push.This is the big one — Kiowa commits the late-game army.
36:44 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Cineast finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Cineast commits the late-game army.
36:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
37:26 Kiowa's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Cineast loses everything.The final army does its work — Kiowa breaks Cineast late.
38:00 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kiowa — the losses are light.
38:17 With excellent skills and micro, Kiowa managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
38:43 Kiowa destroys Cineast's nexus, denying expansions.Cineast's expansion burns — Kiowa tears it down.
38:56 Cineast tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Kiowa.Good instincts from Kiowa; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
39:20 Kiowa has more expansions than Cineast.Kiowa runs 1 more bases than Cineast. That compounds.
39:54 Kiowa places down a command center.Kiowa plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
40:24 Kiowa has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Kiowa commits the late-game army.
40:47 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.
41:10 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Kiowa's tanks shred what is left of Cineast.The final army does its work — Kiowa breaks Cineast late.
41:28 Kiowa destroyed about half of Cineast's army after that battle.Kiowa cuts Cineast's army in half.
41:52 Cineast destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kiowa's army has been decimated.Cineast takes a bite out of Kiowa's force and backs off.
🎙 Kiowa holds the stronger army for now.
42:18 Kiowa starts pushing across the map.Kiowa tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
42:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
43:09 Kiowa's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Cineast loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Kiowa's late-game push decides it.
43:23 Cineast lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kiowa's force stays on that battlefield.
43:50 With excellent skills and micro, Kiowa managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:24 Cineast's nexus has been destroyed by Kiowa.The base falls. Kiowa rips Cineast's economy back a full step.
44:40 Cineast tried to harass Kiowa but Kiowa successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Kiowa shuts the door on Cineast.
45:03 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Cineast GGs!That's it. Cineast looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Kiowa takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Kiowa
■ Forest
army value
■ Kiowa
■ Forest
economy
Play-by-play (226 lines)
0:16 The game starts with Blue Cineast spawning at s2 and Green Kiowa spawning at s1.We're underway — Cineast spawns at s2, Kiowa answers from s1.
0:28 Kiowa opens Siege Expand against Cineast's 2 Gate Goons.The builds are down: 2 Gate Goons from Cineast, Siege Expand from Kiowa.
— The early game —
0:51 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast takes another base — the economy widens.
1:12 Kiowa starts expanding.Kiowa plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:38 Cineast is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Cineast: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:03 Kiowa bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Kiowa tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:42 Kiowa successfully fends off Cineast's attacks.The attack shatters on Kiowa's line. Great positioning.
3:03 With excellent skills and micro, Kiowa managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:29 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Kiowa keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:44 Cineast warps in a nexus.Quietly, Cineast adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:24 Kiowa places down a command center.More workers, more money: Kiowa expands.
4:39 Kiowa bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Kiowa tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:03 In terms of army size, Cineast is behind Kiowa!Cineast is badly outgunned — Kiowa's force is a size larger.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
5:45 Cineast fends off Kiowa's marines with his dragoons.Kiowa's early gamble buys nothing — Cineast's defense was already in place.
5:59 Kiowa destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Cineast's army has been decimated.Kiowa takes a bite out of Cineast's force and backs off.
6:32 After that battle, Kiowa still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:01 Cineast decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Cineast: the first units are already marching.
7:14 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:33 Cineast successfully pressures Kiowa with his dragoons! Kiowa is contained.Kiowa wasn't ready. Cineast's early aggression takes the lead.
8:01 After that battle, Kiowa still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Kiowa keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:47 Cineast is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Cineast goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:07 Cineast warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cineast expands.
9:34 Kiowa places down a command center.Quietly, Kiowa adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:06 Kiowa fends off Cineast's early goons with his marines.Kiowa holds the early rush without blinking.
10:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Kiowa seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:03 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kiowa destroyed only less than half of Cineast's army.Kiowa takes a bite out of Cineast's force and backs off.
11:23 Cineast decides to push out with his dragoon.Cineast tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
— The mid game —
12:12 Cineast's dragoons failed to dodge the mines and Kiowa's tank came bombarding into the scene! Cineast has to fall back!Kiowa absorbs the mid-game push — Cineast gained nothing for the cost.
12:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Kiowa seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
12:42 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Kiowa while losing less than half of his army.Kiowa keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:05 Kiowa scouted Cineast's attempt to harass!No surprises today — Kiowa's harassment is scouted early.
13:30 Kiowa scouted the attempt but Cineast is still going with it!Cineast wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
13:49 Cineast casts some storm! But Kiowa lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Kiowa shuts the door on Cineast.
14:18 Kiowa places down a command center.Quietly, Kiowa adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:39 Cineast warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cineast expands.
14:52 Cineast starts pushing across the map.Cineast tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:16 Kiowa is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Kiowa hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:45 Both Cineast and Kiowa appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
16:13 Kiowa places down a command center.Kiowa takes another base — the economy widens.
16:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:59 Kiowa successfully fends off Cineast's attacks.Cineast commits and it's the wrong call — Kiowa cleans it up.
17:26 It seems that Cineast only managed to destroy less than half of Kiowa's army.Cineast clips Kiowa's army — real damage, but Kiowa fights on.
17:36 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Kiowa while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kiowa — the losses are light.
18:09 Kiowa tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Cineast.Good instincts from Cineast; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
18:16 Dropship! Dropship! Kiowa drops some vultures into Cineast's mineral line!Kiowa gets into Cineast's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
18:44 Cineast decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Cineast pushes.
19:08 Kiowa is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Kiowa's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:51 Kiowa shows off his excellent vulture control by surrounding Cineast's dragoons with mines. Cineast is forced to retreat, but a few dragoons get caught up in the mines, while Kiowa's tanks finish off the rest!Cineast's defense bends, then snaps. Kiowa takes the middle of the game.
20:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Kiowa keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:28 With excellent skills and micro, Kiowa managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:59 Cineast tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Kiowa's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Kiowa shuts the door on Cineast.
21:25 Kiowa is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Kiowa hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:38 Kiowa has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Cineast.Kiowa is out-expanding Cineast — the money game is tilting.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
22:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:19 Kiowa kills off Cineast's armies and continues pushing!Cineast's army evaporates. Kiowa doesn't even slow down.
22:47 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kiowa destroyed only less than half of Cineast's army.Kiowa takes a bite out of Cineast's force and backs off.
23:05 After that battle, Kiowa still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:45 Cineast brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Cineast's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:04 Kiowa is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Kiowa hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
24:41 With beautiful placement, Cineast successfully fends off Kiowa's attacks.Kiowa commits and it's the wrong call — Cineast cleans it up.
25:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kiowa — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
25:33 Cineast destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kiowa's army has been decimated.Cineast takes a bite out of Kiowa's force and backs off.
25:42 Cineast has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Cineast hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:13 Kiowa's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Kiowa's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
27:06 Kiowa's sieged tanks saved the day! Cineast's dragoons had to back off.Kiowa absorbs the mid-game push — Cineast gained nothing for the cost.
27:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Kiowa seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
27:33 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Kiowa keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:02 Cineast must macro up quickly or Kiowa will just roll him over!Cineast needs production, fast; Kiowa's army has outgrown his.
28:27 Cineast decides to move out with his armies.Cineast has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
28:38 Kiowa's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Kiowa's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
29:30 Cineast avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Kiowa's main army! Cineast destroys them all!Kiowa's defense bends, then snaps. Cineast takes the middle of the game.
30:04 With excellent skills and micro, Kiowa managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:15 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kiowa destroyed only less than half of Cineast's army.Kiowa takes a bite out of Cineast's force and backs off.
30:29 Cineast has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Cineast starts the push.
31:10 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kiowa starts moving out.Kiowa has seen enough — the army moves out.
31:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
31:43 Kiowa failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, Cineast cleans up and continues pushing!Kiowa's defense bends, then snaps. Cineast takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
32:11 It seems that Cineast only managed to destroy less than half of Kiowa's army.Cineast clips Kiowa's army — real damage, but Kiowa fights on.
32:37 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Kiowa while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kiowa — the losses are light.
32:47 Kiowa's command center has been destroyed by Cineast.No reinforcements in time: Kiowa watches Cineast level the expansion.
33:14 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
33:41 Cineast has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Cineast's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:52 Kiowa is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Kiowa starts the push.
34:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
34:38 Cineast's reavers and dragoons hold the ramp and Kiowa cannot break through.Cineast holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
35:12 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Kiowa keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
35:38 With excellent skills and micro, Kiowa managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:55 Cineast has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: Cineast moves out to end it.
36:15 Kiowa moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Kiowa commits the late-game army.
36:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
37:01 Cineast's reavers and dragoons hold the ramp and Kiowa cannot break through.Cineast holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
37:25 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kiowa — the losses are light.
37:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Kiowa seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
38:02 In terms of army size, Kiowa is behind Cineast!Kiowa needs production, fast; Cineast's army has outgrown his.
38:21 Cineast pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Cineast commits the late-game army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
38:46 Kiowa has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Kiowa commits the late-game army.
39:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
39:29 Cineast was out-microed by Kiowa and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Kiowa's line. Great positioning.
40:00 With excellent skills and micro, Kiowa managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:28 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Kiowa while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kiowa — the losses are light.
40:51 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Cineast commits!This is the big one — Cineast commits the late-game army.
40:59 Kiowa moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Kiowa moves out to end it.
41:17 Both Cineast and Kiowa appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
41:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
42:19 All of a sudden, Kiowa has no armies left while Cineast is continuing to push across the map!Cineast wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
42:26 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Cineast destroyed only less than half of Kiowa's army.Cineast takes a bite out of Kiowa's force and backs off.
42:53 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Kiowa while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kiowa — the losses are light.
43:24 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Cineast finally moves on the tank line.Everything Cineast has built comes forward at once.
43:35 Kiowa moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Kiowa moves out to end it.
44:10 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
44:18 RECALL! Cineast's entire army appears in the middle of Kiowa's base and there is nothing home!The final army does its work — Cineast breaks Kiowa late.
44:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Kiowa seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
45:04 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kiowa — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
45:24 Nice try from Kiowa to harass Cineast, but Cineast's reaction is just too agile.Kiowa goes for the raid — Cineast is ready, and nothing comes of it.
45:52 Kiowa dropped some marines into Cineast's mineral line!The raid lands — Kiowa chips away at Cineast's foundation.
46:21 Kiowa tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Cineast.Good instincts from Cineast; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
46:34 Cineast pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Cineast moves out to end it.
47:00 Kiowa's army is small compared to Cineast!Kiowa is badly outgunned — Cineast's force is a size larger.
47:16 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.
47:48 Cineast's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Kiowa has no answer left in the air.There's no rebuilding from that. Cineast's late-game push decides it.
48:03 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Cineast destroyed only less than half of Kiowa's army.Cineast takes a bite out of Kiowa's force and backs off.
48:33 Kiowa destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Cineast's army has been decimated.Kiowa clips Cineast's army — real damage, but Cineast fights on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
48:56 Kiowa's cloaked wraith did not do much to Cineast's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Cineast shuts the door on Kiowa.
49:20 Cineast moves out with his armies.Cineast has seen enough — the army moves out.
49:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
50:01 Stasis splits the tank line in half and Cineast kills the rest at leisure. Kiowa is in ruins.There's no rebuilding from that. Cineast's late-game push decides it.
50:17 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Cineast destroyed only less than half of Kiowa's army.Cineast takes a bite out of Kiowa's force and backs off.
50:49 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kiowa destroyed only less than half of Cineast's army.Kiowa takes a bite out of Cineast's force and backs off.
51:13 Kiowa tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Cineast.Kiowa knocks, Cineast answers. No damage done.
51:37 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Cineast commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Cineast moves out to end it.
51:48 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
52:12 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Kiowa's line is broken.There's no rebuilding from that. Cineast's late-game push decides it.
52:31 With excellent skills and micro, Kiowa managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
52:49 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kiowa destroyed only less than half of Cineast's army.Kiowa takes a bite out of Cineast's force and backs off.
53:25 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Cineast finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Cineast moves out to end it.
53:37 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Kiowa is coming.This is the big one — Kiowa commits the late-game army.
54:02 Currently, Cineast and Kiowa appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
54:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
54:40 Kiowa sieged too far forward and Cineast's speedlots got in among the tanks.Kiowa throws the endgame army in and Cineast simply refuses to lose.
55:05 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Kiowa while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kiowa — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
55:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Kiowa seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
55:55 Kiowa tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Cineast.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Cineast shuts the door on Kiowa.
56:17 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Cineast commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Cineast moves out to end it.
56:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
56:53 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Kiowa's line is broken.The final army does its work — Cineast breaks Kiowa late.
57:34 Cineast destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kiowa's army has been decimated.Cineast takes a bite out of Kiowa's force and backs off.
57:45 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kiowa — the losses are light.
58:11 Kiowa's cloaked wraith did not do much to Cineast's economy.Kiowa knocks, Cineast answers. No damage done.
58:39 Cineast has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.This is the big one — Cineast commits the late-game army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
59:04 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kiowa starts moving out.Kiowa has seen enough — the army moves out.
59:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
59:29 Kiowa sieged too far forward and Cineast's speedlots got in among the tanks.Cineast holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
59:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kiowa — the losses are light.
60:17 After that battle, Kiowa still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
60:44 Kiowa tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Cineast.Kiowa knocks, Cineast answers. No damage done.
61:07 Cineast decides to move out with his armies.Cineast has seen enough — the army moves out.
61:30 Cineast is leading the game with more expansions than Kiowa.Cineast is out-expanding Kiowa — the money game is tilting.
61:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
62:06 Kiowa's goliaths shred the carriers — Cineast has to retreat.Cineast throws the endgame army in and Kiowa simply refuses to lose.
62:29 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Cineast destroyed only less than half of Kiowa's army.Cineast takes a bite out of Kiowa's force and backs off.
63:10 Kiowa destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Cineast's army has been decimated.Kiowa takes a bite out of Cineast's force and backs off.
63:17 Cineast successfully blocked Kiowa from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Cineast; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
63:37 Unwilling to make the game too long, Cineast starts moving out.Cineast tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
64:04 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.
64:34 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Kiowa's line is broken.The final army does its work — Cineast breaks Kiowa late.
64:43 After that battle, Kiowa still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
65:08 Kiowa destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Cineast's army has been decimated.Kiowa takes a bite out of Cineast's force and backs off.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
65:31 Nice try from Kiowa to harass Cineast, but Cineast's reaction is just too agile.Kiowa goes for the raid — Cineast is ready, and nothing comes of it.
66:07 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Cineast finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Cineast moves out to end it.
66:14 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
66:51 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Kiowa's line is broken.The final army does its work — Cineast breaks Kiowa late.
67:11 After that battle, Kiowa still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
67:18 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Kiowa while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kiowa — the losses are light.
67:40 Kiowa tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Cineast.Kiowa knocks, Cineast answers. No damage done.
68:07 It seems like Cineast has more units than Kiowa!Count the units: Cineast has the edge over Kiowa right now.
68:39 Dropship! Dropship! Kiowa drops some vultures into Cineast's mineral line!Cineast looks away for one second and Kiowa makes him pay for it.
🎙 Forest holds the stronger army for now.
68:51 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Cineast finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Cineast moves out to end it.
69:10 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
69:51 Cineast kills off Kiowa's armies and continues pushing!Cineast wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
70:06 After that battle, Kiowa still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
70:21 Kiowa destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Cineast's army has been decimated.Kiowa takes a bite out of Cineast's force and backs off.
70:54 Dropship! Dropship! Kiowa drops some vultures into Cineast's mineral line!Cineast looks away for one second and Kiowa makes him pay for it.
71:04 Cineast decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Cineast has seen enough — the army moves out.
71:27 Kiowa's army is small compared to Cineast!Kiowa is badly outgunned — Cineast's force is a size larger.
71:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The scales tip toward Forest — a lead, but not a safe one.
72:16 RECALL! Cineast's entire army appears in the middle of Kiowa's base and there is nothing home!There's no rebuilding from that. Cineast's late-game push decides it.
72:34 With excellent skills and micro, Kiowa managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
73:05 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Kiowa while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kiowa — the losses are light.
73:24 Cineast successfully blocked Kiowa from harassing his economy.Kiowa goes for the raid — Cineast is ready, and nothing comes of it.
73:39 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Cineast finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Cineast moves out to end it.
74:20 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Kiowa taps out!Kiowa GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Forest closes it out over Kiowa.
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Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:10 The game starts with White Kiowa spawning at s1 and Yellow Cineast spawning at s2.Kiowa takes s1 in White; across the map, Cineast settles in at s2 in Yellow.
0:45 Kiowa opens 14 CC against Cineast's 14 Nexus.Scouting done, plans revealed: Kiowa's 14 CC against Cineast's 14 Nexus.
— The early game —
1:18 Kiowa places down a command center.Kiowa plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:51 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast takes another base — the economy widens.
2:27 Kiowa figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Kiowa: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:51 Cineast is pushing out with his dragoons.Cineast tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:56 Nice bunker placement by Cineast, Kiowa can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Kiowa's early gamble buys nothing — Cineast's defense was already in place.
4:34 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kiowa destroyed only less than half of Cineast's army.Kiowa takes a bite out of Cineast's force and backs off.
5:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Kiowa seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:31 Kiowa decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Kiowa goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:16 Cineast decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Cineast pushes.
6:43 Kiowa is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Cineast's army.Kiowa needs production, fast; Cineast's army has outgrown his.
7:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:04 Kiowa failed to kill off Cineast's defending dragoons.Kiowa's early gamble buys nothing — Cineast's defense was already in place.
8:17 Kiowa destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Cineast's army has been decimated.Kiowa takes a bite out of Cineast's force and backs off.
9:10 About half of Kiowa's army has been decimated in that battle.Cineast pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:40 Kiowa starts expanding.More workers, more money: Kiowa expands.
10:03 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast takes another base — the economy widens.
10:33 Cineast is pushing out with his dragoons.Cineast goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:38 Cineast successfully pressures Kiowa with his dragoons! Kiowa is contained.The early pressure works — Cineast breaks Kiowa's front door.
12:18 About half of Kiowa's army has been decimated in that battle.Cineast pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Forest holds the stronger army for now.
13:00 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Kiowa keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:25 Cineast decides to push out with his dragoon.Cineast tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:04 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:29 Cineast kills off Kiowa's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Kiowa's way of life — Cineast marches on.
14:58 Kiowa lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Cineast's force stays on that battlefield.
15:42 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Kiowa keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:03 Kiowa's army is small compared to Cineast!Kiowa is badly outgunned — Cineast's force is a size larger.
16:49 Kiowa places down a command center.Kiowa takes another base — the economy widens.
17:10 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Kiowa is hanging on by a thread against Forest's army.
— The mid game —
17:48 Cineast brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Cineast hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
18:56 The battle outcome favors Cineast as Kiowa's armies melt into Cineast's armies' weapon fire!Cineast wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
19:31 Kiowa seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Cineast — more than half the force is gone.
20:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Kiowa keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:43 Cineast now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Cineast starts the push.
21:05 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Kiowa GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Kiowa taps.
Forest takes it — the early game decided this one.
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