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■ Stepfather
■ Abseil
army value
■ Stepfather
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:07 The game starts with White Stepfather spawning at s1 and Green Abseil spawning at s3.Stepfather in White at s1. Abseil in Green at s3. The map is set.
0:42 Abseil gets Overpool against Stepfather's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Stepfather, Overpool from Abseil.
— The early game —
1:08 Stepfather warps in a nexus.Stepfather plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:49 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
2:25 Stepfather decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Stepfather pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:01 Attempting to end the game, Abseil moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Abseil crosses the map with everything.
3:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
3:49 Abseil kills off Stepfather's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Abseil. The push continues.
4:36 Abseil destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Stepfather's army has been decimated.Abseil clips Stepfather's army — real damage, but Stepfather fights on.
5:06 It seems that Stepfather only managed to destroy less than half of Abseil's army.Stepfather clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
5:31 Abseil is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:05 Stepfather warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Stepfather expands.
6:49 Abseil places down a hatchery.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:20 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.
7:38 Stepfather lost some of his dragoons to Abseil's speedlings!Stepfather wasn't ready. Abseil's early aggression takes the lead.
8:25 Abseil destroyed about half of Stepfather's army after that battle.Half of Stepfather's force is gone — Abseil took it apart.
8:44 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Stepfather destroyed only less than half of Abseil's army.Stepfather clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
— The mid game —
9:22 At the moment, Abseil seems to have more units than Stepfather.Abseil's army is visibly the bigger one — Stepfather should not take this fight.
9:47 Stepfather is pushing out with his zealots.Stepfather tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:32 Abseil's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:03 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:23 Stepfather lost some of his dragoons to Abseil's speedlings!Stepfather wasn't ready. Abseil's early aggression takes the lead.
11:55 After that battle, Abseil destroyed about half of Stepfather's army.Half of Stepfather's force is gone — Abseil took it apart.
🎙 Abseil's force dwarfs what Stepfather has left on the field.
12:39 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
13:09 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
13:32 Abseil's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:17 Stepfather warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Stepfather expands.
14:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
15:19 The battle outcome favors Abseil as Stepfather's armies melt into Abseil's armies' weapon fire!Abseil wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
15:47 Stepfather has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
16:21 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:02 Abseil pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Abseil has built a commanding army lead — Stepfather needs something special here.
17:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:00 Stepfather lost some of his dragoons to Abseil's speedlings!The early pressure works — Abseil breaks Stepfather's front door.
18:37 Stepfather lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
18:58 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
19:28 Abseil is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
20:16 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Stepfather GGs!That's it. Stepfather looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Abseil takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Stepfather
■ Abseil
army value
■ Stepfather
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (217 lines)
0:19 The game starts with Blue Abseil spawning at s3 and Red Stepfather spawning at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Abseil at s3, Stepfather at s2.
0:35 Stepfather gets Forge Fast Expand against Abseil's Overpool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Abseil's Overpool against Stepfather's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
0:46 Abseil desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
1:08 Stepfather warps in a nexus.Quietly, Stepfather adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:50 Abseil is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
1:58 Eager to end the game, Stepfather moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Stepfather crosses the map with everything.
2:19 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
2:47 Abseil with his speedlings successfully defend against Stepfather's early zealot pressure.Abseil holds the early rush without blinking.
3:08 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:34 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:51 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
4:25 Stepfather warps in a nexus.Stepfather plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:50 Abseil decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Abseil crosses the map with everything.
5:08 Stepfather is pushing out with his zealots.Stepfather goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:19 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.
5:49 All of a sudden, Stepfather has no armies left while Abseil is continuing to push across the map!Stepfather's army evaporates. Abseil doesn't even slow down.
6:19 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
6:44 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
7:07 Eager to end the game, Abseil moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Abseil pushes.
7:14 Stepfather's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Stepfather tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
8:02 Stepfather kills off all of Abseil's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Abseil's early gamble buys nothing — Stepfather's defense was already in place.
8:33 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:41 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
9:02 Stepfather's forces appear to be larger compared to Abseil's!Stepfather's army is visibly the bigger one — Abseil should not take this fight.
9:42 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
9:58 Stepfather warps in a nexus.Stepfather plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:13 Abseil pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
10:36 Stepfather moves out with his armies.Stepfather has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:22 Stepfather kills off Abseil's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Abseil wasn't ready. Stepfather's early aggression takes the lead.
11:53 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:14 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
12:37 With corsairs sniping overlords, Stepfather is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Stepfather's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
12:56 Stepfather warps in a nexus.Quietly, Stepfather adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:17 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.
13:50 Abseil's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.The mid-game push crashes through — Stepfather breaks Abseil's position.
14:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
14:24 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:47 Stepfather shot down Abseil's hatchery.No reinforcements in time: Abseil watches Stepfather level the expansion.
15:10 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:28 Stepfather decides to move out with his armies.Stepfather tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
15:51 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
16:13 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.
16:51 Stepfather was out-microed by Abseil and loses all his attacking forces.Stepfather commits and it's the wrong call — Abseil cleans it up.
16:59 It seems that Stepfather only managed to destroy less than half of Abseil's army.Stepfather clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
17:37 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:44 Stepfather tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Abseil.Stepfather goes for the raid — Abseil is ready, and nothing comes of it.
18:25 Stepfather is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Stepfather hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:32 It seems like Stepfather has more units than Abseil!Count the units: Stepfather has the edge over Abseil right now.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:05 Stepfather warps in a nexus.Stepfather takes another base — the economy widens.
19:16 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:45 Stepfather tried to break into Abseil's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped Stepfather!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Abseil holds Stepfather.
20:05 Stepfather destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Abseil's army has been decimated.Stepfather clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
20:36 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
21:01 Abseil tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Stepfather's defense line.Good instincts from Stepfather; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
21:12 Abseil tried to harass Stepfather but Stepfather successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Stepfather shuts the door on Abseil.
21:41 Looks like Stepfather is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Stepfather starts the push.
21:51 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.
22:29 Abseil burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off Stepfather's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Abseil holds Stepfather.
22:45 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
23:14 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
23:41 Stepfather's army is small compared to Abseil!Stepfather needs production, fast; Abseil's army has outgrown his.
23:49 Abseil brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
24:07 Looks like Stepfather is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Stepfather's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
25:12 Abseil failed to bring in overlords as Stepfather's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!Abseil's defense bends, then snaps. Stepfather takes the middle of the game.
25:19 Stepfather destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Abseil's army has been decimated.Stepfather clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
25:53 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
26:08 Attempting to end the game, Abseil moves out with his armies.Abseil tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
26:39 Looks like Stepfather is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Stepfather starts the push.
26:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
27:18 The battle outcome favors Abseil as Stepfather's armies melt into Abseil's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Abseil. The push continues.
27:42 It seems that Abseil only managed to destroy less than half of Stepfather's army.Abseil clips Stepfather's army — real damage, but Stepfather fights on.
28:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
28:24 Abseil has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
28:52 With corsairs sniping overlords, Stepfather is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Stepfather hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
29:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
29:32 All of a sudden, Abseil has no armies left while Stepfather is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Abseil's way of life — Stepfather marches on.
29:48 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:28 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
30:37 Stepfather is leading the game with more expansions than Abseil.Economically it's Stepfather's game right now; Abseil is falling behind on bases.
31:11 What superior Mutalisk micro from Abseil! Stepfather's economy is suffering!Stepfather looks away for one second and Abseil makes him pay for it.
31:22 Abseil decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Abseil tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
31:50 Stepfather is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Stepfather hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:11 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
32:45 A few beautiful storms from Stepfather turned the battle around! Stepfather won the battle!Abseil's defense bends, then snaps. Stepfather takes the middle of the game.
32:58 It seems that Stepfather only managed to destroy less than half of Abseil's army.Stepfather clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
33:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Stepfather seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
33:38 Abseil tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Stepfather's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Stepfather shuts the door on Abseil.
34:02 Stepfather moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Stepfather crosses the map with everything.
34:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
34:49 Abseil failed to bring in overlords as Stepfather's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!Abseil's defense bends, then snaps. Stepfather takes the middle of the game.
35:19 Stepfather destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Abseil's army has been decimated.Stepfather clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
35:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Stepfather seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
35:52 Unwilling to make the game too long, Abseil starts moving out.Abseil tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
36:25 Stepfather is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Stepfather starts the push.
36:41 Both Abseil and Stepfather appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
37:09 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
37:22 Abseil's scourge take the corsairs and the speedlots die to cracklings. Stepfather backs off.Stepfather throws the endgame army in and Abseil simply refuses to lose.
37:42 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
38:23 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
38:43 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Abseil pushes.This is the big one — Abseil commits the late-game army.
38:52 Stepfather starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Stepfather pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
39:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
39:44 Dark swarm covers the hatcheries — Stepfather's dragoons fire into nothing and Abseil holds.Stepfather throws the endgame army in and Abseil simply refuses to lose.
40:15 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:38 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:46 Zerglings ran past Stepfather's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Abseil!Beautiful harassment from Abseil. Stepfather's economy takes a real hit.
41:19 Abseil moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Abseil crosses the map with everything.
41:30 Every gateway is pumping and Stepfather starts walking across the map.Everything Stepfather has built comes forward at once.
41:50 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
42:14 Abseil spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Stepfather is still standing.Abseil throws the endgame army in and Stepfather simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
42:54 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:06 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
43:35 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Abseil pushes.This is the big one — Abseil commits the late-game army.
44:01 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Stepfather.Everything Stepfather has built comes forward at once.
44:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
44:32 Stepfather walked into plague and swarm together. Abseil gave up nothing.Stepfather throws the endgame army in and Abseil simply refuses to lose.
45:06 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:24 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
45:46 What superior Mutalisk micro from Abseil! Stepfather's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Abseil chips away at Stepfather's foundation.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
46:08 It seems like Abseil has more units than Stepfather!Count the units: Abseil has the edge over Stepfather right now.
46:36 Zerglings ran past Stepfather's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Abseil!The raid lands — Abseil chips away at Stepfather's foundation.
46:58 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Abseil commits to the break.Everything Abseil has built comes forward at once.
47:18 Attempting to end the game, Stepfather moves out with his armies.Stepfather has seen enough — the army moves out.
47:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
48:02 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Abseil's ultralisks cannot get through.Abseil throws the endgame army in and Stepfather simply refuses to lose.
48:35 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Abseil destroyed only less than half of Stepfather's army.Abseil takes a bite out of Stepfather's force and backs off.
48:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
49:05 Attempting to end the game, Abseil moves out with his armies.Abseil tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
49:36 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Stepfather moves on the hatcheries.Everything Stepfather has built comes forward at once.
50:03 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.
50:10 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Abseil breaks Stepfather wide open.There's no rebuilding from that. Abseil's late-game push decides it.
50:46 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
51:10 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
51:35 Abseil decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Abseil pushes.
51:45 Every gateway is pumping and Stepfather starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Stepfather commits the late-game army.
52:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
52:43 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Abseil's ultralisks cannot get through.Abseil throws the endgame army in and Stepfather simply refuses to lose.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
52:50 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
53:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
53:45 Abseil's army is small compared to Stepfather!Abseil is badly outgunned — Stepfather's force is a size larger.
53:56 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Abseil goes in.This is the big one — Abseil commits the late-game army.
54:20 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Stepfather.Everything Stepfather has built comes forward at once.
54:44 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.
55:14 Plague on the templar, and Abseil's ultralisks walk straight through Stepfather.There's no rebuilding from that. Abseil's late-game push decides it.
55:25 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:57 It seems that Stepfather only managed to destroy less than half of Abseil's army.Stepfather takes a bite out of Abseil's force and backs off.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
56:24 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Abseil commits to the break.Everything Abseil has built comes forward at once.
56:42 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Stepfather moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Stepfather commits the late-game army.
57:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
57:33 With beautiful placement, Stepfather successfully fends off Abseil's attacks.Stepfather holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
57:54 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
58:25 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Stepfather.Max supply, full upgrades: Stepfather moves out to end it.
58:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
59:25 The corsairs cleared the sky and Stepfather's ground army does the rest to Abseil.The final army does its work — Stepfather breaks Abseil late.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
59:34 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
60:02 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
60:19 Every gateway is pumping and Stepfather starts walking across the map.Everything Stepfather has built comes forward at once.
61:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
61:13 Abseil's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Stepfather has no observers left. The push stalls.Abseil holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
61:44 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Stepfather destroyed only less than half of Abseil's army.Stepfather takes a bite out of Abseil's force and backs off.
61:57 It seems that Abseil only managed to destroy less than half of Stepfather's army.Abseil clips Stepfather's army — real damage, but Stepfather fights on.
62:12 Stepfather appears to have more army than Abseil!Stepfather's army is visibly the bigger one — Abseil should not take this fight.
62:44 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Stepfather.Max supply, full upgrades: Stepfather moves out to end it.
🎙 Abseil is a step behind and knows it.
63:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
63:33 All of a sudden, Abseil has no armies left while Stepfather is continuing to push across the map!Abseil's army evaporates. Stepfather doesn't even slow down.
63:42 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
64:05 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
64:33 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Stepfather moves on the hatcheries.Everything Stepfather has built comes forward at once.
65:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
65:13 Stepfather kills off Abseil's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Stepfather. The push continues.
65:36 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
66:17 Abseil destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Stepfather's army has been decimated.Abseil takes a bite out of Stepfather's force and backs off.
🎙 Stepfather edges ahead on army strength.
66:24 Every gateway is pumping and Stepfather starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Stepfather commits the late-game army.
66:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
67:10 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Stepfather walks through Abseil's army.There's no rebuilding from that. Stepfather's late-game push decides it.
67:46 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
68:04 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
68:32 Stepfather shot down Abseil's hatchery.Abseil's expansion burns — Stepfather tears it down.
68:43 Stepfather warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Stepfather expands.
69:06 Abseil tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Stepfather's defense line.Abseil goes for the raid — Stepfather is ready, and nothing comes of it.
69:38 Stepfather starts pushing across the map.Stepfather has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Stepfather's force dwarfs what Abseil has left on the field.
69:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
70:19 Stepfather's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Abseil's defilers die with it.There's no rebuilding from that. Stepfather's late-game push decides it.
70:33 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
71:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Stepfather seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
71:20 What a pity! Abseil managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Stepfather's army.Abseil knocks, Stepfather answers. No damage done.
71:51 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Stepfather moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Stepfather moves out to end it.
72:19 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Abseil GGs!Abseil types it out: GG.
GG. Stepfather closes it out over Abseil.
■ Stepfather
■ Abseil
army value
■ Stepfather
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (39 lines)
0:07 The Yellow Stepfather spawns at s3 while Teal Abseil spawns at s1.We're underway — Stepfather spawns at s3, Abseil answers from s1.
0:44 Abseil gets 12 Pool against Stepfather's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Stepfather's Forge Fast Expand against Abseil's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:12 Stepfather warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Stepfather expands.
2:02 Abseil places down a hatchery.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:25 Stepfather is pushing out with his zealots.Stepfather tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:04 Abseil is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:43 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.
4:21 Stepfather failed to break Abseil's zergling line of defense.Abseil holds the early rush without blinking.
4:45 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Stepfather seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:50 Stepfather is pushing out with his zealots.Stepfather tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:38 Attempting to end the game, Abseil moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Abseil crosses the map with everything.
6:58 Stepfather warps in a nexus.Quietly, Stepfather adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:48 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The mid game —
8:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
8:50 Stepfather lost some of his dragoons to Abseil's speedlings!Stepfather wasn't ready. Abseil's early aggression takes the lead.
9:34 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
10:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
10:28 Stepfather is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Stepfather tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:05 Abseil pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
11:46 Currently, neither Stepfather nor Abseil appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Stepfather and Abseil match each other.
12:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
13:00 The battle outcome favors Abseil as Stepfather's armies melt into Abseil's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Abseil. The push continues.
🎙 Stepfather is a step behind and knows it.
13:39 Stepfather has lost about half of his army in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
14:09 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:38 Abseil pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
15:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:45 All of a sudden, Stepfather has no armies left while Abseil is continuing to push across the map!Abseil wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
16:35 Abseil destroyed about half of Stepfather's army after that battle.Abseil cuts Stepfather's army in half.
16:51 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
17:25 Abseil pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:02 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Stepfather GGs!Stepfather types it out: GG.
That's the game: Abseil defeats Stepfather, settled in the early game.
■ Stepfather
■ Abseil
army value
■ Stepfather
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (8 lines)
0:07 The Blue Abseil spawns at s2 while Red Stepfather spawns at s1.Abseil in Blue at s2. Stepfather in Red at s1. The map is set.
2:05 Stepfather gets Forge Fast Expand against Abseil's 9 Pool.Abseil shows 9 Pool — Stepfather has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
4:15 Abseil is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Abseil has built a commanding army lead — Stepfather needs something special here.
6:09 Abseil decides to cheese today.Abseil isn't playing fair today — the cheese is on.
8:13 Abseil with an aggressive opening starts to attack Stepfather.All or nothing: Abseil's gamble arrives at Stepfather's base.
10:01 Stepfather successfully defended against Abseil's aggressive play. Abseil has no armies left and taps out.Abseil holds the cheese! Stepfather's gamble fails and the game opens wide.
GG. Stepfather closes it out over Abseil.
■ Stepfather
■ Abseil
army value
■ Stepfather
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (126 lines)
0:19 The game starts with Purple Stepfather spawning at s1 and Teal Abseil spawning at s2.Stepfather takes s1 in Purple; across the map, Abseil settles in at s2 in Teal.
0:27 Stepfather opens Forge Fast Expand against Abseil's 12 Hatch.Stepfather shows Forge Fast Expand — Abseil has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:57 Stepfather warps in a nexus.Stepfather takes another base — the economy widens.
1:26 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:38 Attempting to end the game, Stepfather moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Stepfather crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:09 Abseil's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
2:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:05 Abseil with some nice speedling surrounds killed Stepfather's zealots!The early pressure works — Abseil breaks Stepfather's front door.
3:29 Stepfather has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
3:37 Abseil lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Stepfather's force stays on that battlefield.
4:10 Stepfather is pushing out with his zealots.Stepfather tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:39 Abseil's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
4:51 Stepfather warps in a nexus.Stepfather takes another base — the economy widens.
5:17 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:41 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:23 Abseil's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Stepfather continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Stepfather breaks Abseil's front door.
6:30 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
7:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Stepfather seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
7:18 Stepfather is pushing out with his zealots.Stepfather goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:00 Abseil pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:24 Stepfather warps in a nexus.Quietly, Stepfather adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:46 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
8:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:20 Stepfather successfully fends off Abseil's attacks.Abseil commits and it's the wrong call — Stepfather cleans it up.
9:43 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:17 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:46 Stepfather's army is small compared to Abseil!Stepfather needs production, fast; Abseil's army has outgrown his.
11:10 Stepfather is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Stepfather tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:22 Abseil's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
11:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:07 Abseil kills off Stepfather's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Stepfather's way of life — Abseil marches on.
12:40 About half of Stepfather's army has been decimated in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
13:12 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:33 Stepfather starts pushing across the map.Stepfather tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
— The mid game —
13:49 Abseil now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
14:18 Stepfather warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Stepfather expands.
14:48 Abseil places down a hatchery.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:28 Stepfather successfully fends off Abseil's attacks.Stepfather holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
15:54 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:26 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:40 Aaaaaa, Abseil's mineral line is stormed by Stepfather's high templars!Abseil looks away for one second and Stepfather makes him pay for it.
17:12 With corsairs sniping overlords, Stepfather is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Stepfather starts the push.
17:41 Abseil now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
17:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
18:27 Abseil scourged some of Stepfather's annoying corsairs, and kills off majority of the speedlots with his lurkers!Abseil absorbs the mid-game push — Stepfather gained nothing for the cost.
18:43 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Stepfather seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:30 Abseil scouted Stepfather's attempt to harass!Abseil's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
19:51 Abseil scouted the attempt but Stepfather is still going with it!Plans change: Stepfather's raiders are needed on defense.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
20:16 Stepfather casts some storm! But Abseil lost no workers.Good instincts from Abseil; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
20:51 Abseil's forces appear to be larger compared to Stepfather's!Abseil's army is visibly the bigger one — Stepfather should not take this fight.
21:02 Stepfather warps in a nexus.Stepfather takes another base — the economy widens.
21:43 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:53 Aaaaaa, Abseil's mineral line is stormed by Stepfather's high templars!Stepfather gets into Abseil's mineral line — workers are dying.
22:12 Abseil has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
22:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
23:16 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Abseil didn't even have a chance against Stepfather.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Stepfather holds Abseil.
23:26 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
24:08 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:16 Abseil now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
24:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
25:12 Stepfather successfully fends off Abseil's attacks.Stepfather takes the fight on his terms and sends Abseil home with nothing.
25:33 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
26:07 Stepfather destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Abseil's army has been decimated.Stepfather takes a bite out of Abseil's force and backs off.
26:19 Stepfather is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Stepfather starts the push.
26:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
27:17 Stepfather tried to break into Abseil's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped Stepfather!Abseil absorbs the mid-game push — Stepfather gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:28 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
27:57 Stepfather lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
28:29 What superior Mutalisk micro from Abseil! Stepfather's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Abseil chips away at Stepfather's foundation.
28:41 Zerglings ran past Stepfather's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Abseil!Beautiful harassment from Abseil. Stepfather's economy takes a real hit.
29:16 Abseil starts pushing across the map.Abseil has seen enough — the army moves out.
29:38 Abseil's forces appear to be larger compared to Stepfather's!Abseil's army is visibly the bigger one — Stepfather should not take this fight.
30:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
30:16 Stepfather failed to deal nicely with Abseil's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Abseil breaks Stepfather's position.
30:58 Abseil only destroyed about half of Stepfather's army.Abseil cuts Stepfather's army in half.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
31:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
31:31 Abseil shot down Stepfather's nexus.Abseil finds the weak point and Stepfather's new base is gone.
32:13 Stepfather warps in a nexus.Stepfather plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
32:22 Abseil has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
32:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
33:06 Stepfather made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Abseil's hydralisks! Abseil has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Stepfather holds Abseil.
33:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Stepfather seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
34:08 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:32 Unwilling to make the game too long, Stepfather starts moving out.Stepfather has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:48 Abseil now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
35:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
35:36 The battle outcome favors Abseil as Stepfather's armies melt into Abseil's armies' weapon fire!Abseil wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
36:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Stepfather seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
36:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:00 With corsairs sniping overlords, Stepfather is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Stepfather starts the push.
37:22 Abseil now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
37:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
37:57 Stepfather failed to deal nicely with Abseil's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Abseil breaks Stepfather's position.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
38:26 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
38:47 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
39:16 Abseil has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
39:38 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.
40:06 Abseil kills off Stepfather's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Abseil. The push continues.
40:40 Stepfather lost about half of his army in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
40:54 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
41:17 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Abseil commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Abseil moves out to end it.
41:36 Stepfather must macro up quickly or Abseil will just roll him over!Stepfather is badly outgunned — Abseil's force is a size larger.
🎙 Stepfather is a step behind and knows it.
42:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
42:29 Abseil kills off Stepfather's armies and continues pushing!Abseil wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
43:03 Stepfather lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
43:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
43:55 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Abseil pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Abseil moves out to end it.
44:04 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Stepfather GGs!That's it. Stepfather looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Stepfather taps out. Abseil's mid game was simply better.
■ Stepfather
■ Abseil
army value
■ Stepfather
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:07 Abseil spawns in Purple at s3 while Stepfather spawns in Teal at s1.We're underway — Abseil spawns at s3, Stepfather answers from s1.
0:39 Abseil opens 12 Pool against Stepfather's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Abseil's 12 Pool against Stepfather's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:11 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:51 Stepfather warps in a nexus.Stepfather takes another base — the economy widens.
2:24 Abseil pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:52 Stepfather's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Stepfather tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:23 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:51 Stepfather failed to break Abseil's zergling line of defense.Stepfather's early gamble buys nothing — Abseil's defense was already in place.
4:20 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
4:59 About half of Stepfather's army has been decimated in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:25 Abseil is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
6:07 Stepfather is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Stepfather: the first units are already marching.
6:49 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
7:08 Stepfather warps in a nexus.Quietly, Stepfather adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Abseil edges ahead on army strength.
7:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:19 Stepfather failed to kill off Abseil's defending zerglings.Abseil holds the early rush without blinking.
8:54 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
9:26 About half of Stepfather's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
9:48 Abseil starts pushing across the map.Abseil tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:16 Stepfather is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Abseil's army.Stepfather needs production, fast; Abseil's army has outgrown his.
10:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
11:39 With really nice micro, Abseil's speedlings kills off Stepfather's dragoons.Stepfather wasn't ready. Abseil's early aggression takes the lead.
12:01 About half of Stepfather's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Stepfather is hanging on by a thread against Abseil's army.
12:44 Stepfather destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Abseil's army has been decimated.Stepfather clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
13:13 Abseil's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
13:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:06 Abseil with some nice speedling surrounds killed Stepfather's zealots!The early pressure works — Abseil breaks Stepfather's front door.
14:54 After that battle, Abseil destroyed about half of Stepfather's army.Abseil cuts Stepfather's army in half.
— The late game —
15:09 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:54 Eager to end the game, Abseil moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Abseil pushes.
16:24 Abseil places down a hatchery.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:45 Stepfather warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Stepfather expands.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Abseil is far ahead.
17:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:58 Abseil kills off Stepfather's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Abseil. The push continues.
18:24 Stepfather lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
19:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:47 Unwilling to make the game too long, Abseil starts moving out.No more waiting. Abseil pushes.
20:01 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Stepfather taps out!Stepfather types it out: GG.
That's the game: Abseil defeats Stepfather, settled in the early game.
Head to head
7 games
Stepfather
4 – 3
Abseil