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■ Novgorod
■ Bahmanis
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Bahmanis
economy
Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:07 The Orange Novgorod spawns at s2 while Purple Bahmanis spawns at s1.Novgorod takes s2 in Orange; across the map, Bahmanis settles in at s1 in Purple.
0:38 Novgorod opens 1 Rax FE against Bahmanis's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Novgorod's 1 Rax FE against Bahmanis's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:10 Novgorod places down a hatchery.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:48 Bahmanis desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Bahmanis takes another base — the economy widens.
2:09 Novgorod starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:47 Bahmanis with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Bahmanis: the first units are already marching.
3:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:34 Bahmanis failed to kill off Novgorod's defending marines.Novgorod holds the early rush without blinking.
4:16 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Bahmanis while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Bahmanis — the losses are light.
4:38 Bahmanis lost about half of his army in that battle.Novgorod pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:16 Novgorod places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
5:50 Bahmanis desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Bahmanis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:19 Novgorod decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:48 Bahmanis is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Bahmanis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:11 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.
7:53 Novgorod successfully fends off Bahmanis's attacks.The attack shatters on Novgorod's line. Great positioning.
8:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Bahmanis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:01 After that battle, Bahmanis still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:13 Novgorod feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Novgorod tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:52 Bahmanis decides to move out with his armies.Bahmanis tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:16 Bahmanis is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Novgorod's army.Bahmanis is badly outgunned — Novgorod's force is a size larger.
10:46 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:27 Bahmanis was out-microed by Novgorod and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Novgorod's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Bahmanis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:25 Bahmanis lost about half of his army in that battle.Novgorod pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:49 Novgorod starts pushing out with his marines.Novgorod tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:21 Novgorod places down a hatchery.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:59 Bahmanis desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Bahmanis expands.
14:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
14:57 Bahmanis's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Novgorod continues pressuring with his marines!Bahmanis wasn't ready. Novgorod's early aggression takes the lead.
15:39 About half of Bahmanis's army has been decimated in that battle.Novgorod pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:09 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Bahmanis while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Bahmanis — the losses are light.
🎙 Bahmanis is a step behind and knows it.
16:23 Novgorod decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
17:24 Bahmanis's zerglings didn't do much damage to Novgorod's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.The mid-game push crashes through — Novgorod breaks Bahmanis's position.
18:07 Bahmanis lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Novgorod's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
18:27 It seems that Bahmanis only managed to destroy less than half of Novgorod's army.Bahmanis clips Novgorod's army — real damage, but Novgorod fights on.
19:08 Novgorod now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Novgorod hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:06 Even sunken colonies didn't help Bahmanis, Bahmanis has to pull some drones to fight against Novgorod's marines!Bahmanis's defense bends, then snaps. Novgorod takes the middle of the game.
20:40 About half of Bahmanis's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Novgorod's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Bahmanis is a step behind and knows it.
21:10 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Bahmanis destroyed only less than half of Novgorod's army.Bahmanis clips Novgorod's army — real damage, but Novgorod fights on.
21:46 Bahmanis's expansion have been wiped off by Novgorod!The base falls. Novgorod rips Bahmanis's economy back a full step.
22:11 Novgorod successfully blocked Bahmanis from harassing his economy.Bahmanis goes for the raid — Novgorod is ready, and nothing comes of it.
22:33 Novgorod is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Novgorod starts the push.
23:06 Bahmanis having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Bahmanis looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Novgorod closes it out over Bahmanis.
■ Novgorod
■ Bahmanis
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Bahmanis
economy
Play-by-play (145 lines)
0:07 The Teal Novgorod spawns at s1 while Red Bahmanis spawns at s2.Novgorod in Teal at s1. Bahmanis in Red at s2. The map is set.
0:32 Bahmanis opens 12 Hatch against Novgorod's 1 Rax Gas.Scouting done, plans revealed: Novgorod's 1 Rax Gas against Bahmanis's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
0:55 Novgorod places down a hatchery.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:16 Bahmanis starts expanding.Bahmanis takes another base — the economy widens.
1:38 Novgorod feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Novgorod tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:06 Bahmanis with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Bahmanis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:04 Mismicro from Novgorod gave opportunity to Bahmanis! Bahmanis is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Bahmanis breaks Novgorod's front door.
3:25 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Bahmanis — the losses are light.
3:52 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Novgorod destroyed only less than half of Bahmanis's army.Novgorod clips Bahmanis's army — real damage, but Bahmanis fights on.
4:17 Novgorod decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:37 Bahmanis with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Bahmanis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:56 Novgorod places down a hatchery.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:24 Bahmanis desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Bahmanis takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:08 Nice control from Bahmanis! He killed Novgorod's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Bahmanis breaks Novgorod's front door.
6:40 Novgorod lost about half of his army in that battle.Bahmanis pays for that trade with about half his army.
6:59 With excellent skills and micro, Bahmanis managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:15 Novgorod starts pushing out with his marines.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:42 Bahmanis's zerglings are pushing out!Bahmanis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:06 Novgorod's number of expansions are equal to Bahmanis's.Base for base, they're level — Novgorod and Bahmanis match each other.
8:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
8:49 Novgorod has enough marines to deal with Bahmanis's zergling pressure.Novgorod holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:21 Bahmanis destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Novgorod's army has been decimated.Bahmanis takes a bite out of Novgorod's force and backs off.
9:48 With excellent skills and micro, Bahmanis managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
10:02 Novgorod starts pushing out with his marines.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:29 Bahmanis is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Bahmanis: the first units are already marching.
10:42 Novgorod places down a hatchery.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:16 Bahmanis desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Bahmanis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
12:14 Novgorod failed to kill off Bahmanis's defending zerglings.Novgorod's early gamble buys nothing — Bahmanis's defense was already in place.
12:38 With excellent skills and micro, Bahmanis managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:45 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Bahmanis while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Bahmanis — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
13:16 Bahmanis brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Bahmanis hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
14:01 Bahmanis backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Novgorod holds Bahmanis.
14:18 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Bahmanis while losing less than half of his army.Bahmanis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:48 After that battle, Bahmanis still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:18 Novgorod successfully blocked Bahmanis from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Novgorod; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
15:41 Novgorod places down a hatchery.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
16:10 Bahmanis desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Bahmanis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:18 Novgorod tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Bahmanis's defense line.Novgorod knocks, Bahmanis answers. No damage done.
16:57 Bahmanis brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Bahmanis starts the push.
17:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:29 Novgorod's marines forced Bahmanis's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.Novgorod absorbs the mid-game push — Bahmanis gained nothing for the cost.
18:05 Novgorod lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Bahmanis's force stays on that battlefield.
18:30 Novgorod destroyed about half of Bahmanis's army after that battle.Novgorod cuts Bahmanis's army in half.
18:39 Novgorod tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Bahmanis's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Bahmanis shuts the door on Novgorod.
19:04 Novgorod now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Novgorod starts the push.
19:31 Bahmanis is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Bahmanis's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:53 Novgorod places down a hatchery.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:20 Bahmanis starts expanding.Bahmanis takes another base — the economy widens.
20:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:04 Novgorod's marines forced Bahmanis's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.Novgorod absorbs the mid-game push — Bahmanis gained nothing for the cost.
21:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Bahmanis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:57 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Novgorod destroyed only less than half of Bahmanis's army.Novgorod takes a bite out of Bahmanis's force and backs off.
22:21 It seems like Bahmanis has more units than Novgorod!Count the units: Bahmanis has the edge over Novgorod right now.
22:56 Novgorod now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Novgorod hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:03 Bahmanis brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Bahmanis starts the push.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
24:01 With beautiful placement, Bahmanis successfully fends off Novgorod's attacks.The attack shatters on Bahmanis's line. Great positioning.
24:24 With excellent skills and micro, Bahmanis managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:49 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Bahmanis while losing less than half of his army.Bahmanis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:13 Bahmanis decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Bahmanis crosses the map with everything.
25:31 Bahmanis starts expanding.Bahmanis takes another base — the economy widens.
26:05 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
26:20 Novgorod seems to have run out of scans! Bahmanis's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!Novgorod's defense bends, then snaps. Bahmanis takes the middle of the game.
26:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Bahmanis — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:16 Novgorod destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Bahmanis's army has been decimated.Novgorod takes a bite out of Bahmanis's force and backs off.
27:33 Nice try from Bahmanis to harass Novgorod, but Novgorod's reaction is just too agile.Bahmanis knocks, Novgorod answers. No damage done.
27:57 Bahmanis starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Bahmanis's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
28:36 Bahmanis was unable to break through Novgorod's M&M group.Novgorod absorbs the mid-game push — Bahmanis gained nothing for the cost.
28:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Bahmanis — the losses are light.
29:41 With excellent skills and micro, Bahmanis managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:00 Bahmanis is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Bahmanis hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:45 Bahmanis is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Novgorod's marines melt in this attack!The mid-game push crashes through — Bahmanis breaks Novgorod's position.
31:14 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Bahmanis while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Bahmanis — the losses are light.
31:39 After that battle, Bahmanis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
31:46 It seems like Bahmanis has more units than Novgorod!Count the units: Bahmanis has the edge over Novgorod right now.
32:20 Eager to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
32:39 Bahmanis brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Bahmanis starts the push.
33:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
33:21 Bahmanis lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Novgorod's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.Novgorod absorbs the mid-game push — Bahmanis gained nothing for the cost.
33:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Bahmanis — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:23 After that battle, Bahmanis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
34:46 Novgorod has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Bahmanis.No surprises today — Novgorod's harassment is scouted early.
35:01 Seems like Bahmanis is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Plans change: Bahmanis's raiders are needed on defense.
35:19 Bahmanis tried to harass Novgorod but Novgorod successfully fends off the harassment.Bahmanis goes for the raid — Novgorod is ready, and nothing comes of it.
35:49 Novgorod is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Novgorod hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:23 Bahmanis is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Bahmanis starts the push.
36:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
36:55 Novgorod seemed like winning the battle but when Bahmanis's mutalisks came into the scene, things changed, Bahmanis won the battle!Bahmanis absorbs the mid-game push — Novgorod gained nothing for the cost.
37:20 It seems that Novgorod only managed to destroy less than half of Bahmanis's army.Novgorod takes a bite out of Bahmanis's force and backs off.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The late game —
37:57 Bahmanis destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Novgorod's army has been decimated.Bahmanis takes a bite out of Novgorod's force and backs off.
38:09 Novgorod now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Novgorod's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
38:36 Bahmanis is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Bahmanis hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
38:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
39:34 Novgorod seems to have run out of scans! Bahmanis's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!Novgorod's defense bends, then snaps. Bahmanis takes the middle of the game.
39:56 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Bahmanis destroyed only less than half of Novgorod's army.Bahmanis clips Novgorod's army — real damage, but Novgorod fights on.
40:09 After that battle, Bahmanis still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:32 Novgorod's hatchery has been destroyed by Bahmanis.Bahmanis finds the weak point and Novgorod's new base is gone.
40:52 Novgorod places down a hatchery.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
41:28 Attempting to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
41:51 Eager to end the game, Bahmanis moves out with his armies.Bahmanis tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
42:13 Bahmanis is leading the game with more expansions than Novgorod.Economically it's Bahmanis's game right now; Novgorod is falling behind on bases.
42:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
43:11 With beautiful placement, Novgorod successfully fends off Bahmanis's attacks.Novgorod holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
43:18 It seems that Bahmanis only managed to destroy less than half of Novgorod's army.Bahmanis clips Novgorod's army — real damage, but Novgorod fights on.
43:55 After that battle, Bahmanis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
44:06 Attempting to end the game, Bahmanis moves out with his armies.Bahmanis tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
44:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
44:55 Bahmanis kills off Novgorod's armies and continues pushing!Bahmanis wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
45:29 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Bahmanis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Bahmanis seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:13 Attempting to end the game, Bahmanis moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Bahmanis crosses the map with everything.
46:38 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.
46:51 All of a sudden, Novgorod has no armies left while Bahmanis is continuing to push across the map!Bahmanis wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
47:17 About half of Novgorod's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Bahmanis's force stays on that battlefield.
47:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Bahmanis seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:09 Bahmanis decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Bahmanis crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The scales tip toward Bahmanis — a lead, but not a safe one.
48:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
49:00 All of a sudden, Novgorod has no armies left while Bahmanis is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Bahmanis. The push continues.
49:21 Novgorod has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Bahmanis's force stays on that battlefield.
49:45 With excellent skills and micro, Bahmanis managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
50:03 Novgorod having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Novgorod taps.
Novgorod taps out. Bahmanis's mid game was simply better.
■ Novgorod
■ Bahmanis
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Bahmanis
economy
Play-by-play (146 lines)
0:07 Novgorod spawns in Teal at s1 while Bahmanis spawns in Green at s3.We're underway — Novgorod spawns at s1, Bahmanis answers from s3.
0:39 Bahmanis opens 12 Pool against Novgorod's 1 Rax FE.Novgorod shows 1 Rax FE — Bahmanis has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:58 Novgorod places down a hatchery.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:30 Bahmanis decides to expand.More workers, more money: Bahmanis expands.
1:52 Novgorod starts pushing across the map.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:16 Unwilling to make the game too long, Bahmanis starts moving out.Bahmanis tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
2:23 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.
3:00 Novgorod was out-microed by Bahmanis and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Bahmanis's line. Great positioning.
3:26 Bahmanis lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Novgorod's force stays on that battlefield.
3:47 Bahmanis destroyed about half of Novgorod's army after that battle.Bahmanis cuts Novgorod's army in half.
4:11 Novgorod places down a hatchery.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:35 Bahmanis starts expanding.Bahmanis takes another base — the economy widens.
4:44 Novgorod feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Novgorod: the first units are already marching.
5:15 Bahmanis's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Bahmanis: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:06 Bahmanis failed to break through Novgorod's marine defense line.Bahmanis's early gamble buys nothing — Novgorod's defense was already in place.
6:18 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Bahmanis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:48 It seems that Novgorod only managed to destroy less than half of Bahmanis's army.Novgorod clips Bahmanis's army — real damage, but Bahmanis fights on.
7:09 Novgorod feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Novgorod tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:33 Novgorod appears to have more army than Bahmanis!Novgorod's army is visibly the bigger one — Bahmanis should not take this fight.
7:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:20 Nice placement by Bahmanis, Novgorod can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Novgorod's early gamble buys nothing — Bahmanis's defense was already in place.
8:49 With excellent skills and micro, Bahmanis managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:06 Bahmanis only destroyed about half of Novgorod's army.Half of Novgorod's force is gone — Bahmanis took it apart.
9:26 Bahmanis with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Bahmanis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:00 Bahmanis starts expanding.Bahmanis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
10:48 Bahmanis failed to kill off Novgorod's defending marines.Novgorod holds the early rush without blinking.
11:20 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Bahmanis while losing less than half of his army.Bahmanis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Bahmanis seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:08 Novgorod places down a hatchery.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
12:15 Novgorod starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Novgorod: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:37 Bahmanis's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Bahmanis: the first units are already marching.
13:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
13:26 With some nice micro, Bahmanis successfully defend against Novgorod's marines.Novgorod's early gamble buys nothing — Bahmanis's defense was already in place.
13:55 Novgorod destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Bahmanis's army has been decimated.Novgorod clips Bahmanis's army — real damage, but Bahmanis fights on.
14:19 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Bahmanis while losing less than half of his army.Bahmanis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
14:54 Novgorod now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Novgorod hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:02 Bahmanis decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Bahmanis pushes.
15:31 Bahmanis desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Bahmanis takes another base — the economy widens.
15:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:20 The battle outcome favors Bahmanis as Novgorod's armies melt into Bahmanis's armies' weapon fire!Novgorod's army evaporates. Bahmanis doesn't even slow down.
16:52 Novgorod lost about half of his army in that battle.Bahmanis pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:15 After that battle, Bahmanis still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:30 Novgorod successfully blocked Bahmanis from harassing his economy.Bahmanis knocks, Novgorod answers. No damage done.
17:42 Novgorod places down a hatchery.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
18:08 Bahmanis tried to harass Novgorod but Novgorod successfully fends off the harassment.Bahmanis knocks, Novgorod answers. No damage done.
18:45 Bahmanis starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Bahmanis starts the push.
18:57 Novgorod's number of expansions are equal to Bahmanis's.Base for base, they're level — Novgorod and Bahmanis match each other.
19:34 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:49 Bahmanis's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Novgorod has enough M&M to prevent Bahmanis from further poking in!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Novgorod holds Bahmanis.
20:18 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Bahmanis — the losses are light.
20:36 It seems that Novgorod only managed to destroy less than half of Bahmanis's army.Novgorod takes a bite out of Bahmanis's force and backs off.
21:01 Bahmanis has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Novgorod.No surprises today — Bahmanis's harassment is scouted early.
21:35 Novgorod gave up on trying to harass after being scouted.Novgorod thinks better of it and pulls the raiders back.
21:51 Novgorod successfully blocked Bahmanis from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Novgorod; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
22:20 Bahmanis harasses Novgorod's economy and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Bahmanis chips away at Novgorod's foundation.
22:33 Bahmanis brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Bahmanis hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
23:17 Bahmanis kills off Novgorod's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Novgorod's way of life — Bahmanis marches on.
23:50 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Bahmanis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Bahmanis seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:34 Novgorod places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
24:52 Bahmanis desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Bahmanis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:26 Novgorod is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Novgorod hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:37 Bahmanis brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Bahmanis hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
26:31 Novgorod seems to have run out of scans! Bahmanis's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!Novgorod's defense bends, then snaps. Bahmanis takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
26:48 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Bahmanis while losing less than half of his army.Bahmanis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:12 Novgorod destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Bahmanis's army has been decimated.Novgorod clips Bahmanis's army — real damage, but Bahmanis fights on.
27:46 Bahmanis destroys Novgorod's hatchery, denying expansions.Bahmanis finds the weak point and Novgorod's new base is gone.
28:11 Novgorod might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Bahmanis did.Novgorod is starving on bases while Bahmanis spreads across the map.
28:39 Novgorod places down a hatchery.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
29:04 Bahmanis is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Bahmanis starts the push.
29:17 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
29:44 Bahmanis kills off Novgorod's armies and continues pushing!Bahmanis wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
30:09 Novgorod has lost about half of his army in that battle.Bahmanis pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
30:24 With excellent skills and micro, Bahmanis managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:42 Novgorod's hatchery has been destroyed by Bahmanis.The base falls. Bahmanis rips Novgorod's economy back a full step.
31:26 Novgorod places down a hatchery.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
31:46 Bahmanis decides to expand.Quietly, Bahmanis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
31:55 What superior Mutalisk micro from Novgorod! Bahmanis's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Novgorod. Bahmanis's economy takes a real hit.
32:20 Bahmanis starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Bahmanis's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
33:12 Novgorod's marines forced Bahmanis's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Novgorod holds Bahmanis.
33:40 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Bahmanis while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Bahmanis — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
33:55 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Novgorod destroyed only less than half of Bahmanis's army.Novgorod takes a bite out of Bahmanis's force and backs off.
34:15 Nice try from Bahmanis to harass Novgorod, but Novgorod's reaction is just too agile.Bahmanis goes for the raid — Novgorod is ready, and nothing comes of it.
34:51 Bahmanis harasses Novgorod's economy and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Bahmanis. Novgorod's economy takes a real hit.
35:19 Bahmanis starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Bahmanis starts the push.
35:26 It seems like Novgorod has more units than Bahmanis!Novgorod's army is visibly the bigger one — Bahmanis should not take this fight.
36:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
36:20 With beautiful placement, Novgorod successfully fends off Bahmanis's attacks.Novgorod holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
36:37 Bahmanis destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Novgorod's army has been decimated.Bahmanis takes a bite out of Novgorod's force and backs off.
37:06 With excellent skills and micro, Bahmanis managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
37:39 Novgorod is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Novgorod hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
— The late game —
38:01 Bahmanis starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Bahmanis's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
38:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
38:36 Bahmanis is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Novgorod's marines melt in this attack!Novgorod's defense bends, then snaps. Bahmanis takes the middle of the game.
39:14 It seems that Bahmanis only managed to destroy less than half of Novgorod's army.Bahmanis takes a bite out of Novgorod's force and backs off.
39:36 It seems that Novgorod only managed to destroy less than half of Bahmanis's army.Novgorod clips Bahmanis's army — real damage, but Bahmanis fights on.
39:53 Novgorod now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Novgorod starts the push.
40:13 Bahmanis starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Bahmanis starts the push.
40:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
41:16 Novgorod's marine control slipped, Bahmanis's speedlings cleaned up whatever Novgorod left!Bahmanis absorbs the mid-game push — Novgorod gained nothing for the cost.
41:29 With excellent skills and micro, Bahmanis managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:50 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Bahmanis destroyed only less than half of Novgorod's army.Bahmanis takes a bite out of Novgorod's force and backs off.
42:15 Bahmanis successfully harasses Novgorod's economy.Beautiful harassment from Bahmanis. Novgorod's economy takes a real hit.
42:48 Bahmanis decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Bahmanis tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
42:59 At the moment, Bahmanis seems to have more units than Novgorod.Count the units: Bahmanis has the edge over Novgorod right now.
43:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
43:51 Bahmanis seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Novgorod is totally losing this battle!Novgorod's defense bends, then snaps. Bahmanis takes the middle of the game.
44:15 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Bahmanis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
44:40 It seems that Novgorod only managed to destroy less than half of Bahmanis's army.Novgorod takes a bite out of Bahmanis's force and backs off.
45:00 Novgorod tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Bahmanis's defense line.Novgorod knocks, Bahmanis answers. No damage done.
45:28 Bahmanis decides to move out with his armies.Bahmanis tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
45:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
46:15 Bahmanis kills off Novgorod's armies and continues pushing!Bahmanis wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
46:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Bahmanis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Bahmanis seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:15 Bahmanis decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Bahmanis tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
47:43 Bahmanis is leading the game with more expansions than Novgorod.Bahmanis is out-expanding Novgorod — the money game is tilting.
🎙 Slight advantage Bahmanis as the game develops.
48:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
48:31 All of a sudden, Novgorod has no armies left while Bahmanis is continuing to push across the map!Novgorod's army evaporates. Bahmanis doesn't even slow down.
48:49 Novgorod has lost about half of his army in that battle.Bahmanis pays for that trade with about half his army.
49:20 With excellent skills and micro, Bahmanis managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:40 Bahmanis decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Bahmanis pushes.
50:06 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Novgorod taps out!That's it. Novgorod looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Bahmanis takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Novgorod
■ Bahmanis
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Bahmanis
economy
Play-by-play (51 lines)
0:14 Novgorod spawns in Yellow at s3 while Bahmanis spawns in Red at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Novgorod at s3, Bahmanis at s2.
0:48 Novgorod opens 2 Rax FE against Bahmanis's 12 Pool.Novgorod shows 2 Rax FE — Bahmanis has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:18 Novgorod places down a hatchery.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:53 Bahmanis starts expanding.More workers, more money: Bahmanis expands.
2:19 Novgorod feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:49 Unwilling to make the game too long, Bahmanis starts moving out.No more waiting. Bahmanis pushes.
3:29 Novgorod's forces appear to be larger compared to Bahmanis's!Count the units: Novgorod has the edge over Bahmanis right now.
3:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
4:37 With beautiful placement, Novgorod successfully fends off Bahmanis's attacks.Bahmanis commits and it's the wrong call — Novgorod cleans it up.
5:06 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Bahmanis while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Bahmanis — the losses are light.
5:37 Novgorod destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Bahmanis's army has been decimated.Novgorod clips Bahmanis's army — real damage, but Bahmanis fights on.
6:07 Novgorod places down a hatchery.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:31 Bahmanis decides to expand.More workers, more money: Bahmanis expands.
7:13 Attempting to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
🎙 The scales tip toward Novgorod — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:41 Bahmanis decides to move out with his armies.Bahmanis has seen enough — the army moves out.
8:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:38 Novgorod gains early map control with his marines!Bahmanis wasn't ready. Novgorod's early aggression takes the lead.
9:23 Bahmanis lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Novgorod's force stays on that battlefield.
9:59 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Bahmanis while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Bahmanis — the losses are light.
10:28 Novgorod starts pushing out with his marines.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:53 Attempting to end the game, Bahmanis moves out with his armies.Bahmanis tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:55 Bahmanis was out-microed by Novgorod and loses all his attacking forces.Novgorod takes the fight on his terms and sends Bahmanis home with nothing.
🎙 The scales tip toward Novgorod — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:29 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Bahmanis while losing less than half of his army.Bahmanis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:04 Bahmanis lost about half of his army in that battle.Novgorod pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:40 Novgorod decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Novgorod: the first units are already marching.
13:57 Bahmanis starts expanding.Quietly, Bahmanis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:03 All of a sudden, Bahmanis has no armies left while Novgorod is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Bahmanis's way of life — Novgorod marches on.
15:53 Bahmanis has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Novgorod's force stays on that battlefield.
16:24 Bahmanis destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Novgorod's army has been decimated.Bahmanis clips Novgorod's army — real damage, but Novgorod fights on.
16:58 At the moment, Novgorod seems to have more units than Bahmanis.Novgorod's army is visibly the bigger one — Bahmanis should not take this fight.
🎙 Novgorod has built a commanding army lead — Bahmanis needs something special here.
17:11 Novgorod places down a hatchery.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:45 Novgorod decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Novgorod: the first units are already marching.
18:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
18:53 Novgorod stimpacked his marines and sliced through Bahmanis's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Novgorod breaks Bahmanis's position.
19:24 About half of Bahmanis's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Novgorod's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
20:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Bahmanis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:26 Bahmanis desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Bahmanis expands.
21:02 Bahmanis tried to harass Novgorod but Novgorod successfully fends off the harassment.Bahmanis knocks, Novgorod answers. No damage done.
21:37 Novgorod now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Novgorod starts the push.
🎙 Novgorod has built a commanding army lead — Bahmanis needs something special here.
22:12 Bahmanis having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Bahmanis types it out: GG.
Novgorod takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Novgorod
■ Bahmanis
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Bahmanis
economy
Play-by-play (37 lines)
0:08 Novgorod spawns at s1 in Teal while Bahmanis spawns at s3 in White.Novgorod in Teal at s1. Bahmanis in White at s3. The map is set.
0:53 Bahmanis opens 12 Hatch against Novgorod's 2 Rax FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Novgorod's 2 Rax FE against Bahmanis's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:31 Novgorod places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
2:10 Bahmanis decides to expand.Quietly, Bahmanis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:41 Novgorod decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:06 Bahmanis decides to move out with his armies.Bahmanis tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
4:30 With some nice micro, Bahmanis successfully defend against Novgorod's marines.Novgorod's early gamble buys nothing — Bahmanis's defense was already in place.
5:03 After that battle, Bahmanis still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:35 Novgorod lost about half of his army in that battle.Bahmanis pays for that trade with about half his army.
6:23 At the moment, Bahmanis seems to have more units than Novgorod.Count the units: Bahmanis has the edge over Novgorod right now.
7:04 Bahmanis starts expanding.Bahmanis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:37 Bahmanis with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Bahmanis: the first units are already marching.
— The mid game —
8:21 Novgorod places down a hatchery.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Slight advantage Bahmanis as the game develops.
8:52 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:26 Nice control from Bahmanis! He killed Novgorod's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Bahmanis breaks Novgorod's front door.
10:09 Novgorod has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Bahmanis's force stays on that battlefield.
10:37 With excellent skills and micro, Bahmanis managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
11:14 Novgorod decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:47 Bahmanis's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Bahmanis: the first units are already marching.
12:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
13:06 Novgorod failed to kill off Bahmanis's defending zerglings.Novgorod's early gamble buys nothing — Bahmanis's defense was already in place.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Bahmanis is far ahead.
— The late game —
13:45 After that battle, Bahmanis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
14:17 Novgorod lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Bahmanis's force stays on that battlefield.
14:59 Bahmanis with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Bahmanis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:23 The battle outcome favors Bahmanis as Novgorod's armies melt into Bahmanis's armies' weapon fire!Novgorod's army evaporates. Bahmanis doesn't even slow down.
16:46 The attack was a success, Novgorod lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Bahmanis — more than half the force is gone.
17:36 After that battle, Bahmanis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
18:00 Novgorod having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Novgorod types it out: GG.
That's the game: Bahmanis defeats Novgorod, settled in the early game.
■ Novgorod
■ Bahmanis
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Bahmanis
economy
Play-by-play (7 lines)
0:08 The Yellow Novgorod spawns at s1 while Red Bahmanis spawns at s2.Novgorod takes s1 in Yellow; across the map, Bahmanis settles in at s2 in Red.
2:17 Bahmanis opens 9 Pool against Novgorod's 1 Rax Gas.Scouting done, plans revealed: Novgorod's 1 Rax Gas against Bahmanis's 9 Pool.
4:49 Bahmanis decides to cheese today.Bahmanis Has cooked up something crazy, an early rush. They go all in!
🎙 Bahmanis has built a commanding army lead — Novgorod needs something special here.
7:02 Taking the advantage of an aggressive build, Bahmanis attacks Novgorod.Bahmanis commits to the cheese — it's at Novgorod's door already.
9:20 Novgorod successfully defended against Bahmanis's aggressive play. Bahmanis has no armies left and taps out.Bahmanis holds the cheese! Novgorod's gamble fails and the game opens wide.
Bahmanis taps out. Novgorod's early game was simply better.
■ Novgorod
■ Bahmanis
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Bahmanis
economy
Play-by-play (52 lines)
0:07 The Red Novgorod spawns at s2 while Green Bahmanis spawns at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Novgorod at s2, Bahmanis at s3.
0:36 Bahmanis gets 12 Pool against Novgorod's 1 Rax Gas.Novgorod shows 1 Rax Gas — Bahmanis has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:10 Novgorod places down a hatchery.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:35 Bahmanis desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Bahmanis expands.
2:14 Novgorod decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:48 Bahmanis with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Bahmanis: the first units are already marching.
3:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:41 With some nice micro, Bahmanis successfully defend against Novgorod's marines.Novgorod's early gamble buys nothing — Bahmanis's defense was already in place.
4:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Bahmanis seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:58 It seems that Bahmanis only managed to destroy less than half of Novgorod's army.Bahmanis clips Novgorod's army — real damage, but Novgorod fights on.
5:28 Bahmanis desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Bahmanis expands.
5:53 Bahmanis's zerglings are pushing out!Bahmanis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:35 Novgorod places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
7:06 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The scales tip toward Bahmanis — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:25 Bahmanis failed to break through Novgorod's marine defense line.Novgorod holds the early rush without blinking.
8:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Bahmanis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:42 It seems that Novgorod only managed to destroy less than half of Bahmanis's army.Novgorod clips Bahmanis's army — real damage, but Bahmanis fights on.
9:10 Novgorod feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Novgorod tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:38 Bahmanis is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Bahmanis tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:03 Both Novgorod and Bahmanis appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Novgorod and Bahmanis match each other.
10:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:01 Nice placement by Bahmanis, Novgorod can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Bahmanis holds the early rush without blinking.
11:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Bahmanis seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Novgorod is a step behind and knows it.
12:06 It seems that Bahmanis only managed to destroy less than half of Novgorod's army.Bahmanis clips Novgorod's army — real damage, but Novgorod fights on.
12:53 Bahmanis decides to expand.Quietly, Bahmanis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:12 Novgorod starts pushing across the map.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:54 Bahmanis's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Bahmanis: the first units are already marching.
14:26 Novgorod places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
14:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:19 Novgorod was out-microed by Bahmanis and loses all his attacking forces.Bahmanis takes the fight on his terms and sends Novgorod home with nothing.
15:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Bahmanis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
16:18 About half of Novgorod's army has been decimated in that battle.Bahmanis pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Bahmanis edges ahead on army strength.
16:57 Novgorod decides to start pushing across the map.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
17:30 Bahmanis with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Bahmanis goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
18:24 Bahmanis seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Novgorod is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Bahmanis breaks Novgorod's position.
18:58 About half of Novgorod's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Bahmanis's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
19:35 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Novgorod destroyed only less than half of Bahmanis's army.Novgorod clips Bahmanis's army — real damage, but Bahmanis fights on.
20:04 Bahmanis shot down Novgorod's hatchery.Bahmanis finds the weak point and Novgorod's new base is gone.
20:44 Novgorod places down a hatchery.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:59 What superior Mutalisk micro from Novgorod! Bahmanis's economy is suffering!Novgorod gets into Bahmanis's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Novgorod is hanging on by a thread against Bahmanis's army.
21:30 Unwilling to make the game too long, Bahmanis starts moving out.No more waiting. Bahmanis pushes.
22:19 Novgorod having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Novgorod GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Bahmanis closes it out over Novgorod.
Head to head
647 games
Novgorod
232 – 415
Bahmanis