Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.1
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Games
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■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
economy
Play-by-play (296 lines)
0:07 Novgorod spawns at s2 in Green while Skanderbeg spawns at s3 in Orange.Novgorod in Green at s2. Skanderbeg in Orange at s3. The map is set.
0:28 Skanderbeg opens 14 Nexus against Novgorod's 2 Fact Vulture.Novgorod shows 2 Fact Vulture — Skanderbeg has gone 14 Nexus. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:01 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
1:08 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:44 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Novgorod: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:04 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:51 Novgorod lost some of his marines to Skanderbeg's goons.The early pressure works — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's front door.
3:00 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:21 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:56 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
4:08 Novgorod figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Novgorod tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:33 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.Skanderbeg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:57 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
5:41 With really nice micro, Novgorod kills off Skanderbeg's dragoons.Skanderbeg wasn't ready. Novgorod's early aggression takes the lead.
6:08 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:20 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:44 Novgorod figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Novgorod: the first units are already marching.
7:11 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:22 In terms of army size, Skanderbeg is behind Novgorod!Skanderbeg is badly outgunned — Novgorod's force is a size larger.
7:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:15 With beautiful placement, Skanderbeg successfully fends off Novgorod's attacks.Skanderbeg takes the fight on his terms and sends Novgorod home with nothing.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:29 Novgorod destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Skanderbeg's army has been decimated.Novgorod clips Skanderbeg's army — real damage, but Skanderbeg fights on.
8:51 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
9:23 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.Skanderbeg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:30 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:48 Skanderbeg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
10:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:49 The battle outcome favors Skanderbeg as Novgorod's armies melt into Skanderbeg's armies' weapon fire!Skanderbeg wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
10:56 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
11:33 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Novgorod destroyed only less than half of Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod takes a bite out of Skanderbeg's force and backs off.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:40 Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
12:35 Skanderbeg micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Novgorod seems to lose a lot in this battle!Novgorod's defense bends, then snaps. Skanderbeg takes the middle of the game.
12:44 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:09 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:33 Novgorod successfully blocked Skanderbeg from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Novgorod shuts the door on Skanderbeg.
13:58 Skanderbeg now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Skanderbeg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:27 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:43 Skanderbeg starts expanding.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:23 Skanderbeg's dragoons failed to dodge the mines and Novgorod's tank came bombarding into the scene! Skanderbeg has to fall back!Novgorod absorbs the mid-game push — Skanderbeg gained nothing for the cost.
15:48 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:58 It seems that Novgorod only managed to destroy less than half of Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod takes a bite out of Skanderbeg's force and backs off.
16:27 In terms of army size, Novgorod is behind Skanderbeg!Novgorod needs production, fast; Skanderbeg's army has outgrown his.
16:57 Eager to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
17:22 Skanderbeg decides to expand.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:29 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:59 Skanderbeg avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Novgorod's main army! Skanderbeg destroys them all!Novgorod's defense bends, then snaps. Skanderbeg takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
18:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
18:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
19:05 Skanderbeg tried to harass Novgorod but Novgorod successfully fends off the harassment.Skanderbeg knocks, Novgorod answers. No damage done.
19:31 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:38 Novgorod is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Novgorod hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:10 Eager to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
20:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:51 Novgorod failed to micro his vultures properly as he pushed, Skanderbeg successfully defended his push!Skanderbeg absorbs the mid-game push — Novgorod gained nothing for the cost.
21:14 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
21:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
22:01 Skanderbeg has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Novgorod.No surprises today — Skanderbeg's harassment is scouted early.
22:14 Skanderbeg scouted the attempt but Novgorod is still going with it!Plans change: Novgorod's raiders are needed on defense.
22:47 Novgorod casts some storm! But Skanderbeg lost no workers.Good instincts from Skanderbeg; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
23:04 Skanderbeg now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Skanderbeg's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:13 In terms of army size, Novgorod is behind Skanderbeg!Novgorod needs production, fast; Skanderbeg's army has outgrown his.
23:42 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
24:14 Skanderbeg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
24:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
24:52 Novgorod hid some mines and it savaged much of Skanderbeg's army! Novgorod's tanks easily cleaned up the rest!Novgorod absorbs the mid-game push — Skanderbeg gained nothing for the cost.
25:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:23 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
25:57 Novgorod's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Novgorod hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:24 Attempting to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
26:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
26:54 With a few well placed mines, Novgorod swept through Skanderbeg's army!Skanderbeg's defense bends, then snaps. Novgorod takes the middle of the game.
27:19 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
28:09 With a successful harassment, Skanderbeg hurts Novgorod's economy.Novgorod looks away for one second and Skanderbeg makes him pay for it.
28:26 Skanderbeg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
28:47 Novgorod is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Novgorod hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:14 Skanderbeg brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Skanderbeg starts the push.
29:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
29:54 Novgorod did not have enough tanks to deal with Skanderbeg! Skanderbeg sliced through Novgorod!Novgorod's defense bends, then snaps. Skanderbeg takes the middle of the game.
30:09 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
30:50 Novgorod is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Novgorod hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
31:25 Skanderbeg brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Skanderbeg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
31:32 In terms of army size, Novgorod and Skanderbeg are around equal.Unit for unit, Novgorod and Skanderbeg are level.
32:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
32:34 Speed vulture micro in combination with tanks is definitely imbalanced! Novgorod is slicing through Skanderbeg's army!Skanderbeg's defense bends, then snaps. Novgorod takes the middle of the game.
32:46 It seems that Novgorod only managed to destroy less than half of Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod takes a bite out of Skanderbeg's force and backs off.
33:06 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
33:41 Where is Skanderbeg's detector? Novgorod sends dark templars to harass Skanderbeg's mineral line!The raid lands — Novgorod chips away at Skanderbeg's foundation.
33:58 Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
34:13 Skanderbeg has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Skanderbeg starts the push.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
34:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
35:02 Skanderbeg's dragoons dealt with Novgorod's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor Skanderbeg!Novgorod's defense bends, then snaps. Skanderbeg takes the middle of the game.
35:27 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:41 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
35:54 Where is Skanderbeg's detector? Novgorod sends dark templars to harass Skanderbeg's mineral line!The raid lands — Novgorod chips away at Skanderbeg's foundation.
36:33 Attempting to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
36:49 Skanderbeg starts pushing across the map.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
37:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
37:35 Skanderbeg kills off Novgorod's armies and continues pushing!Skanderbeg wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
37:58 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:22 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Novgorod destroyed only less than half of Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod takes a bite out of Skanderbeg's force and backs off.
38:40 Novgorod moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
39:06 Skanderbeg starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
39:21 Currently, Novgorod and Skanderbeg appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Novgorod and Skanderbeg are level.
39:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
39:57 Novgorod was out-microed by Skanderbeg and loses all his attacking forces.Skanderbeg holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
40:28 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:48 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Skanderbeg destroyed only less than half of Novgorod's army.Skanderbeg takes a bite out of Novgorod's force and backs off.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
41:03 Novgorod decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
41:33 Skanderbeg starts pushing across the map.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
41:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
42:21 The battle outcome favors Skanderbeg as Novgorod's armies melt into Skanderbeg's armies' weapon fire!Novgorod's army evaporates. Skanderbeg doesn't even slow down.
42:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
42:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:12 Novgorod tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Skanderbeg.Novgorod knocks, Skanderbeg answers. No damage done.
43:43 Unwilling to make the game too long, Novgorod starts moving out.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
44:09 Unwilling to make the game too long, Skanderbeg starts moving out.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
44:20 Skanderbeg has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Novgorod.Skanderbeg runs 1 more bases than Novgorod. That compounds.
44:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
45:14 With beautiful placement, Novgorod successfully fends off Skanderbeg's attacks.The attack shatters on Novgorod's line. Great positioning.
45:31 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:00 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:07 Attempting to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
46:38 Skanderbeg starts pushing across the map.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
46:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
47:20 Skanderbeg was out-microed by Novgorod and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Novgorod's line. Great positioning.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
47:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:05 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:16 At the moment, Novgorod seems to have more units than Skanderbeg.Novgorod's army is visibly the bigger one — Skanderbeg should not take this fight.
48:41 Unwilling to make the game too long, Novgorod starts moving out.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
48:59 Skanderbeg starts pushing across the map.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
49:22 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
49:41 Skanderbeg kills off Novgorod's armies and continues pushing!Novgorod's army evaporates. Skanderbeg doesn't even slow down.
50:10 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
50:45 Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
51:25 Skanderbeg decides to start pushing across the map.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
51:42 Currently, Novgorod and Skanderbeg appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Novgorod and Skanderbeg are level.
52:10 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
52:19 Skanderbeg was out-microed by Novgorod and loses all his attacking forces.Novgorod holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
52:47 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:09 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:32 Eager to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
53:42 Skanderbeg decides to move out with his armies.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
54:13 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
54:39 Skanderbeg kills off Novgorod's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Skanderbeg. The push continues.
54:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:28 Novgorod's nexus has been destroyed by Skanderbeg.No reinforcements in time: Novgorod watches Skanderbeg level the expansion.
55:50 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
56:29 Novgorod decides to move out with his armies.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
56:36 Skanderbeg decides to move out with his armies.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
56:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
57:32 Novgorod successfully fends off Skanderbeg's attacks.The attack shatters on Novgorod's line. Great positioning.
57:59 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:06 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
58:31 Skanderbeg is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Novgorod's army.Skanderbeg needs production, fast; Novgorod's army has outgrown his.
58:59 Novgorod tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Skanderbeg.Good instincts from Skanderbeg; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
59:13 Eager to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
59:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
59:52 All of a sudden, Novgorod has no armies left while Skanderbeg is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Skanderbeg. The push continues.
60:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
60:47 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:08 Novgorod decides to move out with his armies.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
61:28 Skanderbeg decides to start pushing across the map.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
61:50 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.
62:02 With beautiful placement, Skanderbeg successfully fends off Novgorod's attacks.Skanderbeg holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
62:35 It seems that Novgorod only managed to destroy less than half of Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod takes a bite out of Skanderbeg's force and backs off.
62:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
63:08 Unwilling to make the game too long, Novgorod starts moving out.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
63:36 Attempting to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
63:56 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
64:25 Novgorod successfully fends off Skanderbeg's attacks.Skanderbeg commits and it's the wrong call — Novgorod cleans it up.
64:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
64:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
65:17 Skanderbeg must macro up quickly or Novgorod will just roll him over!Skanderbeg needs production, fast; Novgorod's army has outgrown his.
65:45 Novgorod decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
66:14 Skanderbeg decides to start pushing across the map.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
66:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
66:49 Novgorod kills off Skanderbeg's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Novgorod. The push continues.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
67:24 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
67:32 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
68:07 Unwilling to make the game too long, Novgorod starts moving out.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
68:20 Eager to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
68:33 Both Novgorod and Skanderbeg appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Novgorod and Skanderbeg are level.
69:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
69:34 Novgorod kills off Skanderbeg's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Skanderbeg's way of life — Novgorod marches on.
69:44 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
70:06 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
70:40 Attempting to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
70:47 Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
71:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
71:26 With beautiful placement, Novgorod successfully fends off Skanderbeg's attacks.Novgorod takes the fight on his terms and sends Skanderbeg home with nothing.
72:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
72:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
72:41 Novgorod decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
72:57 Attempting to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
73:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
73:46 With beautiful placement, Skanderbeg successfully fends off Novgorod's attacks.The attack shatters on Skanderbeg's line. Great positioning.
74:06 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
74:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
74:49 In terms of army size, Novgorod is behind Skanderbeg!Novgorod needs production, fast; Skanderbeg's army has outgrown his.
75:07 Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
75:38 Skanderbeg starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
75:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
76:18 All of a sudden, Skanderbeg has no armies left while Novgorod is continuing to push across the map!Skanderbeg's army evaporates. Novgorod doesn't even slow down.
76:44 It seems that Novgorod only managed to destroy less than half of Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod clips Skanderbeg's army — real damage, but Skanderbeg fights on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
77:08 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
77:31 Unwilling to make the game too long, Novgorod starts moving out.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
77:50 Skanderbeg decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
78:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
78:30 With beautiful placement, Skanderbeg successfully fends off Novgorod's attacks.Skanderbeg holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
78:41 Novgorod destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Skanderbeg's army has been decimated.Novgorod takes a bite out of Skanderbeg's force and backs off.
79:05 Skanderbeg destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Novgorod's army has been decimated.Skanderbeg clips Novgorod's army — real damage, but Novgorod fights on.
79:25 Novgorod casts some storm! But Skanderbeg lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Skanderbeg shuts the door on Novgorod.
79:49 Skanderbeg decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
80:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
80:48 With beautiful placement, Novgorod successfully fends off Skanderbeg's attacks.The attack shatters on Novgorod's line. Great positioning.
81:04 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
81:24 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
81:53 Eager to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
82:00 Eager to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
82:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
82:42 With beautiful placement, Skanderbeg successfully fends off Novgorod's attacks.Skanderbeg holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
83:02 Novgorod destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Skanderbeg's army has been decimated.Novgorod takes a bite out of Skanderbeg's force and backs off.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
83:28 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
83:48 Where is Skanderbeg's detector? Novgorod sends dark templars to harass Skanderbeg's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Novgorod. Skanderbeg's economy takes a real hit.
84:27 Skanderbeg is leading the game with more expansions than Novgorod.Skanderbeg runs 1 more bases than Novgorod. That compounds.
84:34 Skanderbeg decides to start pushing across the map.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
85:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
85:17 All of a sudden, Novgorod has no armies left while Skanderbeg is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Skanderbeg. The push continues.
85:50 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Skanderbeg destroyed only less than half of Novgorod's army.Skanderbeg takes a bite out of Novgorod's force and backs off.
86:08 Novgorod destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Skanderbeg's army has been decimated.Novgorod takes a bite out of Skanderbeg's force and backs off.
86:35 Novgorod tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Skanderbeg's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Skanderbeg shuts the door on Novgorod.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
86:56 Skanderbeg decides to start pushing across the map.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
87:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
87:27 The battle outcome favors Skanderbeg as Novgorod's armies melt into Skanderbeg's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Novgorod's way of life — Skanderbeg marches on.
87:51 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
88:17 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
88:30 Where is Skanderbeg's detector? Novgorod sends dark templars to harass Skanderbeg's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Novgorod. Skanderbeg's economy takes a real hit.
89:08 Eager to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
89:25 Novgorod is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod needs production, fast; Skanderbeg's army has outgrown his.
89:35 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Skanderbeg edges ahead on army strength.
90:07 The battle outcome favors Skanderbeg as Novgorod's armies melt into Skanderbeg's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Novgorod's way of life — Skanderbeg marches on.
90:25 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
90:57 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
91:04 Skanderbeg starts pushing across the map.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
91:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
91:54 Skanderbeg kills off Novgorod's armies and continues pushing!Skanderbeg wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
92:10 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
92:31 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Novgorod destroyed only less than half of Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod takes a bite out of Skanderbeg's force and backs off.
92:49 Eager to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Skanderbeg has built a commanding army lead — Novgorod needs something special here.
93:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
93:51 The battle outcome favors Skanderbeg as Novgorod's armies melt into Skanderbeg's armies' weapon fire!Skanderbeg wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
93:58 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
94:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
94:49 Novgorod tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Skanderbeg.Novgorod knocks, Skanderbeg answers. No damage done.
95:04 Novgorod having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Novgorod taps.
Novgorod taps out. Skanderbeg's mid game was simply better.
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Play-by-play (201 lines)
0:16 Novgorod spawns in Teal at s1 while Skanderbeg spawns in White at s2.Novgorod takes s1 in Teal; across the map, Skanderbeg settles in at s2 in White.
0:33 Skanderbeg gets 2 Gate Goons against Novgorod's 14 CC.Novgorod shows 14 CC — Skanderbeg has gone 2 Gate Goons. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:54 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
1:19 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:35 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Novgorod tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:11 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:28 It seems like Skanderbeg has more units than Novgorod!Count the units: Skanderbeg has the edge over Novgorod right now.
2:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:22 Skanderbeg kills off Novgorod's armies and continues pushing!Skanderbeg wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
3:40 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:00 It seems that Novgorod only managed to destroy less than half of Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod clips Skanderbeg's army — real damage, but Skanderbeg fights on.
4:28 Skanderbeg decides to expand.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
4:40 Novgorod figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:10 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:38 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:13 Skanderbeg's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Novgorod continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!The early pressure works — Novgorod breaks Skanderbeg's front door.
6:36 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:11 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
7:32 Novgorod figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:39 Skanderbeg starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
8:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:33 Novgorod was out-microed by Skanderbeg and loses all his attacking forces.Skanderbeg takes the fight on his terms and sends Novgorod home with nothing.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:55 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
9:49 Skanderbeg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:56 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Novgorod tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:19 Skanderbeg decides to start pushing across the map.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:59 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:22 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:34 Skanderbeg's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Novgorod continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!Skanderbeg wasn't ready. Novgorod's early aggression takes the lead.
11:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:21 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
12:42 Novgorod is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Novgorod's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:09 Skanderbeg has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Skanderbeg starts the push.
13:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:48 Novgorod failed to micro his vultures properly as he pushed, Skanderbeg successfully defended his push!Skanderbeg absorbs the mid-game push — Novgorod gained nothing for the cost.
14:10 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:32 Skanderbeg destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Novgorod's army has been decimated.Skanderbeg clips Novgorod's army — real damage, but Novgorod fights on.
15:03 Novgorod's forces appear to be larger compared to Skanderbeg's!Novgorod's army is visibly the bigger one — Skanderbeg should not take this fight.
15:28 Novgorod decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:39 Skanderbeg now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Skanderbeg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:07 Skanderbeg decides to expand.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:45 Skanderbeg's dragoons dealt with Novgorod's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor Skanderbeg!The mid-game push crashes through — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's position.
17:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
17:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
18:00 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
18:19 Skanderbeg decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
18:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:20 Skanderbeg kills off Novgorod's armies and continues pushing!Novgorod's army evaporates. Skanderbeg doesn't even slow down.
19:28 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Skanderbeg destroyed only less than half of Novgorod's army.Skanderbeg clips Novgorod's army — real damage, but Novgorod fights on.
19:57 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Novgorod destroyed only less than half of Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod clips Skanderbeg's army — real damage, but Skanderbeg fights on.
20:26 Eager to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
20:42 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:27 Skanderbeg kills off Novgorod's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Skanderbeg. The push continues.
21:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:42 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:07 Eager to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
23:20 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
23:51 Skanderbeg avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Novgorod's main army! Skanderbeg destroys them all!Novgorod's defense bends, then snaps. Skanderbeg takes the middle of the game.
24:08 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:39 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
25:04 Both Novgorod and Skanderbeg appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Novgorod and Skanderbeg yet.
25:21 Nice try from Skanderbeg to harass Novgorod, but Novgorod's reaction is just too agile.Skanderbeg knocks, Novgorod answers. No damage done.
25:31 Novgorod's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!The composition is ready; Novgorod starts the push.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:10 Skanderbeg brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Skanderbeg's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:32 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
26:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
27:17 It seems like Novgorod ran out of scans! Skanderbeg's dark templars killed off Novgorod's pushing armies!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Skanderbeg holds Novgorod.
27:27 It seems that Novgorod only managed to destroy less than half of Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod clips Skanderbeg's army — real damage, but Skanderbeg fights on.
28:05 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
28:13 Reaver! Reaver! Novgorod's reaver is killing off most of Skanderbeg's workers!Beautiful harassment from Novgorod. Skanderbeg's economy takes a real hit.
28:44 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
29:11 Skanderbeg tried to harass Novgorod but Novgorod successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Novgorod shuts the door on Skanderbeg.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:38 Novgorod's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Novgorod's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:47 Skanderbeg now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Skanderbeg's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
30:40 Skanderbeg micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Novgorod seems to lose a lot in this battle!Novgorod's defense bends, then snaps. Skanderbeg takes the middle of the game.
30:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:23 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Novgorod destroyed only less than half of Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod takes a bite out of Skanderbeg's force and backs off.
31:37 Novgorod casts some storm! But Skanderbeg lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Skanderbeg shuts the door on Novgorod.
32:07 Skanderbeg now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Skanderbeg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:34 Skanderbeg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
32:57 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
33:07 Skanderbeg went head-on with an army he couldn't fight at all, what was he thinking? Novgorod's tanks cleans up the mess!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Novgorod holds Skanderbeg.
33:34 It seems that Skanderbeg only managed to destroy less than half of Novgorod's army.Skanderbeg takes a bite out of Novgorod's force and backs off.
34:03 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:20 Eager to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
34:57 Skanderbeg brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Skanderbeg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:08 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.
35:31 Novgorod kills off Skanderbeg's armies and continues pushing!Novgorod wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
35:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
36:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:35 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Skanderbeg's expansion has fallen to Novgorod's armies.No reinforcements in time: Skanderbeg watches Novgorod level the expansion.
37:10 Novgorod appears to have more army than Skanderbeg!Count the units: Novgorod has the edge over Skanderbeg right now.
37:33 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
37:42 Novgorod's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!The composition is ready; Novgorod starts the push.
38:22 Skanderbeg brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Skanderbeg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
38:46 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
39:07 Novgorod did not have enough tanks to deal with Skanderbeg! Skanderbeg sliced through Novgorod!Novgorod's defense bends, then snaps. Skanderbeg takes the middle of the game.
39:20 Skanderbeg destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Novgorod's army has been decimated.Skanderbeg clips Novgorod's army — real damage, but Novgorod fights on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
39:55 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
40:09 Novgorod decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
40:35 Skanderbeg decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
40:56 Skanderbeg is having a hard time catching up with Novgorod's number of expansions.Skanderbeg needs an expansion soon or Novgorod's economy simply wins this.
41:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
41:37 Skanderbeg was out-microed by Novgorod and loses all his attacking forces.Novgorod holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
42:12 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
42:19 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
42:49 With a successful harassment, Skanderbeg hurts Novgorod's economy.The raid lands — Skanderbeg chips away at Novgorod's foundation.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
43:17 Novgorod starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
43:31 Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
43:48 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.
44:10 The battle outcome favors Skanderbeg as Novgorod's armies melt into Skanderbeg's armies' weapon fire!Novgorod's army evaporates. Skanderbeg doesn't even slow down.
44:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:09 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
45:27 Novgorod decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
45:57 Attempting to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
46:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
46:37 With beautiful placement, Skanderbeg successfully fends off Novgorod's attacks.The attack shatters on Skanderbeg's line. Great positioning.
46:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:26 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
47:36 Novgorod tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Skanderbeg's economy.Novgorod knocks, Skanderbeg answers. No damage done.
47:58 Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
48:25 In terms of army size, Novgorod is behind Skanderbeg!Novgorod needs production, fast; Skanderbeg's army has outgrown his.
49:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
49:14 Skanderbeg was out-microed by Novgorod and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Novgorod's line. Great positioning.
49:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
49:59 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
— The late game —
50:35 Novgorod moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
50:55 Skanderbeg decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
51:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
51:30 The battle outcome favors Skanderbeg as Novgorod's armies melt into Skanderbeg's armies' weapon fire!Novgorod's army evaporates. Skanderbeg doesn't even slow down.
51:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:19 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:39 Novgorod casts some storm! But Skanderbeg lost no workers.Novgorod knocks, Skanderbeg answers. No damage done.
53:00 Unwilling to make the game too long, Skanderbeg starts moving out.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
53:21 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
53:56 Skanderbeg kills off Novgorod's armies and continues pushing!Skanderbeg wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
54:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:59 Reaver! Reaver! Novgorod's reaver is killing off most of Skanderbeg's workers!The raid lands — Novgorod chips away at Skanderbeg's foundation.
55:13 Novgorod decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
55:38 Eager to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
55:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
56:35 All of a sudden, Novgorod has no armies left while Skanderbeg is continuing to push across the map!Skanderbeg wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
56:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:16 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
57:29 Novgorod tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Skanderbeg.Novgorod goes for the raid — Skanderbeg is ready, and nothing comes of it.
58:11 Skanderbeg decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
58:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
58:47 Novgorod successfully fends off Skanderbeg's attacks.Novgorod holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
59:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:23 Novgorod destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Skanderbeg's army has been decimated.Novgorod clips Skanderbeg's army — real damage, but Skanderbeg fights on.
60:02 In terms of army size, Skanderbeg is behind Novgorod!Skanderbeg is badly outgunned — Novgorod's force is a size larger.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
60:14 Novgorod tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Skanderbeg's economy.Novgorod goes for the raid — Skanderbeg is ready, and nothing comes of it.
60:37 Skanderbeg's forces appear to be larger compared to Novgorod's!Skanderbeg's army is visibly the bigger one — Novgorod should not take this fight.
60:57 Aaaaaa, Skanderbeg's mineral line is stormed by Novgorod's high templars!Novgorod gets into Skanderbeg's mineral line — workers are dying.
61:18 It seems like Skanderbeg has more units than Novgorod!Count the units: Skanderbeg has the edge over Novgorod right now.
61:53 Novgorod is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod is badly outgunned — Skanderbeg's force is a size larger.
62:11 Novgorod tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Skanderbeg's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Skanderbeg shuts the door on Novgorod.
62:31 Aaaaaa, Skanderbeg's mineral line is stormed by Novgorod's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Novgorod. Skanderbeg's economy takes a real hit.
63:05 Novgorod must macro up quickly or Skanderbeg will just roll him over!Novgorod needs production, fast; Skanderbeg's army has outgrown his.
63:12 Novgorod casts some storm! But Skanderbeg lost no workers.Novgorod goes for the raid — Skanderbeg is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
63:35 Novgorod has more expansions than Skanderbeg.Novgorod is out-expanding Skanderbeg — the money game is tilting.
63:57 Novgorod tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Skanderbeg's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Skanderbeg shuts the door on Novgorod.
64:28 Novgorod tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Skanderbeg's economy.Good instincts from Skanderbeg; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
64:52 Unwilling to make the game too long, Skanderbeg starts moving out.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
65:06 Skanderbeg might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Novgorod did.Skanderbeg needs an expansion soon or Novgorod's economy simply wins this.
65:46 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
66:03 Skanderbeg kills off Novgorod's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Skanderbeg. The push continues.
66:21 Novgorod has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Skanderbeg's force stays on that battlefield.
66:51 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Skanderbeg edges ahead on army strength.
67:12 Novgorod having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Novgorod GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Novgorod taps out. Skanderbeg's mid game was simply better.
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
economy
Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:16 Novgorod spawns at s2 in Purple while Skanderbeg spawns at s4 in Red.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Novgorod at s2, Skanderbeg at s4.
0:41 Novgorod gets 14 CC against Skanderbeg's 14 Nexus.Scouting done, plans revealed: Novgorod's 14 CC against Skanderbeg's 14 Nexus.
— The early game —
1:15 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
1:58 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:27 Novgorod decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:05 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
3:25 Novgorod's army is small compared to Skanderbeg!Novgorod is badly outgunned — Skanderbeg's force is a size larger.
4:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:32 Novgorod's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Skanderbeg continues pressuring with his dragoons!The early pressure works — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's front door.
5:12 About half of Novgorod's army has been decimated in that battle.Skanderbeg pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
6:26 Novgorod decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
6:43 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
7:15 Skanderbeg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
🎙 The scales tip toward Skanderbeg — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:46 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:33 Nice bunker placement by Skanderbeg, Novgorod can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Skanderbeg holds the early rush without blinking.
9:12 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:43 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:01 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
10:44 Attempting to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
11:13 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:56 All of a sudden, Novgorod has no armies left while Skanderbeg is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Novgorod's way of life — Skanderbeg marches on.
12:24 Novgorod has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Skanderbeg's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Slight advantage Skanderbeg as the game develops.
12:54 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:27 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Skanderbeg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:59 Skanderbeg decides to expand.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:03 Skanderbeg successfully pressures Novgorod with his dragoons! Novgorod is contained.Novgorod wasn't ready. Skanderbeg's early aggression takes the lead.
15:49 About half of Novgorod's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Skanderbeg's force stays on that battlefield.
16:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:57 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
— The mid game —
17:19 Skanderbeg has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Skanderbeg's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Skanderbeg's force dwarfs what Novgorod has left on the field.
17:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
18:33 Novgorod did not have enough tanks to deal with Skanderbeg! Skanderbeg sliced through Novgorod!The mid-game push crashes through — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's position.
19:05 About half of Novgorod's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Skanderbeg's force stays on that battlefield.
19:32 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:15 Novgorod having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Novgorod types it out: GG.
Novgorod taps out. Skanderbeg's mid game was simply better.
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:07 The Red Novgorod spawns at s3 while Orange Skanderbeg spawns at s1.We're underway — Novgorod spawns at s3, Skanderbeg answers from s1.
0:34 Skanderbeg gets 14 Nexus against Novgorod's 2 Fact Vulture.Scouting done, plans revealed: Novgorod's 2 Fact Vulture against Skanderbeg's 14 Nexus.
— The early game —
1:21 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
1:48 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:24 Novgorod figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Novgorod: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:42 Skanderbeg starts pushing across the map.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:00 Skanderbeg fends off Novgorod's marines with his dragoons.Skanderbeg holds the early rush without blinking.
4:19 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Novgorod destroyed only less than half of Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod takes a bite out of Skanderbeg's force and backs off.
4:53 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:24 Novgorod decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
6:09 Attempting to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
6:37 Novgorod is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod is badly outgunned — Skanderbeg's force is a size larger.
7:11 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:32 Skanderbeg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
8:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:51 Novgorod successfully kills off Skanderbeg's dragoons with nice marine micro.Skanderbeg wasn't ready. Novgorod's early aggression takes the lead.
9:29 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
10:13 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Novgorod tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:54 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
11:25 Skanderbeg's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Novgorod continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!Skanderbeg wasn't ready. Novgorod's early aggression takes the lead.
11:51 About half of Skanderbeg's army has been decimated in that battle.Novgorod pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Slight advantage Novgorod as the game develops.
12:30 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:01 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:46 Skanderbeg decides to expand.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
14:09 Novgorod moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
14:39 Skanderbeg's army is small compared to Novgorod!Skanderbeg is badly outgunned — Novgorod's force is a size larger.
15:14 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
15:39 Novgorod successfully kills off Skanderbeg's dragoons with nice marine micro.Skanderbeg wasn't ready. Novgorod's early aggression takes the lead.
16:12 Skanderbeg lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Novgorod's force stays on that battlefield.
16:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
🎙 It's all going Novgorod's way right now.
— The mid game —
17:23 Novgorod is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Novgorod hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
18:30 Novgorod kills off Skanderbeg's armies and continues pushing!Skanderbeg's army evaporates. Novgorod doesn't even slow down.
18:59 About half of Skanderbeg's army has been decimated in that battle.Novgorod pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:39 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:04 Skanderbeg successfully harasses Novgorod's economy.Skanderbeg gets into Novgorod's mineral line — workers are dying.
20:32 Novgorod's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Novgorod's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:05 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Skanderbeg taps out!Skanderbeg GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Novgorod takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 The Blue Novgorod spawns at s3 while Red Skanderbeg spawns at s2.Novgorod takes s3 in Blue; across the map, Skanderbeg settles in at s2 in Red.
0:50 Skanderbeg opens 14 Nexus against Novgorod's 1 Fact Double Expand.Novgorod shows 1 Fact Double Expand — Skanderbeg has gone 14 Nexus. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:24 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:55 Skanderbeg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
2:25 Unwilling to make the game too long, Novgorod starts moving out.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:45 Skanderbeg decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
3:24 Skanderbeg decides to expand.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:41 Novgorod's defending marines kills Skanderbeg's early goons.Novgorod holds the early rush without blinking.
5:17 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
5:35 It seems that Novgorod only managed to destroy less than half of Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod clips Skanderbeg's army — real damage, but Skanderbeg fights on.
6:17 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:57 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Novgorod tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:25 Skanderbeg decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:52 Skanderbeg must macro up quickly or Novgorod will just roll him over!Skanderbeg needs production, fast; Novgorod's army has outgrown his.
8:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:59 With really nice micro, Novgorod kills off Skanderbeg's dragoons.The early pressure works — Novgorod breaks Skanderbeg's front door.
— The mid game —
9:30 It seems that Novgorod only managed to destroy less than half of Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod takes a bite out of Skanderbeg's force and backs off.
10:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:37 Skanderbeg starts expanding.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
11:06 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Novgorod tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:47 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
12:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Slight advantage Novgorod as the game develops.
12:46 Skanderbeg's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Novgorod continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!The early pressure works — Novgorod breaks Skanderbeg's front door.
13:32 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:04 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:38 Novgorod figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Novgorod: the first units are already marching.
15:13 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.
15:33 Skanderbeg's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Novgorod continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!The early pressure works — Novgorod breaks Skanderbeg's front door.
— The late game —
16:17 Skanderbeg has lost about half of his army in that battle.Novgorod pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:26 Attempting to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
🎙 Novgorod's force dwarfs what Skanderbeg has left on the field.
17:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:22 Skanderbeg's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Novgorod continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!Skanderbeg wasn't ready. Novgorod's early aggression takes the lead.
18:59 Skanderbeg has lost about half of his army in that battle.Novgorod pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:30 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
19:53 Skanderbeg's expansion have been wiped off by Novgorod!No reinforcements in time: Skanderbeg watches Novgorod level the expansion.
20:42 Eager to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
21:19 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Skanderbeg GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Skanderbeg taps.
That's the game: Novgorod defeats Skanderbeg, settled in the early game.
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:16 Novgorod spawns in Teal at s2 while Skanderbeg spawns in Yellow at s3.Novgorod in Teal at s2. Skanderbeg in Yellow at s3. The map is set.
0:42 Novgorod gets 14 CC against Skanderbeg's 14 Nexus.Novgorod shows 14 CC — Skanderbeg has gone 14 Nexus. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:16 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:38 Skanderbeg decides to expand.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
2:24 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Novgorod: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:43 Skanderbeg decides to start pushing across the map.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:58 Novgorod fends off Skanderbeg's early goons with his marines.Skanderbeg's early gamble buys nothing — Novgorod's defense was already in place.
4:20 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
5:09 Novgorod destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Skanderbeg's army has been decimated.Novgorod clips Skanderbeg's army — real damage, but Skanderbeg fights on.
5:41 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:59 Skanderbeg decides to expand.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
6:37 Novgorod figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Novgorod: the first units are already marching.
7:05 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:16 The battle outcome favors Novgorod as Skanderbeg's armies melt into Novgorod's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Novgorod. The push continues.
8:55 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
9:23 It seems that Skanderbeg only managed to destroy less than half of Novgorod's army.Skanderbeg clips Novgorod's army — real damage, but Novgorod fights on.
9:48 Currently, neither Novgorod nor Skanderbeg appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Novgorod and Skanderbeg yet.
10:26 Novgorod figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:03 Skanderbeg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
11:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:52 Skanderbeg's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Novgorod continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!Skanderbeg wasn't ready. Novgorod's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Novgorod edges ahead on army strength.
12:32 It seems that Novgorod only managed to destroy less than half of Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod clips Skanderbeg's army — real damage, but Skanderbeg fights on.
12:58 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:29 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:07 Novgorod decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
14:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
15:20 A few well placed tanks savaged the rest of Skanderbeg's army!Skanderbeg's defense bends, then snaps. Novgorod takes the middle of the game.
15:46 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
— The late game —
16:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:50 Novgorod is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Novgorod's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 The scales tip toward Novgorod — a lead, but not a safe one.
17:17 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
18:02 Skanderbeg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:04 All of a sudden, Skanderbeg has no armies left while Novgorod is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Skanderbeg's way of life — Novgorod marches on.
19:38 Skanderbeg lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Novgorod's force stays on that battlefield.
20:13 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
20:38 Novgorod is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Novgorod's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:03 Skanderbeg having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Skanderbeg taps.
That's the game: Novgorod defeats Skanderbeg, settled in the mid game.
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
economy
Play-by-play (57 lines)
0:08 Novgorod spawns in White at s2 while Skanderbeg spawns in Yellow at s4.Novgorod takes s2 in White; across the map, Skanderbeg settles in at s4 in Yellow.
0:30 Novgorod opens Deep Six against Skanderbeg's 14 Nexus.Novgorod commits to Deep Six; Skanderbeg answers with 14 Nexus.
— The early game —
1:13 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
1:45 Skanderbeg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:07 Novgorod decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Novgorod: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:38 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
3:35 With really nice micro, Novgorod kills off Skanderbeg's dragoons.The early pressure works — Novgorod breaks Skanderbeg's front door.
4:24 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
4:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
5:23 In terms of army size, Skanderbeg is behind Novgorod!Skanderbeg needs production, fast; Novgorod's army has outgrown his.
5:52 Skanderbeg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
6:14 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Novgorod: the first units are already marching.
6:56 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Novgorod holds the stronger army for now.
7:20 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:11 Novgorod fends off Skanderbeg's early goons with his marines.Novgorod holds the early rush without blinking.
8:53 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
9:18 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:00 Novgorod figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:26 Eager to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:52 Novgorod appears to have more army than Skanderbeg!Novgorod's army is visibly the bigger one — Skanderbeg should not take this fight.
11:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Novgorod holds the stronger army for now.
11:48 Novgorod's defending marines kills Skanderbeg's early goons.Novgorod holds the early rush without blinking.
12:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:55 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:34 Skanderbeg decides to expand.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
13:54 Novgorod figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Novgorod: the first units are already marching.
14:31 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:39 All of a sudden, Skanderbeg has no armies left while Novgorod is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Novgorod. The push continues.
16:07 Skanderbeg lost about half of his army in that battle.Novgorod pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The scales tip toward Novgorod — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:32 Skanderbeg destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Novgorod's army has been decimated.Skanderbeg takes a bite out of Novgorod's force and backs off.
16:54 Attempting to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
17:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
17:53 Novgorod shows off his excellent vulture control by surrounding Skanderbeg's dragoons with mines. Skanderbeg is forced to retreat, but a few dragoons get caught up in the mines, while Novgorod's tanks finish off the rest!Skanderbeg's defense bends, then snaps. Novgorod takes the middle of the game.
— The late game —
18:35 Skanderbeg lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Novgorod's force stays on that battlefield.
19:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
19:25 Eager to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
20:08 Novgorod appears to have more army than Skanderbeg!Count the units: Novgorod has the edge over Skanderbeg right now.
20:32 Skanderbeg decides to expand.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Novgorod's force dwarfs what Skanderbeg has left on the field.
21:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:40 With a few well placed mines, Novgorod swept through Skanderbeg's army!Skanderbeg's defense bends, then snaps. Novgorod takes the middle of the game.
22:14 Skanderbeg has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Novgorod's force stays on that battlefield.
22:37 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:06 Nice try from Skanderbeg to harass Novgorod, but Novgorod's reaction is just too agile.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Novgorod shuts the door on Skanderbeg.
23:30 Novgorod is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Novgorod's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:17 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Skanderbeg taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Skanderbeg taps.
Novgorod takes it — the mid game decided this one.
Head to head
594 games
Novgorod
162 – 432
Skanderbeg