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■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
economy
Play-by-play (88 lines)
0:15 The game starts with White Novgorod spawning at s2 and Purple Skanderbeg spawning at s1.Novgorod takes s2 in White; across the map, Skanderbeg settles in at s1 in Purple.
0:28 Novgorod opens 1 Fact Double Expand against Skanderbeg's 14 Nexus.Scouting done, plans revealed: Novgorod's 1 Fact Double Expand against Skanderbeg's 14 Nexus.
— The early game —
1:07 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
1:39 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:51 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.
2:31 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
2:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
3:07 Novgorod's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Skanderbeg continues pressuring with his dragoons!Novgorod wasn't ready. Skanderbeg's early aggression takes the lead.
3:37 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
4:13 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
4:33 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:10 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
5:18 Novgorod's army is small compared to Skanderbeg!Novgorod is badly outgunned — Skanderbeg's force is a size larger.
5:58 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:25 Skanderbeg decides to expand.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:36 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
7:08 Skanderbeg fends off Novgorod's marines with his dragoons.Novgorod's early gamble buys nothing — Skanderbeg's defense was already in place.
7:34 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.
8:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
8:39 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.
8:50 Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
9:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
9:41 Nice bunker placement by Skanderbeg, Novgorod can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Novgorod's early gamble buys nothing — Skanderbeg's defense was already in place.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
10:13 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.
10:41 After that battle, Skanderbeg destroyed about half of Novgorod's army.Skanderbeg cuts Novgorod's army in half.
11:00 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:42 Skanderbeg decides to expand.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
12:09 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
12:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:02 Novgorod successfully fends off Skanderbeg's attacks.The attack shatters on Novgorod's line. Great positioning.
13:14 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.
13:49 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The mid game —
14:12 Skanderbeg brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Skanderbeg's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:59 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.
15:38 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:59 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.
16:35 Skanderbeg tried to harass Novgorod but Novgorod successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from Novgorod; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
16:49 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:24 Skanderbeg starts expanding.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
17:46 Novgorod is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Novgorod's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
18:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:47 Skanderbeg positioned his dragoons on the ramp and took the advantage, Novgorod had to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Skanderbeg holds Novgorod.
19:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:40 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.
20:08 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.
20:15 In terms of army size, Novgorod is behind Skanderbeg!Novgorod is badly outgunned — Skanderbeg's force is a size larger.
20:59 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.
21:20 Skanderbeg decides to start pushing across the map.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
21:35 Skanderbeg decides to expand.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
22:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:44 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.
23:09 Novgorod has lost about half of his army in that battle.Skanderbeg pays for that trade with about half his army.
23:25 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.
24:05 Novgorod's nexus has been destroyed by Skanderbeg.The base falls. Skanderbeg rips Novgorod's economy back a full step.
24:20 Novgorod tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Skanderbeg.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Skanderbeg shuts the door on Novgorod.
24:51 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The late game —
25:13 Skanderbeg brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Skanderbeg's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
26:06 The battle outcome favors Skanderbeg as Novgorod's armies melt into Skanderbeg's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Skanderbeg. The push continues.
26:34 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:53 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.
27:30 Reaver! Reaver! Novgorod's reaver is killing off most of Skanderbeg's workers!The raid lands — Novgorod chips away at Skanderbeg's foundation.
28:01 Skanderbeg has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Skanderbeg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:22 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
28:51 Skanderbeg kills off Novgorod's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Skanderbeg. The push continues.
29:13 Novgorod has lost about half of his army in that battle.Skanderbeg pays for that trade with about half his army.
29:30 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.
🎙 Skanderbeg edges ahead on army strength.
30:04 Skanderbeg has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Skanderbeg's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
30:54 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.
31:30 Novgorod lost about half of his army in that battle.Skanderbeg pays for that trade with about half his army.
31:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
32:21 Skanderbeg shot down Novgorod's nexus.Novgorod's expansion burns — Skanderbeg tears it down.
32:49 Novgorod casts some storm! But Skanderbeg lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Skanderbeg shuts the door on Novgorod.
33:17 Novgorod having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Novgorod looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Skanderbeg closes it out over Novgorod.
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
economy
Play-by-play (132 lines)
0:18 Novgorod spawns in Purple at s1 while Skanderbeg spawns in Orange at s2.Novgorod in Purple at s1. Skanderbeg in Orange at s2. The map is set.
0:26 Skanderbeg gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Novgorod's 1 Fact Double Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Novgorod's 1 Fact Double Expand against Skanderbeg's 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
0:51 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
1:12 Skanderbeg decides to expand.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:55 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?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:12 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.Skanderbeg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:01 Skanderbeg failed to kill off Novgorod's defending marines.Novgorod holds the early rush without blinking.
3:21 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.
3:57 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
4:17 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.
4:31 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:04 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
5:21 Novgorod decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Novgorod tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:54 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
6:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
6:38 Novgorod successfully kills off Skanderbeg's dragoons with nice marine micro.Skanderbeg wasn't ready. Novgorod's early aggression takes the lead.
7:07 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:26 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
7:54 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?
8:04 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
8:39 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.
8:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:25 Novgorod kills off Skanderbeg's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Novgorod. The push continues.
9:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
10:12 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.
10:32 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:56 Skanderbeg decides to expand.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
11:30 Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:44 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.Skanderbeg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:34 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
13:26 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.
13:49 Novgorod decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:13 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
14:47 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!The mid-game push crashes through — Novgorod breaks Skanderbeg's position.
15:11 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.
15:20 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.
15:59 Skanderbeg decides to expand.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:19 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:52 Novgorod's number of expansions are equal to Skanderbeg's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Novgorod and Skanderbeg yet.
17:08 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.
17:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:03 Novgorod brought in some vultures but they didn't do much damage, instead the mines they planted backfired and Skanderbeg's dragoons came to clean up the mess!Skanderbeg absorbs the mid-game push — Novgorod gained nothing for the cost.
18:11 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.
18:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
18:58 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:33 Nice try from Skanderbeg to harass Novgorod, but Novgorod's reaction is just too agile.Good instincts from Novgorod; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
19:46 Novgorod is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Novgorod hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
20:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:46 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.
21:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
21:24 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.
21:49 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.
22:19 Novgorod is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Novgorod's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:38 Skanderbeg has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Skanderbeg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:42 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:50 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.
24:31 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.
24:43 Unwilling to make the game too long, Novgorod starts moving out.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
25:15 Eager to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
25:28 Currently, Novgorod and Skanderbeg appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
26:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
26:25 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! Novgorod abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through Skanderbeg's army!Skanderbeg's defense bends, then snaps. Novgorod takes the middle of the game.
26:44 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.
27:10 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
27:46 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.
28:02 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.
28:27 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.
28:42 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
29:15 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
29:46 Novgorod is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Novgorod's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:54 Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
30:17 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
30:47 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!The mid-game push crashes through — Novgorod breaks Skanderbeg's position.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
31:13 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.
31:48 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
32:08 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.
32:22 Skanderbeg brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Skanderbeg starts the push.
32:52 Both Novgorod and Skanderbeg appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
33:06 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.
33:49 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!The mid-game push crashes through — Novgorod breaks Skanderbeg's position.
34:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
34:19 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.
— The late game —
34:54 Attempting to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
35:24 Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
35:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
36:02 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.
36:18 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.
36:45 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.
37:27 Novgorod starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
37:34 Eager to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
38:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
38:28 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.
38:56 Skanderbeg lost about half of his army in that battle.Novgorod pays for that trade with about half his army.
39:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:52 Skanderbeg successfully harasses Novgorod's economy.The raid lands — Skanderbeg chips away at Novgorod's foundation.
40:12 Novgorod appears to have more army than Skanderbeg!Novgorod's army is visibly the bigger one — Skanderbeg should not take this fight.
40:24 Skanderbeg tried to harass Novgorod but Novgorod successfully fends off the harassment.Skanderbeg knocks, Novgorod answers. No damage done.
40:46 Skanderbeg successfully harasses Novgorod's economy.The raid lands — Skanderbeg chips away at Novgorod's foundation.
41:09 Skanderbeg must macro up quickly or Novgorod will just roll him over!Skanderbeg needs production, fast; Novgorod's army has outgrown his.
41:44 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.
42:15 Skanderbeg harasses Novgorod and gets ahead of the game.Skanderbeg gets into Novgorod's mineral line — workers are dying.
42:35 Skanderbeg tried to harass Novgorod but Novgorod successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from Novgorod; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
42:55 Skanderbeg tried to harass Novgorod but Novgorod successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Novgorod shuts the door on Skanderbeg.
43:10 Novgorod decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
43:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
44:04 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.
44:24 Skanderbeg has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Novgorod's force stays on that battlefield.
44:50 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.
45:29 Skanderbeg harasses Novgorod and gets ahead of the game.Skanderbeg gets into Novgorod's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Novgorod edges ahead on army strength.
45:41 Eager to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
46:06 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Skanderbeg GGs!That's it. Skanderbeg looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Novgorod closes it out over Skanderbeg.
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:19 The game starts with White Novgorod spawning at s1 and Purple Skanderbeg spawning at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Novgorod at s1, Skanderbeg at s2.
0:51 Skanderbeg opens 14 Nexus against Novgorod's 1 Fact Double Expand.The builds are down: 1 Fact Double Expand from Novgorod, 14 Nexus from Skanderbeg.
— The early game —
1:05 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:49 Skanderbeg starts expanding.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
2:29 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:45 Skanderbeg decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
3:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
3:53 Novgorod failed to kill off Skanderbeg's defending dragoons.Novgorod's early gamble buys nothing — Skanderbeg's defense was already in place.
4:31 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:30 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.
6:14 Novgorod decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:38 Skanderbeg decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
7:07 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
🎙 Novgorod is a step behind and knows it.
7:34 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.
8:15 Skanderbeg fends off Novgorod's marines with his dragoons.Novgorod's early gamble buys nothing — Skanderbeg's defense was already in place.
8:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:27 Skanderbeg destroyed about half of Novgorod's army after that battle.Skanderbeg cuts Novgorod's army in half.
9:46 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Novgorod tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:33 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
10:48 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.
11:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
12:12 Novgorod failed to kill off Skanderbeg's defending dragoons.Novgorod's early gamble buys nothing — Skanderbeg's defense was already in place.
🎙 Skanderbeg edges ahead on army strength.
12:45 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:01 Skanderbeg only destroyed about half of Novgorod's army.Half of Novgorod's force is gone — Skanderbeg took it apart.
13:30 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:04 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
14:53 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
15:59 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.
16:16 Novgorod lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Skanderbeg's force stays on that battlefield.
16:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
🎙 Skanderbeg's force dwarfs what Novgorod has left on the field.
17:36 Unwilling to make the game too long, Skanderbeg starts moving out.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
17:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
18:39 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.
19:03 Novgorod has lost about half of his army in that battle.Skanderbeg pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
19:46 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.
20:15 Novgorod having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Novgorod taps.
That's the game: Skanderbeg defeats Novgorod, settled in the mid game.
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
economy
Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:07 The Blue Novgorod spawns at s1 while Red Skanderbeg spawns at s2.We're underway — Novgorod spawns at s1, Skanderbeg answers from s2.
0:31 Skanderbeg opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Novgorod's Siege Expand.The builds are down: Siege Expand from Novgorod, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Skanderbeg.
— The early game —
1:21 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:49 Skanderbeg decides to expand.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
2:12 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:48 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:38 Skanderbeg failed to kill off Novgorod's defending marines.Skanderbeg's early gamble buys nothing — Novgorod's defense was already in place.
4:07 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:38 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:08 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Novgorod: the first units are already marching.
5:48 Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
6:24 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
6:55 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:11 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
7:43 Novgorod fends off Skanderbeg's early goons with his marines.Skanderbeg's early gamble buys nothing — Novgorod's defense was already in place.
8:13 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:50 About half of Skanderbeg's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Novgorod's force stays on that battlefield.
9:31 Unwilling to make the game too long, Novgorod starts moving out.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
9:51 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
10:27 Both Novgorod and Skanderbeg appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Novgorod and Skanderbeg yet.
10:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:34 The battle outcome favors Novgorod as Skanderbeg's armies melt into Novgorod's armies' weapon fire!Novgorod wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Novgorod edges ahead on army strength.
11:55 About half of Skanderbeg's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Novgorod's force stays on that battlefield.
12:26 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.
12:48 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.
13:19 Skanderbeg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:51 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:38 Novgorod successfully kills off Skanderbeg's dragoons with nice marine micro.Skanderbeg wasn't ready. Novgorod's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 It's all going Novgorod's way right now.
14:54 Skanderbeg has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Novgorod's force stays on that battlefield.
15:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
15:53 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
16:32 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?
17:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
17:31 A few well placed tanks savaged the rest of Skanderbeg's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Novgorod breaks Skanderbeg's position.
17:55 The attack was a success, Skanderbeg lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Novgorod — more than half the force is gone.
— The late game —
18:44 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.
19:07 Attempting to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Skanderbeg is hanging on by a thread against Novgorod's army.
19:37 Skanderbeg decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
19:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:39 A few well placed tanks savaged the rest of Skanderbeg's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Novgorod breaks Skanderbeg's position.
21:07 Novgorod destroyed more than half of Skanderbeg's army after that battle!Novgorod shreds the better part of Skanderbeg's army in one engagement.
21:30 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.
22:13 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.
22:47 Novgorod moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
23:10 Skanderbeg having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Skanderbeg types it out: GG.
GG. Novgorod closes it out over Skanderbeg.
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
economy
Play-by-play (121 lines)
0:07 Novgorod spawns at s2 in Blue while Skanderbeg spawns at s1 in Teal.Novgorod in Blue at s2. Skanderbeg in Teal at s1. The map is set.
0:36 Skanderbeg gets 14 Nexus against Novgorod's Deep Six.Novgorod commits to Deep Six; Skanderbeg answers with 14 Nexus.
— The early game —
0:51 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:29 Skanderbeg decides to expand.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
1:56 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:05 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Skanderbeg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:11 Novgorod's defending marines kills Skanderbeg's early goons.Skanderbeg's early gamble buys nothing — Novgorod's defense was already in place.
3:33 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:56 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.
4:22 Skanderbeg appears to have more army than Novgorod!Count the units: Skanderbeg has the edge over Novgorod right now.
4:32 Novgorod starts pushing across the map.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:16 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.Skanderbeg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:23 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.
5:59 Skanderbeg decides to expand.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
6:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:47 Skanderbeg fends off Novgorod's marines with his dragoons.Skanderbeg holds the early rush without blinking.
7:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:38 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
7:55 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Novgorod tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:34 Skanderbeg decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
8:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:21 Novgorod's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Skanderbeg continues pressuring with his dragoons!Novgorod wasn't ready. Skanderbeg's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:41 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.
10:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
10:27 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:01 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:29 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
11:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:03 Novgorod lost some of his marines to Skanderbeg's goons.Novgorod wasn't ready. Skanderbeg's early aggression takes the lead.
12:28 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.
13:05 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.
— The mid game —
13:29 Skanderbeg brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Skanderbeg's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
14:21 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.
14:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:55 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.
15:22 Where is Skanderbeg's detector? Novgorod sends dark templars to harass Skanderbeg's mineral line!Skanderbeg looks away for one second and Novgorod makes him pay for it.
15:50 Novgorod is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Novgorod hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:26 Skanderbeg's army is small compared to Novgorod!Skanderbeg needs production, fast; Novgorod's army has outgrown his.
16:41 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
17:13 Skanderbeg decides to expand.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:22 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:50 Nice tank micro from Novgorod! Skanderbeg's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!The mid-game push crashes through — Novgorod breaks Skanderbeg's position.
18:24 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.
18:40 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.
19:07 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.
19:35 Novgorod successfully blocked Skanderbeg from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Novgorod; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
20:03 Skanderbeg tried to harass Novgorod but Novgorod successfully fends off the harassment.Skanderbeg goes for the raid — Novgorod is ready, and nothing comes of it.
20:35 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
20:47 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
21:22 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
21:46 Novgorod was out-microed by Skanderbeg and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Skanderbeg's line. Great positioning.
22:10 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.
22:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:51 At the moment, Skanderbeg seems to have more units than Novgorod.Skanderbeg's army is visibly the bigger one — Novgorod should not take this fight.
23:24 With a successful harassment, Skanderbeg hurts Novgorod's economy.Novgorod looks away for one second and Skanderbeg makes him pay for it.
23:45 Skanderbeg tried to harass Novgorod but Novgorod successfully fends off the harassment.Skanderbeg goes for the raid — Novgorod is ready, and nothing comes of it.
24:07 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
24:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
25:06 Novgorod was out-microed by Skanderbeg and loses all his attacking forces.Novgorod commits and it's the wrong call — Skanderbeg cleans it up.
25:25 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:12 Skanderbeg tried to harass Novgorod but Novgorod successfully fends off the harassment.Skanderbeg knocks, Novgorod answers. No damage done.
26:46 Skanderbeg harasses Novgorod's economy and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Skanderbeg. Novgorod's economy takes a real hit.
27:01 Novgorod is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Novgorod's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:31 Skanderbeg starts pushing across the map.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
28:00 At the moment, neither Novgorod nor Skanderbeg is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Novgorod and Skanderbeg are level.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
28:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
28:43 Skanderbeg's speedlots dealt with a lot of Novgorod's tanks while they were off position! Novgorod has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Skanderbeg holds Novgorod.
29:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
29:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
29:50 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.
30:12 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.
30:38 Novgorod has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Skanderbeg.No surprises today — Novgorod's harassment is scouted early.
31:07 Skanderbeg doesn't appear to want to go ahead with harassing anymore.The harassment is called off — Skanderbeg keeps his units alive.
31:42 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
32:10 Skanderbeg decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
— The late game —
32:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
32:49 Skanderbeg positioned his dragoons on the ramp and took the advantage, Novgorod had to back off!Skanderbeg absorbs the mid-game push — Novgorod gained nothing for the cost.
33:07 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.
33:49 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.
34:13 Novgorod's army is small compared to Skanderbeg!Novgorod is badly outgunned — Skanderbeg's force is a size larger.
34:32 Novgorod is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Novgorod hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:55 Unwilling to make the game too long, Skanderbeg starts moving out.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
35:44 Skanderbeg was out-microed by Novgorod and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Novgorod's line. Great positioning.
36:15 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
36:41 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:05 Eager to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
37:29 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.
37:52 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.
38:16 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.
38:31 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
39:02 Skanderbeg harasses Novgorod and gets ahead of the game.Novgorod looks away for one second and Skanderbeg makes him pay for it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
39:35 It seems like Novgorod has more units than Skanderbeg!Novgorod's army is visibly the bigger one — Skanderbeg should not take this fight.
40:01 Novgorod starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
40:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
40:34 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.
41:03 Skanderbeg lost about half of his army in that battle.Novgorod pays for that trade with about half his army.
41:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:01 Skanderbeg tried to harass Novgorod but Novgorod successfully fends off the harassment.Skanderbeg goes for the raid — Novgorod is ready, and nothing comes of it.
42:11 Nice try from Skanderbeg to harass Novgorod, but Novgorod's reaction is just too agile.Skanderbeg knocks, Novgorod answers. No damage done.
42:39 Novgorod decides to move out with his armies.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Novgorod has built a commanding army lead — Skanderbeg needs something special here.
43:14 Skanderbeg having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Skanderbeg types it out: GG.
Skanderbeg taps out. Novgorod's mid game was simply better.
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
economy
Play-by-play (44 lines)
0:10 The game starts with Teal Novgorod spawning at s1 and Red Skanderbeg spawning at s2.Novgorod takes s1 in Teal; across the map, Skanderbeg settles in at s2 in Red.
0:47 Skanderbeg gets 2 Gate Goons against Novgorod's Siege Expand.Novgorod commits to Siege Expand; Skanderbeg answers with 2 Gate Goons.
— The early game —
1:17 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:02 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
2:30 Novgorod decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:03 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:42 Novgorod must macro up quickly or Skanderbeg will just roll him over!Novgorod needs production, fast; Skanderbeg's army has outgrown his.
4:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:49 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.
5:25 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.
5:43 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.
6:20 Skanderbeg decides to expand.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
7:01 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
7:44 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
🎙 Slight advantage Skanderbeg as the game develops.
8:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:47 Novgorod lost some of his marines to Skanderbeg's goons.The early pressure works — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's front door.
9:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:50 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:18 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
11:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
11:37 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.
12:19 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Novgorod is a step behind and knows it.
13:10 Skanderbeg decides to expand.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:45 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Skanderbeg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:28 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:25 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.
16:02 About half of Novgorod's army has been decimated in that battle.Skanderbeg pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:22 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.Skanderbeg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:47 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.
🎙 Skanderbeg has built a commanding army lead — Novgorod needs something special here.
— The mid game —
18:27 Novgorod failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, Skanderbeg cleans up and continues pushing!Novgorod's defense bends, then snaps. Skanderbeg takes the middle of the game.
18:59 Novgorod seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Skanderbeg limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
— The late game —
19:41 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.
20:03 Novgorod having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Novgorod looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Skanderbeg closes it out over Novgorod.
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Play-by-play (41 lines)
0:13 The game starts with White Novgorod spawning at s2 and Teal Skanderbeg spawning at s1.We're underway — Novgorod spawns at s2, Skanderbeg answers from s1.
0:53 Skanderbeg opens 2 Gate Goons against Novgorod's 1 Fact Double Expand.The builds are down: 1 Fact Double Expand from Novgorod, 2 Gate Goons from Skanderbeg.
— The early game —
1:14 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
1:55 Skanderbeg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:41 Novgorod decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:09 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
3:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:18 Skanderbeg fends off Novgorod's marines with his dragoons.Skanderbeg holds the early rush without blinking.
5:02 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.
5:32 Novgorod lost about half of his army in that battle.Skanderbeg pays for that trade with about half his army.
6:10 In terms of army size, Novgorod is behind Skanderbeg!Novgorod needs production, fast; Skanderbeg's army has outgrown his.
6:50 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
7:09 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Skanderbeg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:46 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The scales tip toward Skanderbeg — a lead, but not a safe one.
— The mid game —
8:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:08 Novgorod's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Skanderbeg continues pressuring with his dragoons!Novgorod wasn't ready. Skanderbeg's early aggression takes the lead.
9:36 Novgorod lost about half of his army in that battle.Skanderbeg pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:24 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
10:47 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.
11:18 Skanderbeg decides to move out with his armies.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
12:06 Novgorod's army is small compared to Skanderbeg!Novgorod is badly outgunned — Skanderbeg's force is a size larger.
12:36 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Skanderbeg edges ahead on army strength.
13:51 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.
🎙 Novgorod is hanging on by a thread against Skanderbeg's army.
— The late game —
14:16 About half of Novgorod's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Skanderbeg's force stays on that battlefield.
15:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:27 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:05 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:53 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.
17:13 Novgorod lost some of his marines to Skanderbeg's goons.Novgorod wasn't ready. Skanderbeg's early aggression takes the lead.
17:56 Novgorod lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Skanderbeg — more than half the force is gone.
18:33 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:02 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Novgorod GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Novgorod taps.
Novgorod taps out. Skanderbeg's early game was simply better.
Head to head
594 games
Novgorod
163 – 431
Skanderbeg