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■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Red Novgorod spawning at s4 and Yellow Skanderbeg spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Novgorod at s4, Skanderbeg at s1.
0:52 Skanderbeg opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Novgorod's Deep Six.Novgorod shows Deep Six — Skanderbeg has gone 1 Gate Cybernetics. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:18 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
1:43 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.
2:23 Eager to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:05 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
3:37 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
4:13 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.
4:41 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.
5:02 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.
5:40 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.
6:18 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
6:40 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:50 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.
8:20 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
9:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
9:34 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
10:04 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
10:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:06 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.
12:00 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.
12:32 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
🎙 Skanderbeg edges ahead on army strength.
12:54 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:24 Skanderbeg appears to have more army than Novgorod!Skanderbeg's army is visibly the bigger one — Novgorod should not take this fight.
14:02 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
14:35 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.
— The late game —
15:20 Novgorod has lost about half of his army in that battle.Skanderbeg pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
16:21 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.Skanderbeg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:51 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
17:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Novgorod is hanging on by a thread against Skanderbeg's army.
18:01 Skanderbeg successfully pressures Novgorod with his dragoons! Novgorod is contained.The early pressure works — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's front door.
🎙 Skanderbeg has built a commanding army lead — Novgorod needs something special here.
18:28 Novgorod seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Skanderbeg — more than half the force is gone.
18:59 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.
19:29 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.Skanderbeg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
20:03 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Novgorod GGs!Novgorod GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Skanderbeg defeats Novgorod, settled in the early game.
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
economy
Play-by-play (208 lines)
0:16 The game starts with Yellow Novgorod spawning at s4 and Purple Skanderbeg spawning at s3.Novgorod in Yellow at s4. Skanderbeg in Purple at s3. The map is set.
0:42 Skanderbeg gets 14 Nexus against Novgorod's 14 CC.Novgorod commits to 14 CC; Skanderbeg answers with 14 Nexus.
— The early game —
1:04 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:11 Skanderbeg decides to expand.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
1:46 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:05 Eager to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:53 Novgorod fends off Skanderbeg's early goons with his marines.Skanderbeg's early gamble buys nothing — Novgorod's defense was already in place.
3:08 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.
3:36 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
3:51 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.
4:11 Skanderbeg decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
4:45 At the moment, Novgorod seems to have more units than Skanderbeg.Count the units: Novgorod has the edge over Skanderbeg right now.
5:13 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:30 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
5:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:14 Skanderbeg failed to kill off Novgorod's defending marines.Skanderbeg's early gamble buys nothing — Novgorod's defense was already in place.
6:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
6:59 Novgorod destroyed about half of Skanderbeg's army after that battle.Novgorod cuts Skanderbeg's army in half.
7:18 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.
7:52 Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:35 Novgorod's defending marines kills Skanderbeg's early goons.Skanderbeg's early gamble buys nothing — Novgorod's defense was already in place.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:00 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.
9:07 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.
9:30 Skanderbeg decides to expand.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
9:50 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.
10:21 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
10:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:09 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.
11:25 About half of Skanderbeg's army has been decimated in that battle.Novgorod pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:47 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.
🎙 Novgorod edges ahead on army strength.
12:10 Eager to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
12:31 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
12:59 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.
13:12 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.
13:35 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.
14:08 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
14:27 Novgorod is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Novgorod's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:55 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:22 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:46 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.
15:53 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
16:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
16:42 Nice try from Skanderbeg to harass Novgorod, but Novgorod's reaction is just too agile.Skanderbeg knocks, Novgorod answers. No damage done.
17:17 Skanderbeg must macro up quickly or Novgorod will just roll him over!Skanderbeg needs production, fast; Novgorod's army has outgrown his.
17:25 Skanderbeg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
17:54 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:18 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.
18:37 Skanderbeg now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Skanderbeg's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:00 Both Novgorod and Skanderbeg appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
19:20 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:37 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
20:05 Novgorod failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, Skanderbeg cleans up and continues pushing!The mid-game push crashes through — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's position.
20:29 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
20:45 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.
21:13 Aaaaaa, Skanderbeg's mineral line is stormed by Novgorod's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Novgorod. Skanderbeg's economy takes a real hit.
21:29 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:58 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
22:33 Skanderbeg brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Skanderbeg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
23:12 Fortunately enough for Novgorod, he positioned some tanks at the high ground, and it paid off by killing most of Skanderbeg's armies and saved his base from wrecking havoc!Novgorod absorbs the mid-game push — Skanderbeg gained nothing for the cost.
23:31 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.
23:50 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
24:19 Skanderbeg decides to expand.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:44 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.
25:03 Skanderbeg brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Skanderbeg starts the push.
25:16 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
25:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
26:06 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.
26:23 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.
26:51 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.
27:23 Novgorod decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
27:38 Skanderbeg decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
28:07 Skanderbeg decides to expand.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
28:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
28:57 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
29:11 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.
29:36 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.
30:05 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.
30:23 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.
30:34 Skanderbeg has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Skanderbeg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
31:35 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.
31:45 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.
32:08 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
32:42 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.
33:02 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
33:22 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.
33:34 Skanderbeg now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Skanderbeg's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
34:19 With beautiful placement, Skanderbeg successfully fends off Novgorod's attacks.Skanderbeg holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
35:00 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:19 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.
35:43 Novgorod decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
36:08 Skanderbeg has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Skanderbeg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
36:52 Skanderbeg kills off Novgorod's armies and continues pushing!Skanderbeg wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
36:59 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.
37:24 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.
37:58 Attempting to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
38:06 Skanderbeg decides to move out with his armies.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
38:44 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
38:57 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
39:32 About half of Novgorod's army has been decimated in that battle.Skanderbeg pays for that trade with about half his army.
39:53 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.
40:11 Novgorod's nexus has been destroyed by Skanderbeg.The base falls. Skanderbeg rips Novgorod's economy back a full step.
40:28 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
40:45 Novgorod starts pushing across the map.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
41:21 Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
41:46 At the moment, neither Novgorod nor Skanderbeg is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Novgorod and Skanderbeg are level.
41:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
42:15 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
42:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
43:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:26 Novgorod starts pushing across the map.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
43:57 Skanderbeg starts pushing across the map.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
44:23 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
44:31 Novgorod was out-microed by Skanderbeg and loses all his attacking forces.Novgorod commits and it's the wrong call — Skanderbeg cleans it up.
45:05 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.
45:30 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:44 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
46:06 Skanderbeg decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
46:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
46:53 Skanderbeg was out-microed by Novgorod and loses all his attacking forces.Skanderbeg commits and it's the wrong call — Novgorod cleans it up.
47:27 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.
47:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
48:05 Novgorod decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
48:24 Skanderbeg decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
48:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
49:11 With beautiful placement, Skanderbeg successfully fends off Novgorod's attacks.Novgorod commits and it's the wrong call — Skanderbeg cleans it up.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
49:30 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.
50:01 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.
50:09 Novgorod starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
50:41 Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
51:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
51:23 With beautiful placement, Skanderbeg successfully fends off Novgorod's attacks.Skanderbeg holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
51:52 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
52:10 Skanderbeg only destroyed about half of Novgorod's army.Skanderbeg cuts Novgorod's army in half.
52:35 Novgorod moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
53:05 Eager to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
53:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
53:47 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.
53:55 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.
54:32 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
54:59 Skanderbeg is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Novgorod.Skanderbeg needs an expansion soon or Novgorod's economy simply wins this.
55:20 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.
55:32 Attempting to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
55:50 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.
56:15 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.
56:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
57:07 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.
57:35 Novgorod decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
57:49 Skanderbeg decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
58:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
58:44 All of a sudden, Novgorod has no armies left while Skanderbeg is continuing to push across the map!Novgorod's army evaporates. Skanderbeg doesn't even slow down.
58:55 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:15 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
59:48 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.
60:11 Unwilling to make the game too long, Novgorod starts moving out.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
60:22 Skanderbeg decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
60:56 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.
61:13 Novgorod kills off Skanderbeg's armies and continues pushing!Skanderbeg's army evaporates. Novgorod doesn't even slow down.
61:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
62:10 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
62:31 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.
62:38 Reaver! Reaver! Novgorod's reaver is killing off most of Skanderbeg's workers!The raid lands — Novgorod chips away at Skanderbeg's foundation.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
63:00 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.
63:35 Skanderbeg must macro up quickly or Novgorod will just roll him over!Skanderbeg is badly outgunned — Novgorod's force is a size larger.
64:02 Novgorod tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Skanderbeg.Good instincts from Skanderbeg; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
64:09 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.
64:46 It seems like Skanderbeg has more units than Novgorod!Skanderbeg's army is visibly the bigger one — Novgorod should not take this fight.
65:05 Unwilling to make the game too long, Novgorod starts moving out.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
65:14 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
65:49 With beautiful placement, Skanderbeg successfully fends off Novgorod's attacks.Skanderbeg holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
66:19 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
66:35 Novgorod lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Skanderbeg's force stays on that battlefield.
66:56 In terms of army size, Novgorod is behind Skanderbeg!Novgorod is badly outgunned — Skanderbeg's force is a size larger.
67:12 Reaver! Reaver! Novgorod's reaver is killing off most of Skanderbeg's workers!Beautiful harassment from Novgorod. Skanderbeg's economy takes a real hit.
67:41 Skanderbeg is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Novgorod.Skanderbeg needs an expansion soon or Novgorod's economy simply wins this.
67:59 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.
68:20 Novgorod tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Skanderbeg.Good instincts from Skanderbeg; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
68:47 Novgorod casts some storm! But Skanderbeg lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Skanderbeg shuts the door on Novgorod.
69:09 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Novgorod taps 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 (192 lines)
0:16 Novgorod spawns in Yellow at s2 while Skanderbeg spawns in Red at s1.Novgorod takes s2 in Yellow; across the map, Skanderbeg settles in at s1 in Red.
0:39 Skanderbeg opens 2 Gate Goons against Novgorod's Deep Six.Novgorod commits to Deep Six; Skanderbeg answers with 2 Gate Goons.
— The early game —
0:55 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:28 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
1:35 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:14 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
2:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:49 Skanderbeg failed to kill off Novgorod's defending marines.Skanderbeg's early gamble buys nothing — Novgorod's defense was already in place.
3:14 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.
3:28 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.
3:56 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:20 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:35 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
4:59 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Novgorod edges ahead on army strength.
5:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
5:45 Novgorod successfully kills off Skanderbeg's dragoons with nice marine micro.Skanderbeg wasn't ready. Novgorod's early aggression takes the lead.
6:12 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
6:40 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.
7:00 Unwilling to make the game too long, Novgorod starts moving out.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
7:23 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:49 Skanderbeg is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Novgorod's army.Skanderbeg is badly outgunned — Novgorod's force is a size larger.
8:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:25 Novgorod's defending marines kills Skanderbeg's early goons.Skanderbeg's early gamble buys nothing — Novgorod's defense was already in place.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
9:14 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.
9:47 Skanderbeg decides to expand.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:54 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Novgorod: the first units are already marching.
10:20 Skanderbeg decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
10:42 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:41 Novgorod fends off Skanderbeg's early goons with his marines.Novgorod holds the early rush without blinking.
12:05 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:14 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.
12:34 Attempting to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
13:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:33 Novgorod kills off Skanderbeg's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Novgorod. The push continues.
13:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
14:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
14:44 Skanderbeg decides to expand.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:53 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
15:15 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:57 Skanderbeg starts expanding.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
16:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:26 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.
16:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:26 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.
17:39 Skanderbeg's forces appear to be larger compared to Novgorod's!Count the units: Skanderbeg has the edge over Novgorod right now.
17:55 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
18:23 Skanderbeg now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Skanderbeg's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:22 With beautiful placement, Novgorod successfully fends off Skanderbeg's attacks.The attack shatters on Novgorod's line. Great positioning.
19:29 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:58 About half of Skanderbeg's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Novgorod's force stays on that battlefield.
20:21 Novgorod is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Novgorod's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:51 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:33 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.
21:47 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.
22:08 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:48 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:09 Skanderbeg starts expanding.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
23:33 Skanderbeg successfully harasses Novgorod's economy.Skanderbeg gets into Novgorod's mineral line — workers are dying.
23:45 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
24:05 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.
24:25 Skanderbeg now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Skanderbeg's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:52 Both Novgorod and Skanderbeg appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Novgorod and Skanderbeg are level.
25:21 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
25:32 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
26:35 Skanderbeg lost about half of his army in that battle.Novgorod pays for that trade with about half his army.
26:58 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.
27:16 Skanderbeg decides to expand.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
27:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
28:02 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! Novgorod abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through Skanderbeg's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Novgorod breaks Skanderbeg's position.
28:20 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.
28:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
29:07 Novgorod successfully blocked Skanderbeg from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Novgorod shuts the door on Skanderbeg.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:28 Novgorod is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Novgorod hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:42 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.
30:23 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.
30:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
31:00 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.
31:34 Novgorod decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
31:55 Skanderbeg has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Skanderbeg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:41 Fortunately enough for Novgorod, he positioned some tanks at the high ground, and it paid off by killing most of Skanderbeg's armies and saved his base from wrecking havoc!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Novgorod holds Skanderbeg.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
33:00 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.
33:21 About half of Skanderbeg's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Novgorod's force stays on that battlefield.
33:50 Novgorod starts pushing across the map.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
33:58 Skanderbeg decides to start pushing across the map.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
34:29 Currently, Novgorod and Skanderbeg appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Novgorod and Skanderbeg are level.
34:41 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.
35:18 Skanderbeg successfully fends off Novgorod's attacks.The attack shatters on Skanderbeg's line. Great positioning.
35:34 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:00 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
36:11 Eager to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
36:39 Skanderbeg decides to start pushing across the map.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
36:58 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
37:21 Novgorod was out-microed by Skanderbeg and loses all his attacking forces.Skanderbeg holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
37:51 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.
38:24 Skanderbeg destroyed about half of Novgorod's army after that battle.Half of Novgorod's force is gone — Skanderbeg took it apart.
38:32 Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
39:07 Skanderbeg starts pushing across the map.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
39:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
39:39 Skanderbeg successfully fends off Novgorod's attacks.The attack shatters on Skanderbeg's line. Great positioning.
40:09 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:39 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.
40:46 With a successful harassment, Skanderbeg hurts Novgorod's economy.Skanderbeg gets into Novgorod's mineral line — workers are dying.
41:23 Skanderbeg successfully harasses Novgorod's economy.Beautiful harassment from Skanderbeg. Novgorod's economy takes a real hit.
41:44 Attempting to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
42:12 Eager to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
42:27 At the moment, neither Novgorod nor Skanderbeg is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
42:41 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
43:04 With beautiful placement, Novgorod successfully fends off Skanderbeg's attacks.Novgorod holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
43:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
43:48 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.
44:11 Attempting to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
44:35 Attempting to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
44:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
45:28 Novgorod was out-microed by Skanderbeg and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Skanderbeg's line. Great positioning.
46:00 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.
46:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
46:38 Attempting to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
47:03 Skanderbeg decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
47:34 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
47:49 Novgorod kills off Skanderbeg's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Skanderbeg's way of life — Novgorod marches on.
— The late game —
48:02 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:45 Eager to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
49:26 Skanderbeg decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
49:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
49:55 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.
50:27 Skanderbeg has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Novgorod's force stays on that battlefield.
51:00 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.
51:11 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Skanderbeg's expansion has fallen to Novgorod's armies.The base falls. Novgorod rips Skanderbeg's economy back a full step.
51:44 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
51:51 Novgorod decides to start pushing across the map.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
52:12 Attempting to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
52:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
53:08 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
53:21 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
53:57 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.
54:07 Skanderbeg appears to have more army than Novgorod!Count the units: Skanderbeg has the edge over Novgorod right now.
54:43 Novgorod decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
55:05 Unwilling to make the game too long, Skanderbeg starts moving out.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
55:34 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
55:53 Novgorod kills off Skanderbeg's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Skanderbeg's way of life — Novgorod marches on.
56:01 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.
56:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
56:47 Novgorod starts pushing across the map.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
57:17 Skanderbeg decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
57:40 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.
58:14 Skanderbeg was out-microed by Novgorod and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Novgorod's line. Great positioning.
58:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:00 About half of Skanderbeg's army has been decimated in that battle.Novgorod pays for that trade with about half his army.
59:09 Novgorod successfully blocked Skanderbeg from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Novgorod; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
59:28 Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
59:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The scales tip toward Novgorod — a lead, but not a safe one.
60:16 Novgorod was out-microed by Skanderbeg and loses all his attacking forces.Skanderbeg holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
60:48 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:11 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.
61:22 Skanderbeg's army is small compared to Novgorod!Skanderbeg needs production, fast; Novgorod's army has outgrown his.
61:55 Novgorod starts pushing across the map.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
62:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
62:44 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.
63:04 Skanderbeg has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Novgorod's force stays on that battlefield.
63:21 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.
🎙 It's all going Novgorod's way right now.
63:37 Novgorod moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
64:00 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Skanderbeg taps out!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 (32 lines)
0:08 The game starts with Purple Novgorod spawning at s3 and Green Skanderbeg spawning at s4.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Novgorod at s3, Skanderbeg at s4.
0:41 Skanderbeg gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Novgorod's 1 Fact Double Expand.The builds are down: 1 Fact Double Expand from Novgorod, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Skanderbeg.
— The early game —
1:32 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:04 Skanderbeg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
2:56 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.
3:21 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:45 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.
5:33 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.
6:12 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.
7:00 Skanderbeg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
7:39 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:16 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Skanderbeg edges ahead on army strength.
9:25 Skanderbeg successfully pressures Novgorod with his dragoons! Novgorod is contained.Novgorod wasn't ready. Skanderbeg's early aggression takes the lead.
10:12 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
10:52 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.
11:26 Unwilling to make the game too long, Skanderbeg starts moving out.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
— The late game —
12:17 At the moment, Skanderbeg seems to have more units than Novgorod.Count the units: Skanderbeg has the edge over Novgorod right now.
12:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:33 Novgorod lost some of his marines to Skanderbeg's goons.Novgorod wasn't ready. Skanderbeg's early aggression takes the lead.
14:09 Novgorod has lost about half of his army in that battle.Skanderbeg pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:40 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.
🎙 Skanderbeg's force dwarfs what Novgorod has left on the field.
15:27 Attempting to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
16:16 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Novgorod GGs!That's it. Novgorod looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Novgorod taps out. Skanderbeg's early game was simply better.
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
economy
Play-by-play (66 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Yellow Novgorod spawning at s1 and Purple Skanderbeg spawning at s2.We're underway — Novgorod spawns at s1, Skanderbeg answers from s2.
0:45 Skanderbeg opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Novgorod's 1 Fact Double Expand.The builds are down: 1 Fact Double Expand from Novgorod, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Skanderbeg.
— The early game —
1:08 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:28 Skanderbeg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
2:02 Novgorod decides to start pushing across the map.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:29 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.Skanderbeg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:03 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:29 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.
3:52 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.
4:23 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
4:46 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?
5:19 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.Skanderbeg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:46 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
6:08 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:08 The battle outcome favors Novgorod as Skanderbeg's armies melt into Novgorod's armies' weapon fire!Skanderbeg's army evaporates. Novgorod doesn't even slow down.
7:41 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.
8:15 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
8:48 At the moment, Novgorod seems to have more units than Skanderbeg.Count the units: Novgorod has the edge over Skanderbeg right now.
9:02 Novgorod decides to move out with his armies.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
9:39 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
10:10 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.
10:40 Novgorod failed to kill off Skanderbeg's defending dragoons.Skanderbeg holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:07 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.
11:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:59 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:34 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.Skanderbeg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:05 Skanderbeg starts expanding.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
13:31 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.
14:01 Skanderbeg successfully pressures Novgorod with his dragoons! Novgorod is contained.The early pressure works — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's front door.
14:26 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.
14:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:26 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
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.
16:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
16:48 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.
17:11 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.
17:30 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
18:11 Skanderbeg destroys Novgorod's nexus, denying expansions.The base falls. Skanderbeg rips Novgorod's economy back a full step.
18:39 Skanderbeg's forces appear to be larger compared to Novgorod's!Count the units: Skanderbeg has the edge over Novgorod right now.
19:13 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:39 Skanderbeg now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Skanderbeg starts the push.
— The late game —
19:59 Skanderbeg decides to expand.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
20:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
20:57 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.
21:23 Novgorod has lost about half of his army in that battle.Skanderbeg pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:56 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.
22:21 Skanderbeg destroys Novgorod's nexus, denying expansions.Skanderbeg finds the weak point and Novgorod's new base is gone.
22:57 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.
23:24 Skanderbeg brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Skanderbeg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Skanderbeg holds the stronger army for now.
23:47 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
24:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
24:44 Skanderbeg micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Novgorod seems to lose a lot in this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's position.
25:08 Skanderbeg only destroyed about half of Novgorod's army.Skanderbeg cuts Novgorod's army in half.
25:41 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.
26:16 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Novgorod GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Novgorod taps.
GG. Skanderbeg closes it out over Novgorod.
Head to head
596 games
Novgorod
165 – 431
Skanderbeg