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■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
economy
Play-by-play (154 lines)
0:18 The Green Novgorod spawns at s3 while Purple Skanderbeg spawns at s1.Novgorod in Green at s3. Skanderbeg in Purple at s1. The map is set.
0:35 Skanderbeg gets 14 Nexus against Novgorod's Siege Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Novgorod's Siege Expand against Skanderbeg's 14 Nexus.
— The early game —
0:47 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
1:19 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:35 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:14 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.Skanderbeg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:57 Skanderbeg's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Novgorod continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!Skanderbeg wasn't ready. Novgorod's early aggression takes the lead.
3:24 Skanderbeg lost about half of his army in that battle.Novgorod pays for that trade with about half his army.
3:51 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.
4:16 It seems like Novgorod has more units than Skanderbeg!Novgorod's army is visibly the bigger one — Skanderbeg should not take this fight.
4:24 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:00 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.
5:13 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Novgorod holds the stronger army for now.
5:34 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
6:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
6:25 Skanderbeg successfully fends off Novgorod's attacks.Skanderbeg holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
6:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
7:25 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:47 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:06 Skanderbeg decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
8:26 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.
8:47 Novgorod kills off Skanderbeg's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Novgorod. The push continues.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:22 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
9:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:04 Both Novgorod and Skanderbeg appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Novgorod and Skanderbeg yet.
10:20 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.
10:54 Skanderbeg decides to move out with his armies.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:04 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
11:43 Skanderbeg decides to expand.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:19 Skanderbeg successfully fends off Novgorod's attacks.Novgorod commits and it's the wrong call — Skanderbeg cleans it up.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:14 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 mid game —
13:46 Skanderbeg now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Skanderbeg's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:53 Skanderbeg starts expanding.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
14:21 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
14:53 Novgorod's sieged tanks saved the day! Skanderbeg's dragoons had to back off.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Novgorod holds Skanderbeg.
15:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:28 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.
15:54 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:19 Novgorod casts some storm! But Skanderbeg lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Skanderbeg shuts the door on Novgorod.
16:47 Skanderbeg brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Skanderbeg starts the push.
17:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
17:31 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.
17:51 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:42 Skanderbeg successfully harasses Novgorod's economy.Skanderbeg gets into Novgorod's mineral line — workers are dying.
19:13 Skanderbeg now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Skanderbeg starts the push.
19:38 It seems like Skanderbeg has more units than Novgorod!Count the units: Skanderbeg has the edge over Novgorod right now.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
20:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:30 Skanderbeg went head-on with an army he couldn't fight at all, what was he thinking? Novgorod's tanks cleans up the mess!Novgorod absorbs the mid-game push — Skanderbeg gained nothing for the cost.
20:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:17 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.
21:29 Skanderbeg decides to expand.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
21:48 Aaaaaa, Skanderbeg's mineral line is stormed by Novgorod's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Novgorod. Skanderbeg's economy takes a real hit.
22:18 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.
22:37 Skanderbeg starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
23:00 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
23:45 Skanderbeg was out-microed by Novgorod and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Novgorod's line. Great positioning.
24:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
24:47 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
25:06 Eager to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
25:37 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:44 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
26:22 A few well placed tanks savaged the rest of Skanderbeg's army!Skanderbeg's defense bends, then snaps. Novgorod takes the middle of the game.
26:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
27:00 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.
27:19 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.
27:50 Skanderbeg brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Skanderbeg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
28:42 Skanderbeg went head-on with an army he couldn't fight at all, what was he thinking? Novgorod's tanks cleans up the mess!Novgorod absorbs the mid-game push — Skanderbeg gained nothing for the cost.
29:01 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:31 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
29:40 Novgorod is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Novgorod starts the push.
30:14 Skanderbeg has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Skanderbeg's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
30:41 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
31:07 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.
31:34 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.
31:44 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.
32:03 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.
32:29 Aaaaaa, Skanderbeg's mineral line is stormed by Novgorod's high templars!The raid lands — Novgorod chips away at Skanderbeg's foundation.
33:04 Skanderbeg harasses Novgorod's economy and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Skanderbeg. Novgorod's economy takes a real hit.
33:29 It seems like Novgorod has more units than Skanderbeg!Novgorod's army is visibly the bigger one — Skanderbeg should not take this fight.
33:43 Novgorod decides to move out with his armies.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
34:11 Skanderbeg brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Skanderbeg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
34:55 With beautiful placement, Novgorod successfully fends off Skanderbeg's attacks.The attack shatters on Novgorod's line. Great positioning.
35:31 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
35:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:03 Novgorod is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Novgorod's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
36:29 Attempting to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
36:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
37:17 A few well placed tanks savaged the rest of Skanderbeg's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Novgorod breaks Skanderbeg's position.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
37:49 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.
38:09 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.
38:34 Skanderbeg must macro up quickly or Novgorod will just roll him over!Skanderbeg needs production, fast; Novgorod's army has outgrown his.
38:48 Nice try from Skanderbeg to harass Novgorod, but Novgorod's reaction is just too agile.Skanderbeg knocks, Novgorod answers. No damage done.
39:23 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.
39:40 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.
— The late game —
40:14 Novgorod was out-microed by Skanderbeg and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Skanderbeg's line. Great positioning.
40:27 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.
41:04 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
41:13 Novgorod decides to start pushing across the map.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
41:34 Attempting to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
42:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
42:38 Novgorod was out-microed by Skanderbeg and loses all his attacking forces.Skanderbeg takes the fight on his terms and sends Novgorod home with nothing.
42:48 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
43:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
43:41 Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
43:58 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
44:24 Skanderbeg kills off Novgorod's armies and continues pushing!Skanderbeg wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:58 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:20 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.
45:29 Skanderbeg decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
46:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
46:30 Novgorod successfully fends off Skanderbeg's attacks.The attack shatters on Novgorod's line. Great positioning.
46:52 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:23 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.
47:43 Novgorod successfully blocked Skanderbeg from harassing his economy.Skanderbeg knocks, Novgorod answers. No damage done.
47:55 Skanderbeg's forces appear to be larger compared to Novgorod's!Count the units: Skanderbeg has the edge over Novgorod right now.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
48:23 Skanderbeg decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
48:57 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.
49:11 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.
49:35 Novgorod lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Skanderbeg's force stays on that battlefield.
50:05 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:21 Novgorod successfully blocked Skanderbeg from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Novgorod; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
50:43 Attempting to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
51:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Skanderbeg has built a commanding army lead — Novgorod needs something special here.
51:30 Skanderbeg kills off Novgorod's armies and continues pushing!Novgorod's army evaporates. Skanderbeg doesn't even slow down.
51:58 About half of Novgorod's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Skanderbeg's force stays on that battlefield.
52:20 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.
52:36 Attempting to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
53:04 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Novgorod GGs!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 (45 lines)
0:18 Novgorod spawns in Orange at s1 while Skanderbeg spawns in Teal at s3.We're underway — Novgorod spawns at s1, Skanderbeg answers from s3.
0:36 Novgorod opens Siege Expand against Skanderbeg's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Novgorod shows Siege Expand — Skanderbeg has gone 1 Gate Cybernetics. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:10 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
1:44 Skanderbeg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:20 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:49 Eager to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
3:56 Skanderbeg successfully pressures Novgorod with his dragoons! Novgorod is contained.The early pressure works — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's front door.
4:34 Novgorod lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Skanderbeg's force stays on that battlefield.
5:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
5:53 Currently, neither Novgorod nor Skanderbeg appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Novgorod and Skanderbeg yet.
6:07 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:46 Skanderbeg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
7:33 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.
🎙 Novgorod is a step behind and knows it.
7:50 Attempting to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:11 Novgorod failed to kill off Skanderbeg's defending dragoons.Skanderbeg holds the early rush without blinking.
9:31 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.
10:03 After that battle, Skanderbeg destroyed about half of Novgorod's army.Skanderbeg cuts Novgorod's army in half.
10:36 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.Skanderbeg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:50 Skanderbeg successfully pressures Novgorod with his dragoons! Novgorod is contained.The early pressure works — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's front door.
12:19 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.
🎙 Skanderbeg edges ahead on army strength.
12:57 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.
13:26 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Skanderbeg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:56 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
14:30 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:39 Skanderbeg successfully pressures Novgorod with his dragoons! Novgorod is contained.The early pressure works — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's front door.
16:07 Novgorod lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Skanderbeg's force stays on that battlefield.
16:45 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.
17:19 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Novgorod is a step behind and knows it.
18:00 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.
— The mid game —
18:28 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.
18:54 After that battle, Skanderbeg destroyed about half of Novgorod's army.Half of Novgorod's force is gone — Skanderbeg took it apart.
— The late game —
19:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
20:02 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Novgorod GGs!Novgorod GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Skanderbeg takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
economy
Play-by-play (159 lines)
0:13 The game starts with Yellow Novgorod spawning at s2 and Orange Skanderbeg spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Novgorod at s2, Skanderbeg at s1.
0:36 Novgorod opens 2 Fact Vulture against Skanderbeg's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Novgorod shows 2 Fact Vulture — Skanderbeg has gone 1 Gate Cybernetics. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:02 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
1:15 Skanderbeg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:44 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.
2:03 Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
2:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
2:56 Skanderbeg failed to kill off Novgorod's defending marines.Novgorod holds the early rush without blinking.
3:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
3:45 It seems that Novgorod only managed to destroy less than half of Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod clips Skanderbeg's army — real damage, but Skanderbeg fights on.
4:14 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.
4:36 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.Skanderbeg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:53 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:14 Skanderbeg decides to expand.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
5:57 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.
6:24 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
6:57 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.
7:04 Unwilling to make the game too long, Novgorod starts moving out.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
7:45 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
7:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:24 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.
8:39 Skanderbeg has lost about half of his army in that battle.Novgorod pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:07 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
9:30 Both Novgorod and Skanderbeg appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Novgorod and Skanderbeg match each other.
9:47 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.
10:26 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.Skanderbeg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:45 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:58 Skanderbeg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:03 Skanderbeg successfully pressures Novgorod with his dragoons! Novgorod is contained.The early pressure works — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's front door.
12:15 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:31 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:59 Unwilling to make the game too long, Novgorod starts moving out.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
— The mid game —
13:22 Skanderbeg brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Skanderbeg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:41 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:12 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.
14:48 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.
14:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:25 Skanderbeg harasses Novgorod's economy and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Skanderbeg chips away at Novgorod's foundation.
15:56 Skanderbeg decides to expand.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:15 Skanderbeg decides to start pushing across the map.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
16:30 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:20 Novgorod's sieged tanks saved the day! Skanderbeg's dragoons had to back off.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Novgorod holds Skanderbeg.
17:48 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:13 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.
18:41 Skanderbeg tried to harass Novgorod but Novgorod successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Novgorod shuts the door on Skanderbeg.
18:53 Skanderbeg now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Skanderbeg starts the push.
19:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:33 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.
20:16 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:32 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:53 Skanderbeg tried to harass Novgorod but Novgorod successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Novgorod shuts the door on Skanderbeg.
21:12 Skanderbeg decides to expand.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:38 Novgorod is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Novgorod's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:01 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:50 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
23:55 Skanderbeg harasses Novgorod and gets ahead of the game.Skanderbeg gets into Novgorod's mineral line — workers are dying.
24:32 Skanderbeg now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Skanderbeg's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:45 Novgorod is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod is badly outgunned — Skanderbeg's force is a size larger.
25:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
25:31 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.
25:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:30 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.
26:54 Skanderbeg decides to expand.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
27:14 Aaaaaa, Skanderbeg's mineral line is stormed by Novgorod's high templars!Skanderbeg looks away for one second and Novgorod makes him pay for it.
27:28 Reaver! Reaver! Novgorod's reaver is killing off most of Skanderbeg's workers!The raid lands — Novgorod chips away at Skanderbeg's foundation.
27:55 Novgorod is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Novgorod's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:15 Skanderbeg now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Skanderbeg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
28:58 With beautiful placement, Novgorod successfully fends off Skanderbeg's attacks.Novgorod takes the fight on his terms and sends Skanderbeg home with nothing.
29:20 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.
30:03 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:15 Novgorod is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Novgorod hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:49 Skanderbeg now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Skanderbeg's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
31:26 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.
31:58 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
32:09 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
32:30 Novgorod is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Novgorod's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:54 Skanderbeg brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Skanderbeg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
33:33 Novgorod might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Skanderbeg did.Novgorod needs an expansion soon or Skanderbeg's economy simply wins this.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
33:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
34:16 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.
34:30 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.
35:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
35:26 Novgorod decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
35:38 Skanderbeg now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Skanderbeg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:07 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.
36:35 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.
36:46 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:24 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
37:42 Novgorod is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod is badly outgunned — Skanderbeg's force is a size larger.
38:03 Novgorod successfully blocked Skanderbeg from harassing his economy.Skanderbeg knocks, Novgorod answers. No damage done.
38:20 Attempting to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
38:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
39:20 Skanderbeg successfully fends off Novgorod's attacks.Skanderbeg takes the fight on his terms and sends Novgorod home with nothing.
39:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
39:54 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.
40:26 Novgorod decides to move out with his armies.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The late game —
40:51 Eager to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
41:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
41:43 With beautiful placement, Skanderbeg successfully fends off Novgorod's attacks.The attack shatters on Skanderbeg's line. Great positioning.
41:53 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.
42:20 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
42:42 With a successful harassment, Skanderbeg hurts Novgorod's economy.Novgorod looks away for one second and Skanderbeg makes him pay for it.
43:10 Attempting to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
43:32 Skanderbeg decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
44:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
44:31 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.
44:47 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
45:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
45:28 Reaver! Reaver! Novgorod's reaver is killing off most of Skanderbeg's workers!Skanderbeg looks away for one second and Novgorod makes him pay for it.
45:55 Eager to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
46:23 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.
46:45 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.
47:12 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
47:21 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.
48:04 Novgorod's nexus has been destroyed by Skanderbeg.Skanderbeg finds the weak point and Novgorod's new base is gone.
48:22 Skanderbeg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
48:41 Eager to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
48:54 Skanderbeg appears to have more army than Novgorod!Count the units: Skanderbeg has the edge over Novgorod right now.
49:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
49:52 Skanderbeg kills off Novgorod's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Novgorod's way of life — Skanderbeg marches on.
50:11 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.
50:46 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.
51:07 Novgorod casts some storm! But Skanderbeg lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Skanderbeg shuts the door on Novgorod.
🎙 Skanderbeg edges ahead on army strength.
51:30 Skanderbeg decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
51:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
52:12 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.
🎙 Skanderbeg has built a commanding army lead — Novgorod needs something special here.
52:42 Novgorod lost about half of his army in that battle.Skanderbeg pays for that trade with about half his army.
52:53 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
53:28 Skanderbeg shot down Novgorod's nexus.Skanderbeg finds the weak point and Novgorod's new base is gone.
53:40 Attempting to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
54:16 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Novgorod GGs!Novgorod GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Skanderbeg closes it out over Novgorod.
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
economy
Play-by-play (37 lines)
0:14 Novgorod spawns in Teal at s3 while Skanderbeg spawns in White at s1.Novgorod in Teal at s3. Skanderbeg in White at s1. The map is set.
0:41 Novgorod opens Deep Six against Skanderbeg's 2 Gate Goons.Scouting done, plans revealed: Novgorod's Deep Six against Skanderbeg's 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.
1:58 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
2:47 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?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:14 Skanderbeg decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:46 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.
4:22 Novgorod fends off Skanderbeg's early goons with his marines.Skanderbeg's early gamble buys nothing — Novgorod's defense was already in place.
4:57 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.
5:46 Skanderbeg lost about half of his army in that battle.Novgorod pays for that trade with about half his army.
6:20 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Novgorod tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:07 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Skanderbeg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:40 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
8:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Novgorod holds the stronger army for now.
8:58 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.
9:29 It seems that Novgorod only managed to destroy less than half of Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod takes a bite out of Skanderbeg's force and backs off.
10:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:53 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Novgorod: the first units are already marching.
11:30 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
12:06 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:26 All of a sudden, Skanderbeg has no armies left while Novgorod is continuing to push across the map!Novgorod wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
13:11 About half of Skanderbeg's army has been decimated in that battle.Novgorod pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
13:40 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.
🎙 It's all going Novgorod's way right now.
14:28 Novgorod decides to start pushing across the map.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
15:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:45 All of a sudden, Skanderbeg has no armies left while Novgorod is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Novgorod. The push continues.
16:16 About half of Skanderbeg's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Novgorod's force stays on that battlefield.
16:56 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.
17:25 Novgorod decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:19 Skanderbeg having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Skanderbeg taps.
GG. Novgorod closes it out over Skanderbeg.
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
economy
Play-by-play (44 lines)
0:07 The Green Novgorod spawns at s1 while Yellow Skanderbeg spawns at s3.Novgorod takes s1 in Green; across the map, Skanderbeg settles in at s3 in Yellow.
0:47 Skanderbeg gets 14 Nexus against Novgorod's Siege Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Novgorod's Siege Expand against Skanderbeg's 14 Nexus.
— The early game —
1:09 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:59 Skanderbeg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
2:37 Novgorod decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:01 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
3:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:00 Novgorod was out-microed by Skanderbeg and loses all his attacking forces.Skanderbeg holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
4:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:14 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.
5:49 Skanderbeg starts expanding.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
6:23 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:54 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
7:31 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:05 Skanderbeg successfully pressures Novgorod with his dragoons! Novgorod is contained.Novgorod wasn't ready. Skanderbeg's early aggression takes the lead.
8:39 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:15 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.
9:49 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:10 Novgorod lost some of his marines to Skanderbeg's goons.The early pressure works — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's front door.
11:44 Novgorod has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Skanderbeg's force stays on that battlefield.
12:09 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:48 Skanderbeg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Skanderbeg holds the stronger army for now.
13:09 Skanderbeg decides to start pushing across the map.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:43 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:08 Skanderbeg kills off Novgorod's armies and continues pushing!Skanderbeg wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
15:38 After that battle, Skanderbeg destroyed about half of Novgorod's army.Half of Novgorod's force is gone — Skanderbeg took it apart.
16:13 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:46 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
17:11 Both Novgorod and Skanderbeg appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Novgorod and Skanderbeg yet.
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.
🎙 It's all going Skanderbeg's way right now.
— The mid game —
18:19 Skanderbeg avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Novgorod's main army! Skanderbeg destroys them all!Novgorod's defense bends, then snaps. Skanderbeg takes the middle of the game.
19:03 About half of Novgorod's army has been decimated in that battle.Skanderbeg pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
19:28 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.
20:02 Novgorod having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Novgorod taps.
Novgorod taps out. Skanderbeg's mid game was simply better.
Head to head
596 games
Novgorod
165 – 431
Skanderbeg