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■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
economy
Play-by-play (163 lines)
0:13 Novgorod spawns in Blue at s1 while Skanderbeg spawns in Red at s2.Novgorod in Blue at s1. Skanderbeg in Red at s2. The map is set.
0:35 Skanderbeg opens 2 Gate Goons against Novgorod's 1 Fact Double Expand.Novgorod shows 1 Fact Double Expand — Skanderbeg has gone 2 Gate Goons. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:52 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:14 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
1:39 Attempting to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
1:58 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
2:38 It seems like Novgorod has more units than Skanderbeg!Count the units: Novgorod has the edge over Skanderbeg right now.
2:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:08 Skanderbeg successfully pressures Novgorod with his dragoons! Novgorod is contained.The early pressure works — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's front door.
3:43 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
4:03 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.
4:23 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
4:56 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:13 Unwilling to make the game too long, Skanderbeg starts moving out.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:41 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:25 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.
6:46 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.
7:06 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
7:40 Unwilling to make the game too long, Novgorod starts moving out.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:57 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.Skanderbeg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:36 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:58 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:24 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.
9:43 Skanderbeg appears to have more army than Novgorod!Count the units: Skanderbeg has the edge over Novgorod right now.
10:06 Skanderbeg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
10:39 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:51 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:38 Skanderbeg successfully pressures Novgorod with his dragoons! Novgorod is contained.Novgorod wasn't ready. Skanderbeg's early aggression takes the lead.
12:18 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:33 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
12:49 Skanderbeg brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Skanderbeg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:47 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.
14:09 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.
14:20 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.
14:50 Novgorod casts some storm! But Skanderbeg lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Skanderbeg shuts the door on Novgorod.
15:21 Skanderbeg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
15:42 Skanderbeg now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Skanderbeg's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:54 At the moment, Skanderbeg seems to have more units than Novgorod.Skanderbeg's army is visibly the bigger one — Novgorod should not take this fight.
16:25 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:16 Skanderbeg's dragoons failed to dodge the mines and Novgorod's tank came bombarding into the scene! Skanderbeg has to fall back!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Novgorod holds Skanderbeg.
17:35 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.
17:57 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.
18:29 Novgorod tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Skanderbeg's economy.Good instincts from Skanderbeg; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
18:46 Novgorod successfully blocked Skanderbeg from harassing his economy.Skanderbeg goes for the raid — Novgorod is ready, and nothing comes of it.
19:04 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:41 Where is Skanderbeg's detector? Novgorod sends dark templars to harass Skanderbeg's mineral line!Novgorod gets into Skanderbeg's mineral line — workers are dying.
19:49 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.
20:18 Novgorod might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Skanderbeg did.Novgorod is starving on bases while Skanderbeg spreads across the map.
20:47 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
21:00 Novgorod tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Skanderbeg.Novgorod knocks, Skanderbeg answers. No damage done.
21:20 Skanderbeg decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
21:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:04 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.
22:37 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.
22:54 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.
23:17 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.
23:38 Unwilling to make the game too long, Skanderbeg starts moving out.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
24:05 Skanderbeg decides to expand.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
24:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
24:56 Novgorod hid some mines and it savaged much of Skanderbeg's army! Novgorod's tanks easily cleaned up the rest!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Novgorod holds Skanderbeg.
25:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
25:43 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
26:12 Novgorod casts some storm! But Skanderbeg lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Skanderbeg shuts the door on Novgorod.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:33 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
27:02 Skanderbeg brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Skanderbeg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
27:40 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.
28:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
28:17 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
28:59 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.
29:11 Skanderbeg has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Skanderbeg's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:38 Skanderbeg decides to expand.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
30:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
30:19 Novgorod did not have enough tanks to deal with Skanderbeg! Skanderbeg sliced through Novgorod!Novgorod's defense bends, then snaps. Skanderbeg takes the middle of the game.
30:51 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
31:15 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.
31:31 It seems like Skanderbeg has more units than Novgorod!Skanderbeg's army is visibly the bigger one — Novgorod should not take this fight.
31:50 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
32:09 Reaver! Reaver! Novgorod's reaver is killing off most of Skanderbeg's workers!The raid lands — Novgorod chips away at Skanderbeg's foundation.
32:42 Skanderbeg has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Skanderbeg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
33:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:22 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.
33:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
34:22 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.
34:29 Skanderbeg destroys Novgorod's nexus, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Novgorod watches Skanderbeg level the expansion.
34:58 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
35:31 Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
35:43 Skanderbeg has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Skanderbeg's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
36:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
36:32 Skanderbeg successfully fends off Novgorod's attacks.Novgorod commits and it's the wrong call — Skanderbeg cleans it up.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
37:04 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:26 It seems that Skanderbeg only managed to destroy less than half of Novgorod's army.Skanderbeg clips Novgorod's army — real damage, but Novgorod fights on.
37:34 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.
38:03 Skanderbeg now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Skanderbeg starts the push.
38:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
38:56 Novgorod was out-microed by Skanderbeg and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Skanderbeg's line. Great positioning.
39:23 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:44 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:10 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
40:34 Novgorod tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Skanderbeg's economy.Good instincts from Skanderbeg; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
40:41 Eager to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
41:07 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
41:29 Skanderbeg kills off Novgorod's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Novgorod's way of life — Skanderbeg marches on.
42:06 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:21 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:48 Skanderbeg shot down Novgorod's nexus.The base falls. Skanderbeg rips Novgorod's economy back a full step.
43:15 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.
43:33 Novgorod must macro up quickly or Skanderbeg will just roll him over!Novgorod needs production, fast; Skanderbeg's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
43:51 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
44:28 Novgorod tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Skanderbeg's economy.Novgorod goes for the raid — Skanderbeg is ready, and nothing comes of it.
44:39 Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
45:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
45:25 All of a sudden, Novgorod has no armies left while Skanderbeg is continuing to push across the map!Skanderbeg wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
45:57 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.
46:11 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
46:43 Novgorod casts some storm! But Skanderbeg lost no workers.Novgorod knocks, Skanderbeg answers. No damage done.
47:05 Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
47:21 Attempting to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
47:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
48:12 Skanderbeg kills off Novgorod's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Novgorod's way of life — Skanderbeg marches on.
48:25 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
49:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
49:13 Eager to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
49:41 Skanderbeg decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
50:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
50:38 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.
50:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
51:24 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
51:50 Novgorod casts some storm! But Skanderbeg lost no workers.Good instincts from Skanderbeg; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
52:09 Unwilling to make the game too long, Skanderbeg starts moving out.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
52:17 Currently, neither Novgorod nor Skanderbeg appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Novgorod and Skanderbeg yet.
52:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
53:10 Skanderbeg kills off Novgorod's armies and continues pushing!Novgorod's army evaporates. Skanderbeg doesn't even slow down.
53:38 Novgorod lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Skanderbeg's force stays on that battlefield.
54:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
🎙 Skanderbeg edges ahead on army strength.
54:32 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.
54:39 Attempting to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
55:20 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Novgorod GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Novgorod taps.
Novgorod taps out. Skanderbeg's mid game was simply better.
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
economy
Play-by-play (196 lines)
0:07 The Yellow Novgorod spawns at s2 while Red Skanderbeg spawns at s1.We're underway — Novgorod spawns at s2, Skanderbeg answers from s1.
0:33 Novgorod opens Siege Expand against Skanderbeg's 14 Nexus.Scouting done, plans revealed: Novgorod's Siege Expand against Skanderbeg's 14 Nexus.
— The early game —
0:57 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:10 Skanderbeg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
1:45 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?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:04 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
2:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:43 Novgorod lost some of his marines to Skanderbeg's goons.The early pressure works — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's front door.
3:05 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.
3:38 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.
3:53 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Novgorod: the first units are already marching.
4:15 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.Skanderbeg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:41 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:54 Skanderbeg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
5:49 Novgorod successfully kills off Skanderbeg's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Novgorod breaks Skanderbeg's front door.
6:17 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:25 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.
7:05 Novgorod moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
7:18 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:48 Currently, neither Novgorod nor Skanderbeg appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Novgorod and Skanderbeg match each other.
8:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:34 Skanderbeg successfully fends off Novgorod's attacks.The attack shatters on Skanderbeg's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:44 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:22 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.
9:42 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:52 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
10:23 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:07 Skanderbeg failed to kill off Novgorod's defending marines.Skanderbeg's early gamble buys nothing — Novgorod's defense was already in place.
11:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
11:46 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The mid game —
12:14 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.
12:28 Skanderbeg brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Skanderbeg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
12:51 Skanderbeg decides to expand.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
13:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
13:39 Skanderbeg went head-on with an army he couldn't fight at all, what was he thinking? Novgorod's tanks cleans up the mess!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Novgorod holds Skanderbeg.
14:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
15:02 Novgorod casts some storm! But Skanderbeg lost no workers.Novgorod knocks, Skanderbeg answers. No damage done.
15:12 Skanderbeg harasses Novgorod and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Skanderbeg chips away at Novgorod's foundation.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:30 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
15:53 Skanderbeg brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Skanderbeg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:32 Novgorod's number of expansions are equal to Skanderbeg's.Base for base, they're level — Novgorod and Skanderbeg match each other.
16:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:13 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.
17:37 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.
17:46 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.
18:18 Skanderbeg starts expanding.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
18:43 Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:00 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:21 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:48 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.
20:02 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.
20:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:53 Skanderbeg harasses Novgorod's economy and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Skanderbeg. Novgorod's economy takes a real hit.
21:25 Attempting to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
21:35 Skanderbeg decides to expand.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
22:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:22 Skanderbeg micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Novgorod seems to lose a lot in this battle!Novgorod's defense bends, then snaps. Skanderbeg takes the middle of the game.
22:48 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:18 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.
23:38 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
24:04 Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
24:17 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
24:33 Skanderbeg was out-microed by Novgorod and loses all his attacking forces.Skanderbeg commits and it's the wrong call — Novgorod cleans it up.
25:00 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.
25:35 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:00 Skanderbeg's army is small compared to Novgorod!Skanderbeg is badly outgunned — Novgorod's force is a size larger.
26:18 Novgorod decides to move out with his armies.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
26:36 Skanderbeg has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Skanderbeg starts the push.
27:03 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
27:27 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.
27:36 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.
28:11 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:29 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
28:43 Skanderbeg decides to expand.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:24 Novgorod decides to move out with his armies.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
29:43 Skanderbeg brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Skanderbeg's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:56 Currently, neither Novgorod nor Skanderbeg appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Novgorod and Skanderbeg yet.
30:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
30:53 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.
31:00 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:24 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.
31:57 Skanderbeg now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Skanderbeg's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:12 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
32:35 Novgorod hid some mines and it savaged much of Skanderbeg's army! Novgorod's tanks easily cleaned up the rest!Novgorod absorbs the mid-game push — Skanderbeg gained nothing for the cost.
33:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
33:30 It seems that Novgorod only managed to destroy less than half of Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod takes a bite out of Skanderbeg's force and backs off.
33:52 Novgorod successfully blocked Skanderbeg from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Novgorod; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
34:15 Novgorod successfully blocked Skanderbeg from harassing his economy.Skanderbeg goes for the raid — Novgorod is ready, and nothing comes of it.
34:28 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.
35:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
35:26 Novgorod failed to micro his vultures properly as he pushed, Skanderbeg successfully defended his push!Skanderbeg absorbs the mid-game push — Novgorod gained nothing for the cost.
35:36 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.
35:58 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.
36:33 Novgorod tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Skanderbeg.Good instincts from Skanderbeg; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
36:50 Both Novgorod and Skanderbeg appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Novgorod and Skanderbeg match each other.
37:05 Skanderbeg brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Skanderbeg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
37:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
38:03 Skanderbeg was out-microed by Novgorod and loses all his attacking forces.Novgorod holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
38:29 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.
38:51 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.
38:58 Skanderbeg harasses Novgorod's economy and gets ahead of the game.Skanderbeg gets into Novgorod's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
39:28 Eager to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
39:48 Skanderbeg decides to move out with his armies.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
40:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
40:43 All of a sudden, Novgorod has no armies left while Skanderbeg is continuing to push across the map!Skanderbeg wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
41:02 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.
41:28 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.
41:51 With a successful harassment, Skanderbeg hurts Novgorod's economy.The raid lands — Skanderbeg chips away at Novgorod's foundation.
41:58 Unwilling to make the game too long, Novgorod starts moving out.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
42:29 Skanderbeg decides to start pushing across the map.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
42:42 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
43:21 Skanderbeg kills off Novgorod's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Skanderbeg. The push continues.
43:40 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
44:01 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.
44:17 Novgorod's army is small compared to Skanderbeg!Novgorod is badly outgunned — Skanderbeg's force is a size larger.
44:49 Aaaaaa, Skanderbeg's mineral line is stormed by Novgorod's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Novgorod. Skanderbeg's economy takes a real hit.
45:15 Attempting to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
45:34 Eager to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
45:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
46:08 The battle outcome favors Novgorod as Skanderbeg's armies melt into Novgorod's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Skanderbeg's way of life — Novgorod marches on.
46:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
47:04 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:30 Novgorod decides to start pushing across the map.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
47:52 Eager to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
48:01 At the moment, neither Novgorod nor Skanderbeg is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Novgorod and Skanderbeg are level.
48:30 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.
— The late game —
48:47 Novgorod kills off Skanderbeg's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Skanderbeg's way of life — Novgorod marches on.
49:17 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.
49:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:08 Skanderbeg's expansion have been wiped off by Novgorod!Novgorod finds the weak point and Skanderbeg's new base is gone.
50:26 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
50:53 Skanderbeg harasses Novgorod's economy and gets ahead of the game.Skanderbeg gets into Novgorod's mineral line — workers are dying.
51:01 Novgorod moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
51:24 Attempting to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
51:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
52:15 Novgorod kills off Skanderbeg's armies and continues pushing!Skanderbeg's army evaporates. Novgorod doesn't even slow down.
52:40 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.
53:02 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.
53:28 Attempting to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
53:46 Skanderbeg starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
54:13 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
54:41 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.
55:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:30 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.
55:44 Skanderbeg harasses Novgorod's economy and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Skanderbeg. Novgorod's economy takes a real hit.
56:04 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.
56:25 Novgorod decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
56:59 Skanderbeg decides to move out with his armies.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
57:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
57:36 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.
57:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
58:48 Unwilling to make the game too long, Novgorod starts moving out.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
59:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
59:22 Skanderbeg successfully fends off Novgorod's attacks.The attack shatters on Skanderbeg's line. Great positioning.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
59:47 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.
60:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
60:33 Novgorod successfully blocked Skanderbeg from harassing his economy.Skanderbeg knocks, Novgorod answers. No damage done.
60:53 Novgorod decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
61:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
61:47 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.
62:15 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.
62:38 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.
62:45 Nice try from Skanderbeg to harass Novgorod, but Novgorod's reaction is just too agile.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Novgorod shuts the door on Skanderbeg.
🎙 Novgorod edges ahead on army strength.
63:16 Eager to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
63:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
64:10 The battle outcome favors Novgorod as Skanderbeg's armies melt into Novgorod's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Skanderbeg's way of life — Novgorod marches on.
64:25 About half of Skanderbeg's army has been decimated in that battle.Novgorod pays for that trade with about half his army.
64:51 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.
65:05 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Skanderbeg GGs!Skanderbeg GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Novgorod defeats Skanderbeg, settled in the mid game.
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
economy
Play-by-play (41 lines)
0:08 The game starts with Teal Novgorod spawning at s3 and Orange Skanderbeg spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Novgorod at s3, Skanderbeg at s1.
0:48 Novgorod opens 1 Fact Double Expand against Skanderbeg's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Scouting done, plans revealed: Novgorod's 1 Fact Double Expand against Skanderbeg's 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
1:31 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:51 Skanderbeg starts expanding.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
2:30 Novgorod decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:59 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
3:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
4:21 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.
4:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
5:40 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
6:03 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Novgorod: the first units are already marching.
6:49 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
7:26 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
8:03 Skanderbeg decides to expand.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
— The mid game —
8:31 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
9:09 Novgorod lost some of his marines to Skanderbeg's goons.Novgorod wasn't ready. Skanderbeg's early aggression takes the lead.
9:31 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.
10:18 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:51 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
11:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:06 Skanderbeg successfully pressures Novgorod with his dragoons! Novgorod is contained.Novgorod wasn't ready. Skanderbeg's early aggression takes the lead.
12:41 After that battle, Skanderbeg destroyed about half of Novgorod's army.Half of Novgorod's force is gone — Skanderbeg took it apart.
13:22 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Skanderbeg as the game develops.
13:49 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
— The late game —
14:22 Skanderbeg's forces appear to be larger compared to Novgorod's!Count the units: Skanderbeg has the edge over Novgorod right now.
15:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:36 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.
16:06 Novgorod lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Skanderbeg's force stays on that battlefield.
16:42 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.
17:31 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:01 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.
18:41 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Skanderbeg's force dwarfs what Novgorod has left on the field.
19:16 Novgorod having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Novgorod GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Skanderbeg closes it out over Novgorod.
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:07 Novgorod spawns at s1 in Blue while Skanderbeg spawns at s2 in Red.Novgorod in Blue at s1. Skanderbeg in Red at s2. The map is set.
0:50 Skanderbeg opens 2 Gate Goons against Novgorod's Deep Six.The builds are down: Deep Six from Novgorod, 2 Gate Goons from Skanderbeg.
— The early game —
1:20 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
1:59 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:13 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:47 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
3:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
4:12 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.
4:28 About half of Novgorod's army has been decimated in that battle.Skanderbeg pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:07 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.
5:43 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.
6:10 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
6:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:28 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Skanderbeg as the game develops.
8:04 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:06 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:43 Skanderbeg starts expanding.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
9:56 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Novgorod tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:32 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Skanderbeg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:06 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:47 Novgorod's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Skanderbeg continues pressuring with his dragoons!The early pressure works — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's front door.
12:09 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Skanderbeg as the game develops.
12:52 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:23 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.Skanderbeg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:59 Novgorod's army is small compared to Skanderbeg!Novgorod needs production, fast; Skanderbeg's army has outgrown his.
14:34 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:05 Skanderbeg successfully pressures Novgorod with his dragoons! Novgorod is contained.Novgorod wasn't ready. Skanderbeg's early aggression takes the lead.
15:39 About half of Novgorod's army has been decimated in that battle.Skanderbeg pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:06 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:52 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
17:07 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Skanderbeg is far ahead.
17:55 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
18:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:59 All of a sudden, Novgorod has no armies left while Skanderbeg is continuing to push across the map!Skanderbeg wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
19:27 Novgorod lost about half of his army in that battle.Skanderbeg pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
20:28 Skanderbeg now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Skanderbeg's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:18 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Novgorod GGs!Novgorod types it out: GG.
Skanderbeg takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
economy
Play-by-play (38 lines)
0:07 Novgorod spawns in Purple at s2 while Skanderbeg spawns in Orange at s1.Novgorod takes s2 in Purple; across the map, Skanderbeg settles in at s1 in Orange.
0:36 Novgorod opens 1 Fact Double Expand against Skanderbeg's 1 Gate Cybernetics.The builds are down: 1 Fact Double Expand from Novgorod, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Skanderbeg.
— The early game —
1:19 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
1:51 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:33 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.
3:05 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
3:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:18 Novgorod failed to kill off Skanderbeg's defending dragoons.Skanderbeg holds the early rush without blinking.
4:50 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:56 Skanderbeg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
6:23 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Skanderbeg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:58 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
7:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Skanderbeg edges ahead on army strength.
8:25 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.
8:57 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:26 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:04 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:45 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:19 Novgorod lost some of his marines to Skanderbeg's goons.The early pressure works — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's front door.
11:38 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:21 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:54 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Slight advantage Skanderbeg as the game develops.
13:40 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
14:00 Eager to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
14:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:21 All of a sudden, Novgorod has no armies left while Skanderbeg is continuing to push across the map!Skanderbeg wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
15:59 Novgorod has lost about half of his army in that battle.Skanderbeg pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:29 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.
16:58 Novgorod's army is small compared to Skanderbeg!Novgorod is badly outgunned — Skanderbeg's force is a size larger.
— The mid game —
17:45 Skanderbeg has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Skanderbeg's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:09 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, 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.
Head to head
596 games
Novgorod
165 – 431
Skanderbeg