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■ V8
■ Aalto
army value
■ V8
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (75 lines)
0:13 Aalto spawns at s4 in Red while V8 spawns at s3 in Purple.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Aalto at s4, V8 at s3.
0:32 Aalto opens 12 Pool against V8's Forge Fast Expand.Aalto shows 12 Pool — V8 has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:01 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
1:22 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:50 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:27 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
2:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:24 Aalto lost all of his zerglings to V8's zealots and dragoons!Aalto wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
3:54 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.V8 takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
4:28 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:52 At the moment, Aalto seems to have more units than V8.Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — V8 should not take this fight.
5:19 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:48 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:18 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:04 Aalto's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! V8 continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — V8 breaks Aalto's front door.
7:39 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:04 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:18 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:59 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:16 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:24 All of a sudden, V8 has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!V8's army evaporates. Aalto doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
10:35 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:19 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
11:36 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
12:06 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:38 In terms of army size, Aalto is behind V8!Aalto is badly outgunned — V8's force is a size larger.
12:53 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
13:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:49 Aalto failed to break V8's defending line of zealots.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
14:36 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
14:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
15:21 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
— The mid game —
15:43 Aalto brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
16:08 V8 is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:09 Aalto micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid V8's storms, and seems to have won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks V8's position.
17:29 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
18:07 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
18:38 V8's nexus has been destroyed by Aalto.No reinforcements in time: V8 watches Aalto level the expansion.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:12 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:33 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past V8's defense line.Good instincts from V8; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
19:56 Aalto now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
20:53 V8 failed to deal nicely with Aalto's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.V8's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
21:29 Aalto only destroyed about half of V8's army.Half of V8's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
21:46 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.V8 clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
— The late game —
22:09 V8 successfully blocked Aalto from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — V8 shuts the door on Aalto.
22:51 Aalto now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Aalto holds the stronger army for now.
23:15 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
23:44 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
24:32 V8 failed to deal nicely with Aalto's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.V8's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
24:55 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
25:32 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:50 What a pity! Aalto managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by V8's army.Good instincts from V8; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
26:15 V8 tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Aalto.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Aalto shuts the door on V8.
26:55 Aalto brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 It's all going Aalto's way right now.
27:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
27:46 Aalto micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid V8's storms, and seems to have won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks V8's position.
28:08 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
28:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:14 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, V8 GGs!V8 GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Aalto closes it out over V8.
■ V8
■ Aalto
army value
■ V8
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:16 The game starts with Purple V8 spawning at s4 and Teal Aalto spawning at s2.V8 in Purple at s4. Aalto in Teal at s2. The map is set.
0:39 Aalto opens 12 Pool against V8's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: V8's Forge Fast Expand against Aalto's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:07 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:34 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
2:18 Attempting to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:52 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:34 Aalto lost all of his zerglings to V8's zealots and dragoons!Aalto wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
4:15 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
4:46 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
5:25 V8 starts expanding.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
5:38 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:23 V8 decides to move out with his armies.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:57 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:18 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.
7:39 V8 successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.The attack shatters on V8's line. Great positioning.
8:10 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
9:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
9:15 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:52 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
10:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
10:57 V8 kills off Aalto's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Aalto wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
11:33 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.V8 takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:46 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
12:24 Aalto's army is small compared to V8!Aalto is badly outgunned — V8's force is a size larger.
13:02 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
13:22 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:54 V8 moves out with his armies.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
14:38 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:59 Aalto lost all of his zerglings to V8's zealots and dragoons!Aalto wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
15:34 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
15:55 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 V8 holds the stronger army for now.
16:38 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
17:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
17:34 Aalto failed to bring in overlords as V8's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Aalto's position.
17:55 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
18:29 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
18:58 V8 is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
19:28 V8 decides to expand.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
20:11 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 V8 has built a commanding army lead — Aalto needs something special here.
21:05 All of a sudden, Aalto has no armies left while V8 is continuing to push across the map!Aalto's army evaporates. V8 doesn't even slow down.
21:28 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:01 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
22:49 V8 starts pushing across the map.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
23:14 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Aalto GGs!Aalto types it out: GG.
That's the game: V8 defeats Aalto, settled in the mid game.
■ V8
■ Aalto
army value
■ V8
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (173 lines)
0:16 The Yellow Aalto spawns at s4 while Green V8 spawns at s3.Aalto takes s4 in Yellow; across the map, V8 settles in at s3 in Green.
0:26 Aalto gets 12 Hatch against V8's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Aalto's 12 Hatch against V8's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
0:50 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:25 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
1:36 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
1:59 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:51 V8 kills off all of Aalto's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — V8's defense was already in place.
3:13 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
3:35 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:05 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
4:15 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
4:44 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:05 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
5:48 V8 failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
6:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
6:49 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
6:56 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
7:30 Attempting to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:04 V8 failed to break Aalto's zergling line of defense.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
8:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:51 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
9:24 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
9:37 V8 decides to move out with his armies.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:17 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
10:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:45 Aalto's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! V8 continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — V8 breaks Aalto's front door.
11:26 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
11:34 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:08 V8 has more expansions than Aalto.V8 is out-expanding Aalto — the money game is tilting.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:18 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
— The mid game —
12:58 Aalto has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
13:21 Looks like V8 is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
13:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
13:55 V8 was out-microed by Aalto and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Aalto's line. Great positioning.
14:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
14:44 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Aalto takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
14:58 Aalto now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
15:28 Looks like V8 is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:58 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
16:19 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.
16:30 V8 failed to deal nicely with Aalto's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks V8's position.
16:58 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:27 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:47 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:14 Aalto now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
18:40 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.
18:49 Aalto failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Aalto's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Aalto is backing off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: V8 holds Aalto.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:17 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:47 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:04 Aalto's number of expansions are equal to V8's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Aalto and V8 yet.
20:26 Aalto has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:13 V8's speedlots dealt with Aalto's speedlings, while archons dealt with mutalisks. V8 successfully fended against Aalto's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: V8 holds Aalto.
21:37 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
21:59 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
22:30 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
22:59 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:20 V8 decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
23:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
23:58 V8's massive number of speedlots slice through Aalto's zerglings and hydralisks.The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Aalto's position.
24:19 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
24:35 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Aalto takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
25:06 V8 moves out with his armies.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
25:29 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
25:54 With beautiful placement, Aalto successfully fends off V8's attacks.V8 commits and it's the wrong call — Aalto cleans it up.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:17 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
26:50 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
26:57 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past V8's defense line.Aalto knocks, V8 answers. No damage done.
27:26 V8's forces appear to be larger compared to Aalto's!Count the units: V8 has the edge over Aalto right now.
27:40 Aalto brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
28:02 V8 is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
28:45 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
28:52 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
29:16 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
29:47 Aalto kills off V8's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks V8's way of life — Aalto marches on.
30:07 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of V8's army.Aalto cuts V8's army in half.
30:34 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:48 Zerglings ran past V8's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Beautiful harassment from Aalto. V8's economy takes a real hit.
31:06 Aalto has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
31:42 V8 is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:19 Aalto failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Aalto's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Aalto is backing off!V8 absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
32:46 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:15 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
33:25 In terms of army size, Aalto is behind V8!Aalto is badly outgunned — V8's force is a size larger.
34:05 Aalto now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
34:29 Eager to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
34:47 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
35:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
35:21 A few beautiful storms from V8 turned the battle around! V8 won the battle!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
35:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:12 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
36:43 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
37:01 With corsairs sniping overlords, V8 is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
37:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
37:50 Aalto scourged some of V8's annoying corsairs, and kills off majority of the speedlots with his lurkers!Aalto absorbs the mid-game push — V8 gained nothing for the cost.
38:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:26 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
39:03 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past V8's defense line.Aalto goes for the raid — V8 is ready, and nothing comes of it.
39:25 V8 is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
39:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
39:58 V8's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
40:36 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.V8 clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
40:56 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:19 V8 tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Aalto.Good instincts from Aalto; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
41:39 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
42:08 V8 moves out with his armies.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
42:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
42:45 With beautiful placement, V8 successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Aalto commits and it's the wrong call — V8 cleans it up.
43:07 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
43:31 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
43:59 Attempting to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
44:28 Aalto must macro up quickly or V8 will just roll him over!Aalto is badly outgunned — V8's force is a size larger.
44:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The late game —
45:09 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — V8 walks through Aalto's army.The final army does its work — V8 breaks Aalto late.
45:35 After that battle, V8 destroyed about half of Aalto's army.V8 cuts Aalto's army in half.
46:01 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:20 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
46:47 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes V8.Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
47:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
47:19 Aalto successfully fends off V8's attacks.The attack shatters on Aalto's line. Great positioning.
47:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:01 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:39 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Aalto commits to the break.Everything Aalto has built comes forward at once.
49:04 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes V8.Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
49:23 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
49:44 Dark swarm covers the hatcheries — V8's dragoons fire into nothing and Aalto holds.Aalto holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
50:04 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
50:36 Aalto destroyed about half of V8's army after that battle.Aalto cuts V8's army in half.
51:01 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! V8's economy is suffering!V8 looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
51:25 Aalto's forces appear to be larger compared to V8's!Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — V8 should not take this fight.
51:44 Aalto harasses V8's economy and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Aalto chips away at V8's foundation.
52:00 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes V8.This is the big one — V8 commits the late-game army.
52:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
52:51 V8's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Aalto's defilers die with it.The final army does its work — V8 breaks Aalto late.
53:15 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:38 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Aalto clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
🎙 Slight advantage V8 as the game develops.
54:03 Unwilling to make the game too long, V8 starts moving out.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
54:22 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
54:32 V8's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Aalto's defilers die with it.The final army does its work — V8 breaks Aalto late.
55:08 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
55:25 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:57 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
56:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
56:42 V8 had the observers for those lurkers and Aalto's push simply stops.Aalto throws the endgame army in and V8 simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Aalto is hanging on by a thread against V8's army.
57:05 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
57:32 Aalto lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted V8 — more than half the force is gone.
57:44 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — V8 moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — V8 commits the late-game army.
58:00 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Aalto GGs!That's it. Aalto looks at the field one last time and concedes.
V8 takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ V8
■ Aalto
army value
■ V8
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:19 V8 spawns at s2 in Green while Aalto spawns at s1 in Blue.V8 in Green at s2. Aalto in Blue at s1. The map is set.
0:42 V8 gets Forge Fast Expand against Aalto's 12 Pool.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from V8, 12 Pool from Aalto.
— The early game —
1:11 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
1:56 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:31 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:01 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
3:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:02 The battle outcome favors Aalto as V8's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!V8's army evaporates. Aalto doesn't even slow down.
4:45 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:15 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
5:36 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:17 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
6:52 V8 moves out with his armies.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:15 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
8:40 The battle outcome favors Aalto as V8's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!V8's army evaporates. Aalto doesn't even slow down.
— The mid game —
9:11 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
9:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
10:11 Eager to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:09 Aalto with his speedlings successfully defend against V8's early zealot pressure.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
11:50 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.V8 clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
12:24 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Aalto — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:51 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
13:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:08 Aalto with some nice speedling surrounds killed V8's zealots!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks V8's front door.
14:35 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
15:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:35 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:06 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
16:57 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:15 V8's army is small compared to Aalto!V8 needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
🎙 It's all going Aalto's way right now.
18:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:21 Aalto with some nice speedling surrounds killed V8's zealots!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks V8's front door.
18:55 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
19:31 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, V8 destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.V8 clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
20:18 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, V8 GGs!V8 GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Aalto takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ V8
■ Aalto
army value
■ V8
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (52 lines)
0:07 Aalto spawns at s2 in Orange while V8 spawns at s1 in Green.Aalto takes s2 in Orange; across the map, V8 settles in at s1 in Green.
0:40 V8 opens Forge Fast Expand against Aalto's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Aalto, Forge Fast Expand from V8.
— The early game —
1:12 Aalto decides to expand.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
1:49 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:12 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:40 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
3:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:40 Aalto with some nice speedling surrounds killed V8's zealots!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks V8's front door.
4:13 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
4:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
5:25 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:46 V8 decides to move out with his armies.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:34 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
6:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:24 Aalto with his speedlings successfully defend against V8's early zealot pressure.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
7:55 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
8:30 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Aalto takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
9:06 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:32 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:07 Attempting to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:41 V8 is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Aalto's army.V8 is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
11:00 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.
11:44 Aalto with his speedlings successfully defend against V8's early zealot pressure.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
🎙 Aalto holds the stronger army for now.
12:09 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.V8 takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
12:40 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:15 Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:40 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:59 Aalto with some nice speedling surrounds killed V8's zealots!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks V8's front door.
15:29 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:57 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:27 V8's nexus has been destroyed by Aalto.No reinforcements in time: V8 watches Aalto level the expansion.
🎙 It's all going Aalto's way right now.
16:48 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:35 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
17:58 Aalto brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
18:29 V8 must macro up quickly or Aalto will just roll him over!V8 is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
— The late game —
18:54 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
19:24 Aalto kills off V8's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks V8's way of life — Aalto marches on.
19:56 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
20:40 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.V8 clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
21:00 Aalto destroys V8's nexus, denying expansions.Aalto finds the weak point and V8's new base is gone.
🎙 It's all going Aalto's way right now.
21:47 Aalto has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
22:18 V8 having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.V8 GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Aalto closes it out over V8.
■ V8
■ Aalto
army value
■ V8
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (127 lines)
0:14 The Red V8 spawns at s2 while Yellow Aalto spawns at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: V8 at s2, Aalto at s1.
0:30 Aalto opens 12 Hatch against V8's Forge Fast Expand.V8 commits to Forge Fast Expand; Aalto answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
0:52 V8 starts expanding.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
1:31 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:38 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:22 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:34 V8 appears to have more army than Aalto!V8's army is visibly the bigger one — Aalto should not take this fight.
3:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
3:16 V8 lost some of his dragoons to Aalto's speedlings!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks V8's front door.
3:59 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
4:22 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:48 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
5:03 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
5:20 Aalto was out-microed by V8 and loses all his attacking forces.V8 holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:54 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
6:20 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.V8 clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
6:34 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:16 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:31 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:27 Aalto's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! V8 continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — V8 breaks Aalto's front door.
8:45 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
9:20 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:35 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:00 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:47 Aalto with some nice speedling surrounds killed V8's zealots!V8 wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
11:15 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
11:55 Aalto appears to have more army than V8!Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — V8 should not take this fight.
12:16 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
12:54 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
13:20 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:30 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
14:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:39 Aalto lost all of his zerglings to V8's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — V8 breaks Aalto's front door.
14:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
15:24 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Aalto clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
— The mid game —
15:32 V8 is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
16:04 Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
16:28 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
17:06 V8 made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Aalto's hydralisks! Aalto has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: V8 holds Aalto.
17:25 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
17:38 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
18:10 What a pity! Aalto managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by V8's army.Good instincts from V8; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
18:35 V8 starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
18:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
19:14 Aalto scourged some of V8's annoying corsairs, and kills off majority of the speedlots with his lurkers!Aalto absorbs the mid-game push — V8 gained nothing for the cost.
19:57 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.V8 clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
20:04 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
20:43 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! V8's economy is suffering!V8 looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
20:52 V8 is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
21:17 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
21:49 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:36 V8 tried to break into Aalto's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped V8!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds V8.
23:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
23:32 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Aalto clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
24:03 Zerglings ran past V8's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Aalto gets into V8's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
24:20 V8 tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Aalto.Good instincts from Aalto; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
24:44 Aalto now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
25:01 V8 must macro up quickly or Aalto will just roll him over!V8 needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
25:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
26:04 V8 failed to deal nicely with Aalto's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks V8's position.
26:30 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
26:52 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.V8 takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
27:20 Aalto has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
27:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
28:06 Aalto's scourge sniped a few of V8's observers! V8 can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks V8's position.
28:30 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
28:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:14 Aalto destroys V8's nexus, denying expansions.The base falls. Aalto rips V8's economy back a full step.
29:44 V8 starts expanding.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
29:54 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
30:34 Both V8 and Aalto appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — V8 and Aalto match each other.
30:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
31:19 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Aalto didn't even have a chance against V8.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: V8 holds Aalto.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
31:46 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
32:04 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:30 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
32:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
33:21 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Aalto didn't even have a chance against V8.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: V8 holds Aalto.
33:35 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Aalto clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
34:02 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
34:31 Aaaaaa, Aalto's mineral line is stormed by V8's high templars!Aalto looks away for one second and V8 makes him pay for it.
34:52 Eager to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
35:20 Aalto now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
35:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
36:01 All of a sudden, V8 has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks V8's way of life — Aalto marches on.
36:39 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
36:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:27 Aalto has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
37:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
38:18 V8's speedlots dealt with Aalto's speedlings, while archons dealt with mutalisks. V8 successfully fended against Aalto's push!V8 absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
38:35 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Aalto clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
38:52 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
39:20 V8's number of expansions are equal to Aalto's.Base for base, they're level — V8 and Aalto match each other.
39:49 Aalto has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
40:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
40:42 Aalto's scourge sniped a few of V8's observers! V8 can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!V8's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
41:03 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
41:23 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:58 Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
42:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Slight advantage Aalto as the game develops.
— The late game —
42:47 Aalto's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. V8 loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Aalto's late-game push decides it.
42:58 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
43:40 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
44:00 Aalto destroys V8's nexus, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: V8 watches Aalto level the expansion.
44:21 Reaver! Reaver! V8's reaver is killing off most of Aalto's workers!V8 gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
44:48 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Aalto goes in.Everything Aalto has built comes forward at once.
45:20 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, V8 GGs!V8 GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Aalto takes it — the late game decided this one.
Head to head
172 games
V8
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Aalto