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■ BackHo
■ mayOnnAisE
army value
■ BackHo
■ mayOnnAisE
economy
Play-by-play (198 lines)
0:07 BackHo spawns in Red at s1 while Kalkaros spawns in Yellow at s4.We're underway — BackHo spawns at s1, Kalkaros answers from s4.
0:29 BackHo opens Forge Fast Expand against Kalkaros's 12 Pool.BackHo shows Forge Fast Expand — Kalkaros has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:48 BackHo decides to expand.More workers, more money: BackHo expands.
1:27 Kalkaros places down a hatchery.Quietly, Kalkaros adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:45 Unwilling to make the game too long, BackHo starts moving out.Here it comes: BackHo crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:02 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kalkaros starts moving out.No more waiting. Kalkaros pushes.
2:22 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:44 The battle outcome favors Kalkaros as BackHo's armies melt into Kalkaros's armies' weapon fire!Kalkaros wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
3:18 With excellent skills and micro, BackHo managed to fend off Kalkaros while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kalkaros — the losses are light.
3:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Kalkaros seems to be fine.A cheap fight for BackHo — the losses are light.
3:49 BackHo's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from BackHo: the first units are already marching.
4:22 Kalkaros is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Kalkaros: the first units are already marching.
4:38 Kalkaros places down a hatchery.Kalkaros takes another base — the economy widens.
4:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:18 Kalkaros failed to kill off BackHo's defending zealots.BackHo holds the early rush without blinking.
6:00 With excellent skills and micro, BackHo managed to fend off Kalkaros while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kalkaros — the losses are light.
6:20 With excellent skills and micro, Kalkaros managed to fend off BackHo while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for BackHo — the losses are light.
6:34 BackHo warps in a nexus.Quietly, BackHo adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:55 BackHo starts pushing across the map.BackHo has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:15 Kalkaros is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Kalkaros goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:07 Kalkaros lost all of his zerglings to BackHo's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — BackHo breaks Kalkaros's front door.
8:38 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, BackHo destroyed only less than half of Kalkaros's army.BackHo takes a bite out of Kalkaros's force and backs off.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:53 With excellent skills and micro, BackHo managed to fend off Kalkaros while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kalkaros — the losses are light.
9:08 BackHo starts pushing across the map.BackHo has seen enough — the army moves out.
9:39 Kalkaros decides to start pushing across the map.Kalkaros tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
9:55 BackHo warps in a nexus.BackHo plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:19 Kalkaros places down a hatchery.Kalkaros takes another base — the economy widens.
10:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:20 BackHo lost some of his dragoons to Kalkaros's speedlings!The early pressure works — Kalkaros breaks BackHo's front door.
11:38 After that battle, BackHo still has most of his army with him.Kalkaros keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Kalkaros seems to be fine.BackHo keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:27 At the moment, BackHo seems to have more units than Kalkaros.BackHo's army is visibly the bigger one — Kalkaros should not take this fight.
— The mid game —
12:43 BackHo is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!BackHo hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:08 Kalkaros moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Kalkaros crosses the map with everything.
13:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:58 Kalkaros scourged some of BackHo's annoying corsairs, and kills off majority of the speedlots with his lurkers!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Kalkaros holds BackHo.
14:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Kalkaros seems to be fine.A cheap fight for BackHo — the losses are light.
14:35 With excellent skills and micro, BackHo managed to fend off Kalkaros while losing less than half of his army.Kalkaros keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:00 BackHo starts expanding.BackHo plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:30 Kalkaros places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Kalkaros expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:37 BackHo is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!BackHo's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
15:59 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kalkaros starts moving out.No more waiting. Kalkaros pushes.
16:33 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:57 BackHo tried to break into Kalkaros's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped BackHo!Kalkaros absorbs the mid-game push — BackHo gained nothing for the cost.
17:08 With excellent skills and micro, Kalkaros managed to fend off BackHo while losing less than half of his army.BackHo keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:45 After that battle, BackHo still has most of his army with him.Kalkaros keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:52 What superior Mutalisk micro from Kalkaros! BackHo's economy is suffering!Kalkaros gets into BackHo's mineral line — workers are dying.
18:14 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kalkaros starts moving out.Here it comes: Kalkaros crosses the map with everything.
18:55 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:05 BackHo made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Kalkaros's hydralisks! Kalkaros has to back off!BackHo absorbs the mid-game push — Kalkaros gained nothing for the cost.
19:32 After that battle, BackHo still has most of his army with him.Kalkaros keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:52 With excellent skills and micro, Kalkaros managed to fend off BackHo while losing less than half of his army.BackHo keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:16 In terms of army size, Kalkaros is behind BackHo!Kalkaros needs production, fast; BackHo's army has outgrown his.
20:46 BackHo warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: BackHo expands.
21:02 Kalkaros places down a hatchery.Quietly, Kalkaros adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:23 Kalkaros brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Kalkaros's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:08 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Kalkaros didn't even have a chance against BackHo.BackHo absorbs the mid-game push — Kalkaros gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:26 Kalkaros destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of BackHo's army has been decimated.Kalkaros clips BackHo's army — real damage, but BackHo fights on.
23:00 With excellent skills and micro, Kalkaros managed to fend off BackHo while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for BackHo — the losses are light.
23:16 Kalkaros brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Kalkaros's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
23:43 BackHo warps in a nexus.Quietly, BackHo adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:05 Kalkaros starts expanding.More workers, more money: Kalkaros expands.
24:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
24:51 The battle outcome favors Kalkaros as BackHo's armies melt into Kalkaros's armies' weapon fire!BackHo's army evaporates. Kalkaros doesn't even slow down.
25:06 With excellent skills and micro, BackHo managed to fend off Kalkaros while losing less than half of his army.Kalkaros keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Kalkaros seems to be fine.BackHo keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
25:53 Kalkaros starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Kalkaros pushes.
26:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
26:38 Kalkaros's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated BackHo's army.BackHo's defense bends, then snaps. Kalkaros takes the middle of the game.
27:05 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kalkaros destroyed only less than half of BackHo's army.Kalkaros clips BackHo's army — real damage, but BackHo fights on.
27:27 After that battle, Kalkaros still has most of his army with him.BackHo keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:51 BackHo decides to expand.BackHo takes another base — the economy widens.
28:10 Kalkaros places down a hatchery.Quietly, Kalkaros adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
28:38 Looks like BackHo is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; BackHo starts the push.
28:56 Kalkaros has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Kalkaros's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
29:52 BackHo tried to break into Kalkaros's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped BackHo!Kalkaros absorbs the mid-game push — BackHo gained nothing for the cost.
30:13 With excellent skills and micro, Kalkaros managed to fend off BackHo while losing less than half of his army.BackHo keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:36 After that battle, BackHo still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kalkaros — the losses are light.
30:56 BackHo must macro up quickly or Kalkaros will just roll him over!BackHo is badly outgunned — Kalkaros's force is a size larger.
31:09 With corsairs sniping overlords, BackHo is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!BackHo hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
31:48 Attempting to end the game, Kalkaros moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Kalkaros crosses the map with everything.
32:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
32:30 BackHo made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Kalkaros's hydralisks! Kalkaros has to back off!BackHo absorbs the mid-game push — Kalkaros gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
32:40 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kalkaros destroyed only less than half of BackHo's army.Kalkaros clips BackHo's army — real damage, but BackHo fights on.
33:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Kalkaros seems to be fine.BackHo keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:23 BackHo warps in a nexus.Quietly, BackHo adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
33:53 BackHo decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. BackHo pushes.
34:17 Kalkaros decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Kalkaros tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
34:38 Currently, BackHo and Kalkaros appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
35:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
35:21 Kalkaros failed to bring in overlords as BackHo's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!Kalkaros's defense bends, then snaps. BackHo takes the middle of the game.
35:40 With excellent skills and micro, Kalkaros managed to fend off BackHo while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for BackHo — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
36:09 Kalkaros destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of BackHo's army has been decimated.Kalkaros takes a bite out of BackHo's force and backs off.
36:28 BackHo casts some storm! But Kalkaros lost no workers.BackHo knocks, Kalkaros answers. No damage done.
36:55 Kalkaros harasses BackHo's economy and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Kalkaros. BackHo's economy takes a real hit.
37:17 BackHo is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!BackHo's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
37:45 Kalkaros decides to start pushing across the map.Kalkaros tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
38:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
38:33 Kalkaros was out-microed by BackHo and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on BackHo's line. Great positioning.
39:01 After that battle, BackHo still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kalkaros — the losses are light.
39:10 With excellent skills and micro, Kalkaros managed to fend off BackHo while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for BackHo — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
39:29 BackHo tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Kalkaros's economy.Good instincts from Kalkaros; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
— The late game —
39:50 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — BackHo moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: BackHo moves out to end it.
40:22 Attempting to end the game, Kalkaros moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Kalkaros crosses the map with everything.
40:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
41:09 BackHo was out-microed by Kalkaros and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Kalkaros's line. Great positioning.
41:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Kalkaros seems to be fine.A cheap fight for BackHo — the losses are light.
41:51 After that battle, BackHo still has most of his army with him.Kalkaros keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:09 BackHo has more expansions than Kalkaros.BackHo is out-expanding Kalkaros — the money game is tilting.
42:31 Aaaaaa, Kalkaros's mineral line is stormed by BackHo's high templars!Kalkaros looks away for one second and BackHo makes him pay for it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
42:57 Every gateway is pumping and BackHo starts walking across the map.Everything BackHo has built comes forward at once.
43:14 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Kalkaros pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Kalkaros moves out to end it.
43:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
44:04 Kalkaros's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and BackHo has no observers left. The push stalls.BackHo throws the endgame army in and Kalkaros simply refuses to lose.
44:38 After that battle, Kalkaros still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for BackHo — the losses are light.
44:52 With excellent skills and micro, BackHo managed to fend off Kalkaros while losing less than half of his army.Kalkaros keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:09 BackHo rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: BackHo moves out to end it.
45:48 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Kalkaros pushes.This is the big one — Kalkaros commits the late-game army.
46:06 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
46:18 BackHo walked into plague and swarm together. Kalkaros gave up nothing.BackHo throws the endgame army in and Kalkaros simply refuses to lose.
46:47 After that battle, Kalkaros still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for BackHo — the losses are light.
47:18 After that battle, BackHo still has most of his army with him.Kalkaros keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:28 Attempting to end the game, BackHo moves out with his armies.Here it comes: BackHo crosses the map with everything.
47:49 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Kalkaros goes in.This is the big one — Kalkaros commits the late-game army.
48:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
48:42 BackHo's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Kalkaros's defilers die with it.The final army does its work — BackHo breaks Kalkaros late.
48:55 After that battle, Kalkaros still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for BackHo — the losses are light.
49:25 With excellent skills and micro, BackHo managed to fend off Kalkaros while losing less than half of his army.Kalkaros keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
50:00 Attempting to end the game, BackHo moves out with his armies.Here it comes: BackHo crosses the map with everything.
50:08 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Kalkaros goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Kalkaros moves out to end it.
50:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
50:49 Kalkaros spent the whole larva bank on that attack and BackHo is still standing.Kalkaros throws the endgame army in and BackHo simply refuses to lose.
51:32 Losing only less than half of his army, BackHo seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kalkaros — the losses are light.
51:46 With excellent skills and micro, Kalkaros managed to fend off BackHo while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for BackHo — the losses are light.
52:07 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — BackHo moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: BackHo moves out to end it.
52:25 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Kalkaros goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Kalkaros moves out to end it.
52:56 Both BackHo and Kalkaros appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
53:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
53:36 Kalkaros's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and BackHo has no observers left. The push stalls.BackHo throws the endgame army in and Kalkaros simply refuses to lose.
54:03 With excellent skills and micro, Kalkaros managed to fend off BackHo while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for BackHo — the losses are light.
54:16 With excellent skills and micro, BackHo managed to fend off Kalkaros while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kalkaros — the losses are light.
54:49 Attempting to end the game, BackHo moves out with his armies.Here it comes: BackHo crosses the map with everything.
55:07 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Kalkaros commits to the break.This is the big one — Kalkaros commits the late-game army.
55:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
56:04 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Kalkaros's ultralisks cannot get through.BackHo holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
56:13 Losing only less than half of his army, BackHo seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kalkaros — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
56:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Kalkaros seems to be fine.A cheap fight for BackHo — the losses are light.
57:10 Kalkaros successfully blocked BackHo from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Kalkaros; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
57:24 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes BackHo.Everything BackHo has built comes forward at once.
57:43 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Kalkaros commits to the break.Everything Kalkaros has built comes forward at once.
58:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
58:37 BackHo walked into plague and swarm together. Kalkaros gave up nothing.BackHo throws the endgame army in and Kalkaros simply refuses to lose.
58:56 With excellent skills and micro, Kalkaros managed to fend off BackHo while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for BackHo — the losses are light.
59:29 With excellent skills and micro, BackHo managed to fend off Kalkaros while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kalkaros — the losses are light.
59:50 BackHo rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything BackHo has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
59:59 Kalkaros might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as BackHo did.Kalkaros needs an expansion soon or BackHo's economy simply wins this.
60:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
61:01 BackHo was out-microed by Kalkaros and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Kalkaros's line. Great positioning.
61:10 After that battle, Kalkaros still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for BackHo — the losses are light.
61:46 With excellent skills and micro, BackHo managed to fend off Kalkaros while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kalkaros — the losses are light.
62:04 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — BackHo moves on the hatcheries.Everything BackHo has built comes forward at once.
62:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
62:43 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — BackHo walks through Kalkaros's army.There's no rebuilding from that. BackHo's late-game push decides it.
63:15 After that battle, Kalkaros still has most of his army with him.BackHo keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage BackHo as the game develops.
63:38 It seems that Kalkaros only managed to destroy less than half of BackHo's army.Kalkaros clips BackHo's army — real damage, but BackHo fights on.
63:51 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes BackHo.This is the big one — BackHo commits the late-game army.
64:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
64:29 BackHo's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Kalkaros's defilers die with it.There's no rebuilding from that. BackHo's late-game push decides it.
64:54 About half of Kalkaros's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of BackHo's force stays on that battlefield.
65:24 Kalkaros destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of BackHo's army has been decimated.Kalkaros clips BackHo's army — real damage, but BackHo fights on.
65:47 BackHo starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: BackHo crosses the map with everything.
66:09 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Kalkaros GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Kalkaros taps.
mayOnnAisE taps out. BackHo's late game was simply better.
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Play-by-play (58 lines)
0:14 The Purple Kalkaros spawns at s1 while Yellow BackHo spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Kalkaros at s1, BackHo at s2.
0:46 BackHo gets Forge Fast Expand against Kalkaros's 12 Pool.Kalkaros shows 12 Pool — BackHo has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:15 Kalkaros places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Kalkaros expands.
1:49 BackHo warps in a nexus.Quietly, BackHo adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:07 Kalkaros starts pushing across the map.Kalkaros has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:36 BackHo's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from BackHo: the first units are already marching.
3:06 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:49 BackHo lost some of his dragoons to Kalkaros's speedlings!The early pressure works — Kalkaros breaks BackHo's front door.
4:01 After that battle, BackHo still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kalkaros — the losses are light.
4:35 After that battle, Kalkaros still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for BackHo — the losses are light.
5:14 BackHo warps in a nexus.Quietly, BackHo adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:49 Kalkaros's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Kalkaros goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:15 BackHo is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.BackHo tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:46 Kalkaros places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Kalkaros expands.
🎙 The scales tip toward mayOnnAisE — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:49 BackHo was out-microed by Kalkaros and loses all his attacking forces.Kalkaros takes the fight on his terms and sends BackHo home with nothing.
8:16 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, BackHo destroyed only less than half of Kalkaros's army.BackHo clips Kalkaros's army — real damage, but Kalkaros fights on.
8:48 About half of BackHo's army has been decimated in that battle.Kalkaros pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:19 Kalkaros pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Kalkaros: the first units are already marching.
9:41 BackHo's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.BackHo tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:17 BackHo warps in a nexus.BackHo takes another base — the economy widens.
10:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:04 BackHo was out-microed by Kalkaros and loses all his attacking forces.Kalkaros takes the fight on his terms and sends BackHo home with nothing.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:34 After that battle, Kalkaros still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for BackHo — the losses are light.
12:14 Losing only less than half of his army, BackHo seems to be fine.Kalkaros keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:50 BackHo's army is small compared to Kalkaros!BackHo needs production, fast; Kalkaros's army has outgrown his.
13:01 Kalkaros places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Kalkaros expands.
13:36 Kalkaros pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Kalkaros tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:03 BackHo starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: BackHo crosses the map with everything.
14:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:05 BackHo lost some of his dragoons to Kalkaros's speedlings!The early pressure works — Kalkaros breaks BackHo's front door.
15:48 Kalkaros destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of BackHo's army has been decimated.Kalkaros takes a bite out of BackHo's force and backs off.
🎙 Slight advantage mayOnnAisE as the game develops.
16:17 BackHo destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kalkaros's army has been decimated.BackHo takes a bite out of Kalkaros's force and backs off.
16:39 BackHo warps in a nexus.Quietly, BackHo adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
17:12 Kalkaros brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Kalkaros's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
17:30 Kalkaros places down a hatchery.Kalkaros plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The late game —
18:16 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:48 BackHo failed to deal nicely with Kalkaros's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Kalkaros breaks BackHo's position.
19:17 BackHo has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kalkaros's force stays on that battlefield.
19:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Kalkaros seems to be fine.BackHo keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:13 BackHo tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Kalkaros's economy.BackHo goes for the raid — Kalkaros is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 BackHo is a step behind and knows it.
20:31 Kalkaros now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Kalkaros's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:01 BackHo is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Kalkaros's army.BackHo is badly outgunned — Kalkaros's force is a size larger.
21:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:20 BackHo failed to deal nicely with Kalkaros's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.BackHo's defense bends, then snaps. Kalkaros takes the middle of the game.
22:47 BackHo has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kalkaros's force stays on that battlefield.
23:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Kalkaros seems to be fine.BackHo keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:40 Kalkaros has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Kalkaros's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
24:02 BackHo having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.BackHo types it out: GG.
GG. mayOnnAisE closes it out over BackHo.
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■ mayOnnAisE
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■ mayOnnAisE
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Play-by-play (74 lines)
0:14 The Orange BackHo spawns at s2 while Blue Kalkaros spawns at s3.BackHo takes s2 in Orange; across the map, Kalkaros settles in at s3 in Blue.
0:35 BackHo gets Forge Fast Expand against Kalkaros's Overpool.Scouting done, plans revealed: BackHo's Forge Fast Expand against Kalkaros's Overpool.
— The early game —
1:05 BackHo warps in a nexus.BackHo takes another base — the economy widens.
1:30 Kalkaros places down a hatchery.Kalkaros plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:04 BackHo's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.BackHo tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:38 Kalkaros decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Kalkaros has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:59 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:36 Kalkaros lost all of his zerglings to BackHo's zealots and dragoons!Kalkaros wasn't ready. BackHo's early aggression takes the lead.
3:44 With excellent skills and micro, Kalkaros managed to fend off BackHo while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for BackHo — the losses are light.
4:17 With excellent skills and micro, BackHo managed to fend off Kalkaros while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kalkaros — the losses are light.
4:56 BackHo's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.BackHo goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:19 Kalkaros is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Kalkaros goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:45 In terms of army size, BackHo is behind Kalkaros!BackHo is badly outgunned — Kalkaros's force is a size larger.
6:24 BackHo warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: BackHo expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:32 Kalkaros places down a hatchery.Kalkaros plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
7:29 BackHo failed to kill off Kalkaros's defending zerglings.BackHo's early gamble buys nothing — Kalkaros's defense was already in place.
8:17 It seems that BackHo only managed to destroy less than half of Kalkaros's army.BackHo takes a bite out of Kalkaros's force and backs off.
8:38 BackHo lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kalkaros's force stays on that battlefield.
9:08 BackHo's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.BackHo tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:23 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kalkaros starts moving out.Kalkaros has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
10:36 Kalkaros with some nice speedling surrounds killed BackHo's zealots!BackHo wasn't ready. Kalkaros's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:01 After that battle, BackHo still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kalkaros — the losses are light.
11:23 After that battle, Kalkaros still has most of his army with him.BackHo keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:47 BackHo warps in a nexus.Quietly, BackHo adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:13 Kalkaros places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Kalkaros expands.
12:56 BackHo's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from BackHo: the first units are already marching.
13:05 Kalkaros's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Kalkaros tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:36 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
14:13 BackHo kills off Kalkaros's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — BackHo breaks Kalkaros's front door.
14:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Kalkaros seems to be fine.BackHo keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:18 With excellent skills and micro, BackHo managed to fend off Kalkaros while losing less than half of his army.Kalkaros keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
15:45 BackHo is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!BackHo's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:04 Kalkaros now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Kalkaros's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
16:23 BackHo warps in a nexus.BackHo plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:58 Kalkaros places down a hatchery.Kalkaros takes another base — the economy widens.
17:25 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
17:46 A few beautiful storms from BackHo turned the battle around! BackHo won the battle!Kalkaros's defense bends, then snaps. BackHo takes the middle of the game.
18:31 It seems that BackHo only managed to destroy less than half of Kalkaros's army.BackHo clips Kalkaros's army — real damage, but Kalkaros fights on.
18:50 Losing only less than half of his army, BackHo seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kalkaros — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:29 With corsairs sniping overlords, BackHo is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!BackHo's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:38 Kalkaros's army is small compared to BackHo!Kalkaros needs production, fast; BackHo's army has outgrown his.
20:09 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.
20:42 BackHo's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!Kalkaros's defense bends, then snaps. BackHo takes the middle of the game.
21:14 After that battle, Kalkaros still has most of his army with him.BackHo keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:33 With excellent skills and micro, BackHo managed to fend off Kalkaros while losing less than half of his army.Kalkaros keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
22:10 Kalkaros places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Kalkaros expands.
22:30 Kalkaros tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past BackHo's defense line.Good instincts from BackHo; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
23:03 With corsairs sniping overlords, BackHo is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!BackHo's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 BackHo edges ahead on army strength.
23:30 BackHo warps in a nexus.Quietly, BackHo adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
24:37 BackHo's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!Kalkaros's defense bends, then snaps. BackHo takes the middle of the game.
24:59 Kalkaros has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of BackHo's force stays on that battlefield.
25:25 After that battle, BackHo still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kalkaros — the losses are light.
26:01 With corsairs sniping overlords, BackHo is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!BackHo's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:22 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.
26:52 All of a sudden, Kalkaros has no armies left while BackHo is continuing to push across the map!Kalkaros's army evaporates. BackHo doesn't even slow down.
🎙 BackHo has built a commanding army lead — mayOnnAisE needs something special here.
27:09 After that battle, BackHo destroyed about half of Kalkaros's army.BackHo cuts Kalkaros's army in half.
27:40 After that battle, BackHo still has most of his army with him.Kalkaros keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:16 What a pity! Kalkaros managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by BackHo's army.Good instincts from BackHo; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
28:50 BackHo is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!BackHo hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:19 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Kalkaros GGs!Kalkaros GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. BackHo closes it out over mayOnnAisE.
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■ mayOnnAisE
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0:18 The Green Kalkaros spawns at s1 while Red BackHo spawns at s2.Kalkaros in Green at s1. BackHo in Red at s2. The map is set.
0:50 BackHo opens Forge Fast Expand against Kalkaros's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Kalkaros's 12 Pool against BackHo's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:23 Kalkaros places down a hatchery.Kalkaros takes another base — the economy widens.
1:58 BackHo warps in a nexus.BackHo plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:21 Kalkaros's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Kalkaros goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:03 Attempting to end the game, BackHo moves out with his armies.Here it comes: BackHo crosses the map with everything.
3:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:10 BackHo lost some of his dragoons to Kalkaros's speedlings!BackHo wasn't ready. Kalkaros's early aggression takes the lead.
4:34 It seems that Kalkaros only managed to destroy less than half of BackHo's army.Kalkaros takes a bite out of BackHo's force and backs off.
5:14 After that battle, Kalkaros still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for BackHo — the losses are light.
5:37 Kalkaros pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Kalkaros tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:23 Kalkaros appears to have more army than BackHo!Kalkaros's army is visibly the bigger one — BackHo should not take this fight.
6:57 BackHo warps in a nexus.BackHo takes another base — the economy widens.
7:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:53 With really nice micro, Kalkaros's speedlings kills off BackHo's dragoons.The early pressure works — Kalkaros breaks BackHo's front door.
8:31 About half of BackHo's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Kalkaros's force stays on that battlefield.
— The mid game —
8:59 With excellent skills and micro, Kalkaros managed to fend off BackHo while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for BackHo — the losses are light.
9:39 Attempting to end the game, Kalkaros moves out with his armies.Kalkaros tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:05 Kalkaros places down a hatchery.Kalkaros plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:06 BackHo lost some of his dragoons to Kalkaros's speedlings!The early pressure works — Kalkaros breaks BackHo's front door.
11:47 About half of BackHo's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Kalkaros's force stays on that battlefield.
12:32 After that battle, Kalkaros still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for BackHo — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward mayOnnAisE — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:51 Kalkaros pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Kalkaros: the first units are already marching.
13:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:55 All of a sudden, BackHo has no armies left while Kalkaros is continuing to push across the map!Kalkaros wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
14:34 About half of BackHo's army has been decimated in that battle.Kalkaros pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
15:08 After that battle, Kalkaros still has most of his army with him.BackHo keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:53 BackHo warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: BackHo expands.
16:20 Kalkaros's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Kalkaros tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:45 Kalkaros places down a hatchery.Kalkaros plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 It's all going mayOnnAisE's way right now.
17:56 Kalkaros with some nice speedling surrounds killed BackHo's zealots!BackHo wasn't ready. Kalkaros's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 mayOnnAisE has built a commanding army lead — BackHo needs something special here.
18:30 The attack was a success, BackHo lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Kalkaros — more than half the force is gone.
18:55 After that battle, Kalkaros still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for BackHo — the losses are light.
19:42 Kalkaros's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Kalkaros: the first units are already marching.
20:14 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, BackHo GGs!Nothing left to defend with — BackHo taps.
That's the game: mayOnnAisE defeats BackHo, settled in the early game.
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0:19 The game starts with Red BackHo spawning at s4 and Yellow Kalkaros spawning at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: BackHo at s4, Kalkaros at s3.
0:57 Kalkaros opens 12 Hatch against BackHo's Forge Fast Expand.BackHo shows Forge Fast Expand — Kalkaros has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:23 BackHo warps in a nexus.BackHo plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:03 Kalkaros decides to expand.Kalkaros takes another base — the economy widens.
2:45 BackHo's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.BackHo goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:40 Kalkaros starts pushing across the map.Kalkaros has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:43 Kalkaros failed to kill off BackHo's defending zealots.Kalkaros's early gamble buys nothing — BackHo's defense was already in place.
5:23 After that battle, BackHo still has most of his army with him.Kalkaros keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:15 Kalkaros lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of BackHo's force stays on that battlefield.
6:45 Kalkaros places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Kalkaros expands.
— The mid game —
7:35 BackHo is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.BackHo goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:13 Eager to end the game, Kalkaros moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Kalkaros pushes.
8:45 BackHo warps in a nexus.Quietly, BackHo adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 BackHo holds the stronger army for now.
9:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:03 BackHo kills off all of Kalkaros's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Kalkaros's early gamble buys nothing — BackHo's defense was already in place.
10:56 With excellent skills and micro, BackHo managed to fend off Kalkaros while losing less than half of his army.Kalkaros keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:20 Kalkaros lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of BackHo's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
12:16 BackHo is pushing out with his zealots.BackHo tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:20 Kalkaros's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! BackHo continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Kalkaros wasn't ready. BackHo's early aggression takes the lead.
14:09 Kalkaros has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of BackHo's force stays on that battlefield.
14:43 After that battle, BackHo still has most of his army with him.Kalkaros keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 BackHo has built a commanding army lead — mayOnnAisE needs something special here.
15:33 BackHo is pushing out with his zealots.BackHo goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:17 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Kalkaros taps out!Kalkaros types it out: GG.
That's the game: BackHo defeats mayOnnAisE, settled in the early game.
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Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:09 The Red Kalkaros spawns at s2 while Purple BackHo spawns at s1.We're underway — Kalkaros spawns at s2, BackHo answers from s1.
0:50 BackHo gets Forge Fast Expand against Kalkaros's 12 Pool.Kalkaros shows 12 Pool — BackHo has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:13 Kalkaros places down a hatchery.Kalkaros plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:47 BackHo desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.BackHo takes another base — the economy widens.
2:10 Kalkaros's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Kalkaros tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:45 BackHo's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.BackHo goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:16 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.
3:54 With really nice micro, Kalkaros's speedlings kills off BackHo's dragoons.BackHo wasn't ready. Kalkaros's early aggression takes the lead.
4:17 After that battle, BackHo still has most of his army with him.Kalkaros keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Kalkaros seems to be fine.BackHo keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:16 Currently, neither Kalkaros nor BackHo appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Kalkaros and BackHo match each other.
5:56 Kalkaros starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Kalkaros pushes.
6:11 Unwilling to make the game too long, BackHo starts moving out.Here it comes: BackHo crosses the map with everything.
6:56 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:29 BackHo lost some of his dragoons to Kalkaros's speedlings!The early pressure works — Kalkaros breaks BackHo's front door.
7:42 After that battle, BackHo still has most of his army with him.Kalkaros keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:30 BackHo destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kalkaros's army has been decimated.BackHo takes a bite out of Kalkaros's force and backs off.
8:43 Kalkaros places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Kalkaros expands.
9:19 BackHo warps in a nexus.BackHo takes another base — the economy widens.
9:54 Kalkaros's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Kalkaros goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:26 BackHo's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.BackHo goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:33 BackHo was out-microed by Kalkaros and loses all his attacking forces.Kalkaros takes the fight on his terms and sends BackHo home with nothing.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Kalkaros seems to be fine.BackHo keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:32 Losing only less than half of his army, BackHo seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kalkaros — the losses are light.
12:54 Kalkaros is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Kalkaros: the first units are already marching.
13:37 BackHo warps in a nexus.BackHo takes another base — the economy widens.
13:47 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.
14:27 Kalkaros with some nice speedling surrounds killed BackHo's zealots!The early pressure works — Kalkaros breaks BackHo's front door.
14:51 BackHo has lost about half of his army in that battle.Kalkaros pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:26 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, BackHo destroyed only less than half of Kalkaros's army.BackHo clips Kalkaros's army — real damage, but Kalkaros fights on.
16:07 BackHo has more expansions than Kalkaros.Economically it's BackHo's game right now; Kalkaros is falling behind on bases.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:38 Kalkaros places down a hatchery.Kalkaros takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
16:56 Kalkaros now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Kalkaros's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
— The late game —
17:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:06 All of a sudden, BackHo has no armies left while Kalkaros is continuing to push across the map!Kalkaros wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
18:44 BackHo lost about half of his army in that battle.Kalkaros pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:01 After that battle, Kalkaros still has most of his army with him.BackHo keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:30 Kalkaros brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Kalkaros's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:10 BackHo warps in a nexus.BackHo takes another base — the economy widens.
20:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The scales tip toward mayOnnAisE — a lead, but not a safe one.
21:15 All of a sudden, BackHo has no armies left while Kalkaros is continuing to push across the map!BackHo's army evaporates. Kalkaros doesn't even slow down.
21:48 BackHo has lost about half of his army in that battle.Kalkaros pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:10 With excellent skills and micro, Kalkaros managed to fend off BackHo while losing less than half of his army.BackHo keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:32 Kalkaros has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Kalkaros's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
23:05 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, BackHo taps out!That's it. BackHo looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. mayOnnAisE closes it out over BackHo.
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■ mayOnnAisE
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■ mayOnnAisE
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Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:07 BackHo spawns in White at s1 while Kalkaros spawns in Purple at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: BackHo at s1, Kalkaros at s3.
0:35 Kalkaros gets 12 Hatch against BackHo's Forge Fast Expand.BackHo commits to Forge Fast Expand; Kalkaros answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:13 BackHo warps in a nexus.BackHo takes another base — the economy widens.
1:50 Kalkaros places down a hatchery.Kalkaros plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:14 BackHo is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.BackHo goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:57 Kalkaros decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Kalkaros pushes.
3:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
3:59 Kalkaros successfully fends off BackHo's attacks.Kalkaros holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
4:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Kalkaros seems to be fine.BackHo keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:00 BackHo has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kalkaros's force stays on that battlefield.
5:41 BackHo warps in a nexus.BackHo plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:13 Kalkaros places down a hatchery.Kalkaros takes another base — the economy widens.
6:31 BackHo is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from BackHo: the first units are already marching.
7:13 Kalkaros is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Kalkaros goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Slight advantage mayOnnAisE as the game develops.
7:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:17 Kalkaros with his speedlings successfully defend against BackHo's early zealot pressure.BackHo's early gamble buys nothing — Kalkaros's defense was already in place.
8:38 With excellent skills and micro, Kalkaros managed to fend off BackHo while losing less than half of his army.BackHo keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
9:31 About half of BackHo's army has been decimated in that battle.Kalkaros pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:58 Kalkaros moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Kalkaros pushes.
10:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:00 Kalkaros with some nice speedling surrounds killed BackHo's zealots!BackHo wasn't ready. Kalkaros's early aggression takes the lead.
11:30 About half of BackHo's army has been decimated in that battle.Kalkaros pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Kalkaros seems to be fine.BackHo keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 mayOnnAisE holds the stronger army for now.
12:31 Kalkaros is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Kalkaros: the first units are already marching.
13:15 Kalkaros places down a hatchery.Kalkaros takes another base — the economy widens.
13:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:06 With really nice micro, Kalkaros's speedlings kills off BackHo's dragoons.The early pressure works — Kalkaros breaks BackHo's front door.
14:48 BackHo has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kalkaros's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
15:17 With excellent skills and micro, Kalkaros managed to fend off BackHo while losing less than half of his army.BackHo keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:55 Kalkaros pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Kalkaros: the first units are already marching.
16:18 BackHo's army is small compared to Kalkaros!BackHo needs production, fast; Kalkaros's army has outgrown his.
16:52 BackHo warps in a nexus.BackHo plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: mayOnnAisE is far ahead.
17:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
18:09 With really nice micro, Kalkaros's speedlings kills off BackHo's dragoons.The early pressure works — Kalkaros breaks BackHo's front door.
18:35 BackHo has lost about half of his army in that battle.Kalkaros pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Kalkaros seems to be fine.BackHo keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:38 Kalkaros is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Kalkaros tests the door early. Is anyone home?
20:20 BackHo having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — BackHo taps.
GG. mayOnnAisE closes it out over BackHo.
Head to head
20 games
BackHo
12 – 8
mayOnnAisE