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■ BackHo
■ mayOnnAisE
army value
■ BackHo
■ mayOnnAisE
economy
Play-by-play (51 lines)
0:17 The Blue BackHo spawns at s1 while Yellow Kalkaros spawns at s4.We're underway — BackHo spawns at s1, Kalkaros answers from s4.
0:35 BackHo gets Forge Fast Expand against Kalkaros's Overpool.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from BackHo, Overpool from Kalkaros.
— The early game —
1:05 BackHo warps in a nexus.Quietly, BackHo adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:50 Kalkaros places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Kalkaros expands.
2:28 BackHo is pushing out with his zealots.BackHo goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:45 Kalkaros pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Kalkaros tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
3:49 Kalkaros with some nice speedling surrounds killed BackHo's zealots!The early pressure works — Kalkaros breaks BackHo's front door.
4:20 BackHo lost about half of his army in that battle.Kalkaros pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:49 After that battle, Kalkaros still has most of his army with him.BackHo keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:26 BackHo is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Kalkaros's army.BackHo needs production, fast; Kalkaros's army has outgrown his.
6:06 BackHo warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: BackHo expands.
6:31 Kalkaros places down a hatchery.Quietly, Kalkaros adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:09 BackHo is pushing out with his zealots.BackHo goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:48 Kalkaros's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Kalkaros: the first units are already marching.
8:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
8:51 BackHo failed to kill off Kalkaros's defending zerglings.Kalkaros holds the early rush without blinking.
9:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Kalkaros seems to be fine.A cheap fight for BackHo — the losses are light.
9:49 Losing only less than half of his army, BackHo seems to be fine.Kalkaros keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:28 BackHo is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.BackHo tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:01 Kalkaros's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Kalkaros tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:28 BackHo warps in a nexus.BackHo plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:08 Kalkaros places down a hatchery.Kalkaros takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:31 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.
12:54 BackHo was out-microed by Kalkaros and loses all his attacking forces.BackHo commits and it's the wrong call — Kalkaros cleans it up.
13:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Kalkaros seems to be fine.BackHo keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:58 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.
14:33 BackHo is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.BackHo tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:02 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.
15:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
16:09 BackHo lost some of his dragoons to Kalkaros's speedlings!BackHo wasn't ready. Kalkaros's early aggression takes the lead.
16:56 After that battle, BackHo still has most of his army with him.Kalkaros keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
17:23 After that battle, Kalkaros still has most of his army with him.BackHo keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
17:55 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.
18:20 BackHo warps in a nexus.BackHo takes another base — the economy widens.
— The late game —
18:55 Kalkaros places down a hatchery.Kalkaros plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
20:04 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.
20:31 Kalkaros only destroyed about half of BackHo's army.Half of BackHo's force is gone — Kalkaros took it apart.
21:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Kalkaros seems to be fine.BackHo keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:33 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.
🎙 Slight advantage mayOnnAisE as the game develops.
22:05 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, BackHo GGs!That's it. BackHo looks at the field one last time and concedes.
mayOnnAisE takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ BackHo
■ mayOnnAisE
army value
■ BackHo
■ mayOnnAisE
economy
Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:07 Kalkaros spawns in Orange at s1 while BackHo spawns in Yellow at s3.Kalkaros in Orange at s1. BackHo in Yellow at s3. The map is set.
0:34 BackHo opens Forge Fast Expand against Kalkaros's 12 Pool.Kalkaros commits to 12 Pool; BackHo answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:10 Kalkaros places down a hatchery.Kalkaros plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:31 BackHo warps in a nexus.BackHo takes another base — the economy widens.
2:08 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:50 BackHo is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from BackHo: the first units are already marching.
3:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:36 Kalkaros failed to kill off BackHo's defending zealots.BackHo holds the early rush without blinking.
4:05 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.
4:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Kalkaros seems to be fine.BackHo keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:19 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.
5:47 BackHo is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.BackHo tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:13 Kalkaros places down a hatchery.Quietly, Kalkaros adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:38 BackHo warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: BackHo expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:46 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.
8:07 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.
8:41 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.
9:01 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?
9:33 Eager to end the game, BackHo moves out with his armies.BackHo tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:20 In terms of army size, Kalkaros is behind BackHo!Kalkaros needs production, fast; BackHo's army has outgrown his.
10:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:17 BackHo kills off Kalkaros's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — BackHo breaks Kalkaros's front door.
🎙 BackHo edges ahead on army strength.
11:31 After that battle, Kalkaros still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for BackHo — the losses are light.
12:07 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kalkaros destroyed only less than half of BackHo's army.Kalkaros takes a bite out of BackHo's force and backs off.
12:35 Kalkaros places down a hatchery.Quietly, Kalkaros adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:14 BackHo warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: BackHo expands.
13:38 Kalkaros moves out with his armies.Kalkaros tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
14:05 BackHo starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. BackHo pushes.
14:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:09 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.
15:47 BackHo destroyed about half of Kalkaros's army after that battle.Half of Kalkaros's force is gone — BackHo took it apart.
🎙 Slight advantage BackHo as the game develops.
16:16 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kalkaros destroyed only less than half of BackHo's army.Kalkaros takes a bite out of BackHo's force and backs off.
16:31 BackHo decides to put some pressure on his opponent.BackHo tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
17:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
17:45 BackHo's massive number of speedlots slice through Kalkaros's zerglings and hydralisks.The mid-game push crashes through — BackHo breaks Kalkaros's position.
18:04 About half of Kalkaros's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of BackHo's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
18:44 After that battle, BackHo still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kalkaros — the losses are light.
19:11 Looks like BackHo is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!BackHo hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:50 Kalkaros places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Kalkaros expands.
20:08 BackHo warps in a nexus.BackHo plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 BackHo's force dwarfs what mayOnnAisE has left on the field.
20:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:01 Kalkaros's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.The mid-game push crashes through — BackHo breaks Kalkaros's position.
21:41 Kalkaros has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of BackHo's force stays on that battlefield.
22:10 After that battle, BackHo still has most of his army with him.Kalkaros keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:40 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Kalkaros's expansion has fallen to BackHo's armies.BackHo finds the weak point and Kalkaros's new base is gone.
23:14 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Kalkaros GGs!That's it. Kalkaros looks at the field one last time and concedes.
mayOnnAisE taps out. BackHo's mid game was simply better.
■ BackHo
■ mayOnnAisE
army value
■ BackHo
■ mayOnnAisE
economy
Play-by-play (44 lines)
0:07 The Teal BackHo spawns at s1 while Yellow Kalkaros spawns at s4.BackHo takes s1 in Teal; across the map, Kalkaros settles in at s4 in Yellow.
0:37 BackHo gets Forge Fast Expand against Kalkaros's 12 Pool.BackHo commits to Forge Fast Expand; Kalkaros answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:15 BackHo warps in a nexus.BackHo plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:44 Kalkaros places down a hatchery.Kalkaros takes another base — the economy widens.
2:22 BackHo is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from BackHo: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:56 Kalkaros's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Kalkaros goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:19 BackHo failed to kill off Kalkaros's defending zerglings.Kalkaros holds the early rush without blinking.
4:43 After that battle, Kalkaros still has most of his army with him.BackHo keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:24 Losing only less than half of his army, BackHo seems to be fine.Kalkaros keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:42 Kalkaros places down a hatchery.Kalkaros takes another base — the economy widens.
6:17 Kalkaros's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Kalkaros: the first units are already marching.
7:07 Kalkaros appears to have more army than BackHo!Kalkaros's army is visibly the bigger one — BackHo should not take this fight.
7:34 BackHo warps in a nexus.BackHo plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:53 The battle outcome favors Kalkaros as BackHo's armies melt into Kalkaros's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks BackHo's way of life — Kalkaros marches on.
— The mid game —
9:20 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.
9:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Kalkaros seems to be fine.A cheap fight for BackHo — the losses are light.
10:27 BackHo is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.BackHo tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:43 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.
12:19 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.
12:36 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.
🎙 mayOnnAisE edges ahead on army strength.
13:14 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.
13:43 BackHo warps in a nexus.BackHo plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:20 Kalkaros places down a hatchery.Kalkaros takes another base — the economy widens.
15:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
15:31 With really nice micro, Kalkaros's speedlings kills off BackHo's dragoons.The early pressure works — Kalkaros breaks BackHo's front door.
16:08 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.
16:43 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.
17:23 Kalkaros moves out with his armies.Kalkaros tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
17:58 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 mayOnnAisE holds the stronger army for now.
18:25 Kalkaros kills off BackHo's armies and continues pushing!Kalkaros wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
18:52 After that battle, BackHo still has most of his army with him.Kalkaros keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Kalkaros seems to be fine.A cheap fight for BackHo — the losses are light.
20:02 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, BackHo taps out!Nothing left to defend with — BackHo taps.
GG. mayOnnAisE closes it out over BackHo.
■ BackHo
■ mayOnnAisE
army value
■ BackHo
■ mayOnnAisE
economy
Play-by-play (33 lines)
0:20 Kalkaros spawns in Purple at s1 while BackHo spawns in Red at s2.We're underway — Kalkaros spawns at s1, BackHo answers from s2.
0:48 Kalkaros gets 12 Pool against BackHo's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Kalkaros, Forge Fast Expand from BackHo.
— The early game —
1:27 Kalkaros places down a hatchery.Kalkaros takes another base — the economy widens.
2:02 BackHo warps in a nexus.BackHo plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:53 Kalkaros pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Kalkaros goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:22 BackHo's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.BackHo goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:58 Currently, neither Kalkaros nor BackHo appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Kalkaros and BackHo yet.
4:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
5:17 BackHo was out-microed by Kalkaros and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Kalkaros's line. Great positioning.
6:05 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.
6:28 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.
— The mid game —
7:21 Kalkaros pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Kalkaros tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:44 Attempting to end the game, BackHo moves out with his armies.BackHo tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:32 Kalkaros places down a hatchery.Quietly, Kalkaros adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:59 BackHo warps in a nexus.BackHo takes another base — the economy widens.
9:37 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:19 With really nice micro, Kalkaros's speedlings kills off BackHo's dragoons.The early pressure works — Kalkaros breaks BackHo's front door.
10:57 BackHo lost about half of his army in that battle.Kalkaros pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:45 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 late game —
12:10 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?
13:02 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
13:27 Kalkaros with some nice speedling surrounds killed BackHo's zealots!The early pressure works — Kalkaros breaks BackHo's front door.
🎙 mayOnnAisE has built a commanding army lead — BackHo needs something special here.
14:17 BackHo has lost about half of his army in that battle.Kalkaros pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:47 After that battle, Kalkaros still has most of his army with him.BackHo keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:34 Kalkaros pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Kalkaros: the first units are already marching.
16:20 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, BackHo taps out!BackHo types it out: GG.
GG. mayOnnAisE closes it out over BackHo.
■ BackHo
■ mayOnnAisE
army value
■ BackHo
■ mayOnnAisE
economy
Play-by-play (50 lines)
0:07 The game starts with White BackHo spawning at s2 and Blue Kalkaros spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: BackHo at s2, Kalkaros at s1.
0:49 Kalkaros gets 12 Pool against BackHo's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from BackHo, 12 Pool from Kalkaros.
— The early game —
1:12 BackHo warps in a nexus.BackHo takes another base — the economy widens.
1:45 Kalkaros places down a hatchery.Kalkaros plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:18 BackHo is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.BackHo goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:41 Kalkaros decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Kalkaros crosses the map with everything.
3:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:43 Kalkaros failed to kill off BackHo's defending zealots.Kalkaros's early gamble buys nothing — BackHo's defense was already in place.
4:23 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.
4:43 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.
5:29 BackHo's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.BackHo goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:46 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.
6:36 Kalkaros places down a hatchery.Kalkaros plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:02 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 BackHo holds the stronger army for now.
7:40 Kalkaros was out-microed by BackHo and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on BackHo's line. Great positioning.
8:06 Losing only less than half of his army, BackHo seems to be fine.Kalkaros keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:30 BackHo destroyed about half of Kalkaros's army after that battle.Half of Kalkaros's force is gone — BackHo took it apart.
9:04 It seems like BackHo has more units than Kalkaros!BackHo's army is visibly the bigger one — Kalkaros should not take this fight.
9:33 BackHo warps in a nexus.BackHo takes another base — the economy widens.
10:04 BackHo's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.BackHo goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:40 Kalkaros pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Kalkaros goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:40 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.
🎙 BackHo's force dwarfs what mayOnnAisE has left on the field.
12:07 Kalkaros lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of BackHo's force stays on that battlefield.
12:39 Losing only less than half of his army, BackHo seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kalkaros — the losses are light.
13:07 Kalkaros's expansion have been wiped off by BackHo!No reinforcements in time: Kalkaros watches BackHo level the expansion.
13:50 BackHo is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from BackHo: the first units are already marching.
14:24 Kalkaros places down a hatchery.Kalkaros plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:46 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:32 BackHo kills off Kalkaros's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Kalkaros wasn't ready. BackHo's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: BackHo is far ahead.
15:59 Kalkaros seems to lose most of his army in that battle.BackHo limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
16:16 After that battle, BackHo still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kalkaros — the losses are light.
17:00 BackHo is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.BackHo tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:22 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kalkaros starts moving out.Kalkaros has seen enough — the army moves out.
17:54 In terms of army size, Kalkaros is behind BackHo!Kalkaros needs production, fast; BackHo's army has outgrown his.
18:25 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 mid game —
18:59 BackHo's speedlots dealt with Kalkaros's speedlings, while archons dealt with mutalisks. BackHo successfully fended against Kalkaros's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: BackHo holds Kalkaros.
19:25 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.
— The late game —
20:12 The attack was a success, Kalkaros lost more than half of his army in that battle.BackHo limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
🎙 mayOnnAisE is hanging on by a thread against BackHo's army.
20:41 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.
21:06 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Kalkaros GGs!Kalkaros GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
mayOnnAisE taps out. BackHo's early game was simply better.
■ BackHo
■ mayOnnAisE
army value
■ BackHo
■ mayOnnAisE
economy
Play-by-play (61 lines)
0:19 Kalkaros spawns at s2 in Orange while BackHo spawns at s1 in Red.We're underway — Kalkaros spawns at s2, BackHo answers from s1.
0:34 Kalkaros opens 12 Hatch against BackHo's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Kalkaros's 12 Hatch against BackHo's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:05 Kalkaros places down a hatchery.Kalkaros plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:31 BackHo warps in a nexus.BackHo takes another base — the economy widens.
2:15 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?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:34 BackHo is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.BackHo tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:46 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.
4:20 Losing only less than half of his army, BackHo seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kalkaros — the losses are light.
4:44 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.
5:08 Kalkaros decides to move out with his armies.Kalkaros has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:44 Unwilling to make the game too long, BackHo starts moving out.BackHo tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:10 Kalkaros must macro up quickly or BackHo will just roll him over!Kalkaros needs production, fast; BackHo's army has outgrown his.
6:43 BackHo warps in a nexus.BackHo takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
7:36 With really nice micro, Kalkaros's speedlings kills off BackHo's dragoons.The early pressure works — Kalkaros breaks BackHo's front door.
8:10 BackHo lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kalkaros's force stays on that battlefield.
8:31 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.
9:20 Kalkaros places down a hatchery.Kalkaros takes another base — the economy widens.
9:42 Kalkaros pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Kalkaros: the first units are already marching.
10:17 BackHo is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from BackHo: the first units are already marching.
10:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:15 BackHo was out-microed by Kalkaros and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Kalkaros's line. Great positioning.
🎙 mayOnnAisE edges ahead on army strength.
11:41 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.
12:00 BackHo has lost about half of his army in that battle.Kalkaros pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:40 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.
13:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:30 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.
14:10 BackHo has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kalkaros's force stays on that battlefield.
14:33 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.
15:08 Kalkaros's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Kalkaros tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:49 BackHo warps in a nexus.BackHo plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Slight advantage mayOnnAisE as the game develops.
16:12 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:41 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.
17:01 BackHo has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kalkaros's force stays on that battlefield.
17:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Kalkaros seems to be fine.BackHo keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:11 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?
18:45 Kalkaros might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as BackHo did.Kalkaros is starving on bases while BackHo spreads across the map.
19:00 Kalkaros places down a hatchery.Kalkaros plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
20:14 Kalkaros's zerglings surround BackHo's archons while Kalkaros's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Kalkaros!The mid-game push crashes through — Kalkaros breaks BackHo's position.
🎙 mayOnnAisE has built a commanding army lead — BackHo needs something special here.
20:31 After that battle, Kalkaros destroyed more than half of BackHo's army.When the smoke clears, Kalkaros has erased most of what BackHo brought.
— The late game —
21:20 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.
21:32 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.
22:05 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:47 Kalkaros micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid BackHo's storms, and seems to have won the battle!BackHo's defense bends, then snaps. Kalkaros takes the middle of the game.
23:04 BackHo lost more than half of his army in that battle.Kalkaros limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
23:37 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.
24:17 BackHo tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Kalkaros's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Kalkaros shuts the door on BackHo.
24:33 Kalkaros brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Kalkaros's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 mayOnnAisE's force dwarfs what BackHo has left on the field.
25:04 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, BackHo taps out!That's it. BackHo looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: mayOnnAisE defeats BackHo, settled in the mid game.
Head to head
21 games
BackHo
13 – 8
mayOnnAisE