Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
· Sat, Aug 22 2026 · 11:20 server time
Games
6 · · ▶ replay
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:16 Hardback spawns at s2 in Blue while Ancestry spawns at s1 in Purple.Hardback in Blue at s2. Ancestry in Purple at s1. The map is set.
0:37 Ancestry opens 12 Pool against Hardback's 1 Rax Gas.Hardback shows 1 Rax Gas — Ancestry has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:14 Hardback decides to expand.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:42 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:15 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:47 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:23 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:56 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Ancestry's zergling pressure.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
4:36 Ancestry destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Ancestry clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
5:13 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:42 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:16 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
6:40 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
7:24 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:31 All of a sudden, Ancestry has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!Ancestry's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
9:10 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
9:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
10:12 It seems like Hardback has more units than Ancestry!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Ancestry should not take this fight.
10:38 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:20 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:16 Hardback kills off Ancestry's armies and continues pushing!Ancestry's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:50 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
13:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:05 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
14:35 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
15:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:39 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Ancestry's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
— The late game —
16:13 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
16:52 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ancestry destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
17:17 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Hardback's force dwarfs what Ancestry has left on the field.
18:01 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
18:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
19:05 Ancestry's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines!Ancestry wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 It's all going Hardback's way right now.
19:26 The attack was a success, Ancestry lost more than half of his army in that battle.Hardback limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
20:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
20:46 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
21:09 Ancestry having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Ancestry types it out: GG.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Ancestry.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (229 lines)
0:07 The Red Ancestry spawns at s1 while Teal Hardback spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Ancestry at s1, Hardback at s2.
0:38 Hardback opens 2 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Ancestry's 12 Hatch against Hardback's 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
0:48 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:20 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:30 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:06 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
2:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:50 Nice placement by Ancestry, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Ancestry's defense was already in place.
3:02 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:46 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:15 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
4:32 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:20 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Ancestry wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
5:41 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:34 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
6:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:12 With some nice micro, Ancestry successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Ancestry's defense was already in place.
7:25 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:58 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ancestry destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
8:19 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:35 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:23 The battle outcome favors Ancestry as Hardback's armies melt into Ancestry's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Ancestry marches on.
9:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
10:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
10:27 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Ancestry!Hardback is badly outgunned — Ancestry's force is a size larger.
11:03 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
11:16 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:52 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Ancestry's zergling pressure.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
12:22 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
12:51 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:01 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
13:22 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
14:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:08 The battle outcome favors Ancestry as Hardback's armies melt into Ancestry's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Ancestry marches on.
14:42 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
15:09 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Ancestry edges ahead on army strength.
15:26 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Ancestry's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Ancestry's foundation.
15:52 Ancestry desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:59 Ancestry scouted Hardback's attempt to harass!Ancestry's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
16:38 Hardback is still going ahead with his harassment!Hardback wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
16:56 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ancestry.Good instincts from Ancestry; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
— The mid game —
17:24 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:49 Hardback seems to have run out of scans! Ancestry's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Ancestry takes the middle of the game.
18:27 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
18:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
19:15 Both Ancestry and Hardback appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Ancestry and Hardback yet.
19:36 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Ancestry's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Ancestry shuts the door on Hardback.
19:44 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
20:04 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:50 Ancestry seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Hardback is totally losing this battle!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Ancestry takes the middle of the game.
21:19 It seems that Ancestry only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
21:48 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Ancestry's force and backs off.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
21:57 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:26 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
22:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:11 Ancestry is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Hardback's armies melt in the attack.Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Ancestry takes the middle of the game.
23:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
24:28 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Ancestry's mineral line!Hardback gets into Ancestry's mineral line — workers are dying.
24:41 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:08 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
25:31 Currently, Ancestry and Hardback appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Ancestry and Hardback are level.
25:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
26:04 Hardback's marines forced Ancestry's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
26:30 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
27:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
27:15 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Ancestry!Hardback gets into Ancestry's mineral line — workers are dying.
27:31 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:56 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:14 At the moment, neither Ancestry nor Hardback is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Ancestry and Hardback are level.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
28:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
29:03 Hardback kills off Ancestry's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Ancestry's way of life — Hardback marches on.
29:27 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ancestry's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Ancestry's force and backs off.
30:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:09 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:30 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
30:52 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.
31:18 With beautiful placement, Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Ancestry cleans it up.
31:52 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Ancestry's force and backs off.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
32:04 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
32:34 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Ancestry's mineral line!Ancestry looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
32:46 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
33:15 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
33:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
34:05 Ancestry backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
34:12 Ancestry destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Ancestry takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
34:51 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Ancestry's force and backs off.
34:58 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
35:24 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
35:45 At the moment, neither Ancestry nor Hardback is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Ancestry and Hardback are level.
36:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
36:39 Ancestry was unable to break through Hardback's M&M group.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
37:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
37:27 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
37:40 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
37:53 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
38:23 The battle to decide the game begins!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.
— The late game —
38:47 Dark swarm goes down on the ramp and Hardback's marines cannot shoot a thing. The push is over.Ancestry holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
39:12 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ancestry's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Ancestry's force and backs off.
39:30 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:52 Plague first, then the charge — Ancestry goes for the throat.Everything Ancestry has built comes forward at once.
40:07 Hardback moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
40:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
41:01 Dark swarm goes down on the ramp and Hardback's marines cannot shoot a thing. The push is over.Ancestry holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
41:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:38 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
42:09 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ancestry.Hardback knocks, Ancestry answers. No damage done.
42:36 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
42:52 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
43:20 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
43:40 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
44:05 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:20 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Ancestry's force and backs off.
44:52 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Ancestry's mineral line!Hardback gets into Ancestry's mineral line — workers are dying.
45:06 Ancestry moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
45:25 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
45:58 Currently, Ancestry and Hardback appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
46:17 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
46:39 Hardback's siege line holds and Ancestry's ultralisks die on the way in.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
46:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:16 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:46 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
48:07 Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
48:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
48:43 Hardback's siege line holds and Ancestry's ultralisks die on the way in.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
49:13 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:05 Ancestry moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
50:26 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
50:42 In terms of army size, Ancestry and Hardback are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
51:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
51:15 Hardback scans, the lurkers die, and Ancestry's push is over.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
51:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
52:07 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
52:37 Plague first, then the charge — Ancestry goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
52:54 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
53:07 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
53:46 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Ancestry's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!Ancestry's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
53:55 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:14 Ancestry destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Ancestry takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
54:52 Ancestry must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Ancestry needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
55:16 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
55:38 Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
55:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
56:05 Hardback's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Ancestry.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
56:41 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:23 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
57:44 Hardback moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
57:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
58:31 With beautiful placement, Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Ancestry holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
58:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:34 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
59:46 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
60:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
60:49 Ancestry was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
60:56 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:16 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:42 Plague first, then the charge — Ancestry goes for the throat.This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
62:11 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
62:35 Both Ancestry and Hardback appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
62:59 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.
63:24 Hardback's siege line holds and Ancestry's ultralisks die on the way in.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
63:40 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
64:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
64:17 Plague first, then the charge — Ancestry goes for the throat.Everything Ancestry has built comes forward at once.
64:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
65:12 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Hardback's army simply dissolves.The final army does its work — Ancestry breaks Hardback late.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
65:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
65:50 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
66:13 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
66:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
66:58 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Ancestry. The push continues.
67:24 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
67:45 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
68:03 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
68:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Ancestry edges ahead on army strength.
69:00 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Ancestry wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
69:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
69:38 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Ancestry's force and backs off.
69:55 Ancestry moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
70:28 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.
70:35 Dark swarm goes down and Hardback's marines are firing at nothing! Ancestry's cracklings eat the entire line!There's no rebuilding from that. Ancestry's late-game push decides it.
70:55 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ancestry destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
71:32 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ancestry's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Ancestry's force and backs off.
71:52 Hardback dropped some marines into Ancestry's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Ancestry's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Ancestry is far ahead.
72:05 Plague first, then the charge — Ancestry goes for the throat.This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
72:35 Hardback's army is small compared to Ancestry!Hardback is badly outgunned — Ancestry's force is a size larger.
72:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
73:17 Dark swarm goes down and Hardback's marines are firing at nothing! Ancestry's cracklings eat the entire line!The final army does its work — Ancestry breaks Hardback late.
73:50 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
73:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
74:31 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Ancestry's economy.Hardback goes for the raid — Ancestry is ready, and nothing comes of it.
74:50 Ancestry moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
75:12 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!Hardback types it out: GG.
Hardback taps out. Ancestry's late game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (44 lines)
0:07 The game starts with White Hardback spawning at s2 and Orange Ancestry spawning at s1.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s2, Ancestry answers from s1.
0:41 Ancestry opens 12 Hatch against Hardback's 2 Rax FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's 2 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:21 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:43 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
2:34 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:10 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:31 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:10 Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Ancestry cleans it up.
4:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:18 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:42 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:28 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
6:58 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
7:36 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:39 Hardback failed to kill off Ancestry's defending zerglings.Ancestry holds the early rush without blinking.
— The mid game —
9:21 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:54 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:25 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:55 Hardback must macro up quickly or Ancestry will just roll him over!Hardback needs production, fast; Ancestry's army has outgrown his.
11:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:12 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Ancestry has built a commanding army lead — Hardback needs something special here.
12:48 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:47 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:02 Mismicro from Hardback gave opportunity to Ancestry! Ancestry is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
— The late game —
15:33 Hardback seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Ancestry limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
16:03 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:49 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Hardback is hanging on by a thread against Ancestry's army.
17:52 Mismicro from Hardback gave opportunity to Ancestry! Ancestry is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
18:34 Hardback lost more than half of his army in that battle.Ancestry limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
19:03 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
19:29 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
20:07 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Ancestry defeats Hardback, settled in the early game.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (111 lines)
0:12 The Yellow Ancestry spawns at s2 while Red Hardback spawns at s1.Ancestry in Yellow at s2. Hardback in Red at s1. The map is set.
0:35 Hardback gets 1 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Pool.Ancestry shows 12 Pool — Hardback has gone 1 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:50 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:28 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:46 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:21 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
2:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:02 Ancestry's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
3:35 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:19 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:44 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:12 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:48 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:28 Nice placement by Ancestry, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Ancestry holds the early rush without blinking.
6:46 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:44 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:10 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:07 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Ancestry's zergling pressure.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
9:17 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
10:01 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:21 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
10:47 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:58 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
11:29 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:00 Hardback appears to have more army than Ancestry!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Ancestry right now.
12:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:53 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
13:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
13:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
14:04 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
14:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:46 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Ancestry is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Ancestry marches on.
15:21 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:20 Hardback decides to expand.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:27 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Ancestry.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Ancestry shuts the door on Hardback.
— The mid game —
16:59 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
17:31 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
17:56 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:25 Ancestry is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Hardback's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Ancestry breaks Hardback's position.
18:40 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
19:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
19:37 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
19:50 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
20:18 Ancestry was unable to break through Hardback's M&M group.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
20:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
21:15 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
21:42 It seems like Hardback has more units than Ancestry!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Ancestry should not take this fight.
21:57 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:31 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:50 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
23:11 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Ancestry home with nothing.
23:45 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:07 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:30 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
24:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
25:27 Ancestry's well-placed lurkers caught Hardback's tanks and medics off-guard! Hardback's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Ancestry breaks Hardback's position.
25:49 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ancestry destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
26:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:50 What a pity! Ancestry managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Hardback's army.Ancestry goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
27:06 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
28:04 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
28:18 Ancestry destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Ancestry clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
28:40 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Ancestry's force and backs off.
29:03 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:35 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:02 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
30:35 Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.The attack shatters on Ancestry's line. Great positioning.
30:50 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback clips Ancestry's army — real damage, but Ancestry fights on.
31:29 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
31:38 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Ancestry goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
32:15 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
32:28 Ancestry has more expansions than Hardback.Ancestry is out-expanding Hardback — the money game is tilting.
32:51 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.
33:16 Ancestry seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Hardback is totally losing this battle!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Ancestry takes the middle of the game.
33:51 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
34:09 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:50 What a pity! Ancestry managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Hardback's army.Ancestry goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
35:13 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
35:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
35:59 Ancestry seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Hardback is totally losing this battle!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Ancestry takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Ancestry holds the stronger army for now.
36:23 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
36:49 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
37:09 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Ancestry!Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
37:46 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
38:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
38:24 Ancestry is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Hardback's marines melt in this attack!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Ancestry takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Hardback is hanging on by a thread against Ancestry's army.
39:03 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
39:10 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback clips Ancestry's army — real damage, but Ancestry fights on.
39:43 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
40:13 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Hardback taps out. Ancestry's mid game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (68 lines)
0:19 The Teal Hardback spawns at s1 while Orange Ancestry spawns at s2.Hardback takes s1 in Teal; across the map, Ancestry settles in at s2 in Orange.
0:35 Ancestry gets 12 Pool against Hardback's 1 Rax FE.Hardback shows 1 Rax FE — Ancestry has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:15 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:41 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
1:56 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:22 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
3:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
3:20 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Ancestry's zergling pressure.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
4:03 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:33 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback clips Ancestry's army — real damage, but Ancestry fights on.
4:52 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
5:26 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:57 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
6:10 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:25 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
7:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:10 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:43 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
9:18 Ancestry moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
9:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:14 Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Ancestry commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
10:42 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:00 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ancestry's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Ancestry's army — real damage, but Ancestry fights on.
11:33 Hardback appears to have more army than Ancestry!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Ancestry should not take this fight.
12:06 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
12:26 Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
12:57 Ancestry moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
13:25 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
14:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:27 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!Ancestry wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
14:53 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
15:21 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
15:42 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:25 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:09 Ancestry's zerglings didn't do much damage to Hardback's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
17:45 Hardback destroyed about half of Ancestry's army after that battle.Hardback cuts Ancestry's army in half.
18:15 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
18:43 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:07 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Ancestry is a step behind and knows it.
19:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:11 Ancestry had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Hardback to fall back.Ancestry absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
— The late game —
20:28 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:50 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
21:27 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:47 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
22:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
22:59 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Ancestry's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!Ancestry's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
23:22 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Ancestry is hanging on by a thread against Hardback's army.
24:00 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ancestry destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
24:12 Ancestry's expansion have been wiped off by Hardback!Ancestry's expansion burns — Hardback tears it down.
24:54 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Ancestry.
25:09 It seems like Hardback has more units than Ancestry!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Ancestry should not take this fight.
25:45 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
26:09 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Ancestry goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
26:41 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:08 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Ancestry taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Ancestry taps.
Ancestry taps out. Hardback's mid game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (61 lines)
0:16 Ancestry spawns at s1 in Teal while Hardback spawns at s2 in Blue.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Ancestry at s1, Hardback at s2.
0:46 Hardback gets 2 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Ancestry's 12 Pool against Hardback's 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:14 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:47 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
2:18 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:39 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:39 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
4:04 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:32 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:13 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
5:37 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:12 Ancestry starts pushing across the map.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:37 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
7:41 Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.The attack shatters on Ancestry's line. Great positioning.
8:02 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:43 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
9:05 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
9:35 It seems like Ancestry has more units than Hardback!Ancestry's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
10:03 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
10:31 Ancestry failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
11:07 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ancestry destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
11:50 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ancestry's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Ancestry's force and backs off.
12:06 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:50 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
13:09 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:30 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:10 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:37 Mismicro from Hardback gave opportunity to Ancestry! Ancestry is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
15:19 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Ancestry as the game develops.
16:03 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:11 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
17:44 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
18:07 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:49 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
19:17 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
19:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:05 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Ancestry is continuing to push across the map!Hardback's army evaporates. Ancestry doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Ancestry's force dwarfs what Hardback has left on the field.
20:35 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
21:12 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Ancestry's force and backs off.
21:33 Hardback must macro up quickly or Ancestry will just roll him over!Hardback needs production, fast; Ancestry's army has outgrown his.
22:03 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
— The mid game —
22:36 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
23:42 Hardback seems to have run out of scans! Ancestry's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Ancestry takes the middle of the game.
24:14 Ancestry looks beastly after destroying more than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry shreds the better part of Hardback's army in one engagement.
24:42 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Ancestry has built a commanding army lead — Hardback needs something special here.
25:20 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hardback GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
Hardback taps out. Ancestry's mid game was simply better.
Head to head
347 games
Hardback
129 – 218
Ancestry