Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
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Games
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■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (54 lines)
0:16 The game starts with Purple Ancestry spawning at s2 and Red Hardback spawning at s1.We're underway — Ancestry spawns at s2, Hardback answers from s1.
0:46 Hardback opens 1 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Ancestry's 12 Hatch against Hardback's 1 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:15 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:54 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
2:15 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:41 Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
3:18 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:43 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
4:18 It seems that Ancestry only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
4:42 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.
5:23 Ancestry's forces appear to be larger compared to Hardback's!Ancestry's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
5:53 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:35 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
6:58 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:34 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
8:36 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
9:12 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:30 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.
10:05 Hardback's expansion have been wiped off by Ancestry!Ancestry finds the weak point and Hardback's new base is gone.
— The mid game —
10:40 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
10:58 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
11:39 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Ancestry!Hardback needs production, fast; Ancestry's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Slight advantage Ancestry as the game develops.
12:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
12:39 The battle outcome favors Ancestry as Hardback's armies melt into Ancestry's armies' weapon fire!Ancestry wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
13:10 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
13:41 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.
14:19 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
14:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
15:17 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
15:47 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
16:23 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Hardback is hanging on by a thread against Ancestry's army.
16:47 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
— The late game —
17:25 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:53 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
18:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:04 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.
🎙 Ancestry has built a commanding army lead — Hardback needs something special here.
19:28 Ancestry looks beastly after destroying more than half of Hardback's army.When the smoke clears, Ancestry has erased most of what Hardback brought.
19:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
20:30 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
21:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:32 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Ancestry marches on.
22:12 Hardback lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Ancestry — more than half the force is gone.
22:37 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.
23:12 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Ancestry takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (118 lines)
0:19 The Blue Hardback spawns at s2 while Teal Ancestry spawns at s1.Hardback takes s2 in Blue; across the map, Ancestry settles in at s1 in Teal.
0:38 Ancestry gets 12 Pool against Hardback's 1 Rax FE.The builds are down: 1 Rax FE from Hardback, 12 Pool from Ancestry.
— The early game —
1:00 Hardback decides to expand.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:30 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:47 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:20 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
2:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:54 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!Ancestry wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
3:39 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
3:46 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.
4:26 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
4:54 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:01 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:40 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
6:27 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.
6:47 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.
7:23 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:38 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:05 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
8:38 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:02 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
9:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:52 Hardback was out-microed by Ancestry and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Ancestry's line. Great positioning.
10:15 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.
10:36 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.
10:56 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:32 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Ancestry!Hardback is badly outgunned — Ancestry's force is a size larger.
11:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:10 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
12:42 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
13:11 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
13:27 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.
13:51 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
— The mid game —
14:27 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:12 Ancestry backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
15:41 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.
15:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
16:23 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.
16:47 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
17:09 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:44 Hardback starts expanding.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
18:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
18:27 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.
18:43 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
19:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
19:38 Hardback shot down Ancestry's hatchery.The base falls. Hardback rips Ancestry's economy back a full step.
20:08 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ancestry.Good instincts from Ancestry; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
20:38 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
21:06 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Ancestry knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
21:26 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
21:57 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:41 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Ancestry's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
23:10 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:21 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:56 Hardback dropped some marines into Ancestry's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Ancestry's foundation.
24:15 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
24:39 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
25:05 Both Hardback and Ancestry appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Hardback and Ancestry are level.
25:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
26:04 Hardback was out-microed by Ancestry and loses all his attacking forces.Ancestry holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
26:15 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.
26:46 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
27:02 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:31 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
27:51 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
28:27 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:18 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Hardback looks away for one second and Ancestry makes him pay for it.
29:41 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Ancestry's economy.Hardback knocks, Ancestry answers. No damage done.
29:56 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
30:54 Ancestry backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
31:30 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:51 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
32:04 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Ancestry's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Ancestry's economy takes a real hit.
32:31 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
32:55 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.
33:24 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Ancestry. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
33:42 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
34:05 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
34:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
34:57 Ancestry lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Hardback's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
35:20 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
36:03 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
36:11 In terms of army size, Ancestry is behind Hardback!Ancestry is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
36:38 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
37:19 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
37:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
38:09 Hardback's M&M ball is rolling over Ancestry's units.Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
38:24 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
38:55 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.
39:21 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Ancestry. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
39:37 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.
40:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
40:35 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.
🎙 It's all going Hardback's way right now.
40:50 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
41:26 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
41:47 Ancestry's hatchery has been destroyed by Hardback.Hardback finds the weak point and Ancestry's new base is gone.
42:06 Ancestry having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Ancestry types it out: GG.
Ancestry taps out. Hardback's late game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:07 Ancestry spawns in Green at s1 while Hardback spawns in Blue at s2.Ancestry in Green at s1. Hardback in Blue at s2. The map is set.
0:50 Ancestry gets 12 Pool against Hardback's 14 CC.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Ancestry, 14 CC from Hardback.
— The early game —
1:24 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
1:51 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:33 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:56 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
3:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:06 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.
4:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:09 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.
5:47 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Ancestry!Hardback is badly outgunned — Ancestry's force is a size larger.
6:24 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
6:52 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
7:20 Ancestry starts expanding.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Ancestry holds the stronger army for now.
8:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
8:25 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
8:54 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:34 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:18 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:33 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:57 The battle outcome favors Ancestry as Hardback's armies melt into Ancestry's armies' weapon fire!Hardback's army evaporates. Ancestry doesn't even slow down.
12:24 After that battle, Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Ancestry took it apart.
🎙 It's all going Ancestry's way right now.
12:56 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.
13:19 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
14:09 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:11 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.
15:33 After that battle, Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Ancestry took it apart.
16:25 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 is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Ancestry has built a commanding army lead — Hardback needs something special here.
— The mid game —
17:54 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.
18:32 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
19:07 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.
19:46 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:06 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps 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 (48 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns in Green at s2 while Ancestry spawns in Purple at s1.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s2, Ancestry answers from s1.
0:38 Hardback gets 14 CC against Ancestry's 12 Pool.Hardback commits to 14 CC; Ancestry answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:08 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:39 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:10 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:53 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:05 Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.The attack shatters on Ancestry's line. Great positioning.
4:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:10 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.
5:37 Hardback starts expanding.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:11 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
6:33 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:05 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:16 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.
8:48 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
9:09 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:42 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
10:32 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
10:54 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
11:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:08 Hardback kills off Ancestry's zerglings with his marines!Ancestry wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:37 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Ancestry's army.Half of Ancestry's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
13:08 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.
13:28 Ancestry must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Ancestry needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
14:09 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
14:33 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:51 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.
16:22 Hardback only destroyed about half of Ancestry's army.Hardback cuts Ancestry's army in half.
16:58 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.
🎙 Hardback's force dwarfs what Ancestry has left on the field.
17:30 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:56 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
18:53 Even sunken colonies didn't help Ancestry, Ancestry has to pull some drones to fight against Hardback's marines!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
19:41 Hardback only destroyed about half of Ancestry's army.Half of Ancestry's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
— The late game —
19:59 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.
20:47 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
21:05 Ancestry having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap 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 (123 lines)
0:18 The game starts with Blue Ancestry spawning at s1 and Orange Hardback spawning at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Ancestry at s1, Hardback at s2.
0:34 Hardback gets 1 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Pool.Ancestry commits to 12 Pool; Hardback answers with 1 Rax FE.
— The early game —
0:51 Ancestry starts expanding.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
1:21 Hardback starts expanding.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:53 Ancestry moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:09 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:01 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.
3:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
3:59 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.
4:12 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Ancestry.Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Ancestry right now.
4:37 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:55 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:20 Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:51 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
6:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:49 Nice placement by Ancestry, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Ancestry holds the early rush without blinking.
6:59 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:28 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
7:48 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:19 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
8:50 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
9:13 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.
9:29 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Ancestry marches on.
9:46 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
10:20 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.
10:50 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:07 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:32 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
12:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:30 Ancestry was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
12:54 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
13:06 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.
13:27 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Ancestry!Hardback needs production, fast; Ancestry's army has outgrown his.
— The mid game —
14:02 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:27 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
14:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:15 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.
15:39 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
16:06 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.
16:24 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Ancestry!The raid lands — Ancestry chips away at Hardback's foundation.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:45 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.
17:11 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
17:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:56 Ancestry's zerglings didn't do much damage to Hardback's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
18:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
18:54 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.
19:10 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:57 Ancestry's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Hardback has enough M&M to prevent Ancestry from further poking in!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
20:30 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
20:57 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.
21:23 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ancestry.Good instincts from Ancestry; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
21:48 Hardback decides to expand.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:56 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
22:36 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:52 Ancestry's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Hardback has enough M&M to prevent Ancestry from further poking in!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
23:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:32 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:59 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.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
24:24 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:49 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
25:25 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
25:46 Ancestry backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
26:11 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.
26:29 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
27:03 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.
27:15 Ancestry successfully blocked Hardback from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Ancestry; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
27:36 Ancestry is having a hard time catching up with Hardback's number of expansions.Ancestry is starving on bases while Hardback spreads across the map.
28:05 Ancestry harasses Hardback's economy and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Ancestry. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
28:38 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
29:14 Ancestry was unable to break through Hardback's M&M group.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
29:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
30:19 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.
30:27 Nice try from Ancestry to harass Hardback, but Hardback's reaction is just too agile.Ancestry goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
30:58 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
31:55 Ancestry's zerglings didn't do much damage to Hardback's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
32:21 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
— The late game —
32:31 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.
32:59 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ancestry.Hardback knocks, Ancestry answers. No damage done.
33:28 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:50 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
34:10 Ancestry was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
34:34 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
35:13 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
35:23 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
35:42 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ancestry.Hardback knocks, Ancestry answers. No damage done.
36:08 It seems like Ancestry has more units than Hardback!Ancestry's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
36:36 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
37:10 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
37:25 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ancestry.Good instincts from Ancestry; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
38:03 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Ancestry's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Ancestry shuts the door on Hardback.
38:10 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
38:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
39:16 Hardback's superior marine control beat up all of Ancestry's zergling.The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
39:38 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
39:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
40:14 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.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
40:36 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.
41:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
41:33 Ancestry's zerglings didn't do much damage to Hardback's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Hardback's force dwarfs what Ancestry has left on the field.
42:01 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
42:28 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.
42:38 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
43:03 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Ancestry taps out!That's it. Ancestry looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Hardback defeats Ancestry, settled in the mid game.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (95 lines)
0:16 Hardback spawns in Orange at s2 while Ancestry spawns in Yellow at s1.Hardback in Orange at s2. Ancestry in Yellow at s1. The map is set.
0:27 Hardback opens 2 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 2 Rax FE from Hardback, 12 Hatch from Ancestry.
— The early game —
0:59 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:31 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
2:03 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:11 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
2:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:15 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.
3:44 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
4:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:34 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
4:46 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:25 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:38 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:28 All of a sudden, Ancestry has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
7:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
7:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
7:51 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:32 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
8:45 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:10 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
9:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
10:09 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
10:34 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:03 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:15 Ancestry's forces appear to be larger compared to Hardback's!Ancestry's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
11:48 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:21 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:34 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:10 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:37 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
13:57 After that battle, Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Ancestry took it apart.
14:17 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.
14:45 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
15:11 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
15:51 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:06 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
16:37 Even sunken colonies didn't help Ancestry, Ancestry has to pull some drones to fight against Hardback's marines!Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
17:10 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.
17:28 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
17:53 Ancestry has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Hardback.No surprises today — Ancestry's harassment is scouted early.
18:12 Hardback is still going ahead with his harassment!Plans change: Hardback's raiders are needed on defense.
18:45 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.
19:00 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
19:43 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
19:56 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
20:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:50 Hardback seems to have run out of scans! Ancestry's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!The mid-game push crashes through — Ancestry breaks Hardback's position.
21:28 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
21:52 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.
22:04 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Ancestry.Good instincts from Ancestry; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
22:31 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
23:05 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
23:40 Hardback must macro up quickly or Ancestry will just roll him over!Hardback is badly outgunned — Ancestry's force is a size larger.
24:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
24:21 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.
24:37 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
25:15 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Ancestry as the game develops.
25:40 Hardback dropped some marines into Ancestry's mineral line!Hardback gets into Ancestry's mineral line — workers are dying.
25:59 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Ancestry's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Ancestry's foundation.
— The late game —
26:39 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
26:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
27:14 Ancestry is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Hardback's marines melt in this attack!The mid-game push crashes through — Ancestry breaks Hardback's position.
27:58 After that battle, Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Ancestry took it apart.
28:09 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.
28:46 Ancestry shot down Hardback's command center.The base falls. Ancestry rips Hardback's economy back a full step.
29:16 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The scales tip toward Ancestry — a lead, but not a safe one.
29:33 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
30:28 The battle outcome favors Ancestry as Hardback's armies melt into Ancestry's armies' weapon fire!Hardback's army evaporates. Ancestry doesn't even slow down.
30:49 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
31:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:39 Hardback's command center has been destroyed by Ancestry.Ancestry finds the weak point and Hardback's new base is gone.
32:00 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
32:29 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
33:10 Hardback's army is small compared to Ancestry!Hardback is badly outgunned — Ancestry's force is a size larger.
🎙 Slight advantage Ancestry as the game develops.
33:22 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
34:01 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.
34:12 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
34:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
35:03 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!That's it. Hardback looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Ancestry closes it out over Hardback.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:20 The White Ancestry spawns at s2 while Purple Hardback spawns at s1.Ancestry takes s2 in White; across the map, Hardback settles in at s1 in Purple.
0:52 Hardback gets 1 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Ancestry, 1 Rax FE from Hardback.
— The early game —
1:12 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:54 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
2:09 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:53 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
3:51 With some nice micro, Ancestry successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Ancestry holds the early rush without blinking.
4:36 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:02 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
5:37 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:13 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
6:43 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:07 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
8:12 Nice placement by Ancestry, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Ancestry holds the early rush without blinking.
8:54 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.
9:26 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
9:41 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:25 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
10:58 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:20 Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.The attack shatters on Ancestry's line. Great positioning.
11:51 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.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Ancestry is far ahead.
12:41 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
12:57 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:27 Hardback is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Ancestry's army.Hardback needs production, fast; Ancestry's army has outgrown his.
14:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:43 Mismicro from Hardback gave opportunity to Ancestry! Ancestry is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
15:24 The attack was a success, Hardback lost more than half of his army in that battle.Ancestry limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
15:55 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
16:20 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
16:51 Hardback starts expanding.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Ancestry's force dwarfs what Hardback has left on the field.
17:19 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
17:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
18:38 Hardback seems to have run out of scans! Ancestry's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!The mid-game push crashes through — Ancestry breaks Hardback's position.
18:51 Hardback lost more than half of his army in that battle.Ancestry limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
— The late game —
19:37 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.
19:55 Hardback's command center has been destroyed by Ancestry.Hardback's expansion burns — Ancestry tears it down.
20:38 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:16 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
That's the game: Ancestry defeats Hardback, settled in the mid game.
Head to head
346 games
Hardback
128 – 218
Ancestry