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Games
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■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:07 The Blue Hardback spawns at s1 while Teal Ancestry spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s1, Ancestry at s2.
0:49 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 —
1:02 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:46 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
2:11 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:43 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
3:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:50 With some nice micro, Ancestry successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Ancestry holds the early rush without blinking.
4:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:36 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.
5:11 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
5:57 Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
6:27 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
6:47 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:58 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
8:14 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.
8:45 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:26 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:59 At the moment, Ancestry seems to have more units than Hardback.Ancestry's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
10:18 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:16 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
🎙 The scales tip toward Ancestry — a lead, but not a safe one.
11:57 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:17 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
12:48 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:32 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:23 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
14:51 Ancestry only destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Ancestry cuts Hardback's army in half.
15:36 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.
16:00 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
🎙 It's all going Ancestry's way right now.
16:25 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
17:29 Ancestry seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Hardback is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Ancestry breaks Hardback's position.
18:00 Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Ancestry cuts Hardback's army in half.
— The late game —
18:27 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.
19:10 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
19:39 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
20:09 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.
20:30 Ancestry seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Hardback is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Ancestry breaks Hardback's position.
🎙 It's all going Ancestry's way right now.
21:14 The attack was a success, Hardback lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Ancestry — more than half the force is gone.
21:42 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.
22:02 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Ancestry takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (101 lines)
0:13 The game starts with Green Ancestry spawning at s2 and Purple Hardback spawning at s1.Ancestry takes s2 in Green; across the map, Hardback settles in at s1 in Purple.
0:44 Ancestry opens 12 Pool against Hardback's 1 Rax Gas.Scouting done, plans revealed: Ancestry's 12 Pool against Hardback's 1 Rax Gas.
— The early game —
1:06 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:35 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:45 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:09 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
2:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:17 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.
3:46 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.
3:54 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:25 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
5:01 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:28 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:40 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.
6:17 Currently, neither Ancestry nor Hardback appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Ancestry and Hardback match each other.
6:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:03 With some nice micro, Ancestry successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Ancestry's defense was already in place.
7:23 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.
7:53 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.
8:18 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
8:49 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
9:09 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
9:33 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.
10:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
10:37 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.
11:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
11:24 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.
11:53 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
12:36 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
12:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
13:36 Ancestry only destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Ancestry took it apart.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
13:52 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:29 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
14:39 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:21 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
15:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:57 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.
16:40 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
17:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
17:26 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
— The mid game —
17:56 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
18:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
18:40 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.
19:06 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
19:35 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
20:06 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
20:30 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Ancestry's mineral line!Ancestry looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
20:46 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
21:05 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
21:31 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:03 Ancestry was unable to break through Hardback's M&M group.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
22:26 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
23:04 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
23:17 At the moment, Ancestry seems to have more units than Hardback.Count the units: Ancestry has the edge over Hardback right now.
23:45 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Ancestry chips away at Hardback's foundation.
24:06 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
24:44 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
24:59 Ancestry's well-placed lurkers caught Hardback's tanks and medics off-guard! Hardback's army is completely melting!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Ancestry takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Slight advantage Ancestry as the game develops.
25:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
26:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:25 Ancestry moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
26:54 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Ancestry!Hardback needs production, fast; Ancestry's army has outgrown his.
27:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
27:43 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.
— The late game —
28:11 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
28:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
29:00 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Ancestry holds the stronger army for now.
29:31 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
29:44 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.
30:09 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
30:48 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
31:16 Hardback tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Ancestry's armies.No reinforcements in time: Hardback watches Ancestry level the expansion.
31:32 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
31:54 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:17 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
32:47 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.
🎙 The scales tip toward Ancestry — a lead, but not a safe one.
33:15 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
33:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
34:00 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
34:33 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Ancestry!Hardback needs production, fast; Ancestry's army has outgrown his.
34:54 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.
35:19 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Ancestry marches on.
35:47 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
36:25 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
36:38 Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Ancestry's force dwarfs what Hardback has left on the field.
37:05 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Ancestry defeats Hardback, settled in the mid game.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (124 lines)
0:11 Hardback spawns at s2 in Red while Ancestry spawns at s1 in Teal.Hardback in Red at s2. Ancestry in Teal at s1. The map is set.
0:42 Ancestry gets 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 —
0:53 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:33 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
1:50 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:09 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:34 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:01 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!Ancestry wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
3:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:25 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:36 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:08 In terms of army size, Ancestry is behind Hardback!Ancestry is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
5:23 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:29 Ancestry failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
6:37 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:19 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:36 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
7:55 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:19 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
8:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
9:07 Ancestry failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:40 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.
10:09 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
10:32 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:52 Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:24 Hardback appears to have more army than Ancestry!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Ancestry should not take this fight.
11:39 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:24 Hardback kills off Ancestry's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
12:48 Hardback only destroyed about half of Ancestry's army.Half of Ancestry's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
13:26 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
13:53 Hardback decides to expand.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
14:02 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
14:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
15:08 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.
15:30 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.
15:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
16:15 Hardback dropped some marines into Ancestry's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Ancestry's foundation.
16:46 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:58 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
17:33 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.
17:47 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
18:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:49 Hardback's M&M ball is rolling over Ancestry's units.Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
19:02 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
19:24 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
19:54 Ancestry must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Ancestry needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
20:16 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
20:36 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Ancestry!Beautiful harassment from Ancestry. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
21:04 Hardback successfully blocked Ancestry from harassing his economy.Ancestry goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
21:39 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.
21:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:29 Hardback's marine control slipped, Ancestry's speedlings cleaned up whatever Hardback left!Ancestry absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
22:49 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.
23:19 Ancestry only destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Ancestry cuts Hardback's army in half.
23:43 Hardback is having a hard time catching up with Ancestry's number of expansions.Hardback needs an expansion soon or Ancestry's economy simply wins this.
23:54 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Ancestry chips away at Hardback's foundation.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
24:35 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ancestry.Hardback knocks, Ancestry answers. No damage done.
24:42 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
25:14 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
25:37 Ancestry seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Hardback is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Ancestry breaks Hardback's position.
25:59 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:27 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.
26:49 Ancestry is leading the game with more expansions than Hardback.Ancestry runs 1 more bases than Hardback. That compounds.
27:08 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
27:41 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
28:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
28:25 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Ancestry's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
28:51 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.
29:26 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.
29:52 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
30:08 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
30:56 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.
31:33 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
31:56 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.
32:17 Hardback's command center has been destroyed by Ancestry.No reinforcements in time: Hardback watches Ancestry level the expansion.
32:44 Hardback harasses Ancestry's economy and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Ancestry's foundation.
33:11 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
33:35 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
33:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
34:20 Hardback's marines forced Ancestry's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
34:48 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.
35:07 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
35:34 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Ancestry's economy.Hardback knocks, Ancestry answers. No damage done.
36:06 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Ancestry.Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Ancestry should not take this fight.
36:20 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
36:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
37:00 Ancestry's defilers made that army unkillable and Hardback's position is gone.The final army does its work — Ancestry breaks Hardback late.
37:41 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
38:09 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.
38:17 Ancestry scouted Hardback's attempt to harass!Ancestry's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
38:56 Seems like Hardback is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Hardback wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
🎙 Ancestry holds the stronger army for now.
39:05 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Ancestry.Good instincts from Ancestry; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
39:36 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Ancestry is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
40:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
40:25 Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Ancestry home with nothing.
40:53 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.
41:20 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.
41:46 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Ancestry is moving out!This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
42:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
42:33 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.
🎙 Hardback is hanging on by a thread against Ancestry's army.
43:00 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
43:14 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.
43:53 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
44:10 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 late game.
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Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:12 The game starts with Green Ancestry spawning at s2 and Orange Hardback spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Ancestry at s2, Hardback at s1.
0:49 Ancestry gets 12 Hatch against Hardback's 1 Rax Gas.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Ancestry, 1 Rax Gas from Hardback.
— The early game —
1:06 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
1:36 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:10 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:46 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:39 Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Ancestry cleans it up.
4:14 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.
4:43 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:07 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:44 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:20 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
6:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Slight advantage Ancestry as the game develops.
7:10 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.
7:43 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
8:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:44 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:05 Hardback is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Ancestry's army.Hardback is badly outgunned — Ancestry's force is a size larger.
9:33 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:17 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Hardback's army evaporates. Ancestry doesn't even slow down.
10:46 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
11:00 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Hardback is hanging on by a thread against Ancestry's army.
11:40 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:11 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:50 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
13:08 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:37 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.
14:13 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
14:34 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:13 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Ancestry has built a commanding army lead — Hardback needs something special here.
16:11 The battle outcome favors Ancestry as Hardback's armies melt into Ancestry's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Ancestry. The push continues.
16:36 Hardback seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Ancestry limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
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.
17:48 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:47 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
19:02 Hardback seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Ancestry limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
19:41 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.
20:14 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Hardback is hanging on by a thread against Ancestry's army.
20:43 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
21:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
21:31 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.
22:18 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.
— The late game —
22:39 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
23:20 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!Hardback types it out: GG.
That's the game: Ancestry defeats Hardback, settled in the mid game.
Head to head
349 games
Hardback
131 – 218
Ancestry