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Games
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■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:19 Hardback spawns at s2 in Blue while Ancestry spawns at s1 in Purple.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s2, Ancestry at s1.
0:50 Hardback gets 1 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's 1 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:19 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:40 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:31 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:45 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:09 Hardback kills off Ancestry's armies and continues pushing!Ancestry's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
4:35 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:13 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:34 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
6:13 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
6:42 Hardback decides to expand.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
7:16 Ancestry starts expanding.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
8:24 Hardback kills off Ancestry's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Ancestry's way of life — Hardback marches on.
8:55 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.
— The mid game —
9:40 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
10:00 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:33 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:09 In terms of army size, Ancestry is behind Hardback!Ancestry needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
11:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:28 Hardback kills off Ancestry's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Ancestry's way of life — Hardback marches on.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hardback is far ahead.
12:55 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
13:22 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:07 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:15 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!Ancestry wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
15:36 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
16:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
16:49 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:14 Hardback decides to expand.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 It's all going Hardback's way right now.
17:46 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:53 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.
19:35 The attack was a success, Ancestry lost more than half of his army in that battle.Hardback limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
20:03 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.
20:38 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
21:04 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Ancestry GGs!Ancestry GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Ancestry taps out. Hardback's early game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (43 lines)
0:13 The game starts with Purple Ancestry spawning at s1 and Red Hardback spawning at s2.Ancestry takes s1 in Purple; across the map, Hardback settles in at s2 in Red.
0:45 Ancestry opens 12 Pool against Hardback's 2 Rax FE.Ancestry shows 12 Pool — Hardback has gone 2 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:08 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
1:52 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:34 Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:02 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:59 Nice placement by Ancestry, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Ancestry holds the early rush without blinking.
4:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:13 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:55 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
6:15 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:47 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
7:18 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.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
7:58 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
— The mid game —
8:36 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
8:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
9:39 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
10:53 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Ancestry has built a commanding army lead — Hardback needs something special here.
11:16 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
11:55 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.
12:28 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
12:51 Hardback starts expanding.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
13:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:17 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.
🎙 Ancestry has built a commanding army lead — Hardback needs something special here.
— The late game —
14:48 Ancestry destroyed more than half of Hardback's army after that battle!When the smoke clears, Ancestry has erased most of what Hardback brought.
15:19 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.
15:40 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:12 Ancestry decides to expand.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
17:38 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
18:12 Hardback seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Ancestry — more than half the force is gone.
18:46 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.
19:02 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 (115 lines)
0:09 The game starts with Orange Hardback spawning at s2 and Green Ancestry spawning at s1.Hardback in Orange at s2. Ancestry in Green at s1. The map is set.
0:25 Hardback opens 2 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Pool.Hardback shows 2 Rax FE — Ancestry has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:57 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:32 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:47 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:16 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
2:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:07 Hardback kills off Ancestry's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Ancestry's way of life — Hardback marches on.
3:34 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.
3:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:11 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:49 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
5:16 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:33 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.
6:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:21 Ancestry failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
6:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
7:03 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
7:28 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
8:00 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:35 In terms of army size, Ancestry is behind Hardback!Ancestry is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
8:51 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:07 Ancestry desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:10 With beautiful placement, Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.The attack shatters on Ancestry's line. Great positioning.
10:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:20 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:00 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.
12:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:59 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
— The mid game —
13:23 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:49 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:09 Ancestry starts expanding.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
14:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:11 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.
15:33 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
15:55 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:17 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
16:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
17:06 Ancestry's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Hardback has enough M&M to prevent Ancestry from further poking in!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
17:41 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
18:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
18:33 In terms of army size, Ancestry is behind Hardback!Ancestry needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
18:40 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
19:16 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Ancestry!Hardback looks away for one second and Ancestry makes him pay for it.
19:29 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:20 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 armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
20:46 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:23 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:49 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Ancestry knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
22:06 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:23 Ancestry has more expansions than Hardback.Economically it's Ancestry's game right now; Hardback is falling behind on bases.
22:52 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
23:29 Ancestry's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Hardback has enough M&M to prevent Ancestry from further poking in!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
23:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
24:14 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
24:40 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Ancestry.Hardback knocks, Ancestry answers. No damage done.
25:05 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
25:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
25:56 Ancestry's zerglings didn't do much damage to Hardback's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
26:05 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
26:49 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.
27:06 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Ancestry's economy.Hardback knocks, Ancestry answers. No damage done.
27:21 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
28:03 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
28:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
28:46 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Hardback's army evaporates. Ancestry doesn't even slow down.
29:08 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.
29:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:03 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ancestry.Hardback goes for the raid — Ancestry is ready, and nothing comes of it.
30:31 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
31:20 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.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
31:33 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
31:59 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
32:24 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Ancestry!Ancestry looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
32:59 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
33:25 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
33:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
34:00 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.
34:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
34:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:20 Ancestry shot down Hardback's command center.Ancestry finds the weak point and Hardback's new base is gone.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
35:56 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
36:13 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
36:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
36:56 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.
37:28 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
37:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:07 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
38:36 Ancestry appears to have more army than Hardback!Ancestry's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
39:13 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Hardback is hanging on by a thread against Ancestry's army.
39:39 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.
39:49 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
40:23 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.
40:46 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
41:05 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!That's it. Hardback looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Ancestry takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (51 lines)
0:08 Ancestry spawns at s2 in Green while Hardback spawns at s1 in Purple.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Ancestry at s2, Hardback at s1.
0:52 Ancestry gets 12 Hatch against Hardback's 2 Rax FE.Ancestry commits to 12 Hatch; Hardback answers with 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:24 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:52 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
2:11 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:50 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:04 Hardback kills off Ancestry's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
4:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
4:51 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
5:25 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:01 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:28 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
7:00 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.
7:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:18 With some nice micro, Ancestry successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Ancestry's defense was already in place.
8:35 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
9:15 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
9:57 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:17 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:20 Hardback kills off Ancestry's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
12:04 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:33 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
12:54 Hardback starts expanding.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:36 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:02 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:48 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Ancestry's!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Ancestry right now.
15:05 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
15:46 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:11 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!Ancestry wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
16:53 Hardback only destroyed about half of Ancestry's army.Hardback cuts Ancestry's army in half.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
17:26 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.
17:56 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
— The mid game —
18:27 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:50 Ancestry decides to expand.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
— The late game —
19:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:00 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.
20:34 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Ancestry's army.Hardback cuts Ancestry's army in half.
21:02 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.
21:39 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hardback is far ahead.
22:03 Ancestry having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Ancestry types it out: GG.
Hardback takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:14 Hardback spawns at s2 in Yellow while Ancestry spawns at s1 in Teal.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s2, Ancestry answers from s1.
0:32 Hardback gets 14 CC against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.Hardback commits to 14 CC; Ancestry answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:02 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:48 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
2:18 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:50 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
3:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:41 Hardback kills off Ancestry's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Ancestry's way of life — Hardback marches on.
4:06 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
4:45 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.
5:09 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:41 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:09 Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:40 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:53 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Ancestry. The push continues.
8:28 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.
8:43 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
9:20 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
9:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
10:16 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
10:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
11:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:51 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:23 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:03 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:23 Ancestry is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hardback's army.Ancestry needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
14:06 Hardback decides to expand.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:00 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.
15:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:02 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Ancestry edges ahead on army strength.
16:40 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
16:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
17:30 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.
18:06 After that battle, Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Ancestry took it apart.
— The late game —
18:25 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.
19:13 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:43 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
20:36 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.
🎙 Hardback is hanging on by a thread against Ancestry's army.
21:00 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
21:29 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.
22:00 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Ancestry.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Ancestry shuts the door on Hardback.
22:35 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
23:16 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 mid game.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (113 lines)
0:13 The White Ancestry spawns at s1 while Purple Hardback spawns at s2.Ancestry in White at s1. Hardback in Purple at s2. The map is set.
0:43 Ancestry gets 12 Hatch against Hardback's 14 CC.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Ancestry, 14 CC from Hardback.
— The early game —
0:50 Ancestry decides to expand.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:16 Hardback starts expanding.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:48 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:06 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:11 Hardback kills off Ancestry's zerglings with his marines!Ancestry wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
3:25 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
3:48 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.
4:16 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:49 Hardback starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
5:04 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:28 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:04 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
6:16 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
6:47 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.
7:07 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
7:42 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
8:01 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
8:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:57 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.
9:20 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Ancestry's force and backs off.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
10:07 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Ancestry.Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Ancestry right now.
10:23 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:02 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:12 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:52 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:59 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
12:36 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
13:04 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
13:14 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.
— The mid game —
13:37 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
14:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
14:44 Ancestry was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
15:06 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
15:34 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
15:53 Ancestry harasses Hardback and gets ahead of the game.Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
16:08 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Ancestry!Ancestry looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
16:44 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
17:08 Ancestry desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
17:25 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:49 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:28 Ancestry backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
18:43 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:22 Ancestry appears to have more army than Hardback!Count the units: Ancestry has the edge over Hardback right now.
19:49 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Ancestry chips away at Hardback's foundation.
20:26 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Ancestry knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
20:46 Ancestry successfully blocked Hardback from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Ancestry shuts the door on Hardback.
21:10 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
21:43 Ancestry has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Hardback.Ancestry's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
21:54 Seems like Hardback is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Plans change: Hardback's raiders are needed on defense.
22:19 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Ancestry.Hardback knocks, Ancestry answers. No damage done.
22:52 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
23:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:42 Hardback's superior marine control beat up all of Ancestry's zergling.The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
24:01 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Ancestry's army.Hardback cuts Ancestry's army in half.
🎙 Ancestry is a step behind and knows it.
24:37 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.
24:55 Ancestry's hatchery has been destroyed by Hardback.Hardback finds the weak point and Ancestry's new base is gone.
25:11 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Ancestry!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Ancestry's economy takes a real hit.
25:38 Both Ancestry and Hardback appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Ancestry and Hardback match each other.
26:06 Hardback decides to expand.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
26:29 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ancestry.Good instincts from Ancestry; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
27:01 Hardback dropped some marines into Ancestry's mineral line!Hardback gets into Ancestry's mineral line — workers are dying.
27:19 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:55 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
28:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
28:36 Hardback was out-microed by Ancestry and loses all his attacking forces.Ancestry holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
28:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:34 After that battle, Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Ancestry cuts Hardback's army in half.
29:57 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.
30:26 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:35 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
31:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
31:36 Ancestry backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
31:48 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
32:18 Hardback destroyed about half of Ancestry's army after that battle.Hardback cuts Ancestry's army in half.
32:54 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:09 Ancestry must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Ancestry needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
33:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
33:54 Ancestry held off Hardback's M&M group merely with the help of newly popped lurkers.Ancestry absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
34:23 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
34:43 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ancestry destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
35:06 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
35:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
36:03 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.
36:17 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
36:45 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.
37:10 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
37:31 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
38:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
38:23 Hardback's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Ancestry.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Ancestry late.
🎙 It's all going Hardback's way right now.
38:55 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
39:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
39:45 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
40:17 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Ancestry GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Ancestry taps.
Hardback takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (7 lines)
0:17 Hardback spawns in Purple at s1 while Ancestry spawns in Teal at s2.Hardback takes s1 in Purple; across the map, Ancestry settles in at s2 in Teal.
2:34 Ancestry opens 9 Pool against Hardback's 2 Rax FE.The builds are down: 2 Rax FE from Hardback, 9 Pool from Ancestry.
4:32 Ancestry opens with a cheesy build.Ancestry isn't playing fair today — the cheese is on.
🎙 It's all going Ancestry's way right now.
6:56 Ancestry with an aggressive opening starts to attack Hardback.Ancestry commits to the cheese — it's at Hardback's door already.
9:01 Hardback was unable to defend Ancestry's armies and taps out.The cheese lands — Hardback GGs, and Ancestry steals the game.
That's the game: Ancestry defeats Hardback, settled in the early game.
Head to head
346 games
Hardback
128 – 218
Ancestry