Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
· Sat, Aug 22 2026 · 11:21 server time
Games
7 · · ▶ replay
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (67 lines)
0:20 Ancestry spawns at s2 in White while Hardback spawns at s3 in Green.Ancestry in White at s2. Hardback in Green at s3. The map is set.
0:32 Ancestry opens 12 Hatch against Hardback's 1 Rax FE.Ancestry shows 12 Hatch — Hardback has gone 1 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:10 Ancestry decides to expand.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:27 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
2:14 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:35 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
3:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
3:32 Ancestry failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
3:53 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.
4:34 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
4:53 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:18 Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
6:01 Ancestry's army is small compared to Hardback!Ancestry is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
6:33 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:54 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:26 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.
7:59 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:25 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:47 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:25 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
9:56 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:42 Hardback kills off Ancestry's zerglings with his marines!Ancestry wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
11:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
12:23 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:49 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
13:06 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
13:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:13 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Ancestry's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
14:27 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
15:11 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.
🎙 Ancestry is a step behind and knows it.
15:27 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:57 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Ancestry's!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Ancestry right now.
16:40 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:02 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
17:24 Hardback's M&M ball is rolling over Ancestry's units.Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
17:57 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:31 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.
19:05 Ancestry starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
19:30 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
19:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
20:15 Hardback kills off Ancestry's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Ancestry's way of life — Hardback marches on.
21:00 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:15 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.
21:59 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.
22:13 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.
22:51 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:24 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:50 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
24:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:39 Hardback's superior marine control beat up all of Ancestry's zergling.The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
25:10 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
25:36 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.
26:05 Ancestry's hatchery has been destroyed by Hardback.No reinforcements in time: Ancestry watches Hardback level the expansion.
26:43 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Ancestry knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
27:12 Ancestry having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Ancestry GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Hardback defeats Ancestry, settled in the mid game.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:20 The game starts with White Hardback spawning at s2 and Yellow Ancestry spawning at s3.Hardback takes s2 in White; across the map, Ancestry settles in at s3 in Yellow.
0:35 Ancestry opens 12 Hatch against Hardback's 2 Rax FE.Hardback shows 2 Rax FE — Ancestry has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:24 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:54 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
2:20 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:49 Ancestry moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
3:21 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.
4:05 Hardback failed to kill off Ancestry's defending zerglings.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Ancestry's defense was already in place.
4:38 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:11 After that battle, Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Ancestry cuts Hardback's army in half.
5:40 Hardback decides to expand.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:14 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
6:49 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
7:19 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Slight advantage Ancestry as the game develops.
7:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:11 Hardback failed to kill off Ancestry's defending zerglings.Ancestry holds the early rush without blinking.
8:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:25 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
9:48 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:36 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
10:53 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
11:26 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
12:29 Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Ancestry cleans it up.
13:06 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
13:30 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:14 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:52 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:13 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.
🎙 Ancestry has built a commanding army lead — Hardback needs something special here.
15:59 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
16:27 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.
16:53 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
17:17 Both Hardback and Ancestry appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Ancestry match each other.
17:51 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
18:34 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.
18:55 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
19:43 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.
20:03 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hardback GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
That's the game: Ancestry defeats Hardback, settled in the mid game.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (131 lines)
0:16 The game starts with Red Ancestry spawning at s3 and Teal Hardback spawning at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Ancestry at s3, Hardback at s2.
0:31 Ancestry opens 12 Pool against Hardback's 2 Rax FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Ancestry's 12 Pool against Hardback's 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
0:58 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:30 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:55 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:19 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:07 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
3:18 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.
3:40 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.
4:16 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:30 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:54 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:21 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
6:13 With some nice micro, Ancestry successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Ancestry's defense was already in place.
6:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:58 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.
7:28 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:57 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
8:43 Hardback kills off Ancestry's armies and continues pushing!Ancestry's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
9:01 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:34 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:48 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:18 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:40 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
10:59 Hardback starts expanding.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:00 Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.The attack shatters on Ancestry's line. Great positioning.
12:17 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.
12:41 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
13:09 Both Ancestry and Hardback appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Ancestry and Hardback match each other.
13:34 Ancestry starts pushing across the map.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:34 Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
14:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:09 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:39 Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
15:53 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
16:21 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
17:21 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Hardback's army evaporates. Ancestry doesn't even slow down.
17:45 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:56 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.
18:36 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
19:03 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:10 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.
19:35 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.
20:09 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
20:33 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Hardback's expansion has fallen to Ancestry's armies.No reinforcements in time: Hardback watches Ancestry level the expansion.
20:51 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Ancestry's economy.Hardback knocks, Ancestry answers. No damage done.
21:11 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:34 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
22:13 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:27 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
23:06 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
23:18 Hardback seems to have run out of scans! Ancestry's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Ancestry takes the middle of the game.
23:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
24:06 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.
24:36 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ancestry.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Ancestry shuts the door on Hardback.
25:08 It seems like Ancestry has more units than Hardback!Ancestry's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
25:30 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
26:04 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.
26:35 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
27:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
27:27 Without any further reinforcements, Hardback's expansion is decimated by Ancestry's armies.No reinforcements in time: Hardback watches Ancestry level the expansion.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:40 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
28:21 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:44 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
28:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
29:26 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.
30:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
30:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:34 Hardback's army is small compared to Ancestry!Hardback is badly outgunned — Ancestry's force is a size larger.
30:58 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
🎙 Ancestry holds the stronger army for now.
31:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
31:59 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.
32:18 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
32:39 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:16 Hardback dropped some marines into Ancestry's mineral line!Ancestry looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
33:25 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
34:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
34:15 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.
34:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
35:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
35:33 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:58 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
36:25 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.
36:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
37:07 Ancestry backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
37:30 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
38:06 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.
38:22 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Ancestry!Hardback gets into Ancestry's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
38:45 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
39:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
39:36 Ancestry seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Hardback is totally losing this battle!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Ancestry takes the middle of the game.
39:56 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.
40:37 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.
— The late game —
40:52 Ancestry moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
41:08 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
41:48 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
42:02 Ultralisks and cracklings meet the tanks head on — Ancestry holds and Hardback falls back.Ancestry holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 Slight advantage Ancestry as the game develops.
42:40 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:51 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
43:27 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
43:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
43:59 Ancestry's defilers made that army unkillable and Hardback's position is gone.The final army does its work — Ancestry breaks Hardback late.
44:27 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
45:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:29 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Ancestry's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Ancestry's economy takes a real hit.
45:40 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 It's all going Ancestry's way right now.
46:16 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!That's it. Hardback looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Ancestry defeats Hardback, settled in the late game.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (58 lines)
0:15 Hardback spawns in Red at s2 while Ancestry spawns in Orange at s1.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s2, Ancestry answers from s1.
0:42 Hardback opens 14 CC against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's 14 CC against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:08 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:50 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
2:08 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:40 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:43 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Ancestry's zergling pressure.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
4:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
4:35 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:14 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
5:38 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:00 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
6:30 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:18 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.
7:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:03 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.
8:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:20 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.
9:37 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:02 Ancestry starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
10:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:15 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:45 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.
12:18 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.
12:39 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
13:05 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:46 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
14:18 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:48 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.
15:03 Ancestry failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
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.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
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.
— The mid game —
16:34 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.
17:00 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.
17:39 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.
— The late game —
18:06 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.
18:50 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.
19:02 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
19:44 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
20:06 It seems like Hardback has more units than Ancestry!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Ancestry should not take this fight.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
20:36 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:02 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
21:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
22:00 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Ancestry's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
22:37 Hardback destroyed about half of Ancestry's army after that battle.Hardback cuts Ancestry's army in half.
23:02 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.
23:42 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:08 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Ancestry GGs!That's it. Ancestry looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Hardback takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:07 The game starts with White Ancestry spawning at s2 and Red Hardback spawning at s1.Ancestry takes s2 in White; across the map, Hardback settles in at s1 in Red.
0:50 Ancestry opens 12 Pool against Hardback's 14 CC.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Ancestry, 14 CC from Hardback.
— The early game —
1:07 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
1:43 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:25 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:01 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:01 All of a sudden, Ancestry has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Ancestry's way of life — Hardback marches on.
4:26 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.
4:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:38 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:05 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
6:38 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:08 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
8:19 Ancestry failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
8:44 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:24 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:52 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:27 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:37 Hardback kills off Ancestry's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
12:12 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.
12:45 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:05 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
13:50 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:22 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
14:52 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:13 Hardback kills off Ancestry's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
15:57 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:12 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.
— The mid game —
16:57 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
🎙 Hardback's force dwarfs what Ancestry has left on the field.
17:31 Ancestry's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.Base for base, they're level — Ancestry and Hardback match each other.
— The late game —
18:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:28 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.
18:56 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Ancestry's army.Hardback cuts Ancestry's army in half.
19:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:07 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Ancestry GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Ancestry taps.
That's the game: Hardback defeats Ancestry, settled in the mid game.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:08 The Yellow Hardback spawns at s1 while Orange Ancestry spawns at s2.Hardback in Yellow at s1. Ancestry in Orange at s2. The map is set.
0:46 Ancestry gets 12 Hatch against Hardback's 1 Rax Gas.The builds are down: 1 Rax Gas from Hardback, 12 Hatch from Ancestry.
— The early game —
1:06 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:47 Ancestry desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:27 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:48 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
3:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:52 Hardback failed to kill off Ancestry's defending zerglings.Ancestry holds the early rush without blinking.
4:25 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:55 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:28 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:56 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:29 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
7:00 Ancestry desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:10 With some nice micro, Ancestry successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Ancestry's defense was already in place.
8:44 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:20 After that battle, Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Ancestry cuts Hardback's army in half.
9:58 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
10:33 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
11:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
11:22 Hardback failed to kill off Ancestry's defending zerglings.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Ancestry's defense was already in place.
12:01 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Ancestry holds the stronger army for now.
12:33 Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Ancestry cuts Hardback's army in half.
13:10 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:33 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
14:01 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:33 Hardback's army is small compared to Ancestry!Hardback needs production, fast; Ancestry's army has outgrown his.
15:14 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
15:40 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
16:25 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:42 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Ancestry has built a commanding army lead — Hardback needs something special here.
— The mid game —
17:13 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:54 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
— The late game —
18:25 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:41 Hardback seems to have run out of scans! Ancestry's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Ancestry takes the middle of the game.
19:56 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
20:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
21:13 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!Hardback types it out: GG.
Ancestry takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:12 The Yellow Ancestry spawns at s1 while Purple Hardback spawns at s2.We're underway — Ancestry spawns at s1, Hardback answers from s2.
0:34 Ancestry gets 12 Pool against Hardback's 1 Rax FE.Ancestry commits to 12 Pool; Hardback answers with 1 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:10 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
1:37 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:03 Ancestry moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:42 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
3:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:46 Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
4:03 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:20 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
5:39 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
6:20 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:31 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:34 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.
8:04 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:09 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:36 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:11 Both Ancestry and Hardback appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Ancestry and Hardback match each other.
— The mid game —
10:30 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
11:11 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:37 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.
12:09 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
12:44 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
13:02 Hardback tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Ancestry's armies.Ancestry finds the weak point and Hardback's new base is gone.
13:38 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
14:02 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
14:49 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
15:50 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.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
16:07 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.
16:34 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.
17:15 Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
— The late game —
17:33 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:05 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Ancestry is continuing to push across the map!Hardback's army evaporates. Ancestry doesn't even slow down.
18:38 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.
19:20 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.
19:35 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Ancestry.Good instincts from Ancestry; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
20:07 Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Slight advantage Ancestry as the game develops.
20:41 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:40 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.
22:05 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:31 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.
23:09 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hardback GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
Hardback taps out. Ancestry's early game was simply better.
Head to head
346 games
Hardback
128 – 218
Ancestry