Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
· Sat, Aug 22 2026 · 11:21 server time
Games
6 · · ▶ replay
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (178 lines)
0:15 Hardback spawns at s2 in Red while Ancestry spawns at s1 in Orange.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s2, Ancestry at s1.
0:30 Hardback opens 14 CC against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.Hardback commits to 14 CC; Ancestry answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
0:55 Hardback decides to expand.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:20 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:47 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:01 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
2:57 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Ancestry's zergling pressure.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
3:13 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.
3:41 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Ancestry's army.Hardback cuts Ancestry's army in half.
4:05 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:16 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
4:41 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:10 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
5:57 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Ancestry's zergling pressure.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
6:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:45 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.
6:58 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:38 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
7:45 It seems like Hardback has more units than Ancestry!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Ancestry right now.
8:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:30 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.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
9:06 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.
9:22 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
9:51 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:10 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:38 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:18 Hardback kills off Ancestry's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
11:48 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.
12:03 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.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:31 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
12:54 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
13:18 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Ancestry is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Ancestry. The push continues.
13:42 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:07 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
14:19 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
14:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
15:18 Ancestry's burrowed lurkers saved the day! Hardback's M&M had to back off.Ancestry absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
15:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:13 Hardback harasses Ancestry's economy and gets ahead of the game.Ancestry looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
16:37 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
17:14 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:30 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Ancestry's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Ancestry shuts the door on Hardback.
17:50 Hardback must macro up quickly or Ancestry will just roll him over!Hardback is badly outgunned — Ancestry's force is a size larger.
18:09 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Ancestry. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
18:42 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.
19:03 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Ancestry's mineral line!Ancestry looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:26 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:42 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
20:17 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
20:40 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
20:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:20 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.
21:43 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:26 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
22:55 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
23:35 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Ancestry home with nothing.
23:58 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:14 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
24:50 Ancestry is having a hard time catching up with Hardback's number of expansions.Ancestry is starving on bases while Hardback spreads across the map.
25:07 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:29 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
25:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:10 With beautiful placement, Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Ancestry takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
26:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:09 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
27:23 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
27:55 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
28:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
28:37 Ancestry was unable to break through Hardback's M&M group.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
29:09 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.
29:16 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.
29:39 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
30:29 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.
31:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:34 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Ancestry's economy.Hardback goes for the raid — Ancestry is ready, and nothing comes of it.
32:11 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
32:31 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
32:54 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:23 Hardback's superior marine control beat up all of Ancestry's zergling.The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
33:36 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
34:05 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.
34:29 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:51 Ancestry moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
35:16 Currently, Hardback and Ancestry appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Hardback and Ancestry are level.
35:27 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
36:04 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.
36:21 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
36:49 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.
37:06 Hardback dropped some marines into Ancestry's mineral line!Ancestry looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
— The late game —
37:35 Ancestry moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
37:49 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.
38:20 Hardback's siege line holds and Ancestry's ultralisks die on the way in.Ancestry throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
38:36 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:59 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.
39:22 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
39:47 Ancestry starts pushing across the map.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
40:38 Hardback's siege line holds and Ancestry's ultralisks die on the way in.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
40:56 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
41:21 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.
41:44 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
41:58 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
42:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
43:00 Ultralisks and cracklings meet the tanks head on — Ancestry holds and Hardback falls back.Ancestry holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
43:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
43:36 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
43:53 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Ancestry.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Ancestry shuts the door on Hardback.
44:28 Hardback is leading the game with more expansions than Ancestry.Hardback runs 1 more bases than Ancestry. That compounds.
44:37 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
45:08 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
45:42 Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.The attack shatters on Ancestry's line. Great positioning.
45:49 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.
46:22 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.
46:47 Hardback successfully harasses Ancestry's economy.Ancestry looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
47:00 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Ancestry's!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Ancestry should not take this fight.
47:27 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Ancestry's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Ancestry shuts the door on Hardback.
47:57 Ancestry's army is small compared to Hardback!Ancestry needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
48:06 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Ancestry knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
48:30 What a pity! Ancestry managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Hardback's army.Ancestry goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
49:09 Plague first, then the charge — Ancestry goes for the throat.This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
49:16 In terms of army size, Ancestry is behind Hardback!Ancestry is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
49:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
50:04 Ancestry's defilers made that army unkillable and Hardback's position is gone.There's no rebuilding from that. Ancestry's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
50:30 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
50:51 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
51:09 Hardback is planning a harassment, but Ancestry scouted it!Ancestry's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
51:45 It seems like Hardback is aborting his harassment.Hardback thinks better of it and pulls the raiders back.
52:00 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Ancestry.
52:35 It seems like Hardback has more units than Ancestry!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Ancestry should not take this fight.
52:49 With a successful harassment, Ancestry hurts Hardback's economy.Hardback looks away for one second and Ancestry makes him pay for it.
53:12 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
53:30 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Ancestry is a step behind and knows it.
53:52 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
54:18 Ancestry plagues the vessels and Hardback no longer has the detection to push any further.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Ancestry simply refuses to lose.
54:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:05 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:27 Hardback dropped some marines into Ancestry's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Ancestry's foundation.
56:01 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
56:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
56:33 Hardback kills off Ancestry's armies and continues pushing!Ancestry's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
57:14 Hardback destroyed about half of Ancestry's army after that battle.Hardback cuts Ancestry's army in half.
🎙 It's all going Hardback's way right now.
57:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:51 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
58:07 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
58:43 Ancestry could not break the tank line, and Hardback is already inside the fourth.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
59:05 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
59:18 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:47 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
60:09 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Ancestry taps out!That's it. Ancestry looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Ancestry taps out. Hardback's late game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (65 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Green Ancestry spawning at s3 and White Hardback spawning at s2.Ancestry in Green at s3. Hardback in White at s2. The map is set.
0:48 Ancestry opens 12 Hatch against Hardback's 14 CC.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Ancestry, 14 CC from Hardback.
— The early game —
1:13 Ancestry starts expanding.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:42 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:55 Ancestry moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:26 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:10 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:30 All of a sudden, Ancestry has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
3:53 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.
4:25 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.
4:59 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:22 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
6:06 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:18 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
7:20 Ancestry was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
7:47 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
8:11 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.
8:59 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
9:21 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
9:37 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.
10:22 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
10:47 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:23 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
11:48 Ancestry moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
12:03 Ancestry must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Ancestry is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
12:35 Ancestry desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
13:03 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:57 Ancestry failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
14:35 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.
14:57 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.
15:30 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
— The mid game —
16:10 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:05 Hardback's M&M ball is rolling over Ancestry's units.Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
17:37 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.
18:03 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.
18:19 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Ancestry.
18:55 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.
19:21 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
— The late game —
19:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
20:29 Hardback kills off Ancestry's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Ancestry's way of life — Hardback marches on.
20:48 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:24 It seems that Ancestry only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
21:49 Ancestry's army is small compared to Hardback!Ancestry is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
22:13 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:48 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Ancestry chips away at Hardback's foundation.
23:20 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Ancestry is a step behind and knows it.
24:23 Hardback's superior marine control beat up all of Ancestry's zergling.The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
24:42 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Ancestry's army.Hardback cuts Ancestry's army in half.
25:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:51 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:03 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 (53 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Purple Hardback spawning at s2 and Red Ancestry spawning at s1.Hardback takes s2 in Purple; across the map, Ancestry settles in at s1 in Red.
0:31 Ancestry opens 12 Pool against Hardback's 14 CC.The builds are down: 14 CC from Hardback, 12 Pool from Ancestry.
— The early game —
1:02 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:41 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
2:11 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:49 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
3:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:52 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.
4:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
4:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
5:15 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
5:37 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:21 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:39 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.
7:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
7:40 Hardback kills off Ancestry's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
8:15 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.
8:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
9:20 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Ancestry.Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Ancestry right now.
10:03 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
10:14 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
10:52 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
11:30 Ancestry decides to expand.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:31 Hardback kills off Ancestry's zerglings with his marines!Ancestry wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
13:04 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:20 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.
13:55 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:56 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.
15:21 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hardback is far ahead.
16:33 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
16:55 Ancestry's army is small compared to Hardback!Ancestry is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
17:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:05 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.
18:30 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
18:55 Ancestry destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Ancestry clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
— The mid game —
19:27 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:03 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
20:30 Hardback's superior marine control beat up all of Ancestry's zergling.Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Hardback's force dwarfs what Ancestry has left on the field.
21:12 Ancestry lost more than half of his army in that battle.Hardback limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
21:49 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.
22:06 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Ancestry taps out!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 (52 lines)
0:07 Ancestry spawns in Orange at s2 while Hardback spawns in Yellow at s3.Ancestry in Orange at s2. Hardback in Yellow at s3. The map is set.
0:44 Hardback gets 1 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Ancestry's 12 Hatch against Hardback's 1 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:07 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
1:43 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:08 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:42 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
3:47 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
4:28 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.
4:56 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.
5:26 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
5:56 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
6:22 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:05 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The scales tip toward Ancestry — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
8:05 Hardback failed to kill off Ancestry's defending zerglings.Ancestry holds the early rush without blinking.
8:23 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.
9:03 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
9:26 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:32 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
11:06 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
11:51 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
12:09 Currently, neither Ancestry nor Hardback appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Ancestry and Hardback yet.
12:36 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:05 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:47 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:52 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.
15:14 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
15:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:25 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Ancestry's force dwarfs what Hardback has left on the field.
16:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:36 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
18:05 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
18:27 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
19:04 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
19:30 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
20:04 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
20:41 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 are no longer comparable: Ancestry is far ahead.
21:17 Hardback seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Ancestry limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
— The late game —
21:42 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.
22:06 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Hardback types it out: GG.
Hardback taps out. Ancestry's mid game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (49 lines)
0:08 Hardback spawns in White at s3 while Ancestry spawns in Green at s2.Hardback takes s3 in White; across the map, Ancestry settles in at s2 in Green.
0:36 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 —
1:05 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:41 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:19 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:43 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
3:59 Hardback failed to kill off Ancestry's defending zerglings.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Ancestry's defense was already in place.
4:31 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
4:56 Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Ancestry cuts Hardback's army in half.
5:25 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:50 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
6:33 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:36 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
8:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
8:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
9:07 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:58 With beautiful placement, Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Ancestry cleans it up.
10:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
11:16 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.
11:40 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:17 Hardback's number of expansions are equal to Ancestry's.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Ancestry match each other.
12:45 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
13:11 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:44 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:14 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.
14:42 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
15:26 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.
15:58 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
16:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
16:57 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
17:30 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:58 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
18:26 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
19:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
19:33 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.
20:11 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
20:37 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.
21:07 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!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 (132 lines)
0:10 Ancestry spawns at s2 in Blue while Hardback spawns at s3 in Teal.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Ancestry at s2, Hardback at s3.
0:30 Hardback gets 1 Rax Gas against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.Ancestry shows 12 Hatch — Hardback has gone 1 Rax Gas. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:58 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
1:25 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:48 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:13 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
2:32 At the moment, Ancestry seems to have more units than Hardback.Ancestry's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
2:59 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
3:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:49 Hardback kills off Ancestry's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
4:02 Hardback only destroyed about half of Ancestry's army.Hardback cuts Ancestry's army in half.
4:30 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:51 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:21 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:45 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:33 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Ancestry's zergling pressure.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
6:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
7:27 Hardback only destroyed about half of Ancestry's army.Hardback cuts Ancestry's army in half.
7:44 It seems like Hardback has more units than Ancestry!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Ancestry right now.
8:04 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:46 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:03 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:56 Hardback failed to kill off Ancestry's defending zerglings.Ancestry holds the early rush without blinking.
10:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:54 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:31 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:02 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:31 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
13:11 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:30 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
14:03 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:25 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:11 Ancestry backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
15:27 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:53 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:08 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:34 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
16:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:31 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.
18:04 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:11 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:45 What a pity! Ancestry managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Hardback's army.Ancestry goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
19:00 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
19:42 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
19:59 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
20:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
20:37 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.
21:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:40 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:53 Hardback harasses Ancestry and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Ancestry's foundation.
22:19 Hardback must macro up quickly or Ancestry will just roll him over!Hardback needs production, fast; Ancestry's army has outgrown his.
22:54 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
23:44 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
24:07 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:16 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.
24:40 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:07 Ancestry harasses Hardback and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Ancestry. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
25:42 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
26:27 Ancestry's well-placed lurkers caught Hardback's tanks and medics off-guard! Hardback's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Ancestry breaks Hardback's position.
26:39 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.
27:10 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.
27:41 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ancestry.Good instincts from Ancestry; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
27:58 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
28:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
28:42 The battle outcome favors Ancestry as Hardback's armies melt into Ancestry's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Ancestry. The push continues.
29:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:35 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.
30:10 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Ancestry's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Ancestry shuts the door on Hardback.
30:17 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
30:48 Hardback is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Ancestry's army.Hardback needs production, fast; Ancestry's army has outgrown his.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
31:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
31:46 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.
31:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:28 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
32:45 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.
33:13 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
33:58 Hardback's marines forced Ancestry's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
34:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:52 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
35:26 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:42 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
36:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
36:22 Hardback's M&M ball is rolling over Ancestry's units.The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
36:43 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:32 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
38:03 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
38:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
38:51 All of a sudden, Ancestry has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!Ancestry's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
39:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
39:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:14 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Ancestry.Hardback goes for the raid — Ancestry is ready, and nothing comes of it.
40:22 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
41:03 Ancestry might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Hardback did.Ancestry is starving on bases while Hardback spreads across the map.
41:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The late game —
41:48 Irradiate on the defilers! Hardback watches Ancestry's swarm evaporate and pushes on.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Ancestry late.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
41:57 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
42:26 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:51 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Ancestry knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
43:21 Hardback dropped some marines into Ancestry's mineral line!Hardback gets into Ancestry's mineral line — workers are dying.
43:34 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
44:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
44:25 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Ancestry's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Hardback has built a commanding army lead — Ancestry needs something special here.
45:02 Hardback destroyed about half of Ancestry's army after that battle.Hardback cuts Ancestry's army in half.
45:20 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.
45:43 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.
46:13 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Ancestry taps out!Ancestry GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Hardback takes it — the late game decided this one.
Head to head
347 games
Hardback
127 – 220
Ancestry