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 (157 lines)
0:07 The Teal Ancestry spawns at s3 while Green Hardback spawns at s1.We're underway — Ancestry spawns at s3, Hardback answers from s1.
0:27 Ancestry opens 12 Hatch against Hardback's 1 Rax Gas.Ancestry shows 12 Hatch — Hardback has gone 1 Rax Gas. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:51 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
1:25 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:54 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:18 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:30 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
3:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:17 Ancestry failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
3:41 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
4:13 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.
4:38 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:00 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:11 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.
5:40 Currently, neither Ancestry nor Hardback appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Ancestry and Hardback yet.
5:56 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:21 Ancestry failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
6:59 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.
7:14 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
7:49 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
7:56 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
8:35 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
8:42 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:39 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Ancestry wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
10:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:14 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.
10:52 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:44 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
11:53 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.
12:18 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:42 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:15 Ancestry starts pushing across the map.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:44 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:31 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.
14:40 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
15:08 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 —
15:41 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
15:55 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:43 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.
17:12 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.
17:35 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.
18:00 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:12 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
18:50 At the moment, Ancestry seems to have more units than Hardback.Count the units: Ancestry has the edge over Hardback right now.
18:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:18 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Ancestry commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:08 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:39 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Ancestry knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
21:13 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:20 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:54 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:15 Ancestry's well-placed lurkers caught Hardback's tanks and medics off-guard! Hardback's army is completely melting!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Ancestry takes the middle of the game.
22:33 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.
23:04 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ancestry's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Ancestry's army — real damage, but Ancestry fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:21 Hardback's command center has been destroyed by Ancestry.Ancestry finds the weak point and Hardback's new base is gone.
23:41 Ancestry decides to expand.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
24:18 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
24:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
24:55 Hardback's marines forced Ancestry's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
25:26 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:10 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Ancestry!Beautiful harassment from Ancestry. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
26:43 Hardback harasses Ancestry and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Ancestry's foundation.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:52 Nice try from Hardback to harass Ancestry, but Ancestry's reaction is just too agile.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Ancestry shuts the door on Hardback.
27:21 Ancestry moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
27:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
28:05 Ancestry was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
28:33 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.
28:49 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:22 Ancestry must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Ancestry needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
29:52 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
30:15 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
30:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
30:56 Even sunken colonies didn't help Ancestry, Ancestry has to pull some drones to fight against Hardback's marines!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
31:09 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
31:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
32:04 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
32:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
32:44 Hardback kills off Ancestry's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Ancestry's way of life — Hardback marches on.
33:20 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
33:38 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 trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
34:12 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:37 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Ancestry's!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Ancestry right now.
34:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
35:20 Hardback seemed like winning the battle but when Ancestry's mutalisks came into the scene, things changed, Ancestry won the battle!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ancestry holds Hardback.
35:37 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:54 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.
36:15 Ancestry starts pushing across the map.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
36:56 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
37:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
37:37 Ancestry's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Hardback has enough M&M to prevent Ancestry from further poking in!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
38:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
38:30 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
38:56 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
— The late game —
39:03 Hardback moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
39:27 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
40:00 The tank line advances and Ancestry's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Hardback is winning this.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
40:13 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.
40:45 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:59 Plague first, then the charge — Ancestry goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
41:32 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
42:03 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.
42:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
42:45 The tank line advances and Ancestry's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Hardback is winning this.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
43:16 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.
43:39 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
43:54 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Ancestry goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
44:23 Plague first, then the charge — Ancestry goes for the throat.Everything Ancestry has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
45:00 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Ancestry commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
45:19 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:55 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback clips Ancestry's army — real damage, but Ancestry fights on.
46:26 Hardback must macro up quickly or Ancestry will just roll him over!Hardback needs production, fast; Ancestry's army has outgrown his.
46:45 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Ancestry!The raid lands — Ancestry chips away at Hardback's foundation.
47:02 Plague first, then the charge — Ancestry goes for the throat.This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
47:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
47:48 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Ancestry destroys everything Hardback had.There's no rebuilding from that. Ancestry's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
48:06 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
48:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:04 Plague first, then the charge — Ancestry goes for the throat.This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
49:29 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
49:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
50:11 Ultralisks and cracklings meet the tanks head on — Ancestry holds and Hardback falls back.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Ancestry simply refuses to lose.
50:36 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.
51:05 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
51:32 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Ancestry!The raid lands — Ancestry chips away at Hardback's foundation.
🎙 It's all going Ancestry's way right now.
51:41 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
52:16 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.
52:35 Dark swarm goes down and Hardback's marines are firing at nothing! Ancestry's cracklings eat the entire line!The final army does its work — Ancestry breaks Hardback late.
52:50 Hardback lost more than half of his army in that battle.Ancestry limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
53:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:41 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
54:10 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!Hardback types it out: GG.
That's the game: Ancestry defeats Hardback, settled in the late game.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (66 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Teal Hardback spawning at s3 and Orange Ancestry spawning at s2.Hardback takes s3 in Teal; across the map, Ancestry settles in at s2 in Orange.
0:40 Hardback gets 2 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Pool.Hardback commits to 2 Rax FE; Ancestry answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:10 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:29 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
2:04 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:32 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:27 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
3:58 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
4:18 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:50 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:30 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
5:46 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
6:23 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:16 Ancestry was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Ancestry commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
7:43 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
8:07 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.
8:46 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:15 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:43 Ancestry appears to have more army than Hardback!Count the units: Ancestry has the edge over Hardback right now.
10:04 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:44 Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Ancestry commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
11:26 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.
11:57 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:37 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
13:02 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:27 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:18 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
14:56 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
15:46 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:09 Ancestry decides to expand.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
16:37 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:11 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Ancestry marches on.
17:44 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
18:00 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.
18:30 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
18:59 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Ancestry!The raid lands — Ancestry chips away at Hardback's foundation.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:31 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
— The late game —
19:57 Both Hardback and Ancestry appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Ancestry match each other.
20:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:03 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.
21:26 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:00 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:27 Hardback dropped some marines into Ancestry's mineral line!Hardback gets into Ancestry's mineral line — workers are dying.
22:43 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
23:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
23:52 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.
24:09 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
24:34 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.
25:13 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.
25:49 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:01 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hardback GGs!Hardback types it out: GG.
That's the game: Ancestry defeats Hardback, settled in the mid game.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 Ancestry spawns in Red at s1 while Hardback spawns in Yellow at s3.Ancestry in Red at s1. Hardback in Yellow at s3. The map is set.
0:46 Hardback gets 1 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.Ancestry commits to 12 Hatch; Hardback answers with 1 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:20 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:57 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
2:27 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:59 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:00 Nice placement by Ancestry, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Ancestry holds the early rush without blinking.
4:24 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:24 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:57 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
6:38 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
7:07 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.
7:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:11 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.
8:49 Ancestry only destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Ancestry cuts Hardback's army in half.
— The mid game —
9:22 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
10:01 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:54 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
11:37 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Ancestry edges ahead on army strength.
12:35 Ancestry shot down Hardback's command center.Hardback's expansion burns — Ancestry tears it down.
13:07 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:33 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
14:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:37 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.
— The late game —
15:22 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:55 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
16:16 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
17:03 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
🎙 Ancestry has built a commanding army lead — Hardback needs something special here.
17:27 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:40 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Ancestry wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 It's all going Ancestry's way right now.
19:14 After that battle, Ancestry destroyed more than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry shreds the better part of Hardback's army in one engagement.
19:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
20:19 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!Hardback types it out: GG.
Ancestry takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (166 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns in Purple at s3 while Ancestry spawns in White at s2.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s3, Ancestry answers from s2.
0:41 Ancestry gets 12 Pool against Hardback's 1 Rax FE.The builds are down: 1 Rax FE from Hardback, 12 Pool from Ancestry.
— The early game —
1:03 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:22 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
1:39 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:09 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
2:48 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
3:24 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
3:40 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:54 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
4:33 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:54 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:04 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
5:51 Nice placement by Ancestry, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Ancestry holds the early rush without blinking.
6:17 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.
6:43 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.
7:12 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
7:21 Ancestry starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
7:49 Ancestry appears to have more army than Hardback!Count the units: Ancestry has the edge over Hardback right now.
8:21 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
8:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:57 Hardback was out-microed by Ancestry and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Ancestry's line. Great positioning.
9:36 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.
9:43 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
10:09 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:42 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
10:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
11:20 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
11:47 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.
12:13 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.
12:23 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
13:01 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:22 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:49 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:11 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.
14:32 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.
14:50 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:09 Hardback must macro up quickly or Ancestry will just roll him over!Hardback needs production, fast; Ancestry's army has outgrown his.
15:37 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:52 Ancestry starts expanding.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:39 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.
17:07 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:24 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:53 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
18:20 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
18:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:05 Ancestry is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Hardback's armies melt in the attack.Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Ancestry takes the middle of the game.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:18 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.
19:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:14 Currently, neither Hardback nor Ancestry appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Ancestry match each other.
20:45 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
21:11 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
21:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
21:53 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.
22:19 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
22:39 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
23:05 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
23:13 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.
23:48 Ancestry's well-placed lurkers caught Hardback's tanks and medics off-guard! Hardback's army is completely melting!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Ancestry takes the middle of the game.
24:15 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
24:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
24:49 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
25:49 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.
26:07 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
26:32 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.
26:52 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.
27:02 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
27:31 At the moment, neither Hardback nor Ancestry is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Hardback and Ancestry are level.
28:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
28:17 Ancestry was unable to break through Hardback's M&M group.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
28:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
28:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
29:26 Hardback dropped some marines into Ancestry's mineral line!Ancestry looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
29:53 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
30:08 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
31:11 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.
31:36 It seems that Ancestry only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
31:43 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
32:03 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.
32:43 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
33:17 Hardback kills off Ancestry's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Ancestry's way of life — Hardback marches on.
33:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:03 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
34:42 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:02 Ancestry moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
35:12 In terms of army size, Hardback and Ancestry are around equal.Unit for unit, Hardback and Ancestry are level.
35:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
36:04 Even sunken colonies didn't help Ancestry, Ancestry has to pull some drones to fight against Hardback's marines!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
36:37 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 armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
36:55 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
— The late game —
37:12 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
37:46 Ancestry moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
37:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
38:15 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.
38:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
39:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
39:40 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
40:00 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
40:17 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
40:41 Dark swarm goes down and Hardback's marines are firing at nothing! Ancestry's cracklings eat the entire line!The final army does its work — Ancestry breaks Hardback late.
41:10 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.
41:25 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.
41:59 Hardback's army is small compared to Ancestry!Hardback needs production, fast; Ancestry's army has outgrown his.
42:21 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
42:46 Plague first, then the charge — Ancestry goes for the throat.Everything Ancestry has built comes forward at once.
42:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
43:35 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Ancestry destroys everything Hardback had.The final army does its work — Ancestry breaks Hardback late.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
43:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:07 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.
44:38 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
45:07 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
45:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
45:39 Ancestry plagues the vessels and Hardback no longer has the detection to push any further.Ancestry holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
46:07 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.
46:34 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.
46:59 Hardback appears to have more army 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.
47:14 Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
47:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
48:13 Hardback was out-microed by Ancestry and loses all his attacking forces.Ancestry holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
48:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:46 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.
49:15 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Ancestry's!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Ancestry right now.
49:31 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
49:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
50:20 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Hardback's army simply dissolves.The final army does its work — Ancestry breaks Hardback late.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
50:41 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:08 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.
51:35 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
51:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
52:25 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.
52:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
52:58 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
53:34 Ancestry moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
53:49 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Ancestry's!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Ancestry right now.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
54:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
54:29 Irradiate on the defilers! The swarm breaks and Ancestry has to run.Ancestry throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
55:03 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
55:26 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Ancestry's army.Half of Ancestry's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
55:45 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
56:15 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Ancestry GGs!Ancestry types it out: GG.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Ancestry.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (145 lines)
0:20 Ancestry spawns at s3 in Blue while Hardback spawns at s1 in Yellow.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Ancestry at s3, Hardback at s1.
0:40 Ancestry opens 12 Hatch against Hardback's 14 CC.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Ancestry, 14 CC from Hardback.
— The early game —
1:02 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.
1:24 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:48 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:04 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
2:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
3:00 Ancestry failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
3:28 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:41 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:07 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:38 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
4:47 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:26 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
5:36 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
6:00 Ancestry failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
6:28 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
6:58 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
7:19 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
7:42 Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
8:08 It seems like Hardback has more units than Ancestry!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Ancestry right now.
8:34 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
8:44 With some nice micro, Ancestry successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Ancestry holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:24 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
9:37 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:55 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:38 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
10:59 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
11:47 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Ancestry's zergling pressure.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
12:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
— The mid game —
12:44 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
13:21 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.
13:47 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
14:13 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
14:54 Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
15:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:55 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Ancestry!Beautiful harassment from Ancestry. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:18 Ancestry successfully harasses Hardback's economy.The raid lands — Ancestry chips away at Hardback's foundation.
16:54 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:42 Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Ancestry home with nothing.
18:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:43 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
19:11 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
19:42 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Ancestry!Beautiful harassment from Ancestry. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:53 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:33 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:16 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.
21:33 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
21:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
22:16 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.
22:47 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
23:16 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Hardback looks away for one second and Ancestry makes him pay for it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:42 Hardback has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Ancestry.Hardback is out-expanding Ancestry — the money game is tilting.
23:54 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
24:27 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
25:07 Even sunken colonies didn't help Ancestry, Ancestry has to pull some drones to fight against Hardback's marines!Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
25:27 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.
25:50 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:21 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:59 Ancestry's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Hardback has enough M&M to prevent Ancestry from further poking in!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
27:37 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.
27:46 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:22 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
28:45 In terms of army size, Ancestry is behind Hardback!Ancestry needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
29:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
29:33 Hardback kills off Ancestry's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
30:04 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.
30:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
30:37 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
31:01 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
31:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
31:58 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Ancestry's units!Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
32:25 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.
32:40 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.
33:04 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Ancestry!The raid lands — Ancestry chips away at Hardback's foundation.
33:26 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
34:02 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
34:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
34:42 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.
35:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
35:24 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
35:45 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
— The late game —
36:09 Plague first, then the charge — Ancestry goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
36:36 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
37:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
37:29 Hardback pushed into four hatcheries of larva. Ancestry simply remade the army.Ancestry holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
37:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
38:13 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
38:30 Ancestry harasses Hardback's economy and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Ancestry chips away at Hardback's foundation.
38:54 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
39:29 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
39:54 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.
40:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
40:30 The tank line advances and Ancestry's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Hardback is winning this.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Ancestry late.
40:53 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
41:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
41:59 Ancestry's hatchery has been destroyed by Hardback.The base falls. Hardback rips Ancestry's economy back a full step.
42:17 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 knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
42:35 Ancestry starts expanding.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
42:56 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
43:32 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.
43:41 Hardback's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Ancestry.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
44:10 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
44:28 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
44:59 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
45:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
45:54 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.
46:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:44 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.
46:52 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
47:29 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
47:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
48:00 Ancestry could not break the tank line, and Hardback is already inside the fourth.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Ancestry late.
🎙 It's all going Hardback's way right now.
48:44 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Ancestry's army.Half of Ancestry's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
49:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:15 Hardback destroys Ancestry's hatchery, denying expansions.The base falls. Hardback rips Ancestry's economy back a full step.
49:42 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
50:04 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Ancestry GGs!Ancestry GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Hardback takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (153 lines)
0:12 Hardback spawns at s3 in Orange while Ancestry spawns at s1 in Teal.Hardback in Orange at s3. Ancestry in Teal at s1. The map is set.
0:38 Hardback gets 2 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Pool.Hardback commits to 2 Rax FE; Ancestry answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
0:52 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:11 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:40 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:16 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
2:25 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
2:52 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
3:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:50 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!Ancestry wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
3:59 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.
4:37 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
4:48 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:04 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:01 Hardback kills off Ancestry's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
6:33 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.
6:40 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:17 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
7:39 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:02 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:29 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:09 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.
9:23 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
10:04 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
10:20 Currently, neither Hardback nor Ancestry appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Ancestry yet.
10:38 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:09 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:39 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
11:46 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
12:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:49 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Ancestry's zergling pressure.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
13:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
13:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:59 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
— The mid game —
14:07 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
14:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:09 Hardback's M&M ball is rolling over Ancestry's units.The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
15:16 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.
15:52 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:15 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
16:42 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:57 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.
17:32 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
17:59 Ancestry seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Hardback is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Ancestry breaks Hardback's position.
18:32 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
19:05 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.
19:28 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Ancestry!The raid lands — Ancestry chips away at Hardback's foundation.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:51 Ancestry appears to have more army than Hardback!Count the units: Ancestry has the edge over Hardback right now.
20:07 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
20:22 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:25 Ancestry backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
21:45 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.
22:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:25 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Ancestry. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
23:00 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
23:43 Ancestry's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Hardback has enough M&M to prevent Ancestry from further poking in!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
24:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:46 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
25:20 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
26:02 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.
26:23 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback clips Ancestry's army — real damage, but Ancestry fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:55 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.
27:16 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
28:01 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.
28:15 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.
28:42 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
29:06 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Ancestry goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
29:27 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Ancestry knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
29:52 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
30:08 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
30:29 Hardback is leading the game with more expansions than Ancestry.Economically it's Hardback's game right now; Ancestry is falling behind on bases.
31:10 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.
31:27 Hardback's marines forced Ancestry's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
31:40 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:15 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:43 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
33:00 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
33:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:50 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.
34:04 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.
34:41 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.
34:57 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:28 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:52 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
36:12 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Ancestry wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
36:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
36:54 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.
37:11 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.
37:32 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.
38:13 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.
38:30 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
39:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
39:18 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.
39:42 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.
40:01 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
40:24 Ancestry successfully harasses Hardback's economy.Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:50 Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
— The late game —
41:09 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Ancestry is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
41:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
41:53 Ancestry's defilers made that army unkillable and Hardback's position is gone.The final army does its work — Ancestry breaks Hardback late.
42:32 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
42:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
43:20 Hardback's command center has been destroyed by Ancestry.The base falls. Ancestry rips Hardback's economy back a full step.
43:37 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
43:59 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:25 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Ancestry is moving out!Everything Ancestry has built comes forward at once.
44:49 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
44:58 Ancestry threw the swarm at a full tank line and Hardback barely moved.Ancestry throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
45:31 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.
46:01 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
46:18 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
46:49 Ancestry moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Everything Ancestry has built comes forward at once.
47:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
47:27 Irradiate on the defilers! The swarm breaks and Ancestry has to run.Ancestry throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
47:52 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.
48:21 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
48:42 It seems like Hardback has more units than Ancestry!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Ancestry right now.
48:55 Hardback moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
49:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
49:39 Irradiate on the defilers! Hardback watches Ancestry's swarm evaporate and pushes on.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Ancestry late.
50:05 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
50:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
50:59 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ancestry.Hardback goes for the raid — Ancestry is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Ancestry is hanging on by a thread against Hardback's army.
51:26 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ancestry.Hardback knocks, Ancestry answers. No damage done.
51:52 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
52:16 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Ancestry GGs!Ancestry types it out: GG.
Ancestry taps out. Hardback's late game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (51 lines)
0:15 The game starts with Purple Ancestry spawning at s3 and Orange Hardback spawning at s2.Ancestry takes s3 in Purple; across the map, Hardback settles in at s2 in Orange.
0:39 Hardback opens 2 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Pool.Ancestry commits to 12 Pool; Hardback answers with 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:09 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
1:36 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:28 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:43 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:22 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
4:00 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.
4:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
5:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:36 Ancestry starts expanding.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
6:04 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:26 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:09 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!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.
8:41 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:19 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:42 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
10:15 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
11:01 Currently, neither Ancestry nor Hardback appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Ancestry and Hardback yet.
11:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:58 Nice placement by Ancestry, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Ancestry holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
12:39 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:07 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
13:40 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
14:03 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
14:45 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
15:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:38 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.
16:05 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
16:57 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
— The mid game —
17:16 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:57 Hardback starts expanding.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
— The late game —
18:22 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:52 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Ancestry is continuing to push across the map!Ancestry wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
19:24 Ancestry only destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Ancestry took it apart.
20:09 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.
20:33 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Ancestry!The raid lands — Ancestry chips away at Hardback's foundation.
21:02 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Ancestry.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Ancestry shuts the door on Hardback.
21:33 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
22:04 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
Ancestry takes it — the early game decided this one.
Head to head
346 games
Hardback
128 – 218
Ancestry