Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
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Games
5 · · ▶ replay
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:07 Ancestry spawns in Orange at s2 while Hardback spawns in Teal at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Ancestry at s2, Hardback at s3.
0:50 Ancestry gets 12 Hatch against Hardback's 1 Rax FE.Ancestry shows 12 Hatch — Hardback has gone 1 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:11 Ancestry desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
1:46 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:31 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:51 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
3:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:01 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
4:34 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.
5:13 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:41 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
6:22 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:57 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:17 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:25 Ancestry's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
— The mid game —
8:55 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:43 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.
10:07 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
10:33 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
11:16 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
🎙 What a turnaround: Hardback has wrestled the lead from Ancestry!
11:50 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
12:52 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
13:36 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:28 Hardback kills off Ancestry's zerglings with his marines!Ancestry wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
— The late game —
15:04 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
15:51 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
16:10 Ancestry's expansion have been wiped off by Hardback!Hardback finds the weak point and Ancestry's new base is gone.
🎙 It's all going Hardback's way right now.
16:51 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:16 Ancestry decides to expand.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
17:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
18:38 Hardback kills off Ancestry's armies and continues pushing!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Hardback has built a commanding army lead — Ancestry needs something special here.
18:57 Ancestry lost more than half of his army in that battle.Hardback limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
19:46 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
20:06 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Ancestry taps out!Ancestry GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Ancestry taps out. Hardback's early game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns at s2 in Blue while Ancestry spawns at s3 in Orange.Hardback takes s2 in Blue; across the map, Ancestry settles in at s3 in Orange.
0:42 Hardback opens 14 CC against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's 14 CC against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:04 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:43 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:11 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:44 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
3:50 Hardback was out-microed by Ancestry and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Ancestry's line. Great positioning.
4:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:43 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:23 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
5:43 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
6:15 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
6:56 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:56 Ancestry failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
8:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
8:52 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.
9:24 It seems like Hardback has more units than Ancestry!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Ancestry should not take this fight.
9:51 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:18 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
11:25 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:52 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:18 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.
13:07 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
13:22 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
13:52 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
14:29 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:52 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.
15:26 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
16:02 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The mid game —
16:24 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
— The late game —
17:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:32 Ancestry's well-placed lurkers caught Hardback's tanks and medics off-guard! Hardback's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Ancestry breaks Hardback's position.
18:03 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:35 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
19:02 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
19:34 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
19:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:47 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.
🎙 Ancestry has built a commanding army lead — Hardback needs something special here.
21:15 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:46 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
22:06 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!Hardback types it out: GG.
That's the game: Ancestry defeats Hardback, settled in the mid game.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (51 lines)
0:08 The Blue Ancestry spawns at s1 while White Hardback spawns at s2.Ancestry in Blue at s1. Hardback in White at s2. The map is set.
0:46 Hardback opens 1 Rax Gas against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Ancestry's 12 Hatch against Hardback's 1 Rax Gas.
— The early game —
1:08 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
1:48 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:10 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:57 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:50 Ancestry failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
4:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:04 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.
5:31 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
5:58 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:46 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:01 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
8:12 With some nice micro, Ancestry successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Ancestry's defense was already in place.
8:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
9:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
9:53 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:26 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
10:46 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.
11:33 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Hardback's army evaporates. Ancestry doesn't even slow down.
11:59 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 armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:40 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
12:59 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
13:31 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:08 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
14:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:20 The battle outcome favors Ancestry as Hardback's armies melt into Ancestry's armies' weapon fire!Hardback's army evaporates. Ancestry doesn't even slow down.
15:51 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
16:23 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 —
16:40 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Slight advantage Ancestry as the game develops.
17:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
17:43 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.
18:25 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
18:53 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback clips Ancestry's army — real damage, but Ancestry fights on.
19:33 Hardback dropped some marines into Ancestry's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Ancestry's foundation.
20:07 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:36 Hardback decides to expand.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:01 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Ancestry's economy.Hardback knocks, Ancestry answers. No damage done.
21:36 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
🎙 Hardback is hanging on by a thread against Ancestry's army.
22:01 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!That's it. Hardback looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Ancestry takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (136 lines)
0:09 Hardback spawns in Blue at s1 while Ancestry spawns in Orange at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s1, Ancestry at s2.
0:32 Hardback gets 1 Rax Gas against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.Hardback shows 1 Rax Gas — Ancestry has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:47 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:22 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
1:48 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:07 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:41 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
3:02 With beautiful placement, Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.The attack shatters on Ancestry's line. Great positioning.
3:12 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.
3:36 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.
4:15 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
4:38 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:06 Ancestry must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Ancestry is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
5:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:44 Ancestry was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Ancestry commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
6:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:24 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
6:56 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
7:29 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
7:53 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
8:15 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
8:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:54 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Ancestry home with nothing.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:22 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:39 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.
9:57 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:35 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:52 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:22 Ancestry failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
11:49 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.
11:58 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:25 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:56 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
— The mid game —
13:27 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:34 Hardback's number of expansions are equal to Ancestry's.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Ancestry match each other.
14:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:40 Ancestry's well-placed lurkers caught Hardback's tanks and medics off-guard! Hardback's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Ancestry breaks Hardback's position.
15:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
15:39 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Ancestry!Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
16:04 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:22 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:59 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:17 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
17:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
18:13 Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
18:29 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
19:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
19:18 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Ancestry's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Ancestry's economy takes a real hit.
19:41 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Ancestry chips away at Hardback's foundation.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
20:03 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
20:49 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
21:26 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
21:33 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback clips Ancestry's army — real damage, but Ancestry fights on.
22:01 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Ancestry.Good instincts from Ancestry; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
22:30 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Ancestry chips away at Hardback's foundation.
23:02 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.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
23:15 Hardback's number of expansions are equal to Ancestry's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Ancestry yet.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:43 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:55 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
24:22 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Ancestry.
24:56 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
25:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
25:47 Hardback seemed like winning the battle but when Ancestry's mutalisks came into the scene, things changed, Ancestry won the battle!Ancestry absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
26:11 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
26:29 Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Ancestry cuts Hardback's army in half.
27:01 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Ancestry's economy.Hardback knocks, Ancestry answers. No damage done.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:08 Hardback tried to harass Ancestry but Ancestry successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Ancestry shuts the door on Hardback.
27:36 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Ancestry. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
27:55 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
28:19 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
28:41 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
29:15 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.
29:29 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:53 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:25 Ancestry shot down Hardback's command center.The base falls. Ancestry rips Hardback's economy back a full step.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:42 Ancestry's forces appear to be larger compared to Hardback's!Ancestry's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
31:13 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
31:35 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
31:57 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
32:42 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.
33:12 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.
33:40 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
33:51 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:24 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
34:46 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:04 Hardback might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Ancestry did.Hardback needs an expansion soon or Ancestry's economy simply wins this.
35:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
36:07 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.
36:17 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
36:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
37:05 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
37:31 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
38:30 Ancestry's zerglings didn't do much damage to Hardback's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
38:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
39:38 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Ancestry.Hardback knocks, Ancestry answers. No damage done.
39:51 Ancestry successfully blocked Hardback from harassing his economy.Hardback knocks, Ancestry answers. No damage done.
40:33 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
40:48 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
41:21 Ancestry's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Hardback has enough M&M to prevent Ancestry from further poking in!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
41:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:49 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:32 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
42:40 Hardback is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Ancestry's army.Hardback needs production, fast; Ancestry's army has outgrown his.
43:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
43:30 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Hardback's army simply dissolves.The final army does its work — Ancestry breaks Hardback late.
43:52 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
44:13 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.
44:48 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The scales tip toward Ancestry — a lead, but not a safe one.
45:10 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
45:28 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.
45:52 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
46:26 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
46:39 Hardback tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Ancestry's armies.Hardback's expansion burns — Ancestry tears it down.
47:05 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!That's it. Hardback looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Hardback taps out. Ancestry's late game was simply better.
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Play-by-play (57 lines)
0:09 Ancestry spawns in Green at s2 while Hardback spawns in Yellow at s3.We're underway — Ancestry spawns at s2, Hardback answers from s3.
0:31 Ancestry gets 12 Pool against Hardback's 14 CC.Ancestry shows 12 Pool — Hardback has gone 14 CC. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:04 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:43 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
2:20 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:34 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
3:35 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
4:02 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
4:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:13 It seems like Ancestry has more units than Hardback!Count the units: Ancestry has the edge over Hardback right now.
5:41 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:12 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:32 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The scales tip toward Ancestry — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:04 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
7:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:12 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.
8:33 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:17 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.
9:46 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:39 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
11:09 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The scales tip toward Ancestry — a lead, but not a safe one.
11:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:18 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:43 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
13:17 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
13:39 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.
🎙 It's all going Ancestry's way right now.
14:00 Hardback seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Ancestry — more than half the force is gone.
14:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:10 Hardback's command center has been destroyed by Ancestry.No reinforcements in time: Hardback watches Ancestry level the expansion.
15:49 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
16:17 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:49 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
17:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:42 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.
18:20 The attack was a success, Hardback lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Ancestry — more than half the force is gone.
🎙 Ancestry has built a commanding army lead — Hardback needs something special here.
18:40 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 —
19:15 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
19:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
20:10 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.
20:35 Hardback lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Ancestry — more than half the force is gone.
21:19 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.
21:43 Ancestry has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Hardback.No surprises today — Ancestry's harassment is scouted early.
22:13 Ancestry scouted the attempt but Hardback is still going with it!Plans change: Hardback's raiders are needed on defense.
22:48 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Ancestry.Hardback knocks, Ancestry answers. No damage done.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Ancestry is far ahead.
23:03 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Ancestry closes it out over Hardback.
Head to head
348 games
Hardback
130 – 218
Ancestry